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THE BRIDEGROOMES PROMISE:
THE BRIDEGROOMES PROMISE:
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And, The BRIDES Prayer. REVEL. 22. 20. Hee which testifieth these things, saith, Surely, I come quickly;
And, The BRIDES Prayer. REVEL. 22. 20. He which Testifieth these things, Says, Surely, I come quickly;
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Amen, Even so come Lord Iesus.
Amen, Even so come Lord Iesus.
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AS the Church of God, being the weakest and the most shiftlesse part of mankind, is never without trouble in this world;
AS the Church of God, being the Weakest and the most shiftless part of mankind, is never without trouble in this world;
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so God would never have it to be without comfort.
so God would never have it to be without Comfort.
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And therefore, God reveales unto Christ in this Booke, and Christ unto the Angel, and the Angel unto Iohn, things to come, from the Ascension of Christ unto his second comming;
And Therefore, God reveals unto christ in this Book, and christ unto the Angel, and the Angel unto John, things to come, from the Ascension of christ unto his second coming;
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that so, in all conditions of the Church, the Church might have recourse unto this Booke, to see what the issue of all would be.
that so, in all conditions of the Church, the Church might have recourse unto this Book, to see what the issue of all would be.
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This is their comfort, that howsoever things may be carryed in this world in a seeming confusion, in a cloud, and in a Mysterie;
This is their Comfort, that howsoever things may be carried in this world in a seeming confusion, in a cloud, and in a Mystery;
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yet in conclusion, all shall end well on the Churches side: their trouble, shall end in Peace; their abasement, in Glory;
yet in conclusion, all shall end well on the Churches side: their trouble, shall end in Peace; their abasement, in Glory;
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and their conflict, in a Crowne. This we may see here verified. This Revelation doth end in the description of the glorious condition of the Church.
and their conflict, in a Crown. This we may see Here verified. This Revelation does end in the description of the glorious condition of the Church.
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In the two last Chapters (as I take it) the Evangelist Saint Iohn sets downe the glorious estate of the Church of God, even in this world;
In the two last Chapters (as I take it) the Evangelist Saint John sets down the glorious estate of the Church of God, even in this world;
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yet so, as it shall end and be consummate in perfect glory, in the world to come.
yet so, as it shall end and be consummate in perfect glory, in the world to come.
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For, the soule of a Christian, like Noahs Dove, cannot rest in any glory here, till it returne to the Arke, till it come to the enjoyment of perfect glory,
For, the soul of a Christian, like Noahs Dove, cannot rest in any glory Here, till it return to the Ark, till it come to the enjoyment of perfect glory,
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and have blissefull communion with Christ for ever and ever in Heaven.
and have blissful communion with christ for ever and ever in Heaven.
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And therefore, Christ doth terminate and end the sweetnesse of his Promises, in Heaven, and at his last comming;
And Therefore, christ does terminate and end the sweetness of his Promises, in Heaven, and At his last coming;
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and the Church likewise stretcheth and rayseth up her desires to that. Howsoever there shall be glorious times and things here;
and the Church likewise Stretcheth and raises up her Desires to that. Howsoever there shall be glorious times and things Here;
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yet these are but as the first fruits to the whole Harvest, and as a drop unto the Ocean.
yet these Are but as the First fruits to the Whole Harvest, and as a drop unto the Ocean.
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Therefore, when you reade of a glorious estate of the Church to be here upon Earth, your mindes must have recourse to the upshot and consummation of all, in Heaven;
Therefore, when you read of a glorious estate of the Church to be Here upon Earth, your minds must have recourse to the upshot and consummation of all, in Heaven;
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Ierusalem, which is from above, must lead us to Ierusalem which is above.Ierusalem, which is from above, must led us to Ierusalem which is above.
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Now, because that mans unbeleeving heart is too prone to thinke, that these things are too good to be true,
Now, Because that men unbelieving heart is too prove to think, that these things Are too good to be true,
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and too great to be performed, seeing such an immeasurable disproportion betweene his owne unworthinesse, and the excellencie of the things promised;
and too great to be performed, seeing such an immeasurable disproportion between his own unworthiness, and the excellency of the things promised;
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hereupon the mercie of our blessed Saviour is such, that he confirmes this his second glorious comming, by all kind of Witnesses that may be:
hereupon the mercy of our blessed Saviour is such, that he confirms this his second glorious coming, by all kind of Witnesses that may be:
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Here is the Angel, Verse 6. Christ himselfe, Verse 7. The Spouse, and the Spirit in the Spouse, Verse 17. And Christ himselfe againe in the words before the Text; Behold, I come quickly:
Here is the Angel, Verse 6. christ himself, Verse 7. The Spouse, and the Spirit in the Spouse, Verse 17. And christ himself again in the words before the Text; Behold, I come quickly:
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then you have the Spouses answer; Amen, even so come Lord Iesus. Beloved, Faith is a supernaturall thing:
then you have the Spouses answer; Amen, even so come Lord Iesus. beloved, Faith is a supernatural thing:
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it hath no friend within us; it hath no helpe, no cause in the world, except God himselfe:
it hath no friend within us; it hath no help, no cause in the world, except God himself:
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therefore, it hath need of all confirmation. God knowes us, and our needs, better then we doe our selves;
Therefore, it hath need of all confirmation. God knows us, and our needs, better then we do our selves;
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and you see, he useth confirmation, to helpe our unbeleefe.
and you see, he uses confirmation, to help our unbelief.
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And besides the Witnesses, the thing it selfe is repeated againe and againe three or foure times in this Chapter, Vers. 7, 12, 20. Behold, I come quickly;
And beside the Witnesses, the thing it self is repeated again and again three or foure times in this Chapter, Vers. 7, 12, 20. Behold, I come quickly;
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And, behold, I come quickly; and, Surely, I come quickly. By every repetition, Christ seekes to gaine upon our mis-giving soules.And, behold, I come quickly; and, Surely, I come quickly. By every repetition, christ seeks to gain upon our misgiving Souls.
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Behold, I come. Now because our spirit is exceeding short, and we are readie to crie out,Behold, I come. Now Because our Spirit is exceeding short, and we Are ready to cry out,
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as it is in the fixt of this Booke; How long, Lord, holy and true? How long? Why he answers; Behold, I come quickly.
as it is in the fixed of this Book; How long, Lord, holy and true? How long? Why he answers; Behold, I come quickly.
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You shall also finde in the Prophesies of the Old Testament, the same Promises delivered and repeated againe and againe, because of our unbeleefe;
You shall also find in the prophecies of the Old Testament, the same Promises Delivered and repeated again and again, Because of our unbelief;
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which ariseth from an inward guilt, that cleaves to our Consciences; because we are subject to failings, and are not so strict as we should be.
which arises from an inward guilt, that cleaves to our Consciences; Because we Are Subject to failings, and Are not so strict as we should be.
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But such are the yerning bowels of our blessed Saviour, that it grieves him to see his tender Church afflicted and troubled in mind:
But such Are the yearning bowels of our blessed Saviour, that it grieves him to see his tender Church afflicted and troubled in mind:
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therefore he helpes all that he can. Observe then, I beseech you, in the words the sweet entercourse that is betweene Christ, and his Spouse:
Therefore he helps all that he can. Observe then, I beseech you, in the words the sweet intercourse that is between christ, and his Spouse:
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Christ promiseth againe and againe, Behold, I come quickly; and the Church saith, Come: Amen; Even so, come Lord Iesus.
christ promises again and again, Behold, I come quickly; and the Church Says, Come: Amen; Even so, come Lord Iesus.
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There is no entercourse in the world so sweet, as is that betweene Christ, and his Church.
There is no intercourse in the world so sweet, as is that between christ, and his Church.
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But wee will come unto the wordes themselves; Amen, Even so, come Lord Iesus. In these wordes, you have, first, the assent of the Church; secondly, the consent: her assent, to the Truth;
But we will come unto the words themselves; Amen, Even so, come Lord Iesus. In these words, you have, First, the assent of the Church; secondly, the consent: her assent, to the Truth;
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her consent, to the goodnesse of the Truth. Amen; It is so: Nay, Amen; It shall be so: Nay, Amen; Be it so; or, Let it be so:
her consent, to the Goodness of the Truth. Amen; It is so: Nay, Amen; It shall be so: Nay, Amen; Be it so; or, Let it be so:
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There is a wishing included in it; All these are wrought by the Spirit: The Spirit convinceth us both of the Truth, and of the goodnesse of the Truth.
There is a wishing included in it; All these Are wrought by the Spirit: The Spirit Convinces us both of the Truth, and of the Goodness of the Truth.
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And besides that, in the next wordes, the same Spirit stirres up a desire, and prayer; Even so, come Lord Iesus.
And beside that, in the next words, the same Spirit stirs up a desire, and prayer; Even so, come Lord Iesus.
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Holy desires, are turned into fervent prayers. Amen is a short word, but marvelously pregnant; full of sense, full of spirit.
Holy Desires, Are turned into fervent Prayers. Amen is a short word, but marvelously pregnant; full of sense, full of Spirit.
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It is a word that seales all the Truths of God, that seales every particular Promise of God.
It is a word that Seals all the Truths of God, that Seals every particular Promise of God.
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And it is never likely to arise in the soule, unlesse there be first an Almightie power from Heaven, to seize on the powers of the soule, to subdue them,
And it is never likely to arise in the soul, unless there be First an Almighty power from Heaven, to seize on the Powers of the soul, to subdue them,
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and make it say, Amen. There is such an inward rising of the heart, and an innate rebellion against the blessed Truth of God, that unlesse God by his strong Arme bring the heart downe, it never will nor can say, Amen.
and make it say, Amen. There is such an inward rising of the heart, and an innate rebellion against the blessed Truth of God, that unless God by his strong Arm bring the heart down, it never will nor can say, Amen.
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But now the heart will not be pent in, or restrayned; the Spirit is an enlarging thing:
But now the heart will not be penned in, or restrained; the Spirit is an enlarging thing:
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and therefore, besides Amen, (though Amen includes that which followes) the Spirit breaks forth, and saith;
and Therefore, beside Amen, (though Amen includes that which follows) the Spirit breaks forth, and Says;
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Amen, Even so come Lord Iesus. A little of Amen. Amen, Even so come Lord Iesus. A little of Amen.
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Christ is said, in the beginning of this Booke, to be Amen, the true and faithfull Witnesse, Revel.
christ is said, in the beginning of this Book, to be Amen, the true and faithful Witness, Revel.
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3. 14. And all the Promises are said, in Christ Iesus, to be Yea, and Amen, 2 Cor. 1. 20. that is, they are made for his sake, and performed for his sake:
3. 14. And all the Promises Are said, in christ Iesus, to be Yea, and Amen, 2 Cor. 1. 20. that is, they Are made for his sake, and performed for his sake:
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They are made in him, and for him; and they are performed in him, and for him.
They Are made in him, and for him; and they Are performed in him, and for him.
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And when AMEN, that is, Christ himselfe, shall say his Amen to any thing; is it so much for us, to give our Amen?
And when AMEN, that is, christ himself, shall say his Amen to any thing; is it so much for us, to give our Amen?
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The point I meane to rayse out of this word Amen, is this:
The point I mean to raise out of this word Amen, is this:
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That the hearts of the Children of God are plyable to Divine Truths, to yeeld to the whole Word of God, especially to the good Word of God, viz. the Promises; and of all Promises, to the Promise of Promises, the second comming of Christ. They say Amen to that; and that, for these Reasons. That the hearts of the Children of God Are pliable to Divine Truths, to yield to the Whole Word of God, especially to the good Word of God, viz. the Promises; and of all Promises, to the Promise of Promises, the second coming of christ. They say Amen to that; and that, for these Reasons.
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Because there is a sutablenesse of disposition, and a kind of connaturalnesse betweene a sanctified heart and sanctified Truths, betweene an holy heart and holy things:
Because there is a suitableness of disposition, and a kind of connaturalness between a sanctified heart and sanctified Truths, between an holy heart and holy things:
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insomuch, that if an holy Truth, never heard of before, be heard by an holy heart, it will yeeld present assent;
insomuch, that if an holy Truth, never herd of before, be herd by an holy heart, it will yield present assent;
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for his heart is subdued so, that he hath an Amen for it presently.
for his heart is subdued so, that he hath an Amen for it presently.
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There is a sweet relish in all Divine Truths, and sutable to the sweetnesse in them;
There is a sweet relish in all Divine Truths, and suitable to the sweetness in them;
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there is a spirituall taste, which the Spirit of God puts into the soule of his children.
there is a spiritual taste, which the Spirit of God puts into the soul of his children.
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Though there be never so much sweetnesse in things, if there be not a sutable taste, there is no relish in them.
Though there be never so much sweetness in things, if there be not a suitable taste, there is no relish in them.
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Therefore, the Spirit of God in his children works a taste of the sweetnesse that is in the Word of God.
Therefore, the Spirit of God in his children works a taste of the sweetness that is in the Word of God.
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And that is a maine ground why they say Amen, especially to comfortable Truths.
And that is a main ground why they say Amen, especially to comfortable Truths.
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Againe, when the soule is once contracted unto God, it hath no will of its owne,
Again, when the soul is once contracted unto God, it hath no will of its own,
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but it yeelds up his will to Gods will. The Spouse hath no will of her owne, but her Husbands will is her will.
but it yields up his will to God's will. The Spouse hath no will of her own, but her Husbands will is her will.
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So, if Christ say, Amen, I come quickly; the Spouse of Christ saith Amen too. God deales with his children likewise by way of a covenant, and a contract.
So, if christ say, Amen, I come quickly; the Spouse of christ Says Amen too. God deals with his children likewise by Way of a Covenant, and a contract.
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And above all other covenants, the covenant of a contract, is the sweetest covenant. Now in it, there must be a consent on our part:
And above all other Covenants, the Covenant of a contract, is the Sweetest Covenant. Now in it, there must be a consent on our part:
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and therefore it is, that the Spirit alwayes stirres up an Amen on our parts too.
and Therefore it is, that the Spirit always stirs up an Amen on our parts too.
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When he saith, Amen, it shall be so; then the soule saith, Amen, Lord, let it be so.
When he Says, Amen, it shall be so; then the soul Says, Amen, Lord, let it be so.
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As in civill Marriage, there is a contract; so here, in the spirituall:
As in civil Marriage, there is a contract; so Here, in the spiritual:
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and seeing there is a contract, there is also an assent to the second comming of Christ;
and seeing there is a contract, there is also an assent to the second coming of christ;
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the contracted Spouse must needes say Amen, to the Marriage-day.
the contracted Spouse must needs say Amen, to the Marriage day.
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Lastly, the Spirit of God in the hearts of his children stirres up in them this Amen, as a seale of their effectuall calling.
Lastly, the Spirit of God in the hearts of his children stirs up in them this Amen, as a seal of their effectual calling.
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If you should aske me, what effectuall calling is; I answer, It is nothing else but the hearts Eccho, and answer to Gods speech. God calls, and we answer.
If you should ask me, what effectual calling is; I answer, It is nothing Else but the hearts Echo, and answer to God's speech. God calls, and we answer.
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This is by S. Peter called, The answer of a good Conscience.
This is by S. Peter called, The answer of a good Conscience.
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There must be in the soule the answer of a good Conscience, to all Divine Truths.
There must be in the soul the answer of a good Conscience, to all Divine Truths.
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Doest thou beleeve? I doe beleeve. Doest thou repent? I doe repent. Seeke ye my face. Thy face, Lord, will I seeke.
Dost thou believe? I do believe. Dost thou Repent? I do Repent. Seek you my face. Thy face, Lord, will I seek.
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Returne ye back-sliding children, and I will heale your back-slidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the Lord our God. Return you backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the Lord our God.
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Unlesse there be thus the answer of a good Conscience, there is no effectuall calling.
Unless there be thus the answer of a good Conscience, there is no effectual calling.
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Our calling is then effectuall, when the Spirit stirres up in the heart an answer unto it.
Our calling is then effectual, when the Spirit stirs up in the heart an answer unto it.
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Therefore you see, there must needes be an Amen wrought in the hearts of the children of God.
