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Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my Beloved in whom my soule is well pleased, I will put my Spirit upon him,
Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased, I will put my Spirit upon him,
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It is no matter, J will send you the Messias, Behold my servant in whom my soule delighteth, and for his sake I will delight in you, I am well pleased with you,
It is no matter, J will send you the Messias, Behold my servant in whom my soul delights, and for his sake I will delight in you, I am well pleased with you,
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because I am well pleased in him, therefore be not discouraged, All the Promises are yea and Amen in Iesus Christ :
Because I am well pleased in him, Therefore be not discouraged, All the Promises Are yea and Amen in Iesus christ:
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For all the promises that be, (though they bee for the things of this life) they are made for Christ, they are yea in him, For all the promises that be, (though they be for the things of this life) they Are made for christ, they Are yea in him,
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and they are performed for his sake, they are Amen in him;
and they Are performed for his sake, they Are Amen in him;
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So much for the occasion of the inference in the Evangelist Saint Matthew, and likewise in the Prophet Isay.
So much for the occasion of the Inference in the Evangelist Saint Matthew, and likewise in the Prophet Saiah
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To come more directly to the words.
To come more directly to the words.
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A DESCRIPTION OF CHRIST. MAT. 12.18.
A DESCRIPTION OF CHRIST. MATHEW. 12.18.
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There is another end why in other promises, there is mention of the promise of the Messias, to uphold their faith.
There is Another end why in other promises, there is mention of the promise of the Messias, to uphold their faith.
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So he goes to the grand promise, that they might reason from the greater to the lesse.
So he Goes to the grand promise, that they might reason from the greater to the less.
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and bare a sonne, &c. I will send you the Messias, God shall become man, therefore I will not stand for any outward favour or deliverance whatsoever.and bore a son, etc. I will send you the Messias, God shall become man, Therefore I will not stand for any outward favour or deliverance whatsoever.
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how shall hee not with him give us all things? So here, I have promised you deliverance out of Babylon, and this and that, doe you doubt of the performance? alas what is that in comparison of a greater favour I intend you in Christ, that shall deliver you out of another manner of Babylon, Behold my servant whom I have chosen, and in Isa. 7. Behold a Virgin shall conceive,
how shall he not with him give us all things? So Here, I have promised you deliverance out of Babylon, and this and that, do you doubt of the performance? alas what is that in comparison of a greater favour I intend you in christ, that shall deliver you out of Another manner of Babylon, Behold my servant whom I have chosen, and in Isaiah 7. Behold a Virgae shall conceive,
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therefore you may be sure of the lesse, as the Apostle reasons excellently, Rom. 8. If hee spared not his owne sonne but delivered him to death for us all,
Therefore you may be sure of the less, as the Apostle Reasons excellently, Rom. 8. If he spared not his own son but Delivered him to death for us all,
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and promise of Christ the Messias, to insinuate thus much, I will send you the Messias that is a greater gift then this that I have promised you,
and promise of christ the Messias, to insinuate thus much, I will send you the Messias that is a greater gift then this that I have promised you,
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It is usuall in the Prophesies, especially of Isaiah that Evangelicall Prophet, when he foretells any thing comfortable to the people, in the promise of temporall things he riseth to stablish their faith in better things, by adding thereto a prophesie,
It is usual in the prophecies, especially of Isaiah that Evangelical Prophet, when he foretells any thing comfortable to the people, in the promise of temporal things he Riseth to establish their faith in better things, by adding thereto a prophesy,
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and by whom, all intercourse betweene God and man is.
and by whom, all intercourse between God and man is.
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and the great God of Heaven hath his Son, his servant in whom hee delights, through whom,
and the great God of Heaven hath his Son, his servant in whom he delights, through whom,
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after he had declaimed against their Idolatry, as we see in the former chapter, Behold my servant, &c. Great Princes have their Embassadours,
After he had declaimed against their Idolatry, as we see in the former chapter, Behold my servant, etc. Great Princes have their ambassadors,
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The inference in the Prophet Isaiah is to comfort the people, and to direct them how to come to worship the true God,
The Inference in the Prophet Isaiah is to Comfort the people, and to Direct them how to come to worship the true God,
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as wee shall see when wee come to the words, you see then the inference here.
as we shall see when we come to the words, you see then the Inference Here.
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Alas wee are unworthy of these promises, wee are laden with sin and iniquity.
Alas we Are unworthy of these promises, we Are laden with since and iniquity.
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nor yet clamarous in matter of wrong, there shall be no boasting any kinde of way,
nor yet clamorous in matter of wrong, there shall be no boasting any kind of Way,
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for hee came in an abased state to worke our salvation, hee shall not be contentious,
for he Come in an abased state to work our salvation, he shall not be contentious,
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neither shall his voice be heard in the streetes, he shall not yeeld to any ostentation:neither shall his voice be herd in the streets, he shall not yield to any ostentation:
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Other Kings labour that their pomp and magnificence may be seene, but he shall not mind ostentation, he shall not be contentious nor clamarous, for these 3. things are meant when he saith, he shall not strive, nor crie,
Other Kings labour that their pomp and magnificence may be seen, but he shall not mind ostentation, he shall not be contentious nor clamorous, for these 3. things Are meant when he Says, he shall not strive, nor cry,
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neither shall any man heare his voice in the streetes. neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
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now upon this charge that they should tell no body, hee brings in the Prophet Isaiah prophesying of him, Behold my servant, &c. hee shall not strive nor crie,
now upon this charge that they should tell no body, he brings in the Prophet Isaiah prophesying of him, Behold my servant, etc. he shall not strive nor cry,
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and to make him King, therefore he laboured to conceale himselfe all kinde of wayes,
and to make him King, Therefore he laboured to conceal himself all kind of ways,
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for he knew the rebellious disposition of the Jewes, that were willing to change their governement,
for he knew the rebellious disposition of the Jews, that were willing to change their government,
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Now the occasion of bringing them in here in this verse, it is a charge that Christ gives verse. 16. That they should not discover and make him knowne for the miracles he did, he withdrawes himselfe, he was desirous to be concealed, he would not live to the view overmuch:
Now the occasion of bringing them in Here in this verse, it is a charge that christ gives verse. 16. That they should not discover and make him known for the Miracles he did, he withdraws himself, he was desirous to be concealed, he would not live to the view overmuch:
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and he shall shew judgement to the Gentiles, he shall not strive nor crie, neither shall any man heare his voice in the streets, &c. THE words are the accomplishment of a prophesie taken out of Isaiah 42. as we may see by the former verse, That it might bee fullfilled.
and he shall show judgement to the Gentiles, he shall not strive nor cry, neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets, etc. THE words Are the accomplishment of a prophesy taken out of Isaiah 42. as we may see by the former verse, That it might be Fulfilled.
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Would we speake carelesly, or ill of any man, if hee heard us? When we slight a man, we say wee care not if he heard us himselfe;
Would we speak carelessly, or ill of any man, if he herd us? When we slight a man, we say we care not if he herd us himself;
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but he is six thousand yeares in destroying it.
but he is six thousand Years in destroying it.
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In this verse after the holy Prophet had menaced the judgement of God upon them, there is set downe what use they made of it. Alas! In this verse After the holy Prophet had menaced the judgement of God upon them, there is Set down what use they made of it. Alas!
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They spake not aright, no man repented him of his wickednesse, saying, what have I done? And least they should object,They spoke not aright, no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, what have I done? And lest they should Object,
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how doe you know this? He saith here it is upon inquisition, I hearkened and heard. So the words containe Gods inquisition or enquiry, and then Gods evidence upon that inquiry, together with a complaint.
how do you know this? He Says Here it is upon inquisition, I harkened and herd. So the words contain God's inquisition or enquiry, and then God's evidence upon that inquiry, together with a complaint.
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His enquiry, I hearkened and heard. For we must apply these words to God, there is the same phrase, Mal. 3.16. The Lord hearkned and heard, and a Booke of remembrance was written before him, so here, I hearkened and heard ▪ here is the enquiry.
His enquiry, I harkened and herd. For we must apply these words to God, there is the same phrase, Malachi 3.16. The Lord hearkened and herd, and a Book of remembrance was written before him, so Here, I harkened and herd ▪ Here is the enquiry.
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Then secondly, the evidence upon the enquiry, They spake not aright. And thirdly, the complaint upon that evidence;
Then secondly, the evidence upon the enquiry, They spoke not aright. And Thirdly, the complaint upon that evidence;
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set downe First positively, They repented not of their wickednesse, which is amplified, 1. From the generality of this their impenitency, No man repented him, and 2. From the cause of it, want of consideration, they did not say, what have I done? If they had called themselves to account concerning what they had done, certainely they would have repented.
Set down First positively, They repented not of their wickedness, which is amplified, 1. From the generality of this their impenitency, No man repented him, and 2. From the cause of it, want of consideration, they did not say, what have I done? If they had called themselves to account Concerning what they had done, Certainly they would have repented.
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2. Comparatively, They turned to their course as the horse rusheth into the battell.
2. Comparatively, They turned to their course as the horse Rushes into the battle.
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Lastly, superlatively, preferring the skill of the poore Storkes and Cranes, and the Turtle, and Swallow,
Lastly, superlatively, preferring the skill of the poor Storks and Cranes, and the Turtle, and Swallow,
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before the judgement of his senselesse and stupid people.
before the judgement of his senseless and stupid people.
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The Storke in the heavens knoweth her appointed time, and the Turtle, the Crane, and the Swallow: The Stork in the heavens Knoweth her appointed time, and the Turtle, the Crane, and the Swallow:
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But my people know not the judgement of the Lord. This is the summe of the words.But my people know not the judgement of the Lord. This is the sum of the words.
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First of Gods enquiry, I hearkened and heard. Ere Sodome was destroyed, The Lord came downe to see whether there were such cause or no.
First of God's enquiry, I harkened and herd. Ere Sodom was destroyed, The Lord Come down to see whither there were such cause or no.
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God is most just, he will see cause for his judgements: He hath no delight in punishing.
God is most just, he will see cause for his Judgments: He hath no delight in punishing.
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When hee judgeth it is not out of his Soveraignty; but out of his justice; he doth it not as a Soveraigne Lord, but as a just judge.
When he Judgeth it is not out of his Sovereignty; but out of his Justice; he does it not as a Sovereign Lord, but as a just judge.
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Now a judge must doe all upon inquisition and evidence, therefore saith he, I hearkened and heard. Where by the way the gods of the earth to whom he hath communicated his name should learne hence, not to be rash in their judgements,
Now a judge must do all upon inquisition and evidence, Therefore Says he, I harkened and herd. Where by the Way the God's of the earth to whom he hath communicated his name should Learn hence, not to be rash in their Judgments,
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but to have sound evidence, before they passe sentence.
but to have found evidence, before they pass sentence.
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I hearkened and heard, To hearken is more then to heare, to apply ones selfe with some affection to heare a thing.I harkened and herd, To harken is more then to hear, to apply ones self with Some affection to hear a thing.
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God is all eare, as he is all eye, hee hath an eare every where, he hath an eare in our hearts, he heares what wee thinke, what we desire, hee sees all the secret corners of our hearts,
God is all ear, as he is all eye, he hath an ear every where, he hath an ear in our hearts, he hears what we think, what we desire, he sees all the secret corners of our hearts,
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therefore when he saith here, I hearkened and heard, it is by way of condescending to our capacity.
Therefore when he Says Here, I harkened and herd, it is by Way of condescending to our capacity.
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We may learne hence briefly, That God hath an eare, and an eye to our carriage and dispositions, to our speeches and courses.
We may Learn hence briefly, That God hath an ear, and an eye to our carriage and dispositions, to our Speeches and courses.
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If we had one alway at our backs that would enforme such a man and such a man what we say;
If we had one always At our backs that would inform such a man and such a man what we say;
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one that should booke our words and after lay them to our charge, it would make us carefull of our words.
one that should book our words and After lay them to our charge, it would make us careful of our words.
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Now though we be nev•r so much alone, there are two alwaies that heare us, God hearkens and heares, and Gods deputy in us, conscience hearkens and heares ;
Now though we be nev•r so much alone, there Are two always that hear us, God hearkens and hears, and God's deputy in us, conscience hearkens and hears;
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God bookes it, and conscience bookes it.
God books it, and conscience books it.
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As God hath a book wherein he wrote us before all worlds, and the booke of his providence for our bones,
As God hath a book wherein he wrote us before all world's, and the book of his providence for our bones,
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and all things that concerne us; So he hath a booke for our workes and words. Mal. 3.16.
and all things that concern us; So he hath a book for our works and words. Malachi 3.16.
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They that feared the Lord spake often one to another, and the Lord hearkened and heard it, They that feared the Lord spoke often one to Another, and the Lord harkened and herd it,
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and a booke of remembrance was written before him, &c. So here I hearkened and heard, God,and a book of remembrance was written before him, etc. So Here I harkened and herd, God,
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and conscience note and observe every thing. This doth impose upon us the duty of carefull and reverent walking with God:
and conscience note and observe every thing. This does impose upon us the duty of careful and reverend walking with God:
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But shall wee slight God so? Shall we sweare and lye, and blaspheme, and say we care not though God heare us that will lay every thing to our charge, not onely words but thoughts? We shall give an account for every idle word,
But shall we slight God so? Shall we swear and lie, and Blaspheme, and say we care not though God hear us that will lay every thing to our charge, not only words but thoughts? We shall give an account for every idle word,
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and for every idle thought, and shall we not regard it? It is from the horrible prophanenesse of the poysonfull rebellious heart of man that men doe not consider these things, God hearkens and heares, hee is at our studies, hee is at our windowes, hee heares us in our chambers,and for every idle Thought, and shall we not regard it? It is from the horrible profaneness of the poisonful rebellious heart of man that men do not Consider these things, God hearkens and hears, he is At our studies, he is At our windows, he hears us in our chambers,
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when wee are in company, when we meete together, when we take liberty to censure and detract, when wee sweare and revile.
when we Are in company, when we meet together, when we take liberty to censure and detract, when we swear and revile.
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What if men heare not, yet conscience heares, and God heares? and when God shall lay open the booke of conscience,
What if men hear not, yet conscience hears, and God hears? and when God shall lay open the book of conscience,
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and lay before a man all his naughty speeches, and wicked works, what will become of him then for not making use of this principle, that God hearkens and heares? God sees now with what minds and affections we come about this businesse,
and lay before a man all his naughty Speeches, and wicked works, what will become of him then for not making use of this principle, that God hearkens and hears? God sees now with what minds and affections we come about this business,
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whether it bee formally to put off God, to make it a cover for our sinnefull courses after,
whither it be formally to put off God, to make it a cover for our sinful courses After,
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as if God were beholding to us for what we doe now, and therefore migh• the better beare with us,
as if God were beholding to us for what we do now, and Therefore migh• the better bear with us,
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though we make bold with him hereafter, he not onely heares what we say, but sees our mindes and purposes,
though we make bold with him hereafter, he not only hears what we say, but sees our minds and Purposes,
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nay hee knowes our thoughts long before they are ▪ This is the cause why godly men have alway walked so carefully and circumspectly, they knew that Gods eye and eare was over them;
nay he knows our thoughts long before they Are ▪ This is the cause why godly men have always walked so carefully and circumspectly, they knew that God's eye and ear was over them;
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as of Enoch and Noah, it is said in this regard that they walked with God, and Ioseph when hee was tempted, Shall I doe this (saith he) and sinne against God? and shall not God see if I doe this ▪ Doth not hee see my waies and count all my steps, saith Iob. So againe, What makes wicked men so loose? The Prophet tells, Psal, 94.7. they say, the Lord shall not see, neither shall the God of Iacob regard it.
as of Enoch and Noah, it is said in this regard that they walked with God, and Ioseph when he was tempted, Shall I do this (Says he) and sin against God? and shall not God see if I do this ▪ Does not he see my ways and count all my steps, Says Job So again, What makes wicked men so lose? The Prophet tells, Psalm, 94.7. they say, the Lord shall not see, neither shall the God of Iacob regard it.
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Or as it is, Iob. 22.12. &c. Is not God in the height of Heaven? How doth God know, can he judge through the darke cloud, thicke cloudes are a covering to him that hee sees not,
Or as it is, Job 22.12. etc. Is not God in the height of Heaven? How does God know, can he judge through the dark cloud, thick Clouds Are a covering to him that he sees not,
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and hee walketh in the circuit of the Heavens. Tush he regardeth not, he is immured and shut up there:and he walks in the circuit of the Heavens. Tush he Regardeth not, he is immured and shut up there:
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So much briefly for these wordes, I hearkned and heard.
So much briefly for these words, I hearkened and herd.
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and present as an observer, and a judge, so the want of taking this to heart makes wicked and carnall persons doe as they doe.
and present as an observer, and a judge, so the want of taking this to heart makes wicked and carnal Persons do as they do.
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&c. Yee brutish foolish people, shall he that makes others heare not heare himselfe? he that planted the eare, he that is all eare, shall not hee heare? As it makes good men walke holily and reverently, to consider of this, that God is present,etc. Ye brutish foolish people, shall he that makes Others hear not hear himself? he that planted the ear, he that is all ear, shall not he hear? As it makes good men walk holily and reverently, to Consider of this, that God is present,
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but to such Atheists wee see what the Prophet answers, Psal. 64.8.
but to such Atheists we see what the Prophet answers, Psalm 64.8.
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GODS INQVISITION, IERE. 8.6, 7. I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright:
GOD'S INQUISITION, JEREMIAH. 8.6, 7. I harkened and herd, but they spoke not aright:
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no man repented him of his wickednesse, saying, what have I done? every one turn•d to his course,
no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, what have I done? every one turn•d to his course,
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as the horse rusheth into the battell.
as the horse Rushes into the battle.
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Yea the storke in the Heavens knoweth her appointed times, and the Turtle, and the Crane,
Yea the stork in the Heavens Knoweth her appointed times, and the Turtle, and the Crane,
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and the Swallow observe the time of their comming, but my people know not the judgement of the Lord.
and the Swallow observe the time of their coming, but my people know not the judgement of the Lord.
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VPON the sinnes of people it hath beene alway Gods course to send his Prophets to warne them before hand,
UPON the Sins of people it hath been always God's course to send his prophets to warn them before hand,
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and afterwards upon that to observe how they profit by that warning, and thereupon he takes occasion to proceed answerably:
and afterwards upon that to observe how they profit by that warning, and thereupon he Takes occasion to proceed answerably:
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God usually exerciseth a great deale of patience ere he strikes: he made the world in six daies:
God usually Exerciseth a great deal of patience ere he strikes: he made the world in six days:
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THE DEAD-MAN. EPHES. 2.1. And you hath •ee quickned, who were dead in trespasses and sinnes.
THE DEAD-MAN. EPHESIANS. 2.1. And you hath •ee quickened, who were dead in Trespasses and Sins.
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to magnifie the grace of God, and to understand what our former estate was the better: there are many other ends.
to magnify the grace of God, and to understand what our former estate was the better: there Are many other ends.
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I doe but touch it onely, to shew the scope of the Apostle. Now besides the consideration of it for this end;
I do but touch it only, to show the scope of the Apostle. Now beside the consideration of it for this end;
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there is a mystery of that as well as of the Gospell, of our deliverance out of that cursed estate from the guilt and thraldome of it.
there is a mystery of that as well as of the Gospel, of our deliverance out of that cursed estate from the guilt and thraldom of it.
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and we must plow with his heifer that carries a light into the hidden parts of the soule, and discovers corruption:
and we must blow with his heifer that carries a Light into the hidden parts of the soul, and discovers corruption:
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Those that are raised up and quickned with Christ to sit in heavenly places with him, have experience of a mighty power:
Those that Are raised up and quickened with christ to fit in heavenly places with him, have experience of a mighty power:
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And every one of us should be skilfull in this double mystery, the mystery of the corruption of nature that is unsearchable, there is corruption in the heart that none knows but God only:
And every one of us should be skilful in this double mystery, the mystery of the corruption of nature that is unsearchable, there is corruption in the heart that none knows but God only:
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but his spirit carries him from one thing to another, till he set it out to the full.
but his Spirit carries him from one thing to Another, till he Set it out to the full.
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therefore he could never enter into the argument, of abasing man, and extolling the love of God in Christ, that he could satisfie himselfe:
Therefore he could never enter into the argument, of abasing man, and extolling the love of God in christ, that he could satisfy himself:
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because they must be understood to make the full sence. In the words consider these things
Because they must be understood to make the full sense. In the words Consider these things
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Saint Paul had deepe thoughts of both as ever man had;
Saint Paul had deep thoughts of both as ever man had;
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Hee that never knew the height and bredth and depth of his naturall corruption, will never be able to conceive the height and breadth and depth of Gods infinite love in Iesus Christ.
He that never knew the height and breadth and depth of his natural corruption, will never be able to conceive the height and breadth and depth of God's infinite love in Iesus christ.
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For contraries give lustre one to another, and it magnifies grace mervailously to consider the opposite condition.
For contraries give lustre one to Another, and it Magnifies grace mervailously to Consider the opposite condition.
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Saint Paul here first minds them of their former condition, you were dead in trespasses and sinnes: Saint Paul Here First minds them of their former condition, you were dead in Trespasses and Sins:
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I shall touch the points briefly as I have propounded them.
I shall touch the points briefly as I have propounded them.
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That which Jaime at is especially to shew our estate by nature, and how we are raised out of that.
That which Jaime At is especially to show our estate by nature, and how we Are raised out of that.
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THE matter of this excellent Epistle is, partly doctrinall, and partly exhortatory:
THE matter of this excellent Epistle is, partly doctrinal, and partly exhortatory:
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as it was S. Paules course in all his Epistles, to lay the foundation of practise in doctrine.
as it was S. Paul's course in all his Epistles, to lay the Foundation of practice in Doctrine.
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The heart must be mooved, but the braine must be instructed first: there is a simpathy betweene those two parts, as in nature, so in grace.
The heart must be moved, but the brain must be instructed First: there is a Sympathy between those two parts, as in nature, so in grace.
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The doctrinall part of the Epistle sets out the riches of Christ, (chiefly in the first Chapter) in regard of the spring of them, Gods eternall election.
The doctrinal part of the Epistle sets out the riches of christ, (chiefly in the First Chapter) in regard of the spring of them, God's Eternal election.
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Then in this Chapter by way of comparison; by comparing the state of grace to the state of nature.
Then in this Chapter by Way of comparison; by comparing the state of grace to the state of nature.
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You hath hee quickned, who were dead in trespasses and sins. You hath he quickened, who were dead in Trespasses and Sins.
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The dependance of this Verse, I take it to be from the 19. Verse of the first Chapter. The dependence of this Verse, I take it to be from the 19. Verse of the First Chapter.
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You hath he quickned. There is the benefit with the condition.You hath he quickened. There is the benefit with the condition.
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The Apostle there prayes that the Ephesians might have the eye of their understandings opened and enlightned, that they might know (among other things,) what the exceeding great power of God is towards us that beleeve, According to the working of his mighty power that he wrought in Christ,
The Apostle there prays that the Ephesians might have the eye of their understandings opened and enlightened, that they might know (among other things,) what the exceeding great power of God is towards us that believe, According to the working of his mighty power that he wrought in christ,
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when hee raised him from the dead: that they might have experience of that mighty power that raised Christ from the dead.when he raised him from the dead: that they might have experience of that mighty power that raised christ from the dead.
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Now here in this Chapter he saith, They were raised together with Christ, and set together with him in heavenly places.
Now Here in this Chapter he Says, They were raised together with christ, and Set together with him in heavenly places.
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His reason is in this manner.
His reason is in this manner.
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And then to speake a little of quickning, to take it out of the 5. verse.
And then to speak a little of quickening, to take it out of the 5. verse.
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First of all, heere the Apostle puts them in mind of their former condition.
First of all, Here the Apostle puts them in mind of their former condition.
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And then he sets downe in particular what it was, They were dead in trespasses and sins.
And then he sets down in particular what it was, They were dead in Trespasses and Sins.
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Then he tells them wherein they were dead, what was the cause of their death, and the element wherein they were dead, in trespasses and sins.
Then he tells them wherein they were dead, what was the cause of their death, and the element wherein they were dead, in Trespasses and Sins.
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Lastly, not in one trespasse and in one sin; but in trespasses and sins.
Lastly, not in one trespass and in one since; but in Trespasses and Sins.
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But you are raised up and quickned with Christ to sit in heavenly places with him:
But you Are raised up and quickened with christ to fit in heavenly places with him:
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therefore you have experience of a mighty power that raised Christ:
Therefore you have experience of a mighty power that raised christ:
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for those that are raised and quickned with Christ have experience of that power that Christ had when he was raised up.
for those that Are raised and quickened with christ have experience of that power that christ had when he was raised up.
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The second thing that he intends especially in this Chapter, is to shew that being raised with Christ, they are brought nearer to God, both Iewes and Gentiles, that of themselves were farre off.
The second thing that he intends especially in this Chapter, is to show that being raised with christ, they Are brought nearer to God, both Iewes and Gentiles, that of themselves were Far off.
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Now he shewes that they were raised and quickned with Christ, and brought neare to God in Christ, that they might magnifie the free grace of God in Christ ; (all is by grace) and thereupon to be stirred up to a suteable, comfortable and gracious life.
Now he shows that they were raised and quickened with christ, and brought near to God in christ, that they might magnify the free grace of God in christ; (all is by grace) and thereupon to be stirred up to a suitable, comfortable and gracious life.
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To come to the words, And you hath he quickned, &c. They are an application of the former comfortable truths to them, you hath he quickned, &c. These words, hath he quickned, are not in the originall in this place:
To come to the words, And you hath he quickened, etc. They Are an application of the former comfortable truths to them, you hath he quickened, etc. These words, hath he quickened, Are not in the original in this place:
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they are after in verse 5. When we were dead in sinnes, he quickned us: but they are put in, in the translation;
they Are After in verse 5. When we were dead in Sins, he quickened us: but they Are put in, in the Translation;
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but this may be handled fitter from another portion of Scripture. To come therefore to the words.
but this may be handled fitter from Another portion of Scripture. To come Therefore to the words.
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And it is a spring of love to God, when we consider what great sinnes we have forgiven us• it will make us humble all the daies of our lives, and pitifull to others:
And it is a spring of love to God, when we Consider what great Sins we have forgiven us• it will make us humble all the days of our lives, and pitiful to Others:
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considering Gods mercy in delivering and freeing us from all sinnes and trespasses, this will make us thankefull indeed.
considering God's mercy in delivering and freeing us from all Sins and Trespasses, this will make us thankful indeed.
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and that estate by nature made worse by custome, our second ill nature and bondage voluntary:
and that estate by nature made Worse by custom, our second ill nature and bondage voluntary:
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There is no soule so enlarged to glorifie God as that soule that hath large thoughts of its estate by nature,
There is no soul so enlarged to Glorify God as that soul that hath large thoughts of its estate by nature,
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As to stirre up our thankefullnesse, when we consider from what we are delivered, to glorifie God the more.
As to stir up our Thankfulness, when we Consider from what we Are Delivered, to Glorify God the more.
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but to their persons, Verily, verily, yee seeke mee not because of the miracles, but because yee eate of the loaves and were filled.
but to their Persons, Verily, verily, ye seek me not Because of the Miracles, but Because ye eat of the loaves and were filled.
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and it is meate that tends to an everlasting, to a glorious life.
and it is meat that tends to an everlasting, to a glorious life.
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The possibility of attaining it, The Sonne of man shall give it you, for him hath the Father Sealed.
The possibility of attaining it, The Son of man shall give it you, for him hath the Father Sealed.
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There are three things that must concurre to make a thing attaineable, and to be had, A willingnesse in the giver.
There Are three things that must concur to make a thing attainable, and to be had, A willingness in the giver.
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Power and strength to give it. And then Authority with power. Heere are all these;
Power and strength to give it. And then authority with power. Here Are all these;
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heere is will to bestow it, he will give it, what freer then a gift? the Sonne of God became the Sonne of man upon purpose to give it, hee will give it,
Here is will to bestow it, he will give it, what freer then a gift? the Son of God became the Son of man upon purpose to give it, he will give it,
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and he will give it freely.
and he will give it freely.
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Heere is power and strength to give it, for he is the Sonne of God as well as the Sonne of man.
Here is power and strength to give it, for he is the Son of God as well as the Son of man.
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And then heere is Authority joyned with that power, for the Father hath Sealed him.
And then Here is authority joined with that power, for the Father hath Sealed him.
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The Father that created Heaven and Earth, that hath all power in his hands, that is King of Kings,
The Father that created Heaven and Earth, that hath all power in his hands, that is King of Kings,
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The necessity, it is meate, and what so necessary as meate?
The necessity, it is meat, and what so necessary as meat?
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In the second, there are Arguments prerswasive, or inforcing to the duty, and they are three, The necessity. The excellencie. The possibility of attaining.
In the second, there Are Arguments prerswasive, or enforcing to the duty, and they Are three, The necessity. The excellency. The possibility of attaining.
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In the first, there is an Argument disswasive, and that is infolded, Labour not for the meate that perisheth, because it is meate that perisheth.
In the First, there is an Argument dissuasive, and that is enfolded, Labour not for the meat that Perishes, Because it is meat that Perishes.
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First, he shewes them what they should not follow, he takes them off from labouring after the meate that perisheth. And then secondly, hee instructs them in what they should follow, what they should seeke after, But labour for the meate that indureth to everlasting life, &c. There are Arguments in both.
First, he shows them what they should not follow, he Takes them off from labouring After the meat that Perishes. And then secondly, he instructs them in what they should follow, what they should seek After, But labour for the meat that Endureth to everlasting life, etc. There Are Arguments in both.
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In the Injunction there are two things.
In the Injunction there Are two things.
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As his conviction is Serious, so it is Loving, for with the conviction or reproofe followes the injunction or direction, Labour not for the meate that perisheth.
As his conviction is Serious, so it is Loving, for with the conviction or reproof follows the injunction or direction, Labour not for the meat that Perishes.
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as with what mindes we doe it.
as with what minds we do it.
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we must take heed with what mindes, with what hearts we come before God, whose eyes are brighter then the Sun, who regards not so much what we doe,
we must take heed with what minds, with what hearts we come before God, whose eyes Are Brighter then the Sun, who regards not so much what we do,
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We are all naturally prone to these carnall ends in holy actions;
We Are all naturally prove to these carnal ends in holy actions;
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but as hee was too holy to flatter, so he was too wise to be flattered, hee deales therefore directly with them, thoroughly convinceth them of their hypocrisie and corrupt aimes in following after him.
but as he was too holy to flatter, so he was too wise to be flattered, he deals Therefore directly with them, thoroughly Convinces them of their hypocrisy and corrupt aims in following After him.
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but because yee eate of the loaves, &c. Hee convinceth them of their fault, of their hypocrisie, of their wicked and carnall aimes in holy businesse, they come flattering of Christ,but Because ye eat of the loaves, etc. He Convinces them of their fault, of their hypocrisy, of their wicked and carnal aims in holy business, they come flattering of christ,
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A Conviction, and that is serious and loving. Serious, Verily, verily I say unto you, you seeke mee not because of the miracles,
A Conviction, and that is serious and loving. Serious, Verily, verily I say unto you, you seek me not Because of the Miracles,
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Labour not for the meate that perisheth, &c. The Verses together containe a Conviction, and an Injunction, or direction.Labour not for the meat that Perishes, etc. The Verses together contain a Conviction, and an Injunction, or direction.
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therefore as most befitting the Exigence of their state, because they were hypocrites, he answers, not to their question,
Therefore as most befitting the Exigence of their state, Because they were Hypocrites, he answers, not to their question,
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and perceiving that hee was miraculously come over the water, they began to aske him, Rabbi, how camest thou heere? Our Saviour perceives that they meant to complement with him, he sees with what hearts they came after him,
and perceiving that he was miraculously come over the water, they began to ask him, Rabbi, how camest thou Here? Our Saviour perceives that they meant to compliment with him, he sees with what hearts they Come After him,
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for upon occasion of those two miracles (mentioned in the former part of the Chapter) they followed him,
for upon occasion of those two Miracles (mentioned in the former part of the Chapter) they followed him,
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and not for any confirmation of their faith by his miracles:
and not for any confirmation of their faith by his Miracles:
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The words are part of an Answer of our blessed Saviour to his hypocriticall followers, that followed him for the Loaves,
The words Are part of an Answer of our blessed Saviour to his hypocritical followers, that followed him for the Loaves,
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What he taught, witnesse from this part of the Chapter to the end.
What he taught, witness from this part of the Chapter to the end.
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What he did, hee fed many with a few loaves, he came over the water without any helpe.
What he did, he fed many with a few loaves, he Come over the water without any help.
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OUr blessed Saviour was mighty in word and deed, witnesse what he did, what he taught, and both in this Chapter.
OUr blessed Saviour was mighty in word and deed, witness what he did, what he taught, and both in this Chapter.
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for him hath God the Father Sealed.
for him hath God the Father Sealed.
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Labour not for the meate that perisheth, but for the meate that indureth to everlasting life, which the Sonne of man shall give you,
Labour not for the meat that Perishes, but for the meat that Endureth to everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give you,
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THE FRVITFVLL LABOVR FOR Eternall Food. IOHN 6.27.
THE FRUITFUL LABOVR FOR Eternal Food. JOHN 6.27.
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The excellency, and that is set forth, first by the continuance, it is meate that endures. Secondly, by the fruit or effect of it, it is meate that endures to everlasting life, it is meate to life,
The excellency, and that is Set forth, First by the Continuance, it is meat that endures. Secondly, by the fruit or Effect of it, it is meat that endures to everlasting life, it is meat to life,
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and Lord of Lords, He hath Sealed him, Hee hath given him full Commission to bee the Saviour of all that trust in him, Christ came not without Authority from God the Father, hee came out with Gods broad Seale as his Commission.
and Lord of lords, He hath Sealed him, He hath given him full Commission to be the Saviour of all that trust in him, christ Come not without authority from God the Father, he Come out with God's broad Seal as his Commission.
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So you see the Arguments, both disswasive, Labour not for the meate that perisheth, and perswasive, But for the meate that endureth to everlasting life.
So you see the Arguments, both dissuasive, Labour not for the meat that Perishes, and persuasive, But for the meat that Endureth to everlasting life.
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I shall but touch the former, and principally insist upon the latter Branch. To speake a little for the explication of the words.
I shall but touch the former, and principally insist upon the latter Branch. To speak a little for the explication of the words.
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What is heere meant by the meate that perisheth? We must enlarge the sense according to our Saviours meaning;
What is Here meant by the meat that Perishes? We must enlarge the sense according to our Saviors meaning;
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By the meate that perisheth, hee doth not intend onely outward food, but all outward things whatsoever, they are the meate that perisheth, all earthly and outward things are the foode that the soule of a naturall man feedes upon.
By the meat that Perishes, he does not intend only outward food, but all outward things whatsoever, they Are the meat that Perishes, all earthly and outward things Are the food that the soul of a natural man feeds upon.
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The soule of a Covetous man feeds upon his money, applauding himselfe that he is worth so much and so much.
The soul of a Covetous man feeds upon his money, applauding himself that he is worth so much and so much.
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The Ambitious man Camelion like feeds upon the ayre, upon the ayrie applause of the people.
The Ambitious man Chameleon like feeds upon the air, upon the airy applause of the people.
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The Sensuall man feeds upon base and sensuall pleasures, in a word, all carnall men, naturall men are condemned to that sentence of the Serpent, to eate dust, to feede upon outward, earthly, perishing things.
The Sensual man feeds upon base and sensual pleasures, in a word, all carnal men, natural men Are condemned to that sentence of the Serpent, to eat dust, to feed upon outward, earthly, perishing things.
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So that every thing that is not grace and glory or the meanes that leade to it, is a perishing thing.
So that every thing that is not grace and glory or the means that lead to it, is a perishing thing.
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Nay (to raise it a little higher) Learning and Knowledge, if it be onely of perishing things, is food that perisheth,
Nay (to raise it a little higher) Learning and Knowledge, if it be only of perishing things, is food that Perishes,
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for as the frame of nature and the civill frame of the world must have an end and perish,
for as the frame of nature and the civil frame of the world must have an end and perish,
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so the knowledge of naturall and civill things must needs be perishing also.
so the knowledge of natural and civil things must needs be perishing also.
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And to say no more, the very knowledge, the speculative and contemplative knowledge of religious things,
And to say no more, the very knowledge, the speculative and contemplative knowledge of religious things,
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if we have onely the knowledge of the things in us and are not turned into the things we know, is a perishing thing.
if we have only the knowledge of the things in us and Are not turned into the things we know, is a perishing thing.
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The truthes of God indeed are the food of the soule, but unlesse the goodnesse of those truths be the food of the will and affections,
The truths of God indeed Are the food of the soul, but unless the Goodness of those truths be the food of the will and affections,
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unlesse we are molded and fashioned into the very forme of those truthes, unlesse we are framed to a love and liking of that which we know, that those truths be rooted and planted in us, it is food that perisheth.
unless we Are moulded and fashioned into the very Form of those truths, unless we Are framed to a love and liking of that which we know, that those truths be rooted and planted in us, it is food that Perishes.
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In a religious discourse, in preaching, all your ornaments, besides that which quickneth and strengtheneth the soule to holy duties, is food that perisheth.
In a religious discourse, in preaching, all your Ornament, beside that which Quickeneth and strengtheneth the soul to holy duties, is food that Perishes.
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And your hearing, if it be only to heare wittie sentences and turnings of speech without regard to the truth it selfe, is food that perisheth.
And your hearing, if it be only to hear witty sentences and turnings of speech without regard to the truth it self, is food that Perishes.
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Thus you see what a great latitude this food that perisheth hath in Christs meaning. Now our blessed Saviour takes them off from labouring for this by a strong Argument:
Thus you see what a great latitude this food that Perishes hath in Christ meaning. Now our blessed Saviour Takes them off from labouring for this by a strong Argument:
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Would you have a greater argument? It is food that perisheth, we doe not regard the lustre of things, but their continuance.
Would you have a greater argument? It is food that Perishes, we do not regard the lustre of things, but their Continuance.
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Why do we esteeme of Chrystall more then glasse? Because it continues:
Why do we esteem of Crystal more then glass? Because it continues:
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Flowers have a goodly glosse, but wee regard them little, because they are fresh in the morning and cast away at evening.
Flowers have a goodly gloss, but we regard them little, Because they Are fresh in the morning and cast away At evening.
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And so it is with all excellencies, unlesse it be grace or glory.
And so it is with all excellencies, unless it be grace or glory.
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All flesh is grasse, and the excellentest things of nature, wit and honour and learning and all,
All Flesh is grass, and the excellentest things of nature, wit and honour and learning and all,
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though they be not as grasse so common, yet they are as the flower of the grasse, they are all fading and withering,
though they be not as grass so Common, yet they Are as the flower of the grass, they Are all fading and withering,
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but the Word of God endureth for ever, that is, the grace and comfort that we get by the blessed truthes of God, that endures for ever, and it makes us endure for ever,but the Word of God Endureth for ever, that is, the grace and Comfort that we get by the blessed truths of God, that endures for ever, and it makes us endure for ever,
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but all other things are food that perisheth, and we perish in the use of them, The world passeth away and the concupisence of it, the world, the things lusted after perish,
but all other things Are food that Perishes, and we perish in the use of them, The world passes away and the concupiscence of it, the world, the things lusted After perish,
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and in lusting after the world the lust perisheth, and we perish to in the pursute of them,
and in lusting After the world the lust Perishes, and we perish to in the pursuit of them,
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nay which is worse, the immoderate seeking after these things destroy us, wee eternally perish, for by placing our affections on earthly things we turne earthly.
nay which is Worse, the immoderate seeking After these things destroy us, we eternally perish, for by placing our affections on earthly things we turn earthly.
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Therefore in Divinity wee have our denomination from our affections, we are called good or ill not from our knowledge but from our affections.
Therefore in Divinity we have our denomination from our affections, we Are called good or ill not from our knowledge but from our affections.
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The Divell knowes good, but he is not good, it is loving and joying and delighting in good or ill that makes us good or ill, we have our forme and being in religion from our affections.
The devil knows good, but he is not good, it is loving and joying and delighting in good or ill that makes us good or ill, we have our Form and being in Religion from our affections.
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Now by seeking after and placing our affections that are ordained to close with better things, which shall make us happy in another world, by planting them on earthly things we become like the things earthly, by placing them on the world we become the world, we become earthly,
Now by seeking After and placing our affections that Are ordained to close with better things, which shall make us happy in Another world, by planting them on earthly things we become like the things earthly, by placing them on the world we become the world, we become earthly,
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therefore they are not onely perishing in themselves, but we perish in the pursute of them.
Therefore they Are not only perishing in themselves, but we perish in the pursuit of them.
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It is a strong argument that is here used, all earthly things are food that perisheth;
It is a strong argument that is Here used, all earthly things Are food that Perishes;
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for alas he that is rich to day may bee poore to morrow, he may be as rich as Iob in the morning,
for alas he that is rich to day may be poor to morrow, he may be as rich as Job in the morning,
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and as poore as Iob at night, hee may be in credit now with Haman, and bee in discredit ere soone, he may be in health now, and sicke ere long;
and as poor as Job At night, he may be in credit now with Haman, and be in discredit ere soon, he may be in health now, and sick ere long;
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we need not Scripture for this, experience reads us this lecture enough, but we are so desperately set on earthly things, that neither Faith,
we need not Scripture for this, experience reads us this lecture enough, but we Are so desperately Set on earthly things, that neither Faith,
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nor experience, nor the strength of discourse, nor reason is sufficient to take us off till God by his Spirit convince us throughly of this,
nor experience, nor the strength of discourse, nor reason is sufficient to take us off till God by his Spirit convince us thoroughly of this,
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therefore Moses prayes that God would teach them to number their daies, so though there is a sufficient argument in the discovery of these earthly things to be perishing things to inforce a disswasion,
Therefore Moses prays that God would teach them to number their days, so though there is a sufficient argument in the discovery of these earthly things to be perishing things to enforce a dissuasion,
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yet we cannot loosen our affections to them, nor know the uncertainty of them till God teach us.
yet we cannot loosen our affections to them, nor know the uncertainty of them till God teach us.
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To make some use of this, in a word, and so to goe on to that which J more intend.
To make Some use of this, in a word, and so to go on to that which J more intend.
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If all things here below be grasse and as the flower of the grasse, perishing and fading things,
If all things Here below be grass and as the flower of the grass, perishing and fading things,
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why then we should take heede that we doe not redeeme any perishing thing with the losse of that which doth not perish, with the losse of this soule of ours, which is an eternall spirituall substance, breathed in by God in the creation,
why then we should take heed that we do not Redeem any perishing thing with the loss of that which does not perish, with the loss of this soul of ours, which is an Eternal spiritual substance, breathed in by God in the creation,
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and redeemed by Christ, which is capable of immortality, capable of happinesse, capable of the blessed impression of the Image of God, What if one should gaine the whole world (saith Christ that knowes the price of a soule best) and should loose his owne soule.
and redeemed by christ, which is capable of immortality, capable of happiness, capable of the blessed impression of the Image of God, What if one should gain the Whole world (Says christ that knows the price of a soul best) and should lose his own soul.
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It is an argument sufficient even to a man that is led but with the strength of naturall reason, not to labour for that which will perish,
It is an argument sufficient even to a man that is led but with the strength of natural reason, not to labour for that which will perish,
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when he hath a soule that will not perish;
when he hath a soul that will not perish;
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to labour after that thing as his maine chiefe good, that is of shorter continuance then himselfe is extreamity of folly:
to labour After that thing as his main chief good, that is of shorter Continuance then himself is extremity of folly:
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therefore no carnall man that seeks after these perishing things can ever be a wise man,
Therefore no carnal man that seeks After these perishing things can ever be a wise man,
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because he hath an end inferiour to himselfe, hee may be wise for particular ends, to be rich, to have great places, to get his pleasure, this is to be wise for particular ends;
Because he hath an end inferior to himself, he may be wise for particular ends, to be rich, to have great places, to get his pleasure, this is to be wise for particular ends;
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but he cannot be wise for the chiefe and last and best end, for his soule,
but he cannot be wise for the chief and last and best end, for his soul,
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for eternity, hee cannot direct his course that way, that labours for the food that perisheth.
for eternity, he cannot Direct his course that Way, that labours for the food that Perishes.
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And againe, we should not passe to neglect any earthly thing to gaine advantage to our soules,
And again, we should not pass to neglect any earthly thing to gain advantage to our Souls,
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because they are perishing things, wee should force our selves to contentment in the losse of earthly things for the gaine of spirituall;
Because they Are perishing things, we should force our selves to contentment in the loss of earthly things for the gain of spiritual;
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the losse of things perishing is an easie matter, we loose things that will perish whether we loose them or no;
the loss of things perishing is an easy matter, we lose things that will perish whither we lose them or not;
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All earthly things perish either in our time or after us;
All earthly things perish either in our time or After us;
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we should not therefore be over eager in getting of these earthly things, let us leave things that perish to men that perish:
we should not Therefore be over eager in getting of these earthly things, let us leave things that perish to men that perish:
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you see therefore how strong a reason our Saviour Christ alleadgeth here, Labour not for the meate that perish•th, because it perisheth.
you see Therefore how strong a reason our Saviour christ allegeth Here, Labour not for the meat that perish•th, Because it Perishes.
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And learne heere from our blessed Saviour a point of heavenly wisedome, you see when hee would take us off and disswade us from the pursuit of earthly things, he takes an argument from the nature of them, they are perishing things,
And Learn Here from our blessed Saviour a point of heavenly Wisdom, you see when he would take us off and dissuade us from the pursuit of earthly things, he Takes an argument from the nature of them, they Are perishing things,
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and therefore when wee looke upon the outward luster of earthly things, wee should withall consider the perishing nature of them;
and Therefore when we look upon the outward luster of earthly things, we should withal Consider the perishing nature of them;
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when we are tempted to too much delight in the creature, we should present to our selves the perishing and fading nature of outward things;
when we Are tempted to too much delight in the creature, we should present to our selves the perishing and fading nature of outward things;
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when wee are tempted to sinne either to commit, or to leave that which is good for any thing that is outward, we should consider, what doe I now, I staine my soule, I crack my conscience, I contract guilt and grounds of terror for the time to come, for that which is perishing:
when we Are tempted to sin either to commit, or to leave that which is good for any thing that is outward, we should Consider, what do I now, I stain my soul, I Crac my conscience, I contract guilt and grounds of terror for the time to come, for that which is perishing:
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it is alwaies good to have present to our soules and to our fancies the nature of earthly things, that they may be as present as the temptation, that Satan from them urgeth and forceth upon the soule;
it is always good to have present to our Souls and to our fancies the nature of earthly things, that they may be as present as the temptation, that Satan from them urges and forceth upon the soul;
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it is good alwaies to remember that they are perishing things, and that as they are perishing in themselves,
it is good always to Remember that they Are perishing things, and that as they Are perishing in themselves,
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so they will destroy us, cause us to perish in the pursuite of them. But my meaning is not to dwell long upon this.
so they will destroy us, cause us to perish in the pursuit of them. But my meaning is not to dwell long upon this.
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it is no great wonder that a Kingdome should suffer violence, especially such a Kingdome as the Kingdome of Heaven. What is in a Kingdome?
it is no great wonder that a Kingdom should suffer violence, especially such a Kingdom as the Kingdom of Heaven. What is in a Kingdom?
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so while there is a people to bee gathered, and a Gospell to be preached to gather them,
so while there is a people to be gathered, and a Gospel to be preached to gather them,
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and there are such glorious things in the Gospell, that there will bee violence offered,
and there Are such glorious things in the Gospel, that there will be violence offered,
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while there is a Gospell preached, which is the Ministerie of the Spirit, the Spirit will bee working,
while there is a Gospel preached, which is the Ministry of the Spirit, the Spirit will be working,
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so posterity may say untill now, from the first comming of Christ, till his second comming,
so posterity may say until now, from the First coming of christ, till his second coming,
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untill now, that is, to the end of the world, as it was said, till now, in the Evangelists time,until now, that is, to the end of the world, as it was said, till now, in the Evangelists time,
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it beares date from the preaching of Saint Iohn Baptist to the end of the world;
it bears date from the preaching of Saint John Baptist to the end of the world;
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The fourth is, the date or time when it begins, and how long it continues;
The fourth is, the date or time when it begins, and how long it continues;
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though the manner be violent, yet the successe is good, the violent take it by force.
though the manner be violent, yet the success is good, the violent take it by force.
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The third is, the issue or successe of this eagernesse and violence;
The third is, the issue or success of this eagerness and violence;
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and so forward to the end of the world; the disposition of the persons is, they are violent.
and so forward to the end of the world; the disposition of the Persons is, they Are violent.
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Then secondly, here is set downe the affection of those people that seeke this Kingdome at that time,
Then secondly, Here is Set down the affection of those people that seek this Kingdom At that time,
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The Gospell and the people that are wrought on by the Gospell in the New Testament, they are both called the Kingdome of Heaven.
The Gospel and the people that Are wrought on by the Gospel in the New Testament, they Are both called the Kingdom of Heaven.
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and the Kingdome of Heaven) together with the quality of the meanes whereby it comes to be a Kingdome, the meanes of grace, the Gospell.
and the Kingdom of Heaven) together with the quality of the means whereby it comes to be a Kingdom, the means of grace, the Gospel.
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First, here you have the state of the Church in the New Testament, (It is a Kingdome,
First, Here you have the state of the Church in the New Testament, (It is a Kingdom,
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For the points wee are to consider in them.
For the points we Are to Consider in them.
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and the violent take it by force ; so you see how the words depend upon the former.and the violent take it by force; so you see how the words depend upon the former.
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Then Christ commends Iohn from the efficacie of his Ministery, From the daies of Iohn Baptist untill now the Kingdome of Heaven suffereth violence,
Then christ commends John from the efficacy of his Ministry, From the days of John Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence,
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Iohn was greater then the greatest of them that were before him; but lesser then the least of those that were after him.John was greater then the greatest of them that were before him; but lesser then the least of those that were After him.
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It is a rule that the least of the greater, is greater then the greatest of the lesse.
It is a Rule that the least of the greater, is greater then the greatest of the less.
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Therefore in regard of these prerogatives, the least in the Kingdome of Heaven, that is, in the Church of the New Testament is greater then he.
Therefore in regard of these prerogatives, the least in the Kingdom of Heaven, that is, in the Church of the New Testament is greater then he.
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For Iohn Baptist died before he saw the death and resurrection and ascention of Christ accomplished, before he was glorified.
For John Baptist died before he saw the death and resurrection and Ascension of christ accomplished, before he was glorified.
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but in prerogative, in regard of the revelation and manifestation of more things.
but in prerogative, in regard of the Revelation and manifestation of more things.
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yet he saith the least in the Kingdome of Heaven is greater then be ▪ not in grace,
yet he Says the least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater then be ▪ not in grace,
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So Iohn Baptist in regard of his office, being the immediate fore-runner of Christ, was greater then all that were before him:
So John Baptist in regard of his office, being the immediate forerunner of christ, was greater then all that were before him:
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and saith Christ, Happy are the eyes that see that which your eyes see, every thing is advanced by Christ.
and Says christ, Happy Are the eyes that see that which your eyes see, every thing is advanced by christ.
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he doth ennoble and advance times and places and persons, Bethlehem, a little Citty, yet not a little Citty in regard that Christ was borne there,
he does ennoble and advance times and places and Persons, Bethlehem, a little city, yet not a little city in regard that christ was born there,
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For the excellency of the Church is from Christ:
For the excellency of the Church is from christ:
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Upon this occasion Christ enters into a commendation of blessed St. Iohn Baptist, even unto a comparative commendation, amongst them that were borne of woemen there had not yet risen a greater then Iohn the Baptist, not so much in eminency of grace (though that may have a truth) as in regard of the dispensation of his Ministery, Iohn living in more glorious times:
Upon this occasion christ enters into a commendation of blessed Saint John Baptist, even unto a comparative commendation, among them that were born of women there had not yet risen a greater then John the Baptist, not so much in eminency of grace (though that may have a truth) as in regard of the Dispensation of his Ministry, John living in more glorious times:
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Christ returnes a reall and a verball answer, Tell Iohn (saith he) what ye have seene and heard, &c. and then he closeth up all, Blessed is he that is not offended with me.
christ returns a real and a verbal answer, Tell John (Says he) what you have seen and herd, etc. and then he closeth up all, Blessed is he that is not offended with me.
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not that Iohn did doubt, but to confirme his Disciples.
not that John did doubt, but to confirm his Disciples.
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Iohn being in prison sends two of his Disciples to Christ, to know whether he were the Christ or no; John being in prison sends two of his Disciples to christ, to know whither he were the christ or no;
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and our Saviour Christ gives witnesse of him here. The occasion of this you have in the second verse:
and our Saviour christ gives witness of him Here. The occasion of this you have in the second verse:
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IOHN Baptist and our blessed Saviour gave mutuall testimonies one of another, hee witnessed of Christ before hee came,JOHN Baptist and our blessed Saviour gave mutual testimonies one of Another, he witnessed of christ before he Come,
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VIOLENCE VICTORIOVS. MAT. 11.12. From the daies of Iohn Baptist untill now the Kingdome of Heaven suffereth violence and the violent take it by force.
VIOLENCE VICTORIOUS. MATHEW. 11.12. From the days of John Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence and the violent take it by force.
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There is first of all freedome from slavery and danger, a Kingdome is an independent state, there is none above it, he that is a King is free, independent and supreame.
There is First of all freedom from slavery and danger, a Kingdom is an independent state, there is none above it, he that is a King is free, independent and supreme.
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Then againe a Kingdome is a full state, there is aboundance and plenty of people and good things in a Kingdome.
Then again a Kingdom is a full state, there is abundance and plenty of people and good things in a Kingdom.
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Againe, in a Kingdome there is glory and excellency: (where is it to be had else?) all the glory and sufficiency and contentment that Earth can afford.
Again, in a Kingdom there is glory and excellency: (where is it to be had Else?) all the glory and sufficiency and contentment that Earth can afford.
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Now in that the state of the Church by reason of the glorious Gospell is called a Kingdome.
Now in that the state of the Church by reason of the glorious Gospel is called a Kingdom.
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First it is a free state: as indeed the Word doth make us free from former bondage.
First it is a free state: as indeed the Word does make us free from former bondage.
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In particular the Gospell of Christ it frees us from Jewish bondage, and from all kind of bondage spirituall.
In particular the Gospel of christ it frees us from Jewish bondage, and from all kind of bondage spiritual.
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If the Sonne make you free yee are free indeed. If the Son make you free ye Are free indeed.
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A Christian is above all, he is over sin and Satan and the Law, he is free & supreame and independent all are under him.
A Christian is above all, he is over since and Satan and the Law, he is free & supreme and independent all Are under him.
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A Christian as a Christian, he is under none but Christ, under no creature. The spirituall man judgeth all things, yet hee himselfe is judged of no man.
A Christian as a Christian, he is under none but christ, under no creature. The spiritual man Judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
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I speake not of civill differences:
I speak not of civil differences:
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But as a Christian is a member of Christ, and a citizen of the Kingdome of Heaven, he hath a kind of independent state, his conscience is onely subject to God and Christ;
But as a Christian is a member of christ, and a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven, he hath a kind of independent state, his conscience is only Subject to God and christ;
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but all earthly things he commands, they are under him. And 2. the sta•e of a Christian is a full state:
but all earthly things he commands, they Are under him. And 2. the sta•e of a Christian is a full state:
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God is his, Christ is his, All things are his, so much as shall serve to bring him to Heaven, that which is truly good is directly his, God is his, christ is his, All things Are his, so much as shall serve to bring him to Heaven, that which is truly good is directly his,
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and indirectly all other things are made his by Christ, who hath the authority and power and strength of a King to command all things to worke together for his good:
and indirectly all other things Are made his by christ, who hath the Authority and power and strength of a King to command all things to work together for his good:
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death and sinne and all that befalls him are thus his.
death and sin and all that befalls him Are thus his.
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And then he hath a spirit of contentment in the want of good and of patience in the suffering of ill, that he can doe all things (as St. Paul saith) through Christ that strengtheneth him.
And then he hath a Spirit of contentment in the want of good and of patience in the suffering of ill, that he can do all things (as Saint Paul Says) through christ that strengtheneth him.
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What he wants in outward things, he can fetch supply from the promises of the Gospell, he can fetch supply from Christ,
What he Wants in outward things, he can fetch supply from the promises of the Gospel, he can fetch supply from christ,
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and from the state to come, and what he wants in other things he hath in grace which is better.
and from the state to come, and what he Wants in other things he hath in grace which is better.
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3. It is a state likewise of glory and excellency: 3. It is a state likewise of glory and excellency:
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but it is a spirituall glory, and therefore it consists together with outward basenesse and meanenesse, it is a glorious state to be the Sonne of God, to be heires of Heaven, heires of all things in Christ, by the Spirit of Christ in him he rules over all.
but it is a spiritual glory, and Therefore it consists together with outward baseness and meanenesse, it is a glorious state to be the Son of God, to be Heirs of Heaven, Heirs of all things in christ, by the Spirit of christ in him he rules over all.
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How glorious is the Spirit of God in a Christian in the time of temptation and affliction,
How glorious is the Spirit of God in a Christian in the time of temptation and affliction,
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when he hath a Spirit ruling in him, that is stronger then the world and all oppositions whatsoever? The state of a Christian is glorious even in this world in the beginnings of it.
when he hath a Spirit ruling in him, that is Stronger then the world and all oppositions whatsoever? The state of a Christian is glorious even in this world in the beginnings of it.
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What then is the glory that is to be revealed on the Sonnes of God in the day of revelation? It cannot enter into our thoughts, it is above our expression,
What then is the glory that is to be revealed on the Sons of God in the day of Revelation? It cannot enter into our thoughts, it is above our expression,
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nay it is above our imagination and conceit; Thus you see there is great cause why the Kingdome of Heaven should suffer violence.
nay it is above our imagination and conceit; Thus you see there is great cause why the Kingdom of Heaven should suffer violence.
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When Crownes and Kingdomes are laid open to people with hope of getting them, especially such a one as the Kingdome of Heaven is, it is no wonder if there be violence offered to get them.
When Crowns and Kingdoms Are laid open to people with hope of getting them, especially such a one as the Kingdom of Heaven is, it is no wonder if there be violence offered to get them.
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The next thing is the affection of those that seeke after this Kingdome, it is violent.
The next thing is the affection of those that seek After this Kingdom, it is violent.
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First, The state of the Church, together with the meanes, the Gospell preached, it is called The Kingdome of Heaven. First, The state of the Church, together with the means, the Gospel preached, it is called The Kingdom of Heaven.
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Besides others, there are three maine significations of these words, The Kingdome of Heaven.
Beside Others, there Are three main significations of these words, The Kingdom of Heaven.
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First, the famous, leading, proper signification is the state, and place where God himselfe, and his people are most glorious, The Kingdome of Heaven ; First, the famous, leading, proper signification is the state, and place where God himself, and his people Are most glorious, The Kingdom of Heaven;
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all the other significations end in that. all the other significations end in that.
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But secondly, because all that shall come into that glorious Kingdome, they must bee Kings here first in the state of the kingdome of grace, which consists in righteousnesse, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, in the graces and comforts of the Spirit,
But secondly, Because all that shall come into that glorious Kingdom, they must be Kings Here First in the state of the Kingdom of grace, which consists in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, in the graces and comforts of the Spirit,
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therefore the state of grace comes to have the name too of The Kingdome of Heaven ▪ And thirdly, because grace in this world cannot be attained without an order,
Therefore the state of grace comes to have the name too of The Kingdom of Heaven ▪ And Thirdly, Because grace in this world cannot be attained without an order,
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and meanes, and dispensation from God;
and means, and Dispensation from God;
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hereupon, the dispensation of the meanes whereby we come to have grace is also called The Kingdome. The unfolding the mysteries of salvation in the Gospell, is called the Kingdome of God.
hereupon, the Dispensation of the means whereby we come to have grace is also called The Kingdom. The unfolding the Mysteres of salvation in the Gospel, is called the Kingdom of God.
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As Christ saith, The Kingdome of God shall bee taken from you, that is, the preaching of the Gospell,
As christ Says, The Kingdom of God shall be taken from you, that is, the preaching of the Gospel,
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therefore the Gospell is called the Gospell of the Kingdome, and the Word of the Kingdome, because by this Word wee come to have grace, and by grace, glory;
Therefore the Gospel is called the Gospel of the Kingdom, and the Word of the Kingdom, Because by this Word we come to have grace, and by grace, glory;
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there is no glory without grace, and no grace without the Word, one makes way for another.
there is no glory without grace, and no grace without the Word, one makes Way for Another.
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The preaching of the Gospell doth cause a Church (which is the Kingdome of Christ) wherein hee rules by the Scepter of his Word, by which Word, Christ and all his riches,
The preaching of the Gospel does cause a Church (which is the Kingdom of christ) wherein he rules by the Sceptre of his Word, by which Word, christ and all his riches,
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and glory, and prerogatives are unfolded, and thereby grace is wrought, and grace leades to glory.
and glory, and prerogatives Are unfolded, and thereby grace is wrought, and grace leads to glory.
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This connexion and subordination is to bee observed.
This connexion and subordination is to be observed.
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First, for the conviction of those who doe not indeed belong to the Kingdome of Heaven;
First, for the conviction of those who do not indeed belong to the Kingdom of Heaven;
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every man is ready to talke of the Kingdome of Heaven, and the glory there; I but there is a subordination of grace, and of the meanes of grace;
every man is ready to talk of the Kingdom of Heaven, and the glory there; I but there is a subordination of grace, and of the means of grace;
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how standest thou affected to the meanes of salvation, to the Word of the Kingdome, the Word of life, The Word of reconciliation? for it hath the name from all the excellencies to which it brings us, to shew, that as we valew life, a Kingdome, reconciliation,
how Standest thou affected to the means of salvation, to the Word of the Kingdom, the Word of life, The Word of reconciliation? for it hath the name from all the excellencies to which it brings us, to show, that as we value life, a Kingdom, reconciliation,
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and all that is good, so we must valew this Gospell, or else it is a presumptuous confidence;
and all that is good, so we must value this Gospel, or Else it is a presumptuous confidence;
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if the priviledges of grace and glory belong to us, wee must come to them by these steps;
if the privileges of grace and glory belong to us, we must come to them by these steps;
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those that regard not the Gospell and meanes of salvation, they have nothing to do with grace nor glory, they are hereby convinced of arrogant folly.
those that regard not the Gospel and means of salvation, they have nothing to do with grace nor glory, they Are hereby convinced of arrogant folly.
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Againe, it is a ground to comfort weake Christians that regard the meanes of salvation, and yet feare their falling away; Again, it is a ground to Comfort weak Christians that regard the means of salvation, and yet Fear their falling away;
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be of good comfort whosoever thou art, God hath knit and linked these together, all the power of earth and hell cannot breake one linke of this chaine;
be of good Comfort whosoever thou art, God hath knit and linked these together, all the power of earth and hell cannot break one link of this chain;
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conscionable attending upon the meanes and grace and glory will go together. Therefore hold on, attend upon the meanes of salvation, and waite with comfort;
conscionable attending upon the means and grace and glory will go together. Therefore hold on, attend upon the means of salvation, and wait with Comfort;
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The Gospell of the Kingdome will bring thee to grace, and grace (though it be but an earnest, but a little measure) will bring thee to glory.
The Gospel of the Kingdom will bring thee to grace, and grace (though it be but an earnest, but a little measure) will bring thee to glory.
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Where God hath begun a good worke he will finish it, he will second one benefit with another, diligent attending on the meanes with grace, and grace with glory.
Where God hath begun a good work he will finish it, he will second one benefit with Another, diligent attending on the means with grace, and grace with glory.
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In Scripture, works have their denomination from that they aime at, as the Apostle saith, Yee have crucified the old man, and yee are crucified with Christ, because yee are in doing it,
In Scripture, works have their denomination from that they aim At, as the Apostle Says, Ye have Crucified the old man, and ye Are Crucified with christ, Because ye Are in doing it,
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and ye shall do it perfectly; so we are Saints, because wee shall be so;
and you shall do it perfectly; so we Are Saints, Because we shall be so;
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we are Kings now, because we are in part so, and we shall be so fully hereafter;
we Are Kings now, Because we Are in part so, and we shall be so Fully hereafter;
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so grace is called the Kingdome of Heaven, because it is the undoubted way to the Kingdome of Heaven and glory.
so grace is called the Kingdom of Heaven, Because it is the undoubted Way to the Kingdom of Heaven and glory.
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God would helpe our faith by the very title, for wee are not elected to the beginnings onely of glory,
God would help our faith by the very title, for we Are not elected to the beginnings only of glory,
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but to the perfection, as it is excellently set downe, Ephes. 1. We are elected to glory by meanes and beginnings ;
but to the perfection, as it is excellently Set down, Ephesians 1. We Are elected to glory by means and beginnings;
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therefore undoubtedly we may hope for the accomplishment when we see the beginnings.
Therefore undoubtedly we may hope for the accomplishment when we see the beginnings.
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Why is the state of grace and the meanes of grace and glory it selfe called the Kingdome of Heaven?
Why is the state of grace and the means of grace and glory it self called the Kingdom of Heaven?
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Answ. Because they are all of and from Heaven, the one is in Heaven the Kingdome of glory, Answer Because they Are all of and from Heaven, the one is in Heaven the Kingdom of glory,
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and the other the Kingdome of the Word here, and truth and grace which are by it are from Heaven, the truth we have and grace from the truth come from Heaven,
and the other the Kingdom of the Word Here, and truth and grace which Are by it Are from Heaven, the truth we have and grace from the truth come from Heaven,
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yea and Christ the Author of all is from Heaven and they all leade to Heaven.
yea and christ the Author of all is from Heaven and they all lead to Heaven.
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Which should teach us with what minds to converse in the hearing and reading of these things, with heavenly affections.
Which should teach us with what minds to converse in the hearing and reading of these things, with heavenly affections.
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And it shewes likewise why worldlings and base people are no more affected with the things of the Gospell,
And it shows likewise why worldlings and base people Are no more affected with the things of the Gospel,
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because it is the Kingdome of Heaven. If it were of the world we should have it sought with eagernesse enough,
Because it is the Kingdom of Heaven. If it were of the world we should have it sought with eagerness enough,
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though it were a lesse matter then a Kingdome:
though it were a less matter then a Kingdom:
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but it is a Kingdome of Heaven remote from flesh and blood, there must be a new Spirit to worke a new sight and a new taste, to worke a change in the heart of man,
but it is a Kingdom of Heaven remote from Flesh and blood, there must be a new Spirit to work a new sighed and a new taste, to work a change in the heart of man,
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and then he shall know the things of the Kingdome of Heaven. He must come out of the world that will see this Kingdome,
and then he shall know the things of the Kingdom of Heaven. He must come out of the world that will see this Kingdom,
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as in Reve. 18. Come out of Babylon. A man must come out of Antichrists Kingdome, to see the basenesse of it, he cannot see it in the middest of it,
as in Reve. 18. Come out of Babylon. A man must come out of Antichrists Kingdom, to see the baseness of it, he cannot see it in the midst of it,
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so we must come out of the world if we would see the glorious Kingdome of Christ, it is a heavenly Kingdome.
so we must come out of the world if we would see the glorious Kingdom of christ, it is a heavenly Kingdom.
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Therefore the greatest potentates of the world must abase themselves, there is no greatnesse in the world can helpe them to this heavenly Kingdome.
Therefore the greatest potentates of the world must abase themselves, there is no greatness in the world can help them to this heavenly Kingdom.
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But why should the Gospell and the state of the Church in the New Testament bee called the Kingdome of Heaven and receive the date now; But why should the Gospel and the state of the Church in the New Testament be called the Kingdom of Heaven and receive the date now;
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was it not the Kingdome of Heaven before?
was it not the Kingdom of Heaven before?
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J answer, it is the manner of the Scripture to give titles to things from the glorious manifestation of them, things are said to bee when they are gloriously manifested. J answer, it is the manner of the Scripture to give titles to things from the glorious manifestation of them, things Are said to be when they Are gloriously manifested.
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The Mystery of Christ is said to be revealed now in the time of the Gospell, it was knowne before to Adam and Abraham and the rest:
The Mystery of christ is said to be revealed now in the time of the Gospel, it was known before to Adam and Abraham and the rest:
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but now there was a more apparent glorious manifestation of it, therefore now the manifestation of Christ and the good things by him, they are called a Kingdome ;
but now there was a more apparent glorious manifestation of it, Therefore now the manifestation of christ and the good things by him, they Are called a Kingdom;
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before it was kept inclosed in the pale of the Iewish Church, it was vailed under Types, it was hid in promises that were darke and obscure,
before it was kept enclosed in the pale of the Jewish Church, it was veiled under Types, it was hid in promises that were dark and Obscure,
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but when Christ came, all was taken off and Christ was unvailed.
but when christ Come, all was taken off and christ was Unveiled.
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It is said in the Gospell, The Holy Ghost was not given yet, because Iesus was not yet glorified.
It is said in the Gospel, The Holy Ghost was not given yet, Because Iesus was not yet glorified.
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The Holy Ghost was given before, but not so fully and plentifully:
The Holy Ghost was given before, but not so Fully and plentifully:
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So there was a state of Heaven before men were saved, before the comming of Christ:
So there was a state of Heaven before men were saved, before the coming of christ:
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But it was not called the Kingdome of Heaven, it was not a state of liberty and freedome from the bondage of ceremonies, &c.
But it was not called the Kingdom of Heaven, it was not a state of liberty and freedom from the bondage of ceremonies, etc.
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And there is reason that there should be violence offred to this state and meanes, and grace wrought by it, it is a Kingdome:
And there is reason that there should be violence offered to this state and means, and grace wrought by it, it is a Kingdom:
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and a Spirit that workes by that Gospell, there will be violence in the Church offered to the meanes of salvation.
and a Spirit that works by that Gospel, there will be violence in the Church offered to the means of salvation.
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and God by his Spirit doth direct them a Prayer, and this is part of the forme.
and God by his Spirit does Direct them a Prayer, and this is part of the Form.
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Now Lord thou art our Father, we are the clay, thou art the potter, we are all the worke of thy hands, &c. These be the parcells of this portion of Scripture.Now Lord thou art our Father, we Are the clay, thou art the potter, we Are all the work of thy hands, etc. These be the parcels of this portion of Scripture.
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And then an humble supplication, and deprecation to God, in verse 8. and so forward.
And then an humble supplication, and deprecation to God, in verse 8. and so forward.
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and consumed us, because of our iniquities. The complaint is set forth in these foure clauses.and consumed us, Because of our iniquities. The complaint is Set forth in these foure clauses.
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In the second place there is an humble complaint of the miserable estate they were in by their sinnes, We all fade as a leafe, •ur iniquiti•s like the winde have taken us away, them hast hid thy face from us,
In the second place there is an humble complaint of the miserable estate they were in by their Sins, We all fade as a leaf, •ur iniquiti•s like the wind have taken us away, them hast hid thy face from us,
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or that stirres up himselfe to take hold of thee. or that stirs up himself to take hold of thee.
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and sencelessenesse, that notwithstanding the corrections of God, they were little the better, There is none that calleth upon thy Name,
and sencelessenesse, that notwithstanding the corrections of God, they were little the better, There is none that calls upon thy Name,
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And then in the third place, a confession of the sinne of non - proficiencie, of obduration,
And then in the third place, a Confessi of the sin of non - proficiency, of obduration,
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And then of the sinnes of actions, all our righteousnesse is as filthy rags.
And then of the Sins of actions, all our righteousness is as filthy rags.
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And first of the sinnes of their nature, of their persons themselves, Wee are all as an uncleane thing.
And First of the Sins of their nature, of their Persons themselves, we Are all as an unclean thing.
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and all our righteousnesse, &c. The words they are, First, an humble confession of sinne. and all our righteousness, etc. The words they Are, First, an humble Confessi of sin.
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as you see in the Preface (but that by the way) These verses are a part of a forme prescribed for the powring forth an afflicted soule, We are all as an uncleane thing,
as you see in the Preface (but that by the Way) These Verses Are a part of a Form prescribed for the Pouring forth an afflicted soul, We Are all as an unclean thing,
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the 102. Psalme, it is a forme of powring out the soule to God, when any man is in misery,
the 102. Psalm, it is a Form of Pouring out the soul to God, when any man is in misery,
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It is very usefull to use formes; It is very useful to use forms;
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so he vouchsafes them comfort before hand, and likewise he prescribes a forme of prayer before hand.
so he vouchsafes them Comfort before hand, and likewise he prescribes a Form of prayer before hand.
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For God in mercy to his people, as he foresaw before what would become of them;
For God in mercy to his people, as he foresaw before what would become of them;
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and wee are all the worke of thine hands.
and we Are all the work of thine hands.
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THE words are part of a blessed forme of prayer, prescribed to the Church long before they were in captivity.
THE words Are part of a blessed Form of prayer, prescribed to the Church long before they were in captivity.
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It begins at the 15. verse of the former Chapter, Looke downe from Heaven, behold from the habitation of thy holinesse, &c. The blessed Prophet Isa•ah, was carried with the wings of Propheticall spirit over many yeares,
It begins At the 15. verse of the former Chapter, Look down from Heaven, behold from the habitation of thy holiness, etc. The blessed Prophet Isa•ah, was carried with the wings of Prophetical Spirit over many Years,
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and sees the time to come, the time of the Captivity;
and sees the time to come, the time of the Captivity;
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THE CHVRCHES COMPLAINT AND Confidence. ISAIAH 64.6, 7, 8.
THE CHURCHES COMPLAINT AND Confidence. ISAIAH 64.6, 7, 8.
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But we are all as an uncleane thing, and all our righteousn•sse are as filthy rags,
But we Are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousn•sse Are as filthy rags,
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and we all do fade as a leafe, and our iniquities like the winde have taken us away.
and we all do fade as a leaf, and our iniquities like the wind have taken us away.
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And there is none that calleth upon thy Name, that stirreth up himselfe to take hold of thee:
And there is none that calls upon thy Name, that stirs up himself to take hold of thee:
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for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities.
for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, Because of our iniquities.
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But now O Lord thou art our Father, wee are the clay, and thou our potter,
But now Oh Lord thou art our Father, we Are the clay, and thou our potter,
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And then the shutting up of all; death, and damnation:
And then the shutting up of all; death, and damnation:
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But to come more particularly to the words;
But to come more particularly to the words;
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therefore, here must needes be an alteration of Lawes upon it, the very fundamentall Lawes must be altered.
Therefore, Here must needs be an alteration of Laws upon it, the very fundamental Laws must be altered.
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Here is a Lord by conquest over all other Lords, and Lawes:
Here is a Lord by conquest over all other lords, and Laws:
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as you know the old Conquerours have done in this Kingdome. Here is Law against Law, and Lord against Lord; Christ against sinne, and death.
as you know the old Conquerors have done in this Kingdom. Here is Law against Law, and Lord against Lord; christ against sin, and death.
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especially, if they be Lords by conquest: they will alter the very fundamentall Lawes that were before;
especially, if they be lords by conquest: they will altar the very fundamental Laws that were before;
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Now, where there are contrarie Lawes, if there be contrarie Lords (as there must be) New Lords will have new Lawes;
Now, where there Are contrary Laws, if there be contrary lords (as there must be) New lords will have new Laws;
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and, the Law of sinne, and of death.
and, the Law of sin, and of death.
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In the words then, there is an opposition; there is Law against Law; The Law of the Spirit of life, in Christ ;
In the words then, there is an opposition; there is Law against Law; The Law of the Spirit of life, in christ;
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and by consequent, they are freed from damnation: for, what brings in damnation, but sinne?
and by consequent, they Are freed from damnation: for, what brings in damnation, but sin?
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because, by the Spirit of Christ they are freed from the Law of sinne, and of death ;
Because, by the Spirit of christ they Are freed from the Law of sin, and of death;
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So I say, the words are especially a reason of the former, There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus:
So I say, the words Are especially a reason of the former, There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus:
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The Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus, hath freed me from the Law of sinne, and of death. The Law of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus, hath freed me from the Law of sin, and of death.
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and are led by the Spirit of Christ, they are in Christ;
and Are led by the Spirit of christ, they Are in christ;
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But how shall we know, that we are in Christ Jesus? Those that have the Spirit,
But how shall we know, that we Are in christ jesus? Those that have the Spirit,
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therefore there is no condemnation to such.
Therefore there is no condemnation to such.
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those undoubtedly are free from damnation: but those that are in Christ Jesus, they are freed from the Law of sinne, and of death;
those undoubtedly Are free from damnation: but those that Are in christ jesus, they Are freed from the Law of sin, and of death;
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Those that are free from the Law of sinne, and of death, which brings in condemnation;
Those that Are free from the Law of sin, and of death, which brings in condemnation;
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There is no condemnation to those that are in Christ Iesus, he prooves it thus;There is no condemnation to those that Are in christ Iesus, he Proves it thus;
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as a reason why, how ever there be sinne in Gods children, yet there is no damnation to them.
as a reason why, how ever there be sin in God's children, yet there is no damnation to them.
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The words are dependant, as we see in the particle, for, For the Law of the Spirit of Life, &c. They depend upon the first Verse thus,
The words Are dependant, as we see in the particle, for, For the Law of the Spirit of Life, etc. They depend upon the First Verse thus,
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For the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus, hath made me free from the Law of sinne and of death. For the Law of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus, hath made me free from the Law of sin and of death.
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and then he goes on after, to shew how by the helpe of the Spirit, all things worke for the best, &c. In this very Verse likewise, you have this comfort set downe, of our freedome by Christ from any thing that may hurt us.
and then he Goes on After, to show how by the help of the Spirit, all things work for the best, etc. In this very Verse likewise, you have this Comfort Set down, of our freedom by christ from any thing that may hurt us.
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There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus, saith the Apostle;There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, Says the Apostle;
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nay, in this Epistle, and in this Chapter, against all that may any way trouble our peace.
nay, in this Epistle, and in this Chapter, against all that may any Way trouble our peace.
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And for damnation, which accompanies death, It is God that justifieth, who shall condemne? There is opposite comforts in Gods Booke,
And for damnation, which Accompanies death, It is God that Justifieth, who shall condemn? There is opposite comforts in God's Book,
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And for death it selfe, Neither life nor death shall be able to separate us from the love of God.
And for death it self, Neither life nor death shall be able to separate us from the love of God.
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What should I speake of hurt, from any thing that befalls us, when all shall worke for the best, by the over-ruling of him that commands all, Vers. 28?
What should I speak of hurt, from any thing that befalls us, when all shall work for the best, by the overruling of him that commands all, Vers. 28?
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and this is one, that triumphs over all: All things shall worke for the best, to them that love God.
and this is one, that Triumphos over all: All things shall work for the best, to them that love God.
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We have 〈 ◊ 〉 singular comforts in this Chapter against all the troubles than can be fall us;
We have 〈 ◊ 〉 singular comforts in this Chapter against all the Troubles than can be fallen us;
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They can doe us no harme, Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Iesus.
They can do us no harm, Nothing can separate us from the love of God in christ Iesus.
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For the third, the miseries of this life; we have victori• in Christ; In him we are more they conquerours, as you have it in this Chapter:
For the third, the misery's of this life; we have victori• in christ; In him we Are more they conquerors, as you have it in this Chapter:
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so by the Spirit of Christ, we are helped and assisted against the remainders of our corruptions.
so by the Spirit of christ, we Are helped and assisted against the remainders of our corruptions.
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for, as by the obedience of Christ, we are freed from the guilt;
for, as by the Obedience of christ, we Are freed from the guilt;
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And for the remainders of corruption, that we conflict with in this world; we are assisted against that, by the Spirit of Christ:
And for the remainders of corruption, that we conflict with in this world; we Are assisted against that, by the Spirit of christ:
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we are freed by the obedience of Christ, the second Adam: as is excellently she well in the fifth Chapter.
we Are freed by the Obedience of christ, the second Adam: as is excellently she well in the fifth Chapter.
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First, for the guilt of sinne, that binds us over to eternall judgement, and the wrath of God;
First, for the guilt of sin, that binds us over to Eternal judgement, and the wrath of God;
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Now in this Epistle we have comfort against all these:
Now in this Epistle we have Comfort against all these:
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the thought of these things doth much disquiet and disturbe the peace of a Christians soule.
the Thought of these things does much disquiet and disturb the peace of a Christians soul.
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we are condemned to a great deale of trouble here: and this doth much exercise and perplex Gods children ▪
we Are condemned to a great deal of trouble Here: and this does much exercise and perplex God's children ▪
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The third, is the miseries of this life, that accompanie alway both the guilt and remainders of sinne in this world;
The third, is the misery's of this life, that accompany always both the guilt and remainders of sin in this world;
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and that conflict must needes be tedious.
and that conflict must needs be tedious.
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The second, is (besides the guilt of sinne) the remainders of corruption, with the conflict that accompanies them while we live in this world;
The second, is (beside the guilt of sin) the remainders of corruption, with the conflict that Accompanies them while we live in this world;
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The first, is sinne, with the guilt of it, binding them over to the wrath of God, and the expectation of miserie; a heavie bondage.
The First, is sin, with the guilt of it, binding them over to the wrath of God, and the expectation of misery; a heavy bondage.
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THERE be foure things especially, that trouble the peace of a Christian (and indeed of any man) in this world.
THERE be foure things especially, that trouble the peace of a Christian (and indeed of any man) in this world.
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For the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Iesus, hath made me free from the Law of sinne and of death.
For the Law of the Spirit of Life in christ Iesus, hath made me free from the Law of sin and of death.
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THE SPIRITVALL IVBILE. ROM. 8.2.
THE SPIRITUAL IVBILE. ROM. 8.2.
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And then a triumph, If God be with us, who can be against us? It is a question answered with another question, What shall wee say to these things? He answers it with another question, If God be with us, who can be against us?
And then a triumph, If God be with us, who can be against us? It is a question answered with Another question, What shall we say to these things? He answers it with Another question, If God be with us, who can be against us?
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In the words briefly, there is, first a question, What shall we say to these things?
In the words briefly, there is, First a question, What shall we say to these things?
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all the beames of heavenly comfort in this divine Chapter, they meete as it were in one, in this short clause, What shall we say then to these things, &c.
all the beams of heavenly Comfort in this divine Chapter, they meet as it were in one, in this short clause, What shall we say then to these things, etc.
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They are as the center of the Chapter:
They Are as the centre of the Chapter:
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the conclusion upon all the former particulars in the Chapter, and the foundation of all the comforts that follow after, to the end of the Chapter.
the conclusion upon all the former particulars in the Chapter, and the Foundation of all the comforts that follow After, to the end of the Chapter.
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THE words are a glorious conclusion, and triumph of faith:
THE words Are a glorious conclusion, and triumph of faith:
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What shall wee then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
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SAINT PAVLS CHALLENGE. ROM. 8.30.
SAINT PAUL'S CHALLENGE. ROM. 8.30.
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and dally with Religion, it is a greater matter then we take it for.
and dally with Religion, it is a greater matter then we take it for.
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as the Church here, Come. Let us take it to heart, that we doe not mocke,
as the Church Here, Come. Let us take it to heart, that we do not mock,
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and labour to draw them to wicked hellish courses, when they post to hell themselves, and labour to draw others into cursed society with them selves, they cannot truly say,
and labour to draw them to wicked hellish courses, when they post to hell themselves, and labour to draw Others into cursed society with them selves, they cannot truly say,
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Those therefore that live scandalous lives, i• scandalous courses and speeches, and hinder the conversion of peoples soules,
Those Therefore that live scandalous lives, i• scandalous courses and Speeches, and hinder the conversion of peoples Souls,
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If wee put not to our helping hand, to that wee pray for, it is a contradiction.
If we put not to our helping hand, to that we pray for, it is a contradiction.
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and every one in our places labour that the Kingdome of Christ may be inlarged.
and every one in our places labour that the Kingdom of christ may be enlarged.
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when wee labour, that our children may be Gods children, and our servants, may be Gods servants,
when we labour, that our children may be God's children, and our Servants, may be God's Servants,
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and promote the true Service of God; when we labour in our places that the number of the Elect may be consummate,
and promote the true Service of God; when we labour in our places that the number of the Elect may be consummate,
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Therefore indeed, and in good earnest we pray, Thy Kingdome come, and say with our soules as the Church here, Come, when we set our selves to abolish heresie and false worship of God, that is adulterous,
Therefore indeed, and in good earnest we pray, Thy Kingdom come, and say with our Souls as the Church Here, Come, when we Set our selves to Abolah heresy and false worship of God, that is adulterous,
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and false worship, stablishing what Christ must abolish before he come, can they say, Come in good earnest? Their course is contrary to what they pray.
and false worship, establishing what christ must Abolah before he come, can they say, Come in good earnest? Their course is contrary to what they pray.
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Therefore what shall wee say, when those that pretend to desire the comming of Christ, shall countenance heresies that m•st have an end first? And those that are against wholesome Lawes to be made in that kind, those that countenance Idolatry,
Therefore what shall we say, when those that pretend to desire the coming of christ, shall countenance heresies that m•st have an end First? And those that Are against wholesome Laws to be made in that kind, those that countenance Idolatry,
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the Jewes must be converted, and the number of the Elect must be consummate, and finished.
the Jews must be converted, and the number of the Elect must be consummate, and finished.
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before Christ comes, Antichrist must be abolished and consumed;
before christ comes, Antichrist must be abolished and consumed;
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Againe, those that truly desire Christ should come, they will be subordinate helpers under Christ, to promote those things that tend to his comming:
Again, those that truly desire christ should come, they will be subordinate helpers under christ, to promote those things that tend to his coming:
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they professe in their prayers, that they would have Christ to come, and yet their course of life is contrary, they would not have him come.
they profess in their Prayers, that they would have christ to come, and yet their course of life is contrary, they would not have him come.
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and therefore it is a nullity:
and Therefore it is a nullity:
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what kind of Service is that, when their desires are quite cleane contrary? It is a protestation contrary to their faith,
what kind of Service is that, when their Desires Are quite clean contrary? It is a protestation contrary to their faith,
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can they say, Come? No, they doe abhominably prophane the Lords Prayer:
can they say, Come? No, they do abominably profane the lords Prayer:
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and will not suffer him to rule in their hearts, but are ruled by rules of policy, and reason, and flesh:
and will not suffer him to Rule in their hearts, but Are ruled by rules of policy, and reason, and Flesh:
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when they despise the Ministery, and the Ministers, and whatsoever is Christs, despise the motions of his Spirit,
when they despise the Ministry, and the Ministers, and whatsoever is Christ, despise the motions of his Spirit,
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when they say, Hallowed be thy name, Thy Kingdome come? They patter it over, they doe not meane it in good earnest:
when they say, Hallowed be thy name, Thy Kingdom come? They patter it over, they do not mean it in good earnest:
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and Assemblies of his Saints? those therefore that despise the Ordinances of God, and yet pretend, that they desire that Christ should come, doe they not prophane the Lords Prayer,
and Assemblies of his Saints? those Therefore that despise the Ordinances of God, and yet pretend, that they desire that christ should come, do they not profane the lords Prayer,
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and yet pretend a desire to meet him in heaven? where is Christ, here? is hee not in his Congregations,
and yet pretend a desire to meet him in heaven? where is christ, Here? is he not in his Congregations,
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and not care for to heare his word, nor care to meet Christ here in earth,
and not care for to hear his word, nor care to meet christ Here in earth,
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Shall we thinke that that Christian that saith these words in good earnest, will put Christ away in his Ordinances,
Shall we think that that Christian that Says these words in good earnest, will put christ away in his Ordinances,
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these desires will be in a true heart, it will not cherish wilfully those desires that are contrary to this.
these Desires will be in a true heart, it will not cherish wilfully those Desires that Are contrary to this.
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Come Lord by thy word, come by thy Spirit into my heart, close with my heart, drive out whatsoever is there, that will not give thee liberty to raigne as thou wilt:Come Lord by thy word, come by thy Spirit into my heart, close with my heart, drive out whatsoever is there, that will not give thee liberty to Reign as thou wilt:
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and let him come by his Ordinances.
and let him come by his Ordinances.
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therefore the soule that hath this desire truly, to say, Come, it will give Christ entrance into it,
Therefore the soul that hath this desire truly, to say, Come, it will give christ Entrance into it,
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Is it possible for the soule to desire to goe to Christ, that will not suffer him to come to it? If Christ rule not in us, wee shall never raigne with Christ: if Christs Kingdome come not to us, we shall never enter into Christ ▪ Kingdom:
Is it possible for the soul to desire to go to christ, that will not suffer him to come to it? If christ Rule not in us, we shall never Reign with christ: if Christ Kingdom come not to us, we shall never enter into christ ▪ Kingdom:
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therefore let us enter deepely into our owne soules, and try whether cordially we can yeeld this desire of our hearts, to say come? Therefore to (spend a little time in a further search) if wee can truely say, Come, we will desire Christ to come into our soules now, to rule our soules now, to come and make way for himselfe in our hearts.
Therefore let us enter deeply into our own Souls, and try whither cordially we can yield this desire of our hearts, to say come? Therefore to (spend a little time in a further search) if we can truly say, Come, we will desire christ to come into our Souls now, to Rule our Souls now, to come and make Way for himself in our hearts.
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and their bodies, are they of the disposition of the Bride, to say, come? oh no, they know they have not done their duty:
and their bodies, Are they of the disposition of the Bride, to say, come? o no, they know they have not done their duty:
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whether there should be Assizes, or no, surely they would never have any, so it is with the men of the world, that live in sinfull wretched courses, that abuse their tongues,
whither there should be Assizes, or no, surely they would never have any, so it is with the men of the world, that live in sinful wretched courses, that abuse their tongues,
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for they know how unfit a condition they are in for the second comming of Christ. If theeves and malefactors might have liberty to chuse,
for they know how unfit a condition they Are in for the second coming of christ. If thieves and malefactors might have liberty to choose,
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If it were in the power of most men in the Church, whether Christ should come to judge the world or no, doe you thinke they would give their voyce that way, that Christ should come? they would never do it:
If it were in the power of most men in the Church, whither christ should come to judge the world or no, do you think they would give their voice that Way, that christ should come? they would never do it:
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they are of the mind of the Devill, in the Gospel, Why doest thou come to torment us before our time? doe not come.
they Are of the mind of the devil, in the Gospel, Why dost thou come to torment us before our time? do not come.
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they say as it is in Iob, Depart from us, wee will none of thy wayes:
they say as it is in Job, Depart from us, we will none of thy ways:
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so those hearts that are wrought upon by the Spirit of God, nothing here will content them but still they say come. The disposition in carnall persons is cleane contrary;
so those hearts that Are wrought upon by the Spirit of God, nothing Here will content them but still they say come. The disposition in carnal Persons is clean contrary;
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The Church we see saith come, nothing will content her in this world:
The Church we see Says come, nothing will content her in this world:
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whither is the bent of our desire carryed? is our condition so here, as that wee desire to be as we are still? then all is naught with us.
whither is the bent of our desire carried? is our condition so Here, as that we desire to be as we Are still? then all is nought with us.
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the ground of the tryall may be gathered hence;
the ground of the trial may be gathered hence;
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This may be a ground of tryall, whether wee be truely the Bride of Christ, or no;
This may be a ground of trial, whither we be truly the Bride of christ, or no;
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therfore that all may meet, even the Church in heaven, hath a desire, Come Lord: so both heaven and earth, agree in this, they meet in this desire.
Therefore that all may meet, even the Church in heaven, hath a desire, Come Lord: so both heaven and earth, agree in this, they meet in this desire.
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Then againe, they have not all their company, all the Saints are not gathered, and they will not be merry indeed, till they all meet in heaven:
Then again, they have not all their company, all the Saints Are not gathered, and they will not be merry indeed, till they all meet in heaven:
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therefore it desires Come Lord, that my body may be united to me againe, that so wee may both perfectly prayse thee in heaven.
Therefore it Desires Come Lord, that my body may be united to me again, that so we may both perfectly praise thee in heaven.
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The soule acccounts it selfe imperfect, till it be joyned to its old companion, the body againe;
The soul acccounts it self imperfect, till it be joined to its old Companion, the body again;
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and indured pains and toyle with them.
and endured pains and toil with them.
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which bodyes helped them to serve God on earth, fasted with them, and prayed with them,
which bodies helped them to serve God on earth, fasted with them, and prayed with them,
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and the lower on earth, and both say come. What is the reason that the Church in heaven saith, Come? Because the Church in heaven have bodies that be rotting in earth;
and the lower on earth, and both say come. What is the reason that the Church in heaven Says, Come? Because the Church in heaven have bodies that be rotting in earth;
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they are (as it were) but one Parliament, there is the higher house in heaven,
they Are (as it were) but one Parliament, there is the higher house in heaven,
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The Church in heaven, and earth are but one Family;
The Church in heaven, and earth Are but one Family;
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But is this onely true of the Church militant, herebelow, doth not the Church in heaven say Come too? Yes the Church in heaven saith, Come, too.
But is this only true of the Church militant, herebelow, does not the Church in heaven say Come too? Yes the Church in heaven Says, Come, too.
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untill that of time it selfe, there will be a desire of the Bride and Spouse, to say, come. Thus we see what grounds there are of this desire.
until that of time it self, there will be a desire of the Bride and Spouse, to say, come. Thus we see what grounds there Are of this desire.
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yet Christ is not come as he will, there is not a perfect consummation of all,
yet christ is not come as he will, there is not a perfect consummation of all,
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Therefore put the case the Jewes were called and converted, and Antichrist subdued, hath the Church an accomplishment of the period of her desires, to say no more Come? oh no:
Therefore put the case the Jews were called and converted, and Antichrist subdued, hath the Church an accomplishment of the Period of her Desires, to say no more Come? o no:
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Love will not satisfie it selfe in imperfect union, but it cries, Come, Come, still it is carryed in a restlesse desire, till it come to perfection.
Love will not satisfy it self in imperfect Union, but it cries, Come, Come, still it is carried in a restless desire, till it come to perfection.
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it is an affection of perfect union, contract will not serve, but marriage must come after.
it is an affection of perfect Union, contract will not serve, but marriage must come After.
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And then from the nature of the affection of love it selfe where it is planted; And then from the nature of the affection of love it self where it is planted;
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but in the world to come: therefore the Spirit, and the Spouse say, Come.
but in the world to come: Therefore the Spirit, and the Spouse say, Come.
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Grace being an imperfect state here, it puts forward in desiring that perfection, that it cannot attaine in this world,
Grace being an imperfect state Here, it puts forward in desiring that perfection, that it cannot attain in this world,
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and still, till it comes to perfection.
and still, till it comes to perfection.
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so where the seed of grace is, it will breake, out and shoot forward to desire still,
so where the seed of grace is, it will break, out and shoot forward to desire still,
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because it is not in its perfection, till it be in the eare, nature hath given it an instinct to breake out:
Because it is not in its perfection, till it be in the ear, nature hath given it an instinct to break out:
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you see the little seed that is sown in the ground, it breakes through the thicke clods,
you see the little seed that is sown in the ground, it breaks through the thick clods,
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therefore the Church cannot but desire the second comming of Christ. It is the nature of imperfection, where there is truth in imperfection, to desire perfection:
Therefore the Church cannot but desire the second coming of christ. It is the nature of imperfection, where there is truth in imperfection, to desire perfection:
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now al the time between the contract, and the marriage, it is a time of longing and desire,
now all the time between the contract, and the marriage, it is a time of longing and desire,
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It is the time of the Churches contract, she is a Bride now, she is contracted:
It is the time of the Churches contract, she is a Bride now, she is contracted:
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Then againe, the relation between Christ, and this contracted Spouse, and every faithfull soule, inforceth a desire of his comming.
Then again, the Relation between christ, and this contracted Spouse, and every faithful soul, enforceth a desire of his coming.
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and of the condition that God hath set us in, which all shall have an end then.
and of the condition that God hath Set us in, which all shall have an end then.
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The necessities of this life inforce a great deale of trouble, the supplying the necessities of nature,
The necessities of this life enforce a great deal of trouble, the supplying the necessities of nature,
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and can more clearely see any thing then others: yet notwithstanding, all have some impediment this way, even the best.
and can more clearly see any thing then Others: yet notwithstanding, all have Some impediment this Way, even the best.
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onely those that have the power of Gods Spirit in a greater portion then the rest, they get more victory over these things,
only those that have the power of God's Spirit in a greater portion then the rest, they get more victory over these things,
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There are none but they carry some of these dregs with them in this world, that hinders them in their designes and determinations:
There Are none but they carry Some of these dregs with them in this world, that hinders them in their designs and determinations:
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S. Paul complaines of this, that he could not doe the good that hee would, and that he did the ill that hee would not.
S. Paul complains of this, that he could not do the good that he would, and that he did the ill that he would not.
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The reason is, the imperfection of the work of mortification, hinders him in his passages, and businesse, that hee cannot clearely decide of what is best at this time.
The reason is, the imperfection of the work of mortification, hinders him in his passages, and business, that he cannot clearly decide of what is best At this time.
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but in a particular, some passion or other, of Anger, or Revenge, &c. it clouds his judgement, that hee cannot see what is to be done, what is best.
but in a particular, Some passion or other, of Anger, or Revenge, etc. it Clouds his judgement, that he cannot see what is to be done, what is best.
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Alas, what a conflicting life hath a Christian with his own heart? Sometimes in generall he can see truths very cleare,
Alas, what a conflicting life hath a Christian with his own heart? Sometime in general he can see truths very clear,
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Againe, take the best Christians of all, in themselves, in their own particulars.
Again, take the best Christians of all, in themselves, in their own particulars.
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Let us labour that it may be so then, and beare with all here as patiently as we can.
Let us labour that it may be so then, and bear with all Here as patiently as we can.
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but we must wish it in its owne time, it will bee hereafter.
but we must wish it in its own time, it will be hereafter.
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Why should we wish for that condition that will never be in this world? Wish we may,
Why should we wish for that condition that will never be in this world? Wish we may,
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Therefore wee should not bee overmuch offended, to see things carried otherwise than wee would have them.
Therefore we should not be overmuch offended, to see things carried otherwise than we would have them.
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and the corrupt heart of man is prone to yeeld to him: this will be to the end of the world.
and the corrupt heart of man is prove to yield to him: this will be to the end of the world.
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there is no condition nor nothing that is good in the world, but Satan labours to bring a vanity upon it,
there is no condition nor nothing that is good in the world, but Satan labours to bring a vanity upon it,
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there shall be no Magistracy nor Ministery then, God will be all in all. And so for all conditions;
there shall be no Magistracy nor Ministry then, God will be all in all. And so for all conditions;
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and then all that grieve and offend shall bee taken away; there shall be no Sun nor Moon then, for the Lambe will doe all;
and then all that grieve and offend shall be taken away; there shall be no Sun nor Moon then, for the Lamb will do all;
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This will be to the end of the world (notwithstanding the excellent Ordinance of God, by which God workes his owne good ends) while the world stands there will be a taint upon Gods Ordinance till Christ come,
This will be to the end of the world (notwithstanding the excellent Ordinance of God, by which God works his own good ends) while the world Stands there will be a taint upon God's Ordinance till christ come,
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they grieve those that they should cherish, and comfort, and strengthen the hearts of those that they should take downe, by flattery and false applications:
they grieve those that they should cherish, and Comfort, and strengthen the hearts of those that they should take down, by flattery and false applications:
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and strengthen the hands of the wicked, and grieve those that God doth not grieve by their false carriage, taking contrary wayes to Gods Spirit;
and strengthen the hands of the wicked, and grieve those that God does not grieve by their false carriage, taking contrary ways to God's Spirit;
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and as the Prophet complains in his time of the false Prophets, they discourage those that they should encourage,
and as the Prophet complains in his time of the false prophets, they discourage those that they should encourage,
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And then for the Ministery, those that should be teachers of others many times discourage those that they should cherish:
And then for the Ministry, those that should be Teachers of Others many times discourage those that they should cherish:
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as if al the world were made for them, and they to doe nothing but to have others Idolize them.
as if all the world were made for them, and they to do nothing but to have Others Idolise them.
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and fruitfully? The Magistracie that is for good, it is turned ofttimes for grievance,
and fruitfully? The Magistracy that is for good, it is turned ofttimes for grievance,
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The Magistracie, and ministery alas how are they many times prophaned and abused by Satan and corrupt hearted men, that know not how to manage them graciously,
The Magistracy, and Ministry alas how Are they many times Profaned and abused by Satan and corrupt hearted men, that know not how to manage them graciously,
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Then againe, while we are in this world, there is not the best thing but Satan will put his foot and claw in, except grace over-power him.
Then again, while we Are in this world, there is not the best thing but Satan will put his foot and claw in, except grace overpower him.
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and beare with the weake in this kind.
and bear with the weak in this kind.
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only those that are wise & strōgest in grace, they wil be the greatest peace makers,
only those that Are wise & Strongest in grace, they will be the greatest peace makers,
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and concord of Christians, that are contracted to Christ: this will not be avoided in this world;
and concord of Christians, that Are contracted to christ: this will not be avoided in this world;
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and these are irksome to the Spirit of God in any that love the sweet peace,
and these Are irksome to the Spirit of God in any that love the sweet peace,
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and where there is variety of judgement, there will be jealousies even among good persons,
and where there is variety of judgement, there will be jealousies even among good Persons,
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for alas, there is but a weake sight in men; and variety of sight where there is weaknesse, breeds variety of judgement;
for alas, there is but a weak sighed in men; and variety of sighed where there is weakness, breeds variety of judgement;
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Then againe, if we regard even the weaknesse of the Church it selfe, it breedes a desire of Christs comming:
Then again, if we regard even the weakness of the Church it self, it breeds a desire of Christ coming:
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because they are besotted with a proud carnall disposition, which they prefer before the simplicity of the Gospel, vaine persons in the bosome of the Church that know not what the glory of the Church is.
Because they Are besotted with a proud carnal disposition, which they prefer before the simplicity of the Gospel, vain Persons in the bosom of the Church that know not what the glory of the Church is.
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and however they make a shew, yet their minds are carried to pompe, and to a false Religion,
and however they make a show, yet their minds Are carried to pomp, and to a false Religion,
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false persons that hang in their affections to the world;
false Persons that hang in their affections to the world;
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whē those that should be most encouragement, are oft times the greatest discouragement. Then again the Church hath Antichrist to oppose it, and false Brethren in it;
when those that should be most encouragement, Are oft times the greatest discouragement. Then again the Church hath Antichrist to oppose it, and false Brothers in it;
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nay those that should countenance the poore Church, how roughly is the poor Church used ofttimes of those? Those that should encourage the Church, their rugged and rough usage stirres up this desire in the Church,
nay those that should countenance the poor Church, how roughly is the poor Church used ofttimes of those? Those that should encourage the Church, their rugged and rough usage stirs up this desire in the Church,
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Look again to the state of the Church here, it is but a persecuted afflicted estate; Look again to the state of the Church Here, it is but a persecuted afflicted estate;
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as it is in the Gospel, Christ will come, and take away all that offend.
as it is in the Gospel, christ will come, and take away all that offend.
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there will be a desire in the Church that all scandals and offences may be removed,
there will be a desire in the Church that all scandals and offences may be removed,
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First of all, look but to the present condition of things in this world, the state of things, the scandals that are in the Church:
First of all, look but to the present condition of things in this world, the state of things, the scandals that Are in the Church:
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And then the use that wee are to make of it. The grounds why the Church desires the comming of Christ, are manifold.
And then the use that we Are to make of it. The grounds why the Church Desires the coming of christ, Are manifold.
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it is the disposition of the Church to bee carried in her desires to it: wherein we will shew the ground of this desire.
it is the disposition of the Church to be carried in her Desires to it: wherein we will show the ground of this desire.
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there will bee a comming of Christ, there is no question of that. And the Church here desires it:
there will be a coming of christ, there is no question of that. And the Church Here Desires it:
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The desires of his comming shew that he will come; for spirituall desires must have their accomplishment;
The Desires of his coming show that he will come; for spiritual Desires must have their accomplishment;
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for the desires stirred up in the heart by the holy Ghost, they will not be in vain.
for the Desires stirred up in the heart by the holy Ghost, they will not be in vain.
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and every particular soule, their desire of his comming shewes that hee will come;
and every particular soul, their desire of his coming shows that he will come;
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in this Chapter here is Christ and the Angell, and Iohn, and the Spirit, and the Spouse, the Church in generall,
in this Chapter Here is christ and the Angel, and John, and the Spirit, and the Spouse, the Church in general,
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So in his second comming, there is all kind of witnesses:
So in his second coming, there is all kind of Witnesses:
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and on earth, the wise men among the Gentiles; and among the Jewes, old Simeon, there was men and women, all kind of witnesses.
and on earth, the wise men among the Gentiles; and among the Jews, old Simeon, there was men and women, all kind of Witnesses.
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Now the life of Christ in the Saints, is a hidden life, there must be a day of revelation. And even as it was in Christs first comming, there was all kind of arguments and witnesses to prove that he should come in the flesh, a Quire of Angels from Heaven to witnesse it;
Now the life of christ in the Saints, is a hidden life, there must be a day of Revelation. And even as it was in Christ First coming, there was all kind of Arguments and Witnesses to prove that he should come in the Flesh, a Choir of Angels from Heaven to witness it;
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this must not alway be so, there must, and will be a time when Christ will be glorious in his Saints.
this must not always be so, there must, and will be a time when christ will be glorious in his Saints.
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how Satan playes reaks in opposing Christ, he rules in the children of pride:
how Satan plays reaks in opposing christ, he rules in the children of pride:
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You see how it is here with mighty persons, that shake off Christs yoke; how they beare sway;
You see how it is Here with mighty Persons, that shake off Christ yoke; how they bear sway;
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and of purging our soules, of growing in grace, carelesse of being such as Christ may delight to come unto:
and of purging our Souls, of growing in grace, careless of being such as christ may delight to come unto:
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there is no question of that.
there is no question of that.
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but hee will come to take us to himselfe, we shall enter into his Chamber, to the Palace of the great King, Psal. 45. Hee will come;
but he will come to take us to himself, we shall enter into his Chamber, to the Palace of the great King, Psalm 45. He will come;
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He loved us so, that he came from heaven to earth where we are, to take our nature, that he might be a fit Husband,
He loved us so, that he Come from heaven to earth where we Are, to take our nature, that he might be a fit Husband,
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and dead, he came to contract us, he will come againe to marry us, and to take us where he is.
and dead, he Come to contract us, he will come again to marry us, and to take us where he is.
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Hee came to be judged, and to die for us, he must come to be judge of the quick,
He Come to be judged, and to die for us, he must come to be judge of the quick,
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He came to redeeme our soules, hee must, and he will come to redeeme our bodies from corruption.
He Come to Redeem our Souls, he must, and he will come to Redeem our bodies from corruption.
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And he will come to make an end of what he hath begun here. And he will come to make an end of what he hath begun Here.
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I need spend no time to proove it, for it is an Article of faith, He shall come to judge the quicke and the dead.
I need spend no time to prove it, for it is an Article of faith, He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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And then the Church hath a de•ire of this comming. That Christ will come.
And then the Church hath a de•ire of this coming. That christ will come.
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where there is a true contract, there is a desire of the marriage, of the consummation of it, a desire of the comming of Christ. In this there are two things considerable. First, that Christ will come.
where there is a true contract, there is a desire of the marriage, of the consummation of it, a desire of the coming of christ. In this there Are two things considerable. First, that christ will come.
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How should the Church know she is a Bride? This is one way: The desire of the marriage; How should the Church know she is a Bride? This is one Way: The desire of the marriage;
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and partly in opposition to the false Church, she is here called a Bride. To come in the next place, to the desire of the Church.
and partly in opposition to the false Church, she is Here called a Bride. To come in the next place, to the desire of the Church.
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the false Church is a whore; she defiles her selfe with Idolatry and abhominations: so partly for distinction from it selfe, in heaven where it shall be a wife,
the false Church is a whore; she defiles her self with Idolatry and abominations: so partly for distinction from it self, in heaven where it shall be a wife,
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The true Church of Christ is a Bride, and a virgin, in heaven shee shall be a wife:
The true Church of christ is a Bride, and a Virgae, in heaven she shall be a wife:
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and she is called the Bride, in opposition to the whore of Babylon in this Book, that is, the filthy adulteresse, the false Church.
and she is called the Bride, in opposition to the whore of Babylon in this Book, that is, the filthy adulteress, the false Church.
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The Bride, she is called the Bride, and not the wife, because she is onely contracted here on earth; The Bride, she is called the Bride, and not the wife, Because she is only contracted Here on earth;
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and in the meane time we stand more upon our own base courses, and will not leave any thing, to give up our selves to Christ: but I meane not to dwell on this point. This is the person:
and in the mean time we stand more upon our own base courses, and will not leave any thing, to give up our selves to christ: but I mean not to dwell on this point. This is the person:
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this intreaty of Christ, and the excellent prerogatives and priviledges, that we have in Christ ;
this entreaty of christ, and the excellent prerogatives and privileges, that we have in christ;
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and yet we preferred our owne lusts, and base affections. This will be the aggravation of hell and damnation it selfe;
and yet we preferred our own Lustiest, and base affections. This will be the aggravation of hell and damnation it self;
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to use your tongues as you lift, as if you had made no promise to Christ, as indeed we all have, what will be the confusion of your soules ere long? oh, that we dallyed with Religion, that we were intreated to be as wee should be by all sweet bonds,
to use your tongues as you lift, as if you had made no promise to christ, as indeed we all have, what will be the confusion of your Souls ere long? o, that we dallied with Religion, that we were entreated to be as we should be by all sweet bonds,
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Indeed 〈 … 〉 fort of this condition, to be indeed• and not in outward profession 〈 … 〉 covenant with Christ, to be 〈 ◊ 〉 to him 〈 ◊ 〉 if you will take liberty 〈 ◊ 〉 the profession of Religion, to live loosely, to be wearers, &c fil•hy persons;
Indeed 〈 … 〉 fort of this condition, to be indeed• and not in outward profession 〈 … 〉 Covenant with christ, to be 〈 ◊ 〉 to him 〈 ◊ 〉 if you will take liberty 〈 ◊ 〉 the profession of Religion, to live loosely, to be wearers, etc. fil•hy Persons;
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Let me 〈 ◊ 〉 you in 〈 … 〉, 〈 ◊ 〉 those 〈 ◊ 〉 not 〈 ◊ 〉 given up their names to Christ 〈 … 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 with 〈 … 〉 all to him in 〈 … 〉 man, in 〈 ◊ 〉 judgements and wil be and affections• and than you shall find 〈 … 〉 condition in this world.
Let me 〈 ◊ 〉 you in 〈 … 〉, 〈 ◊ 〉 those 〈 ◊ 〉 not 〈 ◊ 〉 given up their names to christ 〈 … 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 with 〈 … 〉 all to him in 〈 … 〉 man, in 〈 ◊ 〉 Judgments and will be and affections• and than you shall find 〈 … 〉 condition in this world.
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I beseech you there for 〈 … 〉 name of Christ, for it is our office that are 〈 … 〉 Christ and his 〈 ◊ 〉 together 〈 … 〉phi, friends of the Bridegroome, 〈 … 〉 new Testament.
I beseech you there for 〈 … 〉 name of christ, for it is our office that Are 〈 … 〉 christ and his 〈 ◊ 〉 together 〈 … 〉phi, Friends of the Bridegroom, 〈 … 〉 new Testament.
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and 〈 … 〉 are c•ntracted to Christ, we are adulteres•, & adulteresses.
and 〈 … 〉 Are c•ntracted to christ, we Are adulteres•, & Adulteresses.
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Oh ye adulterer•, and adulteresses, saith S. Iames, know ye •ot that the love of the world, is unity with God? When we let 〈 … 〉 loose to vaine things,O you adulterer•, and Adulteresses, Says S. James, know you •ot that the love of the world, is unity with God? When we let 〈 … 〉 lose to vain things,
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in adde a greater degree to their offence;
in add a greater degree to their offence;
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Therefore there is no comfort for any such wretched persons, that countenance themselves under the profession of Religion:
Therefore there is no Comfort for any such wretched Persons, that countenance themselves under the profession of Religion:
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but is a stricter bond to• holy life, the renewing of the new covenant againe, and againe.
but is a Stricter bound to• holy life, the renewing of the new Covenant again, and again.
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God is mercifull, Christ dyed, we are Christians, we are baptised, &c ▪ This is an obligation to a stricte• life, it gives men no libertie,
God is merciful, christ died, we Are Christians, we Are baptised, etc. ▪ This is an obligation to a stricte• life, it gives men no liberty,
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and come to the Sacrament, &c. such wretched persons shall know ere long, what it is to dally with Religion, what is the aggravation of the faults of such persons? They deale as fil•hy adultresses doe, they make Religion a cover for their wreched courses.
and come to the Sacrament, etc. such wretched Persons shall know ere long, what it is to dally with Religion, what is the aggravation of the Faults of such Persons? They deal as fil•hy Adulteresses do, they make Religion a cover for their wretched courses.
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Those that are swearers, and filthy persons, that disgrace Religion, and yet notwithstanding cover themselves under p•etence, that they are contracted to Christ, they are baptised,
Those that Are swearers, and filthy Persons, that disgrace Religion, and yet notwithstanding cover themselves under p•etence, that they Are contracted to christ, they Are baptised,
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but this is one grand difference, to make the exageration of the fault, it is contrary to former covenant.
but this is one grand difference, to make the exaggeration of the fault, it is contrary to former Covenant.
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What makes the faults of wives worse, then the fault of single persons? because they are contrary to covenants, besides many other inconveniences, the confusion of ofspring, and the like:
What makes the Faults of wives Worse, then the fault of single Persons? Because they Are contrary to Covenants, beside many other inconveniences, the confusion of offspring, and the like:
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for their unfaithfull courses, what a shame is this? It is abhominable.
for their unfaithful courses, what a shame is this? It is abominable.
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What is the course of many Christians? They make the profession of Religion, a cover for their ill dealing,
What is the course of many Christians? They make the profession of Religion, a cover for their ill dealing,
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be must forget his fathers house, and his former condition, and not to make this marriage, (as carnall professors doe) a cover for their adulterous unfaithfulnesse.
be must forget his Father's house, and his former condition, and not to make this marriage, (as carnal professors do) a cover for their adulterous unfaithfulness.
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And he must have no will of his own•, he must give it up to his contracted Husband, Christ, and be content to be ruled by him in all things;
And he must have no will of his own•, he must give it up to his contracted Husband, christ, and be content to be ruled by him in all things;
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No, he must think what Christ thinks, and submit his judgement to him.
No, he must think what christ thinks, and submit his judgement to him.
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A Christian hath not liberty to ryot in his opinion, to run at randome, to see what 〈 ◊ 〉 reason •aith:
A Christian hath not liberty to riot in his opinion, to run At random, to see what 〈 ◊ 〉 reason •aith:
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But this teacheth us likewise how to carry our selves to Christ as we should doe, chastly, to take heed how we judge of things, we must keep our judgements chast.
But this Teaches us likewise how to carry our selves to christ as we should do, chastely, to take heed how we judge of things, we must keep our Judgments chaste.
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we make not use of this comfort, when we are discouraged.
we make not use of this Comfort, when we Are discouraged.
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wee may clayme mercy as a part of our dowry by Christ, pardoning mercy, forbearing, pittying mercy;
we may claim mercy as a part of our dowry by christ, pardoning mercy, forbearing, pitying mercy;
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Especially when it is the condition of the marriage, Hosea 2. I will marry thee to me in mercy ; Especially when it is the condition of the marriage, Hosea 2. I will marry thee to me in mercy;
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Now God that bids us beare with the woman, as the weaker vessell, to honour her with the honour of gentle usage: (for that honor is meant) he that teacheth man his duty, will he not performe it himselfe? to beare with his Church, as the weaker vessell.
Now God that bids us bear with the woman, as the Weaker vessel, to honour her with the honour of gentle usage: (for that honour is meant) he that Teaches man his duty, will he not perform it himself? to bear with his Church, as the Weaker vessel.
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The Church is a woman, therefore the weaker vessell.
The Church is a woman, Therefore the Weaker vessel.
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And as it is matter of wondrous comfort, so it is likewise matter of more speciall comfort, in case of infirmities.
And as it is matter of wondrous Comfort, so it is likewise matter of more special Comfort, in case of infirmities.
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they are first in him, and then in the Church, the Church shines in his beames.
they Are First in him, and then in the Church, the Church shines in his beams.
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his grace serves for the Church, Of his fulnesse wee receive grace for grace. So wee may say of all the priviledges that Christ hath;
his grace serves for the Church, Of his fullness we receive grace for grace. So we may say of all the privileges that christ hath;
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All is yours, because you are Christs. What a large comfort is this? if we had hearts to consider of it, and to improove it;All is yours, Because you Are Christ. What a large Comfort is this? if we had hearts to Consider of it, and to improve it;
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And then the Church hath interest in him, and all his in this contract and marriage, which is to be consummate, all that he is & hath, is the Churches.
And then the Church hath Interest in him, and all his in this contract and marriage, which is to be consummate, all that he is & hath, is the Churches.
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Hence comes the sweet security & peace of the Church, from this contract between Christ and it ▪ for all our debts are discharged by this, he tooke upon him our sins.
Hence comes the sweet security & peace of the Church, from this contract between christ and it ▪ for all our debts Are discharged by this, he took upon him our Sins.
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If marriage be honorable, what is this marriage and contract? which is indeed the patterne of all other, others are but shadowes to this. If marriage be honourable, what is this marriage and contract? which is indeed the pattern of all other, Others Are but shadows to this.
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but I will not speak much of this point, having spoken more at large of it out of the Canticles.
but I will not speak much of this point, having spoken more At large of it out of the Canticles.
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as to take us to unity, with, and contract us to himselfe;
as to take us to unity, with, and contract us to himself;
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Here I might take occasion to speak of the sweet comfort that issues from this, that the second Person in the Trinity should dignifie us so much,
Here I might take occasion to speak of the sweet Comfort that issues from this, that the second Person in the Trinity should dignify us so much,
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and so perfectly one with him in glory. We see the Bride that is the Person.
and so perfectly one with him in glory. We see the Bride that is the Person.
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Christ became bone of our bone, in nature, that we might be bone of his bone, with him in grace, christ became bone of our bone, in nature, that we might be bone of his bone, with him in grace,
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The union of glory is when we shall all be in heaven. The first is, for the second, and the second for the third.
The Union of glory is when we shall all be in heaven. The First is, for the second, and the second for the third.
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The union of grace, is when we take his nature, when wee partake of the divine nature:
The Union of grace, is when we take his nature, when we partake of the divine nature:
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The union of nature was, then Christ tooke our nature upon him.
The Union of nature was, then christ took our nature upon him.
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There is a three-fold degree of union. An union of Nature. An union of Grace. An union of Glory.
There is a threefold degree of Union. an Union of Nature. an Union of Grace. an Union of Glory.
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And for this end that Christ might be a Husband, and contract this Bride to himselfe in our nature, he married our nature, that he might marry our persons.
And for this end that christ might be a Husband, and contract this Bride to himself in our nature, he married our nature, that he might marry our Persons.
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Now the contract that is made betweene the soule, and between the Church & Christ, it is by the Spirit of God which knits the soule to Christ, and Christ to the soule.
Now the contract that is made between the soul, and between the Church & christ, it is by the Spirit of God which knits the soul to christ, and christ to the soul.
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therfore the Bride is both every particular Christian, & the whole Church.
Therefore the Bride is both every particular Christian, & the Whole Church.
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so it is the same Spirit in the Bride in generall, and in every particular Christian,
so it is the same Spirit in the Bride in general, and in every particular Christian,
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and in all the whole body, the same soule enlivens both:
and in all the Whole body, the same soul enlivens both:
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for both are the bride of Christ. Even as it is the same soule that is in the little finger,
for both Are the bride of christ. Even as it is the same soul that is in the little finger,
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but the consummation of the marriage shall be in heaven. Now this contract between the Church and Christ, and betweene every particular soule and Christ :
but the consummation of the marriage shall be in heaven. Now this contract between the Church and christ, and between every particular soul and christ:
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sometimes to a mother for her fruitfulnesse; sometimes to a Virgin, for her chastity: here to a Bride, because this life is but the time of Contract;
sometime to a mother for her fruitfulness; sometime to a Virgae, for her chastity: Here to a Bride, Because this life is but the time of Contract;
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sometimes to a wife, for faithfulnesse to her Husband and Christ ; sometimes to a Bride; because she is contracted to Christ in this world;
sometime to a wife, for faithfulness to her Husband and christ; sometime to a Bride; Because she is contracted to christ in this world;
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First, for the person, the Bride. The Church is sometime compared to a woman for weakenesse;
First, for the person, the Bride. The Church is sometime compared to a woman for weakness;
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And then of the mooving cause that stirres up the Bride to desire the comming of Christ,
And then of the moving cause that stirs up the Bride to desire the coming of christ,
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First, to speake of the person wishing, and her condition, The Bride. And then of the desire of this excellent personage, the Bride.
First, to speak of the person wishing, and her condition, The Bride. And then of the desire of this excellent personage, the Bride.
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So the Bride by the motion of the holy, and blessed Spirit, say, Come. The order of our discourse upon these words shall be this,
So the Bride by the motion of the holy, and blessed Spirit, say, Come. The order of our discourse upon these words shall be this,
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for what Christ doth, the Spirit causeth us to do, for there is one Spirit in Christ, and us.
for what christ does, the Spirit Causes us to do, for there is one Spirit in christ, and us.
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How is that? The Spirit makes intercession, by making us make intercession:
How is that? The Spirit makes Intercession, by making us make Intercession:
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but the Bride by the Spirit saith, Come, the Holy Ghost in the Bride, as it is Rom. 8.26. Wee know not what to pray, but the Spirit makes intercession ;
but the Bride by the Spirit Says, Come, the Holy Ghost in the Bride, as it is Rom. 8.26. we know not what to pray, but the Spirit makes Intercession;
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for the meaning of the words is this, The Spirit and the Bride say, Come, not as distinct and severed,
for the meaning of the words is this, The Spirit and the Bride say, Come, not as distinct and severed,
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and it is stirred up by the most excellent Spirit, the holy Spirit of God:
and it is stirred up by the most excellent Spirit, the holy Spirit of God:
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and it is a desire to the most excellent person absolutely, Christ himselfe, a desire of his comming;
and it is a desire to the most excellent person absolutely, christ himself, a desire of his coming;
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The words containe the most heavenly desire that can be, of the most excellent personage in this world, the Queene, the Bride of Christ ;
The words contain the most heavenly desire that can be, of the most excellent personage in this world, the Queen, the Bride of christ;
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Now the Church here ecchoes backe againe, Christ saith, I come, and the Spirit, and the Bride say, come.
Now the Church Here echos back again, christ Says, I come, and the Spirit, and the Bride say, come.
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and he comes not empty handed, My reward• is with me.
and he comes not empty handed, My reward• is with me.
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The words they are (as it w•re) •n eccho a• answere backe againe of the Bride, the Spouse of Christ, unto his promise of his comming, which he makes twise in this Chapter, in ver. 7. Behold I come quickly, and in ver. 12. Behold, I come quickly ;
The words they Are (as it w•re) •n echo a• answer back again of the Bride, the Spouse of christ, unto his promise of his coming, which he makes twice in this Chapter, in ver. 7. Behold I come quickly, and in ver. 12. Behold, I come quickly;
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and •he accomplishment of all promises; when Christ shall come to be glorious in his Saints.
and •he accomplishment of all promises; when christ shall come to be glorious in his Saints.
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and ••e second comming of Christ to finish 〈 … 〉s, and then is the period of all happinesse,
and ••e second coming of christ to finish 〈 … 〉s, and then is the Period of all happiness,
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they carry all in the meane time, between heaven and them in a streame, and never rest ••ll they be swallowed in heaven it selfe,
they carry all in the mean time, between heaven and them in a stream, and never rest ••ll they be swallowed in heaven it self,
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so it is with the desires of a Christian;
so it is with the Desires of a Christian;
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As it is with a river, it carryes all before it, till it discharge it selfe into the Ocean, where it is swallowed up: As it is with a river, it carries all before it, till it discharge it self into the Ocean, where it is swallowed up:
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& when all this is fulfilled, then come Lord to make an end of this sinful world.
& when all this is fulfilled, then come Lord to make an end of this sinful world.
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for the Iewes wil never come in, till the scandal of Idolatry be removed:
for the Iewes will never come in, till the scandal of Idolatry be removed:
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All the desires of the Church are restles till the consummation of all things in the latter comming of Christ. It carries all before it in a desire, Come Lord therefore to call the Iewes: Come Lord to confound Antichrist, which must be before that:
All the Desires of the Church Are restless till the consummation of all things in the latter coming of christ. It carries all before it in a desire, Come Lord Therefore to call the Iewes: Come Lord to confound Antichrist, which must be before that:
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Therefore this saying here, Come, hath reference to the future state of the Church.
Therefore this saying Here, Come, hath Referente to the future state of the Church.
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but when the Church is under that blessed condition, yet it is under desires still of farther perfection, till an end be made of all things.
but when the Church is under that blessed condition, yet it is under Desires still of farther perfection, till an end be made of all things.
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There shall be a kind of new world at the conversion of the Iewes :
There shall be a kind of new world At the conversion of the Iewes:
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yet the desire of the Church rests not in any condition here, therefore it is carried to the consummation and perfection of all.
yet the desire of the Church rests not in any condition Here, Therefore it is carried to the consummation and perfection of all.
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when the present state of things shall determine in the second comming of Christ. For howsoever (no doubt but) there is set downe the glorious condition of the Church in this world in part:
when the present state of things shall determine in the second coming of christ. For howsoever (not doubt but) there is Set down the glorious condition of the Church in this world in part:
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and as it shall be in the consummation of all things:
and as it shall be in the consummation of all things:
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This carelessenesse of fitting, and preparing our selves, shewes that wee doe but in hypocrisie speake the words,
This carelessness of fitting, and preparing our selves, shows that we do but in hypocrisy speak the words,
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when we have no such thing in our hearts.
when we have no such thing in our hearts.
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Those that desire the Kingdome of Christ, and the happy condition of Christians in another world, they desire the way of it here, that is, by fitting,
Those that desire the Kingdom of christ, and the happy condition of Christians in Another world, they desire the Way of it Here, that is, by fitting,
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and preparing themselves for that estate, and indeed it will worke those effects, as it is Tit. 2. and other places, what is the motive there to live a holy,
and preparing themselves for that estate, and indeed it will work those effects, as it is Tit. 2. and other places, what is the motive there to live a holy,
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and righteous and sober life? Looking, and waiting for the glorious appearing of our Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ.
and righteous and Sobrium life? Looking, and waiting for the glorious appearing of our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ.
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There he inserts a holy life betweene the two commings of Christ, shewing that the beleeving the end of both, will worke this effect in the change of our lives, To be sober to our selves,
There he inserts a holy life between the two comings of christ, showing that the believing the end of both, will work this Effect in the change of our lives, To be Sobrium to our selves,
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and just to others, and holy to God:
and just to Others, and holy to God:
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The grace of God hath appeared, that is, in the first comming of Christ, teaching us to deny all ungodlinesse,
The grace of God hath appeared, that is, in the First coming of christ, teaching us to deny all ungodliness,
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and worldly lusts, &c. and then looking forward still, for the second comming of Christ. So that he beleeves, that the grace of God hath appeared in saving our soules by the death of Christ in his first comming;and worldly Lustiest, etc. and then looking forward still, for the second coming of christ. So that he believes, that the grace of God hath appeared in Saving our Souls by the death of christ in his First coming;
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and hee that beleeves that hee will come to be glorious after in his second comming;
and he that believes that he will come to be glorious After in his second coming;
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certainely he will live justly and soberly, and righteously in this present world, he will fit himselfe for that estate that hee professeth to desire.
Certainly he will live justly and soberly, and righteously in this present world, he will fit himself for that estate that he Professes to desire.
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Let us trie our selves by these evidences in some measure, and not thinke our state good till wee can say from our hearts, Come.
Let us try our selves by these evidences in Some measure, and not think our state good till we can say from our hearts, Come.
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But are Christians alwayes in this state of soule, that they can say, Come? I answere, they are alway in some degree fitting themselves for Christ ;
But Are Christians always in this state of soul, that they can say, Come? I answer, they Are always in Some degree fitting themselves for christ;
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but notwithstanding, they are not alway so exact and watchfull, that they could wish, that he should come at this time. but notwithstanding, they Are not always so exact and watchful, that they could wish, that he should come At this time.
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Take the comparison from a wife, a spouse, she heartily desires the comming home of her husband:
Take the comparison from a wife, a spouse, she heartily Desires the coming home of her husband:
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yet perhaps sometimes things may not be in so good order, as to wish that he were here now;
yet perhaps sometime things may not be in so good order, as to wish that he were Here now;
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nay, I have not yet prepared.
nay, I have not yet prepared.
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This is the state of careles Christians, that have soundnesse of grace, and yet are carelesse:
This is the state of careless Christians, that have soundness of grace, and yet Are careless:
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they desire the comming of Christ, and they love the glory of the life to come, and indeavour weakely for it;
they desire the coming of christ, and they love the glory of the life to come, and endeavour weakly for it;
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yet they are so carelesse, some corruption hanges on them, that they have not so mortified,
yet they Are so careless, Some corruption hangs on them, that they have not so mortified,
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and subdued as they should doe; they are not yet so fitted as they should be.
and subdued as they should do; they Are not yet so fitted as they should be.
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Therefore God often rouseth such by afflictions, and other courses in this world, to weane them more from the love of the world,
Therefore God often rouses such by afflictions, and other courses in this world, to wean them more from the love of the world,
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and to prepare us, because we are sloathfull, and carelesse to prepare our selves.
and to prepare us, Because we Are slothful, and careless to prepare our selves.
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So I say that somtimes the best Christians sometimes may be more indisposed then at others, by reason of security growing on our soules,
So I say that sometimes the best Christians sometime may be more indisposed then At Others, by reason of security growing on our Souls,
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so weake are we, and beset with temptations: therefore let none be over-much discouraged with that;
so weak Are we, and beset with temptations: Therefore let none be overmuch discouraged with that;
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but let us strive as the Church here, to be in such an estate, as we may alway say, Come.
but let us strive as the Church Here, to be in such an estate, as we may always say, Come.
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Well upon tryall if wee find our selves not so disposed as we should, how shall wee carry our selves, that we may say, Come?
Well upon trial if we find our selves not so disposed as we should, how shall we carry our selves, that we may say, Come?
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Let us labour to purge our selves by mortification more & more, he that hath this hope purgeth himselfe.
Let us labour to purge our selves by mortification more & more, he that hath this hope Purgeth himself.
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And let us endure Gods purging of us, and justifie Gods purging of us by afflictions; And let us endure God's purging of us, and justify God's purging of us by afflictions;
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and thinke that God hath this ayme; certainely this is to make me more heavenly minded, to rayse my affections up.
and think that God hath this aim; Certainly this is to make me more heavenly minded, to raise my affections up.
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I will therefore beare the anger of God, I have deserved it, and he hath holy ends in it to make me partaker of his righteousnesse.
I will Therefore bear the anger of God, I have deserved it, and he hath holy ends in it to make me partaker of his righteousness.
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Let us purge our selves by grace, and endure the course that God takes to purge us by daily crosses;
Let us purge our selves by grace, and endure the course that God Takes to purge us by daily Crosses;
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for God aymes by it to weane us more and more from the world.
for God aims by it to wean us more and more from the world.
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And let us labour daily more and more, to unloose our hearts from the things below. And let us labour daily more and more, to unloose our hearts from the things below.
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Those that would remoove a Tree, they loosen it from the roote of it;
Those that would remove a Tree, they loosen it from the root of it;
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so our affections are rooted to earthly things, therefore wee should labour to loose them daily more and more, by the consideration of the uncertainety and vanity of all things:
so our affections Are rooted to earthly things, Therefore we should labour to lose them daily more and more, by the consideration of the uncertainty and vanity of all things:
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they are not that that will sticke to us, and give us content, when wee shall stand in most need of them:
they Are not that that will stick to us, and give us content, when we shall stand in most need of them:
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here we must leave the things of the world, as wee find them here, we must part with them.
Here we must leave the things of the world, as we find them Here, we must part with them.
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Therefore wee should labour to unloose our hearts, and to plant, and set, and pitch them where they may be safe,
Therefore we should labour to unloose our hearts, and to plant, and Set, and pitch them where they may be safe,
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and swallowed up in better things.
and swallowed up in better things.
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And to this end, often meditate of the excellency that shall be in the second comming of Christ ; oh, the glorious time then! And to this end, often meditate of the excellency that shall be in the second coming of christ; o, the glorious time then!
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See the meanes how the Church comes to be stirred up here, to say Come. Christ saith before, that he was the Roote of David, the bright morning Starre, he sets out himselfe gloriously,
See the means how the Church comes to be stirred up Here, to say Come. christ Says before, that he was the Root of David, the bright morning Star, he sets out himself gloriously,
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and the gloriousnesse of that time:
and the gloriousness of that time:
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then the Church, hearing what the excellency of that state will •e then, and the excellency of Christ, the Church hath desires sutable to those manifestations.
then the Church, hearing what the excellency of that state will •e then, and the excellency of christ, the Church hath Desires suitable to those manifestations.
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Therefore let us meditate of the state of the Church, what it will be, and of the excell••cy,
Therefore let us meditate of the state of the Church, what it will be, and of the excell••cy,
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and glory of Christ, when he• shall com• to be glorious in his Saints, what a happy condition it will be; and to feed our meditations;
and glory of christ, when he• shall com• to be glorious in his Saints, what a happy condition it will be; and to feed our meditations;
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let us be oft in hearing, and reading, of these things. If wee hope for any thing to come in this world:
let us be oft in hearing, and reading, of these things. If we hope for any thing to come in this world:
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as if a young heir• that shall have great possessions, the more he growes towards yeeres, the more hee thinks, I shall have this mannor,
as if a young heir• that shall have great possessions, the more he grows towards Years, the more he thinks, I shall have this manor,
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and that, hee thinkes of the possessions hee hath ▪ so a Christian, the nearer hee growes to heaven, the more hee thinkes upon,
and that, he thinks of the possessions he hath ▪ so a Christian, the nearer he grows to heaven, the more he thinks upon,
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and talkes, and is willing to heare of that condition that hee shall have.
and talks, and is willing to hear of that condition that he shall have.
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The more we are in meditation, and to helpe meditation ▪ the more we are in thinking,
The more we Are in meditation, and to help meditation ▪ the more we Are in thinking,
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and speaking, and conferring of these things, what will befall us ere long (if we be Gods,) the more our affections will be raised up,
and speaking, and conferring of these things, what will befall us ere long (if we be God's,) the more our affections will be raised up,
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as we see in the Spouse here, upon the manifestation of th• excellency of Christ, comes this desire after the comming of Christ. This is one reason of the deadnesse of our hearts;
as we see in the Spouse Here, upon the manifestation of th• excellency of christ, comes this desire After the coming of christ. This is one reason of the deadness of our hearts;
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wee doe not awaken them with such holy thoughts as we should, and wee are not under those meanes as wee might oft times.
we do not awaken them with such holy thoughts as we should, and we Are not under those means as we might oft times.
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There cannot be any thing more •weet, and powerfull to drawe up our soules, then meditation in this kind.
There cannot be any thing more •weet, and powerful to draw up our Souls, then meditation in this kind.
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Againe, that we may be able to say, come, let us labour to be more and more spirituall, that the holy Spirit may rule our spirits, Again, that we may be able to say, come, let us labour to be more and more spiritual, that the holy Spirit may Rule our spirits,
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& then the spirit is alwayes for Come. Nature saith not come, because it is above nature:
& then the Spirit is always for Come. Nature Says not come, Because it is above nature:
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I meane nature not corrupt, •aith not Come. It is a hidden secret to nature, nature saith slay still, it hath no desire to it, the flesh is contrary altogether:
I mean nature not corrupt, •aith not Come. It is a hidden secret to nature, nature Says slay still, it hath no desire to it, the Flesh is contrary altogether:
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but the Spirit in the Spouse saith, Come. The Spirit doth all, as the soule doth all in the body, it acts it,
but the Spirit in the Spouse Says, Come. The Spirit does all, as the soul does all in the body, it acts it,
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and leads it, and comforts it, and gives beauty to it: so the Spirit first knits Christ and us together:
and leads it, and comforts it, and gives beauty to it: so the Spirit First knits christ and us together:
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there is the same Spirit in Christ the head, and in the Church, there is one common Spirit in head, and members.
there is the same Spirit in christ the head, and in the Church, there is one Common Spirit in head, and members.
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And when it hath done, so it acts, and leads, and sanctifies, and purifies the Church, it acquaints the Church with the good things that God hath given her, acquaints her with the deepe meaning of God, the love of God in Christ, it acquaints God with our desires, hee knowes our meaning in our prayers,
And when it hath done, so it acts, and leads, and Sanctifies, and Purifies the Church, it acquaints the Church with the good things that God hath given her, acquaints her with the deep meaning of God, the love of God in christ, it acquaints God with our Desires, he knows our meaning in our Prayers,
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and we know his meaning, it acquaints us with the state we shall have after, and assures us of it;
and we know his meaning, it acquaints us with the state we shall have After, and assures us of it;
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It is the earnest of the Inheritance: the Spirit, and the graces of it are not onely the earnest,
It is the earnest of the Inheritance: the Spirit, and the graces of it Are not only the earnest,
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but a part of that Inheritance, a part of heaven, where our bodies shall be spirituall;
but a part of that Inheritance, a part of heaven, where our bodies shall be spiritual;
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not that they shall turne to be spirits, but they shall be ruled wholy by the Spirit,
not that they shall turn to be spirits, but they shall be ruled wholly by the Spirit,
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as the soule rules the body.
as the soul rules the body.
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As it is in a river, it is impossible that the streame should run higher then the spring-head from whence it comes:
As it is in a river, it is impossible that the stream should run higher then the springhead from whence it comes:
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so it is impossible that our desires should rise higher then the spring from whence they come;
so it is impossible that our Desires should rise higher then the spring from whence they come;
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the desires of nature cannot goe higher then nature; the desires of the flesh are fleshly:
the Desires of nature cannot go higher then nature; the Desires of the Flesh Are fleshly:
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but spirituall desires, as they spring from heaven, (they have a noble originall, and head) so they carry to heaven againe.
but spiritual Desires, as they spring from heaven, (they have a noble original, and head) so they carry to heaven again.
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Therefore as the Spirit comes from God the Father and the Sonne; so it carries us backe againe to the Father, and the Sonne;
Therefore as the Spirit comes from God the Father and the Son; so it carries us back again to the Father, and the Son;
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as it comes from heaven, so it carries to heaven back againe. That is one way to know whether our desires be spirituall or no;
as it comes from heaven, so it carries to heaven back again. That is one Way to know whither our Desires be spiritual or no;
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our desire of death, and of the comming of Christ, if it be from wearisomnesse of life,
our desire of death, and of the coming of christ, if it be from wearisomeness of life,
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and from afflictions in the world, so nature may desire. I were better be dead then to be thus;
and from afflictions in the world, so nature may desire. I were better be dead then to be thus;
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as Ionas wished death, and the children of Israel, and Elias in a passion;
as Ionas wished death, and the children of Israel, and Elias in a passion;
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oh that I were dead, &c. but if those desires spring from the Spirit, then they come from heaven:
o that I were dead, etc. but if those Desires spring from the Spirit, then they come from heaven:
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from the consideration of the excellency of the state wee shall have there, that it shall be better with us,
from the consideration of the excellency of the state we shall have there, that it shall be better with us,
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and that death is but a darke passage to a glorious condition.
and that death is but a dark passage to a glorious condition.
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We may know our desires are spirituall from the rise of them, if they come from spirituall, and holy, and heavenly considerations:
We may know our Desires Are spiritual from the rise of them, if they come from spiritual, and holy, and heavenly considerations:
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the Spirit doth all in the Spouse that is holy and Spirituall.
the Spirit does all in the Spouse that is holy and Spiritual.
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Therefore let us give entertainment to the Spirit of God, and be where we may have further,
Therefore let us give entertainment to the Spirit of God, and be where we may have further,
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and further communion with the Spirit, in spirituall Ordinances.
and further communion with the Spirit, in spiritual Ordinances.
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The preaching of Gods holy Word, (though it be meanely esteemed by the world) it is the Ministerie of the Spirit ;
The preaching of God's holy Word, (though it be meanly esteemed by the world) it is the Ministry of the Spirit;
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in the hearing of it, the Spirit is given: if we would have the Spirit, let us attend upon the Ministerie of the Spirit.
in the hearing of it, the Spirit is given: if we would have the Spirit, let us attend upon the Ministry of the Spirit.
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And let us study Christ, and make him all in all.
And let us study christ, and make him all in all.
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Saint Paul questions with the Galathians, saith hee, I would know of you, how came ye by the Spirit? by hearing of Christs Gospel,
Saint Paul questions with the Galatians, Says he, I would know of you, how Come you by the Spirit? by hearing of Christ Gospel,
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or of the Law preached? No, it was by the Gospel:or of the Law preached? No, it was by the Gospel:
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so that not onely the Ministerie in generall, but the Evangelicall Ministerie that unfolds Christ, and the infinite love of God in Christ, the excellent condition we have in this world,
so that not only the Ministry in general, but the Evangelical Ministry that unfolds christ, and the infinite love of God in christ, the excellent condition we have in this world,
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and look for in the world to come: the Spirit is effectuall with these thoughts to make us holy and heavenly. The Law beats downe;
and look for in the world to come: the Spirit is effectual with these thoughts to make us holy and heavenly. The Law beats down;
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but the Gospel, especially these Evangelicall truths make us spirituall. Therefore wee should be willing to heare spirituall points.
but the Gospel, especially these Evangelical truths make us spiritual. Therefore we should be willing to hear spiritual points.
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There are a company of men, that love to heare curious and nice points, and if a Minister be quaint, an• satyricall,
There Are a company of men, that love to hear curious and Nicaenae points, and if a Minister be quaint, an• satyrical,
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and unfold points sutable to their apprehension, they can digest this: but come to speake of things above nature, of Christ, and the benefits by him;
and unfold points suitable to their apprehension, they can digest this: but come to speak of things above nature, of christ, and the benefits by him;
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they are spirituall, they are remote, and transcendent above their nature, that they cannot relish them.
they Are spiritual, they Are remote, and transcendent above their nature, that they cannot relish them.
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But he that hath the Spirit of Christ, of all points, there are none to those that unfold Christ, and the benefits by him, the glory that wee hope for by him in another world.
But he that hath the Spirit of christ, of all points, there Are none to those that unfold christ, and the benefits by him, the glory that we hope for by him in Another world.
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And let us not grieve the Spirit, but give way to his motions.
And let us not grieve the Spirit, but give Way to his motions.
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The Spirit is now among us in his Ordinance knocking at our hearts, and desiring entertainement, let us give way,
The Spirit is now among us in his Ordinance knocking At our hearts, and desiring entertainment, let us give Way,
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and not quench the good motions that hee stirres up, and the Spirit shall be given more and more to us;
and not quench the good motions that he stirs up, and the Spirit shall be given more and more to us;
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The Holy-Ghost is given to them that ebey him. The Holy ghost is given to them that ebey him.
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And let us beg the Spirit, God will give his holy Spirit to them that aske him, Luk. 11. As if hee should say, the Spirit is the best thing that God can give, you that are evill, can give good things to your children:
And let us beg the Spirit, God will give his holy Spirit to them that ask him, Luk. 11. As if he should say, the Spirit is the best thing that God can give, you that Are evil, can give good things to your children:
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but your heavenly Father hath one good thing instead of all, he will give his Spirit.
but your heavenly Father hath one good thing instead of all, he will give his Spirit.
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Therefore, when wee find our hearts dead, and d•ll, and earthly, and base-minded, thinke thus:
Therefore, when we find our hearts dead, and d•ll, and earthly, and base-minded, think thus:
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Alas, I am a lump of flesh now, where is the Spirit of God? certainely if I had the Spirit in me, I could not be as I am.
Alas, I am a lump of Flesh now, where is the Spirit of God? Certainly if I had the Spirit in me, I could not be as I am.
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If we love our soules, we will take this course, wee trifle with Religion else. God doth all by the Spirit, the Spirit is Christs Vicar:
If we love our Souls, we will take this course, we trifle with Religion Else. God does all by the Spirit, the Spirit is Christ Vicar:
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here is no need of a Ministeriall head betweene the Spouse and Christ, the Spirit and the Spouse are so neere together:
Here is no need of a Ministerial head between the Spouse and christ, the Spirit and the Spouse Are so near together:
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there is such a conjunction betweene Christ and his Church, that where the Spirit is, hee stirres up desires of his comming.
there is such a conjunction between christ and his Church, that where the Spirit is, he stirs up Desires of his coming.
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Onely let us attend upon the meanes, and Ordinances, that hee hath left in his Church.
Only let us attend upon the means, and Ordinances, that he hath left in his Church.
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And let us consider wee are not for this life, we are not to live here alway:
And let us Consider we Are not for this life, we Are not to live Here always:
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the child in the wombe is not for that life, and when it is in the world, it is not for this life, there is a third life that we are for.
the child in the womb is not for that life, and when it is in the world, it is not for this life, there is a third life that we Are for.
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An imperfect state rests not till it come to perfection: our best is behind:
an imperfect state rests not till it come to perfection: our best is behind:
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let those that are naught, feare the second comming of Christ. Let Herod, and Iudas, and the beast of Rome feare, that shall be cast into the burning lake.
let those that Are nought, Fear the second coming of christ. Let Herod, and Iudas, and the beast of Room Fear, that shall be cast into the burning lake.
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Let Felix tremble, the corrupt Judge, and all that live in corrupt courses.
Let Felix tremble, the corrupt Judge, and all that live in corrupt courses.
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But wee that professe our selves to be Christians, and hope for better things in another world, let us labour to banish base feares:
But we that profess our selves to be Christians, and hope for better things in Another world, let us labour to banish base fears:
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and to this end, let us labour to be spirituall, and not to be lead by the flesh, Whosoever is Christs, hath the Spirit of Christ,
and to this end, let us labour to be spiritual, and not to be led by the Flesh, Whosoever is Christ, hath the Spirit of christ,
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or else he is none of his, as it is sweetly, and largely, and heavenly prooved, Rom. 8. We have nothing to doe with Christ, unlesse we have his Spirit, to stirre up motions,or Else he is none of his, as it is sweetly, and largely, and heavenly proved, Rom. 8. We have nothing to do with christ, unless we have his Spirit, to stir up motions,
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and desires of better things then this world can afford. FINIS.
and Desires of better things then this world can afford. FINIS.
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The uneven carriage of things in this world to the eyes of men evinceth so much.
The uneven carriage of things in this world to the eyes of men evinceth so much.
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so if we pretend we desire Christ to Come, and yet notwith standing we are carelesse of getting knowledge,
so if we pretend we desire christ to Come, and yet notwith standing we Are careless of getting knowledge,
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surely you loo•e for no body this day, there is nothing fitted, and prepared:
surely you loo•e for no body this day, there is nothing fitted, and prepared:
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and entertainement ••table to the worth of the person? or else a man may say,
and entertainment ••table to the worth of the person? or Else a man may say,
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for our going to Christ. Is it not so in civill things? and doth not grace worke that, that nature doth in a higher degree? If we desire that a great person should come to us, will there not be a fitting of our houses, of our apparell,
for our going to christ. Is it not so in civil things? and does not grace work that, that nature does in a higher degree? If we desire that a great person should come to us, will there not be a fitting of our houses, of our apparel,
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Againe, if we can indeed say Come, there will be a fitting for this comming, a preparing our selves for it,
Again, if we can indeed say Come, there will be a fitting for this coming, a preparing our selves for it,
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unlesse wee make a mockery of Religion.
unless we make a mockery of Religion.
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It is impossible, but a Christian that saith his prayers in earnest, should be thus affected,
It is impossible, but a Christian that Says his Prayers in earnest, should be thus affected,
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THis Booke of the Revelation is an history of the state of the Church from the first comming of Christ to his second comming.
THis Book of the Revelation is an history of the state of the Church from the First coming of christ to his second coming.
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These two last Chapters set downe the glorious condition of the Church in the latter end of the world,
These two last Chapters Set down the glorious condition of the Church in the latter end of the world,
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THE CHVRCHES ECCHO. REVEL. 22.17. And the Spirit, and the Bride, say, Come.
THE CHURCHES ECCHO. REVEL. 22.17. And the Spirit, and the Bride, say, Come.
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and then the cause of it, the prosperity of the wicked; and Gods contrary dealing with the godly:
and then the cause of it, the Prosperity of the wicked; and God's contrary dealing with the godly:
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then he discovers the danger he was come to, v. 13. verily I have clensed my heart in vaine,
then he discovers the danger he was come to, v. 13. verily I have cleansed my heart in vain,
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and washed my hands in innocency, &c. and washed my hands in innocency, etc.
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And then the recovery in verse 17. I went into the Sanctuary, and there I understood the end of these men.
And then the recovery in verse 17. I went into the Sanctuary, and there I understood the end of these men.
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The recovery was by going into the Sanctuary; not by looking upon the present condition: but upon Gods intention, what should become of such men, and there he had satisfaction.
The recovery was by going into the Sanctuary; not by looking upon the present condition: but upon God's intention, what should become of such men, and there he had satisfaction.
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Then his victory, and triumph over all, verse 23. Neverthelesse I am continually with thee. It was a suggestion of the flesh that thou wast gone farre from mee: Then his victory, and triumph over all, verse 23. Nevertheless I am continually with thee. It was a suggestion of the Flesh that thou wast gone Far from me:
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by reason of the condition of carnall men that flourish in the eye of the world. No;
by reason of the condition of carnal men that flourish in the eye of the world. No;
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Thou art continually with me, and thou holdest me by my right hand ; thou upholdest mee I should fall else.Thou art continually with me, and thou holdest me by my right hand; thou upholdest me I should fallen Else.
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But what would God do so for the time to come? he will guide me by his counsell, while I live here,
But what would God do so for the time to come? he will guide me by his counsel, while I live Here,
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and when I am dead, what will he do fot me after? hee will receive mee to glory:
and when I am dead, what will he do fot me After? he will receive me to glory:
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whereupon saith hee, who have I in heaven but thee? and there is none in earth that I desire besides thee.
whereupon Says he, who have I in heaven but thee? and there is none in earth that I desire beside thee.
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Therfore, though for the present my flesh faile ; yea and my heart faile ; yet God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Therefore, though for the present my Flesh fail; yea and my heart fail; yet God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
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Wee see here his victory set downe, and hee gives a lustre to it, by Gods contrary dealing with the wicked:
we see Here his victory Set down, and he gives a lustre to it, by God's contrary dealing with the wicked:
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for loe, they that are far from thee, shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go awhoring from thee. for lo, they that Are Far from thee, shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go awhoring from thee.
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Now in the words of the text, you have his Conclusion upon all this, neverthelesse, it is good for mee to draw neere to God.
Now in the words of the text, you have his Conclusion upon all this, nevertheless, it is good for me to draw near to God.
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This is the Conclusion upon the former principles; this is as it were the judgement upon the former demurrs;
This is the Conclusion upon the former principles; this is as it were the judgement upon the former demurs;
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the sum of all comes to this: let all things be weighed, and laid together, I am sure this is true:
the sum of all comes to this: let all things be weighed, and laid together, I am sure this is true:
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It is good for me to draw neere to God. So he ends where he began, God is good to Israel ;It is good for me to draw near to God. So he ends where he began, God is good to Israel;
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therfore because God is so good to Israel, It is good to draw neere to God.
