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THE Bruised Reed, and Smoaking Flax. MATT. 12. 20. A bruised Reed shall be not breake,
THE bruised Reed, and Smoking Flax. MATT. 12. 20. A Bruised Reed shall be not break,
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and smoking Flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgement into victorie.
and smoking Flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgement into victory.
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THE Prophet Esay being lifted up, and caried with the wing of propheticall spirit, passeth over all the time betweene him,
THE Prophet Isaiah being lifted up, and carried with the wing of prophetical Spirit, passes over all the time between him,
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and the appearing of IESVS CHRIST in the flesh, and seeth with the eye of prophesie,
and the appearing of JESUS CHRIST in the Flesh, and sees with the eye of prophesy,
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and with the eye of faith, CHRIST as present, and presenteth him in the name of GOD to the spirituall eye of others, in these words, Behold my servant whom I have chosen, &c. which place is alledged by Saint Matthew, as fulfilled now in CHRIST. Wherein is propounded,
and with the eye of faith, CHRIST as present, and presents him in the name of GOD to the spiritual eye of Others, in these words, Behold my servant whom I have chosen, etc. which place is alleged by Saint Matthew, as fulfilled now in CHRIST. Wherein is propounded,
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First, The calling of CHRIST to his office: Secondly, The execution of it. For his Calling:
First, The calling of CHRIST to his office: Secondly, The execution of it. For his Calling:
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GOD stileth him here his righteous servant, &c. CHRIST was GODS servant in the greatest piece of service that ever was;
GOD styleth him Here his righteous servant, etc. CHRIST was GOD'S servant in the greatest piece of service that ever was;
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a chosen, and a choice servant: hee did and suffered all by commission from the Father:
a chosen, and a choice servant: he did and suffered all by commission from the Father:
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Wherein we may see the sweet love of GOD to us, that counts the work of our salvation by Christ his greatest service.
Wherein we may see the sweet love of GOD to us, that counts the work of our salvation by christ his greatest service.
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And that he will put his onely beloved Son to that service.
And that he will put his only Beloved Son to that service.
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He might well prefixe [ Behold ] to raise up our thoughts to the highest pitch of attention and admiration.
He might well prefix [ Behold ] to raise up our thoughts to the highest pitch of attention and admiration.
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In time of temptation, misgiving consciences looke so much to the present trouble they are in, that they need bee rouzed up to behold him in whom they may finde rest for their distressed soules:
In time of temptation, misgiving Consciences look so much to the present trouble they Are in, that they need be roused up to behold him in whom they may find rest for their distressed Souls:
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In temptations it is safest to behold nothing but CHRIST, the true brazen Serpent, the true Lambe of God that taketh away the sinnes of the World:
In temptations it is Safest to behold nothing but CHRIST, the true brazen Serpent, the true Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the World:
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this saving object hath a speciall influence of comfort into the soule, especially if we looke not onely on CHRIST,
this Saving Object hath a special influence of Comfort into the soul, especially if we look not only on CHRIST,
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but upon the Fathers authority and love in him.
but upon the Father's Authority and love in him.
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For in all that CHRIST did and suffered as Mediator, wee must see GOD in him reconciling the World unto himselfe.
For in all that CHRIST did and suffered as Mediator, we must see GOD in him reconciling the World unto himself.
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What a support to our Faith is this;
What a support to our Faith is this;
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That GOD the Father, the party offended by our sinnes, is so well pleased with the worke of Redemption? And what a comfort is this, that seeing GODS love resteth on CHRIST, as well pleased in him;
That GOD the Father, the party offended by our Sins, is so well pleased with the work of Redemption? And what a Comfort is this, that seeing GOD'S love rests on CHRIST, as well pleased in him;
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we may gather that hee is as well pleased with us, if we be in Christ.
we may gather that he is as well pleased with us, if we be in christ.
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For his love resteth in whole CHRIST, in Christ mysticall, as well as Christ naturall, because hee loveth him and us with one love.
For his love rests in Whole CHRIST, in christ mystical, as well as christ natural, Because he loves him and us with one love.
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Let us therefore imbrace CHRIST, and in him GODS love, and build our faith safely on such a Saviour, that is furnished with so high a Commission.
Let us Therefore embrace CHRIST, and in him GOD'S love, and built our faith safely on such a Saviour, that is furnished with so high a Commission.
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See here (for our comfort) a sweet agreement of all three persons: The Father giveth a cōmission to Christ: The Spirit furnisheth, and sanctifieth to it:
See Here (for our Comfort) a sweet agreement of all three Persons: The Father gives a commission to christ: The Spirit furnisheth, and Sanctifieth to it:
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CHRIST himselfe executeth the office of a Mediatour. Our Redemption is founded upon the joynt agreement of all three persons of the Trinitie.
CHRIST himself Executeth the office of a Mediator. Our Redemption is founded upon the joint agreement of all three Persons of the Trinity.
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For the execution of this his calling, it is set downe here to be modest, without making a noise,
For the execution of this his calling, it is Set down Here to be modest, without making a noise,
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or raising dust by any pōpous comming, as Princes use to doe: [ his voyce shall not be heard:
or raising dust by any pompous coming, as Princes use to do: [ his voice shall not be herd:
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] his voyce indeed was heard, but what voyce? Come vnto me all yee, that are weary and heavy laden &c, he cryed,
] his voice indeed was herd, but what voice? Come unto me all ye, that Are weary and heavy laden etc., he cried,
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but how? H• … every one that thirsteth, come &c. And as his comming was modest,
but how? H• … every one that Thirsteth, come etc. And as his coming was modest,
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so it was mild, which is set downe in these words The bruised Reed shall he not breake, &c. wherein wee may observe these three things.
so it was mild, which is Set down in these words The Bruised Reed shall he not break, etc. wherein we may observe these three things.
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First, the condition of those that CHRIST had to deale withall. 1, They were bruised Reedes. 2, smoaking Flax.
First, the condition of those that CHRIST had to deal withal. 1, They were Bruised Redes. 2, smoking Flax.
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Secondly, CHRISTS carriage towards them he brake not the bruised Reed, nor quenched the smoaking Flax:
Secondly, CHRIST carriage towards them he brake not the Bruised Reed, nor quenched the smoking Flax:
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where more is meant, them spoken;
where more is meant, them spoken;
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sor hee will not onely not breake the bruised Reed, nor quench &c. But hee will cherish them.
sor he will not only not break the Bruised Reed, nor quench etc. But he will cherish them.
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Thirdly, the constancie and progresse of this his tender care, untill Iudgement come to victory, that is,
Thirdly, the constancy and progress of this his tender care, until Judgement come to victory, that is,
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untill the sanctified frame of grace begunne in their hearts, be brought to that perfection, that it prevaileth over all opposite corruption.
until the sanctified frame of grace begun in their hearts, be brought to that perfection, that it prevails over all opposite corruption.
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For the first, the condition of men, whom hee was to deale withall, is that they were bruised Reeds,
For the First, the condition of men, whom he was to deal withal, is that they were Bruised Reeds,
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and smoaking Flax, not Trees, but Reeds; and not whole but bruised Reeds. The Church is compared to weake things;
and smoking Flax, not Trees, but Reeds; and not Whole but Bruised Reeds. The Church is compared to weak things;
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to a Dove amongst the fowles; to a Vine amongst the Plants; to Sheepe amongst the beasts;
to a Dove among the fowls; to a Vine among the Plants; to Sheep among the beasts;
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to a Woman, which is the weaker vessell: and here GODS Children are compared to bruised Reeds, and smoaking Flax. And first we will speake of them as they are bruised Reeds, and then as smoaking flax.
to a Woman, which is the Weaker vessel: and Here GOD'S Children Are compared to Bruised Reeds, and smoking Flax. And First we will speak of them as they Are Bruised Reeds, and then as smoking flax.
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They are bruised reeds before their conversion, and often times after:
They Are Bruised reeds before their conversion, and often times After:
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Before Conversion all (except such as being bred up in the Church, GOD hath delighted to shew himselfe gracious vnto from their Child-hood) yet in different degrees, as GOD seeth meete;
Before Conversion all (except such as being bred up in the Church, GOD hath delighted to show himself gracious unto from their Childhood) yet in different Degrees, as GOD sees meet;
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and as difference is in regard of temper, parts, manner of life, &c. so GODS intendment of imployment for the time to come:
and as difference is in regard of temper, parts, manner of life, etc. so GOD'S intendment of employment for the time to come:
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for usually hee empties such of themselves, and makes them nothing, before hee will use them in any great services.
for usually he empties such of themselves, and makes them nothing, before he will use them in any great services.
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This bruised reed is a man, that for the most part is in some miserie,
This Bruised reed is a man, that for the most part is in Some misery,
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as those were, that came to Christ for help, and 2, by miserie, brought to see sinne the cause of it;
as those were, that Come to christ for help, and 2, by misery, brought to see sin the cause of it;
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for whatsoever pretences sinne maketh, yet bruising or breaking is the end of it: 3, hee is sensible of sinne, and miserie,
for whatsoever pretences sin makes, yet bruising or breaking is the end of it: 3, he is sensible of sin, and misery,
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even unto bruising, and 4, seeing no helpe in himselfe, is carried with restlesse desire to have supplie from another with some hope, which a little raiseth him out of himselfe to Christ; though hee dareth not claime any present interest of mercy.
even unto bruising, and 4, seeing no help in himself, is carried with restless desire to have supply from Another with Some hope, which a little Raiseth him out of himself to christ; though he dareth not claim any present Interest of mercy.