Therefore you see, there must needs be an Amen wrought in the hearts of the children of God.
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Beloved, if this be so, I beseech you, let us begge of God, if we finde any stubbornnesse or renitencie in our soules to Divine Truths, the performance of the covenant of grace.
beloved, if this be so, I beseech you, let us beg of God, if we find any stubbornness or renitency in our Souls to Divine Truths, the performance of the Covenant of grace.
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Lord, thou hast promised fleshy and sensible hearts, tender and yeelding affections; oh, now grant them, and worke them.
Lord, thou hast promised fleshy and sensible hearts, tender and yielding affections; o, now grant them, and work them.
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For, beloved, this you must know;
For, Beloved, this you must know;
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howsoever God deales with us by way of covenant, yet when he comes to performe the covenant, hee workes in a manner our part and his owne too.
howsoever God deals with us by Way of Covenant, yet when he comes to perform the Covenant, he works in a manner our part and his own too.
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In effect, hee makes a Testament, and not a covenant. In a Testament we bequeath, we doe not covenant and condition.
In Effect, he makes a Testament, and not a Covenant. In a Testament we Bequeath, we do not Covenant and condition.
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So, that though God deales with his people by way of covenant, (as, if you repent,
So, that though God deals with his people by Way of Covenant, (as, if you Repent,
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if you beleeve, if you obey) yet he gives by way of Testament the grace that he bestowes.
if you believe, if you obey) yet he gives by Way of Testament the grace that he bestows.
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Therefore begge of God, that as he requires this condition, that wee should assent and be plyable unto his Word;
Therefore beg of God, that as he requires this condition, that we should assent and be pliable unto his Word;
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so that he would make his covenant a Testament and a Will; I meane, that he would effectually worke it, and make us to doe it.
so that he would make his Covenant a Testament and a Will; I mean, that he would effectually work it, and make us to do it.
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This should be our desire of God. And so much the rather; first, because God honours us by it, in having our consent.
This should be our desire of God. And so much the rather; First, Because God honours us by it, in having our consent.
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Is not this a great honour to us, that he will not performe things without our consent? For indeed, hee will not accomplish the worke of our everlasting salvation, without it.
Is not this a great honour to us, that he will not perform things without our consent? For indeed, he will not accomplish the work of our everlasting salvation, without it.
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But then, if we set our Seales to Gods Seale, and we consent once, we even binde God himselfe:
But then, if we Set our Seals to God's Seal, and we consent once, we even bind God himself:
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when he seales to us, and we to him, we binde God Almightie; and by that power of Faith, subdue Hell, and all our opposite enemies.
when he Seals to us, and we to him, we bind God Almighty; and by that power of Faith, subdue Hell, and all our opposite enemies.
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When we seale to the Truth of God, and cry Amen, it is a word that fills Heaven and Earth;
When we seal to the Truth of God, and cry Amen, it is a word that fills Heaven and Earth;
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there is not a joyfuller word in the world, then when whole Congregations can say and shout Amen. When God sayes Amen in Heaven,
there is not a joyfuller word in the world, then when Whole Congregations can say and shout Amen. When God Says Amen in Heaven,
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if we presently can say Amen to his Truth upon Earth, he will say Amen to our Salvation.
if we presently can say Amen to his Truth upon Earth, he will say Amen to our Salvation.
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Thus God honours us by it, when hee comes for our consent: Wee honour God againe, by our sealing to his Truth.
Thus God honours us by it, when he comes for our consent: we honour God again, by our sealing to his Truth.
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Faith is that, which seales to Gods Truth; and Amen, is the very voyce of Faith.
Faith is that, which Seals to God's Truth; and Amen, is the very voice of Faith.
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It is a pittifull thing, but common in the world, that GOD should have no more credit with us.
It is a pitiful thing, but Common in the world, that GOD should have no more credit with us.
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Poore distressed Soules will say Amen to the Lyes of their owne hearts;
Poor distressed Souls will say Amen to the Lies of their own hearts;
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and presumptuous persons will say Amen to a Lyar, to a Murtherer, to an Enemie, to Satan:
and presumptuous Persons will say Amen to a Liar, to a Murderer, to an Enemy, to Satan:
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but God hath so little credit with us, that if hee command, wee will not say Amen; if hee pro mise, wee have no Amen for him;
but God hath so little credit with us, that if he command, we will not say Amen; if he Pro mice, we have no Amen for him;
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if hee threaten, wee blesse our selves, saying, Wee shall doe well enough;
if he threaten, we bless our selves, saying, we shall do well enough;
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Wee shall have peace, though wee walke after the imagination of our owne hearts, adding drunkennesse unto thirst. we shall have peace, though we walk After the imagination of our own hearts, adding Drunkenness unto thirst.
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When the Spirit of God sayth, Hee will stirre up a fire in his anger, and his wrath shall burne unto the lowest Hell, against all such as goe on in their sinfull courses; yet they will flatter themselves.
When the Spirit of God say, He will stir up a fire in his anger, and his wrath shall burn unto the lowest Hell, against all such as go on in their sinful courses; yet they will flatter themselves.
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Well (beloved) wee may shake off Gods Word in the Ministerie, as prophane persons doe;
Well (Beloved) we may shake off God's Word in the Ministry, as profane Persons do;
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but, when God comes in the execution of his Threatnings, then his wrath shall burne to Hell, and not be quenched.
but, when God comes in the execution of his Threatenings, then his wrath shall burn to Hell, and not be quenched.
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Who can avoid or abide that dreadfull Sentence;
Who can avoid or abide that dreadful Sentence;
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Goe ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devill and his Angels? Gods words are not as Winde: Go you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels? God's words Are not as Wind:
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Indeed, they are such a Winde, as will blow downe all impenitent sinners to Hell.
Indeed, they Are such a Wind, as will blow down all impenitent Sinners to Hell.
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Wee must have a Legall Amen to the Threatnings of God, as well as an Evangelicall Amen to the sweet Promises.
we must have a Legal Amen to the Threatenings of God, as well as an Evangelical Amen to the sweet Promises.
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S. Iohn here, by the Spirit of God saith Amen to the Promises of the time to come;
S. John Here, by the Spirit of God Says Amen to the Promises of the time to come;
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to wit, for the confusion of Antichrist, for the conversion of the Iewes, and for the glorious times to come,
to wit, for the confusion of Antichrist, for the conversion of the Iewes, and for the glorious times to come,
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though he sees no evidence thereof, for the present; and so must we to all Divine Truths.
though he sees no evidence thereof, for the present; and so must we to all Divine Truths.
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But wee have another kind and companie of men that must be taxed, that have indeed an Amen, and a Seale,
But we have Another kind and company of men that must be taxed, that have indeed an Amen, and a Seal,
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but it is to a blank:
but it is to a blank:
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They are presumptuous persons, and such (which is worse) as will have God to say Amen to their courses.
They Are presumptuous Persons, and such (which is Worse) as will have God to say Amen to their courses.
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They will be naught, and sinfull, and then studie and strive to bring Gods Word to stand bent to their bow;
They will be nought, and sinful, and then study and strive to bring God's Word to stand bent to their bow;
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and so in their lying conceit, make God say Amen to their Lusts. They account it not sufficient to have their will,
and so in their lying conceit, make God say Amen to their Lusts. They account it not sufficient to have their will,
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but they will have God to be of their mind too; and they will alwayes get some daubers, that shall say, Goe on, and prosper.
but they will have God to be of their mind too; and they will always get Some daubers, that shall say, Go on, and prosper.
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An Ahab will alwayes have his false Prophets.
an Ahab will always have his false prophets.
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What a wicked thing is this, that wee should make an Idoll of God, and transforme him into the likenesse of Satan, his Enemie? To make him like that, which he hates most? We will continue in our sinfull courses,
What a wicked thing is this, that we should make an Idol of God, and transform him into the likeness of Satan, his Enemy? To make him like that, which he hates most? We will continue in our sinful courses,
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and make as though we had the Word of God for us; and, oh, we have the judgement of such, and such:
and make as though we had the Word of God for us; and, o, we have the judgement of such, and such:
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and thus boulster up our selves, by building upon such sandie foundations. When wee should bring up our soules, and resigne them to God, and his Spirit;
and thus bolster up our selves, by building upon such sandy foundations. When we should bring up our Souls, and resign them to God, and his Spirit;
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wee will bring God downe to our bent, and make him to say this and that, agreeable to our carnall reason and corrupt affections.
we will bring God down to our bent, and make him to say this and that, agreeable to our carnal reason and corrupt affections.
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But I must not enlarge my selfe in this. In a word therefore, to conclude this point:
But I must not enlarge my self in this. In a word Therefore, to conclude this point:
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As there is a sweet harmonie in Gods Truth, so let there be a harmonie in our hearts thereunto.
As there is a sweet harmony in God's Truth, so let there be a harmony in our hearts thereunto.
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Gods Truth alwayes agrees with it selfe; oh, let our hearts agree with it.
God's Truth always agrees with it self; o, let our hearts agree with it.
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When we heare a Threatning, a Precept, or a Promise, oh, let us say Amen. It is the sweetest harmonie in the world,
When we hear a Threatening, a Precept, or a Promise, o, let us say Amen. It is the Sweetest harmony in the world,
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when we can bring our hearts to close with God and his Word, with his Spirit and Truth,
when we can bring our hearts to close with God and his Word, with his Spirit and Truth,
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when we can be delivered into that forme of Doctrine, which is delivered unto us. But now I goe on: Even so come Lord Iesus.
when we can be Delivered into that Form of Doctrine, which is Delivered unto us. But now I go on: Even so come Lord Iesus.
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Wee come from the assent unto the consent; yeelding unto that which Christ said, as true and good.
we come from the assent unto the consent; yielding unto that which christ said, as true and good.
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We come unto the desire and prayer of the Church; Even so come Lord Iesus. Amen is an Hebrew word;
We come unto the desire and prayer of the Church; Even so come Lord Iesus. Amen is an Hebrew word;
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and it is still retained, to shew the consent of the Christian Church with the Iewish, both with that which was before, and it is still retained, to show the consent of the Christian Church with the Jewish, both with that which was before,
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and with that which shall be afterward. And it is expressed and opened here, by a word following;
and with that which shall be afterwards. And it is expressed and opened Here, by a word following;
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Yea, or, Even so, come Lord Iesus. You see the Church desires, and out of her desire prayes, Come Lord Iesus. Yea, or, Even so, come Lord Iesus. You see the Church Desires, and out of her desire prays, Come Lord Iesus.
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Now this desire of the Church, shewes the gracious disposition of the Church.
Now this desire of the Church, shows the gracious disposition of the Church.
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These desires, are the breathings and motions of the Spirit in the soule, tending to further union.
These Desires, Are the breathings and motions of the Spirit in the soul, tending to further Union.
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Even as motion tends to rest, so desires tend to the uniting unto the thing desired.
Even as motion tends to rest, so Desires tend to the uniting unto the thing desired.
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The Churches desires here, are the immediate issue of the soule, and therefore undissembled; and they shew the true character of a Christian soule.
The Churches Desires Here, Are the immediate issue of the soul, and Therefore undissembled; and they show the true character of a Christian soul.
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We may dissemble words and actions, but we cannot dissemble our desires and affections: we may paint fire, but we cannot paint heat.
We may dissemble words and actions, but we cannot dissemble our Desires and affections: we may paint fire, but we cannot paint heat.
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Therefore, God judgeth us more by our desires and affections, then by our words and actions.
Therefore, God Judgeth us more by our Desires and affections, then by our words and actions.
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Now you may know, that our desires are holy and good, if so be that they be heavenly;
Now you may know, that our Desires Are holy and good, if so be that they be heavenly;
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for, then it is a signe that they come downe from Heaven:
for, then it is a Signen that they come down from Heaven:
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even as a Spring will arise and ascend as high as the Spring Head, whence it comes.
even as a Spring will arise and ascend as high as the Spring Head, whence it comes.
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If our desires rise to Heaven (as the Churches here doe) then it is a signe they come downe from Heaven.
If our Desires rise to Heaven (as the Churches Here do) then it is a Signen they come down from Heaven.
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Our desires are as a streame; which I will shew you, by prosecuting that metaphor, and allusion, in sundry particulars.
Our Desires Are as a stream; which I will show you, by prosecuting that metaphor, and allusion, in sundry particulars.
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A good Streame hath a good Spring; so must our desires. The Spring of the Churches desires here, is Love;
A good Stream hath a good Spring; so must our Desires. The Spring of the Churches Desires Here, is Love;
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shee loves Christ, and therefore desires him to come quickly. A Streame, you know, carryes all before it;
she loves christ, and Therefore Desires him to come quickly. A Stream, you know, carries all before it;
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so our desires are an holy Streame, issuing from a good Spring, and carrying all before them. They are efficacious;
so our Desires Are an holy Stream, issuing from a good Spring, and carrying all before them. They Are efficacious;
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not a meere velleitie, as they say, a bare wishing and woulding.
not a mere velleity, as they say, a bore wishing and woulding.
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A Streame, if it be stopped, will swell till it breake downe all opposition, and carry all before it;
A Stream, if it be stopped, will swell till it break down all opposition, and carry all before it;
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so let a good desire be stopt, and it will swell more and more, and grow bigger and bigger, till it makes way for it selfe.
so let a good desire be stopped, and it will swell more and more, and grow bigger and bigger, till it makes Way for it self.
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A Streame is restlesse, and incessant, till it meet with the Ocean, and emptie it selfe into the Sea;
A Stream is restless, and incessant, till it meet with the Ocean, and empty it self into the Sea;
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so, true and holy desires be restlesse, and alwayes in motion. They are not like a standing Poole, that rests;
so, true and holy Desires be restless, and always in motion. They Are not like a standing Pool, that rests;
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but they are in motion still, till they have emptied themselves into the boundlesse and bottomelesse Ocean of endlesse pleasure.
but they Are in motion still, till they have emptied themselves into the boundless and bottomless Ocean of endless pleasure.
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As true Streames that arise from a Fountaine, doe waxe bigger and bigger, the neerer they come to the Ocean,
As true Streams that arise from a Fountain, do wax bigger and bigger, the nearer they come to the Ocean,
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because other Rivers joyne with them, and so they take advantage and augmentation by other streames that run into them:
Because other rivers join with them, and so they take advantage and augmentation by other streams that run into them:
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so, if our desires be true, they are growing desires; they encrease bigger and bigger still, till they come to Heaven.
so, if our Desires be true, they Are growing Desires; they increase bigger and bigger still, till they come to Heaven.
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At length, we see the Streames emptie themselves into the Sea; they are swallowed up there, where they have a more constant being, then in themselves,
At length, we see the Streams empty themselves into the Sea; they Are swallowed up there, where they have a more constant being, then in themselves,
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namely, of the Ocean, the true element and proper place of all waters:
namely, of the Ocean, the true element and proper place of all waters:
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and so our desires, if they be holy, as they are restlesse and growing, so at last they emptie themselves into Christ,
and so our Desires, if they be holy, as they Are restless and growing, so At last they empty themselves into christ,
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and joynes with God and happinesse for the time to come: for, there is a greater happinesse for the soules of men, in God, in Christ,
and joins with God and happiness for the time to come: for, there is a greater happiness for the Souls of men, in God, in christ,
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and in Heaven, then there is in themselves; and there they are swallowed up. Lastly, we may trie our desires by this.
and in Heaven, then there is in themselves; and there they Are swallowed up. Lastly, we may try our Desires by this.
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Vapours in a low place, doe shew that there is a Spring there: you know, that the Springs are there, where there are most Vapours constantly;
Vapours in a low place, do show that there is a Spring there: you know, that the Springs Are there, where there Are most Vapours constantly;
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so, where there be breathings of the soule upward (as there is here of the Church) surely, there is a Spring of Love, that yeelds these Vapours, and whence these desires flow.
so, where there be breathings of the soul upward (as there is Here of the Church) surely, there is a Spring of Love, that yields these Vapours, and whence these Desires flow.