Therefore Because God is so good to Israel, It is good to draw near to God.
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So you see in what order the words come;
So you see in what order the words come;
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they are the words of a man got out of a conflict, after he had entred into the Sanctuary,
they Are the words of a man god out of a conflict, After he had entered into the Sanctuary,
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and after he had considered the end of wicked men, at whose prosperity hee was troubled, and took scandall.
and After he had considered the end of wicked men, At whose Prosperity he was troubled, and took scandal.
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Before I come to the words, it is not amisse, briefly to touch these points, to make way to that I am to deliver. First of all that,
Before I come to the words, it is not amiss, briefly to touch these points, to make Way to that I am to deliver. First of all that,
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Gods dearest children are exercised with sharp spirituall conflicts. God suffers their very faith in principles sometimes to be shaken. God's dearest children Are exercised with sharp spiritual conflicts. God suffers their very faith in principles sometime to be shaken.
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What is more cleare than Gods providence? not the noone day:
What is more clear than God's providence? not the noon day:
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yet God suffers sometimes his owne children to be exercised with conflicts in this kind, to doubt of principles written in the book of God (as it were) with a Sun-beame;
yet God suffers sometime his own children to be exercised with conflicts in this kind, to doubt of principles written in the book of God (as it were) with a Sunbeam;
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that have a lustre in themselves. There is nothing more cleare, than that God hath a particular speciall providence over his;
that have a lustre in themselves. There is nothing more clear, than that God hath a particular special providence over his;
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yet Gods wayes are so unsearchable, and deep, that hee doth spiritually exercise his children;
yet God's ways Are so unsearchable, and deep, that he does spiritually exercise his children;
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hee suffers them to bee exercised, as you see here, hee comes out of a conflict:
he suffers them to be exercised, as you see Here, he comes out of a conflict:
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but it is good for mee to draw neere to God. but it is good for me to draw near to God.
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I will but touch it, therefore I will extend it only to Gods people, that (if by reason of the remainders of corruption, God suffer their rebellious hearts to cast myre,
I will but touch it, Therefore I will extend it only to God's people, that (if by reason of the remainders of corruption, God suffer their rebellious hearts to cast mire,
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and dirt, to cast in objections that are odious to the spirituall man, that part that is good) they may not be cast down too much, and dejected.
and dirt, to cast in objections that Are odious to the spiritual man, that part that is good) they may not be cast down too much, and dejected.
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It is no otherwise with them, than it hath beene with Gods deare children; as we see in Ieremie, Habakuk, and others. It is a cleare truth;
It is not otherwise with them, than it hath been with God's deer children; as we see in Ieremie, Habakkuk, and Others. It is a clear truth;
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I only poynt at it, that we might have it ready, to comfort our selves when such things rise in our soules;
I only point At it, that we might have it ready, to Comfort our selves when such things rise in our Souls;
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it is no otherwise with us, than it hath beene with other of Gods deare children.
it is not otherwise with us, than it hath been with other of God's deer children.
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The second poynt is, that, Gods children when they are in this conflict they recover themselves.
The second point is, that, God's children when they Are in this conflict they recover themselves.
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God suffers them to be foiled; but then they recover themselves. First there is a conflict, and then oft times the foyle: God suffers them to be foiled; but then they recover themselves. First there is a conflict, and then oft times the foil:
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a man is foyled by the worst part in him:
a man is foiled by the worst part in him:
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and then after awhile he recovers, and then (as in other conflicts) there is triumph, and victory:
and then After awhile he recovers, and then (as in other conflicts) there is triumph, and victory:
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as we see here, his conflict, and recovery.
as we see Here, his conflict, and recovery.
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For Gods children go not farre off from him, (as it is in verse 27. Loe, they that are far off from thee, shall perish ) they may have their thoughts unsetled a little concerning Gods providence:
For God's children go not Far off from him, (as it is in verse 27. Lo, they that Are Far off from thee, shall perish) they may have their thoughts unsettled a little Concerning God's providence:
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but they run not far off, they go not awhoring as carnal men do. They begin to •lip; but they run not Far off, they go not awhoring as carnal men do. They begin to •lip;
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but God hath a blessed hand under them, to recover them, that they do not fall away, that they fall not foulely.
but God hath a blessed hand under them, to recover them, that they do not fallen away, that they fallen not foully.
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They may slip, and fall a little to stand better, and surer after; but they go not farre off, as wicked men do:
They may slip, and fallen a little to stand better, and Surer After; but they go not Far off, as wicked men do:
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they never slip so low, but Gods goodnesse is lower to hold them up:
they never slip so low, but God's Goodness is lower to hold them up:
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hee hath one hand under them, and another hand above them, imbracing them, so that they cannot fall dangerously.
he hath one hand under them, and Another hand above them, embracing them, so that they cannot fallen dangerously.
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This is the second, from this that wee see here, he recovers out of this conflict.
This is the second, from this that we see Here, he recovers out of this conflict.
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Which may serve to discerne our estate in grace;
Which may serve to discern our estate in grace;
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if we belong to God, though such noysome imaginations rise, yet notwithstanding there is a contrary principle of grace alway in Gods children that checks them, at the least afterwards, if not presently. if we belong to God, though such noisome Imaginations rise, yet notwithstanding there is a contrary principle of grace always in God's children that Checks them, At the least afterwards, if not presently.
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Such noysome thoughts as these rule, and reigne in carnall men:
Such noisome thoughts as these Rule, and Reign in carnal men:
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for they take scandall at Gods government, and they judge indeed that the wayes of wicked men are happy:
for they take scandal At God's government, and they judge indeed that the ways of wicked men Are happy:
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they have false principles, and they frame their course of life to such false principles, and rules:
they have false principles, and they frame their course of life to such false principles, and rules:
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from cherishing athiesticall doubts of Gods providence, and the like. It is farre otherwise with Gods children: there are conflicts in them;
from cherishing atheistical doubts of God's providence, and the like. It is Far otherwise with God's children: there Are conflicts in them;
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but there is a recovery, they check them presently; they have Gods spirit, and the seed of grace in them, that is never extinct.
but there is a recovery, they check them presently; they have God's Spirit, and the seed of grace in them, that is never extinct.
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The way of recovery, is to enter into Gods Sanctuary: for wee must not give liberty to our selves to languish in such a course; The Way of recovery, is to enter into God's Sanctuary: for we must not give liberty to our selves to languish in such a course;
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to look to present things too much: but look into Gods book, and there wee shall see what is threatned to such, and such ill courses;
to look to present things too much: but look into God's book, and there we shall see what is threatened to such, and such ill courses;
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and what promises are made to good courses: and then apply Gods truth to the example;
and what promises Are made to good courses: and then apply God's truth to the Exampl;
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see how God hath met with wicked men in their ruffe, and advanced his children when they were at the lowest;
see how God hath met with wicked men in their ruff, and advanced his children when they were At the lowest;
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when they were even at the brink of despaire. Examples in this kind are pregnant, and cleare, throughout the Scripture.
when they were even At the brink of despair. Examples in this kind Are pregnant, and clear, throughout the Scripture.
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The Lord saith, It shall go well with the righteous, and it shall not go well with the wicked, Let him escape a thousand times.
The Lord Says, It shall go well with the righteous, and it shall not go well with the wicked, Let him escape a thousand times.
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Doubtlesse there is a reward for the godly. Doubtless there is a reward for the godly.
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Let us look in the book of God, upon the predictions, and see the verefying of those predictions in the examples that act the rules,
Let us look in the book of God, upon the predictions, and see the verifying of those predictions in the Examples that act the rules,
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and bring them to the view: let us see the truthes in the examples. This entring into Gods Sancturary it is the way to free us from dangerous scandalls, and to overcome dangerous conflicts:
and bring them to the view: let us see the truths in the Examples. This entering into God's Sanctuary it is the Way to free us from dangerous scandals, and to overcome dangerous conflicts:
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for the conclusions of the Sanctuary are cleane contrary to sensible carnall reason.
for the conclusions of the Sanctuary Are clean contrary to sensible carnal reason.
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Carnall reason faith, such a one is a happy man, sure he is in great favour, God loves him:
Carnal reason faith, such a one is a happy man, sure he is in great favour, God loves him:
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oh but the Sanctuary saith, it shall never go well with such a mam. Carnall reason would say of Dives, oh, a happy man:
o but the Sanctuary Says, it shall never go well with such a mam. Carnal reason would say of Dives, o, a happy man:
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but the Sanctuary saith, he had his good here, and Lazarus had his ill here.
but the Sanctuary Says, he had his good Here, and Lazarus had his ill Here.
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Carnall reason saith, is there any providence that rules in the earth? is there a God in heaven, that suffers these things to go so confusedly? I,
Carnal reason Says, is there any providence that rules in the earth? is there a God in heaven, that suffers these things to go so confusedly? I,
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but the word of God, the Sanctuary saith, there is a providence that rules all things sweetly,
but the word of God, the Sanctuary Says, there is a providence that rules all things sweetly,
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and that all things are beautifull in their time.
and that all things Are beautiful in their time.
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We must not look upon things in their confusion, but knit things, Mark the end, mark the end of the righteous man, Psalme 37. Look upon Ioseph in prison, here is a horrible scandall:
We must not look upon things in their confusion, but knit things, Mark the end, mark the end of the righteous man, Psalm 37. Look upon Ioseph in prison, Here is a horrible scandal:
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for where was Gods providence to watch over a poore young man: but see him after, the second man in the Kingdome.
for where was God's providence to watch over a poor young man: but see him After, the second man in the Kingdom.
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Look on Lazarus at the rich mans doore, and there is scandall: but see him after in Abrahams bosom.
Look on Lazarus At the rich men door, and there is scandal: but see him After in Abrahams bosom.
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If wee see Christ arraigned before Pilate, and crucified on the Crosse; here is a scandall;
If we see christ arraigned before Pilate, and Crucified on the Cross; Here is a scandal;
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that innocencie it selfe should be wronged: but stay awhile;
that innocence it self should be wronged: but stay awhile;
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see him at the right hand of God, ruling principalities and powers, subjecting all things under his feet.
see him At the right hand of God, ruling principalities and Powers, subjecting all things under his feet.
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Thus the Sanctuary teacheth us to knit one thing to another, and not brokenly to look upon things present, according to the dreams of mens devices;
Thus the Sanctuary Teaches us to knit one thing to Another, and not brokenly to look upon things present, according to the dreams of men's devices;
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but to look upon the catastrophe, & winding up of the tragedy.
but to look upon the catastrophe, & winding up of the tragedy.
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Not to look on the present conflict, but to go to the Sanctuary, and see the end of all;
Not to look on the present conflict, but to go to the Sanctuary, and see the end of all;
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see how God directs all things to a sweet end. All the wayes of God (to his children) are mercy, and truth ;
see how God directs all things to a sweet end. All the ways of God (to his children) Are mercy, and truth;
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though they seeme never so full of anger, and displeasure.
though they seem never so full of anger, and displeasure.
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Thus you see, Gods children are in conflict oft times, and sometimes they are foyled in the conflict;
Thus you see, God's children Are in conflict oft times, and sometime they Are foiled in the conflict;
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yet by way of recovery, they go into the Sanctuary, and there they have spirituall eye salve;
yet by Way of recovery, they go into the Sanctuary, and there they have spiritual eye salve;
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they have another manner of judgement of things, than flesh and blood hath.
they have Another manner of judgement of things, than Flesh and blood hath.
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Againe, we see, when he went into the Sanctuary, the very sight of faith makes him draw near to God. Again, we see, when he went into the Sanctuary, the very sighed of faith makes him draw near to God.
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Somtimes God represents heavenly truths to the eye of sense, in the examples of his justice.
Sometimes God represents heavenly truths to the eye of sense, in the Examples of his Justice.
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Wee see sometimes wicked men brought on the stage:
we see sometime wicked men brought on the stage:
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God blesseth such a sight of faith, and such examples to bring his children nearer to him:
God Blesses such a sighed of faith, and such Examples to bring his children nearer to him:
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as we see immediatly before the text, thou wilt destroy all that go awhoring from thee, and then it followes, It is good for mee to draw neare to God.
as we see immediately before the text, thou wilt destroy all that go awhoring from thee, and then it follows, It is good for me to draw near to God.
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So that the spirit of God in us, and our spirits sanctified by the spirit, takes advantage when wee enter into the Sanctuary (and sees the divers ends of good,
So that the Spirit of God in us, and our spirits sanctified by the Spirit, Takes advantage when we enter into the Sanctuary (and sees the diverse ends of good,
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and bad) to draw us close to God.
and bad) to draw us close to God.
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Indeed that is one reason why God suffers different conditions of men to bee in the world (not so much to shew his justice to the wicked, as) that his children seeing of his justice,
Indeed that is one reason why God suffers different conditions of men to be in the world (not so much to show his Justice to the wicked, as) that his children seeing of his Justice,
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and his mercy, and the manifestation, and discovery of his providence in ordering his justice towards wicked men, it may make them cleave to his mercy more,
and his mercy, and the manifestation, and discovery of his providence in ordering his Justice towards wicked men, it may make them cleave to his mercy more,
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& give a lustre to his mercie. It is good for me to cleave to the Lord:
& give a lustre to his mercy. It is good for me to cleave to the Lord:
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I see what will become of all others. The next that followes upon this;
I see what will become of all Others. The next that follows upon this;
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that Gods children thus conflicting, and going into the Sanctuary, and seeing the end of all there. that God's children thus conflicting, and going into the Sanctuary, and seeing the end of all there.
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They goe a contrary course to the World. They swim against the streame. They go a contrary course to the World. They swim against the stream.
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As we say of the starrs, and Plannets, they have a motion of their owne, contrary to that rapt motion, whereby they are carried,
As we say of the Stars, and Planets, they have a motion of their own, contrary to that rapt motion, whereby they Are carried,
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and whirled about, in foure and twenty houres, from East to West; they have a creeping motion, and period of their owne;
and whirled about, in foure and twenty hours, from East to West; they have a creeping motion, and Period of their own;
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as the Moone hath a motion of her owne, backward from West to East that makes every moneth;
as the Moon hath a motion of her own, backward from West to East that makes every Monn;
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and the Sunne hath a •everall motion from the rapt motion hee is caried with, that he goes about in a yeare.
and the Sun hath a •everall motion from the rapt motion he is carried with, that he Goes about in a year.
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So Gods children they live, and converse, and are carried with the same motion as the world is:
So God's children they live, and converse, and Are carried with the same motion as the world is:
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they live among men, and converse as men doe:
they live among men, and converse as men do:
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but notwithstanding they have a contrary motion of their owne, which they are directed, and carried to by the Spirit of God:
but notwithstanding they have a contrary motion of their own, which they Are directed, and carried to by the Spirit of God:
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as here the holy Prophet saith; It is good for mee to draw neare to God.
as Here the holy Prophet Says; It is good for me to draw near to God.
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As if he should say, for other men, be they great or small, be they of what condition they will, let them take what course they will,
As if he should say, for other men, be they great or small, be they of what condition they will, let them take what course they will,
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and let them see how they can justifie their course, and take what benefit they can;
and let them see how they can justify their course, and take what benefit they can;
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let them reape as they sow; I doe not matter much what course they take, I will looke to my selfe;
let them reap as they sow; I do not matter much what course they take, I will look to my self;
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as for me I am sure this is my best course, to draw neare to God.
as for me I am sure this is my best course, to draw near to God.
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So the sanctified spirit of a holy man; hee looks not to the stream of the times, what be the currents, and opinions, So the sanctified Spirit of a holy man; he looks not to the stream of the times, what be the currents, and opinions,
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and courses of rising to preferment, of getting riches, or attaining to an imaginary present happinesse here:
and courses of rising to preferment, of getting riches, or attaining to an imaginary present happiness Here:
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but hee hath other thoughts, hee hath another judgement of things, and therefore goes contrary to the worlds course.
but he hath other thoughts, he hath Another judgement of things, and Therefore Goes contrary to the world's course.
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Heare Saint Paul, Phillip 3. saith he there, All men seek their owne, I cannot speak of it without weeping:
Hear Saint Paul, Philip 3. Says he there, All men seek their own, I cannot speak of it without weeping:
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whose end is damnation, whose belly is their God, who mind earthly things. whose end is damnation, whose belly is their God, who mind earthly things.
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But what doth Saint Paul, when other men seek their owne, and are carried after private ends? oh saith he, our conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour;
But what does Saint Paul, when other men seek their own, and Are carried After private ends? o Says he, our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour;
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who shall change our vile bodies, and make them like his glorious body; according to his mighty power, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himselfe. who shall change our vile bodies, and make them like his glorious body; according to his mighty power, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
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So you see the blessed Apostle, (led with the same spirit as the man of God here) he considers not what men do, he fetcheth not the rules of his life from the example of the great ones of the world, or from multitude: these are false, deceiving rules:
So you see the blessed Apostle, (led with the same Spirit as the man of God Here) he considers not what men do, he Fetches not the rules of his life from the Exampl of the great ones of the world, or from multitude: these Are false, deceiving rules:
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but he fetcheth the rule of his life from the experimentall goodnesse he had found by a contrary course to the world.
but he Fetches the Rule of his life from the experimental Goodness he had found by a contrary course to the world.
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Let the world take what course they will, it is good for me to draw neare to God.
Let the world take what course they will, it is good for me to draw near to God.
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I might adde a little further, that The course, and corrupt principles of the world, are so far from shaking a child of God, that they settle him.
I might add a little further, that The course, and corrupt principles of the world, Are so Far from shaking a child of God, that they settle him.
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They stir up his zeale the more. As we say; there is an antiperistasis, an increasing of contraries by contraries;
They stir up his zeal the more. As we say; there is an antiperistasis, an increasing of contraries by contraries;
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as we see in winter the body is warmer, by reason that the heat is kept in;
as we see in winter the body is warmer, by reason that the heat is kept in;
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& springs are warmer in winter, because the heat is kept in.
& springs Are warmer in winter, Because the heat is kept in.
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So the spirit of God in the hearts of his children, works, & boyles when it is invironed with contraries;
So the Spirit of God in the hearts of his children, works, & boils when it is environed with contraries;
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it gathers strength, and breaks out with more zeale, as David, Psal. 119. when he see men did not keep Gods law;
it gathers strength, and breaks out with more zeal, as David, Psalm 119. when he see men did not keep God's law;
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we see how he complaines to God, It is time Lord for thee to work. Indeed it is the nature of opposition to increase the contrary:
we see how he complains to God, It is time Lord for thee to work. Indeed it is the nature of opposition to increase the contrary:
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those that have the spirit, and grace of God in truth, they gather strength by opposition.
those that have the Spirit, and grace of God in truth, they gather strength by opposition.
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Therefore the use we are to make of it, is to discerne of our selves, of what spirit wee are, what principles we lead our lives by,
Therefore the use we Are to make of it, is to discern of our selves, of what Spirit we Are, what principles we led our lives by,
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whether by examples of greatnesse, or multitude, or such like, it is an argument wee are led by the spirit of the world,
whither by Examples of greatness, or multitude, or such like, it is an argument we Are led by the Spirit of the world,
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and not by the spirit of God.
and not by the Spirit of God.
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Gods children as they are severed from the world in condition (they are men of another world) so they are severed from the world in disposition, in their course, and conversation:
God's children as they Are severed from the world in condition (they Are men of Another world) so they Are severed from the world in disposition, in their course, and Conversation:
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therefore from these grounds their course is contrary to the world.
Therefore from these grounds their course is contrary to the world.
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But, it is good for me; (But) is not in the originall, it is, And it is good for me ;But, it is good for me; (But) is not in the original, it is, And it is good for me;
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but the other is aimed at:
but the other is aimed At:
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the sense is, But it is good for me to draw neere to God, and so it is in the last translation.
the sense is, But it is good for me to draw near to God, and so it is in the last Translation.
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Thus you see what way we have made to the words. I do but touch these things, and it was necessary to say something of them:
Thus you see what Way we have made to the words. I do but touch these things, and it was necessary to say something of them:
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because the words are a triumphant Conclusion upon the former premises.
Because the words Are a triumphant Conclusion upon the former premises.
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And in the words, in generall, observe this first of all, that, God by his spirit inableth his children to justifie wisdome by their owne experience. And in the words, in general, observe this First of all, that, God by his Spirit enableth his children to justify Wisdom by their own experience.
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To make it good by their owne experience, It is good for me to draw neere to God.
To make it good by their own experience, It is good for me to draw near to God.
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And this is one reason why God suffers them to be shaken, and then in conflict to recover, that after recovery they may justifie the truth nihil tam certum, &c. nothing is so certaine as that that is certaine after doubting, nothing is so fixed as that that is fixed after it hath been shaken;
And this is one reason why God suffers them to be shaken, and then in conflict to recover, that After recovery they may justify the truth nihil tam certum, etc. nothing is so certain as that that is certain After doubting, nothing is so fixed as that that is fixed After it hath been shaken;
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as the trees have the strongest roots, because they are most shaken with winds, and tempests.
as the trees have the Strongest roots, Because they Are most shaken with winds, and tempests.
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Now God suffers the understanding, that is, the inward man, of the best men to bee shaken, and after settles them;
Now God suffers the understanding, that is, the inward man, of the best men to be shaken, and After settles them;
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that so they may even from experience justifie all truths: that they may say it is naught, it is a bitter thing to sinne:
that so they may even from experience justify all truths: that they may say it is nought, it is a bitter thing to sin:
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Sathan hath abused mee, and my owne lust abused me, and intised mee away from God:
Sathan hath abused me, and my own lust abused me, and enticed me away from God:
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but I see no such good thing in sinne, as nature perswaded me before. As travellers will tell men, you live poorely here;
but I see no such good thing in sin, as nature persuaded me before. As travellers will tell men, you live poorly Here;
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in such a country you may do wondrous well, there you shall have plenty, and respect;
in such a country you may do wondrous well, there you shall have plenty, and respect;
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and when they come there, and are pinched with hunger, and disrespect, they come home with shame enough to themselves that they were so beguiled.
and when they come there, and Are pinched with hunger, and disrespect, they come home with shame enough to themselves that they were so beguiled.
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So it is with Gods children:
So it is with God's children:
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sometimes he suffers them to bee foyled, and lets them have the reines of their lusts awhile, to taste a little of the forbidden tree;
sometime he suffers them to be foiled, and lets them have the reins of their Lustiest awhile, to taste a little of the forbidden tree;
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that after they may say with experience, it is a bitter thing to forsake God, it is better go to my former husband, as the Church saith in Hosea, when God took her in hand a little, sinne will be bitter at the last.
that After they may say with experience, it is a bitter thing to forsake God, it is better go to my former husband, as the Church Says in Hosea, when God took her in hand a little, sin will be bitter At the last.
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So the prodigall, he was suffered to range, till he was whipped awhile;
So the prodigal, he was suffered to range, till he was whipped awhile;
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and then he could confesse it was better to bee in his fathers house. God suffers his children to fall into some course of sinne, that afterward by experience they may justifie good things,
and then he could confess it was better to be in his Father's house. God suffers his children to fallen into Some course of sin, that afterwards by experience they may justify good things,
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and be able to say that God is good.
and be able to say that God is good.
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And the judgement of such is more firme, and doth more good than those that have beene kept from sincking at all.
And the judgement of such is more firm, and does more good than those that have been kept from sinking At all.
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God in his wise providence suffers this. We should labour therefore to justifie in our owne experience all that is good.
God in his wise providence suffers this. We should labour Therefore to justify in our own experience all that is good.
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What is the reason that men are ashamed of good courses so soon? It may be they are perswaded a little to pray,
What is the reason that men Are ashamed of good courses so soon? It may be they Are persuaded a little to pray,
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and to sanctifie the Lords day, to retire themselves from vanity, and such like:
and to sanctify the lords day, to retire themselves from vanity, and such like:
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I, but if their judgements be not setled out of the book of God, and if they have not some experience, they will not maintaine this, therefore they are driven off.
I, but if their Judgments be not settled out of the book of God, and if they have not Some experience, they will not maintain this, Therefore they Are driven off.
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Now a Christian should be able to justifie against all gainsayers whatsoever can bee said, by his owne experience;
Now a Christian should be able to justify against all gainsayers whatsoever can be said, by his own experience;
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That to read the book of God, and to heare holy truths opened by men led with the spirit of God, it is a good thing ▪ I find Gods spirit sanctifie me by it.
That to read the book of God, and to hear holy truths opened by men led with the Spirit of God, it is a good thing ▪ I find God's Spirit sanctify me by it.
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To sanctifie the Lords day, I find good by it by experience. That where there is the communion of Saints;
To sanctify the lords day, I find good by it by experience. That where there is the communion of Saints;
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holy conference, &c. I can justifie it, if there were no Scripture for it:
holy conference, etc. I can justify it, if there were no Scripture for it:
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I find it by experience to bee a blessed way to bring me to a heavenly temper, to fit mee for heaven.
I find it by experience to be a blessed Way to bring me to a heavenly temper, to fit me for heaven.
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So there is no good course, but Gods children should be able both by Scripture, and likewise by their owne experience to answer all gainsayers:
So there is no good course, but God's children should be able both by Scripture, and likewise by their own experience to answer all gainsayers:
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when either their owne hearts, or others shall oppose it, he may bee able to say with the holy man here, it is no matter what you say;
when either their own hearts, or Others shall oppose it, he may be able to say with the holy man Here, it is no matter what you say;
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It is good for me to draw neere to God. So much for the generall. To come more particularly to the words.It is good for me to draw near to God. So much for the general. To come more particularly to the words.
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THis Psalm is a Psalm of Asaph, or a Psalm of David, and committed to Asaph the Singer:
THis Psalm is a Psalm of Asaph, or a Psalm of David, and committed to Asaph the Singer:
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DAVIDS CONCLVSION: OR, The Saints Resolution. Psalme 73.28. But it is good for mee to draw neare to God.
DAVIDS CONCLUSION: OR, The Saints Resolution. Psalm 73.28. But it is good for me to draw near to God.
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He begins abruptly, as a man newly come out of a conflict, Truly God is good to Israel : He begins abruptly, as a man newly come out of a conflict, Truly God is good to Israel:
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by a discovery of the cause of it, and a recovery out of the conflict, with a triumphant conclusion afterwards.
by a discovery of the cause of it, and a recovery out of the conflict, with a triumphant conclusion afterwards.
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The Psalm represents to us a man in a spirituall conflict;
The Psalm represents to us a man in a spiritual conflict;
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and if not of David, yet of Asaph, that likewise was a Singer in the house of God.
and if not of David, yet of Asaph, that likewise was a Singer in the house of God.
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Those Psalmes that David made, were committed to Asaph, so it is thought to be a Psalm of David ;
Those Psalms that David made, were committed to Asaph, so it is Thought to be a Psalm of David;
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for Asaph was hoth a Seer, and a Singer.
for Asaph was hoth a Seer, and a Singer.
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as if hee had gained this truth in conflicting with his corruptions, (and Sathan who joynes with corruption in opposing:) say the flesh what it can, say Sathan what he can, say carnall men what they can;
as if he had gained this truth in conflicting with his corruptions, (and Sathan who joins with corruption in opposing:) say the Flesh what it can, say Sathan what he can, say carnal men what they can;
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yet God is good to Israel. yet God is good to Israel.
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After his conflict he sets downe the discovery, first of his weaknesse, and then of his doubting of Gods providence, After his conflict he sets down the discovery, First of his weakness, and then of his doubting of God's providence,
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Now the more will there is in any action of sinne, the more hainous the sinne is, the more the guilt is increased.
Now the more will there is in any actium of sin, the more heinous the sin is, the more the guilt is increased.
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in all things, but in the matter of Vriah. Why doth that come in Scripture? Surely God mentions that,
in all things, but in the matter of Uriah. Why does that come in Scripture? Surely God mentions that,
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But though God so sweetly passe by Davids faults when he mentions him, & cals him a man after his own heart, &c. yet there is one thing that God puts in as a scarre upon David ▪ he was a man after Gods own heart;
But though God so sweetly pass by Davids Faults when he mentions him, & calls him a man After his own heart, etc. yet there is one thing that God puts in as a scar upon David ▪ he was a man After God's own heart;
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and takes notice of that which is good in them; as we see here the Apostle doth, being directed by the spirit of God.
and Takes notice of that which is good in them; as we see Here the Apostle does, being directed by the Spirit of God.
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God doth not so with his children, but though they have some breaches in their lives, he passeth by them,
God does not so with his children, but though they have Some Breaches in their lives, he passes by them,
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and passe by whatsoever is good in him.
and pass by whatsoever is good in him.
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if they have but one thing (in all a mans life) to hit him in the teeth with, he shall be sure to hear of it oft enough,
if they have but one thing (in all a men life) to hit him in the teeth with, he shall be sure to hear of it oft enough,
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Contrary to the fashion of the corrupt poysonfull nature of man:
Contrary to the fashion of the corrupt poisonful nature of man:
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nor at all, except it be to better them, and to perfect the work of humiliation.
nor At all, except it be to better them, and to perfect the work of humiliation.
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So curious is God for troubling the peace of his people, that when they have soundly repented of their sins, they shall never hear of it to their confusion,
So curious is God for troubling the peace of his people, that when they have soundly repented of their Sins, they shall never hear of it to their confusion,
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no, he doth not so much as upbraid him with the mention of it.
no, he does not so much as upbraid him with the mention of it.
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Peter, after his foul fall, he was not so much as upbraided by Christ in particular, Thou hast denied me, &c. onely Christ comes sweetly over him with a question, Lovest thou •e ▪ he tels him not, thou hast betrayed me thus and thus:Peter, After his foul fallen, he was not so much as upbraided by christ in particular, Thou hast denied me, etc. only christ comes sweetly over him with a question, Lovest thou •e ▪ he tells him not, thou hast betrayed me thus and thus:
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When we have once repented of our sinnes, they are to him as if they had never been done; they are as things forgotten.
When we have once repented of our Sins, they Are to him as if they had never been done; they Are as things forgotten.
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therefore the phrase of Scripture runs, He will cast our sins behinde his back, & cast them into the bottome of the sea, that they shall never rise up in remembrance.
Therefore the phrase of Scripture runs, He will cast our Sins behind his back, & cast them into the bottom of the sea, that they shall never rise up in remembrance.
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This is Gods infinite mercy, when he pardons, he pardons absolutely, he forgets as well as forgives:
This is God's infinite mercy, when he Pardons, he Pardons absolutely, he forgets as well as forgives:
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He iudgeth them by the tenour of their lives, and not by a particular flaw in their lives.
He Judgeth them by the tenor of their lives, and not by a particular flaw in their lives.
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God values them by their better part, by that that is his in them, by that that is spirituall in them.
God value's them by their better part, by that that is his in them, by that that is spiritual in them.
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or have done at some time: but by what they are, and what they resolve to be.
or have done At Some time: but by what they Are, and what they resolve to be.
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to shew us this comfortable point, that God values those that are in Christ, (and have repented of their sinnes) not by what they have been,
to show us this comfortable point, that God value's those that Are in christ, (and have repented of their Sins) not by what they have been,
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and sets down that which is good;
and sets down that which is good;
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but doth God speak of that when he mentions David? Oh no! But David after he had served God in his generation, &c. The spirit of God in Saint Paul, passeth by all that was amisse,
but does God speak of that when he mentions David? O no! But David After he had served God in his generation, etc. The Spirit of God in Saint Paul, passes by all that was amiss,
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there were some ill parenthesis made in that excellent speech; there was somewhat (by the infirmity of man) that was not so good:
there were Some ill parenthesis made in that excellent speech; there was somewhat (by the infirmity of man) that was not so good:
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whereas alas David ▪ life was woven with good and ill ▪ there were some ill spots in that excellent garment;
whereas alas David ▪ life was woven with good and ill ▪ there were Some ill spots in that excellent garment;
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and passeth by all his in•irmities and breaches:
and passes by all his in•irmities and Breaches:
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Again in the third place observe this in generall, that God sets down David here only as he was a good man,
Again in the third place observe this in general, that God sets down David Here only as he was a good man,
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David when he had served the will (or counsell) of God as the Word is.David when he had served the will (or counsel) of God as the Word is.
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This I observe from the very language or phrase:
This I observe from the very language or phrase:
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and then he slept, and had happinesse of God; another manner of Epitaph than other men have when they are gone.
and then he slept, and had happiness of God; Another manner of Epitaph than other men have when they Are gone.
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& then went to his own place, as it is said of Ind•s: but this is the Epitaph of a holyman, he served God so long,
& then went to his own place, as it is said of Ind•s: but this is the Epitaph of a Holyman, he served God so long,
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for what is life without doing good, but a meer being in the world? Or if his life be ill, we may say, such a man troubled the world so many years,
for what is life without doing good, but a mere being in the world? Or if his life be ill, we may say, such a man troubled the world so many Years,
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but if he did no good, a man can scarce say that he lived:
but if he did no good, a man can scarce say that he lived:
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And indeed a man may say of a wicked man, he was so long in the world,
And indeed a man may say of a wicked man, he was so long in the world,
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and reigned so long, and then he died.
and reigned so long, and then he died.
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Different (as I said) is the phrase of Scripture from other histories, that say, such a man lived,
Different (as I said) is the phrase of Scripture from other histories, that say, such a man lived,
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even from the very manner of the phrase.
even from the very manner of the phrase.
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It is a comfortable thing to consider the very language of the Scripture, how savoury and heavenly it is, raising us up to comfortable and heavenly thoughts,
It is a comfortable thing to Consider the very language of the Scripture, how savoury and heavenly it is, raising us up to comfortable and heavenly thoughts,
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And then when he speaks of his death, he fell asleep he sweetens the harsh name of death, with a sweet term the Scripture puts upon it.
And then when he speaks of his death, he fell asleep he sweetens the harsh name of death, with a sweet term the Scripture puts upon it.
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David served the will of God in his generation.David served the will of God in his generation.
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and reign, and flourishing in the world, and their esteem with men, but as his carriage hath been to God.
and Reign, and flourishing in the world, and their esteem with men, but as his carriage hath been to God.
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The Scripture values men by that that God values them, and not as men do, by their life,
The Scripture value's men by that that God value's them, and not as men do, by their life,
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but after hee had served God so long.
but After he had served God so long.
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and reigned so long hee died. But that is not the language of the holy Ghost;
and reigned so long he died. But that is not the language of the holy Ghost;
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or reigned, &c. so long and then died:) yet this had beene true, after hee had lived,
or reigned, etc. so long and then died:) yet this had been true, After he had lived,
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or reigned, and flourished so long: (as wee see in stories such a man lived,
or reigned, and flourished so long: (as we see in stories such a man lived,
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he doth not say that David after hee had been so long, or lived so long,
he does not say that David After he had been so long, or lived so long,
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Mark here the language of the holy Ghost, the language of Canaan. When hee speaks of a good man, hee speaks of him in savorie termes:
Mark Here the language of the holy Ghost, the language of Canaan. When he speaks of a good man, he speaks of him in savoury terms:
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It should incourage us therfore to serve God as wee regard a good name.
It should encourage us Therefore to serve God as we regard a good name.
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For David shall have a good name (in spight of all the ••oeg's and Shemeies, when they are rotten bodie and name together) wee see here many hundred yeares after he is mentioned with titles of honour.
For David shall have a good name (in spite of all the ••oeg's and Shemeies, when they Are rotten body and name together) we see Here many hundred Years After he is mentioned with titles of honour.
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the names and reputations of Gods people are not in their keeping, and power:
the names and reputations of God's people Are not in their keeping, and power:
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let them eclipse them, and cloud them as they please, as their malice instigates them therein;
let them eclipse them, and cloud them as they please, as their malice instigates them therein;
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He mentions not David barely here, but his serving the will of God. Let wicked men cast what aspertions they will upon the names of Gods people:
He mentions not David barely Here, but his serving the will of God. Let wicked men cast what Aspersions they will upon the names of God's people:
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and in the remembrance of God. God wraps him up as a valiant man in his owne collours.
and in the remembrance of God. God wraps him up as a valiant man in his own colours.
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but David had a better Tomb, hee was buried in the best monument, in the hearts, and remembrance of Gods people;
but David had a better Tomb, he was buried in the best monument, in the hearts, and remembrance of God's people;
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Davids bodie was buried among them:Davids body was buried among them:
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so indeed the names of holy men are as oyntment poured out, they sweeten men when they are gone.
so indeed the names of holy men Are as ointment poured out, they sweeten men when they Are gone.
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The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. The name of Iosias is as an oyntment poured out:
The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. The name of Iosias is as an ointment poured out:
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David after he had served the will of God in his Generation, &c. Precious to God is both the life and death of his Saints.David After he had served the will of God in his Generation, etc. Precious to God is both the life and death of his Saints.
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for hee rose the third day: therefore Christ is the true Messias. Againe, you see the holy Ghost here could not mention David without termes of honour;
for he rose the third day: Therefore christ is the true Messias. Again, you see the holy Ghost Here could not mention David without terms of honour;
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But Christ was such a one, hee was borne of a Virgin, came at such a time, he saw no corruption:
But christ was such a one, he was born of a Virgae, Come At such a time, he saw no corruption:
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that should come at such a time in the later end of Daniels weeks &c. he is the true Messias:
that should come At such a time in the later end of Daniel's weeks etc. he is the true Messias:
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He that should be so, and so as was prophesied: Born of a Virgin;
He that should be so, and so as was prophesied: Born of a Virgae;
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therefore Christ is the true Messias, comparing the prophesie, and the event together. For the old, and new Testament make up but this syllogisme:
Therefore christ is the true Messias, comparing the prophesy, and the event together. For the old, and new Testament make up but this syllogism:
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why? It was fore-told so of him in the old Testament, and accomplished in the new:
why? It was foretold so of him in the old Testament, and accomplished in the new:
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That which was spoken, and fore-told of Christ in the old Testament; and fulfilled in the New, that must needs bee true. Christ is the true Messias;
That which was spoken, and foretold of christ in the old Testament; and fulfilled in the New, that must needs be true. christ is the true Messias;
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One of the best wayes to understand the Scriptures, is to compare the old Testament and the new together. One of the best ways to understand the Scriptures, is to compare the old Testament and the new together.
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For David after hee had served his owne Generation fell asleep and saw corruption. In generall observe this;
For David After he had served his own Generation fell asleep and saw corruption. In general observe this;
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He shewes that the things there spoken, do no way agree to David, but to the Messias, who saw no corruption:
He shows that the things there spoken, do no Way agree to David, but to the Messias, who saw no corruption:
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but hee of whom David spake, saw no Corruption: therefore David was not the Messias.
but he of whom David spoke, saw no Corruption: Therefore David was not the Messias.
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THe words are part of a Sermon of blessed Saint Paul, wherein he proves out of the old Testament Psal. 16. that David prophesied of Christ, and not of himselfe. David saw corruption;
THe words Are part of a Sermon of blessed Saint Paul, wherein he Proves out of the old Testament Psalm 16. that David prophesied of christ, and not of himself. David saw corruption;
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and was laid to his Fathers, and saw corruption.
and was laid to his Father's, and saw corruption.
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For David after in his owne Generation he had served the Counsell (or will of God) he fell asleep,
For David After in his own Generation he had served the Counsel (or will of God) he fell asleep,
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KING DAVIDS EPITAPH. Acts 13.36.
KING DAVIDS EPITAPH. Acts 13.36.
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To come more particularly to the words.
To come more particularly to the words.
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These things may be usefull to the best of us all: therefore I observe them in generall from Gods manner of mentioning David here with honour; and passing by his infirmities.
These things may be useful to the best of us all: Therefore I observe them in general from God's manner of mentioning David Here with honour; and passing by his infirmities.
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and David (in regard of the course of his life) served God; his life was a service of God notwithstanding some particular actions.
and David (in regard of the course of his life) served God; his life was a service of God notwithstanding Some particular actions.
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you see those sins of David after he had repented & was corrected for them, they were forgotten,
you see those Sins of David After he had repented & was corrected for them, they were forgotten,
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yet it shall not preiudice our salvation;
yet it shall not prejudice our salvation;
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yet if we will venture upon sinnes against conscience, and take libertie to offend God, he will take sharp courses with us,
yet if we will venture upon Sins against conscience, and take liberty to offend God, he will take sharp courses with us,
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yet it shall cost us deare first. Though God will bring us to heaven:
yet it shall cost us deer First. Though God will bring us to heaven:
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It is ill trying conclusions with God; though God afterwards pardon us, and turne all to good;
It is ill trying conclusions with God; though God afterwards pardon us, and turn all to good;
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God raysed up his own bowels to take armes against him; hee made him wish a thousand times that he had not so offended God.
God raised up his own bowels to take arms against him; he made him wish a thousand times that he had not so offended God.
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for besides his heart-smart in his owne particular (God made his heart bleed, it cost him many a salt tear, besides that) it was punished in his posteritie:
for beside his heart-smart in his own particular (God made his heart bleed, it cost him many a salt tear, beside that) it was punished in his posterity:
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and therefore hee will commit particular enormities: oh no! it cost David deare:
and Therefore he will commit particular enormities: o no! it cost David deer:
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Let no man therefore presume upon this that God will iudge him by the tenour of his life;
Let no man Therefore presume upon this that God will judge him by the tenor of his life;
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yet he must be sharply corrected for it. yet he must be sharply corrected for it.
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But (to give you an item by the way) however God passed by the sinne in David, and accounted him after his repentance a good man;
But (to give you an item by the Way) however God passed by the sin in David, and accounted him After his Repentance a good man;
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Davi• after h• had repented of that foule sinne, and was sharply corrected for it (as indeed he was,) David was a good man for all that, hee served God in his Generation. Davi• After h• had repented of that foul sin, and was sharply corrected for it (as indeed he was,) David was a good man for all that, he served God in his Generation.
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and (indeed God discerns directly where wee are to blame) yet this thou hast, that thou hast the works of the Nichol•itan, &c. If there be any good, God takes notice of it.
and (indeed God discerns directly where we Are to blame) yet this thou hast, that thou hast the works of the Nichol•itan, etc. If there be any good, God Takes notice of it.
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as we see in the Epistles, (in Rev. 2.) to the Churches, he had found fault with them before, as we see in the Epistles, (in Rev. 2.) to the Churches, he had found fault with them before,
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therefore it was a foule act. The spirit of God takes notice both of the good, & of the evill;
Therefore it was a foul act. The Spirit of God Takes notice both of the good, & of the evil;
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There was more will in that: for it was not done in heat of passion, but deliberatly:
There was more will in that: for it was not done in heat of passion, but deliberately:
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because that was done with more deliberation and advice, it was done in cold bloud; it was not infirmitie, but presumption in that.
Because that was done with more deliberation and Advice, it was done in cold blood; it was not infirmity, but presumption in that.
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Judgement is originally in God who is the first truth, and the first good, the first truth judgeth best of truthes, what is light,
Judgement is originally in God who is the First truth, and the First good, the First truth Judgeth best of truths, what is Light,
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but goe on to the next.
but go on to the next.
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but the higher part of the soule, a sanctified judgement rules all, because the whole is in right judgement,
but the higher part of the soul, a sanctified judgement rules all, Because the Whole is in right judgement,
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When a man is sanctified and set in a holy frame, it is from a sanctified judgement the flesh is subject to the Spirit, heere is all in a gratious order, the baser part doth not rule the higher,
When a man is sanctified and Set in a holy frame, it is from a sanctified judgement the Flesh is Subject to the Spirit, Here is all in a gracious order, the baser part does not Rule the higher,
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when it is framed to the judgement and truth of God, being the first truth.
when it is framed to the judgement and truth of God, being the First truth.
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but the worke of God in the soule, Sanctification is called judgement, hence we may observe, what is the most judicious course in the world, the most judicious frame of soule,
but the work of God in the soul, Sanctification is called judgement, hence we may observe, what is the most judicious course in the world, the most judicious frame of soul,
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Againe, not onely the Word of God, the Gospell (which is out of us in the booke of God) is called judgement,
Again, not only the Word of God, the Gospel (which is out of us in the book of God) is called judgement,
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and he that is appointed for happinesse may there see his condition.
and he that is appointed for happiness may there see his condition.
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even as God judgeth in his Word ▪ wee may see our owne faces and conditions there, hee that is a man of death may see it in the Word,
even as God Judgeth in his Word ▪ we may see our own faces and conditions there, he that is a man of death may see it in the Word,
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So from this, that Gods truth is called judgement, we may know how to judge of our selves,
So from this, that God's truth is called judgement, we may know how to judge of our selves,
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but he that armes and furnisheth his heart to rebellion, he shall perish in his sinnes, He that believeth not is condemned allready, the wrath of God hangs over his head.
but he that arms and furnisheth his heart to rebellion, he shall perish in his Sins, He that Believeth not is condemned already, the wrath of God hangs over his head.
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so the Evangelicall judgement of the Gospell is this, He that repents and beleeves shall not perish, but have everlasting life:
so the Evangelical judgement of the Gospel is this, He that repents and believes shall not perish, but have everlasting life:
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Iudgement in the second place is, because you have not done this, this shall befall you,Judgement in the second place is, Because you have not done this, this shall befall you,
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Iudgement in the first place is, you shall doe this and this, because it is good.Judgement in the First place is, you shall do this and this, Because it is good.
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Hereupon it is that the word of God is a glasse wherein we may see our owne condition infallibly, what will become of us, the Word of God judgeth thus, he that lives in such and such sinnes shall come to this end, God will inflict these and these judgements upon him.
Hereupon it is that the word of God is a glass wherein we may see our own condition infallibly, what will become of us, the Word of God Judgeth thus, he that lives in such and such Sins shall come to this end, God will inflict these and these Judgments upon him.
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because it judgeth what is good and what is ill, and because it determineth what shall become of us if we obey or disobey.
Because it Judgeth what is good and what is ill, and Because it determineth what shall become of us if we obey or disobey.
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then the Gospell, the word of God judgeth what shall become of us, wee shall be saved, if we doe the contrary, the word againe judgeth what our state shall be, wee shall be damned, so it is called judgement,
then the Gospel, the word of God Judgeth what shall become of us, we shall be saved, if we do the contrary, the word again Judgeth what our state shall be, we shall be damned, so it is called judgement,
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The Gospell shewes Gods judgement, what he will have us beleeve and hope for, and how wee must carry our selves in way of thankefullnesses if we doe this,
The Gospel shows God's judgement, what he will have us believe and hope for, and how we must carry our selves in Way of thankefullnesses if we do this,
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Lawes shew, judgement what is to be done, and what is not to be done.
Laws show, judgement what is to be done, and what is not to be done.
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So in the governing of man-kinde, he shewes his judgement by his word, and that word shewes how God judgeth of things.
So in the governing of mankind, he shows his judgement by his word, and that word shows how God Judgeth of things.
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and earth below, that one thing should be above another, and all in judgement.
and earth below, that one thing should be above Another, and all in judgement.
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and severed things that were in the confuse• Chaos, and established an orderly world, that Heaven should be above,
and severed things that were in the confuse• Chaos, and established an orderly world, that Heaven should be above,
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for even as in the creation he put an eternall difference betweene light and darkenesse,
for even as in the creation he put an Eternal difference between Light and darkness,
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all will grant that God is the first light, and the fir•t truth, therefore hee doth originally judge of the difference of things:
all will grant that God is the First Light, and the fir•t truth, Therefore he does originally judge of the difference of things:
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and what is darkenesse, what is truth, and what is error, what is good, and what is ill, what is safe, and what is dangerous;
and what is darkness, what is truth, and what is error, what is good, and what is ill, what is safe, and what is dangerous;
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and set up mens traditions instead of the Gospell, but I will not inlarge my selfe farther upon these wordes,
and Set up men's traditions instead of the Gospel, but I will not enlarge my self farther upon these words,
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therfore by all the wayes they can they stop the preaching of the Gospell and disgrace and hinder it,
Therefore by all the ways they can they stop the preaching of the Gospel and disgrace and hinder it,
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Let the Divell doe his worst, let all seducers of soules doe their worst, if they would but give way to the preaching of the Gospell, let but judgement be declared, let Gods arme be stretched forth in delivering the truth, hee would soone gaine soules out of the captivity and bondage of Satan, they know it well enough,
Let the devil do his worst, let all seducers of Souls do their worst, if they would but give Way to the preaching of the Gospel, let but judgement be declared, let God's arm be stretched forth in delivering the truth, he would soon gain Souls out of the captivity and bondage of Satan, they know it well enough,
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For when hee saith, Hee shall declare judgement to the Gentiles, he meanes the consequent as well as the thing, he shall so declare judgement that they shall yeeld spirituall obedience and come in and be saved.
For when he Says, He shall declare judgement to the Gentiles, he means the consequent as well as the thing, he shall so declare judgement that they shall yield spiritual Obedience and come in and be saved.
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The Divell in the Antichristian state knowes this well enough, therefore he labours to hinder the declaration of judgement by all meanes, he will not have Gods judgements but mens traditions declared, he knowes the declaring of Gods judgements will breed an alteration quickly in mens dispositions:
The devil in the Antichristian state knows this well enough, Therefore he labours to hinder the declaration of judgement by all means, he will not have God's Judgments but men's traditions declared, he knows the declaring of God's Judgments will breed an alteration quickly in men's dispositions:
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and all that belong to God shall come in, and yeeld homage to it, and bee brought in subjection.
and all that belong to God shall come in, and yield homage to it, and be brought in subjection.
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Let but the Gospell (which is Gods judgement how men shall be saved, and how they shall walke in obedience by way of thankefullnesse to God) be declared,
Let but the Gospel (which is God's judgement how men shall be saved, and how they shall walk in Obedience by Way of Thankfulness to God) be declared,
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Now this is wrought by the preaching of the Gospell, Hee shall declare judgement to the Gentiles, all grace comes by declaring, The Gospell is the power of God to salvation. Now this is wrought by the preaching of the Gospel, He shall declare judgement to the Gentiles, all grace comes by declaring, The Gospel is the power of God to salvation.
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It is a militant word, therefore J have stood somewhat the longer in unfolding of it.
It is a militant word, Therefore J have stood somewhat the longer in unfolding of it.
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and our corruptions, so wee see here what is meant by this phrase, Hee shall declare judgement to the Gentiles.
and our corruptions, so we see Here what is meant by this phrase, He shall declare judgement to the Gentiles.
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and to the motions of the Spirit, the Word and Spirit beate downe all the strong holds that are raised up in the heart by Satan,and to the motions of the Spirit, the Word and Spirit beat down all the strong holds that Are raised up in the heart by Satan,
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The Word of God is the weapon of God, these judgements are mighty in operation together with the Spirit ▪ to beate downe all strong holds and to set up another judgement there, it brings all into captivity to the truth and command of God, The Word of God is the weapon of God, these Judgments Are mighty in operation together with the Spirit ▪ to beat down all strong holds and to Set up Another judgement there, it brings all into captivity to the truth and command of God,
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as Saint Paul saith, it brings all the inner man into subjection.
as Saint Paul Says, it brings all the inner man into subjection.
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Now when God by his blessed Truth and Spirit sets up his rule in the heart, it brings all into captivity,
Now when God by his blessed Truth and Spirit sets up his Rule in the heart, it brings all into captivity,
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but the issues of it are death, saith Salomon, this is the state of all men that are not led with the judgement of Gods truth and Spirit, sanctifying and framing their soules to obedience, they are foolish and disobedient and deceived, and so it will proove with them in the end, Serving diverse lusts, and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hating one another. but the issues of it Are death, Says Solomon, this is the state of all men that Are not led with the judgement of God's truth and Spirit, sanctifying and framing their Souls to Obedience, they Are foolish and disobedient and deceived, and so it will prove with them in the end, Serving diverse Lustiest, and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hating one Another.
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for that followes upon folly, those that are foolish and disobedient are deceived and led away to eternall destruction, There is a way that seemes good in a mans owne eyes,
for that follows upon folly, those that Are foolish and disobedient Are deceived and led away to Eternal destruction, There is a Way that seems good in a men own eyes,
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and disobedient in our wills and affections, deceived and misled by the Divell, and our owne lusts:
and disobedient in our wills and affections, deceived and misled by the devil, and our own Lustiest:
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We our selves (saith he) were sometimes foolish and disobedient, till this judgement is set up in us, wee are foolish in our understandings,We our selves (Says he) were sometime foolish and disobedient, till this judgement is Set up in us, we Are foolish in our understandings,
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and the Divell rules by both, what a shamefull disorder is this, when a man shall be ruled by the Divell and his owne lusts that he should treade under feete and trample upon? and this is the state of all that have not this judgement in them, that have not the word of God written in their hearts bowing and bending them by the Spirit of God to spirituall obedience, to proove this J will name but one place among many, Titus. 3. •. hee shewes the state of all men, that are not brought into subjection by this judgement, by the Word and Spirit of truth.
and the devil rules by both, what a shameful disorder is this, when a man shall be ruled by the devil and his own Lustiest that he should tread under feet and trample upon? and this is the state of all that have not this judgement in them, that have not the word of God written in their hearts bowing and bending them by the Spirit of God to spiritual Obedience, to prove this J will name but one place among many, Titus. 3. •. he shows the state of all men, that Are not brought into subjection by this judgement, by the Word and Spirit of truth.
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For then the affections that should bee ruled, rule us, then the body, and the lusts of the body, rule the soule,
For then the affections that should be ruled, Rule us, then the body, and the Lustiest of the body, Rule the soul,
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And he shall shew judgement to the Gentiles.
And he shall show judgement to the Gentiles.
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Without the truth of God and the Spirit in us framing our soules answerable to the truth, we are out of all good order:
Without the truth of God and the Spirit in us framing our Souls answerable to the truth, we Are out of all good order:
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but sanctification and obedience flowing from sanctification, Therefore saith Moses in Deuteronomie, Then shall you be knowne to bee a wise people when you obey the Lawes that I have given you, onely that shewes a wise judicious man, to be obedient to Gods truth by the Spirit sanctifying him.
but sanctification and Obedience flowing from sanctification, Therefore Says Moses in Deuteronomy, Then shall you be known to be a wise people when you obey the Laws that I have given you, only that shows a wise judicious man, to be obedient to God's truth by the Spirit sanctifying him.
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and folly, and disorder in the censure of the Scripture, nothing is judgement and true wisedome,
and folly, and disorder in the censure of the Scripture, nothing is judgement and true Wisdom,
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therefore sanctification is called judgement, and other courses though they be never so fashionable are but madnesse,
Therefore sanctification is called judgement, and other courses though they be never so fashionable Are but madness,
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After Christ was fully furnished, as he was furnished with the Spirit of God, and with a commission from Heaven, from Father, Sonne, and Holy Ghost, having this high commission,
After christ was Fully furnished, as he was furnished with the Spirit of God, and with a commission from Heaven, from Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, having this high commission,
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and gifts for it by the Spirit, he fals upon his office presently, we are never fit for any thing till wee have the Spirit,
and Gifts for it by the Spirit, he falls upon his office presently, we Are never fit for any thing till we have the Spirit,
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and when we have the Spirit it is active, and vigorous and working, He shall shew judgement to the Gentiles.
and when we have the Spirit it is active, and vigorous and working, He shall show judgement to the Gentiles.
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What is meant by judgement here? What is meant by judgement Here?
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By judgement is meant lawes, hee shall declare his lawes, his truth, and together with declaring the truth of the Gospell, which is his Evangelicall law, hee shall declare it in the soule,
By judgement is meant laws, he shall declare his laws, his truth, and together with declaring the truth of the Gospel, which is his Evangelical law, he shall declare it in the soul,
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and bow the neck of the inward man to the obedience of this his judgement.
and bow the neck of the inward man to the Obedience of this his judgement.
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Christ then by himselfe and his Apostles and Ministers, shall declare his truth (which is the scepter of his governement) to the Gentiles,
christ then by himself and his Apostles and Ministers, shall declare his truth (which is the sceptre of his government) to the Gentiles,
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and not onely declare it, as Princes doe their lawes by Proclamations and Statutes, &c. but hee shall declare it to the heart by his Spirit.
and not only declare it, as Princes do their laws by Proclamations and Statutes, etc. but he shall declare it to the heart by his Spirit.
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Now in the hebrew language, ordinarily, wise governement is called judgement, hee shall declare judgement, that is, his manner of governement, he shall declare it by his Spirit,
Now in the hebrew language, ordinarily, wise government is called judgement, he shall declare judgement, that is, his manner of government, he shall declare it by his Spirit,
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and cause our Spirits to submit to it. And indeed grace is called judgement, in the phrase of Scripture, the grace of sanctification,
and cause our Spirits to submit to it. And indeed grace is called judgement, in the phrase of Scripture, the grace of sanctification,
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because it is agreeable to judgement, to Gods law, it is agreeable to it, and wrought by it in the soule,
Because it is agreeable to judgement, to God's law, it is agreeable to it, and wrought by it in the soul,
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and it is the best judgement, for grace whereby the soule is subject to the judgement and law,
and it is the best judgement, for grace whereby the soul is Subject to the judgement and law,
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and rule of God, it must needs be the best judgement, because it is agreeable to Gods judgement, grace judgeth aright of things,
and Rule of God, it must needs be the best judgement, Because it is agreeable to God's judgement, grace Judgeth aright of things,
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and subdues all things, the affections and inward man to it selfe. But why is the word of God called judgement?
and subdues all things, the affections and inward man to it self. But why is the word of God called judgement?
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It is called so frequently in the Psalmes, and in other places of Scripture, because the truth of God shewes what God doth judge.
It is called so frequently in the Psalms, and in other places of Scripture, Because the truth of God shows what God does judge.
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Now by Christs example we should learne this, not to bee vaine glorious, not to make a great noyse, you have some if they doe any thing that is good, presently all the world must know it, this was not Christs disposition; Now by Christ Exampl we should Learn this, not to be vain glorious, not to make a great noise, you have Some if they do any thing that is good, presently all the world must know it, this was not Christ disposition;
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Let us labour to have humility of spirit, that that may grow up with us in all our performances, that all things that we speake and doe may savour of a spirit of humility, that we may seeke the glory of God in all things more then our owne.
Let us labour to have humility of Spirit, that that may grow up with us in all our performances, that all things that we speak and doe may savour of a Spirit of humility, that we may seek the glory of God in all things more then our own.
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and imitate our good works, but for us to blazon them abroad our selves, it is not the Spirit of Christ.
and imitate our good works, but for us to blazon them abroad our selves, it is not the Spirit of christ.
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and if the things themselves will breake foorth to mens eyes and they must see our light shine, then let them,
and if the things themselves will break forth to men's eyes and they must see our Light shine, then let them,
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To be of Christs disposition, that is, to have no more care of the knowledge of things then the light of the things themselves will discover, to doe works of light,
To be of Christ disposition, that is, to have no more care of the knowledge of things then the Light of the things themselves will discover, to do works of Light,
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Christ chargeth them that no noyse should be made, but that they would conceale him. What should we learne hence?
christ charges them that no noise should be made, but that they would conceal him. What should we Learn hence?
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so flesh and blood, if there be any thing done that is good, all the world must know it presently.
so Flesh and blood, if there be any thing done that is good, all the world must know it presently.
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therefore they advise Christ to goe up to Hierusalem, that he might bee knowne, As Iehu said to Ionadab, come up and see my zeale for the Lord of Hoasts, he accounts it nothing unlesse it bee seene,
Therefore they Advice christ to go up to Jerusalem, that he might be known, As Iehu said to Ionadab, come up and see my zeal for the Lord of Hosts, he accounts it nothing unless it be seen,
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So the Disciples before they received a great measure of the Spirit, how vaine-glorious were they? They contended for the higher place,
So the Disciples before they received a great measure of the Spirit, how vainglorious were they? They contended for the higher place,
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and all his treasures, to shew what a rich King the King of Iudah was. His vaine-glory cost him all his riches, as the Prophet told him.and all his treasures, to show what a rich King the King of Iudah was. His vainglory cost him all his riches, as the Prophet told him.
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So good Hezekias, Ambassadors were sent to him from the King of Babylon, and that they should know that Hezekiah was no beggerly Prince, out must come the vessels of the Temple,
So good Hezekias, ambassadors were sent to him from the King of Babylon, and that they should know that Hezekiah was no beggarly Prince, out must come the vessels of the Temple,
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yet vaine-glorious, he smarted for it.
yet vainglorious, he smarted for it.
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David would number the people that it might be knowne what a great Monarch he was, what a great number of people he had, he was a good man,David would number the people that it might be known what a great Monarch he was, what a great number of people he had, he was a good man,
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For we see good men have been given this way.
For we see good men have been given this Way.
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it is a disposition that is hardly wrought out of mans heart without an exceeding great measure of the Spirit of God:
it is a disposition that is hardly wrought out of men heart without an exceeding great measure of the Spirit of God:
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and so hee ordered all his courses by discretion, every Sacrifice must be salted with salt, every thing should be seasoned with the salt of discretion, this is the steward of all our actions, to know what is fit, Christ knew it was fittest to conceale himselfe now at this time.
and so he ordered all his courses by discretion, every Sacrifice must be salted with salt, every thing should be seasoned with the salt of discretion, this is the steward of all our actions, to know what is fit, christ knew it was Fittest to conceal himself now At this time.
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and all the earth shall appeare before him, but now his wisedome told him (now hee came to save the world as a Prophet, Priest and King, to worke mans salvation) that he must hide and conceale himselfe,
and all the earth shall appear before him, but now his Wisdom told him (now he Come to save the world as a Prophet, Priest and King, to work men salvation) that he must hide and conceal himself,
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Christ in his second comming, shall come all in majesty and glory with his Angells,
christ in his second coming, shall come all in majesty and glory with his Angels,
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for sometimes he would have things published, sometimes he would not, sometimes hee vvould be knovvne, sometimes he would not.
for sometime he would have things published, sometime he would not, sometime he would be known, sometime he would not.
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But here wee must know that Christ was a wise discerner of the fitnesse of times:
But Here we must know that christ was a wise discerner of the fitness of times:
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but he should be as a meeke Lambe, he should make no noise, he should not come in vaine glory, or clamour, &c.
but he should be as a meek Lamb, he should make no noise, he should not come in vain glory, or clamour, etc.
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nor hee should not be clamarous, if hee had any wrong, to be all on fire presently,
nor he should not be clamorous, if he had any wrong, to be all on fire presently,
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That Christ should not be outwardly glorious to publish his owne excellency, nor contentious, he should not cry nor quarrell,
That christ should not be outwardly glorious to publish his own excellency, nor contentious, he should not cry nor quarrel,
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neither shall any man heare his voice in the streete. neither shall any man hear his voice in the street.
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Now there are three things especially insinuated in this description, hee shall not strive nor cry,
Now there Are three things especially insinuated in this description, he shall not strive nor cry,
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when he had done a good worke hee would not have it knowne.
when he had done a good work he would not have it known.
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wee see a little before the text, upon occasion of the inference of these wordes, he commands and chargeth them that they should not discover him and make him knowne,
we see a little before the text, upon occasion of the Inference of these words, he commands and charges them that they should not discover him and make him known,
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for who would have come to Christ then? But he came in a mild, and sweete, and amiable manner;
for who would have come to christ then? But he Come in a mild, and sweet, and amiable manner;
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but Christ came in another manner, he came not to make men quake and tremble that came to speake and deale with him, he came not with clamour and fiercenesse:
but christ Come in Another manner, he Come not to make men quake and tremble that Come to speak and deal with him, he Come not with clamour and fierceness:
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hee came with great pompe, so worldly Princes carry things thus, and it is needfull in some sort, people must have shewes and pompe, the outward man must have outward things to astonish it withall, it is a pollicy in state so to doe,he Come with great pomp, so worldly Princes carry things thus, and it is needful in Some sort, people must have shows and pomp, the outward man must have outward things to astonish it withal, it is a policy in state so to do,
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Christ came not into the world to execute his kingdome and office in such pompe, and noise, as it is said of Agrippa, Acts. 25.23.
christ Come not into the world to execute his Kingdom and office in such pomp, and noise, as it is said of Agrippa, Acts. 25.23.
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but it is a crying out of love and intreaty, not a shouting in a terrible manner as was at the giving of the law, no nor as at the comming of other civill Princes into a citie with shouting and noise of trumpets, with pompe and state, and great attendants.
but it is a crying out of love and entreaty, not a shouting in a terrible manner as was At the giving of the law, no nor as At the coming of other civil Princes into a City with shouting and noise of trumpets, with pomp and state, and great attendants.
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Christ came in another manner, the Gospell was delivered in a mild sweete manner, Christ as an Ambassador came sweetly to intreat and beseech, there is a crying indeed,
christ Come in Another manner, the Gospel was Delivered in a mild sweet manner, christ as an Ambassador Come sweetly to entreat and beseech, there is a crying indeed,
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The Law came with curses, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things written in the law to doe them.
The Law Come with curses, Cursed is every one that Continueth not in all things written in the law to do them.
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and he came with blessing in his mouth in his first Sermon of all, Blessed are the poore in spirit, blessed are they that mourne, blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousnesse.
and he Come with blessing in his Mouth in his First Sermon of all, Blessed Are the poor in Spirit, blessed Are they that mourn, blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After righteousness.
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A Dove, a mild creature lit upon the head of Christ when he was Baptised, to shew his mild manner of carriage,
A Dove, a mild creature lit upon the head of christ when he was Baptised, to show his mild manner of carriage,
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Christ came not in such a terrible manner in thunder and lightning, but the Gospell it came sweetly.
christ Come not in such a terrible manner in thunder and lightning, but the Gospel it Come sweetly.
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thus came Moses: now did Christ come as Moses? was the Gospell delivered by Christ as the law was, in terrors and feares? Oh no;
thus Come Moses: now did christ come as Moses? was the Gospel Delivered by christ as the law was, in terrors and fears? O no;
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and trembled, and the people fled, they could not indure to heare the voice of God speaking in the mount, there was such a terrible smoake and fire, they were all affraid,
and trembled, and the people fled, they could not endure to hear the voice of God speaking in the mount, there was such a terrible smoke and fire, they were all afraid,
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You know when the Law was given all the mount was on fire, and the earth thereabout quaked,
You know when the Law was given all the mount was on fire, and the earth thereabouts quaked,
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Now here is an opposition to the giving of the law, and likewise to the comming and carriage of civill Princes.
Now Here is an opposition to the giving of the law, and likewise to the coming and carriage of civil Princes.
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and Prophet, he would not cry, and contend, and strive, hee would not come with any great noise.
and Prophet, he would not cry, and contend, and strive, he would not come with any great noise.
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therefore considering he had such a dispensation to work our salvation, as a King, Priest,
Therefore considering he had such a Dispensation to work our salvation, as a King, Priest,
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if the divell and the world had knowne Christ to be as he was, they would never have made those attempts against him,
if the Devil and the world had known christ to be as he was, they would never have made those attempts against him,
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but he would have his miracles concealed oft times, and himselfe hidden, his God-head was hid under the vaile of his Manhood, he could not have wrought our salvation else,
but he would have his Miracles concealed oft times, and himself hidden, his Godhead was hid under the veil of his Manhood, he could not have wrought our salvation Else,
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These wordes set downe the mild, and sweete, and amiable manner of Christs carriage upon earth here in his first comming to worke the great worke of our redemption, he did not carry the matter in an outward glorious manner, in pompe,
These words Set down the mild, and sweet, and amiable manner of Christ carriage upon earth Here in his First coming to work the great work of our redemption, he did not carry the matter in an outward glorious manner, in pomp,
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Hee shall not strive nor cry, neither shall any man heare his voice in the streetes.
He shall not strive nor cry, neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
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Let us meditate, in the feare of God, upon these directions for the guidance of our lives in this particular. FINIS.
Let us meditate, in the Fear of God, upon these directions for the guidance of our lives in this particular. FINIS.
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and satisfie our owne conscience, and leave all the rest to God;
and satisfy our own conscience, and leave all the rest to God;
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so wee shall bee discovered what wee are, in the meane time let us be carefull to doe our duty that may please the Spirit of God,
so we shall be discovered what we Are, in the mean time let us be careful to do our duty that may please the Spirit of God,
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when the time came, Christ then gloriously discovered what hee was;
when the time Come, christ then gloriously discovered what he was;
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so let us bee content to bee hidden men. A true Christian is hidden to the world till the time of manifestation comes;
so let us be content to be hidden men. A true Christian is hidden to the world till the time of manifestation comes;
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therefore as Christ lived a hidden life, that is, he was not knowne what hee was, that so hee might worke our salvation,
Therefore as christ lived a hidden life, that is, he was not known what he was, that so he might work our salvation,
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We shall have glory enough, and be knowne enough to Divells, to Angels and men ere long,
We shall have glory enough, and be known enough to Devils, to Angels and men ere long,
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Christ concealed himselfe till hee saw a fitter time.
christ concealed himself till he saw a fitter time.
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Wee should from the example of Christ, labour to subdue this infirmity which wee are sicke of naturally.
we should from the Exampl of christ, labour to subdue this infirmity which we Are sick of naturally.
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as St. Paul saith of himselfe, I care not what ye judge of me, I care not what the world judgeth, I care not for mans judgement, this is mans day ;
as Saint Paul Says of himself, I care not what you judge of me, I care not what the world Judgeth, I care not for men judgement, this is men day;
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and our brethren, and to doe all the good we can, and never care for the speeches of the world,
and our brothers, and to do all the good we can, and never care for the Speeches of the world,
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but we should be carried with the Spirit of God and with a holy desire to serve God,
but we should be carried with the Spirit of God and with a holy desire to serve God,
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Therefore we should not set up sailes to our owne meditations, that unlesse wee bee carried with the winde of applause, to bee becalmed and not goe a whit forward,
Therefore we should not Set up sails to our own meditations, that unless we be carried with the wind of applause, to be becalmed and not go a whit forward,
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as much reputation as is fit for a man will follow him in being and doing what hee should, God will looke to that.
as much reputation as is fit for a man will follow him in being and doing what he should, God will look to that.
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As for outward things, there may bee a great deale of deceit in them, and the more a man growes in grace, the lesse he cares for them;
As for outward things, there may be a great deal of deceit in them, and the more a man grows in grace, the less he Cares for them;
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and the graces of our inward man, he sees all these, and he values us by these, as he did Abell ;
and the graces of our inward man, he sees all these, and he value's us by these, as he did Abel;
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and how good a man he was, yet that God knew it, and discovered it? God sees our sincerity and the truth of our hearts,
and how good a man he was, yet that God knew it, and discovered it? God sees our sincerity and the truth of our hearts,
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Was it not sufficient for Abell, that though there was no great notice taken what faith he had,
Was it not sufficient for Abel, that though there was no great notice taken what faith he had,
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and God will be carefull enough to get us applause;
and God will be careful enough to get us applause;
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So let us looke through good report and bad report to Heaven, let us doe the duties that are pleasing to God and our owne conscience,
So let us look through good report and bad report to Heaven, let us doe the duties that Are pleasing to God and our own conscience,
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and for all other accidentall things, let them fall out as God in his wisedome sees good.
and for all other accidental things, let them fallen out as God in his Wisdom sees good.
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For the discovery of it, we should be ready when wee are called to it,
For the discovery of it, we should be ready when we Are called to it,
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therfore let us labour to be good in secret, Christians should be as minerals, rich in the depth of the earth, that which is least seene is his riches, wee should have our treasure deepe:
Therefore let us labour to be good in secret, Christians should be as minerals, rich in the depth of the earth, that which is least seen is his riches, we should have our treasure deep:
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but sound comfort must be from our owne conscience and the judgement of God:
but found Comfort must be from our own conscience and the judgement of God:
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and at the houre of death it will not comfort us what men speake or know of us,
and At the hour of death it will not Comfort us what men speak or know of us,
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if wee seeke to bee in the mouthes of men, to dwell in the talke and speech of men, God will abhorre us,
if we seek to be in the mouths of men, to dwell in the talk and speech of men, God will abhor us,
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Wee know oft times it falls out that that which is precious in mans eye is abhominable in Gods,
we know oft times it falls out that that which is precious in men eye is abominable in God's,
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and then for noyse and report, let it bee good or ill as God will send it:
and then for noise and report, let it be good or ill as God will send it:
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And let us commit the fame and credit of what we are or doe to God, he will take care of that, let us take care to bee and to doe as wee should,
And let us commit the fame and credit of what we Are or do to God, he will take care of that, let us take care to be and to do as we should,
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And in regard of our bretheren, to speake charitably of them, and thinke, it is the goodnesse of God that hee hath not stricken us as hee hath them.
And in regard of our brethren, to speak charitably of them, and think, it is the Goodness of God that he hath not stricken us as he hath them.
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and therefore speake reverently of him.
and Therefore speak reverently of him.
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We should looke to the first wheele that leades the rest, and sets them going, wee should see God in all,
We should look to the First wheel that leads the rest, and sets them going, we should see God in all,
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whether it be the ayre, and the divell mingling himselfe oft times to corrupt the ayre, all is by Gods permission and providence.
whither it be the air, and the Devil mingling himself oft times to corrupt the air, all is by God's permission and providence.
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Jt is the hand of God, as the Scripture calls the plague, whatsoever the second causes are,
It is the hand of God, as the Scripture calls the plague, whatsoever the second Causes Are,
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Jn regard of God, to raise our hearts above all second causes, to see him in it: John regard of God, to raise our hearts above all second Causes, to see him in it:
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Let us labour to talke of the judgements of God (when they are abroad, ) as we should.
Let us labour to talk of the Judgments of God (when they Are abroad,) as we should.
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now when we trifelingly only inquire of these things, and are not mooved our selves, we talke amisse of Gods judgements.
now when we trifelingly only inquire of these things, and Are not moved our selves, we talk amiss of God's Judgments.
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Wee should talke of the judgements of God to be bettered by them, we should learne righteousnesse, when the judgements of God are abroad, and the arrowes that wound others we should make warning arrowes to our selves:
we should talk of the Judgments of God to be bettered by them, we should Learn righteousness, when the Judgments of God Are abroad, and the arrows that wound Others we should make warning arrows to our selves:
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in the meane time there is no care to make use of it, which is directly that for which these men here are said to have talked amisse, No man spake aright. Why? no man repented him of his wickednesse, &c. as we shall see afterwards.
in the mean time there is no care to make use of it, which is directly that for which these men Here Are said to have talked amiss, No man spoke aright. Why? no man repented him of his wickedness, etc. as we shall see afterwards.
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and death of other men, whatsoever it be they desire to heare it, if newes:
and death of other men, whatsoever it be they desire to hear it, if news:
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be it the sharpest and bitterest that may be, though it be the destruction, and ruine,
be it the Sharpest and Bitterest that may be, though it be the destruction, and ruin,
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this is to talke amisse of Gods judgements: It is a veyne that men have naturally, to enquire after newes of all sorts;
this is to talk amiss of God's Judgments: It is a vein that men have naturally, to inquire After news of all sorts;
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as now to be asking what number die of the plague weekely, and our hearts tremble not at it, wee lift not up our hearts to God, God be merc•full to us, Lord forgive our sinnes, what will become of us? we had need to make our accounts even;
as now to be asking what number die of the plague weekly, and our hearts tremble not At it, we lift not up our hearts to God, God be merc•full to us, Lord forgive our Sins, what will become of us? we had need to make our accounts even;
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Againe, we sinne against the judgements of God abroad, when we take liberty to inquire of the judg•ments of God abroad, and never make use of them; Again, we sin against the Judgments of God abroad, when we take liberty to inquire of the judg•ments of God abroad, and never make use of them;
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and doe not submit our selves under his mighty hand as wee should.
and do not submit our selves under his mighty hand as we should.
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Againe we talke amisse of Gods judgements in regard of our selves, when wee murmur and fret any way against God, Again we talk amiss of God's Judgments in regard of our selves, when we murmur and fret any Way against God,
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and to wrong men in our censures, it is to talke amisse of Gods judgements in regard of others.
and to wrong men in our censures, it is to talk amiss of God's Judgments in regard of Others.
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and leaves others to the cruelty of men, therefore by this rash judgement there may be great wrong to men,
and leaves Others to the cruelty of men, Therefore by this rash judgement there may be great wrong to men,
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Is not the ripest corne cut first? God oft times takes those away that are fittest for him,
Is not the Ripest corn Cut First? God oft times Takes those away that Are Fittest for him,
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and make it heavier, (there is a woe to such persons, as adde afflictions to the afflicted,) except yee repent yee shall all likewise perish.
and make it Heavier, (there is a woe to such Persons, as add afflictions to the afflicted,) except ye Repent ye shall all likewise perish.
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No, no, saith hee, thinke not they were greater sinners then the rest, do not adde your bitter censure of the judgement of God on them,
No, no, Says he, think not they were greater Sinners then the rest, do not add your bitter censure of the judgement of God on them,
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when wee thinke that God hath singled them out as sinners above the rest: as the Disciples thought of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate mingled with their sacrifice.
when we think that God hath singled them out as Sinners above the rest: as the Disciples Thought of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate mingled with their sacrifice.
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Wee shall if not now, yet at the day of judgement, give account for every idle word, for every cruell word,
we shall if not now, yet At the day of judgement, give account for every idle word, for every cruel word,
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as it is in the prophesie of Enoch, cited in the Epistle of Iude: But especially let us take heed of our words when wee speake of Gods judgements;
as it is in the prophesy of Enoch, cited in the Epistle of Iude: But especially let us take heed of our words when we speak of God's Judgments;
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for it is the not speaking aright of them that is here especially meant: I hearkened and heard but they spake not aright.
for it is the not speaking aright of them that is Here especially meant: I harkened and herd but they spoke not aright.
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So much for the evidence, come wee now to the next clause, Gods complaint upon this evidence.
So much for the evidence, come we now to the next clause, God's complaint upon this evidence.
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In how many respects doe wee not speake aright in regard of the judgements of God? In how many respects do we not speak aright in regard of the Judgments of God?
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when God had threatned judgements, he hearkened, and heard what use they made of them, but they spake not aright.
when God had threatened Judgments, he harkened, and herd what use they made of them, but they spoke not aright.
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But what evidence doth he give upon this inquisition? they spake not aright, which is amplified from the generality of this sinne, No man spake aright, the meaning is especially that they spake not aright concerning the judgements of God threatned: But what evidence does he give upon this inquisition? they spoke not aright, which is amplified from the generality of this sin, No man spoke aright, the meaning is especially that they spoke not aright Concerning the Judgments of God threatened:
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No man spake aright.
No man spoke aright.
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and to let sinne alone, to cry out; oh what ayre there is this yeere, and what weather it is!
and to let sin alone, to cry out; o what air there is this year, and what weather it is!
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to talke of the second causes altogether, and to forget God, this is to talke amisse of Gods judgements threatned, in regard of God.
to talk of the second Causes altogether, and to forget God, this is to talk amiss of God's Judgments threatened, in regard of God.
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Againe we talke amisse in regard of others, when we begin to flight them in our thoughts and speeches, oh they were carelesse people, they adventured into company,
Again we talk amiss in regard of Others, when we begin to flight them in our thoughts and Speeches, o they were careless people, they adventured into company,
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art thou secure from Gods arrow? he that strooke them may he not strike thee? this is to talke amisse of the judgement of God in regard of others;
art thou secure from God's arrow? he that struck them may he not strike thee? this is to talk amiss of the judgement of God in regard of Others;
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And when we speake of our selves, when the judgements of God are on us, let us humble our selves, and justifie God; wee may complaine:
And when we speak of our selves, when the Judgments of God Are on us, let us humble our selves, and justify God; we may complain:
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but it must be of our selves and of our sinnes, that have brought judgements upon us, of our want of making use of the judgement of God upon others, or upon our selves:
but it must be of our selves and of our Sins, that have brought Judgments upon us, of our want of making use of the judgement of God upon Others, or upon our selves:
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lesser judgements would not serve turne, therefore God is faine to follow us with greater;
lesser Judgments would not serve turn, Therefore God is feign to follow us with greater;
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let us alway justifie God, and complaine of our selves, and then in regard of our selves, we speake aright of the judgements of God.
let us always justify God, and complain of our selves, and then in regard of our selves, we speak aright of the Judgments of God.
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Let us never speake of the judgements of God, but with affections fit for judgements, with awefull affections.
Let us never speak of the Judgments of God, but with affections fit for Judgments, with awful affections.
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Shall the Lyon roare, and shall not the beasts of the forrest tremble? Shall wee heare God roare in his judgements, and heare the trumpet blowne, and not be affected? wee see here how God complaines, that when he harkened and heard they spake not aright. Shall the lion roar, and shall not the beasts of the forest tremble? Shall we hear God roar in his Judgments, and hear the trumpet blown, and not be affected? we see Here how God complains, that when he hearkened and herd they spoke not aright.
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Let us therefore make conscience of all our words.
Let us Therefore make conscience of all our words.
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First in regard of God, men speake not aright, when they do not see him in the judgement,
First in regard of God, men speak not aright, when they do not see him in the judgement,
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but looke to the creature, to the second causes: as now in the time of the plague, to looke to the ayre and weather,
but look to the creature, to the second Causes: as now in the time of the plague, to look to the air and weather,
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and it was the carelessenesse of the Magistrates, they were not well looked to, they were unmercifull persons, &c. Is it not Gods hand? put case there might be some oversight;
and it was the carelessness of the Magistrates, they were not well looked to, they were unmerciful Persons, etc. Is it not God's hand? put case there might be Some oversight;
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and this and that, (which is a good providence,) and to forget him that is the chiefe, to kill doggs and cats,
and this and that, (which is a good providence,) and to forget him that is the chief, to kill Dogs and cats,
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then he sends greater, and all to make us repent, if we repent we give the judgements their answer,
then he sends greater, and all to make us Repent, if we Repent we give the Judgments their answer,
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No man repented him of his wickednesse.
No man repented him of his wickedness.
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They did not repent of their wickednesse, and the fault was generall, No man repented, the first yeelds this instruction,
They did not Repent of their wickedness, and the fault was general, No man repented, the First yields this instruction,
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That it is a state much offending God, not to repent when his judgements are threatned. That it is a state much offending God, not to Repent when his Judgments Are threatened.
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God will not suffer it long unpunished, to be impenitent when his judgements are abroad, and threatned, much more when they have already ceazed upon our brethren:
God will not suffer it long unpunished, to be impenitent when his Judgments Are abroad, and threatened, much more when they have already ceased upon our brothers:
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For that is the end of all his judgements to draw us neare to him, to draw us out of the world,
For that is the end of all his Judgments to draw us near to him, to draw us out of the world,
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and out of our sinnefull courses;
and out of our sinful courses;
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when therefore we answer not, God must take another course, What is the plague and other judgements, but so many messengers sent to every one of us to knocke,
when Therefore we answer not, God must take Another course, What is the plague and other Judgments, but so many messengers sent to every one of us to knock,
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and our answer must be, Lord I will repent of my evill waies, I will turne from my evill courses and turne to thee:
and our answer must be, Lord I will Repent of my evil ways, I will turn from my evil courses and turn to thee:
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If wee give this answer, God will take away his judgements, (or sanctifie them,
If we give this answer, God will take away his Judgments, (or sanctify them,
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and that is better) but when there is no answer, the messenger will not be gone, God will adde plagues upon plagues till we give our answer, till wee repent and turne from our wicked vvaies.
and that is better) but when there is no answer, the Messenger will not be gone, God will add plagues upon plagues till we give our answer, till we Repent and turn from our wicked ways.
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Novv that vve may doe this, vvee must bee convinced thorovvly that the courses vvee live in, are unprofitable, dangerous, hatefull courses,
Now that we may do this, we must be convinced thoroughly that the courses we live in, Are unprofitable, dangerous, hateful courses,
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and that the contrary state is better:
and that the contrary state is better:
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For repentance is an after-vvit, and man being a reasonable creature, will turne from his vvay except hee see great reason vvhy;
For Repentance is an afterwit, and man being a reasonable creature, will turn from his Way except he see great reason why;
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therefore there must be sound conviction that it is a bitter thing to offend God ;
Therefore there must be found conviction that it is a bitter thing to offend God;
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vvee must indeed be convinced by the Spirit of God, and the Spirit of God usually takes the benefit of affliction, affliction together vvith instruction, instruction without affliction will doe little good: we must indeed be convinced by the Spirit of God, and the Spirit of God usually Takes the benefit of affliction, affliction together with instruction, instruction without affliction will do little good:
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stripes and the Word must go together else we will not give God the hearing as we should.
stripes and the Word must go together Else we will not give God the hearing as we should.
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Therfore that we may be soundly convinced of our sins, we should desire God especially in the houre of affliction to helpe our soules by his Spirit, that wee may bee convinced that our courses are na•ght, that they are courses dishonourable to God, and dangerous to our selves, that sinne defiles our soules, that it hinders our communion with God, which is the sweetest thing in the world, that sin puts a sting into all our troubles;
Therefore that we may be soundly convinced of our Sins, we should desire God especially in the hour of affliction to help our Souls by his Spirit, that we may be convinced that our courses Are na•ght, that they Are courses dishonourable to God, and dangerous to our selves, that sin defiles our Souls, that it hinders our communion with God, which is the Sweetest thing in the world, that since puts a sting into all our Troubles;
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that sin makes us affraid of that that should bee comfortable to us, of death and judgement, and Gods presence;
that since makes us afraid of that that should be comfortable to us, of death and judgement, and God's presence;
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that sinne grieves the good Spirit of God that would take up his lodging in us;
that sin grieves the good Spirit of God that would take up his lodging in us;
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that it quencheth the motions of the Spirit that are sent as sweete messengers to us, to allure and comfort us:
that it quenches the motions of the Spirit that Are sent as sweet messengers to us, to allure and Comfort us:
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that sinne grieves the good Spirit of God in others, that it grieves the good Angells that are about us, that it gratifies none but the Divell, the enemy of our salvation, that it defiles and slaines our soules, wherein the Image of God should shine, that it doth us more harme then all the things in the world besides (indeed nothing hurts us but sinne,
that sin grieves the good Spirit of God in Others, that it grieves the good Angels that Are about us, that it gratifies none but the devil, the enemy of our salvation, that it defiles and slains our Souls, wherein the Image of God should shine, that it does us more harm then all the things in the world beside (indeed nothing hurts us but sin,
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because nothing but sinne seperates us from God) that it shuts Heaven and opens Hell,
Because nothing but sin separates us from God) that it shuts Heaven and Opens Hell,
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and so makes us affraid of death, least death should open the gate to let us into Hell, in a word that it hinders all good,
and so makes us afraid of death, lest death should open the gate to let us into Hell, in a word that it hinders all good,
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and is the cause of all ill; Let us consider of this and worke it on our hearts.
and is the cause of all ill; Let us Consider of this and work it on our hearts.
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And consider withall our former courses, rip up our lives from our child-hood, consider the sinnes of our youth together with our present sins, that so we may the better stirre up and awaken our consciences:
And Consider withal our former courses, rip up our lives from our childhood, Consider the Sins of our youth together with our present Sins, that so we may the better stir up and awaken our Consciences:
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Let us consider whether we are now in a state wherein wee could bee content that God should send his judgements upon us:
Let us Consider whither we Are now in a state wherein we could be content that God should send his Judgments upon us:
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Consider how wee have been scandalous to others, how we have drawn others to sinne, that the guilt of other mens sinnes will lye upon us;
Consider how we have been scandalous to Others, how we have drawn Others to sin, that the guilt of other men's Sins will lie upon us;
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it may bee wee have repented, but have they? Consider the repetition of our sinnes,
it may be we have repented, but have they? Consider the repetition of our Sins,
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if wee have not committed them againe and againe, and other circumstances that may aggravate them.
if we have not committed them again and again, and other Circumstances that may aggravate them.
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Let us labour to worke these things on our hearts, and desire the Spirit of God to convince our soules of the foulenesse and dangerousnesse of sinne.
Let us labour to work these things on our hearts, and desire the Spirit of God to convince our Souls of the foulness and dangerousness of sin.
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When we sinne against conscience, what doe we, but set the Divell in the place of God, wee make our selves wiser then God, wee leave Gods waies,
When we sin against conscience, what do we, but Set the devil in the place of God, we make our selves Wiser then God, we leave God's ways,
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as if wee could finde better, and more profitable, and more gainefull courses then his; sound conviction of this will moove us to repentance.
as if we could find better, and more profitable, and more gainful courses then his; found conviction of this will move us to Repentance.
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And let us be stirred up to repent presently;
And let us be stirred up to Repent presently;
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doth not God now warne you? Is it not dangerous living one houre in a state that wee would not dye in? May not God justly strike us on the sudden? Doe but purpose to live in sinne one quarter of an houre; does not God now warn you? Is it not dangerous living one hour in a state that we would not die in? May not God justly strike us on the sudden? Doe but purpose to live in sin one quarter of an hour;
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may we not be taken away in that quarter? Is not repentance the gift of God,
may we not be taken away in that quarter? Is not Repentance the gift of God,
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and are not gifts given according to the good pleasure of the giver? Waite therefore for the gales of grace,
and Are not Gifts given according to the good pleasure of the giver? Waite Therefore for the gales of grace,
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and take them when they are offered.
and take them when they Are offered.
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Grace is not like the tide that ebbs and flowes, that we know when it will come againe, when we see it goe:
Grace is not like the tide that ebbs and flows, that we know when it will come again, when we see it go:
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No, God gives the gales of grace according to his good pleasure, therefore take the advantage of the present motions of the blessed Spirit.
No, God gives the gales of grace according to his good pleasure, Therefore take the advantage of the present motions of the blessed Spirit.
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The longer we live in any sinne unrepented off, the more our hearts will be hardened, the more Satan takes advantage against us, the more hardly he is driven out of his old possession, the more just it may bee with God to give us up from one sinne to another, the understanding will be more darke upon every repetition of sinne, The longer we live in any sin unrepented off, the more our hearts will be hardened, the more Satan Takes advantage against us, the more hardly he is driven out of his old possession, the more just it may be with God to give us up from one sin to Another, the understanding will be more dark upon every repetition of sin,
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and conscience will bee more dulled and deaded. Those that are young therefore, let them take the advantage of the youth and strength,
and conscience will be more dulled and deadened. Those that Are young Therefore, let them take the advantage of the youth and strength,
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and freshnesse of their yeares to serve God.
and freshness of their Years to serve God.
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That which is blasted in the bud, what fruit may we looke for from it afterward? Alas,
That which is blasted in the bud, what fruit may we look for from it afterwards? Alas,
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when wee see the younger sort given to blaspheme and sweare, to loosenesse and licentiousnesse, what old age may we looke for there? Againe what welcome shall wee expect,
when we see the younger sort given to Blaspheme and swear, to looseness and licentiousness, what old age may we look for there? Again what welcome shall we expect,
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when we have sacrificed the best of our strength, and the marrow of our yeares to our lusts, to bring our old-age to God? Can this be any other then selfe-love? Such late repentance is seldome sound, it comes (I say) from selfe-love and not from any change of heart.
when we have sacrificed the best of our strength, and the marrow of our Years to our Lustiest, to bring our Old age to God? Can this be any other then Self-love? Such late Repentance is seldom found, it comes (I say) from Self-love and not from any change of heart.
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As in the the humility of wretched persons, a little before the judge comes, though they haue carried themselves as rebels before;
As in the the humility of wretched Persons, a little before the judge comes, though they have carried themselves as rebels before;
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yet then they will humble themselves: not out of any hatred to their courses, but out of feare of the judge.
yet then they will humble themselves: not out of any hatred to their courses, but out of Fear of the judge.
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So it may be, now thou art arraigned by Gods judgements, thou forsakest thy sinnefull courses, not out of the hatred of thy sinnes (for if thou couldest thou wouldest sinne eternally,
So it may be, now thou art arraigned by God's Judgments, thou forsakest thy sinful courses, not out of the hatred of thy Sins (for if thou Couldst thou Wouldst sin eternally,
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and that is the reason sinners are punished eternally:
and that is the reason Sinners Are punished eternally:
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Because they would sinne everlastingly) but thou seest thou art in danger to be pulled away by Gods judgements.
Because they would sin everlastingly) but thou See thou art in danger to be pulled away by God's Judgments.
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It is not out of love to grace, it is not from any change of nature, that thou desirest to be a new creature, that thou admirest grace to be the best state:
It is not out of love to grace, it is not from any change of nature, that thou Desirest to be a new creature, that thou admirest grace to be the best state:
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but it is to avoid danger; not that thou carest for the face of God, to be reconciled to him:
but it is to avoid danger; not that thou Carest for the face of God, to be reconciled to him:
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but to avoid the present judgement.
but to avoid the present judgement.
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And what a staggering will this be to conscience, when a man shall deferre his repentance till Gods judgements seaze upon him? We see it is false for the most part:
And what a staggering will this be to conscience, when a man shall defer his Repentance till God's Judgments seize upon him? We see it is false for the most part:
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Because such persons that are then humbled, when they recover, they are as bad, or worse then ever they were. Therfore an Ancient saith well.
Because such Persons that Are then humbled, when they recover, they Are as bad, or Worse then ever they were. Therefore an Ancient Says well.
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He that is good onely under the crosse, it never good, it comes not from any change that God works; but meerely from selfe-love.He that is good only under the cross, it never good, it comes not from any change that God works; but merely from Self-love.
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Therefore presently let us repent of those waies that God convinceth our conscience to be evill wayes: God may strike us suddenly:
Therefore presently let us Repent of those ways that God Convinces our conscience to be evil ways: God may strike us suddenly:
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Those that forget God, and care not for him now, it may be just with God to make them forget themselves, to strike them with frenzy, to take away the use of their memories then,
Those that forget God, and care not for him now, it may be just with God to make them forget themselves, to strike them with frenzy, to take away the use of their memories then,
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and when sickenesse comes, wee shall have enough to doe to conflict with sicknesse, we shall have enough to doe to answer the doubts of conscience, Oh it would upbraid then!
and when sickness comes, we shall have enough to do to conflict with sickness, we shall have enough to do to answer the doubts of conscience, O it would upbraid then!
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We shall thinke it a hard matter then to have favour from God, whose worship we have despised, the motions of whose Spirit we have neglected and resisted.
We shall think it a hard matter then to have favour from God, whose worship we have despised, the motions of whose Spirit we have neglected and resisted.
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Conscience after long hardening in sinne will hardly admit of comfort, it is a harder matter then it is taken for:
Conscience After long hardening in sin will hardly admit of Comfort, it is a harder matter then it is taken for:
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Therefore even to day, presently you that are young, now in the daies of your youth,
Therefore even to day, presently you that Are young, now in the days of your youth,
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now in the spring of your yeares, repent you of your sinnes, before old-age comes, which indeed as Salomon describes it, is an ill time to repent in. Alas!
now in the spring of your Years, Repent you of your Sins, before Old age comes, which indeed as Solomon describes it, is an ill time to Repent in. Alas!
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then a man can hardly performe civill duties, (as we see in Barzillai, he complaines that in his old-age, he could not take the comfort of the creatures ) Therefore put not off this duty till then.
then a man can hardly perform civil duties, (as we see in Barzillai, he complains that in his Old age, he could not take the Comfort of the creatures) Therefore put not off this duty till then.
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And all, both young and old, now when the judgements of God are abroad in the world, take the advantage, returne to God, renew your covenants, make your peace now,
And all, both young and old, now when the Judgments of God Are abroad in the world, take the advantage, return to God, renew your Covenants, make your peace now,
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now this danger doth warme our hearts a little, let us strike the Iron now while it is hot, let us take the advantage of the Spirit now avvakening us vvith this danger.
now this danger does warm our hearts a little, let us strike the Iron now while it is hight, let us take the advantage of the Spirit now awakening us with this danger.
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Our hearts are so false and so dull we have need to take all advantages of withdrawing our selves from our sinful courses.
Our hearts Are so false and so dull we have need to take all advantages of withdrawing our selves from our sinful courses.
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And to incourage us to doe it, let us consider if we doe this, and doe it in time, wee shall have the sweetnesse of the love of God shed abroad in our hearts.
And to encourage us to do it, let us Consider if we do this, and do it in time, we shall have the sweetness of the love of God shed abroad in our hearts.
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You will say, wee shall loose the sweetnesse of sin.
You will say, we shall lose the sweetness of since.
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I, but you shall have a most sweet communion with God. One day of a repentant sinner, that is reconciled to God, is more comfortable then a thousand yeares of an other man, that is in continuall feare of death and judgement. I, but you shall have a most sweet communion with God. One day of a repentant sinner, that is reconciled to God, is more comfortable then a thousand Years of an other man, that is in continual Fear of death and judgement.
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Oh the sweete life of a Christian that hath made his peace with God! he is fit for all conditions,
O the sweet life of a Christian that hath made his peace with God! he is fit for all conditions,
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for life, for death, for every thing: now by this wee shall have this grace and favour of God:
for life, for death, for every thing: now by this we shall have this grace and favour of God:
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the Lord will say unto us by his Spirit, I am your salvation. And besides, you shall have his grace renewing,
the Lord will say unto us by his Spirit, I am your salvation. And beside, you shall have his grace renewing,
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and altering, and changing you, framing you to a better course of life.
and altering, and changing you, framing you to a better course of life.
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And he will be so farre from misliking any for their former sinnes, that hee will give them cause to love him the more,
And he will be so Far from misliking any for their former Sins, that he will give them cause to love him the more,
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as wee see Luk. 7. Shee loved much: because shee had much forgiven her.
as we see Luk. 7. She loved much: Because she had much forgiven her.
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Christ we see upbraided not any of his followers with their former sinnes, hee regarded nor what they had beene formerly, Zaccheus the extortioner, Mary Magdalen, Matthew the Publican, Peter that denied him, wee never heare that he upbraided any of them, hee doth not onely vouchsafe mercy to Peter repenting;
christ we see upbraided not any of his followers with their former Sins, he regarded nor what they had been formerly, Zacchaeus the extortioner, Marry Magdalen, Matthew the Publican, Peter that denied him, we never hear that he upbraided any of them, he does not only vouchsafe mercy to Peter repenting;
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but advanceth him to his former office Apostolicall: so sweete a God have we to deale with; let this incourage us.
but Advanceth him to his former office Apostolical: so sweet a God have we to deal with; let this encourage us.
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Againe it is the way to prevent Gods judgements, as wee see in Nineveh and others. Again it is the Way to prevent God's Judgments, as we see in Nineveh and Others.
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Put case we repent not, we cannot goe fafe in the citie, nor any where, but God may meete with us, and strike us with his arrow.
Put case we Repent not, we cannot go fafe in the City, nor any where, but God may meet with us, and strike us with his arrow.
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The onely way to prevent his judgements, is to meete him speedily by repentance.
The only Way to prevent his Judgments, is to meet him speedily by Repentance.
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This is the way not onely to turne away the wrath of God concerning eternall damnation,
This is the Way not only to turn away the wrath of God Concerning Eternal damnation,
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but outward judgements, as wee see Ioel. 2, and many other places. Then againe, should we be stricken;
but outward Judgments, as we see Joel 2, and many other places. Then again, should we be stricken;
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if we have made our peace with God, if we have repented, all shall be welcome, all shall be turned to our good, wee know the sting is pulled out.
if we have made our peace with God, if we have repented, all shall be welcome, all shall be turned to our good, we know the sting is pulled out.
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If the sting of death be pulled out, if the malignity and poison of any sicknesse (be it the plague or whatsoever) be pulled out,
If the sting of death be pulled out, if the malignity and poison of any sickness (be it the plague or whatsoever) be pulled out,
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why should we feare it? Jt comes in love, and shall be turned to our good,
why should we Fear it? It comes in love, and shall be turned to our good,
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982
and in the meane time God sweetens it.
and in the mean time God sweetens it.
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983
Here is a grand difference betweene the children of God and others, If the judgement of God light upon a repentant person, it comes from favour and love, to correct him for his former sinnes, it is turned to good, Here is a grand difference between the children of God and Others, If the judgement of God Light upon a repentant person, it comes from favour and love, to correct him for his former Sins, it is turned to good,
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1002
and he will either remove them or sanctifie them, so much for that. A word of the generality.
and he will either remove them or sanctify them, so much for that. A word of the generality.
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and they •eaze on us, that is a second warning, and if lesser j•dgements will not warne us,
and they •eaze on us, that is a second warning, and if lesser j•dgements will not warn us,
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First, he warnes us by his Word, and if we neglect that, he sends judgements,
First, he warns us by his Word, and if we neglect that, he sends Judgments,
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998
Let all this stirre us up to this duty of repentance, it is the end why God sends his judgements:
Let all this stir us up to this duty of Repentance, it is the end why God sends his Judgments:
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997
If he thinke of death it strikes terrour to him, every thing is uncomfortable to an unrepentant sinner.
If he think of death it strikes terror to him, every thing is uncomfortable to an unrepentant sinner.
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or that the earth may swallow him up.
or that the earth may swallow him up.
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995
If hee looke to the Earth, hee knowes not how soone hee shall be layd there,
If he look to the Earth, he knows not how soon he shall be laid there,
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994
therefore hee is affraid hee shall goe from the terrors of conscience to the torments of hell, his conscience speakes terrible things to him, what a cursed state is this? How can hee looke with comfort any way? Jf he looke to Heaven, God is ready to powre the violls of his wrath, to execute his vengeance on him.
Therefore he is afraid he shall go from the terrors of conscience to the torments of hell, his conscience speaks terrible things to him, what a cursed state is this? How can he look with Comfort any Way? If he look to Heaven, God is ready to pour the viols of his wrath, to execute his vengeance on him.
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he knowes he hath his heaven here, hee hath not the sting of evills pulled out,
he knows he hath his heaven Here, he hath not the sting of evils pulled out,
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wheresoever he goes, he is affraid of the plague, affraid of sicknesse, affraid of death, affraid of every body:
wheresoever he Goes, he is afraid of the plague, afraid of sickness, afraid of death, afraid of every body:
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991
if we repent not of our sinnes, God will not regard our prayers. Then besides that, there is a noise of feare in the unrepentant persons heart;
if we Repent not of our Sins, God will not regard our Prayers. Then beside that, there is a noise of Fear in the unrepentant Persons heart;
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990
and avoid judgements, and procure deliverance, are not heard, but shall be turned into sinne? When God that is a God hearing prayer ▪ shall not regard his prayer? What a case is this? Yet if we regard iniquity in our hearts,
and avoid Judgments, and procure deliverance, Are not herd, but shall be turned into sin? When God that is a God hearing prayer ▪ shall not regard his prayer? What a case is this? Yet if we regard iniquity in our hearts,
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989
and what a state is a man in, when his prayers that should beg for blessings,
and what a state is a man in, when his Prayers that should beg for blessings,
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But if a man doe not repent, but live still in sinne, what a state is hee in? God cares not for his prayers, If I regard iniquity in my heart, God will not heare my prayers: But if a man do not Repent, but live still in sin, what a state is he in? God Cares not for his Prayers, If I regard iniquity in my heart, God will not hear my Prayers:
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987
Jf God doe correct a repentant person hee is no looser by it, nay he is a gainer, It is good for mee that I have ▪ been afflicted, Oh the blessed estate of that person that repents and turnes from his evill wayes!
If God do correct a repentant person he is no looser by it, nay he is a gainer, It is good for me that I have ▪ been afflicted, O the blessed estate of that person that repents and turns from his evil ways!
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and not onely moderates them, but sweetens them with comfort.
and not only moderates them, but sweetens them with Comfort.
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hath hee afflicted thee as I afflicted others? No, hee moderates his judgements to his children,hath he afflicted thee as I afflicted Others? No, he moderates his Judgments to his children,
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and in the meane time, it is sweetned with love, and mixed with comfort, and moderated, as it is Isa. 27.7.
and in the mean time, it is sweetened with love, and mixed with Comfort, and moderated, as it is Isaiah 27.7.
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1007
Therefore I will take heed, J will carry preservatives about me, and looke to my company.
Therefore I will take heed, J will carry preservatives about me, and look to my company.
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1008
Selfe-love will teach a man to reason so, The Infection is great, therefore I will take the more heed.
Self-love will teach a man to reason so, The Infection is great, Therefore I will take the more heed.
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And will not spirituall wisedome teach us, the more spreading and infectious sinne is, the more heed to take? When all flesh had corrupted their way, then came the flood.
And will not spiritual Wisdom teach us, the more spreading and infectious sin is, the more heed to take? When all Flesh had corrupted their Way, then Come the flood.
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1010
Generality of sinne makes way for sweeping judgements that takes all away.
Generality of sin makes Way for sweeping Judgments that Takes all away.
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1011
Therefore we have more reason to tremble, when the infection of sinne hath ceazed upon all,
Therefore we have more reason to tremble, when the infection of sin hath ceased upon all,
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when no man repents of his wickednesse ;
when no man repents of his wickedness;
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a man should resolve, surely I will come out of such company, as we see Lot departed out of Sodome, and David in his time, was as a Pelican in the wildernesse.
a man should resolve, surely I will come out of such company, as we see Lot departed out of Sodom, and David in his time, was as a Pelican in the Wilderness.
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I will rather goe to Heaven alone then goe to hell and be damned with a multitude.
I will rather go to Heaven alone then go to hell and be damned with a multitude.
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Multitude is no plea to a wise man. Multitude is no plea to a wise man.
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Shall we thinke it a meanes to increase danger in worldly things, and shall we thinke it a plea in spirituall things.
Shall we think it a means to increase danger in worldly things, and shall we think it a plea in spiritual things.
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It hath beene the commendation of Gods children that they have striven against the streame and been good in evill times, Redeeme the time: because the dayes are evill, saith the Apostle.
It hath been the commendation of God's children that they have striven against the stream and been good in evil times, redeem the time: Because the days Are evil, Says the Apostle.
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A carnall Christian saith, does as the rest doe:
A carnal Christian Says, does as the rest do:
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but saith David, Mine eyes gush out with rivers of waters, because men keepe not thy Law.
but Says David, Mine eyes gush out with Rivers of waters, Because men keep not thy Law.
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1020
Doe not feare that you shall passe unrespected if you be carefull to looke to your selves this way;
Do not Fear that you shall pass unrespected if you be careful to look to your selves this Way;
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1021
If there be but one Lot in Sodome, one Noah and his family in the old world, he shall be looked to as a Jewell among much drosse, God will single him out as a man doth his Iewels, when the rubbish is burnt.
If there be but one Lot in Sodom, one Noah and his family in the old world, he shall be looked to as a Jewel among much dross, God will single him out as a man does his Jewels, when the rubbish is burned.
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1022
God will have a speciall care to gather his Iewels.
God will have a special care to gather his Jewels.
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1023
When a man makes conscience of his waies in ill times and ill company, God regards him the more for witnessing to his truth and standing for,
When a man makes conscience of his ways in ill times and ill company, God regards him the more for witnessing to his truth and standing for,
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No man. No man repented of his evill wayes, wee see then, That Generality is no plea.
No man. No man repented of his evil ways, we see then, That Generality is no plea.
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1004
We must not follow a multitude to doe evill, we must not follow the streame to doe as the world doth, will any man reason thus;We must not follow a multitude to do evil, we must not follow the stream to do as the world does, will any man reason thus;
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1005
Now there dye so many weekely of the plague, it is no matter whether I goe:
Now there die so many weekly of the plague, it is no matter whither I go:
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1006
I will goe now into any place without any respect to my company, &c ? Will he not reason on the contrary:
I will go now into any place without any respect to my company, etc.? Will he not reason on the contrary:
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1025
What was the cause of all this, that they were thus unrepentant, and that generallly No man said
What was the cause of all this, that they were thus unrepentant, and that generallly No man said
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and owning his cause in ill times, it shewes sincerity and strength of grace, when a man is not tainted with the common corruptions. No man repented.
and owning his cause in ill times, it shows sincerity and strength of grace, when a man is not tainted with the Common corruptions. No man repented.
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1068
We see many carried to Hell that never enjoyed themselves:
We see many carried to Hell that never enjoyed themselves:
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1069
but are alway under some base pleasure, when the Divell hath filled them with one pleasure,
but Are always under Some base pleasure, when the devil hath filled them with one pleasure,
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1070
then they project for another, and never take time to say, What have I done? Oh the tyran•y of originall corruption!
then they project for Another, and never take time to say, What have I done? O the tyran•y of original corruption!
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1071
Jf wee had in our eye, the vile picture of out nature, that carries us to things present, to profits,
If we had in our eye, the vile picture of out nature, that carries us to things present, to profits,
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1072
and pleasures, and gives us not liberty and leisure to bethinke our selves, would wee doe as wee doe? Alas wee see some men so haunted with their lusts, that they cannot be alone, they cannot sleepe,
and pleasures, and gives us not liberty and leisure to bethink our selves, would we do as we do? Alas we see Some men so haunted with their Lustiest, that they cannot be alone, they cannot sleep,
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and when they are awake they must have musicke, as that King when hee had massacred a world of men, hee could not be quiet a whit, conscience raged so.
and when they Are awake they must have music, as that King when he had massacred a world of men, he could not be quiet a whit, conscience raged so.
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1074
When men follow their pleasures, they rob them of themselves.
When men follow their pleasures, they rob them of themselves.
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Therefore they are said in Scripture to be mad men, and fooles without wit, they are so taken up with the rage of their lusts that they have not liberty to enjoy themselves, they have no time for consideration.
Therefore they Are said in Scripture to be mad men, and Fools without wit, they Are so taken up with the rage of their Lustiest that they have not liberty to enjoy themselves, they have no time for consideration.
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And then another hinderance is too much businesse; when men are distracted with the things of this life: And then Another hindrance is too much business; when men Are distracted with the things of this life:
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they are overloaded with cares, with Martha's part, and so neglect Maries part, this makes men toile,
they Are overloaded with Cares, with Martha's part, and so neglect Mary's part, this makes men toil,
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and droile for the vvorld, and never consider vvhere they are, nor whether they goe,
and droil for the world, and never Consider where they Are, nor whither they go,
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hovv it shall be with them vvhen they goe hence, hovv the case stands vvith them before God,
how it shall be with them when they go hence, how the case Stands with them before God,
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whether they be gotten out of the cursed state of nature that vve are all borne in ▪ they never thinke of this:
whither they be got out of the cursed state of nature that we Are all born in ▪ they never think of this:
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but all the marrovv, and strength of their soules is eaten out with the world.
but all the marrow, and strength of their Souls is eaten out with the world.
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Those that in their youth followed their lusts, when they come to yeares, are taken up with the world and slight religion:
Those that in their youth followed their Lustiest, when they come to Years, Are taken up with the world and slight Religion:
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their mindes are imployed, how to get the favour of this man, and that, and so have not leasure to consider what will become of their soules:
their minds Are employed, how to get the favour of this man, and that, and so have not leisure to Consider what will become of their Souls:
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Therefore too much distraction with the things of the world is joyned with drunkennesse. Bee not overcome with the cares of this life, with surfetting and drunkennesse saith Christ.
Therefore too much distraction with the things of the world is joined with Drunkenness. be not overcome with the Cares of this life, with surfeiting and Drunkenness Says christ.
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Then, it is a secret and hard action, because it is to worke upon a mans selfe.
Then, it is a secret and hard actium, Because it is to work upon a men self.
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It is an easie matter to talke of others, to consider other mens waies;
It is an easy matter to talk of Others, to Consider other men's ways;
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and condemne himselfe, and repent and amend his waies.
and condemn himself, and Repent and amend his ways.
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and thus they feede themselves with talking of other men, and in the meane time neglect the consideration of their owne state.
and thus they feed themselves with talking of other men, and in the mean time neglect the consideration of their own state.
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And againe, it is a plausible thing;
And again, it is a plausible thing;
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hee that talkes of other mens faults, gives an intimation that he is innocent, (and he had neede be so) It is easie,
he that talks of other men's Faults, gives an intimation that he is innocent, (and he had need be so) It is easy,
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Now how can a man doe this without consideration? For the affections, wheresoever ▪ they are ordinate and good, they are raised up by judgement;
Now how can a man do this without consideration? For the affections, wheresoever ▪ they Are ordinate and good, they Are raised up by judgement;
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and plausible, men glory in it, it feeds corrupt nature to talke of other mens faults:
and plausible, men glory in it, it feeds corrupt nature to talk of other men's Faults:
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But to come home to a mans selfe, that is a hard thing, it is without ostentation or applause, the world doth not applaud a man for speaking of his owne faults.
But to come home to a men self, that is a hard thing, it is without ostentation or applause, the world does not applaud a man for speaking of his own Faults.
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Men are not given to retired actions, they care not for them, unlesse they have sound hearts,
Men Are not given to retired actions, they care not for them, unless they have found hearts,
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and this being a retired action that hath no glory nor credit with it, men are loath to come to it.
and this being a retired actium that hath no glory nor credit with it, men Are loath to come to it.
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Then againe it is not onely hard and secret, but this returning upon a mans selfe, it presents to a man a spectacle that is unwelcome. Then again it is not only hard and secret, but this returning upon a men self, it presents to a man a spectacle that is unwelcome.
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If a man consider his owne waies, it vvill present to him a terrible object. Therefore as the Elephant troubles the vvaters that he may not see his owne visage:
If a man Consider his own ways, it will present to him a terrible Object. Therefore as the Elephant Troubles the waters that he may not see his own visage:
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so men trouble their soules that they may not see vvhat they are, they shall see such a deale of malice and selfe-love,
so men trouble their Souls that they may not see what they Are, they shall see such a deal of malice and Self-love,
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and feare, and distrust that they would not have others in the vvorld to see for any thing:
and Fear, and distrust that they would not have Others in the world to see for any thing:
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but it is good to see it: For repentance and consideration it is physicke, it is sharpe but vvholesome:
but it is good to see it: For Repentance and consideration it is physic, it is sharp but wholesome:
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It is better to have the physicke a day, then to have the sicknesse and disease all the yeare;
It is better to have the physic a day, then to have the sickness and disease all the year;
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so this consideration and repentance though it be sharpe, yet take it downe:
so this consideration and Repentance though it be sharp, yet take it down:
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for it will prevent Gods eternall judgement, as the Apostle saith, If wee would judge and condemne our selves, we should not be condemned with the world.
for it will prevent God's Eternal judgement, as the Apostle Says, If we would judge and condemn our selves, we should not be condemned with the world.
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What an excellent thing is this that vve may keepe sessions in our owne soules, and so need not be called to Gods assises? Men are called to that,
What an excellent thing is this that we may keep sessions in our own Souls, and so need not be called to God's assizes? Men Are called to that,
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because they slubber over, and neglect this:
Because they slubber over, and neglect this:
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Men will not keepe this sessions in their owne hearts (vvhich they might doe, not onely quarterly,
Men will not keep this sessions in their own hearts (which they might do, not only quarterly,
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but daily) and thereby they make vvorke for God;
but daily) and thereby they make work for God;
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is it not better now to unrip our consciences by consideration and repentance, then to have all ripped up then vvhen the Divell shal stand by to accuse us, who will say this vvas done by my instigation,
is it not better now to unrip our Consciences by consideration and Repentance, then to have all ripped up then when the devil shall stand by to accuse us, who will say this was done by my instigation,
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and it is so, and our owne consciences shall take part with the Divell and accuse us also? It will be little for our ease to make God our judge, we might save the labour by putting conscience to its office now, to examine our wayes every day, especially now when God calles for it by his judgements, repentance is the covenant of the Gospell,
and it is so, and our own Consciences shall take part with the devil and accuse us also? It will be little for our ease to make God our judge, we might save the labour by putting conscience to its office now, to examine our ways every day, especially now when God calls for it by his Judgments, Repentance is the Covenant of the Gospel,
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and repentance depends upon this consideration, so much for that, No man repented him of his wickednesse, saying, what have I done? But did they stay here? No; it followes,
and Repentance depends upon this consideration, so much for that, No man repented him of his wickedness, saying, what have I done? But did they stay Here? No; it follows,
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and cite and arrest, and arraigne himselfe, What have I done? This is a prerogative that God hath given to the understanding creature, the reasonable soule, it can reflect upon it selfe, which is an act of judgement.
and Cite and arrest, and arraign himself, What have I done? This is a prerogative that God hath given to the understanding creature, the reasonable soul, it can reflect upon it self, which is an act of judgement.
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First, that a man can returne upon himselfe, he can search and try his owne waies, First, that a man can return upon himself, he can search and try his own ways,
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The did not say in their hearts and tongues, What have I done? they were inconsiderate, they did not examine and search and try their waies. Here we see
The did not say in their hearts and tongues, What have I done? they were inconsiderate, they did not examine and search and try their ways. Here we see
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What have I done?
What have I done?
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You shall have mens tongues ready to speake of other men, they doe so and so,
You shall have men's tongues ready to speak of other men, they do so and so,
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The exercising of this judgement, it makes a mans life lightsome, he knowes who he is,
The exercising of this judgement, it makes a men life lightsome, he knows who he is,
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and whether he goes, it makes him able to answer for what hee doth at the judgement seate of God, it makes him doe what he doth in cofidence, it perfects the soule every way.
and whither he Goes, it makes him able to answer for what he does At the judgement seat of God, it makes him do what he does in confidence, it perfects the soul every Way.
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Againe, whatsoever we doe without this consideration, it is not put upon our account for comfort,
Again, whatsoever we do without this consideration, it is not put upon our account for Comfort,
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when we doe things upon judgement, it is with examination whether it be according to the rule or no.
when we do things upon judgement, it is with examination whither it be according to the Rule or no.
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Our service of God is especially in our affections, when wee joy and feare, and delight aright.
Our service of God is especially in our affections, when we joy and Fear, and delight aright.
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they are never good but when they are regular and according to judgement, when judgement raiseth up the affections,
they Are never good but when they Are regular and according to judgement, when judgement Raiseth up the affections,
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and we see cause why we should delight in God, and love him, and feare him more then any thing in the world, they are then an effectuall part of divine worship:
and we see cause why we should delight in God, and love him, and Fear him more then any thing in the world, they Are then an effectual part of divine worship:
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But else they are flat and dead, and dull, if we waken them not with consideration.
But Else they Are flat and dead, and dull, if we waken them not with consideration.
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The heart followes the judgement, the braine and the heart simpathize, when we see cause and reason to love and feare,
The heart follows the judgement, the brain and the heart sympathise, when we see cause and reason to love and Fear,
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and worship God, we must love God with all our mind, that is, with our best understanding, we must see reason why we doe so.
and worship God, we must love God with all our mind, that is, with our best understanding, we must see reason why we do so.
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Therefore let us labour to use our understanding more this way. Therefore let us labour to use our understanding more this Way.
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Is our understanding and judgement given us to plot for the world, to be judicious for the things of this life onely? No,
Is our understanding and judgement given us to plot for the world, to be judicious for the things of this life only? No,
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but to be wise for the maine end, to glorifie God, to save our soules, to get out of the corruption of nature, to maintaine our communion with God every day more and more.
but to be wise for the main end, to Glorify God, to save our Souls, to get out of the corruption of nature, to maintain our communion with God every day more and more.
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The end of our living in the world is to beginne Heaven upon earth:
The end of our living in the world is to begin Heaven upon earth:
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So to live here, as that we may live for ever in Heaven, whatsoever is done in order to this end is good,
So to live Here, as that we may live for ever in Heaven, whatsoever is done in order to this end is good,
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but nothing can be done to this end but upon due consideration.
but nothing can be done to this end but upon due consideration.
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Let us improove our judgements for that end they are principally given us, not for particular ends, to get this or that mans favour, to get wealth, &c. but to use all as they may serve the maine:
Let us improve our Judgments for that end they Are principally given us, not for particular ends, to get this or that men favour, to get wealth, etc. but to use all as they may serve the main:
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we know not how short a time we shall enjoy these things, and further then they serve for the maine, wee shall have no comfort of them ere long.
we know not how short a time we shall enjoy these things, and further then they serve for the main, we shall have no Comfort of them ere long.
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Our projects should be to gaine glory to God, and to bring our selves and others to Heaven, there is excellent use of this consideration, this way it is one maine way to repentance, we see here, No man repented, because no man said, What have I done?
Our projects should be to gain glory to God, and to bring our selves and Others to Heaven, there is excellent use of this consideration, this Way it is one main Way to Repentance, we see Here, No man repented, Because no man said, What have I done?
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Now if we would practise this duty, we must labour to avoid the hinderances. The maine hindrances of this consideration are
Now if we would practise this duty, we must labour to avoid the hindrances. The main hindrances of this consideration Are
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1. The ra•e of lusts, that will not give the judgement leave to consider of a mans wayes,
1. The ra•e of Lustiest, that will not give the judgement leave to Consider of a men ways,
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but they are impetuous, commanding, and tyranous, carrying men (as we shall see in the next clause) As the horse rusheth into the battell:
but they Are impetuous, commanding, and tyrannous, carrying men (as we shall see in the next clause) As the horse Rushes into the battle:
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The bruit creatures looke forward to present objects, they are carried to present things, and cannot reflect:
The bruit creatures look forward to present objects, they Are carried to present things, and cannot reflect:
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But man hath judgement to know what hee hath done and spoken, to sit upon his owne doings, to judge of his owne actions.
But man hath judgement to know what he hath done and spoken, to fit upon his own doings, to judge of his own actions.
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God hath erected a tribunall in every man;
God hath erected a tribunal in every man;
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hee hath set up conscience for a register, and witnesse, and judge, &c. there are all the parts of judiciall proceeding in the soule of man.
he hath Set up conscience for a register, and witness, and judge, etc. there Are all the parts of judicial proceeding in the soul of man.
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This shewes the dignity of man, and considering that God hath set up a throne and seate of judgement in the heart, we should labour to exercise this judgement.
This shows the dignity of man, and considering that God hath Set up a throne and seat of judgement in the heart, we should labour to exercise this judgement.
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Secondly, God having given man this excellent prerogative to cite himselfe, and to judge his owne courses,
Secondly, God having given man this excellent prerogative to Cite himself, and to judge his own courses,
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when man doth not this, it is the cause of all mischiefe, of all sinne and misery. Alas!
when man does not this, it is the cause of all mischief, of all sin and misery. Alas!
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the vile heart of man is prone to thinke, it may be God hath decreed my damnation,
the vile heart of man is prove to think, it may be God hath decreed my damnation,
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and he might make mee better if he would.
and he might make me better if he would.
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But why dost thou speake thus? O wicked man, the fault is in thy selfe,
But why dost thou speak thus? O wicked man, the fault is in thy self,
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because thou doest not what thou mightest doe, hath not God set up a judgement seate in thy heart to deliberate of thine owne courses whether thou dost well or ill? and thy owne conscience (if thou bee not an Athiest and besotted) tells thee thou dost ill, and accuseth thee for it.
Because thou dost not what thou Mightest do, hath not God Set up a judgement seat in thy heart to deliberate of thine own courses whither thou dost well or ill? and thy own conscience (if thou be not an Atheist and besotted) tells thee thou dost ill, and Accuseth thee for it.
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An ordinary swearer, that by Athiesticall acquaintance, and poysonfull breeding is accustomed to that sinne,
an ordinary swearer, that by Atheistical acquaintance, and poisonful breeding is accustomed to that sin,
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if he did consider, what good shall I get by this, by provoking God, who hath threatned that I shall not goe guiltlesse,
if he did Consider, what good shall I get by this, by provoking God, who hath threatened that I shall not go guiltless,
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and that I shall give an account for every idle word, much more o• every idle oath, the consideration of this would make him judge,
and that I shall give an account for every idle word, much more o• every idle oath, the consideration of this would make him judge,
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but it is a going from God, it leades from him, and where doth it end? (for every way hath its end) Jt is a going from God to hell, there all the courses of wicked men end.
but it is a going from God, it leads from him, and where does it end? (for every Way hath its end) It is a going from God to hell, there all the courses of wicked men end.
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The wicked they take their courses, smooth wide courses, the broad beaten way, where they may have elbow-roome enough,
The wicked they take their courses, smooth wide courses, the broad beaten Way, where they may have elbowroom enough,
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Every one hath his course, his way, whether good or evill, the course of a wicked man, it is a smooth way perhaps,
Every one hath his course, his Way, whither good or evil, the course of a wicked man, it is a smooth Way perhaps,
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Every one turnes to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battell.
Every one turns to his course, as the horse Rushes into the battle.
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The specification and denomination of our waies to bee good or evill, is especially from the end.
The specification and denomination of our ways to be good or evil, is especially from the end.
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Consider where thy speeches, and actions are like to end.
Consider where thy Speeches, and actions Are like to end.
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Examine then where thy course begins, and where it ends, from what thou walkest, and to what, whether thy course aime.
Examine then where thy course begins, and where it ends, from what thou walkest, and to what, whither thy course aim.
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as it is heere said of these men, They turned to their owne courses,
as it is Here said of these men, They turned to their own courses,
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but all this while he is out of his way, his way is a course of wickednesse, to which therefore he will soone betake himselfe againe,
but all this while he is out of his Way, his Way is a course of wickedness, to which Therefore he will soon betake himself again,
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And so on the other side the wickedest man in the world may set a step in a good way for a fit, a very Saul may be amongst the Prophets and speake excellently and divinely;
And so on the other side the wickedest man in the world may Set a step in a good Way for a fit, a very Saul may be among the prophets and speak excellently and divinely;
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Blessed bee the Lord, and blessed be thou, and blessed be thy counsell, &c. his way, and course was another way.Blessed be the Lord, and blessed be thou, and blessed be thy counsel, etc. his Way, and course was Another Way.
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as David, when he determined to kill Naball but it was not Davids way, therefore we see how soone he was put off with a little counsell, and how thankefull he was.
as David, when he determined to kill Nabal but it was not Davids Way, Therefore we see how soon he was put off with a little counsel, and how thankful he was.
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The best man in the world for, a passion on the sudden may step into an ill way,
The best man in the world for, a passion on the sudden may step into an ill Way,
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Perhaps hee may step out of his way by the temptations of Satan, but that is not his course.
Perhaps he may step out of his Way by the temptations of Satan, but that is not his course.
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and in his particular calling to call upon God for a blessing. Such a mans way is good, it hath a good end.
and in his particular calling to call upon God for a blessing. Such a men Way is good, it hath a good end.
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For a man every day to repent of his sinnes, to make his peace with God, to practise the duties of Christianity in his generall calling,
For a man every day to Repent of his Sins, to make his peace with God, to practise the duties of Christianity in his general calling,
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Therefore consider what is the tenour of thy life, is thy way good? Oh it is an excellent thing to be in a good way!
Therefore Consider what is the tenor of thy life, is thy Way good? O it is an excellent thing to be in a good Way!
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and God doth not judge a man by a step, but by his course and way:
and God does not judge a man by a step, but by his course and Way:
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otherwise it is with Gods children, they may sometimes step into ill waies, but they have not an ill course,
otherwise it is with God's children, they may sometime step into ill ways, but they have not an ill course,
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though it end in Hell, and destruction: but the wicked and their waies are both hated of God;
though it end in Hell, and destruction: but the wicked and their ways Are both hated of God;
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and when a man doth this, hee is either in malice like the Divell, or in licentiousnesse as the beast is, he is alway like the Divell or a beast till hee be a new creature.
and when a man does this, he is either in malice like the devil, or in licentiousness as the beast is, he is always like the devil or a beast till he be a new creature.
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but to be like a beast, is for a man to unman himselfe, to degrade himselfe to a baser condition then God made him in,
but to be like a beast, is for a man to unman himself, to degrade himself to a baser condition then God made him in,
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and it is worse to be like the beast then to be a beast: for the beast in his owne condition followes the instinct of nature:
and it is Worse to be like the beast then to be a beast: for the beast in his own condition follows the instinct of nature:
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he was weary of his subordination, hee would be absolute, and because he would be like God, God made him like the beast,
he was weary of his subordination, he would be absolute, and Because he would be like God, God made him like the beast,
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We see heere againe how sinne hath cleane defaced the Image of God in man. Man being in honour, hee would become like God; We see Here again how sin hath clean defaced the Image of God in man. Man being in honour, he would become like God;
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Doe wee provoke the Lord to jealousy, are wee stronger then he, saith the Apostle? let us lay this to heart.
Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy, Are we Stronger then he, Says the Apostle? let us lay this to heart.
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but they will finde it otherwise:
but they will find it otherwise:
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Who are we, are wee stronger then God? Carelesse atheisticall persons thinke they are: tush, they can wind out well enough:
Who Are we, Are we Stronger then God? Careless atheistical Persons think they Are: tush, they can wind out well enough:
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thou art stubborne against God, and he is so against thee: he will doe to thee as thou doest to him.
thou art stubborn against God, and he is so against thee: he will do to thee as thou dost to him.
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and the judgement of God will seize on them. The way of wicked men is a wretched, a desperate, and dangerous course:
and the judgement of God will seize on them. The Way of wicked men is a wretched, a desperate, and dangerous course:
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as the man possessed with the Divell brake his chaines, the time will come that when God executes his wrath he will bee too good for them, the Divell will be too good for them, hell will be too good for them, conscience will teare them in pieces,
as the man possessed with the devil brake his chains, the time will come that when God executes his wrath he will be too good for them, the devil will be too good for them, hell will be too good for them, conscience will tear them in Pieces,
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and he will be froward with the froward, Psal. 18. Those that are rebellious sinners, whom no bonds will hold, no counsell, that breake all lawes,and he will be froward with the froward, Psalm 18. Those that Are rebellious Sinners, whom no bonds will hold, no counsel, that break all laws,
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In Levit. 26. God will walke stubbornely to them as they have done to him;
In Levit. 26. God will walk stubbornly to them as they have done to him;
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they goe both together, if you provoke me to anger, it will bee to your owne ruine.
they go both together, if you provoke me to anger, it will be to your own ruin.
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And as they goe eagerly and desperately, so dangerously too, for is it not dangerous to provoke God? to rush upon the pikes? to runne against thornes? Doe you provoke me to jealousie (saith God) and not your selves to destruction? No;
And as they go eagerly and desperately, so dangerously too, for is it not dangerous to provoke God? to rush upon the pikes? to run against thorns? Do you provoke me to jealousy (Says God) and not your selves to destruction? No;
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Take a covetous or an ambitious man, hee sacrificeth all to get such a place, &c. Such a man mockes Christ, (as the Pharisees mocked him, notwithstanding all his good Sermons and miracles) hee goes on desperately, nothing will hold him, hee breakes through all barrs and oppositions, he cracks his conscience, grieves the good motions of the Spirit, despiseth good counsell,
Take a covetous or an ambitious man, he Sacrificeth all to get such a place, etc. Such a man mocks christ, (as the Pharisees mocked him, notwithstanding all his good Sermons and Miracles) he Goes on desperately, nothing will hold him, he breaks through all bars and oppositions, he cracks his conscience, grieves the good motions of the Spirit, despises good counsel,
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and it may be, live as irreligiously as the other.
and it may be, live as irreligiously as the other.
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nor is it onely open riotous persons that thus rush into sinnes, but civill rebellious persons also, that blesse themselves in their wayes,
nor is it only open riotous Persons that thus rush into Sins, but civil rebellious Persons also, that bless themselves in their ways,
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they love their sinnes better then their soules:
they love their Sins better then their Souls:
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and upon themselves sometimes, yet they are so eager upon their sins, all this will not beate them off:
and upon themselves sometime, yet they Are so eager upon their Sins, all this will not beat them off:
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though God take many courses to doe it, by his Ministers, Magistrates, by the motions of his Spirit, by his judgements threatned, by judgements executed upon others,
though God take many courses to do it, by his Ministers, Magistrates, by the motions of his Spirit, by his Judgments threatened, by Judgments executed upon Others,
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So it is with every wicked man, he goes on desperately, nothing will keepe him backe, and reclaime him:
So it is with every wicked man, he Goes on desperately, nothing will keep him back, and reclaim him:
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And that our nature is come to this, we are beholding to our owne yeelding to Sathan and his counsell, wee rush as the horse into the battell ;
And that our nature is come to this, we Are beholding to our own yielding to Sathan and his counsel, we rush as the horse into the battle;
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therefore let us beware of this. Bee yee not as the horse and mule, &c. saith David, Psal. 32.9.
Therefore let us beware of this. be ye not as the horse and mule, etc. Says David, Psalm 32.9.
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Who would not labour to be in a better condition? to be a new creature, to be changed by the powerfull ordinances,
Who would not labour to be in a better condition? to be a new creature, to be changed by the powerful ordinances,
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and Spirit of God? so much for that briefly; come wee now to the last clause,
and Spirit of God? so much for that briefly; come we now to the last clause,
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As the Horse rusheth into the battell.
As the Horse Rushes into the battle.
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and will venture upon the outward breach of lawes sometimes, rather then he will be defeated of his designes.
and will venture upon the outward breach of laws sometime, rather then he will be defeated of his designs.
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Even as Balaam, hee would goe on though there were a sword drawne before him, hee was more brutish and unreasonable then his poore beast, the very sword of the Angell could not moove that covetous wretch to goe backe.
Even as balaam, he would go on though there were a sword drawn before him, he was more brutish and unreasonable then his poor beast, the very sword of the Angel could not move that covetous wretch to go back.
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Here it is comparatively set downe, If you would see how the horse rusheth into the battell, it is lively and divinely expressed, Iob. 39.19. by God himselfe.
Here it is comparatively Set down, If you would see how the horse Rushes into the battle, it is lively and divinely expressed, Job 39.19. by God himself.
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nor troubles that can lye in their way; though God hedge in their wayes with thornes they breake thorow all:
nor Troubles that can lie in their Way; though God hedge in their ways with thorns they break thorough all:
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And as they goe eagerly, so desperately, and irreclaimably too, nothing will restraine them, no thornes, And as they go eagerly, so desperately, and irreclaimably too, nothing will restrain them, no thorns,
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therfore they goe eagerly upon them.
Therefore they go eagerly upon them.
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They can no more live out of these courses, then the fish can live out of the water:
They can no more live out of these courses, then the Fish can live out of the water:
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but when they are talking wickedly, and corruptly, or deceiving, or satisfying their desires, the ambition and lusts of their corrupt nature.
but when they Are talking wickedly, and corruptly, or deceiving, or satisfying their Desires, the ambition and Lustiest of their corrupt nature.
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They plot and study it, it is their delight, they are not in their element,
They plot and study it, it is their delight, they Are not in their element,
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Heerein wicked men are like unto the horse, going on in their course eagerly, desperately, dangerously, 1. They go on eagerly, it is meate and drinke unto them, They cannot sleepe untill they have done wickednesse.
Herein wicked men Are like unto the horse, going on in their course eagerly, desperately, dangerously, 1. They go on eagerly, it is meat and drink unto them, They cannot sleep until they have done wickedness.
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but rusheth on in the danger.
but Rushes on in the danger.
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For he rusheth upon the pikes, and oft-times falls downe suddenly dead, he regards not the pikes nor guns nor nothing,
For he Rushes upon the pikes, and ofttimes falls down suddenly dead, he regards not the pikes nor guns nor nothing,
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Now the horse rusheth into the battell, 1. Eagerly, (as you see him described in the place of Iob ) and 2. Desperately, he will not be pulled away by any meanes, and then 3. Dangerously:
Now the horse Rushes into the battle, 1. Eagerly, (as you see him described in the place of Job) and 2. Desperately, he will not be pulled away by any means, and then 3. Dangerously:
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but for their violence in ill courses; they rush into them, as the horse rusheth into the battell.
but for their violence in ill courses; they rush into them, as the horse Rushes into the battle.
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There you have an excellent description of this creatures fiercenesse (the wit of man hath not such expressions) and how he rusheth into the battell, God to abase wicked men, compares them here to the horse, not for that which is good in him,
There you have an excellent description of this creatures fierceness (the wit of man hath not such expressions) and how he Rushes into the battle, God to abase wicked men, compares them Here to the horse, not for that which is good in him,
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and he smelleth the battell a farre off, the thunder of the captaines and the shouting. and he smelleth the battle a Far off, the thunder of the Captains and the shouting.
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He saith among the trumpets ha ha;
He Says among the trumpets would would;
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He swalloweth the ground with fiercenesse and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.
He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither Believeth he that it is the found of the trumpet.
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Hee mocketh at feare, and is not affrighted: neither turneth hee backe from the sword. The quiver ratleth against him, the glittering speare and the shield.
He mocks At Fear, and is not affrighted: neither turns he back from the sword. The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
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Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou cloathed his necke with thunder? Canst thou make him affraid as a Grashopper, the glory of his nostrils is terrible, he pa•eth in the valley and rejoyceth in his strength, hee goeth on to meet the armed men. Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? Canst thou make him afraid as a Grasshopper, the glory of his nostrils is terrible, he pa•eth in the valley and Rejoiceth in his strength, he Goes on to meet the armed men.
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Againe, another particular sinne foreshewing judgement, is persecution of Religion and religious men. Again, Another particular sin foreshowing judgement, is persecution of Religion and religious men.
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they were eating and drinking and marrying, and knew not till the stood came and tooke them away. they were eating and drinking and marrying, and knew not till the stood Come and took them away.
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God will be like himselfe, if sinners be like themselves, he will not change, if they change not,
God will be like himself, if Sinners be like themselves, he will not change, if they change not,
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but will deale alike with them in his judgements as he hath dealt with others.
but will deal alike with them in his Judgments as he hath dealt with Others.
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What ground have we to hope for immunity more then others? We may rather expect it lesse;
What ground have we to hope for immunity more then Others? We may rather expect it less;
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because we have their examples, and so they wanted those examples to teach them which wee have.
Because we have their Examples, and so they wanted those Examples to teach them which we have.
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In Ieremy 7.12. (saith God) Consider, looke to Shilo, and see what I did there,
In Ieremy 7.12. (Says God) Consider, look to Shilo, and see what I did there,
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so will I doe to you. So likewise the judgements on Hierusalem are a fearefull spectacle for us.so will I do to you. So likewise the Judgments on Jerusalem Are a fearful spectacle for us.
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These and other examples may helpe us to judge of our condition in regard of approaching judgements.
These and other Examples may help us to judge of our condition in regard of approaching Judgments.
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Againe, generall security is a great signe of some judgement comming.
Again, general security is a great Signen of Some judgement coming.
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Jn the daies of Noah there was a generall sensuall security, notwithstanding the Prophet fore-told them of the deluge, they were eating, &c. and knew not till the flood came and tooke them away.
John the days of Noah there was a general sensual security, notwithstanding the Prophet foretold them of the deluge, they were eating, etc. and knew not till the flood Come and took them away.
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So likewise if we eate and drinke and marry and build and be negligent and carelesse of making our peace with God, especially when warning is given us, it is a signe that some judgement either personall on our selves,
So likewise if we eat and drink and marry and built and be negligent and careless of making our peace with God, especially when warning is given us, it is a Signen that Some judgement either personal on our selves,
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or generally on the place we live in will come upon us: there is never more cause of feare then when there is least feare.
or generally on the place we live in will come upon us: there is never more cause of Fear then when there is least Fear.
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The reason is, want of feare springs from infidelity (for Faith stirrs up Fearefullnesse and care to please GOD, By Faith Noah mooved with feare, The reason is, want of Fear springs from infidelity (for Faith stirs up Fearefullnesse and care to please GOD, By Faith Noah moved with Fear,
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or reverence, builded the Arke ) it proceeds from infidelity not to bee afraid when there is cause.or Reverence, built the Ark) it proceeds from infidelity not to be afraid when there is cause.
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Againe where there is no feare, there is no care:
Again where there is no Fear, there is no care:
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So the roote of the want of feare is infidelity, and the spring that comes from it is carelesnesse, which alwaies goes before destruction;
So the root of the want of Fear is infidelity, and the spring that comes from it is carelessness, which always Goes before destruction;
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When men care not what becomes of them, if God be pleased so it is,
When men care not what becomes of them, if God be pleased so it is,
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if judgement come, so it is, the care is taken, When men thus say, peace peace, then commeth destruction.
if judgement come, so it is, the care is taken, When men thus say, peace peace, then comes destruction.
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It is a terrible thing for a State or a Citty, or a particular person to be carelesse:
It is a terrible thing for a State or a city, or a particular person to be careless:
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for the life of a Christian it is a watching as well as a warring condition, he must be alway on his guard;
for the life of a Christian it is a watching as well as a warring condition, he must be always on his guard;
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therefore hee must not bee carelesse, and say peace, where God speakes no peace.
Therefore he must not be careless, and say peace, where God speaks no peace.
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Againe vve may know that some judgement is comming by the universality and generality of sinne, vvhen it spreads over all. Again we may know that Some judgement is coming by the universality and generality of sin, when it spreads over all.
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When there is a generall infection of sinne, vve may vvell feare the infection of the aire:
When there is a general infection of sin, we may well Fear the infection of the air:
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sinne hath infected the soules of men, therefore no vvonder if God in the plague have a hand in infecting their bodies.
sin hath infected the Souls of men, Therefore no wonder if God in the plague have a hand in infecting their bodies.
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We see here before the Prophet threatned this destruction, there was a generality of sinne.
We see Here before the Prophet threatened this destruction, there was a generality of sin.
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In the 10. verse of this Chapter, he cryes out against the covetousnesse and false-dealing of the Priests and Prophets and men of all estates:
In the 10. verse of this Chapter, he cries out against the covetousness and false-dealing of the Priests and prophets and men of all estates:
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And so also Chap. 5. verse 4. The poore they were naught, they were poore in grace and goodnesse as well as in condition, Then saith he, I will see if there bee any goodnesse in the great ones, I will get me to the great men, verse 5. they have knowne the way of the Lord,
And so also Chap. 5. verse 4. The poor they were nought, they were poor in grace and Goodness as well as in condition, Then Says he, I will see if there be any Goodness in the great ones, I will get me to the great men, verse 5. they have known the Way of the Lord,
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and the judgement of their God: but they have broken the yoke and burst the bonds. and the judgement of their God: but they have broken the yoke and burst the bonds.
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When poore and rich, great and small, when all are sottish and brutish, when all flesh had corrupted their waies, as it was before the flood, then judgement must needs come:
When poor and rich, great and small, when all Are sottish and brutish, when all Flesh had corrupted their ways, as it was before the flood, then judgement must needs come:
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surely generality of sinne makes vvay for generality of judgement; as the deluge of sin made vvay for the deluge of water.
surely generality of sin makes Way for generality of judgement; as the deluge of since made Way for the deluge of water.
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So the overflow of sinne will make vvay for a flood of fire, God will one day purge the vvorld vvith fire.
So the overflow of sin will make Way for a flood of fire, God will one day purge the world with fire.
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But now for particular sinnes whereby we may know vvhen judgement is comming, these they are, But now for particular Sins whereby we may know when judgement is coming, these they Are,
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first Injustice and formality in Religion;
First Injustice and formality in Religion;
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vvhen men are generally unjust, destruction is neare, and indeed how can a Christian soule looke upon mens courses abroad;
when men Are generally unjust, destruction is near, and indeed how can a Christian soul look upon men's courses abroad;
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in these regards, but he shall weepe in secret ;
in these regards, but he shall weep in secret;
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Is there not a generall injustice? Will not men get any cause so they have a good purse? Is not innocency trodden downe oft-times?
Is there not a general injustice? Will not men get any cause so they have a good purse? Is not innocency trodden down ofttimes?
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And so for Religion, it is generally neglected; indifferency and formality they are the sinnes of the times. Here is a sweet progresse!
And so for Religion, it is generally neglected; indifferency and formality they Are the Sins of the times. Here is a sweet progress!
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In Queene Elizabeths time vve began vvith zeale and earnestnesse;
In Queen Elizabeths time we began with zeal and earnestness;
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but now vve begin to stagger whither Religion is the better, we vvill joyne and put them together that God hath put an eternall difference betvveene, Light and darkenesse, Is this our progresse after so much teaching to put off God vvith formality and deny the povver?
but now we begin to stagger whither Religion is the better, we will join and put them together that God hath put an Eternal difference between, Light and darkness, Is this our progress After so much teaching to put off God with formality and deny the power?
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Therefore it is said, As it was in the daies of Noah, so shall it be when the Sonne of man comes:
Therefore it is said, As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be when the Son of man comes:
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When God is worshipped with conscience as he should be, what imputations are laid on it.
When God is worshipped with conscience as he should be, what imputations Are laid on it.
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I neede not speake, the world knowes vvell enough;
I need not speak, the world knows well enough;
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Can God indure this, when conscience of his service shall goe under the brand of opposition? God is much beholding to the times,
Can God endure this, when conscience of his service shall go under the brand of opposition? God is much beholding to the times,
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vvhen there is nothing so heartily hated as that.
when there is nothing so heartily hated as that.
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There are many things loathsome, as deboishnesse, &c. But vvhat is so eagerly, and heartily hated as the povver of godlinesse? that vvhich they have beene knowne to doe for conscience, hath beene matter of reproach,
There Are many things loathsome, as deboishnesse, etc. But what is so eagerly, and heartily hated as the power of godliness? that which they have been known to do for conscience, hath been matter of reproach,
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and ruine almost to many men.
and ruin almost to many men.
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If a man vvill not prostitute his conscience to a creature, to make an Idoll of him, to set him highest,
If a man will not prostitute his conscience to a creature, to make an Idol of him, to Set him highest,
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if he will not be buxome, and cracke his conscience for a creature, he is scarce thought fit to live in the world;
if he will not be buxom, and Crac his conscience for a creature, he is scarce Thought fit to live in the world;
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vvill God suffer this, if these things be not amended? If any thing be good in Religion, the more the better, the more exact Christian the better.
will God suffer this, if these things be not amended? If any thing be good in Religion, the more the better, the more exact Christian the better.
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Exactnesse in other things is best:
Exactness in other things is best:
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Is to be best in the best naught, when to be best in that which is not so good carries away the commendations? In 1. Thessa. 2. The wrath of God is come on them to the utmost;
Is to be best in the best nought, when to be best in that which is not so good carries away the commendations? In 1. Thessa 2. The wrath of God is come on them to the utmost;
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God they hate and they are contrary to all men. This is a forerunner of destruction, the spitefull opposing of goodnesse:God they hate and they Are contrary to all men. This is a forerunner of destruction, the spiteful opposing of Goodness:
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God will not endure it long.
God will not endure it long.
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And so when men will goe on incorrigibly in sinne (as these here, They rush as the horse into the battell ) when they will not be reclaimed, it is a fore-runner of destruction. Alas!
And so when men will go on incorrigibly in sin (as these Here, They rush as the horse into the battle) when they will not be reclaimed, it is a forerunner of destruction. Alas!
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the Ministers of God strive with men, but they breake off the cords, and cry, tush they are silly men shall we yeeld to them? Wee know what is for our gaine and profit and credit in the world better then so;
the Ministers of God strive with men, but they break off the cords, and cry, tush they Are silly men shall we yield to them? we know what is for our gain and profit and credit in the world better then so;
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Let us looke to that, and not be hampered in these religious bonds; No, we are wiser then so.
Let us look to that, and not be hampered in these religious bonds; No, we Are Wiser then so.
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Thus when men are incorrigible and account the wisedome of God starke folly, it is a signe of destruction.
Thus when men Are incorrigible and account the Wisdom of God stark folly, it is a Signen of destruction.
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There is an excellent place for this, Ezekiell 24.12, 13, 14. She hath wearied her selfe with lies,
There is an excellent place for this, Ezekiel 24.12, 13, 14. She hath wearied her self with lies,
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and her great scum went not out of her, shee would not have her filthinesse taken from her. In thy filthinesse is lewdnesse:
and her great scum went not out of her, she would not have her filthiness taken from her. In thy filthiness is Lewdness:
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because I would have purged thee, with the Word and the preaching of judgements, and thou wouldest not be purged;
Because I would have purged thee, with the Word and the preaching of Judgments, and thou Wouldst not be purged;
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therefore thou shalt not be purged til thou die, untill I cause my fury to rest upon thee, I the Lord have spoken it, it shall come to passe, I will do it. Therefore thou shalt not be purged till thou die, until I cause my fury to rest upon thee, I the Lord have spoken it, it shall come to pass, I will do it.
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When God goes about to purge us by his word, and we wil not amend our waies, we vvill not stoope,
When God Goes about to purge us by his word, and we will not amend our ways, we will not stoop,
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but strengthen an Iron sinnew, and a whores forehead.
but strengthen an Iron sinnew, and a whores forehead.
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We will not be purged, nay (saith God) thou shalt not be purged til J purge thee out of the vvorld to hell, till my fury rest on thee, Ithe Lord have spoken it, it shal come to passe.
We will not be purged, nay (Says God) thou shalt not be purged till J purge thee out of the world to hell, till my fury rest on thee, Ithe Lord have spoken it, it shall come to pass.
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There is another notable place, Prov. 29.1.
There is Another notable place, Curae 29.1.
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He that is a man of reproofe, that is, a man that is sermon proofe, that is often reprooved and yet carryes himselfe impudently and hardens his heart,He that is a man of reproof, that is, a man that is sermon proof, that is often reproved and yet carries himself impudently and hardens his heart,
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and stiffens his necke, he shall suddenly be destroyed, he doth not meane but that he had warning enough:
and stiffens his neck, he shall suddenly be destroyed, he does not mean but that he had warning enough:
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but because after long warning he hardens his necke, he shall suddenly be destroyed, when he lookes not for it, and that without remedy. There is the same phrase in 2. Chron. ult. 16. There was no remedy, when they did not regard Gods Ministers, that directed them the way to Heaven,
but Because After long warning he hardens his neck, he shall suddenly be destroyed, when he looks not for it, and that without remedy. There is the same phrase in 2. Chronicles ult. 16. There was no remedy, when they did not regard God's Ministers, that directed them the Way to Heaven,
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but would live in rebellion against the meanes of salvation, then saith God, there was no remedy. God sent his messengers betimes,
but would live in rebellion against the means of salvation, then Says God, there was no remedy. God sent his messengers betimes,
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and had compassion on his people, he would not have had them perish:
and had compassion on his people, he would not have had them perish:
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They trifled with him and mocked his messengers, accounted them weake men, they despised his Word,They trifled with him and mocked his messengers, accounted them weak men, they despised his Word,
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and misused his Prophets, and then the Lords wrath rose against his people, and there was no remedy.
and misused his prophets, and then the lords wrath rose against his people, and there was no remedy.
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So when people are as those here in the text, that they rush as the horse into the battell, that they are Sermon-proofe, that when every Sermon they heare,
So when people Are as those Here in the text, that they rush as the horse into the battle, that they Are Sermonproof, that when every Sermon they hear,
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as the hammer on the Smiths anvile, makes them harder and harder (as Moses speaking to Pharoah increased the hardnesse of his heart) it is a signe of destruction.
as the hammer on the Smiths anvil, makes them harder and harder (as Moses speaking to Pharaoh increased the hardness of his heart) it is a Signen of destruction.
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Now whether it be so or no, I leave it to your particular consciences, we that are Ministers tell you of your filthinesse, of your profaning the Name of God, and contempt of Gods Word;
Now whither it be so or no, I leave it to your particular Consciences, we that Are Ministers tell you of your filthiness, of your profaning the Name of God, and contempt of God's Word;
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Whether have we gained upon you or no? Who hath left an oath? Who hath left his wicked courses and entered into a nearer communion with God for all our teaching? Blessed is that man;
Whither have we gained upon you or no? Who hath left an oath? Who hath left his wicked courses and entered into a nearer communion with God for all our teaching? Blessed is that man;
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It is a signe God will not destroy him; it is a signe that in the generall visitation God will regard that man.
It is a Signen God will not destroy him; it is a Signen that in the general Visitation God will regard that man.
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But alas we may almost complaine with Ieremy in this Prophesie, Iere. 5.1. Where he runnes up and downe to seeke a man. Alas!
But alas we may almost complain with Ieremy in this Prophesy, Jeremiah 5.1. Where he runs up and down to seek a man. Alas!
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They are very few, they are thicke sowen but come thinne up that obey the ordinance of God.
They Are very few, they Are thick sown but come thin up that obey the Ordinance of God.