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This sparke of hope being opposed by doubtings, and feares rising from Corruption, maketh him,
This spark of hope being opposed by doubtings, and fears rising from Corruption, makes him,
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as smoaking flax, so that both these together, A bruised reed and smoaking flax, make up the state of a poore distressed man, such an one, our Saviour Christ termeth Poore in spirit, Math. 5. who seeth a want,
as smoking flax, so that both these together, A Bruised reed and smoking flax, make up the state of a poor distressed man, such an one, our Saviour christ termeth Poor in Spirit, Math. 5. who sees a want,
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& withall seeth himselfe indebted to divine Iustice, & no meanes of • … uppie frō himselfe or the Creature,
& withal sees himself indebted to divine justice, & no means of • … uppie from himself or the Creature,
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and thereupon mournes, and upon some hope of mercy from the promise, & exāples of those that have obtained mercy is stirred up to hunger, & thirst after it.
and thereupon mourns, and upon Some hope of mercy from the promise, & Examples of those that have obtained mercy is stirred up to hunger, & thirst After it.
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This bruising is required before conuersion, that so the spirit may make way for it selfe into the heart, by levelling all proud high thoughts, and that wee may understand our selves to be, what indeed we are by nature:
This bruising is required before conversion, that so the Spirit may make Way for it self into the heart, by levelling all proud high thoughts, and that we may understand our selves to be, what indeed we Are by nature:
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we love to wander from our selves, and to be strangers at home, till GOD bruiseth us by one Crosse,
we love to wander from our selves, and to be Strangers At home, till GOD bruiseth us by one Cross,
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or other, and then wee bethinke our selves, and come home to our selves with the Prodigall.
or other, and then we bethink our selves, and come home to our selves with the Prodigal.
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A marvellous hard thing it is, to bring a dull, and a shifting heart to cry with feeling for mercy.
A marvellous hard thing it is, to bring a dull, and a shifting heart to cry with feeling for mercy.
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Our hearts (like malefactors) untill they be beaten from all shifts, never cry for the mercy of the Iudge.
Our hearts (like malefactors) until they be beaten from all shifts, never cry for the mercy of the Judge.
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Againe, this bruising maketh us set a high price upon CHRIST, the Gospell is the Gospell indeed then,
Again, this bruising makes us Set a high price upon CHRIST, the Gospel is the Gospel indeed then,
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then the fig-leaves of morality will doe us no good: and it maketh us more thankefull, and from thankefulnesse more fruitfull in our lives;
then the Fig leaves of morality will do us not good: and it makes us more thankful, and from thankfulness more fruitful in our lives;
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For what maketh many so cold, and barren, but that bruising for sinne never indeered Gods Grace unto them.
For what makes many so cold, and barren, but that bruising for sin never endeared God's Grace unto them.
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Likewise this dealing of God doth establish us the more in his wayes, having had knockes and bruisings in our owne wayes.
Likewise this dealing of God does establish us the more in his ways, having had knocks and bruisings in our own ways.
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This is the cause oft, of relapses, & apostasies, because men never smarted for sinne at the first, they were not long enough under the lash of the Law.
This is the cause oft, of relapses, & apostasies, Because men never smarted for sin At the First, they were not long enough under the lash of the Law.
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Hence this inferiour work of the Spirit, in bringing downe high thoughts, is necessary before conversion.
Hence this inferior work of the Spirit, in bringing down high thoughts, is necessary before conversion.
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And for the most part, the Holy Spirit to further the worke of conviction, ioyneth some afflictiō, which sanctified, hath a healing purging power.
And for the most part, the Holy Spirit to further the work of conviction, Joineth Some affliction, which sanctified, hath a healing purging power.
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Nay, after Conversion wee neede bruising, that reedes may know themselves to be reedes, & not Oakes;
Nay, After Conversion we need bruising, that redes may know themselves to be redes, & not Oaks;
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Even Reedes need bruising by reason of the remainder of pride in our nature, and to let us see, that we live by mercy,
Even Redes need bruising by reason of the remainder of pride in our nature, and to let us see, that we live by mercy,
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and that weaker Christians may not be too much discouraged, when they see stronger shaken and bruised.
and that Weaker Christians may not be too much discouraged, when they see Stronger shaken and Bruised.
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Thus Peter was bruised, when he wept bitterly; This Reed, til he met with this bruise, had more wind in him, then pith.
Thus Peter was Bruised, when he wept bitterly; This Reed, till he met with this bruise, had more wind in him, then pith.
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Though all forsake thee, I will not, &c. The people of God cannot be without these examples.
Though all forsake thee, I will not, etc. The people of God cannot be without these Examples.
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The Heroicall deeds of those great worthies comfort the Church not so much, as their falls and bruises doe.
The Heroical Deeds of those great worthies Comfort the Church not so much, as their falls and bruises do.
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Thus David was bruised, until he came to a free confession without guile of spirit:
Thus David was Bruised, until he Come to a free Confessi without guile of Spirit:
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nay, his sorrowes did rise in his owne feeling, unto the exquisite paine of breaking of bones, Psalm. 51. Thus Hezekiah complaines, that God had broken his bones as a Lion.
nay, his sorrows did rise in his own feeling, unto the exquisite pain of breaking of bones, Psalm. 51. Thus Hezekiah complains, that God had broken his bones as a lion.
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Thus the Chosen vessell S. Paul needed the messenger of Satan to buffet him, lest hee should bee lifted up above measure.
Thus the Chosen vessel S. Paul needed the Messenger of Satan to buffet him, lest he should be lifted up above measure.
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Hence wee learne, that wee must not passe too harsh judgment upon our selves, or others,
Hence we Learn, that we must not pass too harsh judgement upon our selves, or Others,
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when God doth exercise us with bruising upon bruising; There must bee a conformitie to our head Christ, who was bruised for us;
when God does exercise us with bruising upon bruising; There must be a conformity to our head christ, who was Bruised for us;
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that wee may know how much wee are bound unto him.
that we may know how much we Are bound unto him.
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Profane spirits ignorant of Gods wayes in bringing his children to Heaven, censure broken hearted Christians for desperate persons,
Profane spirits ignorant of God's ways in bringing his children to Heaven, censure broken hearted Christians for desperate Persons,
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when as GOD is about a gratious good worke with them.
when as GOD is about a gracious good work with them.
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It is no easie matter to bring a man from Nature to Grace, and from Grace to Glory;
It is no easy matter to bring a man from Nature to Grace, and from Grace to Glory;
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so unyeelding, and untractable are our hearts. The second point is, That Christ will not breake the bruised Reed;
so unyielding, and untractable Are our hearts. The second point is, That christ will not break the Bruised Reed;
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Physitians, though they put their Patients to much paine, yet they will not destroy nature, but raise it up by degrees;
Physicians, though they put their Patients to much pain, yet they will not destroy nature, but raise it up by Degrees;
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Surgeons will launce and cut, but not dismember; A mother that hath a sicke, and froward Child, will not therfore cast it away;
Surgeons will lance and Cut, but not dismember; A mother that hath a sick, and froward Child, will not Therefore cast it away;
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and shall there bee more mercy in the streame, then in the spring? shall wee thinke there is more mercy in our selves,
and shall there be more mercy in the stream, then in the spring? shall we think there is more mercy in our selves,
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then in GOD, who planteth the affection of mercy in us? But for further declaration of Christs mercy to all bruised Reedes:
then in GOD, who plants the affection of mercy in us? But for further declaration of Christ mercy to all Bruised Redes:
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Consider the comfortable relations hee hath taken upon him of Husband, Shepherd, Brother, &c. which hee will discharge to the utmost;
Consider the comfortable relations he hath taken upon him of Husband, Shepherd, Brother, etc. which he will discharge to the utmost;
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for shall others by his grace fulfill what hee calleth them unto, and not he that out of his love hath taken upon him these relations,
for shall Others by his grace fulfil what he calls them unto, and not he that out of his love hath taken upon him these relations,
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so throughly founded upon his fathers assignement, and his owne voluntary undertaking? Consider his borrowed Names from the mildest Creatures,
so thoroughly founded upon his Father's assignment, and his own voluntary undertaking? Consider his borrowed Names from the Mildest Creatures,
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as Lambe, Henne, &c. to shew his tender care: Consider his very name Iesus, a Saviour, givē him by GOD himselfe:
as Lamb, Hen, etc. to show his tender care: Consider his very name Iesus, a Saviour, given him by GOD himself:
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Consider his Office, answerable to his name;
Consider his Office, answerable to his name;
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wch is that he should heale the broken hearted, Esay. 61. 1. At his Baptisme the Holy Ghost sate on him in the shape of a Dove, to shew that he should be a Dovelike gentle Mediator.
which is that he should heal the broken hearted, Isaiah. 61. 1. At his Baptism the Holy Ghost sat on him in the shape of a Dove, to show that he should be a Dovelike gentle Mediator.