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But I come more particularly unto this particular desire of the Church, Come Lord Iesus. I shall make way by some propositions which I shall praemise,
But I come more particularly unto this particular desire of the Church, Come Lord Iesus. I shall make Way by Some propositions which I shall premise,
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before I come to the maine thing which I shall stand upon at this time. First, we must take it for granted;
before I come to the main thing which I shall stand upon At this time. First, we must take it for granted;
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That there will be a second glorious comming of Christ, that will be farre more glorious then the former. That there will be a second glorious coming of christ, that will be Far more glorious then the former.
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The best times and things are to come for Christians, every way; every day they rise, they are neerer to their happinesse. Againe, we must know this;
The best times and things Are to come for Christians, every Way; every day they rise, they Are nearer to their happiness. Again, we must know this;
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That a Christian, if he hath true Faith in the times to come, he will have answerable desires, and correspondent prayers. That a Christian, if he hath true Faith in the times to come, he will have answerable Desires, and correspondent Prayers.
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For (beloved) there is alwayes an harmonie betweene the heart and the braine, betweene the understanding, and the will and affections:
For (Beloved) there is always an harmony between the heart and the brain, between the understanding, and the will and affections:
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What we assent to as true, and consent to as good, that we shall both desire and pray for.
What we assent to as true, and consent to as good, that we shall both desire and pray for.
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Therefore, if you know there will be a glorious comming of Christ, and if you assent to it, that the best times are yet to come,
Therefore, if you know there will be a glorious coming of christ, and if you assent to it, that the best times Are yet to come,
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surely, there will be this prayer too.
surely, there will be this prayer too.
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There is alway a sweet agreement and harmonie betweene a sound convinced knowledge and gracious affections.
There is always a sweet agreement and harmony between a found convinced knowledge and gracious affections.
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Hence it is, that in Scripture what we doe not wish and affect, we are said, not to know.
Hence it is, that in Scripture what we do not wish and affect, we Are said, not to know.
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We see not things in their proper light, when wee know and affect them not; but we have received them onely by tradition, & from others.
We see not things in their proper Light, when we know and affect them not; but we have received them only by tradition, & from Others.
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But when we see proper things with a proper light, spirituall things with a spirituall light;
But when we see proper things with a proper Light, spiritual things with a spiritual Light;
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then there will be alwayes prayers & desires accordingly. As the Church here, after Amen, Even so, there is the desire;
then there will be always Prayers & Desires accordingly. As the Church Here, After Amen, Even so, there is the desire;
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Come Lord Iesus, there is her prayer.Come Lord Iesus, there is her prayer.
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And therefore, we may know whether our knowledge be spirituall, or not, by this, if the heart be subdued to yeeld unto it:
And Therefore, we may know whither our knowledge be spiritual, or not, by this, if the heart be subdued to yield unto it:
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Otherwise, the heart will swell when it comes to petition, and to particular Truths; what? shall I yeeld to this? No:
Otherwise, the heart will swell when it comes to petition, and to particular Truths; what? shall I yield to this? No:
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I have heard of this by the hearing of the eare, but I know not whether it be true, or not;
I have herd of this by the hearing of the ear, but I know not whither it be true, or not;
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I have heard much talke of the Scriptures: but when the Scripture comes to crosse a man in this or that particular lust;
I have herd much talk of the Scriptures: but when the Scripture comes to cross a man in this or that particular lust;
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then if his knowledge be not spirituall, his heart will rise and swell against it, and begin to call into question, and doubt;
then if his knowledge be not spiritual, his heart will rise and swell against it, and begin to call into question, and doubt;
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yea, and to thinke it folly, and a base thing, for a man to yeeld to it:
yea, and to think it folly, and a base thing, for a man to yield to it:
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I am sure of my pleasures, I am sure of my profits, but I am not sure whether this be true, or no:
I am sure of my pleasures, I am sure of my profits, but I am not sure whither this be true, or no:
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And thus the heart of an Atheist comes to stand out, because his knowledge is not spirituall.
And thus the heart of an Atheist comes to stand out, Because his knowledge is not spiritual.
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But if it be, then it carryes an assent to it, with it, and a desire drawne into a prayer.
But if it be, then it carries an assent to it, with it, and a desire drawn into a prayer.
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Againe, you must know this, before we come unto the maine point; That a gracious heart turneth promises into desires and prayers.
Again, you must know this, before we come unto the main point; That a gracious heart turns promises into Desires and Prayers.
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The Promise was, I come quickly: Here Faith claspes about the Promise, as a Vine about the Elme,
The Promise was, I come quickly: Here Faith clasps about the Promise, as a Vine about the Elm,
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and saith, Come Lord Iesw; Faith puts the Promise into suit presently:
and Says, Come Lord Iesw; Faith puts the Promise into suit presently:
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Christ had no sooner said, I come quickly; but the Spirit of Faith saith, Nay, come Lord Iesus.
christ had no sooner said, I come quickly; but the Spirit of Faith Says, Nay, come Lord Iesus.
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But then we must be sure, that we have a Promise out of the Word of God;
But then we must be sure, that we have a Promise out of the Word of God;
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Faith hath no Amen for the word of a man, or for any thing else, but the Word of God:
Faith hath no Amen for the word of a man, or for any thing Else, but the Word of God:
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and when it fastens upon that, as it doth here, you see it turnes it into a holy desire and prayer, Come Lord Iesus. Beloved, wee beleeve not the Promises as wee should doe, else wee would doe so.
and when it fastens upon that, as it does Here, you see it turns it into a holy desire and prayer, Come Lord Iesus. beloved, we believe not the Promises as we should do, Else we would do so.
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Wee have rich, exceeding great and precious Promises; but where is our rich, exceeding great and precious Faith, to lay hold upon them,
we have rich, exceeding great and precious Promises; but where is our rich, exceeding great and precious Faith, to lay hold upon them,
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and to turne them presently into suites, desires, and prayers? Thus if wee would doe, wee should binde God with his owne Word;
and to turn them presently into suits, Desires, and Prayers? Thus if we would do, we should bind God with his own Word;
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hee cannot denie himselfe, or falsifie his Truth.
he cannot deny himself, or falsify his Truth.
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You see againe, That the more assured one is of any thing, the more effectually it will make him to pray.
You see again, That the more assured one is of any thing, the more effectually it will make him to pray.
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An Atheisticall heart would say thus: Such a thing will be; Christ will come, whether I pray, or no;
an Atheistical heart would say thus: Such a thing will be; christ will come, whither I pray, or no;
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what need I pray then? Nay, therefore pray, because he will come. I come quickly: Therefore, Even so come Lord Iesus.
what need I pray then? Nay, Therefore pray, Because he will come. I come quickly: Therefore, Even so come Lord Iesus.
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Christ himselfe was fully assured, that his Father would grant him all that he prayed for;
christ himself was Fully assured, that his Father would grant him all that he prayed for;
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I know that thou hearest me alwayes, saith he: I know that thou Hearst me always, Says he:
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yet you see what an heavenly prayer he makes, Iohn 17. Nay, God bids him doe it;
yet you see what an heavenly prayer he makes, John 17. Nay, God bids him do it;
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Aske of me, and I will give thee the Heathen for thine inheritance, &c. Christ himselfe must aske, Ask of me, and I will give thee the Heathen for thine inheritance, etc. christ himself must ask,
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before God will give him the uttermost parts of the Earth for his possession.
before God will give him the uttermost parts of the Earth for his possession.
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So Ezek. 36. where you have the Covenant of Grace it selfe, with many Promises attending it;
So Ezekiel 36. where you have the Covenant of Grace it self, with many Promises attending it;
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to all which, it is added, Vers. 37. Yet for all these things, will I be enquired of by the House of Israel, saith the Lord.
to all which, it is added, Vers. 37. Yet for all these things, will I be inquired of by the House of Israel, Says the Lord.
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Though hee had made great Promises to his Church, yet he must be prayed to, for the performance of them.
Though he had made great Promises to his Church, yet he must be prayed to, for the performance of them.
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He will have things received as fruits of our prayer, as well as of his Promise and providence.
He will have things received as fruits of our prayer, as well as of his Promise and providence.
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We cannot be so thankefull for things that come onely as fruits of his providence, as when wee looke upon them as fruits of our prayers.
We cannot be so thankful for things that come only as fruits of his providence, as when we look upon them as fruits of our Prayers.
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David was a King, of prayers; but Saul came by providence onely, and by the peoples importunitie:David was a King, of Prayers; but Saul Come by providence only, and by the peoples importunity:
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whether was the more blessed?
whither was the more blessed?
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Oh then (my brethren) though wee be never so much assured of things to come,
O then (my brothers) though we be never so much assured of things to come,
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yet let us joyne prayer thereto:
yet let us join prayer thereto:
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for, the assurance of the end, will stirre us up to the carefull use of the meanes.
for, the assurance of the end, will stir us up to the careful use of the means.
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None are so carefull of the latter, as they who are most assured of the former; witnesse the Church here.
None Are so careful of the latter, as they who Are most assured of the former; witness the Church Here.
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The next thing I shall premise, as making way for that, that I meane more fully to speake of, is this:
The next thing I shall premise, as making Way for that, that I mean more Fully to speak of, is this:
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That Gods Promises have graduall performances. They are made good, by degrees. God goes by many steps to the performance of his great Promises: That God's Promises have gradual performances. They Are made good, by Degrees. God Goes by many steps to the performance of his great Promises:
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As here, the Promise of Christs second glorious comming, hath many degrees to the accomplishment thereof.
As Here, the Promise of Christ second glorious coming, hath many Degrees to the accomplishment thereof.
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So, God promises a new Heaven, and a new Earth: That was one degree of the performance hereof,
So, God promises a new Heaven, and a new Earth: That was one degree of the performance hereof,
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when the Iewes came out of Captivitie. It had a second degree of performance, when Christ came in the flesh: Then all things were new;
when the Iewes Come out of Captivity. It had a second degree of performance, when christ Come in the Flesh: Then all things were new;
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there was a new Priest, a new Sabbath, a new Nation. So, when the Gentiles were called, and came in, it had a third gra'duall performance.
there was a new Priest, a new Sabbath, a new nation. So, when the Gentiles were called, and Come in, it had a third gra'duall performance.
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When the Iewes shall be called, when there shall be a resurrection from the dead, as it were,
When the Iewes shall be called, when there shall be a resurrection from the dead, as it were,
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then all things shall be new; that was a fourth.
then all things shall be new; that was a fourth.
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And the last and full performance shall be, when all things shall be new indeed, that is,
And the last and full performance shall be, when all things shall be new indeed, that is,
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when there shall be a new Heaven, and a new Earth. So this Promise here, Come Lord Iesus, it hath a latitude and bredth of performance:
when there shall be a new Heaven, and a new Earth. So this Promise Here, Come Lord Iesus, it hath a latitude and breadth of performance:
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Come Lord into our hearts first, and set up thy Kingdome and Scepter there;Come Lord into our hearts First, and Set up thy Kingdom and Sceptre there;
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subdue all therein unto thy selfe, throw downe all lusts, thrust out Satan, take thine owne interest in us.
subdue all therein unto thy self, throw down all Lustiest, thrust out Satan, take thine own Interest in us.
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And then, come into thy Church, as you have it, Mark. 9. 1. There is a powerfull comming of Christ, in the Gospel;
And then, come into thy Church, as you have it, Mark. 9. 1. There is a powerful coming of christ, in the Gospel;
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therein, the Kingdome of God comes with Power: Come thus in the Ministerie of thy Word.
therein, the Kingdom of God comes with Power: Come thus in the Ministry of thy Word.
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When Christ was bodily ascended up into Heaven, hee came spiritually in his Ordinances. And thus come thou by thy Spirit.
When christ was bodily ascended up into Heaven, he Come spiritually in his Ordinances. And thus come thou by thy Spirit.
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And then, come to blast Antichrist, and to consume that Man of Sinne; and so make way for the other degree of thy comming:
And then, come to blast Antichrist, and to consume that Man of Sin; and so make Way for the other degree of thy coming:
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Come in the fulnesse of the Gentiles, come in the conversion of thy people of the Iewes, that their Riches may be an encrease of our Riches, that there may be golden times indeed;Come in the fullness of the Gentiles, come in the conversion of thy people of the Iewes, that their Riches may be an increase of our Riches, that there may be golden times indeed;
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as surely then they will be.
as surely then they will be.
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And then, because there is a certaine number of the Elect of God, which must bee accomplished, and fulfilled;
And then, Because there is a certain number of the Elect of God, which must be accomplished, and fulfilled;
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and Christ will delay his last comming, till that be done: Therefore, Come and accomplish the number of thine Elect;
and christ will Delay his last coming, till that be done: Therefore, Come and accomplish the number of thine Elect;
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as you have it, Revel. 6. 11. And white Robes were given to everie one of them,
as you have it, Revel. 6. 11. And white Robes were given to every one of them,
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and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, untill their fellow servants also,
and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow Servants also,
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and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. They must stay, till the rest come in:and their brothers, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. They must stay, till the rest come in:
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As they that have invited a companie of Strangers to a Feast, doe stay till the last be come;
As they that have invited a company of Strangers to a Feast, do stay till the last be come;
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so there will not be a glorious comming of Christ, untill all the Elect be gathered into one Body.
so there will not be a glorious coming of christ, until all the Elect be gathered into one Body.
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And then shall be the Comming of all Commings;
And then shall be the Coming of all Commings;
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which is the glorious comming of Christ, to take us to himselfe, and to make us sit with him, to judge the World, as so many Kings and Judges of the World,
which is the glorious coming of christ, to take us to himself, and to make us fit with him, to judge the World, as so many Kings and Judges of the World,
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and to be with him for ever. As the Apostle saith, Then shall we be ever with the Lord.
and to be with him for ever. As the Apostle Says, Then shall we be ever with the Lord.
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And that is a comfort indeed. As hee addes there; Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
And that is a Comfort indeed. As he adds there; Wherefore Comfort one Another with these words.
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And so you see the graduall performance thereof.
And so you see the gradual performance thereof.
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Now I come unto the last, and that which I meane most to stand upon, being a blessed Truth, most suteable to this occasion.
Now I come unto the last, and that which I mean most to stand upon, being a blessed Truth, most suitable to this occasion.
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That as it is the dutie, so it is the disposition of a gracious heart, to aesire the glorious comming of Christ Iesus; That as it is the duty, so it is the disposition of a gracious heart, to aesire the glorious coming of christ Iesus;
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and to desire all his other commings in way and order to this, as they make way for his last comming. and to desire all his other comings in Way and order to this, as they make Way for his last coming.
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In the unfoulding of this, I shall shew you the grounds and reasons why the Church doth so;
In the unfolding of this, I shall show you the grounds and Reasons why the Church does so;
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and then make some tryals, whether we doe so or no; and then give you some few directions to help us therein.
and then make Some trials, whither we do so or no; and then give you Some few directions to help us therein.
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Why doth the Church desire so much this second and glorious comming of Christ?
Why does the Church desire so much this second and glorious coming of christ?
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Because the Church is in want till that time, and the ground of all desire is want.
Because the Church is in want till that time, and the ground of all desire is want.
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Wee want our bodies, wee want many of our friends, &c. But then there shall be a supply of all.
we want our bodies, we want many of our Friends, etc. But then there shall be a supply of all.
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Because our life is hid with Christ in God; and when Christ, who is our life, shall appeare, then shall wee also appeare with him in Glory.
Because our life is hid with christ in God; and when christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall we also appear with him in Glory.
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Col. 3. 3, 4. Our glorious head is there already;Col. 3. 3, 4. Our glorious head is there already;
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when he shall be revealed, then our glory shall be revealed, for Hee shall come to be glorified in his Saints,
when he shall be revealed, then our glory shall be revealed, for He shall come to be glorified in his Saints,
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and to be admired in all those that doe believe. In regard of Christ himselfe: Christ is in some sort imperfect till the latter day, till his second comming: and to be admired in all those that do believe. In regard of christ himself: christ is in Some sort imperfect till the latter day, till his second coming:
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for the mysticall body of Christ is his fulnesse; Christ is our fulnesse, and wee are his fulnesse:
for the mystical body of christ is his fullness; christ is our fullness, and we Are his fullness:
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now Christs fulnesse is made up, when all the members of his mystical body are gathered and united together:
now Christ fullness is made up, when all the members of his mystical body Are gathered and united together:
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the head and the members make but one naturall body;
the head and the members make but one natural body;
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so Christ and the Church but one mysticall. 1 Cor. 12. 12. As the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body being many, are one body, so also is Christ.
so christ and the Church but one mystical. 1 Cor. 12. 12. As the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body being many, Are one body, so also is christ.