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It is some comfort that men will submit to the ordinance, that they will come to heare, some good may be learned, it is better then to keepe out of the compasse of Gods law (as those men doe that pretend they can reade Sermons at home,
It is Some Comfort that men will submit to the Ordinance, that they will come to hear, Some good may be learned, it is better then to keep out of the compass of God's law (as those men do that pretend they can read Sermons At home,
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and so will teach God a course to bring men to Heaven) there is hope of men when they submit to Gods ordinance:
and so will teach God a course to bring men to Heaven) there is hope of men when they submit to God's Ordinance:
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But I beseech you, how are you affected now for the present? How doe you come now into the presence of God? If you will not amend,
But I beseech you, how Are you affected now for the present? How do you come now into the presence of God? If you will not amend,
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and resolve to enter into a new course;
and resolve to enter into a new course;
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He that is often reprooved and will not come in, judgement will come suddenly on him, without all remedy:
He that is often reproved and will not come in, judgement will come suddenly on him, without all remedy:
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And it is good it should be without remedy:
And it is good it should be without remedy:
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Because it is without excuse, you cannot pleade, and say that there were not Prophets among you.
Because it is without excuse, you cannot plead, and say that there were not prophets among you.
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If the Heathens were hardened and given up to destruction, The wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against them, because they lived in a course of rebellion against the light of nature, shall you that have the light of nature,
If the heathens were hardened and given up to destruction, The wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against them, Because they lived in a course of rebellion against the Light of nature, shall you that have the Light of nature,
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and the word of God, and the motions of his Spirit too, thinke to live in rebellion,
and the word of God, and the motions of his Spirit too, think to live in rebellion,
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and not be accomptable for it? It shall be easier for them that never heard of the word of God;
and not be accountable for it? It shall be Easier for them that never herd of the word of God;
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where God hath magnified his mercy, he will exalt judgement, those that are l•ft up to Heaven in priviledges, shall be cast downe to hell.
where God hath magnified his mercy, he will exalt judgement, those that Are l•ft up to Heaven in privileges, shall be cast down to hell.
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Woe unto thee Capernaum, &c. The more in priviledges, the more in judgement, if they be abused.Woe unto thee Capernaum, etc. The more in privileges, the more in judgement, if they be abused.
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Againe, another particular sin whereby wee may discerne a judgement comming is, unfruitfulnesse under the meanes; Again, Another particular since whereby we may discern a judgement coming is, unfruitfulness under the means;
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as the fig-tree when it was digged and dunged, and yet was unfruitfull, then it was •eare a curse.
as the Fig tree when it was dug and dunged, and yet was unfruitful, then it was •eare a curse.
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Jn Heb. 6. the groud that is tilled, and manured, and hath the raine falling on it, it is then neare unto cursing if it bring not forth.
John Hebrew 6. the Ground that is tilled, and manured, and hath the rain falling on it, it is then near unto cursing if it bring not forth.
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Perhaps a Heathen, a Pagan, if hee were under the meanes, would bee fruitfull, therefore there might be hope of him:
Perhaps a Heathen, a Pagan, if he were under the means, would be fruitful, Therefore there might be hope of him:
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but those that are under the meanes ▪ under the Sun-shine of the Gospell, under the influence of it, the Spirit working on their hearts,
but those that Are under the means ▪ under the Sunshine of the Gospel, under the influence of it, the Spirit working on their hearts,
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and yet they live in the sin of unfruitfullnesse ▪ it makes way for judgement. The axe is laid to the roote ;
and yet they live in the since of unfruitfullness ▪ it makes Way for judgement. The axe is laid to the root;
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when men are taught, then the instrument of vengeance is laid to the roote, and downe they goe if they bring not forth good fruit.
when men Are taught, then the Instrument of vengeance is laid to the root, and down they go if they bring not forth good fruit.
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Sinnes of omission (when that all hath beene taught) are sufficient to bring a man to judgement.
Sinnes of omission (when that all hath been taught) Are sufficient to bring a man to judgement.
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At the last judgement, you have not visited me in prison, you have not releeved the poore, &c. will be evidence enough to cast a man into hell.
At the last judgement, you have not visited me in prison, you have not relieved the poor, etc. will be evidence enough to cast a man into hell.
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And the like may be said of the omission of other duties:
And the like may be said of the omission of other duties:
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when a man is called to place, when he hath opportunity to doe good, hee hath a price in his hand,
when a man is called to place, when he hath opportunity to do good, he hath a price in his hand,
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and yet hath no heart to lay it out to his power. and yet hath no heart to lay it out to his power.
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God hath made him a steward, and yet he is unfruitfull, and labours to undermine and ruine the state of others? What can such a man looke for,
God hath made him a steward, and yet he is unfruitful, and labours to undermine and ruin the state of Others? What can such a man look for,
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but the judgement of God to light on him first or last? if not present judgement on his body,
but the judgement of God to Light on him First or last? if not present judgement on his body,
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yet to be given up to hardnesse of heart, and so to hell, which is worst of all.
yet to be given up to hardness of heart, and so to hell, which is worst of all.
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Nay more, decay in our first love is a forerunner of judgement;
Nay more, decay in our First love is a forerunner of judgement;
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when we love not God as we were wont, In Rev. 3. I will take away thy Candlesticke,
when we love not God as we were wont, In Rev. 3. I will take away thy Candlestick,
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because thou hast left thy first love. Because thou hast left thy First love.
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Is there not such a plenty, and depth in good things, especially of the Gospell, whereby our sinnes are pardoned,
Is there not such a plenty, and depth in good things, especially of the Gospel, whereby our Sins Are pardoned,
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and grace is given? is there not that sweetnesse in them, whereby to gaine our love more and more? Is there not a necessity to renew our peace? Why should we decay in our love? The things of the Gospell are so excellent,
and grace is given? is there not that sweetness in them, whereby to gain our love more and more? Is there not a necessity to renew our peace? Why should we decay in our love? The things of the Gospel Are so excellent,
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and so necessary, that when God sees them undervalued, it is a forerunner of judgement, let us take heed of decay in our affections.
and so necessary, that when God sees them undervalved, it is a forerunner of judgement, let us take heed of decay in our affections.
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When there is no zeale for the truth, it is an ill signe.
When there is no zeal for the truth, it is an ill Signen.
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Jt is a good signe for the present that God hath some blessing for us, that now in our publique meetings, there is regard to Religion,
It is a good Signen for the present that God hath Some blessing for us, that now in our public meetings, there is regard to Religion,
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and that in the first place, there is some zeale for the cause of God against those that would wrong the cause of Religion, wee have some cause to hope in respect of that.
and that in the First place, there is Some zeal for the cause of God against those that would wrong the cause of Religion, we have Some cause to hope in respect of that.
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And let every one labo•r to stirre up the Spirit of God, and study how he may doe,
And let every one labo•r to stir up the Spirit of God, and study how he may do,
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and receive good, and be fruitfull, and warme in his affections, considering what excellent blessings we enjoy in the •ospell.
and receive good, and be fruitful, and warm in his affections, considering what excellent blessings we enjoy in the •ospell.
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What is the glory of the kingdome we live in above Pop•ry? our religion that wee have, the sun-shine of the Gospell;
What is the glory of the Kingdom we live in above Pop•ry? our Religion that we have, the sunshine of the Gospel;
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now the riches of Christ are unfolded, wee have the key of Heaven, Heaven opened, what glorious times are those? The glory of the times is the manifestation of the Gospell,
now the riches of christ Are unfolded, we have the key of Heaven, Heaven opened, what glorious times Are those? The glory of the times is the manifestation of the Gospel,
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and shall we grow in the decay of our love? •s there •ot cause to grow in love to the Gospell,
and shall we grow in the decay of our love? •s there •ot cause to grow in love to the Gospel,
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when God hath taken it from others, and hath given •• to us? Now Jdolat•y is where true Religion was,
when God hath taken it from Others, and hath given •• to us? Now Jdolat•y is where true Religion was,
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and the Masse is said, where God was religiously worshipped in other places, and countries;
and the Mass is said, where God was religiously worshipped in other places, and countries;
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Shall God deale so with us, and shall we not be in love with that truth? Since we have had the truth, what peace,
Shall God deal so with us, and shall we not be in love with that truth? Since we have had the truth, what peace,
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and plenty have we had? And if ever we loose it, it will goe with other things:
and plenty have we had? And if ever we lose it, it will go with other things:
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if God take away the truth, away goes our peace and prosperity; he will not take it away alone;
if God take away the truth, away Goes our peace and Prosperity; he will not take it away alone;
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it came not alone, and he will not take it away alone.
it Come not alone, and he will not take it away alone.
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Doubtlesse it must needes make way for judgement, when our love to so precious a jewell as the Gospell, shall beginne to die and decay,
Doubtless it must needs make Way for judgement, when our love to so precious a jewel as the Gospel, shall begin to die and decay,
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when we shall begin to slight and disregard it.
when we shall begin to slight and disregard it.
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And so for any particular man that hath had good things in him, if they now begin to decay it is an ill signe that God is fiting him for judgement.
And so for any particular man that hath had good things in him, if they now begin to decay it is an ill Signen that God is fiting him for judgement.
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Well, but what shall we doe when judgements are comming? Wee see judgements are like to come,
Well, but what shall we do when Judgments Are coming? we see Judgments Are like to come,
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nay are in part come, the Plague of pestilence hath ceazed on us already; and then warre is threatned, and that by enemies that have beene foyled before:
nay Are in part come, the Plague of pestilence hath ceased on us already; and then war is threatened, and that by enemies that have been foiled before:
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Foyled enemies are dangerous enemies if they bee proud;
Foiled enemies Are dangerous enemies if they be proud;
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Now wee have proud enemies that have beene foyled, and Idolatrous withall, and what mercy can wee looke for from them? God fought against them for us from Heaven in some measure,
Now we have proud enemies that have been foiled, and Idolatrous withal, and what mercy can we look for from them? God fought against them for us from Heaven in Some measure,
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and they being cruell provoked enemies are the lesse likely to shew any mercy.
and they being cruel provoked enemies Are the less likely to show any mercy.
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God is indeed so mercifull to us yet, that he hath taken us into his owne hands, rather then to give us up to the malice and fury of Idolatrous enemies.
God is indeed so merciful to us yet, that he hath taken us into his own hands, rather then to give us up to the malice and fury of Idolatrous enemies.
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But yet those that can lay things together and consider the times; they shall see there is more cause of feare then is taken to heart.
But yet those that can lay things together and Consider the times; they shall see there is more cause of Fear then is taken to heart.
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Well and in this case what shall we doe?
Well and in this case what shall we do?
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First in the interim betweene the threatning and the execution (there are some judgements in the cloud, and the storme seemes to hang o•ver us,
First in the interim between the threatening and the execution (there Are Some Judgments in the cloud, and the storm seems to hang o•ver us,
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and the sword of the pestilence is drawn over our heads by the destroying Angell,
and the sword of the pestilence is drawn over our Heads by the destroying Angel,
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though he hath not yet striken us in our particular, now in the time betweene the threatning and the execution) Oh improove it, make use of this little time;
though he hath not yet stricken us in our particular, now in the time between the threatening and the execution) O improve it, make use of this little time;
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get into Covenant with God, hide your selves in the providence and promises of God, make your peace, deferre it no longer.
get into Covenant with God, hide your selves in the providence and promises of God, make your peace, defer it no longer.
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And secondly, mourne for the sinnes of the time, that when any judgement shall come you may be marked with those that mourne. And secondly, mourn for the Sins of the time, that when any judgement shall come you may be marked with those that mourn.
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Take heed of the errours and sins of the times, least when a judgement comes you bee swept away in the generall judgement:
Take heed of the errors and Sins of the times, lest when a judgement comes you be swept away in the general judgement:
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but let us rather have our part with those that mourne, that God may give us our lives for a prey.
but let us rather have our part with those that mourn, that God may give us our lives for a prey.
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And thirdly, be watchfull, practise that duty; And Thirdly, be watchful, practise that duty;
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we have the plague to put us in minde of it, besides the threatning of dangers by enemies abroad:
we have the plague to put us in mind of it, beside the threatening of dangers by enemies abroad:
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if we will not watch now and stand upon our guard, when will we? Let us be watchfull to doe all the good we can, to bee fruitfull, to be good stewards, to have large hearts.
if we will not watch now and stand upon our guard, when will we? Let us be watchful to do all the good we can, to be fruitful, to be good Stewards, to have large hearts.
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The time may come that we may be stripped of all, and we know not how soone, having but a little time, let us doe good in it, study all opportunities in these times, roufe up our sluggish soules. Feare it is awaking affection.
The time may come that we may be stripped of all, and we know not how soon, having but a little time, let us do good in it, study all opportunities in these times, roufe up our sluggish Souls. fear it is awaking affection.
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Iaakob, when his brother Esau was ready to ceaze on him, he could not sleepe that night :Jacob, when his brother Esau was ready to cease on him, he could not sleep that night:
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We know not how soone the hand and arrow of God may strike us (besides other judgements) let us shake off Security, and doe every thing we doe sincerely to God.
We know not how soon the hand and arrow of God may strike us (beside other Judgments) let us shake off Security, and do every thing we do sincerely to God.
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We may come to God to make our account, we know not how soone, let us doe every thing as in his presence and to him:
We may come to God to make our account, we know not how soon, let us do every thing as in his presence and to him:
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in our particular callings, let us bee conscionable, and carefull and fruitfull, let us doe all in our places to God,
in our particular callings, let us be conscionable, and careful and fruitful, let us do all in our places to God,
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and not to the world or to our owne particular gaine: but doe it as those that must give account ere long to God.
and not to the world or to our own particular gain: but do it as those that must give account ere long to God.
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Now God threatneth us to come, and give our account, who can be secure, he shall have life for a weeke or for one day? Wee cannot, our times are in Gods hands:
Now God threatens us to come, and give our account, who can be secure, he shall have life for a Week or for one day? we cannot, our times Are in God's hands:
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we came into the world in his time, and we must goe out in his time:
we Come into the world in his time, and we must go out in his time:
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but now we have lesse cause to hope for long life.
but now we have less cause to hope for long life.
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This is to make a right use of the judgement of God to be watchfull in this kind.
This is to make a right use of the judgement of God to be watchful in this kind.
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And withall let us be good husbands now in the interim, betweene the threatning and the execution of the judgement let us store up comforts from the promises of God,
And withal let us be good Husbands now in the interim, between the threatening and the execution of the judgement let us store up comforts from the promises of God,
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and store up the comforts of a good life, we shall have more comfort of the meanes we have bestowed wisely then of that we shall leave behinde us.
and store up the comforts of a good life, we shall have more Comfort of the means we have bestowed wisely then of that we shall leave behind us.
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Thus if we doe, come what will, we are prepared. Many holy and heavenly men have beene visited with pestilentiall sickenesse.
Thus if we do, come what will, we Are prepared. Many holy and heavenly men have been visited with pestilential sickness.
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Hezekias was a King, and his was a pestilentiall sickenesse;Hezekias was a King, and his was a pestilential sickness;
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and many holy Divines of late, and other Christians have beene swept away by the sickenesse.
and many holy Divines of late, and other Christians have been swept away by the sickness.
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Iunius and other rare men of excellent use in the Church.Iunius and other rare men of excellent use in the Church.
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Therefore let us labour to get into the favour of God, make use of our renewing our covenant for the time to come (that is one end of fasting now, to renew our covenants, to remake them for the time to come) and then come what will and welcome, life or death:
Therefore let us labour to get into the favour of God, make use of our renewing our Covenant for the time to come (that is one end of fasting now, to renew our Covenants, to remake them for the time to come) and then come what will and welcome, life or death:
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for there is a blessing hid in the most loathsome sickenesse and death. If wee come to Heaven, it is no matter by what way:
for there is a blessing hid in the most loathsome sickness and death. If we come to Heaven, it is no matter by what Way:
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Though the body be sowen in dishonour (we may die of a noysome disease, that we cannot have our friends neare us,Though the body be sown in dishonour (we may die of a noisome disease, that we cannot have our Friends near us,
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yet) the body shall rise againe in honour.
yet) the body shall rise again in honour.
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What matter (saith Saint Paul ) If by any meanes I may come to the resurrection of the dead, by faire death,
What matter (Says Faint Paul) If by any means I may come to the resurrection of the dead, by fair death,
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or foule death, it is no matter.
or foul death, it is no matter.
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And if so bee that God make not good his promise of particular protection of our bodies from contagion, &c. it is no matter:
And if so be that God make not good his promise of particular protection of our bodies from contagion, etc. it is no matter:
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wee have a generall promise, that he will be our God, he is the God of Abraham ;
we have a general promise, that he will be our God, he is the God of Abraham;
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the God of the dead as well as of the living.
the God of the dead as well as of the living.
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He is a God that is everlasting in the Covenant of grace, in life and death and for ever,
He is a God that is everlasting in the Covenant of grace, in life and death and for ever,
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if wee bee entered into the covenant of grace, it holds for ever.
if we be entered into the Covenant of grace, it holds for ever.
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And when all other promises faile, and all things in the world faile, sticke to the maine promise of forgivenesse of sinnes,
And when all other promises fail, and all things in the world fail, stick to the main promise of forgiveness of Sins,
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and life everlasting: When all things in the world will faile;
and life everlasting: When all things in the world will fail;
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wee must leave them sho•tly wealth and whatsoever, what a comfort is in that grand promise, that God will forgive us our sinnes,
we must leave them sho•tly wealth and whatsoever, what a Comfort is in that grand promise, that God will forgive us our Sins,
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and give us life everlasting for Christ!
and give us life everlasting for christ!
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Therefore when all things else are gone, let us wrap our selves in the gracious promises of Christ,
Therefore when all things Else Are gone, let us wrap our selves in the gracious promises of christ,
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and then wee shall live and dye with comfort. FINIS
and then we shall live and die with Comfort. FINIS
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Yea the Storke in the Heavens knoweth her appointed times, and the Turtle, and the Crane,
Yea the Stork in the Heavens Knoweth her appointed times, and the Turtle, and the Crane,
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and the Swallow observe the time of their comming, but my people know not the judgement of the Lord.
and the Swallow observe the time of their coming, but my people know not the judgement of the Lord.
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Here is another expression comparative, or rather superlative;
Here is Another expression comparative, or rather superlative;
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hee compares them to the Storke, and Turtle, the Crane, and Swallow, and prefers these poore creatures, in wisedome and providence, as going before men:
he compares them to the Stork, and Turtle, the Crane, and Swallow, and prefers these poor creatures, in Wisdom and providence, as going before men:
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But my people know not the judgement of the Lord: There needes no great explication of the wordes, [ Iudgement ] is directive, or corrective.But my people know not the judgement of the Lord: There needs no great explication of the words, [ Judgement ] is directive, or corrective.
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The directive is the Law of God;
The directive is the Law of God;
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setting downe Gods judicious course, This you shall doe, or if you doe not this you shall be punished. setting down God's judicious course, This you shall do, or if you do not this you shall be punished.
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When we obey not Gods directive course, we meete with his corrective: for judgement is the stablishing of judgement:
When we obey not God's directive course, we meet with his corrective: for judgement is the establishing of judgement:
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judgement of correction is the stablishing of judgement of direction. Gods Lawes must be performed, they are not skare-crowes;
judgement of correction is the establishing of judgement of direction. God's Laws must be performed, they Are not skare-crowes;
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if wee avoid the one, wee shall runne into the other:
if we avoid the one, we shall run into the other:
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if we doe not meete him in the judgement of his directive law, wee must be met with in his law corrective, (if we be good men,) or destructive if we be bad men.
if we do not meet him in the judgement of his directive law, we must be met with in his law corrective, (if we be good men,) or destructive if we be bad men.
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Now here (J take it) he meanes especially the judgement of correction, the time of visitation, it was a dangerous time (as it is now among us,) they were already under severall heavy judgements, Now Here (J take it) he means especially the judgement of correction, the time of Visitation, it was a dangerous time (as it is now among us,) they were already under several heavy Judgments,
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as famine, &c. (wee see in the next verse, there was no vines, no grapes, &c. all failed.) And besides, a farre heavier judgement was ready to come upon them, they were ready to be carried into Babylon, and they knew not the judgement of the Lord.
as famine, etc. (we see in the next verse, there was no vines, no grapes, etc. all failed.) And beside, a Far Heavier judgement was ready to come upon them, they were ready to be carried into Babylon, and they knew not the judgement of the Lord.
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[ They knew not ] that is, they did not make use of it: for in divinitie, thinges are not known when they are not affected. [ They knew not ] that is, they did not make use of it: for in divinity, things Are not known when they Are not affected.
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God knoweth all things, but when hee doth not affect and delight in us, he is said not to know us: so wee are said not to know,
God Knoweth all things, but when he does not affect and delight in us, he is said not to know us: so we Are said not to know,
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when vve doe not affect and make use of things. They know not the judgement of the Lord.
when we do not affect and make use of things. They know not the judgement of the Lord.
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They were not ignorant, hee had told them of vengeance, he had told them that they should be carried into captivity:
They were not ignorant, he had told them of vengeance, he had told them that they should be carried into captivity:
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but they made not that use they should of it, therefore they are said not to knovv it. So the old world;
but they made not that use they should of it, Therefore they Are said not to know it. So the old world;
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it is said they did not knovv of the flood: certainely Noah had told them of it:
it is said they did not know of the flood: Certainly Noah had told them of it:
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but vvhen they made not a right use of it, but went on brutishly, they knevv it not.
but when they made not a right use of it, but went on brutishly, they knew it not.
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Jt is all one not to knovv it at all, and not to make use of it.
It is all one not to know it At all, and not to make use of it.
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Wicked men thinke they knovv God, and they knovv religion vvell enough:
Wicked men think they know God, and they know Religion well enough:
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I, but what use do they make of it in their particular course? that which vve doe not use, vve doe not knovv in religion.
I, but what use do they make of it in their particular course? that which we do not use, we do not know in Religion.
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Jf ill be discovered, and be not avoided by thee, thou art a brutish sencelesse creature, (thou dost not know it) and so thou shalt be dealt with.
If ill be discovered, and be not avoided by thee, thou art a brutish senseless creature, (thou dost not know it) and so thou shalt be dealt with.
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They know not the judgement of the Lord, that is, They vvill not knovv it, it was affected ignorance.They know not the judgement of the Lord, that is, They will not know it, it was affected ignorance.
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The words being thus unfolded, here first vve see,
The words being thus unfolded, Here First we see,
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That God confounds the proud disposition of wicked men by poore silly creatures, the Crane, the Turtle, the Swallow and the like. That God confounds the proud disposition of wicked men by poor silly creatures, the Crane, the Turtle, the Swallow and the like.
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What their wisedome is we see by experience:
What their Wisdom is we see by experience:
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in winter to fly from hard and cold parts to those where there is a Spring, They are here in the moderate season,
in winter to fly from hard and cold parts to those where there is a Spring, They Are Here in the moderate season,
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and when the Summer is gone, they goe to a more moderate aire, where they may live better.
and when the Summer is gone, they go to a more moderate air, where they may live better.
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For the life is the chiefe good of such poore creatures, and their happinesse being determined in their life, they labour to keepe that:
For the life is the chief good of such poor creatures, and their happiness being determined in their life, they labour to keep that:
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they have an instinct put in them by God to preserve their being by remooving from place to place,
they have an instinct put in them by God to preserve their being by removing from place to place,
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and to use that that may keepe life.
and to use that that may keep life.
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Now man is made for a better life, and there be dangers concerning the soule in another world,
Now man is made for a better life, and there be dangers Concerning the soul in Another world,
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yet he is not so wise for his soule and his best being, as the poore creatures are to preserve their being by the instinct of nature.
yet he is not so wise for his soul and his best being, as the poor creatures Are to preserve their being by the instinct of nature.
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When sharpe weather comes they avoid it and goe where a better season is, and a better temper of the aire:
When sharp weather comes they avoid it and go where a better season is, and a better temper of the air:
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but man when Gods judgements are threatned and sent on him, and God would have him part with his sinfull courses, and is ready to fire him,
but man when God's Judgments Are threatened and sent on him, and God would have him part with his sinful courses, and is ready to fire him,
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and to force him out of them: yet he is not so carefull as the creatures;
and to force him out of them: yet he is not so careful as the creatures;
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He will rather perish and die, and rot in his sinnes, and settle upon his dregs, then alter his course:He will rather perish and die, and rot in his Sins, and settle upon his dregs, then altar his course:
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so he is more sottish then the silly creatures, he will not goe into a better estate, to the heate, to the Sunne-beames to warme him, he will not seeke for the favour of God to be cherished with the assurance of his love,
so he is more sottish then the silly creatures, he will not go into a better estate, to the heat, to the Sunbeams to warm him, he will not seek for the favour of God to be cherished with the assurance of his love,
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as the poore creature goeth to the Sunne to warme it till it be over hot for it.
as the poor creature Goes to the Sun to warm it till it be over hight for it.
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Man should know what is good and what is evill: the new creature doth so:
Man should know what is good and what is evil: the new creature does so:
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for with the change of nature, there is a divine wisedome put into the soule of a Christian, that teacheth him what is good and what is evill, that he may be carefull to avoide the evill:
for with the change of nature, there is a divine Wisdom put into the soul of a Christian, that Teaches him what is good and what is evil, that he may be careful to avoid the evil:
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that he may discerne of things that differ:
that he may discern of things that differ:
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that he may say this is good for my soule, and all the world shall not scoffe me out of that that I know to be good with their prophane jesting, they shall not drive me from that is good,
that he may say this is good for my soul, and all the world shall not scoff me out of that that I know to be good with their profane jesting, they shall not drive me from that is good,
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& for courses that are ill, they shall not draw me with all their allurements, I know what belongs to the good of my soule better then so.
& for courses that Are ill, they shall not draw me with all their allurements, I know what belongs to the good of my soul better then so.
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It should be thus vvith Christians, to be vvise for their spirituall being, as the poore creatures, the Storke and the Crane, and the Turtle are to preserve their poore life here with as much comfort as they can.
It should be thus with Christians, to be wise for their spiritual being, as the poor creatures, the Stork and the Crane, and the Turtle Are to preserve their poor life Here with as much Comfort as they can.
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God takes out of the booke of nature things usefull to insert them into his divine booke: God Takes out of the book of nature things useful to insert them into his divine book:
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because now no man shall be ashamed to learne of the creatures.
Because now no man shall be ashamed to Learn of the creatures.
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Now since the fall man must learne of the poore creatures, and such a dunce is man, it is well for him,
Now since the fallen man must Learn of the poor creatures, and such a dunce is man, it is well for him,
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if he can learne of the Ant, and Crane and Turtle, and therefore doth God take lessons out of the booke of nature,
if he can Learn of the Ant, and Crane and Turtle, and Therefore does God take Lessons out of the book of nature,
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and put them into his booke, to teach us to furnish our selves with divine mysteries, and instructions from the creatures.
and put them into his book, to teach us to furnish our selves with divine Mysteres, and instructions from the creatures.
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And indeed a gratious heart will make use of every thing, and have his thoughts raised with them:
And indeed a gracious heart will make use of every thing, and have his thoughts raised with them:
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As the Prophet Ieremy here, he shames them by the example of the creatures. But of this by the way.
As the Prophet Ieremy Here, he shames them by the Exampl of the creatures. But of this by the Way.
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The thing most materiall (with which I will end) is this.
The thing most material (with which I will end) is this.
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That God after long patience hath judgements to come on people, and it should be the part of people to know when the judgement is comming. That God After long patience hath Judgments to come on people, and it should be the part of people to know when the judgement is coming.
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There is a season when God will forbeare no longer in this world. They know not the judgement of the Lord, the meaning is not in hell; There is a season when God will forbear no longer in this world. They know not the judgement of the Lord, the meaning is not in hell;
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though that may come in, that is implyed in all, but they know not the judgement of the Lord, that is, they know not the judgements that are comming.
though that may come in, that is employed in all, but they know not the judgement of the Lord, that is, they know not the Judgments that Are coming.
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When judgements are comming God opens the hearts and understandings of his people to know them: When Judgments Are coming God Opens the hearts and understandings of his people to know them:
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as there is an instinct in the creatures to know when there will be hard weather. as there is an instinct in the creatures to know when there will be hard weather.
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But how shall we know when a judgement is neare hand? By comparing the sinnes with the judgements: But how shall we know when a judgement is near hand? By comparing the Sins with the Judgments:
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if there be such sinnes that such judgements are threatned for;
if there be such Sins that such Judgments Are threatened for;
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then as the thred followeth the needle, and the shadow the body, so those judgements follow such and such courses.
then as the thread follows the needle, and the shadow the body, so those Judgments follow such and such courses.
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For God hath knit and linked these together, all the power in the world and hell cannot unlinke them, sin and judgement:
For God hath knit and linked these together, all the power in the world and hell cannot unlink them, since and judgement:
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judgement either correcting us to amendment or confounding us to perdition God therefore having threatned in the Scriptures such judgements to such sinnes,
judgement either correcting us to amendment or confounding us to perdition God Therefore having threatened in the Scriptures such Judgments to such Sins,
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if we live in such and such sins, we may looke for such judgements.
if we live in such and such Sins, we may look for such Judgments.
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Thus a wise man by laying things together, the sins with the judgements, though he cannot tell the particular,
Thus a wise man by laying things together, the Sins with the Judgments, though he cannot tell the particular,
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yet he may know that some heavy judgement is at hand.
yet he may know that Some heavy judgement is At hand.
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Againe, there is a nearer way to know a judgement, when it hath ceazed on us in part already: Again, there is a nearer Way to know a judgement, when it hath ceased on us in part already:
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he that is not brutish and sottish, and drunke with cares and sensuality, must needs know a judgement when it is already inflicted,
he that is not brutish and sottish, and drunk with Cares and sensuality, must needs know a judgement when it is already inflicted,
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when part of the house is on fire:
when part of the house is on fire:
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Wee see judgement hath ceazed now on the places where we live, and therefore we cannot be ignorant of it.
we see judgement hath ceased now on the places where we live, and Therefore we cannot be ignorant of it.
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Againe, we may know it by the example of others, God keepes his old walks: Again, we may know it by the Exampl of Others, God keeps his old walks:
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Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my Beloved in whom my soule is well pleased, &c. In the words you have a description of Christ, his nearenesse to God, Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my Beloved in whom my soule is well pleased.
Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased, etc. In the words you have a description of christ, his nearness to God, Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased.
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And then his calling and qualification, I will put my Spirit upon him. And the execution of that calling, He sh•ll shew judgement to the Gentiles.
And then his calling and qualification, I will put my Spirit upon him. And the execution of that calling, He sh•ll show judgement to the Gentiles.
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Then the quiet and peaceable manner of the execution of his calling, He shall not strive nor crie,
Then the quiet and peaceable manner of the execution of his calling, He shall not strive nor cry,
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neither shall any man heare his voice in the streets, &c.neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets, etc.
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Why? Because it is nothing but a seperation of the soule from the chiefe good, (which is God) and a cleaving to some creature.
Why? Because it is nothing but a separation of the soul from the chief good, (which is God) and a cleaving to Some creature.
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But sinne it selfe is an intrinsicall death:
But sin it self is an intrinsical death:
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of that bitter sentence, and adjudging of us to, both that we feele in terrours of conscience, and expect after.
of that bitter sentence, and adjudging of us to, both that we feel in terrors of conscience, and expect After.
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In these regards every man naturally is dead. Nay sinne it selfe, it is not onely a cause of death, of temporall death, as it is a curse; and so of eternall death:
In these regards every man naturally is dead. Nay sin it self, it is not only a cause of death, of temporal death, as it is a curse; and so of Eternal death:
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No man by nature hath fellowship with the second Adam, till he be grafted into him by Faith, which is a meere supernaturall thing.
No man by nature hath fellowship with the second Adam, till he be grafted into him by Faith, which is a mere supernatural thing.
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We are dead likewise not onely in regard of the time past, but for the time to come:
We Are dead likewise not only in regard of the time past, but for the time to come:
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Now because we all lost that primative Image and glory of our soules we are dead.
Now Because we all lost that primitive Image and glory of our Souls we Are dead.
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the stampe of God was on his soule, it was connaturall to that estate and condition, to have that excellent gratious disposition that he had.
the stamp of God was on his soul, it was connatural to that estate and condition, to have that excellent gracious disposition that he had.
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when Adams soule was infused, it was cloathed with all graces, with originall righteousnesse:
when Adams soul was infused, it was clothed with all graces, with original righteousness:
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by sin we are seperated from the fountaine of life, therfore we are all dead. Secondly, by sinne we lost that first originall righteousnesse which was comproduced with Adams soule:
by since we Are separated from the fountain of life, Therefore we Are all dead. Secondly, by sin we lost that First original righteousness which was comproduced with Adams soul:
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Now what is the reason of it why we are dead? First of all, the ground of it is;
Now what is the reason of it why we Are dead? First of all, the ground of it is;
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if we were not afraid of the first death we should be afraid of the second death that followes, wee are all dead in trespasses and sins.
if we were not afraid of the First death we should be afraid of the second death that follows, we Are all dead in Trespasses and Sins.
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and no satisfaction being made for man after death, there must be an eternall sentence and punishment upon him, a terrible condition:
and no satisfaction being made for man After death, there must be an Eternal sentence and punishment upon him, a terrible condition:
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an eternall lying under the wrath and curse of God in body and soule (after they are united at the resurrection) because wee would sinne eternally if we did live eternally here:
an Eternal lying under the wrath and curse of God in body and soul (After they Are united At the resurrection) Because we would sin eternally if we did live eternally Here:
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and expectation of worse (even of the second death) for the time to come, which is an eternall seperation from God for ever,
and expectation of Worse (even of the second death) for the time to come, which is an Eternal separation from God for ever,
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it breeds horrour and terrours in the soule for the present, which are the flashes of Hell-fire,
it breeds horror and terrors in the soul for the present, which Are the flashes of Hell-fire,
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We are dead in law as well as in disposition. This death in law is called guilt, a binding over to eternall death:
We Are dead in law as well as in disposition. This death in law is called guilt, a binding over to Eternal death:
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if we had no actuall sinne it were enough for the sentence of death to passe upon us, but this aggravates the sentence.
if we had no actual sin it were enough for the sentence of death to pass upon us, but this aggravates the sentence.
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and likewise adding actuall sinnes of our owne:
and likewise adding actual Sins of our own:
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Hereupon comes a death of sentence upon us, being damned both in Adams loynes and in originall sinne,
Hereupon comes a death of sentence upon us, being damned both in Adams loins and in original sin,
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we cannot thinke, we cannot will, we cannot affect, we cannot doe any thing that savours of spirituall life.
we cannot think, we cannot will, we cannot affect, we cannot do any thing that savours of spiritual life.
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And then there is corruption of nature as a punishment of that first sinne, that is a death (as we shall see afterward) a death of al the powers, we cannot act and moove according to that life that we had at the first;
And then there is corruption of nature as a punishment of that First sin, that is a death (as we shall see afterwards) a death of all the Powers, we cannot act and move according to that life that we had At the First;
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as soone as we had a being in our mothers wombe, by reason of our communion with Adam in that first sinne.
as soon as we had a being in our mother's womb, by reason of our communion with Adam in that First sin.
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there was a sentence of death upon all Adams rotten race, as we say damnati antequam nati, we were damned before we were borne,
there was a sentence of death upon all Adams rotten raze, as we say Condemned antequam Nati, we were damned before we were born,
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Now naturally we are dead in all these sences. First by the sin of Adam, in whose loynes we were, we were all damned;
Now naturally we Are dead in all these Senses. First by the since of Adam, in whose loins we were, we were all damned;
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and then the execution of that death of sentence in bodily death, and in eternall death afterward.
and then the execution of that death of sentence in bodily death, and in Eternal death afterwards.
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as we say of a man when he is condemned, he is a dead man. Or death in regard of disposition;
as we say of a man when he is condemned, he is a dead man. Or death in regard of disposition;
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Now death (take it in a spirituall sence) it is either the death of law our sentence: Now death (take it in a spiritual sense) it is either the death of law our sentence:
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The body having a communicated life from the soule, when the soule is departed it must needs be dead.
The body having a communicated life from the soul, when the soul is departed it must needs be dead.
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what is death? Death is nothing else but a seperation from the cause of life, from that from whence life springs.
what is death? Death is nothing Else but a separation from the cause of life, from that from whence life springs.
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So on the contrary it is with death;
So on the contrary it is with death;
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The Spirit is the soule of our soules, and this spiritual soule, this Spirit in us is not idle wherever life is there is motion and operation inward and outward suteable and proportionable to the fountaine of life, the Spirit of God himselfe.
The Spirit is the soul of our Souls, and this spiritual soul, this Spirit in us is not idle wherever life is there is motion and operation inward and outward suitable and proportionable to the fountain of life, the Spirit of God himself.
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then we have a spirituall life.
then we have a spiritual life.
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and by Christs Spirit is joyned to Christ, and by Christ to God, who is life it selfe and the first fountaine of all life:
and by Christ Spirit is joined to christ, and by christ to God, who is life it self and the First fountain of all life:
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The spirituall life of the soule is by the Spirit of Christ, when our soule hath union with the quickning Spirit of Christ, The spiritual life of the soul is by the Spirit of christ, when our soul hath Union with the quickening Spirit of christ,
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but the life of the body is derived from its union with the soule, and from that union comes lively motion and operation.
but the life of the body is derived from its Union with the soul, and from that Union comes lively motion and operation.
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The life in it selfe, it liveth when it is out of the body, it hath an essentiall life of its owne:
The life in it self, it lives when it is out of the body, it hath an essential life of its own:
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The soule h•th a double life, a life in it selfe, and a life it communicates to the body.
The soul h•th a double life, a life in it self, and a life it communicates to the body.
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Life in man (I say) spring• from the soule:
Life in man (I say) spring• from the soul:
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and then a life from the union with that soule; and then there is a secret kindled motion and operation outward, wheresoever life is.
and then a life from the Union with that soul; and then there is a secret kindled motion and operation outward, wheresoever life is.
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What is life? and whence ariseth it? Not to speake of the life of God, (God is life and Christ is life) but of l•fe in us. It ariseth from the soule: first there is a soule; What is life? and whence arises it? Not to speak of the life of God, (God is life and christ is life) but of l•fe in us. It arises from the soul: First there is a soul;
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In a word death is a privation of life.
In a word death is a privation of life.
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In these and the like considerations, you may conceave we are all dead.
In these and the like considerations, you may conceive we Are all dead.
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the specification of their death, in sinnes and trespasses, and not in one, but in sinnes and trespasses.
the specification of their death, in Sins and Trespasses, and not in one, but in Sins and Trespasses.
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Who were dead in trespasses and sins. Their condition is, they were dead ;
Who were dead in Trespasses and Sins. Their condition is, they were dead;
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Here I might digresse and tell you a discourse of life and death at large: every man knowes by experience what they are.
Here I might digress and tell you a discourse of life and death At large: every man knows by experience what they Are.
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Sinne is a turning from God to the creature, and that very turning of the soule is death, every sinfull soule is dead.
Sin is a turning from God to the creature, and that very turning of the soul is death, every sinful soul is dead.
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and affection to its pride, and vanity, one thing or other.
and affection to its pride, and vanity, one thing or other.
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For there is no sin but it carries the soule to the changeable creature, in delight,
For there is no since but it carries the soul to the changeable creature, in delight,
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So a dead soule, as it cannot moove to good, so it is mooved with nothing, that that affects a child of God,
So a dead soul, as it cannot move to good, so it is moved with nothing, that that affects a child of God,
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offer him colours to the eye, food to the taste, or any thing to the feeling, nothing mooves him:
offer him colours to the eye, food to the taste, or any thing to the feeling, nothing moves him:
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As there is no sence nor mooving to outward things, so no outward thing can moove a dead body:
As there is no sense nor moving to outward things, so no outward thing can move a dead body:
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but because the Holy Ghost raiseth the proportion from these things, some thing must be said of them.
but Because the Holy Ghost Raiseth the proportion from these things, Some thing must be said of them.
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These things ought not to be overmuch pressed, much curiosity must not be used in them,
These things ought not to be overmuch pressed, much curiosity must not be used in them,
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As God is the God of life, and Christ calls himselfe the life and the Spirit, the Spirit of life:
As God is the God of life, and christ calls himself the life and the Spirit, the Spirit of life:
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And he cannot heare what the Spirit saith in the Word, he heares the voice of man, And he cannot hear what the Spirit Says in the Word, he hears the voice of man,
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when a man tasts of the creatures he should have a spirituall taste of God and of the mercy in him, Oh how sweet is God! A wicked man hath no taste of God.
when a man tastes of the creatures he should have a spiritual taste of God and of the mercy in him, O how sweet is God! A wicked man hath no taste of God.
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There is nothing that we see with our bodily eyes ▪ but our soules should have an eye to see somewhat of God in it, his mercy and goodnesse and power, &c. And so he hath no relish to taste of God in his creatures and mercies:
There is nothing that we see with our bodily eyes ▪ but our Souls should have an eye to see somewhat of God in it, his mercy and Goodness and power, etc. And so he hath no relish to taste of God in his creatures and Mercies:
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And as he is speechlesse so he hath no spirituall eyes to see God in his works. And as he is speechless so he hath no spiritual eyes to see God in his works.
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he is speechlesse there, it is not his theame.
he is speechless there, it is not his theme.
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but to talke of God and divine things (unlesse it be to sweare by them and to scorne good things) he cannot;
but to talk of God and divine things (unless it be to swear by them and to scorn good things) he cannot;
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Put him to his owne arguments, to talke of vanity, to sweare or to talke of the times, you shall have him in his theame:
Put him to his own Arguments, to talk of vanity, to swear or to talk of the times, you shall have him in his theme:
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because he hath a dead soule.
Because he hath a dead soul.
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He cannot speake to God in praise, or to others in experience of the worke of grace,
He cannot speak to God in praise, or to Others in experience of the work of grace,
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if he speake of the writings of other men, it is with the spirit of the writer.
if he speak of the writings of other men, it is with the Spirit of the writer.
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if he doth he is out of his element, if he speak of good things he speakes with the spirit of another man;
if he does he is out of his element, if he speak of good things he speaks with the Spirit of Another man;
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So he that is spiritually a dead man, he can speake nothing that is savoury and good of spirituall things,
So he that is spiritually a dead man, he can speak nothing that is savoury and good of spiritual things,
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Where bodily death is, it deprives of all sences, there is no use of any, either of the eye or tongue, &c. it makes them speechlesse: Where bodily death is, it deprives of all Senses, there is no use of any, either of the eye or tongue, etc. it makes them speechless:
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Let the dead follow the dead, and bury the dead, saith our Saviour in the Gospell.Let the dead follow the dead, and bury the dead, Says our Saviour in the Gospel.
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there should be a seperation, and as soone as the life of grace is begun, there will be a seperation betweene the living and the dead.
there should be a separation, and as soon as the life of grace is begun, there will be a separation between the living and the dead.
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so indeed a dead soule as he is severed from God, so ae jure, he should be severed from the company of others:
so indeed a dead soul as he is severed from God, so ae jure, he should be severed from the company of Others:
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Againe, we sever dead persons from the rest: Again, we sever dead Persons from the rest:
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because they are all dead persons, one dead man is not loathsome to another: as a company of prisoners they are not offended with the noysomenesse of one another.
Because they Are all dead Persons, one dead man is not loathsome to Another: as a company of Prisoners they Are not offended with the noisomeness of one Another.
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it hath ceazed upon and possessed their sences: So wicked men they smell no ill savour and sent one from another:
it hath ceased upon and possessed their Senses: So wicked men they smell no ill savour and sent one from Another:
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As in a prison, the noisome savour is not offensive to them, because they are all acquainted with it;
As in a prison, the noisome savour is not offensive to them, Because they Are all acquainted with it;
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Dead men are not loathsome to themselves, because they want sences.
Dead men Are not loathsome to themselves, Because they want Senses.
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hee thinkes himselfe a brave man in the world, in the place he lives in: and hee hath base conceits of others, of God, and all things of God.
he thinks himself a brave man in the world, in the place he lives in: and he hath base conceits of Others, of God, and all things of God.
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So take a carnall man, hee pranks up himselfe, hee thinkes himselfe a jolly man, especially when hee is set out in his flowers, those things that hee beggs of the creatures, he sees not his loathsomenesse;
So take a carnal man, he pranks up himself, he thinks himself a jolly man, especially when he is Set out in his flowers, those things that he begs of the creatures, he sees not his loathsomeness;
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But herein a wicked man agrees with a dead body, a dead body is not loathsome to its selfe.
But herein a wicked man agrees with a dead body, a dead body is not loathsome to its self.
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and those also that have the Spirit of God in them, as farre as they see the foulenesse of their sins they loath them.
and those also that have the Spirit of God in them, as Far as they see the foulness of their Sins they loath them.
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Nay, he is wearied with their very good actions, as it is Isa. 1.8. Whatsoever wicked men performe it is abhominable to God, hee cannot behold them, hee cannot indure them, hee is burdened with their sinnes;
Nay, he is wearied with their very good actions, as it is Isaiah 1.8. Whatsoever wicked men perform it is abominable to God, he cannot behold them, he cannot endure them, he is burdened with their Sins;
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And for his eares, hee will not heare the prayers of the wicked. And for feeling, he is wearied with their sinnes, as a cart is with sheaves.
And for his ears, he will not hear the Prayers of the wicked. And for feeling, he is wearied with their Sins, as a cart is with sheaves.
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The prayers of the wicked are an abhomination to God, he turnes away his face from them, hee cannot indure them.The Prayers of the wicked Are an abomination to God, he turns away his face from them, he cannot endure them.
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And hee smells no savour from their performances, the very sacrifice of the wicked is abhominable, he lookes upon them as wee doe upon a dunghill, as a loathsome thing.
And he smells no savour from their performances, the very sacrifice of the wicked is abominable, he looks upon them as we do upon a dunghill, as a loathsome thing.
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A dead soule is abhominable to all Gods sences, (the Scripture thus familiarly condescends unto us,) hee will not behold him, hee lookes upon the proud afarre off.
A dead soul is abominable to all God's Senses, (the Scripture thus familiarly condescends unto us,) he will not behold him, he looks upon the proud afar off.
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If he have not a new heart, he is abhominable and loathsome to God, and to all that have the Spirit of God.
If he have not a new heart, he is abominable and loathsome to God, and to all that have the Spirit of God.
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and inwardly cleave to the creature.
and inwardly cleave to the creature.
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yet hee is but a carrion, a loathsome creature to God, if his soule be seperated from God,
yet he is but a carrion, a loathsome creature to God, if his soul be separated from God,
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or as he can be set out with all these ornaments and flowers:
or as he can be Set out with all these Ornament and flowers:
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So let any naturall man be as witty, and as learned, and as great, and as rich as you will;
So let any natural man be as witty, and as learned, and as great, and as rich as you will;
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yet it is but a dead body, and the stench will be above all other sweete smells.
yet it is but a dead body, and the stench will be above all other sweet smells.
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or whatsoever you will) to please the fancy of the living:
or whatsoever you will) to please the fancy of the living:
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Though all art and skill be used that may be to set out a dead body, (with flowers,
Though all art and skill be used that may be to Set out a dead body, (with flowers,
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but there is a loathsomenesse contrary to that honour that was in it before.
but there is a loathsomeness contrary to that honour that was in it before.
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after sin it is an unlovely soule. We are all deprived of the glory of God, as S. Paul saith. And not onely so;
After since it is an unlovely soul. We Are all deprived of the glory of God, as S. Paul Says. And not only so;
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The Image of God stamped upon the soule of man by the Spirit, it is the glory of a man:
The Image of God stamped upon the soul of man by the Spirit, it is the glory of a man:
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Death takes away the beauty and the honour that God hath put upon the body, so that it is not honourable to those that behold it after death.
Death Takes away the beauty and the honour that God hath put upon the body, so that it is not honourable to those that behold it After death.
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Againe, death makes the body unlovely, Abraham would buy a piece of ground that hee might bury his dead out of his sight, hee could not indure the sight of his owne beloved wife when shee was dead. Again, death makes the body unlovely, Abraham would buy a piece of ground that he might bury his dead out of his sighed, he could not endure the sighed of his own Beloved wife when she was dead.
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not from an inward principle of love to God (that might heate and warme their hearts:) but they goe about it as a thing that must be done, and thinke to satisfie God with an outward dead action.
not from an inward principle of love to God (that might heat and warm their hearts:) but they go about it as a thing that must be done, and think to satisfy God with an outward dead actium.
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when they doe anything that is spiritually good coldly, and forced;
when they do anything that is spiritually good coldly, and forced;
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when they heare coldly, and receive the Sacrament coldly, as if it were a dead piece of worke and businesse;
when they hear coldly, and receive the Sacrament coldly, as if it were a dead piece of work and business;
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it is a signe that they have not yet felt the power of the quickning Spirit,
it is a Signen that they have not yet felt the power of the quickening Spirit,
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Therefore those that finde no life to that that is good, no nor no power nor strength;
Therefore those that find no life to that that is good, no nor no power nor strength;
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so when the Spirit of God is severed from the soule, it is cold, and unactive, and stiffe.
so when the Spirit of God is severed from the soul, it is cold, and unactive, and stiff.
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And what doth death worke upon the body? unactivenesse, stiffnesse; And what does death work upon the body? unactiveness, stiffness;
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But to speake of that death that seizeth upon our dispositions, wee are dead by nature. But to speak of that death that seizes upon our dispositions, we Are dead by nature.
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and is ready to crush him every moment.
and is ready to crush him every moment.
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Not to speake of the danger of the death of sentence, when a man by the state of nature lies under the wrath of God, that hanges over his head,
Not to speak of the danger of the death of sentence, when a man by the state of nature lies under the wrath of God, that hangs over his head,
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And you hath hee quickned, who were dead, &c. Let us consider a little what a condition this is, to be dead in trespasses and sinnes.
And you hath he quickened, who were dead, etc. Let us Consider a little what a condition this is, to be dead in Trespasses and Sins.
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but not of the Spirit when the trumpet of the Word sounds never so loud in his eares.
but not of the Spirit when the trumpet of the Word sounds never so loud in his ears.
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Therefore J beseech you as you would be raised up out of this death, heare the noyse of Gods trumpet come within the compasse of the meanes.
Therefore J beseech you as you would be raised up out of this death, hear the noise of God's trumpet come within the compass of the means.
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So the trumpet of the Word of God sounding in the eares of men (together with the Spirit) shall raise the dead soules out of the grave of sin.
So the trumpet of the Word of God sounding in the ears of men (together with the Spirit) shall raise the dead Souls out of the grave of since.
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As in the latter day the noyse of the trumpet shall raise the dead bodies:
As in the latter day the noise of the trumpet shall raise the dead bodies:
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Let us come to heare the Word of God, Iohn 5.25. The time is come and now is that the dead shall heare the voice of God, where the voice of God is in the Ministery, and so they shall live.
Let us come to hear the Word of God, John 5.25. The time is come and now is that the dead shall hear the voice of God, where the voice of God is in the Ministry, and so they shall live.
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yet let us use the parts of nature that we have, that God hath given us, to offer our selves to the gracions and blessed meanes wherein the Spirit of God may worke.
yet let us use the parts of nature that we have, that God hath given us, to offer our selves to the Gracious and blessed means wherein the Spirit of God may work.
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this by common grace, any man living in the Church may doe. Therefore though we be all dead, even the best of us by nature:
this by Common grace, any man living in the Church may do. Therefore though we be all dead, even the best of us by nature:
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he can come to the poole (though he be not thrust in this day, or that day) when God stirrs the waters:
he can come to the pool (though he be not thrust in this day, or that day) when God stirs the waters:
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and when he is there he may yeeld an eare to listen, and he hath common discourse and understanding to know what is said and upon what ground, he can offer himselfe to the worke of the Spirit;
and when he is there he may yield an ear to listen, and he hath Common discourse and understanding to know what is said and upon what ground, he can offer himself to the work of the Spirit;
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he can by common grace, without any inward change of nature, come and heare the Word of God,
he can by Common grace, without any inward change of nature, come and hear the Word of God,
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Now a man living in the Church of God, that is a grace when a man hath grace to live within the compasse of the meanes:
Now a man living in the Church of God, that is a grace when a man hath grace to live within the compass of the means:
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he hath eares to heare the Word of God; he hath abilities of nature upon which grace is founded. God workes grace upon nature.
he hath ears to hear the Word of God; he hath abilities of nature upon which grace is founded. God works grace upon nature.
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though a man be spiritually dead, yet notwithstanding he hath feete to carry him to the house of God;
though a man be spiritually dead, yet notwithstanding he hath feet to carry him to the house of God;
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for in naturall bodily death, there is no mooving; but in this spirituall death of the soule, men have sences, and motion, &c. Jt is true, thus farre they differ;
for in natural bodily death, there is no moving; but in this spiritual death of the soul, men have Senses, and motion, etc. It is true, thus Far they differ;
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you see wee are all dead by nature, and what this death is. But you will say there is a difference betweene naturall death, and spirituall death:
you see we Are all dead by nature, and what this death is. But you will say there is a difference between natural death, and spiritual death:
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what comfort can a man (that loves his owne soule, and hath any desire to be saved) have by intimate converse with such persons? let them have never so good parts, they hurt more one way then they doe good another:
what Comfort can a man (that loves his own soul, and hath any desire to be saved) have by intimate converse with such Persons? let them have never so good parts, they hurt more one Way then they do good Another:
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nothing can come from all their sences but rottennesse, and stench;
nothing can come from all their Senses but rottenness, and stench;
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What issues from them but stench? eyes full of adultery, nothing that is pleasing can come from them;
What issues from them but stench? eyes full of adultery, nothing that is pleasing can come from them;
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and the hope of bettering them forceth it upon us) wee would have no society with those that we see are in the state of nature.
and the hope of bettering them forceth it upon us) we would have no society with those that we see Are in the state of nature.
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nature startles at that that is dead. If wee had the life of grace (further then the necessity of civill conversation,
nature startles At that that is dead. If we had the life of grace (further then the necessity of civil Conversation,
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Wee wrong our soules to joyne with dead persons, who would converse with dead courses, and corps? The very creatures startle at the sight of a dead body;
we wrong our Souls to join with dead Persons, who would converse with dead courses, and corpse? The very creatures startle At the sighed of a dead body;
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surely in choosing our society, conjugall or friendly, any intimate society to joyne living and dead soules together, we are tyrants to our owne soules.
surely in choosing our society, conjugal or friendly, any intimate society to join living and dead Souls together, we Are Tyrants to our own Souls.
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It is a tyrannicall thing to knit dead and living bodies together, and he was accounted a tyrant that did so:
It is a tyrannical thing to knit dead and living bodies together, and he was accounted a tyrant that did so:
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that we converse not with them with delight and complacency.
that we converse not with them with delight and complacency.
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let us take heed in our amity and society that we converse not with naturall men too much, that have not spirituall goodnesse in them;
let us take heed in our amity and society that we converse not with natural men too much, that have not spiritual Goodness in them;
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Againe if we be all dead by nature, and there ought to be a separation of the living from the dead;
Again if we be all dead by nature, and there ought to be a separation of the living from the dead;
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as if they only were alive.
as if they only were alive.
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they are dead loathsome creatures; (it is the mercy of God that the ground doth not sinke underthem;) and yet they carry themselves,
they Are dead loathsome creatures; (it is the mercy of God that the ground does not sink underthem;) and yet they carry themselves,
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these think themselves the onely men, when indeed they are no body;
these think themselves the only men, when indeed they Are no body;
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& think it the only life to live as they list, to goe where they list, in what companies they list, to have bounds of their owne:
& think it the only life to live as they list, to go where they list, in what companies they list, to have bounds of their own:
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but there is a generation that have little in them, that yet think themselves the only men in loose licentious life, despising all, caring for none,
but there is a generation that have little in them, that yet think themselves the only men in lose licentious life, despising all, caring for none,
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one would thinke that these have something to be proud off, that they might set themselves against God and goodnes:
one would think that these have something to be proud off, that they might Set themselves against God and Goodness:
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and yet he is a Divell for all that, therefore never stand upon these things. But there is a company that are more to blame then these;
and yet he is a devil for all that, Therefore never stand upon these things. But there is a company that Are more to blame then these;
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the Divell is a better scholler then any man, he knowes matters of state and other things better then thou doest,
the devil is a better scholar then any man, he knows matters of state and other things better then thou dost,
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and make thee uncapable of grace. If thou talke of learning;
and make thee uncapable of grace. If thou talk of learning;
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what are all these abilities for? Are they not for the spirituall life? What is this to the life of grace? They onely blow thee up with pride and set thee further off,
what Are all these abilities for? are they not for the spiritual life? What is this to the life of grace? They only blow thee up with pride and Set thee further off,
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Alas poore soule thou mayest be dead for all this;
Alas poor soul thou Mayest be dead for all this;
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A man that hath naturall parts, that can discourse and understand the mysteries of law and of the state, we value men by these.
A man that hath natural parts, that can discourse and understand the Mysteres of law and of the state, we valve men by these.
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not to make our selves in our owne conceits better then indeed wee are. We judge of our selves as we are to civill things.
not to make our selves in our own conceits better then indeed we Are. We judge of our selves as we Are to civil things.
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If this be so, I beseech you let us learne to know what we are by nature; If this be so, I beseech you let us Learn to know what we Are by nature;
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These things helpe to understand the Scripture, and therefore so far we may well thinke of them.
These things help to understand the Scripture, and Therefore so Far we may well think of them.
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for he growes more and more abhominable every way.
for he grows more and more abominable every Way.
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he treasures vengeance up against the day of vengeance, and it is a curse for a man in his naturall estate to live long,he treasures vengeance up against the day of vengeance, and it is a curse for a man in his natural estate to live long,
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so that the longer a carnall man lives the more guilt hee contracts, A child of a hundred yeares old (as the Prophet saith) the longer he lives the more vengeance is stored for him;
so that the longer a carnal man lives the more guilt he contracts, A child of a hundred Years old (as the Prophet Says) the longer he lives the more vengeance is stored for him;
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So on the contrary this death is a death that is more and more increased in the loathsomenesse and noysomenesse of it every way:
So on the contrary this death is a death that is more and more increased in the loathsomeness and noisomeness of it every Way:
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As the life of grace is like the Sunne when it riseth, it growes still till it come to full perfection, till it come to the life of glory:
As the life of grace is like the Sun when it Riseth, it grows still till it come to full perfection, till it come to the life of glory:
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and never leave sinking till they be there.
and never leave sinking till they be there.
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and heavy in themselves, they sinke to earthly things in their affections, and thereby they sinke lower and lower to Hell,
and heavy in themselves, they sink to earthly things in their affections, and thereby they sink lower and lower to Hell,
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so dead soules I am sure they are heavy, heavy to God and to Christ that dyed for sinne,
so dead Souls I am sure they Are heavy, heavy to God and to christ that died for sin,
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We say of a dead body it is heavy:
We say of a dead body it is heavy:
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So sinne it makes the soule more loathsome and noysome daily, till they have filled up the measure of their sinnes, till the earth can beare them no longer.
So sin it makes the soul more loathsome and noisome daily, till they have filled up the measure of their Sins, till the earth can bear them no longer.
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And as in bodily death, the longer it is dead, the more noysome and offensive it is every day more then other:
And as in bodily death, the longer it is dead, the more noisome and offensive it is every day more then other:
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and makes him tremble and quake, it affects not a carnall man at all.
and makes him tremble and quake, it affects not a carnal man At all.
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but spirituall life in us is by little and little wrought in the meanes, the Spirit of life joynes with the Word of life and quickens us daily more and more. A word of these words
but spiritual life in us is by little and little wrought in the means, the Spirit of life joins with the Word of life and quickens us daily more and more. A word of these words
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the life of sentence is perfect, the life of justification:
the life of sentence is perfect, the life of justification:
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common swearers and prophane persons that stinke to any except it be to themselves. But the godly have this death in part;
Common swearers and profane Persons that stink to any except it be to themselves. But the godly have this death in part;
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The second are more tollerable then the first in humane society; because the other stinke and smell to common society:
The second Are more tolerable then the First in humane society; Because the other stink and smell to Common society:
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they have an evill spirit and yet doe good workes: they walke up and downe and doe things with no spirit of their owne.
they have an evil Spirit and yet do good works: they walk up and down and do things with no Spirit of their own.
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There are some that have a forme of godlinesse that are meerely ghosts, that act things outwardly but they have not a spirit of their owne;
There Are Some that have a Form of godliness that Are merely Ghosts, that act things outwardly but they have not a Spirit of their own;
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Some open rotten persons that are as graves, open sepulchres, that their stincke comes foorth and they are prophane ones. some open rotten Persons that Are as graves, open sepulchres, that their stink comes forth and they Are profane ones.
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the remainders of darknesse in our understandings, and of rebellion in our wills and affections. For there bee usually three degrees of persons in the Church of God.
the remainders of darkness in our understandings, and of rebellion in our wills and affections. For there be usually three Degrees of Persons in the Church of God.
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Therefore let all attend upon the meanes, that the Spirit of God by little and little may worke out the remainders of death;
Therefore let all attend upon the means, that the Spirit of God by little and little may work out the remainders of death;
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The best of us all, though we be not wholly dead, yet there are some relicks of spirituall death hanging upon us, there be corruptions which in themselves are noysome.
The best of us all, though we be not wholly dead, yet there Are Some Relics of spiritual death hanging upon us, there be corruptions which in themselves Are noisome.
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Therefore let none despaire, God is more mercifull to save those that belong to him, then Sathan can be malicious to hinder any way.
Therefore let none despair, God is more merciful to save those that belong to him, then Sathan can be malicious to hinder any Way.
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though he have beene dead so many yeares, yet God can rowle away the stone and bid him rise up.
though he have been dead so many Years, yet God can roll away the stone and bid him rise up.
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So when God will quicken a man, he will remoove the stone of long custome that is upon him;
So when God will quicken a man, he will remove the stone of long custom that is upon him;
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As Christ when he was raised, the stone that lay upon the grave was remooved:
As christ when he was raised, the stone that lay upon the grave was removed:
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yet attend meekly upon the Ordinance, God can make of Lions Lambs, he can take away that actual resistance.
yet attend meekly upon the Ordinance, God can make of Lions Lambs, he can take away that actual resistance.
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Therefore though there be nothing but actuall present resistance in the soule to that that is good and a slavery to the bondage of sin:
Therefore though there be nothing but actual present resistance in the soul to that that is good and a slavery to the bondage of since:
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All things in the world though they be never so opposite to Gods grace, they are in obedience to his command.
All things in the world though they be never so opposite to God's grace, they Are in Obedience to his command.
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though they have a resistance in themselves, yet God can take away that resistance and bring all to obey him.
though they have a resistance in themselves, yet God can take away that resistance and bring all to obey him.
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never pretend long custome, and long living in sinne, All things are in obedience to God,
never pretend long custom, and long living in sin, All things Are in Obedience to God,
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It shewes us that though a man be dead and rotten in sinne, yet he may be raised first or last, the blessed time may come, therefore waite;
It shows us that though a man be dead and rotten in sin, yet he may be raised First or last, the blessed time may come, Therefore wait;
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You know many were raised in the Gospell, some that had beene dead few daies: Lazarus was rotten and stanke.
You know many were raised in the Gospel, Some that had been dead few days: Lazarus was rotten and stanke.
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And object not I am dead and rotten in sin many yeares, I am an old man. And Object not I am dead and rotten in since many Years, I am an old man.
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the blessed time may come, let us waite when the waters are stirred, and take heede that we despise not the counsell of God, which is to bring man to spirituall life this way.
the blessed time may come, let us wait when the waters Are stirred, and take heed that we despise not the counsel of God, which is to bring man to spiritual life this Way.
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yet let us present our selves more and more to the Ordinance of God. God will be mighty in his own Ordinance:
yet let us present our selves more and more to the Ordinance of God. God will be mighty in his own Ordinance:
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As when Christ spake to Lazarus, when hee stanke in his grave, he said Lazarus come foorth, it was an operative working word, there went an almighty power to raise Lazarus. Therefore though we finde our selves dead and have no worke of grace:
As when christ spoke to Lazarus, when he stank in his grave, he said Lazarus come forth, it was an operative working word, there went an almighty power to raise Lazarus. Therefore though we find our selves dead and have no work of grace:
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So in the Ministery it exhorts and stirres up to duty, and there is a cloathing of the ministeriall word with an almighty power, it is a working word.
So in the Ministry it exhorts and stirs up to duty, and there is a clothing of the ministerial word with an almighty power, it is a working word.
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As it was in the creation, God said, Let there bee light and there was light:
As it was in the creation, God said, Let there be Light and there was Light:
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The Word of God in the Ordinance is an operative working Word.
The Word of God in the Ordinance is an operative working Word.
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So the Word is the Word of life, because together with the Word God conveyes spirituall life.
So the Word is the Word of life, Because together with the Word God conveys spiritual life.
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thinke of his death, when wee thinke of our resurrection, thinke of his, when he rose againe;
think of his death, when we think of our resurrection, think of his, when he rose again;
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So thinke of all things both comfortable and uncomfortable in Christ first, when we thinke of sinne, thinke of it in him our Surety and when we thinke of freedome from death and damnation;
So think of all things both comfortable and uncomfortable in christ First, when we think of sin, think of it in him our Surety and when we think of freedom from death and damnation;
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and if the world should continue millions of yeares, he would convey death to all: shall not Christ the second Adam convey life to all that are in him.
and if the world should continue millions of Years, he would convey death to all: shall not christ the second Adam convey life to all that Are in him.
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And if the first Adam could convey death to so many thousands, so many thousand yeeres after;
And if the First Adam could convey death to so many thousands, so many thousand Years After;
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in his resurrection and ascention, therefore we are quickned with him and sit in heavenly places with him. He is the second Adam ;
in his resurrection and Ascension, Therefore we Are quickened with him and fit in heavenly places with him. He is the second Adam;
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therefore we are crucified and buried with him;
Therefore we Are Crucified and buried with him;
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The ground of this is, that Christ was a publike person in all that he did, in his death,
The ground of this is, that christ was a public person in all that he did, in his death,
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If Christ had not beene raised up, our Faith and Hope could not have beene in God, that he would raise us up, we are quickned and raised in Christ, all is in Christ first, and then in us.
If christ had not been raised up, our Faith and Hope could not have been in God, that he would raise us up, we Are quickened and raised in christ, all is in christ First, and then in us.
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Christ first rose and ascended and sits in Heaven, and then we rise and ascend and sit in heavenly places with Christ, Therefore as St. Peter saith well, in 1. Peter 1.20. God hath raised Christ, that our faith might bee in God.
christ First rose and ascended and sits in Heaven, and then we rise and ascend and fit in heavenly places with christ, Therefore as Saint Peter Says well, in 1. Peter 1.20. God hath raised christ, that our faith might be in God.
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And he quickens us with Christ and in Christ, whatsoever we have that is good it is in Christ first, That Christ in all things might have the preheminence.
And he quickens us with christ and in christ, whatsoever we have that is good it is in christ First, That christ in all things might have the pre-eminence.
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therefore we may know that he hath paid the price for us.
Therefore we may know that he hath paid the price for us.
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or else he would not have quickned him, he gave him to death, and quickned him againe,
or Else he would not have quickened him, he gave him to death, and quickened him again,
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In that God hath quickned Christ and raised him from the grave, it shewes that his Fathers wrath is pacified,
In that God hath quickened christ and raised him from the grave, it shows that his Father's wrath is pacified,
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This being our estate, let us know how much we are beholding to God who hath quickned us. God quickens us with Christ and in Christ. It is a comfortable consideration.
This being our estate, let us know how much we Are beholding to God who hath quickened us. God quickens us with christ and in christ. It is a comfortable consideration.
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And you hath he quickned. Suteable to the occasion.
And you hath he quickened. Suitable to the occasion.
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therefore the body shall not bee long under water. And Faith makes that that is to come present, and affects the soule comfortably.
Therefore the body shall not be long under water. And Faith makes that that is to come present, and affects the soul comfortably.
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Christ is in Heaven already, and J am there in Christ, and J shall be there as verily as he is there;
christ is in Heaven already, and J am there in christ, and J shall be there as verily as he is there;
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I am there de jure, & de facto I shall be there; in these considerations Christ quickens us:
I am there de jure, & de facto I shall be there; in these considerations christ quickens us:
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Therefore saith St. Peter, Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ who hath begotten us againe through the resurrection of Christ from the dead, to a lively hope of an inheritance immortall, &c. We are begotten againe to this inheritance by the resurrection of Christ, who is risen againe to quicken himselfe and all his.
Therefore Says Saint Peter, Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Iesus christ who hath begotten us again through the resurrection of christ from the dead, to a lively hope of an inheritance immortal, etc. We Are begotten again to this inheritance by the resurrection of christ, who is risen again to quicken himself and all his.
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The consideration of this should affect us as it did Saint Peter, to blesse God.
The consideration of this should affect us as it did Faint Peter, to bless God.
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Now all this quickning power ariseth from our union with Christ, we must have a beeing in Christ before we can have comfort by death with him, or by rising with him.
Now all this quickening power arises from our Union with christ, we must have a being in christ before we can have Comfort by death with him, or by rising with him.
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Our union with Christ springs from faith: faith is cherished by the Sacrament: the Word and Sacrament beget faith: faith unites us to Christ:
Our Union with christ springs from faith: faith is cherished by the Sacrament: the Word and Sacrament beget faith: faith unites us to christ:
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union with Christ makes us partake of his death, and the benefits of it, and of his resurrection and ascention to glory:
Union with christ makes us partake of his death, and the benefits of it, and of his resurrection and Ascension to glory:
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therefore the more we attend upon this ordinance of the Word, and the seale of the Word, the Sacrament, the more our faith is increased:
Therefore the more we attend upon this Ordinance of the Word, and the seal of the Word, the Sacrament, the more our faith is increased:
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for God invites us to communion and fellowship with Christ, and all his benefits and favours:
for God invites us to communion and fellowship with christ, and all his benefits and favours:
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and the more wee find faith assured of Christ, the more union and fellowship wee have with Christ,
and the more we find faith assured of christ, the more Union and fellowship we have with christ,
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and the more wee seele that, the more Christ is a quickning Spirit: quickning us with the life of grace here, and the hope of Glory afterward.
and the more we seel that, the more christ is a quickening Spirit: quickening us with the life of grace Here, and the hope of Glory afterwards.
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Therefore let us comfortably attend upon the ordinance of God sanctified for this purpose, to strengthen this our union with Christ. FINIS.
Therefore let us comfortably attend upon the Ordinance of God sanctified for this purpose, to strengthen this our Union with christ. FINIS.
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This very consideration will quicken a man in death, my head is in Heaven above water,
This very consideration will quicken a man in death, my head is in Heaven above water,
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yet notwithstanding that is but a fitting us for glory, the body is but fitted and molded in the grave for glory.
yet notwithstanding that is but a fitting us for glory, the body is but fitted and moulded in the grave for glory.
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For now in Christ we are in Heaven already, and though there come bodily death betweene,
For now in christ we Are in Heaven already, and though there come bodily death between,
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And as we are quickned from the death of sentence and of dispos•tion, so we are quickned in regard of that hope of glory that we have:
And as we Are quickened from the death of sentence and of dispos•tion, so we Are quickened in regard of that hope of glory that we have:
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So when we are in Christ, the Spirit sanctifies us more and more till he have brought us to perfection.
So when we Are in christ, the Spirit Sanctifies us more and more till he have brought us to perfection.
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As Adam was a principle of death, and the more we live in the state of nature, the worse we are, til we come to hel:
As Adam was a principle of death, and the more we live in the state of nature, the Worse we Are, till we come to hell:
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Now Christ by his death pacifying his Father obteined the Spirit, and by that Spirit which he infuseth as a principle of life, he more and more quickens our nature and makes it better and better till it be perfect in Heaven.
Now christ by his death pacifying his Father obtained the Spirit, and by that Spirit which he infuseth as a principle of life, he more and more quickens our nature and makes it better and better till it be perfect in Heaven.
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for Christ is an universall principle of all life:
for christ is an universal principle of all life:
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So againe in regard of that deadly disposition that is in us, Christ quickens us in regard of that, by infusing grace by his Spirit:
So again in regard of that deadly disposition that is in us, christ quickens us in regard of that, by infusing grace by his Spirit:
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so that now there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ. so that now there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ.
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Christ by his resurrection tooke away the death of sentence, he rose againe for our justification,
christ by his resurrection took away the death of sentence, he rose again for our justification,
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We are quickned with Christ, Christ takes away all the deaths J spake of before.
We Are quickened with christ, christ Takes away all the death's J spoke of before.
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See Christ at the right hand of God, and wee in him, carry Christ along with us in our contemplations.
See christ At the right hand of God, and we in him, carry christ along with us in our contemplations.
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And if we thinke of the glory that God hath reserved for us, thinke of it in Christ, see Christ glorious first, and we in him.
And if we think of the glory that God hath reserved for us, think of it in christ, see christ glorious First, and we in him.
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thereby we know that the debt is paid, because he rose againe, let us see an acquittance of all in the resurrection.
thereby we know that the debt is paid, Because he rose again, let us see an acquittance of all in the resurrection.
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in his resurrection the acquittance from our sinnes was sealed:
in his resurrection the acquittance from our Sins was sealed:
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for the soule hath that which the body hath, taste, and smell, &c. though in a more sublime and divine sense,
for the soul hath that which the body hath, taste, and smell, etc. though in a more sublime and divine sense,
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Labour not for the meate that perisheth.
Labour not for the meat that Perishes.
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What? doth Christ meane that wee should not labour at all for earthly things? doth hee reade a Lecture of ill husbandry and unthriftinesse and negligence?
What? does christ mean that we should not labour At all for earthly things? does he read a Lecture of ill Husbandry and unthriftiness and negligence?
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No, he doth as we doe, when we would set a crooked thing straight we bend it as much the contrary way, our Saviour saw that they were desperately addicted to earthly things, that they followed him for their bellies, sought him for the loaves,
No, he does as we do, when we would Set a crooked thing straight we bend it as much the contrary Way, our Saviour saw that they were desperately addicted to earthly things, that they followed him for their bellies, sought him for the loaves,
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therefore hee bends the sticke the contrary way, Labour not for the meate that perisheth, that is, labour not for it in comparison of better things, labour not so inordinately,
Therefore he bends the stick the contrary Way, Labour not for the meat that Perishes, that is, labour not for it in comparison of better things, labour not so inordinately,
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so immoderately, labour not so unseasonably.
so immoderately, labour not so unseasonably.
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It is said of the Israelites that they brought Aegypt into the Wildernesse, because they brought the love of the Garlicke and Onyons of Aegypt with them:
It is said of the Israelites that they brought Egypt into the Wilderness, Because they brought the love of the Garlic and Onions of Egypt with them:
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wee have many come to the Church, to these holy exercises, to this holy place, but they bring the world with them, they come with carnall affections: labour not so unseasonably;
we have many come to the Church, to these holy exercises, to this holy place, but they bring the world with them, they come with carnal affections: labour not so unseasonably;
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it should be our heavenly wisdome to lay aside importunate earthly thoughts of earthly things, to drive them away as Abraham did the Birds from the Sacrifice, we should leave them as he did the Beasts and his Servants at the bottome of the Mount when hee went up to sacrifice unto God:
it should be our heavenly Wisdom to lay aside importunate earthly thoughts of earthly things, to drive them away as Abraham did the Birds from the Sacrifice, we should leave them as he did the Beasts and his Servants At the bottom of the Mount when he went up to sacrifice unto God:
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thus labour not, labour not immoderately, labour not inordinately, labour not unseasonably.
thus labour not, labour not immoderately, labour not inordinately, labour not unseasonably.
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But how shall wee know when our labour is immoderate, unseasonable, and inordinate after earthly things?
But how shall we know when our labour is immoderate, unseasonable, and inordinate After earthly things?
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I answer (in a word) when they either hinder us from, or hinder us in holy things,
I answer (in a word) when they either hinder us from, or hinder us in holy things,
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when they keepe us from holy duties, as from the santifying of the Lords day,
when they keep us from holy duties, as from the santifying of the lords day,
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or from any other service of God, or when they hinder us in them, when they fill us full of distractions,
or from any other service of God, or when they hinder us in them, when they fill us full of distractions,
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when they turne the soule from the businesse in hand, &c. thus when they doe either hinder us from or hinder us in better things, we may know wee offend against this disswasion of Christ, Labour not for the meate that perisheth.
when they turn the soul from the business in hand, etc. thus when they do either hinder us from or hinder us in better things, we may know we offend against this dissuasion of christ, Labour not for the meat that Perishes.
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But why doth our Saviour begin first with his disswasion, Labour not for the meate that perisheth, and then injoyne what they should seeke after,
But why does our Saviour begin First with his dissuasion, Labour not for the meat that Perishes, and then enjoin what they should seek After,
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but for the meate that endureth to everlasting life?
but for the meat that Endureth to everlasting life?
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Because he saw that their soules were corrupted and desperately set upon the seeking after earthly things,
Because he saw that their Souls were corrupted and desperately Set upon the seeking After earthly things,
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and when the soule is invested to any thing, there must first be a remoovall of that;
and when the soul is invested to any thing, there must First be a removal of that;
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as in ground, the thornes must first bee rooted out, before there bee any sowing of seeds,
as in ground, the thorns must First be rooted out, before there be any sowing of seeds,
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and in bodily distempers, there must first bee a purge of the malignant humour, before there be any Cordialls given;
and in bodily distempers, there must First be a purge of the malignant humour, before there be any Cordials given;
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so Christ, he first takes them off from an immoderate and inordinate seeking after the world and earthly things,
so christ, he First Takes them off from an immoderate and inordinate seeking After the world and earthly things,
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and then he directs them what they should do, what they should seeke after, seeke the foode that endures to everlasting life.
and then he directs them what they should do, what they should seek After, seek the food that endures to everlasting life.
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Heere is the prerogative of Christianity, a Heathen man out of the strength of morrall discourse and outward experience can teach the negative part, can tell you that all earthly things are vaine and perishing.
Here is the prerogative of Christianity, a Heathen man out of the strength of moral discourse and outward experience can teach the negative part, can tell you that all earthly things Are vain and perishing.
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A Stoick will declaime wittily and gravely from morrall principels and daily experience upon these things, that these earthly things of themselves are all vaine and fading,
A Stoic will declaim wittily and gravely from moral principels and daily experience upon these things, that these earthly things of themselves Are all vain and fading,
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and that it is our conceit of them onely that bewitcheth us to them, it is that onely that renders them to us greene and fresh:
and that it is our conceit of them only that bewitches us to them, it is that only that renders them to us green and fresh:
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But now for the affirmative part, what we should seeke after, heere Paganisme is blinde, that is onely to bee learned in the Church of Christ, it is proper to Christianity to direct us heere,
But now for the affirmative part, what we should seek After, Here Paganism is blind, that is only to be learned in the Church of christ, it is proper to Christianity to Direct us Here,
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as I shall discover better to you when I come to speake of the duty injoyned, which is that I especially aime at.
as I shall discover better to you when I come to speak of the duty enjoined, which is that I especially aim At.
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But before I come to inforce the act or duty which our Saviour heere exhorts unto, I must unfold the object of that act, what is meant heere by the meate that endures to everlasting life.
But before I come to enforce the act or duty which our Saviour Here exhorts unto, I must unfold the Object of that act, what is meant Here by the meat that endures to everlasting life.
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The meate that endures to everlasting life is our blessed Saviour Christ Jesus, as he is contained and wrapped up in the meanes of salvation, with all the blessed liberties, priviledges,
The meat that endures to everlasting life is our blessed Saviour christ jesus, as he is contained and wrapped up in the means of salvation, with all the blessed Liberties, privileges,
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and prerogatives, graces and comforts that we have by him and in him:
and prerogatives, graces and comforts that we have by him and in him:
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for our blessed Saviour never goes alone, hee is never imbraced naked, but with him goes his graces, comforts, prerogatives and liberties;
for our blessed Saviour never Goes alone, he is never embraced naked, but with him Goes his graces, comforts, prerogatives and Liberties;
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wee have him not now as we shall see him face to face hereafter in Heaven,
we have him not now as we shall see him face to face hereafter in Heaven,
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but he is to be considered as wrapped up in the Word and Sacraments, so is Christ the foode that lasts to everlasting life,
but he is to be considered as wrapped up in the Word and Sacraments, so is christ the food that lasts to everlasting life,
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and in this latitude we must take it, or else wee mistake and straiten the Holy Ghost.
and in this latitude we must take it, or Else we mistake and straiten the Holy Ghost.
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But why is our blessed Saviour so considered, and the comforts, and prerogatives, and good things we have by him termed food? In divers respects. To instance in a few:
But why is our blessed Saviour so considered, and the comforts, and prerogatives, and good things we have by him termed food? In diverse respects. To instance in a few:
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but first, you must know that as the soule hath a life as well as the body,
but First, you must know that as the soul hath a life as well as the body,
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so it hath a taste as well as the body, and as God (least the body should pine away) hath planted in it an appetite, which is the bodies longing after that which refresheth it,
so it hath a taste as well as the body, and as God (lest the body should pine away) hath planted in it an appetite, which is the bodies longing After that which refresheth it,
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for if it were not for appetite, if it were not for hunger and thirst who would care for meate and drinke;
for if it were not for appetite, if it were not for hunger and thirst who would care for meat and drink;
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so God hath planted in the soule, (least it should pine away) a spirituall appetite,
so God hath planted in the soul, (lest it should pine away) a spiritual appetite,
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an earnest longing and desiring after that which is the most necessary good of the soule;
an earnest longing and desiring After that which is the most necessary good of the soul;
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but as really and truly, as we shall see afterwards.
but as really and truly, as we shall see afterwards.
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Now our blessed Saviour is this spirituall food of the soule, He is the bread of life that came downe from Heaven, He is the true Manna, He is the true Tree of life in Paradice, in the Church of God the true Paradice, He is the true Shewbread, He is the true Lambe of God, He, considered with all the blessed prerogatives and priviledges and comforts we have by him, is called meate or food for divers respects.
Now our blessed Saviour is this spiritual food of the soul, He is the bred of life that Come down from Heaven, He is the true Manna, He is the true Tree of life in Paradise, in the Church of God the true Paradise, He is the true Shewbread, He is the true Lamb of God, He, considered with all the blessed prerogatives and privileges and comforts we have by him, is called meat or food for diverse respects.
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First, whatsoever sweetnesse, or comfort, or strength there is in meate, it is for the comfort and strength and good of the body;
First, whatsoever sweetness, or Comfort, or strength there is in meat, it is for the Comfort and strength and good of the body;
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so whatsoever is comfortable and cherishing in Christ (as indeed all comfort and cherishing is in him) it is for our good;
so whatsoever is comfortable and cherishing in christ (as indeed all Comfort and cherishing is in him) it is for our good;
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to us He is given, for us Hee was borne, to us a Childe is borne, to us a Sonne is given, all is for us,
to us He is given, for us He was born, to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, all is for us,
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for us men, for us sinners;
for us men, for us Sinners;
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there is nothing in his natures, in his state and condition both of abasement and exaltation, nothing in his Offices but it is all for our good.
there is nothing in his nature's, in his state and condition both of abasement and exaltation, nothing in his Offices but it is all for our good.
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Consider him in his humane nature, and joyne with his nature, his abasement, that hee was man, that he tooke upon him our nature, that he was abased in it, that he humbled himselfe to death,
Consider him in his humane nature, and join with his nature, his abasement, that he was man, that he took upon him our nature, that he was abased in it, that he humbled himself to death,
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even to the death of the Crosse, to bee a sacrifice for our sinnes, how doth the soule feed on this, on the wonderfull love of God in giving Christ to be incarnate,
even to the death of the Cross, to be a sacrifice for our Sins, how does the soul feed on this, on the wonderful love of God in giving christ to be incarnate,
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and then to die for us, how doth the soule feed upon the death of Christ,
and then to die for us, how does the soul feed upon the death of christ,
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because by that Gods wrath is appeased and he reconciled, where the dead body is there the Eagles resort, so doth the soule prey and feed upon the dead body of Christ, Christ crucified is the speciall food of the soule.
Because by that God's wrath is appeased and he reconciled, where the dead body is there the Eagles resort, so does the soul prey and feed upon the dead body of christ, christ Crucified is the special food of the soul.
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Consider him in his Exaltation, in his glorious Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven, how doth the soule feed upon that, Christ our Surety is risen againe,
Consider him in his Exaltation, in his glorious Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven, how does the soul feed upon that, christ our Surety is risen again,
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therfore our debt is discharged, the justice of God is satisfied to the full;
Therefore our debt is discharged, the Justice of God is satisfied to the full;
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so for his Ascension, when the soule is basely minded on earthly things, it ascends to Christ who is taken up to Heaven for us:
so for his Ascension, when the soul is basely minded on earthly things, it ascends to christ who is taken up to Heaven for us:
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so his sitting at the right hand of God, the soule feedes on that, because he sits there till hee have triumphed over all his enemies, till he have trod them all under foot. Consider him in his Offices.
so his sitting At the right hand of God, the soul feeds on that, Because he sits there till he have triumphed over all his enemies, till he have trod them all under foot. Consider him in his Offices.
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In ignorance the soule feeds on him as a Prophet to instruct it;
In ignorance the soul feeds on him as a Prophet to instruct it;
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in the sense of wrath and anger the soule feeds on him as a Priest to make peace and reconciliation:
in the sense of wrath and anger the soul feeds on him as a Priest to make peace and reconciliation:
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in want of righteousnesse, the soule feeds on his righteousnesse, he is our righteousnesse:
in want of righteousness, the soul feeds on his righteousness, he is our righteousness:
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In the sense of corruption, the soule feeds on him as a King, that by his Spirit will ere long worke out all corruption, that as hee will tread downe all our enemies without,
In the sense of corruption, the soul feeds on him as a King, that by his Spirit will ere long work out all corruption, that as he will tread down all our enemies without,
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so he will tread downe all corruption within ▪ he will never leave the soule till he have made it a glorious house fit for himselfe.
so he will tread down all corruption within ▪ he will never leave the soul till he have made it a glorious house fit for himself.
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So the prerogatives wee have by him, the soule feeds on them, feeds on his Redemption, that by his Redemption wee are freed from our enemies and all that hate us,
So the prerogatives we have by him, the soul feeds on them, feeds on his Redemption, that by his Redemption we Are freed from our enemies and all that hate us,
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and all that we feared, that wee are set at liberty from the Law, from sinne and from death,
and all that we feared, that we Are Set At liberty from the Law, from sin and from death,
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and notwithstanding all the debasements of this world, wee are the sons of God and heires of Heaven.
and notwithstanding all the debasements of this world, we Are the Sons of God and Heirs of Heaven.
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In a word, whatsoever is in Christ is for our good, Hee is all mine, his Life is mine, his Death is mine, his Resurrection is mine, his Ascension is mine, all is mine, he is expended and laid open for my good, that's the first.
In a word, whatsoever is in christ is for our good, He is all mine, his Life is mine, his Death is mine, his Resurrection is mine, his Ascension is mine, all is mine, he is expended and laid open for my good, that's the First.
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Againe, as in the bodily life, there is a stomack, a power to worke out of the meate that which is for strength and nourishment:
Again, as in the bodily life, there is a stomach, a power to work out of the meat that which is for strength and nourishment:
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so in the soule, there is faith the spirituall mouth and stomack of the soule to worke and draw out of Christ whatsoever is for the comfort and nourishment of it;
so in the soul, there is faith the spiritual Mouth and stomach of the soul to work and draw out of christ whatsoever is for the Comfort and nourishment of it;
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as there is comfort in Christ, so the Spirit of God gives a man a hand, a mouth as it were, gives a man faith to worke out of Christ somewhat for comfort;
as there is Comfort in christ, so the Spirit of God gives a man a hand, a Mouth as it were, gives a man faith to work out of christ somewhat for Comfort;
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what were food if there were not a stomack to digest it, to make it a mans owne? so what were Christ if wee had not faith to lay hold on him?
what were food if there were not a stomach to digest it, to make it a men own? so what were christ if we had not faith to lay hold on him?
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Againe thirdly, as our life is nourished and maintained with that which is dead, with dead things,
Again Thirdly, as our life is nourished and maintained with that which is dead, with dead things,
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so the chiefe dish that maintaineth and nourisheth the life of the soule (as I said before) is Christ crucified, God forbid (saith the Apostle) that I should rejoyce in any thing but in Christ crucified, when the soule of a poore sinner is pursued with accusations from Satan and his owne conscience,
so the chief dish that maintaineth and Nourishes the life of the soul (as I said before) is christ Crucified, God forbid (Says the Apostle) that I should rejoice in any thing but in christ Crucified, when the soul of a poor sinner is pursued with accusations from Satan and his own conscience,
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when they take part with God against him, whether runs it? to the city of refuge, it runs to Christ, to Christ crucified, thither the soule flies being pursued with the guilt of sinne, to the hornes of the Altar,
when they take part with God against him, whither runs it? to the City of refuge, it runs to christ, to christ Crucified, thither the soul flies being pursued with the guilt of sin, to the horns of the Altar,
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as Ioab did when hee was pursued, but with better successe, for hee was pulled from thence,
as Ioab did when he was pursued, but with better success, for he was pulled from thence,
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but the soule that flies to Christ crucified, to the death of Christ, to Christ abased, to his satisfying the wrath of God by his death,
but the soul that flies to christ Crucified, to the death of christ, to christ abased, to his satisfying the wrath of God by his death,
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and making of us friends with God, there it holds, there it lives, and there it will continue for ever; this keepes the soule alive.
and making of us Friends with God, there it holds, there it lives, and there it will continue for ever; this keeps the soul alive.
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And then againe, as in meate, before it can nourish us, there must be an union,
And then again, as in meat, before it can nourish us, there must be an Union,
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an assimulation, a turning of it into us;
an assimulation, a turning of it into us;
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so Christ, except hee be made one with us by faith, unlesse there bee an union betweene him and us, hee can never nourish and comfort us savingly.
so christ, except he be made one with us by faith, unless there be an Union between him and us, he can never nourish and Comfort us savingly.
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Againe, as wee oft eate, and after we have received food once, yet we eate againe every day,
Again, as we oft eat, and After we have received food once, yet we eat again every day,
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because there is a decay of strength, and there are still new businesses, new occasions that require new strength,
Because there is a decay of strength, and there Are still new businesses, new occasions that require new strength,
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and therefore there is need of a continuall repairing of our strength by food:
and Therefore there is need of a continual repairing of our strength by food:
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Even so there is a perpetuall exigence, a continuall need that the soule hath to feed upon Christ, upon the promises of Christ,
Even so there is a perpetual exigence, a continual need that the soul hath to feed upon christ, upon the promises of christ,
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and the prerogatives by Christ, because every day we have fresh impediments, f•esh assaults, and therefore we have need to fetch fresh supplies and refreshment from Christ, to have meate from Christ every day, to live on Christ not onely at the first,
and the prerogatives by christ, Because every day we have fresh impediments, f•esh assaults, and Therefore we have need to fetch fresh supplies and refreshment from christ, to have meat from christ every day, to live on christ not only At the First,
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but continually, that as our corruptions, and temptations, and infirmities returne every day, so every day to feed on Christ for the repairing of our spirituall strength;
but continually, that as our corruptions, and temptations, and infirmities return every day, so every day to feed on christ for the repairing of our spiritual strength;
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especially wee are to make daily use of the death of Christ, for howsoever the death of Christ be transient in respect of the act of it (as one of the Antients saith) yet the fruit of it remaines for our daily comfort and refreshment, his bloud runs every day in the Church afresh, like a fountaine alwaies powred out for Iuda and Ierusalem to wash in, it alwaies runs, that is, in regard of Gods imputation, in regard of the fruit that comes to the soule,
especially we Are to make daily use of the death of christ, for howsoever the death of christ be Transient in respect of the act of it (as one of the Ancients Says) yet the fruit of it remains for our daily Comfort and refreshment, his blood runs every day in the Church afresh, like a fountain always poured out for Iuda and Ierusalem to wash in, it always runs, that is, in regard of God's imputation, in regard of the fruit that comes to the soul,
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and therefore we should make daily use of it for the comfort and strength of our soules upon all occasions, Wee have an Advocate with the Father Iesus Christ the righteous,
and Therefore we should make daily use of it for the Comfort and strength of our Souls upon all occasions, we have an Advocate with the Father Iesus christ the righteous,
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and hee is the propitiation for our sinnes, he is now an Intercessour in Heaven, hee continually applies the fruit of his death now by his intercession in Heaven.and he is the propitiation for our Sins, he is now an Intercessor in Heaven, he continually Applies the fruit of his death now by his Intercession in Heaven.
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Againe, as after meate received and eaten, there is strength and comfort gotten for the affaires of this life;
Again, as After meat received and eaten, there is strength and Comfort got for the affairs of this life;
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so likewise after the soule hath digested and relished Christ, and the benefits and prerogatives that come by him,
so likewise After the soul hath digested and relished christ, and the benefits and prerogatives that come by him,
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after we have made the heavenly truths of Christ our owne, the soule is strengthened to holy duties, it is fit to doe, it is fit to suffer, it is fit to resist temptations, it is fit to performe all the services of Christianity.
After we have made the heavenly truths of christ our own, the soul is strengthened to holy duties, it is fit to do, it is fit to suffer, it is fit to resist temptations, it is fit to perform all the services of Christianity.
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In these and divers other respects Christ is the blessed meate heere mentioned, not himself alone,
In these and diverse other respects christ is the blessed meat Here mentioned, not himself alone,
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but considered with all the blessed good things which we have by him:
but considered with all the blessed good things which we have by him:
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for Christ (as I said before) is never alone, if wee have him, we are sonnes in him, we are heires in him, we are free in him, we are redeemed in him, wee are Kings in him, Priests in him, Prophets in him, we are all in him, we have with him all the good things that he hath,
for christ (as I said before) is never alone, if we have him, we Are Sons in him, we Are Heirs in him, we Are free in him, we Are redeemed in him, we Are Kings in him, Priests in him, prophets in him, we Are all in him, we have with him all the good things that he hath,
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for as we have not them without him, so we have not him without them, those that have the field, have the pearle in the field,
for as we have not them without him, so we have not him without them, those that have the field, have the pearl in the field,
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and they that have the pearle in the field, have the field, they that have Christ, have Christ cloathed with all his blessed prerogatives, and priviledges, and comforts.
and they that have the pearl in the field, have the field, they that have christ, have christ clothed with all his blessed prerogatives, and privileges, and comforts.
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But wherein lieth the difference betweene this meate, this foode of the soule and other meate? In these things.
But wherein lies the difference between this meat, this food of the soul and other meat? In these things.
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First of all, Christ as he is from Heaven, so all the graces and comforts that we have by him are all from Heaven,
First of all, christ as he is from Heaven, so all the graces and comforts that we have by him Are all from Heaven,
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and they carry us to Heaven, all the other things are earthly.
and they carry us to Heaven, all the other things Are earthly.
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Secondly, all earthly food doth not give but maintaine life where it is, but Christ hee is such a food as gives life, he is as well life as food, I am the life.
Secondly, all earthly food does not give but maintain life where it is, but christ he is such a food as gives life, he is as well life as food, I am the life.
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Againe thirdly, the nourishment wee have from this outward food, we turne to our selves, but Christ this spirituall meate, turnes us into himselfe, transformes us into his owne likenesse,
Again Thirdly, the nourishment we have from this outward food, we turn to our selves, but christ this spiritual meat, turns us into himself, transforms us into his own likeness,
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for Christ offered to us in the Gospell being digested by Faith, doth by his Spirit change us every way into his owne likenesse.
for christ offered to us in the Gospel being digested by Faith, does by his Spirit change us every Way into his own likeness.
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Lastly, all other meats are consumed in the spending, and there will a time come when wee shall not be able to relish any worldly thing, our mouth will be out of taste with these outward things;
Lastly, all other Meats Are consumed in the spending, and there will a time come when we shall not be able to relish any worldly thing, our Mouth will be out of taste with these outward things;
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But Christ the food of the soule is never consumed, but growes more and more, and when wee can relish no other, wee may relish this food that indures to everlasting life, it alwaies satisfies the soule:
But christ the food of the soul is never consumed, but grows more and more, and when we can relish no other, we may relish this food that endures to everlasting life, it always Satisfies the soul:
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all earthly things are as salt water that increase the appetite but satisfie not, onely Christ and grace and the comforts we have by him satisfie and that everlastingly, they are as a spring that never dyes:
all earthly things Are as salt water that increase the appetite but satisfy not, only christ and grace and the comforts we have by him satisfy and that everlastingly, they Are as a spring that never dies:
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As he himselfe in his owne person endures to everlasting life, so all that we have by him is everlasting, grace is everlasting, grace ends in glory:
As he himself in his own person endures to everlasting life, so all that we have by him is everlasting, grace is everlasting, grace ends in glory:
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Christ alwayes satisfies, though not wholy here, because there must be a continuall recourse to him,
christ always Satisfies, though not wholly Here, Because there must be a continual recourse to him,
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yet hee will satisfie hereafter, Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousnesse, for they shall be satisfied.
yet he will satisfy hereafter, Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
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Thus you see what is meant by the food that endures to everlasting life, and the reason of the resemblance,
Thus you see what is meant by the food that endures to everlasting life, and the reason of the resemblance,
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and the difference that is betweene this and other meate.
and the difference that is between this and other meat.
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Here are arguments enough then to enforce us to a labouring after this meate that endures to everlasting life, that is so agreeable to the best part of us, that is able to make us happy, to labour by Faith to get them to bee our owne.
Here Are Arguments enough then to enforce us to a labouring After this meat that endures to everlasting life, that is so agreeable to the best part of us, that is able to make us happy, to labour by Faith to get them to be our own.
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Now the labour required is especially to get a stomacke to this meate, God requires nothing of us when we come to his delicacies but that we bring a good stomacke with us, J will therfore speake a little of that, what wee must doe to get an appetite to this spirituall meate.
Now the labour required is especially to get a stomach to this meat, God requires nothing of us when we come to his delicacies but that we bring a good stomach with us, J will Therefore speak a little of that, what we must do to get an appetite to this spiritual meat.
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A good stomacke we know is procured by sharpe things, the Paschall Lamb was to be eaten with sowre hearbs, if we would have an appetite after Christ, labour daily to consider what a cursed estate we are in without Christ:
A good stomach we know is procured by sharp things, the Paschal Lamb was to be eaten with sour herbs, if we would have an appetite After christ, labour daily to Consider what a cursed estate we Are in without christ:
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God hath left the Law as for other purposes so for this, that we should feed upon the threatnings of it, that it should drive us to Christ;
God hath left the Law as for other Purposes so for this, that we should feed upon the threatenings of it, that it should drive us to christ;
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A legall faith is the way to evangelicall.
A Legal faith is the Way to Evangelical.
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Labour therefore thorowly to bee convinced of the need thou standest in of Christ, and then I need not bid thee to labour for the food that endures to everlasting life, that will sharpen thy appetite after it:
Labour Therefore thoroughly to be convinced of the need thou Standest in of christ, and then I need not bid thee to labour for the food that endures to everlasting life, that will sharpen thy appetite After it:
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And beg of God illumination to see the ill that is in thee, and the ill that belongs to thee:
And beg of God illumination to see the ill that is in thee, and the ill that belongs to thee:
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God hath left infirmities and corruptions in us on purpose for this end, and likewise we have tentations without us, we carry not onely a Hell within us (which if God should not keepe in would carry us to despaire) but there is a hell without us, the tentations of Satan, the accusations of the Law, the anger and wrath of God;
God hath left infirmities and corruptions in us on purpose for this end, and likewise we have tentations without us, we carry not only a Hell within us (which if God should not keep in would carry us to despair) but there is a hell without us, the tentations of Satan, the accusations of the Law, the anger and wrath of God;
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thus we should labour to be convinced of our wretched estate without Christ, the danger we are in if God should take us hence on a suddaine, this will force every day a fresh appetite and stomacke in the soule to feed on Christ.
thus we should labour to be convinced of our wretched estate without christ, the danger we Are in if God should take us hence on a sudden, this will force every day a fresh appetite and stomach in the soul to feed on christ.
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Secondly if we would sharpen our appetites to this foode, wee must purge our stomackes which naturally surfet of earthly things, purge the soule by a consideration of the vanity of all other things that draw us from Christ:
Secondly if we would sharpen our appetites to this food, we must purge our stomachs which naturally surfeit of earthly things, purge the soul by a consideration of the vanity of all other things that draw us from christ:
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the reason why we have no better relish of Christ and heavenly things is, because we cleave in our affections so much to earthly things, we set up Idols in our hearts instead of Christ,
the reason why we have no better relish of christ and heavenly things is, Because we cleave in our affections so much to earthly things, we Set up Idols in our hearts instead of christ,
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and wee cleave in an adulterous and false affection unto them.
and we cleave in an adulterous and false affection unto them.
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Let us set before us arguments of the vanity of all things but Christ, and there can be no better argument then here is set downe, they are all perishing things:
Let us Set before us Arguments of the vanity of all things but christ, and there can be no better argument then Here is Set down, they Are all perishing things:
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that which the soule neglects Christ and Heaven and happinesse for, and is so madly set upon,
that which the soul neglects christ and Heaven and happiness for, and is so madly Set upon,
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alas they are all base in respect of the soule, the whole world is not worth a soule, they are all perishing things, of lesse continuance then the soule is;
alas they Are all base in respect of the soul, the Whole world is not worth a soul, they Are all perishing things, of less Continuance then the soul is;
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we should purge our soules by such considerations as these. Then againe thirdly:
we should purge our Souls by such considerations as these. Then again Thirdly:
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Exercise getteth a stomacke, let us every day spend our spirituall strength in spirituall exercises, in resisting tentations, in withstanding the snares of Satan, in bearing those daily crosses that God laies upon us, live as Christians should live,
Exercise gets a stomach, let us every day spend our spiritual strength in spiritual exercises, in resisting tentations, in withstanding the snares of Satan, in bearing those daily Crosses that God lays upon us, live as Christians should live,
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and the exercise of a Christian life will inforce us to goe unto Christ to feed on him, to fetch from him spirituall strength;
and the exercise of a Christian life will enforce us to go unto christ to feed on him, to fetch from him spiritual strength;
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when in our daily exercise we shall see the continuall neede wee have of pardon for daily sinnes, of comfort and strength against daily corruptions and infirmities, this will make us feede on Christ and on the promises made in him, not onely on the promise of forgivenesse,
when in our daily exercise we shall see the continual need we have of pardon for daily Sins, of Comfort and strength against daily corruptions and infirmities, this will make us feed on christ and on the promises made in him, not only on the promise of forgiveness,
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but on the promise of a supply of necessary grace, on that sweet promise, that he will not quench the smoaking flax nor breake the bruised reede, feede on him as a King to subdue our corruptions, &c. the daily exercise of a Christian life will force us unto Christ.
but on the promise of a supply of necessary grace, on that sweet promise, that he will not quench the smoking flax nor break the Bruised reed, feed on him as a King to subdue our corruptions, etc. the daily exercise of a Christian life will force us unto christ.
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Againe, to whet our appetite after Christ, consider the necessity wee have of spirituall strength and comfort:
Again, to whet our appetite After christ, Consider the necessity we have of spiritual strength and Comfort:
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when a man considers that he hath a journey to take, hee will eate to enable him to his journey,
when a man considers that he hath a journey to take, he will eat to enable him to his journey,
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as Elias was bid to rise up and eate because he had a journey to go, we are all to take a journey as farre as Heaven,
as Elias was bid to rise up and eat Because he had a journey to go, we Are all to take a journey as Far as Heaven,
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and we are to travell through the wildernesse of this world, and wee shall be daily assaulted (besides our inward corruptions) with divers tentations,
and we Are to travel through the Wilderness of this world, and we shall be daily assaulted (beside our inward corruptions) with diverse tentations,
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and therefore we had need every day to fetch strength from Christ:
and Therefore we had need every day to fetch strength from christ:
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and consider that sicknesse will come, and death will surprize us, and if we have not Christ we are wretched creatures without him:
and Consider that sickness will come, and death will surprise us, and if we have not christ we Are wretched creatures without him:
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and though we have applied Christ to our selves and made him our owne, yet a time of deseition, a time of tryall will come:
and though we have applied christ to our selves and made him our own, yet a time of deseition, a time of trial will come:
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Thus the necessity of spirituall strength will force us to feede upon Christ.
Thus the necessity of spiritual strength will force us to feed upon christ.
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Againe to get us a stomacke to these things, let us converse with those that are spirituall, with those that are heavenly minded, that have tasted of heavenly things,
Again to get us a stomach to these things, let us converse with those that Are spiritual, with those that Are heavenly minded, that have tasted of heavenly things,
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when we see them delight in reading, delight in hearing, when we see them contemplate of Heaven and heavenly things, on Christ and the benefits wee have by Christ, on the blessed condition of a better life and of the world to come,
when we see them delight in reading, delight in hearing, when we see them contemplate of Heaven and heavenly things, on christ and the benefits we have by christ, on the blessed condition of a better life and of the world to come,
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when wee see these persons that are better then our selves, that have lesse cause then we, take such paines for their soules, we will be ashamed of our own neglect,
when we see these Persons that Are better then our selves, that have less cause then we, take such pains for their Souls, we will be ashamed of our own neglect,
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and it will be the discourse of a soule presently with it selfe, surely there is some excellent streng•h and comfort in these things, some extraordinary sweetnesse and refreshment that these men find, that they so fall to them:
and it will be the discourse of a soul presently with it self, surely there is Some excellent streng•h and Comfort in these things, Some extraordinary sweetness and refreshment that these men find, that they so fallen to them:
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it is a great advantage to converse with those that are spir•tuall.
it is a great advantage to converse with those that Are spir•tuall.
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And lastly, to put an edge to our dull appetites after this food, consider we know not how soone this table that Christ hath spread, these dainties that wisedome hath provided for us in the Ministry of the Word may bee taken from us,
And lastly, to put an edge to our dull appetites After this food, Consider we know not how soon this table that christ hath spread, these dainties that Wisdom hath provided for us in the Ministry of the Word may be taken from us,
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therefore let us fall too while we have them;
Therefore let us fallen too while we have them;
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We should doe as those doe that being at a feast and have neglected feeding, at the latter end when they see all ready to be taken away fall too a fresh:
We should do as those do that being At a feast and have neglected feeding, At the latter end when they see all ready to be taken away fallen too a fresh:
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we know not how long we may enjoy these blessed opportunities, therefore now with Ioseph, let us lay up against a time of scarcity, there will a hard winter come,
we know not how long we may enjoy these blessed opportunities, Therefore now with Ioseph, let us lay up against a time of scarcity, there will a hard winter come,
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therefore let us imitate the wisedome of that poore creature the Ant, to provide against winter:
Therefore let us imitate the Wisdom of that poor creature the Ant, to provide against winter:
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1958
Now while the Iubile is let us take out a pardon:
Now while the Jubilee is let us take out a pardon:
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there is a time of spending to come, now let us get oyle in our Lamps :
there is a time of spending to come, now let us get oil in our Lamps:
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1960
Now is the seed time, now are the waters stirred in the poole of Bethesda: Now is the acceptable time of grace, wee know not how long it shall continue,
Now is the seed time, now Are the waters stirred in the pool of Bethesda: Now is the acceptable time of grace, we know not how long it shall continue,
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therefore now let us labour for the food that endureth to everlasting life.
Therefore now let us labour for the food that Endureth to everlasting life.
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1962
I never knew any repent of the paines they had taken for their soules, but many that have lamented and bewailed the precious time they have spent,
I never knew any Repent of the pains they had taken for their Souls, but many that have lamented and bewailed the precious time they have spent,
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and that they have not beene good husbands for their soules:
and that they have not been good Husbands for their Souls:
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It is one speciall point of heavenly wisedome to take advantage of our precious time, to fill it up with holy exercises;
It is one special point of heavenly Wisdom to take advantage of our precious time, to fill it up with holy exercises;
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let us often offer this consideration to our soules, wherefore was I sent hither into this world, what is the end why I live heere? is it to scrape together perishing things and so to perish with them,
let us often offer this consideration to our Souls, Wherefore was I sent hither into this world, what is the end why I live Here? is it to scrape together perishing things and so to perish with them,
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or am I not rather sent hither to get out of the state of corruption wherein we all are by nature? to get into Christ, to make him mine own, to be turned into him, to feed on him, to get joy and comfort,
or am I not rather sent hither to get out of the state of corruption wherein we all Are by nature? to get into christ, to make him mine own, to be turned into him, to feed on him, to get joy and Comfort,
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and strength from him? is not this the end why I live heere?
and strength from him? is not this the end why I live Here?
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But to goe on, and to make an use of triall, whether we have as wee should doe relished and tasted Christ,
But to go on, and to make an use of trial, whither we have as we should do relished and tasted christ,
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whether wee have fed on this meate or no. How shall we know that? I answer, we may easily know it:
whither we have fed on this meat or no. How shall we know that? I answer, we may Easily know it:
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For first of all, if wee have relished Christ and the good things by him, we disrelish all other things, we begin to have a baser esteeme of all earthly things.
For First of all, if we have relished christ and the good things by him, we disrelish all other things, we begin to have a baser esteem of all earthly things.
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It is with the soule as it is with a Ballance, when Christ is high in the soule, other things are low,
It is with the soul as it is with a Balance, when christ is high in the soul, other things Are low,
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and when other things are high, Christ is low in the soule:
and when other things Are high, christ is low in the soul:
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Christ was high in Pauls soule, therefore he esteemed all as dung in comparison of the excellent knowledge of Christ.
christ was high in Paul's soul, Therefore he esteemed all as dung in comparison of the excellent knowledge of christ.
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The poore Woman of Samaria when shee had heard Christ, and tasted the sweetnesse that was in him, downe goes her water-pot,
The poor Woman of Samaria when she had herd christ, and tasted the sweetness that was in him, down Goes her waterpot,
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and shee runs to the City and tells them, I have seene a man that hath told mee all things, is not this the Messiah? Zaccheus, when he had tasted of grace,
and she runs to the city and tells them, I have seen a man that hath told me all things, is not this the Messiah? Zacchaeus, when he had tasted of grace,
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and had the pardon of his sinnes by Christ, halfe my goods I give to the poore, &c. when grace is planted in the soule,
and had the pardon of his Sins by christ, half my goods I give to the poor, etc. when grace is planted in the soul,
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when the soule hath tasted once of better things, there will be a meane and base esteeme of earthly things:
when the soul hath tasted once of better things, there will be a mean and base esteem of earthly things:
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the more the soule feeds on heavenly things, the lesse respect it hath to temporall things.
the more the soul feeds on heavenly things, the less respect it hath to temporal things.
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The soule is a finite Essence, and it cannot spend it selfe on all things, the more it runs into severalls, the more shallow it is to others;
The soul is a finite Essence, and it cannot spend it self on all things, the more it runs into severals, the more shallow it is to Others;
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1980
as in a streame, when it is cut into many channels it runs weakely in the severall,
as in a stream, when it is Cut into many channels it runs weakly in the several,
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1981
whereas it runs strongly in the maine;
whereas it runs strongly in the main;
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so it is with the soule, when it is scattered, as the poore Israelites were about the land of Aegypt to gather straw, to gather these perishing earthly things, it is weake to heavenly things, it hath little strength to those,
so it is with the soul, when it is scattered, as the poor Israelites were about the land of Egypt to gather straw, to gather these perishing earthly things, it is weak to heavenly things, it hath little strength to those,
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but when the course of it is wholy bent to those, there are but weake or no desires running to these earthly things,
but when the course of it is wholly bent to those, there Are but weak or no Desires running to these earthly things,
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when once the soule of a Christian hath had a true taste and relish of the things of Heaven, it lookes with a despising eye upon whatsoever is heere below;
when once the soul of a Christian hath had a true taste and relish of the things of Heaven, it looks with a despising eye upon whatsoever is Here below;
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when once it hath tasted of Christ, then especially it growes out of relish with poyson,
when once it hath tasted of christ, then especially it grows out of relish with poison,
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1986
then away with Popery, away with false doctrine, away with hypocrisie, and formality in religion.
then away with Popery, away with false Doctrine, away with hypocrisy, and formality in Religion.
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1987
Againe secondly, wee may know that wee have tasted Christ and fed on him, and on the good things that are by him,
Again secondly, we may know that we have tasted christ and fed on him, and on the good things that Are by him,
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when wee are strengthened by our feeding, when wee are strengthened to duties, strengthened against tentations and against corruptions.
when we Are strengthened by our feeding, when we Are strengthened to duties, strengthened against tentations and against corruptions.
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Thou saist thou beleevest on Christ and hast made him thine own, what comfort and strength feelest thou by Christ? art thou able to encounter a tentation? art thou able to resist a lust? art thou able to performe holy services? If there be no strength in thee,
Thou Sayest thou Believest on christ and haste made him thine own, what Comfort and strength Feel thou by christ? art thou able to encounter a tentation? art thou able to resist a lust? art thou able to perform holy services? If there be no strength in thee,
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but every tentation turnes thee over, and thou yeeldest to every base lust, where is Christ? canst thou beleeve Christ to be thy King,
but every tentation turns thee over, and thou yieldest to every base lust, where is christ? Canst thou believe christ to be thy King,
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and yet suffer thy lusts to beare sway in thee? canst thou beleeve that Christ is a Priest that died forthy sinnes,
and yet suffer thy Lustiest to bear sway in thee? Canst thou believe that christ is a Priest that died forthy Sins,
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and yet cherishest and lovest sinne? canst thou beleeve that Christ is in Heaven and that thou art in heavenly places with Christ,
and yet cherishest and Lovest sin? Canst thou believe that christ is in Heaven and that thou art in heavenly places with christ,
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and yet hast no minde of heavenly things, but art carried away with every earthly thing? No, thou hast not yet tasted how good and gracious the Lord is, thou hast not yet relished the heavenly Manna:
and yet hast no mind of heavenly things, but art carried away with every earthly thing? No, thou hast not yet tasted how good and gracious the Lord is, thou hast not yet relished the heavenly Manna:
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the soule that feeds on Christ is strengthened from spirituall reasons and supernaturall grounds and divine principles drawne from Christ to duty,
the soul that feeds on christ is strengthened from spiritual Reasons and supernatural grounds and divine principles drawn from christ to duty,
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so that it is enabled even with a holy violence to doe any thing for Christs sake;
so that it is enabled even with a holy violence to do any thing for Christ sake;
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for the soule reasons thus, Christ gave himselfe to death for mee, I will therefore (if need be) give my selfe to death for him, Christ thought nothing too deare for mee, I will thinke nothing too deare for him, this pride, this vanity that I am tempted to, these were the speares that were the death of my Saviour;
for the soul Reasons thus, christ gave himself to death for me, I will Therefore (if need be) give my self to death for him, christ Thought nothing too deer for me, I will think nothing too deer for him, this pride, this vanity that I am tempted to, these were the spears that were the death of my Saviour;
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thus the soule fetches reasons from the death of Christ to strengthen it against temptations, to strengthen it to duty:
thus the soul Fetches Reasons from the death of christ to strengthen it against temptations, to strengthen it to duty:
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and so for the matter of comfort, after meate hath beene received wee are refreshed,
and so for the matter of Comfort, After meat hath been received we Are refreshed,
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if the soule be sweetly refreshed with the comforts that are to be had in Christ,
if the soul be sweetly refreshed with the comforts that Are to be had in christ,
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and in the Word of Christ, it is a signe wee have tasted Christ:
and in the Word of christ, it is a Signen we have tasted christ:
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those that have trembling and discouraging hearts and soules, that cannot rest nor receive comfort, it is a signe they have not rightly tasted Christ, Come unto mee (saith Christ) all yee that are weary and heavie laden,
those that have trembling and discouraging hearts and Souls, that cannot rest nor receive Comfort, it is a Signen they have not rightly tasted christ, Come unto me (Says christ) all ye that Are weary and heavy laden,
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and yee shall finde rest to your soules ; in Christ there is rest, out of Christ there is no rest;and ye shall find rest to your Souls; in christ there is rest, out of christ there is no rest;
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and so likewise those that have corruptions bearing sway in them, it is a signe they have not so much as touched Christ,
and so likewise those that have corruptions bearing sway in them, it is a Signen they have not so much as touched christ,
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for if they had but touched Christ hee would stop the issue of their corruptions;
for if they had but touched christ he would stop the issue of their corruptions;
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the poore woman in the Gospell as soon as she had touched Christ, her bloudy issue was stayed,
the poor woman in the Gospel as soon as she had touched christ, her bloody issue was stayed,
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so upon the least touch of Christ by faith, there will be an abating of corruption.
so upon the least touch of christ by faith, there will be an abating of corruption.
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Thirdly, in the bodily life we know, after a good meale, the desire and appetite is satisfied;
Thirdly, in the bodily life we know, After a good meal, the desire and appetite is satisfied;
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so the soule that tastes of Christ, it hath sweet satisfaction and contentment: O the sweet satisfaction that a Christian soule hath above a Heathen.
so the soul that tastes of christ, it hath sweet satisfaction and contentment: Oh the sweet satisfaction that a Christian soul hath above a Heathen.
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A Christian that hath Christ need not goe out of him for any thing, it hath fullnesse and satisfaction in him in all estates, both in life and in death;
A Christian that hath christ need not go out of him for any thing, it hath fullness and satisfaction in him in all estates, both in life and in death;
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dost thou finde Christ, and the priviledges and prerogatives we have by him, dost thou finde the Word of Christ and the promises of the Word fully and sufficiently satisfie thee,
dost thou find christ, and the privileges and prerogatives we have by him, dost thou find the Word of christ and the promises of the Word Fully and sufficiently satisfy thee,
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then it argues that thou hast fed on Christ, for Christ being received by faith into the soule, gives it fullnesse and contentment.
then it argues that thou hast fed on christ, for christ being received by faith into the soul, gives it fullness and contentment.
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Lastly, to name no more, as men (if they have the grace of God in their hearts) will give thankes for their bodily food;
Lastly, to name no more, as men (if they have the grace of God in their hearts) will give thanks for their bodily food;
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so it is an evidence that we have fed on Christ when our hearts and tongues are enlarged to praise God for Christ,
so it is an evidence that we have fed on christ when our hearts and tongues Are enlarged to praise God for christ,
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for the comforts and contentment and satisfaction that we finde in him and in religion;
for the comforts and contentment and satisfaction that we find in him and in Religion;
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therefore Saint Paul begins his Epistle to the Ephesians, with Blessed bee God the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spirituall blessings in heavenly place; in Christ.
Therefore Saint Paul begins his Epistle to the Ephesians, with Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly place; in christ.
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And Sa•nt Peter being led by the same blessed Spirit, his heart being full, his mouth is full of thankes, Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, who hath begotten us againe to an inheritance immortall, that fadeth not away, reserved for you in the heavens (for you that are reserved by faith to salvation) so undoubtedly the soule that tasts the sweet comforts of Religion in Christ will be much in sweet inlargements of heart in thanksgiving, it cannot be otherwaise, it is an universall reason, the more beleeving a soule is, the more thankefull a soul is, where there is no praise, there is no faith.
And Sa•nt Peter being led by the same blessed Spirit, his heart being full, his Mouth is full of thanks, Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, who hath begotten us again to an inheritance immortal, that fades not away, reserved for you in the heavens (for you that Are reserved by faith to salvation) so undoubtedly the soul that tastes the sweet comforts of Religion in christ will be much in sweet enlargements of heart in thanksgiving, it cannot be otherwaise, it is an universal reason, the more believing a soul is, the more thankful a soul is, where there is no praise, there is no faith.
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Thus you see how we may try whether we have tasted and relished, whether wee have fed upon the food that endures to everlasting life or no.
Thus you see how we may try whither we have tasted and relished, whither we have fed upon the food that endures to everlasting life or no.
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Taste is the most necessary sense of all (saith a wise searcher of the mysteries of Nature) our life is maintained by taste:
Taste is the most necessary sense of all (Says a wise searcher of the Mysteres of Nature) our life is maintained by taste:
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Every creature sees not, every creature heares not, but every creature hath taste:
Every creature sees not, every creature hears not, but every creature hath taste:
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you may judge of your selves by your taste and relish, and if once you have tasted and relished Christ, all the world cannot perswade you to fall from him,
you may judge of your selves by your taste and relish, and if once you have tasted and relished christ, all the world cannot persuade you to fallen from him,
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if all should say there were no sweetnesse in Religion, that it were better to be a worldling, &c. you would defie it, you would never beleeve it, there is no disputing against what a man tasts,
if all should say there were no sweetness in Religion, that it were better to be a worldling, etc. you would defy it, you would never believe it, there is no disputing against what a man tastes,
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if all men should say sugar were sharpe, if J once tasted it I would say otherwise.
if all men should say sugar were sharp, if J once tasted it I would say otherwise.
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Labour for the meate that endures to everlasting life.
Labour for the meat that endures to everlasting life.
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The Arguments enforcing this act upon the object, to labour for Christ, are, that he is food,
The Arguments enforcing this act upon the Object, to labour for christ, Are, that he is food,
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and food that endures, and food that endures to everlasting life.
and food that endures, and food that endures to everlasting life.
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Let me from these arguments heere in the text (for J will draw no other) inforce what I have said before, J have shewed you what this labour is,
Let me from these Arguments Here in the text (for J will draw no other) enforce what I have said before, J have showed you what this labour is,
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and rules how you may know whether you rightly labour for this food or no:
and rules how you may know whither you rightly labour for this food or no:
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Now to inforce this act, consider first the necessity of that our Saviour here injoynes us too, it is food.
Now to enforce this act, Consider First the necessity of that our Saviour Here enjoins us too, it is food.
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It is a strange thing that persons should perswade themselves that they are Christians, and yet goe from day to day without refreshing themselves with Christ,
It is a strange thing that Persons should persuade themselves that they Are Christians, and yet go from day to day without refreshing themselves with christ,
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and with the meditation of the blessed estate they are in by him, both in respect of this world and that which is to come, without getting strength from Christ against tentations and against corruptions:
and with the meditation of the blessed estate they Are in by him, both in respect of this world and that which is to come, without getting strength from christ against tentations and against corruptions:
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Christ is foode, and the promises and prerogatives we have by him are food, wee should labour after it every day, feede on it every day:
christ is food, and the promises and prerogatives we have by him Are food, we should labour After it every day, feed on it every day:
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If a man should aske a man in his calling, why doe you take such paines Morning and Evening, rising early and going to bed late? Hee would answer it is to get bread, it is to get food to maintaine my family:
If a man should ask a man in his calling, why do you take such pains Morning and Evening, rising early and going to Bed late? He would answer it is to get bred, it is to get food to maintain my family:
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So should it bee our answer to any that wonder why wee take such paines for our soules,
So should it be our answer to any that wonder why we take such pains for our Souls,
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why wee labour so after Christ, Oh remember we take paines for life, to get and mainetaine life,
why we labour so After christ, O Remember we take pains for life, to get and maintain life,
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and what is so necessary as life? And if life bee so necessary, food which preserves it must be necessary:
and what is so necessary as life? And if life be so necessary, food which preserves it must be necessary:
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we see the Patriarks for food left their country, and the poore Aegyptians sold themselves and their cattell and all to get food to keepe life.
we see the Patriarchs for food left their country, and the poor egyptians sold themselves and their cattle and all to get food to keep life.
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We famish eternally except we feed on Christ, except we have so much Faith as makes us one with him,
We famish eternally except we feed on christ, except we have so much Faith as makes us one with him,
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except by Faith we digest him and get nourishment and stre•gth from him:
except by Faith we digest him and get nourishment and stre•gth from him:
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it will appeare to be so when it is too late, ere long nothing in the world will relish us,
it will appear to be so when it is too late, ere long nothing in the world will relish us,
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and then if we have not Christ and the things of another life to relish us what will become of us? J beseech you consider what opinion and judgement wee shall have ere long of these earthly things and of the better things of another world, at the houre of death our judgements will be convinced that the things of Heaven are the best things:
and then if we have not christ and the things of Another life to relish us what will become of us? J beseech you Consider what opinion and judgement we shall have ere long of these earthly things and of the better things of Another world, At the hour of death our Judgments will be convinced that the things of Heaven Are the best things:
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and if it bee true that they will bee so then, why is it not true that they are so now? Labour to have the same judgement now.
and if it be true that they will be so then, why is it not true that they Are so now? Labour to have the same judgement now.
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With the necessity our blessed Saviour joyneth the excellency of this food, It is foode that endures to everlasting life:
With the necessity our blessed Saviour Joineth the excellency of this food, It is food that endures to everlasting life:
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Labour therefore for this meate, and certainely if so be the Spirit of God once convince your judgements that these things which I say are true, both for the necessity and excellency of this foode, they will be effectuall to stirre you up to labour more after this foode that endures to everlasting life. So much for that.
Labour Therefore for this meat, and Certainly if so be the Spirit of God once convince your Judgments that these things which I say Are true, both for the necessity and excellency of this food, they will be effectual to stir you up to labour more After this food that endures to everlasting life. So much for that.
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but were onely shadowes of things.
but were only shadows of things.
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I am that bread (saith Christ afterward in this Chapter) and my flesh is meate indeed and my blood is drinke indeed, as if other meat and other drinke refreshed not indeed,I am that bred (Says christ afterwards in this Chapter) and my Flesh is meat indeed and my blood is drink indeed, as if other meat and other drink refreshed not indeed,
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Christ and the good things we have by him are of equall extent and of equall time with our soules,
christ and the good things we have by him Are of equal extent and of equal time with our Souls,
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if wee labour for earthly things, we labour after that which is of shorter continuance then our soules, we may out-live our happinesse,
if we labour for earthly things, we labour After that which is of shorter Continuance then our Souls, we may outlive our happiness,
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and what a miserable state is that? But if we labour for the food that endures to everlasting life, our happinesse is of the same continuance with our soules,
and what a miserable state is that? But if we labour for the food that endures to everlasting life, our happiness is of the same Continuance with our Souls,
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and that is onely true happinesse.
and that is only true happiness.
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If there were such a Tree upon the Earth now as there was in Paradice, a Tree of life, that whosoever should taste of the fruit of it should live,
If there were such a Tree upon the Earth now as there was in Paradise, a Tree of life, that whosoever should taste of the fruit of it should live,
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though but on the Earth here to enjoy his sensuall pleasures.
though but on the Earth Here to enjoy his sensual pleasures.
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Oh what would not men give for a little fruit of that Tree, though it were to redeeme a little time and to lengthen out a fading base life on earth,
O what would not men give for a little fruit of that Tree, though it were to Redeem a little time and to lengthen out a fading base life on earth,
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but much more to live for ever:
but much more to live for ever:
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Here is food that endures to everlasting life, to such a life as is heavenly and glorious.Here is food that endures to everlasting life, to such a life as is heavenly and glorious.
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Now blessed be God that since we are cast out of the first Paradice by sinne, that now in our relapsed estate God is so mercifull to us as to provide another manner of Tree of life, that in Paradice was but a typicall Tree, the true Tree of life is Christ,
Now blessed be God that since we Are cast out of the First Paradise by sin, that now in our relapsed estate God is so merciful to us as to provide Another manner of Tree of life, that in Paradise was but a typical Tree, the true Tree of life is christ,
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and whosoever feeds on him shall not perish but have everlasting life;
and whosoever feeds on him shall not perish but have everlasting life;
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certainely if we beleeved this, it could not be, but it would wondrously see us on to labour after this meate,
Certainly if we believed this, it could not be, but it would wondrously see us on to labour After this meat,
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because it is not onely food that tends to the preservation of life, but to life everlasting, to a life that endures as long as our soules.
Because it is not only food that tends to the preservation of life, but to life everlasting, to a life that endures as long as our Souls.
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And let us know that if wee doe not labour for this meate that brings to this life, looke what degree of excellency we have had in the ranke of the creatures the same degree we shall have in misery,
And let us know that if we do not labour for this meat that brings to this life, look what degree of excellency we have had in the rank of the creatures the same degree we shall have in misery,
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for as the Angels in the degree of excellency were the most excellent creatures, but being fallen they are in the same degree of misery that they were in happinesse and are now the most accursed creatures of all others:
for as the Angels in the degree of excellency were the most excellent creatures, but being fallen they Are in the same degree of misery that they were in happiness and Are now the most accursed creatures of all Others:
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So man as he is a most excellent creature, if he feed on the food that endures to everlasting life,
So man as he is a most excellent creature, if he feed on the food that endures to everlasting life,
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so if like Nebuchadnezar he f•red as a beast on earthly things and forget his soule and affections which are made to close and feede on Christ and better things, he shall have the same degree of misery that he hath in happinesse,
so if like Nebuchadnezzar he f•red as a beast on earthly things and forget his soul and affections which Are made to close and feed on christ and better things, he shall have the same degree of misery that he hath in happiness,
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even next to the Divells the most wretched creature that can be:
even next to the Devils the most wretched creature that can be:
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What if a man were clad as Aaron was in all his pontificality, in his Priestly robes? What if hee should feed deliciously every day as Dives ? what and if he had the wisedome of Salomon, the strength of Samson ? what and if he had all the kingdomes of the world? if he have not the food that endures to everlasting life, he should bee stripped of all these ere long, it is onely Christ and the good things that are to bee had in him and by him that continue everlastingly.
What if a man were clad as Aaron was in all his pontificality, in his Priestly robes? What if he should feed deliciously every day as Dives? what and if he had the Wisdom of Solomon, the strength of samson? what and if he had all the kingdoms of the world? if he have not the food that endures to everlasting life, he should be stripped of all these ere long, it is only christ and the good things that Are to be had in him and by him that continue everlastingly.
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This should inforce us to labour after this food in the use of all good meanes:
This should enforce us to labour After this food in the use of all good means:
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and before J leave the point, consider the reality, the truth of these heavenly things, of these things wee have by Christ the second Adam, all things else are shadowes:
and before J leave the point, Consider the reality, the truth of these heavenly things, of these things we have by christ the second Adam, all things Else Are shadows:
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The food that nourisheth the body it is not food in comparison of that, earthly kingdomes are not kingdomes in respect of that, earthly sonneship is not sonneship to that, earthly riches they are nothing, they are vanity in comparison of that, earthly inheritance is no inheritance in comparison of the inheritance we have by Christ, all other things are but titles of things, they are but empty things, there is a reality in Christ, a truth in the kingdome of grace.
The food that Nourishes the body it is not food in comparison of that, earthly kingdoms Are not kingdoms in respect of that, earthly sonship is not sonship to that, earthly riches they Are nothing, they Are vanity in comparison of that, earthly inheritance is no inheritance in comparison of the inheritance we have by christ, all other things Are but titles of things, they Are but empty things, there is a reality in christ, a truth in the Kingdom of grace.
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Alas what is riches, what are pleasures, what are honours, what is sonneship, what are all earthly things in comparison of the soule which is an immortall, a spirituall,
Alas what is riches, what Are pleasures, what Are honours, what is sonship, what Are all earthly things in comparison of the soul which is an immortal, a spiritual,
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an eternall substance, they are but shadowes, those things that are of equall extent and continuance with the soule,
an Eternal substance, they Are but shadows, those things that Are of equal extent and Continuance with the soul,
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and not onely of equall extent, but that raise the soule to have communion with God in Heaven, with the Father, Sonne and Holy Ghost, there is the reality, there is the truth,
and not only of equal extent, but that raise the soul to have communion with God in Heaven, with the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, there is the reality, there is the truth,
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if we will have the truth of things:
if we will have the truth of things:
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There is God sealing of Christ, which I have unfolded to you. And there is our sealing of God, that is, our sealing of Gods truth.
There is God sealing of christ, which I have unfolded to you. And there is our sealing of God, that is, our sealing of God's truth.
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But to cleare this a little better, we must know that there are three distinct sealings.
But to clear this a little better, we must know that there Are three distinct sealings.
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and thy Prophet to teach and instruct thee, as we shall see afterwards.
and thy Prophet to teach and instruct thee, as we shall see afterwards.
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if thou wilt receive him, receive him not onely to be thy Saviour, but to be thy King to rule thee,
if thou wilt receive him, receive him not only to be thy Saviour, but to be thy King to Rule thee,
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now to refuse Christ offered in the Gospell is a sinne against the Gospell, where then can there bee hope of salvation? salvation it selfe cannot save him that will not bee saved, that refuses the remedy Sealed by God the Father the party offended, who can heale him that casts downe the Potion that is brought to heale him, that refuseth the Physitian that comes to cure him? I say hee is Sealed to save thee if thou wilt be saved,
now to refuse christ offered in the Gospel is a sin against the Gospel, where then can there be hope of salvation? salvation it self cannot save him that will not be saved, that refuses the remedy Sealed by God the Father the party offended, who can heal him that Cast down the Potion that is brought to heal him, that Refuseth the physician that comes to cure him? I say he is Sealed to save thee if thou wilt be saved,
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but if a man sinne against the Gospell there is not another Gospell to helpe him,
but if a man sin against the Gospel there is not Another Gospel to help him,
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then to sinne against the Law, for if a man sinne against the Law there is the Gospell to helpe him,
then to sin against the Law, for if a man sin against the Law there is the Gospel to help him,
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Is it not rebellion not to receive a Magistrate whom the Prince hath authorized under his broad Seale? it is another manner of matter not to receive Christ, it is a greater sinne,
Is it not rebellion not to receive a Magistrate whom the Prince hath authorized under his broad Seal? it is Another manner of matter not to receive christ, it is a greater sin,
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and thou art bound to receive him under paine of the punishment of rebellion.
and thou art bound to receive him under pain of the punishment of rebellion.
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and it is a faithfull saying, and worthy of all meanes to be imbraced, that Christ came into the world to save sinners, saith blessed Paul, therefore he is Sealed to save thee if thou art a sinner, to save thee if thou wilt receive him,
and it is a faithful saying, and worthy of all means to be embraced, that christ Come into the world to save Sinners, Says blessed Paul, Therefore he is Sealed to save thee if thou art a sinner, to save thee if thou wilt receive him,
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Heere is all that we may ground and found our hope upon, heere is will, heere is power,
Here is all that we may ground and found our hope upon, Here is will, Here is power,
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If you pretend your unworthinesse and want of excellencies, hee takes away that objection, Come unto me all that are weary and heavy laden, Come buy without money, and here in the text, the Sonne of man shall give it, and what so free as guift?
If you pretend your unworthiness and want of excellencies, he Takes away that objection, Come unto me all that Are weary and heavy laden, Come buy without money, and Here in the text, the Son of man shall give it, and what so free as gift?
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if he repents Christ is ready to receive him.if he repents christ is ready to receive him.
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At what time soever a sinner repents, whatsoever sinner, whatsoever time or whatsoever the sinnes bee, At what time soever a sinner repents, whatsoever sinner, whatsoever time or whatsoever the Sins be,
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so offered and tendered with all the termes of love that may be.
so offered and tendered with all the terms of love that may be.
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He came to save all that will come under his blessed government, that will kisse the Sonne, Whosoever will, let him come and drinke of the waters of l•fe, all the good promised by Christ is promised upon our receiving of him, upon the obedience of our Faith, there is nothing required but a will to imbrace him and to be under his government, there is no exception made of sinnes or persons or times.
He Come to save all that will come under his blessed government, that will kiss the Son, Whosoever will, let him come and drink of the waters of l•fe, all the good promised by christ is promised upon our receiving of him, upon the Obedience of our Faith, there is nothing required but a will to embrace him and to be under his government, there is no exception made of Sins or Persons or times.
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but to receive whole Christ is obedience and faith and no presumption, nay if you doe not receive him you sinne damnably, you commit the greatest sinne that can be:
but to receive Whole christ is Obedience and faith and no presumption, nay if you do not receive him you sin damnably, you commit the greatest sin that can be:
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to receive him indeed as a Saviour, but to neglect him as King, to refuse to come under his government is great presumption,
to receive him indeed as a Saviour, but to neglect him as King, to refuse to come under his government is great presumption,
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but to be a King to rule you, and a Prophet to instruct you by his Spirit, to receive him on this manner is no presumption;
but to be a King to Rule you, and a Prophet to instruct you by his Spirit, to receive him on this manner is no presumption;
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though you be never such sinners, to receive him (I meane) not onely to be a Priest to reconcile you to God,
though you be never such Sinners, to receive him (I mean) not only to be a Priest to reconcile you to God,
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Take heed you refuse not Christ, consider with what authority he comes, he is Sealed, it is no presumption therefore to receive him,
Take heed you refuse not christ, Consider with what Authority he comes, he is Sealed, it is no presumption Therefore to receive him,
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Let me then I beseech you come againe to reenforce this exhortation:
Let me then I beseech you come again to reinforce this exhortation:
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And he will likewise give us the comfortable evidence and assurance that we are the Sons of God, furnish us with boldnesse and resolution to professe Christ in all times.
And he will likewise give us the comfortable evidence and assurance that we Are the Sons of God, furnish us with boldness and resolution to profess christ in all times.
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for the same Spirit that was in the naturall Sonne is in all the adopted Sonnes of God.
for the same Spirit that was in the natural Son is in all the adopted Sons of God.
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If we receive him he will Seale us with his blessed Spirit, that is, the same Spirit that furnished Christ with grace, that sanctified him in the wombe, will sanctifie all those that are his members, will worke a likenesse and conformity in them to his blessed Image,
If we receive him he will Seal us with his blessed Spirit, that is, the same Spirit that furnished christ with grace, that sanctified him in the womb, will sanctify all those that Are his members, will work a likeness and conformity in them to his blessed Image,
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for he is God as well as Man, and he hath aurhority to give it, for God the Father hath Sealed him and fitted him for that office.
for he is God as well as Man, and he hath Authority to give it, for God the Father hath Sealed him and fitted him for that office.
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because he is willing to give it, for he is become Man for that purpose, he is able to give it,
Because he is willing to give it, for he is become Man for that purpose, he is able to give it,
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Thus you see that here is food that endures to everlasting life, which is Christ and the benefits wee have by him, you see that that blessed meate is attaineable,
Thus you see that Here is food that endures to everlasting life, which is christ and the benefits we have by him, you see that that blessed meat is attainable,
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but for the present, thou mayest be assured that thou hast interest in this Mediator Sealed by God for that purpose.
but for the present, thou Mayest be assured that thou hast Interest in this Mediator Sealed by God for that purpose.
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If thou canst finde this in thy selfe, undoubtedly thou art not onely such a one as Christ came to Seale,
If thou Canst find this in thy self, undoubtedly thou art not only such a one as christ Come to Seal,
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but wilt if (neede be) stand to the profession of Religion to the death.
but wilt if (need be) stand to the profession of Religion to the death.
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and withall thou wilt have a spirit of boldnesse and readinesse and forwardnesse to confesse Christ, thou wilt not care for al that the world saith,
and withal thou wilt have a Spirit of boldness and readiness and forwardness to confess christ, thou wilt not care for all that the world Says,
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and thou wilt finde the witnesse and comfortable testimony of the Spirit in telling thee that thou art the Sonne of God:
and thou wilt find the witness and comfortable testimony of the Spirit in telling thee that thou art the Son of God:
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if thou hast done so then thou wilt finde another Seale from God, even the worke of the Spirit in sanctifying of thee and conforming of thee to the Image and likenesse of Christ,
if thou hast done so then thou wilt find Another Seal from God, even the work of the Spirit in sanctifying of thee and conforming of thee to the Image and likeness of christ,
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Now (to apply it to our purpose) wouldest thou know whether thou be such a one for the present as for whom Christ is Sealed a Mediator? Examine first of all whether thou hast put to thy Seale that God is true by receiving and beleeving Christ and the promise of Salvation through him,
Now (to apply it to our purpose) Wouldst thou know whither thou be such a one for the present as for whom christ is Sealed a Mediator? Examine First of all whither thou hast put to thy Seal that God is true by receiving and believing christ and the promise of Salvation through him,
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so they are Sealed with a spirit of boldnesse willingly and with forwardnesse to confesse the truth of Christ in ill times.
so they Are Sealed with a Spirit of boldness willingly and with forwardness to confess the truth of christ in ill times.
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as they are marked and singled out in ill times to be such as God hath set his speciall favour upon,
as they Are marked and singled out in ill times to be such as God hath Set his special favour upon,
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and therefore in Reve. 14. Christians are said to be Sealed in the forehead, that is,
and Therefore in Reve. 14. Christians Are said to be Sealed in the forehead, that is,
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And this seale of the Spirit is double, not only done by the witnesse and worke of the Spirit inwardly (which I have shewed) but likewise the Spirit doth seale them outwardly, inabling them to make an outward confession of Christ and his Truth,
And this seal of the Spirit is double, not only done by the witness and work of the Spirit inwardly (which I have showed) but likewise the Spirit does seal them outwardly, enabling them to make an outward Confessi of christ and his Truth,
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well will you so? God to honour such a soule seales him to the day of redemption, that is, he gives to the soule of such a one a sweet evidence and testimony that hee is the Son of God.
well will you so? God to honour such a soul Seals him to the day of redemption, that is, he gives to the soul of such a one a sweet evidence and testimony that he is the Son of God.
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when we are able to hold out and say as Iob said, Though he kill me yet wil I trust in him, so when we can after conflicts of doubting and dispaire, say, though he kill me yet will I trust in him, I will set to my seale that he is true,
when we Are able to hold out and say as Job said, Though he kill me yet will I trust in him, so when we can After conflicts of doubting and despair, say, though he kill me yet will I trust in him, I will Set to my seal that he is true,
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and this sweet witnesse of the Spirit especially comes after wee have honoured God by beleeving in temptation,
and this sweet witness of the Spirit especially comes After we have honoured God by believing in temptation,
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And yet this is not all, besides this wee are sealed with the witnesse and comfort of the Spirit as well as with the worke of the Spirit, the Spirit of God sweetly witnessing that we are the sons of God:
And yet this is not all, beside this we Are sealed with the witness and Comfort of the Spirit as well as with the work of the Spirit, the Spirit of God sweetly witnessing that we Are the Sons of God:
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This is the stampe of the Spirit, when a man beleeves God honours him by setting his Image on him.
This is the stamp of the Spirit, when a man believes God honours him by setting his Image on him.
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how patient in crosses, how humble, how meeke, how obedient to God in all things both in a passive and active obedience.
how patient in Crosses, how humble, how meek, how obedient to God in all things both in a passive and active Obedience.
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so that if you would see Christ in his excellencies, looke on the spirit of a true Christian, there you shall see a resemblance of Christ Jesus, not perfectly but in some comfortable measure, you shall see the very Image of Christ, you shall see how full of love he is,
so that if you would see christ in his excellencies, look on the Spirit of a true Christian, there you shall see a resemblance of christ jesus, not perfectly but in Some comfortable measure, you shall see the very Image of christ, you shall see how full of love he is,
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So the soule that is sealed by the Spirit hath the likenesse of the Spirit of Christ stamped on it, God imprints in their spirits the likenesse of his Sonne, that is to say, he makes •hem loving soules, humble soules, obedient as Christ was in all things, patient, meeke, &c. you may see in the spirit of a beleeving man an expression of the Spirit of Christ,
So the soul that is sealed by the Spirit hath the likeness of the Spirit of christ stamped on it, God imprints in their spirits the likeness of his Son, that is to say, he makes •hem loving Souls, humble Souls, obedient as christ was in all things, patient, meek, etc. you may see in the Spirit of a believing man an expression of the Spirit of christ,
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For as in a seale, the wax hath all in it, •he whole likenesse of the Jmage that is in the seale:
For as in a seal, the wax hath all in it, •he Whole likeness of the Image that is in the seal:
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I answer, God seales us when hee sets the stampe of his Spirit upon us, when the worke and witnesse of his Spirit is wrought in us:
I answer, God Seals us when he sets the stamp of his Spirit upon us, when the work and witness of his Spirit is wrought in us:
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But what is this seale of the Spirit whereby God seals us after we beleeve?
But what is this seal of the Spirit whereby God Seals us After we believe?
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Ephes. 1. In whom after ye beleeved yee were sealed, So when we beleeve and set to our seale that God is true, God seales us by his Spirit, after yee beleeved you were sealed. Ephesians 1. In whom After you believed ye were sealed, So when we believe and Set to our seal that God is true, God Seals us by his Spirit, After ye believed you were sealed.
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And what comes of this when wee receive Christ and set to our seale that God in the promise of salvation by Christ is true? Then we having honoured him, he honours us by sealing us by his Spirit, as the Apostle saith:
And what comes of this when we receive christ and Set to our seal that God in the promise of salvation by christ is true? Then we having honoured him, he honours us by sealing us by his Spirit, as the Apostle Says:
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but he will have us seale too, and we seale him when we receive him, he that receives him hath set to his seale that God is true, he that doth not receive him, he makes God a lyar, saith Saint Iohn.
but he will have us seal too, and we seal him when we receive him, he that receives him hath Set to his seal that God is true, he that does not receive him, he makes God a liar, Says Saint John.
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and he offers him unto us, and he comes to us likewise that we would set to our seales too, that Christ is the Sonne of God, he counts it not sufficient that he hath sealed him himselfe,
and he offers him unto us, and he comes to us likewise that we would Set to our Seals too, that christ is the Son of God, he counts it not sufficient that he hath sealed him himself,
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Beloved, God comes to us for our testimonialls, for our hands and seals, Oh how wondrously doth God condescend to weake man ▪ He hath sealed Christ for the office of a Mediator,
beloved, God comes to us for our testimonials, for our hands and Seals, O how wondrously does God condescend to weak man ▪ He hath sealed christ for the office of a Mediator,
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God hath sealed him that we by receiving him should seale Gods truth.
God hath sealed him that we by receiving him should seal God's truth.
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as St. Iohn saith, He that believes in the Sonne hath set to his seale that God is true.
as Saint John Says, He that believes in the Son hath Set to his seal that God is true.
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but that wee hereupon should be stirred up to believe, and to receive Christ, and so by consequence to seale that God is true in sending such a blessed Mediator,
but that we hereupon should be stirred up to believe, and to receive christ, and so by consequence to seal that God is true in sending such a blessed Mediator,
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And then againe, there is Gods sealing of us by his Spirit: And these follow one the other. Why hath God sealed Christ;
And then again, there is God's sealing of us by his Spirit: And these follow one the other. Why hath God sealed christ;
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Which the Sonne of man shall give you, for him hath God the Father Sealed.
Which the Son of man shall give you, for him hath God the Father Sealed.
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To come now to the possibility of attaining this food, which is the third argument our blessed Saviour useth to enforce upon us this injunction, to labour for the food that endures to everlasting life.
To come now to the possibility of attaining this food, which is the third argument our blessed Saviour uses to enforce upon us this injunction, to labour for the food that endures to everlasting life.
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Hope stirreth up endeavour, as we see in marchandizing, though when wee venter beyond the seas we commit all to winde and water (as they say) and it is doubtfull what the issue may be,
Hope stirs up endeavour, as we see in Merchandising, though when we venture beyond the Seas we commit all to wind and water (as they say) and it is doubtful what the issue may be,
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yet we hope, and that sets us on worke:
yet we hope, and that sets us on work:
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So the poore Husbandman, but that he hopes to have a comfortable issue, to have a harvest, he would never set himselfe to worke.
So the poor Husbandman, but that he hope's to have a comfortable issue, to have a harvest, he would never Set himself to work.
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Now heere is hope, and hope on a better ground a great deale, for hee that makes other things successefull, he hath given Christ for this purpose,
Now Here is hope, and hope on a better ground a great deal, for he that makes other things successful, he hath given christ for this purpose,
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and Christ (you see heere) hee gives himselfe, which the Sonne of man shall give you.
and christ (you see Here) he gives himself, which the Son of man shall give you.
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If you pretend you have sinned since your calling, and that you have sinned against conscience,
If you pretend you have sinned since your calling, and that you have sinned against conscience,
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and here is authority to give it.
and Here is Authority to give it.
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Heere is will, Christ will give it, why? because he is the Sonne of man.
Here is will, christ will give it, why? Because he is the Son of man.
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What use is there of these words in this place? why doth he not say which the Sonne of God shall give you?
What use is there of these words in this place? why does he not say which the Son of God shall give you?
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O the Sonne of God without the Sonne of man is indeed a Fountaine of good things,
Oh the Son of God without the Son of man is indeed a Fountain of good things,
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but he is a sealed Fountaine, alas of no comfort, our comfort is in Emanuell God-Man, all our comfort is to be brought back to God from whom we fell in Paradise,
but he is a sealed Fountain, alas of no Comfort, our Comfort is in Emmanuel God-Man, all our Comfort is to be brought back to God from whom we fell in Paradise,
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and we must bee brought backe againe to God by God, but unlesse God had become man, man had never come backe againe to God,
and we must be brought back again to God by God, but unless God had become man, man had never come back again to God,
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therefore all the union and communion we have with God it depends on this first union of Christ with our nature, that the Sonne of God became the Sonne of man (as Saint Austine saith) for now the next union that we become the Sons of God it comes from this, that God became man:
Therefore all the Union and communion we have with God it depends on this First Union of christ with our nature, that the Son of God became the Son of man (as Saint Augustine Says) for now the next Union that we become the Sons of God it comes from this, that God became man:
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and therefore he saith heere, the Sonne of man shall give it you, you need not climbe up to Heaven to fetch this food that endures to everlasting life,
and Therefore he Says Here, the Son of man shall give it you, you need not climb up to Heaven to fetch this food that endures to everlasting life,
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for the Sonne of God is come downe from Heaven to Earth, to take the nature of man,
for the Son of God is come down from Heaven to Earth, to take the nature of man,
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and in that to die, in that to satisfie Gods wrath, and so to become this blessed and everlasting food.
and in that to die, in that to satisfy God's wrath, and so to become this blessed and everlasting food.
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The Sonne of man, the second Adam, as by one man we all come to misery,
The Son of man, the second Adam, as by one man we all come to misery,
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so by the second Adam (by man) wee are restored to a blessed condition againe:
so by the second Adam (by man) we Are restored to a blessed condition again:
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therefore he saith heere the Sonne of man, because in the humane nature all our salvation was wrought:
Therefore he Says Here the Son of man, Because in the humane nature all our salvation was wrought:
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indeed the worth and efficacie of our salvation comes from the divine nature, but it was wrought in mans nature, the divine nature could not worke it alone.
indeed the worth and efficacy of our salvation comes from the divine nature, but it was wrought in men nature, the divine nature could not work it alone.
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But I will not dwell on this.
But I will not dwell on this.
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The Sonne of man shall give it you, you neede not feare it, God is become man on purpose to give it you, we may now boldly go to a Mediator which is made bone of our bone,The Son of man shall give it you, you need not Fear it, God is become man on purpose to give it you, we may now boldly go to a Mediator which is made bone of our bone,
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and flesh of our flesh, wee should have feared and trembled if hee had onely beene God,
and Flesh of our Flesh, we should have feared and trembled if he had only been God,
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but now all grace and comfort is hid in this nature of ours in Christ:
but now all grace and Comfort is hid in this nature of ours in christ:
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if Christ had not tooke this poore wretched nature of ours upon him, it had beene a hatefull nature to God, God hated the nature of man,
if christ had not took this poor wretched nature of ours upon him, it had been a hateful nature to God, God hated the nature of man,
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but now because the Sonne of God is become the Sonne of man, our nature is become lovely in the eyes of God,
but now Because the Son of God is become the Son of man, our nature is become lovely in the eyes of God,
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and not onely lovely, but it is filled in him with all grace, and of his fullnesse wee receive grace for grace.
and not only lovely, but it is filled in him with all grace, and of his fullness we receive grace for grace.
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Hee will give it therefore, because he is the Sonne of man. Heere is will, I but what power and strength hath he to give it?
He will give it Therefore, Because he is the Son of man. Here is will, I but what power and strength hath he to give it?