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See the gracious manner of executing his Offices, as a Prophet, he came with blessing in his mouth, Blessed be the poore in spirit, &c. and invited those to come to him, whose hearts suggested most exceptions against themselves, Come unto me, all yee that are weary, and heavy laden: how did his boweis yearne,
See the gracious manner of executing his Offices, as a Prophet, he Come with blessing in his Mouth, Blessed be the poor in Spirit, etc. and invited those to come to him, whose hearts suggested most exceptions against themselves, Come unto me, all ye that Are weary, and heavy laden: how did his boweis yearn,
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when hee saw the people as sheepe without a Sheepherd? he never turned any backe againe, that came unto him,
when he saw the people as sheep without a Shepherd? he never turned any back again, that Come unto him,
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though some went away of themselves. Hee came to dye as a Priest for his enemies:
though Some went away of themselves. He Come to die as a Priest for his enemies:
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In the dayes of his flesh hee dictated a forme of prayer unto his Disciples,
In the days of his Flesh he dictated a Form of prayer unto his Disciples,
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and put Petitions unto GOD into their mouthes, and his Spirit to intercede in their hearts,
and put Petitions unto GOD into their mouths, and his Spirit to intercede in their hearts,
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and now makes intercession in heaven for weake Christians, standing betweene Gods anger, and them; and shed teares for those that shed his blood:
and now makes Intercession in heaven for weak Christians, standing between God's anger, and them; and shed tears for those that shed his blood:
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so he is a meeke King, he will admit mourners into his presence, a King of poore, and afflicted persons:
so he is a meek King, he will admit mourners into his presence, a King of poor, and afflicted Persons:
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as hee hath beames of Majesty, so hee hath bowels of mercies & compassion:
as he hath beams of Majesty, so he hath bowels of Mercies & compassion:
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A Prince of peace; Why was hee tempted, but that hee might succour those that are tempted? What mercy may we not expect from so gracious a Mediatour, that tooke our nature vpon him, that hee might bee gracious;
A Prince of peace; Why was he tempted, but that he might succour those that Are tempted? What mercy may we not expect from so gracious a Mediator, that took our nature upon him, that he might be gracious;
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hee is a Phisitian good at all diseases, especially at the binding up of a broken heart, that hee might heale our soules with a plaster of his owne blood,
he is a physician good At all diseases, especially At the binding up of a broken heart, that he might heal our Souls with a plaster of his own blood,
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and by that death save us, which we were the procurers of, our selves, by our owne sinnes,
and by that death save us, which we were the Procurers of, our selves, by our own Sins,
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and hath he not the same bowels in heaven? Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me, cryed the Head in heaven,
and hath he not the same bowels in heaven? Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me, cried the Head in heaven,
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when the foot was trodden on, on earth. His advancement hath not made him forget his owne flesh:
when the foot was trodden on, on earth. His advancement hath not made him forget his own Flesh:
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though it hath freed him from passion, yet not from compassion towards us.
though it hath freed him from passion, yet not from compassion towards us.
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The Lion of the Tribe of Iudah will onely teare in pieces those that will not have him rule over them.
The lion of the Tribe of Iudah will only tear in Pieces those that will not have him Rule over them.
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Hee will not shew his strength against those that prostrate themselves before him.
He will not show his strength against those that prostrate themselves before him.
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What should we learn from hence, but to come boldly to the throne of Grace in all our grievances? Shal our sinnes discourage us,
What should we Learn from hence, but to come boldly to the throne of Grace in all our grievances? Shall our Sins discourage us,
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when hee appeares there onely for sinners? Art thou bruised? Be of good comfort, he calleth thee;
when he appears there only for Sinners? Art thou Bruised? Be of good Comfort, he calls thee;
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concoale not thy wounds, open all before him, keep not Satans counsell.
concoale not thy wounds, open all before him, keep not Satan counsel.
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Go to Christ though trembling (as the poore woman) if wee can but touch the h• … m of his garment, we shall be healed, and have a gracious answer:
Go to christ though trembling (as the poor woman) if we can but touch the h• … m of his garment, we shall be healed, and have a gracious answer:
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Goe boldly to God in our flesh;
Go boldly to God in our Flesh;
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for this end that wee might goe boldly to him, he is flesh of our flesh, and bone of our bone.
for this end that we might go boldly to him, he is Flesh of our Flesh, and bone of our bone.
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Never feare to go to God since we have such a Mediatour with him, that is not onely our friend, but our brother, and husband.
Never Fear to go to God since we have such a Mediator with him, that is not only our friend, but our brother, and husband.
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Well might the Angells proclame from Heaven, Behold, we bring you tidings of joy: well might the Apostle stir us up to rejoice in the Lord againe and againe:
Well might the Angels proclaim from Heaven, Behold, we bring you tidings of joy: well might the Apostle stir us up to rejoice in the Lord again and again:
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he was well advised vpon what grounds he did it: peace and joy are two maine fruits of his Kingdome.
he was well advised upon what grounds he did it: peace and joy Are two main fruits of his Kingdom.
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Let the world be as it will, if we cannot rejoyce in the world, yet wee may rejoyce in the Lord.
Let the world be as it will, if we cannot rejoice in the world, yet we may rejoice in the Lord.
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His presence maketh any condition comfortable.
His presence makes any condition comfortable.
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Bee not afraid (saith hee to his Disciples when they were afraid as if they had seene a Ghost) it is I; as if there were no cause of feare where he is present.
be not afraid (Says he to his Disciples when they were afraid as if they had seen a Ghost) it is I; as if there were no cause of Fear where he is present.
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Let this stay us, when wee feele our selves bruised; Christ his course is first to wound, then to heale;
Let this stay us, when we feel our selves Bruised; christ his course is First to wound, then to heal;
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No sound whole soule shall ever enter into heaven:
No found Whole soul shall ever enter into heaven:
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think in temptation, CHRIST was tempted for mee, according to my tryalls will be my Graces, and Comforts.
think in temptation, CHRIST was tempted for me, according to my trials will be my Graces, and Comforts.
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If CHRIST bee so mercifull as not to break me, I will not breake my selfe by despaire,
If CHRIST be so merciful as not to break me, I will not break my self by despair,
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nor yeeld my selfe over to the roaring Lyon Satan to break me in pieces. Thirdly, see the contrary disposition of CHRIST and Satan, and his instruments.
nor yield my self over to the roaring lion Satan to break me in Pieces. Thirdly, see the contrary disposition of CHRIST and Satan, and his Instruments.
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Satan setteth upon us when we are weakest, as Simeon and Levi upon the Si• … hemites, when they were sore;
Satan sets upon us when we Are Weakest, as Simeon and Levi upon the Si• … hemites, when they were soar;
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But CHRIST will make up in us all the breaches sinne and Satan have made, hee bindes up the broaken hearted, and as a mother tendreth most the most diseased, and weakest childe;
But CHRIST will make up in us all the Breaches sin and Satan have made, he binds up the broken hearted, and as a mother tendereth most the most diseased, and Weakest child;
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so doth CHRIST most mercifully incline to the weakest:
so does CHRIST most mercifully incline to the Weakest:
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and likewise putteth an instinct into the weakest things to rely upon something stronger than themselves for support.
and likewise putteth an instinct into the Weakest things to rely upon something Stronger than themselves for support.
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The Vine stayeth it selfe upon the Elme: and the weakest creatures have oft the strongest shelters.
The Vine stays it self upon the Elm: and the Weakest creatures have oft the Strongest shelters.
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The consciousnesse of the churches weaknesse makes her willing to leane on her beloved, and to hide her selfe under his wing.
The consciousness of the Churches weakness makes her willing to lean on her Beloved, and to hide her self under his wing.
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But how shall we know whether wee are such as those that may expect mercy?
But how shall we know whither we Are such as those that may expect mercy?
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By bruising here is not meant those that are brought low onely by crosles, but such as by thē are brought to see their sinne, which bruiseth most of all.
By bruising Here is not meant those that Are brought low only by crosles, but such as by them Are brought to see their sin, which bruiseth most of all.
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When conscience is under the guilt of sinne, then every judgement brings a report of GODS anger to the soule,
When conscience is under the guilt of sin, then every judgement brings a report of GOD'S anger to the soul,
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and all lesser troubles runne into this great trouble of conscience for sinne: As all corrupt humours runne to the diseased, and bruised part of the body:
and all lesser Troubles run into this great trouble of conscience for sin: As all corrupt humours run to the diseased, and Bruised part of the body:
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And as every Creditor falls upon the Debtor, when hee is once arrested;
And as every Creditor falls upon the Debtor, when he is once arrested;
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so when conscience is once awaked all former sinnes, and present crosses joyne together to make the bruise the more painfull:
so when conscience is once awaked all former Sins, and present Crosses join together to make the bruise the more painful:
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Now he that is thus bruised will be content with nothing, but wth mercy frō him that hath bruised him, he hath wounded, and he must heale.
Now he that is thus Bruised will be content with nothing, but with mercy from him that hath Bruised him, he hath wounded, and he must heal.
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2. Againe, a man truly bruised, judgeth sinne the greatest evill, and the favour of God the greatest good. 3. Hee had rather heare of mercy,
2. Again, a man truly Bruised, Judgeth sin the greatest evil, and the favour of God the greatest good. 3. He had rather hear of mercy,
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than of a kingdome. 4. Hee hath meane conceits of himselfe, and thinketh hee is not worth the earth hee treads on. 5. Towards others, he is not censorious,
than of a Kingdom. 4. He hath mean conceits of himself, and Thinketh he is not worth the earth he treads on. 5. Towards Others, he is not censorious,
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as being taken up at home, but is full of sympathy and compassion to those that are under GODS hand, 6. He thinketh those that walke in the comforts of GODS Spirit the happiest men of the world. 7. He trembleth at the word of God, and honoureth the very feet of those blessed instruments that bring peace unto him. 8. Hee is more taken up with the inward exercises of a broken heart,
as being taken up At home, but is full of Sympathy and compassion to those that Are under GOD'S hand, 6. He Thinketh those that walk in the comforts of GOD'S Spirit the Happiest men of the world. 7. He Trembleth At the word of God, and Honoureth the very feet of those blessed Instruments that bring peace unto him. 8. He is more taken up with the inward exercises of a broken heart,
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than with formality, and yet carefull to use all sanctifyed meanes to convey comfort. But how shall we come to have this temper?
than with formality, and yet careful to use all sanctified means to convey Comfort. But how shall we come to have this temper?
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First, we must conceive of bruising either as a state into which God bringeth us, or as a duty to be performed by us:
First, we must conceive of bruising either as a state into which God brings us, or as a duty to be performed by us:
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both are here meant, we must joyn with GOD in bruising of our selves; when hee humbles us let us humble our selves, and not stand out against him,
both Are Here meant, we must join with GOD in bruising of our selves; when he humbles us let us humble our selves, and not stand out against him,
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for then hee will redouble his strokes;
for then he will redouble his Strokes;
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and let us justifie CHRIST in all his chastisements, knowing that all his dealing towards us is to cause us to returne into our owne hearts;
and let us justify CHRIST in all his chastisements, knowing that all his dealing towards us is to cause us to return into our own hearts;
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his work in bruising, tendeth to our worke in bruising our selves.
his work in bruising, tendeth to our work in bruising our selves.