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Hence it is that the Saints are called, the glory of Christ, Christ in this sense is not fully glorious therefore till that time.
Hence it is that the Saints Are called, the glory of christ, christ in this sense is not Fully glorious Therefore till that time.
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The church desires therfore that Christ may bee glorious in himselfe, & glorious in them, that hee may come to bee glorious in his Saints.
The Church Desires Therefore that christ may be glorious in himself, & glorious in them, that he may come to be glorious in his Saints.
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Because, where the treasure is, there will the heart be also;
Because, where the treasure is, there will the heart be also;
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now where is the Churches treasure but in Christ? Our spirits are supernaturall, and carried to the best of Spirits;
now where is the Churches treasure but in christ? Our spirits Are supernatural, and carried to the best of Spirits;
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and who is the best of spirits but Christ himselfe? Because the members are carried to union with the head.
and who is the best of spirits but christ himself? Because the members Are carried to Union with the head.
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The happinesse of the Soule is in union with the fountaine of happinesse; and the neerer the fountaine of happinesse, the more happy:
The happiness of the Soul is in Union with the fountain of happiness; and the nearer the fountain of happiness, the more happy:
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what is it that makes the blessed body of Christ more happy, then all the Angels and men,
what is it that makes the blessed body of christ more happy, then all the Angels and men,
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but because it is hypostatically united to the second Person of the Trinity, and so to the fountaine of the God-head? the neerer to God, the happier, the fuller of grace and glory;
but Because it is hypostatically united to the second Person of the Trinity, and so to the fountain of the Godhead? the nearer to God, the Happier, the fuller of grace and glory;
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because he is the God of all grace and glory; therefore the neerer to Christ, the more happy.
Because he is the God of all grace and glory; Therefore the nearer to christ, the more happy.
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Now after the resurrection we shall be nearer both in soule and body; wee may see this by the contrary.
Now After the resurrection we shall be nearer both in soul and body; we may see this by the contrary.
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What is it that makes Hell so horrible? because there is an utter and eternall separation from the chiefest and choicest good, God himselfe.
What is it that makes Hell so horrible? Because there is an utter and Eternal separation from the chiefest and Choicest good, God himself.
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Here the wicked men of the world have the presence of God in the creatures; they taste the sweetnesse of Gods goodnesse in them;
Here the wicked men of the world have the presence of God in the creatures; they taste the sweetness of God's Goodness in them;
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but in Hell they shall have none to all eternity, there shal be an utter separation betweene Christ and them.
but in Hell they shall have none to all eternity, there shall be an utter separation between christ and them.
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But now the joyning to God, the fountaine of all good, in Heaven, makes Heaven to bee Heaven indeed:
But now the joining to God, the fountain of all good, in Heaven, makes Heaven to be Heaven indeed:
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if Christ was not there, Heaven would bee no Heaven; therfore Paul saith, I desire to be dissolved, and to bee with Christ:
if christ was not there, Heaven would be no Heaven; Therefore Paul Says, I desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ:
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and so the Church here, Come LORD JESUS: then we shall be neare, not in soul onely, but also in body and soule,
and so the Church Here, Come LORD JESUS: then we shall be near, not in soul only, but also in body and soul,
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and in both we shall be for ever joyned to the fountaine of all good. It is that which the Church desires here:
and in both we shall be for ever joined to the fountain of all good. It is that which the Church Desires Here:
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and in the Canticles, what is it that the Church prayes for in the beginning? Let him kisse me with the kisses of his lips, &c. There she desires the first comming of Christ: but you have it afterwards in the conclusion of the booke, make haste my beloved, and be thou like to the young Hart or Roe, upon the mountaine of Spices.
and in the Canticles, what is it that the Church prays for in the beginning? Let him kiss me with the Kisses of his lips, etc. There she Desires the First coming of christ: but you have it afterwards in the conclusion of the book, make haste my Beloved, and be thou like to the young Heart or Roe, upon the mountain of Spices.
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Such is the disposition of the Church, that before Christ was come, good people were knowne by the desire of his comming.
Such is the disposition of the Church, that before christ was come, good people were known by the desire of his coming.
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And therefore it was the description of holy men, that they waited for the consolation of Israel.
And Therefore it was the description of holy men, that they waited for the consolation of Israel.
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Oh Lord come quickly, come in the flesh.
O Lord come quickly, come in the Flesh.
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But now the first comming is past, they desire as much his second comming, and therefore they are described in the Epistle of Saint Paul, to be such as love and long for the appearing of Christ;
But now the First coming is past, they desire as much his second coming, and Therefore they Are described in the Epistle of Saint Paul, to be such as love and long for the appearing of christ;
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a Crowne of Righteousnesse is laid up for all those that love his appearance. a Crown of Righteousness is laid up for all those that love his appearance.
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Therefore if wee had the Spirit of the Church, we would Eccho to Christ, when he saith I come quickly, and say, make haste my beloved, &c. As the Church saith in the latter end of the Canticles.
Therefore if we had the Spirit of the Church, we would Echo to christ, when he Says I come quickly, and say, make haste my Beloved, etc. As the Church Says in the latter end of the Canticles.
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Beloved, doe but compare the glory of that time, with the glory which we have here;
beloved, do but compare the glory of that time, with the glory which we have Here;
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and and that wil shew another Reason.
and and that will show Another Reason.
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I will shew it by way of comparison a little, why the Church should bee desirous of the second comming of Christ.
I will show it by Way of comparison a little, why the Church should be desirous of the second coming of christ.
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If the good things that we have by grace here, are such, as eye hath not seene,
If the good things that we have by grace Here, Are such, as eye hath not seen,
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or eare heard, neither have entred into the heart of man to consider of, (for the place is meant of grace especially, that is the naturall, or ear herd, neither have entered into the heart of man to Consider of, (for the place is meant of grace especially, that is the natural,
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and immediate meaning) how transcendantly then unutterable, and unconceivable are those things that are reserved against that time? If the first fruits are so sweet, what is the full harvest? If the earnest bee so comfortable, what is the whole bargaine? If this Ioy be unspeakeable and full of Glory, and this peace, passe all understanding, what will the fulnesse of Ioy, peace and pleasures which are at Gods right hand for evermore, and which shall bee then, doe?
and immediate meaning) how transcendently then unutterable, and unconceivable Are those things that Are reserved against that time? If the First fruits Are so sweet, what is the full harvest? If the earnest be so comfortable, what is the Whole bargain? If this Joy be unspeakable and full of Glory, and this peace, pass all understanding, what will the fullness of Joy, peace and pleasures which Are At God's right hand for evermore, and which shall be then, do?
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If the Angels wonder at the wisedome of God, in the governement of his Church here, in the middest of confusion,
If the Angels wonder At the Wisdom of God, in the government of his Church Here, in the midst of confusion,
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how shall they bee put into a new and greater wonderment, when they shall see Christ glorious in his Saints.
how shall they be put into a new and greater wonderment, when they shall see christ glorious in his Saints.
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If when Christ was born in his abasement, they sang, Glory to God on high, peace on earth, good will towards men, how joyful will those blessed spirits bee, If when christ was born in his abasement, they sang, Glory to God on high, peace on earth, good will towards men, how joyful will those blessed spirits be,
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when Christ and all his members, shall be joyned together in one body in Heaven?
when christ and all his members, shall be joined together in one body in Heaven?
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If Abraham rejoyced to foresee, by the eye of Faith, the first comming of Christ in the flesh,
If Abraham rejoiced to foresee, by the eye of Faith, the First coming of christ in the Flesh,
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how should we joy by Faith to see the second comming of Christ? If Iohn Baptist leaped in the wombe for joy, at the presence of Mary, the Mother of our Lord, how will our hearts dance when we shall see the Lord himselfe in the great glory and Majesty of Heaven?
how should we joy by Faith to see the second coming of christ? If John Baptist leapt in the womb for joy, At the presence of Marry, the Mother of our Lord, how will our hearts dance when we shall see the Lord himself in the great glory and Majesty of Heaven?
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If Peter was so ravished with a little droppe and glimpse of Heaven, when hee saw the transfiguration of Christ in the mount,
If Peter was so ravished with a little drop and glimpse of Heaven, when he saw the transfiguration of christ in the mount,
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so that hee even lost and forgac himselfe, and wist not what he said;
so that he even lost and forgac himself, and wist not what he said;
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how shall we be affected, think you, when wee shall see Christ, not in his transfiguration,
how shall we be affected, think you, when we shall see christ, not in his transfiguration,
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but in his glorification for ever?
but in his glorification for ever?
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If old Simeon, when he saw Christ in his infancy, embraced him in his arms and said, Now Lord lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word,
If old Simeon, when he saw christ in his infancy, embraced him in his arms and said, Now Lord Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word,
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for mine eyes have seene thy salvation: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation:
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How shall wee bee transported with joy and admiration, to see Christ, not in his swadling cloathes,
How shall we be transported with joy and admiration, to see christ, not in his swaddling clothes,
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nor in his infancy, but in heaven, all glorious?
nor in his infancy, but in heaven, all glorious?
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If the sight of Christ in his Ordinances, in his Word and Sacraments, doth so affect a Christians heart,
If the sighed of christ in his Ordinances, in his Word and Sacraments, does so affect a Christians heart,
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as to transforme him into the Image of them; what will it doe to see Christ face to face, without these Glasses?
as to transform him into the Image of them; what will it do to see christ face to face, without these Glasses?
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If the promises doe so quicken us, as you have it in the Psalmes, Thy word hath quickned mee;
If the promises do so quicken us, as you have it in the Psalms, Thy word hath quickened me;
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what will the full performance of them doe? If the communion of Saints here, be so sweet, even an Heaven upon earth;
what will the full performance of them doe? If the communion of Saints Here, be so sweet, even an Heaven upon earth;
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what will it bee, when all the blessed soules that have bin from the beginning of the World;
what will it be, when all the blessed Souls that have been from the beginning of the World;
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unto the end, shall be all together, and they altogether freed from all corruptions and infirmities, what a blessed sight will that be?
unto the end, shall be all together, and they altogether freed from all corruptions and infirmities, what a blessed sighed will that be?
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If so bee that things prepared by men, bee so glorious, as the temple of Solomon was, what is that glory which was prepared before the World was,
If so be that things prepared by men, be so glorious, as the temple of Solomon was, what is that glory which was prepared before the World was,
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and is in preparing still for the Church?
and is in preparing still for the Church?
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If rest from labour bee so sweet, what is the glorious liberty of the Sonnes of God? A little liberty from corruption, a little freedome and enlargement of Spirit here,
If rest from labour be so sweet, what is the glorious liberty of the Sons of God? A little liberty from corruption, a little freedom and enlargement of Spirit Here,
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how sweet is that? when we are set at liberty to serve God, when we have the liberty of the Spirit, to goe boldly to God,
how sweet is that? when we Are Set At liberty to serve God, when we have the liberty of the Spirit, to go boldly to God,
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and to the Throne of Grace, how pleasant is that? But, oh the liberty of glory! that is true liberty indeed.
and to the Throne of Grace, how pleasant is that? But, o the liberty of glory! that is true liberty indeed.
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Beloved, these things deserve and desire admiration, rather then expression;
beloved, these things deserve and desire admiration, rather then expression;
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therefore I leave them to your wondering, and admiring, rather then I wil study long to expresse them.
Therefore I leave them to your wondering, and admiring, rather then I will study long to express them.
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Oh yee blessed soules, stand still a little, and consider by the eye of Faith, these glorious things and times to come.
O ye blessed Souls, stand still a little, and Consider by the eye of Faith, these glorious things and times to come.
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You see then by this, the Church hath great reason to say, Come Lord Iesus. Besides, do but consider the estate of the Church here in this world:
You see then by this, the Church hath great reason to say, Come Lord Iesus. Beside, do but Consider the estate of the Church Here in this world:
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even at the best, while wee are present in the body, we are absent from the Lord.
even At the best, while we Are present in the body, we Are absent from the Lord.
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But for the most part, the Church is in this world, as Daniel in the Lions den,
But for the most part, the Church is in this world, as daniel in the Lions den,
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as sheepe in the midst of ravening wolves, as a Ship in the midst of the waves,
as sheep in the midst of ravening wolves, as a Ship in the midst of the waves,
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and as a Lily among thornes.
and as a Lily among thorns.
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All the birds of prey doe seize on the poore Turtle-Dove of Chrict, and they beare a speciall and implacable malice against Gods Church and Children.
All the Birds of prey do seize on the poor Turtle-Dove of Christ, and they bear a special and implacable malice against God's Church and Children.
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Yea oftentimes, those that professe religion in the forme of it, doe let out the h•art blood of it in deed, and deny the power thereof.
Yea oftentimes, those that profess Religion in the Form of it, do let out the h•art blood of it in deed, and deny the power thereof.
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Wee see it hath bin for ever since Christs comming, and it will bee so to the end of the World.
we see it hath been for ever since Christ coming, and it will be so to the end of the World.
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Satan abuseth the great Ordinances of God, and makes them serviceable to his owne ends,
Satan abuseth the great Ordinances of God, and makes them serviceable to his own ends,
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so that there is nothing free from Sathans defilement, no, not the best Ordinances of God.
so that there is nothing free from Satan's defilement, no, not the best Ordinances of God.
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We see how boisterously and roughly the poore church of God is handled.
We see how boisterously and roughly the poor Church of God is handled.
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Are there not oftentimes in the Church within it selfe, prejudices, surmises, jealousies, one against another, that the company of one another is not so sweet,
are there not oftentimes in the Church within it self, prejudices, surmises, jealousies, one against Another, that the company of one Another is not so sweet,
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and delightfull? And Woe to the world because of offences. Are there not scandals and offences in the Church, that hinders the comfort of it,
and delightful? And Woe to the world Because of offences. are there not scandals and offences in the Church, that hinders the Comfort of it,
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and many times do cause the falling out of those, that are otherwise truly good? So that in regard of Christians themselves, there is not such a sweet complacency and delight one in another, as there should be;
and many times do cause the falling out of those, that Are otherwise truly good? So that in regard of Christians themselves, there is not such a sweet complacency and delight one in Another, as there should be;
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and as there shall bee then. Where there is a different sight, and a different light, there will be different judgements, and affections.
and as there shall be then. Where there is a different sighed, and a different Light, there will be different Judgments, and affections.
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Now al Christians in this life, have both a different light and sight;
Now all Christians in this life, have both a different Light and sighed;
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one sees things cleerer than another, and so their judgements differ a little, and therefore their affections too:
one sees things clearer than Another, and so their Judgments differ a little, and Therefore their affections too:
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those promises of the Lion and the Lambe, dwelling together, shall not exactly bee performed untill this his second comming;
those promises of the lion and the Lamb, Dwelling together, shall not exactly be performed until this his second coming;
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but there shall be something of the Lion, and of the Wolfe, in the best Christians:
but there shall be something of the lion, and of the Wolf, in the best Christians:
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but then it shall be fully satisfied, then all Woolvish and Lionish dispositions shall be subdued,
but then it shall be Fully satisfied, then all Wolvish and Lionish dispositions shall be subdued,
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then there shall bee no infirmity in others to displease us, nor any in us, to give distaste to them;
then there shall be no infirmity in Others to displease us, nor any in us, to give distaste to them;
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but then we shall have an eternall communion together.
but then we shall have an Eternal communion together.