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He is so the Sonne of man as that hee is also the Sonne of God,
He is so the Son of man as that he is also the Son of God,
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therefore we are said ( Acts 20.) to bee redeemed with the blood of God, Christ by his eternall Spirit, by his God-head offered himselfe a Sacrifice for sinne;
Therefore we Are said (Acts 20.) to be redeemed with the blood of God, christ by his Eternal Spirit, by his Godhead offered himself a Sacrifice for sin;
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or men that never were lost, no, he came to seeke and to save men, but they are lost men, sick men:
or men that never were lost, no, he Come to seek and to save men, but they Are lost men, sick men:
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Why? for whom is he Sealed? is he Sealed for Angels or for men? and amongst men, is he Sealed for holy men or sinners? I come not to seeke or to save whole men,
Why? for whom is he Sealed? is he Sealed for Angels or for men? and among men, is he Sealed for holy men or Sinners? I come not to seek or to save Whole men,
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but what is that to mee?
but what is that to me?
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But how shall I know whether hee be Sealed for my good or no? saith the soule that heares this, we heare much of an authorized Saviour, of an authorized Mediator to be All-sufficient,
But how shall I know whither he be Sealed for my good or no? Says the soul that hears this, we hear much of an authorized Saviour, of an authorized Mediator to be All-sufficient,
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It is a wondrous prevailing argument with God, hee cannot denie that which he hath devised himselfe, him whom hee chose before all worlds for this great office.
It is a wondrous prevailing argument with God, he cannot deny that which he hath devised himself, him whom he chosen before all world's for this great office.
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but I offer thy owne Mediator, looke on the death of him whom thou hast Sealed to bee my intercessour.
but I offer thy own Mediator, look on the death of him whom thou hast Sealed to be my intercessor.
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if hee had beene a Mediator of my owne appointing and of my owne sealing it were another matter,
if he had been a Mediator of my own appointing and of my own sealing it were Another matter,
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and him I offer to thee, thou canst not deny or refuse thy owne Sealed Mediator and Redeemer,
and him I offer to thee, thou Canst not deny or refuse thy own Sealed Mediator and Redeemer,
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Lord I am thus and thus a sinner, but notwithstanding thou hast sent thy blessed Sonne and set him forth to be a Saviour for mee,
Lord I am thus and thus a sinner, but notwithstanding thou hast sent thy blessed Son and Set him forth to be a Saviour for me,
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offer him his owne broad Seale, offer to him Christ a Mediator authorized by himselfe:
offer him his own broad Seal, offer to him christ a Mediator authorized by himself:
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And likewise it serveth wonderfully to strengthen our faith when we goe to God for forgivenesse of sinnes:
And likewise it serves wonderfully to strengthen our faith when we go to God for forgiveness of Sins:
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for our Priest and Prophet, it is a rebellion, not against Christ onely, but against the Father who hath Sealed him.
for our Priest and Prophet, it is a rebellion, not against christ only, but against the Father who hath Sealed him.
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when God hath annointed and set forth a Saviour, and Sealed him and authorized him by all the testimonies that can be to be a Mediator, not to receive him for our King,
when God hath anointed and Set forth a Saviour, and Sealed him and authorized him by all the testimonies that can be to be a Mediator, not to receive him for our King,
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And then againe consider, if wee despise Christ, whom we despise, we despise the Father that hath Sealed him, it is a weighty matter, Reade the second Psalme and you shall see there what it is to despise Christ, not to kisse the Sonne, that is,
And then again Consider, if we despise christ, whom we despise, we despise the Father that hath Sealed him, it is a weighty matter, Read the second Psalm and you shall see there what it is to despise christ, not to kiss the Son, that is,
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The blessed Trinity have all a hand in our salvation.
The blessed Trinity have all a hand in our salvation.
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If this be so, let us learne this use of it, to blesse God the Father as well as Christ, Blessed bee the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, and Blessed bee Christ, for him hath the Father Sealed by the Spirit.
If this be so, let us Learn this use of it, to bless God the Father as well as christ, Blessed be the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, and Blessed be christ, for him hath the Father Sealed by the Spirit.
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So you see, why Christ is said to be Sealed, especially because hee is authorized by God the Father, made, sent, set forth, whom the Father hath Sealed, that is, the party offended by our sinnes, he hath Sealed and authorized Christ to be a Mediator.
So you see, why christ is said to be Sealed, especially Because he is authorized by God the Father, made, sent, Set forth, whom the Father hath Sealed, that is, the party offended by our Sins, he hath Sealed and authorized christ to be a Mediator.
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And then againe in another place, Whom hee hath sent, and in 1. Cor. 1.30. Hee is made of God unto us Wisedome, &c. Hee is made of God, that is, he is Sealed, appointed, authorized by God for that purpose.
And then again in Another place, Whom he hath sent, and in 1. Cor. 1.30. He is made of God unto us Wisdom, etc. He is made of God, that is, he is Sealed, appointed, authorized by God for that purpose.
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In Psal. 2. This my Son have I set upon my holy hill of Sion, and Rom. 3. toward the latter end, Whom God hath set forth to bee a propitiation, God hath set him forth as the Shew-bread was set out under the Law.
In Psalm 2. This my Son have I Set upon my holy hill of Sion, and Rom. 3. towards the latter end, Whom God hath Set forth to be a propitiation, God hath Set him forth as the Shewbread was Set out under the Law.
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This is set out in other phrases in the Scripture.
This is Set out in other phrases in the Scripture.
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so hee is Sealed and authorized every way by all kinde of witnesses to be a Mediator.
so he is Sealed and authorized every Way by all kind of Witnesses to be a Mediator.
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the Angells from Heaven brought witnesse of him, he was witnessed by all kinde of persons on earth, yea by the divels themselves:
the Angels from Heaven brought witness of him, he was witnessed by all kind of Persons on earth, yea by the Devils themselves:
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therefore he saith, if you beleeve not me, yet beleeve me for my workes sake. He was authorized also by his Resurrection, as the Apostle saith, in Rom. 1.4. He mightily declared himselfe to be the Sonne of God by the resurrection from the dead:
Therefore he Says, if you believe not me, yet believe me for my works sake. He was authorized also by his Resurrection, as the Apostle Says, in Rom. 1.4. He mightily declared himself to be the Son of God by the resurrection from the dead:
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And then he was authorized by his miracles, God gave him power to worke those workes which none could doe but a Mediator,
And then he was authorized by his Miracles, God gave him power to work those works which none could do but a Mediator,
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so he was authorized from Heaven.
so he was authorized from Heaven.
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and Holy Ghost at his Baptisme, This is my beloved Sonne, heare him, saith a voice from Heaven, there was the Father, the Sonne in the voice, the Holy Ghost in the Dove, there was the whole Trinity,
and Holy Ghost At his Baptism, This is my Beloved Son, hear him, Says a voice from Heaven, there was the Father, the Son in the voice, the Holy Ghost in the Dove, there was the Whole Trinity,
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so when the fullnesse of time was come, when he came in the flesh, hee was authorized by the greatest testimony that ever was, by the blessed Trinity, God the Father, Sonne,
so when the fullness of time was come, when he Come in the Flesh, he was authorized by the greatest testimony that ever was, by the blessed Trinity, God the Father, Son,
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so Christ he hath Gods Seale, God hath authorized him to be a Mediator, and as hee was fore-ordained before all worlds (as the Apostle Peter saith) to be the head of them that should be saved, and to be their Mediator,
so christ he hath God's Seal, God hath authorized him to be a Mediator, and as he was foreordained before all world's (as the Apostle Peter Says) to be the head of them that should be saved, and to be their Mediator,
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but to authorize also, as a Magistrate that hath the Kings broad Seale, he is authorized:
but to authorise also, as a Magistrate that hath the Kings broad Seal, he is authorized:
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But especially by Sealing heere is meant authority, for a thing sealed is not onely to distinguish and appropriate to a mans use,
But especially by Sealing Here is meant Authority, for a thing sealed is not only to distinguish and Appropriate to a men use,
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So heere is in this Sealing, likenesse, distinction, and appropriation.
So Here is in this Sealing, likeness, distinction, and appropriation.
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and descends from him downe to all the skirts of his garment, to all his members.
and descends from him down to all the skirts of his garment, to all his members.
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but above his fellowes, and yet for his fellowes, from him distills the blessed ointment of grace, it is powred on his head first,
but above his Fellows, and yet for his Fellows, from him distils the blessed ointment of grace, it is poured on his head First,
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and to be a Mediator of his owne appointing, and hath distinguished him from all others by a blessed annointing and qualification of him above all, he is as Saul amongst the rest, higher then all, he is as Aaron, annointed with the oyle of gladnesse,
and to be a Mediator of his own appointing, and hath distinguished him from all Others by a blessed anointing and qualification of him above all, he is as Saul among the rest, higher then all, he is as Aaron, anointed with the oil of gladness,
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Againe secondly, the use of a seale is to appropriate and distinguish from other things, so Christ is Sealed, that is, God hath appropriated him to be his owne Sonne,
Again secondly, the use of a seal is to Appropriate and distinguish from other things, so christ is Sealed, that is, God hath appropriated him to be his own Son,
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therefore hee is said to be Sealed, but that is not all nor the principall here meant.
Therefore he is said to be Sealed, but that is not all nor the principal Here meant.
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for Christ as he is God, is the character of his Father, and his humane nature is likewise as like God as nature can expresse, we saw (saith the Apostle) his glory, the glory as of the onely begotten Sonne of God, we saw a kinde of divinity in him as much as humane nature could receive, the likenesse of God sparkeled in him;
for christ as he is God, is the character of his Father, and his humane nature is likewise as like God as nature can express, we saw (Says the Apostle) his glory, the glory as of the only begotten Son of God, we saw a kind of divinity in him as much as humane nature could receive, the likeness of God sparkled in him;
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so God hath imprinted in Christ his owne likenesse, he is the Image of God,
so God hath imprinted in christ his own likeness, he is the Image of God,
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even as the seale imprints in the wax the likenesse of that which is in it,
even as the seal imprints in the wax the likeness of that which is in it,
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Now Christ is said to be Sealed, first, because there is the impression of God upon him,
Now christ is said to be Sealed, First, Because there is the impression of God upon him,
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He is Sealed to doe it, that's the third, that is, he hath authority, for authority is here expressed by Sealing.
He is Sealed to do it, that's the third, that is, he hath Authority, for Authority is Here expressed by Sealing.
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so that he can give it because he is God. But what authority hath he?
so that he can give it Because he is God. But what Authority hath he?
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And therfore if there be any heere that have lived in sinfull courses, and have a purpose to breake them off, that are weary of the governement of their lusts and of Satan that rules them by their lusts (for all are under one governement or other, either under the Sealed governement of Christ,
And Therefore if there be any Here that have lived in sinful courses, and have a purpose to break them off, that Are weary of the government of their Lustiest and of Satan that rules them by their Lustiest (for all Are under one government or other, either under the Sealed government of christ,
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or under the base governement of Satan that tends to damnation) O leave it,
or under the base government of Satan that tends to damnation) Oh leave it,
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and come under this Governour Sealed by God the Father, authorized from Heaven by the blessed Trinity, by miracles,
and come under this Governor Sealed by God the Father, authorized from Heaven by the blessed Trinity, by Miracles,
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and by all the arguments that can be, come under his blessed governement, and you shall doe well, God the Father, the partie offended with your sinnes, he hath Sealed him,
and by all the Arguments that can be, come under his blessed government, and you shall do well, God the Father, the party offended with your Sins, he hath Sealed him,
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and he cannot refuse a Mediator of his owne Sealing.
and he cannot refuse a Mediator of his own Sealing.
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And doe not say your sinnes have beene thus and thus, for consider what were these parties that he offers himselfe to heere, that he saith to, Labour for the meate that endures to everlasting life, were they not cursed Hypocrites that followed him for the loaves,
And do not say your Sins have been thus and thus, for Consider what were these parties that he offers himself to Here, that he Says to, Labour for the meat that endures to everlasting life, were they not cursed Hypocrites that followed him for the loaves,
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and yet he saith to them, Labour for the meate that endures, &c. I am Sealed even for your salvation,
and yet he Says to them, Labour for the meat that endures, etc. I am Sealed even for your salvation,
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if you will come out of your hypocrisie and be ruled by me;
if you will come out of your hypocrisy and be ruled by me;
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therefore let none stand out from comming under the governement of Christ, for hee offers mercy (you see heere) to the worst of men, even to cursed hypocrites.
Therefore let none stand out from coming under the government of christ, for he offers mercy (you see Here) to the worst of men, even to cursed Hypocrites.
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And (to conclude with a word of comfort) if there be any poore distressed soule frighted in conscience with the sight of his sinnes and Satans temptations, O let such consider the love of God in Christ:
And (to conclude with a word of Comfort) if there be any poor distressed soul frighted in conscience with the sighed of his Sins and Satan temptations, Oh let such Consider the love of God in christ:
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Satan pictures out God as a terrible Judge, and so he is indeed to men that goe on in their sinnes, a consuming fire:
Satan pictures out God as a terrible Judge, and so he is indeed to men that go on in their Sins, a consuming fire:
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but art thou weary of thy courses, art thou willing to come under a better covenant, let not Satan abuse thee by setting God before thee as a terrible Judge,
but art thou weary of thy courses, art thou willing to come under a better Covenant, let not Satan abuse thee by setting God before thee as a terrible Judge,
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and Christ as one that would not save thee;
and christ as one that would not save thee;
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no, come in, kisse the Son, for him hath the Father Sealed, Sealed for thee if thou bee weary of thy sinnes, inforce not upon thy soule any unwillingnesse to be in God,
no, come in, kiss the Son, for him hath the Father Sealed, Sealed for thee if thou be weary of thy Sins, enforce not upon thy soul any unwillingness to be in God,
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wherefore doth God stoope so low, and labour by all these arguments heere, as that Christ is the Sonne of man,
Wherefore does God stoop so low, and labour by all these Arguments Here, as that christ is the Son of man,
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and that hee shall give it you, and that the Father hath Sealed him for that end,
and that he shall give it you, and that the Father hath Sealed him for that end,
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wherefore is all this, but to shew his willingnesse to receive thee? wherefore hath the Father Sealed Christ but in love to thee? Come in therefore,
Wherefore is all this, but to show his willingness to receive thee? Wherefore hath the Father Sealed christ but in love to thee? Come in Therefore,
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and then if you will seale to this truth, if you will beleeve, and cast your selves on Gods gratious promise even against doubting and distrust, you shall finde God sealing you by his Spirit, you shall finde his Spirit witnessing to your spirits that you are the sonnes of God.
and then if you will seal to this truth, if you will believe, and cast your selves on God's gracious promise even against doubting and distrust, you shall find God sealing you by his Spirit, you shall find his Spirit witnessing to your spirits that you Are the Sons of God.
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Heere then you see is sure footing for poore doubting soules to fasten upon, God the Father, the party offended, hath Sealed his Sonne, hath authorized him to save thee,
Here then you see is sure footing for poor doubting Souls to fasten upon, God the Father, the party offended, hath Sealed his Son, hath authorized him to save thee,
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if thou repent and come in;
if thou Repent and come in;
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what are all thy sins and unworthinesse to Christ, God-man, Sealed and authorized by the Father who is the partie offended? if thou art willing to come in, bring all thy sins and oppose them to Christ God-man Sealed by the Father and they will vanish as a cloud.
what Are all thy Sins and unworthiness to christ, God-man, Sealed and authorized by the Father who is the party offended? if thou art willing to come in, bring all thy Sins and oppose them to christ God-man Sealed by the Father and they will vanish as a cloud.
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But (as I said before) if thou wilt not come in and accept of this Saviour,
But (as I said before) if thou wilt not come in and accept of this Saviour,
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if thou wilt not submit thy selfe to his governement, thou sealest thy damnation.
if thou wilt not submit thy self to his government, thou sealest thy damnation.
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Thus you see I have unfolded this blessed portion of Scripture, Christ Jesus and all the prerogatives and benefits that come by him, is the food that endureth to everlasting life:
Thus you see I have unfolded this blessed portion of Scripture, christ jesus and all the prerogatives and benefits that come by him, is the food that Endureth to everlasting life:
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you see the arguments our blessed Saviour useth to enforce us to Labour after this food, it is food, it is food that endures,
you see the Arguments our blessed Saviour uses to enforce us to Labour After this food, it is food, it is food that endures,
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& it is food that endures to everlasting life, and he will give it, for him the Father hath Sealed and authorized so to do, he is both the gift and the giver, both the food and the inviter to the food, both the Priest and the Sacrifice. Labour therefore after this food.
& it is food that endures to everlasting life, and he will give it, for him the Father hath Sealed and authorized so to do, he is both the gift and the giver, both the food and the inviter to the food, both the Priest and the Sacrifice. Labour Therefore After this food.
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There is an objection which I will briefely answer and so end.
There is an objection which I will briefly answer and so end.
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Labour after it, why? Christ will give it, if he will give it why must wee labour after it? and if we must labour for it,
Labour After it, why? christ will give it, if he will give it why must we labour After it? and if we must labour for it,
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how doth he give it? how can these two, guift, and labour stand together?
how does he give it? how can these two, gift, and labour stand together?
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I answer, very well, Christ will give himselfe and forgivenesse of sinnes, and life everlasting, and yet we must labour too:
I answer, very well, christ will give himself and forgiveness of Sins, and life everlasting, and yet we must labour too:
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But wee must know for what we must labour, we must not labour for any merit to the title unto Heaven and happinesse, Christ indeed gives that;
But we must know for what we must labour, we must not labour for any merit to the title unto Heaven and happiness, christ indeed gives that;
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But labour in the use of all good meanes to get knowledge and faith to receive this gift, to get the knowledge of Christ, what he is in his natures and offices, what he hath promised, what he hath done and what he hath suffered, what the intent of the Gospell is, what the Giver is,
But labour in the use of all good means to get knowledge and faith to receive this gift, to get the knowledge of christ, what he is in his nature's and Offices, what he hath promised, what he hath done and what he hath suffered, what the intent of the Gospel is, what the Giver is,
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and what the authority is that his Father hath given him, this requires labour, it is a labour to crack the shell, to understand the letter of the Scripture, to know what the gift and what the giver is.
and what the Authority is that his Father hath given him, this requires labour, it is a labour to Crac the shell, to understand the Letter of the Scripture, to know what the gift and what the giver is.
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And it is likewise a labour to get faith to receive this gift, to get the soule emptied of all selfe-confidence, of all worth in it selfe and in the creature,
And it is likewise a labour to get faith to receive this gift, to get the soul emptied of all self-confidence, of all worth in it self and in the creature,
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for Christ must bee received with a beggars hand, and it will aske much labour to deny a mans selfe,
for christ must be received with a beggars hand, and it will ask much labour to deny a men self,
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for proud flesh will alwaies have somewhat to trust to either in it selfe or in the creature.
for proud Flesh will always have somewhat to trust to either in it self or in the creature.
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So that these two may well stand together, labour and gift:
So that these two may well stand together, labour and gift:
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we are taught to pray, Give us this day our daily bread, God will give us our daily bread, we must not therefore stand still and doe nothing,
we Are taught to pray, Give us this day our daily bred, God will give us our daily bred, we must not Therefore stand still and do nothing,
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but though God will give it, yet he will give it in the use of meanes, in the use of our lawfull callings,
but though God will give it, yet he will give it in the use of means, in the use of our lawful callings,
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so heere, God will give us this spirituall food, yet he will give it in labour, it is his ordinance,
so Here, God will give us this spiritual food, yet he will give it in labour, it is his Ordinance,
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and whatsoever hee gives, he gives not in idlenesse but in obedience to his ordinance, he will have us to labour in the use of the meanes, in reading, hearing, receiving the Sacrament, praying, meditating and the like, to have a part in Christ this blessed gift Nay,
and whatsoever he gives, he gives not in idleness but in Obedience to his Ordinance, he will have us to labour in the use of the means, in reading, hearing, receiving the Sacrament, praying, meditating and the like, to have a part in christ this blessed gift Nay,
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because he will give Christ, therefore la•our, the one enforceth the other, the like reason Moses giveth the Israelites, Fight (saith he) for the Lord hath given them into your hand, •hey might say,
Because he will give christ, Therefore la•our, the one enforceth the other, the like reason Moses gives the Israelites, Fight (Says he) for the Lord hath given them into your hand, •hey might say,
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if our enemies bee given into our hand why should we fight? yes, fight the rather, be incouraged to fight,
if our enemies be given into our hand why should we fight? yes, fight the rather, be encouraged to fight,
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because you shall be sure to conquer, so heere, Labour for the meate that endures to everlasting life,
Because you shall be sure to conquer, so Here, Labour for the meat that endures to everlasting life,
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for the Sonne of man will give it, therefore labour, because he will give it, in labouring we shall bee sure to have it, do that which belongs to thee and thou shalt be sure to have that which belongs to God, thou shalt finde Christ,for the Son of man will give it, Therefore labour, Because he will give it, in labouring we shall be sure to have it, do that which belongs to thee and thou shalt be sure to have that which belongs to God, thou shalt find christ,
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and Heaven, and glory, and all in the use of the meanes: But he gives nothing without labour;
and Heaven, and glory, and all in the use of the means: But he gives nothing without labour;
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there can be no good done in earthly things without labour, and doe you thinke to have Heaven without labour? No, spirituall things are against the streame, Heaven is up the hill, there must be labour, there must be striving against corruptions within and against temptations without,
there can be no good done in earthly things without labour, and do you think to have Heaven without labour? No, spiritual things Are against the stream, Heaven is up the hill, there must be labour, there must be striving against corruptions within and against temptations without,
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and our labour it is a happy labour, it is not a barren labour, our labour is not in vaine in the Lord, as the Apostle saith, wee that labour for the food that endures to everlasting life, we labour for somewhat,
and our labour it is a happy labour, it is not a barren labour, our labour is not in vain in the Lord, as the Apostle Says, we that labour for the food that endures to everlasting life, we labour for somewhat,
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but worldlings that beate their braines, and tire their spirits, and rack their consciences, and weare out their bodies, it is all for nothing, it is for that which is vanity and vexation of spirit, for that which they must leave behind them.
but worldlings that beat their brains, and tire their spirits, and rack their Consciences, and wear out their bodies, it is all for nothing, it is for that which is vanity and vexation of Spirit, for that which they must leave behind them.
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A true Christian (to encourage him to take all the paines that may be) hee labours for something, it is a hopefull and not a barren labour:
A true Christian (to encourage him to take all the pains that may be) he labours for something, it is a hopeful and not a barren labour:
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And (beloved) blessed are we that we can have this food for our labour, that since the fall wee can recover by the second Adam a better estate then wee had by the first.
And (Beloved) blessed Are we that we can have this food for our labour, that since the fallen we can recover by the second Adam a better estate then we had by the First.
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And our blessed Saviour to the end he might distinguish true Christians from Hypocrites, enjoynes this duty of labouring so much the more,
And our blessed Saviour to the end he might distinguish true Christians from Hypocrites, enjoins this duty of labouring so much the more,
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for we have many in the Church that thinke to have Christ and his benefits without labour,
for we have many in the Church that think to have christ and his benefits without labour,
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as if Heaven would drop into their mouthes, they can say that God is mercifull,
as if Heaven would drop into their mouths, they can say that God is merciful,
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and Christ died for us, but you shall in the meane time finde them carelesse of reading, of hearing, of praying, of the Communion of Saints, &c. are idle in working out their salvation with feare and trembling, negligent in selling all that they have for the Pearle, will part with nothing for Christ, I say to distinguish these Hypocrites from true Christians,
and christ died for us, but you shall in the mean time find them careless of reading, of hearing, of praying, of the Communion of Saints, etc. Are idle in working out their salvation with Fear and trembling, negligent in selling all that they have for the Pearl, will part with nothing for christ, I say to distinguish these Hypocrites from true Christians,
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therefore he saith, Labour, to shew to us that onely they that labour for Christ in the use of all good meanes, that labour for the true knowledge of him and for faith to receive him, that sell all for him, that take paines to grow in grace and in union with Christ, that make him their best portion in the world,
Therefore he Says, Labour, to show to us that only they that labour for christ in the use of all good means, that labour for the true knowledge of him and for faith to receive him, that fell all for him, that take pains to grow in grace and in Union with christ, that make him their best portion in the world,
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and delight in him, it is they onely that have interest in Christ, onely the painefull Christian is the true Christian.
and delight in him, it is they only that have Interest in christ, only the painful Christian is the true Christian.
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Therefore I beseech you, as you would have it discerned that you are not Hypocrites in the Church, bee stirred up to use all sanctified meanes to know Christ, to beleeve in him, to know that you are in a communion with him, that you belong unto him.
Therefore I beseech you, as you would have it discerned that you Are not Hypocrites in the Church, be stirred up to use all sanctified means to know christ, to believe in him, to know that you Are in a communion with him, that you belong unto him.
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Be not discouraged, you shall have rest ere long, There is a rest for the people of God, as the Apostle saith to the Hebrewes. Indeed so long as we are heere below there is labour joyned with wearinesse,
Be not discouraged, you shall have rest ere long, There is a rest for the people of God, as the Apostle Says to the Hebrews. Indeed so long as we Are Here below there is labour joined with weariness,
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for we have great conflicts with corruptions and temptations, with enemies within, and enemies without,
for we have great conflicts with corruptions and temptations, with enemies within, and enemies without,
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but be of good comfort we shall at last come to a rest, to a rest perpetuall and everlasting:
but be of good Comfort we shall At last come to a rest, to a rest perpetual and everlasting:
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It is true, in Heaven there shall be labour, for we shall be alway praising God,
It is true, in Heaven there shall be labour, for we shall be always praising God,
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but it shall be labour without wearinesse, labour without conflict, there shall bee no corruption within,
but it shall be labour without weariness, labour without conflict, there shall be no corruption within,
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nor no divell without, Satan could enter into Paradice below, but hee shall never enter into that heavenly Paradice,
nor no Devil without, Satan could enter into Paradise below, but he shall never enter into that heavenly Paradise,
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therfore be incouraged to labour for a while, though it be tedious, because of corruptions and temptations, yet there is a rest for the people of God, an eternall Rest. FINIS.
Therefore be encouraged to labour for a while, though it be tedious, Because of corruptions and temptations, yet there is a rest for the people of God, an Eternal Rest. FINIS.
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but how shall we escape if we doe but neglect so great salvation, so witnessed and authorized with all the signes,
but how shall we escape if we do but neglect so great salvation, so witnessed and authorized with all the Signs,
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if we raile on him, if wee despise his Image in his children, as many cursed wretches doe,
if we rail on him, if we despise his Image in his children, as many cursed wretches do,
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See how the Apostle notably enforceth this in the second of the Hebrewes, if so be they did not escape that despised Moses Law, How shall we escape if wee neglect so great salvation? hee doth not say how shall we escape if we oppose Christ,
See how the Apostle notably enforceth this in the second of the Hebrews, if so be they did not escape that despised Moses Law, How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? he does not say how shall we escape if we oppose christ,
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when God was so loving as to Seale and authorize his Sonne, when the Sonne was so loving as to give himselfe when he was Sealed, to refuse this and that for such base respects, will certainely one day when the conscience is wakened, proove the greatest torment that can be.
when God was so loving as to Seal and authorise his Son, when the Son was so loving as to give himself when he was Sealed, to refuse this and that for such base respects, will Certainly one day when the conscience is wakened, prove the greatest torment that can be.
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O that we should reject this Sealed Saviour, O that we should refuse salvation offered on such loving termes,
Oh that we should reject this Sealed Saviour, Oh that we should refuse salvation offered on such loving terms,
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but rather then we would leave our blasphemous, our uncleane, inujurious and covetous courses of life, wee were content to let Christ goe if hee would;
but rather then we would leave our blasphemous, our unclean, inujurious and covetous courses of life, we were content to let christ go if he would;
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Indeed if we might have had salvation by him and the forgivenesse of sinnes, and withall have remained under the rule and sway of our owne lusts and beene led by them, we would have beeene contented to have had him,
Indeed if we might have had salvation by him and the forgiveness of Sins, and withal have remained under the Rule and sway of our own Lustiest and been led by them, we would have beeene contented to have had him,
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and bee ruled by him as a King, we refused him wholy altogether:
and be ruled by him as a King, we refused him wholly altogether:
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yet notwithstanding that we should respect our sinnes more then our soules, and because we could not have him to bee our Saviour except wee came under his governement,
yet notwithstanding that we should respect our Sins more then our Souls, and Because we could not have him to be our Saviour except we Come under his government,
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O that we should ever live to heare of salvation so freely offered and of a Saviour so authorized,
Oh that we should ever live to hear of salvation so freely offered and of a Saviour so authorized,
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if you receive not this Sealed King, this Sealed Priest and Prophet, this Sealed Mediator whom God hath Sealed and sent unto you for salvation, there is not any thing in the world that will one day more torment you then your refusall of him;
if you receive not this Sealed King, this Sealed Priest and Prophet, this Sealed Mediator whom God hath Sealed and sent unto you for salvation, there is not any thing in the world that will one day more torment you then your refusal of him;
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And (to presse this a little further) I beseech you consider, that if you leave not your sinfull courses and come under the blessed governement of Christ,
And (to press this a little further) I beseech you Consider, that if you leave not your sinful courses and come under the blessed government of christ,
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and receive him wholy, or else there is no receiving of him at all.
and receive him wholly, or Else there is no receiving of him At all.
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But yet it is not good to neglect the time of grace, receive Christ presently, deferre not to come under his governement,
But yet it is not good to neglect the time of grace, receive christ presently, defer not to come under his government,
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and the golden scepter continually held out as long as we live in this world.
and the golden sceptre continually held out as long as we live in this world.
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though thou hast sinned after thou art in the state of grace, come againe J beseech you still Christ is to be received, the doore of grace is alwayes held open,
though thou hast sinned After thou art in the state of grace, come again J beseech you still christ is to be received, the door of grace is always held open,
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and I will heale your Backeslidings, and againe, will a man receive a wife that hath played the harlot and broken the band of marriage? Yet returne O house of Israel and I will receive you, Therefore runne not away from God,and I will heal your Backslidings, and again, will a man receive a wife that hath played the harlot and broken the band of marriage? Yet return Oh house of Israel and I will receive you, Therefore run not away from God,
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remember that Paul 2. Cor. 5. speakes to the Corinthians that were in the state of grace, I beseech you to be reconciled to God, and in Ieremy 3. Returne againe you Backesliding Israel,
Remember that Paul 2. Cor. 5. speaks to the Corinthians that were in the state of grace, I beseech you to be reconciled to God, and in Ieremy 3. Return again you Backsliding Israel,
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and knowledge, and therefore now you have no further hope of Christ:
and knowledge, and Therefore now you have no further hope of christ:
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as the pursued Doves, get into their nests, and the Connies hide them in the rock,
as the pursued Dove, get into their nests, and the Connies hide them in the rock,
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so a Christian, when he is pursued with conscience, and with the temptations of Satan, he flies to his Sanctuary, doe you wonder that a guilty man should flee to his sanctuary,
so a Christian, when he is pursued with conscience, and with the temptations of Satan, he flies to his Sanctuary, do you wonder that a guilty man should flee to his sanctuary,
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and the pursued creatures to their hold and refuge? In this respect the Kingdome of Heaven suffereth violence.
and the pursued creatures to their hold and refuge? In this respect the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence.
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Herein it is compared to some great rich Citie that hath some great treasure and riches in it,
Herein it is compared to Some great rich city that hath Some great treasure and riches in it,
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and it must be besieged, and beleagured a long time, and those that can enter into it they are made for ever.
and it must be besieged, and beleaguered a long time, and those that can enter into it they Are made for ever.
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Or it is like the entrance or gate of a Citie where there is striving and thronging,
Or it is like the Entrance or gate of a city where there is striving and thronging,
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and where besides enemies are, that if men strive not, they are cut, and mangled,
and where beside enemies Are, that if men strive not, they Are Cut, and mangled,
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and killed, so it is in the state of this Kingdome, when a mans eyes be opened, he sees the divell,
and killed, so it is in the state of this Kingdom, when a men eyes be opened, he sees the Devil,
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and hell behind him, and either he must enteror be damned, and being entered, it makes him rich, and advanceth him for ever;
and hell behind him, and either he must enteror be damned, and being entered, it makes him rich, and Advanceth him for ever;
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so he is strongly mooved to offer violence on both sides:
so he is strongly moved to offer violence on both sides:
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if he looke behind him there is the kingdome of Satan, darknesse, and misery, and damnation, (for as Pharaoh pursued the Israelites when they were got out of his kingdome,
if he look behind him there is the Kingdom of Satan, darkness, and misery, and damnation, (for as Pharaoh pursued the Israelites when they were god out of his Kingdom,
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so the divell pursues a man when he is broken out of his dominion) And then before him there is the kingdome of happinesse and glory, the feare of that that followes them,
so the Devil pursues a man when he is broken out of his dominion) And then before him there is the Kingdom of happiness and glory, the Fear of that that follows them,
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and the hope of that that is set before them, both make them strive to enter into the gate of that Citie.
and the hope of that that is Set before them, both make them strive to enter into the gate of that city.
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What should this teach us? First, let it be a rule of tryall to know, & judge of our estate,
What should this teach us? First, let it be a Rule of trial to know, & judge of our estate,
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whether we be entred into this gate of Heaven or no? our lives are very short, very uncertaine;
whither we be entered into this gate of Heaven or no? our lives Are very short, very uncertain;
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let us consider if we be in the way to Heaven;
let us Consider if we be in the Way to Heaven;
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what striving, what strugling, what violence have we ever offered? There are a company that regard not the meanes of salvation at all, either in private or publique.
what striving, what struggling, what violence have we ever offered? There Are a company that regard not the means of salvation At all, either in private or public.
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Some come to the Word, and heare, but they doe not heare it as the Word of God, to bee ruled by it,
some come to the Word, and hear, but they do not hear it as the Word of God, to be ruled by it,
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but as a discourse to delight themselves for the time, to have matter to speake of,
but as a discourse to delight themselves for the time, to have matter to speak of,
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and to censure, not with a spirit of obedience to be guided by it as the Scepter of the Kingdome.
and to censure, not with a Spirit of Obedience to be guided by it as the Sceptre of the Kingdom.
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What violence is this, now and then to heare a Sermon, now and then to reade a Chapter,
What violence is this, now and then to hear a Sermon, now and then to read a Chapter,
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now and then to utter a yawning prayer betweene sleeping and waking, perhaps when thou knowest not what thy selfe saist? how then wouldest thou have God to regard it? What violence is in the lives of most Christians, what strength to enforce good actions,
now and then to utter a yawning prayer between sleeping and waking, perhaps when thou Knowest not what thy self Sayest? how then Wouldst thou have God to regard it? What violence is in the lives of most Christians, what strength to enforce good actions,
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how doe they improove the meanes of salvation? many meanes are wholy neglected:
how do they improve the means of salvation? many means Are wholly neglected:
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some perhaps they use that may stand with their convenience now and then, whereas there must be an universall care of all the meanes, there cannot one be neglected without the losse of grace;
Some perhaps they use that may stand with their convenience now and then, whereas there must be an universal care of all the means, there cannot one be neglected without the loss of grace;
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and there must be attendance on them with violence.
and there must be attendance on them with violence.
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There is none of the meanes can profit us without rouzing, and stirring up our spirits;
There is none of the means can profit us without Rousing, and stirring up our spirits;
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we cannot heare, nor pray, without drawing up, and raising up our soules;
we cannot hear, nor pray, without drawing up, and raising up our Souls;
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the flesh will stop the comfortable performance of any action else, and Satan will kill them in the very birth if he can.
the Flesh will stop the comfortable performance of any actium Else, and Satan will kill them in the very birth if he can.
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To search a little deeper, doe but compare your courses toward these good things of Heaven, with your courses towards the world. To search a little Deeper, do but compare your courses towards these good things of Heaven, with your courses towards the world.
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If there be hope of preferment, the doores of great men are sure to suffer violence with favourites.
If there be hope of preferment, the doors of great men Are sure to suffer violence with favourites.
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The Courts of justice suffer violence, to have our right in earthly things. The stages, and such places are thronged, and suffer violence.
The Courts of Justice suffer violence, to have our right in earthly things. The stages, and such places Are thronged, and suffer violence.
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If a man could but over-looke the courses of men abroad in the Citie, he should see one violent for his pleasures running to the house of the Harlot as a foole to the stocks.
If a man could but overlook the courses of men abroad in the city, he should see one violent for his pleasures running to the house of the Harlot as a fool to the stocks.
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Another to the exchange to increase his estate. another to the exchange to increase his estate.
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Another to the place of justice, to detract his neighbour, or to get his owne right, perhaps neglecting his title to Heaven in the meane time.
another to the place of Justice, to detract his neighbour, or to get his own right, perhaps neglecting his title to Heaven in the mean time.
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Another to the Court to get favour to rise to some place of preferment. These places suffer violence:
another to the Court to get favour to rise to Some place of preferment. These places suffer violence:
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but what violence doth the poore Gospell indure? Alas, it is sleighted, and men will regard that when they can spare time, &c. It is not regarded according to the worth and valew of it;
but what violence does the poor Gospel endure? Alas, it is sleighted, and men will regard that when they can spare time, etc. It is not regarded according to the worth and value of it;
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if ever wee looke to have good by the Gospell, our dispositions must be violent in some proportion answerable to the excellency of it.
if ever we look to have good by the Gospel, our dispositions must be violent in Some proportion answerable to the excellency of it.
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Alas we may justly turne the complaint on our selves, that whilest we spend our strength in violence about the base and meane things of this life, the Kingdome of Heaven it offereth violence to us,
Alas we may justly turn the complaint on our selves, that whilst we spend our strength in violence about the base and mean things of this life, the Kingdom of Heaven it Offereth violence to us,
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and yet we will none of it.
and yet we will none of it.
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How doth God beseech us in the Ministery, Wee beseech you to bee reconciled, and Why will yee die O house of Israel? As if the Gospell and grace were commodities that God were weary off, he comes and puts them upon us whether we will or no,
How does God beseech us in the Ministry, we beseech you to be reconciled, and Why will ye die Oh house of Israel? As if the Gospel and grace were commodities that God were weary off, he comes and puts them upon us whither we will or no,
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and yet we refuse them, we are so farre from offering violence to the Gospell and to grace, that God offers violence to us,
and yet we refuse them, we Are so Far from offering violence to the Gospel and to grace, that God offers violence to us,
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as if we should doe him a favour to receive the Gospell and to doe good to our owne soules,
as if we should do him a favour to receive the Gospel and to do good to our own Souls,
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and yet the vile, proud, base heart of man will not regard and receive these heavenly things.
and yet the vile, proud, base heart of man will not regard and receive these heavenly things.
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How will it justifie Gods sentence at the day of judgement, when hee shall alleadge there was a discovery of such things unto you,
How will it justify God's sentence At the day of judgement, when he shall allege there was a discovery of such things unto you,
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and instead of violence in seeking them, you sleighted and neglected them? Nay;
and instead of violence in seeking them, you sleighted and neglected them? Nay;
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there is a worse sort of men then these, those that oppose the Kingdome of Heaven in the meanes of it, in the persons of it, what kinde of men are these, thinke you?
there is a Worse sort of men then these, those that oppose the Kingdom of Heaven in the means of it, in the Persons of it, what kind of men Are these, think you?
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Againe, we see here that there is a blessed violence that may stand with judgement. Again, we see Here that there is a blessed violence that may stand with judgement.
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A man cannot be violent and wise in the things of this world, because the things are meane,
A man cannot be violent and wise in the things of this world, Because the things Are mean,
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and eagernesse is above the proportion of them. A man cannot be violent after honour, or riches, and be as he should be;
and eagerness is above the proportion of them. A man cannot be violent After honour, or riches, and be as he should be;
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these are things that he must leave behind him and they are worse then himselfe:
these Are things that he must leave behind him and they Are Worse then himself:
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much lesse after filthy pleasures can a man be violent and wise, a man must become a foole in this respect, as the Scripture saith.
much less After filthy pleasures can a man be violent and wise, a man must become a fool in this respect, as the Scripture Says.
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But in respect of heavenly things a man may be violent and wise:
But in respect of heavenly things a man may be violent and wise:
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for there is such a degree of excellency in the things, that no violence can be too much.
for there is such a degree of excellency in the things, that no violence can be too much.
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and where is that, but in the Kingdome of Heaven, in the Church? happie is he that can but get in at the gate of this Kingdome, there is no doubt of his going in further;
and where is that, but in the Kingdom of Heaven, in the Church? happy is he that can but get in At the gate of this Kingdom, there is no doubt of his going in further;
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but there must be a striving to enter in at the gate, and then there he shall be hid in his Sanctuary;
but there must be a striving to enter in At the gate, and then there he shall be hid in his Sanctuary;
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when they get that over their heads then they are safe:
when they get that over their Heads then they Are safe:
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Men talke of being too strict and too holy:
Men talk of being too strict and too holy:
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Can there be too much of that which wee can never have enough of in this world? I speake it the rather to confound the base judgement that the world hath of a holy disposition, which is carried with a sweet, eager violence to t•ese things.
Can there be too much of that which we can never have enough of in this world? I speak it the rather to confound the base judgement that the world hath of a holy disposition, which is carried with a sweet, eager violence to t•ese things.
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They are thought to be franticke, to be out of their wits, as they thought St. Paul was;
They Are Thought to be frantic, to be out of their wits, as they Thought Saint Paul was;
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but he answers, If wee be out of our wits, besides our selves, it is to God. but he answers, If we be out of our wits, beside our selves, it is to God.
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Christ himselfe was sometimes laid hands on, as if he had beene out of himselfe,
christ himself was sometime laid hands on, as if he had been out of himself,
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and as Festus told blessed St. Paul, That much learning had made him mad, when he saw him eager in the cause of Christ.
and as Festus told blessed Saint Paul, That much learning had made him mad, when he saw him eager in the cause of christ.
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So many, when they see a man earnest in the matters of God, they thinke surely these men have lost their discretion:
So many, when they see a man earnest in the matters of God, they think surely these men have lost their discretion:
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No it is the highest discretion in the world to be eager and violent for things that are invaluable,
No it is the highest discretion in the world to be eager and violent for things that Are invaluable,
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and if men be not eager for these, they are fooles, they know not how to prize things, the most judicious men here are most violent,
and if men be not eager for these, they Are Fools, they know not how to prize things, the most judicious men Here Are most violent,
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so that it be violence that hath eyes in its head, violence guided with judgement from the knowledge of the excellency of the good things in the Gospell, I speake of such a violence as that.
so that it be violence that hath eyes in its head, violence guided with judgement from the knowledge of the excellency of the good things in the Gospel, I speak of such a violence as that.
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Away then with base reproaches, let us not, be affrighted with the ill reports of idle braines and rotten hearts of people, that know not the things that belong to the Kingdome of Heaven. Alas they know not what they say, they are to be pittied and not censured.
Away then with base Reproaches, let us not, be affrighted with the ill reports of idle brains and rotten hearts of people, that know not the things that belong to the Kingdom of Heaven. Alas they know not what they say, they Are to be pitied and not censured.
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Is there any thing that a man should be earnest for, if not for these things? Were our foules made to pursue things that are earthly and base, worse then our selves? Were our wits made onely to plod in our temporall,
Is there any thing that a man should be earnest for, if not for these things? Were our fowls made to pursue things that Are earthly and base, Worse then our selves? Were our wits made only to plod in our temporal,
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and to neglect our heavenly calling? If any thing may challenge the best of our indeavours, the marrow of our labours, the utmost of our spirits and wits, certainely it is these, grace and glory, that will stand by us,
and to neglect our heavenly calling? If any thing may challenge the best of our endeavours, the marrow of our labours, the utmost of our spirits and wits, Certainly it is these, grace and glory, that will stand by us,
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when all things will faile us.
when all things will fail us.
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Therfore let not your owne hearts besot you, nor the vaine speeches of others affright you.
Therefore let not your own hearts besot you, nor the vain Speeches of Others affright you.
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It will be acknowledged by every one ere long, that there is nothing worth a mans eagernesse but these things.
It will be acknowledged by every one ere long, that there is nothing worth a men eagerness but these things.
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The worldling is violent and eager, he troubleth himselfe and his house about a vaine shadow, for pleasures and profit, &c. and what comes of all his violence? He is turned naked into his grave and thence into Hell,
The worldling is violent and eager, he Troubles himself and his house about a vain shadow, for pleasures and profit, etc. and what comes of all his violence? He is turned naked into his grave and thence into Hell,
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and there is an end of all the violence about all other things besides these.
and there is an end of all the violence about all other things beside these.
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We see then the disposition of true professors, they are violent in respect of heavenly things. We see then the disposition of true professors, they Are violent in respect of heavenly things.
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Those therefore that are not earnest in the cause of Religion when the state of things requires it;
Those Therefore that Are not earnest in the cause of Religion when the state of things requires it;
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they have no Religion in them, they are not in the state of grace. We must be earnest first of all against our owne sinnes:
they have no Religion in them, they Are not in the state of grace. We must be earnest First of all against our own Sins:
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Violence must begin there, to subdue all to the Spirit of Christ, to suffer nothing else to rule there;
Violence must begin there, to subdue all to the Spirit of christ, to suffer nothing Else to Rule there;
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and after that violence to maintaine the cause of Christ.
and After that violence to maintain the cause of christ.
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To contend earnestly for the Faith once delivered to the Saints, to contend with both hands, not to suffer it to be wrested from us or to be betraied,To contend earnestly for the Faith once Delivered to the Saints, to contend with both hands, not to suffer it to be wrested from us or to be betrayed,
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and if it be opposed to vindicate it:
and if it be opposed to vindicate it:
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we must be violent both to propagate the truth of God, and in case of opposition to vindicate it, He that is not with me (saith Christ) is against me. If a man be not with Christ, he is against him:
we must be violent both to propagate the truth of God, and in case of opposition to vindicate it, He that is not with me (Says christ) is against me. If a man be not with christ, he is against him:
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it may seeme a strange speech, but Christ cannot abide luke-warme neuters, he cannot abide nullifidians, he cannot indure cold persons, his stomacke cannot brooke them, he will cast them up, as he saith, Reve. 3.15, 16. I would thou wert hot or cold.
it may seem a strange speech, but christ cannot abide lukewarm neuters, he cannot abide nullifidians, he cannot endure cold Persons, his stomach cannot brook them, he will cast them up, as he Says, Reve. 3.15, 16. I would thou Wertenberg hight or cold.
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A man had better be nothing in Religion then be luke-warme.
A man had better be nothing in Religion then be lukewarm.
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The reason is, if a man will have good by any Religion he must be earnest in it.
The reason is, if a man will have good by any Religion he must be earnest in it.
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If Baal be God stand for him, if you would have good by him, if the Lord bee God stand for him, be earnest in his cause: If Baal be God stand for him, if you would have good by him, if the Lord be God stand for him, be earnest in his cause:
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if Popery be good then stand for that, if you hope for good by it,
if Popery be good then stand for that, if you hope for good by it,
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and if our Religion be good, then stand for that, if you hope for good by it.
and if our Religion be good, then stand for that, if you hope for good by it.
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There is no good received by Religion, if wee be not earnest for it, Religion is not a matter to be dallied in.
There is no good received by Religion, if we be not earnest for it, Religion is not a matter to be dallied in.
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Therefore they are bitter, sowre, profane scoffing Atheists that trifle with Religion, as if it were no great matter what it bee.
Therefore they Are bitter, sour, profane scoffing Atheists that trifle with Religion, as if it were no great matter what it be.
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They will bee earnest in all things else, earnest to scrape riches to satisfie their base lusts:
They will be earnest in all things Else, earnest to scrape riches to satisfy their base Lustiest:
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but for Religion i• is no matter what it be, it is a thing not worthy the seeking after, the old Religion or the new or both or none.
but for Religion i• is no matter what it be, it is a thing not worthy the seeking After, the old Religion or the new or both or none.
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These are persons to be taken heed off, breeding a temper opposite to Religion more then any other, Christ can least brooke them:
These Are Persons to be taken heed off, breeding a temper opposite to Religion more then any other, christ can least brook them:
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there is great reason for it;
there is great reason for it;
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who can brooke any favour to be neglected and sleighted? Especially for these excellent things to be under-valued and sleighted, it canno• be that God can indure it.
who can brook any favour to be neglected and sleighted? Especially for these excellent things to be undervalved and sleighted, it canno• be that God can endure it.
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There will be a faction in the world while the world stands, Christ and Antichrist, Good and evill, light and darkenesse,
There will be a faction in the world while the world Stands, christ and Antichrist, Good and evil, Light and darkness,
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but a man cannot be of both, he must shew himselfe of one side or other in case of opposition.
but a man cannot be of both, he must show himself of one side or other in case of opposition.
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Therefore the temper of the true pofessor is to be earnest in case of opposition of Religion,
Therefore the temper of the true pofessor is to be earnest in case of opposition of Religion,
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and in case of opportuninity to advance his Religion;
and in case of opportuninity to advance his Religion;
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in civill conversation and dealing with men that are subject to infirmities, he must be gentle and meeke.
in civil Conversation and dealing with men that Are Subject to infirmities, he must be gentle and meek.
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The Spirit of God descended in the shape of a Dove upon Christ, as well as in fiery tongues upon the Apostles. The Spirit of God descended in the shape of a Dove upon christ, as well as in fiery tongues upon the Apostles.
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But in the cause of Christ, in the cause of Religion, he must be fiery and fervent.
But in the cause of christ, in the cause of Religion, he must be fiery and fervent.
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No man more mild in his owne cause then Moses, he was a meeke man:
No man more mild in his own cause then Moses, he was a meek man:
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but when occasion served, when God was offended, downe he throwes the Tables of stone, he forgate himselfe,
but when occasion served, when God was offended, down he throws the Tables of stone, he foregate himself,
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though he were the meekest man in the world otherwise in his owne matters:
though he were the Meekest man in the world otherwise in his own matters:
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So I say the Spirit is both meeke and gentle as a Dove, and earnest and zealous and hot as fire.
So I say the Spirit is both meek and gentle as a Dove, and earnest and zealous and hight as fire.
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In Acts. 2, The Spirit of God comes downe as a mighty winde. The winde is a powerfull thing,
In Acts. 2, The Spirit of God comes down as a mighty wind. The wind is a powerful thing,
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if it be in a mans body.
if it be in a men body.
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There is no torment like to windy sicknesses, as their complaints witnesse well enough that feele them:
There is no torment like to windy Sicknesses, as their complaints witness well enough that feel them:
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and if a little winde be inclosed in the earth it shakes the whole vast body of the earth.
and if a little wind be enclosed in the earth it shakes the Whole vast body of the earth.
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The Spirit is like winde, it makes men bold, it fills them with a great deale of eagernesse in the cause of God.
The Spirit is like wind, it makes men bold, it fills them with a great deal of eagerness in the cause of God.
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Againe, the Spirit appeared to the Apostles in the likenesse of fire, it inflamed their zeale and made them fervent that were cold before;
Again, the Spirit appeared to the Apostles in the likeness of fire, it inflamed their zeal and made them fervent that were cold before;
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as we see in Peter, the voice of a damsell terrified and affrighted him, but when the Spirit came upon him, it so fiered him that he accounted it his glory ( Act. 5.41.) to suffer any thing for the cause of Christ. as we see in Peter, the voice of a damsel terrified and affrighted him, but when the Spirit Come upon him, it so fired him that he accounted it his glory (Act. 5.41.) to suffer any thing for the cause of christ.
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Therefore those that hope for any thing by religion, let them labour to be for that Religion in good earnest, they shall finde God in good earnest with them else.
Therefore those that hope for any thing by Religion, let them labour to be for that Religion in good earnest, they shall find God in good earnest with them Else.
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Againe, hence we see that Religion takes not away the earnestnesse of the affections, it doth direct them to better things, it changeth them in regard of the object, It takes not away any thing in us,
Again, hence we see that Religion Takes not away the earnestness of the affections, it does Direct them to better things, it changes them in regard of the Object, It Takes not away any thing in us,
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but turnes the streame another way; Violence requires the height and strength of the affections: Religion taketh them not away, but turnes them that way that they should goe.
but turns the stream Another Way; Violence requires the height and strength of the affections: Religion Takes them not away, but turns them that Way that they should go.
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If a streame runne violently one way, if it be derived by skill and cunning another way, it will runne as fast that way when it is turned as it did before.
If a stream run violently one Way, if it be derived by skill and cunning Another Way, it will run as fast that Way when it is turned as it did before.
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So it is with the heart of man:
So it is with the heart of man:
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Religion takes nothing away that is good, but lifts it up, it elevateth and advanceth it to better objects.
Religion Takes nothing away that is good, but lifts it up, it elevateth and Advanceth it to better objects.
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There are riches and honours and pleasures when a man is in Christ:
There Are riches and honours and pleasures when a man is in christ:
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but they are in a higher kinde, therefore they draw affections and greater affections then other things:
but they Are in a higher kind, Therefore they draw affections and greater affections then other things:
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but these affections are purified, they runne in a better, in a cleaner channell:
but these affections Are purified, they run in a better, in a cleaner channel:
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whereas before they ran amaine to earthly, dirty things below, the same affections (of love, of desire and zeale) doe remaine still, he that was violent before is as violent still, onely the streame is turned:
whereas before they ran amain to earthly, dirty things below, the same affections (of love, of desire and zeal) do remain still, he that was violent before is as violent still, only the stream is turned:
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For example take St. Paul for an instance, he was as earnest when he was a Christian as before, he was never more eager after the shedding of the blood of Christians and breathing out slaughter against them,
For Exampl take Saint Paul for an instance, he was as earnest when he was a Christian as before, he was never more eager After the shedding of the blood of Christians and breathing out slaughter against them,
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as he was afterwards in breathing after the Salvation of Gods people and a desire to enlarge the Gospell.
as he was afterwards in breathing After the Salvation of God's people and a desire to enlarge the Gospel.
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Zaccheus was never so covetous of the world before, as he was covetous of Heaven when he became a Christian.Zacchaeus was never so covetous of the world before, as he was covetous of Heaven when he became a Christian.
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I say Religion takes not away any thing, onely it turnes the streame:
I say Religion Takes not away any thing, only it turns the stream:
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But it is a miracle for the streame to be turned, it was God that turned Iordan: so it is a greater work then man can doe to turne the streames of mans affections that runne amaine to earthly things, to make them runne upward, it is onely Gods worke.
But it is a miracle for the stream to be turned, it was God that turned Iordan: so it is a greater work then man can do to turn the streams of men affections that run amain to earthly things, to make them run upward, it is only God's work.
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This is the excellency of Religion, it ennobles our nature, that which is naturall it makes it heavenly and spirituall, that a man shall be as earnest for God and good things as ever he was before after the things of this life. So much for that point.
This is the excellency of Religion, it ennobles our nature, that which is natural it makes it heavenly and spiritual, that a man shall be as earnest for God and good things as ever he was before After the things of this life. So much for that point.
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The third thing is the successe.
The third thing is the success.
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The Kingdome of Heaven suffereth violence. How doth the Kingdome of Heaven, the Gospell and meanes of grace suffer violence.
The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence. How does the Kingdom of Heaven, the Gospel and means of grace suffer violence.
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First, because when these good things were revealed by Iohn Baptist and then by Christ, and after by the Disciples and Apostles, many thronged into the Church, which is the gate of the Kingdome of Heaven:
First, Because when these good things were revealed by John Baptist and then by christ, and After by the Disciples and Apostles, many thronged into the Church, which is the gate of the Kingdom of Heaven:
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they all pressed to be of the Church, to heare the Word of God. They hung as it were upon the word of Christ; upon his mouth;
they all pressed to be of the Church, to hear the Word of God. They hung as it were upon the word of christ; upon his Mouth;
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they pressed so, that they trod one upon another ; they pressed so, that they trod one upon Another;
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and it is said they all came out to heare Iohn Baptist, Ierusalem and all Iudea and all the region round about Iordan, so that in regard of the multitude there was violence.
and it is said they all Come out to hear John Baptist, Ierusalem and all Iudea and all the region round about Iordan, so that in regard of the multitude there was violence.
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And then in regard of their affections, their zeale to the good things of the Gospell was eager, and earnest: And then in regard of their affections, their zeal to the good things of the Gospel was eager, and earnest:
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To be Citizens of a Kingdome, to partake of the meanes of salvation, to come to grace,
To be Citizens of a Kingdom, to partake of the means of salvation, to come to grace,
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and so to glory, it made them wondrous violent.
and so to glory, it made them wondrous violent.
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In regard likewise of the persons, the Kingdome of Heaven suffered violence, the persons being such as might be judged to have no right unto it. In regard likewise of the Persons, the Kingdom of Heaven suffered violence, the Persons being such as might be judged to have no right unto it.
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Alas for poore wretched sinfull men and woemen, that had beene notorious sinners to come to receive a Kingdome, to become Kings, this was strange. Alas for poor wretched sinful men and women, that had been notorious Sinners to come to receive a Kingdom, to become Kings, this was strange.
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What had sinners to doe with grace? This doctrine was not heard of in the Law, that there should be hope for such wretched persons as these,
What had Sinners to do with grace? This Doctrine was not herd of in the Law, that there should be hope for such wretched Persons as these,
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if such might be admitted surely there must needs bee great violence. Then again, they were poore and meane people, The poore receive the Gospell ;
if such might be admitted surely there must needs be great violence. Then again, they were poor and mean people, The poor receive the Gospel;
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for beggars to become Kings, poore men, that were advantaged by their outward abasement to come to spirituall poverty.
for beggars to become Kings, poor men, that were advantaged by their outward abasement to come to spiritual poverty.
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Againe, they were Gentiles, Alients from the common-wealth of Israell and strangers from the Covenant of promise, Heathen people. Again, they were Gentiles, Aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and Strangers from the Covenant of promise, Heathen people.
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The Iewes were the children of the Kingdome, the Gentiles were forreiners and strangers;The Iewes were the children of the Kingdom, the Gentiles were foreigners and Strangers;
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now for these to come in, and the children of the kingdome to be shut out, it must needs suppose violence;
now for these to come in, and the children of the Kingdom to be shut out, it must needs suppose violence;
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where there is no apparant right, there is force.
where there is no apparent right, there is force.
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Now what right had the Gentiles (that were little better then dogs) could they have any thing to doe with the kingdome? I saith Christ, they take it by violence,
Now what right had the Gentiles (that were little better then Dogs) could they have any thing to do with the Kingdom? I Says christ, they take it by violence,
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and the Jewes, and the proud Scribes and Pharisees that seeme to be the apparant children of the kingdome shall at length be shut out.
and the Jews, and the proud Scribes and Pharisees that seem to be the apparent children of the Kingdom shall At length be shut out.
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They that were first (in outward prerogatives) shall bee last, and they that were last (the Gentiles, sinners, meane people that take the advantage of their basenesse, They that were First (in outward prerogatives) shall be last, and they that were last (the Gentiles, Sinners, mean people that take the advantage of their baseness,
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and sinnefullnesse, to see their unworthinesse, and to magnifie the grace of God in Christ) shall bee first. In these respects the Kingdome of Heaven is said to suffer violence. People will to Heaven what ever come of it,
and sinnefullnesse, to see their unworthiness, and to magnify the grace of God in christ) shall be First. In these respects the Kingdom of Heaven is said to suffer violence. People will to Heaven what ever come of it,
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when these good things are discovered they will have no nay. Hence wee may learne this,
when these good things Are discovered they will have no nay. Hence we may Learn this,
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That it is the disposition of those that are the true members of the Church of God to be eager and violent. That it is the disposition of those that Are the true members of the Church of God to be eager and violent.
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Those that intend to enter into the Kingdome, they must throng, and strive to enter; and when they are in, they must keepe the fort, and keepe it with violence. Those that intend to enter into the Kingdom, they must throng, and strive to enter; and when they Are in, they must keep the fort, and keep it with violence.
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There is indeed a violence of iniquity and injustice, and so the people of God of all others ought not to be a violent people;
There is indeed a violence of iniquity and injustice, and so the people of God of all Others ought not to be a violent people;
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Doe violence to no man, saith the Baptist to the souldiers, Luke 3.14. violence rather debars out of the kingdome of Heaven, then is any qualification for it:Do violence to no man, Says the Baptist to the Soldiers, Lycia 3.14. violence rather debars out of the Kingdom of Heaven, then is any qualification for it:
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But this is another manner of violence which our Saviour here speakes of, necessary for all that desire to enter into the Kingdome of Heaven, and that for these reasons.
But this is Another manner of violence which our Saviour Here speaks of, necessary for all that desire to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, and that for these Reasons.
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First, betwixt us and the blessed state wee aime at there is much opposition, and therefore there must be violence. First, betwixt us and the blessed state we aim At there is much opposition, and Therefore there must be violence.
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The state of the Church here, the state of grace, and the enjoying of the meanes of grace it is a state of opposition. The state of the Church Here, the state of grace, and the enjoying of the means of grace it is a state of opposition.
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Good persons, and good things, they are opposed in the world.
Good Persons, and good things, they Are opposed in the world.
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Christ rules in this world in the middest of his enemies, hee must have enemies therefore to rule in the middest of, he must bee opposed,
christ rules in this world in the midst of his enemies, he must have enemies Therefore to Rule in the midst of, he must be opposed,
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and where there is opposition betweene us and the good things that wee must of necessity have, wee must breake thorough the opposition, which cannot bee done without violence.
and where there is opposition between us and the good things that we must of necessity have, we must break through the opposition, which cannot be done without violence.
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Now the meanes, and graces of salvation they are opposed every way, within us, and without us.
Now the means, and graces of salvation they Are opposed every Way, within us, and without us.
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1. They are opposed from within us, and that is the worst opposition: 1. They Are opposed from within us, and that is the worst opposition:
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for Satan hath a partie within us that holds correspondencie with him, our owne traiterous flesh;
for Satan hath a party within us that holds correspondency with him, our own traitorous Flesh;
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in all the degrees of salvation there is violence hence;
in all the Degrees of salvation there is violence hence;
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in effectuall calling, when we are called out of the kingdome of Satan, he is not willing to let us goe, hee would keepe us there still,
in effectual calling, when we Are called out of the Kingdom of Satan, he is not willing to let us go, he would keep us there still,
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and when we come to have our sinnes forgiven in justification, there is opposition, proud flesh and bloud will not yeeld to the righteousnesse of the Gospell;
and when we come to have our Sins forgiven in justification, there is opposition, proud Flesh and blood will not yield to the righteousness of the Gospel;
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it will not rest in Christ, it will seeke somewhat in it selfe.
it will not rest in christ, it will seek somewhat in it self.
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In Sanctification there is opposition betweene the flesh and the Spirit: every good worke wee doe, it is gotten out of the fire (as it were) it is gotten by violence, in every good action,
In Sanctification there is opposition between the Flesh and the Spirit: every good work we do, it is got out of the fire (as it were) it is got by violence, in every good actium,
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whether it be to get grace, or to give thanks to God, how many carnall reasonings are there? If a man be to give to others, the flesh suggests, I may want my selfe.
whither it be to get grace, or to give thanks to God, how many carnal reasonings Are there? If a man be to give to Others, the Flesh suggests, I may want my self.
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If he be to reforme abuses in others, he is ready to thinke, others will have somewhat to say to me,
If he be to reform Abuses in Others, he is ready to think, Others will have somewhat to say to me,
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and I shall be offencive to such and such men.
and I shall be offencive to such and such men.
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And then the affection to earthly things chaines us to the things below, and selfe-love prompts a man to sleepe in a whole skinne;
And then the affection to earthly things chains us to the things below, and Self-love prompts a man to sleep in a Whole skin;
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we love our wealth, and peace, and favour with men, so that a man cannot come to the state of grace without breaking through these,
we love our wealth, and peace, and favour with men, so that a man cannot come to the state of grace without breaking through these,
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and hereupon comes the necessity of violence from the opposition from within us, wee must offer violence to our selves, to our owne reason, to our owne wills and affections, You have not yet resisted unto blood, saith the Apostle;
and hereupon comes the necessity of violence from the opposition from within us, we must offer violence to our selves, to our own reason, to our own wills and affections, You have not yet resisted unto blood, Says the Apostle;
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wee doe not resist by killing others, but we ourselves resist to death, when rather then we will misse of Heaven,
we do not resist by killing Others, but we ourselves resist to death, when rather then we will miss of Heaven,
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and happinesse, and rather then we will not stand for the truth we will suffer death.
and happiness, and rather then we will not stand for the truth we will suffer death.
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2. Againe there is opposition from the world, on the right hand, by the snares and delights of the world, to quench the delight in the good things of the Spirit,
2. Again there is opposition from the world, on the right hand, by the snares and delights of the world, to quench the delight in the good things of the Spirit,
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and on the left hand, by feares, and terrors, and scandalls to scare us from doing what we ought to doe.
and on the left hand, by fears, and terrors, and scandals to scare us from doing what we ought to do.
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3. And then there is opposition from Satan in every good action, he besets us in prayer with distracted thoughts, 3. And then there is opposition from Satan in every good actium, he besets us in prayer with distracted thoughts,
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and in every duty, for hee knowes they tend to the ruine of him and of his Kingdome.
and in every duty, for he knows they tend to the ruin of him and of his Kingdom.
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There is no good action but it is opposed from within us, and without us;
There is no good actium but it is opposed from within us, and without us;
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the meanes of salvation, and the attending on them, they are not without slander and disgrace in the world.
the means of salvation, and the attending on them, they Are not without slander and disgrace in the world.
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God will have this violence therefore, because there is opposition to the meanes, to the attendance on them, to grace, to every good action, to every thing that is spiritually good.
God will have this violence Therefore, Because there is opposition to the means, to the attendance on them, to grace, to every good actium, to every thing that is spiritually good.
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Nay, sometimes God himselfe becomes a personated enemie, in spirituall desertions he seemes to forsake and leave us, Nay, sometime God himself becomes a personated enemy, in spiritual desertions he seems to forsake and leave us,
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and not onely to forsake us, but to be an enemy, to write bitter things against us, and that is a heavie temptation.
and not only to forsake us, but to be an enemy, to write bitter things against us, and that is a heavy temptation.
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Againe, God will have this violence, and striving, as a character of difference, to shew who are bastard professors, Again, God will have this violence, and striving, as a character of difference, to show who Are bastard professors,
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and who are not, who will goe to the price of Christianity, and who will not.
and who Are not, who will go to the price of Christianity, and who will not.
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If men will goe to Heaven they must be violent, they must be at the cost and charges, sometimes to venture life it selfe and whatsoever is deare and pretious in the world.
If men will go to Heaven they must be violent, they must be At the cost and charges, sometime to venture life it self and whatsoever is deer and precious in the world.
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A man must be so violent, that hee must goe thorough all, even death it selfe, (though it be a bloudie death) to Christ;
A man must be so violent, that he must go through all, even death it self, (though it be a bloody death) to christ;
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this discards all luke-warme, carnall professors, who shake off this violence;
this discards all lukewarm, carnal professors, who shake off this violence;
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in all estates of the Church it is almost equally difficult to bee a sound Christian;
in all estates of the Church it is almost equally difficult to be a found Christian;
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for God requires this violence even in the most peaceable times.
for God requires this violence even in the most peaceable times.
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Now the truth and religion are countenanced by the lawes, yet the power of it is by many much opposed.
Now the truth and Religion Are countenanced by the laws, yet the power of it is by many much opposed.
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Therefore hee now that in spight of reproach, in spight of slander will beare the scornes cast upon the Gospell, that will goe with Christ without the gate, bearing his reproach, such a man may be said to be thus violent;
Therefore he now that in spite of reproach, in spite of slander will bear the scorns cast upon the Gospel, that will go with christ without the gate, bearing his reproach, such a man may be said to be thus violent;
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it is an easie thing to have so much Christianity as will stand with our commodity,
it is an easy thing to have so much Christianity as will stand with our commodity,
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or with pleasure, &c. but to have so much as will bring us to Heaven (I say) it is equally hard in all times of the Church, it requires violence to carry us thorough these lesser oppositions.
or with pleasure, etc. but to have so much as will bring us to Heaven (I say) it is equally hard in all times of the Church, it requires violence to carry us through these lesser oppositions.
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Againe, God will have us get these things with violence, that we may set a greater price on them when we have them;
Again, God will have us get these things with violence, that we may Set a greater price on them when we have them;
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when we have things that are gotten by violence, that are gotten hardly, O we valew them much, Heaven is Heaven then, things that are hardly gotten,
when we have things that Are got by violence, that Are got hardly, Oh we value them much, Heaven is Heaven then, things that Are hardly got,
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and hardly kept, are highly prized. Againe, the excellencie of the thing inforceth violence; it is fit that excellent things should have answerable affections.
and hardly kept, Are highly prized. Again, the excellency of the thing enforceth violence; it is fit that excellent things should have answerable affections.
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Now it being a Kingdome, and the Kingdome of Heaven, what affection is answerable but a violent strong affection?
Now it being a Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Heaven, what affection is answerable but a violent strong affection?
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Againe, together with the excellencie, the necessity requires it; Again, together with the excellency, the necessity requires it;
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for the Kingdome of Heaven, it is a place of refuge, as well as a Kingdome to inrich us.
for the Kingdom of Heaven, it is a place of refuge, as well as a Kingdom to enrich us.
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There were Cities of refuge among the Jewes, when a man was followed by the avenger of blood, he would run as fast as he could to the Citie of refuge and there he was safe,
There were Cities of refuge among the Jews, when a man was followed by the avenger of blood, he would run as fast as he could to the city of refuge and there he was safe,
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so when a guilty conscience pursues us, when there is a noise of feare in the heart,
so when a guilty conscience pursues us, when there is a noise of Fear in the heart,
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when Gods judgements awaken us, & hell is open, when a man apprehends his estate,
when God's Judgments awaken us, & hell is open, when a man apprehends his estate,
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and is convinced what a one he is, and what he deserves, of necessity he will flie to the Citie of refuge,
and is convinced what a one he is, and what he deserves, of necessity he will fly to the city of refuge,
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Behold,
Behold,
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This word is as it were a Beacon lighted up to all the rest, in all the Evangelists you have this word often repeated,
This word is as it were a Beacon lighted up to all the rest, in all the Evangelists you have this word often repeated,
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and the Prophets likewise when they speake of Christ, there is no Prophesie almost but there is this word Behold,
and the prophets likewise when they speak of christ, there is no Prophesy almost but there is this word Behold,
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If a man be to goe ten miles, and goe but nine, and there sit downe, he shall never come to his journies end.
If a man be to go ten miles, and go but nine, and there fit down, he shall never come to his journeys end.
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The violent take it by force. The violent take it by force.
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The earnestnesse of affection, and violence, it is successefull, they take it. The good things of God, they are here compared to a Fort,
The earnestness of affection, and violence, it is successful, they take it. The good things of God, they Are Here compared to a Fort,
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or to a well fenced and well armed Citie strengthened with bulwarks and munition, that is a long time besieged, and at length is taken;
or to a well fenced and well armed city strengthened with bulwarks and munition, that is a long time besieged, and At length is taken;
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for this clause, The violent take it by force, it doth as well shew the issue of these violent ones striving for the Kingdome of Heaven, to wit, that they doe at length take it,
for this clause, The violent take it by force, it does as well show the issue of these violent ones striving for the Kingdom of Heaven, to wit, that they do At length take it,
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as the manner how it is taken, namely, by force.
as the manner how it is taken, namely, by force.
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The violent, and onely the violent, and all the violent, doe at length certainely obtaine what they strive for, the Kingdome of Heaven. The violent, and only the violent, and all the violent, do At length Certainly obtain what they strive for, the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Why? 1. Because it is promised to the violent, Knock and it shall bee opened unto you, Bee zealous,
Why? 1. Because it is promised to the violent, Knock and it shall be opened unto you, be zealous,
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and repent, (that is the meanes to cure all former transgressions, repent, and bee zealous,
and Repent, (that is the means to cure all former transgressions, Repent, and be zealous,
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and doe the former workes ) and To him that overcommeth, (that is, he that is earnest, that will never leave off till he hath overcome) to him will I grant to sit with me on the throne, and To him that overcommeth will I give to eate of the tree of life ; and do the former works) and To him that Overcometh, (that is, he that is earnest, that will never leave off till he hath overcome) to him will I grant to fit with me on the throne, and To him that Overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life;
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all the promises are to him that overcomes, to him that is zealous and earnest.
all the promises Are to him that overcomes, to him that is zealous and earnest.
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Then againe, the spirit whereby a man is earnest, is a victorious spirit, as Christians have the Word and promise to build on, that leades them on, and incourageth them: Then again, the Spirit whereby a man is earnest, is a victorious Spirit, as Christians have the Word and promise to built on, that leads them on, and Encourageth them:
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so they are led by a mighty Spirit, that hath the force of winde and fire, that beates downe all before it, that breakes thorough all oppositions,
so they Are led by a mighty Spirit, that hath the force of wind and fire, that beats down all before it, that breaks through all oppositions,
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and difficulties, being lead with a divine Spirit, what earthly thing can oppose that which is divine? it brings under, and subdues all;
and difficulties, being led with a divine Spirit, what earthly thing can oppose that which is divine? it brings under, and subdues all;
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therfore the violent take it, the Spirit of God seizing upon, and possessing the heart, and carrying it with strength after these things.
Therefore the violent take it, the Spirit of God seizing upon, and possessing the heart, and carrying it with strength After these things.
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And then onely the violent take it, because God hath set it at this rate, he that heareth, and doth, he that perseveres to the end, he that sells all for the pearle, for the treasure in the field, there must be nothing retained, all must bee parted with, we must be at any cost, And then only the violent take it, Because God hath Set it At this rate, he that hears, and does, he that perseveres to the end, he that sells all for the pearl, for the treasure in the field, there must be nothing retained, all must be parted with, we must be At any cost,
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and charge, and perill, and all little enough;
and charge, and peril, and all little enough;
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it is offered to us upon these termes of parting with all, of induring any thing, of breaking thorough all difficulties;
it is offered to us upon these terms of parting with all, of enduring any thing, of breaking through all difficulties;
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onely such, and all such shall obtaine it by force. And againe, onely the violent, because onely they can prize it when they have it.
only such, and all such shall obtain it by force. And again, only the violent, Because only they can prize it when they have it.
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They onely can prize grace, and Heaven, they know how they come by it, it cost them their pleasures,
They only can prize grace, and Heaven, they know how they come by it, it cost them their pleasures,
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and profits, it cost them labour, and danger, and losse of favour with men, and this paines,
and profits, it cost them labour, and danger, and loss of favour with men, and this pains,
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& cost, & losse, it indeares the state of grace, and glory to them:
& cost, & loss, it endears the state of grace, and glory to them:
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for God will never bring any man to Heaven, till he have raised his affections to that pitch to value grace and glory above all things in the world.
for God will never bring any man to Heaven, till he have raised his affections to that pitch to valve grace and glory above all things in the world.
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Therefore onely those shall take it by violence;
Therefore only those shall take it by violence;
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for onely those shew that they set a right price on the best things, they weigh them in the ballance of the Sanctuary, they value things as God would have them valued.
for only those show that they Set a right price on the best things, they weigh them in the balance of the Sanctuary, they valve things as God would have them valued.
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But, is not the Kingdome of Heaven, and grace free? therefore what needs violence to a thing that is free, and freely offered?
But, is not the Kingdom of Heaven, and grace free? Therefore what needs violence to a thing that is free, and freely offered?
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I answer, because it is free, therefore it is violently taken:
I answer, Because it is free, Therefore it is violently taken:
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for alas, if it were offered to us upon condition of our exact performing of the Law, it might dampe the spirits of men, for alas, if it were offered to us upon condition of our exact performing of the Law, it might damp the spirits of men,
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as indeed usually such if they be not better informed, they end their daies in despaire:
as indeed usually such if they be not better informed, they end their days in despair:
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but being freely offered, The Publicans and Harlots (saith Christ) goe into the Kingdome of God before the proud Pharisees ;
but being freely offered, The Publicans and Harlots (Says christ) go into the Kingdom of God before the proud Pharisees;
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because it is free, it is free to sinners that feele the burthen of their sins:
Because it is free, it is free to Sinners that feel the burden of their Sins:
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Come unto mee all yee that are weary and heavie laden, &c. Blessed are the poore in spirit, Come unto me all ye that Are weary and heavy laden, etc. Blessed Are the poor in Spirit,
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for theirs is the Kingdome of Heaven. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousnesse, they shall be satisfied. for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After righteousness, they shall be satisfied.
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Thereupon he that hath a guilty conscience, he makes haste, and offers violence, when he heares of free pardon.
Thereupon he that hath a guilty conscience, he makes haste, and offers violence, when he hears of free pardon.
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What makes the condition of the divels so desperate? There is no hope of free pardon to them, what makes men so eagerly to imbrace the Gospell notwithstanding their sinnes? Because it is freely offered.
What makes the condition of the Devils so desperate? There is no hope of free pardon to them, what makes men so eagerly to embrace the Gospel notwithstanding their Sins? Because it is freely offered.
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Thereupon it was that the Gentiles were so glad of it, that had beene sinners and under Satans Kingdome before,
Thereupon it was that the Gentiles were so glad of it, that had been Sinners and under Satan Kingdom before,
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and that makes miserable persons (that are humbled with afflictions and abasement in the world) glad of it;
and that makes miserable Persons (that Are humbled with afflictions and abasement in the world) glad of it;
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it being so great a thing, the Kingdome of Heaven, the favour of God, and freedome from misery, and so freely offered.
it being so great a thing, the Kingdom of Heaven, the favour of God, and freedom from misery, and so freely offered.
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It is so farre from hindring violence because it is free, that therefore the humble afflicted soules that desire grace are the more eager after it.
It is so Far from hindering violence Because it is free, that Therefore the humble afflicted Souls that desire grace Are the more eager After it.
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The proud Pharisees thought the Kingdome of Heaven belonged only to them; and therefore they despised Christ, and despised the Gospell, because it was propounded to sinners,
The proud Pharisees Thought the Kingdom of Heaven belonged only to them; and Therefore they despised christ, and despised the Gospel, Because it was propounded to Sinners,
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and to such meane persons that they thought were viler then themselves:
and to such mean Persons that they Thought were Viler then themselves:
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but now when the meaner sort of people, and others that were abased with crosses in the world saw what a kinde of Gospell it was;
but now when the meaner sort of people, and Others that were abased with Crosses in the world saw what a kind of Gospel it was;
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what great matters were offered, and that it was offered freely;
what great matters were offered, and that it was offered freely;
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they justified wisedome, and the counsell of God which others despised, and pressed for it with violence.
they justified Wisdom, and the counsel of God which Others despised, and pressed for it with violence.
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It is little comfort to heare of the excellency, and the necessity of these heavenly things, It is little Comfort to hear of the excellency, and the necessity of these heavenly things,
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if there were not hope of them. Hope stirres up diligence and indeavour in the things of this world;
if there were not hope of them. Hope stirs up diligence and endeavour in the things of this world;
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what makes men adventure to the Indies, east and west? They hope for a voyage that shall inrich them all their life;
what makes men adventure to the Indies, east and west? They hope for a voyage that shall enrich them all their life;
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hope in doubtfull things stirres up industrie.
hope in doubtful things stirs up industry.
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What makes the poore husbandman diligent to plow and to sow? •he hope that he shall have a harvest;
What makes the poor husbandman diligent to blow and to sow? •he hope that he shall have a harvest;
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yet this is under a providence that may guide it another way.
yet this is under a providence that may guide it Another Way.
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But spirituall things are more certaine, therfore hope in spirituall things must needs stirre up indeavour, we need not call them into question.
But spiritual things Are more certain, Therefore hope in spiritual things must needs stir up endeavour, we need not call them into question.
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And as it stirres up to diligence, so it stirres up in the use of the meanes, not to give over till we see our hopes accomplished. And as it stirs up to diligence, so it stirs up in the use of the means, not to give over till we see our hope's accomplished.
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Then in the third place hope of successe, that wee shall not loose our labour, it inables and strengtheneth us to beare the tediousnesse of the time,
Then in the third place hope of success, that we shall not lose our labour, it inables and strengtheneth us to bear the tediousness of the time,
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and the incombrance of afflictions, and whatsoever is betweene us and the thing wee expect,
and the encumbrance of afflictions, and whatsoever is between us and the thing we expect,
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though wee have not that comfort from God that we would have, yet it makes us waite upon God.
though we have not that Comfort from God that we would have, yet it makes us wait upon God.
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Therefore when hee saith, the violent take it by force, it is to incourage us, the violent, eager, strong indeavours of a Christian in the waies of God, in the meanes of salvation, they are no successelesse indeavours.
Therefore when he Says, the violent take it by force, it is to encourage us, the violent, eager, strong endeavours of a Christian in the ways of God, in the means of salvation, they Are no successless endeavours.
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He labours for that he knowes he shall have, his violence is not in vaine;
He labours for that he knows he shall have, his violence is not in vain;
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he that is violent in good things hath a promise, hee that wrastleth with God shall overcome,
he that is violent in good things hath a promise, he that wrestleth with God shall overcome,
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and he that overcommeth shall have a crowne, here is a promise to build on:
and he that Overcometh shall have a crown, Here is a promise to built on:
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therfore here is incouragement to bee earnest and violent, he shall overcome, hee shall enter the Castle at the last,
Therefore Here is encouragement to be earnest and violent, he shall overcome, he shall enter the Castle At the last,
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if he continue striving and give not over.
if he continue striving and give not over.
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Hence there is a difference to be observed betweene the indeavours of a Christian and of three sorts of other men.
Hence there is a difference to be observed between the endeavours of a Christian and of three sorts of other men.
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First of all, if those only that offer violence to the Kingdome of Heaven, that set on it with incouragement, shall get it and that by force, what a great difference then is betweene them, First of all, if those only that offer violence to the Kingdom of Heaven, that Set on it with encouragement, shall get it and that by force, what a great difference then is between them,
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and those that in a contrary way offer violence to the Kingdome of Heaven, that is, those that wrong Christ in his members,
and those that in a contrary Way offer violence to the Kingdom of Heaven, that is, those that wrong christ in his members,
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and hinder the meanes of salvation, what promise have they to speed? Surely they have no promise nor hope at all, onely their malice carries them amaine in spight;
and hinder the means of salvation, what promise have they to speed? Surely they have no promise nor hope At all, only their malice carries them amain in spite;
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because the Gospell reveales their hollownesse, and hypocrisie to all men, and forceth upon them a necessity to be other men then they list to be for the present,
Because the Gospel reveals their hollowness, and hypocrisy to all men, and forceth upon them a necessity to be other men then they list to be for the present,
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therefore they are eager in hating the Gospell.
Therefore they Are eager in hating the Gospel.
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There are threatnings enough against such as are violent against the Gospell, they are violent in vaine, for they kicke against the prickes ;
There Are threatenings enough against such as Are violent against the Gospel, they Are violent in vain, for they kick against the pricks;
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they run themselves against a stone wall, and they shall dash themselves against it.
they run themselves against a stone wall, and they shall dash themselves against it.
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Those that have ill will to Sion shall perish, there is one sits in Heaven that laughs all their attempts to scorne. A Christian hath comfort in his indeavours; Those that have ill will to Sion shall perish, there is one sits in Heaven that laughs all their attempts to scorn. A Christian hath Comfort in his endeavours;
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there is hope of good successe though there be inward and outward opposition, he shall prevaile.
there is hope of good success though there be inward and outward opposition, he shall prevail.
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Those that are enemies have nothing but discouragement, they shall bee as grasse on the house top, that no man blesseth but is cursed of every one, no man bestowes a good word on them, it is a fruitlesse indeavour, they are under a curse.
Those that Are enemies have nothing but discouragement, they shall be as grass on the house top, that no man Blesses but is cursed of every one, no man bestows a good word on them, it is a fruitless endeavour, they Are under a curse.
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Againe, it shewes us how to judge of the courses of other men, that are violent in other courses about the world.
Again, it shows us how to judge of the courses of other men, that Are violent in other courses about the world.
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A Christian he takes his Kingdome at the last and injoyes it for ever: but those that are violent for the world after pleasures, after baser things then themselves,
A Christian he Takes his Kingdom At the last and enjoys it for ever: but those that Are violent for the world After pleasures, After baser things then themselves,
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alas when they have it, they have but a shadow and they become shadowes in imbracing it:
alas when they have it, they have but a shadow and they become shadows in embracing it:
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Vanity imbraceth vanity and how soone are they stripped of all. If a man by violence scrape a great estate, he must leave it shortly;
Vanity Embraceth vanity and how soon Are they stripped of all. If a man by violence scrape a great estate, he must leave it shortly;
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here he found it, and here he must leave it in spight of his heart ere long;
Here he found it, and Here he must leave it in spite of his heart ere long;
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and all is but vanity in the censure of him that knew all things the best of any man;
and all is but vanity in the censure of him that knew all things the best of any man;
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even Salomon, that had gone thorow the variety of all things.
even Solomon, that had gone thorough the variety of all things.
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And oft times they misse of that they labour for, They doe not rest that they get in hunting ;
And oft times they miss of that they labour for, They do not rest that they get in hunting;
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they hunt after preferment and after riches, but oft times they doe not enjoy them, they hunt After preferment and After riches, but oft times they do not enjoy them,
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and if they doe, they get the curse of God with them and ere long they are stripped of all;
and if they do, they get the curse of God with them and ere long they Are stripped of all;
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but here is that that may strengthen our indeavours, The Kingdome of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it, it is not an indeavour that is lost.
but Here is that that may strengthen our endeavours, The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it, it is not an endeavour that is lost.
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Then againe, this shewes that the state of true Christians is different from the state of persons that are carried to good things, but not violently; Then again, this shows that the state of true Christians is different from the state of Persons that Are carried to good things, but not violently;
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The violent take it, he surprizeth the city at the last, he laies his siege and will not remoove till death ▪ he will not give over till he have it, he will have it or he will dye in the businesse,The violent take it, he surpriseth the City At the last, he lays his siege and will not remove till death ▪ he will not give over till he have it, he will have it or he will die in the business,
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and so at last he obtaines his desire. The sluggish carelesse man he goes a little way.
and so At last he obtains his desire. The sluggish careless man he Goes a little Way.
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As Agrippa said to Paul, he was almost perswaded to be a Christian, so it is with such men, in some things they will be Christians,
As Agrippa said to Paul, he was almost persuaded to be a Christian, so it is with such men, in Some things they will be Christians,
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but there they are at a stand, they will go no farther, and so all they have done is to no purpose, The sluggard desireth and wisheth, but his soule hath nothing.
but there they Are At a stand, they will go no farther, and so all they have done is to no purpose, The sluggard Desires and wishes, but his soul hath nothing.
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A sluggish, cold, lazie Christian he looseth all his paines.
A sluggish, cold, lazy Christian he loses all his pains.
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If a man will give but 7 or 8. shillings for that which is worth 10. he shall goe without it.
If a man will give but 7 or 8. shillings for that which is worth 10. he shall go without it.
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Grace and Glory are set at this price, there is required such strength of labour and indeavour and violence:
Grace and Glory Are Set At this price, there is required such strength of labour and endeavour and violence:
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therefore without this a man shall never attaine it, unlesse he stretch himselfe to such a pitch, He shall never come to the end of his Faith, the salvation of his soule, to the high calling of God in Christ Iesus.
Therefore without this a man shall never attain it, unless he stretch himself to such a pitch, He shall never come to the end of his Faith, the salvation of his soul, to the high calling of God in christ Iesus.
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The sluggard wisheth and gets nothing, the reason is, because he is a sluggard, because he will not strive,The sluggard wishes and gets nothing, the reason is, Because he is a sluggard, Because he will not strive,
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but the striver gets the fort and hath all in it, and is a man made for ever.
but the striver gets the fort and hath all in it, and is a man made for ever.
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The sluggard thinkes himselfe wiser then many men that can give a reason. The sluggish discreete Christian, I warrant you he hath reasons for what he doth. The sluggard thinks himself Wiser then many men that can give a reason. The sluggish discreet Christian, I warrant you he hath Reasons for what he does.
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It is not good to be too earnest, it will incurre the disfavour of such a man or such a man, J shall bee accounted so and so for my paines:
It is not good to be too earnest, it will incur the disfavour of such a man or such a man, J shall be accounted so and so for my pains:
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But a wise man he seeth the excellency of the things, and he knowes that his courses and his conscience will justifie him at the last,
But a wise man he sees the excellency of the things, and he knows that his courses and his conscience will justify him At the last,
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and therefore he goes on what ever comes of it.
and Therefore he Goes on what ever comes of it.
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God is not so weary of these precious things, these precious jewels of grace and glory,
God is not so weary of these precious things, these precious Jewels of grace and glory,
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as to force them upon us.
as to force them upon us.
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Is the Kingdome of Heaven such a sleight thing, that it should be obtruded to us whether we will or no? Shall we thinke to have it when our hearts tell us wee esteeme other things bet•er? No;
Is the Kingdom of Heaven such a sleight thing, that it should be obtruded to us whither we will or no? Shall we think to have it when our hearts tell us we esteem other things bet•er? No;
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(34) part (DIV2)
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there are none ever come to Heaven but their hearts are wrought to such an admiration of grace and glory, that they undervalue all things to it:
there Are none ever come to Heaven but their hearts Are wrought to such an admiration of grace and glory, that they undervalue all things to it:
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therefore there is no hope for any to obtaine it, but he that takes it by violence.
Therefore there is no hope for any to obtain it, but he that Takes it by violence.
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We see Moses esteemed the basest thing in the Church better then the greatest excellencies in the world that men are so violent after, he esteemed the very afflictions of Gods people better then the treasures and pleasures of sinne for a season,
We see Moses esteemed the Basest thing in the Church better then the greatest excellencies in the world that men Are so violent After, he esteemed the very afflictions of God's people better then the treasures and pleasures of sin for a season,
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(34) part (DIV2)
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nay then the pleasures of a Court.
nay then the pleasures of a Court.
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When men shall esteeme the base things of the world, above all the treasures of Heaven, above the state of Christianity, they have no hope of comming there:
When men shall esteem the base things of the world, above all the treasures of Heaven, above the state of Christianity, they have no hope of coming there:
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they may pretend God is mercifull and Christ dyed, &c. I but whosoever he brings to salvation;
they may pretend God is merciful and christ died, etc. I but whosoever he brings to salvation;
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he workes such a sence of misery in them and such an apprehension of grace and of the meanes of grace that there is an undervaluing of all other things.
he works such a sense of misery in them and such an apprehension of grace and of the means of grace that there is an undervaluing of all other things.
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(34) part (DIV2)
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God will not bring them to Heaven that shall not glorifie him when they come there,
God will not bring them to Heaven that shall not Glorify him when they come there,
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and how shall they glorifie him here, or there when they value the world and these base things that they must leave behind them more then the things of Heaven? This is the reason that few are saved,
and how shall they Glorify him Here, or there when they valve the world and these base things that they must leave behind them more then the things of Heaven? This is the reason that few Are saved,
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(34) part (DIV2)
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because they content themselves with easie, dull and drowsie performances, and never consider with what proportion they are carried to things:
Because they content themselves with easy, dull and drowsy performances, and never Consider with what proportion they Are carried to things:
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when they had rather loose the advantage of that which will bring everlasting good to their soules,
when they had rather lose the advantage of that which will bring everlasting good to their Souls,
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then loose the petty commodities of this world and yet think themselves good Christians, what a delusion is this? It is the violent only that are successefull, they take it by force.
then lose the Petty commodities of this world and yet think themselves good Christians, what a delusion is this? It is the violent only that Are successful, they take it by force.
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I but what if the opposition grow more and more. Then the grace of God and courage will grow and increase more and more; I but what if the opposition grow more and more. Then the grace of God and courage will grow and increase more and more;
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As Luther said well, the more violent the adversaries were the more free and bold was he. As Luther said well, the more violent the Adversaries were the more free and bold was he.
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So the more the enemies rage the more the spirit of grace growes in Gods people, it inceraseth by opposition.
So the more the enemies rage the more the Spirit of grace grows in God's people, it inceraseth by opposition.
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As Noahs Arke, the higher the waters were, the nearer still it was carried to Heaven.
As Noahs Ark, the higher the waters were, the nearer still it was carried to Heaven.
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So we are nearer to God and nearer to the Kingdome of Heaven, the more opposition swells and rages, True courage growes with opposition.
So we Are nearer to God and nearer to the Kingdom of Heaven, the more opposition Swells and rages, True courage grows with opposition.
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As the Palme-tree riseth up against the burden that presseth it downe:
As the Palm tree Riseth up against the burden that Presseth it down:
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so the divine spirit being a heavenly thing, and all opposition below of the Divell and divellish minded men being but earthly, what are they to the divine Spirit which sets us on and encourageth us? They cannot quell it,
so the divine Spirit being a heavenly thing, and all opposition below of the devil and devilish minded men being but earthly, what Are they to the divine Spirit which sets us on and Encourageth us? They cannot quell it,
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but the Spirit growes more and more in opposition.
but the Spirit grows more and more in opposition.
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The Apostles they ran all from Christ when he was to be crucified, they had but a little measure of the Spirit,
The Apostles they ran all from christ when he was to be Crucified, they had but a little measure of the Spirit,
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but when the Holy Ghost was shed more plentifully on them, they beganne to stand couragiously for the cause of Christ when there was more opposition;
but when the Holy Ghost was shed more plentifully on them, they began to stand courageously for the cause of christ when there was more opposition;
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the Spirit grew more and more, till they sealed the Truth with their blood. Therefore though opposition of enemies and their fury and rage grow:
the Spirit grew more and more, till they sealed the Truth with their blood. Therefore though opposition of enemies and their fury and rage grow:
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let us know whose cause we mannage and with what assurance of successe, the violent at length shall take it by force, Let us meditate upon this that successe is tyed to violence:
let us know whose cause we manage and with what assurance of success, the violent At length shall take it by force, Let us meditate upon this that success is tied to violence:
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therefore when you pray to God, if he seeme to deny your request, offer violence, wrastle with him, let him not goe without a blessing,
Therefore when you pray to God, if he seem to deny your request, offer violence, wrestle with him, let him not go without a blessing,
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when he seemes to be an enemy, as sometimes he doth, to try our strength, we must use an holy violence;
when he seems to be an enemy, as sometime he does, to try our strength, we must use an holy violence;
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when we are dull and not fit to pray, nor fit for holy things, Let us stirre up the Spirit of God in us,
when we Are dull and not fit to pray, nor fit for holy things, Let us stir up the Spirit of God in us,
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and labour to get our of that estate, let us use violence and violence will overcome at the last.
and labour to get our of that estate, let us use violence and violence will overcome At the last.
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A man that hath the Spirit of God gets the victory of whatsoever opposeth him.
A man that hath the Spirit of God gets the victory of whatsoever Opposeth him.
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If there be snares offered from the world he withstands them, if Satan come with his temptations he resists him, he hath a promise for it, resist the Divell and hee will flee.
If there be snares offered from the world he withstands them, if Satan come with his temptations he resists him, he hath a promise for it, resist the devil and he will flee.
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Let us hold out and we shall get the victory and overcome even God himselfe,
Let us hold out and we shall get the victory and overcome even God himself,
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how much more all other things? Therefore when either opposition without or indisposition within sets upon us in the course of Religion and Piety, let us thinke here now is time and place for violence.
how much more all other things? Therefore when either opposition without or indisposition within sets upon us in the course of Religion and Piety, let us think Here now is time and place for violence.
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I know if I set my selfe about it J shall have the victory and the Crowne.
I know if I Set my self about it J shall have the victory and the Crown.
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A Christian is alway in a hopefull state and condition, he hath somewhat to encourage him, he hath arguments to prevaile over the state of opposition, he knowes he shall winne all at last if he goe on,
A Christian is always in a hopeful state and condition, he hath somewhat to encourage him, he hath Arguments to prevail over the state of opposition, he knows he shall win all At last if he go on,
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and that makes him couragious in what estate soever he is. Let us not be discouraged to heare of opposition.
and that makes him courageous in what estate soever he is. Let us not be discouraged to hear of opposition.
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And let us be incouraged when we heare of good things, when we heare that the Kingdome of Heaven and grace is offered in the preaching of the Gospell.
And let us be encouraged when we hear of good things, when we hear that the Kingdom of Heaven and grace is offered in the preaching of the Gospel.
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Let us attend upon the posts of wisdomes doores, and not give over till we come to pea•• of conscience and joy in the Holy Ghost. Let us attend upon the posts of wisdoms doors, and not give over till we come to pea•• of conscience and joy in the Holy Ghost.
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If wee heare of comfort in the Word of God against distresse of conscience, let us never give over till we finde it.
If we hear of Comfort in the Word of God against distress of conscience, let us never give over till we find it.
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If we heare that God is a God hearing Prayer, let us never leave knocking at Heaven Gate, never leave wrastling till our prayers be heard,
If we hear that God is a God hearing Prayer, let us never leave knocking At Heaven Gate, never leave wrestling till our Prayers be herd,
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when we heare what ill is to be avoided, and what good is offered;
when we hear what ill is to be avoided, and what good is offered;
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let us not cease till we avoid the one, and obtaine the other, The violent take it by force.
let us not cease till we avoid the one, and obtain the other, The violent take it by force.
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The last point is, the date of time from whence this Kingdome of Heaven suffereth violence.
The last point is, the date of time from whence this Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence.
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And so if we would gaine others to a fit disposition for Heaven, let us labour to instruct them what their state by nature is, what Kingdome they are borne in, that they are liable to Hell and damnation, that they are under the possession of the strong man, the Divell,
And so if we would gain Others to a fit disposition for Heaven, let us labour to instruct them what their state by nature is, what Kingdom they Are born in, that they Are liable to Hell and damnation, that they Are under the possession of the strong man, the devil,
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if the stronger man bring them not out and dispossesse him;
if the Stronger man bring them not out and dispossess him;
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and let them know withall the infinite love and mercy of God in Christ, offering a better state, giving the Gospell and promising his Spirit with his truth,
and let them know withal the infinite love and mercy of God in christ, offering a better state, giving the Gospel and promising his Spirit with his truth,
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and if they belong to God this will worke upon them or else nothing will.
and if they belong to God this will work upon them or Else nothing will.
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Other courses to punish men in their purse, or imprison them, or the like, may subdue them to outward conformity,
Other courses to Punish men in their purse, or imprison them, or the like, may subdue them to outward conformity,
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but if we would bring their soules to Heaven, le• us indeavour to enlighten their understandings to see the danger they are in,
but if we would bring their Souls to Heaven, le• us endeavour to enlighten their understandings to see the danger they Are in,
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and to see the riches of grace and salvation that is proffered in Christ, and this will compell them to come in, Luk. 14.23.
and to see the riches of grace and salvation that is proffered in christ, and this will compel them to come in, Luk. 14.23.
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there will be no need of any other compulsion, no more then there can be need to bid a man escape away that sees wild beasts about him,
there will be no need of any other compulsion, no more then there can be need to bid a man escape away that sees wild beasts about him,
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or to bid a guilty person to flee to the City of refuge and take hold of the Hornes of the Altar.
or to bid a guilty person to flee to the city of refuge and take hold of the Horns of the Altar.
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Let Iohn Baptist come before Christ to make way for him, and presently the Kingdome of Heaven suffers violence, and after Christs time when the Spirit was more aboundantly given and the Gospell more clearely opened, the world stooped to the Gospell, •he Gospell at length overcame the proud Scepter of the Roman Empire, they laid their Crownes downe before Christs Gospell:
Let John Baptist come before christ to make Way for him, and presently the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and After Christ time when the Spirit was more abundantly given and the Gospel more clearly opened, the world stooped to the Gospel, •he Gospel At length overcame the proud Sceptre of the Roman Empire, they laid their Crowns down before Christ Gospel:
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the Crosse of Christ gat above the Crowne in the preaching of the Gospell it was so powerfull.
the Cross of christ got above the Crown in the preaching of the Gospel it was so powerful.
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Thus if we would have the number of Heaven inlarged, let us desire that Gods truth may be opened plainly and powerfully.
Thus if we would have the number of Heaven enlarged, let us desire that God's truth may be opened plainly and powerfully.
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Iohn Baptist was a plaine and powerfull preacher, a man of a holy life, they al reverenced Iohn as a holy man, thereupon his doctrine came to be so effectuall:John Baptist was a plain and powerful preacher, a man of a holy life, they all reverenced John as a holy man, thereupon his Doctrine Come to be so effectual:
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This is the way whereby God will doe good to those he delights in, For others that are bitter Atheists whom God hath appointed to damnation, the Gospell hardens them and makes them worse.
This is the Way whereby God will do good to those he delights in, For Others that Are bitter Atheists whom God hath appointed to damnation, the Gospel hardens them and makes them Worse.
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The Pharisees were the worse by the preaching of Christ, when the Gospell is preached, some are made worse by it and maligne and persecute it as farre as they dare,
The Pharisees were the Worse by the preaching of christ, when the Gospel is preached, Some Are made Worse by it and malign and persecute it as Far as they Dare,
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as the Apostle saith, God is glorified in the damnation of such bitter opposers. We are not to looke to gaine all by preaching:
as the Apostle Says, God is glorified in the damnation of such bitter opposers. We Are not to look to gain all by preaching:
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those that withstand it are sent by it with the more just damnation to Hell, but those that doe belong to him are gained this way.
those that withstand it Are sent by it with the more just damnation to Hell, but those that do belong to him Are gained this Way.
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Let us labour therfore for a cleare manifestation of Christ, there is the treasure of all goodnesse in Christ, whatsoever is necessary to bring us to Heaven,
Let us labour Therefore for a clear manifestation of christ, there is the treasure of all Goodness in christ, whatsoever is necessary to bring us to Heaven,
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and the more he is discovered and applied the more we are inriched with grace and comfort.
and the more he is discovered and applied the more we Are enriched with grace and Comfort.
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Times of change may come, and if times of opposition and persecution come not, yet temptations will come,
Times of change may come, and if times of opposition and persecution come not, yet temptations will come,
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and the houre of death will come, when we shall have occasion to use all the strength and comfort we have,
and the hour of death will come, when we shall have occasion to use all the strength and Comfort we have,
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and the more dangerous the times are, the more sound and cleare knowledge of Christ we should labour for,
and the more dangerous the times Are, the more found and clear knowledge of christ we should labour for,
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and that will breede this holy violence that shall break thorow all oppositions whatsoever. FINIS.
and that will breed this holy violence that shall break thorough all oppositions whatsoever. FINIS.
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Let us warme our hearts with these things, when a man hath once these things and believes them, let him be cold and dull if he can;
Let us warm our hearts with these things, when a man hath once these things and believes them, let him be cold and dull if he can;
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Let us meditate seriously of the truth of Christs comming in the flesh, of the end of his comming, To dissolve the works of the Divell, to bring us out of the state of nature to a better condition, meditate of the excellency of the state of grace, of the eternity and excellency of the state of glory.
Let us meditate seriously of the truth of Christ coming in the Flesh, of the end of his coming, To dissolve the works of the devil, to bring us out of the state of nature to a better condition, meditate of the excellency of the state of grace, of the eternity and excellency of the state of glory.
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but to beginne as becomes the condition of reasonable men, as God deales with man, befitting the nature of man; beginne with the understanding.
but to begin as becomes the condition of reasonable men, as God deals with man, befitting the nature of man; begin with the understanding.
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Here we are instructed, what way we should take if we would bring our selves or others into a temper fit for Heaven, to an earnest temper after holy things, not to beginne with dead outward actions;
Here we Are instructed, what Way we should take if we would bring our selves or Others into a temper fit for Heaven, to an earnest temper After holy things, not to begin with dead outward actions;
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For we see here the discovery of it makes it wondrous effectuall, Iohn Baptist laying open Christ clearer then he was discovered before, the Kingdome of Heaven suffereth violence.
For we see Here the discovery of it makes it wondrous effectual, John Baptist laying open christ clearer then he was discovered before, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence.
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It argueth a disposition dangerous, that shall never taste of the good things of God, to be in a bitter temper against the unfolding of the Gospell of Christ:
It argue a disposition dangerous, that shall never taste of the good things of God, to be in a bitter temper against the unfolding of the Gospel of christ:
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for this cause they oppose the unfolding of the Gospell to the understanding of the people, they would keepe people in ignorance that they may make them dote upon them.
for this cause they oppose the unfolding of the Gospel to the understanding of the people, they would keep people in ignorance that they may make them dote upon them.
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Hence againe, we may see that Popish spirits are witty in opposing the unfolding of the Gospell in the Ministery, especially where there is conscience and skill to unfold Christ plainely, they know when Christ is opened all their fopperies and inventions will grow base, the more Christ is unfolded, the more people will grow in hatred of Antichrist, the more they s•e the light, the more they will hate darkenesse, Hence again, we may see that Popish spirits Are witty in opposing the unfolding of the Gospel in the Ministry, especially where there is conscience and skill to unfold christ plainly, they know when christ is opened all their fopperies and Inventions will grow base, the more christ is unfolded, the more people will grow in hatred of Antichrist, the more they s•e the Light, the more they will hate darkness,
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because where the riches of Christ are opened, the Spiri• goes with it, and goes with violence that it carries all before it.
Because where the riches of christ Are opened, the Spiri• Goes with it, and Goes with violence that it carries all before it.
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and that men may partake of it, if they be not false to their owne soules, there is alwaies violence offered to these things,
and that men may partake of it, if they be not false to their own Souls, there is always violence offered to these things,
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Wheresoever Christ is taught powerfully and plainely and the excellency, and necessity of the sta•e we have by him,
Wheresoever christ is taught powerfully and plainly and the excellency, and necessity of the sta•e we have by him,
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So after the winter of affliction and persecution inward and outward came the Sunne-shine of the Gospell and made all come foorth and flourish presently.
So After the winter of affliction and persecution inward and outward Come the Sunshine of the Gospel and made all come forth and flourish presently.
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As in the Spring time when there comes a fine Sunne-shine day, the prisoners are let loose out of the earth after a cold winter:
As in the Spring time when there comes a fine Sunshine day, the Prisoners Are let lose out of the earth After a cold winter:
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and this being once a foot, the peoples mindes being prepared out of the sence of their former bondage, whole kingdomes came in presently.
and this being once a foot, the peoples minds being prepared out of the sense of their former bondage, Whole kingdoms Come in presently.
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and thereupon to lay open the mysteries of Christ, and the bondage of Poperie;
and thereupon to lay open the Mysteres of christ, and the bondage of Popery;
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Luther was a man that was wondrously exercised and afflicted in conscience, this made him relish the doctrine of justification by grace in Christ,Luther was a man that was wondrously exercised and afflicted in conscience, this made him relish the Doctrine of justification by grace in christ,
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And this is another reason why in the latter, the second spring of the Gospell, (for there was a Winter in the time of Popery, it being a Kingdome of darknesse, keeping people in ignorance) so many nations so suddenly imbraced the truth;
And this is Another reason why in the latter, the second spring of the Gospel, (for there was a Winter in the time of Popery, it being a Kingdom of darkness, keeping people in ignorance) so many Nations so suddenly embraced the truth;
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When it is propounded thus hopefully, who would not offer violence to this Kingdome? When Iohn Baptist laid it open so clearely to them, this is the Lambe of God that takes away the sinnes of the world, it made them offer violence to it.
When it is propounded thus hopefully, who would not offer violence to this Kingdom? When John Baptist laid it open so clearly to them, this is the Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the world, it made them offer violence to it.
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and hell, that they triumph over all in Christ, that because it is as sure that they shall bee crowned Conquerors with Christ in Heaven as if they were there alreadie.
and hell, that they triumph over all in christ, that Because it is as sure that they shall be crowned Conquerors with christ in Heaven as if they were there already.
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When they see a state discovered in Christ wherein they are above Angels (in some sort) above death,
When they see a state discovered in christ wherein they Are above Angels (in Some sort) above death,
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and hate their owne soules, they will imbrace them.
and hate their own Souls, they will embrace them.
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when these things are propounded, and understood, and apprehended, men that are in their wits, that are not besotted by the divell, men that are not in love with damnation,
when these things Are propounded, and understood, and apprehended, men that Are in their wits, that Are not besotted by the Devil, men that Are not in love with damnation,
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of Zaccheus, and the poore woman out of whom the divels were cast, of Peter that denied Christ, of Paul that persecuted him, such as had beene wretched persons, that have come out of Satans kingdome,
of Zacchaeus, and the poor woman out of whom the Devils were cast, of Peter that denied christ, of Paul that persecuted him, such as had been wretched Persons, that have come out of Satan Kingdom,
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and we have example of the worst sort of people;
and we have Exampl of the worst sort of people;
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when it is offered freely, even grace and glory, and wee are intreated to receive grace, Come unto mee yee that are weary, &c. nay we are threatned if we doe not come,
when it is offered freely, even grace and glory, and we Are entreated to receive grace, Come unto me ye that Are weary, etc. nay we Are threatened if we do not come,
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Then in the third place, when it is hopefull too, when together with the necessity and excellency of it, there is assurance given us that we shall obtaine it if we strive for it, Then in the third place, when it is hopeful too, when together with the necessity and excellency of it, there is assurance given us that we shall obtain it if we strive for it,
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and the wrath of his Father, and now rules in Heaven in his person, so all his members shall overcome all in time) when the excellencie of this Kingdome is laid open to the understandings of men, is it a wonder that their affections are set on fire, will any thing doe it more then such a Kingdome?
and the wrath of his Father, and now rules in Heaven in his person, so all his members shall overcome all in time) when the excellency of this Kingdom is laid open to the understandings of men, is it a wonder that their affections Are Set on fire, will any thing do it more then such a Kingdom?
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and one dash against another, the Kingdome of Heaven is a state that subdues all that is against it by little and little: (as Christ overcame death,
and one dash against Another, the Kingdom of Heaven is a state that subdues all that is against it by little and little: (as christ overcame death,
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that it is a state that will make us all Kings, a state wherein we shall at length overcome all opposition of hell, sinne, death, the wrath of God, that whereas earthly Kingdomes are opposed and inthralled,
that it is a state that will make us all Kings, a state wherein we shall At length overcome all opposition of hell, sin, death, the wrath of God, that whereas earthly Kingdoms Are opposed and enthralled,
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And when secondly together with the necessity, the excellencie of Christs Kingdome is discovered; And when secondly together with the necessity, the excellency of Christ Kingdom is discovered;
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and that a man must either enter into the Kingdome of Christ or bee of the Divells kingdome still.
and that a man must either enter into the Kingdom of christ or be of the Devils Kingdom still.
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that there are but two Kingdomes, the Kingdome of Christ, and the kingdome of the divell,
that there Are but two Kingdoms, the Kingdom of christ, and the Kingdom of the Devil,
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When first the necessity of being in Christ is laid open;
When First the necessity of being in christ is laid open;
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The reason and ground of it is in nature, the affections follow the discovery of the excellency of things.
The reason and ground of it is in nature, the affections follow the discovery of the excellency of things.
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and the more heavenly men are, and more eagerly disposed to spirituall things. and the more heavenly men Are, and more eagerly disposed to spiritual things.
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That the more clearely Christ, and the blessed mysteries of Christ are opened, the more effectuall the Spirit is, That the more clearly christ, and the blessed Mysteres of christ Are opened, the more effectual the Spirit is,
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Then the Gentiles came in, and the Apostles received the Spirit in abundance, therefore no wonder that there was violence offered to the Kingdome of Heaven, then hence we may observe,
Then the Gentiles Come in, and the Apostles received the Spirit in abundance, Therefore no wonder that there was violence offered to the Kingdom of Heaven, then hence we may observe,
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but then it was powred out.
but then it was poured out.
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It was powred upō al flesh, it was but (as it were) dropped before, It was poured upon all Flesh, it was but (as it were) dropped before,
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then the Spirit came in abundance.
then the Spirit Come in abundance.
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Christ who is the King of his Church, the Lord of Heaven and Earth, he reserved the abundance of the Spirit till his owne comming, especially till he entred into Heaven,
christ who is the King of his Church, the Lord of Heaven and Earth, he reserved the abundance of the Spirit till his own coming, especially till he entered into Heaven,
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Now there is more abundance of the Spirit since the comming of Christ.
Now there is more abundance of the Spirit since the coming of christ.
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The ship is becalmed it cannot moove unlesse there be a winde, so the soule cannot moove to that which is good without the Spirit.
The ship is becalmed it cannot move unless there be a wind, so the soul cannot move to that which is good without the Spirit.
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Christ comes with his Spirit, which is the soule of our soule, and the life of our life, the Spirit it is like a mighty winde that mooves the ship in the water.
christ comes with his Spirit, which is the soul of our soul, and the life of our life, the Spirit it is like a mighty wind that moves the ship in the water.
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Last of all, From the daies of the Baptist and so forward the Kingodme of Heaven did suffer violence, because from that time forward the Spirit begā to be more plentifully given.
Last of all, From the days of the Baptist and so forward the Kingodme of Heaven did suffer violence, Because from that time forward the Spirit began to be more plentifully given.
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Alas if wee were in bondage to those proud Popish wretches, our consciences would be inthralled to a world of snares.
Alas if we were in bondage to those proud Popish wretches, our Consciences would be enthralled to a world of snares.
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and that other matters are not pressed on us but as matters of decencie and order.
and that other matters Are not pressed on us but as matters of decency and order.
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Therefore we are to praise God for the liberty of the Church at this time, that we have the Word of God to rule our consciences, Therefore we Are to praise God for the liberty of the Church At this time, that we have the Word of God to Rule our Consciences,
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whereas in the beginning of Luthers time, because they were eased from many beggarly, and which is worse, tyrannicall ceremonies of Rome, therefore with much joy and eagernesse they embraced the truth when it came to be preached amongst them.
whereas in the beginning of Luthers time, Because they were eased from many beggarly, and which is Worse, tyrannical ceremonies of Room, Therefore with much joy and eagerness they embraced the truth when it Come to be preached among them.
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we never felt the burthen of those Romish Ceremonies, and therefore now grow weary of our liberty,
we never felt the burden of those Romish Ceremonies, and Therefore now grow weary of our liberty,
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As the people in Saint Iohn Baptists time, as eager as they were after Iohns preaching, yet it was but for a time that they rejoyced in his light, they grew weary of him;
As the people in Saint John Baptists time, as eager as they were After Iohns preaching, yet it was but for a time that they rejoiced in his Light, they grew weary of him;
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And the reason why now the Gospell begins to be so little imbraced and esteemed, is because, by reason of the long continuance of it, we are weary of this heavenly Manna. And the reason why now the Gospel begins to be so little embraced and esteemed, is Because, by reason of the long Continuance of it, we Are weary of this heavenly Manna.
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and therefore it is no marvell though the truths he taught were soone and chearefully by multitudes embraced.
and Therefore it is no marvel though the truths he taught were soon and cheerfully by Multitudes embraced.
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but for the rest, to trouble mens consciences, and to make them of equall valew with the Word of God, he shewed it was an abhominable doctrine and wrote against it learnedly and sweetly:
but for the rest, to trouble men's Consciences, and to make them of equal value with the Word of God, he showed it was an abominable Doctrine and wrote against it learnedly and sweetly:
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He taught that Gods people were only to have a few ceremonies for present order,
He taught that God's people were only to have a few ceremonies for present order,
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No wonder then if people thronged after Luther when he opened the doctrine of free justification by faith, that the consciences of men were not to be hampered with these things;
No wonder then if people thronged After Luther when he opened the Doctrine of free justification by faith, that the Consciences of men were not to be hampered with these things;
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as wee see in the Counsell of Trent ; and this vexed the consciences of people like scorpions, as it is Rev. 9.5. they oppressed the people with a multitude of weights and burthens, which when people could not assent unto, it stung their consciences.
as we see in the Counsel of Trent; and this vexed the Consciences of people like scorpions, as it is Rev. 9.5. they oppressed the people with a multitude of weights and burdens, which when people could not assent unto, it stung their Consciences.
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Antichrist had hampered the consciences of men with an intollerable masse of foolish groundlesse ceremonies, making them equall with the Word of God,
Antichrist had hampered the Consciences of men with an intolerable mass of foolish groundless ceremonies, making them equal with the Word of God,
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as in Luthers time, when there was a freedome proclaimed from those beggarly rudiments and traditions.
as in Luthers time, when there was a freedom proclaimed from those beggarly rudiments and traditions.
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Now when the times grew better, it was no wonder that the world imbraced the Gospell with violence;
Now when the times grew better, it was no wonder that the world embraced the Gospel with violence;
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and good man he yeelded to the streame and custome in many things, though he could hardly indure the slavery of those things.
and good man he yielded to the stream and custom in many things, though he could hardly endure the slavery of those things.
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and so it had beene in the times before Luther. In Saint Austins time, he was pestered with many vaine ceremonies,
and so it had been in the times before Luther. In Saint Austins time, he was pestered with many vain ceremonies,
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alas people had beene in a worse condition then Jewish in respect of Ceremonies, and otherwise foolish idle men they will set God to schole, they will have some fooleries alway that they will make as much of as of the worship of God,
alas people had been in a Worse condition then Jewish in respect of Ceremonies, and otherwise foolish idle men they will Set God to school, they will have Some fooleries always that they will make as much of as of the worship of God,
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This shewes the reason why the Gospell in later times was imbraced so greedily, when Luther began to preach,
This shows the reason why the Gospel in later times was embraced so greedily, when Luther began to preach,
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therefore this violence to the Kingdome of Heaven it hath the date from Iohn Baptists time, from his preaching, not from his birth, he being so excellent a preacher, no wonder there should be violence.
Therefore this violence to the Kingdom of Heaven it hath the date from John Baptists time, from his preaching, not from his birth, he being so excellent a preacher, no wonder there should be violence.
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to teach such holy doctrine, and to live an austere holy life in those evill daies, it was no lesse then a miracle;
to teach such holy Doctrine, and to live an austere holy life in those evil days, it was no less then a miracle;
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and although he wrought no miracles, yet himselfe was a miracle; and although he wrought no Miracles, yet himself was a miracle;
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he shewed men their state by nature, and told them of a better state, that the Kingdome of Heaven was at hand ;
he showed men their state by nature, and told them of a better state, that the Kingdom of Heaven was At hand;
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and holy in his life, he told every man his owne: he told the Pharisees that they were a generation of vipers ;
and holy in his life, he told every man his own: he told the Pharisees that they were a generation of vipers;
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hee was the messenger sent before Christ for that end, he was as the morning Starre to the Sun, hee was powerfull in his preaching,
he was the Messenger sent before christ for that end, he was as the morning Star to the Sun, he was powerful in his preaching,
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he taught them in what need they stood of Christ;
he taught them in what need they stood of christ;
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Againe, Iohn Baptist made way for Christ, levelling the soules of men by his powerfull preaching, and his holy life;
Again, John Baptist made Way for christ, levelling the Souls of men by his powerful preaching, and his holy life;
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and the beginning of the glorious liberty in Christ, this made them violently set on them.
and the beginning of the glorious liberty in christ, this made them violently Set on them.
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and a better state then the Church had yet enjoyed, when people saw an end of the Ceremonies,
and a better state then the Church had yet enjoyed, when people saw an end of the Ceremonies,
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Now since Christs time, it is enlarged, and being more large and free, this blessed estate is called a Kingdome, Iohn Baptist now opening Christ clearely,
Now since Christ time, it is enlarged, and being more large and free, this blessed estate is called a Kingdom, John Baptist now opening christ clearly,
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And secondly, then it was entayled to the Jewes onely. And secondly, then it was entailed to the Jews only.
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though they were Ceremonies of Gods appointing, yet they were but outward empty things in comparison, weake and beggarly elements, as the Apostle saith, Gal. 4.9. They were costly, and painefull, and cold things, that had not the efficacie of spirit in them.
though they were Ceremonies of God's appointing, yet they were but outward empty things in comparison, weak and beggarly elements, as the Apostle Says, Gal. 4.9. They were costly, and painful, and cold things, that had not the efficacy of Spirit in them.
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The Law was full of servile bondage to Ceremonies, it was a heavie darke state, they were laden with a multitude of Ceremonies, which were but cold things to the spirit of a man that desires peace,
The Law was full of servile bondage to Ceremonies, it was a heavy dark state, they were laden with a multitude of Ceremonies, which were but cold things to the Spirit of a man that Desires peace,
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and partly in regard of the times after.
and partly in regard of the times After.
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Therefore the state of the Gospell is called the Kingdome of Heaven, partly in regard of the times before,
Therefore the state of the Gospel is called the Kingdom of Heaven, partly in regard of the times before,
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The Kingdome of Heaven was opened now by the preaching of the Gospell more gloriously then before.
The Kingdom of Heaven was opened now by the preaching of the Gospel more gloriously then before.
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and was Heaven opened onely then? I answer no, but now the things of God were more gloriously discovered; therefore Iohn 1.51. Henceforth you shall see Heaven opened.
and was Heaven opened only then? I answer no, but now the things of God were more gloriously discovered; Therefore John 1.51. Henceforth you shall see Heaven opened.
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Was there not a Kingdome of Heaven that suffered violence before Iohn Baptists time, did the Kingdome of God begin then, was Christ a King,
Was there not a Kingdom of Heaven that suffered violence before John Baptists time, did the Kingdom of God begin then, was christ a King,
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From the daies of Iohn Baptist untill now.
From the days of John Baptist until now.
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when God comes to humble him by affliction, and intends his good? nothing but more stripes. To come to the parts.
when God comes to humble him by affliction, and intends his good? nothing but more stripes. To come to the parts.
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what doth a stubborne horse get, but the spurre, and stripes? and what doth a man get that stands out,
what does a stubborn horse get, but the spur, and stripes? and what does a man get that Stands out,
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Let us never murmure therefore at Gods hand, but willingly yeeld at the first: Let us never murmur Therefore At God's hand, but willingly yield At the First:
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that he may bring their spirits under him, that he may leade them in the waies that leade to their owne comfort.
that he may bring their spirits under him, that he may lead them in the ways that lead to their own Comfort.
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and humble them every kinde of way that they may carrie him;
and humble them every kind of Way that they may carry him;
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So God is faine to carrie his children over plowed lands, he is faine to breake them in their wickednesse, to bring their waies upon their heads, hee is faine to gall them,
So God is feign to carry his children over plowed Lands, he is feign to break them in their wickedness, to bring their ways upon their Heads, he is feign to Gall them,
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and all to make them tractable: and then afterward they ride them gently, and meekely, and rather so then otherwise.
and all to make them tractable: and then afterwards they ride them gently, and meekly, and rather so then otherwise.
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and over plowed lands, uneven grounds, and gall them with the spurre, and with the bit,
and over plowed Lands, uneven grounds, and Gall them with the spur, and with the bit,
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God doth use to breake men, as men use to breake horses, they ride them over hedge and ditch,
God does use to break men, as men use to break Horses, they ride them over hedge and ditch,
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and our selves out of the favour of God to be nothing. You see what afflictions will doe.
and our selves out of the favour of God to be nothing. You see what afflictions will do.
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Blessed be that affliction that makes us know a gratious and good God, and the creature to be a vaine creature,
Blessed be that affliction that makes us know a gracious and good God, and the creature to be a vain creature,
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he did not know himselfe before in his jollity: and then he knowes the world indeed as a vaine world.
he did not know himself before in his jollity: and then he knows the world indeed as a vain world.
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he begins to know himselfe to be a mad man, and a foole, and a sot;
he begins to know himself to be a mad man, and a fool, and a sot;
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then he begins to know God, and to tremble at the judgements of God when he begins to smart:
then he begins to know God, and to tremble At the Judgments of God when he begins to smart:
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but when affliction comes, and withdrawes, and strips him of those things that made him fierce against God,
but when affliction comes, and withdraws, and strips him of those things that made him fierce against God,
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he knowes not God to be •uch a holy God, and such an angry God for sinne:
he knows not God to be •uch a holy God, and such an angry God for sin:
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and make his peace with him;
and make his peace with him;
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he knowes not himselfe to be vanity, to be an empty creature, except he consist in God,
he knows not himself to be vanity, to be an empty creature, except he consist in God,
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nor the world, he knowes it not to be as a vaine world:
nor the world, he knows it not to be as a vain world:
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I deeme a man in prosperity little better then drunke, he knowes neither God, nor himselfe,
I deem a man in Prosperity little better then drunk, he knows neither God, nor himself,
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when a man is stripped of these, he begins to know himselfe what he is; he was drunke before.
when a man is stripped of these, he begins to know himself what he is; he was drunk before.
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then that which sinne carried us to, and that we fed our owne base earthly lusts with, being gone,
then that which sin carried us to, and that we fed our own base earthly Lustiest with, being gone,
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and riches, &c. Now when affliction either takes these things away, or imbitters them if we have them:
and riches, etc. Now when affliction either Takes these things away, or imbitters them if we have them:
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for what doth our sinnefull disposition feed on? upon pleasures, and vanities, upon the honours of this life,
for what does our sinful disposition feed on? upon pleasures, and vanities, upon the honours of this life,
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because hee cannot otherwise teach them. Affliction withdrawes that which is the fuell of sinne:
Because he cannot otherwise teach them. Affliction withdraws that which is the fuel of sin:
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And this is the reason of Gods course, why when nothing else will doe, he humbles his people with afflictions;
And this is the reason of God's course, why when nothing Else will do, he humbles his people with afflictions;
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when God teacheth and chastizeth too, when together with teaching there is correction, then it is effectuall.
when God Teaches and Chastiseth too, when together with teaching there is correction, then it is effectual.
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all the denuntiations of judgements before they came to the waters of Babylon could not make them weepe. One affliction will doe more then twenty Sermons,
all the denunciations of Judgments before they Come to the waters of Babylon could not make them weep. One affliction will do more then twenty Sermons,
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By the waters of Babilon we sate downe and wept ;By the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept;
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Now when they were in captivity and base estate, they fall a humbling themselves. So the Prodigall, nothing could humble him but afflictions.
Now when they were in captivity and base estate, they fallen a humbling themselves. So the Prodigal, nothing could humble him but afflictions.
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that which all the Propheticall Sermons could not doe, that which all the threatnings could not doe, affliction now doth.
that which all the Prophetical Sermons could not do, that which all the threatenings could not do, affliction now does.
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But we are all as an uncleane thing, &c. Here is first an humble confession. And first observe in generall, what afflictions will doe, especially afflictions sanctified;
But we Are all as an unclean thing, etc. Here is First an humble Confessi. And First observe in general, what afflictions will do, especially afflictions sanctified;
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The more deeply we are humbled, the more the fruits of Gods Word appeare in our hearts and lives, the more fruitfull is our conversation:
The more deeply we Are humbled, the more the fruits of God's Word appear in our hearts and lives, the more fruitful is our Conversation:
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all comes indeed upon the truth of our Humiliation, and when that is not deep and true all the rest is shallow and counterfit:
all comes indeed upon the truth of our Humiliation, and when that is not deep and true all the rest is shallow and counterfeit:
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there we should worke it upon our owne hearts. And labour to be humble and low in all the powers of our soules;
there we should work it upon our own hearts. And labour to be humble and low in all the Powers of our Souls;
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to have humble judgements, to thinke of our selves as God thinks of us. to have humble Judgments, to think of our selves as God thinks of us.
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God thinks of us as sinners, God and Christ thinke of us that we are such as must deny all in us before we be fit for Heaven.
God thinks of us as Sinners, God and christ think of us that we Are such as must deny all in us before we be fit for Heaven.
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Let us judge of our selves as he that must be our judge doth and will judge of us ere long, labour to have low judgements of our selves, what we are in our selves, empty of all good, defiled with all ill.
Let us judge of our selves as he that must be our judge does and will judge of us ere long, labour to have low Judgments of our selves, what we Are in our selves, empty of all good, defiled with all ill.
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And this will breed poverty of spirit in our judgements.
And this will breed poverty of Spirit in our Judgments.
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Then let us labour for Humility in our affections, to bring our selves more to God, to stoope to him in feare and reverence.
Then let us labour for Humility in our affections, to bring our selves more to God, to stoop to him in Fear and Reverence.
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And Humility in our obedience and conversations to God and to men every way, let Humility spread it selfe over all the parts and powers of the soule and body,
And Humility in our Obedience and conversations to God and to men every Way, let Humility spread it self over all the parts and Powers of the soul and body,
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and over our whole lives, I cannot stand further upon that. Now here is verball humillation, that is by confession, expressing our humiliation by our words,
and over our Whole lives, I cannot stand further upon that. Now Here is verbal humiliation, that is by Confessi, expressing our humiliation by our words,
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as the people of God doe here by confession, laying open our sinnes that God may cover them:
as the people of God do Here by Confessi, laying open our Sins that God may cover them:
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what we hide God will never cure:
what we hide God will never cure:
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therefore we should take heed that now we are to deale with God, we lay open the bottome of our soules to him: Therefore we should take heed that now we Are to deal with God, we lay open the bottom of our Souls to him:
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let not the Iron be in the wound. You know a Chyrurgeon can heale nothing if the Iron or poisoned arrow sticke there.
let not the Iron be in the wound. You know a Chirurgeon can heal nothing if the Iron or poisoned arrow stick there.
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If there be corruption in the stomacke it must up, if it be ill gotten goods, it will not digest, up it must all to God:
If there be corruption in the stomach it must up, if it be ill got goods, it will not digest, up it must all to God:
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For men except there be scruples that a man cannot free his conscience, there is no necessity, though great conveniency:
For men except there be scruples that a man cannot free his conscience, there is no necessity, though great conveniency:
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but betweene God and thy soule open all by confession, and give not over till thou hast brought pardon to thy heart of that sinne thou hast confessed.
but between God and thy soul open all by Confessi, and give not over till thou hast brought pardon to thy heart of that sin thou hast confessed.
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Every sleight confession is not enough, but it must be a resolved downe right confession without guile of spirit,
Every sleight Confessi is not enough, but it must be a resolved down right Confessi without guile of Spirit,
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as it is in Psal. 32. this is the course that David takes there;
as it is in Psalm 32. this is the course that David Takes there;
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untill he dealt roundly with his soule without guile, His moisture was as the drought of Summer :
until he dealt roundly with his soul without guile, His moisture was as the drought of Summer:
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he was in some dangerous disease that could not be cured.
he was in Some dangerous disease that could not be cured.
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And doe we looke to be preserved from falling into sicknesse, or if we be sicke, to be cured? We must beginne the cure in our soules, lay open the wound to God, I said I will confesse my sinne,
And do we look to be preserved from falling into sickness, or if we be sick, to be cured? We must begin the cure in our Souls, lay open the wound to God, I said I will confess my sin,
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and thou forgavest me, he begins with confession.and thou forgavest me, he begins with Confessi.
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So all persons that either feare or are under any judgement, let them beginne with laying open their soules to God:
So all Persons that either Fear or Are under any judgement, let them begin with laying open their Souls to God:
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when the soule is healed he will heale the body presently after:
when the soul is healed he will heal the body presently After:
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for he laies sicknesse upon the body for the soule, and when the wound is healed, the plaister will fall off of it selfe;
for he lays sickness upon the body for the soul, and when the wound is healed, the plaster will fallen off of it self;
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these considerations would humble us proportionable to our carriage to men:
these considerations would humble us proportionable to our carriage to men:
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This is the way to give glory to God, let us joyne both together, our owne ease and glory to God.
This is the Way to give glory to God, let us join both together, our own ease and glory to God.
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When we have laid open our soules to God, and laid as much against our selves as the Divell could doe that way:
When we have laid open our Souls to God, and laid as much against our selves as the devil could do that Way:
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for let us think what the Divell would lay to our charge at the houre of death, and the day of judgement;
for let us think what the devil would lay to our charge At the hour of death, and the day of judgement;
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he would lay hard to our charge this and that, let us accuse our selves as he would,
he would lay hard to our charge this and that, let us accuse our selves as he would,
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and as he will ere long:
and as he will ere long:
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The more we accuse and judge our selves and set up a tribunall in our hearts, certainely there will follow an incredible ease.
The more we accuse and judge our selves and Set up a tribunal in our hearts, Certainly there will follow an incredible ease.
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Ionah was cast into the Sea, and there was ease in the Ship, Achan was stoned, and the Plague was stayed:Jonah was cast into the Sea, and there was ease in the Ship, achan was stoned, and the Plague was stayed:
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out with Ionah, out with Achan and there will follow ease and quiet in the soule presently; conscience will receive wonderfull ease.
out with Jonah, out with achan and there will follow ease and quiet in the soul presently; conscience will receive wonderful ease.
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It must needs be so, for when God is honoured conscience is purified. God is honoured by confession of sinne every way.
It must needs be so, for when God is honoured conscience is purified. God is honoured by Confessi of sin every Way.
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It honours his omniscience, that he is al-seeing, that he sees our sinnes and searcheth the hearts, our secrets are not hid from him.
It honours his omniscience, that he is All-seeing, that he sees our Sins and Searches the hearts, our secrets Are not hid from him.
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It honours his power, what makes us confesse our sinnes, but that we are afraid of his power least he should execute it? And what makes us confesse our sinnes? But that we know there is mercy with him that he may be feared? And that there is pardon for sinne, we would not confesse our sinnes else, with men it is confesse and have execution,
It honours his power, what makes us confess our Sins, but that we Are afraid of his power lest he should execute it? And what makes us confess our Sins? But that we know there is mercy with him that he may be feared? And that there is pardon for sin, we would not confess our Sins Else, with men it is confess and have execution,
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but with God confesse and have mercy, it is his owne protestation; we would never lay open our sinnes but for mercy.
but with God confess and have mercy, it is his own protestation; we would never lay open our Sins but for mercy.
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So it honours God, and when he is honoured, he honours the soule with inward peace and tranquility.
So it honours God, and when he is honoured, he honours the soul with inward peace and tranquillity.
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We can never have peace in our soules, till we have dealt roundly with our sins and favour them not a whit;
We can never have peace in our Souls, till we have dealt roundly with our Sins and favour them not a whit;
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till we have ripened our confession to be a thorow confession.
till we have ripened our Confessi to be a thorough Confessi.
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What is the difference betweene a Christian & another man? Another person slubbers over his sins, God is mercifull, &c. and he thinkes if he come to the Congregation and follow the Minister, it will serve the turne.
What is the difference between a Christian & Another man? another person slubbers over his Sins, God is merciful, etc. and he thinks if he come to the Congregation and follow the Minister, it will serve the turn.
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But a Christian knowes that Religion is another manner of matter, another kinde of worke then so:
But a Christian knows that Religion is Another manner of matter, Another kind of work then so:
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he must deale throughly and seriously, and lay open his sinne as the chiefe enemy in the world,
he must deal thoroughly and seriously, and lay open his sin as the chief enemy in the world,
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and labour to raise all the hatred he can against it, and make it the object of his bitter displeasure,
and labour to raise all the hatred he can against it, and make it the Object of his bitter displeasure,
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as being that that hath done him more hurt then all the world besides, and so he confesseth it with all the aggravations of hatred and envy that he can.
as being that that hath done him more hurt then all the world beside, and so he Confesses it with all the aggravations of hatred and envy that he can.
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But to come more particularly to the confession here spoken off, We all are as an uncleane thing, &c.
But to come more particularly to the Confessi Here spoken off, We all Are as an unclean thing, etc.
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therefore let us lay open our sinnes by confession and shame our soules all that wee can.
Therefore let us lay open our Sins by Confessi and shame our Souls all that we can.
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Can we be ashamed to offer an unkindnesse to men, and are we not ashamed, cannot we be abased with this that we have carried our selves so towards God? It comes from Atheisme and infidelity of heart, that either we beleeve not these things to be good,
Can we be ashamed to offer an unkindness to men, and Are we not ashamed, cannot we be abased with this that we have carried our selves so towards God? It comes from Atheism and infidelity of heart, that either we believe not these things to be good,
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or else that we haue not our part and portion in them, could we ever be so dead and dull hearted else?
or Else that we have not our part and portion in them, could we ever be so dead and dull hearted Else?
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Againe, that we may be humbled, let us call to minde, now in this day of Humiliation, our speciall sinnes, we may soone know them, our consciences and our enemies will upbraid us for them, Again, that we may be humbled, let us call to mind, now in this day of Humiliation, our special Sins, we may soon know them, our Consciences and our enemies will upbraid us for them,
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& we are loath to heare of them above all, either by the ministery or by our friends, we wish above al that the preacher would not speak of them & fret it he doe,
& we Are loath to hear of them above all, either by the Ministry or by our Friends, we wish above all that the preacher would not speak of them & fret it he do,
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and our hearts run upon them above all. So let us search our false hearts which way they runne:
and our hearts run upon them above all. So let us search our false hearts which Way they run:
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and now in the day of our abasement, let us thinke what would lie heaviest on our conscience,
and now in the day of our abasement, let us think what would lie Heaviest on our conscience,
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if God should take us now with sicknesse or sudden death;
if God should take us now with sickness or sudden death;
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let us thinke with our selves what is the sinne that would afflict me most? that would stagger me most, that would shake my Faith most? whether it be filthinesse,
let us think with our selves what is the sin that would afflict me most? that would stagger me most, that would shake my Faith most? whither it be filthiness,
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or profanenesse, or swearing, or injustice, and whether have I made satisfaction or no? Let me examine,
or profaneness, or swearing, or injustice, and whither have I made satisfaction or no? Let me examine,
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if God should strike me with his Arrow now, what sinne would rob me of my comfort and make me affraid to yeeld my soule to God.
if God should strike me with his Arrow now, what sin would rob me of my Comfort and make me afraid to yield my soul to God.
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Now thinke of it, his is the way to be humbled:
Now think of it, his is the Way to be humbled:
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you may now bring your selves to consider of that that at other times you will not give your selves leasure to doe.
you may now bring your selves to Consider of that that At other times you will not give your selves leisure to do.
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What are daies of fasting for, but to give our selves leisure, that we may not thinke of meate and drinke and businesse? These daies should be daies of rest, that we may thinke of that that concernes our soules:
What Are days of fasting for, but to give our selves leisure, that we may not think of meat and drink and business? These days should be days of rest, that we may think of that that concerns our Souls:
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take the advantage when thou rests from thinking of other businesse, thinke with thine owne soule what will lie heaviest upon thy soule. This is required to Humiliation;
take the advantage when thou rests from thinking of other business, think with thine own soul what will lie Heaviest upon thy soul. This is required to Humiliation;
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this reall Humiliation that is outward, it is a protestation of the inward, and verbal Humiliation is but an expression of what we do inwardly.
this real Humiliation that is outward, it is a protestation of the inward, and verbal Humiliation is but an expression of what we do inwardly.
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There are two things wondrous necessary before the soule can be in the right frame it should be in.
There Are two things wondrous necessary before the soul can be in the right frame it should be in.
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First the soule must apprehend deepely what distance it hath from God, what alienates it from God before it can be wise:
First the soul must apprehend deeply what distance it hath from God, what alienates it from God before it can be wise:
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and it must be estranged from that before ever it can come to couple and joyne with God;
and it must be estranged from that before ever it can come to couple and join with God;
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when the soule apprehends what seperates it from God and conceives as it should doe of that,
when the soul apprehends what separates it from God and conceives as it should do of that,
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then it will be the readier to apprehend God and then all duties will come off easily.
then it will be the Readier to apprehend God and then all duties will come off Easily.
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Therfore let us first of all worke upon our owne soules to be humbled and by all the helps that can be.
Therefore let us First of all work upon our own Souls to be humbled and by all the helps that can be.
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And to helpe it, consider now at this time, how uncertaine our life is, we know not who may be stricken next; And to help it, Consider now At this time, how uncertain our life is, we know not who may be stricken next;
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and consider what the dangerous issue is, if we humble not our selves here before God humble us in our graves.
and Consider what the dangerous issue is, if we humble not our selves Here before God humble us in our graves.
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Let us helpe Humiliation by all that may be: For where this is all will follow easily:
Let us help Humiliation by all that may be: For where this is all will follow Easily:
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a man will goe out of himselfe to God, when he is abased in himselfe, and sees no comfort in Heaven or Earth but in God;
a man will go out of himself to God, when he is abased in himself, and sees no Comfort in Heaven or Earth but in God;
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that there is nothing to be stucke to in the world, but all is vanity and he may be stripped of life and of all these comforts ere long;
that there is nothing to be stuck to in the world, but all is vanity and he may be stripped of life and of all these comforts ere long;
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when a man is abased Faith and Obedience will come off easily.
when a man is abased Faith and obedience will come off Easily.
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What is the reason that Christ is not relished more? and that many fall off? They were never deepely humbled:
What is the reason that christ is not relished more? and that many fallen off? They were never deeply humbled:
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according to the depth of Humiliation is the growth of holinesse of life and the height of Faith.
according to the depth of Humiliation is the growth of holiness of life and the height of Faith.
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All graces rise higher as the soule is more deeply humbled:
All graces rise higher as the soul is more deeply humbled:
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The more we descend deeply in digging and rending up our hearts, the more the Word of God sinks into the good ground that suffers the plow to rend it up and to cut off the weeds.
The more we descend deeply in digging and rending up our hearts, the more the Word of God sinks into the good ground that suffers the blow to rend it up and to Cut off the weeds.
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We are all as an uncleane thing, &c. Heere first you see there is an humble confession.
We Are all as an unclean thing, etc. Here First you see there is an humble Confessi.
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I will not inlarge my selfe in the point of humiliation;
I will not enlarge my self in the point of humiliation;
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but speake a little because this is the day of humiliation, the occasion is for humiliation, all this is to bring us low, to humble 〈 ◊ 〉, to make us know our selves.
but speak a little Because this is the day of humiliation, the occasion is for humiliation, all this is to bring us low, to humble 〈 ◊ 〉, to make us know our selves.
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Without humiliation Christ will never be sweete unto us, and the benefit of health, &c. will never be precious to us.
Without humiliation christ will never be sweet unto us, and the benefit of health, etc. will never be precious to us.
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I meane by humiliation when God humbles us, and we humble our selves, when we joyne with God,
I mean by humiliation when God humbles us, and we humble our selves, when we join with God,
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when Gods humbling of us, and our humbling of our selves goe together, then mercy is sweet,
when God's humbling of us, and our humbling of our selves go together, then mercy is sweet,
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and favour and protection is sweete; when God powres his judgements on others, and spares us.
and favour and protection is sweet; when God Powers his Judgments on Others, and spares us.
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Now humiliation, it is either reall, or inward, or verball. Now humiliation, it is either real, or inward, or verbal.
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Reall humiliation indeed, that is, our humbling our selves by fasting, especially when it is joyned with reformation of our wicked waies,
Real humiliation indeed, that is, our humbling our selves by fasting, especially when it is joined with Reformation of our wicked ways,
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or else it is a mockery of God, as it is in Isaiah 58. to hang downe the head for a while, and in the meane time to have a hard heart, to shut up our bowells to our brethren:
or Else it is a mockery of God, as it is in Isaiah 58. to hang down the head for a while, and in the mean time to have a hard heart, to shut up our bowels to our brothers:
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but that is a reall kinde of humiliation when we thinke our selves unworthy of the creatures of meate or drinke, of any refreshing:
but that is a real kind of humiliation when we think our selves unworthy of the creatures of meat or drink, of any refreshing:
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for this humiliation of fasting is a kinde of profession (though we speake not so) that we are unworthy of these things.
for this humiliation of fasting is a kind of profession (though we speak not so) that we Are unworthy of these things.
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But all is nothing, without inward humiliation of the soule;
But all is nothing, without inward humiliation of the soul;
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verball humiliation is in words (as we shall see after in confession) and it must come from inward humiliation of spirit.
verbal humiliation is in words (as we shall see After in Confessi) and it must come from inward humiliation of Spirit.
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Therefore (considering it is here the first disposition of Gods people) let us labour to work upon our selves those considerations that may make us humble, I will h•••e a few. Therefore (considering it is Here the First disposition of God's people) let us labour to work upon our selves those considerations that may make us humble, I will h•••e a few.
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First to bring our selves to the glasse of the Law, examine our selves how short we have been of every Commandement.
First to bring our selves to the glass of the Law, examine our selves how short we have been of every Commandment.
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But especially bring our selves to the Gospell; we hope to be saved by Christ: But especially bring our selves to the Gospel; we hope to be saved by christ:
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and have we mourned for our sinnes as one mourneth for his first borne? Our sinnes have wounded Christ.
and have we mourned for our Sins as one Mourneth for his First born? Our Sins have wounded christ.
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Have we preferred Christ in our thoughts above all the things in the world, have they all beene dung to us? Have we had that blessed esteeme of the gratious promises of the Gospell and the prerogatives therein set foorth, that they have been so precious to us, that we have undervalued all to them,
Have we preferred christ in our thoughts above all the things in the world, have they all been dung to us? Have we had that blessed esteem of the gracious promises of the Gospel and the prerogatives therein Set forth, that they have been so precious to us, that we have undervalved all to them,
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as S. Paul did? A base esteeme of the Gospell is a great sinne, How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation? Put case we be not enemies to the Ministery and to holinesse of life expressed in the Gospell, as many cursed creatures are:
as S. Paul did? A base esteem of the Gospel is a great sin, How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation? Put case we be not enemies to the Ministry and to holiness of life expressed in the Gospel, as many cursed creatures Are:
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yet a base esteeme and undervaluing in our thoughts is a thing punisheable;
yet a base esteem and undervaluing in our thoughts is a thing punisheable;
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How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation? Have we walked worthy of the dignity we are called to by the Gospell? Have we carried our selves so in spirituall things,How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation? Have we walked worthy of the dignity we Are called to by the Gospel? Have we carried our selves so in spiritual things,
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as to rule our base lusts? Have we been carefull of private Prayer, to offer our selves to God as Priests? Are we not pressed in S. Pauls Epistles, To carry our selves worthy of our profession, and have we done so? Let us bring our carriage and see how proportionable it is to Gods advancing of us in these glorious times of the Gospell and this will bring us on our knees.
as to Rule our base Lustiest? Have we been careful of private Prayer, to offer our selves to God as Priests? are we not pressed in S. Paul's Epistles, To carry our selves worthy of our profession, and have we done so? Let us bring our carriage and see how proportionable it is to God's advancing of us in these glorious times of the Gospel and this will bring us on our knees.
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We are ashamed of a little unkindnesse to men;
We Are ashamed of a little unkindness to men;
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But when we consider how unkind we have been to God, that thought not his deare Sonne and Heaven and happinesse too much for us;
But when we Consider how unkind we have been to God, that Thought not his deer Son and Heaven and happiness too much for us;
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besides other favours that he protects and cloaths and feeds us every day, and yet we have not been answerable:
beside other favours that he protects and clothes and feeds us every day, and yet we have not been answerable:
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as S. Paul tels the Corinthians, they should have beene sorry and humbled;
as S. Paul tells the Corinthians, they should have been sorry and humbled;
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We are all guilty in this respect, we receive some taint and soyle from the times we live in, either our zeale is weakned, we doe not grieve so much for the sinnes of the times,
We Are all guilty in this respect, we receive Some taint and soil from the times we live in, either our zeal is weakened, we do not grieve so much for the Sins of the times,
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How are we all guilty?
How Are we all guilty?
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We are all as an uncleane thing, and as Daniell, he makes a confession of the sins of all, we are all of us guilty.We Are all as an unclean thing, and as Daniell, he makes a Confessi of the Sins of all, we Are all of us guilty.
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therefore wee have cause to ranke our selves among others, as he saith here.
Therefore we have cause to rank our selves among Others, as he Says Here.
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but alas there is none of us all but we have had a hand in the sinnes of the times, the best of all conditions are guilty of them;
but alas there is none of us all but we have had a hand in the Sins of the times, the best of all conditions Are guilty of them;
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Perhaps we are not guilty of some sinnes that they have beene guilty off: God hath beene mercifull to us and kept us in obedience in some things:
Perhaps we Are not guilty of Some Sins that they have been guilty off: God hath been merciful to us and kept us in Obedience in Some things:
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That we in our confessions (in our Fastings especially) ought to ranke our selves amongst the rest of sinners, and not to exempt our selves from other sinners. That we in our confessions (in our Fastings especially) ought to rank our selves among the rest of Sinners, and not to exempt our selves from other Sinners.
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We see here holy men themselves confesse their sins and ranke themselves among sinners in their confessions, so we learne hence this,
We see Here holy men themselves confess their Sins and rank themselves among Sinners in their confessions, so we Learn hence this,
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We all.
We all.
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and in all rancks of people we see a generall security, we see filthinesse, and heare oaths, for which the Land mournes, as Ieremy saith, Ier. 23. These and such like sinnes provoke God and solicite the vengeance of God,
and in all ranks of people we see a general security, we see filthiness, and hear Oaths, for which the Land mourns, as Ieremy Says, Jeremiah 23. These and such like Sins provoke God and solicit the vengeance of God,
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what crying of the poore and men oppressed;
what crying of the poor and men oppressed;
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Alas how many sinnes are there that every body may see in the times in all rancks? In Pastors, what unfaithfullnesse and 〈 ◊ 〉 Governours and in places of justice;
Alas how many Sins Are there that every body may see in the times in all ranks? In Pastors, what unfaithfulness and 〈 ◊ 〉 Governors and in places of Justice;
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We are thus farre guilty at least the best of us, that we doe not sorrow for the common sinnes.
We Are thus Far guilty At least the best of us, that we do not sorrow for the Common Sins.
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they were guilty of the sinne of the incestuous person, because they were not humbled for it.
they were guilty of the sin of the incestuous person, Because they were not humbled for it.
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and who is not guilty in this respect? We doe not grieve and lament as we should:
and who is not guilty in this respect? We do not grieve and lament as we should:
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as the Church here confesseth, We are all as an uncleane thing, &c. To come to the particulars of the Confession.
as the Church Here Confesses, We Are all as an unclean thing, etc. To come to the particulars of the Confessi.
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and for the sinnes of the times, am not I soyled with them? others have beene stricken, might not the same arrow have stricken mee? certainely this consideration that we bring somthing to the publique sinnes, it will make us humbled for the publique,
and for the Sins of the times, am not I soiled with them? Others have been stricken, might not the same arrow have stricken me? Certainly this consideration that we bring something to the public Sins, it will make us humbled for the public,
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if hee have any bowells or good nature? (besides goodnesse in other kindes) will hee not thinke, it was my owne case, there was no difference betweene me and them, only the mercy of the King? So the best of us may thinke, have I not a corrupt nature,
if he have any bowels or good nature? (beside Goodness in other Kinds) will he not think, it was my own case, there was no difference between me and them, only the mercy of the King? So the best of us may think, have I not a corrupt nature,
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If there be divers Traitors, and the King is mercifull to one, and the other hee executes, will it not grieve him that is spared,
If there be diverse Traitors, and the King is merciful to one, and the other he executes, will it not grieve him that is spared,
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and used in his kinde, he is executed, will it not greeve the other? he will thinke, was it not my case, I was a wretched sinner as well as he.
and used in his kind, he is executed, will it not grieve the other? he will think, was it not my case, I was a wretched sinner as well as he.