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Let us lament our owne untowardnesse, and say, Lord, what an heart have I, that needs all this, that none of this could bee spared? Wee must lay siege to the hardnesse of our owne hearts,
Let us lament our own untowardness, and say, Lord, what an heart have I, that needs all this, that none of this could be spared? we must lay siege to the hardness of our own hearts,
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and aggravate sinne all we can:
and aggravate sin all we can:
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wee must looke on CHRIST, who was bruised for us, looke on him whom wee have pierced with our sinnes.
we must look on CHRIST, who was Bruised for us, look on him whom we have pierced with our Sins.
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But all directions will not prevaile, unlesse GOD by his Spirit convinceth us deeply, setting our sinnes before us,
But all directions will not prevail, unless GOD by his Spirit Convinces us deeply, setting our Sins before us,
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and driving us to a stand. Then we wil make out for mercy. Conviction will breed contrition, and this humiliation.
and driving us to a stand. Then we will make out for mercy. Conviction will breed contrition, and this humiliation.
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Therefore desire GOD, that hee would bring a cleere and a strong light into all the corners of our soules,
Therefore desire GOD, that he would bring a clear and a strong Light into all the corners of our Souls,
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and accompany it with a spirit of power to lay our hearts low.
and accompany it with a Spirit of power to lay our hearts low.
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A set measure of bruising our selves, cannot be prescribed, yet it must be so farre,
A Set measure of bruising our selves, cannot be prescribed, yet it must be so Far,
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as we may prize CHRIST above all, and see that a Saviour must be had:
as we may prize CHRIST above all, and see that a Saviour must be had:
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And secondly, untill we reform that which is amisse, though it be to the cutting off our right hand,
And secondly, until we reform that which is amiss, though it be to the cutting off our right hand,
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or pulling out our right eye. There is a dangerous slighting of the worke of humiliation;
or pulling out our right eye. There is a dangerous slighting of the work of humiliation;
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some alledging this for a pretence for their overly dealing with their owne hearts, that CHRIST will not breake the bruised Reed;
Some alleging this for a pretence for their overly dealing with their own hearts, that CHRIST will not break the Bruised Reed;
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But such must know that every sudden terrour and short griefe is not that which makes us bruised Reeds;
But such must know that every sudden terror and short grief is not that which makes us Bruised Reeds;
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not a little hanging downe our heads like a Bulrush, but a working our hearts to such a griefe,
not a little hanging down our Heads like a Bulrush, but a working our hearts to such a grief,
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as will make sinne more odious unto us, than punishment. Vntill we offer an holy violence against it:
as will make sin more odious unto us, than punishment. Until we offer an holy violence against it:
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else favouring our selves, we make work for GOD to bruise us, and for sharpe repentance afterwards.
Else favouring our selves, we make work for GOD to bruise us, and for sharp Repentance afterwards.
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It is dangerous (I confesse) in some cases with some spirits, to press too much, and too long this bruising;
It is dangerous (I confess) in Some cases with Some spirits, to press too much, and too long this bruising;
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because they may die under the wound and burthen, before they be raised up againe.
Because they may die under the wound and burden, before they be raised up again.
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Therfore it is good in mixt assemblies to mingle comforts, that every soule may have its due portion.
Therefore it is good in mixed assemblies to mingle comforts, that every soul may have its due portion.
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But if wee lay this for a ground, that there is more mercy in CHRIST, than sinne in us, there can be no danger in through dealing.
But if we lay this for a ground, that there is more mercy in CHRIST, than sin in us, there can be no danger in through dealing.
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It is better to goe bruised to heaven, than sound to Hell. Therefore let us not take off our selves too soone, nor pull off the plaister,
It is better to go Bruised to heaven, than found to Hell. Therefore let us not take off our selves too soon, nor pull off the plaster,
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before the cure be wrought, but keep our selves under this work till sinne bee the sowrest,
before the cure be wrought, but keep our selves under this work till sin be the sourest,
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and CHRIST the sweetest of all things.
and CHRIST the Sweetest of all things.
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And when GODS hand is upon us in any kinde, it is good to divert our sorrow,
And when GOD'S hand is upon us in any kind, it is good to divert our sorrow,
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for other things, to the root of all, which is sin:
for other things, to the root of all, which is since:
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let our griefe runne most in that channell, that as sin bred griefe, so griefe may consume sinne.
let our grief run most in that channel, that as since bred grief, so grief may consume sin.
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But are we not bruised unlesse wee grieve more for sinne, than we doe for punishment?
But Are we not Bruised unless we grieve more for sin, than we do for punishment?
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Sometimes our griefe, from outward grievances may lye heavier upon the soule, than griefe for Gods displeasure;
Sometime our grief, from outward grievances may lie Heavier upon the soul, than grief for God's displeasure;
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because in such cases the griefe workes upon the whole man, both outward and inward, and hath nothing to stay it, but a little sparke of faith:
Because in such cases the grief works upon the Whole man, both outward and inward, and hath nothing to stay it, but a little spark of faith:
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which by reason of the violent impression of the grievance is suspended in the exercises of it:
which by reason of the violent impression of the grievance is suspended in the exercises of it:
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and this is most felt in sudden distresses which come upon the soule as a torrent or land flood,
and this is most felt in sudden Distresses which come upon the soul as a torrent or land flood,
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and especially in bodily distempers, which by reason of the sympathy betweene the soule and the body, worke upon the soule so farre,
and especially in bodily distempers, which by reason of the Sympathy between the soul and the body, work upon the soul so Far,
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as they hinder not onely the spirituall, but often the naturall acts.
as they hinder not only the spiritual, but often the natural acts.
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Hereupon S. Iames wisheth in affliction to pray, our selves, but in case of sicknesse to send for the Elders; that may,
Hereupon S. James wishes in affliction to pray, our selves, but in case of sickness to send for the Elders; that may,
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as those in the Gospell, offer up the sick person to GOD in their prayers, being unable to present their owne case.
as those in the Gospel, offer up the sick person to GOD in their Prayers, being unable to present their own case.
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Hereupon GOD admitteth of such a plea frō the sharpnesse and bitternesse of the grievance, as in David, Psal. 6. &c. the Lord knoweth whereof we are made.
Hereupon GOD admitteth of such a plea from the sharpness and bitterness of the grievance, as in David, Psalm 6. etc. the Lord Knoweth whereof we Are made.
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Psal. 103. he remembreth wee are but dust, that our strength is not the strength of steele.
Psalm 103. he Remember we Are but dust, that our strength is not the strength of steel.
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It is a branch of his faithfulnesse unto us as his creatures, whence he is called a faithfull Creator, God is faithfull, who will not suffer us to bee tempted above that wee are able.
It is a branch of his faithfulness unto us as his creatures, whence he is called a faithful Creator, God is faithful, who will not suffer us to be tempted above that we Are able.
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There were certain Commandements which the Iewes called the hedges of the Law:
There were certain commandments which the Iewes called the hedges of the Law:
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as to fence men off from cruelty, hee commanded they should not take the dam• … with the young,
as to fence men off from cruelty, he commanded they should not take the dam• … with the young,
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nor seeth the Kid in the mothers milke, nor muzzle the mouth of the Oxe:
nor sees the Kid in the mother's milk, nor muzzle the Mouth of the Ox:
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Hath GOD care of beasts, and not of his more noble creature? and therefore we ought to judge charitably of the complaints of Gods people, which are wrung from them in such cases:
Hath GOD care of beasts, and not of his more noble creature? and Therefore we ought to judge charitably of the complaints of God's people, which Are wrung from them in such cases:
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Iob had the esteeme with GOD of a patient man, notwithstanding those passionate complaints; faith overborne for the present, will get ground againe;
Job had the esteem with GOD of a patient man, notwithstanding those passionate complaints; faith overborne for the present, will get ground again;
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and griefe for sin, although it come short of griefe for misery in violence, yet it goeth beyond it in constancy;
and grief for since, although it come short of grief for misery in violence, yet it Goes beyond it in constancy;
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as 〈 ◊ 〉 running stream fed with 〈 ◊ 〉 spring holdeth out, when a sudden swelling brooke faileth.
as 〈 ◊ 〉 running stream fed with 〈 ◊ 〉 spring holds out, when a sudden swelling brook Faileth.
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For the concluding of this point, and our incouragement to a thorow worke of bruising,
For the concluding of this point, and our encouragement to a thorough work of bruising,
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and patience under Gods bruising of us, let all know that none are fitter for comfort than those that thinke themselves furthest off.
and patience under God's bruising of us, let all know that none Are fitter for Comfort than those that think themselves furthest off.
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Men (for the most part) are not lost enough in their owne feeling, for a Saviour.
Men (for the most part) Are not lost enough in their own feeling, for a Saviour.
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A holy despaire sin our selves is the ground of true hope. In GOD, the fatherlesse finde mercie:
A holy despair sin our selves is the ground of true hope. In GOD, the fatherless find mercy:
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if men were more fatherless, they should feele more Gods fatherly affection from heaven: For GOD that dwelleth in highest heavens, dwelleth likewise in the lowest soule.
if men were more fatherless, they should feel more God's fatherly affection from heaven: For GOD that dwells in highest heavens, dwells likewise in the lowest soul.
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Christs sheepe are weake Sheepe, and wanting in something or other; hee therefore applyeth himselfe to the necessities of every Sheepe.
Christ sheep Are weak Sheep, and wanting in something or other; he Therefore Applieth himself to the necessities of every Sheep.