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Therfore is there not in regard of our selves, good reason for Christians to say, Amen, even so come Lord Iesus? Then in regard of every one in his own particular:
Therefore is there not in regard of our selves, good reason for Christians to say, Amen, even so come Lord Iesus? Then in regard of every one in his own particular:
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doth not every one finde that true in himselfe, that Paul saith of himselfe, that we carry about with us a body of sin, and a body of death? our corruptions that we carry about with us, are like a dead body tied unto a living body,
does not every one find that true in himself, that Paul Says of himself, that we carry about with us a body of since, and a body of death? our corruptions that we carry about with us, Are like a dead body tied unto a living body,
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now what an odious and loathsome thing is it for a man to carry about with him a dead body? Thus we doe,
now what an odious and loathsome thing is it for a man to carry about with him a dead body? Thus we do,
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and the more wee grow in grace, the more noysome it will bee to us:
and the more we grow in grace, the more noisome it will be to us:
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for the more we grow in grace, the more life wee have, and therefore the more Antipathy against sinne.
for the more we grow in grace, the more life we have, and Therefore the more Antipathy against sin.
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The more wee grow in grace, the more light wee have to discerne the bad; and the more will our love to grace encrease;
The more we grow in grace, the more Light we have to discern the bad; and the more will our love to grace increase;
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now the more light, and life, and love, the more shall wee bee annoyed, carrying about with us, this body of sinne,
now the more Light, and life, and love, the more shall we be annoyed, carrying about with us, this body of sin,
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and the thorne in the flesh. Some corruptions are as grievous to us as a Thorne, that rends the flesh.
and the thorn in the Flesh. some corruptions Are as grievous to us as a Thorn, that rends the Flesh.
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And this is the disposition of the best in this life.
And this is the disposition of the best in this life.
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Therefore in regard of the Church, and the enemies of it, in regard of our selves,
Therefore in regard of the Church, and the enemies of it, in regard of our selves,
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and every particular Christian, in regard of their conflicting, and afflicted condition, have wee not cause to say, Amen, come Lord Iesus? Thus wee see the grounds, which the Church hath to say so.
and every particular Christian, in regard of their conflicting, and afflicted condition, have we not cause to say, Amen, come Lord Iesus? Thus we see the grounds, which the Church hath to say so.
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Let us now come to the second point, to try whether wee can indeed expresse this desire, that the spirit of God makes. (For it is onely the Spirit in the Spouse that saith, Come Lord Iesus.) Let us see whether the Spirit sayes so in us. We shall not say much:
Let us now come to the second point, to try whither we can indeed express this desire, that the Spirit of God makes. (For it is only the Spirit in the Spouse that Says, Come Lord Iesus.) Let us see whither the Spirit Says so in us. We shall not say much:
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it may be knowne by that which hath bin said in the beginning, and it is evident also besides:
it may be known by that which hath been said in the beginning, and it is evident also beside:
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therefore in a word or two. Let us try our selves by this:
Therefore in a word or two. Let us try our selves by this:
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what benefit have we by the first comming of Christ, by his death, and the shedding of his blood? Doth that pardon our sinnes? Are our Consciences besprinkled by that from dead workes, to serve the everliving God? Are our hearts set at liberty to goe to the Throne of grace? Have we thus any benefit by his first comming? Then wee cannot but with a long and longing expectation looke for his second.
what benefit have we by the First coming of christ, by his death, and the shedding of his blood? Does that pardon our Sins? are our Consciences besprinkled by that from dead works, to serve the everliving God? are our hearts Set At liberty to go to the Throne of grace? Have we thus any benefit by his First coming? Then we cannot but with a long and longing expectation look for his second.
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But on the contrary, he that hath no good by the first, cannot truely desire nor comfortably expect the second comming of Christ: for why? the second comming is but to make good what is begun here.
But on the contrary, he that hath no good by the First, cannot truly desire nor comfortably expect the second coming of christ: for why? the second coming is but to make good what is begun Here.
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The first is to redeeme our soules, the second is to glorifie our bodies:
The First is to Redeem our Souls, the second is to Glorify our bodies:
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If our soules bee not redeemed, never look for the redemption of our bodies. The first and second comming of Christ, are of so neere connexion, that oftentimes they are comprised together,
If our Souls be not redeemed, never look for the redemption of our bodies. The First and second coming of christ, Are of so near connexion, that oftentimes they Are comprised together,
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as the regeneration of our soules, & the regeneration of our bodies, the Adoption of our soules,
as the regeneration of our Souls, & the regeneration of our bodies, the Adoption of our Souls,
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and the Adoption of our bodies, the redemption of our soules, and the Redemption of our bodies;
and the Adoption of our bodies, the redemption of our Souls, and the Redemption of our bodies;
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to shew, that wheresoever there is the true redemption and Adoption of the Soule, there the Redemption and Adoption of the body will follow, and an expectation thereof also:
to show, that wheresoever there is the true redemption and Adoption of the Soul, there the Redemption and Adoption of the body will follow, and an expectation thereof also:
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Christ will be redemption to us when he hath bin redemption to our foules first, in the assurance of the pardon of our sinnes. Looke then to that first. christ will be redemption to us when he hath been redemption to our fowls First, in the assurance of the pardon of our Sins. Look then to that First.
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If we desire the second comming of Christ, wee will prepare for it.
If we desire the second coming of christ, we will prepare for it.
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If a man sayes, he desires to goe to some great person, and yet never thinks of any preparation for it, it is but a pretended desire,
If a man Says, he Desires to go to Some great person, and yet never thinks of any preparation for it, it is but a pretended desire,
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if hee doth not put on his best cloathes, and fit himselfe for it, as Ioseph did for Pharoh: so if a man hope for this comming of Christ, he will purifie himselfe for it, even as hee is pure. He will not appeare in his foule cloathes,
if he does not put on his best clothes, and fit himself for it, as Ioseph did for Pharaoh: so if a man hope for this coming of christ, he will purify himself for it, even as he is pure. He will not appear in his foul clothes,
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but will put off the old man, and put on the new. He will fit himselfe as the Bride,
but will put off the old man, and put on the new. He will fit himself as the Bride,
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for the comming of the Bridegroome.
for the coming of the Bridegroom.
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Beloved if the thoughts of Christs second comming, bee not efficatious to worke in the soule, a great care to fit and prepare for it, it is but a false conceit and lying fancy, it is no holy desire: examine it by this:
beloved if the thoughts of Christ second coming, be not efficacious to work in the soul, a great care to fit and prepare for it, it is but a false conceit and lying fancy, it is no holy desire: examine it by this:
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Whether your heats bee the Kingdome of Christ, whether hee rule in your hearts here:
Whither your heats be the Kingdom of christ, whither he Rule in your hearts Here:
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Do we think to rule with him in Heaven, in his Kingdome, if wee will not yeeld up our Hearts to bee his Kingdome upon earth? No, he will come into our hearts,
Do we think to Rule with him in Heaven, in his Kingdom, if we will not yield up our Hearts to be his Kingdom upon earth? No, he will come into our hearts,
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before wee shall come to him, he will come to rule in us here, before we shall ever thinke to come to rule with him in heaven.
before we shall come to him, he will come to Rule in us Here, before we shall ever think to come to Rule with him in heaven.
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Therefore all they that stand out against the Ordinances of God, and will live in sinne against their knowledge and conscience, doe they spend any thoughts or wishes on Christs second comming? He will come indeed,
Therefore all they that stand out against the Ordinances of God, and will live in sin against their knowledge and conscience, do they spend any thoughts or wishes on Christ second coming? He will come indeed,
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but it will be a day of darknesse and gloominesse unto them.
but it will be a day of darkness and gloominess unto them.
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Such persons cannot say, Come Lord Iesus, come quickly, but, Mountaines come, and Rocks come, come quickly: Such Persons cannot say, Come Lord Iesus, come quickly, but, Mountains come, and Rocks come, come quickly:
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Fall upon us and hide us from the presence of him that sitteth upon the Throne, Fallen upon us and hide us from the presence of him that Sitteth upon the Throne,
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and from the wrath of the Lambe. Nothing will be more terrible to such, then that Day:and from the wrath of the Lamb. Nothing will be more terrible to such, then that Day:
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Fire is the most comfortable thing, and the most terrible:
Fire is the most comfortable thing, and the most terrible:
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and so God is most comfortable to his, and yet most terrible to such, that doe not prepare for his comming.
and so God is most comfortable to his, and yet most terrible to such, that do not prepare for his coming.
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Who amongst us, (saith the Prophet) shall dwell winh the devouring fire? Who amongst us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Who shall appeare before Christ? To them then that live in their sinnes, in this glorious light of the Gospel, there is a most terrible threatning, Who among us, (Says the Prophet) shall dwell winh the devouring fire? Who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Who shall appear before christ? To them then that live in their Sins, in this glorious Light of the Gospel, there is a most terrible threatening,
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even from the comming of Christ.
even from the coming of christ.
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If any man love not the LORD JESUS, when he is discovered cleerely in the Gospell, Let him be Anathema, Maranatha, which is a more terrible curse then any is in the Law. If any man love not the LORD JESUS, when he is discovered clearly in the Gospel, Let him be Anathema, Maranatha, which is a more terrible curse then any is in the Law.
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As the greatest blessings are from the comming of Christ; so from the same is the most terrible threatning.
As the greatest blessings Are from the coming of christ; so from the same is the most terrible threatening.
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There is not such a terrible curse in all the Scriptures againe, as that is in the Corinthians. So that, The Lord shall come in flaming fire, rendering vengeance to all them that know him not,
There is not such a terrible curse in all the Scriptures again, as that is in the Corinthians. So that, The Lord shall come in flaming fire, rendering vengeance to all them that know him not,
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and that obey not the Gospel: therefore take heed of this. Try it againe by holy exercises. and that obey not the Gospel: Therefore take heed of this. Try it again by holy exercises.
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They that desire indeed the comming of Christ they exercise themselves much in holinesse:
They that desire indeed the coming of christ they exercise themselves much in holiness:
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they exercise themselves in the beginning of Heaven here upon earth, in reading and hearing the Word, in the communion of Saints, in praying,
they exercise themselves in the beginning of Heaven Here upon earth, in reading and hearing the Word, in the communion of Saints, in praying,
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and acquainting themselves with God, &c. In what else shall we be employed, when we come to Heaven? There shall bee the perfection of these graces,
and acquainting themselves with God, etc. In what Else shall we be employed, when we come to Heaven? There shall be the perfection of these graces,
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and exercises begun here upon earth. Many a prophane wretches heart swells when he coms to prayer, or any divine exercise;
and exercises begun Here upon earth. Many a profane wretches heart Swells when he coms to prayer, or any divine exercise;
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hee is proudly brought up, and his heart is not subdued to holy exercises here. Heaven will not brooke such, and such will not brooke Heaven.
he is proudly brought up, and his heart is not subdued to holy exercises Here. Heaven will not brook such, and such will not brook Heaven.
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There is nothing but praising God continually.
There is nothing but praising God continually.
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now if you will not endure these holy exercises here, what should you doe in Heaven? Therefore let us not deceive our own souls, I beseech you.
now if you will not endure these holy exercises Here, what should you do in Heaven? Therefore let us not deceive our own Souls, I beseech you.
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If we say this truly, Come Lord Iesus, undoubtedly it will have an influence into our lives, it will stirre up all graces in the soule;
If we say this truly, Come Lord Iesus, undoubtedly it will have an influence into our lives, it will stir up all graces in the soul;
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as Faith, to lay hold upon it; hope, to expect it; love, to embrace it; patience, to endure any thing for it;
as Faith, to lay hold upon it; hope, to expect it; love, to embrace it; patience, to endure any thing for it;
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heavenlymindednesse, to fit and prepare for it;
Heavenly-mindedness, to fit and prepare for it;
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faithfulnesse in our callings, that wee may make up our accoūts before that time, &c. There is not a grace of the spirit,
faithfulness in our callings, that we may make up our accounts before that time, etc. There is not a grace of the Spirit,
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but it is stirred up and quickned thereby. Therfore be not deceived:
but it is stirred up and quickened thereby. Therefore be not deceived:
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It is impossible that wee should have dead and dull and cold hearts, and yet believe this, that there is such a glorious time to come, undoubtedly it wil inspire and cause strength and comfort in all our sufferings,
It is impossible that we should have dead and dull and cold hearts, and yet believe this, that there is such a glorious time to come, undoubtedly it will inspire and cause strength and Comfort in all our sufferings,
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and in all our doings, if our hearts doe thinke with the Spirit, and thought of Faith, of this glorious appearing of Christ: therfore we should shame our selves:
and in all our doings, if our hearts do think with the Spirit, and Thought of Faith, of this glorious appearing of christ: Therefore we should shame our selves:
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what? can I heare of these things, and bee no more affected with them then I am? thus we should complane of the deadnesse and dulnesse of our hearts,
what? can I hear of these things, and be no more affected with them then I am? thus we should complain of the deadness and dulness of our hearts,
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and labour to worke our hearts to an admiration of the excellencies that shall be revealed then.
and labour to work our hearts to an admiration of the excellencies that shall be revealed then.
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But I goe on, and come in the last place to some few directions, how wee should come to frame our selves to this, to bee able to utter this desire and prayer.
But I go on, and come in the last place to Some few directions, how we should come to frame our selves to this, to be able to utter this desire and prayer.
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Labour to bee reconciled to God.
Labour to be reconciled to God.
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Maintaine and preserve thy peace and reconciliation with God, and then all things will be reconciled unto us, that are betweene us and the second comming of Christ. Nay, all shall be ours;
Maintain and preserve thy peace and reconciliation with God, and then all things will be reconciled unto us, that Are between us and the second coming of christ. Nay, all shall be ours;
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life ours, death ours, devil ours, to help us to heaven: when we are at peace with God, all shall be at peace with us;
life ours, death ours, Devil ours, to help us to heaven: when we Are At peace with God, all shall be At peace with us;
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and then we may have comfortable thoughts of that day; then wee can thinke of death and not be troubled;
and then we may have comfortable thoughts of that day; then we can think of death and not be troubled;
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of hell and Godswrath, and not bee disquieted.
of hell and God's wrath, and not be disquieted.
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Therefore above all, let us get the assurance of the grand point of justification, of being clothed with the righteousnesse of Christ;
Therefore above all, let us get the assurance of the grand point of justification, of being clothed with the righteousness of christ;
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Let us be sure to bee found in that, and appeare in it, to understand that point wel.
Let us be sure to be found in that, and appear in it, to understand that point well.
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Saint Paul was wonderfull carefull hereof.
Saint Paul was wonderful careful hereof.
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He desires to have it as a seale of the righteousnesse of Faith, and to be found in him, not having his owne righteousnesse, &c. As if hee were tender, to touch upon Christs glory.
He Desires to have it as a seal of the righteousness of Faith, and to be found in him, not having his own righteousness, etc. As if he were tender, to touch upon Christ glory.
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If wee be cloathed with the Garments of Christs righteousnesse, wee may goe through the wrath of God: for, that alone is wrath-proofe;
If we be clothed with the Garments of Christ righteousness, we may go through the wrath of God: for, that alone is wrath-proof;
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that will pacifie God, and pacifie the Conscience too. It is a righteousnesse of Gods owne providing, and accepting.
that will pacify God, and pacify the Conscience too. It is a righteousness of God's own providing, and accepting.
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Be sure that you understand it well; that you appeare not in your owne, but in his:
Be sure that you understand it well; that you appear not in your own, but in his:
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and then may you thinke of that day with comfort.
and then may you think of that day with Comfort.
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If wee would thinke of the blessed times that are to come with comfort, then let us labour to grow in the New creature;
If we would think of the blessed times that Are to come with Comfort, then let us labour to grow in the New creature;
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to be more and more filled with the fulnesse of God; to strive to have more of Christ in us still:
to be more and more filled with the fullness of God; to strive to have more of christ in us still:
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The more wee have of Christ in us, the more shall wee desire his comming to us.
The more we have of christ in us, the more shall we desire his coming to us.
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Let us desire and labour to have all the corners of the heart filled up with the Spirit of Christ; our understandings, with knowledge;
Let us desire and labour to have all the corners of the heart filled up with the Spirit of christ; our understandings, with knowledge;
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our affections, with love and delight; and our wills, with obedience. The Scripture calls it, being filled with all the fullnesse of God.
our affections, with love and delight; and our wills, with Obedience. The Scripture calls it, being filled with all the fullness of God.