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doe not every one of us bring sticks to the common fire? Do we not adde something to the common judgement? If there be two malefactors that have committed a trespasse, one of them is taken, do not every one of us bring sticks to the Common fire? Do we not add something to the Common judgement? If there be two malefactors that have committed a trespass, one of them is taken,
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therefore all joyne their confession together, wee all are as an uncleane thing, &c. Let us make this use of it, every one of us to be humbled;
Therefore all join their Confessi together, we all Are as an unclean thing, etc. Let us make this use of it, every one of us to be humbled;
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and partly because they are members of the same body politike and ecclesiasticall, they live in the same Church and common wealth,
and partly Because they Are members of the same body politic and ecclesiastical, they live in the same Church and Common wealth,
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they are full of pitty and compassion, and therefore they joyne themselves with others, partly knowing that they are guilty in some degree with others;
they Are full of pity and compassion, and Therefore they join themselves with Others, partly knowing that they Are guilty in Some degree with Others;
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therefore the Prophet might well say, We all are as an uncleane thing, &c. Then againe, there is a great Simpathy in the hearts of good men;
Therefore the Prophet might well say, We all Are as an unclean thing, etc. Then again, there is a great sympathy in the hearts of good men;
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and represse them as we should in our places and standings, whether we be Ministers or Magistrates? Thus farre wee are guilty all,
and repress them as we should in our places and standings, whither we be Ministers or Magistrates? Thus Far we Are guilty all,
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but are they not our sinnes so farre as we are not abased for them and oppose them,
but Are they not our Sins so Far as we Are not abased for them and oppose them,
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Who hath beene so much humbled for these sinnes as he ought? Perhaps our selves are not personally guilty of them:
Who hath been so much humbled for these Sins as he ought? Perhaps our selves Are not personally guilty of them:
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and will have no nay till they have pulled downe vengeance;
and will have no nay till they have pulled down vengeance;
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therefore it is no error that wee should say so and so of our selves in our confessions,
Therefore it is no error that we should say so and so of our selves in our confessions,
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as Saint Paul saith of himselfe, I am sold under sinne, Rom. 7. one would wonder that he should confesse so.
as Saint Paul Says of himself, I am sold under sin, Rom. 7. one would wonder that he should confess so.
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Alas blessed man, he felt that in part, that others in the state of nature are wholy:
Alas blessed man, he felt that in part, that Others in the state of nature Are wholly:
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so we are all filthy, the best (as farre as they are not renewed) are as other men are.
so we Are all filthy, the best (as Far as they Are not renewed) Are as other men Are.
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we are all a tainted seed and generation in nature, what the wickedest is wholy, the best are in part;
we Are all a tainted seed and generation in nature, what the wickedest is wholly, the best Are in part;
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We are all as an uncleane thing. Heere is a confession of their persons, their persons were tainted;
We Are all as an unclean thing. Here is a Confessi of their Persons, their Persons were tainted;
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It is a mistake in men, they are ashamed of an action of injustice, &c, but they should goe to their nature and thinke I have a false uncleane nature, whereby I am ready to commit a thousand such if God should let mee alone, I have the spawne of all sinne as farre as the Spirit hath not subdued it.
It is a mistake in men, they Are ashamed of an actium of injustice, etc., but they should go to their nature and think I have a false unclean nature, whereby I am ready to commit a thousand such if God should let me alone, I have the spawn of all sin as Far as the Spirit hath not subdued it.
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It is a defect of judgement to be more humbled for particular sinnes, nature is more tainted then any action, that sowing, breeding sinne (as the Apostle saith) it is worse then the action, it breeds the rest.
It is a defect of judgement to be more humbled for particular Sins, nature is more tainted then any actium, that sowing, breeding sin (as the Apostle Says) it is Worse then the actium, it breeds the rest.
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So much for that, they confesse here, Wee are all as an uncleane thing, in our selves.
So much for that, they confess Here, we Are all as an unclean thing, in our selves.
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But what comes from us? That that aggravates to the utmost a sinnefull state.
But what comes from us? That that aggravates to the utmost a sinful state.
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Vncleane. It is a comparison taken from the Leprosie, or some other contagious disease:
Unclean. It is a comparison taken from the Leprosy, or Some other contagious disease:
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those that were tainted of them were separated from the Congregation seven daies, or some set time.
those that were tainted of them were separated from the Congregation seven days, or Some Set time.
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So it is with sin, especially the sins of this people, they had sinned grievously,
So it is with since, especially the Sins of this people, they had sinned grievously,
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and were severed from their land, not seven daies, but seventy yeares, the leprosie and filthinesse of their sins and lives was such.
and were severed from their land, not seven days, but seventy Years, the leprosy and filthiness of their Sins and lives was such.
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Indeed sinne, especially the sinne of nature, it is a leprosie, contagious, pestilentiall, and as a leprosie it spreads over all the parts and powers of body and soule.
Indeed sin, especially the sin of nature, it is a leprosy, contagious, pestilential, and as a leprosy it spreads over all the parts and Powers of body and soul.
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Take a man that is not changed, he hath a leprous eye, full of adulterie, hee hath a leprous uncircumcised •are, aske him how he judgeth of discourses,
Take a man that is not changed, he hath a leprous eye, full of adultery, he hath a leprous uncircumcised •are, ask him how he Judgeth of discourses,
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and Sermons, hee relisheth nothing but that which is frothy, and vaine;
and Sermons, he relisheth nothing but that which is frothy, and vain;
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plaine substantiall solid discourses either in hearing, or reading, will not downe with him, hee hath a leprous judgement, his eyes, and eares.
plain substantial solid discourses either in hearing, or reading, will not down with him, he hath a leprous judgement, his eyes, and ears.
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and tongue are defiled, and corrupt, he is vile, and abhominable in his speeches, he is uncircumcised in all, all are uncleane, all his powers are defiled by nature.
and tongue Are defiled, and corrupt, he is vile, and abominable in his Speeches, he is uncircumcised in all, all Are unclean, all his Powers Are defiled by nature.
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All the washings in the Law did signifie this, the corruption and defilement of our natures, which needs another washing which they tipified, a washing by the blood and Spirit of Christ.
All the washings in the Law did signify this, the corruption and defilement of our nature's, which needs Another washing which they tipified, a washing by the blood and Spirit of christ.
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Christ came by water and blood, both in Justification and Sanctification. There is a Fountaine opened for Iudah and Ierusalem to wash in. christ Come by water and blood, both in Justification and Sanctification. There is a Fountain opened for Iudah and Ierusalem to wash in.
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All those washings shewed a defilement spirituall, that needed a spirituall washing.
All those washings showed a defilement spiritual, that needed a spiritual washing.
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This sinne is a leprous contagious sinne, therefore by nature we may all crie as the Leper, uncleane, uncleane, the best of us may take up that complaint as farre as we are not renewed.
This sin is a leprous contagious sin, Therefore by nature we may all cry as the Leper, unclean, unclean, the best of us may take up that complaint as Far as we Are not renewed.
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A leprous man defiled the things that he touched; so it is with sinne, till it be forgiven, we defile every thing. A leprous man defiled the things that he touched; so it is with sin, till it be forgiven, we defile every thing.
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A proud man especially when he is set out in his bravery, he thinkes himselfe a jolly man, a brave creature;
A proud man especially when he is Set out in his bravery, he thinks himself a jolly man, a brave creature;
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alas he is a filthy creature, not onely in himselfe, but in every thing he puts his hand unto;
alas he is a filthy creature, not only in himself, but in every thing he puts his hand unto;
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he taints, and defiles every thing, even civill actions, hee sinnes in eating and drinking: not that they in the substance of them are sinnes, but he staines every thing;
he taints, and defiles every thing, even civil actions, he Sins in eating and drinking: not that they in the substance of them Are Sins, but he stains every thing;
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for he forgets God in them, he forgets himselfe exceedingly, and he returnes not thankes to God:
for he forgets God in them, he forgets himself exceedingly, and he returns not thanks to God:
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so in morall civill actions, much more in religious, he defiles himselfe in every thing, he is defiled to all things,
so in moral civil actions, much more in religious, he defiles himself in every thing, he is defiled to all things,
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and all things are defiled to him, this is our state by nature, We are all as an uncleane thing.
and all things Are defiled to him, this is our state by nature, We Are all as an unclean thing.
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This should enforce a necessity of cleansing our selves in the blood of Christ, that is, in the death of Christ who hath satisfied the justice of God. This should enforce a necessity of cleansing our selves in the blood of christ, that is, in the death of christ who hath satisfied the Justice of God.
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And the blood of Christ which by the eternall Spirit offered himselfe, must purge our consciences, &c. our consciences will not otherwise be pacified and cleansed in regard of guilt, And the blood of christ which by the Eternal Spirit offered himself, must purge our Consciences, etc. our Consciences will not otherwise be pacified and cleansed in regard of guilt,
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Our natures are so foule in regard of the guilt, and staine, that the blood of God-man that is, the satisfactory death of God-man was necessary to breed reconciliation and attonement betweene God and us.
Our nature's Are so foul in regard of the guilt, and stain, that the blood of God-man that is, the satisfactory death of God-man was necessary to breed reconciliation and atonement between God and us.
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but will clamour and crie still;
but will clamour and cry still;
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much lesse will God be appeased, neither God nor conscience will be pacified, but by the blood of him who by the eternall Spirit offered up himselfe,
much less will God be appeased, neither God nor conscience will be pacified, but by the blood of him who by the Eternal Spirit offered up himself,
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and then it will in regard of the guilt and staine, then God and conscience will both be appeased.
and then it will in regard of the guilt and stain, then God and conscience will both be appeased.
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Therefore in Zach. 13. There is a Fountaine opened for Iuda and Ierusalem to wash in.
Therefore in Zach 13. There is a Fountain opened for Iuda and Ierusalem to wash in.
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And The blood of Christ cleanseth us from all sinne. Blood is of a defiling nature;
And The blood of christ Cleanseth us from all sin. Blood is of a defiling nature;
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but the blood of Christ cleanseth, because it is a satisfactory blood, he died, and was a sacrifice as a publique person for us all.
but the blood of christ Cleanseth, Because it is a satisfactory blood, he died, and was a sacrifice as a public person for us all.
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Then againe, considering that we are all defiled, besides this cleansing from the guilt of sinne, let us get our natures cleansed by the Spirit of Christ more and more, wee are all defiled. Then again, considering that we Are all defiled, beside this cleansing from the guilt of sin, let us get our nature's cleansed by the Spirit of christ more and more, we Are all defiled.
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And take heed of those that are defiled, take heede of sinners; who would willingly lie with a leprous person? yet notwithstanding for matter of marriage, And take heed of those that Are defiled, take heed of Sinners; who would willingly lie with a leprous person? yet notwithstanding for matter of marriage,
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and intimate society, there is a little conscience made, men converse with leprous company, they joyne in the most intimate society with those that are leprous in their judgements.
and intimate society, there is a little conscience made, men converse with leprous company, they join in the most intimate society with those that Are leprous in their Judgments.
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The life of nature we know, and are carefull to avoid what may impaire it: but it is a signe we have not the life of grace begun in us,
The life of nature we know, and Are careful to avoid what may impair it: but it is a Signen we have not the life of grace begun in us,
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because we doe not valew it, if we had, we would be more carefull to preserve it,
Because we do not value it, if we had, we would be more careful to preserve it,
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and to take heeed of contagious company.
and to take heeed of contagious company.
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Who would goe to the Pest-house, or to one that hath Lord have mercy upon us on the doore? none but a mad man, he might doe soe:
Who would go to the Pesthouse, or to one that hath Lord have mercy upon us on the door? none but a mad man, he might do so:
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and surely those that joyne with swearers, and drunkards, and filthy persons, and goe to filthy places,
and surely those that join with swearers, and drunkards, and filthy Persons, and go to filthy places,
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and houses (as many doe, the more shame for them) they think they have no soules nor no account to make, 〈 ◊ 〉 goe to these places, and infect themselves.
and houses (as many do, the more shame for them) they think they have no Souls nor no account to make, 〈 ◊ 〉 go to these places, and infect themselves.
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It is a signe they have no life of grace, all companies are alike to them.
It is a Signen they have no life of grace, all companies Are alike to them.
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Is this strength of grace? No, they have no life of grace, they have nothing to loose;
Is this strength of grace? No, they have no life of grace, they have nothing to lose;
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for if they had the life of grace they would preserve it better.
for if they had the life of grace they would preserve it better.
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Sinne is a filthy thing, more filthy then the leprosie, nay then the plague it selfe:
Sin is a filthy thing, more filthy then the leprosy, nay then the plague it self:
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for the plague, or leprosie, makes but the bodie loathsome;
for the plague, or leprosy, makes but the body loathsome;
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but the sinne that we cherish, and are loath to heare of makes the soule loathsome.
but the sin that we cherish, and Are loath to hear of makes the soul loathsome.
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The one makes unfit for the company of men; but the other, sinne, and corruption, and lusts, unfit us for the Kingdome of God,
The one makes unfit for the company of men; but the other, sin, and corruption, and Lustiest, unfit us for the Kingdom of God,
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for Heaven, for life or death, therefore it is worse. The leprosie of the body makes a man not a whit odious to God;
for Heaven, for life or death, Therefore it is Worse. The leprosy of the body makes a man not a whit odious to God;
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but the leprosie of the soule makes us hatefull to him.
but the leprosy of the soul makes us hateful to him.
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We may have more intimate communion with God in the plague, then out of the plague;
We may have more intimate communion with God in the plague, then out of the plague;
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because God supplies the want of outward comforts: but in sinne we can have no comfortable communion and society with God;
Because God supplies the want of outward comforts: but in sin we can have no comfortable communion and society with God;
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therefore this plague of the soule is many waies worse then the pestilence.
Therefore this plague of the soul is many ways Worse then the pestilence.
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But we want faith, God hath not opened our eyes to see that that we shall see and know ere long,
But we want faith, God hath not opened our eyes to see that that we shall see and know ere long,
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and it is happie if wee consider it in time.
and it is happy if we Consider it in time.
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To conclude this point, concerning the corruption of nature, take Davids course, Psal. 51. when sinnefull actions come from us, To conclude this point, Concerning the corruption of nature, take Davids course, Psalm 51. when sinful actions come from us,
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or unsavourie words, or beastly thoughts, or unchast and noysome desires that grieve the Spirit of God, let us go to the Fountaine,
or unsavoury words, or beastly thoughts, or unchaste and noisome Desires that grieve the Spirit of God, let us go to the Fountain,
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alas my nature is leprous, as farre as it is not purged, I was conceived in sinne, my mother brought mee forth in iniquity.
alas my nature is leprous, as Far as it is not purged, I was conceived in sin, my mother brought me forth in iniquity.
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The more we take occasion every day to see, and observe the corruption of our nature, the lesse it is;
The more we take occasion every day to see, and observe the corruption of our nature, the less it is;
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and we cannot better take occasion, then upon every actuall sinne to run to the fountaine, the filthy puddle from whence all comes,
and we cannot better take occasion, then upon every actual sin to run to the fountain, the filthy puddle from whence all comes,
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and be more humbled for that, then for particular sinnes.
and be more humbled for that, then for particular Sins.
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when a poore Christian is abased for his dullnesse and deadnesse and coldnesse; for false aimes that creepe into his actions;
when a poor Christian is abased for his dullness and deadness and coldness; for false aims that creep into his actions;
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All our righteousnesse is as filthy rags.
All our righteousness is as filthy rags.
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He doth not say we have filthy actions, but our best actions are stained, and not one, but all.
He does not say we have filthy actions, but our best actions Are stained, and not one, but all.
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Marke how strong the place is, We all, the people of God, he includes all, as Daniel saith, I confesse my sinnes, and the sinnes of my people ;
Mark how strong the place is, We all, the people of God, he includes all, as daniel Says, I confess my Sins, and the Sins of my people;
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and there is no man in the Church but he might have this confession in his mouth, We the people of God, and all We, in all our actions, All our righteousnesse, &c. so all the actions of all the righteous, the best actions of the best men,
and there is no man in the Church but he might have this Confessi in his Mouth, We the people of God, and all We, in all our actions, All our righteousness, etc. so all the actions of all the righteous, the best actions of the best men,
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and all the best actions of the best men are defiled, and stained, it is as great an aggravation as may bee.
and all the best actions of the best men Are defiled, and stained, it is as great an aggravation as may be.
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Some would have it to intend the Legall righteousnesse, yet notwithstanding it is true of all;
some would have it to intend the Legal righteousness, yet notwithstanding it is true of all;
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and when we now humble our selves it is good to thinke of all;
and when we now humble our selves it is good to think of all;
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so we may say, all our righteousnesse, whatsoever comes from us it is stained, and defiled.
so we may say, all our righteousness, whatsoever comes from us it is stained, and defiled.
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As for their Legall performances there is no question of them:
As for their Legal performances there is no question of them:
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for alas they trusted too much to them, in Isaiah 1. and Isaiah last, they thought God was beholding to them for them, Away with them, away with your new Moones, &c. they were abhominable to God as the cutting off a dogs neck, as it is Isaiah the last:
for alas they trusted too much to them, in Isaiah 1. and Isaiah last, they Thought God was beholding to them for them, Away with them, away with your new Moons, etc. they were abominable to God as the cutting off a Dogs neck, as it is Isaiah the last:
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so all their righteousnesse, their ceremoniall performances were abhominable.
so all their righteousness, their ceremonial performances were abominable.
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But I say we may raise it high ••, it is not onely true of them,
But I say we may raise it high ••, it is not only true of them,
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but in greater matters, in our best morrall performances, they are all as tainted rags.
but in greater matters, in our best moral performances, they Are all as tainted rags.
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How can this be? It is strange it should be so, the Papists crie out here that we discourage men from good works; How can this be? It is strange it should be so, the Papists cry out Here that we discourage men from good works;
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if all our righteousnesse be as filthy rags, why should we performe good workes?
if all our righteousness be as filthy rags, why should we perform good works?
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Put case a man be sick, all the meate he eates it strengthens his sicknesse, shall he therefore not eate at all? Yes, he must eate somewhat, there is nature in him to strengthen as well as his disease. Put case a man be sick, all the meat he eats it strengthens his sickness, shall he Therefore not eat At all? Yes, he must eat somewhat, there is nature in him to strengthen as well as his disease.
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Thy best performances are stained, wilt thou doe none therefore? yes, though they be stained,
Thy best performances Are stained, wilt thou do none Therefore? yes, though they be stained,
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yet there is some goodnesse in them; thou maist honour God, and doe good to others;
yet there is Some Goodness in them; thou Mayest honour God, and do good to Others;
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besides the ill there is good; there is gold in the Ore; there is some good in every good action;
beside the ill there is good; there is gold in the Over; there is Some good in every good actium;
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nay there is so much good as that God pardons the ill, and accepts the good.
nay there is so much good as that God Pardons the ill, and accepts the good.
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So though our good actions be ill:
So though our good actions be ill:
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yet for their kinde and matter and stuffe they are good, they are commanded of God:
yet for their kind and matter and stuff they Are good, they Are commanded of God:
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For their originall and spring they are wrought by the Spirit of God:
For their original and spring they Are wrought by the Spirit of God:
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for the person the worke-man it is one in the state of grace, and for acceptance God rewards them:
for the person the workman it is one in the state of grace, and for acceptance God rewards them:
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But it is another thing when we come before God to humble our selves, then we must see what staines and sinnes are in them.
But it is Another thing when we come before God to humble our selves, then we must see what stains and Sins Are in them.
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There is no good action so good, but there are wants and weakenesses and staines and blemishes in it as it comes from us.
There is no good actium so good, but there Are Wants and Weaknesses and stains and blemishes in it as it comes from us.
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The Spirit of God indeed is effectuall to stirre us up to good actions:
The Spirit of God indeed is effectual to stir us up to good actions:
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but we hinder the worke of the Holy Ghost and doe not doe them so throughly as we should:
but we hinder the work of the Holy Ghost and do not do them so thoroughly as we should:
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therefore besides our wants and weakenesses, there is a tainture of them, either we have false aimes, they are not so direct,
Therefore beside our Wants and Weaknesses, there is a tainture of them, either we have false aims, they Are not so Direct,
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or our resolutions are not so strong; false aimes creepe in for a while, though we doe not allow them:
or our resolutions Are not so strong; false aims creep in for a while, though we do not allow them:
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and then there are some coolers of our devotion; our love is cold, our hatred of sinne is not so strong;
and then there Are Some coolers of our devotion; our love is cold, our hatred of sin is not so strong;
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our prayers are not so fervent, our actions are not so carried without interruption, but are hindred with many bie thoughts;
our Prayers Are not so fervent, our actions Are not so carried without interruption, but Are hindered with many bye thoughts;
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who cannot complaine of these things? Who is not brought upon his knees for the weakenesse of his best actions? Nay I say more a Christian is more humbled for the imperfections and staines of his best actions then a civill carnall person is for his outward enormities:
who cannot complain of these things? Who is not brought upon his knees for the weakness of his best actions? Nay I say more a Christian is more humbled for the imperfections and stains of his best actions then a civil carnal person is for his outward enormities:
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for he turnes over all his outward delinquences and makes the matter but a tricke of youth,
for he turns over all his outward delinquences and makes the matter but a trick of youth,
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for interruptions in his duties, that his thoughts will not suffer him to serve God with that intention that he would,
for interruptions in his duties, that his thoughts will not suffer him to serve God with that intention that he would,
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but puts him off with motions and suggestions and temptations in his best performances: this abaseth him more, then outward grosse sinnes doth a carnall person.
but puts him off with motions and suggestions and temptations in his best performances: this abaseth him more, then outward gross Sins does a carnal person.
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When wee deale with God, Our righteousnesse it is as menstruous cloathes.
When we deal with God, Our righteousness it is as menstruous clothes.
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Know this for a ground, that there is a double principle in a Christian in all things that he doth, there is flesh and Spirit,
Know this for a ground, that there is a double principle in a Christian in all things that he does, there is Flesh and Spirit,
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and these two issue out in whatsoever comes from him.
and these two issue out in whatsoever comes from him.
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In his good words there is flesh as well as Spirit, in his thoughts and desires, in his prayer, his prayer it selfe stands in contraries:
In his good words there is Flesh as well as Spirit, in his thoughts and Desires, in his prayer, his prayer it self Stands in contraries:
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So every thing that comes from him it is tainted with that that is contrary, the flesh opposeth and hinders the worke of the Spirit,
So every thing that comes from him it is tainted with that that is contrary, the Flesh Opposeth and hinders the work of the Spirit,
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and so it staines our good works. Therefore contraries are true of a Christian, which seeme strange to another man.
and so it stains our good works. Therefore contraries Are true of a Christian, which seem strange to Another man.
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A Christian at the same time is deformed and well-favoured, He is blacke and comely.
A Christian At the same time is deformed and well-favoured, He is black and comely.
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I am blacke but yet well-favoured, saith the Spouse, blacke in regard of sinne, but well-favoured in regard of the Spirit of God and the acceptation of Christ.I am black but yet well-favoured, Says the Spouse, black in regard of sin, but well-favoured in regard of the Spirit of God and the acceptation of christ.
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He is a Saint and a Sinner:
He is a Saint and a Sinner:
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a Sinner in respect that sinne hath spread over all parts, and a Saint in respect of Christs acceptance, My Love and my Dove, Christ makes love to his Church as if she had no defilement:
a Sinner in respect that sin hath spread over all parts, and a Saint in respect of Christ acceptance, My Love and my Dove, christ makes love to his Church as if she had no defilement:
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but he looks on her better part, he lookes on her as she is in his love,
but he looks on her better part, he looks on her as she is in his love,
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and as he meanes to bring her after.
and as he means to bring her After.
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But the Church looking upon her selfe as she is in her selfe, she is much abased:
But the Church looking upon her self as she is in her self, she is much abased:
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the ground of it is the imperfection of sanctification in this world.
the ground of it is the imperfection of sanctification in this world.
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The best of our works are as menstruous cloathes, when we thinke of the corruption of the best things as they come from us,
The best of our works Are as menstruous clothes, when we think of the corruption of the best things as they come from us,
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when we come to humble our selves before God, we must downe with proud stiles and Pharisaicall thoughts,
when we come to humble our selves before God, we must down with proud stile and Pharisaical thoughts,
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although there be somewhat that is good: yet let us thinke of all the ill that may abase us.
although there be somewhat that is good: yet let us think of all the ill that may abase us.
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There is a season for every thing, when we are tempted to be overcome by Satan;
There is a season for every thing, when we Are tempted to be overcome by Satan;
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then thinke of the good, as Iob when he was tempted, I have done this and this, you cannot take away mine innocency.
then think of the good, as Job when he was tempted, I have done this and this, you cannot take away mine innocency.
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In false temptations from the world and Satan, then stand upon our innocency.
In false temptations from the world and Satan, then stand upon our innocency.
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But when we humble our selves before God, Alas I am dust and ashes, I abhorre my selfe, as Iob and Abraham said, lay all proud apprehensions of our selves aside,
But when we humble our selves before God, Alas I am dust and Ashes, I abhor my self, as Job and Abraham said, lay all proud apprehensions of our selves aside,
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and all good workes, especially in one kinde, in matter of justification, all is dung in comparison of Christ.
and all good works, especially in one kind, in matter of justification, all is dung in comparison of christ.
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All must be sold for the pearle, the Righteousnesse of Christ.
All must be sold for the pearl, the Righteousness of christ.
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There is no reckning must be had of good works by way of merit in justification and our title to Heaven.
There is no reckoning must be had of good works by Way of merit in justification and our title to Heaven.
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What gives us title to Heaven and frees us from Hell? The death of Christ, the obedience and satisfaction of Christ.
What gives us title to Heaven and frees us from Hell? The death of christ, the Obedience and satisfaction of christ.
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God by it hath redeemed us perfectly without any thing in ourselves, and accepts us to life everlasting onely by the Righteousnesse of Christ:
God by it hath redeemed us perfectly without any thing in ourselves, and accepts us to life everlasting only by the Righteousness of christ:
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therefore it is called Gods Righteousnesse, because it was done by Christ, it was wrought by God.
Therefore it is called God's Righteousness, Because it was done by christ, it was wrought by God.
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Our righteousnesse is as a menstruous cloath, it is spotted and stained and defiled, it will not doe the deed, it will not satisfie conscience, much lesse the exact piercing judgement of God:
Our righteousness is as a menstruous cloth, it is spotted and stained and defiled, it will not do the deed, it will not satisfy conscience, much less the exact piercing judgement of God:
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that is the righteousnesse that must stay our soules in life and death, and we must oppose it to all temptations,
that is the righteousness that must stay our Souls in life and death, and we must oppose it to all temptations,
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as a satisfying thing that will set downe conscience to be quiet, it must be the Righteousnesse of God-Man, nothing else will doe it.
as a satisfying thing that will Set down conscience to be quiet, it must be the Righteousness of God-Man, nothing Else will do it.
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All our righteousnesse is as filthy raggs, that is the confession of their sinfull actions. The next thing he confesseth is sencelesnesse.All our righteousness is as filthy rags, that is the Confessi of their sinful actions. The next thing he Confesses is Senselessness.
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There is none that calls upon thy Name; that stirreth up himselfe to take hold of thee. There is none that calls upon thy Name; that stirs up himself to take hold of thee.
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There be other words betweene concerning the complaint of their miserable estate, but I will handle them that concerne their sins first.
There be other words between Concerning the complaint of their miserable estate, but I will handle them that concern their Sins First.
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for though it be an outward verball worship of it selfe, yet it expresseth the worship of God inward:
for though it be an outward verbal worship of it self, yet it Expresses the worship of God inward:
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There is none that calls upon thy name. In a word, he meanes that none worshipped him:
There is none that calls upon thy name. In a word, he means that none worshipped him:
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We give God the honour of all his attributes in prayer;
We give God the honour of all his attributes in prayer;
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And for Love, Gods love and mercy drawes us into his presence, and joy and delight in the presence of God drawes us to pray.
And for Love, God's love and mercy draws us into his presence, and joy and delight in the presence of God draws us to pray.
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Hope, hope makes a man pray, no man would powre out his supplications but to him that he hath hope in.
Hope, hope makes a man pray, no man would pour out his supplications but to him that he hath hope in.
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so it comes from that part of spirituall worship.
so it comes from that part of spiritual worship.
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when there is faith in the heart there will be prayer in the mouth. The knowledge of God, prayer is grounded upon a Promise;
when there is faith in the heart there will be prayer in the Mouth. The knowledge of God, prayer is grounded upon a Promise;
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What one grace is not set on worke in prayer? (it is put for all the inward worship of God) Jf it be faith, prayer is the flame of faith;
What one grace is not Set on work in prayer? (it is put for all the inward worship of God) If it be faith, prayer is the flame of faith;
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it gives God the honour of all. Therefore those that pray not what kinde of persons are they? Wretched persons.
it gives God the honour of all. Therefore those that pray not what kind of Persons Are they? Wretched Persons.
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The sicknesse is now among us:
The sickness is now among us:
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Jf a man should aske now what Family is likeliest to have the vengeance of God on it? though I speake not to censure those that have it,
If a man should ask now what Family is likeliest to have the vengeance of God on it? though I speak not to censure those that have it,
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but I speake in Gods ordin•ry course; surely those that doe not exercise the du•y of prayer.
but I speak in God's ordin•ry course; surely those that do not exercise the du•y of prayer.
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Powre out thy wrath upon those that call not upon thy name. Pour out thy wrath upon those that call not upon thy name.
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Those families that call not upon God humbly morning and evening, or that person that doth not morning and evening reverently call upon God, they are fit objects for the vengeance of God,
Those families that call not upon God humbly morning and evening, or that person that does not morning and evening reverently call upon God, they Are fit objects for the vengeance of God,
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for the plague or the like:
for the plague or the like:
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Powre out thy wrath upon the families and persons that call not upon thy name, insinuating that the Lord will spare us if we doe call upon his name and humble our selves:Pour out thy wrath upon the families and Persons that call not upon thy name, insinuating that the Lord will spare us if we do call upon his name and humble our selves:
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If thou wilt needs powre out thy vengeance, let it be on them that have not grace humbly to call upon thy name.
If thou wilt needs pour out thy vengeance, let it be on them that have not grace humbly to call upon thy name.
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Let us make conscience of this du•y, except we will prove athiests and lie open to all the vengeance of God.
Let us make conscience of this du•y, except we will prove atheists and lie open to all the vengeance of God.
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of his truth, of his goodnesse, of his mercy, of his presence every where, &c. So it sets all graces on worke and gives God the honour of all, It is the worship of God every way,
of his truth, of his Goodness, of his mercy, of his presence every where, etc. So it sets all graces on work and gives God the honour of all, It is the worship of God every Way,
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for it exerciseth all the graces of the Spirit.
for it Exerciseth all the graces of the Spirit.
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because prayer is put for the whole worship of God, as indeed it may well be put for the whole:
Because prayer is put for the Whole worship of God, as indeed it may well be put for the Whole:
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Not to spend time in the variety of acceptions, but to speake of it as may serve for the present purpose.
Not to spend time in the variety of acceptions, but to speak of it as may serve for the present purpose.
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Why?
Why?
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The use of it in the Prophet, especially out of which these words are taken, was to present Christ to the hearts of the people of God then, therefore he saith Behold ; The use of it in the Prophet, especially out of which these words Are taken, was to present christ to the hearts of the people of God then, Therefore he Says Behold;
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Now whatsoever may make wonderment is in Jesus Christ, whose name is Wonderfull, as it is Isaiah 9.7. therefore the Prophet saith, Behold.
Now whatsoever may make wonderment is in jesus christ, whose name is Wonderful, as it is Isaiah 9.7. Therefore the Prophet Says, Behold.
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but when wee see things that stay our understandings, that raise our understandings higher, and that are more capacious then our understandings, here is matter of admiration and wonder.
but when we see things that stay our understandings, that raise our understandings higher, and that Are more capacious then our understandings, Here is matter of admiration and wonder.
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Things new are wonderfull, and things rare, and things that are great, that transcend our capacity are wonderfull, that that stops our understanding that it cannot goe through them, vulgar things we see thorow them quickly,
Things new Are wonderful, and things rare, and things that Are great, that transcend our capacity Are wonderful, that that stops our understanding that it cannot go through them, Vulgar things we see thorough them quickly,
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This word Behold, it is a word of wonderment, and indeed in Christ there are a world of wonders, every thing is wonderfull in him.
This word Behold, it is a word of wonderment, and indeed in christ there Are a world of wonders, every thing is wonderful in him.
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so that there is nothing that is dejecting, and abasing in man, but there is comfort for it in Christ Jesus, he is a salve for every sore, a remedie for every maladie, therefore, Behold my servant.
so that there is nothing that is dejecting, and abasing in man, but there is Comfort for it in christ jesus, he is a salve for every soar, a remedy for every malady, Therefore, Behold my servant.
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and besides them you have interest to others that are everlasting pleasures that shall never faile;
and beside them you have Interest to Others that Are everlasting pleasures that shall never fail;
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are you led away with present contentments? here you have honours, and pleasures, and all in Christ Jesus, you have a right to common pleasures that others have,
Are you led away with present contentment's? Here you have honours, and pleasures, and all in christ jesus, you have a right to Common pleasures that Others have,
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are you dejected? here is comfort; are you sinfull? here is righteousnesse;
Are you dejected? Here is Comfort; Are you sinful? Here is righteousness;
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Alas saith Christ, doe you wonder at these things? so the Prophet here raiseth up the mindes of men to looke on an object fit to be looked on, Behold my servant, &c. So that the Holy Ghost would have them from this saving object, Christ, to raise satisfaction to their soules every way;
Alas Says christ, do you wonder At these things? so the Prophet Here Raiseth up the minds of men to look on an Object fit to be looked on, Behold my servant, etc. So that the Holy Ghost would have them from this Saving Object, christ, to raise satisfaction to their Souls every Way;
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and are carried away with common triviall objects, as the poore Disciples when they came to the Temple, they stood wondering at the stones, what wondrous stones? what goodly building is here? so shallow minded men, they see any earthly excellencie, they stand gazing;
and Are carried away with Common trivial objects, as the poor Disciples when they Come to the Temple, they stood wondering At the stones, what wondrous stones? what goodly building is Here? so shallow minded men, they see any earthly excellency, they stand gazing;
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A third end of it is to raise the minde from any vulgar, common, base contents, you looke on these things, A third end of it is to raise the mind from any Vulgar, Common, base contents, you look on these things,
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why doe you dwell upon your unworthinesse, and sin, raise up your mindes, Behold my servant whom I have chosen, &c. This is an object worth beholding and admiration, especially of a distressed soule that may see in Christ whatsoever may comfort it.
why do you dwell upon your unworthiness, and since, raise up your minds, Behold my servant whom I have chosen, etc. This is an Object worth beholding and admiration, especially of a distressed soul that may see in christ whatsoever may Comfort it.
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and from other abasing objects that dejected them, and might force despaire;
and from other abasing objects that dejected them, and might force despair;
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But that is not all, another use of this word Behold, was to call the peoples mindes from their miseries,
But that is not all, Another use of this word Behold, was to call the peoples minds from their misery's,
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as if they had looked on Christ present, Behold my servant, and Behold a Virgin, &c.
as if they had looked on christ present, Behold my servant, and Behold a Virgae, etc.
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therefore the Prophets mount up with the wing of Prophesie, and in regard of the certainty of the things to come, they speake as if they were present,
Therefore the prophets mount up with the wing of Prophesy, and in regard of the certainty of the things to come, they speak as if they were present,
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he was present to their Faith, and present to them in Types and Sacrifices, and present in Gods acceptation of him for them;
he was present to their Faith, and present to them in Types and Sacrifices, and present in God's acceptation of him for them;
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and to morrow as well as to day, yesterday, to day, and the same for ever:
and to morrow as well as to day, yesterday, to day, and the same for ever:
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because he was the Lambe of God slaine from the beginning of the world, he was yesterday as well as to day,
Because he was the Lamb of God slain from the beginning of the world, he was yesterday as well as to day,
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for Christ was present to the Beleevers then, he did profit before hee was, hee did good before he was exhibited,
for christ was present to the Believers then, he did profit before he was, he did good before he was exhibited,
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He represents God to us as a great person, that would bestow some benefit, and is ready to turne away himselfe,
He represents God to us as a great person, that would bestow Some benefit, and is ready to turn away himself,
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indeed before we can waken God we must waken our selves.
indeed before we can waken God we must waken our selves.
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Out of the deepe have I cried unto thee, Lord. Wee must stirre up our selves, wee must waken our selves, to waken God:Out of the deep have I cried unto thee, Lord. we must stir up our selves, we must waken our selves, to waken God:
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Incense was to be burnt, or else it cast no sweet smell, our prayers must have fire and zeale in them, our prayers must be cries that must pierce Heaven.
Incense was to be burned, or Else it cast no sweet smell, our Prayers must have fire and zeal in them, our Prayers must be cries that must pierce Heaven.
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Therfore when he saith, None calls upon thy name, or stirs up himselfe to take hold of thee, he meanes there are none that pray earnestly.
Therefore when he Says, None calls upon thy name, or stirs up himself to take hold of thee, he means there Are none that pray earnestly.
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so (saith he) there is none that laies hold on God to keepe him that he should not goe away:
so (Says he) there is none that lays hold on God to keep him that he should not go away:
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yet none layes hold of him or desires him to stay:
yet none lays hold of him or Desires him to stay:
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There is none that stirreth up himselfe to take hold of thee.
There is none that stirs up himself to take hold of thee.
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the onely way to lay hold of God is by prayer.
the only Way to lay hold of God is by prayer.
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the way to stand in the gap and to keep God is to pray and to p•ay hear•ily.
the Way to stand in the gap and to keep God is to pray and to p•ay hear•ily.
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Now that God may be held by our prayers, they must be strong prayers, every prayer will not hold God, they must be strong prayers that must bind such a Sampson that hath his strength:
Now that God may be held by our Prayers, they must be strong Prayers, every prayer will not hold God, they must be strong Prayers that must bind such a Sampson that hath his strength:
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therefore there must be a stirring up of our selves;
Therefore there must be a stirring up of our selves;
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he saith here, There is none that stirreth up him selfe to take hold of thee.
he Says Here, There is none that stirs up him self to take hold of thee.
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So it is the duty of Christians to stirre up themselves in these times. How shall we stirre up our selves?
So it is the duty of Christians to stir up themselves in these times. How shall we stir up our selves?
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First, by considering the danger we are in: danger felt or feared, it will make a man lay hold. First, by considering the danger we Are in: danger felt or feared, it will make a man lay hold.
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When a child feeles the smart of the rod, he layes hold upon his father or his mothers hand, strike no more,
When a child feels the smart of the rod, he lays hold upon his father or his mother's hand, strike no more,
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when the children of God feele the smart of his judgements then they cry, O no more.
when the children of God feel the smart of his Judgments then they cry, Oh no more.
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The cry of the child prevailes with the mother, though it cannot speak oft-times:
The cry of the child prevails with the mother, though it cannot speak ofttimes:
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So when in the sence of sin and misery we cry to God, we move his bowels with crying.
So when in the sense of since and misery we cry to God, we move his bowels with crying.
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There is no question but the serious apprehension of danger felt, doth awaken the soule and stirre it up.
There is no question but the serious apprehension of danger felt, does awaken the soul and stir it up.
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It is so also in danger feared, a danger feared with beliefe will worke as if it were present:
It is so also in danger feared, a danger feared with belief will work as if it were present:
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for a man that hath a spirit of faith to •ee that unlesse God be appeased with good courses, he will punish as surely as if the judgement were upon him.
for a man that hath a Spirit of faith to •ee that unless God be appeased with good courses, he will Punish as surely as if the judgement were upon him.
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Faith makes things present, both good and ill, and it makes a man sensible of things that are not yet upon him.
Faith makes things present, both good and ill, and it makes a man sensible of things that Are not yet upon him.
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This is the difference betweene a Christian and another man, another man puts the evill day farre off from him:
This is the difference between a Christian and Another man, Another man puts the evil day Far off from him:
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but a beleeving Christian by a spirit of faith sees God (except he be turned away by hearty and humble repentance) ready to ceaze upon him,
but a believing Christian by a Spirit of faith sees God (except he be turned away by hearty and humble Repentance) ready to cease upon him,
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and so he walks humbly in all his courses.
and so he walks humbly in all his courses.
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You see when the two Disciples were going to Emmaus, Christ made as though hee would have gone further, but they compelled him.
You see when the two Disciples were going to Emmaus, christ made as though he would have gone further, but they compelled him.
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Now there is a semblance as if God threatned war, and would take away the Gospell, there are dangers toward.
Now there is a semblance as if God threatened war, and would take away the Gospel, there Are dangers towards.
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When God makes such a semblance, let us lay hold on him, let him goe no further.
When God makes such a semblance, let us lay hold on him, let him go no further.
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Lord, night approacheth, and affliction approacheth, Lord stay thou shalt goe no further, let us stop God with importunity.
Lord, night Approaches, and affliction Approaches, Lord stay thou shalt go no further, let us stop God with importunity.
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The consideration of danger, and the necessity and excellency of the things we beg will make us lay hold on God.
The consideration of danger, and the necessity and excellency of the things we beg will make us lay hold on God.
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There is an hyprocrisie among men, among a company of Formalists, that are the bane of the times, that God will spue out, they are as ill as prophane persons in his nostrils: There is an Hypocrisy among men, among a company of Formalists, that Are the bane of the times, that God will spue out, they Are as ill as profane Persons in his nostrils:
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they thinke that all devotion is in prostrating themselves (which is good, and more then prophane men will doe) and yeeld a dead sacrifice to God, they will come,
they think that all devotion is in prostrating themselves (which is good, and more then profane men will do) and yield a dead sacrifice to God, they will come,
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and heare, and yeeld the outward act, in outward humiliation.
and hear, and yield the outward act, in outward humiliation.
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Is this to rouze thy selfe? outward things are never currant but when they expresse outwardly the inward truth;
Is this to rouse thy self? outward things Are never currant but when they express outwardly the inward truth;
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therefore take another course man, God cares not for the dead empty carkasse thou bringest him;
Therefore take Another course man, God Cares not for the dead empty carcase thou bringest him;
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worke upon thine owne heart by meditation of the danger thou art in, and of the excellency of the things thou art to beg,
work upon thine own heart by meditation of the danger thou art in, and of the excellency of the things thou art to beg,
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and meditate of the Majestie of God whom thou appearest before, of his goodnesse and truth, &c affect thy heart deepely with these apprehensions, let these serious thoughts draw outward expressions of humiliation;
and meditate of the Majesty of God whom thou appearest before, of his Goodness and truth, etc. affect thy heart deeply with these apprehensions, let these serious thoughts draw outward expressions of humiliation;
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and then it is excellent, when the outward expression followes the inward impression, when there is somewhat inward that shewes it selfe outward,
and then it is excellent, when the outward expression follows the inward impression, when there is somewhat inward that shows it self outward,
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doe we thinke to serve God with the deed done? God hath appointed prayer for our good,
do we think to serve God with the deed done? God hath appointed prayer for our good,
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and this going about it will make us doe it to purpose;
and this going about it will make us do it to purpose;
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or protection, &c. and doe it with that earnestnesse that you may hope for an issue answerable,
or protection, etc. and do it with that earnestness that you may hope for an issue answerable,
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but marke what you pray for, if it be forgivenesse of sinnes, or for grace,
but mark what you pray for, if it be forgiveness of Sins, or for grace,
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He that doth a thing with hope of issue will doe it thoroughly, therefore never pray to performe an emptie dutie to God;
He that does a thing with hope of issue will do it thoroughly, Therefore never pray to perform an empty duty to God;
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and expects a returne, as a man that soweth his seed.
and expects a return, as a man that Soweth his seed.
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So that danger felt or feared by a spirit of faith awakens and stirrs up the soule to lay hold on God.
So that danger felt or feared by a Spirit of faith awakens and stirs up the soul to lay hold on God.
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How doe you know a prayer from a formall lip-labour? A man that prayes conscionably markes what he doth,
How do you know a prayer from a formal lip-labour? A man that prays Conscionably marks what he does,
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never give over till thou hast an answer, this will make us stirre up our selves indeed.
never give over till thou hast an answer, this will make us stir up our selves indeed.
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This againe will helpe it, a man should never come to pray, but he should have an answer before he hath done, either at that time or another; This again will help it, a man should never come to pray, but he should have an answer before he hath done, either At that time or Another;
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and awaken our soules, Praise the Lord O my soule, and all that is within mee praise his holy name, we should stirre up our selves by speaking to our owne soules, that we may waken and take hold of God.
and awaken our Souls, Praise the Lord Oh my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name, we should stir up our selves by speaking to our own Souls, that we may waken and take hold of God.
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Now that prayer that expects a blessing to bee conveied, it will be a prayer to purpose, it will make a man stirre up himselfe.
Now that prayer that expects a blessing to be conveyed, it will be a prayer to purpose, it will make a man stir up himself.
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and to convey blessings to us: Let us pray so as wee may expect a blessing by it.
and to convey blessings to us: Let us pray so as we may expect a blessing by it.
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Therefore in spirituall dangers we should especially waken our soules to see in what need we stand of Christ,
Therefore in spiritual dangers we should especially waken our Souls to see in what need we stand of christ,
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There is none stirreth up himselfe to take hold of thee. Insinuating that if we would lay hold of God, he will be staied.
There is none stirs up himself to take hold of thee. Insinuating that if we would lay hold of God, he will be stayed.
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To speake a little more particularly of this.
To speak a little more particularly of this.
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God is so gratious that he will be staied even by prayer, the way to stay God in his judgements and to lay hold of him and to keepe him among us, it is prayer.
God is so gracious that he will be stayed even by prayer, the Way to stay God in his Judgments and to lay hold of him and to keep him among us, it is prayer.
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Let us take notice now of the hand of God upon us;
Let us take notice now of the hand of God upon us;
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what is the meanes to stop his hand that he come not among us with his publick judgements? It is prayer.
what is the means to stop his hand that he come not among us with his public Judgments? It is prayer.
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The way to stop God and the Angell that hath his sword now drawn over our heads, it is prayer.
The Way to stop God and the Angel that hath his sword now drawn over our Heads, it is prayer.
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God so condiscends that hee will be stopt by prayer;
God so condescends that he will be stopped by prayer;
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as we see in Exo. 13. he saith to Moses, let me alone, Moses prayed and alleadged arguments to God that he should not confound his people, Let me alone saith he, insinuating that prayer binds Gods hands.
as we see in Exo. 13. he Says to Moses, let me alone, Moses prayed and alleged Arguments to God that he should not confound his people, Let me alone Says he, insinuating that prayer binds God's hands.
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So powerfull is prayer that it binds the Almighty, it makes the omnipotent in some sort impotent, hee cannot doe that he would, he cannot execute his wrath, prayer binds him,
So powerful is prayer that it binds the Almighty, it makes the omnipotent in Some sort impotent, he cannot do that he would, he cannot execute his wrath, prayer binds him,
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when a company of Christians lay hold on him by prayer, he cannot doe that he threatneth:
when a company of Christians lay hold on him by prayer, he cannot do that he threatens:
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In Ezek. 22. there is a complaint that none stood in the gap, insinuating that if any had stood in the gap when the vengeance of God was comming abroad they might have prevented the wrath;
In Ezekiel 22. there is a complaint that none stood in the gap, insinuating that if any had stood in the gap when the vengeance of God was coming abroad they might have prevented the wrath;
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and carrie our selves so in our inward man, as that we may stirre up our whole man,
and carry our selves so in our inward man, as that we may stir up our Whole man,
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Wee must offer a reasonable sacrifice to God, wee must love him in our hearts, wee must worke upon our hearts,
we must offer a reasonable sacrifice to God, we must love him in our hearts, we must work upon our hearts,
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when we stirre up our selves, and not to thinke that all devotion consists in a comely outward carriage (which is commendable of it selfe,) but because men usually rest in it, it is prejudiciall to their soules good.
when we stir up our selves, and not to think that all devotion consists in a comely outward carriage (which is commendable of it self,) but Because men usually rest in it, it is prejudicial to their Souls good.
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and the pardoning mercy of God in Christ, that we may waken him, and give him no rest till we find peace in our consciences.
and the pardoning mercy of God in christ, that we may waken him, and give him no rest till we find peace in our Consciences.
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Then againe, that that we may stirre up our selves withall is the meditation of the necessity and excellency of grace,
Then again, that that we may stir up our selves withal is the meditation of the necessity and excellency of grace,
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and of the good things we beg:
and of the good things we beg:
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the serious consideration of that will make us stirre up our selves to lay hold on God and give him no rest till we have it.
the serious consideration of that will make us stir up our selves to lay hold on God and give him no rest till we have it.
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When a man thinkes the loving kindnesse of God is better then life, and if J have not that, my life is nothing to me.
When a man thinks the loving kindness of God is better then life, and if J have not that, my life is nothing to me.
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It is not onely better then corne and wine and oyle, but then life it selfe.
It is not only better then corn and wine and oil, but then life it self.
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Pardon of sinne, and a heart to doe good is better then life it selfe, then any thing in the world.
Pardon of sin, and a heart to do good is better then life it self, then any thing in the world.
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If one should offer such a man this, a heart patiently to beare ill, and large to doe good, and strength against temptations;
If one should offer such a man this, a heart patiently to bear ill, and large to do good, and strength against temptations;
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he would rather have this gratious disposition then any thing in the world, he had rather have the pardon of sinne with the sense of Gods favour then any thing in the world.
he would rather have this gracious disposition then any thing in the world, he had rather have the pardon of sin with the sense of God's favour then any thing in the world.
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This will stirre up a man, as we see in David, Psal. 51. Mercy, mercy, it binds God,
This will stir up a man, as we see in David, Psalm 51. Mercy, mercy, it binds God,
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and laies hold on him, together with pardoning mercy to have a heart enlarged with spirituall joy.
and lays hold on him, together with pardoning mercy to have a heart enlarged with spiritual joy.
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There is nothing spirituall, but it is so excellent, that if we had the eyes of our spirits awakened to see them, wee would bind God,
There is nothing spiritual, but it is so excellent, that if we had the eyes of our spirits awakened to see them, we would bind God,
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and lay hold of him, he should not goe further till he had shined on us.
and lay hold of him, he should not go further till he had shined on us.
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Therefore let us offer violence to God this way, never give him rest till we obtaine. Therefore let us offer violence to God this Way, never give him rest till we obtain.
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The complaint of this holy man of God may be taken up at this time of many of us now; The complaint of this holy man of God may be taken up At this time of many of us now;
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It should affect us, and make us stirre up our selves. This is the way to hold God by prayer;
It should affect us, and make us stir up our selves. This is the Way to hold God by prayer;
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and if we hold him, he will hold the destroying Angell, he hath all creatures at his command.
and if we hold him, he will hold the destroying Angel, he hath all creatures At his command.
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Thus you see how we should confesse the sins of our persons, the sins of our good actions, our want of calling upon God.
Thus you see how we should confess the Sins of our Persons, the Sins of our good actions, our want of calling upon God.
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There is none that calls upon thy Name, that stirres up himselfe to take hold of thee. There is none that calls upon thy Name, that stirs up himself to take hold of thee.
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Thus farre proceed the branches of their sinfull disposition in those times. Now he complaines likewise of the judgements of God.
Thus Far proceed the branches of their sinful disposition in those times. Now he complains likewise of the Judgments of God.
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Wee all fade as a leafe, Our iniquities as the winde have taken us away. Thou hast hid thy face, And we are consumed because of our iniquities. we all fade as a leaf, Our iniquities as the wind have taken us away. Thou hast hid thy face, And we Are consumed Because of our iniquities.
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The complaint hath these foure branches, a little of each.
The complaint hath these foure branches, a little of each.
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nor to come and humble themselves;
nor to come and humble themselves;
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There is none that stirreth up himselfe to take hold of thee.
There is none that stirs up himself to take hold of thee.
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how few are those that rouze and stirre up themselves, but put off God with an empty complement? Nay, in these times of danger, have ye not a company of idle persons that will not vouchsafe to heare the Word,
how few Are those that rouse and stir up themselves, but put off God with an empty compliment? Nay, in these times of danger, have you not a company of idle Persons that will not vouchsafe to hear the Word,
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We should apprehend the danger as seizing on our selves; this night it may seize upon us for ought we know:
We should apprehend the danger as seizing on our selves; this night it may seize upon us for ought we know:
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and in regard of the contagion among us. A man may see it by mens discourses, there is inquirie how the sicknesse spreads,
and in regard of the contagion among us. A man may see it by men's discourses, there is inquiry how the sickness spreads,
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how many dies? but men doe not labour with God to make their accounts even with him;
how many die? but men do not labour with God to make their accounts even with him;
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nor we are not compassionate to men, for that would bee a meanes to stirre and to rouze us up to lay hold of God, to stay his hand out of love,
nor we Are not compassionate to men, for that would be a means to stir and to rouse us up to lay hold of God, to stay his hand out of love,
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and pitie, and compassion to our brethren which are our flesh, though it should never seize on us:
and pity, and compassion to our brothers which Are our Flesh, though it should never seize on us:
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I say I feare this complaint is too justly on many of us.
I say I Fear this complaint is too justly on many of us.
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I beseech you let us labour to amend it as wee tender our owne salvation (perhaps that wee doe not regard so much, we shall ere long,
I beseech you let us labour to amend it as we tender our own salvation (perhaps that we do not regard so much, we shall ere long,
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but then) as wee tender the health of our bodies which wee preferre before our soules, let us humble our selves more then ordinarie now.
but then) as we tender the health of our bodies which we prefer before our Souls, let us humble our selves more then ordinary now.
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Some divells are not driven out but by prayer and fasting; some Devils Are not driven out but by prayer and fasting;
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but of the most we may take up this complaint, we are dead-hearted in regard of our sinnes against God,
but of the most we may take up this complaint, we Are deadhearted in regard of our Sins against God,
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so some judgements they will not away without prayer and fasting, not onely publique but private fasting and prayer.
so Some Judgments they will not away without prayer and fasting, not only public but private fasting and prayer.
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Sometimes there must be more then ordinary humiliation for some sinnes; for some kinde of temptations there must be prayer and fasting;
Sometime there must be more then ordinary humiliation for Some Sins; for Some kind of temptations there must be prayer and fasting;
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for some maladies prayer and fasting, and more then ordinary stirring and rouzing up of our selves to lay hold upon God.
for Some maladies prayer and fasting, and more then ordinary stirring and Rousing up of our selves to lay hold upon God.
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God will not be held with ordinary humiliation, that will not doe it:
God will not be held with ordinary humiliation, that will not do it:
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but there must be a resolution against, and a hatred of all sinne, and to please God in all things.
but there must be a resolution against, and a hatred of all sin, and to please God in all things.
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We must doe it with extraordinary humiliation now, because the judgement is extraordinary. There is ordinary humiliation, and extraordinary;
We must do it with extraordinary humiliation now, Because the judgement is extraordinary. There is ordinary humiliation, and extraordinary;
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as there are ordinary feasts, and extraordinary, so there is ordinary humiliation for daily trespasses; but in extraordinary judgements extraordinary fasting and humiliation.
as there Are ordinary feasts, and extraordinary, so there is ordinary humiliation for daily Trespasses; but in extraordinary Judgments extraordinary fasting and humiliation.
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As there is ordinary washing daily, but there is washing and scouring at good times;
As there is ordinary washing daily, but there is washing and scouring At good times;
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God calls for extraordinary humiliation now, not onely prayers, but stirring and rouzing up of our selves.
God calls for extraordinary humiliation now, not only Prayers, but stirring and Rousing up of our selves.
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yet who is stirred up to earnest prayer? we want bowells of compassion. Those that have hearts compassionate, it is a signe that God intends good to them;
yet who is stirred up to earnest prayer? we want bowels of compassion. Those that have hearts compassionate, it is a Signen that God intends good to them;
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Who is so pitifull of our brethren round about as he ought? We had need to stirre up our selves, the danger is present, we are beset round about,
Who is so pitiful of our brothers round about as he ought? We had need to stir up our selves, the danger is present, we Are beset round about,
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Because, as there is a great deale of Atheisme in regard of God, so there is much dead flesh in regard of men.
Because, as there is a great deal of Atheism in regard of God, so there is much dead Flesh in regard of men.
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but walke and talke offensively, as if they would dare God, or if they come here, they come not with a resolution to heare the issue of their prayers, to rouze up themselves to lay hold on God.
but walk and talk offensively, as if they would Dare God, or if they come Here, they come not with a resolution to hear the issue of their Prayers, to rouse up themselves to lay hold on God.
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We all fade as a leafe. Wicked men are as leaves, and worse, they are as chaffe.
We all fade as a leaf. Wicked men Are as leaves, and Worse, they Are as chaff.
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Godly men, because they have a consistence, and are rooted in Christ, and set in a good soile, they are trees of righteousnesse. But godly men in the state of their nature,
Godly men, Because they have a consistence, and Are rooted in christ, and Set in a good soil, they Are trees of righteousness. But godly men in the state of their nature,
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and in regard of this life they are as leaves:
and in regard of this life they Are as leaves:
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wicked men are as leaves every way, and as chaffe which the winde bloweth away, as we shall see afterwards.
wicked men Are as leaves every Way, and as chaff which the wind blows away, as we shall see afterwards.
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and then they fall away, and a new generation comes againe; so it is with men, some are blowne off, and some come on againe.
and then they fallen away, and a new generation comes again; so it is with men, Some Are blown off, and Some come on again.
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We all fade as a leafe.
We all fade as a leaf.
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He meanes, first, in regard of ceremoniall performances that were without vigour and spirit of true devotion. He means, First, in regard of ceremonial performances that were without vigour and Spirit of true devotion.
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There was no spirit in their Legall performances, they were dead emptie things; therefore when judgement came, they were as leaves.
There was no Spirit in their Legal performances, they were dead empty things; Therefore when judgement Come, they were as leaves.
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So an idle carelesse hearer when judgement comes all is as leaves;
So an idle careless hearer when judgement comes all is as leaves;
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when conscience nips him (as his atheisticall heart will doe ere long) then he is as a leafe, all fades away.
when conscience nips him (as his atheistical heart will do ere long) then he is as a leaf, all fades away.
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The Jewes when they were in trouble, all their Legall performances faded, they were all as a leafe.
The Jews when they were in trouble, all their Legal performances faded, they were all as a leaf.
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So is it true in regard of mortality, the vanity of health, and strength, wee all as a leafe fade away when Gods judgements come to nip us.
So is it true in regard of mortality, the vanity of health, and strength, we all as a leaf fade away when God's Judgments come to nip us.
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Men are as leaves, as the leaves now in autumne fall, and there is a new generation in the spring;
Men Are as leaves, as the leaves now in autumn fallen, and there is a new generation in the spring;
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Wee all fade as a leafe, not to be large in the point.we all fade as a leaf, not to be large in the point.
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At this time we are all as leaves, in this Citie now there is a kinde of wind that nips a world of men, many hundreds in the head.
At this time we Are all as leaves, in this city now there is a kind of wind that nips a world of men, many hundreds in the head.
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It is an autumne winde that nips the leaves, our autumne winde with us is before the time;
It is an autumn wind that nips the leaves, our autumn wind with us is before the time;
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a kinde of autumne winde in the spring, in summer, that nips the leaves and takes away the vigour of health.
a kind of autumn wind in the spring, in summer, that nips the leaves and Takes away the vigour of health.
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And so (as I said) for all idle performances, that have not a foundation in substantiall piety, they are all as leaves,
And so (as I said) for all idle performances, that have not a Foundation in substantial piety, they Are all as leaves,
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when trouble of conscience comes, they are as Adams figleaves;
when trouble of conscience comes, they Are as Adams Fig leaves;
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when God comes to search, and examine, they all fall off, both in respect of our performances,
when God comes to search, and examine, they all fallen off, both in respect of our performances,
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and in respect of our lives, wee are all as leaves when God comes in judgement, this is one part of the complaint.
and in respect of our lives, we Are all as leaves when God comes in judgement, this is one part of the complaint.
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We are all as leaves, the like we have of Moses the man of God, Psal. 90. when God blowes upon us with the winde of his displeasure we fall off as leaves. Then another expression is,We Are all as leaves, the like we have of Moses the man of God, Psalm 90. when God blows upon us with the wind of his displeasure we fallen off as leaves. Then Another expression is,
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they justifie God alway, though they may complaine of the bitternesse of his hand.
they justify God always, though they may complain of the bitterness of his hand.
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God will have us complaine, but as he will have us complaine; so we must justifie him and condemne our selves, just are thy judgements.
God will have us complain, but as he will have us complain; so we must justify him and condemn our selves, just Are thy Judgments.
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An Hypocrite thinkes God is beholding to him for his outward performances, and when judgements befall him, he •rets and censures God:
an Hypocrite thinks God is beholding to him for his outward performances, and when Judgments befall him, he •rets and censures God:
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either he thinks there is no God, or he frets and fumes against God, he is discontented:
either he thinks there is no God, or he frets and fumes against God, he is discontented:
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but a Christian justifies God and condemns himselfe. Our iniquities have blowne us away, our sinnes keepe good things from us.
but a Christian Justifies God and condemns himself. Our iniquities have blown us away, our Sins keep good things from us.
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Therefore let us now lay the blame where it is, search out our sinnes personall and particular,
Therefore let us now lay the blame where it is, search out our Sins personal and particular,
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and complaine of them, they have a hand in this plague.
and complain of them, they have a hand in this plague.
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God is no tyrant, he delights not to confound his creatures, but sinne makes him out of love with his creatures, the workemanship of his owne hands, it is our sins.
God is no tyrant, he delights not to confound his creatures, but sin makes him out of love with his creatures, the workmanship of his own hands, it is our Sins.
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Therefore let us lament the sinnes of the times:
Therefore let us lament the Sins of the times:
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so farre we may without Hypocrisie and ought to take to heart and mourne for the sinnes of the times that we heare by others and see our selves,
so Far we may without Hypocrisy and ought to take to heart and mourn for the Sins of the times that we hear by Others and see our selves,
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and mourne for our owne hearts that we cannot mourne, we must mourne for the sinnes of the times, as Daniel and Nehemiah, and all the blessed men of God have done.
and mourn for our own hearts that we cannot mourn, we must mourn for the Sins of the times, as daniel and Nehemiah, and all the blessed men of God have done.
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It is not the plague that hurts us, that is but Gods messenger;
It is not the plague that hurts us, that is but God's Messenger;
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sinne doth us more harme then all the Divels in Hell and al the plagues in the world;
sin does us more harm then all the Devils in Hell and all the plagues in the world;
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it is not outward evils we need to fea•e, let us feare sinne and lay hold on God, he is the Lord of Hoasts, he hath all the creatures at his command:
it is not outward evils we need to fea•e, let us Fear sin and lay hold on God, he is the Lord of Hosts, he hath all the creatures At his command:
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let us get sin away that doth us all the mischiefe, it is that that makes bate betweene God and us,
let us get since away that does us all the mischief, it is that that makes bore between God and us,
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and then God makes a controversie betweene us and the creatures: it is our sins.
and then God makes a controversy between us and the creatures: it is our Sins.
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And that is the reason of the necessity of humiliation for our sinnes, because sinne breeds a seperation betweene God and us, And that is the reason of the necessity of humiliation for our Sins, Because sin breeds a separation between God and us,
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and betweene the creatures and us. When God is offended, the creatures are infected:
and between the creatures and us. When God is offended, the creatures Are infected:
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let us see our sinnes, by them we infect the ayre, by our vaine specches and oathes and our filthinesse.
let us see our Sins, by them we infect the air, by our vain Speeches and Oaths and our filthiness.
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Our sins infect the ayre, and that breeds infection in our bodies.
Our Sins infect the air, and that breeds infection in our bodies.
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Our sinnes cry, they have a voice to cry to God, if our prayers doe not out-cry them.
Our Sins cry, they have a voice to cry to God, if our Prayers do not outcry them.
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Therefore let us cry to God to heare the cry of our prayers and not of our sinnes.
Therefore let us cry to God to hear the cry of our Prayers and not of our Sins.
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How many voices have crying sinnes!
How many voices have crying Sins!
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There is the voice of the people oppressed, the voice of filthinesse, &c. sinnes clamour in Gods eares, they clamour for wages due, and the wages of sinne is death, sinne cryes though it say nothing in words, it cries in Gods eares and it will not rest till he hath powred out his vengeance.
There is the voice of the people oppressed, the voice of filthiness, etc. Sins clamour in God's ears, they clamour for wages due, and the wages of sin is death, sin cries though it say nothing in words, it cries in God's ears and it will not rest till he hath poured out his vengeance.
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The filthinesse and oathes and athiesme and profanenesse, the suffering of the dishonour of his name:
The filthiness and Oaths and athiesme and profaneness, the suffering of the dishonour of his name:
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these sinnes of the times are those that pull miseries upon us, Our iniquities have taken us away as the wind. So much for that.
these Sins of the times Are those that pull misery's upon us, Our iniquities have taken us away as the wind. So much for that.
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May not we say, Our iniquities have blowne us away? What hath blowne us from our callings and imployments? Is it not the Pestilence? and what brings that? Is it not our iniquities? So that wee may all complaine of this, Our iniquities have blowne us away.
May not we say, Our iniquities have blown us away? What hath blown us from our callings and employments? Is it not the Pestilence? and what brings that? Is it not our iniquities? So that we may all complain of this, Our iniquities have blown us away.
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We see here, he layes the blame upon their iniquities; We see Here, he lays the blame upon their iniquities;
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did not the Babylonians carry them away? Alas they were but Gods instruments, God was displeased by their sinnes, his wrath blew them away.
did not the Babylonians carry them away? Alas they were but God's Instruments, God was displeased by their Sins, his wrath blew them away.
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So you may see here the child of God in all judgements lookes to his sinnes, he justifies God, he murmurs not and saies this and that, no,
So you may see Here the child of God in all Judgments looks to his Sins, he Justifies God, he murmurs not and Says this and that, no,
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but it was my sinnes, We have sinned against the Lord, Micah 7. I will beare the wrath of the Lord,
but it was my Sins, We have sinned against the Lord, micah 7. I will bear the wrath of the Lord,
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because I have sinned against him, and Lament. 3. Man suffers for his sinnes, and every one of us may say, it is our iniquities have taken us away. Because I have sinned against him, and Lament. 3. Man suffers for his Sins, and every one of us may say, it is our iniquities have taken us away.
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A gratious heart justifies God and condemns it selfe.
A gracious heart Justifies God and condemns it self.
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The children of God may complaine sometimes of Gods hand, but they will never censure Gods hand:
The children of God may complain sometime of God's hand, but they will never censure God's hand:
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Here they complaine of the bitternesse of the judgement, they were blowne into another country, into cap•ivity, they doe not complaine of God.
Here they complain of the bitterness of the judgement, they were blown into Another country, into cap•ivity, they do not complain of God.
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Our iniquities as the winde have taken us away.
Our iniquities as the wind have taken us away.
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As chaffe, or things that have no solidity in them are blowne away with a puffe of winde:
As chaff, or things that have no solidity in them Are blown away with a puff of wind:
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so it is with a man, if he be not a Christian set into, and gathered unto Christ.
so it is with a man, if he be not a Christian Set into, and gathered unto christ.
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By the fall we all fell from God, and were scattered from him;
By the fallen we all fell from God, and were scattered from him;
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sinne blew the Angels out of Heaven, it blew Adam out of Paradice, and now Christ the second Adam gathers us to him againe by his Word and Spirit,
sin blew the Angels out of Heaven, it blew Adam out of Paradise, and now christ the second Adam gathers us to him again by his Word and Spirit,
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and so we have a solid and eternall being in him.
and so we have a solid and Eternal being in him.
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But out of Christ our iniquities as a winde, and Gods judgements blow us all away first or last.
But out of christ our iniquities as a wind, and God's Judgments blow us all away First or last.
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Wicked men settle on their dregs a great while;
Wicked men settle on their dregs a great while;
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but when Gods judgement comes, it blowes them in this world to this part, and that part oft-times when it pleaseth him to exercise his outward judgements,
but when God's judgement comes, it blows them in this world to this part, and that part ofttimes when it Pleases him to exercise his outward Judgments,
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but if he doe not blow them away here, he will give them a blast that shall send them to hell their center.
but if he do not blow them away Here, he will give them a blast that shall send them to hell their centre.
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Out of Christ there is no solidity, no consistence or being for any man:
Out of christ there is no solidity, no consistence or being for any man:
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therefore when Gods judgement comes it blowes them away in this world, and at the houre of death sends them to hell, this is the state of all.
Therefore when God's judgement comes it blows them away in this world, and At the hour of death sends them to hell, this is the state of all.
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Our iniquities like the winde take us away: Our iniquities like the wind take us away:
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he meanes here, they were blowne out of Iury to Babylon. It was a strong blast that blew them out of their owne Country.
he means Here, they were blown out of Jury to Babylon. It was a strong blast that blew them out of their own Country.
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For thou hast hid thy face from us, and we are consumed because of our iniquities.
For thou hast hid thy face from us, and we Are consumed Because of our iniquities.
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Sinne makes God hide his face from us, and then we are consumed, because of our iniquities.
Sin makes God hide his face from us, and then we Are consumed, Because of our iniquities.
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We melt away in the hand of our iniquities, as the word is.We melt away in the hand of our iniquities, as the word is.
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Indeed sinne is a cruell tyrant, when God leaves us in the hand of our sinnes, hee leaves us in a cruell hand.
Indeed sin is a cruel tyrant, when God leaves us in the hand of our Sins, he leaves us in a cruel hand.
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Christ came to redeeme us from our sinnes, our sins are they that torment us, it is very significant in the Originall.
christ Come to Redeem us from our Sins, our Sins Are they that torment us, it is very significant in the Original.
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We are melted, we melt away as wax before the fire, as snow before the Sunne, because of our iniquities, when God gives up men to bee handled as their owne sinnes will handle them. We Are melted, we melt away as wax before the fire, as snow before the Sun, Because of our iniquities, when God gives up men to be handled as their own Sins will handle them.
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Nations melt before the hands of sinne, and Kings and Kingdomes and all.
nations melt before the hands of sin, and Kings and Kingdoms and all.
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Let God give up men to delight in sinne, Kingdomes, or persons, they melt and molder away in the hand of their sins.
Let God give up men to delight in sin, Kingdoms, or Persons, they melt and molder away in the hand of their Sins.
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But to speake a little more of the next words.
But to speak a little more of the next words.
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And God takes away his face from us in regard of the inward man, when he gives us no peace:
And God Takes away his face from us in regard of the inward man, when he gives us no peace:
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and bestowes good things on us.
and bestows good things on us.
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when he saith to the soule, I am thy Salvation: And his face that shines on the outward estate, that keepes misery and sicknesse and danger from us,
when he Says to the soul, I am thy Salvation: And his face that shines on the outward estate, that keeps misery and sickness and danger from us,
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God hath a double face, a face that shines on our soules in peace and joy and comfort,
God hath a double face, a face that shines on our Souls in peace and joy and Comfort,
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Thou hast hid thy face from us. That is, thou hast hid thy comfort from us.
Thou hast hid thy face from us. That is, thou hast hid thy Comfort from us.
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Heere is the conflict of Faith that sees God hide his face and yet will follow God;
Here is the conflict of Faith that sees God hide his face and yet will follow God;
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it sees God ready to turne away himselfe, and yet it will lay hold of him,
it sees God ready to turn away himself, and yet it will lay hold of him,
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and have a glaunce of him, it will wrastle with him and not let him goe without a blessing.
and have a glance of him, it will wrestle with him and not let him go without a blessing.
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So there be degrees of Gods hiding of his face:
So there be Degrees of God's hiding of his face:
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though God seeme to hide his face and to with-draw outward comforts and perhaps in some to with-draw his favour from their hearts inwardly:
though God seem to hide his face and to withdraw outward comforts and perhaps in Some to withdraw his favour from their hearts inwardly:
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What shall they doe, droupe? No, wrastle with God as Iacob : see through the cloud that is betweene God and thy soule;
What shall they do, droop? No, wrestle with God as Iacob: see through the cloud that is between God and thy soul;
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breake thorow by faith, and with Iob say, Though he kill me yet will I trust in him.
break thorough by faith, and with Job say, Though he kill me yet will I trust in him.
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Let us stirre up our selves to lay hold on God when he seemes to turne away his face:
Let us stir up our selves to lay hold on God when he seems to turn away his face:
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and imitate good Iacob, never give over seeking the face of God. How shall we seeke the face of God?
and imitate good Iacob, never give over seeking the face of God. How shall we seek the face of God?
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By prayer, for that brings us to the face of God though he seeme to hide his face, By prayer, for that brings us to the face of God though he seem to hide his face,
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as Ieremy complaines, Ieremy 14. Why art thou as a stranger? and yet hee prayes: seeke him by prayer. Seeke him in his Ordinances;
as Ieremy complains, Ieremy 14. Why art thou as a stranger? and yet he prays: seek him by prayer. Seek him in his Ordinances;
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heare the Word of God, thy face Lord will I seeke.
hear the Word of God, thy face Lord will I seek.
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God invites you •o seeke his face now by fasting and humiliation, seeke his face in this ordinance:
God invites you •o seek his face now by fasting and humiliation, seek his face in this Ordinance:
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here is the blessed Trinity, Father, Sonne and Holy Ghost. Though outwardly God hide his face in some regards;
Here is the blessed Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Though outwardly God hide his face in Some regards;
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yet when he offers outward liberties, refuse them not:
yet when he offers outward Liberties, refuse them not:
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hee offers his face to us now in Christ, seeke by prayer and other meanes holy communion with him still;
he offers his face to us now in christ, seek by prayer and other means holy communion with him still;
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and never leave seeking till you have got a glance of him:
and never leave seeking till you have god a glance of him:
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and stir up your selves to lay hold on him, that he would shew his loving countenance upon you.
and stir up your selves to lay hold on him, that he would show his loving countenance upon you.
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Those that turne their backs on Gods ordinances and in rebellion to his commandements live in sinnes against conscience, can they wonder that he hides his face from them,
Those that turn their backs on God's ordinances and in rebellion to his Commandments live in Sins against conscience, can they wonder that he hides his face from them,
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when they turne their backs on him? Rebellious persons that will not yeeld meekely to Gods Ordinances and submit to his Commandements, doe they wonder that God takes good things from them? When we sinne wee turne our backes upon God and our face to the Divell and the world and pleasures:
when they turn their backs on him? Rebellious Persons that will not yield meekly to God's Ordinances and submit to his commandments, do they wonder that God Takes good things from them? When we sin we turn our backs upon God and our face to the devil and the world and pleasures:
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when men turne their faces to sinne, to pleasures and vanity, and their backs on God, doe they wonder that he suffers them to melt and pine away? Let us doe as the Flowers do, the Marigold, &c. they turne themselves to the Sunne:
when men turn their faces to sin, to pleasures and vanity, and their backs on God, do they wonder that he suffers them to melt and pine away? Let us do as the Flowers do, the Marigold, etc. they turn themselves to the Sun:
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let our soules doe so, let us turne our selves to God in meditation and prayers, striving and wrastling with him, look to him, eye him in his Ordinances & promises,
let our Souls do so, let us turn our selves to God in meditation and Prayers, striving and wrestling with him, look to him, eye him in his Ordinances & promises,
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and have communion with him all the waies wee can.
and have communion with him all the ways we can.
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Let our soules open and shut with him, when he hides his face let us droupe,
Let our Souls open and shut with him, when he hides his face let us droop,
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as the Flowers doe till the Sunne come againe.
as the Flowers do till the Sun come again.
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When the waters fall the Flowers droope and hold downe their heads, when the Sunne riseth the next morning up they goe againe,
When the waters fallen the Flowers droop and hold down their Heads, when the Sun Riseth the next morning up they go again,
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as if there had beene never a shower:
as if there had been never a shower:
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So when wee have not daily comfort of Spirit in peace of conscience, let us never rest seeking Gods face in his Ordinances and by Prayer,
So when we have not daily Comfort of Spirit in peace of conscience, let us never rest seeking God's face in his Ordinances and by Prayer,
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and that will cheare a drooping soule, as the Sunne beames doe the flagging flowers.
and that will cheer a drooping soul, as the Sun beams do the flagging flowers.
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Then you may know that Gods face shines upon you in some measure when he gives you meanes and gives you hearts to use those meanes and comfort in your consciences, that whether you live or die you are Gods:
Then you may know that God's face shines upon you in Some measure when he gives you means and gives you hearts to use those means and Comfort in your Consciences, that whither you live or die you Are God's:
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this is a beame of that Sunne-shine on the soule, when God vouchsafes joy and comfort.
this is a beam of that Sunshine on the soul, when God vouchsafes joy and Comfort.
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A little of this will banish all feares:
A little of this will banish all fears:
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if you have one glimpse of his countenance, you shall not need to feare the plague,
if you have one glimpse of his countenance, you shall not need to Fear the plague,
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or warre, or death, if he shine on you, one glance will take away all feare.
or war, or death, if he shine on you, one glance will take away all Fear.
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Paul when he was in the stocks, one beame of Gods coun•enance made him sing at midnight;Paul when he was in the stocks, one beam of God's coun•enance made him sing At midnight;
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Let thy countenance shine on us and we shall be safe, let what will become of us outwardly.Let thy countenance shine on us and we shall be safe, let what will become of us outwardly.
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If God shine not on us for ou•ward favours, if he shine on our soules and release them from feares and guilt,
If God shine not on us for ou•ward favours, if he shine on our Souls and release them from fears and guilt,
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and speake peace to them, and say unto them, he is the•r salvation (and as he saith in the Gospell, thy sinnes are forgiven thee ) all will be well whatsoever become of us.
and speak peace to them, and say unto them, he is the•r salvation (and as he Says in the Gospel, thy Sins Are forgiven thee) all will be well whatsoever become of us.
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(51) part (DIV2)
584
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Let us seeke the Lord while he may be found, hold him before hee goe, let him not depart:Let us seek the Lord while he may be found, hold him before he go, let him not depart:
vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 cs pns31 vmb vbi vvn, vvb pno31 c-acp pns31 vvb, vvb pno31 xx vvi:
(51) part (DIV2)
584
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attend upon the meanes, never misse good meanes of seeking his face till we have got a sweet answer from Heaven that he is our God. Now followes the supplication.
attend upon the means, never miss good means of seeking his face till we have god a sweet answer from Heaven that he is our God. Now follows the supplication.
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(51) part (DIV2)
584
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Now these holy men they complaine, yet they pray, Thou hast hid thy face.
Now these holy men they complain, yet they pray, Thou hast hid thy face.
av d j n2 pns32 vvb, av pns32 vvb, pns21 vh2 vvn po21 n1.
(51) part (DIV2)
580
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but a place of ho•rour and despaire, that is hell, as the hell of this life is when God shines not on our soules.
but a place of ho•rour and despair, that is hell, as the hell of this life is when God shines not on our Souls.
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(51) part (DIV2)
579
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The place where God shines not outwardly with comforts nor inwardly, nor there shall be no hope of neither,
The place where God shines not outwardly with comforts nor inwardly, nor there shall be no hope of neither,
dt n1 c-crq np1 vvz xx av-j p-acp n2 ccx av-j, ccx a-acp vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f dx,
(51) part (DIV2)
579
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when God the Fountaine of all good shall hide his face altogether from the creature, that is Hell:
when God the Fountain of all good shall hide his face altogether from the creature, that is Hell:
c-crq np1 dt n1 pp-f d j vmb vvi po31 n1 av p-acp dt n1, cst vbz n1:
(51) part (DIV2)
579
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and all inward comforts, they shall have no hope, hee shall altogether hide his face:
and all inward comforts, they shall have no hope, he shall altogether hide his face:
cc d j n2, pns32 vmb vhi dx n1, pns31 vmb av vvi po31 n1:
(51) part (DIV2)
579
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God is the Sunne of the creature, he gives life to the creature, what will become of the creature when God neither shines outwardly nor inwardly on it? As at the day of judgement, he shall take away outward comfor•s, there shall be no outward shining,
God is the Sun of the creature, he gives life to the creature, what will become of the creature when God neither shines outwardly nor inwardly on it? As At the day of judgement, he shall take away outward comfor•s, there shall be no outward shining,
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(51) part (DIV2)
579
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What makes night in the soule, when the soule is benighted with ignorance that it cannot see it selfe nor see the judgements of God? God sh•nes not, the Sunn of righteousnesse shines not on that soule.
What makes night in the soul, when the soul is benighted with ignorance that it cannot see it self nor see the Judgments of God? God sh•nes not, the Sun's of righteousness shines not on that soul.
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(51) part (DIV2)
578
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So what makes winter in the soule, deadnesse and darkenesse and dullnesse in Gods service? The absence of the face of God, God shines not on the soule.
So what makes winter in the soul, deadness and darkness and dullness in God's service? The absence of the face of God, God shines not on the soul.
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(51) part (DIV2)
578
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but the absence of the Sun? What makes Winter, but the absence of the Sunne? when he growes low and cannot heate the earth:
but the absence of the Sun? What makes Winter, but the absence of the Sun? when he grows low and cannot heat the earth:
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(51) part (DIV2)
578
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when the Sunne hides his face, what is there but darkenesse and night? What makes the night,
when the Sun hides his face, what is there but darkness and night? What makes the night,
c-crq dt n1 vvz po31 n1, r-crq vbz a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1? q-crq vvz dt n1,
(51) part (DIV2)
578
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The face of God, it is as the Sunne to the creatures:
The face of God, it is as the Sun to the creatures:
dt n1 pp-f np1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2:
(51) part (DIV2)
578
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3425
nor in the sence of his love and favour, for they were in desolation, and ecclipsed every way.
nor in the sense of his love and favour, for they were in desolation, and eclipsed every Way.
ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr p-acp n1, cc vvn d n1.
(51) part (DIV2)
577
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as at this time he neither shined on these blessed men in outward favours, for they were in captivity,
as At this time he neither shined on these blessed men in outward favours, for they were in captivity,
c-acp p-acp d n1 pns31 av-dx vvd p-acp d j-vvn n2 p-acp j n2, c-acp pns32 vbdr p-acp n1,
(51) part (DIV2)
577
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and sometimes Gods children have his face shining on their conscience, but he hides his face in respect of outward things, sometimes he shines in neither of both:
and sometime God's children have his face shining on their conscience, but he hides his face in respect of outward things, sometime he shines in neither of both:
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(51) part (DIV2)
577
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3422
Sometimes God shines on wicked men in outward things, but he hides his face for peace of conscience:
Sometime God shines on wicked men in outward things, but he hides his face for peace of conscience:
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(51) part (DIV2)
577
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3421
when he gives us up to outward desertion.
when he gives us up to outward desertion.
c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 a-acp p-acp j n1.
(51) part (DIV2)
576
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In regard of the outward man, God hides his face, when he gives us up to Pestilence and warre and sicknesse and miseries in this life,
In regard of the outward man, God hides his face, when he gives us up to Pestilence and war and sickness and misery's in this life,
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(51) part (DIV2)
576
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but leaves us to spirituall desertion.
but leaves us to spiritual desertion.
cc-acp vvz pno12 p-acp j n1.
(51) part (DIV2)
576
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If you have a purpose to live in firme, the Divell is your father, and not God, you are of your father the Divell, but if wee bee willing to submit, wee may say, Doubtlesse thou art our Father.
If you have a purpose to live in firm, the devil is your father, and not God, you Are of your father the devil, but if we be willing to submit, we may say, Doubtless thou art our Father.
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(52) part (DIV2)
586
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and God will give a sweet report to thy soule. Stand not out at the staves end, Thou art our Father, Lord.
and God will give a sweet report to thy soul. Stand not out At the staves end, Thou art our Father, Lord.
cc np1 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp po21 n1. n1 xx av p-acp dt ng1 n1, pns21 vb2r po12 n1, n1.
(52) part (DIV2)
586
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you are sonnes by Creation already, offer thy selfe to be of his family for the time to come,
you Are Sons by Creation already, offer thy self to be of his family for the time to come,
pn22 vbr n2 p-acp n1 av, vvb po21 n1 pc-acp vbi pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi,
(52) part (DIV2)
586
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Be weary of your courses, are you willing to come under Gods hand to bee sonnes;
Be weary of your courses, Are you willing to come under God's hand to be Sons;
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(52) part (DIV2)
586
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though as found Christians you cannot call him Father.
though as found Christians you cannot call him Father.
cs a-acp vvd np1 pn22 vmbx vvi pno31 n1.
(52) part (DIV2)
586
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say thou art my Father, thou hast given mee a being in the Church, wrastle with him as you may,
say thou art my Father, thou hast given me a being in the Church, wrestle with him as you may,
vvb pns21 vb2r po11 n1, pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 av vbg p-acp dt n1, vvi p-acp pno31 c-acp pn22 vmb,
(52) part (DIV2)
586
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looke not upon this or that sinne, but goe to him, and call him Father, as you may call him;
look not upon this or that sin, but go to him, and call him Father, as you may call him;
vvb xx p-acp d cc d n1, cc-acp vvb p-acp pno31, cc vvb pno31 n1, c-acp pn22 vmb vvi pno31;
(52) part (DIV2)
586
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There is a bond for you by Creation, and there is his command, he bids you call him Father, hee is a Father by Creation;
There is a bound for you by Creation, and there is his command, he bids you call him Father, he is a Father by Creation;
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(52) part (DIV2)
586
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Goe to him with the incouragements you have, and cast your selves upon him.
Go to him with the encouragements you have, and cast your selves upon him.
vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n2 pn22 vhb, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp pno31.
(52) part (DIV2)
586
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and though in Christ you cannot call him Father, yet you may by Creation, and initiation, being brought up in the Church.
and though in christ you cannot call him Father, yet you may by Creation, and initiation, being brought up in the Church.
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(52) part (DIV2)
586
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Yet he is a Father continually;
Yet he is a Father continually;
av pns31 vbz dt n1 av-j;
(52) part (DIV2)
586
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because hee thought they were unworthy, (as the Prodigall saith, I am unworthy to be called thy sonne ) but instead of saying we are thy sonnes, he saith, we are the clay, thou art the potter.
Because he Thought they were unworthy, (as the Prodigal Says, I am unworthy to be called thy son) but instead of saying we Are thy Sons, he Says, we Are the clay, thou art the potter.
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(52) part (DIV2)
586
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and he will not lay it aside though we be unworthy to be sonnes. He doth not say, thou art our Father, and we are thy sonnes;
and he will not lay it aside though we be unworthy to be Sons. He does not say, thou art our Father, and we Are thy Sons;
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(52) part (DIV2)
586
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There is a world of Rhetorick in this one word Father, why Lord, thou art my Father, shall I bee destroyed? let us lay hold on God by this relation that he puts upon himselfe;
There is a world of Rhetoric in this one word Father, why Lord, thou art my Father, shall I be destroyed? let us lay hold on God by this Relation that he puts upon himself;
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(52) part (DIV2)
586
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It stirres up bowells, when a childe is beaten by his Father, O stay Father, spare, it works upon the bowells.
It stirs up bowels, when a child is beaten by his Father, Oh stay Father, spare, it works upon the bowels.
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(52) part (DIV2)
586
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this is one way of stirring up our soules, to consider the relation of a Father.
this is one Way of stirring up our Souls, to Consider the Relation of a Father.
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(52) part (DIV2)
586
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But now O Lord thou art our Father, &c. Heere is a prayer which is a kinde of holding God, by the relation of a Father;
But now Oh Lord thou art our Father, etc. Here is a prayer which is a kind of holding God, by the Relation of a Father;
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(52) part (DIV2)
585
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VVe are the clay, thou art the potter, thou maist mold and break us as thou wilt.We Are the clay, thou art the potter, thou Mayest mould and break us as thou wilt.
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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Some that have stood out at the staves end with temptations many yeares, have gotten comfort by this resignation.
some that have stood out At the staves end with temptations many Years, have got Comfort by this resignation.
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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Let us labour to practise this dutie, Lord I commit to thy hands my body and soule, I cast my selfe into thy bosome, doe with mee as thou wilt.
Let us labour to practise this duty, Lord I commit to thy hands my body and soul, I cast my self into thy bosom, do with me as thou wilt.
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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If the Divell and Reprobates could bee brought to this, they should never come there where they are in terrours of conscience.
If the devil and Reprobates could be brought to this, they should never come there where they Are in terrors of conscience.
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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as David saith, it is a blessed estate thus to resigne our selves into Gods hands.
as David Says, it is a blessed estate thus to resign our selves into God's hands.
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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then it stands with his honour, hee will looke to the lowlie, I am the clay, thou art the potter, heere I am, doe as thou wilt,
then it Stands with his honour, he will look to the lowly, I am the clay, thou art the potter, Here I am, do as thou wilt,
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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No, but wee must commit our selves to God as to a faithfull Creator, and then see what hee will doe;
No, but we must commit our selves to God as to a faithful Creator, and then see what he will do;
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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if lawfull meanes will not serve, unlawfull shall:
if lawful means will not serve, unlawful shall:
cs j n2 vmb xx vvi, j vmb:
(53) part (DIV2)
588
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some men shift by their wits, and will not trust God with their health, and strength, they bee double minded, as Saint Iames saith, they will have two strings to their bow,
Some men shift by their wits, and will not trust God with their health, and strength, they be double minded, as Saint James Says, they will have two strings to their bow,
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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That is well committed that is committed into Gods hand;
That is well committed that is committed into God's hand;
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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if thou dash us in peeces as a potters vessell, thou maist doe it; that is the way to escape.
if thou dash us in Pieces as a potters vessel, thou Mayest do it; that is the Way to escape.
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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And then come with resignation, wee are the clay, thou art the potter, doe with us as thou wilt;
And then come with resignation, we Are the clay, thou art the potter, do with us as thou wilt;
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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or strength, or riches, or high dignity, when we come to God, wee must come with low thoughts to the high God, can the creature be too low in his presence?
or strength, or riches, or high dignity, when we come to God, we must come with low thoughts to the high God, can the creature be too low in his presence?
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(53) part (DIV2)
587
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as the Saints in Revel. 4. cast downe all our excellencies, let us have no thought of outward excellencies, of beautie,
as the Saints in Revel. 4. cast down all our excellencies, let us have no Thought of outward excellencies, of beauty,
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(53) part (DIV2)
587
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Let us lay aside proud and lofty tearmes, and cast downe our crownes at the foot of Christ,
Let us lay aside proud and lofty terms, and cast down our crowns At the foot of christ,
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(53) part (DIV2)
587
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So the Saints have done in all times, I am not worthy to bee called thy sonne, and I am lesse then the least of thy mercies.
So the Saints have done in all times, I am not worthy to be called thy son, and I am less then the least of thy Mercies.
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(53) part (DIV2)
587
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lay aside all tearmes other then abasing tearmes, wee are the clay, and as Iob saith, I abhorre my selfe in dust and ashes. lay aside all terms other then abasing terms, we Are the clay, and as Job Says, I abhor my self in dust and Ashes.
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(53) part (DIV2)
587
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Let us remember this when we come to pray to God, use all meanes of abasement that can be;
Let us Remember this when we come to pray to God, use all means of abasement that can be;
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(53) part (DIV2)
587
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we are as clay in thy hands, Lord dispose of us as thou wilt:
we Are as clay in thy hands, Lord dispose of us as thou wilt:
pns12 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp po21 n2, n1 n1 pp-f pno12 c-acp pns21 vm2:
(53) part (DIV2)
587
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Let us resigne our selves into Gods hands, as the Church here, Thou art the Potter, and we are the clay, and then wee shall never miscarry. FINIS.
Let us resign our selves into God's hands, as the Church Here, Thou art the Potter, and we Are the clay, and then we shall never miscarry. FINIS.
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(53) part (DIV2)
588
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and we are at the liberty of God to dispose of as he pleaseth.
and we Are At the liberty of God to dispose of as he Pleases.
cc pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi pp-f p-acp pns31 vvz.
(53) part (DIV2)
587
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Indeed we are but earthen vessells the best of us, in regard of the bodily life we have;
Indeed we Are but earthen vessels the best of us, in regard of the bodily life we have;
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(53) part (DIV2)
587
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Heere is a resignation of themselves to God, in this tearme, thou art the potter, we are the clay.
Here is a resignation of themselves to God, in this term, thou art the potter, we Are the clay.
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We are the clay, thou art the potter.
We Are the clay, thou art the potter.
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So, before he comes to put forth this prayer to God, he useth this resignation of themselves into the hand of God:
So, before he comes to put forth this prayer to God, he uses this resignation of themselves into the hand of God:
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yet Christ that tooke our clay to the unity of his Person, our nature being ingrafted into him, hee will make our bodies eternall and everlasting as his owne glorious body.
yet christ that took our clay to the unity of his Person, our nature being ingrafted into him, he will make our bodies Eternal and everlasting as his own glorious body.
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Let it comfort us though God dash our clay in pieces as a Potter:
Let it Comfort us though God dash our clay in Pieces as a Potter:
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much more may we wonder that the Sonne of God should take a piece of flesh and clay upon him, to take our nature of base earth, to make us eternally glorious as himselfe.
much more may we wonder that the Son of God should take a piece of Flesh and clay upon him, to take our nature of base earth, to make us eternally glorious as himself.
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we wonder that the soule should animate a peece of clay, so excellent a thing as the soule is;
we wonder that the soul should animate a piece of clay, so excellent a thing as the soul is;
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then our soules and bodies shall be glorious by him that took a peece of flesh and clay for us: O the humility of Christ!
then our Souls and bodies shall be glorious by him that took a piece of Flesh and clay for us: Oh the humility of christ!
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like the glorious body of Christ;
like the glorious body of christ;
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These vessells of clay when they are turned to earth, they shall be renewed of better stuffe,
These vessels of clay when they Are turned to earth, they shall be renewed of better stuff,
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so he be mercifull to our soules.
so he be merciful to our Souls.
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It is no matter though the body bee sowne in dishonour, they shall be raised in honour, wee are the clay, he is the potter, let him do what he will with our carkasses and bodies,
It is no matter though the body be sown in dishonour, they shall be raised in honour, we Are the clay, he is the potter, let him do what he will with our carcases and bodies,
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But if God have determined and decreed to take us away, let us resigne our selves into his hands.
But if God have determined and decreed to take us away, let us resign our selves into his hands.
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and that we may have grace to make good use of all.
and that we may have grace to make good use of all.
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Only we may have a desire that God would make our lives and health pretious to him, that we may serve him as if we were now in Heaven,
Only we may have a desire that God would make our lives and health precious to him, that we may serve him as if we were now in Heaven,
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as thou dost now many hundreds weekely, thou maist dash us in that fashion if thou wilt:
as thou dost now many hundreds weekly, thou Mayest dash us in that fashion if thou wilt:
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and resigne our selves into Gods hand absolutely, and say thus, VVe are the clay, &c. Lord, thou maist dash us if thou wilt,
and resign our selves into God's hand absolutely, and say thus, We Are the clay, etc. Lord, thou Mayest dash us if thou wilt,
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and policie (though lawfull meanes must be used) but labour to get into Christ,
and policy (though lawful means must be used) but labour to get into christ,
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The way now to escape the plague is not alltogether to use tricks of wit,
The Way now to escape the plague is not altogether to use tricks of wit,
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Therefore when wee thinke of reconciliation and redemption, and salvation wrought by Christ, let us comfort our selves in the soliditie of the worke, that it is a service perfectly done, it was done by Christ, God Man, it is a service accepted of God,
Therefore when we think of reconciliation and redemption, and salvation wrought by christ, let us Comfort our selves in the solidity of the work, that it is a service perfectly done, it was done by christ, God Man, it is a service accepted of God,
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but wee shall better understand the intent of the Holy Ghost, when we have g•ne over the rest of the words, Behold my s•rvant ▪
but we shall better understand the intent of the Holy Ghost, when we have g•ne over the rest of the words, Behold my s•rvant ▪
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My servant.
My servant.
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Christ is called a servant, first in respect of his creation, because being man, as a creature hee was a servant, but that is not all.
christ is called a servant, First in respect of his creation, Because being man, as a creature he was a servant, but that is not all.
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He was a servant in respect of his condition;
He was a servant in respect of his condition;
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servant implies a base and low condition, Philip. 2. Christ tooke upon him the forme of a servant, he emptied himselfe, he was the lowest of all servants in condition:
servant Implies a base and low condition, Philip. 2. christ took upon him the Form of a servant, he emptied himself, he was the lowest of all Servants in condition:
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for none was ever so abased as our glorious Saviour. And then, it it a name of office as well as of base condition.
for none was ever so abased as our glorious Saviour. And then, it it a name of office as well as of base condition.
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There are ordinary servants and extraordinary, as great Kings have their servants of state.
There Are ordinary Servants and extraordinary, as great Kings have their Servants of state.
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Christ besides his abasement, he was a servant of state, he was an Ambassador sent from the great God, a Prophet, a Priest,
christ beside his abasement, he was a servant of state, he was an Ambassador sent from the great God, a Prophet, a Priest,
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and a King, as we sh•ll see afterwards, an extraordinary servant to doe a peece of service that all the Angels in Heaven,
and a King, as we sh•ll see afterwards, an extraordinary servant to do a piece of service that all the Angels in Heaven,
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and all the men on the Earth joyned together could not performe, this great master-piece of service was to bring God and man together againe that were at variance,
and all the men on the Earth joined together could not perform, this great masterpiece of service was to bring God and man together again that were At variance,
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as it is, 1. Pet. 3.18. to bring us to God, we were severed and scattered from God, his office was to gather us together againe, to bring us all to one head againe, to bring us to himselfe and so to God, to reconcile us, as the Scripture phrase is.
as it is, 1. Pet. 3.18. to bring us to God, we were severed and scattered from God, his office was to gather us together again, to bring us all to one head again, to bring us to himself and so to God, to reconcile us, as the Scripture phrase is.
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Now it being the greatest worke and service that ever was, it required the greatest servant,
Now it being the greatest work and service that ever was, it required the greatest servant,
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for no creature in the world could performe it, all the Angells of Heaven would have sunke under this service to have undergone satisfaction to divine justice:
for no creature in the world could perform it, all the Angels of Heaven would have sunk under this service to have undergone satisfaction to divine Justice:
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for the Angels themselves when they sinned, they could not recover themselves but sunke under their owne sinne eternally;
for the Angels themselves when they sinned, they could not recover themselves but sunk under their own sin eternally;
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thus wee see how he is Gods servant, who set him a part and chose him to his service.
thus we see how he is God's servant, who Set him a part and chosen him to his service.
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And then, he was a servant to us, for the Sonne of man came to minister, not to be ministred unto, he washed his Disciples feet, hee was a servant to us, And then, he was a servant to us, for the Son of man Come to minister, not to be ministered unto, he washed his Disciples feet, he was a servant to us,
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because he did our worke and suffered our punishment, we made him serve by our sinnes, as the Prophet saith;
Because he did our work and suffered our punishment, we made him serve by our Sins, as the Prophet Says;
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he is a servant that beares an other mans burthen, there was a double burthen, of obedience active,
he is a servant that bears an other men burden, there was a double burden, of Obedience active,
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and obedience passive, he bore them both, hee came under the law for us, both doing what wee should have done,
and Obedience passive, he boar them both, he Come under the law for us, both doing what we should have done,
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and indeed sarre more acceptably, and suffering that wee should have suffered and far more acceptably, hee being our surety, being a more excellent person, he did beare our burthen,
and indeed sarre more acceptably, and suffering that we should have suffered and Far more acceptably, he being our surety, being a more excellent person, he did bear our burden,
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and did our worke, therfore he was Gods servant, and our servant, and Gods servant, because he was our servant, be••use he came to do a work behoovefull to us.
and did our work, Therefore he was God's servant, and our servant, and God's servant, Because he was our servant, be••use he Come to do a work behooveful to us.
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Heerein appeares the admirable love and care of God to us wretched creatures, heere is matter of wonderment.
Herein appears the admirable love and care of God to us wretched creatures, Here is matter of wonderment.
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If we looke to him that was a servant.
If we look to him that was a servant.
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If we looke to that in God, and him, that made him stoope to be a servant.
If we look to that in God, and him, that made him stoop to be a servant.
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If we looke to the manner of the performance of this service.
If we look to the manner of the performance of this service.
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If we look to to the fruit of that service, they are all matter of wonderment.
If we look to to the fruit of that service, they Are all matter of wonderment.
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If we look to the person that was this servant, the Apostle in Philip. 2. will tell you he thought it not robbery to be equall with God, If we look to the person that was this servant, the Apostle in Philip. 2. will tell you he Thought it not robbery to be equal with God,
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yet he tooke upon him the shape of a servant, was not this wonderfull for God to become man, the glorious God to abase himselfe to bee a servant? God-Man glorious God, and base servant:yet he took upon him the shape of a servant, was not this wonderful for God to become man, the glorious God to abase himself to be a servant? God-Man glorious God, and base servant:
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for the living God to dye, for the incomprehensible God to be inclosed in the wombe of a Virgin,
for the living God to die, for the incomprehensible God to be enclosed in the womb of a Virgae,
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for glory it selfe to be abased, for riches to become poore, what matter of wonderment is here? the very Angels stand at a gaze and wonder, they pry into these things, his name may well be Wonderfull.
for glory it self to be abased, for riches to become poor, what matter of wonderment is Here? the very Angels stand At a gaze and wonder, they pry into these things, his name may well be Wonderful.
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There are foure notable conjunctions that are especially wonderfull, two in us and two above us.
There Are foure notable conjunctions that Are especially wonderful, two in us and two above us.
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One in us, is the conjunction of so excellent a thing as the soule breathed in by God, the soule of man is an admirable thing, the world is not worth it in the judgement of him that gave himselfe for it, that this should be joyned to a peece of earth, indeed I am wonderfully made saith David, in regard of his body,
One in us, is the conjunction of so excellent a thing as the soul breathed in by God, the soul of man is an admirable thing, the world is not worth it in the judgement of him that gave himself for it, that this should be joined to a piece of earth, indeed I am wonderfully made Says David, in regard of his body,
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but the conjunction of the soule and body together, so excellent a substance, to so base a thing as earth, to a peece of red well coloured earth, to a lump of flesh, it is a wondrous conjunction.
but the conjunction of the soul and body together, so excellent a substance, to so base a thing as earth, to a piece of read well coloured earth, to a lump of Flesh, it is a wondrous conjunction.
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But there is a more supernaturall conjunction of man, when all of us, sinners as we are, are knit to Christ our head,
But there is a more supernatural conjunction of man, when all of us, Sinners as we Are, Are knit to christ our head,
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and head and members make one Christ, here is a wondrous conjunction, Saint Paul calls it a mystery, Ephes. 5. these conjunctions in us are wonderfull.
and head and members make one christ, Here is a wondrous conjunction, Saint Paul calls it a mystery, Ephesians 5. these conjunctions in us Are wonderful.
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But now (to goe higher) in Christ there are more wonderfull conjunctions, for the greatest and the meanest to joyne together,
But now (to go higher) in christ there Are more wonderful conjunctions, for the greatest and the Meanest to join together,
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for God and man to come together, the Lord of all, and a servant, and such a servant as should be under a curse,
for God and man to come together, the Lord of all, and a servant, and such a servant as should be under a curse,
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for the highest of all to come to the deepest abasement, for there was no abasement ever so deepe as Christs was, in a double regard.
for the highest of all to come to the Deepest abasement, for there was no abasement ever so deep as Christ was, in a double regard.
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First, none ever went so low as he, for hee suffered the wrath of God, and bore upon him the sins of us all, none ever was so low. First, none ever went so low as he, for he suffered the wrath of God, and boar upon him the Sins of us all, none ever was so low.
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And then in another respect his abasement was greatest, because hee descended from the highest top of glory,
And then in Another respect his abasement was greatest, Because he descended from the highest top of glory,
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and for him to be man, to be a servant, to be a curse, to suffer the wrath of God, to be the lowest of all;
and for him to be man, to be a servant, to be a curse, to suffer the wrath of God, to be the lowest of all;
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Lord whether dost thou descend? here is a wonder in these conjunctions.
Lord whither dost thou descend? Here is a wonder in these conjunctions.
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Next to Christs abasement was Adams, because he was the most excellent, being in the state of innocencie,
Next to Christ abasement was Adams, Because he was the most excellent, being in the state of innocence,
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and carrying the image of God, and being familiar with God, for him presently to come into that fearefull condition, it was the greatest abasement,
and carrying the image of God, and being familiar with God, for him presently to come into that fearful condition, it was the greatest abasement,
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because it was from the greatest dignity, that made the abasement of Christ so great,
Because it was from the greatest dignity, that made the abasement of christ so great,
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for Lordship to submit to service, for God to be man, the blessed God to become a curse, heere is matter of wonder indeed.
for Lordship to submit to service, for God to be man, the blessed God to become a curse, Here is matter of wonder indeed.
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In Christ againe there was a conjunction of perfect body, perfect soule, and perfect God, and all make one Christ;
In christ again there was a conjunction of perfect body, perfect soul, and perfect God, and all make one christ;
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In the Trinity there is a conjunction of three persons in one nature, that is a wondrous conjunction,
In the Trinity there is a conjunction of three Persons in one nature, that is a wondrous conjunction,
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but it belongs not to our present purpose, here you see there is matter of wonder in the person, that Christ should be a servant.
but it belongs not to our present purpose, Here you see there is matter of wonder in the person, that christ should be a servant.
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There is matter of wonder likewise in that from whence he is a servant;
There is matter of wonder likewise in that from whence he is a servant;
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whence comes it that Christ is a servant? It is from the wondrous love of God, whence comes it that christ is a servant? It is from the wondrous love of God,
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and the wondrous love of Christ, to be so abased, it was wondrous love in God to give him to us to be so abased,
and the wondrous love of christ, to be so abased, it was wondrous love in God to give him to us to be so abased,
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and the wondrous misery we were in, that we could not otherwise be freed from;
and the wondrous misery we were in, that we could not otherwise be freed from;
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for such was the pride of man, that he being man would exalt himselfe to bee like God, God became man, he became a servant to expiate our pride in Adam, so that it is wondrous in the spring of it.
for such was the pride of man, that he being man would exalt himself to be like God, God became man, he became a servant to expiate our pride in Adam, so that it is wondrous in the spring of it.
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There was no such love as Christs to become a servant, there was no such misery as we were in out of which we were delivered by this abasement of Christ, becomming a servant,
There was no such love as Christ to become a servant, there was no such misery as we were in out of which we were Delivered by this abasement of christ, becoming a servant,
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so it is wondrous in that regard, springing from the infinite love and mercy of God, which is greater in the worke of Redemption,
so it is wondrous in that regard, springing from the infinite love and mercy of God, which is greater in the work of Redemption,
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and Reconciliation, then in the Creation of the world, for the distance betweene nothing and something was lesse then the distance betweene sin and happinesse.
and Reconciliation, then in the Creation of the world, for the distance between nothing and something was less then the distance between since and happiness.
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For nothing adds no opposition, but to be in a sinfull state there is opposition,
For nothing adds no opposition, but to be in a sinful state there is opposition,
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therefore it was greater love and mercy for God when wee were sinfull, (and so obnoxious to eternall destruction) to make us of sinners not onely men,
Therefore it was greater love and mercy for God when we were sinful, (and so obnoxious to Eternal destruction) to make us of Sinners not only men,
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but to make us happie, to make us heires of heaven out of a sinfull and cursed estate,
but to make us happy, to make us Heirs of heaven out of a sinful and cursed estate,
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then to make us of nothing something, to make us men in Adam, for there God prevailed over nothing,
then to make us of nothing something, to make us men in Adam, for there God prevailed over nothing,
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but here his mercy triumphed over that which is opposite to God, over sinfullnesse and cursednesse.
but Here his mercy triumphed over that which is opposite to God, over sinfullnesse and cursedness.
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To shew that the creature cannot be so low, but there is somewhat in God above the misery of the creature, his mercy shall triumph over the basest estate where hee will shew mercy,
To show that the creature cannot be so low, but there is somewhat in God above the misery of the creature, his mercy shall triumph over the Basest estate where he will show mercy,
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therefore there is mercy above all mercy, and love above all love, in that Christ was a servant.
Therefore there is mercy above all mercy, and love above all love, in that christ was a servant.
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Thirdly, it is wondrous in regard of the fruit we have by this service of Christ, the worke of our Redemption, to be translated from the kingdome of Satan to the glorious liberty of the sonnes of God, to be brought out of darkenesse into marveilous light, it is marveilous matter of wonder, the good wee have by this abasement of Christ, Behold what love the Father hath shewed us that wee should be called the sonnes of God? Now all this comes from Christs being a servant, our liberty comes from his service and slavery, our life from his death, our adoption and sonship and all comes from his abasement,
Thirdly, it is wondrous in regard of the fruit we have by this service of christ, the work of our Redemption, to be translated from the Kingdom of Satan to the glorious liberty of the Sons of God, to be brought out of darkness into marvelous Light, it is marvelous matter of wonder, the good we have by this abasement of christ, Behold what love the Father hath showed us that we should be called the Sons of God? Now all this comes from Christ being a servant, our liberty comes from his service and slavery, our life from his death, our adoption and sonship and all comes from his abasement,
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therefore it is a matter of wonderment for the great things we have by it, O the depth, O the depth saith Saint Paul, here are all dimensions in this excellent worke that Christ hath wrought by his abasement, by his incarnation,
Therefore it is a matter of wonderment for the great things we have by it, Oh the depth, Oh the depth Says Saint Paul, Here Are all dimensions in this excellent work that christ hath wrought by his abasement, by his incarnation,
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and taking upon him the forme of a servant, and dying for us, here is the height,
and taking upon him the Form of a servant, and dying for us, Here is the height,
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and breadth, and length, and depth of the love of God in Christ, O the riches of Gods mercie, the Apostles they stand in a wonder and admiration of this,
and breadth, and length, and depth of the love of God in christ, Oh the riches of God's mercy, the Apostles they stand in a wonder and admiration of this,
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and indeed if any thing be to be admired, it is Christ, that wondrous conjunction, the wondrous love that wrought it,
and indeed if any thing be to be admired, it is christ, that wondrous conjunction, the wondrous love that wrought it,
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and the wondrous fruit we have by it.
and the wondrous fruit we have by it.
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It is the basenesse of our nature we can wonder at shallow things, there cannot be a foolery but there will be many about it presently, It is the baseness of our nature we can wonder At shallow things, there cannot be a foolery but there will be many about it presently,
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and stand admiring every emptie idle thing, that the nature of man is carried away with,
and stand admiring every empty idle thing, that the nature of man is carried away with,
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whereas indeed there is nothing worthy of admiration but the wonderfull love of God, O how wonderfull are thy workes? saith David of the works of Creation, Psal. 8. the worke of Creation and of providence whereby God guides the world are wonderfull,
whereas indeed there is nothing worthy of admiration but the wonderful love of God, Oh how wonderful Are thy works? Says David of the works of Creation, Psalm 8. the work of Creation and of providence whereby God guides the world Are wonderful,
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and the Psalmist cries out of the folly of men, that do not regard the worke of the Lord, Psal. 107. Fooles regard not this, The workes of the Lord are worthy to bee considered, they are knowne of all that delight in them, Psal. 111. but if these things bee so wonderfull,
and the Psalmist cries out of the folly of men, that do not regard the work of the Lord, Psalm 107. Fools regard not this, The works of the Lord Are worthy to be considered, they Are known of all that delight in them, Psalm 111. but if these things be so wonderful,
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and to bee regarded and delighted in, alas what is all the worke of redemption? Great is the mysterie of godlinesse, God manifested in the flesh, &c. there are mysteries, matters of admiration,
and to be regarded and delighted in, alas what is all the work of redemption? Great is the mystery of godliness, God manifested in the Flesh, etc. there Are Mysteres, matters of admiration,
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but carnall men thinke these triviall matters, they can heare matters of more rarity, and when they speake of these things,
but carnal men think these trivial matters, they can hear matters of more rarity, and when they speak of these things,
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alas they are too wise to wonder, tush, they know the Gospell well enough, whereas indeed,
alas they Are too wise to wonder, tush, they know the Gospel well enough, whereas indeed,
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as wee see here, they are things that deserve the admiration of Angels, and as they deserve it,
as we see Here, they Are things that deserve the admiration of Angels, and as they deserve it,
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so the Angels prie into these excellent secrets in Jesus Christ.
so the Angels pry into these excellent secrets in jesus christ.
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Christ was a servant by office and by condition, we must not rest in this base condition: christ was a servant by office and by condition, we must not rest in this base condition:
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for he took upon him the forme of a servant that he might be an excellent servant, there is both basenesse and excellencie in the word servant:
for he took upon him the Form of a servant that he might be an excellent servant, there is both baseness and excellency in the word servant:
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for his humiliation was a degree of his exaltation, and a part of his advancement;
for his humiliation was a degree of his exaltation, and a part of his advancement;
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if wee regard his humane nature, it was an advancement for mans nature to bee grafted into God by conception,
if we regard his humane nature, it was an advancement for men nature to be grafted into God by conception,
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and incarnation, b•t if wee regard his God-head, for him to conceale himselfe, and lay aside the beames and rayes of Majesty,
and incarnation, b•t if we regard his Godhead, for him to conceal himself, and lay aside the beams and rays of Majesty,
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and cloath himselfe with mans flesh, this was the first degree of humiliation, it was an advancement to his flesh,
and cloth himself with men Flesh, this was the First degree of humiliation, it was an advancement to his Flesh,
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but it was a concealing and hiding to his God-head, for God to become a servant this was an abasement:
but it was a concealing and hiding to his Godhead, for God to become a servant this was an abasement:
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but then consider the excellencie of the service how God ▪ delighted in it, and how usefull it was to us,
but then Consider the excellency of the service how God ▪ delighted in it, and how useful it was to us,
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and wee shall see that he was a servant by way of excellencie.
and we shall see that he was a servant by Way of excellency.
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There was first in Christ humane flesh, abased flesh, and then glorious flesh, abasement was first necessary for Christ:
There was First in christ humane Flesh, abased Flesh, and then glorious Flesh, abasement was First necessary for christ:
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for hee could not have performed the office of a servant, unlesse hee had undertaken the condition of a servant, he must first bee abased and then glorious, our ill must be his,
for he could not have performed the office of a servant, unless he had undertaken the condition of a servant, he must First be abased and then glorious, our ill must be his,
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before his good could be ours, and how could hee undergoe our ill, our sin and misery,
before his good could be ours, and how could he undergo our ill, our since and misery,
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and the curse due to us, but he must bee abased? our sins must be imputed to him,
and the curse due to us, but he must be abased? our Sins must be imputed to him,
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and then his righteousnesse, and whatsoever is good is ours, so here is both the abasement of his condition,
and then his righteousness, and whatsoever is good is ours, so Here is both the abasement of his condition,
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and the excellencie of his office to be a King, Priest, and Prophet to his Church, as wee shall see afterward.
and the excellency of his office to be a King, Priest, and Prophet to his Church, as we shall see afterwards.
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Is the Lord Christ a servant, this should teach us not to stand upon any tearmes, if Christ had stood upon tearmes, if he had refused to take upon him the shape of a servant,
Is the Lord christ a servant, this should teach us not to stand upon any terms, if christ had stood upon terms, if he had refused to take upon him the shape of a servant,
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alas where had we and our salvation beene? And yet wretched creatures we thinke our selves too good to doe God and our Brethren any service.
alas where had we and our salvation been? And yet wretched creatures we think our selves too good to do God and our Brothers any service.
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Christ stood not upon his greatnesse, but being equall with God he became a servant. Oh we should dismount from the tower of our conceited excellency.
christ stood not upon his greatness, but being equal with God he became a servant. O we should dismount from the tower of our conceited excellency.
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The heart of man is a proud creature, a proud peice of flesh, men stand upon their distance, what;
The heart of man is a proud creature, a proud piece of Flesh, men stand upon their distance, what;
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shall I stoupe to him? J am thus and thus, we should descend from the heaven of our conceit,
shall I stoop to him? J am thus and thus, we should descend from the heaven of our conceit,
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and take upon us the forme of servants, and abase our selves to doe good to others,
and take upon us the Form of Servants, and abase our selves to do good to Others,
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even to any, and account it an honour to doe any good to others in the places wee are in.
even to any, and account it an honour to do any good to Others in the places we Are in.
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Christ did not thinke himselfe too good to leave Heaven, to conceale and vaile his Majesty under the vaile of our flesh to worke our redemption, to bring us out of the cursed estate we were in;
christ did not think himself too good to leave Heaven, to conceal and veil his Majesty under the veil of our Flesh to work our redemption, to bring us out of the cursed estate we were in;
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shall we thinke our selves too good for any service? Who for shame can be proud when he thinks of this that God was abased, shall God bee abased,
shall we think our selves too good for any service? Who for shame can be proud when he thinks of this that God was abased, shall God be abased,
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and man proud? shall God become a servant, and shall wee that are servants thinke much to serve our fellow-servants? Let us learne this lesson to abase our selves, we cannot have a better patterne to looke unto then our blessed Saviour.
and man proud? shall God become a servant, and shall we that Are Servants think much to serve our Fellow servants? Let us Learn this Lesson to abase our selves, we cannot have a better pattern to look unto then our blessed Saviour.
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A Christian is the greatest freeman in the world, hee is free from the wrath of God, free from hell and damnation, from the curse of the Law,
A Christian is the greatest freeman in the world, he is free from the wrath of God, free from hell and damnation, from the curse of the Law,
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but then though he bee free in these respects, yet in regard of love he is the greatest servant, love abaseth him to doe all the good hee can,
but then though he be free in these respects, yet in regard of love he is the greatest servant, love abaseth him to do all the good he can,
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and the more the Spirit of Christ is in us, the more it will abase us to any thing wherin we can be serviceable.
and the more the Spirit of christ is in us, the more it will abase us to any thing wherein we can be serviceable.
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Then againe here is comfort for us, that Christ in whatsoever he did in our redemption is Gods servant, he is appointed by God to the worke,
Then again Here is Comfort for us, that christ in whatsoever he did in our redemption is God's servant, he is appointed by God to the work,
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so both God and Christ meete together in the worke;
so both God and christ meet together in the work;
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Christ is a voluntary in it, for he emptied himselfe, he tooke upon him the forme of a servant, he came from Heaven voluntary.
christ is a voluntary in it, for he emptied himself, he took upon him the Form of a servant, he Come from Heaven voluntary.
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And then withall the Father joynes with him, the Father appointed him and sent him, the Father layed him as the corner stone, the Father sealed him, as it is, Iohn. 6. The Father set him out, as it is, Romans 3. hee hath set him out as the propitiatory.
And then withal the Father joins with him, the Father appointed him and sent him, the Father laid him as the corner stone, the Father sealed him, as it is, John. 6. The Father Set him out, as it is, Romans 3. he hath Set him out as the propitiatory.
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therefore God cannot refuse the service of our salvation wrought by Christ, Christ was his servant in the working of it, we may present it to God, it is the obedience of thy servant, it is the satisfaction of thy servant, here is that will give full content and satisfaction to conscience in this that whatsoever Christ did, he was Gods servant in it,
Therefore God cannot refuse the service of our salvation wrought by christ, christ was his servant in the working of it, we may present it to God, it is the Obedience of thy servant, it is the satisfaction of thy servant, Here is that will give full content and satisfaction to conscience in this that whatsoever christ did, he was God's servant in it,
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For the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus, hath freed me from the Law of sinne, and of death.
For the Law of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus, hath freed me from the Law of sin, and of death.
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The words are much vexed by Expositors.
The words Are much vexed by Expositors.
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I will rather speake my owne judgement of them, and reconcile them, then dash one mans judgement against another:
I will rather speak my own judgement of them, and reconcile them, then dash one men judgement against Another:
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for that tends not to edification. The Law of the Spirit of life, &c. The meaning of the words is plaine,
for that tends not to edification. The Law of the Spirit of life, etc. The meaning of the words is plain,
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if we compare it with other Scriptures. [ The Law. ] It is nothing but a commanding power:
if we compare it with other Scriptures. [ The Law. ] It is nothing but a commanding power:
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for so the word written, the Law (in the Apostles meaning) is but a power forcing and commanding.
for so the word written, the Law (in the Apostles meaning) is but a power forcing and commanding.
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So the Law of the Spirit of life, is the commanding and forcing power of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus:
So the Law of the Spirit of life, is the commanding and forcing power of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus:
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and so the Law of sinne, it is either the tyrannicall command and forcing power of sinne,
and so the Law of sin, it is either the tyrannical command and forcing power of sin,
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or else the condemning for sinne afterwards, as we shall see hereafter; for we shall unfold the words better in the particulars.
or Else the condemning for sin afterwards, as we shall see hereafter; for we shall unfold the words better in the particulars.
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First then, here we have set downe what estate we are in by nature; we are under the Law of sinne, and of death.
First then, Here we have Set down what estate we Are in by nature; we Are under the Law of sin, and of death.
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And then, here is our freedome and deliverance from that; we are made free from the Law of sinne, and of death.
And then, Here is our freedom and deliverance from that; we Are made free from the Law of sin, and of death.
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And then the Author of it, Christ Jesus;
And then the Author of it, christ jesus;
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The Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus hath freed me from the Law of sinne, and of death. The Law of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus hath freed me from the Law of sin, and of death.
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In the words, and those that goe a little before, there are these three maine fundamentall points of Religion:
In the words, and those that go a little before, there Are these three main fundamental points of Religion:
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The miserie and bondage of man. The deliverance of man. And his dutie. Here you have his miserie ;The misery and bondage of man. The deliverance of man. And his duty. Here you have his misery;
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he is under sinne and death. Here is his deliverance ; he is free from this by Christ.
he is under sin and death. Here is his deliverance; he is free from this by christ.
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And for his dutie, you have it in the last Verse of the former Chapter, speaking of his deliverance:
And for his duty, you have it in the last Verse of the former Chapter, speaking of his deliverance:
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Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the bodie of this death? then it followes;O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? then it follows;
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Thankes be to God through Iesus Christ our Lord: Thankfulnesse is due, not verball thankfulnesse onely.Thanks be to God through Iesus christ our Lord: Thankfulness is due, not verbal thankfulness only.
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Indeed, the whole life of a Christian, after his deliverance, is a reall thanksgiving: but that is not in my Text.
Indeed, the Whole life of a Christian, After his deliverance, is a real thanksgiving: but that is not in my Text.
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To speake therefore of our estate by nature, and of our deliverance; our estate is, that we are under the Law of sinne, and death.
To speak Therefore of our estate by nature, and of our deliverance; our estate is, that we Are under the Law of sin, and death.
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and an adjudging to eternall torments for ever. So that it is a false judgement that the world hath:
and an adjudging to Eternal torments for ever. So that it is a false judgement that the world hath:
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they thinke great men happy men, why? They doe as they list. I, they may doe so, and oft times they take the liberty to doe so;
they think great men happy men, why? They do as they list. I, they may do so, and oft times they take the liberty to do so;
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they will be under no Lawes, they are so farre from obeying the Law of God, that they are loath to be hampred with the Lawes of the State,
they will be under no Laws, they Are so Far from obeying the Law of God, that they Are loath to be hampered with the Laws of the State,
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or with any Lawes, but they will be above all.
or with any Laws, but they will be above all.
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A miserable condition, why? the more will a man hath in evill, the more miserable;
A miserable condition, why? the more will a man hath in evil, the more miserable;
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for the more freely, and with lesse opposition hee tangleth himselfe, (let his place be never so great) the deeper he sinks in rebellion,
for the more freely, and with less opposition he tangleth himself, (let his place be never so great) the Deeper he sinks in rebellion,
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and the deeper hee sinks into guilt upon guilt;
and the Deeper he sinks into guilt upon guilt;
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which will all come to a reckoning, at the houre of death, and day of Judgement.
which will all come to a reckoning, At the hour of death, and day of Judgement.
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So the men that we admire, and envie most (out of simplenesse, and want of judgement) they are the most miserable creatures in the world;
So the men that we admire, and envy most (out of simpleness, and want of judgement) they Are the most miserable creatures in the world;
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if they be out of Christ; and have not grace:
if they be out of christ; and have not grace:
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for they have nature let loose in them, without restraint, and nature being under the captivitie of sinne, becomes out of measure sinfull, in such:
for they have nature let lose in them, without restraint, and nature being under the captivity of sin, becomes out of measure sinful, in such:
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The lesse a man is curbed either from Lawes above him, or the Law within him, to check him, the more wretched man he is:
The less a man is curbed either from Laws above him, or the Law within him, to check him, the more wretched man he is:
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for the deeper hee goes in rebellion and sinne, the deeper his torment shall be afterward.
for the Deeper he Goes in rebellion and sin, the Deeper his torment shall be afterwards.
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Great persons have a great priviledge; what is that? they shall be greatly tormented; that is all the priviledge that I know, if they be naught.
Great Persons have a great privilege; what is that? they shall be greatly tormented; that is all the privilege that I know, if they be nought.
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Those that shake off all bonds, any earthly priviledge and prerogative, is so farre from exempting them from misery, that it makes them more miserable:
Those that shake off all bonds, any earthly privilege and prerogative, is so Far from exempting them from misery, that it makes them more miserable:
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for unlesse they have grace to use those things that might be an advantage to better things, they sinke deeper and deeper into sinne,
for unless they have grace to use those things that might be an advantage to better things, they sink Deeper and Deeper into sin,
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and so into terrours of conscience, first or last; and by consequence, to damnation:
and so into terrors of conscience, First or last; and by consequence, to damnation:
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Oh, it is a fearefull condition, to be the greatest Monarch in the world, and not to be in Christ,
O, it is a fearful condition, to be the greatest Monarch in the world, and not to be in christ,
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and under the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ !
and under the Law of the Spirit of life in christ!
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they are the objects of pitty above all kinde of men, to truely judicious soules, that know out of Gods truth,
they Are the objects of pity above all kind of men, to truly judicious Souls, that know out of God's truth,
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and by the light of the Spirit, what is to be judged of the state of men.
and by the Light of the Spirit, what is to be judged of the state of men.
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You see then what kind of misery it is that naturall men are under, being under the Law of sinne.
You see then what kind of misery it is that natural men Are under, being under the Law of sin.
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To declare it a little further; for men will hardly thinke it is such a bondage, to be under sinne.
To declare it a little further; for men will hardly think it is such a bondage, to be under sin.
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Therefore, I beseech you, doe but consider how sinne tyrannizeth, where it gets strength; see it in some instances.
Therefore, I beseech you, do but Consider how sin tyrannizes, where it gets strength; see it in Some instances.
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The covetous worldly man that is under the Law of that lust (he hath the law of other lusts,
The covetous worldly man that is under the Law of that lust (he hath the law of other Lustiest,
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but that is predominant) see how it tyrannizeth;
but that is predominant) see how it tyrannizes;
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it takes away his rest, the use of Gods blessings, the good things he hath given him to enjoy, it makes him in thrall to the creature.
it Takes away his rest, the use of God's blessings, the good things he hath given him to enjoy, it makes him in thrall to the creature.
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Wee see it in carnall pleasure; Amnon, when he lusted after his sister Thamar, it tooke away his rest. we see it in carnal pleasure; Amnon, when he lusted After his sister Tamar, it took away his rest.
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And how doth this base affection tyrannize in some men? it makes them forget their bodies so, that they overthrow their health, and hasten death temporall;
And how does this base affection tyrannise in Some men? it makes them forget their bodies so, that they overthrow their health, and hasten death temporal;
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it hurts the naturall man, it makes them forget their credit, it makes them forget their soules, it makes them stinke, by living in that carnall noysome sinne.
it hurts the natural man, it makes them forget their credit, it makes them forget their Souls, it makes them stink, by living in that carnal noisome sin.
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The judicious Heathen were sensible of it, by the strength of naturall judgment:
The judicious Heathen were sensible of it, by the strength of natural judgement:
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yet sinne where it is in any strength uncurbed, it so tyrannizeth, that it makes men forget both health,
yet sin where it is in any strength uncurbed, it so tyrannizes, that it makes men forget both health,
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and life, and credite and estate in this world, that they come to nothing.
and life, and credit and estate in this world, that they come to nothing.
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What should I speake of forgetting life eternall, and damnation? (they have no faith to beleeve that,
What should I speak of forgetting life Eternal, and damnation? (they have no faith to believe that,
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but) such is the tyrannie of sinne, that it makes them forget things sensible;
but) such is the tyranny of sin, that it makes them forget things sensible;
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that by experience after, they see how dearely they have bought their base pleasures, with the losse of credite, and health, and comfort;
that by experience After, they see how dearly they have bought their base pleasures, with the loss of credit, and health, and Comfort;
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with the losse of the estate that God hath trusted them withall, in this world.
with the loss of the estate that God hath trusted them withal, in this world.
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Take a man that is under the base Law of ambition, a proud person, see how it tyrannizeth over him; Take a man that is under the base Law of ambition, a proud person, see how it tyrannizes over him;
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it makes him forget blood, and kinred, all the bonds of nature, he will kill his brethren to make his way;
it makes him forget blood, and kindred, all the bonds of nature, he will kill his brothers to make his Way;
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as you know in our owne Stories, such Tyrants, if there were not Stories enow in this kind, daily experience shewes it.
as you know in our own Stories, such Tyrants, if there were not Stories enough in this kind, daily experience shows it.
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Where the Law of ambition and pride raignes, it makes the heart wherein this Tyrant sets up his Throne, to forget all bonds whatsoever, of nature, and justice.
Where the Law of ambition and pride reigns, it makes the heart wherein this Tyrant sets up his Throne, to forget all bonds whatsoever, of nature, and Justice.
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You know whose speech it was; If the Law must be violated, it must be for a Kingdome:
You know whose speech it was; If the Law must be violated, it must be for a Kingdom:
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but men will doe it for farre lesse;
but men will do it for Far less;
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we see what men will doe for a base place to command others in this world, (when they are conscious of their owne ill courses,
we see what men will do for a base place to command Others in this world, (when they Are conscious of their own ill courses,
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and commanding corruptions) and all to give way to the base affection of ambition. A touch is enough of these things, for experience witnesseth, and goes along with me.
and commanding corruptions) and all to give Way to the base affection of ambition. A touch is enough of these things, for experience Witnesseth, and Goes along with me.
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All men that are not in Christ, they have some predominant sinne, either some base sinne,
All men that Are not in christ, they have Some predominant sin, either Some base sin,
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or some more refined sinne, and lust, that keepes them from Christ and salvation, and this tyrannizeth over them.
or Some more refined sin, and lust, that keeps them from christ and salvation, and this tyrannizes over them.
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And this is the nature of this Tyrant sinne, it hath such possession of a man till he be got out of it,
And this is the nature of this Tyrant sin, it hath such possession of a man till he be god out of it,
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and be in Christ, that it takes away the sight of it selfe, it hinders the knowledge of it selfe, it puts out a mans eyes.
and be in christ, that it Takes away the sighed of it self, it hinders the knowledge of it self, it puts out a men eyes.
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For that whereby a man should judge of corruption, it is corrupt it selfe. The wisedome of a man is death, it is enmitie to God.
For that whereby a man should judge of corruption, it is corrupt it self. The Wisdom of a man is death, it is enmity to God.
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The wit that he hath that should discerne of his base courses, it tangles him more and more to his owne lusts:
The wit that he hath that should discern of his base courses, it tangles him more and more to his own Lustiest:
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so that wit, and wisedome, the highest part of the soule, it is imprisoned by base affections,
so that wit, and Wisdom, the highest part of the soul, it is imprisoned by base affections,
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and that power that should discerne corruption, it is set on worke to satisfie corruption.
and that power that should discern corruption, it is Set on work to satisfy corruption.
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What is the wit of a man that is not in Christ, occupied about all his life time? it is nothing but a drudge,
What is the wit of a man that is not in christ, occupied about all his life time? it is nothing but a drudge,
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and a slave, to devise meanes to satisfie his base lusts.
and a slave, to devise means to satisfy his base Lustiest.
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Take a worldly man, hee is exceeding witty to contrive wordly plots, and businesse (though he be a dunce,
Take a worldly man, he is exceeding witty to contrive wordly plots, and business (though he be a dunce,
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and a sot, in matters that are spirituall) in his owne tract and course, hee hath a shrewd wit,
and a sot, in matters that Are spiritual) in his own tract and course, he hath a shrewd wit,
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why? because his lusts to the world, they whet his wit.
why? Because his Lustiest to the world, they whet his wit.
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So we see the best thing in man now, is inthralled to sinne, his very wisedome it selfe;
So we see the best thing in man now, is enthralled to sin, his very Wisdom it self;
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therefore it is enmity to God.
Therefore it is enmity to God.
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Every man hath some Herodias, some sinne or other that hee is in bondage to, till he be in Christ. Every man hath Some Herodias, Some sin or other that he is in bondage to, till he be in christ.
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He cannot in a like measure, be given and inthralled to all sinnes, it is unnecessary: because one sinne serveth another;
He cannot in a like measure, be given and enthralled to all Sins, it is unnecessary: Because one sin serves Another;
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many sinnes serve one great one. Corruption doth not runne in all streames in one equality:
many Sins serve one great one. Corruption does not run in all streams in one equality:
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but it runnes amaine one way unchecked, and uncontrolled, and unmortified, (in all men that are not in Christ) and subdues the soule to it selfe, that it can devise,
but it runs amain one Way unchecked, and uncontrolled, and unmortified, (in all men that Are not in christ) and subdues the soul to it self, that it can devise,
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and plot for nothing, but to satisfie that base lust. This is the state of man by nature.
and plot for nothing, but to satisfy that base lust. This is the state of man by nature.
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But some will say, it is not our state and condition; But Some will say, it is not our state and condition;
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wee are baptized, and receive the Sacrament, and heare Sermons, and read good bookes, and therefore we are not under sinne.
we Are baptised, and receive the Sacrament, and hear Sermons, and read good books, and Therefore we Are not under sin.
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But saith the Apostle, His servants ye are to whom ye obey ; But Says the Apostle, His Servants you Are to whom you obey;
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you may know the state of your service, and subjection by the course of your life.
you may know the state of your service, and subjection by the course of your life.
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And as Christ saith to the Iewes, Iohn 8. they bragged that they were free: alas, proud people, they were neither free for soule, nor state:
And as christ Says to the Iewes, John 8. they bragged that they were free: alas, proud people, they were neither free for soul, nor state:
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for they were under the Romanes. They thought they were free because they were Abrahams children: were they not in captivity to the Egyptians, and under the Babylonians, and in present captivity under the Romanes? yet they forget themselves out of pride:
for they were under the Romans. They Thought they were free Because they were Abrahams children: were they not in captivity to the egyptians, and under the Babylonians, and in present captivity under the Romans? yet they forget themselves out of pride:
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If the Sonne make you free, ye are free indeed: but because they were in a sinfull course, they were slaves of sinne.If the Son make you free, you Are free indeed: but Because they were in a sinful course, they were slaves of sin.
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So it is no matter what priviledges men are under, that they receive the Sacrament, and are baptized, and live in the Church, &c. His servants yeare, whom yee obey.
So it is no matter what privileges men Are under, that they receive the Sacrament, and Are baptised, and live in the Church, etc. His Servants year, whom ye obey.
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If there be prevayling lusts that sit up their throne, and tyrannize in our hearts,
If there be prevailing Lustiest that fit up their throne, and tyrannise in our hearts,
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and set our wits on worke, to devise how to satisfie them, more then to please God;
and Set our wits on work, to devise how to satisfy them, more then to please God;
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it is no matter what priviledges we have, it is no matter whose livery we weare, but whom we serve.
it is no matter what privileges we have, it is no matter whose livery we wear, but whom we serve.
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We may weare Gods Livery, that shall be pulled over our heads afterwards, and we be uncased, that it shall appeare that we are the Devils servants under the profession of Christ.
We may wear God's Livery, that shall be pulled over our Heads afterwards, and we be uncased, that it shall appear that we Are the Devils Servants under the profession of christ.
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There is no man that is not in Christ, that denies his corrupt nature any thing:
There is no man that is not in christ, that Denies his corrupt nature any thing:
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if revenge bid him take revenge, he will if he can; if he doe not, it is no thankes to him, but to the Lawes.
if revenge bid him take revenge, he will if he can; if he do not, it is no thanks to him, but to the Laws.
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If any sinne rise in the heart, all the parts of the body, and powers of the soule, are ready weapons to this tyrant, to keepe a man in slavery.
If any sin rise in the heart, all the parts of the body, and Powers of the soul, Are ready weapons to this tyrant, to keep a man in slavery.
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As if anger and wrath, keepe a man in bondage, you shall have it in his countenance, his hand will be ready to execute it, his feet will be ready to carry him to revenge.
As if anger and wrath, keep a man in bondage, you shall have it in his countenance, his hand will be ready to execute it, his feet will be ready to carry him to revenge.
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If it be a proud heart that a man is kept under, you shall have it in his lookes, and expressions outward.
If it be a proud heart that a man is kept under, you shall have it in his looks, and expressions outward.
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If it be the base affection of lust, you shall have adultery in the eye, an unchast and uncircumcised eare, and filthy rotten language.
If it be the base affection of lust, you shall have adultery in the eye, an unchaste and uncircumcised ear, and filthy rotten language.
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Men you see upon all occasions are ready to execute the commands of these tyrannicall lusts, in some kinde or other.
Men you see upon all occasions Are ready to execute the commands of these tyrannical Lustiest, in Some kind or other.
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Therefore never talke of thy freedome, when lusts are raised up within thee, either ascending from thine owne corruption,
Therefore never talk of thy freedom, when Lustiest Are raised up within thee, either ascending from thine own corruption,
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or cast in by Satan, and so joyning with thy heart, presently thy tongue will speake wickedly,
or cast in by Satan, and so joining with thy heart, presently thy tongue will speak wickedly,
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and thine eyes, and lookes, and countenance, shew that there is a naughty heart within,
and thine eyes, and looks, and countenance, show that there is a naughty heart within,
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and the whole man is ready to execute it, further then a man is curbed by Law,
and the Whole man is ready to execute it, further then a man is curbed by Law,
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or respect to his reputation or the like, which is no thankes to him.
or respect to his reputation or the like, which is no thanks to him.
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Yet a man cannot act the part of a civill man so well, but the corruption of his vile heart, will betray it selfe in his lookes or language, one time or other this tyrant will breake forth.
Yet a man cannot act the part of a civil man so well, but the corruption of his vile heart, will betray it self in his looks or language, one time or other this tyrant will break forth.
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Therefore let us looke to our hearts and courses, for if we be not in Christ, we are under the Law of sin,
Therefore let us look to our hearts and courses, for if we be not in christ, we Are under the Law of since,
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In the next place, consider that that followes this thraldome and basenesse to our lusts: there is a double fruite of it. The one, is uncertaine: In the next place, Consider that that follows this thraldom and baseness to our Lustiest: there is a double fruit of it. The one, is uncertain:
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I meane, for our yeelding to our base affections, what get we? The pleasures of sinne for a season, a little pleasure,
I mean, for our yielding to our base affections, what get we? The pleasures of sin for a season, a little pleasure,
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or profit, perhaps not that neither: but if we have it, it is a fading commodity, that goes away quickly;
or profit, perhaps not that neither: but if we have it, it is a fading commodity, that Goes away quickly;
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when they are gotten, what are they? vanity; they promise more before we get them, then they performe when we have them.
when they Are got, what Are they? vanity; they promise more before we get them, then they perform when we have them.
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But then, there is another wages, that God in justice hath appointed for it, that is damnation;
But then, there is Another wages, that God in Justice hath appointed for it, that is damnation;
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The wages of sinne is death: it cries for wages. When we are under sinne we can looke for nothing but death;The wages of sin is death: it cries for wages. When we Are under sin we can look for nothing but death;
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and therefore he joyns them together here; the law of sin, and of death ; an expectation of eternall misery.
and Therefore he joins them together Here; the law of since, and of death; an expectation of Eternal misery.
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This a man hath that is wedded to himselfe, that hath not learned the first lesson in the Gospel, to deny himselfe;
This a man hath that is wedded to himself, that hath not learned the First Lesson in the Gospel, to deny himself;
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he is a wretched slave to the Devill, in his best part, and power; his lusts imprison his will and affections;
he is a wretched slave to the devil, in his best part, and power; his Lustiest imprison his will and affections;
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his wit, that should devise how hee should be happy for for eternitie, it is onely a drudge to his base lusts.
his wit, that should devise how he should be happy for for eternity, it is only a drudge to his base Lustiest.
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There are a company of men, that are the shame, and blemish of the Gospel, that set their wits a worke onely how to devise to satisfie their base lusts;
There Are a company of men, that Are the shame, and blemish of the Gospel, that Set their wits a work only how to devise to satisfy their base Lustiest;
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and then the issue and conclusion of all this, is eternall misery; and in the meane time, the expectation of misery in terrours of conscience.
and then the issue and conclusion of all this, is Eternal misery; and in the mean time, the expectation of misery in terrors of conscience.
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This is the estate of every man, till he be translated by the Spirit of God to a better condition in Christ, that he spends out his time in a base and miserable thraldome, worse then the thraldome of the Israelites in Egypt, or in Babylon.
This is the estate of every man, till he be translated by the Spirit of God to a better condition in christ, that he spends out his time in a base and miserable thraldom, Worse then the thraldom of the Israelites in Egypt, or in Babylon.
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And it is so much the more fearefull, because men are insensible of it, like Bedlams, that make nothing of their chaines, that laugh in their chaines.
And it is so much the more fearful, Because men Are insensible of it, like Bedlams, that make nothing of their chains, that laugh in their chains.
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A franticke man, when he is bound in chaines, he laughs; when they that are about him weepe at his misery:
A frantic man, when he is bound in chains, he laughs; when they that Are about him weep At his misery:
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so you have men frolicking in sin, they will sweare at liberty, and besot themselves at liberty,
so you have men frolicking in since, they will swear At liberty, and besot themselves At liberty,
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and corrupt their consciences, even for base trifles: they thinke they are in no bondage, they doe all wondrous chearefully, and well;
and corrupt their Consciences, even for base trifles: they think they Are in no bondage, they do all wondrous cheerfully, and well;
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when as, indeed, the more chearefully and readily any man performes the base service of sinne, the more he is in bondage. Freedome is opposite to bondage;
when as, indeed, the more cheerfully and readily any man performs the base service of sin, the more he is in bondage. Freedom is opposite to bondage;
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notwithstanding, such is the nature of sinne, that the more freely we doe it, the more we are bound;
notwithstanding, such is the nature of sin, that the more freely we do it, the more we Are bound;
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because the more freedome we have, the more we are intangled;
Because the more freedom we have, the more we Are entangled;
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wee runne into guilt upon guilt, till after guilt comes execution, an eternall separation from the presence of God,
we run into guilt upon guilt, till After guilt comes execution, an Eternal separation from the presence of God,
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That as it is, Prov. 5. the sinner is tied with the bonds of his owne sinnes:
That as it is, Curae 5. the sinner is tied with the bonds of his own Sins:
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it darkens the judgement more and more, and enthralls the will and affections, and bindes a man more and more to the just sentence of God:
it darkens the judgement more and more, and enthralls the will and affections, and binds a man more and more to the just sentence of God:
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Every new sinne takes away some part of the light of the understanding, and takes away some freedom of the will;
Every new sin Takes away Some part of the Light of the understanding, and Takes away Some freedom of the will;
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Every sinne doth, as it were, tie us faster to damnation, and keepes us faster under the bondage of sinne.
Every sin does, as it were, tie us faster to damnation, and keeps us faster under the bondage of sin.
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We are blind by nature, but we are blinded indeed much more, by our custome of life.
We Are blind by nature, but we Are blinded indeed much more, by our custom of life.
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We are dead by nature, but we are dead and rotten by actuall sinnes; we super adde to the guilt of our sinne, by our dayly conversation.
We Are dead by nature, but we Are dead and rotten by actual Sins; we super add to the guilt of our sin, by our daily Conversation.
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And then we are under actuall sinnes, which are so many bonds to tie us fast under sinne.
And then we Are under actual Sins, which Are so many bonds to tie us fast under sin.
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and we are under the sinne of nature, which we call originall sinne, because it is derived to us even from our birth and first originall we had in Adam.
and we Are under the sin of nature, which we call original sin, Because it is derived to us even from our birth and First original we had in Adam.
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so we are under the first sinne, the guilt of it;
so we Are under the First sin, the guilt of it;
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whereby we are stripped of that good we had in our first creation, and have the contrarie image, the image of Satan stamped upon us:
whereby we Are stripped of that good we had in our First creation, and have the contrary image, the image of Satan stamped upon us:
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which is the deprivation of the Image of God, the pravation of our nature, we call it originall sinne;
which is the deprivation of the Image of God, the pravation of our nature, we call it original sin;
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Secondly, there is another sinne that is derived and springs from that first sinne; Secondly, there is Another sin that is derived and springs from that First sin;
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for as Levi payd Tythes in Abraham to Melchisedech, so we all sinned in the Loynes of Adam our first Parent, and the guilt of that first sinne lyes upon us.
for as Levi paid Tithes in Abraham to Melchizedek, so we all sinned in the Loins of Adam our First Parent, and the guilt of that First sin lies upon us.
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612
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We are under the first sinne of our first father: We Are under the First sin of our First father:
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We are under the Law of sinne. We are under sinne: what sinne? We are under a three-fold sinne.
We Are under the Law of sin. We Are under sin: what sin? We Are under a threefold sin.
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he is under the chaines of an habituated wicked course of life, as well as of the sinne of nature, which is the spring of all.
he is under the chains of an habituated wicked course of life, as well as of the sin of nature, which is the spring of all.
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This is the miserable state of man, and these chaines of his sinnes reserve him to further chaines:
This is the miserable state of man, and these chains of his Sins reserve him to further chains:
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Even as the Devill is reserved in chaines, that is, in terrours of his conscience, which as chaines bind him till he be in Hell, the place he is destinated to;
Even as the devil is reserved in chains, that is, in terrors of his conscience, which as chains bind him till he be in Hell, the place he is destinated to;
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so we being in the chaines, and bondage, vexed with our sinnes, we are at the same time in the chaines of terrours of conscience, the beginnings of Hell,
so we being in the chains, and bondage, vexed with our Sins, we Are At the same time in the chains of terrors of conscience, the beginnings of Hell,
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and reserved to chaines of damnation, and death, world without end.
and reserved to chains of damnation, and death, world without end.
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It is another manner of matter, our estate by nature, then it is usually taken for.
It is Another manner of matter, our estate by nature, then it is usually taken for.
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If men had but a little supernaturall light, to see what condition they are in, till they get out into Christ Jesus, they would not continue a minute in that cursed estate.
If men had but a little supernatural Light, to see what condition they Are in, till they get out into christ jesus, they would not continue a minute in that cursed estate.
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And we have deserved to be cast into this estate, by reason that we left our subordination and dependance upon God; And we have deserved to be cast into this estate, by reason that we left our subordination and dependence upon God;
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which being creatures, we should have had.
which being creatures, we should have had.
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Therefore we turning from God to the creature, God punisheth our rebellion to him, with rebellion in our selves;
Therefore we turning from God to the creature, God Punisheth our rebellion to him, with rebellion in our selves;
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because we withdrew our subjection from him, that therefore there should be in us a withdrawing of the subjection of sinne,
Because we withdrew our subjection from him, that Therefore there should be in us a withdrawing of the subjection of sin,
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and of the whole soule to God.
and of the Whole soul to God.
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So this captivitie to, and giving up to sinne in us, it is penall, and sinfull;
So this captivity to, and giving up to sin in us, it is penal, and sinful;
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but as it comes from God, it is meerely judiciall.
but as it comes from God, it is merely judicial.
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Therefore we have it oft in the New Testament, in Rom. 1. & 2 Thess. The Gentiles, because they would not entertaine the Truth that they might have had by the light of Nature, God gave them up to their sinnes.
Therefore we have it oft in the New Testament, in Rom. 1. & 2 Thess The Gentiles, Because they would not entertain the Truth that they might have had by the Light of Nature, God gave them up to their Sins.
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And then the Christians, after the Apostles times, they set slight by the good Word of God, the Gospel, therefore God gave them up to beleeve lyes. It was sinne in them;
And then the Christians, After the Apostles times, they Set slight by the good Word of God, the Gospel, Therefore God gave them up to believe lies. It was sin in them;
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but as God gave them up, it was justice.
but as God gave them up, it was Justice.
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So this captivitie, and giving men up to their owne lusts, it is justice, as it comes from God, it is a horrible judgement;
So this captivity, and giving men up to their own Lustiest, it is Justice, as it comes from God, it is a horrible judgement;
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it is worse, then to be given up to the Devill himselfe: for by being given up to our lusts, we encrease our damnation.
it is Worse, then to be given up to the devil himself: for by being given up to our Lustiest, we increase our damnation.
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To be given up to be tormented of the Devill, it is not such a mischiefe,
To be given up to be tormented of the devil, it is not such a mischief,
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as this spirituall captivitie under sinne: we are guiltie our selves, of our owne thraldome. And this will encrease both the shame, and the punishment:
as this spiritual captivity under sin: we Are guilty our selves, of our own thraldom. And this will increase both the shame, and the punishment:
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The shame, that a man shall say in Hell afterward; I have brought my selfe hither, I had meanes enow, prohibitions enow;
The shame, that a man shall say in Hell afterwards; I have brought my self hither, I had means enough, prohibitions enough;
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I had sometimes chastisements of God, sometimes motions of his Spirit, sometimes one helpe from God, sometimes another:
I had sometime chastisements of God, sometime motions of his Spirit, sometime one help from God, sometime Another:
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yet notwithstanding I brake through all oppositions that God set betweene me, and the execution of my lusts, and to Hell-ward I would;
yet notwithstanding I brake through all oppositions that God Set between me, and the execution of my Lustiest, and to Hellward I would;
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and hither I have brought my selfe.
and hither I have brought my self.
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So that indeed, the greatest part of Hell torment, the shame of them especially it will be, that men have brought themselves by their owne wits and carnall lusts, thither.
So that indeed, the greatest part of Hell torment, the shame of them especially it will be, that men have brought themselves by their own wits and carnal Lustiest, thither.
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And indeed, all the wit a carnall man hath that is not sanctified by Gods Spirit, it is to worke himselfe to miserie, to be a drudge to his lusts;
And indeed, all the wit a carnal man hath that is not sanctified by God's Spirit, it is to work himself to misery, to be a drudge to his Lustiest;
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that sets all the parts he hath on work, not how he may serve God, and be happie in another world;
that sets all the parts he hath on work, not how he may serve God, and be happy in Another world;
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but how he may proule & provide for his owne carnall lusts.
but how he may proule & provide for his own carnal Lustiest.
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This is the estate of all men by nature, they are under sinne, under the power of sinne, the blind judgement leades the blind affections, This is the estate of all men by nature, they Are under sin, under the power of sin, the blind judgement leads the blind affections,
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and both fall into the ditch, into Hell.
and both fallen into the ditch, into Hell.
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The fearefulnesse and odiousnesse of this condition, to be in prison, and thraldome, and bondage to all kind of sinne, naturall & actuall, it will appeare further by this; The fearfulness and odiousness of this condition, to be in prison, and thraldom, and bondage to all kind of sin, natural & actual, it will appear further by this;
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That being in subjection to our base lusts, by consequence we are under the bondage of Satan:
That being in subjection to our base Lustiest, by consequence we Are under the bondage of Satan:
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for, he hath power over death, by sinne; because he drawes us to sinne, and then accuseth us, and torments us for sinne.
for, he hath power over death, by sin; Because he draws us to sin, and then Accuseth us, and torments us for sin.
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By sinne, we come to be under his bondage;
By sin, we come to be under his bondage;
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so that we are under the fearefull captivitie of the Devil, while we are under the captivitie of sinne:
so that we Are under the fearful captivity of the devil, while we Are under the captivity of sin:
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for, all the power that he hath over us, it is by sinne; he is but Gods executioner for sinne.
for, all the power that he hath over us, it is by sin; he is but God's executioner for sin.
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First, God gives him power to draw us to sinne, to punish one sinne with another,
First, God gives him power to draw us to sin, to Punish one sin with Another,
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and then he suffers him to accuse, and to torment us afterward.
and then he suffers him to accuse, and to torment us afterwards.
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What a fearfull bondage is this, that being under sinne, we are under Satan? We are servants to our enemie;
What a fearful bondage is this, that being under sin, we Are under Satan? We Are Servants to our enemy;
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as God threatned his people, that they should serve their enemies: but this is a greater judgement, to be slaves to this enemie.
as God threatened his people, that they should serve their enemies: but this is a greater judgement, to be slaves to this enemy.