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Ez. 34. he seeks that which was lost, and brings againe than which was driven out of the way,
Ezra 34. he seeks that which was lost, and brings again than which was driven out of the Way,
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and bindes up that which was broken and strengthens the weak• … his tēderst care is over the weakest.
and binds up that which was broken and strengthens the weak• … his Tenderest care is over the Weakest.
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The Lambs he ca• … ieth in his bosome: Peter, • … eed my Lambs. Hee was most familiar and open to • … he troubled soules.
The Lambs he ca• … ieth in his bosom: Peter, • … eed my Lambs. He was most familiar and open to • … he troubled Souls.
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How carefull was he that Peter & the rest of the Apostles should not bee too much dejected after his resurrection, Goe tell the Disciples, and tell Peter.
How careful was he that Peter & the rest of the Apostles should not be too much dejected After his resurrection, Go tell the Disciples, and tell Peter.
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Christ knew that guilt of their unkindnesse in leaving of him, had dejected their spirits.
christ knew that guilt of their unkindness in leaving of him, had dejected their spirits.
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How gently did hee indure Thomas his unbeleefe? & stooped so far into his weaknesse,
How gently did he endure Thomas his unbelief? & stooped so Far into his weakness,
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as to suffer him to thrust his • … and into his side.
as to suffer him to thrust his • … and into his side.
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For the second branch, GOD will not quench the smoaking flax, or wieke, but will blow it up till it flameth.
For the second branch, GOD will not quench the smoking flax, or wieke, but will blow it up till it flameth.
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In smoaking flax there is but a little light, & that weake, as being not able to flame,
In smoking flax there is but a little Light, & that weak, as being not able to flame,
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and this little mixed with smoake.
and this little mixed with smoke.
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The observations hence are first, That in GODS Children, especially in their first conversiō, there is but a little measure of grace,
The observations hence Are First, That in GOD'S Children, especially in their First conversion, there is but a little measure of grace,
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and that little mixt with much corruption, which as smoake is offensive. Secondly, that Christ will not quench this smoaking Flax. For the first.
and that little mixed with much corruption, which as smoke is offensive. Secondly, that christ will not quench this smoking Flax. For the First.
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Grace is little at the first. There are severall Ages in Christians, some Babes, some young men:
Grace is little At the First. There Are several Ages in Christians, Some Babes, Some young men:
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Grace is as a graine of Mustard-seed. Nothing so little as grace at first, and nothing more glorious afterward:
Grace is as a grain of Mustard seed. Nothing so little as grace At First, and nothing more glorious afterwards:
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things of greatest perfection are longest in comming to their growth. Man, the perfectest creature, comes to perfection by little and little;
things of greatest perfection Are longest in coming to their growth. Man, the perfectest creature, comes to perfection by little and little;
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Worthlesse things, as Mushromes, and the like, like Ionas Gourd, soon spring up, and soone vanish.
Worthless things, as Mushrooms, and the like, like Ionas Gourd, soon spring up, and soon vanish.
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A new creature is the most excellent frame in all the world, therefore it groweth up by degrees.
A new creature is the most excellent frame in all the world, Therefore it grows up by Degrees.
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Wosee in Nature, that a mighty Oake riseth of an Akorne.
Wosee in Nature, that a mighty Oak Riseth of an Acorn.
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It is with a Christian as it was with Christ, who sprang out of the dead stocke of Iesse, out of Davids family,
It is with a Christian as it was with christ, who sprang out of the dead stock of Iesse, out of Davids family,
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when it was at the lowest, but hee grew up higher than the heavens.
when it was At the lowest, but he grew up higher than the heavens.
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It is not with the trees of righteousnesse, as it was with the trees of Paradise, which were created all perfect at the first.
It is not with the trees of righteousness, as it was with the trees of Paradise, which were created all perfect At the First.
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The seeds of all the creatures in this goodly frame of the world, were hid in the Chaos, in that confused Mass at the first, out of which GOD did command all creatures to arise;
The seeds of all the creatures in this goodly frame of the world, were hid in the Chaos, in that confused Mass At the First, out of which GOD did command all creatures to arise;
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in the small seeds of plants lye hid both bulke and branches, bud and fruit. In a few principles lye hid all comfortable conclusions of holy truth.
in the small seeds of plants lie hid both bulk and branches, bud and fruit. In a few principles lie hid all comfortable conclusions of holy truth.
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All those glorious fireworkes of zeale and holinesse in the Saints, had their beginning from a few sparkes.
All those glorious fireworks of zeal and holiness in the Saints, had their beginning from a few sparks.
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Let us not therefore be discouraged at the small beginnings of Grace, but looke on our selves,
Let us not Therefore be discouraged At the small beginnings of Grace, but look on our selves,
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as elected to bee blamelesse; and without spot. Let us onely look on our imperfect beginning, to inforce further strife to perfection,
as elected to be blameless; and without spot. Let us only look on our imperfect beginning, to enforce further strife to perfection,
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and to keepe us in a low conceit.
and to keep us in a low conceit.
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Otherwise, in case of discouragement, we must consider our selves, as CHRIST doth, who looks on us,
Otherwise, in case of discouragement, we must Consider our selves, as CHRIST does, who looks on us,
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as such as he intendeth to fit for himselfe. CHRIST valueth us by what we shall bee, and by that we are elected unto.
as such as he intends to fit for himself. CHRIST valueth us by what we shall be, and by that we Are elected unto.
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Wee call a little Plant a Tree, because it is growing up to be so.
we call a little Plant a Tree, Because it is growing up to be so.
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Who is hee that despiseth the day of little things? Zach. 4. CHRIST would not have us despise little things.
Who is he that despises the day of little things? Zach 4. CHRIST would not have us despise little things.
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The glorious Angells disdaine not attendance on little ones: little in their owne eyes, and little in the eyes of the world.
The glorious Angels disdain not attendance on little ones: little in their own eyes, and little in the eyes of the world.
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Grace, though little in quantity, yet is much in vigour and worth. It is CHRIST that raiseth the worth of little and meane places and persons.
Grace, though little in quantity, yet is much in vigour and worth. It is CHRIST that Raiseth the worth of little and mean places and Persons.
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Bethlem the least, and yet not the least; the least in it selfe, not the least in respect CHRIST was born there.
Bethlehem the least, and yet not the least; the least in it self, not the least in respect CHRIST was born there.
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The second Temple came short of the outward magnificence of the former: yet more glorious than the first, because CHRIST came into it.
The second Temple Come short of the outward magnificence of the former: yet more glorious than the First, Because CHRIST Come into it.
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The Lord of the Temple came in to his owne Temple.
The Lord of the Temple Come in to his own Temple.
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The pupill of the eye is very little, yet seeth a great part of the heaven at once.
The pupil of the eye is very little, yet sees a great part of the heaven At once.
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A pearle, though little, yet is of much esteeme. Nothing in the world of so good use, as the least dram of graces.
A pearl, though little, yet is of much esteem. Nothing in the world of so good use, as the least dram of graces.
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But Grace is not onely little, but mingled with corruption; whereof it is that a Christian is said to be smoaking flax:
But Grace is not only little, but mingled with corruption; whereof it is that a Christian is said to be smoking flax:
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whence we see, that Grace doth not waste corruption all at once, but some is left to conflict withall.
whence we see, that Grace does not waste corruption all At once, but Some is left to conflict withal.
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The purest actions of the purest men need CHRIST to performe them, and so is his office.
The Purest actions of the Purest men need CHRIST to perform them, and so is his office.
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When we pray, we need to pray again for CHRIST to pardon the defects of them.
When we pray, we need to pray again for CHRIST to pardon the defects of them.
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See some instances of this smoaking flax.
See Some instances of this smoking flax.
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Moses at the red Sea being in a great perplexity, and knowing not what to say,
Moses At the read Sea being in a great perplexity, and knowing not what to say,
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or which way to turn him, groaned to GOD: no doubt, this was a great conflict in him.
or which Way to turn him, groaned to GOD: no doubt, this was a great conflict in him.
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In great distresses we know not what to pray, but the Spirit makes request with sighes that cannot bee expressed.
In great Distresses we know not what to pray, but the Spirit makes request with sighs that cannot be expressed.
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Broken hearts can yeeld but broken prayers.
Broken hearts can yield but broken Prayers.
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When David was before the King of Gath, and dis-figured himselfe in an uncomely manner, in that smoake there was some fire also;
When David was before the King of Gaza, and disfigured himself in an uncomely manner, in that smoke there was Some fire also;
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you may see what an excellent Psalme he makes upon that occasion, Psalme 34. Wherein upon experience, vers. 18. he saith, the Lord is neare unto them that are of a contrite spirit, Psal. 31. 22. I said in my haste, I am cast out of thy sight, there is smoake; Yet thou heardest the voice of my prayer, there is fire. 〈 ◊ 〉, carest thou not that we perish? (cry the Disciples,) here is smoake of infidelity,
you may see what an excellent Psalm he makes upon that occasion, Psalm 34. Wherein upon experience, vers. 18. he Says, the Lord is near unto them that Are of a contrite Spirit, Psalm 31. 22. I said in my haste, I am cast out of thy sighed, there is smoke; Yet thou heardest the voice of my prayer, there is fire. 〈 ◊ 〉, Carest thou not that we perish? (cry the Disciples,) Here is smoke of infidelity,
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yet so much light of faith, as stirred them up to pray to Christ: Lord I beleeve, there is light; But help my unbeliefe, there is smoake.
yet so much Light of faith, as stirred them up to pray to christ: Lord I believe, there is Light; But help my unbelief, there is smoke.
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Ionas 2. 4. cryes, I am cast out of thy sight, there is smoake; yet will I looke againe to thy holy Temple, there is light.
Ionas 2. 4. cries, I am cast out of thy sighed, there is smoke; yet will I look again to thy holy Temple, there is Light.