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Now, the more wee enter into the Kingdome of Heaven, by growth in grace here, the fitter shall wee be for it,
Now, the more we enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, by growth in grace Here, the fitter shall we be for it,
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and the more shall wee desire it.
and the more shall we desire it.
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The more suteablenesse there is betweene us and Heaven, and the glorious condition to come, the more shall wee long after it,
The more suteablenesse there is between us and Heaven, and the glorious condition to come, the more shall we long After it,
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and rejoyce in the thoughts of it. Be sure to doe what you doe quickly, and throughly.
and rejoice in the thoughts of it. Be sure to do what you do quickly, and thoroughly.
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Satan is so wise, that hee knowes his time is but short; and therefore layes about him with great wrath and furie.
Satan is so wise, that he knows his time is but short; and Therefore lays about him with great wrath and fury.
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Oh, let us be so wise, as to know that our time is but short! God himselfe tells us, that it is so.
O, let us be so wise, as to know that our time is but short! God himself tells us, that it is so.
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Our time is a little spot of time, cut out betweene two Eternities; before, and after:
Our time is a little spot of time, Cut out between two Eternities; before, and After:
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then, let us doe our worke quickly. Wee may bee suddenly surprized, before wee be aware:
then, let us do our work quickly. we may be suddenly surprised, before we be aware:
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and, as the Tree falleth, so it lyes; as a man lives, so hee dies; as Death leaves us, so Judgement, and the second comming of Christ, shall finde us.
and, as the Tree falls, so it lies; as a man lives, so he die; as Death leaves us, so Judgement, and the second coming of christ, shall find us.
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Wee should therefore (as the Apostle saith) worke out our owne salvation with feare,
we should Therefore (as the Apostle Says) work out our own salvation with Fear,
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and trembling. Manie men, when they come to die, are troubled about this: Oh, I have not done so; and trembling. Many men, when they come to die, Are troubled about this: O, I have not done so;
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I should have done this and that, and have not; but I have done amisse, I have not throughly repented;
I should have done this and that, and have not; but I have done amiss, I have not thoroughly repented;
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something is not done, that should have beene;
something is not done, that should have been;
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I have not made mine Evidences sound, I have not made my Calling and Election sure: Oh, my Conscience is troubled,
I have not made mine Evidences found, I have not made my Calling and Election sure: O, my Conscience is troubled,
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and my soule cannot finde that peace in God, &c. Oh, doe you take warning by them,
and my soul cannot find that peace in God, etc. O, do you take warning by them,
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and now worke out your salvation with feare, and trembling: and that upon this ground, because the time is short, and uncertaine.
and now work out your salvation with Fear, and trembling: and that upon this ground, Because the time is short, and uncertain.
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Beloved, it is a great errour in us; wee thinke of reaping, as soone as wee begin to sowe;
beloved, it is a great error in us; we think of reaping, as soon as we begin to sow;
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nay, wee begin to sowe then, when wee should reape: Then wee begin to thinke of God, and goodnesse, when wee lye a dying:
nay, we begin to sow then, when we should reap: Then we begin to think of God, and Goodness, when we lie a dying:
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That should be a time of reaping the comfort of all our former life, and to thinke of the time to come, with joy.
That should be a time of reaping the Comfort of all our former life, and to think of the time to come, with joy.
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Oh, what a comfortable thing would it be, if wee can with S. Paul, looke backward, and say;
O, what a comfortable thing would it be, if we can with S. Paul, look backward, and say;
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I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the Faith? &c. Hee lookes backe with comfort, I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the Faith? etc. He looks back with Comfort,
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and therefore hee lookes forward with comfort too:
and Therefore he looks forward with Comfort too:
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From henceforth there is layd up for me a Crowne of Righteousnesse, which the Lord, the righteous Iudge, shall give me at that day, &c. When a Christian man hath done the will of God, and lookes back-ward, and saith:From henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me At that day, etc. When a Christian man hath done the will of God, and looks backward, and Says:
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I had a Race to runne, and I have runne it; I had a Faith to keepe, and I have kept it;
I had a Raze to run, and I have run it; I had a Faith to keep, and I have kept it;
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I had a fight to fight, and I have fought it: and then lookes forward, and sees a Crowne of eternall Glory before his eyes;
I had a fight to fight, and I have fought it: and then looks forward, and sees a Crown of Eternal Glory before his eyes;
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what a comfort and ravishing joy will this affoord? Whether hee lookes backward, or forward, all is glorious.
what a Comfort and ravishing joy will this afford? Whither he looks backward, or forward, all is glorious.
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But if wee be carelesse, and negligent, and will not worke out our salvation; then wee cannot with Hezekiah, looke backe with comfort, and say to God:
But if we be careless, and negligent, and will not work out our salvation; then we cannot with Hezekiah, look back with Comfort, and say to God:
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Lord, remember how I have walked before thee in truth and uprightnesse of heart, and have done that which was right in thy sight: Lord, Remember how I have walked before thee in truth and uprightness of heart, and have done that which was right in thy sighed:
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Neither can wee with S. Paul, looke forward with any comfort.
Neither can we with S. Paul, look forward with any Comfort.
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Beloved, Heaven is a pure place, and requires a great deale of puritie in those that come thither:
beloved, Heaven is a pure place, and requires a great deal of purity in those that come thither:
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And Christ is holy, and glorious. Therefore, wee must set no measure and pitch to any holinesse in this life;
And christ is holy, and glorious. Therefore, we must Set no measure and pitch to any holiness in this life;
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but grow still more and more heavenly, till wee come to Heaven.
but grow still more and more heavenly, till we come to Heaven.
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Therefore, the Apostle sets it downe by way of wonderment, in the last of S. Peter: Seeing all these things shall be dissolved, saith hee:
Therefore, the Apostle sets it down by Way of wonderment, in the last of S. Peter: Seeing all these things shall be dissolved, Says he:
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What saith hee to that? He cannot tell what to say; therefore hee sayes nothing in particular, but in generall;
What Says he to that? He cannot tell what to say; Therefore he Says nothing in particular, but in general;
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what manner of persons ought wee to be, in all holy conversation and godlinesse? Some men will set a measure and stint to themselves;what manner of Persons ought we to be, in all holy Conversation and godliness? some men will Set a measure and stint to themselves;
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and if any goe beyond their measure, then they are such and such, curious, nice,
and if any go beyond their measure, then they Are such and such, curious, Nicaenae,
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and precise, &c. Why? what measure of holinesse should be set to them, that looke for the second comming of Christ? What manner of persons ought wee to be? Hee cannot tell what to say in particular;
and precise, etc. Why? what measure of holiness should be Set to them, that look for the second coming of christ? What manner of Persons ought we to be? He cannot tell what to say in particular;
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and therefore leaveth it to admiration.
and Therefore Leaveth it to admiration.
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Wee must not then set up our staffe, and put any measure to any perfection here in this world;
we must not then Set up our staff, and put any measure to any perfection Here in this world;
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but still grow in grace and godlinesse, looking for and hasting unto the comming of the Day of the Lord.
but still grow in grace and godliness, looking for and hasting unto the coming of the Day of the Lord.
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Let us take all advantages, to helpe us in this desire and prayer for the second comming of Christ, from all the crosses of this life,
Let us take all advantages, to help us in this desire and prayer for the second coming of christ, from all the Crosses of this life,
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and from all the businesses of Satan.
and from all the businesses of Satan.
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Satan was shut out of Paradise, but hee is still creeping into the Paradise of the Church.
Satan was shut out of Paradise, but he is still creeping into the Paradise of the Church.
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But in Heaven, hee shall never come. Hee was once there, and was cast downe from thence, never to come there againe.
But in Heaven, he shall never come. He was once there, and was cast down from thence, never to come there again.
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But in the Church hee is alwayes stirring. Hee is never so bound up, but hee hath some mischiefe to doe.
But in the Church he is always stirring. He is never so bound up, but he hath Some mischief to do.
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Now, let the consideration of Satan and his instruments, that are alwayes some way or other molesting of the Church,
Now, let the consideration of Satan and his Instruments, that Are always Some Way or other molesting of the Church,
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and are as thornes in their sides, stirre us up to desire the second comming of Christ.
and Are as thorns in their sides, stir us up to desire the second coming of christ.
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So, from all particular losses and crosses let us helpe our selves.
So, from all particular losses and Crosses let us help our selves.
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If wee have lost a friend, let us fill our hearts with comfort from the second comming of Christ;
If we have lost a friend, let us fill our hearts with Comfort from the second coming of christ;
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and from the consideration of that, that then the time will come, when all friends shall meet together.
and from the consideration of that, that then the time will come, when all Friends shall meet together.
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Doe wee leave any thing in this world behind us? wee shall meet with better there;
Do we leave any thing in this world behind us? we shall meet with better there;
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better friends, a better place, better imployment; all better. Therefore, let us take advantage from every thing, to help forward that desire.
better Friends, a better place, better employment; all better. Therefore, let us take advantage from every thing, to help forward that desire.
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In a word, I beseech you (because there be many things that might be spoken to this purpose) let it be your maine care, to fit your selves for that time.
In a word, I beseech you (Because there be many things that might be spoken to this purpose) let it be your main care, to fit your selves for that time.
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It is a time of longing here, while wee live. It is the time between the Contract and the Marriage;
It is a time of longing Here, while we live. It is the time between the Contract and the Marriage;
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let us labour to be fitted and prepared for that time. But you shall have many a good soule crie out;
let us labour to be fitted and prepared for that time. But you shall have many a good soul cry out;
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Oh, I am not so desirous of the comming of Christ, as I ought. True; it may be so, because of thy wants, because thou hast not prepared thy selfe,
O, I am not so desirous of the coming of christ, as I ought. True; it may be so, Because of thy Wants, Because thou hast not prepared thy self,
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because thou art not spirituall, because thou art not mortified. This ariseth further, as from other causes, so from this.
Because thou art not spiritual, Because thou art not mortified. This arises further, as from other Causes, so from this.
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Thou art ignorant of the Covenant of Grace, that God is thy Father, and that hee hath bound himselfe as a Father to pardon the sinnes of his children.
Thou art ignorant of the Covenant of Grace, that God is thy Father, and that he hath bound himself as a Father to pardon the Sins of his children.
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Therefore, if thy sinnes be but infirmities, that thou strivest against, thou mayest be comforted. Marke what the Apostle saith;
Therefore, if thy Sins be but infirmities, that thou Strivest against, thou Mayest be comforted. Mark what the Apostle Says;
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Wee our selves, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even wee our selve, doe groane within our selves, waiting for the adoption, we our selves, which have the First fruits of the Spirit, even we our selve, do groan within our selves, waiting for the adoption,
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even the redemption of our bodies. even the redemption of our bodies.
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If wee labour against our corruptions, it should be so farre from hindering our desire of Christs comming, that wee should desire it the rather, because wee labour under them;
If we labour against our corruptions, it should be so Far from hindering our desire of Christ coming, that we should desire it the rather, Because we labour under them;
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for then wee shall be fully rid of them. Labour to understand the Covenant of Grace more fully.
for then we shall be Fully rid of them. Labour to understand the Covenant of Grace more Fully.
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Christ is a Mediatour and Intercessour; for whom? for perfect men? no; but for them that unwillingly runne into debt with God every day.
christ is a Mediator and Intercessor; for whom? for perfect men? no; but for them that unwillingly run into debt with God every day.
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Therefore wee say, in the Lords Prayer;
Therefore we say, in the lords Prayer;
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Give us this day our dayly bread, and forgive us our debts, &c. The ignorance of Evangelicall points makes us so cold, Give us this day our daily bred, and forgive us our debts, etc. The ignorance of Evangelical points makes us so cold,
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so dead and dull, as we are oftentimes. But you will say; I desire to live still.
so dead and dull, as we Are oftentimes. But you will say; I desire to live still.
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Those that desire the second comming of Christ, desire that he would come and fetch them out of the World,
Those that desire the second coming of christ, desire that he would come and fetch them out of the World,
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when they have done their worke. May not I doe so? Yes, you may;
when they have done their work. May not I do so? Yes, you may;
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but it must be with a reservation, that you may bring to Heaven as many as you can, that you may get further evidence of your salvation:
but it must be with a reservation, that you may bring to Heaven as many as you can, that you may get further evidence of your salvation:
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and so in other respects, you may desire to live, so it may be that God may honour himselfe by our lives.
and so in other respects, you may desire to live, so it may be that God may honour himself by our lives.
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But simply, and as the thing is in it selfe, we ought to be of S. Pauls mind, to desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, which is farre better.
But simply, and as the thing is in it self, we ought to be of S. Paul's mind, to desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ, which is Far better.
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Therefore, when the time of our dissolution comes, wee are to be willing to resigne up our soules unto God, not onely patiently, but cheerefully.
Therefore, when the time of our dissolution comes, we Are to be willing to resign up our Souls unto God, not only patiently, but cheerfully.
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For why? The day of death is a day of Iubile, a day of Coronation, a day of Marriage, a day of Harvest, a day of Triumph.
For why? The day of death is a day of Jubilee, a day of Coronation, a day of Marriage, a day of Harvest, a day of Triumph.
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Wee are to bee ashamed of the disproportion of our desires to earthly things, and to heavenly.
we Are to be ashamed of the disproportion of our Desires to earthly things, and to heavenly.
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Is the Labourer loth to thinke of a Sabbath, or a day of Rest? Is a Souldier loth to thinke of a day of Victorie,
Is the Labourer loath to think of a Sabbath, or a day of Rest? Is a Soldier loath to think of a day of Victory,
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and Triumph? Is a contracted person loth to thinke of the day of Marriage? or a King, of the day of his Coronation? They are all desirous of these things;
and Triumph? Is a contracted person loath to think of the day of Marriage? or a King, of the day of his Coronation? They Are all desirous of these things;
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and why should not wee be of that time, when all these things shall indeed and really be performed? All those things are but shadowes,
and why should not we be of that time, when all these things shall indeed and really be performed? All those things Are but shadows,
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and scarce that, of things to come;
and scarce that, of things to come;
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and yet how earnestly desirous are men of them? Have not wee then just cause to take occasion, to shame and blame our selves,
and yet how earnestly desirous Are men of them? Have not we then just cause to take occasion, to shame and blame our selves,
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for the disproportion of our desires to earthly and heavenly things? But now, when wee have finished our worke;
for the disproportion of our Desires to earthly and heavenly things? But now, when we have finished our work;
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when God hath beene served by us, in our generations;
when God hath been served by us, in our generations;
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as it was said of David, that bee served God in his owne generation, by the will of God;
as it was said of David, that be served God in his own generation, by the will of God;
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and after that, fell on sleepe: then God will take off our desire, of living any longer;and After that, fell on sleep: then God will take off our desire, of living any longer;
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then hee will make us even willing to die.
then he will make us even willing to die.
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As Saint Paul, in the last Epistle that ever hee made, when hee had runne his race,
As Saint Paul, in the last Epistle that ever he made, when he had run his raze,
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and fought his fight, and finished his course; then, nothing but a Crowne:
and fought his fight, and finished his course; then, nothing but a Crown:
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Henceforth there is layd up for me a Crowne of Righteousnesse, &c. And in the same Chapter afterward; Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, etc. And in the same Chapter afterwards;
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The Lord shall deliver me from every evill worke, and preserve me unto his heavenly Kingdome. So saith Christ: The Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and preserve me unto his heavenly Kingdom. So Says christ:
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I have glorified thee on the Earth, I have finished the worke which thou gavest me to doe; I have glorified thee on the Earth, I have finished the work which thou Gavest me to do;
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and now, O Father, glorifie thou me with thine owne selfe. and now, Oh Father, Glorify thou me with thine own self.
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So, when the Children of God have an Item from the Spirit of God, that they have done all that God would have them for to doe,
So, when the Children of God have an Item from the Spirit of God, that they have done all that God would have them for to do,
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then they will be most willing to goe hence.
then they will be most willing to go hence.