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This is the condition of every sinner. To be a slave to a mans enemie, it is a judgement of judgements:
This is the condition of every sinner. To be a slave to a men enemy, it is a judgement of Judgments:
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yet nothwithstanding, this is the case of every man by nature, he is a servant to his enemie, to Satan, and his owne lusts.
yet notwithstanding, this is the case of every man by nature, he is a servant to his enemy, to Satan, and his own Lustiest.
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He is a right Cham, a servant of servants:
He is a right Cham, a servant of Servants:
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for Satan useth him as the Philistims did Samson, he puts out his eyes, he puts out his judgement, his wits, he besots him;
for Satan uses him as the philistines did samson, he puts out his eyes, he puts out his judgement, his wits, he besots him;
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and so he goes blind in Satans blind worke, and businesse:
and so he Goes blind in Satan blind work, and business:
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he is in a Maze all his life long, till at length he sinke into Hell.
he is in a Maze all his life long, till At length he sink into Hell.
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So this is the aggravation of a mans estate by nature he is a slave to his enemie.
So this is the aggravation of a men estate by nature he is a slave to his enemy.
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You know blessed Zacharie saith, Luke. 1. That being delivered out of the hands of our enemies, we might serve him without feare in righteousnesse and holinesse all the dayes of our life.
You know blessed Zacharias Says, Lycia. 1. That being Delivered out of the hands of our enemies, we might serve him without Fear in righteousness and holiness all the days of our life.
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There is no wicked man, but he is acted by the Devill (oh, that we would consider of it:) we thinke we are led onely by our owne lusts and sinnes as men;
There is no wicked man, but he is acted by the devil (o, that we would Consider of it:) we think we Are led only by our own Lustiest and Sins as men;
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but untill a man be in Christ, he is ruled by the command of the Prince of the Aire, and in 2 Tim. 2, he is ruled by Satan, according to his will.
but until a man be in christ, he is ruled by the command of the Prince of the Air, and in 2 Tim. 2, he is ruled by Satan, according to his will.
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Even as a Bird in a snare it may move up and downe, but it is still in the snare and he that hath it there cares not, he knowes he hath it, safe and he goes about to catch other birds:
Even as a Bird in a snare it may move up and down, but it is still in the snare and he that hath it there Cares not, he knows he hath it, safe and he Goes about to catch other Birds:
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So when we are in our lusts, and follow them the Devil hath us in his snare, he is secure of us,
So when we Are in our Lustiest, and follow them the devil hath us in his snare, he is secure of us,
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and goes about getting more and more still; the Devill acts, and moves, and leads all carnall men.
and Goes about getting more and more still; the devil acts, and moves, and leads all carnal men.
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But how chanceth it, that they doe not know and perceive it? It is because he goeth with the streame of their owne corruptions.
But how chanceth it, that they do not know and perceive it? It is Because he Goes with the stream of their own corruptions.
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Indeed we must make some limitation of this. Indeed we must make Some limitation of this.
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In some cases, the Devill doth not move carnall men, they are better then the Devill would have them be for the good of the Common-wealth, and State;
In Some cases, the devil does not move carnal men, they Are better then the devil would have them be for the good of the Commonwealth, and State;
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but yet take them as they stand in relation to Religion, they may be devillish, secret, bitter, darke enemies to that.
but yet take them as they stand in Relation to Religion, they may be devilish, secret, bitter, dark enemies to that.
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Though they may have strong heads for the good of the State, yet it is not from any intrinsecall good in themselves;
Though they may have strong Heads for the good of the State, yet it is not from any intrinsical good in themselves;
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but God useth them, and makes them doe that. For the Devill would have all naught;
but God uses them, and makes them doe that. For the devil would have all nought;
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he is an enemie to the very Swine, therefore much more to the good of a State.
he is an enemy to the very Swine, Therefore much more to the good of a State.
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Therefore there are many politike civill Vertues, as we fee in Achitophel, and Iudas, which no question, is more then the Devill would have;
Therefore there Are many politic civil Virtues, as we fee in Ahithophel, and Iudas, which no question, is more then the devil would have;
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he would not have civill men so good, he would not have them doe that they doe for the common good oft times:
he would not have civil men so good, he would not have them doe that they do for the Common good oft times:
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yet the Devill will be sure to be at one end of the good they doe, to taint them, that their aime shall not be good, it shall not be to the glory of God, it shall not be in reference to salvation.
yet the devil will be sure to be At one end of the good they do, to taint them, that their aim shall not be good, it shall not be to the glory of God, it shall not be in Referente to salvation.
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And so as the good is temporall, they have a reward sutable to their desire, they care for no more:
And so as the good is temporal, they have a reward suitable to their desire, they care for no more:
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for they beleeve not Heaven, but in a generall notion; It may be there is such things, it may be not:
for they believe not Heaven, but in a general notion; It may be there is such things, it may be not:
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therefore the good they doe, is some little pettie obedience; and what doe they desire? To be well esteemed, and respected;
Therefore the good they do, is Some little Petty Obedience; and what do they desire? To be well esteemed, and respected;
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to be venerable, and to have honourable opinions in the hearts of men, that men may stoupe in their conceits to them as men of respect.
to be venerable, and to have honourable opinions in the hearts of men, that men may stoop in their conceits to them as men of respect.
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This they deserve indeed, and this they have; God gives them that they would have.
This they deserve indeed, and this they have; God gives them that they would have.
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But as Christ tells the Pharises, who did excellent good things, but it was to be seene of men, he tells them, they had their reward: they had all they looked for;
But as christ tells the Pharisees, who did excellent good things, but it was to be seen of men, he tells them, they had their reward: they had all they looked for;
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for they were Atheists, they looked not for Heaven.
for they were Atheists, they looked not for Heaven.
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So a man may say of all men that are out of the state of grace:
So a man may say of all men that Are out of the state of grace:
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though they doe more then the Devill would have them, and for diverse degrees of that they doe, they are not subject to the Devill;
though they do more then the devil would have them, and for diverse Degrees of that they do, they Are not Subject to the devil;
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yet he taints their actions one way or other in the end, he joynes himselfe in the action first or last, he hath a hand in all their actions.
yet he taints their actions one Way or other in the end, he joins himself in the actium First or last, he hath a hand in all their actions.
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So that notwithstanding there be many good things, yet this hinders not a whit, but that they may be under the power of the Devill:
So that notwithstanding there be many good things, yet this hinders not a whit, but that they may be under the power of the devil:
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for it is but in reference to civill Government and State, which is but for a time:
for it is but in Referente to civil Government and State, which is but for a time:
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The fashion of this world passeth away ; here will be no Magistrates to governe, nor no people to be governed, ere long.The fashion of this world passes away; Here will be no Magistrates to govern, nor no people to be governed, ere long.
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I speake it, because many men are readie to propound such and such, to imitate them in their courses;
I speak it, Because many men Are ready to propound such and such, to imitate them in their courses;
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and to say, I will be no more religious then he: when, perhaps, all may be but formalitie, and common graces for this world.
and to say, I will be no more religious then he: when, perhaps, all may be but formality, and Common graces for this world.
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God will honour some so much, to be instruments for common good here:
God will honour Some so much, to be Instruments for Common good Here:
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but what is that to eternall salvation? He may be a slave to his lusts,
but what is that to Eternal salvation? He may be a slave to his Lustiest,
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and an enemie to the power of grace, for all that.
and an enemy to the power of grace, for all that.
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Therefore, unlesse we see men wrought upon thorowly, to be of the mind of Christ, to have the Spirit of Christ, to judge of things as Christ judgeth, to judge the service of God,
Therefore, unless we see men wrought upon thoroughly, to be of the mind of christ, to have the Spirit of christ, to judge of things as christ Judgeth, to judge the service of God,
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and doing his will, to be the best things, and to goe about doing good, and that with reference and obedience to God; all is nothing, else:
and doing his will, to be the best things, and to go about doing good, and that with Referente and Obedience to God; all is nothing, Else:
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A man may be under the bondage of his corruptions, and so by them to Satan.
A man may be under the bondage of his corruptions, and so by them to Satan.
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Againe, when we are under our lusts, and sinnes, it is about earthly things; we are in slaverie to that which is worse then our selves. Again, when we Are under our Lustiest, and Sins, it is about earthly things; we Are in slavery to that which is Worse then our selves.
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Sinne is the vilest thing in the world, and the things whereabout sinne is occupied, are the profits,
Sin is the Vilest thing in the world, and the things whereabout sin is occupied, Are the profits,
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and pleasures, and trifles of this world, meane pettie things; it is a base slaverie, to consider whom we serve.
and pleasures, and trifles of this world, mean Petty things; it is a base slavery, to Consider whom we serve.
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And to consider what it is that is in bondage, the immortall soule of man, that had the image of God stamped upon it; And to Consider what it is that is in bondage, the immortal soul of man, that had the image of God stamped upon it;
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and in the soule of man, the most excellent part, the will, that is most free,
and in the soul of man, the most excellent part, the will, that is most free,
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yet being under sinne, it is most bound. Our will was given us, to cleave to God, and the best things;
yet being under sin, it is most bound. Our will was given us, to cleave to God, and the best things;
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to make choise of the best things, and to cleave to them undivided in life, and death, and for ever;
to make choice of the best things, and to cleave to them undivided in life, and death, and for ever;
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and so by cleaving to things better then our selves, to advance our selves to a higher condition.
and so by cleaving to things better then our selves, to advance our selves to a higher condition.
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For when the soule of man that is under better things, that is under God,
For when the soul of man that is under better things, that is under God,
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and Christ, and doth cleave to God, and Christ, in his affections, and to the things of a better life;
and christ, and does cleave to God, and christ, in his affections, and to the things of a better life;
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these be things bettering a mans condition, even raysing the soule from its owne present estate, to a glorious condition.
these be things bettering a men condition, even raising the soul from its own present estate, to a glorious condition.
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For we are as we affect, our wills and our affections doe transforme us; therefore wicked men are called the World, because they love it;
For we Are as we affect, our wills and our affections do transform us; Therefore wicked men Are called the World, Because they love it;
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and holy men are called heavenly, because they are carryed in their affections and wills, to heavenly things.
and holy men Are called heavenly, Because they Are carried in their affections and wills, to heavenly things.
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Our affections and wills doe denominate us, they give us the name; nay, that is too little;
Our affections and wills do denominate us, they give us the name; nay, that is too little;
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they doe give us the realitie, the state.
they do give us the reality, the state.
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When God so alters and changes our dispositions, that out of a sanctified judgement, wee make a right choyse of things,
When God so alters and changes our dispositions, that out of a sanctified judgement, we make a right choice of things,
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and then cleave to them in our wills and affections constantly; this raiseth our nature to be higher then it selfe.
and then cleave to them in our wills and affections constantly; this Raiseth our nature to be higher then it self.
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Hee that cleaveth to the Lord, is one Spirit, as the Apostle saith. Indeed, our affections tran•forme us anew.He that cleaveth to the Lord, is one Spirit, as the Apostle Says. Indeed, our affections tran•forme us anew.
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As it is with the fire, it transformes cold and grosse bodies to be all fierie: As it is with the fire, it transforms cold and gross bodies to be all fiery:
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so God, and heavenly things, worke upon our hearts, they transforme us to be like themselves.
so God, and heavenly things, work upon our hearts, they transform us to be like themselves.
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Now for this inward soule of man, which is so excellent a thing, fitted by God to cleave to better things,
Now for this inward soul of man, which is so excellent a thing, fitted by God to cleave to better things,
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for communion with himselfe, and everlasting happinesse;
for communion with himself, and everlasting happiness;
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for this, to be a drudge to base pleasures, and profits, to the windie empty things of this world, to vaine titles,
for this, to be a drudge to base pleasures, and profits, to the windy empty things of this world, to vain titles,
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& such like empty things, and to place its happinesse in these things;
& such like empty things, and to place its happiness in these things;
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it is a pittifull degeneration, that so excellent a thing as the immortall soule of man, that shall never die, should joyne with those things that shall make him miserable;
it is a pitiful degeneration, that so excellent a thing as the immortal soul of man, that shall never die, should join with those things that shall make him miserable;
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that it shall be better for a man that he had never beene, as it is said of Iudas; It had beene better for that man that he had never beene borne.
that it shall be better for a man that he had never been, as it is said of Iudas; It had been better for that man that he had never been born.
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though they walke at never so much liberty abroad, and doe what they list: for sinne and death goes together;
though they walk At never so much liberty abroad, and do what they list: for sin and death Goes together;
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and death, let us labour to get out of this cursed estate by all meanes, which is by
and death, let us labour to get out of this cursed estate by all means, which is by
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Therefore considering that this is our estate by nature, we are all slaves to sinne,
Therefore considering that this is our estate by nature, we Are all slaves to sin,
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and his Angels, and for the wrath of God to seize on thy soule eternally, world without end, me thinkes men should not set light by that.
and his Angels, and for the wrath of God to seize on thy soul eternally, world without end, me thinks men should not Set Light by that.
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This word Eternall, it is a heavy word, Eternall separation from all good, and eternall communion with the Devill,
This word Eternal, it is a heavy word, Eternal separation from all good, and Eternal communion with the devil,
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Thou maist perhaps make •light of the service of sinne, because thou hast the present baits to delight thee; but thou shouldst regard death. Thou maist neglect death; but then regard eternall death.
Thou Mayest perhaps make •light of the service of sin, Because thou hast the present baits to delight thee; but thou Shouldst regard death. Thou Mayest neglect death; but then regard Eternal death.
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and that forever, and for ever.
and that forever, and for ever.
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to be separated from all good, and all comfort, and to have societie with the Devill and his Angels in hell,
to be separated from all good, and all Comfort, and to have society with the devil and his Angels in hell,
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But there is a gulphe, there is damnation, and destruction behind, there is eternall torment behind, to be adjudged from the presence of God for ever;
But there is a gulphe, there is damnation, and destruction behind, there is Eternal torment behind, to be adjudged from the presence of God for ever;
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A man may breake the hedgewell enough with a strong resolution to die; it is nothing to die, if there were an end.
A man may break the hedgewell enough with a strong resolution to die; it is nothing to die, if there were an end.
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but alas, to be inthralled to death, it is another matter, for behind death, there is a gulphe.
but alas, to be enthralled to death, it is Another matter, for behind death, there is a gulphe.
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And this is the conceite of many men, till they come to it:
And this is the conceit of many men, till they come to it:
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what, is it such a matter to die? It is nothing to die; they set a good face on the matter.
what, is it such a matter to die? It is nothing to die; they Set a good face on the matter.
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for I shall have the pleasures of sin all my life time, &c. and for death, I will set a Romane spirit against death. Saith a Romane;
for I shall have the pleasures of since all my life time, etc. and for death, I will Set a Roman Spirit against death. Says a Roman;
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men thinke to be inthralled to sinne, it is pleasant thraldome, they are golden fetters:
men think to be enthralled to sin, it is pleasant thraldom, they Are golden fetters:
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for we see all men naturally, are under the law of sinne and death. These things are slighted, because wee enjoy the pleasures of sinne for a season ;
for we see all men naturally, Are under the law of sin and death. These things Are slighted, Because we enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
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Let none stand upon the Gentrie, and Nobility of their birth, unlesse they be taken out of the condition they are in by nature, to be in a better condition in Christ:
Let none stand upon the Gentry, and Nobilt of their birth, unless they be taken out of the condition they Are in by nature, to be in a better condition in christ:
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Therefore let us never bragge of our birth, as the Jewes did, that they were the children of Abraham. No, saith Christ, you are of your father the Devill.
Therefore let us never brag of our birth, as the Jews did, that they were the children of Abraham. No, Says christ, you Are of your father the devil.
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though wee be be borne never so nobly.
though we be be born never so nobly.
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but are borne againe to it, to an inheritance immortall, &c. But by nature wee are all bond men,
but Are born again to it, to an inheritance immortal, etc. But by nature we Are all bound men,
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This prerogative, our spirituall noblenesse, is such an estate wherein wee are not borne;
This prerogative, our spiritual nobleness, is such an estate wherein we Are not born;
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unlesse our second birth, our new birth, make amends for fl••e, for the basenesse of our first birth.
unless our second birth, our new birth, make amends for fl••e, for the baseness of our First birth.
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So that whatsoever our first birth be, though it be noble, and great, yet by it we are bond-slaves under sinne and death,
So that whatsoever our First birth be, though it be noble, and great, yet by it we Are bondslaves under sin and death,
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and before eternall death comes, the expectation, and terrours of it seize on them for the present.
and before Eternal death comes, the expectation, and terrors of it seize on them for the present.
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which is, when the soule leaves the body, then the soule dies:
which is, when the soul leaves the body, then the soul die:
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for then it goes to hell, it is severed for ever from the comfortable and gracious presence of God,
for then it Goes to hell, it is severed for ever from the comfortable and gracious presence of God,
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and likewise it wants the comforts it had in this world. And the third degree of it is, when body and soule shall be joyned together;
and likewise it Wants the comforts it had in this world. And the third degree of it is, when body and soul shall be joined together;
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then there is an eternall separation of both, from the presence of God, and an adjudging of them to eternall torments in hell.
then there is an Eternal separation of both, from the presence of God, and an adjudging of them to Eternal torments in hell.
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This is the state of all men that are not in Christ, they are dead in soule while they live;
This is the state of all men that Are not in christ, they Are dead in soul while they live;
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dead after the separation of the soule and body; and after to be adjudged to eternall damnation, world without end.
dead After the separation of the soul and body; and After to be adjudged to Eternal damnation, world without end.
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Life is a sweet thing, and wee know death it is terrible;
Life is a sweet thing, and we know death it is terrible;
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when we would set out our hatefulnesse to any thing, wee use to say, I hate it as death:
when we would Set out our hatefulness to any thing, we use to say, I hate it as death:
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doe wee love life, and doe we hate death? we should labour then to be out of that condition, that we are all in by nature, wherein we are under sinne and death, in regard of spirituall life (I meane) for,
do we love life, and do we hate death? we should labour then to be out of that condition, that we Are all in by nature, wherein we Are under sin and death, in regard of spiritual life (I mean) for,
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for civill life, and government, and policy, men may have life and vigour enough, that are hypocrites:
for civil life, and government, and policy, men may have life and vigour enough, that Are Hypocrites:
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but I speake of a better life, an eternall life, that is not subject to death.
but I speak of a better life, an Eternal life, that is not Subject to death.
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Now, marke the joyning of both these together, we are under sinne and death by nature;
Now, mark the joining of both these together, we Are under sin and death by nature;
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where a man is under sinne, he is under death:
where a man is under sin, he is under death:
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for as the Apostle saith, Rom. 5. Sinne entred into the world, and by sinne death.
for as the Apostle Says, Rom. 5. Sin entered into the world, and by sin death.
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They were neither of both Gods creatures, neither sinne nor death: but sinne entred into the world by Satan, and death by sinne.
They were neither of both God's creatures, neither sin nor death: but sin entered into the world by Satan, and death by sin.
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Oh, ye shall not die, saith Satan; he was a lyar alway from the beginning: so now he saith to men, you shall not die;O, you shall not die, Says Satan; he was a liar always from the beginning: so now he Says to men, you shall not die;
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you may doe this, and doe well enough, but he is a lyar, and a murtherer;
you may do this, and do well enough, but he is a liar, and a murderer;
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when he solicites to sinne, he is a murtherer. Let us take heed of solicitations to sinne, from our owne nature, or from Satan;
when he solicits to sin, he is a murderer. Let us take heed of solicitations to sin, from our own nature, or from Satan;
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marke how God hath linked sinne, and death, The wages of sinne is death. When we are tempted to sinne, we thinke, I shall have this credit, or profite,
mark how God hath linked sin, and death, The wages of sin is death. When we Are tempted to sin, we think, I shall have this credit, or profit,
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or contentment, or preferment, and advancement in the world.
or contentment, or preferment, and advancement in the world.
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I, but that that you get by sinne, it is not so great as you looke for,
I, but that that you get by sin, it is not so great as you look for,
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when you have it, if you get it at all:
when you have it, if you get it At all:
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but afterwards comes death, the beginnings of eternall death, terrours of conscience universally follow, if a man be himselfe, if he be not besotted. but afterwards comes death, the beginnings of Eternal death, terrors of conscience universally follow, if a man be himself, if he be not besotted.
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The more a man is a man, and enjoyes the liberty of his judgement to judge of things;
The more a man is a man, and enjoys the liberty of his judgement to judge of things;
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the more he sees the misery that is due after sinne, with a fearefull expectation of worse things to come.
the more he sees the misery that is due After sin, with a fearful expectation of Worse things to come.
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Sinne, and death are an adamantine chaine, and linke that none can sever;
Sin, and death Are an adamantine chain, and link that none can sever;
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who shall separate that which God in his Justice hath put together? If sinne goe before, death will follow;
who shall separate that which God in his justice hath put together? If sin go before, death will follow;
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if the conception goe before, the birth will follow after: if the smoake goe before, the fire will follow.
if the conception go before, the birth will follow After: if the smoke go before, the fire will follow.
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There is not a more constant order in nature, then this in Gods appointment, first sinne,
There is not a more constant order in nature, then this in God's appointment, First sin,
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and then death, and damnation after.
and then death, and damnation After.
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Therefore when wee are tempted to sinne, let us reason with our selves, there is death in the pot, let us discerne death in it, it will follow. Therefore when we Are tempted to sin, let us reason with our selves, there is death in the pot, let us discern death in it, it will follow.
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And if a man after repent of it, it will be more sharp repentance and grievous, then the sinne was pleasant;
And if a man After Repent of it, it will be more sharp Repentance and grievous, then the sin was pleasant;
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that a man shall have little joy of his sinne, if he doe repent;
that a man shall have little joy of his sin, if he do Repent;
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if he doe not repent, what a fearefull estate is a man in, after he hath sinned? Sinne,
if he do not Repent, what a fearful estate is a man in, After he hath sinned? Sin,
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and death goe together, no humane power can sever them:
and death go together, no humane power can sever them:
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for take the greatest Monarch in the world, when he hath sinned, conscience is above him as great as hee is;
for take the greatest Monarch in the world, when he hath sinned, conscience is above him as great as he is;
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for conscience is next under God; it awes, and terrifies him, and keepes his sleepe from him:
for conscience is next under God; it awes, and terrifies him, and keeps his sleep from him:
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as we see of late in our bloody neighbour Country ▪ after that great Massacre, he could not sleepe without Musicke, and the like.
as we see of late in our bloody neighbour Country ▪ After that great Massacre, he could not sleep without Music, and the like.
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All that they have and enjoy in the world, all their greatnesse, it will not satisfie and stop the mouth of conscience:
All that they have and enjoy in the world, all their greatness, it will not satisfy and stop the Mouth of conscience:
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but when they sinne, they feele the wrath of God arresting, and they a•e as i• were, shut up in prison, under the terrours of an accusing conscience, till they come to eternall imprisoment, in the chaine of hell, and damnation.
but when they sin, they feel the wrath of God arresting, and they a•e as i• were, shut up in prison, under the terrors of an accusing conscience, till they come to Eternal imprisonment, in the chain of hell, and damnation.
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This is the estate of the greatest man in the world, that is not in Christ.
This is the estate of the greatest man in the world, that is not in christ.
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They are not so happy as we thinke they are, they are imprisoned in their owne hearts:
They Are not so happy as we think they Are, they Are imprisoned in their own hearts:
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But then after the death of the soule in this world, there is another degree of spirituall death; But then After the death of the soul in this world, there is Another degree of spiritual death;
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A fearefull estate, if we had Spirituall eyes to see it, and thinke of it.
A fearful estate, if we had Spiritual eyes to see it, and think of it.
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The world is full of dead men, that are dead while they are alive, as S. Paul speakes of the Widow that lives in pleasures.
The world is full of dead men, that Are dead while they Are alive, as S. Paul speaks of the Widow that lives in pleasures.
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Though such men live a common, naturall civill life, and walke up and downe, yet they are dead men to God, and to a better life.
Though such men live a Common, natural civil life, and walk up and down, yet they Are dead men to God, and to a better life.
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for hee is under death, he is starke, and stiffe, unable to stirre or moove to any duty whatsoever, he hath no sense, nor motion.
for he is under death, he is stark, and stiff, unable to stir or move to any duty whatsoever, he hath no sense, nor motion.
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he is but a loathsome carrion a dead carkasse in the sight of God, and of all that have the Spirit of God:
he is but a loathsome carrion a dead carcase in the sighed of God, and of all that have the Spirit of God:
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so all the morall vertues, and all the honours in this world put upon a man out of Christ, it makes him not a spirituall living soule:
so all the moral Virtues, and all the honours in this world put upon a man out of christ, it makes him not a spiritual living soul:
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All the cloathes, and flowers you put upon a dead body, cannot make it but a stinking carkasse:
All the clothes, and flowers you put upon a dead body, cannot make it but a stinking carcase:
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so the soule without the Spirit of Christ, quickening and seasoning it, and putting a comelinesse and beautie upon it, it is odious.
so the soul without the Spirit of christ, quickening and seasoning it, and putting a comeliness and beauty upon it, it is odious.
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And as the body without the soule, is a noysome odious carcasse, offensive in the eyes of its dearest friends:
And as the body without the soul, is a noisome odious carcase, offensive in the eyes of its dearest Friends:
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the soule can no more act any thing that is savingly, and holily good, then the body can be without the soule.
the soul can no more act any thing that is savingly, and holily good, then the body can be without the soul.
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& Christ, sanctifying and comforting and chearing it, then there is a death of the soule:
& christ, sanctifying and comforting and cheering it, then there is a death of the soul:
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so it is with the soule, when there is an estrangement of the soule from the Spirit of God,
so it is with the soul, when there is an estrangement of the soul from the Spirit of God,
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The soule hath a life of its owne, when it is out of the body, but the body hath its life from the soule;
The soul hath a life of its own, when it is out of the body, but the body hath its life from the soul;
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For as the soule is the life of the body; the body hath but a communicated life from the union it hath with the soule. For as the soul is the life of the body; the body hath but a communicated life from the Union it hath with the soul.
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when the Spirit of God doth not comfort, and sanctifie the soule, it is a death.
when the Spirit of God does not Comfort, and sanctify the soul, it is a death.
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and from the sanctifying, and comforting Spirit of God:
and from the sanctifying, and comforting Spirit of God:
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But there a is worse death, which is a separation of the soule, from the favour and love of God,
But there a is Worse death, which is a separation of the soul, from the favour and love of God,
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but that is not so much meant here: for when we are in Christ, we are not free from this death. but that is not so much meant Here: for when we Are in christ, we Are not free from this death.
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Now, there is a death in this world; the separation of the soule from the body;
Now, there is a death in this world; the separation of the soul from the body;
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And of Death. We are not onely under the law of sinne, but also of death.
And of Death. We Are not only under the law of sin, but also of death.
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for we make our selves worse then we come from Adam, by our voluntary and daily transgressions:
for we make our selves Worse then we come from Adam, by our voluntary and daily transgressions:
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He hath freed us from all the ill wee received from the first Adam, and that we have added our selves:
He hath freed us from all the ill we received from the First Adam, and that we have added our selves:
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and breach of the first Adam ; all these are made up in the second.
and breach of the First Adam; all these Are made up in the second.
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There came the wrath of God, the corruption of our nature, terrours of conscience, death and damnation, all these followed the sinne,
There Come the wrath of God, the corruption of our nature, terrors of conscience, death and damnation, all these followed the sin,
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for all the breaches that came by the first Adam ;
for all the Breaches that Come by the First Adam;
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and space and grace to repent, and to cleave to Christ) that whatsoever ill we are under by nature, we may have full supply in Christ;
and Molle and grace to Repent, and to cleave to christ) that whatsoever ill we Are under by nature, we may have full supply in christ;
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So that this is our happinesse, while we live here (oh it is the blessednesse of men to make use of it while they have time,
So that this is our happiness, while we live Here (o it is the blessedness of men to make use of it while they have time,
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there is a Spirit of life in Christ, and a Law of the Spirit of life in Christ, opposite to the law of sinne, and of death in us.
there is a Spirit of life in christ, and a Law of the Spirit of life in christ, opposite to the law of sin, and of death in us.
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There is life in Christ, opposite to death in us:
There is life in christ, opposite to death in us:
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The Spirit of life in Christ, makes us free from the Law of sinne, and death. The Spirit of life in christ, makes us free from the Law of sin, and death.
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Here we have a spirituall Jubile, a manumission and freedome, from the bondage we are in by nature.
Here we have a spiritual Jubilee, a manumission and freedom, from the bondage we Are in by nature.
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when the yeare of Jubile came, they were all freed; therefore there was great expectation of the yeare of Jubile.
when the year of Jubilee Come, they were all freed; Therefore there was great expectation of the year of Jubilee.
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The yeare of Jubile, it was a comfortable yeare to servants that were kept in, and were much vexed with their bondage:
The year of Jubilee, it was a comfortable year to Servants that were kept in, and were much vexed with their bondage:
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Now, I come to speake of our freedome, The Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus, hath freed me from the Law of sinne and death.
Now, I come to speak of our freedom, The Law of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus, hath freed me from the Law of sin and death.
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The Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus.
The Law of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus.
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but wee are freed from all by the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus.
but we Are freed from all by the Law of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus.
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Here we have such a message, of spirituall freedome, from other manner of enemies, then those were.
Here we have such a message, of spiritual freedom, from other manner of enemies, then those were.
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good newes to the Israelites to heare of freedome out of Egypt, and for the Jewes to heare of Cyrus Proclamation for their freedome out of Babylon. Freedome out of bondage is a sweet message.
good news to the Israelites to hear of freedom out of Egypt, and for the Jews to hear of Cyrus Proclamation for their freedom out of Babylon. Freedom out of bondage is a sweet message.
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This is good news indeed, to heare of freedome: This is good news indeed, to hear of freedom:
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There is life in Christ as God-man, as Mediator. Now, this life is that life, which is originally from the God-head: There is life in christ as God-man, as Mediator. Now, this life is that life, which is originally from the Godhead:
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Now, Christ hath life in him as God, as the Father hath: but that is not especially here meant.
Now, christ hath life in him as God, as the Father hath: but that is not especially Here meant.
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As I live saith the Lord, that is, as I am God, I will not the death of a sinner. As I live Says the Lord, that is, as I am God, I will not the death of a sinner.
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So the life of God is his being.
So the life of God is his being.
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for life is the being of a thing, and the actions, and moving, and vigour, and operations of a thing answerable to that being.
for life is the being of a thing, and the actions, and moving, and vigour, and operations of a thing answerable to that being.
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There is life in Christ, not onely as God for so indeed he is life. God, his life is himselfe: There is life in christ, not only as God for so indeed he is life. God, his life is himself:
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Here it is said, there is life in Christ. A Spirit of life in Christ. and a Law of a Spirit of life in Christ.
Here it is said, there is life in christ. A Spirit of life in christ. and a Law of a Spirit of life in christ.
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To unfold the point therefore, because it is a speciall point; and the words need unfolding;
To unfold the point Therefore, Because it is a special point; and the words need unfolding;
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but here is no mention of satisfaction by death? Oh, but death is the foundation of all, as we shall see afterwards.
but Here is no mention of satisfaction by death? O, but death is the Foundation of all, as we shall see afterwards.
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But why doth the Apostle speake here, of a Law of the Spirit of life in Christ, which frees us;
But why does the Apostle speak Here, of a Law of the Spirit of life in christ, which frees us;
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and so free us, by giving payment to his divine Justice. The death of Christ God-man, is the price of our liberty, and freedome.
and so free us, by giving payment to his divine justice. The death of christ God-man, is the price of our liberty, and freedom.
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therefore God the second Person became man, that in our nature hee might satisfie Gods wrath for us,
Therefore God the second Person became man, that in our nature he might satisfy God's wrath for us,
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now man of himselfe could not satisfie divine Justice, being a finite person;
now man of himself could not satisfy divine justice, being a finite person;
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Now, reconciliation alway supposeth satisfaction, it is founded upon it. And satisfaction for sinne, it must be in that nature, that hath sinned:
Now, reconciliation always Supposeth satisfaction, it is founded upon it. And satisfaction for sin, it must be in that nature, that hath sinned:
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hee must so be mercifull in freeing us, as that content must be given to his Justice, that it complaine not of any losse.
he must so be merciful in freeing us, as that content must be given to his justice, that it complain not of any loss.
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Satisfaction must be with the glory of his Justice, as well as of his Mercie: his Attributes must have full content, one must not be destroyed to satisfie another;
Satisfaction must be with the glory of his justice, as well as of his Mercy: his Attributes must have full content, one must not be destroyed to satisfy Another;
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the wrath of God must be satisfied; God must be one with us, so as his Justice must have contentment.
the wrath of God must be satisfied; God must be one with us, so as his justice must have contentment.
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and then by lusts, and •inne, to Satan and death, and damnation. So if we speake of freedome, wee must not begin with the executioner:
and then by Lustiest, and •inne, to Satan and death, and damnation. So if we speak of freedom, we must not begin with the executioner:
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for God hath a hand in giving us up to finne, it is a judiciall giving up;
for God hath a hand in giving us up to fin, it is a judicial giving up;
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therefore the power whereby the Devill keepes us (if wee looke up to God, under whom the power is) it is a lawfull power:
Therefore the power whereby the devil keeps us (if we look up to God, under whom the power is) it is a lawful power:
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for he doth it from God. His will is alwayes naught, but his power is alwayes lawfull:
for he does it from God. His will is always nought, but his power is always lawful:
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and then what it doth as it is in us: for whatsoever Christ hath, it is not onely for himselfe, but for us.
and then what it does as it is in us: for whatsoever christ hath, it is not only for himself, but for us.
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Why are we under damnation and wrath? because God is offended. All our slavery comes originally from God;
Why Are we under damnation and wrath? Because God is offended. All our slavery comes originally from God;
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Why, are we under Satans government? he is Gods executioner, Gods serjeant, he gives us up to him here, because we offend him.
Why, Are we under Satan government? he is God's executioner, God's Sergeant, he gives us up to him Here, Because we offend him.
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For why are we under sinne? God gives us up to sinne, why are we under death? God gives us up to death.
For why Are we under sin? God gives us up to sin, why Are we under death? God gives us up to death.
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How comes this freedome? There can no freedome be without satisfaction to divine Justice.
How comes this freedom? There can no freedom be without satisfaction to divine justice.
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therefore this being layd as a ground, we must consider how the Spirit of life works in Christ, what it doth in Christ;
Therefore this being laid as a ground, we must Consider how the Spirit of life works in christ, what it does in christ;
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however it be sinfull in regard of Satan that keepes us; yet the power whereby he keepes us is good:
however it be sinful in regard of Satan that keeps us; yet the power whereby he keeps us is good:
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Justification from our sins, first in Christ, (he is freed from our sinnes) and then in us:
Justification from our Sins, First in christ, (he is freed from our Sins) and then in us:
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Ascension first in Christ, and then in us: Glory in heaven first in Christ, and then in us.
Ascension First in christ, and then in us: Glory in heaven First in christ, and then in us.
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We have nothing in us, but it is derived from Christ:
We have nothing in us, but it is derived from christ:
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Resurrection, first in Christ, and then in us; Sonne-ship, first in Christ, and then in us;
Resurrection, First in christ, and then in us; Sonship, First in christ, and then in us;
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and whatsoever wee have, Christ hath it first. Therefore life is first in Christ, and then in us;
and whatsoever we have, christ hath it First. Therefore life is First in christ, and then in us;
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First of all, we must know this for a ground, whatsoever is done to us, is done to Christ first,
First of all, we must know this for a ground, whatsoever is done to us, is done to christ First,
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and then how it is derivatively in us.
and then how it is derivatively in us.
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First, consider how the Law of the Spirit of life is in Christ, what it doth in him;
First, Consider how the Law of the Spirit of life is in christ, what it does in him;
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But for the cleare understanding of this sweet and comfortable point:
But for the clear understanding of this sweet and comfortable point:
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So here is life, the Spirit of life, and the Law of the Spirit of life; all words of strong signification.
So Here is life, the Spirit of life, and the Law of the Spirit of life; all words of strong signification.
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and this Law is a countermand to all other Lawes; the Law of the Spirit of life frees us from all other Lawes.
and this Law is a countermand to all other Laws; the Law of the Spirit of life frees us from all other Laws.
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to shew that the life in Christ, it is a commanding life, it countermands all opposite lives whatsoever, of sinne, and death;
to show that the life in christ, it is a commanding life, it countermands all opposite lives whatsoever, of sin, and death;
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for spirit is an emphaticall word; spirit added to a thing, increased the thing. Againe, he saith, the Law of the Spirit of life. Law, is a commanding thing;
for Spirit is an emphatical word; Spirit added to a thing, increased the thing. Again, he Says, the Law of the Spirit of life. Law, is a commanding thing;
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so there is life in Christ, as Mediator. And there is a Spirit of life; that life it is a working life:
so there is life in christ, as Mediator. And there is a Spirit of life; that life it is a working life:
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and having satisfied Gods Justice, he conveyes life to us, he is our head, hee hath life in himselfe as God, to impart spirituall life to all his members;
and having satisfied God's justice, he conveys life to us, he is our head, he hath life in himself as God, to impart spiritual life to all his members;
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for alas, what communion have wee with God without a Mediator? but our comfort is this, that God, who is the fountaine of life, he became man,
for alas, what communion have we with God without a Mediator? but our Comfort is this, that God, who is the fountain of life, he became man,
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And we have no comfort by the life of God, as it is in Gods life alone severed:
And we have no Comfort by the life of God, as it is in God's life alone severed:
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indeed it is but the God-heads quickening, and giving life to the man-hood in Christ; the Spirit quickning, and sanctifying the man-hood.
indeed it is but the Godheads quickening, and giving life to the manhood in christ; the Spirit quickening, and sanctifying the manhood.
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For when the Gospel (in effectuall calling) discovers, that Christ is such a one,
For when the Gospel (in effectual calling) discovers, that christ is such a one,
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and that there is such an estate in Christ ; and there is faith wrought in me:
and that there is such an estate in christ; and there is faith wrought in me:
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then that faith layes hold upon the obedience of Christ to be mine.
then that faith lays hold upon the Obedience of christ to be mine.
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For Christ in the Gospel offers his obedience to be mine, as if I had done it in mine own person;
For christ in the Gospel offers his Obedience to be mine, as if I had done it in mine own person;
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whatsoever Christ did or suffered is mine:
whatsoever christ did or suffered is mine:
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for he is made of God, to be Wisedome, righteousnesse, sanctification, and redemption, to be all in all;
for he is made of God, to be Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, to be all in all;
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the Gospell sets him forth to be so.
the Gospel sets him forth to be so.
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Now faith laying hold of Christ, to be made of God all in all, obedience, righteousnesse, &c. whatsoever is needfull, hereupon this faith justifies me, hereupon I come to be free from the guilt of my sinnes,
Now faith laying hold of christ, to be made of God all in all, Obedience, righteousness, etc. whatsoever is needful, hereupon this faith Justifies me, hereupon I come to be free from the guilt of my Sins,
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because my sinnes were laid upon Christ, Christs death, was the death of a surety; it was as if I had dyed my selfe, and more firme;
Because my Sins were laid upon christ, Christ death, was the death of a surety; it was as if I had died my self, and more firm;
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thus I come to be free in justification: for what my surety hath done, I have done.
thus I come to be free in justification: for what my surety hath done, I have done.
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Againe, there is a freedome in sanctification, that is, when a man beleeves that Christ is his, Again, there is a freedom in sanctification, that is, when a man believes that christ is his,
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and that his sufferings are his, then the same Spirit that discovers this to be mine, it workes a change and alteration in my nature,
and that his sufferings Are his, then the same Spirit that discovers this to be mine, it works a change and alteration in my nature,
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and frees me from the dominion of sinne.
and frees me from the dominion of sin.
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The obedience of Christ, frees me from the condemnation of sinne, and the Spirit of sanctification frees me from the dominion of sinne.
The Obedience of christ, frees me from the condemnation of sin, and the Spirit of sanctification frees me from the dominion of sin.
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This is the freedome of sanctification, which faith layes hold on, Whosoever hath not the Spirit of Christ, is none of his.
This is the freedom of sanctification, which faith lays hold on, Whosoever hath not the Spirit of christ, is none of his.
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Christ as a head, derives to me the holy Spirit, to sanctifie my nature, and of his fulnesse, we receive grace for grace ; christ as a head, derives to me the holy Spirit, to sanctify my nature, and of his fullness, we receive grace for grace;
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so the Spirit of sanctification in Christ frees me from the dominion of sinne and death.
so the Spirit of sanctification in christ frees me from the dominion of sin and death.
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It is said here, that by Christ we have spirituall liberty and freedome, not from sinne,
It is said Here, that by christ we have spiritual liberty and freedom, not from sin,
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and death, but from the law of sinne, and of death.
and death, but from the law of sin, and of death.
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It is one thing to be freed from sinne, and death, and another thing to be freed from the law of them:
It is one thing to be freed from sin, and death, and Another thing to be freed from the law of them:
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for wee are not indeed freed from sinne, and death, but from the law of sinne, and death;
for we Are not indeed freed from sin, and death, but from the law of sin, and death;
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that is, from the condemning power of sinne; that though sinne be in us; yet it doth not condemne us:
that is, from the condemning power of sin; that though sin be in us; yet it does not condemn us:
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and though we die, yet the sting is pulled out, death is but a passage to a better life.
and though we die, yet the sting is pulled out, death is but a passage to a better life.
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So I say in Justification, wee are freed from the condemning power of sinne, and in sanctification, from the commanding power of sinne.
So I say in Justification, we Are freed from the condemning power of sin, and in sanctification, from the commanding power of sin.
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When we are knit once to Christ, we have the obedience of Christ, ours in justification:
When we Are knit once to christ, we have the Obedience of christ, ours in justification:
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and the holinesse of Christ is derived to us, as from the head to the members in sanctification,
and the holiness of christ is derived to us, as from the head to the members in sanctification,
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and so we are freed from the law of sin.
and so we Are freed from the law of since.
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To understand this a little better, the same Spirit that sanctified the naturall body, the humane nature of Christ, wherby he became bone of our bone, and flesh of our flesh:
To understand this a little better, the same Spirit that sanctified the natural body, the humane nature of christ, whereby he became bone of our bone, and Flesh of our Flesh:
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the same Spirit doth sanctifie the mysticall body of Christ, that it may be bone of his bone, and flesh of his flesh.
the same Spirit does sanctify the mystical body of christ, that it may be bone of his bone, and Flesh of his Flesh.
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For before wee come to heaven, Christ must not onely be bone of our bone, &c. that is, in his Incarnation,
For before we come to heaven, christ must not only be bone of our bone, etc. that is, in his Incarnation,
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but wee must be bone of his bone, &c. that is, wee must have natures like Christ, not onely flesh and blood;
but we must be bone of his bone, etc. that is, we must have nature's like christ, not only Flesh and blood;
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for (so a reprobate hath flesh and blood, as Christ hath) but wee must have his Spirit altering and changing our nature, that instead of a proud, disobedient, rebellious nature,
for (so a Reprobate hath Flesh and blood, as christ hath) but we must have his Spirit altering and changing our nature, that instead of a proud, disobedient, rebellious nature,
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now it must be a holy and humble, and meeke nature; (together with humane frailty,
now it must be a holy and humble, and meek nature; (together with humane frailty,
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for that we carry about with us;) then the Spirit of life derived from Christ, makes us bone of his bone. For indeed, in his humane nature, being bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh, hee made us bone of his bone, and flesh of his flesh: he became man, that we might partake of the divine nature, being partakers of the divine Spirit.
for that we carry about with us;) then the Spirit of life derived from christ, makes us bone of his bone. For indeed, in his humane nature, being bone of our bone and Flesh of our Flesh, he made us bone of his bone, and Flesh of his Flesh: he became man, that we might partake of the divine nature, being partakers of the divine Spirit.
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So that now the Spirit of life in Christ, when we are knit to him, is a Spirit of sanctification, altering our natures,
So that now the Spirit of life in christ, when we Are knit to him, is a Spirit of sanctification, altering our nature's,
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and working in our hearts a disposition like Christs ;
and working in our hearts a disposition like Christ;
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that wee judge, as Christ judgeth, and chuse, as Christ chuseth, and ayme at Gods glory as Christ did.
that we judge, as christ Judgeth, and choose, as christ chooseth, and aim At God's glory as christ did.
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For there is the same mind in us, that was in Christ, Philip.
For there is the same mind in us, that was in christ, Philip.
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2. In our proportion, growing still more and more, to conformity with Christ, till we be in heaven, till Christ be all in all, 1 Cor. 15. When he will change our nature to be holy as his owne.
2. In our proportion, growing still more and more, to conformity with christ, till we be in heaven, till christ be all in all, 1 Cor. 15. When he will change our nature to be holy as his own.
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Besides this liberty from sinne, and death in this life, there is a glorious liberty, and freedome tha• we have by the Spirit of Christ, when we are dead: Beside this liberty from sin, and death in this life, there is a glorious liberty, and freedom tha• we have by the Spirit of christ, when we Are dead:
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for then the Spirit of life that raised Christs dead body, will raise our bodies,
for then the Spirit of life that raised Christ dead body, will raise our bodies,
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and that Spirit of Christ that raiseth his body, and raiseth our soules in this world from sinne to beleeve in him, will raise our dead bodies.
and that Spirit of christ that Raiseth his body, and Raiseth our Souls in this world from sin to believe in him, will raise our dead bodies.
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The same vertue, and power, that workes in Christ, workes in his members: this is called, The glorious libertie of the Sonnes of God.
The same virtue, and power, that works in christ, works in his members: this is called, The glorious liberty of the Sons of God.
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Then wee shall be freed indeed, not onely from the law of sinne, but from sinne it selfe,
Then we shall be freed indeed, not only from the law of sin, but from sin it self,
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and not onely from the law of death, but death it selfe, and wee shall live forever with the Lord.
and not only from the law of death, but death it self, and we shall live forever with the Lord.
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Christ then shall be all in all by his Spirit. Christ will never leave us, till hee have brought us to that glorious freedome:
christ then shall be all in all by his Spirit. christ will never leave us, till he have brought us to that glorious freedom:
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wee are freed already from sinne, and death, he hath set us in heavenly places, together with himselfe, now;
we Are freed already from sin, and death, he hath Set us in heavenly places, together with himself, now;
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In faith we are there already: but then wee shall be indeed.
In faith we Are there already: but then we shall be indeed.
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Thus you see how we come to have the law of the Spirit of life in Christ, to free us from the law of sinne,
Thus you see how we come to have the law of the Spirit of life in christ, to free us from the law of sin,
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and death, and all the passages of it. You see here that there is law against law.
and death, and all the passages of it. You see Here that there is law against law.
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The Law of the Spirit of life in Christ, against the law of sinne, and death. The Law of the Spirit of life in christ, against the law of sin, and death.
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I beseech you consider that God hath appointed law, to countermand law, the Spirit of Christ to overcome sinne in us, not onely in justification, but in sanctification;
I beseech you Consider that God hath appointed law, to countermand law, the Spirit of christ to overcome sin in us, not only in justification, but in sanctification;
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oh, let us therefore comfortably thinke, there is a Law above this Law. I have now cold, dead, base affections:
o, let us Therefore comfortably think, there is a Law above this Law. I have now cold, dead, base affections:
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but if I have the Spirit of Christ, he can quicken, and enliven me, hee will not onely pardon my sinne:
but if I have the Spirit of christ, he can quicken, and enliven me, he will not only pardon my sin:
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but by the Law of his Spirit direct, guid, and command me a contrary way to my lusts.
but by the Law of his Spirit Direct, guide, and command me a contrary Way to my Lustiest.
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And this is an Art of spirituall prudence in heavenly things, whensoever wee are beset with dangers, to set •reater then that against it. The Devill is an Angell;
And this is an Art of spiritual prudence in heavenly things, whensoever we Are beset with dangers, to Set •reater then that against it. The devil is an Angel;
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but we have a guard of Angels about us. The Devill is a Serpent: but we have a bra•en Serpent that cures all the stings of that Serpent.
but we have a guard of Angels about us. The devil is a Serpent: but we have a bra•en Serpent that cures all the stings of that Serpent.
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We have a law of our lusts tyrannizing over us, and enthralling us; it is true:
We have a law of our Lustiest tyrannizing over us, and enthralling us; it is true:
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but then there is a Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus, to overcome,
but then there is a Law of the Spirit of life in christ jesus, to overcome,
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and subdue that law of our lusts, if so be that wee use the prerogatives wee have,
and subdue that law of our Lustiest, if so be that we use the prerogatives we have,
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if we use faith, and goe to God, and Christ, in whom are all the treasures of grace.
if we use faith, and go to God, and christ, in whom Are all the treasures of grace.
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Hee is the treasury of the Church, of his fulnesse we receive grace for grace. Are we troubled with any corruptions? goe to the Spirit of liberty in Christ, He is the treasury of the Church, of his fullness we receive grace for grace. are we troubled with any corruptions? go to the Spirit of liberty in christ,
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and desire him to set us at liberty from the bondage, and thraldome of our corruptions.
and desire him to Set us At liberty from the bondage, and thraldom of our corruptions.
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And remember what Christ hath done for us, and where hee is now, in heaven: let us rai•e our thoughts, that wee may see our selves in heaven already;
And Remember what christ hath done for us, and where he is now, in heaven: let us rai•e our thoughts, that we may see our selves in heaven already;
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that wee may be ashamed to defile our bodies and soules (with the base drudgery of sinne,
that we may be ashamed to defile our bodies and Souls (with the base drudgery of sin,
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and Satan,) that are sanctified in part in this world, and shall be glorified in heaven.
and Satan,) that Are sanctified in part in this world, and shall be glorified in heaven.
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Certainely faith would raise our soules so:
Certainly faith would raise our Souls so:
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we betray our selves, when being once in the state of grace, we are in•hralled basely to any sinne.
we betray our selves, when being once in the state of grace, we Are in•hralled basely to any sin.
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For sinne shall not have dominion over you, because you are under grace, saith the Apostle.For sin shall not have dominion over you, Because you Are under grace, Says the Apostle.
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Being under grace, if wee doe 〈 ◊ 〉 use our reasoning, and use faith, and exercise the grace we have given us, wee cannot be in thrall to corruptions.
Being under grace, if we do 〈 ◊ 〉 use our reasoning, and use faith, and exercise the grace we have given us, we cannot be in thrall to corruptions.
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Wee shall have remainders to trouble us: put not to 〈 ◊ 〉, and reigne, and domineere.
we shall have remainders to trouble us: put not to 〈 ◊ 〉, and Reign, and domineer.
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For sinne 〈 ◊ 〉 beares •way, but when wee betray our selves, and either beleeve not what Christ hath done for us,
For sin 〈 ◊ 〉 bears •way, but when we betray our selves, and either believe not what christ hath done for us,
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or else exercise not our faith.
or Else exercise not our faith.
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A Christian is never overtaken basely, but when hee neglects his priviledges, and prerogatives, and doth not stirre up the grace of God in him.
A Christian is never overtaken basely, but when he neglects his privileges, and prerogatives, and does not stir up the grace of God in him.
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Learne this then, when we are troubled with any thing, set Law against Law;
Learn this then, when we Are troubled with any thing, Set Law against Law;
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set the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ, against all oppositions whatsoever, and let the temptation ••e where it will:
Set the Law of the Spirit of life in christ, against all oppositions whatsoever, and let the temptation ••e where it will:
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let it lie in justificati••, as when wee are tempted by Satan to despaire for sinnes, for great sinnes, oh but then consider the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ, hath freed me from the law of sinne, and of death.
let it lie in justificati••, as when we Are tempted by Satan to despair for Sins, for great Sins, o but then Consider the Law of the Spirit of life in christ, hath freed me from the law of sin, and of death.
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Christ was made sinne, to free me •rom sinne. christ was made sin, to free me •rom sin.
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Consider that Christ was God-man, hee satisfied divine Justice, the blood of Christ cleanseth us from all sinne,
Consider that christ was God-man, he satisfied divine justice, the blood of christ Cleanseth us from all sin,
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though they be as red as crimson. though they be as read as crimson.
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Thus set Christ against our sinnes in justification, when the guilt of them ••oubles our soules.
Thus Set christ against our Sins in justification, when the guilt of them ••oubles our Souls.
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And so likewise, when wee are set on by base lusts, set against them the power of Christ in sanctification. And so likewise, when we Are Set on by base Lustiest, Set against them the power of christ in sanctification.
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What 〈 ◊ 〉 I now? a member of Christ, one that professeth my selfe to be an heire of heaven:
What 〈 ◊ 〉 I now? a member of christ, one that Professes my self to be an heir of heaven:
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there is a Spirit of life in Christ my head, there is a Law of the Spirit of life in Christ ;
there is a Spirit of life in christ my head, there is a Law of the Spirit of life in christ;
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that is, there is a commanding power in his Spirit, and that Spirit of his is not onely in the head, but in the members.
that is, there is a commanding power in his Spirit, and that Spirit of his is not only in the head, but in the members.
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If I goe to him for grace, I may have grace, answerable to the grace that is in him;
If I go to him for grace, I may have grace, answerable to the grace that is in him;
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grace that will strengthen me with his power:
grace that will strengthen me with his power:
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be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might, Ephes. 6. and in Christ I can doe all things, by his Spirit, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might, Ephesians 6. and in christ I can do all things, by his Spirit,
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though in my selfe I can doe nothing.
though in my self I can do nothing.
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And so in deadnesse, and desolation of Spirit, when the soule is cast downe with discomfort; And so in deadness, and desolation of Spirit, when the soul is cast down with discomfort;
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let us thinke with our selves, the Spirit of life in Christ, is a quickening Spirit,
let us think with our selves, the Spirit of life in christ, is a quickening Spirit,
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if I can beleeve in Christ, he hath freed me from the guilt of sinne,
if I can believe in christ, he hath freed me from the guilt of sin,
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and hee hath by his Spirit, given me some little inlargement from the dominion of my corruptions,
and he hath by his Spirit, given me Some little enlargement from the dominion of my corruptions,
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why should I be cast downe? I am an heire of heaven; ere long Satan shall be trodden under my feet ;
why should I be cast down? I am an heir of heaven; ere long Satan shall be trodden under my feet;
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ere long I shall be free from the spirituall combate, and conflict with sinne, that I am now encountred with;
ere long I shall be free from the spiritual combat, and conflict with sin, that I am now encountered with;
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therefore I will comfort my selfe, I will not be cast downe overmuch.
Therefore I will Comfort my self, I will not be cast down overmuch.
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In the houre of death, let us make use of this freedome of the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus from the law of sinne, and death. In the hour of death, let us make use of this freedom of the Spirit of life in christ Iesus from the law of sin, and death.
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When the time comes, that there must be a separation of soule, and body; oh let us thinke with our selves;
When the time comes, that there must be a separation of soul, and body; o let us think with our selves;
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Now I must dye, yet Christ hath dyed, and I must dye in conformity to my head, and here is my comfort:
Now I must die, yet christ hath died, and I must die in conformity to my head, and Here is my Comfort:
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the Law of the Spirit of life, hath freed me from the law of death, it hath freed me from spirituall, and eternall death.
the Law of the Spirit of life, hath freed me from the law of death, it hath freed me from spiritual, and Eternal death.
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So that now through Christ, death is become friendly to me;
So that now through christ, death is become friendly to me;
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death now is not the death of me, but death will be the death of my misery, the death of my sinnes, it will be the death of my corruptions, death now will be the death of all that before troubled me:
death now is not the death of me, but death will be the death of my misery, the death of my Sins, it will be the death of my corruptions, death now will be the death of all that before troubled me:
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but death will be my birth day, in regard of happinesse; Better is the day of death, then the day of birth.
but death will be my birth day, in regard of happiness; Better is the day of death, then the day of birth.
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When a man comes into this life, he comes into misery; but when he dies, hee goes out of misery, and comes to happinesse;
When a man comes into this life, he comes into misery; but when he die, he Goes out of misery, and comes to happiness;
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so that indeed, wee never live till we dye, wee never live eternally, and happily till then:
so that indeed, we never live till we die, we never live eternally, and happily till then:
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for then wee are freed from all misery, and sinne. Blessed are they that dye in the Lord, they rest from their labours ;
for then we Are freed from all misery, and sin. Blessed Are they that die in the Lord, they rest from their labours;
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they rest from the labours of toyle, and misery, they rest from the labours of sinne; from all labours whatsoever.
they rest from the labours of toil, and misery, they rest from the labours of sin; from all labours whatsoever.
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Blessed are they that dye in the Lord, and of all times then blessed;Blessed Are they that die in the Lord, and of all times then blessed;
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more blessed then before, they rest from their labours, and then begins their happinesse, that shall never end.
more blessed then before, they rest from their labours, and then begins their happiness, that shall never end.
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So you see what comfort a Christians soule sprinkled with the blood of Christ, may have if, it goe to God in Christ, and begge of Christ to be set at liberty, from all enemies, to serve God in holines and righteousnesse.
So you see what Comfort a Christians soul sprinkled with the blood of christ, may have if, it go to God in christ, and beg of christ to be Set At liberty, from all enemies, to serve God in holiness and righteousness.
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I speake too meanely, when I say, the Law of the Spirit of life, hath f••ed us from 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ and death: I speak too meanly, when I say, the Law of the Spirit of life, hath f••ed us from 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ and death:
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this is not all ▪ the Spirit of life, not onely frees us from ill, but advanceth us to the contrary good in every thing, wherein this freedome is.
this is not all ▪ the Spirit of life, not only frees us from ill, but Advanceth us to the contrary good in every thing, wherein this freedom is.
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For we are not onely called out of misery, but to a Kingdome ▪ wee are not onely freed from sinne,
For we Are not only called out of misery, but to a Kingdom ▪ we Are not only freed from sin,
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but intitled to heaven, in justification:
but entitled to heaven, in justification:
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and in sanctification, we are not onely freed from corruption, but inabled by the holy Spirit of liberty, to run the wayes of Gods Commandements,
and in sanctification, we Are not only freed from corruption, but enabled by the holy Spirit of liberty, to run the ways of God's commandments,
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and make them voluntary, to serve God chearefully zealous of good workes ;
and make them voluntary, to serve God cheerfully zealous of good works;
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wee are not onely freed from the command, and condemnation of sinne, and •he rigour of the Law ▪ but we have contrary dispositions, ready,
we Are not only freed from the command, and condemnation of sin, and •he rigour of the Law ▪ but we have contrary dispositions, ready,
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and willing, and voluntary dispositions wrought by the Spirit of Christ, to every thing th•• •s good.
and willing, and voluntary dispositions wrought by the Spirit of christ, to every thing th•• •s good.
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And so wee are not onely free from death and misery, (for so things without life are, they suffer no misery) but wee are partakers of everlasting life,
And so we Are not only free from death and misery, (for so things without life Are, they suffer no misery) but we Are partakers of everlasting life,
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and glory, the liberty of glory. Gods benefits are compleat, that is, not onely priuative, freeing us from ill; but positive, implying all good:
and glory, the liberty of glory. God's benefits Are complete, that is, not only privative, freeing us from ill; but positive, implying all good:
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because God will shew himselfe a God: he will doe good things as a God, fully.
Because God will show himself a God: he will do good things as a God, Fully.
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For the Law of the Spirit of life, not onely frees us from the law of sinne, and of death:
For the Law of the Spirit of life, not only frees us from the law of sin, and of death:
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but writes the Law of God in our hearts: he not onely frees us from the law of death;
but writes the Law of God in our hearts: he not only frees us from the law of death;
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but advance us to everlasting life, to the glorious life we have in heaven, to live for ever with the Lord:
but advance us to everlasting life, to the glorious life we have in heaven, to live for ever with the Lord:
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o• happy condition of a Christian! if wee could know our happinesse.
o• happy condition of a Christian! if we could know our happiness.
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Let us often meditate deepely of Christ, and of our selves in him, let us see all our ill in him;
Let us often meditate deeply of christ, and of our selves in him, let us see all our ill in him;
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and all our good in him:
and all our good in him:
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see death overcome, and sinne overcome by his death, hee being made a curse for us:
see death overcome, and sin overcome by his death, he being made a curse for us:
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see the Law overcome, hee being made under the Law for us: when the wrath of God vexeth, and terrifieth us, see it upon him;
see the Law overcome, he being made under the Law for us: when the wrath of God vexes, and terrifieth us, see it upon him;
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Hee sweat water and blood in the Garden. He sweat water and blood in the Garden.
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It made him crie out, My God, my God, why •ast thou forsaken me? See all that may trouble us in him, as our Surety.
It made him cry out, My God, my God, why •ast thou forsaken me? See all that may trouble us in him, as our Surety.
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And all the good wee hope for, see it in Christ first: whatsoever he hath in his naturall body, it is for his mysticall body;
And all the good we hope for, see it in christ First: whatsoever he hath in his natural body, it is for his mystical body;
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for hee gave his naturall body for his mysticall.
for he gave his natural body for his mystical.
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God, in the world to humble us, exerciseth us with troubles and calami•ies, as he did Christ: wee must be conformable to our he•d:
God, in the world to humble us, Exerciseth us with Troubles and calami•ies, as he did christ: we must be conformable to our he•d:
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but consider the poyson, and sting of all ills wee need to fea•e, is swallowed up ▪ and taken away by Christ. And as I said, let us see all our good in him, wee are sonnes in him ▪ raysed 〈 ◊ 〉 him, blessed in him, set in heavenly places with him,
but Consider the poison, and sting of all ills we need to fea•e, is swallowed up ▪ and taken away by christ. And as I said, let us see all our good in him, we Are Sons in him ▪ raised 〈 ◊ 〉 him, blessed in him, Set in heavenly places with him,
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and shall be follow-heires, and Kings with him; for wee are his members;
and shall be follow-heirs, and Kings with him; for we Are his members;
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his Spouse, the wife shall enjoy the same condition as the husband, whatsoever hee hath she shall have.
his Spouse, the wife shall enjoy the same condition as the husband, whatsoever he hath she shall have.
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What a comfortable estate is this I we can feare no ill, nor want no good;
What a comfortable estate is this I we can Fear no ill, nor want no good;
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whatsoever hee hath, it is for us: hee was borne for us:
whatsoever he hath, it is for us: he was born for us:
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hee dyed for us, hee is gone to heaven for us, for us, and our good, hee did, and suffered all these things.
he died for us, he is gone to heaven for us, for us, and our good, he did, and suffered all these things.
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We cannot exercise our thoughts too much in these meditations. The Lords Supper is a Sacrament of union and communion, hence it hath its name;
We cannot exercise our thoughts too much in these meditations. The lords Supper is a Sacrament of Union and communion, hence it hath its name;
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and by receiving the Sacrament our Communion, and union with Christ, is strengthned.
and by receiving the Sacrament our Communion, and Union with christ, is strengthened.
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What a comfort then is it to thinke, if I have fellowship with Christ, it is sealed by the Sacrament? when I take the Bread,
What a Comfort then is it to think, if I have fellowship with christ, it is sealed by the Sacrament? when I take the Bred,
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and Wine, at the same time I have communion with the Body, and Blood of Christ shed for my sinnes;
and Wine, At the same time I have communion with the Body, and Blood of christ shed for my Sins;
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and as Christ himselfe, was freed from my sinnes, imputed to him, and by his Resurrection declared that hee was freed:
and as christ himself, was freed from my Sins, imputed to him, and by his Resurrection declared that he was freed:
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so surely shall I be freed from my sinnes. So that this Communion, taking the Bread and Wine, it seales to us our Communion,
so surely shall I be freed from my Sins. So that this Communion, taking the Bred and Wine, it Seals to us our Communion,
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and fellowship with Christ, and thereupon our freedome from sinne, and from the Law, and sets us in a blessed, and happy estate.
and fellowship with christ, and thereupon our freedom from sin, and from the Law, and sets us in a blessed, and happy estate.
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Wee should labour therefore, by all meanes to strengthen our union, and Communion with Christ ; and amongst the rest, reverently and carefully, attend upon this blessed Ordinance of God:
we should labour Therefore, by all means to strengthen our Union, and Communion with christ; and among the rest, reverently and carefully, attend upon this blessed Ordinance of God:
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for the body of Christ broken, doth quicken us; because it is the body of the Sonne of God.
for the body of christ broken, does quicken us; Because it is the body of the Son of God.
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My flesh is meate indeed, and my blood is drinke indeed: My Flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed:
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and hee calls his body broken, the bread of life, Why? because it was the body of the Sonne of God, who is life, Iob 6. All life comes from God.
and he calls his body broken, the bred of life, Why? Because it was the body of the Son of God, who is life, Job 6. All life comes from God.
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Now Christ taking our nature upon him, his death is a quickning death:
Now christ taking our nature upon him, his death is a quickening death:
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and by reason of the union with the divine nature, now, it is the body of God broken,
and by reason of the Union with the divine nature, now, it is the body of God broken,
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and the blood of God shed for us, (there is our comfort,) and hee was declared to be so by his Resurrection, that declared that he was God,
and the blood of God shed for us, (there is our Comfort,) and he was declared to be so by his Resurrection, that declared that he was God,
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and that hee was freed from our sinnes.
and that he was freed from our Sins.
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Powerfull must that Saviour needs be, that was so strong in his very death, when his very body was broken, and his blood let out:
Powerful must that Saviour needs be, that was so strong in his very death, when his very body was broken, and his blood let out:
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then hee did worke the foundation of all comfort: for then hee satisfied the wrath of God.
then he did work the Foundation of all Comfort: for then he satisfied the wrath of God.
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Christ was strongest when hee was weakest. christ was Strongest when he was Weakest.
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The Resurrection was but a declaration of the worth of that hee had done.) Now, in the Sacrament wee have Communion with Christ dying, especially,
The Resurrection was but a declaration of the worth of that he had done.) Now, in the Sacrament we have Communion with christ dying, especially,
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as his body is broken, and his blood shed: for that is the foundation of all comfort by his Resurrection.
as his body is broken, and his blood shed: for that is the Foundation of all Comfort by his Resurrection.
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And because the Spirit of life was in Christ, and did quicken his body while hee was alive,
And Because the Spirit of life was in christ, and did quicken his body while he was alive,
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and was a Spirit of life, even when hee dyed, and gave worth, and excellency to his death:
and was a Spirit of life, even when he died, and gave worth, and excellency to his death:
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therefore, when wee take the Communion, wee ought not to meditate meerely of the death of Christ, as his blood was shed, and his body broken:
Therefore, when we take the Communion, we ought not to meditate merely of the death of christ, as his blood was shed, and his body broken:
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but of the death of such a person, as had the Spirit of life in him, as was God and man:
but of the death of such a person, as had the Spirit of life in him, as was God and man:
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and so set the excellency of his person, against all temptations whatsoever.
and so Set the excellency of his person, against all temptations whatsoever.
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Set the excellency of Christ so abased, his body broken, and his blood shed, against all temptations, if it be the greatest;
Set the excellency of christ so abased, his body broken, and his blood shed, against all temptations, if it be the greatest;
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the wrath of God upon the conscience;
the wrath of God upon the conscience;
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yet when conscience thinkes this, God the party offended, gave his owne Sonne to be Incarnate,
yet when conscience thinks this, God the party offended, gave his own Son to be Incarnate,
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and the Spirit of life in him, did quicken mans nature, and in that nature, did die for satisfaction:
and the Spirit of life in him, did quicken men nature, and in that nature, did die for satisfaction:
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now, God will be satisfied by the death of such a Surety, as his owne Sonne:
now, God will be satisfied by the death of such a Surety, as his own Son:
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so that the excellency of the Person, having the Seale of God upon him ( For him hath God the Father sealed ) doth wondrously satisfie conscience in all temptations whatsoever.
so that the excellency of the Person, having the Seal of God upon him (For him hath God the Father sealed) does wondrously satisfy conscience in all temptations whatsoever.
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What need a man feare death and damnation, and the miseries of this life, and Satan? what are all? if God be appeased and reconciled in Christ, then a man hath comfort,
What need a man Fear death and damnation, and the misery's of this life, and Satan? what Are all? if God be appeased and reconciled in christ, then a man hath Comfort,
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and may thinke of all other enemies, as conquered enemies.
and may think of all other enemies, as conquered enemies.
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Now we cannot thinke of the death of Christ, who was a quickening Spirit: but wee must thinke of the death of an excellent person, that gave worth to his death, to be a satisfactory death for us.
Now we cannot think of the death of christ, who was a quickening Spirit: but we must think of the death of an excellent person, that gave worth to his death, to be a satisfactory death for us.
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Therefore let us receive the Communion with comfort, that as verily as Christ is mine, so his quickening Spirit is communicated to me, and whatsoever he hath is mine:
Therefore let us receive the Communion with Comfort, that as verily as christ is mine, so his quickening Spirit is communicated to me, and whatsoever he hath is mine:
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If I have the field, I have the Pearle in it, his obedience, his victory over death, his Sonship is mine, his sitting in heaven is for me, he sits there to rule me,
If I have the field, I have the Pearl in it, his Obedience, his victory over death, his Sonship is mine, his sitting in heaven is for me, he sits there to Rule me,
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while I am on earth, and to take me up to himselfe when I am dead, all is for me:
while I am on earth, and to take me up to himself when I am dead, all is for me:
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when wee have Communion with Christ, wee have communion with all:
when we have Communion with christ, we have communion with all:
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Therefore the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus (when I am one with him, it quickens m•) and frees me from the law of sinne and death. FINIS.
Therefore the Spirit of life in christ Iesus (when I am one with him, it quickens m•) and frees me from the law of sin and death. FINIS.
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We have Principalities and Powers against, but we have greater Principalities and Po•ers for us. The Law of life, against the law of sinne and death.
We have Principalities and Powers against, but we have greater Principalities and Po•ers for us. The Law of life, against the law of sin and death.
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What doth it in Christ? What does it in christ?
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The Spirit of life in Christ, first of all it did quicken, and sanctifie his humane nature; The Spirit of life in christ, First of all it did quicken, and sanctify his humane nature;
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that nature that Christ pleased to take upon him, it stopped sinne, it made a stop of originall sinne, in sanctifying that blessed masse, out of which his body was made,
that nature that christ pleased to take upon him, it stopped sin, it made a stop of original sin, in sanctifying that blessed mass, out of which his body was made,
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for the foundation of his obedience actuall, that it was so holy, it was hence, that his nature was purified by the Holy-Ghost, in the wombe of the Virgin:
for the Foundation of his Obedience actual, that it was so holy, it was hence, that his nature was purified by the Holy ghost, in the womb of the Virgae:
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the foundation, that his death, and sufferings was satisfactory, and acceptable, it was that his holy nature was sanctified by the Spirit of God.
the Foundation, that his death, and sufferings was satisfactory, and acceptable, it was that his holy nature was sanctified by the Spirit of God.
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So the first worke of the Spirit of life, in the Sonne of God, it was to sanctifie,
So the First work of the Spirit of life, in the Son of God, it was to sanctify,
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and quicken that blessed masse, that he tooke upon him.
and quicken that blessed mass, that he took upon him.
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And the Spirit of life that quickned, and sanctified our nature in Christ, did likewise ennoble our nature:
And the Spirit of life that quickened, and sanctified our nature in christ, did likewise ennoble our nature:
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for even as a base woman is ennobled, when she is taken in marriage with a great man, shee hath his dignity accounted hers:
for even as a base woman is ennobled, when she is taken in marriage with a great man, she hath his dignity accounted hers:
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so our nature by the Spirit being sanctified, is knit into the union of person with Christ;
so our nature by the Spirit being sanctified, is knit into the Union of person with christ;
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that our nature and the second Person, make one Christ, so our nature by the Spirit, is ennobled by this union.
that our nature and the second Person, make one christ, so our nature by the Spirit, is ennobled by this Union.
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And also inriched it with all grace, that our nature is capable of: for the nature of Christ had this double prerogative above ours:
And also enriched it with all grace, that our nature is capable of: for the nature of christ had this double prerogative above ours:
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First of all, that blessed masse of flesh it was knit to be one person with God,
First of all, that blessed mass of Flesh it was knit to be one person with God,
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and then that nature was inriched, and ennobled with all graces above ours.
and then that nature was enriched, and ennobled with all graces above ours.
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And this the Spirit of life did to Christ himselfe, to his humane nature that he tooke upon him, that hee might be a publicke Person.
And this the Spirit of life did to christ himself, to his humane nature that he took upon him, that he might be a public Person.
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For God the second Person, tooke not upon him any mans particular person, of Peter, or Paul, or Iohn: for then there should have beene distinct persons, one person should have dyed, and another rise:
For God the second Person, took not upon him any men particular person, of Peter, or Paul, or John: for then there should have been distinct Persons, one person should have died, and Another rise:
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but hee tooke our nature into his Person ▪ so that the same Person that did dye was God,
but he took our nature into his Person ▪ so that the same Person that did die was God,
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though he dyed in our nature; that he might be a publicke Person.
though he died in our nature; that he might be a public Person.
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So we must consider Christ sanctifying our nature, that he might sit and sanctifie all our persons.
So we must Consider christ sanctifying our nature, that he might fit and sanctify all our Persons.
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But did the Spirit of life doe nothing else, but sanctifie and inrich the humane nature of Christ with grace? Yes;
But did the Spirit of life do nothing Else, but sanctify and enrich the humane nature of christ with grace? Yes;
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for the Spirit of life in Christ, did sanctifie him for his Sacrifice, as he saith Iohn 17. in that blessed prayer, I sanctifie my selfe for them:
for the Spirit of life in christ, did sanctify him for his Sacrifice, as he Says John 17. in that blessed prayer, I sanctify my self for them:
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it prepared him for his death, and made him a fit Sacrifice. When he entred upon his calling, he had more of the Spirit:
it prepared him for his death, and made him a fit Sacrifice. When he entered upon his calling, he had more of the Spirit:
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the Spirit of life, as it were was increased.
the Spirit of life, as it were was increased.
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For it is no heresie to thinke, that the gifts of Christ (for the manifestation of them) were increased.
For it is no heresy to think, that the Gifts of christ (for the manifestation of them) were increased.
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For in every state he was in hee was perfect;
For in every state he was in he was perfect;
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and when he set upon his Office, and was baptised, hee was fuller of the Holy-Ghost: (as it were) there was a fuller manifestation then before,
and when he Set upon his Office, and was baptised, he was fuller of the Holy ghost: (as it were) there was a fuller manifestation then before,
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when he did not set upon his Office openly.
when he did not Set upon his Office openly.
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In his death, what did the Spirit of life then? It supported him in his very death: In his death, what did the Spirit of life then? It supported him in his very death:
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for there was an union of the Spirit;
for there was an Union of the Spirit;
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when there was a separation of his soule and body, there was not a separation of the union.
when there was a separation of his soul and body, there was not a separation of the Union.
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That which gave dignity, and strength, and value, and worth to his death, it was the Spirit;
That which gave dignity, and strength, and valve, and worth to his death, it was the Spirit;
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though there was a suspending of the comfort a while, yet there was no separation of the union,
though there was a suspending of the Comfort a while, yet there was no separation of the Union,
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but I speake no more of that, being not especially meant here.
but I speak no more of that, being not especially meant Here.
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But especially in his Resurrection, (which we are now to thinke of by reason of the day, But especially in his Resurrection, (which we Are now to think of by reason of the day,
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and it is not amisse to take all occasions) especially then, the Spirit of life that had sanctified Christ, and quickened him,
and it is not amiss to take all occasions) especially then, the Spirit of life that had sanctified christ, and quickened him,
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and inriched his nature, and supported him, and done all;
and enriched his nature, and supported him, and done all;
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that Spirit of life quickened the dead body of Christ, And he was mightily declared to be the Sonne of God, by the Spirit of sanctification, Rom. 1.4. by his Resurrection from the dead.
that Spirit of life quickened the dead body of christ, And he was mightily declared to be the Son of God, by the Spirit of sanctification, Rom. 1.4. by his Resurrection from the dead.
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The Spirit of life raised him from the dead, and put an end to all that misery that he had undergone before for our sakes.
The Spirit of life raised him from the dead, and put an end to all that misery that he had undergone before for our sakes.
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For untill his resurrection, there was (as it were) some conflict, with some enemies of Christ, either with Satan,
For until his resurrection, there was (as it were) Some conflict, with Some enemies of christ, either with Satan,
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or the world, or with death it selfe:
or the world, or with death it self:
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he lay under death three dayes, untill Christs body was raised, our enemies were not overcome, Gods wrath was not fully satisfied, (it was not declared to be satisfied at least:) for he being our surety, till he came out of the grave, we could not know that our sinnes were satisfied for.
he lay under death three days, until Christ body was raised, our enemies were not overcome, God's wrath was not Fully satisfied, (it was not declared to be satisfied At least:) for he being our surety, till he Come out of the grave, we could not know that our Sins were satisfied for.
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But now, when the Spirit of life in Christ comes, and quickens that body of his in the grave, and so doth justifie us,
But now, when the Spirit of life in christ comes, and quickens that body of his in the grave, and so does justify us,
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as it is, Ro. 4. He dyed for our sinnes, and rose againe for our justification ;
as it is, Ro. 4. He died for our Sins, and rose again for our justification;
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that is, by the Spirit of life in Christ, quickning his dead body, hee declared that we are fully discharged from our sinnes,
that is, by the Spirit of life in christ, quickening his dead body, he declared that we Are Fully discharged from our Sins,
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because he was fully discharged from our sinnes;
Because he was Fully discharged from our Sins;
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being our surety, hee shewed by his Resurrection, that he was fully discharged from all that he tooke upon him.
being our surety, he showed by his Resurrection, that he was Fully discharged from all that he took upon him.
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When a man comes out of prison, that is a surety, his very comming out of prison shewes, that he hath a full discharge of all the debt hee undertooke to pay:
When a man comes out of prison, that is a surety, his very coming out of prison shows, that he hath a full discharge of all the debt he undertook to pay:
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so the Spirit of life, raising Christs body the third day; manifestly declared, that the debt he tooke on him, was fully discharged:
so the Spirit of life, raising Christ body the third day; manifestly declared, that the debt he took on him, was Fully discharged:
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and so as he dyed for sinne, to satisfie Gods Justice for them;
and so as he died for sin, to satisfy God's justice for them;
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so hee rose againe for our justification, to shew that hee had a full discharge for all.
so he rose again for our justification, to show that he had a full discharge for all.
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Now, since the Spirit of life in Christ Iesus, hath quickned his body;
Now, since the Spirit of life in christ Iesus, hath quickened his body;
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the soule may make a bold demand to God, as it is in 1 Pet. 8. It may make that demand, Rom. 8. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods Elect? it is Christ that dyed,
the soul may make a bold demand to God, as it is in 1 Pet. 8. It may make that demand, Rom. 8. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's Elect? it is christ that died,
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nay rather, that is risen againe, and ascended into heaven, and makes intercession for us.nay rather, that is risen again, and ascended into heaven, and makes Intercession for us.
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Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods people? it is God that justifieth, who shall condemne? our sinnes? Christ hath taken our sinnes upon him,Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's people? it is God that Justifieth, who shall condemn? our Sins? christ hath taken our Sins upon him,
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and satisfied divine Justice for them;
and satisfied divine justice for them;
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and by the Spirit of life, hath quickned that dead body of his, that was surety for us himselfe;
and by the Spirit of life, hath quickened that dead body of his, that was surety for us himself;
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we may well say, Who shall lay any thing to our charge? he that is our surety is dead;
we may well say, Who shall lay any thing to our charge? he that is our surety is dead;
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dead? nay risen againe, nay, ascended, and sits at the right hand of God. Therefore now the conscience of any Christian, may make that interrogation, and bold demand there;
dead? nay risen again, nay, ascended, and sits At the right hand of God. Therefore now the conscience of any Christian, may make that interrogation, and bold demand there;
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it may stand out any, that dares to oppose the peace of his conscience now;
it may stand out any, that dares to oppose the peace of his conscience now;
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that he may say, who is it? it is God-man that dyed, it is Christ that dyed in our nature,
that he may say, who is it? it is God-man that died, it is christ that died in our nature,
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and hath raised that nature of ours againe, and is at the right hand of God, who shall lay any thing to our charge? The Spirit of life in Christ, quickning him, hath quickned us together with him;
and hath raised that nature of ours again, and is At the right hand of God, who shall lay any thing to our charge? The Spirit of life in christ, quickening him, hath quickened us together with him;
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so that now we may boldly demand, we are freed from our sinnes, because our surety is free from all.
so that now we may boldly demand, we Are freed from our Sins, Because our surety is free from all.
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All this was for our good; what Christ did, it was not for himselfe, but for us:
All this was for our good; what christ did, it was not for himself, but for us:
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and in his birth, and life, and death, and resurrection, we must consider him as a publicke person,
and in his birth, and life, and death, and resurrection, we must Consider him as a public person,
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and so goe along with all that hee did as a publicke person.
and so go along with all that he did as a public person.
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Whatsoever may be terrible to us, we must looke upon it, first in Christ. If we looke upon the corruption, and defilement in our nature; Whatsoever may be terrible to us, we must look upon it, First in christ. If we look upon the corruption, and defilement in our nature;
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looke upon the pure nature of Christ, his nature was sanctified in his birth, and he is a publicke person; therefore this is for me;
look upon the pure nature of christ, his nature was sanctified in his birth, and he is a public person; Therefore this is for me;
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and though I be defiled in my owne nature, and carry the remainders of corruption about me;
and though I be defiled in my own nature, and carry the remainders of corruption about me;
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yet the Spirit of life in Christ sanctified his nature, and there is more sanctity in him,
yet the Spirit of life in christ sanctified his nature, and there is more sanctity in him,
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then there can be sinne in me.
then there can be sin in me.
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When we looke upon our sinnes, let us not so much looke upon them in our consciences,
When we look upon our Sins, let us not so much look upon them in our Consciences,
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as in our surety Christ. When wee looke upon death, looke not upon it in our selves, in its owne visage;
as in our surety christ. When we look upon death, look not upon it in our selves, in its own visage;
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but as it is in Christ undergone, and conquered; for the power of the Spirit of life in Christ, overcame death in himselfe first, and for us;
but as it is in christ undergone, and conquered; for the power of the Spirit of life in christ, overcame death in himself First, and for us;
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and will overcome in us in time.
and will overcome in us in time.
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When the wrath of God is on our consciences, looke not upon it, as it is in our selves, but as undergone by Christ ;
When the wrath of God is on our Consciences, look not upon it, as it is in our selves, but as undergone by christ;
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and as Christ by the Spirit of life, now in him is raised up, not from death alone, but from all terrours.
and as christ by the Spirit of life, now in him is raised up, not from death alone, but from all terrors.
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My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? See Christ by the Spirit of life quickened from all, not onely bare naturall death,My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? See christ by the Spirit of life quickened from all, not only bore natural death,
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but from all enemies thou needest to feare: from the Law, it is nayled to his Crosse, hee now triumphs over it; and from sinne;
but from all enemies thou Needest to Fear: from the Law, it is nailed to his Cross, he now Triumphos over it; and from sin;
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hee was a Sacrifice for it:
he was a Sacrifice for it:
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and from the wrath of God, he hath satisfied it, or else he had not come out of his grave.
and from the wrath of God, he hath satisfied it, or Else he had not come out of his grave.
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So whatsoever is terrible, look on it in Christ first, & see a full discharge of all that may affright thy conscience,
So whatsoever is terrible, look on it in christ First, & see a full discharge of all that may affright thy conscience,
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and trouble thy peace any way. See him in his death, dying for every man, that will beleeve.
and trouble thy peace any Way. See him in his death, dying for every man, that will believe.
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Consider him in his resurrection as a publicke person, not rising himselfe alone, but for all us;
Consider him in his resurrection as a public person, not rising himself alone, but for all us;
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therefore is 1 Pet. 1. There is an excellent place, Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, who hath begotten us againe, to a lively hope by the resurrection of Iesus Christ;
Therefore is 1 Pet. 1. There is an excellent place, Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, who hath begotten us again, to a lively hope by the resurrection of Iesus christ;
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to an inheritance immortall, undefiled, &c. and so goe along with him to his Ascension,to an inheritance immortal, undefiled, etc. and so go along with him to his Ascension,
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and see our selves sitting with him in heavenly places, as Saint Paul speakes, oh, this is a sweet meditation of Christ !
and see our selves sitting with him in heavenly places, as Saint Paul speaks, o, this is a sweet meditation of christ!
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to see our selves in him, in all the passages of his birth, and life, and death, and resurrection, and ascension, to glory in heaven:
to see our selves in him, in all the passages of his birth, and life, and death, and resurrection, and Ascension, to glory in heaven:
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for all that he did, was as a publicke person, as the second Adam. But now,
for all that he did, was as a public person, as the second Adam. But now,
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before the Spirit of life in Christ come to free me;
before the Spirit of life in christ come to free me;
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I, and Christ must be one, there must be an union betweene me and Christ, I must be a member of Christ mysticall.
I, and christ must be one, there must be an Union between me and christ, I must be a member of christ mystical.
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For as Christ quickened his owne body, every joynt when it was dead, because it was his body:
For as christ quickened his own body, every joint when it was dead, Because it was his body:
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so he quickens his mysticall body, every member of it:
so he quickens his mystical body, every member of it:
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but I must be a member first, I must not be my selfe, severed from Christ. Therefore the Law of the Spirit of life, which is in Christ, the first thing it doth, (next to impetration,
but I must be a member First, I must not be my self, severed from christ. Therefore the Law of the Spirit of life, which is in christ, the First thing it does, (next to impetration,
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and obtaining of happinesse) it workes application; for these two goe together, impetration and application.
and obtaining of happiness) it works application; for these two go together, impetration and application.
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Christ by his death obtained all good, and by his resurrection hee declared it: but there must be an application to me. christ by his death obtained all good, and by his resurrection he declared it: but there must be an application to me.
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Now this Spirit of life which is in Christ, which quickened him, and raised him up; (and all for my good) must apply this to me.
Now this Spirit of life which is in christ, which quickened him, and raised him up; (and all for my good) must apply this to me.
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The grace of application it is faith, therefore this must be wrought in the next place.
The grace of application it is faith, Therefore this must be wrought in the next place.
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How doth the Law of the Spirit of life free me? because first it freed Christ, therefore me:
How does the Law of the Spirit of life free me? Because First it freed christ, Therefore me:
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but that is not enough, except there be application.
but that is not enough, except there be application.
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Therefore the Law of the Spirit of life workes faith in me, to knit me to Christ, to make me beleeve, that all that hee hath done is mine:
Therefore the Law of the Spirit of life works faith in me, to knit me to christ, to make me believe, that all that he hath done is mine:
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and the same power that raised Christ from the dead, workes the power of faith, and application:
and the same power that raised christ from the dead, works the power of faith, and application:
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For wee must not thinke, that it is an easie thing for a carnall man to beleeve, to goe out of himselfe, that it is salvation enough to have salvation, by the obedience of another man: No;
For we must not think, that it is an easy thing for a carnal man to believe, to go out of himself, that it is salvation enough to have salvation, by the Obedience of Another man: No;
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both in the Ephesians, and Colossians, in divers places, it is S. Pauls phrase, that the same power that raised Christ from the dead, must raise our hearts, and worke faith in them.
both in the Ephesians, and colossians, in diverse places, it is S. Paul's phrase, that the same power that raised christ from the dead, must raise our hearts, and work faith in them.
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For as the good things that faith layes hold on, are wondrous good things, even above admiration almost:
For as the good things that faith lays hold on, Are wondrous good things, even above admiration almost:
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that poore flesh and blood, a piece of earth, should be an heire of heaven, a member of Christ, that it should be above Angels in dignity;
that poor Flesh and blood, a piece of earth, should be an heir of heaven, a member of christ, that it should be above Angels in dignity;
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as the things are superexcellent things, even above admiration (in a manner:) so the grace that beleeves these things, it is a strange and excellent,
as the things Are superexcellent things, even above admiration (in a manner:) so the grace that believes these things, it is a strange and excellent,
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and admirable grace, that is faith. Therefore faith must be wrought by the Law of the Spirit of Christ ;
and admirable grace, that is faith. Therefore faith must be wrought by the Law of the Spirit of christ;
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by the ministery of the Gospell. This is the grace of application, when a man goes out of himselfe;
by the Ministry of the Gospel. This is the grace of application, when a man Goes out of himself;
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when he sees himselfe first in bondage to his corruptions, to Satan, and to death:
when he sees himself First in bondage to his corruptions, to Satan, and to death:
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and then sees the excellent way that God hath wrought in Christ, to bring him out of that cursed estate:
and then sees the excellent Way that God hath wrought in christ, to bring him out of that cursed estate:
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then hee hath by the Spirit of life faith wrought in him.
then he hath by the Spirit of life faith wrought in him.
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And indeed the same power, and Spirit that quickened Christ from the dead, must quicken our hearts to beleeve in Christ. It is a miracle to bring the heart of man to beleeve.
And indeed the same power, and Spirit that quickened christ from the dead, must quicken our hearts to believe in christ. It is a miracle to bring the heart of man to believe.
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Wee thinke it an easie matter to beleeve: (indeed it is an easie matter to presume, to have a conceite) but for the soule in the time of temptation,
we think it an easy matter to believe: (indeed it is an easy matter to presume, to have a conceit) but for the soul in the time of temptation,
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and in the houre of death, for the guilty soule, to goe out of it selfe,
and in the hour of death, for the guilty soul, to go out of it self,
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and cast it selfe upon the mercy of God, who is justly offended, and to beleeve that the obedience of Christ is mine,
and cast it self upon the mercy of God, who is justly offended, and to believe that the Obedience of christ is mine,
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as verily as if I had obeyed my selfe:
as verily as if I had obeyed my self:
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here must be a strong sanctified judgement, and a mighty power to raise the soule, to cast it selfe so upon Gods mercy in Christ. So that besides the obtaining saluation by Christ, there must be a grace to apply it, and this faith doth.
Here must be a strong sanctified judgement, and a mighty power to raise the soul, to cast it self so upon God's mercy in christ. So that beside the obtaining salvation by christ, there must be a grace to apply it, and this faith does.
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Faith is said to doe that that Christ doth, because faith layes hold upon Christ, what faith doth, Christ doth,
Faith is said to do that that christ does, Because faith lays hold upon christ, what faith does, christ does,
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and what Christ doth, faith doth: therefore it hath the same actions applyed, and given to it, that Christ hath.
and what christ does, faith does: Therefore it hath the same actions applied, and given to it, that christ hath.
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Faith is said to save us: you know it is Christ that saves us: but faith layes hold on Christ, that saves us:
Faith is said to save us: you know it is christ that saves us: but faith lays hold on christ, that saves us:
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faith purgeth the heart, and overcomes the world: Christ by his Spirit doth all this:
faith Purgeth the heart, and overcomes the world: christ by his Spirit does all this:
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but because faith wrought by the Spirit, is such a grace, as layes hold on the power of Christ, it goes out of it selfe to Christ :
but Because faith wrought by the Spirit, is such a grace, as lays hold on the power of christ, it Goes out of it self to christ:
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therefore what Christ doth, faith is said to doe.
Therefore what christ does, faith is said to do.
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So then the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ, not onely freed Christ himselfe, by his Resurrection:
So then the Law of the Spirit of life in christ, not only freed christ himself, by his Resurrection:
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but likewise by the same power, whereby hee raysed himselfe, he rayseth our hearts to beleeve what hee hath done, both in his state of humiliation,
but likewise by the same power, whereby he raised himself, he raises our hearts to believe what he hath done, both in his state of humiliation,
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and exaltation, and makes all that Christ did ours.
and exaltation, and makes all that christ did ours.
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The Spirit of life in Christ Iesus, working faith in us, and by faith other graces, doth free us from the Law of sinne,
The Spirit of life in christ Iesus, working faith in us, and by faith other graces, does free us from the Law of sin,
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and death, Christ doth it, and faith doth it, and grace which issues from faith doth it, subordinately.
and death, christ does it, and faith does it, and grace which issues from faith does it, subordinately.
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Christ doth it by way of merit: christ does it by Way of merit:
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and by his Spirit, working faith in us, to lay hold upon whatsoever Christ hath done or suffered,
and by his Spirit, working faith in us, to lay hold upon whatsoever christ hath done or suffered,
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as if we had done it our selves, so it frees us from the law of sinne, and death;
as if we had done it our selves, so it frees us from the law of sin, and death;
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because it layes hold of the freedome wrought by Christ for us.
Because it lays hold of the freedom wrought by christ for us.
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But besides, and next to faith, there is a Spirit of sanctification, by which we are free from the commanding law of sinne,
But beside, and next to faith, there is a Spirit of sanctification, by which we Are free from the commanding law of sin,
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and death ▪ But to cleare all this, consider there is a freedome in this life, and in the life to come from sinne and from death.
and death ▪ But to clear all this, Consider there is a freedom in this life, and in the life to come from sin and from death.
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A freedome in this life, in calling, in justification, in sanctification: and in the life to come a freedome of glory. A freedom in this life, in calling, in justification, in sanctification: and in the life to come a freedom of glory.
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There is a freedome in effectuall calling, by the min•sterie of the Gospel: There is a freedom in effectual calling, by the min•sterie of the Gospel:
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the Gospel being preached, & unfolded, faith is wrought whereby wee know what Christ hath done for us,
the Gospel being preached, & unfolded, faith is wrought whereby we know what christ hath done for us,
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and wee see a better condition in Christ, then we are in by nature;
and we see a better condition in christ, then we Are in by nature;
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seeing by the Spirit of God, the cursed estate wee are in, we are convinced of sinne in our selves,
seeing by the Spirit of God, the cursed estate we Are in, we Are convinced of sin in our selves,
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and of the good that is in Christ, and hereupon wee are called out of the thraldome wee are in by nature, by the Spirit of Christ, and the Word of God, unfolding what our condition is:
and of the good that is in christ, and hereupon we Are called out of the thraldom we Are in by nature, by the Spirit of christ, and the Word of God, unfolding what our condition is:
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for man by nature having selfe-love in him, and that selfe-love being turned the right way, he begins to thinke;
for man by nature having Self-love in him, and that Self-love being turned the right Way, he begins to think;
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I, doth the Word of God say, I am a slave to sinne and damnation? the Word of God can judge better then my selfe,
I, does the Word of God say, I am a slave to sin and damnation? the Word of God can judge better then my self,
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and then the Spirit of God sets it on with conviction, that undoubtedly this is true.
and then the Spirit of God sets it on with conviction, that undoubtedly this is true.
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And together, with the cursed kingdome and slavery that I am under, there is discovered a better state in Christ :
And together, with the cursed Kingdom and slavery that I am under, there is discovered a better state in christ:
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for the Gospel tells us what we are in Christ ; freed from hell, and death, and heires of heaven:
for the Gospel tells us what we Are in christ; freed from hell, and death, and Heirs of heaven:
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oh the happy estate of a Christian to be in Christ !
o the happy estate of a Christian to be in christ!
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The Gospel, with the Spirit discovering this, a man is called out of the cursed estate he is in by nature, to the fellow-ship of Christ, by faith, which is wrought in this calling:
The Gospel, with the Spirit discovering this, a man is called out of the cursed estate he is in by nature, to the fellowship of christ, by faith, which is wrought in this calling:
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so that now he comes to be a member of Christ by faith, so that whatsoever Christ hath,
so that now he comes to be a member of christ by faith, so that whatsoever christ hath,
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or is, or hath done or suffered, it is mine by reason of this union with him by faith, which is the grace of union that knits us to Christ, and the first grace of application.
or is, or hath done or suffered, it is mine by reason of this Union with him by faith, which is the grace of Union that knits us to christ, and the First grace of application.
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So there is the first degree of liberty, and freedome wrought by the Spirit of God, together with the Gospel in effectuall calling.
So there is the First degree of liberty, and freedom wrought by the Spirit of God, together with the Gospel in effectual calling.
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The second is in justification, that faith and beleefe in Christ, that was wrought in effectuall calling, it frees me from the guilt of my sinnes.
The second is in justification, that faith and belief in christ, that was wrought in effectual calling, it frees me from the guilt of my Sins.
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but these truths are so pregnant and cleare, that it is a wonder, that any thing should be said against them, What shall we say to th•se things?
but these truths Are so pregnant and clear, that it is a wonder, that any thing should be said against them, What shall we say to th•se things?
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therefore let not that part, without making some use of it. But I proceed to that, I will more dwell on.
Therefore let not that part, without making Some use of it. But I proceed to that, I will more dwell on.
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doth this life, and course of mine, agree with these principles? The best of us all are tardy this way;
does this life, and course of mine, agree with these principles? The best of us all Are tardy this Way;
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and if wee know, whether we beleeve, and what use wee make of these things, and why we should live thus;
and if we know, whither we believe, and what use we make of these things, and why we should live thus;
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And we ought to desire of the Spirit of God ▪ to teach our hearts, to reflect upon them selves, to examine whether wee know,
And we ought to desire of the Spirit of God ▪ to teach our hearts, to reflect upon them selves, to examine whither we know,
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for wee have such a faculty, •nd power, we can reflect upon our selves.
for we have such a faculty, •nd power, we can reflect upon our selves.
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Let us aske these questions with some fruit, let us deale thus with our owne hearts, often call them to account, whether ••beleeve or no;
Let us ask these questions with Some fruit, let us deal thus with our own hearts, often call them to account, whither ••beleeve or no;
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and away with hearing, and reading, &c. If they be so, for shame let me yeeld to them.
and away with hearing, and reading, etc. If they be so, for shame let me yield to them.
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or no? If they be so, beleeve them, if they be not so, then let us give liberty to our selves,
or no? If they be so, believe them, if they be not so, then let us give liberty to our selves,
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But when we have them in our memory, let us aske our selves, are these things so,
But when we have them in our memory, let us ask our selves, Are these things so,
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let us treasure up all the truths we can, all will be little enough, when we shall need comfort.
let us treasure up all the truths we can, all will be little enough, when we shall need Comfort.
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Therefore let our care be, to store them in the treasury of our memory, which should be like the pot of Mannah, to containe heavenly comforts:
Therefore let our care be, to store them in the treasury of our memory, which should be like the pot of Manna, to contain heavenly comforts:
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and his Spirit, and his comforts? shall they be best in regard of an unbeleeving heart? o•, no;
and his Spirit, and his comforts? shall they be best in regard of an unbelieving heart? o•, no;
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and advice? It is no matter what God saith, unlesse he over-power the unbeleeving heart, to say, what shall I say to these things ? shall I not agree with God,
and Advice? It is no matter what God Says, unless he overpower the unbelieving heart, to say, what shall I say to these things? shall I not agree with God,
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but what sayest thou to it, my heart, dost thou not stand out against comforts,
but what Sayest thou to it, my heart, dost thou not stand out against comforts,
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and be convinced of it, and say it is so: therefore wee should say to our selves, here are many comforts, and duties pressed;
and be convinced of it, and say it is so: Therefore we should say to our selves, Here Are many comforts, and duties pressed;
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It is good, often to propound quaeres and demands to our owne hearts, when we read or heare divine truths, to aske our owne hearts, you have heard these things, what say you to them? For whatsoever God saith in his Word, will doe us no good, till we speake to our owne hearts,
It is good, often to propound quaeres and demands to our own hearts, when we read or hear divine truths, to ask our own hearts, you have herd these things, what say you to them? For whatsoever God Says in his Word, will do us not good, till we speak to our own hearts,
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and for comfort for the time to come? these things are implyed in this question, What shall we say to these things?
and for Comfort for the time to come? these things Are employed in this question, What shall we say to these things?
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what comfort can the heart of man desire more? and what use can you make of this for courage,
what Comfort can the heart of man desire more? and what use can you make of this for courage,
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if in the middle time, all shall worke for the best;
if in the middle time, all shall work for the best;
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that a Christian is so elevated above the common condition: if God love him from everlasting in election, and to everlasting in glorification;
that a Christian is so elevated above the Common condition: if God love him from everlasting in election, and to everlasting in glorification;
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Againe he meanes, what comfort can you have more? what can you desire more? what can be said more? what use will you make of all that hath beene said? what will you sucke out of it? If all this be true that hath beene spoken before;
Again he means, what Comfort can you have more? what can you desire more? what can be said more? what use will you make of all that hath been said? what will you suck out of it? If all this be true that hath been spoken before;
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yet they find no place in the unbeleeving heart. Let God say what he will, the doubting heart is ready to gain-say it:
yet they find no place in the unbelieving heart. Let God say what he will, the doubting heart is ready to gainsay it:
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for though divine truths be lighter then the Sunne, and there is no greater evidence of any thing in the world;
for though divine truths be lighter then the Sun, and there is no greater evidence of any thing in the world;
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and others, if these things be so, what can be sayd against them? Surely the unbeleeving, doubting, darke, rebellious heart of man, hath many things to say against divine truths,
and Others, if these things be so, what can be said against them? Surely the unbelieving, doubting, dark, rebellious heart of man, hath many things to say against divine truths,
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and when he hath set down all, he comes, and concludes in a triumphant manner, What shall wee say to these things? He propounds the quaere to himselfe, he catechiseth his own heart,
and when he hath Set down all, he comes, and concludes in a triumphant manner, What shall we say to these things? He propounds the quaere to himself, he Catechiseth his own heart,
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there is comfort after comfort, because there are thoughts after thoughts, and surmises after surmises. There is no wast comfort set down in this Chapter;
there is Comfort After Comfort, Because there Are thoughts After thoughts, and surmises After surmises. There is no waste Comfort Set down in this Chapter;
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The heart of man is full of doubtings, and misgiving, full of thoughts, According to the multitude of my thoughts, thy comforts refreshed my soule, a multitude of thoughts, and a multitude of comforts;
The heart of man is full of doubtings, and misgiving, full of thoughts, According to the multitude of my thoughts, thy comforts refreshed my soul, a multitude of thoughts, and a multitude of comforts;
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and hath sanctified, and justified us, and will after glorifie us; what shall wee say to these things?
and hath sanctified, and justified us, and will After Glorify us; what shall we say to these things?
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if God from all eternity hath written our names in heaven by election, and separated us from the rest of the world in vocation,
if God from all eternity hath written our names in heaven by election, and separated us from the rest of the world in vocation,
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if we have the spirit of prayer to helpe our infirmities in the worst conditions, if all creatures groane with us, and if all worke for our good;
if we have the Spirit of prayer to help our infirmities in the worst conditions, if all creatures groan with us, and if all work for our good;
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if we be heires of heaven, and fellow heires with Christ, if we suffer with him,
if we be Heirs of heaven, and fellow Heirs with christ, if we suffer with him,
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if wee be led by the Spirit;
if we be led by the Spirit;
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What shall we say to these things? To these things before mentioned: If w•e be in Christ, there is no condemnation to us:
What shall we say to these things? To these things before mentioned: If w•e be in christ, there is no condemnation to us:
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For the first, the ground that is laid, is that,
For the First, the ground that is laid, is that,
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then this comfort is built upon this ground, Who shall, or can be against us?
then this Comfort is built upon this ground, Who shall, or can be against us?
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If God be with us? as indeed he is with all his, in electing them, in calling them, in working all for their good, in glorifying them after, &c. If God be with us, as he is,If God be with us? as indeed he is with all his, in electing them, in calling them, in working all for their good, in glorifying them After, etc. If God be with us, as he is,
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If God be with us? he doth not put the case, but layes it as a ground;If God be with us? he does not put the case, but lays it as a ground;
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The ground that is layd, is ▪ If God be with us? when he saith;
The ground that is laid, is ▪ If God be with us? when he Says;
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If God befor 〈 ◊ 〉, who can be against us? Here is first a ground layd, and then a comfort built upon it.
If God before 〈 ◊ 〉, who can be against us? Here is First a ground laid, and then a Comfort built upon it.
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and the humane Nature of Christ could not merit its choise, it could not merit its incarnation, it could not merit union with the God-head, it was meerely from grace.
and the humane Nature of christ could not merit its choice, it could not merit its incarnation, it could not merit Union with the Godhead, it was merely from grace.
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How could Christs Man-hood deserve any thing of God before it was? Things must have a subsistence before they can worke:
How could Christ Manhood deserve any thing of God before it was? Things must have a subsistence before they can work:
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Our blessed Saviour is the patterne of all election, and his Man-hood could not merit to bee knit to the second person,
Our blessed Saviour is the pattern of all election, and his Manhood could not merit to be knit to the second person,
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God as he chose Christ to grace and glory, so he chose him to the office of Mediatorship.
God as he chosen christ to grace and glory, so he chosen him to the office of Mediatorship.
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Christ he was both a chosen servant and a choise servant, in calling him a chosen servant, it implies his excellency,
christ he was both a chosen servant and a choice servant, in calling him a chosen servant, it Implies his excellency,
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as a chosen vessell, a chosen arrow in Gods quiver, so a chosen servant, every way excellent.
as a chosen vessel, a chosen arrow in God's quiver, so a chosen servant, every Way excellent.
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This adds to our comfort, that whatsoever Christ did for us, he did it as chosen, hee is a chosen stone,
This adds to our Comfort, that whatsoever christ did for us, he did it as chosen, he is a chosen stone,
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as Saint Peter saith, 1. Peter 2.6. A precious corner stone, though refused of the builders, yet precious in Gods sight.
as Saint Peter Says, 1. Peter 2.6. A precious corner stone, though refused of the Builders, yet precious in God's sighed.
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Was Christ a chosen servant of God and shall not we take Gods choise? Is not Gods choise the best,
Was christ a chosen servant of God and shall not we take God's choice? Is not God's choice the best,
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and the wisest? Hath God chosen Christ to worke our salvation, and shall we choose any other? Shall we run to Saints mediation, to the Virgin Mary and others for intercession, which is a part of Christs office? Who chose Mary, and Peter and Paul to this worke, there is no mention in Scripture of them for this purpose, But behold my servant whom I have chosen.
and the Wisest? Hath God chosen christ to work our salvation, and shall we choose any other? Shall we run to Saints mediation, to the Virgae Marry and Others for Intercession, which is a part of Christ office? Who chosen Marry, and Peter and Paul to this work, there is no mention in Scripture of them for this purpose, But behold my servant whom I have chosen.
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God in Paradice did choose a wife for Adam, so God hath chosen a husband for his Church, he hath chosen Christ for us,
God in Paradise did choose a wife for Adam, so God hath chosen a husband for his Church, he hath chosen christ for us,
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therefore it is intollerable sacrilegious rebellion, and impudency to refuse a Saviour, and Mediator of Gods choosing,
Therefore it is intolerable sacrilegious rebellion, and impudence to refuse a Saviour, and Mediator of God's choosing,
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and to set up others of our own, as if we were wiser to choose for our selves then God is, we may content our selves well enough with Gods choise,
and to Set up Others of our own, as if we were Wiser to choose for our selves then God is, we may content our selves well enough with God's choice,
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because he is the party offended.
Because he is the party offended.
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Besides, it is folly to goe out from Christ where there is all fulnesse and content, to leave Gods chosen servant,
Beside, it is folly to go out from christ where there is all fullness and content, to leave God's chosen servant,
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and to goe to any other servant, to any broken vessell, God rests in this servant,
and to go to any other servant, to any broken vessel, God rests in this servant,
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as Pharoah did in Ioseph, the second person in the Kingdome, therefore let Gods choise and ours agree.
as Pharaoh did in Ioseph, the second person in the Kingdom, Therefore let God's choice and ours agree.
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And this directs us also in our devotions to God, how to carry our selves in our prayers and services, to offer Christ to God, Behold Lord thy chosen servant, that thou hast chosen to bee my Mediator, my Saviour, my all in all to me, he is a Mediator and a Saviour of thine owne choosing, thou canst not refuse thy owne choise, And this directs us also in our devotions to God, how to carry our selves in our Prayers and services, to offer christ to God, Behold Lord thy chosen servant, that thou hast chosen to be my Mediator, my Saviour, my all in all to me, he is a Mediator and a Saviour of thine own choosing, thou Canst not refuse thy own choice,
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if thou looke upon me, there is nothing but matter of unworthinesse, but look upon him whom thou hast chose, my head and Saviour.
if thou look upon me, there is nothing but matter of unworthiness, but look upon him whom thou hast chosen, my head and Saviour.
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Againe, if Christ be a chosen servant, O let us take heed how we neglect Christ.
Again, if christ be a chosen servant, Oh let us take heed how we neglect christ.
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When God hath chosen him for us shall not we think him worthy to be imbraced,
When God hath chosen him for us shall not we think him worthy to be embraced,
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and regarded, shall we not kisse the Sonne with the kisse of love, and faith, and subjection? he is a Saviour of Gods owne choosing, refuse him not.
and regarded, shall we not kiss the Son with the kiss of love, and faith, and subjection? he is a Saviour of God's own choosing, refuse him not.
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What is the reason that men refuse this chosen stone? They will not be laid low enough to build upon this corner stone, this hidden stone;
What is the reason that men refuse this chosen stone? They will not be laid low enough to built upon this corner stone, this hidden stone;
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the excellencie of Christ is hidden, it appeares not to men, men will not be squared to be built upon him, stones for a building must be framed,
the excellency of christ is hidden, it appears not to men, men will not be squared to be built upon him, stones for a building must be framed,
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and made even, and flat, men stick out with this and that lust, they will not be pared and cut and fitted for Christ;
and made even, and flat, men stick out with this and that lust, they will not be pared and Cut and fitted for christ;
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if they may have their lusts and wicked lives, they will admit of Christ, but wee must make choise of him,
if they may have their Lustiest and wicked lives, they will admit of christ, but we must make choice of him,
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as a stone to build upon him, and to bee built on him, wee must be made like him, we like not this laying low,
as a stone to built upon him, and to be built on him, we must be made like him, we like not this laying low,
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and abasing, therefore we refuse this Corner stone, though God hath made him the corner of building to all those that have the life of grace here, or shall have glory hereafter.
and abasing, Therefore we refuse this Corner stone, though God hath made him the corner of building to all those that have the life of grace Here, or shall have glory hereafter.
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The Papists admit him to be stone, but not the onely stone to build on, but they build upon him and Saints, upon him and works, upon him and traditions,
The Papists admit him to be stone, but not the only stone to built on, but they built upon him and Saints, upon him and works, upon him and traditions,
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but he is the onely corner stone, God hath chosen him onely, and wee mu•• choose him onely, that wee may bee framed and laid upon him to make up one building, so much for that.
but he is the only corner stone, God hath chosen him only, and we mu•• choose him only, that we may be framed and laid upon him to make up one building, so much for that.
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Behold my servant whom I have chosen. Behold my servant whom I have chosen.
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Whom I have chosen.
Whom I have chosen.
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Christ was chosen before all worlds, to bee the head of the elect, hee was predestinate and ordained by God. christ was chosen before all world's, to be the head of the elect, he was predestinate and ordained by God.
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As wee are ordained to salvation, so Christ is ordained to be the head of all that shall be saved, hee was chosen eternally,
As we Are ordained to salvation, so christ is ordained to be the head of all that shall be saved, he was chosen eternally,
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and chosen in time, he was singled out to the work by God, and all others that are chosen are chosen in him, there had beene no choosing of men but in him:
and chosen in time, he was singled out to the work by God, and all Others that Are chosen Are chosen in him, there had been no choosing of men but in him:
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for God saw us so defiled lying in our filth that hee could not looke upon us but in his Sonne, he chose him, and us in him.
for God saw us so defiled lying in our filth that he could not look upon us but in his Son, he chosen him, and us in him.
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Here it is as well meant a choosing to office as to grace and glory.
Here it is as well meant a choosing to office as to grace and glory.
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Here is meant not onely choosing by eternall election to happinesse, but a choosing to office, there is a choosing to grace and glory, and a choosing to office. Here is meant not only choosing by Eternal election to happiness, but a choosing to office, there is a choosing to grace and glory, and a choosing to office.
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Christ did not choose himselfe, he was no usurper, No man cals himself to the office, as it is in Hebrews, but Christ was called and appointed of God, he was willing indeed to the worke, hee tooke it voluntary upon him,
christ did not choose himself, he was no usurper, No man calls himself to the office, as it is in Hebrews, but christ was called and appointed of God, he was willing indeed to the work, he took it voluntary upon him,
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but as Mediator God chose him, God the Father and he joyning together.
but as Mediator God chosen him, God the Father and he joining together.
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If we respect eternall salvation or grace or office, Christ was chosen in respect of his Man-hood:
If we respect Eternal salvation or grace or office, christ was chosen in respect of his Manhood:
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as how could it being a creature? Therefore the knitting of the humane nature of Christ to his divine, it is called the grace of Vnion, the choosing of the humane Nature of Christ to be so gratious and glorious, it was of grace.
as how could it being a creature? Therefore the knitting of the humane nature of christ to his divine, it is called the grace of union, the choosing of the humane Nature of christ to be so gracious and glorious, it was of grace.
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For as it is well observed by Divines, Christ is the Head of al that are predestinate,
For as it is well observed by Divines, christ is the Head of all that Are predestinate,
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The ground of all, is his free love in Christ, Christ was God with us first.
The ground of all, is his free love in christ, christ was God with us First.
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God is with his children. I•de•d hee is with the whole world, hee is every where:
God is with his children. I•de•d he is with the Whole world, he is every where:
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but he is with •is Ch•rch, and children, in 〈 … 〉.
but he is with •is Ch•rch, and children, in 〈 … 〉.
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The soule in•pred in the whole body, but it is in the braine •fter another 〈 … 〉 it understands,
The soul in•pred in the Whole body, but it is in the brain •fter Another 〈 … 〉 it understands,
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and 〈 … 〉 he is not every where comfo•ting, and directing, and sanctifying, nor every where giving a sweet and blessed issue.
and 〈 … 〉 he is not every where comfo•ting, and directing, and sanctifying, nor every where giving a sweet and blessed issue.
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So, beside• the generall respect, that will not now stand on:
So, beside• the general respect, that will not now stand on:
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God is with us, that 〈 ◊ 〉 his, in a more pec•liar manner, in all his sweet Attributes:God is with us, that 〈 ◊ 〉 his, in a more pec•liar manner, in all his sweet Attributes:
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in his wisedome, to direct us, with his power, to assist, and strengthen us; by his grade, and love, to comfort us; in his Wisdom, to Direct us, with his power, to assist, and strengthen us; by his grade, and love, to Comfort us;
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and hee is with us, in all our perplexities to stay our soules:
and he is with us, in all our perplexities to stay our Souls:
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hee is with us by his sweet, and gracious mercy, to feed 〈 ◊ 〉 with hidden Mannah, with secret comforts in the middest of discomforts:
he is with us by his sweet, and gracious mercy, to feed 〈 ◊ 〉 with hidden Manna, with secret comforts in the midst of discomforts:
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when there is no comfort else with us, then God is with us.
when there is no Comfort Else with us, then God is with us.
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And then he is with us, in the issue of all that a godly man takes in hand in his name, hee is with him in all crosses, to direct and tu••e them to his best good:
And then he is with us, in the issue of all that a godly man Takes in hand in his name, he is with him in all Crosses, to Direct and tu••e them to his best good:
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All things worke for the best, to them that love God. He is with them, in all his sweet relations, as a gracious Father in Covenant, as a Husband.All things work for the best, to them that love God. He is with them, in all his sweet relations, as a gracious Father in Covenant, as a Husband.
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He is with them in those sweet comparisons, as a Hen, as an Eagle, to carry them on his wings, above all dangers,
He is with them in those sweet comparisons, as a Hen, as an Eagl, to carry them on his wings, above all dangers,
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as hee carryed the Israelites in the wildernesse. He is with them in all comfortable relations.
as he carried the Israelites in the Wilderness. He is with them in all comfortable relations.
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Therefore God, in the Scriptures borrowes 〈 ◊ 〉 from every thing th•• is comfortable:
Therefore God, in the Scriptures borrows 〈 ◊ 〉 from every thing th•• is comfortable:
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He is with them as a Rocke to build on, as a Shield to defend them:
He is with them as a Rock to built on, as a Shield to defend them:
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in the time of heate and persecution, he is a shaddow, to keepe them from the heate, hee is with them as a light.
in the time of heat and persecution, he is a shadow, to keep them from the heat, he is with them as a Light.
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Christ is our life in death, our light in darkenesse, our righteousnesse in sinfulnesse, and guilt, our holinesse in impurity, our redemption in all our miseries. christ is our life in death, our Light in darkness, our righteousness in sinfulness, and guilt, our holiness in impurity, our redemption in all our misery's.
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There is somewhat of God in every creature, therefore God takes names from his owne creatures:
There is somewhat of God in every creature, Therefore God Takes names from his own creatures:
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because there is some strength or comfort in them. God gives himselfe variety of names, as there are variety of our distresses.
Because there is Some strength or Comfort in them. God gives himself variety of names, as there Are variety of our Distresses.
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Are we in misery? God is a Rock, a Shield, a Tower of defence, a Buckler:
are we in misery? God is a Rock, a Shield, a Tower of defence, a Buckler:
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hee is all that can be said for comfort.
he is all that can be said for Comfort.
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He is with us in his Attributes, and sweet relations, and all sweet termes, that may support our faith;
He is with us in his Attributes, and sweet relations, and all sweet terms, that may support our faith;
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that whatsoever wee see comfortable in the creature, we may rise more comfortably to God, and say, God is my Rocke, and Shield, and my light, and defence.
that whatsoever we see comfortable in the creature, we may rise more comfortably to God, and say, God is my Rock, and Shield, and my Light, and defence.
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And then God is with us in every condition, and in every place whatsoever;
And then God is with us in every condition, and in every place whatsoever;
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hee is not onely a God of the mountaines, and not of the valleyes, or a God of the valleyes, and not of the mountaines; as those foolish people thought;
he is not only a God of the Mountains, and not of the valleys, or a God of the valleys, and not of the Mountains; as those foolish people Thought;
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but he is in all places, and at all times with his. If they be in prison, hee goes with them:
but he is in all places, and At all times with his. If they be in prison, he Goes with them:
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Act. 16. He made the prison, a kind of Paradise ▪ a heaven. If they be banished into other Countries, he goes with them: Act. 16. He made the prison, a kind of Paradise ▪ a heaven. If they be banished into other Countries, he Goes with them:
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(64) part (DIV2)
689
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I will goe with thee oh Jacob, into Egypt, and bring thee backe againe. If they be in death, he is with us to death, and in death:I will go with thee o Jacob, into Egypt, and bring thee back again. If they be in death, he is with us to death, and in death:
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(64) part (DIV2)
689
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In the valley of the shadow of death, thou art with •e: at all times whatsoever, and in all conditions, God is with us.In the valley of the shadow of death, thou art with •e: At all times whatsoever, and in all conditions, God is with us.
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(64) part (DIV2)
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In all our affaires whatsoever, God is with us: Feare not Josua: Feare not Moses: what was the ground of their comfort? I will be with thee.
In all our affairs whatsoever, God is with us: fear not Joshua: fear not Moses: what was the ground of their Comfort? I will be with thee.
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(64) part (DIV2)
690
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Hee was with Saint Paul in all conditions, therefore hee bids him feare not. So our blessed Sa•iour, the head of all, in Act. 10.38. in the speech of Peter to Cornelius, hee did all things well, for God was with him :
He was with Saint Paul in all conditions, Therefore he bids him Fear not. So our blessed Sa•iour, the head of all, in Act. 10.38. in the speech of Peter to Cornelius, he did all things well, for God was with him:
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(64) part (DIV2)
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you see how God is with his children.
you see how God is with his children.
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What is the ground, that the great and holy, and pure God, blessed for ever, should be with such sinfull and wretched creatures as we are; What is the ground, that the great and holy, and pure God, blessed for ever, should be with such sinful and wretched creatures as we Are;
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(64) part (DIV2)
691
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that hee should not onely be with us, and about us, and compasse us as a shield, but be in us?
that he should not only be with us, and about us, and compass us as a shield, but be in us?
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(64) part (DIV2)
691
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God that hee might be with us, ordained that Chris• should be God with us, Emmanuel, that hee, should take our nature into unity of person with himselfe.
God that he might be with us, ordained that Chris• should be God with us, Emmanuel, that he, should take our nature into unity of person with himself.
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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Christ being God with us, (that he might satisfie the just wrath of God fo• our sinnes, christ being God with us, (that he might satisfy the just wrath of God fo• our Sins,
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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and so reconcile God, and us together,) he hath made God and us friends:
and so reconcile God, and us together,) he hath made God and us Friends:
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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so that this, that God is with us, it is grounded upon an excellent, and sound bot•om•, upon the Incarnation of our blessed Saviour, that for this very end, that God might be with us, was God with us, that is, he was God and man, to bring God and man together, he was God and man in one, to bring God and man, that were at contrary termes, to termes of reconciliation:
so that this, that God is with us, it is grounded upon an excellent, and found bot•om•, upon the Incarnation of our blessed Saviour, that for this very end, that God might be with us, was God with us, that is, he was God and man, to bring God and man together, he was God and man in one, to bring God and man, that were At contrary terms, to terms of reconciliation:
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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to recollect and bring us backe againe to God, from whence we fell. So the reason why God the Father, Sonne, and Holy-Ghost, are with us;
to recollect and bring us back again to God, from whence we fell. So the reason why God the Father, Son, and Holy ghost, Are with us;
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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it is because Christ, the second Person, God and man, is with us: or else there could be no such sweet termes as these are:
it is Because christ, the second Person, God and man, is with us: or Else there could be no such sweet terms as these Are:
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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you see how it is founded. Christ took our nature, and advanced and inriched it.
you see how it is founded. christ took our nature, and advanced and enriched it.
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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Now, hee having taken our nature, and our persons to be one with him, how neere are Christ and we together? There is one common spirit in him and us, one common Father, I goe to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.
Now, he having taken our nature, and our Persons to be one with him, how near Are christ and we together? There is one Common Spirit in him and us, one Common Father, I go to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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There is one common Kingdome, and inheritance, wee are fellow-heires with him: oh how neere is Christ to us!
There is one Common Kingdom, and inheritance, we Are fellow-heirs with him: o how near is christ to us!
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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our soules are not so neere our bodies, as Christ is to us, and God in Christ. So you see this, that God is with us;
our Souls Are not so near our bodies, as christ is to us, and God in christ. So you see this, that God is with us;
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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it is founded upon an excellent, wonderfull, comfortable mysterie.
it is founded upon an excellent, wonderful, comfortable mystery.
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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This I suppose is cleare, therefore I come to that I intend further to enlarge, that is, the comfort built upon this ground, If God be with us,
This I suppose is clear, Therefore I come to that I intend further to enlarge, that is, the Comfort built upon this ground, If God be with us,
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(64) part (DIV2)
692
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Christ makes it his prayer, My will is, that where I am, they may be also, and his will must be performed: christ makes it his prayer, My will is, that where I am, they may be also, and his will must be performed:
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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so that he need not aske the question, If God be with us, who shall be against us? there will be enow against us. It is true;
so that he need not ask the question, If God be with us, who shall be against us? there will be enough against us. It is true;
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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but in what sense are they against us, and how farre are they against us?
but in what sense Are they against us, and how Far Are they against us?
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(65) part (DIV2)
694
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They are thus farre against us in their wit, in their plots, and policies; in their wills they would devoure all, if they could:
They Are thus Far against us in their wit, in their plots, and policies; in their wills they would devour all, if they could:
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(65) part (DIV2)
695
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they are against us in their indeavours, they doe what they can against the Church and people of God.
they Are against us in their endeavours, they do what they can against the Church and people of God.
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(65) part (DIV2)
695
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They are against us in their prevailing likewise: their indeavours are not idle, but prevayle very farre over Gods people, even to insolency:
They Are against us in their prevailing likewise: their endeavours Are not idle, but prevail very Far over God's people, even to insolency:
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(65) part (DIV2)
695
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Where is now their God? as it is oft in the Psalmes; and to the dejection of Gods people: The Lord hath forsaken me; The Lord hath forgotten me. Where is now their God? as it is oft in the Psalms; and to the dejection of God's people: The Lord hath forsaken me; The Lord hath forgotten me.
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(65) part (DIV2)
695
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Gods people are brought very low, to the pits brinke, the pit almost shuts her mouth upon them.
God's people Are brought very low, to the pits brink, the pit almost shuts her Mouth upon them.
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(65) part (DIV2)
695
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So you see they are against them many wayes. God gives a great length to their tether.
So you see they Are against them many ways. God gives a great length to their tether.
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(65) part (DIV2)
695
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And many reasons God hath to let them prevaile, both to draw out their malice the more;
And many Reasons God hath to let them prevail, both to draw out their malice the more;
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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and then to shew his people their corruptions the more; and then to exercise their graces in wayting;
and then to show his people their corruptions the more; and then to exercise their graces in waiting;
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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and for the just confusion of their enemies at the latter end:
and for the just confusion of their enemies At the latter end:
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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and for the sweet comfort of his children at the end, (when God sees the fittest time to meet with the enemies) that they might have sweet experience of Gods seasonable care,
and for the sweet Comfort of his children At the end, (when God sees the Fittest time to meet with the enemies) that they might have sweet experience of God's seasonable care,
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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how ever God put off a long time for some respects: so you see they may prevayle, a long time.
how ever God put off a long time for Some respects: so you see they may prevail, a long time.
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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Yet who can be against us in this sense; Yet who can be against us in this sense;
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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that is, to prevayle altogether? who shall be against us, so farre as to have their will in the issue? They prevayle a great way:
that is, to prevail altogether? who shall be against us, so Far as to have their will in the issue? They prevail a great Way:
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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what doe they intend? not to prevayle over the persons of Gods Church and people,
what do they intend? not to prevail over the Persons of God's Church and people,
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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but the cause which in spite of Satan, and his instruments, and all must stand invincible to the end of the world.
but the cause which in spite of Satan, and his Instruments, and all must stand invincible to the end of the world.
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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They intend likewise, to prevayle over the courage of Gods people, that they cannot neither: They intend likewise, to prevail over the courage of God's people, that they cannot neither:
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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for Saint Paul saith after in this Chapter, In all these things we are more then conquerours ▪ that is, abundant conquerours ▪ a strange high terme.
for Saint Paul Says After in this Chapter, In all these things we Are more then conquerors ▪ that is, abundant conquerors ▪ a strange high term.
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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But in some sense, we are more then conquerours: for if we consider what weake persons Gods children are; But in Some sense, we Are more then conquerors: for if we Consider what weak Persons God's children Are;
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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what strong enemies they have, and what weake meanes they prevayle with in the sight of the world, to flesh and blood, that such persons, should prevayle over such enemies, by such weake meanes as they doe, in this respect, they are more then conquerours.
what strong enemies they have, and what weak means they prevail with in the sighed of the world, to Flesh and blood, that such Persons, should prevail over such enemies, by such weak means as they do, in this respect, they Are more then conquerors.
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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So he may say, Who can be against us? that is, to have their wills, to overthrow the cause of Christ, and the courage of Gods children;
So he may say, Who can be against us? that is, to have their wills, to overthrow the cause of christ, and the courage of God's children;
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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they may prevayle in this, or that particular, but at the last, all their plots, and counsels, shall proove abortive, and bring forth a lie.
they may prevail in this, or that particular, but At the last, all their plots, and Counsels, shall prove abortive, and bring forth a lie.
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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All is but to magnifie Gods power the more, in letting them goe so farre: and then to dash all their molds, and plots.
All is but to magnify God's power the more, in letting them go so Far: and then to dash all their molds, and plots.
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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Gods children, they have the Devill and all his company, the world, and the flesh:
God's children, they have the devil and all his company, the world, and the Flesh:
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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but there is God the Father, Sonne, and Holy-Ghost, for them, the blessed Trinity, that are able to blow away the other three,
but there is God the Father, Son, and Holy ghost, for them, the blessed Trinity, that Are able to blow away the other three,
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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and all the strength, and support they have whatsoever.
and all the strength, and support they have whatsoever.
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(65) part (DIV2)
696
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Who shall be against us?
Who shall be against us?
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(65) part (DIV2)
692
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One would think this a strange question, for a Christian no sooner comes to be one with Christ, and so to be reconciled to God,
One would think this a strange question, for a Christian no sooner comes to be one with christ, and so to be reconciled to God,
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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but he hath against him all the powers of hell, and then he hath the whole world against him presently, Satans Kingdome:
but he hath against him all the Powers of hell, and then he hath the Whole world against him presently, Satan Kingdom:
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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and then hee hath an enemy that is worst of all, (that stirres up strife and rebellion,
and then he hath an enemy that is worst of all, (that stirs up strife and rebellion,
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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and contention, even in his owne heart) his owne flesh.
and contention, even in his own heart) his own Flesh.
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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So that we may say, who is not against a Christian? If God be with us, all else but God, will side against us.
So that we may say, who is not against a Christian? If God be with us, all Else but God, will side against us.
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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There are two grand sides in the world, to which all belong: there is Gods side, and those that are his;
There Are two grand sides in the world, to which all belong: there is God's side, and those that Are his;
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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and there is another side, that is, Satans, and those that are his;
and there is Another side, that is, Satan, and those that Are his;
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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two Kingdomes, two seeds, two contrary dispositions, that pursue one another, till all the one be in hell:
two Kingdoms, two seeds, two contrary dispositions, that pursue one Another, till all the one be in hell:
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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Satan and all his seed together, the Devill, and all that fight under his banner, that are led with his malignant, poyson-full spirit;
Satan and all his seed together, the devil, and all that fight under his banner, that Are led with his malignant, poisonful Spirit;
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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though it may be they cannot doe more hurt or doe not out of politicke respects; though they have poyson-full hearts:
though it may be they cannot do more hurt or do not out of politic respects; though they have poisonful hearts:
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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yet these never leave contending till they be in hell: and the other never leave, till they be in heaven together.
yet these never leave contending till they be in hell: and the other never leave, till they be in heaven together.
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(65) part (DIV2)
693
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but looke that continually upon all occasions thou renew thy covenant: for sometimes Gods children may be in covenant, they may be his children; but look that continually upon all occasions thou renew thy Covenant: for sometime God's children may be in Covenant, they may be his children;
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(66) part (DIV2)
713
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4643
yet because they renew not their covenant, especially after some breaches, God is not with them,
yet Because they renew not their Covenant, especially After Some Breaches, God is not with them,
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(66) part (DIV2)
713
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4644
so comfortably as hee would, to free them from their enemies;
so comfortably as he would, to free them from their enemies;
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(66) part (DIV2)
713
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as wee see in the case of the Benjamites, Gods people sometimes may have the worst,
as we see in the case of the Benjamites, God's people sometime may have the worst,
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(66) part (DIV2)
713
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4646
though they be in covenant because they have committed some sin, and have not renewed their peace and covenant with God. Therefore if we would make a comfortable use of this truth, that God is with us,
though they be in Covenant Because they have committed Some since, and have not renewed their peace and Covenant with God. Therefore if we would make a comfortable use of this truth, that God is with us,
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(66) part (DIV2)
713
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4647
and would finde him so in our affaires and businesse, let us renew our covenant upon all occasions,
and would find him so in our affairs and business, let us renew our Covenant upon all occasions,
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(66) part (DIV2)
713
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and our purpose to please God.
and our purpose to please God.
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(66) part (DIV2)
713
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And then looke to the cause wee take in hand, and to our carriage in that cause,
And then look to the cause we take in hand, and to our carriage in that cause,
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4650
if our persons be good, be in covenant, and the cause good, and our conscience good,
if our Persons be good, be in Covenant, and the cause good, and our conscience good,
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4651
and our carriage sutable, then God will be with us.
and our carriage suitable, then God will be with us.
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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Let us make use of these principles, that we may bee in love with the comfortable secure condition of a Christian;
Let us make use of these principles, that we may be in love with the comfortable secure condition of a Christian;
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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there is no state so glorious, so comfortable, so secure, and free from danger.
there is no state so glorious, so comfortable, so secure, and free from danger.
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4654
If we were in heaven and should look downe below upon all snares, and dangers, what would we care for them? Now if he be with us,
If we were in heaven and should look down below upon all snares, and dangers, what would we care for them? Now if he be with us,
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4655
and we with him, God is our habitation, we dwell in the secret of the Almighty, hee is our high Tower, The way of wisdome is on high, to escape the snares below.
and we with him, God is our habitation, we dwell in the secret of the Almighty, he is our high Tower, The Way of Wisdom is on high, to escape the snares below.
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4656
Therefore let us raise our soules as high as heaven, and God is, and set our selves where our hopes are, where our God is,
Therefore let us raise our Souls as high as heaven, and God is, and Set our selves where our hope's Are, where our God is,
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4657
and wee have set our selves in our Tower, that we have set God in our hearts,
and we have Set our selves in our Tower, that we have Set God in our hearts,
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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Hee seemes to bee with wicked men in prospering them in the world, that they have al at their wil in outward things,
He seems to be with wicked men in prospering them in the world, that they have all At their will in outward things,
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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4659
As a man that stands upon the top of a Rock, that is higher than all the waves, hee overlookes them,
As a man that Stands upon the top of a Rock, that is higher than all the waves, he overlooks them,
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4660
and sees them break themselves upon the Rocke:
and sees them break themselves upon the Rock:
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4661
so when wee see God with us, and our selves with him, by a Spirit o• comfort, wee can overlooke all with a holy defiance,
so when we see God with us, and our selves with him, by a Spirit o• Comfort, we can overlook all with a holy defiance,
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4662
as the Apostle saith here, who can be against us? what can separate us? Oh! the excellent state of a Christian,
as the Apostle Says Here, who can be against us? what can separate us? Oh! the excellent state of a Christian,
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4663
when he is assured of his condition! Who would not labour for assurance that yields this abundant comfort in all conditions?
when he is assured of his condition! Who would not labour for assurance that yields this abundant Comfort in all conditions?
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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4664
A word of the occasion, for which I made choyse of this portion of Scripture: A word of the occasion, for which I made choice of this portion of Scripture:
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(66) part (DIV2)
715
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4665
Here is a double fitnesse to the occasion, both at home and abroad, If God be with us, who can bee against us?
Here is a double fitness to the occasion, both At home and abroad, If God be with us, who can be against us?
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(66) part (DIV2)
715
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4666
God was at home in 88. hee was with us in the Powder-Treason:
God was At home in 88. he was with us in the Powder treason:
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(66) part (DIV2)
716
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4667
Hee was with us in the great sicknesse to preserve us, and to give us our lives for a prey, hee hath beene with us.
He was with us in the great sickness to preserve us, and to give us our lives for a prey, he hath been with us.
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(66) part (DIV2)
716
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4668
And wee ought not to forget this, but upon occasion of this great deliverance, to call all former deliverances to minde, nationall,
And we ought not to forget this, but upon occasion of this great deliverance, to call all former Deliverances to mind, national,
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(66) part (DIV2)
716
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and personall, to consider how often God hath given us our lives, and how oft he hath pre•erved us from death,
and personal, to Consider how often God hath given us our lives, and how oft he hath pre•erved us from death,
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(66) part (DIV2)
716
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and to take occasion to blesse God for all at once, and so to make some speciall use of these meetings.
and to take occasion to bless God for all At once, and so to make Some special use of these meetings.
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(66) part (DIV2)
716
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4671
Then if we looke abroad, God hath beene with us in that he hath been with his Church;
Then if we look abroad, God hath been with us in that he hath been with his Church;
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(66) part (DIV2)
717
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4672
for they, and wee, make but one body, that member that hath not a sympathy with the body, it is but a dead member:
for they, and we, make but one body, that member that hath not a Sympathy with the body, it is but a dead member:
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(66) part (DIV2)
717
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therefore if we be not affected with the presence of God, with the Armies abroad, wee are dead members.
Therefore if we be not affected with the presence of God, with the Armies abroad, we Are dead members.
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(66) part (DIV2)
717
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4674
Wee may say, in regard of these outward deliverances, God hath beene with us, and none hath beene against us.
we may say, in regard of these outward Deliverances, God hath been with us, and none hath been against us.
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(66) part (DIV2)
717
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4675
If God had not been with us in the Powder-plot, where had wee beene? Our lives would have beene made a prey, that that would have beene done, would have beene more then the blowing up of the Parliament;
If God had not been with us in the Powder plot, where had we been? Our lives would have been made a prey, that that would have been done, would have been more then the blowing up of the Parliament;
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(66) part (DIV2)
717
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4676
they would have blowne up the Kingdome with the King, and Religion with religious persons, and the State with Statesmen:
they would have blown up the Kingdom with the King, and Religion with religious Persons, and the State with Statesmen:
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(66) part (DIV2)
717
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4677
It would have brought a confusion of all, and have molded all after an Idolatrous Antichristian fashion, it would have overthrowne the State, and persons and all;
It would have brought a confusion of all, and have moulded all After an Idolatrous Antichristian fashion, it would have overthrown the State, and Persons and all;
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(66) part (DIV2)
717
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4678
the issues would have been worse than the present thing:
the issues would have been Worse than the present thing:
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(66) part (DIV2)
717
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4679
And therefore if God had not beene with us, as hee was graciously with us, what would have become of us? as it is in Psal. 129. If God had not beene with us, they had made us a prey,
And Therefore if God had not been with us, as he was graciously with us, what would have become of us? as it is in Psalm 129. If God had not been with us, they had made us a prey,
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(66) part (DIV2)
717
Image 211
4680
and overwhelmed, and devoured us all, there had been no hope.
and overwhelmed, and devoured us all, there had been no hope.
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(66) part (DIV2)
717
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4681
Have not wee cause to blesse God, and to be thankefull? therefore let us labour to doe it for our selves, and for our neighbours.
Have not we cause to bless God, and to be thankful? Therefore let us labour to do it for our selves, and for our neighbours.
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(66) part (DIV2)
718
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4682
How shall we shew our thankfulnesse to God? not in outvvard manifestations onely, vvhich is laudable,
How shall we show our thankfulness to God? not in outward manifestations only, which is laudable,
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(66) part (DIV2)
718
Image 211
4683
and a good demonstration of the affections of people:
and a good demonstration of the affections of people:
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(66) part (DIV2)
718
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4684
but alas what is that? wee must shew our thankfulnesse in loving that Religion that God hath so witnessed for, and defended so miraculously:
but alas what is that? we must show our thankfulness in loving that Religion that God hath so witnessed for, and defended so miraculously:
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(66) part (DIV2)
718
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4685
Labour to love the truth, to entertaine it in the love of it, and to bring our hearts to a more perfect hatred of Popery ▪ For if wee waxe cold and indifferent,
Labour to love the truth, to entertain it in the love of it, and to bring our hearts to a more perfect hatred of Popery ▪ For if we wax cold and indifferent,
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(66) part (DIV2)
718
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4686
or oppose Gods cause, and undermine it, doe wee think that God would suffer this long, would hee not spue us out of his mouth? (with reverence I speake it.) Though hee have defended us againe and againe, hee will be gone with his truth and religion:
or oppose God's cause, and undermine it, do we think that God would suffer this long, would he not spue us out of his Mouth? (with Reverence I speak it.) Though he have defended us again and again, he will be gone with his truth and Religion:
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(66) part (DIV2)
718
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4687
It came not alone, nor it will not goe alone; if Religion goe, our peace, and prosperity, and the flourishing of our state; all will goe.
It Come not alone, nor it will not go alone; if Religion go, our peace, and Prosperity, and the flourishing of our state; all will go.
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(66) part (DIV2)
718
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4688
It is our Arke, if that goe away, our happinesse goes away, let us make much of Religion, that is the way to be thankfull.
It is our Ark, if that go away, our happiness Goes away, let us make much of Religion, that is the Way to be thankful.
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(66) part (DIV2)
718
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4689
Againe, let us shew our thankfulnesse by giving and doing some good to the poore, by refreshing their bowels, that they may have occasion to blesse God.
Again, let us show our thankfulness by giving and doing Some good to the poor, by refreshing their bowels, that they may have occasion to bless God.
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(66) part (DIV2)
719
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4690
And for the time to come, let us trust in God, that God will bee with us, if wee bee with him; and to sticke to him:
And for the time to come, let us trust in God, that God will be with us, if we be with him; and to stick to him:
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
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4691
who then shall bee against us? Let the Devill, and Rome, and Hell, bee all against us, if God bee with us.
who then shall be against us? Let the devil, and Room, and Hell, be all against us, if God be with us.
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
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4692
Bellarmine goes about to prove Luther a false Prophet.Bellarmine Goes about to prove Luther a false Prophet.
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
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4693
Luther as hee was a couragious man, and had a great and mighty spirit of Faith, and prayer:Luther as he was a courageous man, and had a great and mighty Spirit of Faith, and prayer:
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
Image 211
4694
so his expressions were sutable to his spirit:
so his expressions were suitable to his Spirit:
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
Image 211
4695
what saith he? The cause that I defend, is Christs, and Gods cause, and all the world shall not stand against it, it shall prevaile;
what Says he? The cause that I defend, is Christ, and God's cause, and all the world shall not stand against it, it shall prevail;
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
Image 211
4696
if there be a counsell in earth, there is a counsell in heaven that will disappoint all.
if there be a counsel in earth, there is a counsel in heaven that will disappoint all.
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
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4697
God laughes in Heaven at his enemies, and shall wee weepe? And things are in a good way,
God laughs in Heaven At his enemies, and shall we weep? And things Are in a good Way,
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
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4698
if wee can goe on, and helpe the cause of God with our prayers, and faith that God will goe on;
if we can go on, and help the cause of God with our Prayers, and faith that God will go on;
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
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4699
and with our cheerefulnesse and joy, that God may delight to goe on with his owne cause. We may encourage our selves;
and with our cheerfulness and joy, that God may delight to go on with his own cause. We may encourage our selves;
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
Image 211
4700
though perhaps wee shall not see the issue of these things, yet posterity shall see it. FINIS.
though perhaps we shall not see the issue of these things, yet posterity shall see it. FINIS.
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(66) part (DIV2)
720
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4601
but they have an invisible inward presence of the spirit, to support and strengthen them; therefore measure not des•ertions, Gods being, or not being with us by outward respects:
but they have an invisible inward presence of the Spirit, to support and strengthen them; Therefore measure not des•ertions, God's being, or not being with us by outward respects:
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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4600
And he seemes opposite to his children, hee leaves them outwardly, in regard of assistance, and friends:
And he seems opposite to his children, he leaves them outwardly, in regard of assistance, and Friends:
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
Image 211
4599
yet he is farre from them; hee withdrawes himselfe in spirituall things, they have no grace, no sound inward comfort.
yet he is Far from them; he withdraws himself in spiritual things, they have no grace, no found inward Comfort.
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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for so he is with the enemies of the Church oft-times, and not with his children:
for so he is with the enemies of the Church ofttimes, and not with his children:
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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Who shall be against us? It is not a question of doubting, or inquisition to learne any thing;
Who shall be against us? It is not a question of doubting, or inquisition to Learn any thing;
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(66) part (DIV2)
696
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but it is a question of triumph:
but it is a question of triumph:
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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he doth (as it were) cast a bancke, and bid defiance to all enemies whatsoever:
he does (as it were) cast a bank, and bid defiance to all enemies whatsoever:
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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Who shall be against us? Let them stand out, Satan, and the world, and all Satans supports, let them doe their worst.Who shall be against us? Let them stand out, Satan, and the world, and all Satan supports, let them doe their worst.
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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There is a strange confidence which is seated in the hearts of Gods children that they dare,
There is a strange confidence which is seated in the hearts of God's children that they Dare,
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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thus dare hell, and earth, and all infernall powers, they set God so high in their hearts, that they dare say with a spirit of confidence, Who shall be against us? The meaning is, not, who shall be against us, to take away our lives or liberties, &c. As the speech is, they may kill us, but they cannot hurt us:
thus Dare hell, and earth, and all infernal Powers, they Set God so high in their hearts, that they Dare say with a Spirit of confidence, Who shall be against us? The meaning is, not, who shall be against us, to take away our lives or Liberties, etc. As the speech is, they may kill us, but they cannot hurt us:
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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the worst they can doe is to send us to heaven, and make us partakers of that we desire most.
the worst they can do is to send us to heaven, and make us partakers of that we desire most.
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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First wee desire that God will be with us here; and secondly, that we may be with God in heaven:
First we desire that God will be with us Here; and secondly, that we may be with God in heaven:
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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they make Gods children partakers of their desires, by killing of them. Let Tyrants, and all persons, that have a malignant disposition to the Church of God,
they make God's children partakers of their Desires, by killing of them. Let Tyrants, and all Persons, that have a malignant disposition to the Church of God,
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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and are armed with power, let them doe their worst, the cause must stand impregnable;
and Are armed with power, let them doe their worst, the cause must stand impregnable;
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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Christ will have a Church, and Kingdome in the world, and their spirits will be impregnable against them: christ will have a Church, and Kingdom in the world, and their spirits will be impregnable against them:
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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they may kill them, but they cannot hurt them; they may kill them, but they cannot kill their courage.
they may kill them, but they cannot hurt them; they may kill them, but they cannot kill their courage.
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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As we see in the Martyres, there was the Spirit of God in them, above all the dealings of of the persecutors:
As we see in the Martyrs, there was the Spirit of God in them, above all the dealings of of the persecutors:
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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there was a fire of Gods Spirit in them, above all outward fire whatsoever.
there was a fire of God's Spirit in them, above all outward fire whatsoever.
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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You see it must be taken for granted, that the Church of God, and every particular Christian, hath many enemies against them,
You see it must be taken for granted, that the Church of God, and every particular Christian, hath many enemies against them,
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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as it is, Psal. 129. From my youth up (saith the Church) they have fought against me, but they have not prevayled.
as it is, Psalm 129. From my youth up (Says the Church) they have fought against me, but they have not prevailed.
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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From my youth up, from Abel, to the last Saint that shall be in the world, there will be alway some against Gods people:
From my youth up, from Abel, to the last Saint that shall be in the world, there will be always Some against God's people:
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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yet their comfort is that none shall be against them to prevaile, either over the Spirit of God in them,
yet their Comfort is that none shall be against them to prevail, either over the Spirit of God in them,
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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or over the cause that they manage.
or over the cause that they manage.
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(66) part (DIV2)
697
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First of all you see then, that the state of a Christian in this world is an impregnable state, and a glorious condition. First of all you see then, that the state of a Christian in this world is an impregnable state, and a glorious condition.
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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Here is glory upon glory, from this clause to the end of the Chapter.
Here is glory upon glory, from this clause to the end of the Chapter.
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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If God be with us, who shall be against us? If God gave his Sonne for us, shall hee not with him give us al things else ? there is another glorious speech.If God be with us, who shall be against us? If God gave his Son for us, shall he not with him give us all things Else? there is Another glorious speech.
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods people ? another glorious triumphant speech, another glorious speech, Who shall separate us from the love of God founded in Christ? Hee loves Christ first,Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's people? Another glorious triumphant speech, Another glorious speech, Who shall separate us from the love of God founded in christ? He loves christ First,
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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and us in Christ as members, and as he loves him eternally, so he loves us eternally too.
and us in christ as members, and as he loves him eternally, so he loves us eternally too.
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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Therefore you see every way the state of a Christian is a glorious condition, Who can be against us? You see the state of Gods people, it is an impregnable and glorious condition.
Therefore you see every Way the state of a Christian is a glorious condition, Who can be against us? You see the state of God's people, it is an impregnable and glorious condition.
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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Then, by this meanes, those that are strange Paradoxes to flesh and blood, yet they agree in a Christian. He is never alone; Then, by this means, those that Are strange Paradoxes to Flesh and blood, yet they agree in a Christian. He is never alone;
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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when hee is alone, God is with him, the Father, Son, and Holy-Ghost, are with him, Angels are with him, God is not only with him,
when he is alone, God is with him, the Father, Son, and Holy ghost, Are with him, Angels Are with him, God is not only with him,
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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but his guard is with him, and Gods Spirit is with him, and in him victoriously both in grace, and comfort.
but his guard is with him, and God's Spirit is with him, and in him victoriously both in grace, and Comfort.
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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Christ saith to his Disciples, when they thought to leave him alone: saith hee, you cannot leave me alone, My Father is with me: christ Says to his Disciples, when they Thought to leave him alone: Says he, you cannot leave me alone, My Father is with me:
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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and Saint Paul towards his latter end, that had deserved so well of the Christian world, All forsooke me (saith he) but the Lord forsooke me not,
and Saint Paul towards his latter end, that had deserved so well of the Christian world, All forsook me (Says he) but the Lord forsook me not,
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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but delivered me out of the mouth of the Lion. but Delivered me out of the Mouth of the lion.
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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So a Christian is not alone, hee is not left to the mercy of his enemies;
So a Christian is not alone, he is not left to the mercy of his enemies;
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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but God is with him, and who shall be against him to prevayle over him?
but God is with him, and who shall be against him to prevail over him?
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(66) part (DIV2)
698
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Againe though a Christian be a worme, a person trampled upon: for so the Church is the most afflicted part of man-kind:
Again though a Christian be a worm, a person trampled upon: for so the Church is the most afflicted part of mankind:
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(66) part (DIV2)
699
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yet Feare not thou worme Jacob. The world accounts them as wormes, and they account themselves so, they are trodden on as wormes;
yet fear not thou worm Jacob. The world accounts them as worms, and they account themselves so, they Are trodden on as worms;
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(66) part (DIV2)
699
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they are wormes upon earth, yet they have a glorious head in heaven, and a glorious guard about them, strange things agree in a Christian:
they Are worms upon earth, yet they have a glorious head in heaven, and a glorious guard about them, strange things agree in a Christian:
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(66) part (DIV2)
699
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therefore let us not stumble, though wee see not these things presently, the life of a Christian is a mysterie.
Therefore let us not Stumble, though we see not these things presently, the life of a Christian is a mystery.
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(66) part (DIV2)
699
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Againe, hence we see that a Christian profession;
Again, hence we see that a Christian profession;
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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to be a sound Christian, to have true faith in Christ, to be one with Christ, and to be taken out of the state of nature, this condition and the happinesse of it, it hath the strongest foundation of any life in the world.
to be a found Christian, to have true faith in christ, to be one with christ, and to be taken out of the state of nature, this condition and the happiness of it, it hath the Strongest Foundation of any life in the world.
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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Christianity is founded upon the strongest and the greatest reasons that can bee: Faith stands with the greatest reason, that a thing can doe.
Christianity is founded upon the Strongest and the greatest Reasons that can be: Faith Stands with the greatest reason, that a thing can do.
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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Why? The comfort of a Christian is that he hath no enemy that shall prevaile over him,
Why? The Comfort of a Christian is that he hath no enemy that shall prevail over him,
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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and what is the ground of that? God is with him, God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
and what is the ground of that? God is with him, God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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Faith is that that layes hold upon that presence and promise, and covenant of God,
Faith is that that lays hold upon that presence and promise, and Covenant of God,
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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and is not faith well bottomed? A Christian that carries himselfe valiantly and couragiously, is not his course grounded on sound reason? Is not God with him? God the Father, is his father;
and is not faith well bottomed? A Christian that carries himself valiantly and courageously, is not his course grounded on found reason? Is not God with him? God the Father, is his father;
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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God the Son is his Redeemer; God the Holy Ghost, is his Comforter.
God the Son is his Redeemer; God the Holy Ghost, is his Comforter.
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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There is no other men that have strong reason for their course, for that choise that they make of their Religion and of their wayes, they prove but fooles in the conclusion:
There is no other men that have strong reason for their course, for that choice that they make of their Religion and of their ways, they prove but Fools in the conclusion:
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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onely the sound Christian that by the Spirit of God hath his eyes open to see the cursed estate he is in by nature,
only the found Christian that by the Spirit of God hath his eyes open to see the cursed estate he is in by nature,
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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and what it is to be in Christ, and by a Spirit of faith is made one with Christ, hee is the truely wise man in his faith and affiance, that the world mockes at, that hee hath no common supports in the world, which hee cares not for,
and what it is to be in christ, and by a Spirit of faith is made one with christ, he is the truly wise man in his faith and affiance, that the world mocks At, that he hath no Common supports in the world, which he Cares not for,
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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if God be on his side, hee cares not what man can doe against him, as it is Psal. 118. you see on what ground it is founded:
if God be on his side, he Cares not what man can do against him, as it is Psalm 118. you see on what ground it is founded:
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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God is with him, and none can be against him. Let us labour to lay up these principles, wee worke according as our principles are: God is with him, and none can be against him. Let us labour to lay up these principles, we work according as our principles Are:
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(66) part (DIV2)
700
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Principles are the foundation of all conclusions that arise from them.