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O miserable man that I am, (saith Saint Paul upon sense of his corruption;) but yet breakes out into thanks to God through Iesus Christ our Lord.
Oh miserable man that I am, (Says Faint Paul upon sense of his corruption;) but yet breaks out into thanks to God through Iesus christ our Lord.
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I sleepe (saith the Church in the Canticles) but my heart wakes.
I sleep (Says the Church in the Canticles) but my heart wakes.
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In the seven Churches, which for their light are called seven golden Candlestickes, most of them had much smoke with their light.
In the seven Churches, which for their Light Are called seven golden Candlesticks, most of them had much smoke with their Light.
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The ground of this mixture is, that we carie about us a double principle, Grace and Nature.
The ground of this mixture is, that we carry about us a double principle, Grace and Nature.
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The end of it is especially to preserve us from those two dangerous Rockes our Natures are prone to dash upon, Security and Pride,
The end of it is especially to preserve us from those two dangerous Rocks our Nature's Are prove to dash upon, Security and Pride,
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and to force us to pitch our rest on Iustification, not sanctification, which besides imperfection hath some soile.
and to force us to pitch our rest on Justification, not sanctification, which beside imperfection hath Some soil.
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Our spirituall fire, is like our ordinary fire here below (mixt.) But fire is most pure in its owne Element, above:
Our spiritual fire, is like our ordinary fire Here below (mixed.) But fire is most pure in its own Element, above:
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So shall all our graces be, when we are where we would bee, in Heaven, which is our proper element.
So shall all our graces be, when we Are where we would be, in Heaven, which is our proper element.
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From this mixture it is that the people of GOD have so different judgements of themselves, looking sometime at the work of grace, sometimes at the remainder of corruption;
From this mixture it is that the people of GOD have so different Judgments of themselves, looking sometime At the work of grace, sometime At the remainder of corruption;
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and when they look upon that, then they think they have no grace: though they love CHRIST in his ordinances, and children;
and when they look upon that, then they think they have no grace: though they love CHRIST in his ordinances, and children;
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yet dare not challenge so neer acquaintance as to be his.
yet Dare not challenge so near acquaintance as to be his.
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Even as a Candle in the socket sometimes sheweth its light, and sometimes the shew of light is lost:
Even as a Candle in the socket sometime shows its Light, and sometime the show of Light is lost:
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so sometimes well perswaded they are of themselves, sometimes at a losse.
so sometime well persuaded they Are of themselves, sometime At a loss.
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Now for the second observation, Christ will not quench the smoaking Flax: First, because this sparke is from heaven, it is his owne, it is kindled by his owne Spirit.
Now for the second observation, christ will not quench the smoking Flax: First, Because this spark is from heaven, it is his own, it is kindled by his own Spirit.
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And secondly, that tendeth to the glory of his powerfull grace in his children, that he preserveth light in the middest of darknesse, a sparke in the middest of the swelling waters of corruption.
And secondly, that tendeth to the glory of his powerful grace in his children, that he Preserveth Light in the midst of darkness, a spark in the midst of the swelling waters of corruption.
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There is an especiall blessing in that little spark Isay 56. 8. When Wine is found in a cluster, one saith, Destroy it not,
There is an especial blessing in that little spark Saiah 56. 8. When Wine is found in a cluster, one Says, Destroy it not,
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for there is a blessing in it. We see how our Saviour CHRIST bore with Thomas in his doubting:
for there is a blessing in it. We see how our Saviour CHRIST boar with Thomas in his doubting:
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with the two Disciples that went to Emaus, who staggered, whether he came to redeeme Israel or no:
with the two Disciples that went to Emaus, who staggered, whither he Come to Redeem Israel or no:
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hee quencheth not that little light in Peter, which was smothered:
he quenches not that little Light in Peter, which was smothered:
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Peter denyed him, but he denyed not Peter. If thou wilt, thou canst, said one poore man in the Gospell:
Peter denied him, but he denied not Peter. If thou wilt, thou Canst, said one poor man in the Gospel:
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Lord if thou canst, said another; both were this smoking flax, neither of both were quenched.
Lord if thou Canst, said Another; both were this smoking flax, neither of both were quenched.
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If Christ had stood upon his owne greatnesse, he would have rejected him that came with his [ if, ] but CHRIST answers his [ if ] with a gracious and absolute grant, I will, be thou cleane.
If christ had stood upon his own greatness, he would have rejected him that Come with his [ if, ] but CHRIST answers his [ if ] with a gracious and absolute grant, I will, be thou clean.
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The woman that was diseased with an issue, did but touch, and with a trembling hand,
The woman that was diseased with an issue, did but touch, and with a trembling hand,
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and but the hem of his garment, and yet went away both healed and comforted.
and but the hem of his garment, and yet went away both healed and comforted.
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In the seven Churches wee see he acknowledgeth and cherisheth any thing that was good in them.
In the seven Churches we see he acknowledgeth and Cherishes any thing that was good in them.
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Because the Disciples slept of infirmity, being oppressed with griefe, our Saviour CHRIST frameth a comfortable excuse for them, The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weake.
Because the Disciples slept of infirmity, being oppressed with grief, our Saviour CHRIST frameth a comfortable excuse for them, The Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak.
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If CHRIST should not be mercifull he would misse of his owne ends; There is mercy with thee that thou maist be feared.
If CHRIST should not be merciful he would miss of his own ends; There is mercy with thee that thou Mayest be feared.
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Now all are willing to come under that banner of love which hee spreadeth over his.
Now all Are willing to come under that banner of love which he spreadeth over his.
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Therefore to thee shall all flesh come. Hee useth moderation and care, lest the spirit should faile before him, and the soules which he hath made.
Therefore to thee shall all Flesh come. He uses moderation and care, lest the Spirit should fail before him, and the Souls which he hath made.
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CHRISTS heart yerned, the Text saith, when hee saw them without meat, lest they should faint:
CHRIST heart yearned, the Text Says, when he saw them without meat, lest they should faint:
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Much more will hee have regard for the preventing of our spirituall faintings.
Much more will he have regard for the preventing of our spiritual faintings.
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Here see the opposite disposition betweene the holy nature of CHRIST, and the impure nature of Man. Man for a little smoake will quench the light:
Here see the opposite disposition between the holy nature of CHRIST, and the impure nature of Man. Man for a little smoke will quench the Light:
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CHRIST ever wee see cherisheth even the least beginnings.
CHRIST ever we see Cherishes even the least beginnings.
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How bare hee with the many imperfections of his poor Disciples? If he did sharply checke them, it was in love,
How bore he with the many imperfections of his poor Disciples? If he did sharply check them, it was in love,
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and that they might shine the brighter.
and that they might shine the Brighter.
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Can we have a better patterne to follow than this of him by whom we hope to bee saved? Rom. 15. 1. We that are strong ought to beare with the infirmities of them that are weak.
Can we have a better pattern to follow than this of him by whom we hope to be saved? Rom. 15. 1. We that Are strong ought to bear with the infirmities of them that Are weak.
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I become all things to all men, that I may winne some. O that this gaining and winning disposition were more in many!
I become all things to all men, that I may win Some. Oh that this gaining and winning disposition were more in many!
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Many (so farre as in us lyeth) are lost for want of incouragement.
Many (so Far as in us lies) Are lost for want of encouragement.
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See how that faithfull fisher of men S. Paul, labours to catch his Iudge, I know thou beleevest the Prophets; and then wisheth all saving good, but not bonds;
See how that faithful fisher of men S. Paul, labours to catch his Judge, I know thou Believest the prophets; and then wishes all Saving good, but not bonds;
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hee might have added them too, but he would not discourage one that made but an offer, hee would therefore wish Agrippa only that which was good in Religion.
he might have added them too, but he would not discourage one that made but an offer, he would Therefore wish Agrippa only that which was good in Religion.
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How carefull was our blessed Saviour of little ones that they might not bee offended? How doth he defend his Disciples from malitious imputations of the Pharises? How carefull not to put new wine into old vessels, not to alienate new beginners with the austerities of Religion (as some indiscreetly.) O (saith hee) they shal have time to fast when I am gone,
How careful was our blessed Saviour of little ones that they might not be offended? How does he defend his Disciples from malicious imputations of the Pharisees? How careful not to put new wine into old vessels, not to alienate new beginners with the austerities of Religion (as Some indiscreetly.) O (Says he) they shall have time to fast when I am gone,
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and strength to fast when the Holy Ghost is come upon them.
and strength to fast when the Holy Ghost is come upon them.
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It is not the best way to fall foule presently with young beginners for some lesser vanities,
It is not the best Way to fallen foul presently with young beginners for Some lesser vanities,
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but shew them a more excellent way, and breed them up in positive grounds, and other things wil be quickly out of credit with them.
but show them a more excellent Way, and breed them up in positive grounds, and other things will be quickly out of credit with them.
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It is not amisse to conceale their wants, to excuse some failings, to commend their performances, to cherish their towardnesse, to remove all rubs out of their way, to helpe them every way to beare the yoake of Religion with greater ease, to bring them in love with God and his service,
It is not amiss to conceal their Wants, to excuse Some failings, to commend their performances, to cherish their towardness, to remove all rubs out of their Way, to help them every Way to bear the yoke of Religion with greater ease, to bring them in love with God and his service,
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lest they distaste it before they know it.
lest they distaste it before they know it.
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For the most part we see CHRIST planteth in young beginners a love, which we call the first love, to cary them through their profession with more delight,
For the most part we see CHRIST plants in young beginners a love, which we call the First love, to carry them through their profession with more delight,
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and doth not expose them to crosses, before they have gathered strength, as wee breed up young plants,
and does not expose them to Crosses, before they have gathered strength, as we breed up young plants,
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and fence them from the weather, untill they bee well rooted.
and fence them from the weather, until they be well rooted.