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In the meane time, they must run with patience the race that is set before them;
In the mean time, they must run with patience the raze that is Set before them;
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they must fight the fight that God hath pitched for them, and keepe the Faith, they must be willing to doe all that God would have them, in an humble submission to his will:
they must fight the fight that God hath pitched for them, and keep the Faith, they must be willing to do all that God would have them, in an humble submission to his will:
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But when they have done all, then their hearts will be enlarged, to desire the comming of Christ;
But when they have done all, then their hearts will be enlarged, to desire the coming of christ;
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that hee would come, and call them home. So then, this doubt is sufficiently answered. In a word, I will end with this.
that he would come, and call them home. So then, this doubt is sufficiently answered. In a word, I will end with this.
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When you finde your hearts dull, and cold, and unactive to good, then fetch fire from hence, to inflame them;
When you find your hearts dull, and cold, and unactive to good, then fetch fire from hence, to inflame them;
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from the second comming of Christ, from the love of God in Christ, from the love of his appearance.
from the second coming of christ, from the love of God in christ, from the love of his appearance.
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Oh, rouze up and quicken your hearts with such considerations:
O, rouse up and quicken your hearts with such considerations:
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Doe you conflict with any enemies, either without or within? Remember what the Apostle saith;
Do you conflict with any enemies, either without or within? remember what the Apostle Says;
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Fight the good fight of Faith, lay hold on eternall life. What is the way, to fight the good fight of Faith? why, lay hold on eternall life; Fight the good fight of Faith, lay hold on Eternal life. What is the Way, to fight the good fight of Faith? why, lay hold on Eternal life;
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that will make a man fight indeed.
that will make a man fight indeed.
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Are you in any disconsolate condition? If you be, see what the Apostle Paul saith to the The ssalonians; Wherefore, comfort yee one another with these words:
are you in any disconsolate condition? If you be, see what the Apostle Paul Says to the The ssalonians; Wherefore, Comfort ye one Another with these words:
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With what words? Why, wee shall be ever with the Lord. Oh, these words will comfort indeed.
With what words? Why, we shall be ever with the Lord. O, these words will Comfort indeed.
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Consider, when you have lost your friends, your estate, or any thing, it shall be all fully made up there:
Consider, when you have lost your Friends, your estate, or any thing, it shall be all Fully made up there:
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Doe you, as it were, make it up beforehand, with comforts of a higher nature. They bee things that will comfort indeed.
Do you, as it were, make it up beforehand, with comforts of a higher nature. They be things that will Comfort indeed.
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And so when you finde your selves dull in doing the worke of the Lord, thinke upon the second comming of Christ,
And so when you find your selves dull in doing the work of the Lord, think upon the second coming of christ,
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and that hee will not then come emptie-handed, but hee will bring his reward with him. Consider what Saint Paul said to Timothie: I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Iesus Christ, who shall judge the quicke and dead at his appearing,
and that he will not then come empty-handed, but he will bring his reward with him. Consider what Saint Paul said to Timothy: I charge thee Therefore before God, and the Lord Iesus christ, who shall judge the quick and dead At his appearing,
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and his Kingdome, &c. The holy Apostle had no greater a conjuration, to move Timothie to be diligent,and his Kingdom, etc. The holy Apostle had no greater a conjuration, to move Timothy to be diligent,
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and to quicken him in his Ministerie, then by the comming of our Lord Jesus. So let us stirre up our selves, and comfort our selves hereby.
and to quicken him in his Ministry, then by the coming of our Lord jesus. So let us stir up our selves, and Comfort our selves hereby.
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Beloved, the Soule is never in such a tune, as when the thoughts of these glorious Times have raysed the Affections to the highest pitch, and pegge;
beloved, the Soul is never in such a tune, as when the thoughts of these glorious Times have raised the Affections to the highest pitch, and peg;
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then the Soule is never uncomfortable; and so long as it is so affected, it cannot sinne:
then the Soul is never uncomfortable; and so long as it is so affected, it cannot sin:
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for wee loose our frame, wee let downe the Soule in base desires, wee let loose our thoughts from closing with Christ,
for we lose our frame, we let down the Soul in base Desires, we let lose our thoughts from closing with christ,
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and with the time to come, when wee sinne: when wee let them loose, then they sinke downe to earthly things;
and with the time to come, when we sin: when we let them lose, then they sink down to earthly things;
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and that is the cause of all sinne, and of all discomfort.
and that is the cause of all sin, and of all discomfort.
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So long then, as wee keepe our hearts in a blessed frame of Faith, and in a love of the appearing of Christ, they are impregnable;
So long then, as we keep our hearts in a blessed frame of Faith, and in a love of the appearing of christ, they Are impregnable;
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Satan cannot come betweene us and our Faith:
Satan cannot come between us and our Faith:
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but hee labours to loosen our Faith and Love, and to distract us with the businesses of the World, that wee shall have very seldome thoughts of these things.
but he labours to loosen our Faith and Love, and to distract us with the businesses of the World, that we shall have very seldom thoughts of these things.
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Alas, that wee who are borne againe to an Inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in Heaven for us, should have so little and so light thoughts of our Inheritance!
Alas, that we who Are born again to an Inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in Heaven for us, should have so little and so Light thoughts of our Inheritance!
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If a man were to goe a Journey by Sea a yeare hence, hee would be thin king every day upon his Journey, what hee should have to carry with him,
If a man were to go a Journey by Sea a year hence, he would be thin King every day upon his Journey, what he should have to carry with him,
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and what will doe him good when hee comes there. Wee have all of us a long Journey to goe, from Earth to Heaven;
and what will do him good when he comes there. we have all of us a long Journey to go, from Earth to Heaven;
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and wee should be thinking of it every day in the yeare.
and we should be thinking of it every day in the year.
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But wee have a companie of men in the World, all whose happinesse is, in putting off all thoughts in that kind;
But we have a company of men in the World, all whose happiness is, in putting off all thoughts in that kind;
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in deferring the day of their death, and putting the evill day farre away from them; not thinking upon them:
in deferring the day of their death, and putting the evil day Far away from them; not thinking upon them:
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that so they may drowne themselves in pleasure, and voluptuousnesse. Ah! what a pittifull case hath Satan and our owne sinfull dispositions brought us unto;
that so they may drown themselves in pleasure, and voluptuousness. Ah! what a pitiful case hath Satan and our own sinful dispositions brought us unto;
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that wee should place our happinesse, safetie, and comfort, in putting off the thoughts of death? in going on presumptuously in sinne,
that we should place our happiness, safety, and Comfort, in putting off the thoughts of death? in going on presumptuously in sin,
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and never thinking upon that great Day? Alas! they cannot thinke of it, but as Felix did;
and never thinking upon that great Day? Alas! they cannot think of it, but as Felix did;
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who, when hee heard Paul dispute and reason of Righteousnesse, and Temperance, and Iudgement to come, trembled.
who, when he herd Paul dispute and reason of Righteousness, and Temperance, and Judgement to come, trembled.
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Why, let, Felix tremble, and let the World tremble; but let every Christian, that hath made his peace with God, rejoice.
Why, let, Felix tremble, and let the World tremble; but let every Christian, that hath made his peace with God, rejoice.
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Even as poore Birds doe sing, when the Spring time is returned againe;
Even as poor Birds do sing, when the Spring time is returned again;
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for it warmes them, and puts life and spirit into them, and they entertaine the light and heat of the Sunne with singing and melodie:
for it warms them, and puts life and Spirit into them, and they entertain the Light and heat of the Sun with singing and melody:
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so let us, in our thoughts, entertaine Christs comming with joy and comfort, having made our peace substantially and solidely with God.
so let us, in our thoughts, entertain Christ coming with joy and Comfort, having made our peace substantially and solidly with God.
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Let us looke up, and lift up our heads with joy, for our Redemption draweth nigh, Luke 21. 28.
Let us look up, and lift up our Heads with joy, for our Redemption draws High, Lycia 21. 28.
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Now I come to the particular occasion.
Now I come to the particular occasion.
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IT is well knowne, that the particular occasion of this Meeting, is, to celebrate and solemnize the Funerall of that worthy man, Sir THOMAS CREW, one of the Kings Serjeants:
IT is well known, that the particular occasion of this Meeting, is, to celebrate and solemnize the Funeral of that worthy man, Sir THOMAS CREW, one of the Kings Sergeants:
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in regard of whom, I made choise of this Text. If I wanted matter to speake of him, hee had many naturall excellent parts, which did commend him.
in regard of whom, I made choice of this Text. If I wanted matter to speak of him, he had many natural excellent parts, which did commend him.
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I might speake of the quicknesse of his wit, of the firmenesse of his memorie, of the readinesse of his expressions, of the clearenesse and soliditie of his judgement, able to penetrate into the depth of things, &c. And for his abilitie in his particular calling, I might say many things.
I might speak of the quickness of his wit, of the firmness of his memory, of the readiness of his expressions, of the clearness and solidity of his judgement, able to penetrate into the depth of things, etc. And for his ability in his particular calling, I might say many things.
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Hee was a man very eminent in his calling; hee was one of the Oracles of the Law, in his time;
He was a man very eminent in his calling; he was one of the Oracles of the Law, in his time;
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one, that had gathered very long and large experience, and wonderfull great dexteritie in that Profession.
one, that had gathered very long and large experience, and wonderful great dexterity in that Profession.
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And surely, (Beloved) these things are not to be neglected by us, though to God-ward they are not much regarded.
And surely, (beloved) these things Are not to be neglected by us, though to Godward they Are not much regarded.
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For naturall parts, the Devil excells, and hath more then any man; but yet to men-ward, they are to be esteemed;
For natural parts, the devil excels, and hath more then any man; but yet to Menward, they Are to be esteemed;
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for they vindicate men from the reproach and obloquie of the World.
for they vindicate men from the reproach and obloquy of the World.
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They will say, Such a man was a religious man, but hee had no skill in his calling; a good man, but unlearned.
They will say, Such a man was a religious man, but he had no skill in his calling; a good man, but unlearned.
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Now then it takes away reproach and disgrace from Religion, when it can be said, This was an excellent man in his Profession;
Now then it Takes away reproach and disgrace from Religion, when it can be said, This was an excellent man in his Profession;
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and withall, a very excellent good Christian.
and withal, a very excellent good Christian.
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It is the guise and fashion of prowd Prophanenesse, to lay Religion as low as they can;
It is the guise and fashion of proud Profaneness, to lay Religion as low as they can;
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they will take away or diminish all parts from religious persons, as neere as they can, that Religion it selfe may seeme vile and contemptible.
they will take away or diminish all parts from religious Persons, as near as they can, that Religion it self may seem vile and contemptible.
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For, if Religion once should winne credit, then their basenesse would appeare the more; and that their pride will not endure.
For, if Religion once should win credit, then their baseness would appear the more; and that their pride will not endure.
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Wherefore, if these things be to be regarded, in regard of men; wee ought to thanke God for it, when Grace is graced with excellent parts.
Wherefore, if these things be to be regarded, in regard of men; we ought to thank God for it, when Grace is graced with excellent parts.
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Therefore, God sometimes vouchsafeth to men that are truly religious, excellencie of parts; otherwise, Grace is lovely in it selfe:
Therefore, God sometime vouchsafeth to men that Are truly religious, excellency of parts; otherwise, Grace is lovely in it self:
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But as a precious Stone and Pearle set in Gold, is more precious and glorious;
But as a precious Stone and Pearl Set in Gold, is more precious and glorious;
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so Religion, set in the stemme of Nature, and excellent parts, hath more lustre and beautie, and the larger improvement.
so Religion, Set in the stem of Nature, and excellent parts, hath more lustre and beauty, and the larger improvement.
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You have a companie of prophane wretches in the World, even in these glorious Times of the Gospel, that doe glory onely in their excellent parts;
You have a company of profane wretches in the World, even in these glorious Times of the Gospel, that do glory only in their excellent parts;
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that will seeke even to the Devill himselfe, so they may out-bragge others, and gaine to themselves a reputation of wit:
that will seek even to the devil himself, so they may outbrag Others, and gain to themselves a reputation of wit:
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and some will vilely adventure upon sinne against their Conscience;
and Some will vilely adventure upon sin against their Conscience;
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thinking, that they should lose all reputation of wit and parts, if they should become religious once.
thinking, that they should loose all reputation of wit and parts, if they should become religious once.
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But you see, that God oftentimes adornes religious men with excellent parts of Nature. Religion indeed cuts off the froth, the exuberancie and redundancie of parts;
But you see, that God oftentimes adorns religious men with excellent parts of Nature. Religion indeed cuts off the froth, the exuberancy and redundancy of parts;
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but it encreaseth the soliditie of parts, and spiritualizeth them, and directs them to their right end, to the glorie of God, and good of mankind.
but it increases the solidity of parts, and spiritualizeth them, and directs them to their right end, to the glory of God, and good of mankind.
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Therefore, they may stand well enough together.
Therefore, they may stand well enough together.
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Now, in this worthy man, there was a concentrating and joyning together of the parts of Nature,
Now, in this worthy man, there was a concentrating and joining together of the parts of Nature,
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and the parts of Industrie, and likewise of the parts of Grace.
and the parts of Industry, and likewise of the parts of Grace.
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And that which did steere his conversation, and rule all aright, was indeed the true feare of God;
And that which did steer his Conversation, and Rule all aright, was indeed the true Fear of God;
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which caused him to set the stampe of Religion on all his courses, in his whole conversation.
which caused him to Set the stamp of Religion on all his courses, in his Whole Conversation.
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For the Lords day, it may a little be discerned by that: Hee had a wonderfull care, to keepe it holy.
For the lords day, it may a little be discerned by that: He had a wonderful care, to keep it holy.
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Hee was as eminent as any in his Profession, for that. Hee would not entermeddle with the businesses of his calling, on that day.
He was as eminent as any in his Profession, for that. He would not intermeddle with the businesses of his calling, on that day.
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Hee did not thinke it enough, to heare the Sermon, and Divine Service, and then to goe to the workes of his calling.
He did not think it enough, to hear the Sermon, and Divine Service, and then to go to the works of his calling.
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And in this hee is to be commended.
And in this he is to be commended.
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For whose good hath God appointed the Lords day? Is it not for our owne? Should not wee grow base,
For whose good hath God appointed the lords day? Is it not for our own? Should not we grow base,
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and earthly minded, if one day in seven wee should not be heavenly minded, and thinke upon our ever-lasting condition in another World? Shall wee thinke much then of that which God appoints for us? But to returne;
and earthly minded, if one day in seven we should not be heavenly minded, and think upon our everlasting condition in Another World? Shall we think much then of that which God appoints for us? But to return;
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besides his care of the Lords day, (for hee did not limit his Religion to a day) hee was carefull in his Family of having Morning and Evening prayers;
beside his care of the lords day, (for he did not limit his Religion to a day) he was careful in his Family of having Morning and Evening Prayers;
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yea, and private also, twice in a day at the least.
yea, and private also, twice in a day At the least.
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And this, as it did bring strength to his Soule, and put a beautie upon it;
And this, as it did bring strength to his Soul, and put a beauty upon it;
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so it did also sanctifie his labours, and prosper his businesses, and bring them to a good issue: Hee lost nothing by it.
so it did also sanctify his labours, and prosper his businesses, and bring them to a good issue: He lost nothing by it.
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And seeing it is almost impossible, in these prophane times, but that such courses as these are, should meet with envie and scorne from some;
And seeing it is almost impossible, in these profane times, but that such courses as these Are, should meet with envy and scorn from Some;
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therefore hee had learned with Moses, to beare the reproach of Christ. Hee did account nothing more glorious, then the profession of Religion.
Therefore he had learned with Moses, to bear the reproach of christ. He did account nothing more glorious, then the profession of Religion.
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And truly, Religion is a glorious thing, it puts a glorie and beautie upon the Soule.
And truly, Religion is a glorious thing, it puts a glory and beauty upon the Soul.
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But there are many men in these dayes, that will not owne Christ, in his Cause:
But there Are many men in these days, that will not own christ, in his Cause:
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How will such looke him in the face another day, when hee hath said;
How will such look him in the face Another day, when he hath said;
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Whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, in this adulterous and sinfull generation, of him also shall the sonne of man be ashamed, Whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the son of man be ashamed,
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when he commeth in the glory of his Father, with the holy Angels? But this worthy man, I say, what hee judiciously undertooke, hee constantly went through withall.when he comes in the glory of his Father, with the holy Angels? But this worthy man, I say, what he judiciously undertook, he constantly went through withal.