Principles Are the Foundation of all conclusions that arise from them.
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(66) part (DIV2)
701
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As our grounds are, so are we in our faith, and working, and grace, and comfort, every way:
As our grounds Are, so Are we in our faith, and working, and grace, and Comfort, every Way:
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(66) part (DIV2)
701
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and set our selves in him; then we may overlooke the devill, and men, and death, and danger and all.
and Set our selves in him; then we may overlook the Devil, and men, and death, and danger and all.
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(66) part (DIV2)
714
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But hee is with his in the sweetest manner, supporting of them when they are in darkenesse,
But he is with his in the Sweetest manner, supporting of them when they Are in darkness,
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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and see no light of Gods ▪ countenance;
and see no Light of God's ▪ countenance;
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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yet they have so much light, though they thinke they see it not, as makes them trust in God, Let him that is in darknesse and sees no light, trust in the name of God.
yet they have so much Light, though they think they see it not, as makes them trust in God, Let him that is in darkness and sees no Light, trust in the name of God.
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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Therefore, as I said, it is a principle pregnant for comfort, and use: if God be with us, he is with us in life and death;
Therefore, as I said, it is a principle pregnant for Comfort, and use: if God be with us, he is with us in life and death;
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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for whom he loves, he loves everlastingly, from everlasting to everlasting.
for whom he loves, he loves everlastingly, from everlasting to everlasting.
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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If this be so, what shall wee doe to God againe? what is the best evidence to know that God is with us?
If this be so, what shall we do to God again? what is the best evidence to know that God is with us?
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(66) part (DIV2)
709
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There is a relation betweene God and his, he is so with them, as that they are with him likewise in all passages.
There is a Relation between God and his, he is so with them, as that they Are with him likewise in all passages.
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(66) part (DIV2)
710
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Doth he chuse them? they in time chuse him, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none in earth that I desire in comparison of thee.
Does he choose them? they in time choose him, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none in earth that I desire in comparison of thee.
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(66) part (DIV2)
710
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Doth hee call them? they answer.
Does he call them? they answer.
vdz pns31 vvi pno32? pns32 vvb.
(66) part (DIV2)
710
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Doth hee justifie and free them from their sinnes, they make that answer of faith that Peter speakes of, I doe beleeve, Lord help my unbeliefe ;
Does he justify and free them from their Sins, they make that answer of faith that Peter speaks of, I do believe, Lord help my unbelief;
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(66) part (DIV2)
710
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they have faith to lay hold upon the forgivenesse. And likewise, if God be with them, they can delight in Gods presence:
they have faith to lay hold upon the forgiveness. And likewise, if God be with them, they can delight in God's presence:
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(66) part (DIV2)
710
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Can God delight to bee present with them that have not grace to delight in him? Gods children maintaine their communion with him in all the sanctified meanes they can, they are afraid to breake with God.
Can God delight to be present with them that have not grace to delight in him? God's children maintain their communion with him in all the sanctified means they can, they Are afraid to break with God.
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(66) part (DIV2)
710
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Therefore those that to please and give content to others, and for base ends will displease their God, it is a heavie signe that God as yet hath not shewed himselfe in his gracious mercy in Christ Iesus to them.
Therefore those that to please and give content to Others, and for base ends will displease their God, it is a heavy Signen that God as yet hath not showed himself in his gracious mercy in christ Iesus to them.
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(66) part (DIV2)
710
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If God be with us, wee will be of his side, and his enemies shall be our enemies, and his friends our friends.
If God be with us, we will be of his side, and his enemies shall be our enemies, and his Friends our Friends.
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(66) part (DIV2)
711
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Hee that claimes this, that God is with him, he will say, I will bee with God, and for God.
He that claims this, that God is with him, he will say, I will be with God, and for God.
pns31 cst vvz d, cst np1 vbz p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb vvi, pns11 vmb vbi p-acp np1, cc p-acp np1.
(66) part (DIV2)
711
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God hath two things in the world that wee must have a care of, his Church, and his cause;
God hath two things in the world that we must have a care of, his Church, and his cause;
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(66) part (DIV2)
711
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take them out of the world, the world is but a hell upon earth, a company of miscreants, prophane, godless•, impudent, poysonfull creatures;
take them out of the world, the world is but a hell upon earth, a company of miscreants, profane, godless•, impudent, poisonful creatures;
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(66) part (DIV2)
711
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take away the cause of God, Religion, and the people that are begotten by Religion,
take away the cause of God, Religion, and the people that Are begotten by Religion,
vvb av dt n1 pp-f np1, n1, cc dt n1 cst vbr vvn p-acp n1,
(66) part (DIV2)
711
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and what is the rest of mankind? The world would not stand (but be all upon heapes) for a company of sinfull wretches that will have their wills:
and what is the rest of mankind? The world would not stand (but be all upon heaps) for a company of sinful wretches that will have their wills:
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(66) part (DIV2)
711
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but it is for the Church, and people of God, that the world stands.
but it is for the Church, and people of God, that the world Stands.
cc-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, cst dt n1 vvz.
(66) part (DIV2)
711
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Now hee that hath God with him, and he is in termes with God, that they are friends (as Abraham was the friend of God) he will side with God and Religion, Gods cause shall bee his cause,
Now he that hath God with him, and he is in terms with God, that they Are Friends (as Abraham was the friend of God) he will side with God and Religion, God's cause shall be his cause,
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(66) part (DIV2)
711
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and Gods people his people, hee will cleave to Gods side as the safest;
and God's people his people, he will cleave to God's side as the Safest;
cc ng1 n1 po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt js;
(66) part (DIV2)
711
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if hee may have never so much pr•ferment in the world, hee will not joyne with Antichrist ▪ hee will not betray the cause of Religion,
if he may have never so much pr•ferment in the world, he will not join with Antichrist ▪ he will not betray the cause of Religion,
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(66) part (DIV2)
711
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if hee might have a world for it:
if he might have a world for it:
cs pns31 vmd vhi dt n1 p-acp pn31:
(66) part (DIV2)
711
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Why? because he knows if God be with him, who can be against him? God hath given us understanding,
Why? Because he knows if God be with him, who can be against him? God hath given us understanding,
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(66) part (DIV2)
711
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and grace, to maintaine friendship with him, to ha•e common friends, and common enemies:
and grace, to maintain friendship with him, to ha•e Common Friends, and Common enemies:
cc n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31, pc-acp vbi j n2, cc j n2:
(66) part (DIV2)
711
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4629
Therefo•e if we stand not for God, let us never talke of Gods presence with us.
Therefo•e if we stand not for God, let us never talk of God's presence with us.
av cs pns12 vvb xx p-acp np1, vvb pno12 av-x vvi pp-f n2 n1 p-acp pno12.
(66) part (DIV2)
711
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Hee ▪ will bee present to confound us ▪ to overthrow us, and pursue us to Hell,
He ▪ will be present to confound us ▪ to overthrow us, and pursue us to Hell,
pns31 ▪ vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno12 ▪ pc-acp vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1,
(66) part (DIV2)
711
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but not graciously present, without wee labour to maintaine the cause of Religion as farre as wee may.
but not graciously present, without we labour to maintain the cause of Religion as Far as we may.
cc-acp xx av-j vvi, p-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb.
(66) part (DIV2)
711
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God is with us, if ••e be with him, 2 Chron. 15. if wee be with God to take his part, hee will be with us to protect and defend us ▪ to guide and comfort us, God is with us, if ••e be with him, 2 Chronicles 15. if we be with God to take his part, he will be with us to Pact and defend us ▪ to guide and Comfort us,
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(66) part (DIV2)
711
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and to give issue to all our affaires: Not that our being with him, is the prime cause of his being with us,
and to give issue to all our affairs: Not that our being with him, is the prime cause of his being with us,
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(66) part (DIV2)
711
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but it is an evidence to know whether hee be with us (as wee make profession) when as farre as our callings will suffer, wee be with him, and maintaine his cause.
but it is an evidence to know whither he be with us (as we make profession) when as Far as our callings will suffer, we be with him, and maintain his cause.
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(66) part (DIV2)
711
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Againe, If wee would know whether we be with God, and hee with us, aske conscience whether it bee with thee, for conscience is Gods Vicar.
Again, If we would know whither we be with God, and he with us, ask conscience whither it be with thee, for conscience is God's Vicar.
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(66) part (DIV2)
712
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Is conscience with thee, dost thou not sinne against conscience? What conscience saith, God saith;
Is conscience with thee, dost thou not sin against conscience? What conscience Says, God Says;
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(66) part (DIV2)
712
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and what it forbids, God forbids, especially when it is enlightned by the word; doth conscience speak peace to thee from the Word? then thou art with God, and God is with thee.
and what it forbids, God forbids, especially when it is enlightened by the word; does conscience speak peace to thee from the Word? then thou art with God, and God is with thee.
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(66) part (DIV2)
712
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Especially in the great point of justification, doth conscience speak peace to thee in the blood of Christ? is thy heart sprinkled with it;
Especially in the great point of justification, does conscience speak peace to thee in the blood of christ? is thy heart sprinkled with it;
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(66) part (DIV2)
712
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that it is not as the blood of Abel that cries for vengeance? ha•t thou a spirit of faith, to beleeve that Christ shed his blood for thee in particular ▪ then thou art with God,
that it is not as the blood of Abel that cries for vengeance? ha•t thou a Spirit of faith, to believe that christ shed his blood for thee in particular ▪ then thou art with God,
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(66) part (DIV2)
712
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and he with thee, because God hath sprinkled the blood of Christ upon thy heart.
and he with thee, Because God hath sprinkled the blood of christ upon thy heart.
cc pns31 p-acp pno21, c-acp np1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po21 n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
712
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What course shall wee take to keep God comfortably with us? Looke thou be in covenant with him, and not onely at large in covenant: What course shall we take to keep God comfortably with us? Look thou be in Covenant with him, and not only At large in Covenant:
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(66) part (DIV2)
713
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if wee have rotten principles, if the grounds of our comfort bee rotten, our course will be rotten, and uncomfortable in the conclusion.
if we have rotten principles, if the grounds of our Comfort be rotten, our course will be rotten, and uncomfortable in the conclusion.
cs pns12 vhb vvn n2, cs dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbi vvn, po12 n1 vmb vbi vvn, cc j p-acp dt n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
701
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Let us build upon the Rocke, to be well bottomed, and founded, that our principles and grounds bee strong,
Let us built upon the Rock, to be well bottomed, and founded, that our principles and grounds be strong,
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(66) part (DIV2)
701
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and that they be so to us;
and that they be so to us;
cc cst pns32 vbb av p-acp pno12;
(66) part (DIV2)
701
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for what if God be with his, if he be not so to us? Let us labour to lay up sound grounds.
for what if God be with his, if he be not so to us? Let us labour to lay up found grounds.
p-acp r-crq cs np1 vbb p-acp png31, cs pns31 vbb xx av p-acp pno12? vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2.
(66) part (DIV2)
701
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Grounds have influence into the whole course of our lives;
Grounds have influence into the Whole course of our lives;
n2 vhb n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2;
(66) part (DIV2)
701
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this one Text hath influence into all the parts of our lives, in doing, in suffering, in all conditions.
this one Text hath influence into all the parts of our lives, in doing, in suffering, in all conditions.
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(66) part (DIV2)
701
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I know not a more pregnant fruitfull principle in the Scripture than this, If God be with us, who can be against us ? It is like a pearle, little in quantity, few in words;
I know not a more pregnant fruitful principle in the Scripture than this, If God be with us, who can be against us? It is like a pearl, little in quantity, few in words;
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(66) part (DIV2)
701
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but strong in sence, large in the fruit that issues from it.
but strong in sense, large in the fruit that issues from it.
cc-acp j p-acp n1, j p-acp dt n1 cst vvz p-acp pn31.
(66) part (DIV2)
701
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Therefore as wee may carry pearles or precious things wheresoever we go, because there is a great deale of worth in them,
Therefore as we may carry Pearls or precious things wheresoever we go, Because there is a great deal of worth in them,
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(66) part (DIV2)
701
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and they be small in quantity:
and they be small in quantity:
cc pns32 vbb j p-acp n1:
(66) part (DIV2)
701
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so wee may carry this principle with us, let us bee sure to lay it up, and make use of it.
so we may carry this principle with us, let us be sure to lay it up, and make use of it.
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(66) part (DIV2)
701
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There be these two, That there is a God, and that God is with his children, and so with his children, that hee will subvert and overthrow all their enemies,
There be these two, That there is a God, and that God is with his children, and so with his children, that he will subvert and overthrow all their enemies,
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(66) part (DIV2)
701
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and all their plots and endevours; a principle of wonderfull comfort.
and all their plots and endeavours; a principle of wonderful Comfort.
cc d po32 n2 cc n2; dt n1 pp-f j n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
701
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If this principle be well layd, it is a ground of a Christians courage, in all conditions whatsoever:
If this principle be well laid, it is a ground of a Christians courage, in all conditions whatsoever:
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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it is no matter how many enemies he hath;
it is no matter how many enemies he hath;
pn31 vbz dx n1 c-crq d n2 pns31 vhz;
(66) part (DIV2)
702
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for as Cyprian saith, Non potest seculum, &c. the world cannot hurt him, that in the world hath God for his protectour:
for as Cyprian Says, Non potest seculum, etc. the world cannot hurt him, that in the world hath God for his protector:
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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4528
for the Divell hee is crushed already, though hee keepe adoe, and stirre up stormes, he perisheth in the waves (as he saith) hee hurts himselfe more than any body else, hee increaseth his owne torment,
for the devil he is crushed already, though he keep ado, and stir up storms, he Perishes in the waves (as he Says) he hurts himself more than any body Else, he increases his own torment,
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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and so doe all his children:
and so do all his children:
cc av vdb d po31 n2:
(66) part (DIV2)
702
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The flesh likewise it busles against the Spirit, but it looseth, and the spirit gaines upon every •oyle:
The Flesh likewise it bustles against the Spirit, but it loses, and the Spirit gains upon every •oyle:
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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why? here is the principle, God is with us, there is no power can resist God;
why? Here is the principle, God is with us, there is no power can resist God;
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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for then God should withstand himselfe: the power that the creature hath, it is but a borrowed power;
for then God should withstand himself: the power that the creature hath, it is but a borrowed power;
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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and if by a borrowed power it should withstand Gods purpose, God must be against himselfe, his Kingdome must bee divided, which is a contradiction.
and if by a borrowed power it should withstand God's purpose, God must be against himself, his Kingdom must be divided, which is a contradiction.
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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Therefore this is the ground of the courage of a Christian in all conditions.
Therefore this is the ground of the courage of a Christian in all conditions.
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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What is the reason that the Scripture hath that phrase so often, Feare not, I am with thee ;
What is the reason that the Scripture hath that phrase so often, fear not, I am with thee;
q-crq vbz dt n1 cst dt n1 vhz d n1 av av, vvb xx, pns11 vbm p-acp pno21;
(66) part (DIV2)
702
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as to Paul, and Ioshua, and the rest? because it is the ground of all courage.
as to Paul, and Ioshua, and the rest? Because it is the ground of all courage.
c-acp pc-acp np1, cc np1, cc dt n1? c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
702
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We see weaker creatures than man, a Dogge in the sight of his master, hee will fight couragiously,
We see Weaker creatures than man, a Dog in the sighed of his master, he will fight courageously,
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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because he hath a superiour nature by him, that he thinkes will backe him:
Because he hath a superior nature by him, that he thinks will back him:
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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And shall not a Christian when he hath layd up this principle, that God is with him, God incarnate, God in his nature,
And shall not a Christian when he hath laid up this principle, that God is with him, God incarnate, God in his nature,
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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when he is a member of God (as it were) of that person that is God, shall he not be couragious when he hath him to looke upon him, and to backe him?
when he is a member of God (as it were) of that person that is God, shall he not be courageous when he hath him to look upon him, and to back him?
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(66) part (DIV2)
702
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And if God be with us, hee is not so with us as to neglect us, he is so with us,
And if God be with us, he is not so with us as to neglect us, he is so with us,
cc cs np1 vbb p-acp pno12, pns31 vbz xx av p-acp pno12 a-acp pc-acp vvi pno12, pns31 vbz av p-acp pno12,
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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as he hath interest in the cause we have, and in our persons, hee is with us as one with us,
as he hath Interest in the cause we have, and in our Persons, he is with us as one with us,
c-acp pns31 vhz n1 p-acp dt n1 pns12 vhb, cc p-acp po12 n2, pns31 vbz p-acp pno12 p-acp crd p-acp pno12,
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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nay as in us by his Spirit, and whosoever toucheth us toucheth the apple of his eye.
nay as in us by his Spirit, and whosoever touches us touches the apple of his eye.
uh-x p-acp p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1, cc r-crq vvz pno12 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Here is ground of courage in whatsoever may befall us, to stand it out in all conditions whatsoever.Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? Here is ground of courage in whatsoever may befall us, to stand it out in all conditions whatsoever.
np1, np1, q-crq vv2 pns21 pno11? av vbz n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq vmb vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi pn31 av p-acp d n2 r-crq.
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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Nothing can sever Christ and a Christian: this bodie will never be beheaded:
Nothing can sever christ and a Christian: this body will never be beheaded:
pix vmb vvi np1 cc dt njp: d n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn:
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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Christ will never bee separated from his body, hee will not loose the poorest member he hath. christ will never be separated from his body, he will not lose the Poorest member he hath.
np1 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vmb xx vvi dt js n1 pns31 vhz.
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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You see it is the duty of a Christian to be couragious, and undaunted in the cause of God,
You see it is the duty of a Christian to be courageous, and undaunted in the cause of God,
pn22 vvb pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt njp pc-acp vbi j, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1,
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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4548
and from this ground, because God is with him, and who can be against him? Let all the world bee against God,
and from this ground, Because God is with him, and who can be against him? Let all the world be against God,
cc p-acp d n1, c-acp np1 vbz p-acp pno31, cc r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno31? vvb d dt n1 vbb p-acp np1,
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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and against the cause that a Christian professeth, they doe but kicke against the prickes, they dash against a rocke,
and against the cause that a Christian Professes, they do but kick against the pricks, they dash against a rock,
cc p-acp dt n1 cst dt njp vvz, pns32 vdb p-acp vvi p-acp dt vvz, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1,
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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as the waves that breake themselves, they doe not hurt the rock a whit, they doe but cast stones upward that fall upon their heads againe.
as the waves that break themselves, they do not hurt the rock a whit, they do but cast stones upward that fallen upon their Heads again.
c-acp dt n2 cst vvb px32, pns32 vdb xx vvi dt n1 dt n1, pns32 vdb p-acp vvi n2 av-j cst vvb p-acp po32 n2 av.
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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4551
Therefore it is a desperate cause that malicious spirits manage, who have more parts then grace,
Therefore it is a desperate cause that malicious spirits manage, who have more parts then grace,
av pn31 vbz dt j n1 cst j n2 vvi, r-crq vhb dc n2 cs n1,
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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and arme themselves and their wits to hurt the people and Church of God, and slander his cause,
and arm themselves and their wits to hurt the people and Church of God, and slander his cause,
cc vvi px32 cc po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi po31 n1,
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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and doe all the hurt they can. It is a ground likewise of encouragement in our callings;
and do all the hurt they can. It is a ground likewise of encouragement in our callings;
cc vdb d dt n1 pns32 vmb. pn31 vbz dt n1 av pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2;
(66) part (DIV2)
703
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when God calls us to any thing in our places, that is good, hee will be with us: when God calls us to any thing in our places, that is good, he will be with us:
c-crq np1 vvz pno12 p-acp d n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst vbz j, pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pno12:
(66) part (DIV2)
704
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therefore in our places and standing, let us doe that that belongs to us;
Therefore in our places and standing, let us do that that belongs to us;
av p-acp po12 n2 cc vvg, vvb pno12 vdi d cst vvz p-acp pno12;
(66) part (DIV2)
704
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4556
let us not feare that we shall want that which is necessary, or miscarry any way.
let us not Fear that we shall want that which is necessary, or miscarry any Way.
vvb pno12 xx vvi cst pns12 vmb vvi d r-crq vbz j, cc vvb d n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
704
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When Moses pretended he •ould not speake, Who gives a mouth, saith God to him? Therefore let us take courage, not onely in suffering,
When Moses pretended he •ould not speak, Who gives a Mouth, Says God to him? Therefore let us take courage, not only in suffering,
c-crq np1 vvd pns31 vmd xx vvi, r-crq vvz dt n1, vvz np1 p-acp pno31? av vvb pno12 vvi n1, xx av-j p-acp vvg,
(66) part (DIV2)
704
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and opposition, but in our places and standings.
and opposition, but in our places and standings.
cc n1, cc-acp p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-vvg.
(66) part (DIV2)
704
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God will bee with us, hee gives his Angels charge, to keepe us in our wayes, wee have a guard over us.
God will be with us, he gives his Angels charge, to keep us in our ways, we have a guard over us.
np1 vmb vbi p-acp pno12, pns31 vvz po31 ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vhb dt n1 p-acp pno12.
(66) part (DIV2)
704
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4560
Here is a ground likewise of all contentment in any condition in the world, what can be sufficient to him, that God cannot suffice? God All-sufficient is with thee, thou canst want nothing that is for thy good; Here is a ground likewise of all contentment in any condition in the world, what can be sufficient to him, that God cannot suffice? God All-sufficient is with thee, thou Canst want nothing that is for thy good;
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(66) part (DIV2)
705
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thou maist want this and that, but it is for thy good that thou wantest it, Those that feare God, shall want nothing that is good:
thou Mayest want this and that, but it is for thy good that thou Wantest it, Those that Fear God, shall want nothing that is good:
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(66) part (DIV2)
705
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It is a ground of all contentment, God is with them, to fill their souls to the utmost.
It is a ground of all contentment, God is with them, to fill their Souls to the utmost.
pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, np1 vbz p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt j.
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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4563
He is made for the soule, and the soule for him:
He is made for the soul, and the soul for him:
pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp pno31:
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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for our end is to have communion with God in Iesus Christ here, and everlastingly in Heaven;
for our end is to have communion with God in Iesus christ Here, and everlastingly in Heaven;
c-acp po12 n1 vbz pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1 np1 av, cc av-j p-acp n1;
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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4565
God is fitted for us, and we for him.
God is fitted for us, and we for him.
np1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, cc pns12 p-acp pno31.
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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Here is fresh comfort for the soule alway, hee can fill up every corner of the soule, he is larger than our soules.
Here is fresh Comfort for the soul always, he can fill up every corner of the soul, he is larger than our Souls.
av vbz j n1 p-acp dt n1 av, pns31 vmb vvi a-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vbz jc cs po12 n2.
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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4567
Therefore let us be content, in what condition soever we are in, God is with us;
Therefore let us be content, in what condition soever we Are in, God is with us;
av vvb pno12 vbi j, p-acp r-crq n1 av pns12 vbr p-acp, np1 vbz p-acp pno12;
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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therefore, let the peace of God which passeth all understanding guard our hearts:
Therefore, let the peace of God which passes all understanding guard our hearts:
av, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 r-crq vvz d n1 vvb po12 n2:
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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4569
even from this very ground and conclusion, God is with us, who can be against us? Let Moses be cast into a basket of Bul-rushes,
even from this very ground and conclusion, God is with us, who can be against us? Let Moses be cast into a basket of Bulrushes,
av p-acp d j n1 cc n1, np1 vbz p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? vvb np1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2,
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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4570
if God be with him, hee shall not be drowned:
if God be with him, he shall not be drowned:
cs np1 vbb p-acp pno31, pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn:
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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Let Daniel bee cast into the Den, if God bee with him, God will come between the Lyons teeth and him:
Let daniel be cast into the Den, if God be with him, God will come between the Lyons teeth and him:
vvb np1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, cs np1 vbb p-acp pno31, np1 vmb vvi p-acp dt ng1 n2 cc pno31:
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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4572
Let the three blessed men be cast into the fiery Furnace, a fourth shall bee with them,
Let the three blessed men be cast into the fiery Furnace, a fourth shall be with them,
vvb dt crd j-vvn n2 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1, dt ord vmb vbi p-acp pno32,
(66) part (DIV2)
705
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4573
and keepe them from the hurt of the flame ▪ Let God be with Noah, hee shall swim upon the waters,
and keep them from the hurt of the flame ▪ Let God be with Noah, he shall swim upon the waters,
cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 ▪ vvb np1 vbi p-acp np1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2,
(66) part (DIV2)
705
Image 211
4574
and the greater the waters the more safe hee, and the neerer to heaven: Let God be with us, and we may be content with any condition whatsoever.
and the greater the waters the more safe he, and the nearer to heaven: Let God be with us, and we may be content with any condition whatsoever.
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(66) part (DIV2)
705
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4575
Againe, let us not be over much discouraged with our infirmities and corruptions;
Again, let us not be over much discouraged with our infirmities and corruptions;
av, vvb pno12 xx vbi p-acp d vvn p-acp po12 n2 cc n2;
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4576
If God be with us, who can be against us? Our corruptions are against us,If God be with us, who can be against us? Our corruptions Are against us,
cs np1 vbb p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12? po12 n2 vbr p-acp pno12,
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4577
and they are worse to me than the Devill, and all enemies, saith a poore Christian.
and they Are Worse to me than the devil, and all enemies, Says a poor Christian.
cc pns32 vbr jc p-acp pno11 cs dt n1, cc d n2, vvz dt j njp.
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4578
Indeed they are, for the devill hath no advantage against us, but by our corruptions: but if thou account thy corruptions thine enemies, they are Gods enemies, and Christs enemies,
Indeed they Are, for the Devil hath no advantage against us, but by our corruptions: but if thou account thy corruptions thine enemies, they Are God's enemies, and Christ enemies,
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(66) part (DIV2)
706
Image 211
4579
as well as thine, hee will be with thee, and thy corruptions shall more and more be wasted;
as well as thine, he will be with thee, and thy corruptions shall more and more be wasted;
c-acp av c-acp png21, pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pno21, cc po21 n2 vmb n1 cc av-dc vbi vvn;
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4580
for the flesh shall fall before the spirit, this Dagon shall fall before this blessed Arke;
for the Flesh shall fallen before the Spirit, this Dagon shall fallen before this blessed Ark;
p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, d np1 vmb vvi p-acp d j-vvn n1;
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4581
stronger is hee that is in us, than he that is in the world.
Stronger is he that is in us, than he that is in the world.
jc vbz pns31 cst vbz p-acp pno12, cs pns31 cst vbz p-acp dt n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4582
The Spirit of God is stronger in us, than corruption in us, or the world without us;
The Spirit of God is Stronger in us, than corruption in us, or the world without us;
dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz jc p-acp pno12, cs n1 p-acp pno12, cc dt n1 p-acp pno12;
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4583
it ministers stronger grounds of comfort than all other can doe of discomfort.
it Ministers Stronger grounds of Comfort than all other can do of discomfort.
pn31 vvz jc n2 pp-f n1 cs d n-jn vmb vdi pp-f n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4584
If you bee under the spirit and under grace, sinne shall not have dominion over you:
If you be under the Spirit and under grace, sin shall not have dominion over you:
cs pn22 vbb p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n1, n1 vmb xx vhi n1 p-acp pn22:
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4585
It may be in you, but it shall not have dominion, because yee are under the covenant of grace.
It may be in you, but it shall not have dominion, Because ye Are under the Covenant of grace.
pn31 vmb vbi p-acp pn22, cc-acp pn31 vmb xx vhi n1, c-acp pn22 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
706
Image 211
4586
Therefore though corruption be in us, for our exercise and humiliation, yet it shall not be against us, to abridge us of comfort;
Therefore though corruption be in us, for our exercise and humiliation, yet it shall not be against us, to abridge us of Comfort;
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(66) part (DIV2)
706
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they serve to drive us neerer to God. Let none be discouraged, Christ came to destroy the workes of the Devill ;
they serve to drive us nearer to God. Let none be discouraged, christ Come to destroy the works of the devil;
pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pno12 av-jc p-acp np1. vvb pix vbi vvn, np1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1;
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4588
therefore hee came to destroy sinne in us, which is the work of the Devill, hee came to take away, not only the guilt,
Therefore he Come to destroy sin in us, which is the work of the devil, he Come to take away, not only the guilt,
av pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi av, xx av-j dt n1,
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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but the very being of sinne, as he will at last: for if God and Christ be with us, who shall be against us?
but the very being of sin, as he will At last: for if God and christ be with us, who shall be against us?
cc-acp dt j vbg pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vmb p-acp ord: c-acp cs np1 cc np1 vbi p-acp pno12, r-crq vmb vbi p-acp pno12?
(66) part (DIV2)
706
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4590
But it may be objected by some: But I finde not God with me. It is true, sometimes God hides himselfe, Thou art a God that hidest thy selfe ; But it may be objected by Some: But I find not God with me. It is true, sometime God hides himself, Thou art a God that hidest thy self;
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(66) part (DIV2)
707
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4591
hee seemes as a stranger in his owne Church, to be as a way-faring man, as the Prophet saith;
he seems as a stranger in his own Church, to be as a wayfaring man, as the Prophet Says;
pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j n1, c-acp dt n1 vvz;
(66) part (DIV2)
708
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4592
he takes no notice of his Church and their afflictions, hee seemes not to take them to heart, nor to pitty his Church.
he Takes no notice of his Church and their afflictions, he seems not to take them to heart, nor to pity his Church.
pns31 vvz dx n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc po32 n2, pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1, ccx pc-acp vvi po31 n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
708
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4593
Oh! but this is but for a time, and for tryall, Can a mother forget her childe? Isai. 49. Put case she should,
Oh! but this is but for a time, and for trial, Can a mother forget her child? Isaiah 49. Put case she should,
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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4594
yet will not I forget thee.
yet will not I forget thee.
av vmb xx pns11 vvi pno21.
(66) part (DIV2)
708
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4595
God hides himselfe but a while, to try the graces of his children, and to give way to the enemies, to let his children to see their corruptions, & his wise dispensation.
God hides himself but a while, to try the graces of his children, and to give Way to the enemies, to let his children to see their corruptions, & his wise Dispensation.
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(66) part (DIV2)
708
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4596
And these desertions wee must be acquainted with.
And these desertions we must be acquainted with.
cc d n2 pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp.
(66) part (DIV2)
708
Image 211
4597
God seemes to be away from his children, yet he is with them, and supports them with invisible strength.
God seems to be away from his children, yet he is with them, and supports them with invisible strength.
np1 vvz pc-acp vbi av p-acp po31 n2, av pns31 vbz p-acp pno32, cc vvz pno32 p-acp j n1.
(66) part (DIV2)
708
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as the Gospell is said to be the good word of God, and it is a true, and a faithfull saying.
as the Gospel is said to be the good word of God, and it is a true, and a faithful saying.
c-acp dt n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1 pp-f np1, cc pn31 vbz dt j, cc dt j n-vvg.
(69) part (DIV2)
804
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5314
Then it must not only be a truth, but a good truth;
Then it must not only be a truth, but a good truth;
cs pn31 vmb xx av-j vbi dt n1, cc-acp dt j n1;
(69) part (DIV2)
804
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5313
Now there are these foure things in conviction. There is first truth, a man must know that such a thing is true.
Now there Are these foure things in conviction. There is First truth, a man must know that such a thing is true.
av a-acp vbr d crd n2 p-acp n1. pc-acp vbz ord n1, dt n1 vmb vvi cst d dt n1 vbz j.
(69) part (DIV2)
803
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5312
then a man is convinced of a thing. That which is immediatly before practise, and leads to practise, it is conviction;
then a man is convinced of a thing. That which is immediately before practice, and leads to practise, it is conviction;
av dt n1 vbz vvn pp-f dt n1. d r-crq vbz av-j p-acp n1, cc vvz pc-acp vvi, pn31 vbz n1;
(69) part (DIV2)
803
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5311
Conviction is when a man is set down, so that he cannot gainsay nor will not, but fals to practice presently:
Conviction is when a man is Set down, so that he cannot gainsay nor will not, but falls to practice presently:
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(69) part (DIV2)
803
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5310
and weighed in the ballance, on the one side, and on the other; where this is, there comes in practise, and drawing near to God alway.
and weighed in the balance, on the one side, and on the other; where this is, there comes in practice, and drawing near to God always.
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(69) part (DIV2)
803
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5309
Now where there is a heavenly conviction of the understanding of any particular thing, this at this time is good, all things considered;
Now where there is a heavenly conviction of the understanding of any particular thing, this At this time is good, all things considered;
av c-crq pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j n1, d p-acp d n1 vbz j, d n2 vvn;
(69) part (DIV2)
803
Image 243
5308
for the Will rules, and leads the outward man.
for the Will rules, and leads the outward man.
c-acp dt n1 vvz, cc vvz dt j n1.
(69) part (DIV2)
803
Image 243
5307
that which the understanding saith is to be done, here, and now all circumstances considered it is best, that the Will chuseth, and that a man doth:
that which the understanding Says is to be done, Here, and now all Circumstances considered it is best, that the Will chooseth, and that a man does:
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It is good, and good for me; For we know in nature that the will followes the last designe of the understanding;
It is good, and good for me; For we know in nature that the will follows the last Design of the understanding;
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To come to observe some things from them, first this, that, Spirituall conviction of the judgement, it is the ground of practise. To come to observe Some things from them, First this, that, Spiritual conviction of the judgement, it is the ground of practice.
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You see what is meant by the words, It is good for me to draw neare to God.
You see what is meant by the words, It is good for me to draw near to God.
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Now we are recovered by a way contrary to that we fell; wee must recover, and draw neare to God againe by trusting, and relying upon God.
Now we Are recovered by a Way contrary to that we fell; we must recover, and draw near to God again by trusting, and relying upon God.
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Even as at the first we fell from God by distrusting of his word, saith the Divell, yee shall not die at all, we beleeved a lier more than God himselfe.
Even as At the First we fell from God by distrusting of his word, Says the devil, ye shall not die At all, we believed a liar more than God himself.
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or going forth, which is an act of the will, so by faith, and trust, specially we draw neare, and cleave to God.
or going forth, which is an act of the will, so by faith, and trust, specially we draw near, and cleave to God.
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for faith is described to bee a going to God, a comming to him, which is a promotion,
for faith is described to be a going to God, a coming to him, which is a promotion,
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but especially it is in the will:
but especially it is in the will:
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Faith it is wrought in the whole inward man, in the understanding, in the mind, in chusing, and cleaving:
Faith it is wrought in the Whole inward man, in the understanding, in the mind, in choosing, and cleaving:
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for it is confidence, and trust that drawes us neare to God.
for it is confidence, and trust that draws us near to God.
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so, when the inward man is touched by the spirit of God, with a spirit of faith, which is a grace by which we draw neare to God with trust:
so, when the inward man is touched by the Spirit of God, with a Spirit of faith, which is a grace by which we draw near to God with trust:
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though it be heavy of it selfe, it will go up:
though it be heavy of it self, it will go up:
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And especially when the inward man is touched with the spirit of God, even as the Iron that is touched with the Load-stone, And especially when the inward man is touched with the Spirit of God, even as the Iron that is touched with the Loadstone,
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and heavenly things, then we draw neare to him.
and heavenly things, then we draw near to him.
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and cleave to God with all our affections of love, and joy, and delight, when these are carried to God,
and cleave to God with all our affections of love, and joy, and delight, when these Are carried to God,
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Thus when we judge aright of, and mind heavenly things, and make choyce of them, Thus when we judge aright of, and mind heavenly things, and make choice of them,
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And when we have it in any measure, then the soule shewes a sweet enlargement of joy, and delight in God.
And when we have it in any measure, then the soul shows a sweet enlargement of joy, and delight in God.
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the heart pants after God, as the Hart doth after the rivers of waters, and after holy things, wherein the spirit of God is effectuall.the heart pants After God, as the Heart does After the Rivers of waters, and After holy things, wherein the Spirit of God is effectual.
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And where there is love, if we have not that wee love, then the soule goes forth to God in desire of heavenly things; And where there is love, if we have not that we love, then the soul Goes forth to God in desire of heavenly things;
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when we love God we desire still further, and further communion with him.
when we love God we desire still further, and further communion with him.
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it is the primary, the first borne affection of the soule, from which all other affections are bred,
it is the primary, the First born affection of the soul, from which all other affections Are bred,
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for love is an affection of union, it makes the thing loved, and he that loveth to be one:
for love is an affection of Union, it makes the thing loved, and he that loves to be one:
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And likewise when the affections are carried to God as their object, then there is a drawing neare to God, when our love imbraceth God, and heavenly things:
And likewise when the affections Are carried to God as their Object, then there is a drawing near to God, when our love Embraceth God, and heavenly things:
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when the will chuseth, and cleaves to that which is good, then there is a drawing neare.
when the will chooseth, and cleaves to that which is good, then there is a drawing near.
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As it is said of Ionathan, his heart did cleave •o David: so the woman cleaves to her husband, as Saint Paul speaks:
As it is said of Ionathan, his heart did cleave •o David: so the woman cleaves to her husband, as Saint Paul speaks:
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when it chuseth that which is spiritually best, every way best for grace, and condition, then it cleaves to it.
when it chooseth that which is spiritually best, every Way best for grace, and condition, then it cleaves to it.
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upon consideration followes the determination, and chusing of the will, and upon choice, cleaving, which is another act of the will;
upon consideration follows the determination, and choosing of the will, and upon choice, cleaving, which is Another act of the will;
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when upon discovery of the understanding, the will chuseth deliberatly:
when upon discovery of the understanding, the will chooseth deliberately:
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Againe, wee are neare them when our wills first make choyce of the better part with Mary ; Again, we Are near them when our wills First make choice of the better part with Marry;
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wee are nearer to God, and heavenly things, when wee mind them, and think on, and feed our thoughts on them.
we Are nearer to God, and heavenly things, when we mind them, and think on, and feed our thoughts on them.
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For the soule is a spirituall essen•e, it goes every where, it goes to heaven, and is present with the things it minds;
For the soul is a spiritual essen•e, it Goes every where, it Goes to heaven, and is present with the things it minds;
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When we mind, and think of God, and heavenly things, they are neare to us, and wee to them:
When we mind, and think of God, and heavenly things, they Are near to us, and we to them:
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when the things are present to our minds, when God is in our thoughts. David saith of the wicked man, God is not in his thoughts.
when the things Are present to our minds, when God is in our thoughts. David Says of the wicked man, God is not in his thoughts.
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Then againe, there is a nearnesse, when we not only know things aright, but mind them; Then again, there is a nearness, when we not only know things aright, but mind them;
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there is the first nearnesse when the judgement is sanctified by the spirit to conceive aright.
there is the First nearness when the judgement is sanctified by the Spirit to conceive aright.
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if the understanding bee corrupt, all the rest will go astray:
if the understanding be corrupt, all the rest will go astray:
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when there is clearnesse of judgement to conceive aright. Those that have corrupt principles, are farre off;
when there is clearness of judgement to conceive aright. Those that have corrupt principles, Are Far off;
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when men have a right conceit of divine truths, they are not farre from the Kingdome of God;
when men have a right conceit of divine truths, they Are not Far from the Kingdom of God;
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when hee began to speak discreetly, and judiciously, Thou art not farre from the Kingdome of God:
when he began to speak discreetly, and judiciously, Thou art not Far from the Kingdom of God:
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when our understandings conceive aright of God, as it is said of the young man in the Gospell,
when our understandings conceive aright of God, as it is said of the young man in the Gospel,
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but then) there is a gracious nearnesse when our whole soule is neare to God, as thus: but then) there is a gracious nearness when our Whole soul is near to God, as thus:
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So answerable wee are faid to be neare to God (we are neare him in what state soever we are;
So answerable we Are faid to be near to God (we Are near him in what state soever we Are;
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you see how God is present every where, and how hee is graciously present with his.
you see how God is present every where, and how he is graciously present with his.
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he is in them graciously, and comfortably, exercising his graces in them, and comforting them; hee is not so with the rest of the world:
he is in them graciously, and comfortably, exercising his graces in them, and comforting them; he is not so with the rest of the world:
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so, though God bee every where, yet hee is otherwise in his children than in others:
so, though God be every where, yet he is otherwise in his children than in Others:
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so that though all the soule be in the whole man, yet it is otherwise in the braine than in the rest;
so that though all the soul be in the Whole man, yet it is otherwise in the brain than in the rest;
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and understanding, using, and exercising, his reasoning understanding power:
and understanding, using, and exercising, his reasoning understanding power:
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but how it is in all these? It is in the foot as it moves it, it is in the heart as the principle of life, it is in the braine,
but how it is in all these? It is in the foot as it moves it, it is in the heart as the principle of life, it is in the brain,
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it is in the foot, in the eye, in the heart, and in the braine:
it is in the foot, in the eye, in the heart, and in the brain:
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for instance, The soule is in the whole man, it is diffused over all the members;
for instance, The soul is in the Whole man, it is diffused over all the members;
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and comforts, and supports, and strengthneth them, working that in them that hee works in the hearts of none else:
and comforts, and supports, and strengtheneth them, working that in them that he works in the hearts of none Else:
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There is a gracious nearenesse, when the spirit of God in the spirits of those that belong to God, sweetly inlargeth, There is a gracious nearness, when the Spirit of God in the spirits of those that belong to God, sweetly enlargeth,
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but wee speak not of that nearnesse here.
but we speak not of that nearness Here.
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which makes the humane nature of Christ the happiest creature that ever was, being joyned by a hypostaticall Vnion to the second person;
which makes the humane nature of christ the Happiest creature that ever was, being joined by a hypostatical union to the second person;
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And there is a strange presence of God to Christ, the presence of Vnion;
And there is a strange presence of God to christ, the presence of union;
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God is every where indeed in regard of his presence, & power, & disposing providence but then there is a gracious presence of God in the hearts of his children.
God is every where indeed in regard of his presence, & power, & disposing providence but then there is a gracious presence of God in the hearts of his children.
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God is every where, wee are alwayes neare to God, Whither shall I go from thy presence? If I go to hell, thou art there, &c. saith the Psalmist.
God is every where, we Are always near to God, Whither shall I go from thy presence? If I go to hell, thou art there, etc. Says the Psalmist.
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[ To draw neare ] what is it to draw neare to God, wee shall see by what it is to go from God. [ To draw near ] what is it to draw near to God, we shall see by what it is to go from God.
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and it is for my good likewise, it advanceth my condition to draw neare to God.
and it is for my good likewise, it Advanceth my condition to draw near to God.
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It is a pleasing good, conformable to Gods will, he commands it:
It is a pleasing good, conformable to God's will, he commands it:
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therefore it must needs be the happinesse of condition to draw neare to God. So you see what is meant, when he saith here, it is good :
Therefore it must needs be the happiness of condition to draw near to God. So you see what is meant, when he Says Here, it is good:
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the nearer to that which is goodnesse it selfe, the more good; the nearer to happinesse, the more happy:
the nearer to that which is Goodness it self, the more good; the nearer to happiness, the more happy:
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the nearer to the Sunne, the more light; the nearer to the fire, the more heat;
the nearer to the Sun, the more Light; the nearer to the fire, the more heat;
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The nearer any thing is to the principle of such a thing, the better it is for it:
The nearer any thing is to the principle of such a thing, the better it is for it:
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And then it is good in condition: for it is his happinesse to do so; the goodnesse of the creature is in drawing neare to God.
And then it is good in condition: for it is his happiness to do so; the Goodness of the creature is in drawing near to God.
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for it is the good of conformity for the understanding creature to draw neare to God the Creator, who hath fitted the whole inward man to draw neare, to conforme to him.
for it is the good of conformity for the understanding creature to draw near to God the Creator, who hath fitted the Whole inward man to draw near, to conform to him.
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795
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It is good in quality, and good in condition, and state; It is good in quality and disposition:
It is good in quality, and good in condition, and state; It is good in quality and disposition:
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To unfold the words a little. [ It is good ] To draw neere to God who is the chiefe good.
To unfold the words a little. [ It is good ] To draw near to God who is the chief good.
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and answerable to the discovery of good or ill in the understanding, there is a prosecution or aversation in the will, which is that part in the soule of man that cleaves to good discovered.
and answerable to the discovery of good or ill in the understanding, there is a prosecution or aversation in the will, which is that part in the soul of man that cleaves to good discovered.
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but the will is the cheife guide in man;
but the will is the chief guide in man;
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It is good to draw neere to God. Good hath a drawing force: for the understanding that shewes, and discovers:It is good to draw near to God. Good hath a drawing force: for the understanding that shows, and discovers:
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794
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Here religious courses are justified, and commended from that which hath the best attractive, and most magnetticall force.
Here religious courses Are justified, and commended from that which hath the best Attractive, and most magnetticall force.
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as the heathen could say, naturally all men from the principles of nature draw to that which is good.
as the heathen could say, naturally all men from the principles of nature draw to that which is good.
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but yet there is left this generall foundation of Religion in all men;
but yet there is left this general Foundation of Religion in all men;
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and life in the way and path of death; his lusts so hurry him, and carry him the contrary way:
and life in the Way and path of death; his Lustiest so hurry him, and carry him the contrary Way:
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but when he comes to particulars, there is the errour, hee seekes heaven in the way of hell, he seekes happinesse in the way of misery, he seekes light in the way of darknesse,
but when he comes to particulars, there is the error, he seeks heaven in the Way of hell, he seeks happiness in the Way of misery, he seeks Light in the Way of darkness,
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for naturally since the fall there is so much left in man, that hee drawes to that which is good:
for naturally since the fallen there is so much left in man, that he draws to that which is good:
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HEre you have the justification of piety, of holy courses, which is set downe by drawing neare to God. And the Argument whereby it is justified, It is good. This glosse put upon any thing, commends it to man:
Here you have the justification of piety, of holy courses, which is Set down by drawing near to God. And the Argument whereby it is justified, It is good. This gloss put upon any thing, commends it to man:
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It is good for me to draw neare to God.
It is good for me to draw near to God.
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yet by his blessing they are able greatly to strengthen our Faith. FINIS.
yet by his blessing they Are able greatly to strengthen our Faith. FINIS.
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812
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let us come with a resolution to renew our covenant, and come with rejoycing that God stoups so low, to use these poore helps, that in themselves are weak,
let us come with a resolution to renew our Covenant, and come with rejoicing that God stoups so low, to use these poor helps, that in themselves Are weak,
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(69) part (DIV2)
812
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for then, though the things be holy in themselves, they are defiled to us;
for then, though the things be holy in themselves, they Are defiled to us;
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812
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and therefore cast aside a purpose of living in sinne, let us not come with defiled hearts:
and Therefore cast aside a purpose of living in sin, let us not come with defiled hearts:
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812
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Let us know that we have to deale with a holy God, and with holy things,
Let us know that we have to deal with a holy God, and with holy things,
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812
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Only let us labour to come with cleane hearts, God will be sanctified in all that come neare him.
Only let us labour to come with clean hearts, God will be sanctified in all that come near him.
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Let us draw neare to God to have our faith strengthned, and our commuion with him increased.
Let us draw near to God to have our faith strengthened, and our communion with him increased.
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811
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Therfore let us draw neare to our comfort, with chearefulnesse, for his goodnesse that we have these opportunities.
Therefore let us draw near to our Comfort, with cheerfulness, for his Goodness that we have these opportunities.
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811
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nay, enemies before, and of our part and portion in the benefit of his death, we are assured in the Sacrament.
nay, enemies before, and of our part and portion in the benefit of his death, we Are assured in the Sacrament.
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811
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this was the end of his incarnation, and of his death, to make our peace, to bring those neare that were strangers,
this was the end of his incarnation, and of his death, to make our peace, to bring those near that were Strangers,
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811
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Christ is that Iacobs ladder that knits heaven and earth together; Christ, God and man, knits God and man together:
christ is that Iacobs ladder that knits heaven and earth together; christ, God and man, knits God and man together:
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811
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because wee were strangers to God, and could not draw neare to him simply considered, God became man, Emmanuel, God with us, that he might bring us to God.
Because we were Strangers to God, and could not draw near to him simply considered, God became man, Emmanuel, God with us, that he might bring us to God.
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811
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Now hee is come neare us indeed, that wee might come neare him:
Now he is come near us indeed, that we might come near him:
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811
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nay say they, it is good for mee to have nothing to do with God, nor Christ, no not when he comes to allure mee.
nay say they, it is good for me to have nothing to do with God, nor christ, no not when he comes to allure me.
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for will we suffer for Christ if wee will not feast with him? What shall wee say of those therefore, that are so farre from drawing neare to God when they have these opportunities, that they turne their backs? They cleane thwart this blessed man here, he saith, It is good for me to draw neare to God ;
for will we suffer for christ if we will not feast with him? What shall we say of those Therefore, that Are so Far from drawing near to God when they have these opportunities, that they turn their backs? They clean thwart this blessed man Here, he Says, It is good for me to draw near to God;
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(69) part (DIV2)
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and sweet duty to have communion with God:
and sweet duty to have communion with God:
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811
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Let us be so convinced of it, that it is not only a necessary, but a comfortable,
Let us be so convinced of it, that it is not only a necessary, but a comfortable,
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therefore it is good to come to the Sacrament, which is one way of drawing neare to God.
Therefore it is good to come to the Sacrament, which is one Way of drawing near to God.
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that there may not a vile imagination rise in our hearts contrary to divine principles. It is good to draw neare to God:
that there may not a vile imagination rise in our hearts contrary to divine principles. It is good to draw near to God:
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(69) part (DIV2)
810
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therefore it must be our wisdome, to heare, and pray, and meditate much, that God would vouchsafe his spirit to perswade us, to convince our understanding, to convince us of all our false reasonings against good things; Therefore it must be our Wisdom, to hear, and pray, and meditate much, that God would vouchsafe his Spirit to persuade us, to convince our understanding, to convince us of all our false reasonings against good things;
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(69) part (DIV2)
810
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This the holy Ghost must do. But the holy Ghost doth it in the use of meanes;
This the holy Ghost must do. But the holy Ghost does it in the use of means;
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(69) part (DIV2)
809
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hee shall convince them of unbeliefe, that horrible sinne; they shall have it presented so to them, that they shall beleeve presently upon it.
he shall convince them of unbelief, that horrible sin; they shall have it presented so to them, that they shall believe presently upon it.
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(69) part (DIV2)
809
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that is, hee shall so set sin before the eyes of mens soules, that they shall know there is no salvation but in Christ;
that is, he shall so Set since before the eyes of men's Souls, that they shall know there is no salvation but in christ;
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(69) part (DIV2)
809
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and he shall convince the world of sinne: and he shall convince the world of sin:
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(69) part (DIV2)
809
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Now, nothing will do this but the holy Ghost, as yee have it Iohn 16. Christ promiseth to send the Comforter, the holy Ghost,
Now, nothing will do this but the holy Ghost, as ye have it John 16. christ promises to send the Comforter, the holy Ghost,
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(69) part (DIV2)
809
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nor are wee sufficiently convinced of the best things, let us labour more and more to be soundly convinced of these things —
nor Are we sufficiently convinced of the best things, let us labour more and more to be soundly convinced of these things —
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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Therefore considering that the cause of all ill practise, is that we are not spiritually convinced of the contrary, that sinne is a naughty, and bitter thing;
Therefore considering that the cause of all ill practice, is that we Are not spiritually convinced of the contrary, that sin is a naughty, and bitter thing;
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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as this holy man, so foolish was I, and as a beast before thee, when he thought of his doubting of Gods providence.
as this holy man, so foolish was I, and as a beast before thee, when he Thought of his doubting of God's providence.
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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In the best there are some remainders of it:
In the best there Are Some remainders of it:
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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Indeed there is a bundle of Atheisme, and infidelity in the heart of man, and we cannot bewaile it too much:
Indeed there is a bundle of Atheism, and infidelity in the heart of man, and we cannot bewail it too much:
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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therefore it comes from a hidden Atheisme.
Therefore it comes from a hidden Atheism.
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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and so soule a thing as the word of God makes it) certainly they would not:
and so soul a thing as the word of God makes it) Certainly they would not:
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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as the word of God sets them downe, if they did beleeve that sin were so bitter,
as the word of God sets them down, if they did believe that since were so bitter,
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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and live in the practise of these sinnes? (if they did beleeve these things indeed,
and live in the practice of these Sins? (if they did believe these things indeed,
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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and extortioners, (they that raise themselves by ill means) shall not enter into the Kingdom of heaven, can men beleeve this,
and extortioners, (they that raise themselves by ill means) shall not enter into the Kingdom of heaven, can men believe this,
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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that a curse shall follow the swearer? and the whoremonger, that whoremongers and adulterers God will judge? and so the covetous,that a curse shall follow the swearer? and the whoremonger, that whoremongers and Adulterers God will judge? and so the covetous,
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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Can the swearer beleeve that God will not hold him guiltlesse that takes his name in vaine:
Can the swearer believe that God will not hold him guiltless that Takes his name in vain:
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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that they beleeve not these things in the book of God to be true.
that they believe not these things in the book of God to be true.
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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Therefore men that sweare, and blaspheme, that are carnall bruit persons, at that time Atheisme rules in their hearts;
Therefore men that swear, and Blaspheme, that Are carnal bruit Persons, At that time Atheism rules in their hearts;
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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for conviction is the ground of practise, and when men do not take good courses, it is because they are not convinced of the best things.
for conviction is the ground of practice, and when men do not take good courses, it is Because they Are not convinced of the best things.
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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let them say what they will, it proceeds from hence. I prove it thus; when men are convinced of good things, they will do good:
let them say what they will, it proceeds from hence. I prove it thus; when men Are convinced of good things, they will do good:
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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that men make no better choyce than they do, that they draw not neare to God;
that men make no better choice than they do, that they draw not near to God;
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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And undoubtedly the reason of the prophane conversation of the world, it comes from hidden atheisme:
And undoubtedly the reason of the profane Conversation of the world, it comes from hidden atheism:
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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Let us labour therefore to be convinced of the excellency of spirituall things, & then spirituall practice will follow. Let us labour Therefore to be convinced of the excellency of spiritual things, & then spiritual practice will follow.
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(69) part (DIV2)
808
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surely we shall get more good by the company of Christ, than by those things that we leave for him.
surely we shall get more good by the company of christ, than by those things that we leave for him.
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(69) part (DIV2)
807
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and left all, his fathers house, and the contentments he had there. So it was with our Saviours Disciples, they left all to follow Christ: they were convinced of this;
and left all, his Father's house, and the contentment's he had there. So it was with our Saviors Disciples, they left all to follow christ: they were convinced of this;
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(69) part (DIV2)
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and disgrace of Gods people, or what you will. So it was with Abraham when hee followed God (as it were) blind-fold,
and disgrace of God's people, or what you will. So it was with Abraham when he followed God (as it were) blindfold,
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(69) part (DIV2)
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and side, when it is disgraced in the world, Moses saw it the best end of the ballance, put in the afflictions,
and side, when it is disgraced in the world, Moses saw it the best end of the balance, put in the afflictions,
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(69) part (DIV2)
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yet notwithstanding to draw neare to the cause of Religion, the disgraced cause of Religion, to draw neare to God when hee is disgraced in the world (it is easie to draw neare to God when there is no opposition) but to draw neare to Gods part,
yet notwithstanding to draw near to the cause of Religion, the disgraced cause of Religion, to draw near to God when he is disgraced in the world (it is easy to draw near to God when there is no opposition) but to draw near to God's part,
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though the people of God were a base, fore-lorne, despised, afflicted people at that time:
though the people of God were a base, forlorn, despised, afflicted people At that time:
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yet lay all that in the ballance; and in the other part of the ballance, to draw neare to Gods people;
yet lay all that in the balance; and in the other part of the balance, to draw near to God's people;
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for if it bee not to bee had in a Princes Court, where is it to bee had? his place was more than ordinary, hee was accounted the sonne of Pharoh's daughter:
for if it be not to be had in a Princes Court, where is it to be had? his place was more than ordinary, he was accounted the son of Pharoh's daughter:
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So said the blessed man of God Moses, there was in the one end of the ballance, the pleasures of sinne, the honours of a Court, there was all that earth could afford:
So said the blessed man of God Moses, there was in the one end of the balance, the pleasures of sin, the honours of a Court, there was all that earth could afford:
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and to say it is best to cleave to God.
and to say it is best to cleave to God.
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yet out of the strength of spirtuall judgement wee may bee able to judge of the best things out of a spirituall conviction,
yet out of the strength of spirtuall judgement we may be able to judge of the best things out of a spiritual conviction,
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and colours, and glosses that flesh and blood can set upon them:
and colours, and Glosses that Flesh and blood can Set upon them:
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and so strongly set, and seale them there, that when other things are presented to the contrary, with all the advantages,
and so strongly Set, and seal them there, that when other things Are presented to the contrary, with all the advantages,
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no, wee must beg the spirit of God that hee would seale, and set them upon our soules,
no, we must beg the Spirit of God that he would seal, and Set them upon our Souls,
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It is not sufficient to have a generall notion, and slightly to heare of good things: It is not sufficient to have a general notion, and slightly to hear of good things:
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Thus you see the truth cleare, that conviction is the way, and foundation of practice. Therefore we should labour by all meanes to be convinced of the best things.
Thus you see the truth clear, that conviction is the Way, and Foundation of practice. Therefore we should labour by all means to be convinced of the best things.
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consider all that can bee, yet notwithstanding, it is better to draw neare to God, with all the disadvantages that follow that course, than to take the contrary:
Consider all that can be, yet notwithstanding, it is better to draw near to God, with all the disadvantages that follow that course, than to take the contrary:
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and advance himselfe, and better his estate;
and advance himself, and better his estate;
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as if a man do not keep a good conscience, he may please this or that man, hee may get riches,
as if a man do not keep a good conscience, he may please this or that man, he may get riches,
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and lay in the other ballance all the advantages that keep men from drawing neare to God:
and lay in the other balance all the advantages that keep men from drawing near to God:
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the displeasure of great ones, the losse of any earthly advantage;
the displeasure of great ones, the loss of any earthly advantage;
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Put drawing neare to God in one ballance, and lay in that ballance all the inconveniences that may fallow drawing neare to God;
Put drawing near to God in one balance, and lay in that balance all the inconveniences that may fallow drawing near to God;
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Nay say the flesh, and say all the world what it can to the contrary, It is good for me to draw neare to God, he brings it in as a triumphant Conclusion.
Nay say the Flesh, and say all the world what it can to the contrary, It is good for me to draw near to God, he brings it in as a triumphant Conclusion.
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for it is a Conclusion (as it were) brought out of the fire, out of a conflict;
for it is a Conclusion (as it were) brought out of the fire, out of a conflict;
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nay it was good, all things considered:
nay it was good, all things considered:
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for to bee neare to God the fountaine of good, it must needs be good: And then it was good for him to be so:
for to be near to God the fountain of good, it must needs be good: And then it was good for him to be so:
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for he saw it was a truth, a duty, and likewise that it was a good truth:
for he saw it was a truth, a duty, and likewise that it was a good truth:
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and these are all here in this holy man:
and these Are all Here in this holy man:
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and he trusts that God will be mercifull, and he shall recover it afterwards. These foure things, therefore must bee in conviction, before wee can take the best course;
and he trusts that God will be merciful, and he shall recover it afterwards. These foure things, Therefore must be in conviction, before we can take the best course;
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but such is the strength of his passions at this time that it is better to do thus, it is better to yeeld to his lusts,
but such is the strength of his passion At this time that it is better to do thus, it is better to yield to his Lustiest,
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and sees they are good, and good for me, and wishes that he could take such a course:
and sees they Are good, and good for me, and wishes that he could take such a course:
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A weak man that is led with passions, and lusts, he ofttimes sees the truth of things,
A weak man that is led with passion, and Lustiest, he ofttimes sees the truth of things,
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or else no action will follow. A man must be able to say, this is better than that.
or Else no actium will follow. A man must be able to say, this is better than that.
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yet before we can come to practise, it must be a good that is comparative, better than other things that are presented,
yet before we can come to practise, it must be a good that is comparative, better than other things that Are presented,
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The fourth is this, though it be true, and good, and good for us;
The fourth is this, though it be true, and good, and good for us;
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so that we must know it is a truth, and a good truth, and good for us in particular, that it is best for us to do so.
so that we must know it is a truth, and a good truth, and good for us in particular, that it is best for us to do so.
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but for them it is better to keep in the contrary:
but for them it is better to keep in the contrary:
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the Divell knowes what is good; and that makes him envy poore Christians so; wicked men know that which is good, when they sinne against the holy Hhost;
the devil knows what is good; and that makes him envy poor Christians so; wicked men know that which is good, when they sin against the holy Hhost;
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as the holy man saith here, It is good for me, &c. A thing may bee good for another man;
as the holy man Says Here, It is good for me, etc. A thing may be good for Another man;
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As it must be truth, and a good truth, so it must be good for me,
As it must be truth, and a good truth, so it must be good for me,
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If it bee not good as well as true; truth doth not draw to practice as it is truth, but as it is good.
If it be not good as well as true; truth does not draw to practice as it is truth, but as it is good.
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It is a true saying, that Christ came to save sinners ; and it is a faithfull, a good saying.
It is a true saying, that christ Come to save Sinners; and it is a faithful, a good saying.
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nothing will trouble their consciences so much as that they have offended against so many meanes,
nothing will trouble their Consciences so much as that they have offended against so many means,
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Then David after he had served in his Generation, the will of God, &c.
Then David After he had served in his Generation, the will of God, etc.
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THe words are a short Epitome of the life and death of the blessed man David First, I will speak of his life, and then of his death.
THe words Are a short Epitome of the life and death of the blessed man David First, I will speak of his life, and then of his death.
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In his life there are these two parts: First, the time in which he lived, when this service was done: In his Generation.
In his life there Are these two parts: First, the time in which he lived, when this service was done: In his Generation.
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And then the manner of his carriage in that time of his generation, It was a service of God, He served God.
And then the manner of his carriage in that time of his generation, It was a service of God, He served God.
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And this service of God is set down by the obiect of it; God. By the rule of his worship;
And this service of God is Set down by the Object of it; God. By the Rule of his worship;
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the will of God. Hee served God, but how? as he had revealed his will to him, not at randome:the will of God. He served God, but how? as he had revealed his will to him, not At random:
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God will be served according to his own will.
God will be served according to his own will.
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And then here is the act, he served ▪ So here is the proper obiect of worship, God, in whom all our service is terminate;
And then Here is the act, he served ▪ So Here is the proper Object of worship, God, in whom all our service is terminate;
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whatsoever we do it must rest in him;
whatsoever we do it must rest in him;
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if we do good works to men, it must be for Gods sake, we must serve God in it.
if we do good works to men, it must be for God's sake, we must serve God in it.
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Then here is the proper rule carrying us to that obiect, his Will And then it must be a service, it must be done in obedience to God.
Then Here is the proper Rule carrying us to that Object, his Will And then it must be a service, it must be done in Obedience to God.
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David in his Generation served the will (or counsell) of God, as the Word is.David in his Generation served the will (or counsel) of God, as the Word is.
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For his death, we shall speak of it after.
For his death, we shall speak of it After.
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First, for the time, In his generation. [ Generation, ] in the Scripture, signifies a succession of men one after another,
First, for the time, In his generation. [ Generation, ] in the Scripture, signifies a succession of men one After Another,
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as you have it in Matth. 1. from such a one to such a one, so many generations, so many successions.
as you have it in Matthew 1. from such a one to such a one, so many generations, so many successions.
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You know in the Latine tongue, seculum, is taken for an age, or generation; the space of an hundred years:
You know in the Latin tongue, seculum, is taken for an age, or generation; the Molle of an hundred Years:
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though Moses shut up the life of man in a shorter time. Succession of one man after another, is a generation.
though Moses shut up the life of man in a shorter time. Succession of one man After Another, is a generation.
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Generation, sometimes in a generall sense, is taken for all of one kinde. The generation of Noah, and the generation of the righteous;
Generation, sometime in a general sense, is taken for all of one kind. The generation of Noah, and the generation of the righteous;
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that is, all of that kinde, without restraining it to succession. But most commonly it is the consideration of men from succession of them;
that is, all of that kind, without restraining it to succession. But most commonly it is the consideration of men from succession of them;
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having the tearm from the way whereby we enter into the world, that is, by generation;
having the term from the Way whereby we enter into the world, that is, by generation;
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therefore the succession of men from one to another, is called Generation. Now here, Generation implies both the times, and the persons.
Therefore the succession of men from one to Another, is called Generation. Now Here, Generation Implies both the times, and the Persons.
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The persons of men are a severall generation, and the time wherein they live is a generation, and both are here included:
The Persons of men Are a several generation, and the time wherein they live is a generation, and both Are Here included:
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David in his Generation (among the age of men, and in the time wherin he lived) •erved God. The meaning of the place is clear.David in his Generation (among the age of men, and in the time wherein he lived) •erved God. The meaning of the place is clear.
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The points considerable here, are, First of all, that there is a generation, a succession of men one after another.
The points considerable Here, Are, First of all, that there is a generation, a succession of men one After Another.
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Secondly, that every man hath his particular generation, Davi• had his generation, wherin he served the Lord.
Secondly, that every man hath his particular generation, Davi• had his generation, wherein he served the Lord.
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Thirdly, that he served God in his Generation, that is, the whole time of his Generation:
Thirdly, that he served God in his Generation, that is, the Whole time of his Generation:
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yet with this limitation, he served God only in his generation while he was here, before he came to heaven.
yet with this limitation, he served God only in his generation while he was Here, before he Come to heaven.
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In heaven there is a kinde of service, but it is not by way of work, but of reward.
In heaven there is a kind of service, but it is not by Way of work, but of reward.
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We must serve God in our generation here. If ever we look to reap herafter, we must sow now.
We must serve God in our generation Here. If ever we look to reap hereafter, we must sow now.
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David served God in his generation. First of all, There is a generation, a succession of men.David served God in his generation. First of all, There is a generation, a succession of men.
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Particular men go off the stage; but the species, the kinde is eternall; kinds of things continue forever. Particular men go off the stage; but the species, the kind is Eternal; Kinds of things continue forever.
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Man dies no•, but Paul and Pete• and David die: there is a succession of particular men.
Man die no•, but Paul and Pete• and David die: there is a succession of particular men.
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It is with men, as it is with the waves of the sea; one wave goes away, and another comes after.
It is with men, as it is with the waves of the sea; one wave Goes away, and Another comes After.
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It is with men as it is with trees: for men are compared in Scripture to trees: trees of righteousnesse;
It is with men as it is with trees: for men Are compared in Scripture to trees: trees of righteousness;
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and man, take him in his nature, is like a tree: the Poet could say to that purpose;
and man, take him in his nature, is like a tree: the Poet could say to that purpose;
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it is with men as with trees, some leaves fall off in Autumne, and others come in their place the next spring:
it is with men as with trees, Some leaves fallen off in Autumn, and Others come in their place the next spring:
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so it is with men, they have their severall Generations, there is an Autumne, a decay,
so it is with men, they have their several Generations, there is an Autumn, a decay,
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and there is a spring of them, there is a succession of Generations.
and there is a spring of them, there is a succession of Generations.
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To teach us this lesson, that, our time being short here; (every man hath his generation; To teach us this Lesson, that, our time being short Here; (every man hath his generation;
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one Generation goeth away and another commeth, as the Scripture saith: wee must be laid to our Fathers, and otherr must stand up in our place; Rise up Iosua;
one Generation Goes away and Another comes, as the Scripture Says: we must be laid to our Father's, and otherr must stand up in our place; Rise up Iosua;
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for Moses my servant is dead, (saith the Lord:) one servant of God dies, and another rises.for Moses my servant is dead, (Says the Lord:) one servant of God die, and Another rises.
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There bee many that must act their parts in this world, therefore some must go off the stage, that others may come on) therefore while we have time here, let us be sure to do good,
There be many that must act their parts in this world, Therefore Some must go off the stage, that Others may come on) Therefore while we have time Here, let us be sure to do good,
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before we be takē away, suddenly, we know not how soon and there be no more generation.
before we be taken away, suddenly, we know not how soon and there be no more generation.
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Here there will be a succession of generations till wee all meet in heaven, & then there wil be no succession, there shalbe no more death;
Here there will be a succession of generations till we all meet in heaven, & then there will be no succession, there shall no more death;
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but as the Apostle saith, we shalbe for ever with the Lord.
but as the Apostle Says, we shall for ever with the Lord.
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And it should teach us likewise (considering that in regard of our being and naturall condition in the world, there are severall successions, generation after generation, that now we are here,
And it should teach us likewise (considering that in regard of our being and natural condition in the world, there Are several successions, generation After generation, that now we Are Here,
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and presently after no more seen in the world) to make sure an eternall generation, to be borne anew of the immortall seed that never dies,
and presently After no more seen in the world) to make sure an Eternal generation, to be born anew of the immortal seed that never die,
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as Saint Peter saith, that tends to immortality; there is no death in that birth.
as Saint Peter Says, that tends to immortality; there is no death in that birth.
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A Christian as hee is a new creature, hath a generation to eternitie, hee never dies.
A Christian as he is a new creature, hath a generation to eternity, he never die.
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In regard of our being here, there is generation after generation; successions of men:
In regard of our being Here, there is generation After generation; successions of men:
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but when wee are new borne, though wee cease to be here, we go to heaven.
but when we Are new born, though we cease to be Here, we go to heaven.
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He that beleeves in mee (saith Christ) shall never die. Man that is 〈 ◊ 〉 of a Woman (saith Job) hath but a short time to live, He that believes in me (Says christ) shall never die. Man that is 〈 ◊ 〉 of a Woman (Says Job) hath but a short time to live,
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and (that short time) is full of misery: but man that is borne of the spirit, hath an eternall time to live, and that a happie life.and (that short time) is full of misery: but man that is born of the Spirit, hath an Eternal time to live, and that a happy life.
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All flesh is grasse in regard of this life we lead, which is supported with meat,
All Flesh is grass in regard of this life we led, which is supported with meat,
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and drink, and the comforts of this life: all flesh is grasse, and the beauty of it as the flower of the grasse;
and drink, and the comforts of this life: all Flesh is grass, and the beauty of it as the flower of the grass;
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but the Word of God indureth for ever; and as Saint Iohn saith, hee that doth the will of God, indureth for ever.
but the Word of God Endureth for ever; and as Saint John Says, he that does the will of God, Endureth for ever.
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The word of God indures for ever, because it makes us (having the spirit of God) to indure for ever.
The word of God endures for ever, Because it makes us (having the Spirit of God) to endure for ever.
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The world passeth, and the lusts of it, but he that doth the will of God, (that is, new borne by the word of God,
The world passes, and the Lustiest of it, but he that does the will of God, (that is, new born by the word of God,
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and transformed to the obedience of God, he) abides for ever.
and transformed to the Obedience of God, he) abides for ever.
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Would you abide for ever, and not passe from alteration to alteration, (as wicked men) they alter,
Would you abide for ever, and not pass from alteration to alteration, (as wicked men) they altar,
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and come to nothing, and worse than nothing) then labor for this estate, this is the way to abide for ever:
and come to nothing, and Worse than nothing) then labour for this estate, this is the Way to abide for ever:
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this life hath no date of daies, no death.
this life hath no date of days, no death.
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Labour to plant our selves in Christ by faith, that so in him wee may have an eternall estate.
Labour to plant our selves in christ by faith, that so in him we may have an Eternal estate.
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Thou art our habitation from generation to generation. Thou art our habitation from generation to generation.
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It was a Psalme that was made upon occasion of their falling away in the Wildernesse;
It was a Psalm that was made upon occasion of their falling away in the Wilderness;
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they dropped away as leaves, and few of them came to Canaan: Well, (saith he) we fall away here,
they dropped away as leaves, and few of them Come to Canaan: Well, (Says he) we fallen away Here,
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and wither as grasse, &c. But thou art our God from generation to generarion, that is, wee have a perpetuall subsistence in thee.
and wither as grass, etc. But thou art our God from generation to generarion, that is, we have a perpetual subsistence in thee.
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A Christian when hee is in God (by being in Christ) hath a perpetuall everlasting subsistence.
A Christian when he is in God (by being in christ) hath a perpetual everlasting subsistence.
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As we are Temples of God:
As we Are Temples of God:
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so he is our Temple, wee dwell in him, thou art our habitation, &c. Who would not labour to bee in such an estate? for in this world there is nothing, but a succession of Generations.
so he is our Temple, we dwell in him, thou art our habitation, etc. Who would not labour to be in such an estate? for in this world there is nothing, but a succession of Generations.
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Secondly, Every man hath a particular generation. There is some emphasis in this: David in his generation: For men drop not into the world at all adventure:
Secondly, Every man hath a particular generation. There is Some emphasis in this: David in his generation: For men drop not into the world At all adventure:
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but every man hath his own time appointed, when to come into the world, and when to goe out, some in one time, and some in another.
but every man hath his own time appointed, when to come into the world, and when to go out, Some in one time, and Some in Another.
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Therfore the times wherin they live are foreknown of God:
Therefore the times wherein they live Are foreknown of God:
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he hath set downe when such a man shall be borne, in such an age of the world;
he hath Set down when such a man shall be born, in such an age of the world;
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so long he shall live, such work hee shall do, and when he hath done his worke, he shall be taken away hence,
so long he shall live, such work he shall do, and when he hath done his work, he shall be taken away hence,
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and another shall come, and stand up in his place.
and Another shall come, and stand up in his place.
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So every man hath his own generation designed, and appointed, and ordained by God himselfe from all eternity;
So every man hath his own generation designed, and appointed, and ordained by God himself from all eternity;
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not only his generation, but all the circumstances of it, the very place of his abode, the time,
not only his generation, but all the Circumstances of it, the very place of his Abided, the time,
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and season, and country where he shall live, all are set downe.
and season, and country where he shall live, all Are Set down.
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It is usefull for this end, to observe in what times our lot is fallen, to what times God hath reserved us, what generation, and age we live in:
It is useful for this end, to observe in what times our lot is fallen, to what times God hath reserved us, what generation, and age we live in:
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to consider of the state of the times.
to Consider of the state of the times.
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Are they good? blesse God that hath reserved us to those times We pittie some good men that lived in ill times;
are they good? bless God that hath reserved us to those times We pity Some good men that lived in ill times;
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as our Countrie-men in Queene Maries time, and other dark times; they were worthy men, and it was pitty they lived not in better ages:
as our Countrymen in Queen Mary's time, and other dark times; they were worthy men, and it was pity they lived not in better ages:
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certainly they would have beene excellent men then: Therefore we should blesse God for reserving us to better times.
Certainly they would have been excellent men then: Therefore we should bless God for reserving us to better times.
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What makes the times better? The discovery of salvation by Iesus Christ: the discovery of the meanes of happinesse in another world:
What makes the times better? The discovery of salvation by Iesus christ: the discovery of the means of happiness in Another world:
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In what age there is a cleerer discovery, where there is most spirit working together with the outward meanes: that is a blessed age:
In what age there is a clearer discovery, where there is most Spirit working together with the outward means: that is a blessed age:
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the spirit of God was not working so much in former times of darknesse, and Popery.
the Spirit of God was not working so much in former times of darkness, and Popery.
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Then there were many that followed the Beast to their eternall destruction, though God had mercy on many soules that followed him.
Then there were many that followed the Beast to their Eternal destruction, though God had mercy on many Souls that followed him.
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As it is said in Scripture, they followed Absalom in the simplicity of their hearts, not knowing whither they went:
As it is said in Scripture, they followed Absalom in the simplicity of their hearts, not knowing whither they went:
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so they followed Popery in the simplicity of their hearts, not knowing the danger, God had mercy on them;
so they followed Popery in the simplicity of their hearts, not knowing the danger, God had mercy on them;
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yet certainly, thousands of them were wrapped up in darknes: they were miserable times then. Those that know Popery wil say so;
yet Certainly, thousands of them were wrapped up in darkness: they were miserable times then. Those that know Popery will say so;
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those that read the story will say so: the world was wrapped in wars, and miseries in those times.
those that read the story will say so: the world was wrapped in wars, and misery's in those times.
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It is true, our times are not so good as they should be, and in many regards they are miserable times:
It is true, our times Are not so good as they should be, and in many regards they Are miserable times:
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and we must not murmure at this dispensation of God, if God hath so appointed that our lot shall be to live in hard, and ill times. and we must not murmur At this Dispensation of God, if God hath so appointed that our lot shall be to live in hard, and ill times.
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I say in some respects these are bad times: for the world, the older it growes, the worse it is;
I say in Some respects these Are bad times: for the world, the older it grows, the Worse it is;
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As it is in a sinck, the further it goes, the more soyle it gathers: so al the soyle of former times are met in the sinck of later times, As it is in a sink, the further it Goes, the more soil it gathers: so all the soil of former times Are met in the sink of later times,
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& in that respect this generation is an ill generati•:
& in that respect this generation is an ill generati•:
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but if we consider what makes times good, the manifestatiō of Christs glorious Gospel (that hath shined for a hundred yeere,
but if we Consider what makes times good, the manifestation of Christ glorious Gospel (that hath shined for a hundred year,
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& more in our Church) the discovery of the means of salvation so cleerly, the abundance of the spirit with the meanes, making men to apprehend the means, enlightning their understandings to make use of them,
& more in our Church) the discovery of the means of salvation so clearly, the abundance of the Spirit with the means, making men to apprehend the means, enlightening their understandings to make use of them,
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and working their hearts to obedience: look in what age these are, they are happie times.
and working their hearts to Obedience: look in what age these Are, they Are happy times.
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Witnesse our Saviour (and he is the best Iudge;) Happie are the eyes that see the things that yee see,
Witness our Saviour (and he is the best Judge;) Happy Are the eyes that see the things that ye see,
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and the eares that heare the things that you heare. and the ears that hear the things that you hear.
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Oh! in former times if they had seene that that wee see, and heard that that wee heare, they would have accounted themselves happy:
Oh! in former times if they had seen that that we see, and herd that that we hear, they would have accounted themselves happy:
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Oh! those that lived two hundred yeeres ago (though they were good men) if they had lived to see that that we see,
Oh! those that lived two hundred Years ago (though they were good men) if they had lived to see that that we see,
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and to heare that that we heare, (living in the glorious lustre and Sun-shine of the Gospell) how would it have reioyced them? Therefore as we have cause to consider of the ills of the time,
and to hear that that we hear, (living in the glorious lustre and Sunshine of the Gospel) how would it have rejoiced them? Therefore as we have cause to Consider of the ills of the time,
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and generation, that wee bee not swayed away with them:
and generation, that we be not swayed away with them:
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so we have cause on the other side to blesse God, that hath reserved us to these times of knowledge.
so we have cause on the other side to bless God, that hath reserved us to these times of knowledge.
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In regard of the ills we may say with Saint Austin. Lord to what times are we reserved!
In regard of the ills we may say with Saint Austin. Lord to what times Are we reserved!
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But in regard of the good things wee may say, blessed be God that hath reserved us for these things:
But in regard of the good things we may say, blessed be God that hath reserved us for these things:
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that he hath cast our time thus, that we should be borne in this generation, in the blessed time of the Gospell, in this second spring of the Gospell:
that he hath cast our time thus, that we should be born in this generation, in the blessed time of the Gospel, in this second spring of the Gospel:
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We should blesse God for it. Well; but that is not all:
We should bless God for it. Well; but that is not all:
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we are to be accountable to God for the time and means we enjoy here in our generation.
we Are to be accountable to God for the time and means we enjoy Here in our generation.
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If wee bee not the better for it, wee shall bee so much the worse.
If we be not the better for it, we shall be so much the Worse.
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It had beene better for us to have been borne in times of Popery, and darknesse, in places of ignorance,
It had been better for us to have been born in times of Popery, and darkness, in places of ignorance,
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than living in the glorious times of the Gospell, and in places where the light is discovered,
than living in the glorious times of the Gospel, and in places where the Light is discovered,
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and to be naught in the middest of such light. Those that are bad now, are very bad:
and to be nought in the midst of such Light. Those that Are bad now, Are very bad:
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wee see by experience, that of all men, the most outragious wretched persons are those that are ill in good places:
we see by experience, that of all men, the most outrageous wretched Persons Are those that Are ill in good places:
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for God gives them up to more than an ordinary measure of prophanesse. A man shall have better, and more civill usage;
for God gives them up to more than an ordinary measure of profaneness. A man shall have better, and more civil usage;
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hee shall see better carriage in a Pagan, than in many Christians that are not good under the meanes.
he shall see better carriage in a Pagan, than in many Christians that Are not good under the means.
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There bee degrees of those that are naught; some God gives up to a prophane spirit in the middest of the means: a fearfull brand.
There be Degrees of those that Are nought; Some God gives up to a profane Spirit in the midst of the means: a fearful brand.
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Those that are bad now in the glorious times of the Gospell, their sinnes are presumptuous sinnes:
Those that Are bad now in the glorious times of the Gospel, their Sins Are presumptuous Sins:
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they are not damned simply for sinning, so much as for sinning against the meanes, for sinning against such light, for sinning in these times;
they Are not damned simply for sinning, so much as for sinning against the means, for sinning against such Light, for sinning in these times;
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Those that lived in darknesse they could do no better. What; to be swearers now! to be licentious ▪ disordered persons now! to contemne holy things now!
Those that lived in darkness they could do no better. What; to be swearers now! to be licentious ▪ disordered Persons now! to contemn holy things now!
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to bee corrupt in our callings now! In this generation when the light of the Gospel hath so gloriously shined!
to be corrupt in our callings now! In this generation when the Light of the Gospel hath so gloriously shined!
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what excuse can men have for their sinnes now? Certainly it shall agravate their damnation that they were children of darknesse in the middest of light:
what excuse can men have for their Sins now? Certainly it shall aggravate their damnation that they were children of darkness in the midst of Light:
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and so many helps as they had in the dayes they lived in.
and so many helps as they had in the days they lived in.
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I beseech you therefore, as wee should blesse God for reserving us for these times and places of knowledge, and light:
I beseech you Therefore, as we should bless God for reserving us for these times and places of knowledge, and Light:
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so let us take heed lest they be a meanes of aggravating our damnation afterward;
so let us take heed lest they be a means of aggravating our damnation afterwards;
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that we shall wish that wee had never beene borne in such times, but rather in times of darknesse.
that we shall wish that we had never been born in such times, but rather in times of darkness.
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It shall go better with our fore-Fathers that lived in darker times, than with us, if wee live in prophane and ungodly courses.
It shall go better with our fore-Fathers that lived in Darker times, than with us, if we live in profane and ungodly courses.
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Now there is no generation so good, but there bee grosse sinnes in all times, and generations: Now there is no generation so good, but there be gross Sins in all times, and generations:
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therefore let every man bee carefull (as to consider the good of the generation, to take good by it;
Therefore let every man be careful (as to Consider the good of the generation, to take good by it;
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so likewise) to consider the sinnes of the time wherein he lives that he be not tainted with the sins of that generation.
so likewise) to Consider the Sins of the time wherein he lives that he be not tainted with the Sins of that generation.
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Gods children have a counter-motion, a contrary motion, to the motion of wicked persons in every generation:
God's children have a Countermotion, a contrary motion, to the motion of wicked Persons in every generation:
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therefore in our generation let us do as David did in his generation, stand against the ills of the times;
Therefore in our generation let us do as David did in his generation, stand against the ills of the times;
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go against the stream in that which is ill. It is the commendation you see in the old Testament;
go against the stream in that which is ill. It is the commendation you see in the old Testament;
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Noah was a good man in his generation ; and such, and such, were good men in their generations.Noah was a good man in his generation; and such, and such, were good men in their generations.
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David in his generation served God, and yet the times were naught: help Lord (saith he) for godly men perish from the earth. David in his generation served God, and yet the times were nought: help Lord (Says he) for godly men perish from the earth.
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The times were naught when hee lived: there was Doeg, and Achitophell, and Shemei, and other wicked men:
The times were nought when he lived: there was Doeg, and Achitophel, and Shimei, and other wicked men:
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yet David was a good man in his generation, hee was not carried with the stream of the times.
yet David was a good man in his generation, he was not carried with the stream of the times.
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A godly man considers who are good, and who are naught in his generation, and hee walks to heaven with those that are good,
A godly man considers who Are good, and who Are nought in his generation, and he walks to heaven with those that Are good,
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though they be never so few;
though they be never so few;
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he goes in a contrarie motion to others, he doth not conforme to the world, Rom. 12. he fashions not himselfe according to the world, according to the wicked men in the generation he lives in:
he Goes in a contrary motion to Others, he does not conform to the world, Rom. 12. he fashions not himself according to the world, according to the wicked men in the generation he lives in:
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but he fashions himselfe to them that are of another world, that go a contrarie way to the world.
but he fashions himself to them that Are of Another world, that go a contrary Way to the world.
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Every generation hath a Genius both for manners and studie: former times they were given to Barbarisme:
Every generation hath a Genius both for manners and study: former times they were given to Barbarism:
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now these times are more refined for outward respects. So for sinnes; every age hath particular sinnes that reigne; Superstition in former times: but now the cleane contrary;
now these times Are more refined for outward respects. So for Sins; every age hath particular Sins that Reign; Superstition in former times: but now the clean contrary;
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Prophanesse, Atheisme, hardnesse of heart against the light, Presumption, Loosenesse, and the like.
Profaneness, Atheism, hardness of heart against the Light, Presumption, Looseness, and the like.
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Now these being the sinnes of our times, we should go so much the stronger against the stream of Prophanesse, and Atheisme.
Now these being the Sins of our times, we should go so much the Stronger against the stream of Profaneness, and Atheism.
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The Divell discovers himselfe in divers shapes, in divers generations: sometimes hee prevailes with ignorance; and then hee is a spirit of darknesse:
The devil discovers himself in diverse shapes, in diverse generations: sometime he prevails with ignorance; and then he is a Spirit of darkness:
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sometimes hee is a spirit of Prophanesse, and Loosenesse.
sometime he is a Spirit of Profaneness, and Looseness.
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Now consider by what sinnes the Divell hath most advantage, and be sure to set our selves against them.
Now Consider by what Sins the devil hath most advantage, and be sure to Set our selves against them.
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And let every one in his place, labour to make the generation we live in as good as we can.
And let every one in his place, labour to make the generation we live in as good as we can.
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Why doth God speak thus honourably of David? He served God in his generation ; that time was the better for him. Why does God speak thus honourably of David? He served God in his generation; that time was the better for him.
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Wee have all cause to blesse God for such men, they are blessed men.
we have all cause to bless God for such men, they Are blessed men.
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Let every one of us in our generation carry our selves so, that when wee are gone, it may be said;
Let every one of us in our generation carry our selves so, that when we Are gone, it may be said;
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such a man did much good in his time, and place, and hindred much ill, What a blessed thing is it when in our generation wee hinder all the ill,
such a man did much good in his time, and place, and hindered much ill, What a blessed thing is it when in our generation we hinder all the ill,
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and do all the good we can!
and do all the good we can!
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that others may say to our comfort, and credit, the times, and place was the better for such a man.
that Others may say to our Comfort, and credit, the times, and place was the better for such a man.
d n2-jn vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1, cc n1, dt n2, cc n1 vbds dt jc p-acp d dt n1.
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Beloved, every one of us hath his generation: some have a longer generation, some a shorter;
beloved, every one of us hath his generation: Some have a longer generation, Some a shorter;
j-vvn, d crd pp-f pno12 vhz po31 n1: d vhb dt jc n1, d dt jc;
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some have a longer glasse appointed to runne out; some their glasse is runne out in a shorter time:
Some have a longer glass appointed to run out; Some their glass is run out in a shorter time:
d vhb dt jc n1 vvn pc-acp vvi av; d po32 n1 vbz vvn av p-acp dt jc n1:
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843
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Well, be it longer or shorter;
Well, be it longer or shorter;
av, vbb pn31 jc cc jc;
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let us be carefull that we trifle not out our generation, and time wherein we live unprofitable;
let us be careful that we trifle not out our generation, and time wherein we live unprofitable;
vvb pno12 vbi j cst pns12 vvb xx av po12 n1, cc n1 c-crq pns12 vvb j;
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that little part of time that God hath given us to work in, let us be sure to bestir our selves in our generation, we know not how long or short our generation is.
that little part of time that God hath given us to work in, let us be sure to Bestir our selves in our generation, we know not how long or short our generation is.
cst j n1 pp-f n1 cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp, vvb pno12 vbi j pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp po12 n1, pns12 vvb xx c-crq j cc j po12 n1 vbz.
(71) part (DIV2)
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Alas, if most men aske their owne consciences, wherefore they live;
Alas, if most men ask their own Consciences, Wherefore they live;
uh, cs ds n2 vvb po32 d n2, c-crq pns32 vvb;
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844
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what is the life of many, but an annoyance? they infect the ayre with their oaths;
what is the life of many, but an annoyance? they infect the air with their Oaths;
q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d, cc-acp dt n1? pns32 vvb dt n1 p-acp po32 n2;
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they are a burthen to the earth; they mis-spend the blessings of God:
they Are a burden to the earth; they misspend the blessings of God:
pns32 vbr dt n1 p-acp dt n1; pns32 j dt n2 pp-f np1:
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but what hath the times beene the better for them? their lives have beene scandalous, wicked, and vicious.
but what hath the times been the better for them? their lives have been scandalous, wicked, and vicious.
cc-acp q-crq vhz dt n2 vbi dt jc p-acp pno32? po32 n2 vhb vbn j, j, cc j.
(71) part (DIV2)
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It should be our glory to shine in our times, as lights in the midst of a sinfull generation.
It should be our glory to shine in our times, as lights in the midst of a sinful generation.
pn31 vmd vbi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1.
(71) part (DIV2)
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I beseech you therefore let us take the counsell of holy Saint Paul. Gal. 6. While we have time, let us do good:
I beseech you Therefore let us take the counsel of holy Saint Paul. Gal. 6. While we have time, let us do good:
pns11 vvb pn22 av vvb pno12 vvi dt n1 pp-f j n1 np1. np1 crd cs pns12 vhb n1, vvb pno12 vdb j:
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844
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while we have a part to act here upon the Stage of this world, let us act our parts;
while we have a part to act Here upon the Stage of this world, let us act our parts;
cs pns12 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n2;
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do that wherfore we came into the world.
do that Wherefore we Come into the world.
vdb d c-crq pns12 vvd p-acp dt n1.
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Wee have not assurance from God that our generation shall hold thus long, or thus long:
we have not assurance from God that our generation shall hold thus long, or thus long:
pns12 vhb xx n1 p-acp np1 cst po12 n1 vmb vvi av av-j, cc av av-j:
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844
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therefore whatsoever wee have to do, let us do it presently, let us reforme our wicked lives presently, before wee go hence and bee no more seene.
Therefore whatsoever we have to do, let us do it presently, let us reform our wicked lives presently, before we go hence and be no more seen.
av r-crq pns12 vhb pc-acp vdi, vvb pno12 vdi pn31 av-j, vvb pno12 vvi po12 j n2 av-j, c-acp pns12 vvb av cc vbb av-dx av-dc vvn.
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And for the good wee have to do, do it presently; put it not off: no man is assured of his continuance here.
And for the good we have to do, do it presently; put it not off: no man is assured of his Continuance Here.
cc p-acp dt j pns12 vhb pc-acp vdi, vdb pn31 av-j; vvb pn31 xx a-acp: dx n1 vbz vvn pp-f po31 n1 av.
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In the next place, David served God in his generation, hee did not do it by starts, and fits;
In the next place, David served God in his generation, he did not do it by starts, and fits;
p-acp dt ord n1, np1 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vdd xx vdi pn31 p-acp n2, cc vvz;
(71) part (DIV2)
845
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he did not do this or that good act: but he served God in his whole generation:
he did not do this or that good act: but he served God in his Whole generation:
pns31 vdd xx vdi d cc d j n1: cc-acp pns31 vvd np1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1:
(71) part (DIV2)
845
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So must every man, not only bee content to do now and then a good action;
So must every man, not only be content to do now and then a good actium;
av vmb d n1, xx av-j vbi j pc-acp vdi av cc av dt j n1;
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for the veriest wicked man in the world may do good sometimes, and the best men may do ill sometimes:
for the veriest wicked man in the world may do good sometime, and the best men may do ill sometime:
p-acp dt js j n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vdi j av, cc dt js n2 vmb vdi av-jn av:
(71) part (DIV2)
845
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but in the whole course of our life, we must do good in our generation, our course must bee holy, the whole tenour of our lives while wee are in the world.
but in the Whole course of our life, we must do good in our generation, our course must be holy, the Whole tenor of our lives while we Are in the world.
cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vmb vdi j p-acp po12 n1, po12 n1 vmb vbi j, dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2 cs pns12 vbr p-acp dt n1.
(71) part (DIV2)
845
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All things have their time, but there is no time for sinne, there is no time for vanity, no time for swearing, no time for sensuality, and loosnesse.
All things have their time, but there is no time for sin, there is no time for vanity, no time for swearing, no time for sensuality, and looseness.
av-d n2 vhb po32 n1, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp n1, dx n1 p-acp vvg, dx n1 p-acp n1, cc n1.
(71) part (DIV2)
845
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Therefore let the whole course of our lives be spent in the service of God.
Therefore let the Whole course of our lives be spent in the service of God.
av vvb dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2 vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
(71) part (DIV2)
846
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What do we know but that that little time wherein wee yeeld to the service of the Divell, may be the time when God will fetch us hence? and what will become of us then? therfore resolve not a moment to serve sinne;
What do we know but that that little time wherein we yield to the service of the devil, may be the time when God will fetch us hence? and what will become of us then? Therefore resolve not a moment to serve sin;
q-crq vdb pns12 vvb p-acp d cst j n1 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi dt n1 c-crq np1 vmb vvi pno12 av? cc q-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno12 av? av vvb xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1;
(71) part (DIV2)
846
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our whole time is but short in respect of eternity:
our Whole time is but short in respect of eternity:
po12 j-jn n1 vbz p-acp j p-acp n1 pp-f n1:
(71) part (DIV2)
846
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what is our generation to world without end? Therefore let us be content to serve God our whole generation.
what is our generation to world without end? Therefore let us be content to serve God our Whole generation.
r-crq vbz po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1? av vvb pno12 vbi j pc-acp vvi np1 po12 j-jn n1.
(71) part (DIV2)
846
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He served God in his generation, that is, in his life-time, while he was here: for God hath placed us in the world to do him some work. He served God in his generation, that is, in his lifetime, while he was Here: for God hath placed us in the world to do him Some work.
pns31 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1, cst vbz, p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vbds av: c-acp np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vdi pno31 d n1.
(71) part (DIV2)
847
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This is Gods working place, he hath houses of work for us: now, our lot here is to do work;
This is God's working place, he hath houses of work for us: now, our lot Here is to do work;
d vbz npg1 n-vvg n1, pns31 vhz n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12: av, po12 n1 av vbz pc-acp vdi vvi;
(71) part (DIV2)
847
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to be in some calling, and course to work for God. We are not sent here into the world to play, or to live idly. Religion is no vocall profession:
to be in Some calling, and course to work for God. We Are not sent Here into the world to play, or to live idly. Religion is no vocal profession:
pc-acp vbi p-acp d n-vvg, cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. pns12 vbr xx vvn av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi av-j. n1 vbz dx j n1:
(71) part (DIV2)
847
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every man must have some calling or other, and in his generation he must do good:
every man must have Some calling or other, and in his generation he must do good:
d n1 vmb vhi d n-vvg cc n-jn, cc p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmb vdi j:
(71) part (DIV2)
847
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For what will our account be afterwards else, when we shall give an account to God how we have spent our time in our generation? what good wee did, what ill wee hindred? It will be a fearfull account;
For what will our account be afterwards Else, when we shall give an account to God how we have spent our time in our generation? what good we did, what ill we hindered? It will be a fearful account;
c-acp r-crq vmb po12 n1 vbi av av, c-crq pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 c-crq pns12 vhb vvn po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1? q-crq j pns12 vdd, r-crq av-jn pns12 vvd? pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1;
(71) part (DIV2)
847
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when we have spent our time idly, perhaps scandalously, and offensively, and sent others to hell by our example.
when we have spent our time idly, perhaps scandalously, and offensively, and sent Others to hell by our Exampl.
c-crq pns12 vhb vvn po12 n1 av-j, av av-j, cc av-j, cc vvd n2-jn p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1.
(71) part (DIV2)
847
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We must serve God in our generation, in our life.
We must serve God in our generation, in our life.
pns12 vmb vvi np1 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 n1.
(71) part (DIV2)
847
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Thou that livest prophanely day after day, when dost thou meane to serve God? at the houre of death? did David serve God when he was to die only? No, he served God in his generation, and then fell asleep. Thou that Livest profanely day After day, when dost thou mean to serve God? At the hour of death? did David serve God when he was to die only? No, he served God in his generation, and then fell asleep.
pns21 cst vv2 av-j n1 p-acp n1, q-crq vd2 pns21 vvi pc-acp vvi np1? p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1? vdd np1 vvb np1 c-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi av-j? uh-dx, pns31 vvd np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av vvd j.
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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Alas, why do we put off? there is no sowing after this life; then is the time of reaping;
Alas, why do we put off? there is no sowing After this life; then is the time of reaping;
uh, q-crq vdb pns12 vvd a-acp? pc-acp vbz dx vvg p-acp d n1; av vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg;
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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and why wilt thou deferre the time of sowing till thou come to reap? It is a time to reap the comforts of religion at the houre of death;
and why wilt thou defer the time of sowing till thou come to reap? It is a time to reap the comforts of Religion At the hour of death;
cc q-crq vm2 pns21 vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg c-acp pns21 vvb pc-acp vvi? pn31 vbz dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1;
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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shall we defer to serve Gods will till we come to make our own will? and oft times it is forced what wee do then.
shall we defer to serve God's will till we come to make our own will? and oft times it is forced what we do then.
vmb pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi n2 vmb c-acp pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi po12 d n1? cc av n2 pn31 vbz vvn r-crq pns12 vdb av.
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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No, wee must serve God all our time: David served God all his generation. To do a few good works at our death only;
No, we must serve God all our time: David served God all his generation. To do a few good works At our death only;
uh-dx, pns12 vmb vvi np1 d po12 n1: np1 vvd np1 d po31 n1. pc-acp vdi dt d j n2 p-acp po12 n1 av-j;
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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it is a swinish doing good: the swine will do good when he is dead; then there is profit of his flesh, though all his life hee were noysome.
it is a swinish doing good: the Swine will do good when he is dead; then there is profit of his Flesh, though all his life he were noisome.
pn31 vbz dt j vdg j: dt n1 vmb vdi j c-crq pns31 vbz j; av a-acp vbz n1 pp-f po31 n1, cs d po31 n1 pns31 vbdr j.
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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Those men that put off thus, they are rather swine than men; beastly men. God seldome accepts the good they do then, and it is a forced good;
Those men that put off thus, they Are rather Swine than men; beastly men. God seldom accepts the good they do then, and it is a forced good;
d n2 cst vvd a-acp av, pns32 vbr av n1 cs n2; j n2. np1 av vvz dt j pns32 vdb av, cc pn31 vbz dt j-vvn j;
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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if they were not to die then, no good at all would be done: that they do, is because they can keep it no longer.
if they were not to die then, no good At all would be done: that they do, is Because they can keep it no longer.
cs pns32 vbdr xx pc-acp vvi av, dx j p-acp d vmd vbi vdn: cst pns32 vdb, vbz c-acp pns32 vmb vvi pn31 av-dx av-jc.
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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It shewes they have no grace nor faith at all:
It shows they have no grace nor faith At all:
pn31 vvz pns32 vhb dx n1 ccx n1 p-acp d:
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848
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for if there had beene faith to depend upon God, they would have done good before;
for if there had been faith to depend upon God, they would have done good before;
c-acp cs pc-acp vhd vbn n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, pns32 vmd vhi vdn j p-acp;
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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but they think, I may come to misery my selfe, and I know not what distrustfull base thoughts;
but they think, I may come to misery my self, and I know not what distrustful base thoughts;
cc-acp pns32 vvb, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1 po11 n1, cc pns11 vvb xx r-crq j j n2;
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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therefore they will do no good in their life-time. But wee must serve God in our generation, if wee will be saved.
Therefore they will do no good in their lifetime. But we must serve God in our generation, if we will be saved.
av pns32 vmb vdi dx j p-acp po32 n1. cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi np1 p-acp po12 n1, cs pns12 vmb vbi vvn.
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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These things are of some use, and wee should not forget them;
These things Are of Some use, and we should not forget them;
np1 n2 vbr pp-f d n1, cc pns12 vmd xx vvi pno32;
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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but I come to the service it selfe, which I shall a little more stand upon.
but I come to the service it self, which I shall a little more stand upon.
cc-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, r-crq pns11 vmb dt av-j av-dc vvb p-acp.
(71) part (DIV2)
848
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for to know the will of God, and not to serve him, it is to no purpose;
for to know the will of God, and not to serve him, it is to no purpose;
c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, cc xx pc-acp vvi pno31, pn31 vbz pc-acp dx n1;
(72) part (DIV2)
849
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The object whom he served, God. The rule by which hee served him, his will: and then: The service it selfe:
The Object whom he served, God. The Rule by which he served him, his will: and then: The service it self:
dt n1 ro-crq pns31 vvd, np1. dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd pno31, po31 n1: cc av: dt n1 pn31 n1:
(72) part (DIV2)
849
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David served the will of God. HEre is considerable, as I told you, these three things.
David served the will of God. Here is considerable, as I told you, these three things.
np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1. av vbz j, c-acp pns11 vvd pn22, d crd n2.
(72) part (DIV2)
848
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The next thing is the rule of his service, he served the will of God.
The next thing is the Rule of his service, he served the will of God.
dt ord n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1.
(72) part (DIV2)
852
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I will not dwell upon the point; it is a foundation to that I am to speak of.
I will not dwell upon the point; it is a Foundation to that I am to speak of.
pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1; pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp cst pns11 vbm pc-acp vvi pp-f.
(72) part (DIV2)
851
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we must not go beyond them: for whatsoever else wee do, it must be in reference to them.
we must not go beyond them: for whatsoever Else we do, it must be in Referente to them.
pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32: p-acp r-crq av pns12 vdb, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno32.
(72) part (DIV2)
851
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So God the Father, Son, and holy Ghost, and Christ Mediator God-man, are the object of our service, the whole adaequate, fit object:
So God the Father, Son, and holy Ghost, and christ Mediator God-man, Are the Object of our service, the Whole adequate, fit Object:
av np1 dt n1, n1, cc j n1, cc np1 n1 n1, vbr dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt j-jn j, j n1:
(72) part (DIV2)
851
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not as creatures the Creator only, and as servants their Lord: but as a gracious Father.
not as creatures the Creator only, and as Servants their Lord: but as a gracious Father.
xx p-acp n2 dt n1 av-j, cc c-acp n2 po32 n1: cc-acp c-acp dt j n1.
(72) part (DIV2)
851
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But now God considered as a Father in Christ, in the Covenant of grace, wee ought to serve him in a higher regard;
But now God considered as a Father in christ, in the Covenant of grace, we ought to serve him in a higher regard;
p-acp av np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt jc n1;
(72) part (DIV2)
851
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He is the object of service, as being our Maker, having given us a being, having given us reason to serve him.
He is the Object of service, as being our Maker, having given us a being, having given us reason to serve him.
pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp vbg po12 n1, vhg vvn pno12 dt n1, vhg vvn pno12 n1 pc-acp vvi pno31.
(72) part (DIV2)
851
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for our very subordination, and subjection to God as creatures, implies service.
for our very subordination, and subjection to God as creatures, Implies service.
c-acp po12 j n1, cc n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n2, vvz n1.
(72) part (DIV2)
851
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if we were to go to Hell when wee had done; or should vanish to nothing, with the beasts:
if we were to go to Hell when we had done; or should vanish to nothing, with the beasts:
cs pns12 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 c-crq pns12 vhd vdn; cc vmd vvi p-acp pix, p-acp dt n2:
(72) part (DIV2)
851
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God in Christ as our Father. God, as God, without Christ a Mediator, ought to bee served for our very Creation;
God in christ as our Father. God, as God, without christ a Mediator, ought to be served for our very Creation;
np1 p-acp np1 p-acp po12 n1. np1, p-acp np1, p-acp np1 dt n1, pi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po12 j n1;
(72) part (DIV2)
850
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& he accounts what we do to them for his sake, as done to him. God is the object of our service:
& he accounts what we do to them for his sake, as done to him. God is the Object of our service:
cc pns31 vvz r-crq pns12 vdb p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp vdn p-acp pno31. np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1:
(72) part (DIV2)
850
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what doth he care for our goods? but he hath substituted men in his place, he hath appointed such and such men in our generation to do good unto:
what does he care for our goods? but he hath substituted men in his place, he hath appointed such and such men in our generation to do good unto:
q-crq vdz pns31 vvi p-acp po12 n2-j? p-acp pns31 vhz vvn n2 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vhz vvn d cc d n2 p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vdi j p-acp:
(72) part (DIV2)
850
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because hee commands us, and that we may honour God. We can do no good to him;
Because he commands us, and that we may honour God. We can do no good to him;
c-acp pns31 vvz pno12, cc cst pns12 vmb vvi np1. pns12 vmb vdi dx j p-acp pno31;
(72) part (DIV2)
850
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If we serve men; (if we be Christians) it must be with reference to God,
If we serve men; (if we be Christians) it must be with Referente to God,
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God is the object that must terminate all our service to men; whatsoever duty wee do, we must do it as to God.
God is the Object that must terminate all our service to men; whatsoever duty we do, we must do it as to God.
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but the love of God must set all on work, and all must bee done in obedience to him.
but the love of God must Set all on work, and all must be done in Obedience to him.
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for in love (which is a very busie grace) we must serve one another in good works,
for in love (which is a very busy grace) we must serve one Another in good works,
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It is a knowne truth, that God is the maine object of all our service. Indeed we serve men:
It is a known truth, that God is the main Object of all our service. Indeed we serve men:
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all must go together, wee must serve the will of God ; as wee see here David did. For the first;
all must go together, we must serve the will of God; as we see Here David did. For the First;
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Gods will is his Counsell, not in regard of imperfection in Counsell; for Counsell implies somewhat imperfect; as deliberation, and consultation;
God's will is his Counsel, not in regard of imperfection in Counsel; for Counsel Implies somewhat imperfect; as deliberation, and consultation;
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THe word signifieth Counsell, and it is better translated Counsell, than Will ▪ because it is more emphaticall:
THe word signifies Counsel, and it is better translated Counsel, than Will ▪ Because it is more emphatical:
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The will of God.
The will of God.
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Gods Will is a sufficient rule.
God's Will is a sufficient Rule.
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I (hope we are grounded well enough) but by way of direction for a godly life.
I (hope we Are grounded well enough) but by Way of direction for a godly life.
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I will not speak by way of controversie:
I will not speak by Way of controversy:
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Now, wee have the written word of God to be our rule (how God must be served) an exact, and perfect rule.
Now, we have the written word of God to be our Rule (how God must be served) an exact, and perfect Rule.
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he was the first Preacher, he preached the Gospell to Adam in Paradice: and the first writer, the tenne Commandements being written by God himselfe.
he was the First Preacher, he preached the Gospel to Adam in Paradise: and the First writer, the tenne commandments being written by God himself.
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The ten Commandements were written by God himselfe. God was the first Preacher, and the first writer;
The ten commandments were written by God himself. God was the First Preacher, and the First writer;
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and God sanctified this course, and gave credit to it, by his owne example, writing his owne Law with his own finger.
and God sanctified this course, and gave credit to it, by his own Exampl, writing his own Law with his own finger.
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because it was subject to corruption. God therefore would deliver his Will (how he would be •erved) in writing:
Because it was Subject to corruption. God Therefore would deliver his Will (how he would be •erved) in writing:
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but when the world was enlarged, and man-kind spread further, traditions from hand to hand was not a fit means, and way to deliver truths:
but when the world was enlarged, and mankind spread further, traditions from hand to hand was not a fit means, and Way to deliver truths:
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There was a time when the word of God was not written; and then God discovered his Will by dreames, and visions, and many other wayes:
There was a time when the word of God was not written; and then God discovered his Will by dreams, and visions, and many other ways:
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Therefore there must be a rule of our service, and that rule is the written word of God.
Therefore there must be a Rule of our service, and that Rule is the written word of God.
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It is a delusion to say we serve God, unlesse we serve him according to his Will.
It is a delusion to say we serve God, unless we serve him according to his Will.
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to kneele, and pray to him for fashion, and then all our life after to do as we list.
to kneel, and pray to him for fashion, and then all our life After to do as we list.
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and so for us to come, and complement with God, to heare his word, as if wee would be directed by him:
and so for us to come, and compliment with God, to hear his word, as if we would be directed by him:
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wee would be loath to ha•e a servant complement with cap, and knee, and then do as he list himselfe:
we would be loath to ha•e a servant compliment with cap, and knee, and then do as he list himself:
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Wee must not serve God, as wee would bee loath to be served our selves;
we must not serve God, as we would be loath to be served our selves;
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worship that is according to our owne will? because there in wee make our selves God, we serve ourselves, and not God.
worship that is according to our own will? Because there in we make our selves God, we serve ourselves, and not God.
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for what Master will bee served according to the will of his servant? why doth the Scripture mislike will-worship;
for what Master will be served according to the will of his servant? why does the Scripture mislike will-worship;
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Therefore there is a like necessity of the word of God, as of his service:
Therefore there is a like necessity of the word of God, as of his service:
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at the least there is the command of the superiour must bee a reason, and ground for what hee doth in all his obedience and service.
At the least there is the command of the superior must be a reason, and ground for what he does in all his Obedience and service.
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As the Civill Law saith, infringit obedientiam, &c. it breaks from the nature of obedience, that hath no cause for it; he must know his reason:
As the Civil Law Says, infringit obedientiam, etc. it breaks from the nature of Obedience, that hath no cause for it; he must know his reason:
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he that hath not some care in the act, it is no obedience.
he that hath not Some care in the act, it is no Obedience.
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if hee do it not with respect to his command, it is no obedience, nor service:
if he do it not with respect to his command, it is no Obedience, nor service:
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for if a man doth an action that one would have him do;
for if a man does an actium that one would have him doe;
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for service is nothing but an action done with an eye to the will of another: for service is nothing but an actium done with an eye to the will of Another:
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God must be served according to his Counsell, or Will, as hee hath discovered himselfe in his word:
God must be served according to his Counsel, or Will, as he hath discovered himself in his word:
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if there bee not answerable wisdome to guyde it, to what mischiefe do they plunge themselves and others?
if there be not answerable Wisdom to guide it, to what mischief do they plunge themselves and Others?
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A patterne to all those that would be like God, to do all by Counsell, and not by Will. Those that are put to their will,
A pattern to all those that would be like God, to do all by Counsel, and not by Will. Those that Are put to their will,
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either in his word, or in events; his Will is Counsell, hee is wise, hee is not rash.
either in his word, or in events; his Will is Counsel, he is wise, he is not rash.
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it is weighed, it is as gold seven times tried. Therefore wee should stoup to whatsoever is Gods will;
it is weighed, it is as gold seven times tried. Therefore we should stoup to whatsoever is God's will;
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by Counsell thou shalt bee established : so whatsoever is Gods will, that is Counsell; it is wise;by Counsel thou shalt be established: so whatsoever is God's will, that is Counsel; it is wise;
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God sees all at once, he doth not deliberate: but in regard of that which is eminent in Counsell; what is that? Wisdome;
God sees all At once, he does not deliberate: but in regard of that which is eminent in Counsel; what is that? Wisdom;
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It is said of Noah, Gen. 8.21. that he offered a sacrifice after the flood, and the Lord smelled a sweet savour of his sacrifice, and thereupon hee saith, I will not curse the earth againe, so God loves and delights in Christ as he offered himselfe a sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour wherin God rests, he felt such a sweet savour in the sacrifice of Christ, he is so delighted in it, that he will never destroy mankind, hee will never destroy any that beleeve in Christ, the sacrifice of Noah was a Type of Christs sacrifice.
It is said of Noah, Gen. 8.21. that he offered a sacrifice After the flood, and the Lord smelled a sweet savour of his sacrifice, and thereupon he Says, I will not curse the earth again, so God loves and delights in christ as he offered himself a sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour wherein God rests, he felt such a sweet savour in the sacrifice of christ, he is so delighted in it, that he will never destroy mankind, he will never destroy any that believe in christ, the sacrifice of Noah was a Type of Christ sacrifice.
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Now that Christs sacrifice was so acceptable to God, there is a direct place for it in Ephes. 5. Walke in love as Christ hath loved us and hath given himselfe an offering and a sacrifice to God of a sweet smell.
Now that Christ sacrifice was so acceptable to God, there is a Direct place for it in Ephesians 5. Walk in love as christ hath loved us and hath given himself an offering and a sacrifice to God of a sweet smell.
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And indeed how many sweet savours were there in the sacrifice of Christ offered on the Crosse? was there not the sweet savour of obedience? he was obedient to the death of the Crosse, there was the sweet savour of patience,
And indeed how many sweet savours were there in the sacrifice of christ offered on the Cross? was there not the sweet savour of Obedience? he was obedient to the death of the Cross, there was the sweet savour of patience,
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and of love to mankind, therefore God delighted in him, as God, as Man, as Mediator God-Man, in his doings, in his sufferings, every way.
and of love to mankind, Therefore God delighted in him, as God, as Man, as Mediator God-Man, in his doings, in his sufferings, every Way.
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Doth God delight thus in Christ, in his person or considered mystically? I answer both, God loves and delights in Christ mysticall, that is, in Christ and his members, in whole Christ, This is my Beloved Sonne in whom I am well pleased, not onely with whom alone by himselfe,
Does God delight thus in christ, in his person or considered mystically? I answer both, God loves and delights in christ mystical, that is, in christ and his members, in Whole christ, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, not only with whom alone by himself,
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but in whom, in him as God, in him in body and soule, in him as head of the Church, in him mystically, in all that are under him any kind of way, God delights in him ▪ and all his.
but in whom, in him as God, in him in body and soul, in him as head of the Church, in him mystically, in all that Are under him any kind of Way, God delights in him ▪ and all his.
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Is it possible that hee should delight in the head, and refuse the members? That he should love the husband,
Is it possible that he should delight in the head, and refuse the members? That he should love the husband,
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and mislike the Spouse? O no;
and mislike the Spouse? O no;
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with the same love that God loves Christ, he loves all his, he delights in Christ and all his with the same delight, there is some difference in the degree, That Christ in all things may have the preheminence, but it is the same love;
with the same love that God loves christ, he loves all his, he delights in christ and all his with the same delight, there is Some difference in the degree, That christ in all things may have the pre-eminence, but it is the same love;
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therefore our Saviour sets it downe excellently in his owne prayer, he desires that the same love wherewith his Father loved him may be in them that are his, that they may feele the love wherewith his Father loves him:
Therefore our Saviour sets it down excellently in his own prayer, he Desires that the same love wherewith his Father loved him may be in them that Are his, that they may feel the love wherewith his Father loves him:
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for hee loves him and his members, him and his Spouse with all one love.
for he loves him and his members, him and his Spouse with all one love.
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This is our comfort and our confidence that God accepts us, because hee accepts his Beloved,
This is our Comfort and our confidence that God accepts us, Because he accepts his beloved,
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and when he shall cease to love Christ, he shall cease to love the members of Christ, they and Christ make one mysticall Christ.
and when he shall cease to love christ, he shall cease to love the members of christ, they and christ make one mystical christ.
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This is our comfort in dejection for sinne, wee are so and so indeed, but Christ is the chosen servant of God, In whom he delighteth, and delights in us in him, it is no matter what we are in our selves,
This is our Comfort in dejection for sin, we Are so and so indeed, but christ is the chosen servant of God, In whom he delights, and delights in us in him, it is no matter what we Are in our selves,
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but what we are in Christ, when we are once in him and continue in him, God loves us with that inseperable love wherewith hee loves his owne Sonne,
but what we Are in christ, when we Are once in him and continue in him, God loves us with that inseparable love wherewith he loves his own Son,
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therefore Saint Paul triumphs, Rom. 8. What shall seperate us from the love of God in Christ Iesus? This love it is founded in Christ, therefore neither things present, nor things to come, (as he goes on there gloriously) shall bee able to seperate us, you see what a wondrous confidence and comfort wee have hence,
Therefore Saint Paul Triumphos, Rom. 8. What shall separate us from the love of God in christ Iesus? This love it is founded in christ, Therefore neither things present, nor things to come, (as he Goes on there gloriously) shall be able to separate us, you see what a wondrous confidence and Comfort we have hence,
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if we labour to be in Christ, that then God loves and delights in us, because he loves, and delights in Christ Jesus.
if we labour to be in christ, that then God loves and delights in us, Because he loves, and delights in christ jesus.
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And here is a wondrous comfort that God must needs love our salvation and redemption, And Here is a wondrous Comfort that God must needs love our salvation and redemption,
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when he loves Christ, because hee powred out his soule to death to save us, doth not God delight that wee should bee saved,
when he loves christ, Because he poured out his soul to death to save us, does not God delight that we should be saved,
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and our sinnes should bee forgiven, when hee loves Christ because hee abased himselfe for that purpose? What a prop and foundation of comfort is this,
and our Sins should be forgiven, when he loves christ Because he abased himself for that purpose? What a prop and Foundation of Comfort is this,
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when the Divell shall present God to us in a terrible hideous manner, as an avenging God, and consuming fire, &c. (indeed out of Christ he is so) let us present to our selves thoughts of God,
when the devil shall present God to us in a terrible hideous manner, as an avenging God, and consuming fire, etc. (indeed out of christ he is so) let us present to our selves thoughts of God,
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as the Scripture sets foorth God to us, and as God set• forth himself not only in that sweet relation as a Father to Christ, bu• our father, I go to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God, having both one God, and love and care.
as the Scripture sets forth God to us, and as God set• forth himself not only in that sweet Relation as a Father to christ, bu• our father, I go to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God, having both one God, and love and care.
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There is none of us all but the Divell will have a saying to us, either in the time of our life, in some terrible temptation, especially when any outward abasement comes,
There is none of us all but the devil will have a saying to us, either in the time of our life, in Some terrible temptation, especially when any outward abasement comes,
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or at the houre of death, and all the cordials wee have gathered out of the Word will then be little enough to support the drooping soule, especially in the houre of temptation.
or At the hour of death, and all the cordials we have gathered out of the Word will then be little enough to support the drooping soul, especially in the hour of temptation.
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Oh Beloved what a wondrous stay, and satisfaction to a distressed conscience doth this yeeld, that Christ in all that hee hath wrought for us, is Gods chosen servant, whom he loves and delights in, and delights in him for this very worke that hee abased himselfe and gave himselfe for us, that hee wrought Gods worke,
O beloved what a wondrous stay, and satisfaction to a distressed conscience does this yield, that christ in all that he hath wrought for us, is God's chosen servant, whom he loves and delights in, and delights in him for this very work that he abased himself and gave himself for us, that he wrought God's work,
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because he wrought reconciliation for us? If we can believe in Christ, wee see heere what ground of comfort wee have, that God loves and delights in us,
Because he wrought reconciliation for us? If we can believe in christ, we see Here what ground of Comfort we have, that God loves and delights in us,
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as he doth in his owne Son.
as he does in his own Son.
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And what a comfort is it now in our daily approach to God to minister boldnesse to us in all our suites, that we goe to God in the name of one that he loves, in whom his soule delights, that we have a friend in Court, a friend in Heaven for us, that is at the right hand of God,
And what a Comfort is it now in our daily approach to God to minister boldness to us in all our suits, that we go to God in the name of one that he loves, in whom his soul delights, that we have a friend in Court, a friend in Heaven for us, that is At the right hand of God,
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and interposeth himselfe there for us, in all our suites that makes us acceptable, that perfumes our prayers and makes them acceptable, his intercession is still by vertue of his service, dying for us, he interceeds by vertue of his redemption,
and interposeth himself there for us, in all our suits that makes us acceptable, that perfumes our Prayers and makes them acceptable, his Intercession is still by virtue of his service, dying for us, he intercedes by virtue of his redemption,
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if God love him for the worke of redemption, he loves him for his intercession,
if God love him for the work of redemption, he loves him for his Intercession,
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therefore God must needs regard the prayers made by him, by vertue of his dying for us,
Therefore God must needs regard the Prayers made by him, by virtue of his dying for us,
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when he loves him for dying for us.
when he loves him for dying for us.
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Bee sure therfore in al our suites to God to take along our elder Brother, take our beloved Brother, take Benjamin with us, offer al to God in him, our persons to be accepted in him, our prayers, our hearing, our works,
be sure Therefore in all our suits to God to take along our elder Brother, take our Beloved Brother, take Benjamin with us, offer all to God in him, our Persons to be accepted in him, our Prayers, our hearing, our works,
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and al that we do, and we shal be sure to speed: For he is one in whom the soule of God delights.
and all that we do, and we shall be sure to speed: For he is one in whom the soul of God delights.
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There must be this passage and repassage, as God looks upon us lovely in him and delights in us,
There must be this passage and repassage, as God looks upon us lovely in him and delights in us,
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as wee are members of him, all Gods love, and the fruits of it come to us as we are in Christ,
as we Are members of him, all God's love, and the fruits of it come to us as we Are in christ,
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and are one with him, then in our passage to God againe, we must returne all,
and Are one with him, then in our passage to God again, we must return all,
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and doe all to God in Christ, be sure not to goe to a naked God:
and do all to God in christ, be sure not to go to a naked God:
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for so he is a consuming fire, but goe to him in the mediation of him whom he loves, and in whom his soule delighteth.
for so he is a consuming fire, but go to him in the mediation of him whom he loves, and in whom his soul delights.
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And shall God love him, and delight in him, and shall not our soule delight in Christ? This therefore should stirre up our affections to Christ, to be faithfull in our conjugall affection as the Spouse of Christ, to say, My Beloved is mine and I am my Beloveds, Christ calls his Church, My Love and my Dove. And shall God love him, and delight in him, and shall not our soul delight in christ? This Therefore should stir up our affections to christ, to be faithful in our conjugal affection as the Spouse of christ, to say, My beloved is mine and I am my Beloveds, christ calls his Church, My Love and my Dove.
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Doth Christ delight in us, and God delight in Christ, and shall not we delight in Christ, that delights in us,
Does christ delight in us, and God delight in christ, and shall not we delight in christ, that delights in us,
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and in whom God delights? In the 1. Cor. 16. ult. the Apostle is bold to pronounce a bitter curse, Anathema Maranatha upon him that loves not the Lord Christ Jesus, a most bitter curse,
and in whom God delights? In the 1. Cor. 16. ult. the Apostle is bold to pronounce a bitter curse, Anathema Maranatha upon him that loves not the Lord christ jesus, a most bitter curse,
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when Christ shall become a servant to do our worke for us, to suffer for us, to beare the burthen of our sinnes upon the tree, to become our husband, to bestow his riches upon us, to raise us to the same condition with himselfe,
when christ shall become a servant to do our work for us, to suffer for us, to bear the burden of our Sins upon the tree, to become our husband, to bestow his riches upon us, to raise us to the same condition with himself,
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and withall to be such a one as God hath chosen out to love, and delight in as the best object of his love,
and withal to be such a one as God hath chosen out to love, and delight in as the best Object of his love,
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and most capable of it, and for us not to solace and delight our selves in him that God delights in,
and most capable of it, and for us not to solace and delight our selves in him that God delights in,
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when God delights in him for our sake, God loves and delights in him for the worke of salvation and redemption by his blood,
when God delights in him for our sake, God loves and delights in him for the work of salvation and redemption by his blood,
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and shall not wee love and imbrace him for his love which is for our good? What good hath God by it but onely the glory of his mercy, in saving our soules through Christ? Therefore if God love him for the good he doth to us, much more should we love him for the fruit of it that wee receive our selves.
and shall not we love and embrace him for his love which is for our good? What good hath God by it but only the glory of his mercy, in Saving our Souls through christ? Therefore if God love him for the good he does to us, much more should we love him for the fruit of it that we receive our selves.
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It should shame us therefore when we finde dullnesse, and coldnesse upon us, that wee can heare of any thing better then of Christ,
It should shame us Therefore when we find dullness, and coldness upon us, that we can hear of any thing better then of christ,
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and arguments concerning Christ are cold to us, alas, where is our love, and joy,
and Arguments Concerning christ Are cold to us, alas, where is our love, and joy,
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and delight? and when we can make no better but a carnall use of the incarnation and other benefits by Christ, we should therefore desire God to shed the love of Christ into our hearts more and more, that we may feele in our soules the love that hee beares to us,
and delight? and when we can make no better but a carnal use of the incarnation and other benefits by christ, we should Therefore desire God to shed the love of christ into our hearts more and more, that we may feel in our Souls the love that he bears to us,
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and may love God and Christ againe, for that that hee hath done for us.
and may love God and christ again, for that that he hath done for us.
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Hence we have also a ground of estimation of Christians to be excellent persons, doth God valew poore sinfull soules so much as to give Christ for them to become a Saviour, doth he delight in Christ for giving himselfe for them, Hence we have also a ground of estimation of Christians to be excellent Persons, does God value poor sinful Souls so much as to give christ for them to become a Saviour, does he delight in christ for giving himself for them,
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and shall not we love one another, whom God and Christ so loves?
and shall not we love one Another, whom God and christ so loves?
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But if God love and delight in those that are in Christ with the same love and delight that he hath in him, But if God love and delight in those that Are in christ with the same love and delight that he hath in him,
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how shall I know that I am in Christ, and that God thus delights in me?
how shall I know that I am in christ, and that God thus delights in me?
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Briefly, a man may know that hee is in Christ, if he find the Spirit of Christ in him, Briefly, a man may know that he is in christ, if he find the Spirit of christ in him,
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for the same Spirit (when Christ tooke our nature) that sanctified that blessed masse wherof he was made,
for the same Spirit (when christ took our nature) that sanctified that blessed mass whereof he was made,
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when there was an union betweene him and the second person, the same Spirit sanctifies our soules and bodies, there is one Spirit in the head and in the members,
when there was an Union between him and the second person, the same Spirit Sanctifies our Souls and bodies, there is one Spirit in the head and in the members,
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therfore if we find the Spirit of Christ in us, we are in Christ and he in us.
Therefore if we find the Spirit of christ in us, we Are in christ and he in us.
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Now this Spirit is renewing, Whosoever is in Christ is a new creature, all is new, old things are done away, the old manner of language, the old disposition, old affections, old company, all old things are past, all is new, Now this Spirit is renewing, Whosoever is in christ is a new creature, all is new, old things Are done away, the old manner of language, the old disposition, old affections, old company, all old things Are past, all is new,
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and if a man be a new creature, hee hath right and title to the new heaven and new earth, let us examine the worke of grace in us,
and if a man be a new creature, he hath right and title to the new heaven and new earth, let us examine the work of grace in us,
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if there be no change in us we have no present interest in Christ, we have to do with him because he is still woing us to be in him,
if there be no change in us we have no present Interest in christ, we have to do with him Because he is still wooing us to be in him,
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but as yet we have no title to him.
but as yet we have no title to him.
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and as our surety and head, it transformes us to the like humility and obedience, those that find not their dispositions in some comfortable measure wrought to this blessed transformation, they have not yet those eyes that the Holy Ghost requireth here, Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my Beloved in whom my soule delighteth.
and as our surety and head, it transforms us to the like humility and Obedience, those that find not their dispositions in Some comfortable measure wrought to this blessed transformation, they have not yet those eyes that the Holy Ghost requires Here, Behold my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul delights.
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when wee see the humility and obedience of Christ, when we looke on Christ as Gods chosen servant in all this,
when we see the humility and Obedience of christ, when we look on christ as God's chosen servant in all this,
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when we see the love of of God in the Gospell, and the love of Christ giving himselfe for us, this will transforme us to love God,
when we see the love of of God in the Gospel, and the love of christ giving himself for us, this will transform us to love God,
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so seeing the holinesse of God in it, it will transforme us to be holy,
so seeing the holiness of God in it, it will transform us to be holy,
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and this will transforme us to hate it as God doth, who hated it so that it could not bee expiated but with the blood of Christ God-man,
and this will transform us to hate it as God does, who hated it so that it could not be expiated but with the blood of christ God-man,
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for how can we see Christ, and God in Christ, but we shall see how God hates sin,
for how can we see christ, and God in christ, but we shall see how God hates since,
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but it will change him to be like God, and Christ:
but it will change him to be like God, and christ:
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and see our selves interessed in it, wee are changed from glory to glory ; a man cannot looke upon the love of God and of Christ in the Gospell,
and see our selves interested in it, we Are changed from glory to glory; a man cannot look upon the love of God and of christ in the Gospel,
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for the Gospell is a mirrour, and such a mirrour, that when we looke into it,
for the Gospel is a mirror, and such a mirror, that when we look into it,
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and stirres us up to behold this servant, it is a transforming beholding, if wee looke upon him with the eye of faith, it will make us like Christ;
and stirs us up to behold this servant, it is a transforming beholding, if we look upon him with the eye of faith, it will make us like christ;
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The very beholding of Christ is a transforming sight, the Spirit that makes us new creatures,
The very beholding of christ is a transforming sighed, the Spirit that makes us new creatures,
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My Beloved in whom my soule is well-pleased.
My beloved in whom my soul is well-pleased.
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How doe we know that these words in the Prophet Isaiah are fitly appliable to Christ? By the greatest authority that ever was from the beginning of the world, by the immediate voice of God the Father from Heaven, who applies these words in Isaiah to Christ, Mat. 3. in his inauguration when he was baptised, This is my Beloved Sonne in whom I am well pleased, this is that my Sonne, that beloved, NONLATINALPHABET, the beloved Sonne,
How do we know that these words in the Prophet Isaiah Are fitly appliable to christ? By the greatest Authority that ever was from the beginning of the world, by the immediate voice of God the Father from Heaven, who Applies these words in Isaiah to christ, Mathew 3. in his inauguration when he was baptised, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, this is that my Son, that Beloved,, the Beloved Son,
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so beloved that my soule delights in him, he is capable of my whole love, I may powre out my whole love upon him, in whom I am well pleased, it is the same with that heere, in whom my soule delighteth, the one expresseth the other.
so Beloved that my soul delights in him, he is capable of my Whole love, I may pour out my Whole love upon him, in whom I am well pleased, it is the same with that Here, in whom my soul delights, the one Expresses the other.
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How, and in what respect is Christ thus beloved of God? First as he is God, the Sonne of God, the engraven Image of his Father,
How, and in what respect is christ thus Beloved of God? First as he is God, the Son of God, the engraven Image of his Father,
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so he is primum amabile, the first lovely thing that ever was, when the Father loves him, he loves himselfe in him,
so he is primum amabile, the First lovely thing that ever was, when the Father loves him, he loves himself in him,
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so he loves him as God, as the second person, as his owne image and character.
so he loves him as God, as the second person, as his own image and character.
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And as man he loves him, for as man he was the most excellent creature in the world, he was conceived, fashioned,
And as man he loves him, for as man he was the most excellent creature in the world, he was conceived, fashioned,
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and framed in his mothers wombe by the Holy Ghost. It is said, Heb. 10.5. God gave him a body, God the Father by the Holy Ghost fashioned and framed,
and framed in his mother's womb by the Holy Ghost. It is said, Hebrew 10.5. God gave him a body, God the Father by the Holy Ghost fashioned and framed,
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and fitted him with a body, therefore God must needs love his owne workmanship.
and fitted him with a body, Therefore God must needs love his own workmanship.
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Againe, there was nothing in him displeasing to God, there was no sinne found in his life any way,
Again, there was nothing in him displeasing to God, there was no sin found in his life any Way,
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therefore as man he was well-pleasing to God, he took the man-hood, and ingrafted it into the second person,
Therefore as man he was Well-pleasing to God, he took the manhood, and ingrafted it into the second person,
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and inriched it there, therefore he must needs love the Man-hood of Christ being taken into so neare a union with the God-head.
and enriched it there, Therefore he must needs love the Manhood of christ being taken into so near a Union with the Godhead.
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As God and man Mediator especially hee loves and delights in him, in regard of his office, he must needs delight in his owne Ordinance and Decree,
As God and man Mediator especially he loves and delights in him, in regard of his office, he must needs delight in his own Ordinance and decree,
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now he decreed and sealed him to that office, therefore he loves and delights in him as a Mediator of his owne appointing,
now he decreed and sealed him to that office, Therefore he loves and delights in him as a Mediator of his own appointing,
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and ordaining to be our King, and Priest, and Prophet.
and ordaining to be our King, and Priest, and Prophet.
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Againe, hee loved and delighted in him, in regard of the execution of his office both in doing and suffering.
Again, he loved and delighted in him, in regard of the execution of his office both in doing and suffering.
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In doing, the Evangelist saith, hee did all things well, when hee healed the sick, and raised the dead, and cured all diseases, whatsoever he did was well done.
In doing, the Evangelist Says, he did all things well, when he healed the sick, and raised the dead, and cured all diseases, whatsoever he did was well done.
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And for his suffering God delighted in him for that, as it is in Iohn 10.17.
And for his suffering God delighted in him for that, as it is in John 10.17.
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My Father loves me, because I lay downe my life, and so in Isaiah 53. He shall divide him a portion with the great, My Father loves me, Because I lay down my life, and so in Isaiah 53. He shall divide him a portion with the great,
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because hee powred out his soule unto death, and in Philip. 2. Because he abased himselfe to the death of the Crosse, God gave him a name above all names, therefore God loves and delights in him for his suffering and abasement.Because he poured out his soul unto death, and in Philip. 2. Because he abased himself to the death of the Cross, God gave him a name above all names, Therefore God loves and delights in him for his suffering and abasement.
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Either we have it our selves, or else God will associate us, and by his providence cast us upon other acquaintance, that have a greater measure of this grace, that hee will have us acquainted with.
Either we have it our selves, or Else God will associate us, and by his providence cast us upon other acquaintance, that have a greater measure of this grace, that he will have us acquainted with.
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how to comfort, what to doe.
how to Comfort, what to do.
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And the meanest Christian is more in this for religious actions, than the greatest man in the world, that hath not the Spirit of God:
And the Meanest Christian is more in this for religious actions, than the greatest man in the world, that hath not the Spirit of God:
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for hee can tell in particular, how to beare afflictions, and how to enjoy prosperity, because the Spirit directs him what to doe.
for he can tell in particular, how to bear afflictions, and how to enjoy Prosperity, Because the Spirit directs him what to do.
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Againe, God hath put into every man a Conscience, wherefore serves conscience, but especially to direct in particulars? There is a faculty of the soule, that wee call a Treasurie;
Again, God hath put into every man a Conscience, Wherefore serves conscience, but especially to Direct in particulars? There is a faculty of the soul, that we call a Treasury;
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a preserving faculty, that is to lay up generall rules out of the Word of God,
a preserving faculty, that is to lay up general rules out of the Word of God,
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and directions out of good bookes, and from the counsell of other men: it is a faculty to treasure up rules, therfore it hath the name of preserving:
and directions out of good books, and from the counsel of other men: it is a faculty to treasure up rules, Therefore it hath the name of preserving:
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but there is a conscience under this, that being sanctified by the Spirit of God, & being directed in generall by the word of God, it directs in particular.
but there is a conscience under this, that being sanctified by the Spirit of God, & being directed in general by the word of God, it directs in particular.
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Conscience tels us, this in particular you ought to doe; this you have done: in this particular you have done well, in this you have done ill:
Conscience tells us, this in particular you ought to do; this you have done: in this particular you have done well, in this you have done ill:
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so conscience is put in us to check, or direct us in particular. It is Gods Vicar in every man, together with the Spirit:
so conscience is put in us to check, or Direct us in particular. It is God's Vicar in every man, together with the Spirit:
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Conscience, together with the Spirit is a great helpe to know Gods Will in particulars.
Conscience, together with the Spirit is a great help to know God's Will in particulars.
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If men would not bee too bold with Conscience, Conscience (together with Gods Spirit) would be faithfull to them.
If men would not be too bold with Conscience, Conscience (together with God's Spirit) would be faithful to them.
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Conscience may say as Reuben said to his brethren, when they were in miserie;
Conscience may say as Reuben said to his brothers, when they were in misery;
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Did not I tell you, doe no hurt to the lad? deale not so hardly with Ioseph as to cast him into the pit? so many men do many things amisse, Conscience may say;Did not I tell you, do not hurt to the lad? deal not so hardly with Ioseph as to cast him into the pit? so many men do many things amiss, Conscience may say;
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did not I tell you this before, it was naught, and yet you would needs doe it? yes certainly:
did not I tell you this before, it was nought, and yet you would needs do it? yes Certainly:
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and when Conscience is not hearkned unto as a director, it will scourge as a Iudge. It hath many offices;
and when Conscience is not hearkened unto as a director, it will scourge as a Judge. It hath many Offices;
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and it is good to keepe this Conscience in its office, to let Conscience doe its full duty, let Conscience direct us to the full.
and it is good to keep this Conscience in its office, to let Conscience do its full duty, let Conscience Direct us to the full.
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Certainly, if wee would hearken to this Vice-gerent in our hearts; (this littlegod, that God hath placed there (in mercie) to guide our lives in particular) it would be better with us than it is, wee should end our dayes with more comfort,
Certainly, if we would harken to this Vicegerent in our hearts; (this littlegod, that God hath placed there (in mercy) to guide our lives in particular) it would be better with us than it is, we should end our days with more Comfort,
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and give a better reckoning than we can. Againe, experience may bee added as another helpe.
and give a better reckoning than we can. Again, experience may be added as Another help.
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Experience is a great helpe in particulars: for indeed generalls are raised out of experiments in particular.
Experience is a great help in particulars: for indeed generals Are raised out of experiments in particular.
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Therefore those that are wise Polititians, States-men, they are not so out of bookes altogether;
Therefore those that Are wise Politicians, Statesmen, they Are not so out of books altogether;
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but men of experience, that can say, such a case hath beene so at such a time:
but men of experience, that can say, such a case hath been so At such a time:
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so that out of observation, and particular experience, they are able to say (upon the like case) it should bee now at this time thus, and thus.
so that out of observation, and particular experience, they Are able to say (upon the like case) it should be now At this time thus, and thus.
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If therefore wee would treasure up experience, it would bee a good helpe to know what is to bee done in particulars:
If Therefore we would treasure up experience, it would be a good help to know what is to be done in particulars:
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to consider how it hath beene in former time, and consider the experience of others; you see then what the rule of our service is, Gods Will:
to Consider how it hath been in former time, and Consider the experience of Others; you see then what the Rule of our service is, God's Will:
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with these helpes subordinate to it, how to direct our selves in particular actions to serve the Will of God: So much for that point.
with these helps subordinate to it, how to Direct our selves in particular actions to serve the Will of God: So much for that point.
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873
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What is requisite in a Rule?
What is requisite in a Rule?
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First, a rule must be cleere, and open, that it may bee made use of, by those that are to bee regulated by it: First, a Rule must be clear, and open, that it may be made use of, by those that Are to be regulated by it:
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therefore we say, The secret will of God can be no rule, because it is secret.
Therefore we say, The secret will of God can be no Rule, Because it is secret.
av pns12 vvb, dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbi dx n1, c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn.
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That which is a rule must bee manifest and open: therefore the revealed will of God that every one may see, that is our rule.
That which is a Rule must be manifest and open: Therefore the revealed will of God that every one may see, that is our Rule.
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Wee may crosse Gods secret will and do well, and wee may serve it, and yet do ill.
we may cross God's secret will and do well, and we may serve it, and yet do ill.
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A Father may pray for his childs life, and may crosse the secret will of God, and yet doth well; God allowes bowels in Fathers.
A Father may pray for his child's life, and may cross the secret will of God, and yet does well; God allows bowels in Father's.
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A wicked man may do according to Gods secret will, and yet sin: therefore that was not the rule of Davids service, nor cannot be of ours. Secret things belong to God:
A wicked man may do according to God's secret will, and yet since: Therefore that was not the Rule of Davids service, nor cannot be of ours. Secret things belong to God:
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but revealed things to us and our children, saith blessed Moses. The will of God as it is discovered must be the rule of our actions:but revealed things to us and our children, Says blessed Moses. The will of God as it is discovered must be the Rule of our actions:
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A rule must be open, or else it is no rule.
A Rule must be open, or Else it is no Rule.
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Againe, the rule by which we must lead our lives it must bee infallible, not subject to error;
Again, the Rule by which we must led our lives it must be infallible, not Subject to error;
av, dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 pn31 vmb vbi j, xx j-jn p-acp n1;
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857
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for then it cannot be the rule of our service.
for then it cannot be the Rule of our service.
c-acp cs pn31 vmbx vbi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1.
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857
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The Word of God is an infallible rule, it cannot deceive, because it is the Word of God: men wrote it indeed;
The Word of God is an infallible Rule, it cannot deceive, Because it is the Word of God: men wrote it indeed;
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but it was God that dictated it: the finger writes, but the head dictates: holy men wrote it according as they were guided be the holy Ghost.
but it was God that dictated it: the finger writes, but the head dictates: holy men wrote it according as they were guided be the holy Ghost.
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857
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The will of any man cannot be the rule of any mans service, further than it is agreeable to the first rule,
The will of any man cannot be the Rule of any men service, further than it is agreeable to the First Rule,
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why? because it is subject to errour, and mistake.
why? Because it is Subject to error, and mistake.
q-crq? c-acp pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, cc vvi.
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That which must be the constant rule of a mans life, it must not be as popish traditions and the like; it must be infallible:
That which must be the constant Rule of a men life, it must not be as popish traditions and the like; it must be infallible:
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now the word of God is so, it is infallible: a man may erre, and be a man, and a good man too:
now the word of God is so, it is infallible: a man may err, and be a man, and a good man too:
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857
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but God cannot erre, and be God;
but God cannot err, and be God;
cc-acp np1 vmbx vvi, cc vbi np1;
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857
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the word of God cannot bee false and bee the word of God, therefore it is an infallible rule.
the word of God cannot be false and be the word of God, Therefore it is an infallible Rule.
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857
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When this is applied to any creature, it is a Grand lie, and the foundation of misery in that Church:
When this is applied to any creature, it is a Grand lie, and the Foundation of misery in that Church:
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858
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this is the first lie in the Church of Rome ; That the Church consisting of a company of men cannot erre:
this is the First lie in the Church of Room; That the Church consisting of a company of men cannot err:
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858
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what a horrible absurdity is this, to make the will of man the rule: that the Church cannot erre, that Popery cannot erre? though they erre egregiously; they account rebellion service; and make traitors merit, &c.
what a horrible absurdity is this, to make the will of man the Rule: that the Church cannot err, that Popery cannot err? though they err egregiously; they account rebellion service; and make Traitors merit, etc.
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858
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But are our Tenents subject to such grosse things? No, we make the rule of obedience the infallible word of God, that cannot erre.
But Are our Tenants Subject to such gross things? No, we make the Rule of Obedience the infallible word of God, that cannot err.
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859
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To attribute that of that which cannot erre, to that which can erre, it is a horrible absurditie:
To attribute that of that which cannot err, to that which can err, it is a horrible absurdity:
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859
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but I will not enter into controversies. Againe, that which is a rule must be perfect in commensuration, in measure:
but I will not enter into controversies. Again, that which is a Rule must be perfect in commensuration, in measure:
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859
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it must be of equall extent to all things that are to bee ruled. Now the things that are to be ruled, is our whole carriage, and conversation:
it must be of equal extent to all things that Are to be ruled. Now the things that Are to be ruled, is our Whole carriage, and Conversation:
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860
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therefore that that is the rule for a man, it must rule his thoughts, his speeches, and actions:
Therefore that that is the Rule for a man, it must Rule his thoughts, his Speeches, and actions:
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860
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so the word of God, it rules the whole carriage of a man.
so the word of God, it rules the Whole carriage of a man.
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860
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There is a proportion between the rule, and all things that are to bee ruled by it;
There is a proportion between the Rule, and all things that Are to be ruled by it;
pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc d n2 cst vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pn31;
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860
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all things fall under the word of God to bee directed, and ruled by it: It gives direction to our thoughts, to our speeches, to our actions, in our callings;
all things fallen under the word of God to be directed, and ruled by it: It gives direction to our thoughts, to our Speeches, to our actions, in our callings;
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860
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it gives direction to Magistrates, to Ministers, to Masters, to Servants, to all estates, and conditions, in life, in death.
it gives direction to Magistrates, to Ministers, to Masters, to Servants, to all estates, and conditions, in life, in death.
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860
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It is exceeding large as David saith, All things come to an end, but thy Commandements are exceeding large.
It is exceeding large as David Says, All things come to an end, but thy commandments Are exceeding large.
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860
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It is a rule that extends to all things that are to bee ruled whatsoever: no other rule but Gods will doth so:
It is a Rule that extends to all things that Are to be ruled whatsoever: no other Rule but God's will does so:
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860
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for mens lawes, they have nothing to do with thoughts: thought is free for them. Againe, a rule must bee authenticall;
for men's laws, they have nothing to do with thoughts: Thought is free for them. Again, a Rule must be authentical;
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860
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what is that? It must be credited for it selfe, it must have authority of,
what is that? It must be credited for it self, it must have Authority of,
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861
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and for it selfe, and not depend upon another (if it bee the first rule;) Indeed there be subordinate rules, there is a rule ruled,
and for it self, and not depend upon Another (if it be the First Rule;) Indeed there be subordinate rules, there is a Rule ruled,
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and a rule ruling mens lawes; the Magistrates will, it is a rule ruled by a higher rule:
and a Rule ruling men's laws; the Magistrates will, it is a Rule ruled by a higher Rule:
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861
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and as long as it so, it is a good rule; but there must bee a rule ruling, above all subordinate rules whatsoever;
and as long as it so, it is a good Rule; but there must be a Rule ruling, above all subordinate rules whatsoever;
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861
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what is that? The word of God; it hath authority from it selfe, not borrowed of men:
what is that? The word of God; it hath Authority from it self, not borrowed of men:
q-crq vbz d? dt n1 pp-f np1; pn31 vhz n1 p-acp pn31 n1, xx vvn pp-f n2:
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861
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it is a rule that rules all, & is ruled of none others rule: but by this rule;
it is a Rule that rules all, & is ruled of none Others Rule: but by this Rule;
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861
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this is a rule, ruling the very rulers of the world.
this is a Rule, ruling the very Rulers of the world.
d vbz dt n1, vvg dt j n2 pp-f dt n1.
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No mans will is a law further than it is squared by this law of lawes.
No men will is a law further than it is squared by this law of laws.
uh-dx ng1 n1 vbz dt n1 av-jc cs pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n2.
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861
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It is an inflexible rule, it cannot bee bent to mens purposes; man would bring Gods will to his will; It is an inflexible Rule, it cannot be bent to men's Purposes; man would bring God's will to his will;
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but it is the measure that measures all, and is measured by none: for we must not judge the word, the word must judge us.
but it is the measure that measures all, and is measured by none: for we must not judge the word, the word must judge us.
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You have some presumptuous persons that will judge, and murmure at the word, but the word will bee too good for them, and judge them.
You have Some presumptuous Persons that will judge, and murmur At the word, but the word will be too good for them, and judge them.
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Hee that judgeth the law, and gives sentence on the law, shewes himself a foole, the law must judge him:
He that Judgeth the law, and gives sentence on the law, shows himself a fool, the law must judge him:
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much more the law of God; therefore it is authenticall.
much more the law of God; Therefore it is authentical.
d av-dc dt n1 pp-f np1; av pn31 vbz j.
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These are the maine properties of that that must be a rule to judge our lives by.
These Are the main properties of that that must be a Rule to judge our lives by.
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Now the word of God, is both knowne; and is not subject to errour any kind of way:
Now the word of God, is both known; and is not Subject to error any kind of Way:
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and it is equall to all things that may fall under it;
and it is equal to all things that may fallen under it;
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and it is authenticall, of credit for it selfe (let men say what they will,) it must rule, and not be ruled.
and it is authentical, of credit for it self (let men say what they will,) it must Rule, and not be ruled.
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Therefore David when hee ordered his course of life by this will of God, he deserved this commendation, that in his generation he served the will of God.
Therefore David when he ordered his course of life by this will of God, he deserved this commendation, that in his generation he served the will of God.
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861
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There bee subordinate rules in their kind;
There be subordinate rules in their kind;
pc-acp vbi j n2 p-acp po32 n1;
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as the Law of Nature, and the Lawes of men, direct in things of this life, to doe them in that manner, according to the rule:
as the Law of Nature, and the Laws of men, Direct in things of this life, to do them in that manner, according to the Rule:
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a civill Law for civill actions: mens Lawes for mens actions:
a civil Law for civil actions: men's Laws for men's actions:
dt j n1 p-acp j n2: ng2 n2 p-acp ng2 n2:
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but when we doe any thing holily, we must have direction from Gods Law, and that must put the respect of service to God upon our actions.
but when we do any thing holily, we must have direction from God's Law, and that must put the respect of service to God upon our actions.
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862
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For howsoever wee doe things civilly by the Civill Law; and doe things comely by the Law of Nature:
For howsoever we do things civilly by the Civil Law; and do things comely by the Law of Nature:
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Nature teacheth us to carry ourselves in a decor•m, to give every man his due:
Nature Teaches us to carry ourselves in a decor•m, to give every man his due:
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862
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but it is not a service of God, except it be directed by the rule of God, a man cannot serve God without a higher rule than man can give.
but it is not a service of God, except it be directed by the Rule of God, a man cannot serve God without a higher Rule than man can give.
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862
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But you will say, how shall wee apply, and make use of this rule in particular actions;
But you will say, how shall we apply, and make use of this Rule in particular actions;
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863
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the Word is but short, but actions are infinite; the Word of God directs me not to this, or that action;
the Word is but short, but actions Are infinite; the Word of God directs me not to this, or that actium;
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863
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and •aith, you shall doe this, or that in particular; but gives generall rules:
and •aith, you shall do this, or that in particular; but gives general rules:
cc n1, pn22 vmb vdi d, cc cst p-acp j; cc-acp vvz j n2:
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863
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how shall we come to carrie our selves in particular actions? here is the skill:
how shall we come to carry our selves in particular actions? Here is the skill:
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863
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for a rule is not to hang up, a measure is not to bee cast aside; but to be applied;
for a Rule is not to hang up, a measure is not to be cast aside; but to be applied;
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863
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a rule is a thing in relation to a thing ruled, and a measure to things measured;
a Rule is a thing in Relation to a thing ruled, and a measure to things measured;
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and if we doe not apply it, we lose the use of it.
and if we do not apply it, we loose the use of it.
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How shall we know how to serve the Will of God in every particular action?
How shall we know how to serve the Will of God in every particular actium?
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Besides the generall Word of God, we have some outward helpes, and some inward. The outward helpes are: Beside the general Word of God, we have Some outward helps, and Some inward. The outward helps Are:
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First the Ministery, that is one maine outward help;
First the Ministry, that is one main outward help;
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and what is the Ministery for, but to dig up the treasure, the Myne of God, to lay open the Will of God in particular;
and what is the Ministry for, but to dig up the treasure, the Mine of God, to lay open the Will of God in particular;
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to branch out, and lay open, and anatomize the duties of such, and such callings, by their Ministeriall gifts, which God hath given his servants in a competent measure, to give particular directions? They have their callings for this end, to speak a word in season;
to branch out, and lay open, and anatomise the duties of such, and such callings, by their Ministerial Gifts, which God hath given his Servants in a competent measure, to give particular directions? They have their callings for this end, to speak a word in season;
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they have the tongue of the learned, God hath not set up this calling for naught,
they have the tongue of the learned, God hath not Set up this calling for nought,
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therefore, as we goe to the learned in the Law, in doubts in that kind:
Therefore, as we go to the learned in the Law, in doubts in that kind:
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so in particular doubts, why doe we not make use of those that study that way? if it be in such a case,
so in particular doubts, why do we not make use of those that study that Way? if it be in such a case,
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as perhaps we have no light in our selves.
as perhaps we have no Light in our selves.