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Mercy to others should move us to deny our selves in our lawfull liberties oftentimes, in case of offence of weake ones, it is the little ones that are offended.
Mercy to Others should move us to deny our selves in our lawful Liberties oftentimes, in case of offence of weak ones, it is the little ones that Are offended.
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The weakest are aptest to think themselves despised, therfore wee should bee most carefull to give them content.
The Weakest Are aptest to think themselves despised, Therefore we should be most careful to give them content.
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It were a good strife amongst Christians, one to labour to give no offence, and the other to labour to take none.
It were a good strife among Christians, one to labour to give no offence, and the other to labour to take none.
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The best men are severe to themselves, tender over others. Yet people should not tyre and weare out the patience of others:
The best men Are severe to themselves, tender over Others. Yet people should not tyre and wear out the patience of Others:
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Nor should the weaker so farre exact moderation from others, as to beare out themselves upon their indulgence,
Nor should the Weaker so Far exact moderation from Others, as to bear out themselves upon their indulgence,
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and so to rest in their owne infirmities, with danger to their own soules, and scandall to the Church.
and so to rest in their own infirmities, with danger to their own Souls, and scandal to the Church.
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The Church suffereth much from weake ones, therefore wee may challenge liberty to deale with them, as mildly, so oftentimes directly.
The Church suffers much from weak ones, Therefore we may challenge liberty to deal with them, as mildly, so oftentimes directly.
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The scope of true love, is to make the party better, which by concealment oftentimes is hindred:
The scope of true love, is to make the party better, which by concealment oftentimes is hindered:
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with some a spirit of meeknesse prevaileth most, but with some a rod.
with Some a Spirit of meekness prevails most, but with Some a rod.
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Some must be pulled out of the fire with violence, and they will blesse God for us in the day of their visitation.
some must be pulled out of the fire with violence, and they will bless God for us in the day of their Visitation.
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Wee see our Saviour multiplyes woe upon woe, when hee was to deale with hardhearted Hypocrites;
we see our Saviour multiplies woe upon woe, when he was to deal with hardhearted Hypocrites;
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For Hypocrites doe neede stronger conviction than grosse sinners, because their will is naught, and thereupon usually their conversion is violent.
For Hypocrites do need Stronger conviction than gross Sinners, Because their will is nought, and thereupon usually their conversion is violent.
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An hard knot must have an answerable wedge, else in a cruell pity wee betray their soules.
an hard knot must have an answerable wedge, Else in a cruel pity we betray their Souls.
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A sharpe reproofe sometimes is a precious pearle, and a sweet balme. The wounds of secure sinners will not bee healed with sweet words.
A sharp reproof sometime is a precious pearl, and a sweet balm. The wounds of secure Sinners will not be healed with sweet words.
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The Holy Ghost came as well in fiery tongues, as in the likenesse of a Dove, and the same holy Spirit will vouchsafe a spirit of prudence and discretion, (which is the salt to season all our words and actions) And such wisedome will teach us to speake a word in season both to the weary and likewise to the secure soule.
The Holy Ghost Come as well in fiery tongues, as in the likeness of a Dove, and the same holy Spirit will vouchsafe a Spirit of prudence and discretion, (which is the salt to season all our words and actions) And such Wisdom will teach us to speak a word in season both to the weary and likewise to the secure soul.
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And indeed he had need have the tongue of the learned that shall either raise up, or cast downe:
And indeed he had need have the tongue of the learned that shall either raise up, or cast down:
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But in this place I speake of mildness towards those that are weake, and are sensible of it:
But in this place I speak of mildness towards those that Are weak, and Are sensible of it:
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These wee must bring on gently, and drive softly, as Iacob did his Cattell, according to the pace,
These we must bring on gently, and drive softly, as Iacob did his Cattell, according to the pace,
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and as his children were able to endure.
and as his children were able to endure.
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Weake Christians are like glasses which are hurt with the least violent usage, otherwise if gently handled will continue a long time.
Weak Christians Are like glasses which Are hurt with the least violent usage, otherwise if gently handled will continue a long time.
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This honour of gentle use we are to give to the weaker vessells, by which we shall both preserve them,
This honour of gentle use we Are to give to the Weaker vessels, by which we shall both preserve them,
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and likewise make them usefull to the Church and our selves.
and likewise make them useful to the Church and our selves.
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In uncleane bodies if all ill humours be purged out, you shall purge life and all away.
In unclean bodies if all ill humours be purged out, you shall purge life and all away.
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Therefore though GOD saith, Zach. 13. 9. that he will fine them as silver is fined.
Therefore though GOD Says, Zach 13. 9. that he will fine them as silver is fined.
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Yet Esay 48. 10. he saith, He hath fined them, but not as silver, that is,
Yet Isaiah 48. 10. he Says, He hath fined them, but not as silver, that is,
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so exactly as that no drosse remaineth, for hee hath respect to our weaknesse. Perfect refining is for another world, for the world of the soules of perfect men.
so exactly as that no dross remains, for he hath respect to our weakness. Perfect refining is for Another world, for the world of the Souls of perfect men.
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Divines had need to take heed therefore how they deale with these in divers particulars:
Divines had need to take heed Therefore how they deal with these in diverse particulars:
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as first, let them be carefull they straine not things too hie, making those generall and necessary evidences of grace which agree not to the experience of many a good Christian,
as First, let them be careful they strain not things too high, making those general and necessary evidences of grace which agree not to the experience of many a good Christian,
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and lay salvation and damnation upon those things that are not fit to beare so great a waight, whereupon men are groundlesly cast down lower by them,
and lay salvation and damnation upon those things that Are not fit to bear so great a weight, whereupon men Are groundlessly cast down lower by them,
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than they can hastily be raised up againe by themselves or others.
than they can hastily be raised up again by themselves or Others.
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The Ambassadors of so gentle a Saviour should not bee over masterly, setting up themselves in the hearts of people, where CHRIST alone should sit as in his owne Temple.
The ambassadors of so gentle a Saviour should not be over masterly, setting up themselves in the hearts of people, where CHRIST alone should fit as in his own Temple.
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How carefull was Saint Paul in cases of conscience not to lay a snare upon any weak conscience!
How careful was Saint Paul in cases of conscience not to lay a snare upon any weak conscience!
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They should take heed likewise that they hide not their meaning in darke speeches, speaking in the clouds.
They should take heed likewise that they hide not their meaning in dark Speeches, speaking in the Clouds.
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Truth feareth nothing so much as concealement, and desireth nothing so much as cleerely to bee laid open to the view of all:
Truth fears nothing so much as concealment, and Desires nothing so much as clearly to be laid open to the view of all:
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When it is most naked, it is most lovely and powerfull.
When it is most naked, it is most lovely and powerful.
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Our blessed Saviour as he tooke our nature upon him, so he took upon him our familiar manner of speech, which was part of his voluntary abasement.
Our blessed Saviour as he took our nature upon him, so he took upon him our familiar manner of speech, which was part of his voluntary abasement.
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Saint Paul was a profound man, yet became as a nurse to the weaker sort.
Saint Paul was a profound man, yet became as a nurse to the Weaker sort.
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That spirit of mercy that was in CHRIST should move his servants to bee content to abase themselves for the good of the meanest.
That Spirit of mercy that was in CHRIST should move his Servants to be content to abase themselves for the good of the Meanest.
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What made the Kingdome of heaven suffer violence after Iohn the Baptists time, but that comfortable truths were with that plainnesse and evidence layd open, that the people were so affected with them,
What made the Kingdom of heaven suffer violence After John the Baptists time, but that comfortable truths were with that plainness and evidence laid open, that the people were so affected with them,
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as they offered a holy violence to them?
as they offered a holy violence to them?
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CHRIST chose those to preach mercy, which had felt most meroy, as S. Peter, and S. Paul: that they might bee examples of what they taught.
CHRIST chosen those to preach mercy, which had felt most Mercy, as S. Peter, and S. Paul: that they might be Examples of what they taught.
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Saint Paul became all things to all men, stooping unto them for their good: CHRIST came downe from heaven and emptied himselfe of majesty in tender love to soules:
Saint Paul became all things to all men, stooping unto them for their good: CHRIST Come down from heaven and emptied himself of majesty in tender love to Souls:
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shall not we come downe from our high conceits, to doe any poore soule good? shall man be proud,
shall not we come down from our high conceits, to do any poor soul good? shall man be proud,
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after GOD hath beene humble? Wee see the ministers of Satan turn themselves into all shapes to make proselytes. A Iesuite will be every man.
After GOD hath been humble? we see the Ministers of Satan turn themselves into all shapes to make Proselytes. A Iesuite will be every man.
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We see ambitious men study accommodation of themselves to the humours of those by whom they hope to raise themselves:
We see ambitious men study accommodation of themselves to the humours of those by whom they hope to raise themselves:
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and shall not wee study application of our selves to CHRIST, by whom wee hope to be advanced;
and shall not we study application of our selves to CHRIST, by whom we hope to be advanced;
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nay, are already sitting with him in heavenly places? After wee are gained to CHRIST our selves, wee should labour to gaine others to CHRIST.
nay, Are already sitting with him in heavenly places? After we Are gained to CHRIST our selves, we should labour to gain Others to CHRIST.
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Holy ambition and covetousnesse will move us to put upon our selves the disposition of CHRIST;
Holy ambition and covetousness will move us to put upon our selves the disposition of CHRIST;
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but we must put off our selves first.
but we must put off our selves First.
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Wee should not thirdly racke their wits with curious or doubtfull disputes, for so wee shall distract and tire them,
we should not Thirdly rack their wits with curious or doubtful disputes, for so we shall distract and tire them,
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and give occasion to make them cast off the care of all.
and give occasion to make them cast off the care of all.
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That age of the church which was most fertile in nice questions, was most barren in Religion.