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Hee would not be scorned, or turned out of his course by any man;
He would not be scorned, or turned out of his course by any man;
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hee was a Child of Wisedome, able to justifie what hee did, against the spirit of grosse and proud prophanenesse,
he was a Child of Wisdom, able to justify what he did, against the Spirit of gross and proud profaneness,
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and against an emptie, formall, dead, cold profession. Hee had not onely the Word of God to backe him, but his owne excellencies,
and against an empty, formal, dead, cold profession. He had not only the Word of God to back him, but his own excellencies,
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and the sweetnesse that hee felt and found in his Christian course, to defend him. And this should all wee labour for.
and the sweetness that he felt and found in his Christian course, to defend him. And this should all we labour for.
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Hee was moreover, a man exceeding conscionable. Hee had a very tender Conscience, being willing in all doubtfull things to be directed, and resolved; which was an excellent thing.
He was moreover, a man exceeding conscionable. He had a very tender Conscience, being willing in all doubtful things to be directed, and resolved; which was an excellent thing.
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Hee knew, and so should all you, that the time would come ere long, that a man would give a great deale, to have a good Conscience: and this was in him.
He knew, and so should all you, that the time would come ere long, that a man would give a great deal, to have a good Conscience: and this was in him.
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For his conversation in his Family, hee was very milde and gentle at all times:
For his Conversation in his Family, he was very mild and gentle At all times:
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not as some, who being sweetned with a Fee, are wonderfull milde and calme to their Clients,
not as Some, who being sweetened with a Fee, Are wonderful mild and Cam to their Clients,
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but are Lions in their owne Houses; his carriage was not such.
but Are Lions in their own Houses; his carriage was not such.
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For his conversation with other kind of men, it was sweet and loving, and very usefull.
For his Conversation with other kind of men, it was sweet and loving, and very useful.
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Hee was full of goodnesse, and offices of love. Hee did not beare himselfe bigge upon his Offices, or Place;
He was full of Goodness, and Offices of love. He did not bear himself big upon his Offices, or Place;
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but was, as David saith of himselfe, as a weaned Childe: Though his parts did raise him up,
but was, as David Says of himself, as a weaned Child: Though his parts did raise him up,
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and advance him above the ordinarie sort of men; yet his grace levelled him, that hee made himselfe equall to the lower sort;
and advance him above the ordinary sort of men; yet his grace leveled him, that he made himself equal to the lower sort;
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and yet in such sort, that hee had wisedome to understand and know himselfe in his place:
and yet in such sort, that he had Wisdom to understand and know himself in his place:
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and, so grace will teach a man to doe. Hee was a marvellous great encourager of honest, laborious, religious Ministers, for their Masters sake, and for their workes sake:
and, so grace will teach a man to do. He was a marvellous great encourager of honest, laborious, religious Ministers, for their Masters sake, and for their works sake:
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and hee lost nothing by it;
and he lost nothing by it;
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hee had a Prophets reward, the prayers of all good men, that were acquainted with him.
he had a prophets reward, the Prayers of all good men, that were acquainted with him.
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And I hope, that that commendations will not die with him, but that it will live in those that hee lives in.
And I hope, that that commendations will not die with him, but that it will live in those that he lives in.
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For his disposition toward the poore, hee was very mercifull, and compassionate. Hee was the poore mans Lawyer:
For his disposition towards the poor, he was very merciful, and compassionate. He was the poor men Lawyer:
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insomuch, that the last Cause that ever hee pleaded, was sub formá pauperis, for a poore man, and a Minister;
insomuch, that the last Cause that ever he pleaded, was sub formá pauperis, for a poor man, and a Minister;
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as it was publikely showne to the greatest and most judicious Magistrates in the Kingdome.
as it was publicly shown to the greatest and most judicious Magistrates in the Kingdom.
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Hee was a foot to the lame, and eyes to the blinde, as Iob saith, hee was;He was a foot to the lame, and eyes to the blind, as Job Says, he was;
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and, hee made the Widowes to rejoyce. Hee was a helpefull and fruitfull man; a Tree of Righteousnesse, full of good fruit.
and, he made the Widows to rejoice. He was a helpful and fruitful man; a Tree of Righteousness, full of good fruit.
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Hee made the times and places better, where hee lived.
He made the times and places better, where he lived.
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H•e was a great lover of his Countrey, even in some degree, to the prejudice of himselfe.
H•e was a great lover of his Country, even in Some degree, to the prejudice of himself.
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It pleased King Iames, of famous memorie, to chuse him, with some other Commissioners, to goe into Ireland, about publique Employment;
It pleased King James, of famous memory, to choose him, with Some other Commissioners, to go into Ireland, about public Employment;
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which hee performed with such care and Conscience, that when hee returned home againe, hee was made the Kings Serjeant;
which he performed with such care and Conscience, that when he returned home again, he was made the Kings sergeant;
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and after that, Speaker in the Parliament, and the Mouth of the Commons. Hee was fortie yeeres a Practitioner in his calling:
and After that, Speaker in the Parliament, and the Mouth of the Commons. He was fortie Years a Practitioner in his calling:
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In which time, God blessed him with a great encrease of his Estate.
In which time, God blessed him with a great increase of his Estate.
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God sometimes doth delight to make good his temporall Promises, to a religious, industrious, and faithfull man,
God sometime does delight to make good his temporal Promises, to a religious, Industria, and faithful man,
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and that in the eyes of the World. Sometimes God carryes things in a Cloud, and in a Mysterie;
and that in the eyes of the World. Sometime God carries things in a Cloud, and in a Mystery;
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wee cannot see how such and such men should goe backward in the World. This will appeare to us another day, in the Day of Revelation.
we cannot see how such and such men should go backward in the World. This will appear to us Another day, in the Day of Revelation.
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But, because God would encourage Religion, faithfulnesse, and industrie, hee makes good his temporall Promises to such faithfull men as hee was.
But, Because God would encourage Religion, faithfulness, and industry, he makes good his temporal Promises to such faithful men as he was.
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Such was his faithfulnesse, such was his dexteritie and quicknesse, in dispatching mens Causes, and Businesses, that men were willing to put their Causes and Estates into his hands.
Such was his faithfulness, such was his dexterity and quickness, in dispatching men's Causes, and Businesses, that men were willing to put their Causes and Estates into his hands.
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Therefore it is no wonder, if in so long a time, as fortie yeeres practise, God blessed him with so great an Estate.
Therefore it is no wonder, if in so long a time, as fortie Years practice, God blessed him with so great an Estate.
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But, some may object his going to London of late times, when his infirmities grew upon him. But thus much I know;
But, Some may Object his going to London of late times, when his infirmities grew upon him. But thus much I know;
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That the exigencie and urgencie of other mens occasions, did importune, and in part, draw him to it. That the exigency and urgency of other men's occasions, did importune, and in part, draw him to it.
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And then againe, his staying at home, was verie tedious to him. It is death to an industrious man, that hath beene in employment, to be idle;
And then again, his staying At home, was very tedious to him. It is death to an Industria man, that hath been in employment, to be idle;
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as it is death to an idle man, to be employed. Hee was a man of an active spirit;
as it is death to an idle man, to be employed. He was a man of an active Spirit;
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and one, that was not hindered by his Journeyes. Neyther would it have holpen or eased him, to have stayed at home.
and one, that was not hindered by his Journeys. Neither would it have helped or eased him, to have stayed At home.
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Therefore, you must judge charitably of that.
Therefore, you must judge charitably of that.
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But I come in a word, to the time of his sicknesse, and so to the houre of his death.
But I come in a word, to the time of his sickness, and so to the hour of his death.
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For these later yeeres, hee had two severall fevere churlish Monitours, that did put him in mind of his end;
For these later Years, he had two several fever churlish Monitors, that did put him in mind of his end;
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namely, the Stone, and the Strangurie. In these sore Diseases, hee carryed himselfe with wonderfull great patience:
namely, the Stone, and the Strangury. In these soar Diseases, he carried himself with wonderful great patience:
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None did ever heare any words fall from him, that witnessed any impatience. Toward his end, hee considered, that hee was now for another, and a better place.
None did ever hear any words fallen from him, that witnessed any impatience. Towards his end, he considered, that he was now for Another, and a better place.
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Therefore, when hee was invited to Dinner, in the House of which hee was, in Grayes Inne; Saith hee, I must Dine in another place.
Therefore, when he was invited to Dinner, in the House of which he was, in Greys Inn; Says he, I must Dine in Another place.
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When his Sicknesse did seize upon him more sharpely, though the paine thereof tooke away a great part of the powers of his Soule;
When his Sickness did seize upon him more sharply, though the pain thereof took away a great part of the Powers of his Soul;
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yet hee did manifest a great deale of strength of Faith, by divers words that fell from him:
yet he did manifest a great deal of strength of Faith, by diverse words that fell from him:
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As the Hart brayes after the Rivers of Water, so panteth my Soule after thee, O God: As the Heart brays After the rivers of Water, so pants my Soul After thee, Oh God:
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And as the Church doth here; Come Lord Iesus, come quickly: And, Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word.
And as the Church does Here; Come Lord Iesus, come quickly: And, Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word.
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Hee was displeased with them about him, that out of their love to him, did recall him by Cordialls out of a Swoone;
He was displeased with them about him, that out of their love to him, did Recall him by Cordials out of a Swoon;
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and so protracted his life longer then hee would have had it: You keepe me too long from Christ, saith hee;
and so protracted his life longer then he would have had it: You keep me too long from christ, Says he;
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God is mercifull to me, but you are not; with many the like.God is merciful to me, but you Are not; with many the like.
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And when they heaved up his body, his spirit was so strong in him, as if hee desired to meet Christ, before his time.
And when they heaved up his body, his Spirit was so strong in him, as if he desired to meet christ, before his time.
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And thus, at length, this blessed man meekely yeelded up his blessed Soule into the hands of his blessed Saviour;
And thus, At length, this blessed man meekly yielded up his blessed Soul into the hands of his blessed Saviour;
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that had so dearely bought it, sanctified it, and sealed it by his holy and blessed Spirit.
that had so dearly bought it, sanctified it, and sealed it by his holy and blessed Spirit.
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Beloved, I thinke there were but few men of later times, of whom wee had more,
beloved, I think there were but few men of later times, of whom we had more,
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and a more generall losse, then of this worthy man. His Servants lost a kind and loving Master;
and a more general loss, then of this worthy man. His Servants lost a kind and loving Master;
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his Children lost a most tender and carefull Father; his Friends, a true, cordiall, and hearty friend;
his Children lost a most tender and careful Father; his Friends, a true, cordial, and hearty friend;
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the Professours of the Law, a speciall Ornament of it; the Ministers especially, a sweet encourager;
the Professors of the Law, a special Ornament of it; the Ministers especially, a sweet encourager;
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the poore Clients, a loving Patron; the richer sort, a grave, wise, and judicious Counsellour; Religion and Justice, a great Supporter;
the poor Clients, a loving Patron; the Richer sort, a grave, wise, and judicious Counselor; Religion and justice, a great Supporter;
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the Countrey, where hee lived, a faithfull Magistrate: So that here is the losse of many.
the Country, where he lived, a faithful Magistrate: So that Here is the loss of many.
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But what hath hee lost? Hee hath attained to that which hee desired so earnestly;
But what hath he lost? He hath attained to that which he desired so earnestly;
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hee hath joyned himselfe to Christ, and left behind him a Monument of Mortalitie, the sad remembrance and remainder of him, his dead Body.
he hath joined himself to christ, and left behind him a Monument of Mortality, the sad remembrance and remainder of him, his dead Body.
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Hee hath made an happie change; of Earth, for Heaven; of the companie of men, for the companie of perfect Soules and Angels in Heaven;
He hath made an happy change; of Earth, for Heaven; of the company of men, for the company of perfect Souls and Angels in Heaven;
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of troublesome imployments here, for glorious imployments for ever. So that hee is no loser. Hee hath left behind him likewise another sweet memoriall, and remembrance of him;
of troublesome employments Here, for glorious employments for ever. So that he is no loser. He hath left behind him likewise Another sweet memorial, and remembrance of him;
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as sweet as the Ointment of the Apothecarie, unto the Church and people of God.
as sweet as the Ointment of the Apothecary, unto the Church and people of God.
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Hee lived (to end all) in the best times that have beene in the Church since the Apostles times, all his dayes.
He lived (to end all) in the best times that have been in the Church since the Apostles times, all his days.
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Hee was borne under the Gospel, and lived under the Gospel. Hee began to savour the best things, even from his youth.
He was born under the Gospel, and lived under the Gospel. He began to savour the best things, even from his youth.
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And God lengthened his dayes very long, for the good of us. Therefore God miraculously, almost, preserved his weake worne body.
And God lengthened his days very long, for the good of us. Therefore God miraculously, almost, preserved his weak worn body.
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It was much, that such a spirit should endure in such a body so long, under such Diseases.
It was much, that such a Spirit should endure in such a body so long, under such Diseases.
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But, at length, being full of dayes, and full of honour with all good people, God having blessed him in his Children, (for his Childrens Children inherite his Blessing) in the comfort and assurance of an happie change, hee yeelded up his blessed Soule,
But, At length, being full of days, and full of honour with all good people, God having blessed him in his Children, (for his Children's Children inherit his Blessing) in the Comfort and assurance of an happy change, he yielded up his blessed Soul,
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and triumphant Spirit, into the hands of God, whom hee had loved;
and triumphant Spirit, into the hands of God, whom he had loved;
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whose Cause hee had owned here in the World, in the midst of this sinfull generation;
whose Cause he had owned Here in the World, in the midst of this sinful generation;
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and whom hee professed, even unto death; whose comming, hee desired so earnestly: where, and with whom, wee now leave him.
and whom he professed, even unto death; whose coming, he desired so earnestly: where, and with whom, we now leave him.
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And for you (Beloved) that fully know (as the Apostle Paul saith) his purpose, his manner of life, his Faith, his long suffering, his Charitie, Patience, &c. I beseech you, let not his memorie die with him;
And for you (beloved) that Fully know (as the Apostle Paul Says) his purpose, his manner of life, his Faith, his long suffering, his Charity, Patience, etc. I beseech you, let not his memory die with him;
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but let those Vertues that were in him, live in you, so long as you live.
but let those Virtues that were in him, live in you, so long as you live.
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If there be any thing prayse-worthie, or of good report, (as indeed there was much in him) thinke on these things.
If there be any thing praiseworthy, or of good report, (as indeed there was much in him) think on these things.
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If there were any infirmities in him, (as, I thinke, there were as few in him as in any man) Love hath a Mantle, to cover them.
If there were any infirmities in him, (as, I think, there were as few in him as in any man) Love hath a Mantle, to cover them.
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Hee was a gracious man every way; one, that adorned the Doctrine and Gospel of Christ, in everie thing.
He was a gracious man every Way; one, that adorned the Doctrine and Gospel of christ, in every thing.
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Therefore, I beseech you, as the Apostle saith, be followers of him, as hee was of Christ.
Therefore, I beseech you, as the Apostle Says, be followers of him, as he was of christ.
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Wee must one day give an account to God, not onely for what Sermons wee have heard,
we must one day give an account to God, not only for what Sermons we have herd,
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but for the examples of those amongst whom wee have lived;
but for the Examples of those among whom we have lived;
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how wee have profited by the Lights that God hath set before us in the World,
how we have profited by the Lights that God hath Set before us in the World,
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whether wee have imitated their examples, or no.
whither we have imitated their Examples, or no.
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Wee must give an account for all the good wee might have received, not onely by the meanes of salvation,
we must give an account for all the good we might have received, not only by the means of salvation,
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but also by the Presidents of worthie persons, set before us. I beseech you, in the bowels of the Lord Jesus, thinke on these things;
but also by the Presidents of worthy Persons, Set before us. I beseech you, in the bowels of the Lord jesus, think on these things;
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and the Peace of God be with you. FINIS.
and the Peace of God be with you. FINIS.
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