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It is one end of their calling, because perhaps our callings are such, as that we cannot studie particulars our selves,
It is one end of their calling, Because perhaps our callings Are such, as that we cannot study particulars our selves,
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therefore God hath sanctified that calling, that wee might have the use of it: that is one. Another outward helpe for particulars;
Therefore God hath sanctified that calling, that we might have the use of it: that is one. another outward help for particulars;
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it is communion with good people, those that are led with the spirit of God: it is communion with good people, those that Are led with the Spirit of God:
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for wee must know, that God oft times laies up the practise of one man in the breast of another:
for we must know, that God oft times lays up the practice of one man in the breast of Another:
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because he would knit man to man.
Because he would knit man to man.
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We are oft times at a losse, the best of us all, in particular directions what to doe:
We Are oft times At a loss, the best of us all, in particular directions what to do:
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sometimes a meaner man (in some things) than our selves, can give better directions in particular than our selves;
sometime a meaner man (in Some things) than our selves, can give better directions in particular than our selves;
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shall we storme, and swell at this? no;
shall we storm, and swell At this? no;
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it is Gods wisdome that one man should carrie that which is for the speciall use of another:
it is God's Wisdom that one man should carry that which is for the special use of Another:
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that wee might take counsell, and aske advise one of another. A wise man ordereth his doings by Counsell, saith the Wiseman:
that we might take counsel, and ask Advice one of Another. A wise man Ordereth his doings by Counsel, Says the Wiseman:
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and oft times he that takes advise of himselfe, hath a foole to his Counsellour; and he beshrewes himselfe that he would not take the benefit of another mans advice:
and oft times he that Takes Advice of himself, hath a fool to his Counselor; and he beshrews himself that he would not take the benefit of Another men Advice:
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therefore, besides the publique Ministerie, this is one helpe, our Christian friends, and acquaintance; and they are reserved for such a time:
Therefore, beside the public Ministry, this is one help, our Christian Friends, and acquaintance; and they Are reserved for such a time:
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A friend is made for adversity, for ill times, in perplexed, and doubtfull cases: this is to make use, and benefit of others. Againe, the Lawes of men;
A friend is made for adversity, for ill times, in perplexed, and doubtful cases: this is to make use, and benefit of Others. Again, the Laws of men;
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what are the Lawes, if they bee good, but particular determinations of the Will of God.
what Are the Laws, if they be good, but particular determinations of the Will of God.
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We ought to have reverent conceits of the Lawes: for they doe but bring Gods generalls to particulars, if they bee good Lawes:
We ought to have reverend conceits of the Laws: for they do but bring God's generals to particulars, if they be good Laws:
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if they have not their derivation from Gods Lawes, they are naught;
if they have not their derivation from God's Laws, they Are nought;
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but if they backe that in any thing, they are nothing but a particular determining of the generall rules in Gods Word, to give every man his due, &c. Therefore in many cases we may know what the Will of God is, by the good Lawes of the kingdome, which bind the Conscience to obedience.
but if they back that in any thing, they Are nothing but a particular determining of the general rules in God's Word, to give every man his endue, etc. Therefore in many cases we may know what the Will of God is, by the good Laws of the Kingdom, which bind the Conscience to Obedience.
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There is no disobedience to mens Lawes, but where there is disobedience to Gods Lawes first, which hath stablished mens Lawes.
There is no disobedience to men's Laws, but where there is disobedience to God's Laws First, which hath established men's Laws.
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And then in some particulars (when it doth not appeare what wee should doe) the example of good people, of the wisest,
And then in Some particulars (when it does not appear what we should do) the Exampl of good people, of the Wisest,
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868
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and best in the ranke, and place where wee live, till wee know the contrary, the best way is to rest in their judgment, to follow the advice of others, the direction of friends, or the Lawes and customes;
and best in the rank, and place where we live, till we know the contrary, the best Way is to rest in their judgement, to follow the Advice of Others, the direction of Friends, or the Laws and customs;
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and not to be refractary, and opposite, except there be reason to the contrary: for mans spirit is a divine thing, it must alway be led with some reason:
and not to be refractory, and opposite, except there be reason to the contrary: for men Spirit is a divine thing, it must always be led with Some reason:
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but with this reservation, a man may keep to others, till it appeare otherwise, till hee see other light,
but with this reservation, a man may keep to Others, till it appear otherwise, till he see other Light,
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and direction, to take this course. This is the •disposition that should bee in every peaceable •man.
and direction, to take this course. This is the •disposition that should be in every peaceable •man.
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These bee some outward helpes to know the Will of God in particular actions.
These be Some outward helps to know the Will of God in particular actions.
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The inward helps to know what Gods Will in particular is, together with the Word of God unfolded.
The inward helps to know what God's Will in particular is, together with the Word of God unfolded.
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The Spirit of God, which is as a voyce behind us, saying, This is the way, walke in it.
The Spirit of God, which is as a voice behind us, saying, This is the Way, walk in it.
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Isa. 30. Wherefore serves the blessed Spirit, but to be a Counsellour? as Isa. 9.7. Isaiah 30. Wherefore serves the blessed Spirit, but to be a Counselor? as Isaiah 9.7.
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870
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Christ, he is the blessed Counsellour, how comes he to be so? not immediatly by himselfe, but by his Spirit. christ, he is the blessed Counselor, how comes he to be so? not immediately by himself, but by his Spirit.
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870
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All things he doth to his Church, is by his Spirit: he fills his Church with his Spirit.
All things he does to his Church, is by his Spirit: he fills his Church with his Spirit.
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Now the children of God having this Spirit of Counsell to advise them in particulars, they are led with the Spirit.
Now the children of God having this Spirit of Counsel to Advice them in particulars, they Are led with the Spirit.
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This is one inward help, and a maine one.
This is one inward help, and a main one.
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And surely, if we would give way to the blessed guidance of Gods Spirit, and not grieve,
And surely, if we would give Way to the blessed guidance of God's Spirit, and not grieve,
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870
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and quench, and resist the Spirit;
and quench, and resist the Spirit;
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the Spirit of God would be readie to direct us upon all occasions, wee should be guided in particular actions with a better Spirit than our owne.
the Spirit of God would be ready to Direct us upon all occasions, we should be guided in particular actions with a better Spirit than our own.
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870
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And this Spirit we may have by prayer, God will give the Spirit to them that beg him, Luk. 11. Then another inward helpe, is particular grace, which God gives to his children.
And this Spirit we may have by prayer, God will give the Spirit to them that beg him, Luk. 11. Then Another inward help, is particular grace, which God gives to his children.
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Particular prudence, to speake words, and to doe actions in season, that every thing may bee beautifull in its time.
Particular prudence, to speak words, and to do actions in season, that every thing may be beautiful in its time.
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871
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There is Sapience, Wisedome, and Prudence: I Wisedome dwell with Prudence.
There is Sapience, Wisdom, and Prudence: I Wisdom dwell with Prudence.
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871
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It is the wisedome of a man, to understand his way, what to doe in particular, or what not to doe.
It is the Wisdom of a man, to understand his Way, what to do in particular, or what not to do.
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871
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It is Prudence, or discretion to discerne of differences: now that grace of God is in some measure given to all his children:
It is Prudence, or discretion to discern of differences: now that grace of God is in Some measure given to all his children:
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he makes them wise to understand their owne way. They are not so wise perhaps for other things, it is not their way.
he makes them wise to understand their own Way. They Are not so wise perhaps for other things, it is not their Way.
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871
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God lets some men goe with a lesse measure of discretion to heaven than others; because he hath lesse worke for them to doe:
God lets Some men go with a less measure of discretion to heaven than Others; Because he hath less work for them to do:
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871
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but every man hath as much as will bring him to heaven; the lesse he hath himselfe, the more hee shall have of others.
but every man hath as much as will bring him to heaven; the less he hath himself, the more he shall have of Others.
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871
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Some men are excellent in gifts of Wisedome, they can tell you generalls out of the Booke of God excellent well:
some men Are excellent in Gifts of Wisdom, they can tell you generals out of the Book of God excellent well:
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but come to directions in particular, and you shall have meaner men of better discretion than they.
but come to directions in particular, and you shall have meaner men of better discretion than they.
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871
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God gives every one of his a Spirit, to discerne what to speake, how to advise,
God gives every one of his a Spirit, to discern what to speak, how to Advice,
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871
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You see how he carried himselfe as a King, he was an excellent King, the delight of Israel: You see how he carried himself as a King, he was an excellent King, the delight of Israel:
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886
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and yet be too blame in some particulars: but when his heart is right, God pardons the rest.
and yet be too blame in Some particulars: but when his heart is right, God Pardons the rest.
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yet there was a fault in him in that respect, hee was too indulgent to Absolon, and Adoniah. A man may be a good man,
yet there was a fault in him in that respect, he was too indulgent to Absalom, and Adoniah. A man may be a good man,
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885
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You have a direction there how to guid• your families, you see how hee served the Will of God as a governour;
You have a direction there how to guid• your families, you see how he served the Will of God as a governor;
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885
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and our particular calling, wherein wee are to deale with men) what an excellent man was hee •hee served the will of God, as a Governour of a family, wee see in Psal. 101. how he carried himselfe in the middest of •his house, to all his servants, a lyer should not abide in his house.
and our particular calling, wherein we Are to deal with men) what an excellent man was he •hee served the will of God, as a Governor of a family, we see in Psalm 101. how he carried himself in the midst of •his house, to all his Servants, a liar should not abide in his house.
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885
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And for his outward calling (there is a double calling wherin we serve God as Christians, our generall,
And for his outward calling (there is a double calling wherein we serve God as Christians, our general,
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What time had he to rule his Kingdome then? The meaning is, that all the spare time that hee had, it was to think of God, to looke to the rule, the word of God, how to guide his life.
What time had he to Rule his Kingdom then? The meaning is, that all the spare time that he had, it was to think of God, to look to the Rule, the word of God, how to guide his life.
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as we see in Psal. 1. hee meditated in the word of God day and night.
as we see in Psalm 1. he meditated in the word of God day and night.
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hee kept his communion with God, as we see, though hee were a King, yet his 〈 … 〉 was to serve God,
he kept his communion with God, as we see, though he were a King, yet his 〈 … 〉 was to serve God,
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And for the expression of 〈 ◊ 〉 praise, and prayer hee was a man after Gods owne heart, especially in this, he was ready upon all occasions to blesse, and praise God;
And for the expression of 〈 ◊ 〉 praise, and prayer he was a man After God's own heart, especially in this, he was ready upon all occasions to bless, and praise God;
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Psal. 4. I give but a touch to shew how this description is true of this blessed man, that •e served the will of God. Psalm 4. I give but a touch to show how this description is true of this blessed man, that •e served the will of God.
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hee esteemed the light Gods coun•enance, more than corne, or wine, or oyle.
he esteemed the Light God's coun•enance, more than corn, or wine, or oil.
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and joyed in God, and in the word of God, above all things in the world;
and joyed in God, and in the word of God, above all things in the world;
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hee is anatomised, and laid open to our eyes in the Psalmes, you may see his care of serving God in his 〈 … 〉 See how he cleaved to God in his 〈 ◊ 〉 in Psal. 18. how he loved God,
he is anatomised, and laid open to our eyes in the Psalms, you may see his care of serving God in his 〈 … 〉 See how he cleaved to God in his 〈 ◊ 〉 in Psalm 18. how he loved God,
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Thus did David serve the will of God in his time: for you may see what he was; Thus did David serve the will of God in his time: for you may see what he was;
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To apply this to our blessed man David, and then to make use of it to our selves.
To apply this to our blessed man David, and then to make use of it to our selves.
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then wee are molded (as I said before) answerable to the word of God.
then we Are moulded (as I said before) answerable to the word of God.
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and the outward expressions of it, and to go thorow all other duties as they spring from the first:
and the outward expressions of it, and to go thorough all other duties as they spring from the First:
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and Master that is above all, that will reward them for their poore service, however their Master reward them, Ephes. 6. This is to serve the will of God then, to yeeld to him the immediate service of the soule,
and Master that is above all, that will reward them for their poor service, however their Master reward them, Ephesians 6. This is to serve the will of God then, to yield to him the immediate service of the soul,
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and he serves men, those that are his governors with an eye to the great Governour,
and he serves men, those that Are his Governors with an eye to the great Governor,
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For God hath set him in that calling, and he doth the second Table in obedience to the first;
For God hath Set him in that calling, and he does the second Table in Obedience to the First;
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yet hee serves the Lord all the while:
yet he serves the Lord all the while:
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when a poore servant is at his work, imployed in the businesse of man, poore common things;
when a poor servant is At his work, employed in the business of man, poor Common things;
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as Saint Paul tels them in Collos. 3. and Ephes. 6. the poore servant serves the Lord Christ ;
as Saint Paul tells them in Colossians 3. and Ephesians 6. the poor servant serves the Lord christ;
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Even the basest works are a service of God, when they are done in obedience to God,
Even the Basest works Are a service of God, when they Are done in Obedience to God,
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then all the duties hee performes to man are a service of the will of God: for God commands them.
then all the duties he performs to man Are a service of the will of God: for God commands them.
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I, but when it is from love to God, when that great command ( thou shalt love God above all ) sets him upon this,
I, but when it is from love to God, when that great command (thou shalt love God above all) sets him upon this,
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but not out of religious respects: it is not a service of God all this while.
but not out of religious respects: it is not a service of God all this while.
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but because he sees it is a deformed thing to bee unjust, out of the light of nature) hee condemnes the sinne,
but Because he sees it is a deformed thing to be unjust, out of the Light of nature) he condemns the sin,
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hee gives every man his due, &c. but it is not in obedience to God, because God hath commanded him to do it:
he gives every man his endue, etc. but it is not in Obedience to God, Because God hath commanded him to do it:
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a Civil man is altogether for the second Table: but hee hath not his rise from the first;
a Civil man is altogether for the second Table: but he hath not his rise from the First;
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And this is the difference betweene a meere formall man, and a Christian in his outward performances;
And this is the difference between a mere formal man, and a Christian in his outward performances;
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when they are commanded by the first.
when they Are commanded by the First.
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when wee are tempted to sinnes against the second Table: and then the duties of the second Table are a worship, and service of God,
when we Are tempted to Sins against the second Table: and then the duties of the second Table Are a worship, and service of God,
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and Magistrates, and therfore I will not commit adultery, as Ioseph, shall I do this and offend God? So the Scripture alleageth reasons out of the first Table,
and Magistrates, and Therefore I will not commit adultery, as Ioseph, shall I do this and offend God? So the Scripture allegeth Reasons out of the First Table,
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when wee do them as commanded of God, as, because I love God, therfore I honour my parents,
when we do them as commanded of God, as, Because I love God, Therefore I honour my Parents,
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there is an elicite proper service of God, & a cōmanded service of God, cultus imperatus. All duties to men are a service of God,
there is an elicit proper service of God, & a commanded service of God, cultus imperatus. All duties to men Are a service of God,
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when we do good to men with an eye to serve God as we say;
when we do good to men with an eye to serve God as we say;
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Besides these (which come more immediatly from a sanctified spirit) there is a service of God, that is the obedience of the second Table,
Beside these (which come more immediately from a sanctified Spirit) there is a service of God, that is the Obedience of the second Table,
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and so all outward holy actions are the service of God, and are drawne from the inward immediate worship of God that I spake of before.
and so all outward holy actions Are the service of God, and Are drawn from the inward immediate worship of God that I spoke of before.
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when we come to heare the word, and to receive the Sacrament;
when we come to hear the word, and to receive the Sacrament;
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when we pray to God ▪ and that requires our words, when we praise God in thanksgiving,
when we pray to God ▪ and that requires our words, when we praise God in thanksgiving,
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Now, besides this inward, there is a service of God that comes from this inward service, which is, of the outward man, that is,
Now, beside this inward, there is a service of God that comes from this inward service, which is, of the outward man, that is,
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or else it is but the eye-service that is not enlivened with the inward worship of God.
or Else it is but the eye-service that is not enlivened with the inward worship of God.
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when wee give God his owne in our hearts. Hence comes all other service whatsoever:
when we give God his own in our hearts. Hence comes all other service whatsoever:
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& cleave to him when all things else faile us, this is the immediate service of God in our hearts,
& cleave to him when all things Else fail us, this is the immediate service of God in our hearts,
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when we love God above all, and feare him above all, and delight in him above all,
when we love God above all, and Fear him above all, and delight in him above all,
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he must have the prime of our inward service :
he must have the prime of our inward service:
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and this indeed is to set the Crowne upon Gods head, and to make him King, and God in our hearts;
and this indeed is to Set the Crown upon God's head, and to make him King, and God in our hearts;
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then we serve him with inward worwip, and service ;
then we serve him with inward worwip, and service;
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and cleave to him in our affections, of trust, and joy, and love, and delight, to give him the supremacie of all these;
and cleave to him in our affections, of trust, and joy, and love, and delight, to give him the supremacy of all these;
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Inward service, is the obedience of the first Commandement, when upon the konwledge of God, wee set him up in our soules,
Inward service, is the Obedience of the First Commandment, when upon the Knowledge of God, we Set him up in our Souls,
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Now more particularly, this service of the will of God; It is either immediate inward service of the will of God; or outward service. Now more particularly, this service of the will of God; It is either immediate inward service of the will of God; or outward service.
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so wee serve the will, and word of God, when we are molded answerable to that will.
so we serve the will, and word of God, when we Are moulded answerable to that will.
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as a thing when it is molded in another frame, it carries the print of the frame or mold;
as a thing when it is moulded in Another frame, it carries the print of the frame or mould;
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when there is a sweet harmony betweene Gods truth, and our inward, and outward man. Rom. 6. We must be cast into the mold of the word :
when there is a sweet harmony between God's truth, and our inward, and outward man. Rom. 6. We must be cast into the mould of the word:
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when we are raised up with the comforts; when answerable to every divine truth, there is an answerable disposition of soule:
when we Are raised up with the comforts; when answerable to every divine truth, there is an answerable disposition of soul:
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as when wee obey the directions, when wee tremble at the threatnings, when wee imitate the examples of holy writ,
as when we obey the directions, when we tremble At the threatenings, when we imitate the Examples of holy writ,
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when there is a measuring of both together:
when there is a measuring of both together:
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and then we serve the revealed will of God, when the whole inward and outward man is fashioned, and framed to that:
and then we serve the revealed will of God, when the Whole inward and outward man is fashioned, and framed to that:
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All obedience is with looking to the will, and pleasure of another, that hath authority to direct us:
All Obedience is with looking to the will, and pleasure of Another, that hath Authority to Direct us:
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or else it is a work indeed done, but no service, or obedience.
or Else it is a work indeed done, but no service, or Obedience.
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so to serve God is, when we know the will of God, to do accordingly, and to do it because it is the will of God; then it is service :
so to serve God is, when we know the will of God, to do accordingly, and to do it Because it is the will of God; then it is service:
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for if a man do never so many things, if it be not in obedience to the will of another, it is no service, he serves himselfe:
for if a man do never so many things, if it be not in Obedience to the will of Another, it is no service, he serves himself:
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Now, to serve, implies two things especially, an action, and a reference of that action to the will of another, that is service (as I said before) to do a thing, and to do in obedience:
Now, to serve, Implies two things especially, an actium, and a Referente of that actium to the will of Another, that is service (as I said before) to do a thing, and to do in Obedience:
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when the will of God is revealed therefore, wee must have a care to serve it.
when the will of God is revealed Therefore, we must have a care to serve it.
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if wee have not a better guide;
if we have not a better guide;
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and lusts, (and God knowes) they are blind guides, and we shall know it to our cost,
and Lustiest, (and God knows) they Are blind guides, and we shall know it to our cost,
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every man would be a God to himselfe, to be guyded by his owne lewd will,
every man would be a God to himself, to be guided by his own lewd will,
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Neither the Divell, who is a proud creature, nor men led with the spirit of the Divell, can indure service:
Neither the devil, who is a proud creature, nor men led with the Spirit of the devil, can endure service:
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but they kept not their owne standing.
but they kept not their own standing.
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God set them in one course: and they swelled and would not keep it. The particular is not set downe in Scripture:
God Set them in one course: and they swelled and would not keep it. The particular is not Set down in Scripture:
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(75) part (DIV2)
875
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they would have their owne courses; and therefore the Scripture saith, they kept not their owne standing.
they would have their own courses; and Therefore the Scripture Says, they kept not their own standing.
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(75) part (DIV2)
875
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Why did the Divells fall? they would be in a state independent, and not under others:
Why did the Devils fallen? they would be in a state independent, and not under Others:
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(75) part (DIV2)
875
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This word service, is a harsh word, and such a thing as proud spirits could never digest.
This word service, is a harsh word, and such a thing as proud spirits could never digest.
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(75) part (DIV2)
875
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but that wee should serve him, and bee fruitfull in our places
but that we should serve him, and be fruitful in our places
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874
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Why hath God planted us here, in the Paradise of the Church? that we should not bee barren trees; or bring forth ill fruit:
Why hath God planted us Here, in the Paradise of the Church? that we should not be barren trees; or bring forth ill fruit:
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(75) part (DIV2)
874
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but he served the Counsell of God that had planted, and placed him there in the world for that purpose.
but he served the Counsel of God that had planted, and placed him there in the world for that purpose.
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(75) part (DIV2)
874
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and then to give service to it. David served the will of God: his life was not unfruitfully, and wickedly spent;
and then to give service to it. David served the will of God: his life was not unfruitfully, and wickedly spent;
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(75) part (DIV2)
874
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Therefore let us make conscience, first to know the will of God, (which is the rule of all our actions) by all the meanes we can,
Therefore let us make conscience, First to know the will of God, (which is the Rule of all our actions) by all the means we can,
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(75) part (DIV2)
874
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when it is not a direction for us to obedience, it will bee a direction for God to give sentence.
when it is not a direction for us to Obedience, it will be a direction for God to give sentence.
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(75) part (DIV2)
874
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this, the Ministery, and your friends told you; notwithstanding you crossed, and thwarted all;
this, the Ministry, and your Friends told you; notwithstanding you crossed, and thwarted all;
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(75) part (DIV2)
874
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as a direction for God to damne us by: this you knew, this counsell you had, these motions of the Spirit you had; this, Conscience told you;
as a direction for God to damn us by: this you knew, this counsel you had, these motions of the Spirit you had; this, Conscience told you;
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(75) part (DIV2)
874
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if we use it not for direction in what wee doe, it wil be brought against us at the day of judgment,
if we use it not for direction in what we do, it will be brought against us At the day of judgement,
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(75) part (DIV2)
874
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Then the rule that we have, hath another use:
Then the Rule that we have, hath Another use:
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(75) part (DIV2)
874
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but it is not that wee should doe nothing; to bee Belialls, without voake:
but it is not that we should do nothing; to bee Belialls, without voake:
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(75) part (DIV2)
891
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but it is to serve God, we are taken from the service of Sathan to be the Lords free-men,
but it is to serve God, we Are taken from the service of Sathan to be the lords freemen,
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(75) part (DIV2)
891
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and indeed it is to that end, we are delivered that wee might serve God; therefore all the actions of our life should be a service to God.
and indeed it is to that end, we Are Delivered that we might serve God; Therefore all the actions of our life should be a service to God.
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(75) part (DIV2)
891
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To make this a little clearer: To make this a little clearer:
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(75) part (DIV2)
892
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how can this bee (will some man thinke) that every common action should bee a service of God?
how can this be (will Some man think) that every Common actium should be a service of God?
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(75) part (DIV2)
892
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I will make it cleare by an instance; the beasts, and other creatures, and wee, have common actions;
I will make it clear by an instance; the beasts, and other creatures, and we, have Common actions;
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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such as wee doe in common, as to eat, and to drinke, and to move: the beast doth this, and man doth it; such as we do in Common, as to eat, and to drink, and to move: the beast does this, and man does it;
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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when a man doth them, they are reasonable actions, because they are guided with reason, and moderated by reason:
when a man does them, they Are reasonable actions, Because they Are guided with reason, and moderated by reason:
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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but when the beast doth them, they are the actions of a beast; because hee hath no better faculty to guide him.
but when the beast does them, they Are the actions of a beast; Because he hath no better faculty to guide him.
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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So common actions, they are not a service of God, as they come from common men, that have not grace,
So Common actions, they Are not a service of God, as they come from Common men, that have not grace,
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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and the Spirit of God in their hearts:
and the Spirit of God in their hearts:
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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they are meere buying, and selling, and going about the actions of their callings, as the actions of a beast are the actions of a beast.
they Are mere buying, and selling, and going about the actions of their callings, as the actions of a beast Are the actions of a beast.
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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But let a Christian come to doe them, he hath a higher life, and a higher spirit, that makes them spirituall actions that are common in themselves;
But let a Christian come to do them, he hath a higher life, and a higher Spirit, that makes them spiritual actions that Are Common in themselves;
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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hee raiseth them up to a higher order, and ranke.
he Raiseth them up to a higher order, and rank.
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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Therfore a Christian serveth God in all that hee doth, hee hath an eye to God:
Therefore a Christian serves God in all that he does, he hath an eye to God:
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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that which another man doth with no eye to God, but meerely in civill respects. Wee say of policie:
that which Another man does with no eye to God, but merely in civil respects. we say of policy:
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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it is an ancient observation, which is good, and very fit. The knowledge of a common wealth;
it is an ancient observation, which is good, and very fit. The knowledge of a Common wealth;
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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it is a building knowledge, a commanding knowledge: for though a States-man doth not build, hee doth not buy and sell, and commerce:
it is a building knowledge, a commanding knowledge: for though a Statesman does not built, he does not buy and fell, and commerce:
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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but hee useth all other trades for the good of the State.
but he uses all other trades for the good of the State.
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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It is a knowledge commanding all other inferiour Arts, and Trades (in a common wealth) to the last end:
It is a knowledge commanding all other inferior Arts, and Trades (in a Common wealth) to the last end:
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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they should all bee serviceable to the common-wealth, and if they bee not, away with them.
they should all be serviceable to the commonwealth, and if they be not, away with them.
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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So Religion, and the knowledge of Divine things, it is a commanding knowledge, it commands all other services in our callings, &c. It doth not teach a man what he shall doe in particular in his calling:
So Religion, and the knowledge of Divine things, it is a commanding knowledge, it commands all other services in our callings, etc. It does not teach a man what he shall do in particular in his calling:
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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but it teacheth him how to direct that calling to serve God, to bee advantageous, and helpfull to his generall calling:
but it Teaches him how to Direct that calling to serve God, to be advantageous, and helpful to his general calling:
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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to further him to heaven, to make every thing reductive to his last end, which hee sets before him, that is, to honour, and serve God in all things, to whom, hee desires to approve himselfe, in life, and death:
to further him to heaven, to make every thing reductive to his last end, which he sets before him, that is, to honour, and serve God in all things, to whom, he Desires to approve himself, in life, and death:
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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hee hath a principle, the holy Ghost in him, and he labours to reduce every thing to the maine end, oh that wee were in this temper.
he hath a principle, the holy Ghost in him, and he labours to reduce every thing to the main end, o that we were in this temper.
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(75) part (DIV2)
893
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And as wee must labour to imitate holy David in doing: so likewise in suffering. And as we must labour to imitate holy David in doing: so likewise in suffering.
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(75) part (DIV2)
894
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We must bee carefull that nothing of Gods displease us, as we are carefull (for our selves) that nothing of ours displease God.
We must be careful that nothing of God's displease us, as we Are careful (for our selves) that nothing of ours displease God.
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(75) part (DIV2)
894
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In doing, we ought to be carefull that nothing of ours displease God: in suffering, that nothing of Gods dealing displease us:
In doing, we ought to be careful that nothing of ours displease God: in suffering, that nothing of God's dealing displease us:
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(75) part (DIV2)
894
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for there is rebellion in both, in passive obedience, as well as active. There is rebellion when wee murmure, and will not bee as God will have us,
for there is rebellion in both, in passive Obedience, as well as active. There is rebellion when we murmur, and will not be as God will have us,
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(75) part (DIV2)
894
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as if we were wiser than he, to appoint our owne condition:
as if we were Wiser than he, to appoint our own condition:
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(75) part (DIV2)
894
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whereas wee should resigne our selves as David, here I am, let the Lord do as it pleaseth him, and as they said in the Acts; The will of the Lord be done:
whereas we should resign our selves as David, Here I am, let the Lord do as it Pleases him, and as they said in the Acts; The will of the Lord be done:
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(75) part (DIV2)
894
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and as we pray in the Lords prayer, Thy will be done, insinuating, not our owne.
and as we pray in the lords prayer, Thy will be done, insinuating, not our own.
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(75) part (DIV2)
894
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We must bee content to stoup in our sufferings obediently to God, because he is righteous in all his wayes, and holy in all his works ;
We must be content to stoup in our sufferings obediently to God, Because he is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works;
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(75) part (DIV2)
894
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in all the courses he takes with us, we should bee ready to justifie God in all things
in all the courses he Takes with us, we should be ready to justify God in all things
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(75) part (DIV2)
894
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Now, how did hee serve God, for the manner of his service? The manner of his service was as it should bee, Now, how did he serve God, for the manner of his service? The manner of his service was as it should be,
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(75) part (DIV2)
895
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and so he was exemplary to us all in that, amongst others, his servi•e was ▪
and so he was exemplary to us all in that, among Others, his servi•e was ▪
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(75) part (DIV2)
895
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First, universall, to God, and to men every way. Secondly, it was uniforme; hee was good in all conditions;
First, universal, to God, and to men every Way. Secondly, it was uniform; he was good in all conditions;
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(75) part (DIV2)
896
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a good Sheepheard, a good King, he was good in his family, &c. So the service of the children and servants of God, it must be uniforme in all estates: a good Shepherd, a good King, he was good in his family, etc. So the service of the children and Servants of God, it must be uniform in all estates:
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(75) part (DIV2)
897
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to know how to want, and how to abound, &c. And then his service was cheerefull;to know how to want, and how to abound, etc. And then his service was cheerful;
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(75) part (DIV2)
897
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wee see how oft hee rouseth up himselfe in the Psalmes, awake my Harp and Lute, &c. we see how oft he rouses up himself in the Psalms, awake my Harp and Lute, etc.
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(75) part (DIV2)
898
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And lastly his service was sincere. It was to God: you may know his sincerity by this;
And lastly his service was sincere. It was to God: you may know his sincerity by this;
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(75) part (DIV2)
899
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he cared not for scoffings, he practised duties that were scorned at.
he cared not for scoffings, he practised duties that were scorned At.
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(75) part (DIV2)
899
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That is, an evidence of sincerity, when in ill times, the children of God stand to God, and Religion. That is, an evidence of sincerity, when in ill times, the children of God stand to God, and Religion.
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(75) part (DIV2)
899
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When Micholl mocked him, saith he, I will be yet more vile for God.
When Michael mocked him, Says he, I will be yet more vile for God.
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(75) part (DIV2)
899
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When God may have glory, and Religion defence, for men to stand for God in ill times it is a signe of sincerity;
When God may have glory, and Religion defence, for men to stand for God in ill times it is a Signen of sincerity;
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(75) part (DIV2)
899
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an hipocrite will never do so. David did at all times, in his Generation. And then it was a signe of sincerity, that he would appeale to God:
an hypocrite will never do so. David did At all times, in his Generation. And then it was a Signen of sincerity, that he would appeal to God:
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(75) part (DIV2)
899
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Trie me Lord, if there be any way of wickednesse in me: Try me Lord, if there be any Way of wickedness in me:
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(75) part (DIV2)
900
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when a soule can go to God, and say, Lord, if there by any way of wickednesse in me, any secret lurking corruption in mee (that may endanger the state of my soule) that I know not of, discover it to me;
when a soul can go to God, and say, Lord, if there by any Way of wickedness in me, any secret lurking corruption in me (that may endanger the state of my soul) that I know not of, discover it to me;
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(75) part (DIV2)
900
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that is a signe that a man is in league with no sin: but his service is sincere.
that is a Signen that a man is in league with no since: but his service is sincere.
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(75) part (DIV2)
900
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A man that is not sincere, hath no comfort: so much sincerity, so much comfort. A man that is not sincere, hath no Comfort: so much sincerity, so much Comfort.
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(75) part (DIV2)
901
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If a man do not things to God in sincerity, all is lost to God, a man may have commendations of the world,
If a man do not things to God in sincerity, all is lost to God, a man may have commendations of the world,
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as the Pharises had (which is nothing but a kind of curse) you have your reward, that is, you have it here, and shall lose it hereafter.
as the Pharisees had (which is nothing but a kind of curse) you have your reward, that is, you have it Here, and shall loose it hereafter.
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So much concerning the life of David, in those words, David in his Generation served the Counsell, or Will of God.
So much Concerning the life of David, in those words, David in his Generation served the Counsel, or Will of God.
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Now (to make a perfect discourse of it) wee will speak something of his end.
Now (to make a perfect discourse of it) we will speak something of his end.
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Indeed wee have changed our Master: wee are set at libertie from the slaverie of sinne and Sathan;
Indeed we have changed our Master: we Are Set At liberty from the slavery of sin and Sathan;
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It will but aggravate our damnation, to know the rule, to have directions what to doe, and not to doe them.
It will but aggravate our damnation, to know the Rule, to have directions what to do, and not to do them.
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What if wee doe it not? Hee that knowes his Masters will, and doth it not, shall be beaten with many stripes.
What if we do it not? He that knows his Masters will, and does it not, shall be beaten with many stripes.
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happy are yee if yee doe it. If we know the rule and doe it, we are happy.
happy Are ye if ye do it. If we know the Rule and do it, we Are happy.
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for all the blessings are annexed to service, and not to knowledge. If yee know this Will; is there all? no;
for all the blessings Are annexed to service, and not to knowledge. If ye know this Will; is there all? no;
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Now when this is discovered, the next thing is to serve God in the knowledge of his Will:
Now when this is discovered, the next thing is to serve God in the knowledge of his Will:
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and acceptable Will of God is:
and acceptable Will of God is:
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wee must search, and trie what is the good, and holy, and acceptable Will of God Rom. 12. I have shewed how we may search in particular what the good,
we must search, and try what is the good, and holy, and acceptable Will of God Rom. 12. I have showed how we may search in particular what the good,
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NOw I come to the act of Service, God must bee served according to his owne Will:
NOw I come to the act of Service, God must be served according to his own Will:
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so that our whole life is a service of God. A Christian is no Libertine, no man of freedome, hee is a servant.
so that our Whole life is a service of God. A Christian is no Libertine, no man of freedom, he is a servant.
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is this to serve God? to serve God is to carry our •elves as the children of God wheresoever we are:
is this to serve God? to serve God is to carry our •elves as the children of God wheresoever we Are:
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to abuse our selves this way, and that way;
to abuse our selves this Way, and that Way;
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and limit it to some dayes, and times, and actions, and places; and then take liberty to defraud, and dissemble;
and limit it to Some days, and times, and actions, and places; and then take liberty to defraud, and dissemble;
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Oh, if wee could thinke of this wheresoever wee ar•, wee would take no liberty to offend God in any thing• wee would not thrust Religion into a corner, into a narrow roome,
O, if we could think of this wheresoever we ar•, we would take no liberty to offend God in any thing• we would not thrust Religion into a corner, into a narrow room,
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as it is said, here David served God.
as it is said, Here David served God.
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our whole life not only in the Church, but in our particular places may bee a service of God;
our Whole life not only in the Church, but in our particular places may be a service of God;
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and avoid all temptations in our callings out of Religious respects) it is a service of God:
and avoid all temptations in our callings out of Religious respects) it is a service of God:
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not against the rules of Piety, and Charity, (and as farre as it may displease God to balk,
not against the rules of Piety, and Charity, (and as Far as it may displease God to balk,
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and it bee done in obedience to God, and with justice;
and it be done in Obedience to God, and with Justice;
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or pleading of the Law, &c. if it have Gods stamp upon it, if there be Prayer upon it to blesse it,
or pleading of the Law, etc. if it have God's stamp upon it, if there be Prayer upon it to bless it,
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let it be but an action of our callings, suppose to give counsell in our studies,
let it be but an actium of our callings, suppose to give counsel in our studies,
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if it have the Kings authority, and stamp upon it:
if it have the Kings Authority, and stamp upon it:
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Let the King set a stamp but upon brasse, upon a token, yet it will goe for current, Let the King Set a stamp but upon brass, upon a token, yet it will go for current,
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so it is not the worke, but the stamp that makes it a service, when we doe it with a• eye to God.
so it is not the work, but the stamp that makes it a service, when we do it with a• eye to God.
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it is not the matter, or stuffe, but the stamp that makes the coyn:
it is not the matter, or stuff, but the stamp that makes the coin:
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There is no passage of a mans life, but it may have the respect of a service of God:
There is no passage of a men life, but it may have the respect of a service of God:
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as whettings to bee fitter for our callings, and enjoy them as liberties with thankfulnesse to God that allowes us these liberties to refresh our selves.
as whettings to be fitter for our callings, and enjoy them as Liberties with thankfulness to God that allows us these Liberties to refresh our selves.
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no, not our particular recreations, if wee use them as wee should;
no, not our particular recreations, if we use them as we should;
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The whole life of a Christian wee see is a service of God: there is nothing that we doe but it may be a service of God;
The Whole life of a Christian we see is a service of God: there is nothing that we do but it may be a service of God;
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wherefore are these particular things recorded of him in the Scriptures, but that we should transforme our selves to this blessed patterne.
Wherefore Are these particular things recorded of him in the Scriptures, but that we should transform our selves to this blessed pattern.
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when wee shew it in our places; that is the service of God. Therefore let this holy man bee an example to us;
when we show it in our places; that is the service of God. Therefore let this holy man be an Exampl to us;
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but that is Religion, when wee learne our dutie here, and carry it in our breasts to practise it every day in the weeke,
but that is Religion, when we Learn our duty Here, and carry it in our breasts to practise it every day in the Week,
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when wee come to the Church doore:
when we come to the Church door:
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That is not Religion that is left behind in the Church• as Lactantius saith, that is no Religion that wee leave behind,
That is not Religion that is left behind in the Church• as Lactantius Says, that is no Religion that we leave behind,
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good Students, good Lawyers, &c. Let us shew our Religion there, as David did: this is to serve the Will of God.
good Students, good Lawyers, etc. Let us show our Religion there, as David did: this is to serve the Will of God.
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to carry our selves in our generall calling, as Christians, and in our particular place, not only to be good men; but good in our callings;
to carry our selves in our general calling, as Christians, and in our particular place, not only to be good men; but good in our callings;
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in conscience of our dutie, to serve God when we serve men:
in conscience of our duty, to serve God when we serve men:
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and to expresse it in our outward service of him, and in doing duties to men from inward respect to God;
and to express it in our outward service of him, and in doing duties to men from inward respect to God;
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to serve the Will of God immediatly, to labour to bring our hearts to trust in him, to feare him above all, to delight in him above all; to serve the Will of God immediately, to labour to bring our hearts to trust in him, to Fear him above all, to delight in him above all;
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And wherefore is all this? Here is a patterne for us that we should serve the Will of God: And Wherefore is all this? Here is a pattern for us that we should serve the Will of God:
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in both callings, as a good man, and a good governour, in his family every way he served the Will of God.
in both callings, as a good man, and a good governor, in his family every Way he served the Will of God.
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and in the outward to God, and man;
and in the outward to God, and man;
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Thus you see how he served the will of God, in the inward service of God,
Thus you see how he served the will of God, in the inward service of God,
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Here was a resignation of himselfe to the will of himselfe in serving of him: so in Psal. 39. I held my tongue Lord; because thou didest it.
Here was a resignation of himself to the will of himself in serving of him: so in Psalm 39. I held my tongue Lord; Because thou didst it.
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but if God say thus, I have no delight in him; behold here I am, let him doe as seemes good to him. but if God say thus, I have no delight in him; behold Here I am, let him doe as seems good to him.
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The King said, Carry backe the Arke of God, if I have found favour in the eyes of God he will bring me again; The King said, Carry back the Ark of God, if I have found favour in the eyes of God he will bring me again;
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there he staied himselfe in extremity; and in 2 Sam. 15.25. there is a notable place how hee submitted himselfe to God.
there he stayed himself in extremity; and in 2 Sam. 15.25. there is a notable place how he submitted himself to God.
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hee would not revenge ▪ and other notable examples wee have, how he submitted to Gods Will, as in 1 Sam. 30.6. when hee was in extremitie, hee encouraged himselfe in the Lord his God;
he would not revenge ▪ and other notable Examples we have, how he submitted to God's Will, as in 1 Sam. 30.6. when he was in extremity, he encouraged himself in the Lord his God;
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and therefore would right him well enough; and in Shimei, God hath bid him raile ;
and Therefore would right him well enough; and in Shimei, God hath bid him rail;
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how he overcame himselfe, because hee knew that revenge was Gods, and that God was his,
how he overcame himself, Because he knew that revenge was God's, and that God was his,
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wherein hee did deny himselfe exceedingly, as much as ever man did, next to Christ; you see how he denied himselfe in his carriage toward Saul, in matter of revenge,
wherein he did deny himself exceedingly, as much as ever man did, next to christ; you see how he denied himself in his carriage towards Saul, in matter of revenge,
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as David served God in doing, so hee yeelded obedience, and served the Will of God in his passive obedience:
as David served God in doing, so he yielded Obedience, and served the Will of God in his passive Obedience:
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and obedience answerable to that is either active, or passive;
and Obedience answerable to that is either active, or passive;
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Now (to make use of another division) the Will of God it is either in things to be done, or to be suffred,
Now (to make use of Another division) the Will of God it is either in things to be done, or to be suffered,
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as it is in Isay. Thus David was a nursing father to the Church of God, hee served God in his particular calling.
as it is in Saiah Thus David was a nursing father to the Church of God, he served God in his particular calling.
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A Magistrate must be the keeper of both Tables himselfe, and cause others to doe it, he must lay downe his crowne at the feet of Christ,
A Magistrate must be the keeper of both Tables himself, and cause Others to do it, he must lay down his crown At the feet of christ,
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for they rule not well, they serve not the Will of God, except, besides their owne service, they call others to serve him.
for they Rule not well, they serve not the Will of God, except, beside their own service, they call Others to serve him.
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So governours should doe, when God hath setled them in their government quietly, to begin to thinke of Gods house:
So Governors should do, when God hath settled them in their government quietly, to begin to think of God's house:
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but the Arke of the Lord remaines under curtaines: therfore hee tooke a course for that.but the Ark of the Lord remains under curtains: Therefore he took a course for that.
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Hee served.
He served.
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David, when he saw all in peace and quiet, then he begins to take care for the Arke, 1 Chron. 17. I dwell in a house of Cedar: David, when he saw all in peace and quiet, then he begins to take care for the Ark, 1 Chronicles 17. I dwell in a house of Cedar:
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so his care was to stablish the worship of God, as you find in the storie.
so his care was to establish the worship of God, as you find in the story.
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And as a King must not only serve God himselfe; but to make others serve God:
And as a King must not only serve God himself; but to make Others serve God:
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so he did in his whole carriage sweetly temper mercie, and justice, he dispenced these two.
so he did in his Whole carriage sweetly temper mercy, and Justice, he dispensed these two.
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I will sing of mercie, and judgement: I will sing of mercy, and judgement:
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hee carried himselfe every way as a King should doe: hee tempered mercie, and judgement together:
he carried himself every Way as a King should do: he tempered mercy, and judgement together:
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He fell a sleep, and was gathered to his Fathers, and saw Corruption. HE fell asleep, that is, he died:
He fell a sleep, and was gathered to his Father's, and saw Corruption. HE fell asleep, that is, he died:
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for sleep in Scripture, it is a middle phrase, appliable to good, and bad:
for sleep in Scripture, it is a middle phrase, appliable to good, and bad:
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for wicked men (in Scripture) are said to sleep, and good men are said to sleep.
for wicked men (in Scripture) Are said to sleep, and good men Are said to sleep.
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Only the difference is, as the persons are:
Only the difference is, as the Persons Are:
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for the sleep of wicked men, it is like the sleep of a male factor before his execution, that is oft-times tripped in his sleep:
for the sleep of wicked men, it is like the sleep of a male factor before his execution, that is ofttimes tripped in his sleep:
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or like the sleep of a man in sicknesse, or in a mad fit, his sleep doth but concoct the malignant humour, or like the sleep of a man in sickness, or in a mad fit, his sleep does but concoct the malignant humour,
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and after he wakes, he rageth three times more than he did before.
and After he wakes, he rages three times more than he did before.
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So the sleep, the death of a carnall wicked man, it is but a preparation to his execution:
So the sleep, the death of a carnal wicked man, it is but a preparation to his execution:
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it is but the sleep of a distempered man, that wakes with more horrour, and terrour, and rage, than ever before:
it is but the sleep of a distempered man, that wakes with more horror, and terror, and rage, than ever before:
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indeed properly the death only of the godly is a sleep. But to observe something first briefly in generall.
indeed properly the death only of the godly is a sleep. But to observe something First briefly in general.
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We see here is a time of dying, as well as 〈 ◊ 〉 a time of living.
We see Here is a time of dying, as well as 〈 ◊ 〉 a time of living.
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There is a time to serve God in living, and there is a time to yeeld our soules to him as well as a time to serve God in doing the actions, and functions of this life. There is a time to serve God in living, and there is a time to yield our Souls to him as well as a time to serve God in doing the actions, and functions of this life.
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Which should teach us this, not to fix our thoughts too much on life. As there is a time for all things to the living:
Which should teach us this, not to fix our thoughts too much on life. As there is a time for all things to the living:
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so there is a time to cease to live:
so there is a time to cease to live:
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and therfore to use the world with moderation, as though wee used it not, knowing that the fashion of the world passeth away.
and Therefore to use the world with moderation, as though we used it not, knowing that the fashion of the world passes away.
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It should teach us to serve God as well in living as in dying.
It should teach us to serve God as well in living as in dying.
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And it should teach us to do all the good wee can while wee have time.
And it should teach us to do all the good we can while we have time.
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David served God while hee lived, and hee served God in dying: because his death was in obedience:David served God while he lived, and he served God in dying: Because his death was in Obedience:
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but (as I said before) after death, properly there is no service of God:
but (as I said before) After death, properly there is no service of God:
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but a receiving of wages, therefore let us serve God while we live, while we have time;
but a receiving of wages, Therefore let us serve God while we live, while we have time;
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because there is a time when night will come, the night of sicknesse, and of death, and then no man can work ;
Because there is a time when night will come, the night of sickness, and of death, and then no man can work;
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if he would never so faine.
if he would never so feign.
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He fell asleep. Why did he not die before? hee served God a great while, hee did not die when he was first a good man.He fell asleep. Why did he not die before? he served God a great while, he did not die when he was First a good man.
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God will have his Children serve out their Generation. They must serve out their time. As soone as ever we beleeve, we have right to heaven: God will have his Children serve out their Generation. They must serve out their time. As soon as ever we believe, we have right to heaven:
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but God will have us beare the burthen of the day awhile, to bring others to heavn with us; but God will have us bear the burden of the day awhile, to bring Others to heaven with us;
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to go before others in the example of a godly life; to gaine as many as we can.
to go before Others in the Exampl of a godly life; to gain as many as we can.
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To trie the truth of our graces before wee come to heaven, whether they be true or no; To try the truth of our graces before we come to heaven, whither they be true or no;
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that they may be true tried graces.
that they may be true tried graces.
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And he will have us perfect before we come to so holy a place, hee will have us grow in grac, as Ahasueros his wifes were to bee perfumed ▪ and prepared before they came to him.
And he will have us perfect before we come to so holy a place, he will have us grow in Grace, as Ahasuerus his wives were to be perfumed ▪ and prepared before they Come to him.
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It is a holy place that wee hope for, a holy condition:
It is a holy place that we hope for, a holy condition:
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therfore, he will have us by little, and little, be fitted by the spirit of God.
Therefore, he will have us by little, and little, be fitted by the Spirit of God.
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Many such reasons there be, why God in heavenly wisdome will have us go on here a time before wee come to heaven:
Many such Reasons there be, why God in heavenly Wisdom will have us go on Here a time before we come to heaven:
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though as soone as we beleeve we are in the state of salvation, as Christ said to Zacheus, This day is salvation come to thine house.
though as soon as we believe we Are in the state of salvation, as christ said to Zacchaeus, This day is salvation come to thine house.
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Therefore let us not repine that God will have us live. Therefore let us not repine that God will have us live.
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Indeed, as soone as a Christian hath faith, he hath life in patience, and death in desire, Indeed, as soon as a Christian hath faith, he hath life in patience, and death in desire,
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for hee is impatient to want his crowne: oh, but here is the time of service:
for he is impatient to want his crown: o, but Here is the time of service:
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and when he considers the eternity of the reward hee shall have after;
and when he considers the eternity of the reward he shall have After;
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he will bee glad to serve God, and he will be ashamed that he can do it no more.
he will be glad to serve God, and he will be ashamed that he can do it no more.
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When hee knowes hee shall have an eternall weight of glory for a little service,
When he knows he shall have an Eternal weight of glory for a little service,
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then hee will deny his lusts, and pleasures to serve God in the place hee lives in,
then he will deny his Lustiest, and pleasures to serve God in the place he lives in,
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whether hee be Magistrate, or Minister whatsoever; to undergo the burden of a little service. Againe, in that it is said here, Then he fell asleep, not before;
whither he be Magistrate, or Minister whatsoever; to undergo the burden of a little service. Again, in that it is said Here, Then he fell asleep, not before;
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till he had served the counsell of God. God hath alotted a man a time.
till he had served the counsel of God. God hath allotted a man a time.
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He hath set him a glasse that must be runne, he hath given him a part to act, and hee cannot be taken away till that be done;
He hath Set him a glass that must be run, he hath given him a part to act, and he cannot be taken away till that be done;
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hee can never fall asleep till hee have served the counsell of God.
he can never fallen asleep till he have served the counsel of God.
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As it is said in the Gospell, concerning our Saviour Christ, his houre was not yet come.
As it is said in the Gospel, Concerning our Saviour christ, his hour was not yet come.
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They have laid wait for him: but his houre was not come:
They have laid wait for him: but his hour was not come:
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so there may be many snares laid for the children of God by Sathan, and his instruments:
so there may be many snares laid for the children of God by Sathan, and his Instruments:
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but till their houre bee come, all the Divells in hell, nor all the Divells instruments on earth, cannot shorten a mans life one minute of an houre:
but till their hour be come, all the Devils in hell, nor all the Devils Instruments on earth, cannot shorten a men life one minute of an hour:
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for hee shall fall asleep when he hath served the counsell of God; when he hath done all that God will have him to do.
for he shall fallen asleep when he hath served the counsel of God; when he hath done all that God will have him to do.
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Therefore it is ground of resolution:
Therefore it is ground of resolution:
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let us go on in our places, and callings, undantedly, and wisely too, not to tempt God, to rush into dangers: let us go on in our places, and callings, undauntedly, and wisely too, not to tempt God, to rush into dangers:
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but (I meane) without base feare, and distrust:
but (I mean) without base Fear, and distrust:
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for wee must serve God to day and to morrow, and then wee shall be sanctified.
for we must serve God to day and to morrow, and then we shall be sanctified.
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Wee must serve God the appointed time that hee will have us to live here; and then wee shall fall asleep, and not before:
we must serve God the appointed time that he will have us to live Here; and then we shall fallen asleep, and not before:
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no creature hath power over the life of man to shorten his dayes. The next thing wee will observe from the nature of sleep is, that,
no creature hath power over the life of man to shorten his days. The next thing we will observe from the nature of sleep is, that,
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The death of the godly is a sleep, in respect of refreshing. Sleep doth refresh, and repaire, and as it were recreate, and make a man anew. The death of the godly is a sleep, in respect of refreshing. Sleep does refresh, and repair, and as it were recreate, and make a man anew.
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Sleep, and rest, it is the blessed ordinance of God, it is an excellent thing to repaire man:Sleep, and rest, it is the blessed Ordinance of God, it is an excellent thing to repair man:
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so after death, nature shall be repaired better;
so After death, nature shall be repaired better;
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we shall rise fresher, as it is, Psal. 17. ult. when I arise, I shall bee satisfied with thine image, wee shall rise refreshed, better than wee lay downe.
we shall rise fresher, as it is, Psalm 17. ult. when I arise, I shall be satisfied with thine image, we shall rise refreshed, better than we lay down.
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So that as we go to bed then, to sleep, to cut off all cares: so when wee rest in death, all cares, and feares, and terrours; all annoyances are cut off. So that as we go to Bed then, to sleep, to Cut off all Cares: so when we rest in death, all Cares, and fears, and terrors; all annoyances Are Cut off.
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Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord; they rest from their labours: insinuating, that there is no rest before:Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord; they rest from their labours: insinuating, that there is no rest before:
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for to a man that knowes that this world is a work-house, and his life a service to God, hee thinkes of no rest till he be in his grave;
for to a man that knows that this world is a workhouse, and his life a service to God, he thinks of no rest till he be in his grave;
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so death it is a sleep, in regard of that rest.
so death it is a sleep, in regard of that rest.
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Wee rest from the labour of sinne, wee rest from the wearisome labour of the body, from the labour of afflictions,
we rest from the labour of sin, we rest from the wearisome labour of the body, from the labour of afflictions,
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and oppressions, from the molestations of other men among whom we live, every way this life is tedious, and death rest.
and oppressions, from the molestations of other men among whom we live, every Way this life is tedious, and death rest.
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Againe, it is in this respect a sleep: because a man goes to bed with assured hope of rising againe, and therefore he goes quietly:
Again, it is in this respect a sleep: Because a man Goes to Bed with assured hope of rising again, and Therefore he Goes quietly:
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(76) part (DIV2)
920
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though it be a state of darknesse for the time, all the senses are bound up,
though it be a state of darkness for the time, all the Senses Are bound up,
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920
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yet hee knowes that in Gods ordinarie providence, hee shall rise againe: therefore men not only quietly, but cheerefully go to bed.
yet he knows that in God's ordinary providence, he shall rise again: Therefore men not only quietly, but cheerfully go to Bed.
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(76) part (DIV2)
920
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So there is greater ground to know that wee shall rise againe out of our graves,
So there is greater ground to know that we shall rise again out of our graves,
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(76) part (DIV2)
920
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than that we should rise out of our beds:
than that we should rise out of our Beds:
cs cst pns12 vmd vvi av pp-f po12 n2:
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920
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for many mens beds have been their graves, in some sort, (I meane) they have died in their beds:
for many men's Beds have been their graves, in Some sort, (I mean) they have died in their Beds:
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920
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but for the resurrection, we have the word of Almighty God, (that is a God of his word) that we shall rise againe:
but for the resurrection, we have the word of Almighty God, (that is a God of his word) that we shall rise again:
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920
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and we have it in the pledge of our Saviours resurrection, there is no doubt of that.
and we have it in the pledge of our Saviors resurrection, there is no doubt of that.
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(76) part (DIV2)
920
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Therefore when wee die (if wee have faith) wee should make no more of death,
Therefore when we die (if we have faith) we should make no more of death,
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921
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than men doe to goe to bed: hoping undoubtedly of an assured, and joyfull resurrection. The want of faith in that kind, makes us backward to this:
than men do to go to Bed: hoping undoubtedly of an assured, and joyful resurrection. The want of faith in that kind, makes us backward to this:
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921
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you see in what respect death is said to be a sleep. To speak only of those references,
you see in what respect death is said to be a sleep. To speak only of those references,
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921
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and relations that are most pertinent between sleep and death. David fell asleep, and very willingly:
and relations that Are most pertinent between sleep and death. David fell asleep, and very willingly:
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(76) part (DIV2)
921
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for he had lived a painefull life:
for he had lived a painful life:
c-acp pns31 vhd vvn dt j n1:
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922
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he served God, both as a private man, as a Sheepheard, & as a King, Eccles. 5.12. he served God, both as a private man, as a Shepherd, & as a King, Eccles. 5.12.
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(76) part (DIV2)
922
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To a labouring man sleepe is sweet, so to a man that hath served God carefully in his calling, To a labouring man sleep is sweet, so to a man that hath served God carefully in his calling,
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922
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and kept a good conscience, death is very sweete.
and kept a good conscience, death is very sweet.
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Wee see children that have been playing all day, they are loath to goe to bed,
we see children that have been playing all day, they Are loath to go to Bed,
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922
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but to a man that hath wrought all day, sleepe is sweete, as wise Salomon saith, to a labouring man. Would we then have death as a sweet rest to us? let us doe as David did, that is, bee painefull,
but to a man that hath wrought all day, sleep is sweet, as wise Solomon Says, to a labouring man. Would we then have death as a sweet rest to us? let us do as David did, that is, be painful,
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(76) part (DIV2)
922
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and laborious in our particular place, and in our generall calling:
and laborious in our particular place, and in our general calling:
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922
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let us be faithfull in them to keep a good conscience, and set all in order as much as wee can while we live;
let us be faithful in them to keep a good conscience, and Set all in order as much as we can while we live;
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922
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to leave no seeds of debate when we are gone. to leave no seeds of debate when we Are gone.
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922
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Some men die carelesly this way in disposing the good things that God hath given them;
some men die carelessly this Way in disposing the good things that God hath given them;
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they lay a foundation of perpetuall jarring afterward: and so their death is skarsly a sleepe and rest:
they lay a Foundation of perpetual jarring afterwards: and so their death is skarsly a sleep and rest:
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922
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they cannot but bee disquieted, when they thinke how they leave things, because they were not wise before hand.
they cannot but be disquieted, when they think how they leave things, Because they were not wise before hand.
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922
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David setled Salomon in his Throne, and set all things right before hee died, and that made him die, not only in rest,David settled Solomon in his Throne, and Set all things right before he died, and that made him die, not only in rest,
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but in honour, in 1 Chron. 29.28. David died in a good old age, full of riches and honour.
but in honour, in 1 Chronicles 29.28. David died in a good old age, full of riches and honour.
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922
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And let us labour to get assurance of a change for the bette•: And let us labour to get assurance of a change for the bette•:
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923
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David his flesh rested in hope, because hee beleeved in Christ, that Christs body should see no corruption, Psal. 16. So if wee would have death sweete as a sleepe, let us labour to get assurance by faith in Christ: David his Flesh rested in hope, Because he believed in christ, that Christ body should see no corruption, Psalm 16. So if we would have death sweet as a sleep, let us labour to get assurance by faith in christ:
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923
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and so our flesh may rest in hope, that as Christ raised his owne flesh, so he will raise ours.
and so our Flesh may rest in hope, that as christ raised his own Flesh, so he will raise ours.
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923
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Good Simeon, when he had seene Christ once, Lord now let thy servant depart in peace, &c. so after we have gotten a sight of Christ, to be our Christ, our Saviour,
Good Simeon, when he had seen christ once, Lord now let thy servant depart in peace, etc. so After we have got a sighed of christ, to be our christ, our Saviour,
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923
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and Redeemer, and have interest in him; Lord now let thy servant depart in peace. So much for the tearme, sleepe. It is added besides, that
and Redeemer, and have Interest in him; Lord now let thy servant depart in peace. So much for the term, sleep. It is added beside, that
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for if wee do not imitate them here, wee cannot live with them in heaven when wee are dead. for if we do not imitate them Here, we cannot live with them in heaven when we Are dead.
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(77) part (DIV2)
929
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Therefore it is a very necessary item in Heb. 13.7. Look to them that rule over you;
Therefore it is a very necessary item in Hebrew 13.7. Look to them that Rule over you;
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(77) part (DIV2)
929
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that speak the word, whose faith follow: Considering the end of their labour. that speak the word, whose faith follow: Considering the end of their labour.
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Let us look before what kind of men those have beene, that wee desire to live with in heaven:
Let us look before what kind of men those have been, that we desire to live with in heaven:
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and mark the end of their conversation:
and mark the end of their Conversation:
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929
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for such as we delight in, and frame our carriage to here, such we shall live with hereafter.
for such as we delight in, and frame our carriage to Here, such we shall live with hereafter.
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We must not think to live with Nero, and die with Paul ; to live Epicures, and die Christians;
We must not think to live with Nero, and die with Paul; to live Epicureans, and die Christians;
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929
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to live dissembling, and falsly in our places, and to die comfortably, and to go to the blessed soules at the houre of death, and at the resurrection.
to live dissembling, and falsely in our places, and to die comfortably, and to go to the blessed Souls At the hour of death, and At the resurrection.
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No, God will gather our soules with wicked men, if wee fashion our carriage to wicked men:
No, God will gather our Souls with wicked men, if we fashion our carriage to wicked men:
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929
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such as wee delight in, and live with, and set as patterns before us, with such we shall live for ever hereafter.
such as we delight in, and live with, and Set as patterns before us, with such we shall live for ever hereafter.
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(77) part (DIV2)
929
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Hee was gathered to his fathers. He was gathered to his Father's.
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929
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One signe of a man that shall be gathered to beleeving fathers, to his good fore-fathers (besides imitation) is this, to delight in the congregations of just men here. One Signen of a man that shall be gathered to believing Father's, to his good Forefathers (beside imitation) is this, to delight in the congregations of just men Here.
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(77) part (DIV2)
930
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A man may know he shall go to the congregation of perfect soules in heaven, if he delight in the congregations of Gods Saints here:
A man may know he shall go to the congregation of perfect Souls in heaven, if he delight in the congregations of God's Saints Here:
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(77) part (DIV2)
930
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for surely he that hath a confidence, to bee in the proper heaven, heaven that is so blessed;
for surely he that hath a confidence, to be in the proper heaven, heaven that is so blessed;
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(77) part (DIV2)
930
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he will have a care while he lives, as much as he can, to be, and delight in the heaven upon earth.
he will have a care while he lives, as much as he can, to be, and delight in the heaven upon earth.
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(77) part (DIV2)
930
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Now the chiefe heaven upon earth, is the Church of God; Oh how amiable is thy dwelling place oh Lord !
Now the chief heaven upon earth, is the Church of God; O how amiable is thy Dwelling place o Lord!
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930
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where many soules meet together, to joyne in speaking to God, and in hearing God speak to them.
where many Souls meet together, to join in speaking to God, and in hearing God speak to them.
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930
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Those therefore that delight not in the congregations; that delight not in the service of God;
Those Therefore that delight not in the congregations; that delight not in the service of God;
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930
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what hope have they to bee gathered to the congregation of the faithfull when they are gone? so much for that, he was gathered to his fathers.
what hope have they to be gathered to the congregation of the faithful when they Are gone? so much for that, he was gathered to his Father's.
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930
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seeing therefore wee goe to our fathers, it should rather make us chearefull:
seeing Therefore we go to our Father's, it should rather make us cheerful:
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928
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and at the day of the Resurrection the sweete imbracings, when all the blessed soules that have beene from Adam to the last man, shall meete together!
and At the day of the Resurrection the sweet embracings, when all the blessed Souls that have been from Adam to the last man, shall meet together!
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why should wee thinke much to die? they will bee readie to entertaine us; oh the welcome that soules find in heaven!
why should we think much to die? they will be ready to entertain us; o the welcome that Souls find in heaven!
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therefore going to our fathers, and not to strangers, to those that are better, and greater, and love us more perfectly;
Therefore going to our Father's, and not to Strangers, to those that Are better, and greater, and love us more perfectly;
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and then their love is perfect likewise:
and then their love is perfect likewise:
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for they are in their pitch, they have attained their end, they are in heaven ▪ and to better, they are refined from those corruptions that men here are subject unto:
for they Are in their pitch, they have attained their end, they Are in heaven ▪ and to better, they Are refined from those corruptions that men Here Are Subject unto:
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and those that love thee better. Thou goest to greater:
and those that love thee better. Thou goest to greater:
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oh, I leave my friends behind me, my father, and mother, and children• it is to goe to better, to greater;
o, I leave my Friends behind me, my father, and mother, and children• it is to go to better, to greater;
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And when we are dead, wee goe to those that are more perfect than those that wee leave behind us. This should moderate our griefe:
And when we Are dead, we go to those that Are more perfect than those that we leave behind us. This should moderate our grief:
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to Abraham, Isaac, to Iacob, to David, to blessed Saint Paul, and Peter, and all the blessed men that died in the faith.
to Abraham, Isaac, to Iacob, to David, to blessed Saint Paul, and Peter, and all the blessed men that died in the faith.
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Especially in respect of our soules, wee goe to our fathers ▪ to our next fore-fathers, and to our old fathers;
Especially in respect of our Souls, we go to our Father's ▪ to our next Forefathers, and to our old Father's;
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And for our comfort, we goe to those that we knew before (many of them) to our fathers; not to strangers.
And for our Comfort, we go to those that we knew before (many of them) to our Father's; not to Strangers.
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the bodie goes to the earth from whence it was taken, and the soule goes to God that gave it.
the body Goes to the earth from whence it was taken, and the soul Goes to God that gave it.
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Therefore this should moderat• our feare of death, and our griefe for the departure of others. Therefore this should moderat• our Fear of death, and our grief for the departure of Others.
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Why wee are not lost when we die; the soule and body is taken asunder, it is taken in pieces: but both remaine still;
Why we Are not lost when we die; the soul and body is taken asunder, it is taken in Pieces: but both remain still;
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Here, whom do we live with? take them at the best, our friends? men, subject to jealousies and weaknesses;
Here, whom do we live with? take them At the best, our Friends? men, Subject to jealousies and Weaknesses;
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our jealousie makes us suspect them, and their weaknesses makes us thinke the meaner of them:
our jealousy makes us suspect them, and their Weaknesses makes us think the meaner of them:
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so our love is not perfect, nor our graces are not perfect; therefore we cannot have perfect love, and contentment while we are here.
so our love is not perfect, nor our graces Are not perfect; Therefore we cannot have perfect love, and contentment while we Are Here.
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But in heaven there shall be no jealousie, nor feare, nor imperfection, which is the ground of jealousie:
But in heaven there shall be no jealousy, nor Fear, nor imperfection, which is the ground of jealousy:
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we shall perfectly love them, because they shall be perfectly good; and they shall perfectly love us, because we shall be perfectly good;
we shall perfectly love them, Because they shall be perfectly good; and they shall perfectly love us, Because we shall be perfectly good;
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and one shall stand admiring the graces of God in another; and that will maintain a perpetuity of love:
and one shall stand admiring the graces of God in Another; and that will maintain a perpetuity of love:
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therefore it is want of faith that makes us unwilling to yeeld our soules unto God at the point of death.
Therefore it is want of faith that makes us unwilling to yield our Souls unto God At the point of death.
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It is a going to our fathers.
It is a going to our Father's.
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But then wee must take heed what fathers wee imitate here, take heed who are our patterns while we live;
But then we must take heed what Father's we imitate Here, take heed who Are our patterns while we live;
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Hee was gathered to his Fathers.
He was gathered to his Father's.
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HE• was gathered to his Fathers both in regard of his body, and in regard of his soule ▪ for his body went to the house of the dead, the grave:HE• was gathered to his Father's both in regard of his body, and in regard of his soul ▪ for his body went to the house of the dead, the grave:
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and his soule went to his fathers, to heaven. As I said before of sleepe, so of this:
and his soul went to his Father's, to heaven. As I said before of sleep, so of this:
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it is a phrase of Scripture that must bee understood as the persons are.
it is a phrase of Scripture that must be understood as the Persons Are.
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When a man dies, his body goes to the place, or house of all men, the house of darknesse, the grave ▪ but for his soule that goes as the man is (to his fathers) to hell, if hee bee naught:
When a man die, his body Goes to the place, or house of all men, the house of darkness, the grave ▪ but for his soul that Goes as the man is (to his Father's) to hell, if he be nought:
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to the soules of just and perfect men (as the Apostle speakes) if he have lived a gracious, and a good life;
to the Souls of just and perfect men (as the Apostle speaks) if he have lived a gracious, and a good life;
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and so it must be understood here, b•cause hee speaks of a blessed man. He was 〈 ◊ 〉 to his Fathers ;
and so it must be understood Here, b•cause he speaks of a blessed man. He was 〈 ◊ 〉 to his Father's;
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he meanes not to his immediate fathers, but all beleeving men before him, that were the children of Abraham, his soule went to them, his body to the first Mother; he means not to his immediate Father's, but all believing men before him, that were the children of Abraham, his soul went to them, his body to the First Mother;
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the Earth, out of which it was taken. So the Generall is nothing but this, that
the Earth, out of which it was taken. So the General is nothing but this, that
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When we die wee are put to our fathers. When we die we Are put to our Father's.
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The flesh rests in hope all the while, though the body see Corruption: because our head saw no Corruption: if the head be above water, what if the body be downe? our head saw no Corruption, that is, Christ:The Flesh rests in hope all the while, though the body see Corruption: Because our head saw no Corruption: if the head be above water, what if the body be down? our head saw no Corruption, that is, christ:
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for he rose out of the grave before his body putrified:
for he rose out of the grave before his body Putrified:
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for his body had a subsistence, and was gloriously united to the second person in Trinity:
for his body had a subsistence, and was gloriously united to the second person in Trinity:
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and being united to the Lord of life, it saw no Cortrption. For that did not lie upon Christ as our Saviour, to bee corrupt,
and being united to the Lord of life, it saw no Cortrption. For that did not lie upon christ as our Saviour, to be corrupt,
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but to die, to bee made a curse for us ;
but to die, to be made a curse for us;
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and then especially, I say, by reason of the neare union of it to the God of life.
and then especially, I say, by reason of the near Union of it to the God of life.
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Well then, what is Davids argument of comfort? in Psal. 16. My flesh shall rest in hope;
Well then, what is Davids argument of Comfort? in Psalm 16. My Flesh shall rest in hope;
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because thou wilt not suffer thine holy one to see Corruption. Because Christ rose from the grave himselfe; the holy one of God:Because thou wilt not suffer thine holy one to see Corruption. Because christ rose from the grave himself; the holy one of God:
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our flesh may rest in hope, though we see Corruption: because the same divine power that raised christ our head out of the grave, (that his body saw no Corruption ) will raise our bodies to bee like our glorious bodie.
our Flesh may rest in hope, though we see Corruption: Because the same divine power that raised Christ our head out of the grave, (that his body saw no Corruption) will raise our bodies to be like our glorious body.
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Our blessed Saviour that overcame death in his owne person;
Our blessed Saviour that overcame death in his own person;
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by his power he will overcome death for all his mysticall body, that is, his Church:
by his power he will overcome death for all his mystical body, that is, his Church:
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it shall be perfect in heaven, soule and body together, as hee himselfe is glorious now in heaven.
it shall be perfect in heaven, soul and body together, as he himself is glorious now in heaven.
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That wee may say with David, notwithstanding our bodies see Corruption (as his did) yet our flesh shall rest in hope,
That we may say with David, notwithstanding our bodies see Corruption (as his did) yet our Flesh shall rest in hope,
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because Gods holy one saw no Corruption. FINIS.
Because God's holy one saw no Corruption. FINIS.
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Therefore this should bee an argument to support the soule, when we think of the rottennesse in the grave, and of that place,
Therefore this should be an argument to support the soul, when we think of the rottenness in the grave, and of that place,
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And he saw Corruption. IT is an Hebraisme, for, he felt Corruption, he had experience of Corruption.
And he saw Corruption. IT is an Hebraism, for, he felt Corruption, he had experience of Corruption.
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All other senses are attributed to sight, that being the principall of all the senses, they have their terme from it:
All other Senses Are attributed to sighed, that being the principal of all the Senses, they have their term from it:
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because sight is the most excellent, the most capacious, and quick sense, therefore (I say) the actions of all the other senses are attributed to it;
Because sighed is the most excellent, the most capacious, and quick sense, Therefore (I say) the actions of all the other Senses Are attributed to it;
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as wee say, see how he speaks, and so here, he saw Corruption, that is, he had experience of it;
as we say, see how he speaks, and so Here, he saw Corruption, that is, he had experience of it;
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because sight is a convincing sense. He could not properly see when he was dead: but the meaning is, he had experience of Corruption ;
Because sighed is a convincing sense. He could not properly see when he was dead: but the meaning is, he had experience of Corruption;
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the truth is this, in a word, that, The best, and greatest men in the world,
the truth is this, in a word, that, The best, and greatest men in the world,
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when they are gone, they are subject to corruption. David was a King, and a Prophet:
when they Are gone, they Are Subject to corruption. David was a King, and a Prophet:
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a man after Gods owne heart ; yet this could not keepe Davids body from Corruption. The reason is, wee are but dead men here: a man After God's own heart; yet this could not keep Davids body from Corruption. The reason is, we Are but dead men Here:
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this is not the life that Christ hath purchased for us; wee are going to death:
this is not the life that christ hath purchased for us; we Are going to death:
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our naturall life is but Cursus ad mortem, a continuall going to death. We are alive now, but alasse our life is nothing, but a continuall dying:
our natural life is but Cursus ad mortem, a continual going to death. We Are alive now, but alas our life is nothing, but a continual dying:
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every day cuts off a part of our life. It is a statute, that all must die.
every day cuts off a part of our life. It is a statute, that all must die.
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And it is our perfection to die, we cannot otherwise see God, & enjoy our Crown. And it is our perfection to die, we cannot otherwise see God, & enjoy our Crown.
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Death indeed is nothing but misery: but when we die, we go to live. The best must see Corruption.
Death indeed is nothing but misery: but when we die, we go to live. The best must see Corruption.
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and time of horrour, when wee shall bee no more here upon earth.
and time of horror, when we shall be no more Here upon earth.
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It is no otherwise with us than it hath beene with the best in the world, they all saw Corruption in their time.
It is not otherwise with us than it hath been with the best in the world, they all saw Corruption in their time.
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Again, considering we have but corruptible bodies here, bodies that must see corruption: let us take care for the better part.
Again, considering we have but corruptible bodies Here, bodies that must see corruption: let us take care for the better part.
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He is a mad man, that having two houses, one free-hold, the other a rotten tenement, ready to fall about his eares, that shall take delight in that,
He is a mad man, that having two houses, one freehold, the other a rotten tenement, ready to fallen about his ears, that shall take delight in that,
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and neglect his owne inheritance, which is a goodly thing; it is for want of wit:
and neglect his own inheritance, which is a goodly thing; it is for want of wit:
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and it is as much want of grace, when we having a double life, the life of grace, that ends in glory;
and it is as much want of grace, when we having a double life, the life of grace, that ends in glory;
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the life of the soule, the life of God, as Saint Paul saith:
the life of the soul, the life of God, as Saint Paul Says:
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and then the life of the body (which is communicated from the soule to the body) which is corruptible:
and then the life of the body (which is communicated from the soul to the body) which is corruptible:
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our bodies are but tabernacles of clay, whose foundation is in the dust:
our bodies Are but Tabernacles of clay, whose Foundation is in the dust:
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for us to take care of this vile body as the Apostle calls it, Phil. 3. Who shall change our vile body;
for us to take care of this vile body as the Apostle calls it, Philip 3. Who shall change our vile body;
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and make it like to his glorious body: according to his mighty power: to take care of this vile body, and to neglect our precious soules. and make it like to his glorious body: according to his mighty power: to take care of this vile body, and to neglect our precious Souls.
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It is the care of most (such is the carnall breeding of men:
It is the care of most (such is the carnal breeding of men:
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and they follow those that bred them in this brutishnesse, as if they had no soules,
and they follow those that bred them in this brutishness, as if they had no Souls,
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as if there were no life after this, their care is) what they shall eat, and what they shall drink, and put on ;
as if there were no life After this, their care is) what they shall eat, and what they shall drink, and put on;
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what to commend themselves by in the outward man, to the view of others; all their care is for their outward man.
what to commend themselves by in the outward man, to the view of Others; all their care is for their outward man.
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Alas, what is it, but a corruptible, vile body? it is but the case of the soule;
Alas, what is it, but a corruptible, vile body? it is but the case of the soul;
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they forget the Iewell, and look all to the Casket, which is a base body, take it at the best while we are here.
they forget the Jewel, and look all to the Casket, which is a base body, take it At the best while we Are Here.
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And take heed we be not ensnared with the bodies of others. This is the corruption of men, to gaze in this kind.
And take heed we be not Ensnared with the bodies of Others. This is the corruption of men, to gaze in this kind.
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You see wise Salomon, and others, were much troubled with temptations in this kind.
You see wise Solomon, and Others, were much troubled with temptations in this kind.
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Consider, that body that thou dotest on now, and which is made by the Divell a snare to thee:
Consider, that body that thou dotest on now, and which is made by the devil a snare to thee:
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what will it bee ere-long? so noysome, that thou wilt not indure the presence of it;
what will it be erelong? so noisome, that thou wilt not endure the presence of it;
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it is but a flower, and it is fading, fresh in the morning, and dead at night. All flesh is but grasse: it is a corruptible body.
it is but a flower, and it is fading, fresh in the morning, and dead At night. All Flesh is but grass: it is a corruptible body.
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If thou wilt needs love, bee acquainted with such as have excellent spirits, that shall live eternally:
If thou wilt needs love, be acquainted with such as have excellent spirits, that shall live eternally:
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Oh, there is an object of love indeed! that is the true love, and acquaintance that is spirituall.
O, there is an Object of love indeed! that is the true love, and acquaintance that is spiritual.
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Many things may be lovely in the outward person: but see that there be a heavenly spirit;
Many things may be lovely in the outward person: but see that there be a heavenly Spirit;
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that is mounting up, that savours of good things, a spirit that hath life begunne in it:
that is mounting up, that savours of good things, a Spirit that hath life begun in it:
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that shall be for ever happy in heaven:
that shall be for ever happy in heaven:
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unlesse there bee this, there cannot bee a fit ground for the love of any wise man.
unless there be this, there cannot be a fit ground for the love of any wise man.
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To end all, you see here a short story of a good life, and a blessed death: To end all, you see Here a short story of a good life, and a blessed death:
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let us make this blessed man of God exemplary to us in both. Let our whole life be nothing but a service of God:
let us make this blessed man of God exemplary to us in both. Let our Whole life be nothing but a service of God:
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and let us consider the generation wherein wee are to take, and do all the good we can in our time.
and let us Consider the generation wherein we Are to take, and do all the good we can in our time.
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And then consider what death will be; when we come to die, it will be a sweet s•eep to us;
And then Consider what death will be; when we come to die, it will be a sweet s•eep to us;
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and our resurrection will bee a refreshing, our flesh shall rest in hope, as David saith:
and our resurrection will be a refreshing, our Flesh shall rest in hope, as David Says:
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We shall be gathered to our fathers, wee shall see Corruption, indeed:We shall be gathered to our Father's, we shall see Corruption, indeed:
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but mark what David saith, Psal. 16. my flesh shall rest in hope, because thou wilt not suffer thy holy one to see Corruption Then this is the upshot of all:
but mark what David Says, Psalm 16. my Flesh shall rest in hope, Because thou wilt not suffer thy holy one to see Corruption Then this is the upshot of all:
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though we see Corruption when we are dead;
though we see Corruption when we Are dead;
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yet with the •y of faith wee see a rising againe from Corruption. We see death but as a pot to refine us in:
yet with the •y of faith we see a rising again from Corruption. We see death but as a pot to refine us in:
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even as it is with silver when there is much corruption and heterogeniall matter mingled with it, the fire refines it; but it is not lost:
even as it is with silver when there is much corruption and Heterogenous matter mingled with it, the fire refines it; but it is not lost:
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so the grave refines the body, and fits it for a glorious resurrection.
so the grave refines the body, and fits it for a glorious resurrection.
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and then in us, he is the elder Brother.
and then in us, he is the elder Brother.
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and after time, in election, in whatsoever is done here in this world, and in glorification, all is first in Christ,
and After time, in election, in whatsoever is done Here in this world, and in glorification, all is First in christ,
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because hee by his resurrection quit himselfe from the guilt of our sinnes, as having paid the debt.
Because he by his resurrection quit himself from the guilt of our Sins, as having paid the debt.
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as the second Adam, as a publike person, that should receive the Spirit for us all, he is first in all things, Christ must have the preheminence, he hath the preheminence in all, both before time, in time,
as the second Adam, as a public person, that should receive the Spirit for us all, he is First in all things, christ must have the pre-eminence, he hath the pre-eminence in all, both before time, in time,
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but he is first in Christ, God hath put the Spirit in Christ, as the spring,
but he is First in christ, God hath put the Spirit in christ, as the spring,
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So whatsoever is in us, we have it at the second hand, we have the Spirit in us,
So whatsoever is in us, we have it At the second hand, we have the Spirit in us,
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Christ is first blessed, we are blessed with all spirituall blessings in Iesus Chrest.
christ is First blessed, we Are blessed with all spiritual blessings in Iesus Chrest.
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Christ first ascended, we ascend in Christ. Christ is first loved, we are loved in the Beloved.
christ First ascended, we ascend in christ. christ is First loved, we Are loved in the beloved.
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Christ is the first fruites of them that rise againe, we rise againe, because he is risen.
christ is the First fruits of them that rise again, we rise again, Because he is risen.
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Therefore in Iohn 14. Christ saith, He shall take of mine, whatsoever the Holy Ghost works in us, hee takes of Christ first.
Therefore in John 14. christ Says, He shall take of mine, whatsoever the Holy Ghost works in us, he Takes of christ First.
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and hee doth it in us because in Christ.
and he does it in us Because in christ.
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and then us, and whatsoever the Holy Ghost doth in us, he doth the same in Christ first,
and then us, and whatsoever the Holy Ghost does in us, he does thee same in christ First,
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Wee have not the Holy Ghost immediately from God, but we have him as sanctifying Christ first,
we have not the Holy Ghost immediately from God, but we have him as sanctifying christ First,
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Therefore the Spirit is said here first, to be put upon Christ.
Therefore the Spirit is said Here First, to be put upon christ.
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We must understanding this, to give Christ his due honour, and respect, and to know whence we have all we have.
We must understanding this, to give christ his due honour, and respect, and to know whence we have all we have.
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I will put my Spirit upon him.
I will put my Spirit upon him.
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Now wee come to the qualification of Christ for his calling, in these words, I will put my Spirit upon him, that is, I will cloath him with my Spirit, I will put it (as it were) upon him as a garment.
Now we come to the qualification of christ for his calling, in these words, I will put my Spirit upon him, that is, I will cloth him with my Spirit, I will put it (as it were) upon him as a garment.
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Now there were divers degrees of Christs receiving the Spirit at severall times: Now there were diverse Degrees of Christ receiving the Spirit At several times:
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for hee was conceived by the Holy Ghost, the Holy Ghost did sanctifie that blessed masse whereof his body was framed in the wombe of the Virgin, he was quickned in the wombe in his conception by the Holy Ghost,
for he was conceived by the Holy Ghost, the Holy Ghost did sanctify that blessed mass whereof his body was framed in the womb of the Virgae, he was quickened in the womb in his conception by the Holy Ghost,
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and he was graced by the Holy Ghost, and led by the Spirit in all things before his Baptisme,
and he was graced by the Holy Ghost, and led by the Spirit in all things before his Baptism,
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but afterward when he came to set upon his office, to be the Prophet, and Priest,
but afterwards when he Come to Set upon his office, to be the Prophet, and Priest,
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and King of his Church, that great office of saving mankind, which he did not solemly set upon till hee was thirty yeares old,
and King of his Church, that great office of Saving mankind, which he did not solemny Set upon till he was thirty Years old,
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then God powred upon him a special portion of the Spirit answerable to that great calling,
then God poured upon him a special portion of the Spirit answerable to that great calling,
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then the Spirit lighted upon him, Christ was ordained to his office by the greatest authority that ever any was ordained from the beginning of the world:
then the Spirit lighted upon him, christ was ordained to his office by the greatest Authority that ever any was ordained from the beginning of the world:
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for at his Baptisme when he was ordained and set apart to his office, there was the Father from heaven uttered an audible voice, This is my beloved Sonne in whom I am well pleased, and there was Christ the partie baptized and installed into that great office,
for At his Baptism when he was ordained and Set apart to his office, there was the Father from heaven uttered an audible voice, This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, and there was christ the party baptised and installed into that great office,
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then there was the Holy Ghost in the forme and shape of a Dove, it being a matter of the greatest consequence that ever was in the world, greater then the Creation, it was fit it should be done with the greatest authority,
then there was the Holy Ghost in the Form and shape of a Dove, it being a matter of the greatest consequence that ever was in the world, greater then the Creation, it was fit it should be done with the greatest Authority,
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and so it was, the Father, Sonne and Holy Ghost being present at the admission of Christ into his office, this is especially here intended,
and so it was, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost being present At the admission of christ into his office, this is especially Here intended,
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though the other bee included, I will put my Spirit vpon him, that is, I will annoint him,
though the other be included, I will put my Spirit upon him, that is, I will anoint him,
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as it is in Isaiah 61.1.
as it is in Isaiah 61.1.
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The Spirit of the Lord is upon mee (saith Christ) because the Lord hath annointed me to preach good tidings to the meeke, to binde up the broken hearted, to proclaime liberty to the captives, to open the prison for them that are bound, to proclaime the acceptable yeare of the Lord, that is, the yeare of Iubile, for that was a Type of Christ, to preach the Gospell, deliverance to all that are in captivity, servitude,The Spirit of the Lord is upon me (Says christ) Because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek, to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, to open the prison for them that Are bound, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, that is, the year of Jubilee, for that was a Type of christ, to preach the Gospel, deliverance to all that Are in captivity, servitude,
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and thraldome under Satan and sin, this was accomplished when Christ at his Baptisme entred upon his office, God put his Spirit upon him, to set him apart, to ordaine him,
and thraldom under Satan and since, this was accomplished when christ At his Baptism entered upon his office, God put his Spirit upon him, to Set him apart, to ordain him,
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and to qualifie him with abundance of grace for the worke, for there are these three things especially meant by putting the Spirit upon him, separation,
and to qualify him with abundance of grace for the work, for there Are these three things especially meant by putting the Spirit upon him, separation,
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or setting apart, and ordaining and inriching with the gifts of the Spirit. When any one is called to great place, there is a setting apart from others,
or setting apart, and ordaining and enriching with the Gifts of the Spirit. When any one is called to great place, there is a setting apart from Others,
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and an ordaining to that particular, and a qualifying, if it be a calling of God, he qualifies where he ordaines alwaies.
and an ordaining to that particular, and a qualifying, if it be a calling of God, he Qualifies where he ordains always.
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But Christ had the Spirit before, what doth he meane then when hee saith hee will put the Spirit upon him now?
But christ had the Spirit before, what does he mean then when he Says he will put the Spirit upon him now?
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I answer he had the Spirit before answerable to that condition he was in, now hee received the Spirit answerable to that condition hee was to undertake, he was perfect then for that condition,
I answer he had the Spirit before answerable to that condition he was in, now he received the Spirit answerable to that condition he was to undertake, he was perfect then for that condition,
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now he was to be made perfect for that office he was to set upon, he was alway perfect, hee had abundance of Spirit for that estate hee was in,
now he was to be made perfect for that office he was to Set upon, he was always perfect, he had abundance of Spirit for that estate he was in,
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but now he was to enter upon another condition, to preach the Gospell, to be a Prophet,
but now he was to enter upon Another condition, to preach the Gospel, to be a Prophet,
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and after to be a Priest, therefore he saith now especially, I will put my Spirit upon him.
and After to be a Priest, Therefore he Says now especially, I will put my Spirit upon him.
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Now this putting of the Spirit it is expressed in Isaiah 61. and other places by Annointing. There were three sorts of persons that were annointed before Christ, Prophets, Priests, Now this putting of the Spirit it is expressed in Isaiah 61. and other places by Anointing. There were three sorts of Persons that were anointed before christ, prophets, Priests,
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and Kings, now Christ was to bee a Prophet, a Priest, and a King, therefore hee was to be annointed with the Spirit to enable him to these three offices.
and Kings, now christ was to be a Prophet, a Priest, and a King, Therefore he was to be anointed with the Spirit to enable him to these three Offices.
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I might here take occasion to enlarge my selfe in the offices of Christ, but I will onely speake of them as the Text ministreth just occasion.
I might Here take occasion to enlarge my self in the Offices of christ, but I will only speak of them as the Text Ministereth just occasion.
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There are three maine defects in man since the fall. There is ignorance and blindnesse. There is rebellion in the will and affections. There Are three main defects in man since the fallen. There is ignorance and blindness. There is rebellion in the will and affections.
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And in regard of his condition, by reason of the sinnes of nature and life, a subjection to a cursed estate, to the wrath of God and eternall damnation.
And in regard of his condition, by reason of the Sins of nature and life, a subjection to a cursed estate, to the wrath of God and Eternal damnation.
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Now answerable to these three grand ills, whosoever shall bee ordained a Saviour must provide proportionable remedies for these;
Now answerable to these three grand ills, whosoever shall be ordained a Saviour must provide proportionable remedies for these;
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hereupon comes a threefold office in Christ that is ordained to save man, to cure this threefold mischiefe and maladie.
hereupon comes a threefold office in christ that is ordained to save man, to cure this threefold mischief and malady.
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As we are ignorant and blind, he is a Prophet to instruct us, to convince us of the ill state we are in,
As we Are ignorant and blind, he is a Prophet to instruct us, to convince us of the ill state we Are in,
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and then to convince us of the good hee intends us and hath wrought for us, to instruct us in all things concerning our everlasting comfort, he is such a Prophet,
and then to convince us of the good he intends us and hath wrought for us, to instruct us in all things Concerning our everlasting Comfort, he is such a Prophet,
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as teacheth not onely the outward, but the inward man, hee openeth the heart, he teacheth to doe the things he teacheth;
as Teaches not only the outward, but the inward man, he Openeth the heart, he Teaches to do the things he Teaches;
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men teach what we should doe, but they teach not the doing of them, he is such a Prophet as teacheth us the very things, hee teacheth us to love and to obey, &c.
men teach what we should do, but they teach not the doing of them, he is such a Prophet as Teaches us the very things, he Teaches us to love and to obey, etc.
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And answerable to the rebellion, and sinfulnesse of our dispositions, he is a King to subdue whatsoever is ill in us,
And answerable to the rebellion, and sinfulness of our dispositions, he is a King to subdue whatsoever is ill in us,
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and likewise to subdue all opposite power without us, by little and little hee will trample all enemies under his feete,
and likewise to subdue all opposite power without us, by little and little he will trample all enemies under his feet,
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and under our feete too ere long.
and under our feet too ere long.
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Now as we are cursed by reason of our sinfull condition, so hee is a Priest to satisfie the wrath of God for us, he was made a curse for us, he became a servant, that being so hee might die, and undergoe the cursed death of the crosse, not onely death, but a cursed death, and so his blood might be an attonement as a Priest,
Now as we Are cursed by reason of our sinful condition, so he is a Priest to satisfy the wrath of God for us, he was made a curse for us, he became a servant, that being so he might die, and undergo the cursed death of the cross, not only death, but a cursed death, and so his blood might be an atonement as a Priest,
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So answerable to the three fold ill in us, you see here is a threefold office in Christ.
So answerable to the three fold ill in us, you see Here is a threefold office in christ.
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Now Christ performes these three offices in this order. Now christ performs these three Offices in this order.
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First of all he is a Prophet, when he was baptised the Spirit was put upon him,
First of all he is a Prophet, when he was baptised the Spirit was put upon him,
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as in Isaiah 61. To preach deliverance to the captives.
as in Isaiah 61. To preach deliverance to the captives.
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First he preached wherefore he came into the world, why God sent him, and discovered to the world the state they were in,
First he preached Wherefore he Come into the world, why God sent him, and discovered to the world the state they were in,
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and when he had preached as a Prophet, then as a Preist he dyed, and offered himselfe a Sacrifice.
and when he had preached as a Prophet, then as a Priest he died, and offered himself a Sacrifice.
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After death his Kingly office was most apparent. For then he rose againe as a triumphant King over death and all our enemies,
After death his Kingly office was most apparent. For then he rose again as a triumphant King over death and all our enemies,
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and ascended in his triumphant chariot to Heaven, and there he sits gloriously as a King in his throne at the right hand of God,
and ascended in his triumphant chariot to Heaven, and there he sits gloriously as a King in his throne At the right hand of God,
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so that how ever at his Baptisme, and before when he was sanctified in his mothers wombe, he was both King, Priest,
so that how ever At his Baptism, and before when he was sanctified in his mother's womb, he was both King, Priest,
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and Prophet, yet in regard of the order of manifestation, he manifested himselfe first to be a Prophet,
and Prophet, yet in regard of the order of manifestation, he manifested himself First to be a Prophet,
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secondly a Priest, and thirdly to be a King:
secondly a Priest, and Thirdly to be a King:
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For his Kingly office brake foorth but seldome in the time of his abasement, sometimes it did, to shew that he was ruler,
For his Kingly office brake forth but seldom in the time of his abasement, sometime it did, to show that he was ruler,
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and commander of Earth, and Sea, and Divels, and all, he wrought miracles, but the glorious manifestation of his kingly office it was after his resurrection.
and commander of Earth, and Sea, and Devils, and all, he wrought Miracles, but the glorious manifestation of his kingly office it was After his resurrection.
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Now the fundamentall, the chiefe office to which he was annoynted by the Spirit (upon which the rest depends) it was his Priestly office:
Now the fundamental, the chief office to which he was anointed by the Spirit (upon which the rest depends) it was his Priestly office:
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for wherefore was his teaching, but to instruct us what he must doe and suffer for us,
for Wherefore was his teaching, but to instruct us what he must do and suffer for us,
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and what benefit we have by his Sacrifice reconciliation with God and freedome from the wrath of God,
and what benefit we have by his Sacrifice reconciliation with God and freedom from the wrath of God,
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and right unto life everlasting by his obedience to the cursed death of the crosse.
and right unto life everlasting by his Obedience to the cursed death of the cross.
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And how comes he to be a King to rule over us by his holy Spirit,
And how comes he to be a King to Rule over us by his holy Spirit,
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and to have a right unto us? But because as a Priest hee dyed for us first, He washed us with his blood, he purged us with his blood,
and to have a right unto us? But Because as a Priest he died for us First, He washed us with his blood, he purged us with his blood,
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and then he made us Kings and Priests, Rev 1. All other benefits came from this, he washed our soules in his blood first, whatsoever wee have from God, is especially from the great worke of Christ as a Priest abasing himselfe,and then he made us Kings and Priests, Rev 1. All other benefits Come from this, he washed our Souls in his blood First, whatsoever we have from God, is especially from the great work of christ as a Priest abasing himself,
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and dying for us, and thereupon hee comes to bee a Prophet and a King,
and dying for us, and thereupon he comes to be a Prophet and a King,
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thus we see the order of Christs offices, how they come to be fruitfull to us, the rest especially by vertue of his priestly office.
thus we see the order of Christ Offices, how they come to be fruitful to us, the rest especially by virtue of his priestly office.
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Note this by the way, Christs priestly office includes two branches, his sacrificing himselfe for us, a Priest was to offer Sacrifice,
Note this by the Way, Christ priestly office includes two branches, his sacrificing himself for us, a Priest was to offer Sacrifice,
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and to pray for the people, our Saviour Christ did both in the daies of his humiliation;
and to pray for the people, our Saviour christ did both in the days of his humiliation;
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in his prayer in Ioh. 17. there as a Priest, he commends his sacrifice to God before he died,
in his prayer in John 17. there as a Priest, he commends his sacrifice to God before he died,
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and now he is in Heaven making intercession for us to the end of the world, he appeares for us there.
and now he is in Heaven making Intercession for us to the end of the world, he appears for us there.
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We see then to what purpose God put the Spirit upon Christ, to enable him to be a Prophet, a Priest and a King,
We see then to what purpose God put the Spirit upon christ, to enable him to be a Prophet, a Priest and a King,
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and thereupon to take away those mischiefes and evills that wee were subject and inthralled too,
and thereupon to take away those mischiefs and evils that we were Subject and enthralled too,
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so that we have a supply for all that may any way abase us and cast us downe, in the all sufficiency that is in Christ Jesus, who was annoynt•d with the Spirit for this end.
so that we have a supply for all that may any Way abase us and cast us down, in the all sufficiency that is in christ jesus, who was annoynt•d with the Spirit for this end.
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It may be objected, Christ was God himselfe, hee had the Spirit and gives the Spirit, It may be objected, christ was God himself, he had the Spirit and gives the Spirit,
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therefore how could the Spirit be put upon him?
Therefore how could the Spirit be put upon him?
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I answer, Christ is both God and Man, Christ as God gives the Spirit to his humane nature, so hee communicates his Spirit, the Spirit is his Spirit as well as the Fathers, the Spirit proceeds from them both. I answer, christ is both God and Man, christ as God gives the Spirit to his humane nature, so he communicates his Spirit, the Spirit is his Spirit as well as the Father's, the Spirit proceeds from them both.
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Christ as man receives the Spirit, God the Father and the Son put the Spirit upon the man-hood of Christ,
christ as man receives the Spirit, God the Father and the Son put the Spirit upon the manhood of christ,
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so Christ both gives and receives the Spirit in diverse respects, as God, hee gives and sends the Spirit, the spiration and breathing of the Spirit is from him as well as from the Father,
so christ both gives and receives the Spirit in diverse respects, as God, he gives and sends the Spirit, the spiration and breathing of the Spirit is from him as well as from the Father,
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but as man he received the Spirit.
but as man he received the Spirit.
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And this is the reason of it, next under the Father, Sonne, and Holy Ghost, Christ the mediator was to be the spring,
And this is the reason of it, next under the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, christ the Mediator was to be the spring,
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and originall of all comfort and good, therefore Christs nature must not onely be sanctified and ordained by the Spirit,
and original of all Comfort and good, Therefore Christ nature must not only be sanctified and ordained by the Spirit,
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but he must receive the Spirit to inrich it:
but he must receive the Spirit to enrich it:
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for whatsoever is wrought in the creature is by the Spirit, whatsoever Christ did as man he did by the Spirit.
for whatsoever is wrought in the creature is by the Spirit, whatsoever christ did as man he did by the Spirit.
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Christs humane nature therefore must be sanctified, and have the Spirit put upon it.
Christ humane nature Therefore must be sanctified, and have the Spirit put upon it.
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God the Father the first person in Trinity, and God the Son the second, they worke not immediately,
God the Father the First person in Trinity, and God the Son the second, they work not immediately,
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but by the Holy Ghost, the third person, therefore whatsoever is wrought upon the creat•re, it comes from the Holy Ghost immediately,
but by the Holy Ghost, the third person, Therefore whatsoever is wrought upon the creat•re, it comes from the Holy Ghost immediately,
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so Christ received the Holy Ghost as sent from the Father and the Son. Now as the Holy Spirit is from the Father and the Son,
so christ received the Holy Ghost as sent from the Father and the Son. Now as the Holy Spirit is from the Father and the Son,
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so he workes from the Father and the Son, he sanctifieth and purifieth, and doth all from the Father and the Son,
so he works from the Father and the Son, he Sanctifieth and Purifieth, and does all from the Father and the Son,
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and knits us to the Father and the Son;
and knits us to the Father and the Son;
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to the Son first, and then to the Father, therefore it is said, The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, the love of God the Father,
to the Son First, and then to the Father, Therefore it is said, The grace of our Lord Iesus christ, the love of God the Father,
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and the Communion of the Holy Ghost ;and the Communion of the Holy Ghost;
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because all the communion we have with God is by the Holy Ghost, all the communion that Christ as man had with God was by the Holy Ghost,
Because all the communion we have with God is by the Holy Ghost, all the communion that christ as man had with God was by the Holy Ghost,
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and all the communion that God hath with us and wee with God is by the Holy Ghost:
and all the communion that God hath with us and we with God is by the Holy Ghost:
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for the Spirit is the bond of union betweene Christ and us, and betweene God and us, God communicates himselfe to us by his Spirit,
for the Spirit is the bound of Union between christ and us, and between God and us, God communicates himself to us by his Spirit,
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and we communicate with God by his Spirit.
and we communicate with God by his Spirit.
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God doth all in us by his Spirit, and we doe all backe againe to •od by the Spirit,
God does all in us by his Spirit, and we do all back again to •od by the Spirit,
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Because Christ as a Head, as the second Adam was to be the root of all that are saved, (as the first Adam was the roote of all that are damned) he was therefore to receive the Spirit and to have it put upon him in a more excellent and rich manner,
Because christ as a Head, as the second Adam was to be the root of all that Are saved, (as the First Adam was the root of all that Are damned) he was Therefore to receive the Spirit and to have it put upon him in a more excellent and rich manner,
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for wee must know that all things are first in Christ, and then in us. God chose him first, and then he chose us,
for we must know that all things Are First in christ, and then in us. God chosen him First, and then he chosen us,
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God singled him out to be the Saviour, the second Adam, and he cals us in Christ.
God singled him out to be the Saviour, the second Adam, and he calls us in christ.
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God justified Christ from our sinnes, being our Surety taking our sinnes upon him, we are justified,
God justified christ from our Sins, being our Surety taking our Sins upon him, we Are justified,
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and out of an high esteeme in our hearts beg of God the guidance of the Spirit, that he would leade us by his Spirit,
and out of an high esteem in our hearts beg of God the guidance of the Spirit, that he would lead us by his Spirit,
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and subdue our corruptions, that wee may not bee lead by our owne lusts, and so consequently by Satan that leads us by our owne lusts in the way that leads to perdition.
and subdue our corruptions, that we may not be led by our own Lustiest, and so consequently by Satan that leads us by our own Lustiest in the Way that leads to perdition.
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So much for that, I will put my Spirit, &c.
So much for that, I will put my Spirit, etc.
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And there is a quenching of the Spirit, that is, when men have sweet motions of the Spirit,
And there is a quenching of the Spirit, that is, when men have sweet motions of the Spirit,
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How is that? Thus;
How is that? Thus;
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The Holy Ghost comforts us with reasons from Christ, he dyed and hath reconciled us to God, The Holy Ghost comforts us with Reasons from christ, he died and hath reconciled us to God,
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therefore now God is at peace with thee. Here the Holy Ghost takes a ground of comfort from the death of Christ.
Therefore now God is At peace with thee. Here the Holy Ghost Takes a ground of Comfort from the death of christ.
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When the Holy Ghost would raise a man up to holinesse of life, he tels him, Christ thy Saviour and Head is quickned,
When the Holy Ghost would raise a man up to holiness of life, he tells him, christ thy Saviour and Head is quickened,
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and is now in Heaven, therefore we ought to rise to holinesse of life.
and is now in Heaven, Therefore we ought to rise to holiness of life.
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If the Holy Ghost be to worke either comfort or grace, or any thing, he not onely doth the same thing that he did first in Christ,
If the Holy Ghost be to work either Comfort or grace, or any thing, he not only does the same thing that he did First in christ,
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but hee doth it in us by reasons from Christ, by grounds fetched from Christ, the Holy Ghost tells our soules that God loves Christ first,
but he does it in us by Reasons from christ, by grounds fetched from christ, the Holy Ghost tells our Souls that God loves christ First,
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and he loves us in Christ, and that we are those that God gave Christ for, that we are those that Christ makes intercession for in Heaven, the Holy Ghost witnesseth to us the love of the Father,
and he loves us in christ, and that we Are those that God gave christ for, that we Are those that christ makes Intercession for in Heaven, the Holy Ghost Witnesseth to us the love of the Father,
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and the Sonne, and so hee fetcheth from Christ whatsoever he works.
and the Son, and so he Fetches from christ whatsoever he works.
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And hence the worke of the Holy Ghost is distinguished from illusions, and delusions that are nothing but franticke conceits of comfort that are groundlesse.
And hence the work of the Holy Ghost is distinguished from illusions, and delusions that Are nothing but frantic conceits of Comfort that Are groundless.
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The Holy Ghost fetcheth all from Christ in his working and comfort, and he makes Christ the patterne of all,
The Holy Ghost Fetches all from christ in his working and Comfort, and he makes christ the pattern of all,
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for whatsoever is in Christ, the Holy Ghost (which is the Spirit of Christ) workes in us, as it is in Christ. Therefore in Iohn 1.13. it is said of his fullnesse we receive grace for grace, that is, grace answerable to his grace.
for whatsoever is in christ, the Holy Ghost (which is the Spirit of christ) works in us, as it is in christ. Therefore in John 1.13. it is said of his fullness we receive grace for grace, that is, grace answerable to his grace.
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There are three things that we receive answerable to Christ by the Spirit.
There Are three things that we receive answerable to christ by the Spirit.
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We receive grace, that is, the favour of God answerable to the favour God shewes his Son, he loves his Son, he is gratiously disposed to him, and he loves us. We receive grace, that is, the favour of God answerable to the favour God shows his Son, he loves his Son, he is graciously disposed to him, and he loves us.
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So grace habituall, wee have grace in us answerable to the grace in Christ, wee have love answerable to his love, patience answerable to his Patience, Obedience and Humility answerable to that in Christ, the Spirit workes a conformity to Christ in all things.
So grace habitual, we have grace in us answerable to the grace in christ, we have love answerable to his love, patience answerable to his Patience, obedience and Humility answerable to that in christ, the Spirit works a conformity to christ in all things.
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Likewise in the third place, the Spirit assures us of the same priviledges that issue from grace:
Likewise in the third place, the Spirit assures us of the same privileges that issue from grace:
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Christ is a Son, the Spirit tells us wee are sons, Christ is an heire, the Spirit tells us wee are heires with Christ;
christ is a Son, the Spirit tells us we Are Sons, christ is an heir, the Spirit tells us we Are Heirs with christ;
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Christ is the King of Heaven, and Earth, the Spirit tells us that wee are Kings, that his riches are ours, thus wee have grace for grace, both favour and grace in us,
christ is the King of Heaven, and Earth, the Spirit tells us that we Are Kings, that his riches Are ours, thus we have grace for grace, both favour and grace in us,
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and priviledges issuing from grace, we have all as they are in Christ.
and privileges issuing from grace, we have all as they Are in christ.
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Even as in the first Adam we receive of his emptinesse, curse for curse, ill for ill,
Even as in the First Adam we receive of his emptiness, curse for curse, ill for ill,
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for his blindnesse and rebellion wee are answerable, wee are borne as hee was after his fall,
for his blindness and rebellion we Are answerable, we Are born as he was After his fallen,
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so in the second Adam by his Spirit, we receive grace for grace.
so in the second Adam by his Spirit, we receive grace for grace.
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Hence issues this, that our state now in Christ is farre more excellent then our state in Adam was.
Hence issues this, that our state now in christ is Far more excellent then our state in Adam was.
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How doth it spring hence?
How does it spring hence?
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Thus, Christ is God-Man, his nature was sanctified by the Spirit, hee was a more excellent person, he gives and sends the Spirit, Adam was onely a meere man,
Thus, christ is God-Man, his nature was sanctified by the Spirit, he was a more excellent person, he gives and sends the Spirit, Adam was only a mere man,
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and therefore his goodnesse could not be so derived to his posterity:
and Therefore his Goodness could not be so derived to his posterity:
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For how ever the Holy Ghost was in Adam, yet the Holy Ghost did not so fill him, he was not so in him as in Christ, the Holy Ghost is in Christ in a more excellent manner,
For how ever the Holy Ghost was in Adam, yet the Holy Ghost did not so fill him, he was not so in him as in christ, the Holy Ghost is in christ in a more excellent manner,
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for Christ being equall with God he gave the Holy Ghost, the Holy Ghost comes from Christ as God,
for christ being equal with God he gave the Holy Ghost, the Holy Ghost comes from christ as God,
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now the second Adam being a more excellent person, wee being in Christ the second Adam, we are in a more excellent,
now the second Adam being a more excellent person, we being in christ the second Adam, we Are in a more excellent,
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and in a more safe estate, we have a better keeper of our happinesse then Adam he being a meere man, he could not keepe his owne happinesse,
and in a more safe estate, we have a better keeper of our happiness then Adam he being a mere man, he could not keep his own happiness,
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but lost himselfe and all his posterity, though he were created after the Image of God,
but lost himself and all his posterity, though he were created After the Image of God,
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yet being but a meere man, hee shewed himselfe to be a man, that is, a changeable creature:
yet being but a mere man, he showed himself to be a man, that is, a changeable creature:
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but Christ being God and man, having his nature sanctified by the Spirit, now our happinesse is in a better keeping,
but christ being God and man, having his nature sanctified by the Spirit, now our happiness is in a better keeping,
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for our grace hath a better spring, the grace and sanctification wee have it is not in our owne keeping, it distills into us answerable to our necessities,
for our grace hath a better spring, the grace and sanctification we have it is not in our own keeping, it distils into us answerable to our necessities,
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but the spring is indeficient, it never failes, the spring is in Christ.
but the spring is indeficient, it never fails, the spring is in christ.
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So the favour that God beares us, it is not first in us, but it is first in Christ, God loves him,
So the favour that God bears us, it is not First in us, but it is First in christ, God loves him,
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and then he loves us, he gives him the Spirit, and us in him.
and then he loves us, he gives him the Spirit, and us in him.
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Now Christ is the keeper both of the love of God towards us and the grace of God,
Now christ is the keeper both of the love of God towards us and the grace of God,
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& whatsoever is good, he keeps all for us, he receives all for himselfe and for us, he receives not only the Spirit for himselfe,
& whatsoever is good, he keeps all for us, he receives all for himself and for us, he receives not only the Spirit for himself,
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but he receives it as Mediator, as Head, for we all of his fullnesse receive grace for grace, he receives it as a fountaine to diffuse it (I say) this shewes us our happy and blessed condition in Jesus Christ, that •ow the grace and love of God and our happinesse,
but he receives it as Mediator, as Head, for we all of his fullness receive grace for grace, he receives it as a fountain to diffuse it (I say) this shows us our happy and blessed condition in jesus christ, that •ow the grace and love of God and our happiness,
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and the grace whereby we are sanctified and fitted for it, it is not in our owne keeping originally,
and the grace whereby we Are sanctified and fitted for it, it is not in our own keeping originally,
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but in our head Christ Iesus.
but in our head christ Iesus.
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These bee comfortable considerations and indeed the life and soule of a Christians life and comfort,
These be comfortable considerations and indeed the life and soul of a Christians life and Comfort,
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if we conceive them aright, they will quicken us to obedience, and wee shall know what the Gospell is.
if we conceive them aright, they will quicken us to Obedience, and we shall know what the Gospel is.
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To come to make some use of it.
To come to make Some use of it.
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I might observe this, that none should take that office upon them to which they are not called of God,
I might observe this, that none should take that office upon them to which they Are not called of God,
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nor qualified by his Spirit, especially Ministers, because Christ did not set upon his office, till the Spirit was put upon him, the Spirit must inable us,
nor qualified by his Spirit, especially Ministers, Because christ did not Set upon his office, till the Spirit was put upon him, the Spirit must inable us,
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and fit us for every thing, but I leave that, and come to that which concernes us all.
and fit us for every thing, but I leave that, and come to that which concerns us all.
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First then hath God put the Spirit upon Christ, as the Evangelist saith in Ioh. 3.34. Hee whom God hath sent, that is Christ, hee speaketh the word of God:
First then hath God put the Spirit upon christ, as the Evangelist Says in John 3.34. He whom God hath sent, that is christ, he speaks the word of God:
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For God gives him not the Spirit by measure, God doth not stand measuring grace out to Christ,For God gives him not the Spirit by measure, God does not stand measuring grace out to christ,
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but hee powers it out upon him full measure, running over, because he receives it not for himselfe alone but for us, we receive the Spirit by measure, Eph. 4.7. According to the measure of the gift of Christ, Christ gives us all a measure of sanctifying knowledge and of every grace, till wee grow to be a perfect man in Christ.
but he Powers it out upon him full measure, running over, Because he receives it not for himself alone but for us, we receive the Spirit by measure, Ephesians 4.7. According to the measure of the gift of christ, christ gives us all a measure of sanctifying knowledge and of every grace, till we grow to be a perfect man in christ.
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Therefore it is called the first fruits of the Spirit, as much as shall fit us for Heaven,
Therefore it is called the First fruits of the Spirit, as much as shall fit us for Heaven,
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and grace sufficient, though it be not that measure wee shall have hereafter, or that wee would have here. and grace sufficient, though it be not that measure we shall have hereafter, or that we would have Here.
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Christ had a full measure, the fullnesse of a fountaine, diffusive, not onely abundance for himselfe,
christ had a full measure, the fullness of a fountain, diffusive, not only abundance for himself,
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but redundance, and overflowing for the good of others, hee being the head of the Church, not onely a head of eminence,
but redundance, and overflowing for the good of Others, he being the head of the Church, not only a head of eminence,
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but of influence to bestow, and convey all grace in him to all his members, proportionable to the service of every member,
but of influence to bestow, and convey all grace in him to all his members, proportionable to the service of every member,
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therefore he received not the Spirit according to measure, that is, sparingly, but it was showred upon him, hee was filled and cloathed with the Holy Ghost. Is it so?
Therefore he received not the Spirit according to measure, that is, sparingly, but it was showered upon him, he was filled and clothed with the Holy Ghost. Is it so?
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Let us labour then to see whereto have supply in all our wants, wee have a full treasury to goe to, all treasure is hid in Christ for us, what a comfort is this in any thing we want? If wee want the favour of God, goe to his beloved Christ, desire God to love us in his Beloved, and to accept us in his gracious Son, in him whom he hath made his servant, Let us labour then to see whereto have supply in all our Wants, we have a full treasury to go to, all treasure is hid in christ for us, what a Comfort is this in any thing we want? If we want the favour of God, go to his Beloved christ, desire God to love us in his beloved, and to accept us in his gracious Son, in him whom he hath made his servant,
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and annoynted with his Spirit for that purpose.
and anointed with his Spirit for that purpose.
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If we want particular graces, goe to the well-head Christ, consider of Christ now filled for us as it was in Aaron, the oyle that was powred on Aarons head ran downe to his beard, If we want particular graces, go to the wellhead christ, Consider of christ now filled for us as it was in Aaron, the oil that was poured on Aaron's head ran down to his beard,
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and to the skirts of his cloathing, the meanest parts of his garment was bedewed with that oyle;and to the skirts of his clothing, the Meanest parts of his garment was bedewed with that oil;
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so the graces of Gods Spirit powred upon our head Christ, our Aaron, our high Priest runne downe upon us, upon all ranckes of Christians,
so the graces of God's Spirit poured upon our head christ, our Aaron, our high Priest run down upon us, upon all ranks of Christians,
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even upon the skirts, the weakest and the lowest Christians, every one hath grace for grace, we all partake of the oyle,
even upon the skirts, the Weakest and the lowest Christians, every one hath grace for grace, we all partake of the oil,
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and annoynting of our spirituall Aaron, our High Priest.
and anointing of our spiritual Aaron, our High Priest.
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If wee want any thing therefore, let us goe to him, I can doe all (saith S. Paul ) in Christ that strengtheneth me, goe to him for patience,
If we want any thing Therefore, let us go to him, I can do all (Says S. Paul) in christ that strengtheneth me, go to him for patience,
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for comfort, for every thing, because God hath put his Spirit upon him, to supply all our wants, he hath the oyle of gladnesse above his fellowes, but for his fellowes, Psal. 45. he hath the oyle of grace more then any,
for Comfort, for every thing, Because God hath put his Spirit upon him, to supply all our Wants, he hath the oil of gladness above his Fellows, but for his Fellows, Psalm 45. he hath the oil of grace more then any,
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but it is not onely for him but for us all.
but it is not only for him but for us all.
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Therefore let us have comfortable meditations of the fullnesse of Christ, and make use of it, all this is for me, in Col. 2. S. Paul sets it out, in him the fulnesse of the God-head dwells personally (for that is meant by NONLATINALPHABET) and it followes after, in him wee are compleate.
Therefore let us have comfortable meditations of the fullness of christ, and make use of it, all this is for me, in Col. 2. S. Paul sets it out, in him the fullness of the Godhead dwells personally (for that is meant by) and it follows After, in him we Are complete.
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Wherefore is all the fullnesse that is in him? to shew that in him we are compleate, so in 1 Iohn. 5.20.
Wherefore is all the fullness that is in him? to show that in him we Are complete, so in 1 John. 5.20.
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to shew how the spirits of the Apostles agree, in this saith he, wee know that the Sonne of God is come in the flesh,
to show how the spirits of the Apostles agree, in this Says he, we know that the Son of God is come in the Flesh,
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and hath given us an understanding to know him that is true, and we are in him that is true,
and hath given us an understanding to know him that is true, and we Are in him that is true,
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even in his Sonne Iesus Christ, This is true God and eternall life, Christ is true God and eternall life for us all,even in his Son Iesus christ, This is true God and Eternal life, christ is true God and Eternal life for us all,
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for our comfort, We know that the Sonne of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, &c. Little children keepe your selves from Idols.
for our Comfort, We know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, etc. Little children keep your selves from Idols.
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How doth this depend upon the other? Thus, will you goe to Idols, flocks and stones, devises of mens braine for supply of grace and comfort? Christ whom God hath sent, hee is come into the world, He is God and eternall life;
How does this depend upon the other? Thus, will you go to Idols, flocks and stones, devises of men's brain for supply of grace and Comfort? christ whom God hath sent, he is come into the world, He is God and Eternal life;
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God hath given eternall life, and this life is in his Son, therefore why should you goe to Idols.God hath given Eternal life, and this life is in his Son, Therefore why should you go to Idols.
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What is the ground of Popish Idolatries and abhominations, they conceive not aright of the fulnesse of Christ,
What is the ground of Popish Idolatries and abominations, they conceive not aright of the fullness of christ,
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wherefore he was ordained, and sent of God: for if they did, they would not goe to Idols and Saints, and leave Christ.
Wherefore he was ordained, and sent of God: for if they did, they would not go to Idols and Saints, and leave christ.
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Therefore let us make this use of it, goe out of Christ for nothing:
Therefore let us make this use of it, go out of christ for nothing:
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If we want favour, goe not to Saints, if we want instruction goe not to traditions of men, he is a Prophet wise enough,
If we want favour, go not to Saints, if we want instruction go not to traditions of men, he is a Prophet wise enough,
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and a Priest full enough to make us accepted of God, if we want any grace, hee is a King able enough, rich enough,
and a Priest full enough to make us accepted of God, if we want any grace, he is a King able enough, rich enough,
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and strong enough to subdue all our rebellions in us, and hee will in time by his Spirit overcome all, Stronger is he that is in us then he that is in the world.
and strong enough to subdue all our rebellions in us, and he will in time by his Spirit overcome all, Stronger is he that is in us then he that is in the world.
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The spirit in the world, the Divell and divellish minded men they are not so strong as the Spirit of Christ:
The Spirit in the world, the devil and devilish minded men they Are not so strong as the Spirit of christ:
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For by little and little the Spirit of Christ will subdue all. Christ is a King, goe not out of him therefore for any thing.
For by little and little the Spirit of christ will subdue all. christ is a King, go not out of him Therefore for any thing.
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Babes keepe your selves from Idols, you may well enough, you know whom to goe too.Babes keep your selves from Idols, you may well enough, you know whom to go too.
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Therefore let us shame our selves, is there such a store-house of comfort and grace every way in Christ? Why are wee so weake and comfortlesse? Why are we so dejected as if we had not such a rich husband? All our husbands riches are ours for our good, we receive of it in our measure, Therefore let us shame our selves, is there such a storehouse of Comfort and grace every Way in christ? Why Are we so weak and comfortless? Why Are we so dejected as if we had not such a rich husband? All our Husbands riches Are ours for our good, we receive of it in our measure,
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why doe wee not goe to the Fountaine, and make use of it? Why in the middest of aboundance, are we poore and beggerly? Heere we may see the misery of the world, Christ is a Prophet to teach us the way to Heaven,
why do we not go to the Fountain, and make use of it? Why in the midst of abundance, Are we poor and beggarly? Here we may see the misery of the world, christ is a Prophet to teach us the Way to Heaven,
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but how few be there that will be directed by him? Christ is a King to subdue all our spirituall and worst enemies, to subdue those enemies that Kings tremble at, to subdue death, to subdue the feare of judgement,
but how few be there that will be directed by him? christ is a King to subdue all our spiritual and worst enemies, to subdue those enemies that Kings tremble At, to subdue death, to subdue the Fear of judgement,
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and the wrath of God, and yet how few will come under his government? Christ is the light of the world, yet how few follow him? Christ is the way,
and the wrath of God, and yet how few will come under his government? christ is the Light of the world, yet how few follow him? christ is the Way,
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yet how few tread in his steps? Christ is our wisdome and our riches,
yet how few tread in his steps? christ is our Wisdom and our riches,
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yet how few goe to him to fetch any riches, but content themselves with the transitory things of this life? Men live as if Christ were nothing,
yet how few go to him to fetch any riches, but content themselves with the transitory things of this life? Men live as if christ were nothing,
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or did nothing concerne them, as if he were a person abstracted from them, as if he were not a Head or Husband,
or did nothing concern them, as if he were a person abstracted from them, as if he were not a Head or Husband,
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as if he had received the Spirit only for himselfe and not for them, wheras all that is in Christ is for us, I beseech you therefore let us learne to know Christ better,
as if he had received the Spirit only for himself and not for them, whereas all that is in christ is for us, I beseech you Therefore let us Learn to know christ better,
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and to make use of him.
and to make use of him.
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Againe, if Christ hath the Spirit put upon him for us all, then in our daily slips and errors make this use, to offer Christ to God with this argument, take an argument from God himselfe to binde him, God will bee bound with his owne arguments, we cannot binde him with ours,
Again, if christ hath the Spirit put upon him for us all, then in our daily slips and errors make this use, to offer christ to God with this argument, take an argument from God himself to bind him, God will be bound with his own Arguments, we cannot bind him with ours,
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but let us goe to him and say, Lord though I be thus and thus sinnefull,
but let us go to him and say, Lord though I be thus and thus sinful,
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yet for Christ Iesus sake thy servant, whom thou lovest and hast put thy Spirit upon him to be a Priest,
yet for christ Iesus sake thy servant, whom thou Lovest and hast put thy Spirit upon him to be a Priest,
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and to make intercession for me, for his sake pardon, for his sake accept. and to make Intercession for me, for his sake pardon, for his sake accept.
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Make use of Gods consecration of Christ by the Spirit to God himselfe, and binde him with his owne Mediator,
Make use of God's consecration of christ by the Spirit to God himself, and bind him with his own Mediator,
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and with his owne Priest of his owne ordaining, thou canst not Lord refuse a Saviour and Mediator of thine owne, sanctified by thine own Spirit, whom thou hast set apart,
and with his own Priest of his own ordaining, thou Canst not Lord refuse a Saviour and Mediator of thine own, sanctified by thine own Spirit, whom thou hast Set apart,
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and ordained and qualified every way for this purpose, let us goe to God in the Name of this Mediator Jesus Christ every day,
and ordained and qualified every Way for this purpose, let us go to God in the Name of this Mediator jesus christ every day,
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and this is to make a good use of this, That God hath put his Spirit upon him.
and this is to make a good use of this, That God hath put his Spirit upon him.
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But to make a use of Tryall, how shall wee know that this comfort belongs to us, that Christ hath the Spirit put upon him for us or no, But to make a use of Trial, how shall we know that this Comfort belongs to us, that christ hath the Spirit put upon him for us or not,
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whether he be ordained a King, Priest and Prophet for us? That which I said before will give light to this, we must partake of the same Spirit that Christ hath,
whither he be ordained a King, Priest and Prophet for us? That which I said before will give Light to this, we must partake of the same Spirit that christ hath,
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or else wee are none of his members, as we partake of his name, so we must also of his annoynting, thereupon we are called Christians,
or Else we Are none of his members, as we partake of his name, so we must also of his anointing, thereupon we Are called Christians,
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because we partake of the annoynting and Spirit of Christ, and if we have the Spirit of Christ, it will worke the same in us as it did in Christ, it will convince us of our owne ill, of our rebellions,
Because we partake of the anointing and Spirit of christ, and if we have the Spirit of christ, it will work the same in us as it did in christ, it will convince us of our own ill, of our rebellions,
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and cursed estate, and it will convince us likewise of the good we have in him.
and cursed estate, and it will convince us likewise of the good we have in him.
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And then, he is a Spirit of union, to knit us to Christ, and make us one with him,
And then, he is a Spirit of Union, to knit us to christ, and make us one with him,
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and thereupon to quicken us, to leade us, and guide us, and to dwell in us continually, to stirre up prayers and supplications in us, to make us cry familiarly to God as to a Father, to comfort and support us in all our wants and miseries,
and thereupon to quicken us, to lead us, and guide us, and to dwell in us continually, to stir up Prayers and supplications in us, to make us cry familiarly to God as to a Father, to Comfort and support us in all our Wants and misery's,
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as he did Christ, to helpe our infirmities, as the Apostle at large in Rom. 8. sets downe the excellent office of the Holy Ghost, what he doth in those that are Christs.
as he did christ, to help our infirmities, as the Apostle At large in Rom. 8. sets down the excellent office of the Holy Ghost, what he does in those that Are Christ.
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Let us therefore examine our selves, what the Spirit doth in us, if Christ bee set apart to redeeme us,
Let us Therefore examine our selves, what the Spirit does in us, if christ be Set apart to Redeem us,
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as a Priest? (Surely all his offices goe together) he doth by the same Spirit rule us, Rev. 1. He hath washed us in his blood,
as a Priest? (Surely all his Offices go together) he does by the same Spirit Rule us, Rev. 1. He hath washed us in his blood,
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and made us Kings and Priests. and made us Kings and Priests.
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Whosoever he washeth in his blood he maketh him a King, and a Priest, he makes him by the power of his Spirit able to rule over his base corruptions, we may know then,
Whosoever he washes in his blood he makes him a King, and a Priest, he makes him by the power of his Spirit able to Rule over his base corruptions, we may know then,
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whether we have benefit by Christ by his Spirit, not onely by the Spirit witnessing that we are the Sonnes of God,
whither we have benefit by christ by his Spirit, not only by the Spirit witnessing that we Are the Sons of God,
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but by some arguments whereby the Spirit may witnesse without delusion, for though the Spirit of Christ tells us that we are Christs,
but by Some Arguments whereby the Spirit may witness without delusion, for though the Spirit of christ tells us that we Are Christ,
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yet the proofe must bee from guiding and leading, and comforting, and conforming us to Jesus Christ, in making us Kings,
yet the proof must be from guiding and leading, and comforting, and conforming us to jesus christ, in making us Kings,
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and Prophets, enlightning our understandings to know his will, and conforming us to be like him.
and prophets, enlightening our understandings to know his will, and conforming us to be like him.
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The Spirit of Christ is a Spirit of power and strength, it will enable us to performe duties above nature, to overcome our selves and injuries, it vvill make us to vvant and to abound, it vvill make us able to live and to dye,
The Spirit of christ is a Spirit of power and strength, it will enable us to perform duties above nature, to overcome our selves and injuries, it will make us to want and to abound, it will make us able to live and to die,
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as it enabled Christ to doe things that another man could not doe.
as it enabled christ to do things that Another man could not do.
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So a Christian can doe that, and suffer that that another man cannot doe and suffer,
So a Christian can do that, and suffer that that Another man cannot do and suffer,
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because he hath the Spirit of Christ.
Because he hath the Spirit of christ.
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At the least whosoever hath the Spirit of Christ, he shall finde that Spirit in him striving against that which is contrary,
At the least whosoever hath the Spirit of christ, he shall find that Spirit in him striving against that which is contrary,
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and by little and little getting ground, where there is no conflict, there is no Spirit of Christ at all, I will not be large in the point, onely I speake this by way of tryall to know whether wee have the Spirit of Christ in us or no,
and by little and little getting ground, where there is no conflict, there is no Spirit of christ At all, I will not be large in the point, only I speak this by Way of trial to know whither we have the Spirit of christ in us or not,
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if not we have nothing to doe with Christ:
if not we have nothing to do with christ:
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For Christ saves us not as he is out of us onely, Christ was to doe something of himselfe that wee have no share in, onely the good of it is ours, hee was to redeeme us by his blood, to bee a Sacrifice, the title to Heaven and salvation was wrought by Christ out of us,
For christ saves us not as he is out of us only, christ was to do something of himself that we have no share in, only the good of it is ours, he was to Redeem us by his blood, to be a Sacrifice, the title to Heaven and salvation was wrought by christ out of us,
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but there is somewhat that he doth not onely for us, but hee works in us by his Spirit, that is, the fitting of us for that he hath given us title too,
but there is somewhat that he does not only for us, but he works in us by his Spirit, that is, the fitting of us for that he hath given us title too,
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and the applying of that that he hath done for us.
and the applying of that that he hath done for us.
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Whosoever therefore hath any benefit by Christ, he hath the Spirit to apply that to himselfe and to fit and qualifie him to be a member of such a Head,
Whosoever Therefore hath any benefit by christ, he hath the Spirit to apply that to himself and to fit and qualify him to be a member of such a Head,
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and an heire of such a Kingdome, whosoever Christ works any thing for, he doth also worke in them, there is a Spirit of application and that spirit of application if it be true it is a Spirit of sanctification and renovation fitting us every way for our condition,
and an heir of such a Kingdom, whosoever christ works any thing for, he does also work in them, there is a Spirit of application and that Spirit of application if it be true it is a Spirit of sanctification and renovation fitting us every Way for our condition,
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Let us not abuse our selves, as the world commonly doth, concerning Christ, they thinke God is mercifull and Christ is a Saviour.
Let us not abuse our selves, as the world commonly does, Concerning christ, they think God is merciful and christ is a Saviour.
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Jt is true, but what hath he wrought in thee by his Spirit, hast thou the Spirit of Christ? or else thou art none of his, Romans 8. Where ever Christ is he goes with his Spirit, to teach us to apply what Christ hath done for us,
It is true, but what hath he wrought in thee by his Spirit, hast thou the Spirit of christ? or Else thou art none of his, Romans 8. Where ever christ is he Goes with his Spirit, to teach us to apply what christ hath done for us,
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and to fit us to bee like him.
and to fit us to be like him.
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Therefore let those that live in any sinnes against conscience, thinke it a diabollicall illusion to thinke God and Christ is mercifull, I but where is the worke of the Spirit? All the hope thou hast is onely that thou art not in Hell as yet for the time to come,
Therefore let those that live in any Sins against conscience, think it a diabolical illusion to think God and christ is merciful, I but where is the work of the Spirit? All the hope thou hast is only that thou art not in Hell as yet for the time to come,
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but for the present I dare not say thou hast any thing to doe with Christ,
but for the present I Dare not say thou hast any thing to do with christ,
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when there is nothing of the Spirit in thee, the Spirit of Christ conformes the Spouse to bee like the husband,
when there is nothing of the Spirit in thee, the Spirit of christ conforms the Spouse to be like the husband,
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and the members to be like the Head, therefore begg of Christ that hee would annoint himselfe King in our hearts,
and the members to be like the Head, Therefore beg of christ that he would anoint himself King in our hearts,
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and Prophet, and Priest in our hearts, to doe that that he did, to know his will as a Prophet, to rule in us as a King,
and Prophet, and Priest in our hearts, to do that that he did, to know his will as a Prophet, to Rule in us as a King,
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and to stirre up prayers in us as a Priest, to doe in some proportion that that he doth,
and to stir up Prayers in us as a Priest, to do in Some proportion that that he does,
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though it bee in never so little a measure, for wee receive it in measure,
though it be in never so little a measure, for we receive it in measure,
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but Christ beyond measure, wee must labour for so much as may manifest to us the truth of our estate in Christ, that we are not dead but living branches.
but christ beyond measure, we must labour for so much as may manifest to us the truth of our estate in christ, that we Are not dead but living branches.
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Now Christ gives and conveyes his Spirit especially, and most of all since his ascention, and sitting at the right hand of God, Now christ gives and conveys his Spirit especially, and most of all since his Ascension, and sitting At the right hand of God,
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for after his resurrection he declared his victory over all his enemies, and therefore was able to give the Spirit without opposition,
for After his resurrection he declared his victory over all his enemies, and Therefore was able to give the Spirit without opposition,
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and upon his resurrection, death and hell, and the anger of God were overcome, and our sinnes were satisfied for,
and upon his resurrection, death and hell, and the anger of God were overcome, and our Sins were satisfied for,
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now Christ was Head indeed having trod all his enemies under his feete, now he was enabled to give the Spirit,
now christ was Head indeed having trod all his enemies under his feet, now he was enabled to give the Spirit,
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but upon his ascention into Heaven, and his sitting there, he was more enabled, for even as the Sunne, being so high above the Earth, doth convey his light and heate and influence upon the inferiour bodies,
but upon his Ascension into Heaven, and his sitting there, he was more enabled, for even as the Sun, being so high above the Earth, does convey his Light and heat and influence upon the inferior bodies,
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So Christ being so highly advanced is fitter to infuse his Spirit and grace heere below since his exaltation,
So christ being so highly advanced is fitter to infuse his Spirit and grace Here below since his exaltation,
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therefore the Church is fuller of grace, and grace hath beene more spread and diffused since the ascention of Christ then before,
Therefore the Church is fuller of grace, and grace hath been more spread and diffused since the Ascension of christ then before,
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and the Evangelist gives it as a reason, The Spirit was not yet given, because Christ was not ascended, intimating that after his ascention, there was a more full portion of the Spirit given, God being fully appeased by the death of Christ,
and the Evangelist gives it as a reason, The Spirit was not yet given, Because christ was not ascended, intimating that After his Ascension, there was a more full portion of the Spirit given, God being Fully appeased by the death of christ,
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and Christ staying the advantage that was fittest to give the Spirit, now God the Father gives the Spirit with the Sonne,
and christ staying the advantage that was Fittest to give the Spirit, now God the Father gives the Spirit with the Son,
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so in both regards there was a greater fullnesse of the Spirit.
so in both regards there was a greater fullness of the Spirit.
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Therefore the Prophets speaking of the times of Christ, especially of his exaltation, shew that then they should be filled with the Spirit, that the Spirit should be povvred out upon all flesh more aboundantly then before.
Therefore the prophets speaking of the times of christ, especially of his exaltation, show that then they should be filled with the Spirit, that the Spirit should be powered out upon all Flesh more abundantly then before.
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And that is the reason that the Apostles so differed from themselves, before and after Christs ascention, what a wondrous alteration was there? Peter before, hee flies even at the voice of a maide,
And that is the reason that the Apostles so differed from themselves, before and After Christ Ascension, what a wondrous alteration was there? Peter before, he flies even At the voice of a maid,
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and they were full of contention, and vaine glory, but after we see when the Spirit, the Holy Ghost came downe after Christs ascention into Heaven,
and they were full of contention, and vain glory, but After we see when the Spirit, the Holy Ghost Come down After Christ Ascension into Heaven,
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how couragious, and valarous they were that they accounted it a matter of glory to suffer any thing,
how courageous, and valorous they were that they accounted it a matter of glory to suffer any thing,
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and indeed we have more or lesse valour and courage, the more of lesse Spirit we have,
and indeed we have more or less valour and courage, the more of less Spirit we have,
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now they having received more abundance of Spirit, hereupon they were more couragious and undaunted at one time then another,
now they having received more abundance of Spirit, hereupon they were more courageous and undaunted At one time then Another,
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and this abundance of the Spirit comes especially since Christs advancement.
and this abundance of the Spirit comes especially since Christ advancement.
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But how or by what meanes doth Christ give his Spirit to us? This Spirit that is so necessary for us, it is given by the ministery of the Gospell, which is the ministery of the Spirit, received ye the Holy Ghost by the workes of the law,
But how or by what means does christ give his Spirit to us? This Spirit that is so necessary for us, it is given by the Ministry of the Gospel, which is the Ministry of the Spirit, received you the Holy Ghost by the works of the law,
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or by the hearing of faith preached? when the love of God in Christ,or by the hearing of faith preached? when the love of God in christ,
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and the benefits by Christ are layed open in the preaching of the Gospell to us, God gives his holy Spirit, the Spirit of Christ.
and the benefits by christ Are laid open in the preaching of the Gospel to us, God gives his holy Spirit, the Spirit of christ.
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Now God in Christ would save us by a triumphant and abundant love and mercy,
Now God in christ would save us by a triumphant and abundant love and mercy,
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and the Spirit of God never goes but where there is a magnifying of the love and mercy of God in Christ,
and the Spirit of God never Goes but where there is a magnifying of the love and mercy of God in christ,
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therefore the ministery of the Gospell, which onely discovers the amity and love of God to man-kinde being now reconciled in Christ, it is accompanyed with the Spirit, to assure us of our part and portion in those benefits:
Therefore the Ministry of the Gospel, which only discovers the amity and love of God to mankind being now reconciled in christ, it is accompanied with the Spirit, to assure us of our part and portion in those benefits:
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for the Spirit is the fruit of Gods love as well as Christ, Christ is the first gift,
for the Spirit is the fruit of God's love as well as christ, christ is the First gift,
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and the Spirit is the second, therefore that part of the word that discovers Gods exceeding love to man-kinde, leaving Angells (when they were fallen) in their cursed estate:
and the Spirit is the second, Therefore that part of the word that discovers God's exceeding love to mankind, leaving Angels (when they were fallen) in their cursed estate:
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and yet giving his Sonne to become man, and a curse for us, the discovery of this love and mercy of God,
and yet giving his Son to become man, and a curse for us, the discovery of this love and mercy of God,
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and of his Son Christ to us, is joyned with the Spirit:
and of his Son christ to us, is joined with the Spirit:
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for by the Spirit we see our cursed estate without the love and mercy of God in Christ,
for by the Spirit we see our cursed estate without the love and mercy of God in christ,
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and likewise we are convinced of the love of God in Christ, and thereupon we love God againe,
and likewise we Are convinced of the love of God in christ, and thereupon we love God again,
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and trust to his mercy, and out of love to him performe all chearfull obedience, whatsoever we doe else if it be not stirred by the Spirit, apprehending the love of God in Christ, it is but morallity.
and trust to his mercy, and out of love to him perform all cheerful Obedience, whatsoever we do Else if it be not stirred by the Spirit, apprehending the love of God in christ, it is but morality.
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A man shall never goe to Heaven but by such a disposition, and frame and temper of soule as is wrought by the Holy Ghost, perswading the soule first of the love and favour of God in Christ.
A man shall never go to Heaven but by such a disposition, and frame and temper of soul as is wrought by the Holy Ghost, persuading the soul First of the love and favour of God in christ.
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What are all our performances if they be not out of love to God? and how shall we love God except we be perswaded that hee loves us first? therefore the Gospell breeds love in us to God,
What Are all our performances if they be not out of love to God? and how shall we love God except we be persuaded that he loves us First? Therefore the Gospel breeds love in us to God,
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and hath the Spirit together with it, working a blessed frame of sanctification, whereby we are disposed to every good duty.
and hath the Spirit together with it, working a blessed frame of sanctification, whereby we Are disposed to every good duty.
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Therefore if we would have the Spirit of God let us attend upon the sweete promises of salvation, upon the doctrine of Christ:
Therefore if we would have the Spirit of God let us attend upon the sweet promises of salvation, upon the Doctrine of christ:
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for together with the knowledge of these things the Holy Ghost slides, and insinuates, and infuseth himselfe into our soules.
for together with the knowledge of these things the Holy Ghost slides, and insinuates, and infuseth himself into our Souls.
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Therfore the Ministers of the Gospell should be much in laying open the riches of God in Christ;
Therefore the Ministers of the Gospel should be much in laying open the riches of God in christ;
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in unfolding Christ all other things will follow, as S. Paul in 2 Tit. 12. The grace of God hath shined, hath appeared gloriously, teaching us to deny all ungodlinesse and worldly lusts,
in unfolding christ all other things will follow, as S. Paul in 2 Tit. 12. The grace of God hath shined, hath appeared gloriously, teaching us to deny all ungodliness and worldly Lustiest,
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and to live holily and soberly in this present world, where the grace and love of God is perswaded and shed into the soule all will follow.and to live holily and soberly in this present world, where the grace and love of God is persuaded and shed into the soul all will follow.
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What is the reason that former times were called darke times, and so they were, the times of Popery, a darke age? Christ was vailed, the Gospell was vailed, there was no preaching of salvation by Christ alone, people were sent to stocks and stones,
What is the reason that former times were called dark times, and so they were, the times of Popery, a dark age? christ was veiled, the Gospel was veiled, there was no preaching of salvation by christ alone, people were sent to stocks and stones,
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and to Saints, and instead of the word, they were sent to legends and such things, Christ was obscured, thereupon they were darke ages, those ages wherein the Spirit of God is most, is where Christ is most preached,
and to Saints, and instead of the word, they were sent to legends and such things, christ was obscured, thereupon they were dark ages, those ages wherein the Spirit of God is most, is where christ is most preached,
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and people are best alway where there is most Spirit, and they are most joyfull and comfortable,
and people Are best always where there is most Spirit, and they Are most joyful and comfortable,
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and holy, where Christ is truly layd open to the hearts of people;
and holy, where christ is truly laid open to the hearts of people;
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the peaching of meere morallity, (if men be not carefull to open Christ, to know how salvation is wrought by Christ,
the Peaching of mere morality, (if men be not careful to open christ, to know how salvation is wrought by christ,
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and how all good comes by Christ) it will never make a man perfectly good,
and how all good comes by christ) it will never make a man perfectly good,
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and fit him for Heaven, it may make a man reforme many abuses, like a Phylosopher, which hath its reward,
and fit him for Heaven, it may make a man reform many Abuses, like a Philosopher, which hath its reward,
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and respect amongst men, but nothing to give comfort at the houre of death, and the day of judgement, onely that whereby the Spirit is conveyed is the knowledge and preaching of Christ in his state and offices.
and respect among men, but nothing to give Comfort At the hour of death, and the day of judgement, only that whereby the Spirit is conveyed is the knowledge and preaching of christ in his state and Offices.
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Againe, the Spirit of Christ is given, in obedience to this Gospell, Acts ▪ 5.32. Hee gives the Holy Ghost to them that obey him. Again, the Spirit of christ is given, in Obedience to this Gospel, Acts ▪ 5.32. He gives the Holy Ghost to them that obey him.
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Now there is the obedience of faith, and the obedience of life, when the soule is wrought to obedience, to beleeve,
Now there is the Obedience of faith, and the Obedience of life, when the soul is wrought to Obedience, to believe,
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and to be directed by God, then the Holy Spirit is given in a further measure still, the Holy Ghost is given to them that obey ▪ to them that doe not resist the Spirit of God:
and to be directed by God, then the Holy Spirit is given in a further measure still, the Holy Ghost is given to them that obey ▪ to them that do not resist the Spirit of God:
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for in the Ministery of the Gospell the Spirit is given in some degree to reprobates, it is offered, it knockes at the hearts of the vilest persons, that lives in filthy and false courses of life, whose tongues,
for in the Ministry of the Gospel the Spirit is given in Some degree to Reprobates, it is offered, it knocks At the hearts of the Vilest Persons, that lives in filthy and false courses of life, whose tongues,
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and bodies, are all instruments of an unsanctified soule to offend God, they have gracious motions offered them,
and bodies, Are all Instruments of an unsanctified soul to offend God, they have gracious motions offered them,
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but then they doe not obey them, therefore the Spirit seizeth not upon them to rule in them, they have the Spirit knocking upon them, he doth not dwell in them,
but then they do not obey them, Therefore the Spirit seizes not upon them to Rule in them, they have the Spirit knocking upon them, he does not dwell in them,
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and take up his lodging in them. The Spirit is given to them that obey the sweet motions of it.
and take up his lodging in them. The Spirit is given to them that obey the sweet motions of it.
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Now who is it that heares the blessed word of God, the blessed tidings of salvation,
Now who is it that hears the blessed word of God, the blessed tidings of salvation,
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but he hath sweete motions of the Spirit to be in love with God and the mercy of God,
but he hath sweet motions of the Spirit to be in love with God and the mercy of God,
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and to hate sinne a little for a time, then presently upon it corruption joynes and and swels against those motions,
and to hate sin a little for a time, then presently upon it corruption joins and and Swells against those motions,
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and they onely rest in the bare motion, and never come to any perfection.
and they only rest in the bore motion, and never come to any perfection.
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This is the state of reprobates in the Church, they have many motions by the Holy Ghost,
This is the state of Reprobates in the Church, they have many motions by the Holy Ghost,
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but their hearts are not subdued to obedience, not to constant obedience.
but their hearts Are not subdued to Obedience, not to constant Obedience.
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Therefore if wee would have the Spirit of Christ, let us labour to subject our selves unto it,
Therefore if we would have the Spirit of christ, let us labour to Subject our selves unto it,
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when we have any good motion by the Ministery of the Word, or by conference,
when we have any good motion by the Ministry of the Word, or by conference,
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or by reading of good things (as holy things have a savour in them, the Spirit breathes in holy exercises) Oh give way to the motions of Gods Spirit, we shall not have them againe perhaps, turne not backe those blessed messengers, let us entertaine them, let the Spirit dwell and rule in us, it is the most blessed lodger that ever we entertained in all our lives,
or by reading of good things (as holy things have a savour in them, the Spirit breathes in holy exercises) O give Way to the motions of God's Spirit, we shall not have them again perhaps, turn not back those blessed messengers, let us entertain them, let the Spirit dwell and Rule in us, it is the most blessed lodger that ever we entertained in all our lives,
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If wee let the Spirit guide and rule us, it will leade us and governe and support us in life and death,
If we let the Spirit guide and Rule us, it will lead us and govern and support us in life and death,
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and never leave us till it have raised our bodies, the Spirit of Christ in us at length will quicken our dead bodies, Rom. 8. it will never leave us till it have brought us to Heaven.
and never leave us till it have raised our bodies, the Spirit of christ in us At length will quicken our dead bodies, Rom. 8. it will never leave us till it have brought us to Heaven.
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This is the state of those that belong to God, that give way to the motions of Gods Spirit to rule and guide them;
This is the state of those that belong to God, that give Way to the motions of God's Spirit to Rule and guide them;
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therefore if we would have the Spirit of Christ, let us take heed of rebelling against it.
Therefore if we would have the Spirit of christ, let us take heed of rebelling against it.
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This is the state of many of us (the Lord be mercifull to us,
This is the state of many of us (the Lord be merciful to us,
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and cure us) that we doe not onely not receive the motions of the Spirit deepely into us,
and cure us) that we do not only not receive the motions of the Spirit deeply into us,
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but if they bee such a crosse us in our pleasures and profits, though the Word and Spirit joyne together, there is a rising of the proud spirit of man against so much of the Spirit and the motions of it,
but if they be such a cross us in our pleasures and profits, though the Word and Spirit join together, there is a rising of the proud Spirit of man against so much of the Spirit and the motions of it,
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and against such parts of the Word as crosseth us, this will bee laid heavy to our charge one day that wee would bring the Spirit of God to our corruptions,
and against such parts of the Word as Crosseth us, this will be laid heavy to our charge one day that we would bring the Spirit of God to our corruptions,
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and not bring our hearts to Gods Spirit, and hereupon be those phrases in the Scripture of tempting the Spirit, Ananias and Saphira tempted the Spirit, that is,
and not bring our hearts to God's Spirit, and hereupon be those phrases in the Scripture of tempting the Spirit, Ananias and Sapphira tempted the Spirit, that is,
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when men will doe that which is naught, and try whether God will forgive them,
when men will do that which is nought, and try whither God will forgive them,
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and put it off or no, how many are there that tempt the Spirit? that put it off, perhaps I shall have the like motions another time, I shall have better occasion when I can gaine no more,
and put it off or no, how many Are there that tempt the Spirit? that put it off, perhaps I shall have the like motions Another time, I shall have better occasion when I can gain no more,
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when I can have my pleasures no more, thus men resist the Spirit, as Saint Stephen saith, that is when the Spirit discovers to them what they should beleeve,
when I can have my pleasures no more, thus men resist the Spirit, as Saint Stephen Says, that is when the Spirit discovers to them what they should believe,
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and what they should doe, and they see it crosseth their resolution to be naught, heereupon they resist the worke of the Spirit, that else would close with their soules and sanctifie them,
and what they should do, and they see it Crosseth their resolution to be nought, hereupon they resist the work of the Spirit, that Else would close with their Souls and sanctify them,
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and fit them for Heaven, if they would give way to it.
and fit them for Heaven, if they would give Way to it.
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and presently by some ill language or course of life they defile their vessels and quench the sweet motions of the Spirit.
and presently by Some ill language or course of life they defile their vessels and quench the sweet motions of the Spirit.
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Let us take heed of all these, of tempting, of resisting, and quenching the Spirit: For undoubtedly (living in the bosome of the Church) we have many heavenly motions, especially those that have so much goodnesse in them as to attend upon Gods ordinances, they have those motions at those times, that they never have after perhaps,
Let us take heed of all these, of tempting, of resisting, and quenching the Spirit: For undoubtedly (living in the bosom of the Church) we have many heavenly motions, especially those that have so much Goodness in them as to attend upon God's ordinances, they have those motions At those times, that they never have After perhaps,
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but they either resist them, or quench them, and wrong and grieve the Spirit, as Saint Paul saith, Greive not the Spirit of God, whereby you are sealed to the day of redemption, Ephes. 5. Men speake or doe somewhat that grieves the Spirit of God in them, their conscience being enlightned by the Spirit tels them that they have done that which is naught,
but they either resist them, or quench them, and wrong and grieve the Spirit, as Saint Paul Says, Grieve not the Spirit of God, whereby you Are sealed to the day of redemption, Ephesians 5. Men speak or do somewhat that grieves the Spirit of God in them, their conscience being enlightened by the Spirit tells them that they have done that which is nought,
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yet notwithstanding for this or that advantage, to please this or that company, they will speake or doe that which is ill,
yet notwithstanding for this or that advantage, to please this or that company, they will speak or do that which is ill,
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and then the Spirit that was given in some measure before is grieved at this carnall and sinnefull liberty.
and then the Spirit that was given in Some measure before is grieved At this carnal and sinful liberty.
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Therefore if yee would be guided by the Spirit of Christ, take heed of all these and of such like courses.
Therefore if ye would be guided by the Spirit of christ, take heed of all these and of such like courses.
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Another meanes whereby we may come to obtaine the Spirit, is Prayer ;
another means whereby we may come to obtain the Spirit, is Prayer;
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to bee guided by the Spirit of Christ, (next to Christ himselfe our Saviour) is the most excellent thing in the world,
to be guided by the Spirit of christ, (next to christ himself our Saviour) is the most excellent thing in the world,
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therefore it is worth the begging and getting, Luke 11.13. How much more shall your heavenly Father give his holy Spirit to them that aske him? Insinuating, that wee can aske nothing greater then the Spirit.
Therefore it is worth the begging and getting, Lycia 11.13. How much more shall your heavenly Father give his holy Spirit to them that ask him? Insinuating, that we can ask nothing greater then the Spirit.
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A man that hath a sanctified judgement next the forgivenesse of his sins through Christ, hee begs nothing more then the Spirit to witnesse the favour of God in Christ,
A man that hath a sanctified judgement next the forgiveness of his Sins through christ, he begs nothing more then the Spirit to witness the favour of God in christ,
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and to fit him for other favours, especially to fit us for the world to come.
and to fit him for other favours, especially to fit us for the world to come.
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God can give nothing greater, nor we can beg nothing greater, if wee have sanctified judgements,
God can give nothing greater, nor we can beg nothing greater, if we have sanctified Judgments,
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then the Spirit of God, therefore let us have a high esteeme of the holy Spirit of the motions of it,
then the Spirit of God, Therefore let us have a high esteem of the holy Spirit of the motions of it,
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