That age of the Church which was most fertile in Nicaenae questions, was most barren in Religion.
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For it makes people thinke Religion to be onely a matter of wit, in tying and untying of knots, the braines of men given that wayes are hotter usually than their hearts.
For it makes people think Religion to be only a matter of wit, in tying and untying of knots, the brains of men given that ways Are hotter usually than their hearts.
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Yet not withstanding, when we are cast into times and places wherein doubts are raised about maine points, here people ought to labour to be established.
Yet not withstanding, when we Are cast into times and places wherein doubts Are raised about main points, Here people ought to labour to be established.
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God suffer questions oftentimes to arise for tryall of our love, and exercise of our parts.
God suffer questions oftentimes to arise for trial of our love, and exercise of our parts.
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Nothing is so certaine as that which is certaine after doubts. Shaking settles and roots.
Nothing is so certain as that which is certain After doubts. Shaking settles and roots.
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In a contentious age, it is a witty thing to be a Christian and to know what to pitch their soules upon:
In a contentious age, it is a witty thing to be a Christian and to know what to pitch their Souls upon:
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It is an office of love here to take away the stones, and to smooth the way to heaven.
It is an office of love Here to take away the stones, and to smooth the Way to heaven.
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Therefore wee must take heed that under pretence of avoydance of disputes, wee doe not suffer an adverse party to get ground upon the truth:
Therefore we must take heed that under pretence of avoidance of disputes, we do not suffer an adverse party to get ground upon the truth:
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For thus may we easily betray both the truth of God, and soules of men.
For thus may we Easily betray both the truth of God, and Souls of men.
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And likewise those are failing that by over much austerity drive backe troubled soules from having comfort by them,
And likewise those Are failing that by over much austerity drive back troubled Souls from having Comfort by them,
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for by this cariage many smother their temptations, and burne inwardly because they have none, into whose bosome they may vent their griefe, and ease their soules.
for by this carriage many smother their temptations, and burn inwardly Because they have none, into whose bosom they may vent their grief, and ease their Souls.
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We must neither binde where GOD loseth, nor lose where GOD bindeth, nor open where GOD shutteth, nor shut where God openeth;
We must neither bind where GOD loses, nor loose where GOD binds, nor open where GOD shutteth, nor shut where God Openeth;
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the right use of the Keyes is alwayes successfull. In personall application there must be great heed taken:
the right use of the Keys is always successful. In personal application there must be great heed taken:
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for a man may bee a false Prophet, and yet speake the truth, if it bee not a truth to the person to whom he speaketh:
for a man may be a false Prophet, and yet speak the truth, if it be not a truth to the person to whom he speaks:
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if hee grieve those whom God hath not grieved, by unseasonable truths, or by comforts in an ill way, the hearts of the wicked may bee strengthned. One mans meat, may bee anothers bane.
if he grieve those whom God hath not grieved, by unseasonable truths, or by comforts in an ill Way, the hearts of the wicked may be strengthened. One men meat, may be another's bane.
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If we looke to the generall temper of these times, rouzing and waking Scriptures are fittest:
If we look to the general temper of these times, Rousing and waking Scriptures Are Fittest:
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yet there be many broken spirits, need soft and oily words.
yet there be many broken spirits, need soft and oily words.
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Even in the worst time the Prophets mingled sweet comfort for the hidden remnant of faithfull people.
Even in the worst time the prophets mingled sweet Comfort for the hidden remnant of faithful people.
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GOD hath comfort comfort ye my people, as well as lift up thy voyce as a Trumpet.
GOD hath Comfort Comfort you my people, as well as lift up thy voice as a Trumpet.
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And here likewise there needs a caveat.
And Here likewise there needs a caveat.
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Mercy doth not rob us of our right judgement, as that we should take smoaking firebrands for smoaking flax:
Mercy does not rob us of our right judgement, as that we should take smoking firebrands for smoking flax:
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none will claime mercy more of others, than those whose portion is due severity. This example doth not countenance lukewarmnesse, nor too much indulgence to those that need quickning.
none will claim mercy more of Others, than those whose portion is due severity. This Exampl does not countenance lukewarmness, nor too much indulgence to those that need quickening.
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Cold diseases must have hot remedies.
Cold diseases must have hight remedies.
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It made for the just commendatiōs of the Church of Ephesus, that it could not beare them which are evill.
It made for the just commendations of the Church of Ephesus, that it could not bear them which Are evil.
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We should so beare with others, as wee discover withall a dislike of evill.
We should so bear with Others, as we discover withal a dislike of evil.
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Our Saviour CHRIST would not forbeare sharp reproofe, where hee saw dangerous infirmities, in his most beloved Disciples.
Our Saviour CHRIST would not forbear sharp reproof, where he saw dangerous infirmities, in his most Beloved Disciples.
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It bringeth under a curse to doe the worke of the Lord negligently: Even where it is a worke of just severity:
It brings under a curse to do the work of the Lord negligently: Even where it is a work of just severity:
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As when it is sheathing the sword in the bowels of the enemy.
As when it is sheathing the sword in the bowels of the enemy.
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And those whom we suffer to be betraid by their worst enemies their sinnes wil have just cause to curse us another day.
And those whom we suffer to be betrayed by their worst enemies their Sins will have just cause to curse us Another day.
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It is hard to preserve just bounds of mercy and severity, without a spirit above our owne:
It is hard to preserve just bounds of mercy and severity, without a Spirit above our own:
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which we ought to desire to bee led withall, in all things.
which we ought to desire to be led withal, in all things.
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That wisedome which dwelleth with prudence will guide us in these particulars, without which virtue is not virtue, truth not truth:
That Wisdom which dwells with prudence will guide us in these particulars, without which virtue is not virtue, truth not truth:
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the rule and the case must bee laid together:
the Rule and the case must be laid together:
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for if there be not a narrow insight, seeming likenesse in conditions wil be the breeder of errours in our opinions of them.
for if there be not a narrow insight, seeming likeness in conditions will be the breeder of errors in our opinions of them.
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Those fiery, tempestuous, and dist• … ctive spirits in Popery, that seeke to promote their Religion by cruelty, shew that they are strangers to that wisedome which is from above, which maketh men gentle, peaceable,
Those fiery, tempestuous, and dist• … ctive spirits in Popery, that seek to promote their Religion by cruelty, show that they Are Strangers to that Wisdom which is from above, which makes men gentle, peaceable,
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and ready to shew that mercy they have felt before, thēselves.
and ready to show that mercy they have felt before, themselves.
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It is a way of prevailing, as agreeable to CHRIST, so likewise to mans nature, to prevaile by some forbearance and moderation.
It is a Way of prevailing, as agreeable to CHRIST, so likewise to men nature, to prevail by Some forbearance and moderation.
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And yet oft wee see a false spirit in those that call for moderation, it is but to carry their owne projects with the greater strength;
And yet oft we see a false Spirit in those that call for moderation, it is but to carry their own projects with the greater strength;
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and if they prove of the prevailing hand, they will hardly shew that moderation to others, they now call for from others.
and if they prove of the prevailing hand, they will hardly show that moderation to Others, they now call for from Others.
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And there is a proud kind of moderation likewise, when men will take upon thē to censure either party,
And there is a proud kind of moderation likewise, when men will take upon them to censure either party,
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as if they were wiser than both, though if the spirit be right, a looker on may see more than those that are in conflict.
as if they were Wiser than both, though if the Spirit be right, a looker on may see more than those that Are in conflict.
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So in the censures of the Church, it is more sutable to the Spirit of CHRIST to incline to the milder part;
So in the censures of the Church, it is more suitable to the Spirit of CHRIST to incline to the milder part;
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and not to kill a flye on the forehead with a beetle; nor shut men out of heaven for a trifle.
and not to kill a fly on the forehead with a beetle; nor shut men out of heaven for a trifle.
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The very snuffers of the Tabernacle were made of pure gold, to shew the purity of those censures, whereby the light of the Church is kept bright.
The very snuffers of the Tabernacle were made of pure gold, to show the purity of those censures, whereby the Light of the Church is kept bright.
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That power that is given to the Church, is given for edification, not destruction.
That power that is given to the Church, is given for edification, not destruction.
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How carefull was Saint Paul that the incestuous Corinthian repenting, should not bee swallowed up with too much griefe?
How careful was Saint Paul that the incestuous Corinthian repenting, should not be swallowed up with too much grief?
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As for civill Magistrates, they for civill exigences and reasons of State, must let the Law have its course:
As for civil Magistrates, they for civil exigences and Reasons of State, must let the Law have its course:
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yet thus farre they should imitate this milde King, as not to mingle bitternesse and passion with authority derived from GOD.
yet thus Far they should imitate this mild King, as not to mingle bitterness and passion with Authority derived from GOD.
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Authority is a beam of Gods Majesty, and prevaileth most where there is least mixture of that which is mans.
authority is a beam of God's Majesty, and prevails most where there is least mixture of that which is men.
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It requireth more than ordinary wisedome to manage it aright. This string must not bee too much strained up, nor too much let loose. Iustice is an harmonicall thing.
It requires more than ordinary Wisdom to manage it aright. This string must not be too much strained up, nor too much let lose. justice is an harmonical thing.
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Herbs hot or cold beyond a certaine degree kill. We see even contrary Elements preserved in one body by a wise contemperation.
Herbs hight or cold beyond a certain degree kill. We see even contrary Elements preserved in one body by a wise contemperation.
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Iustice in rigour is oft extreame injustice, where some considerable circumstances should incline to moderation, and the reckoning wil be easier for bending rather to moderation than rigor.
justice in rigour is oft extreme injustice, where Some considerable Circumstances should incline to moderation, and the reckoning will be Easier for bending rather to moderation than rigor.
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Insolent cariage toward miserable persons, if humbled, is unseemly in any who look for mercy themselves.
Insolent carriage towards miserable Persons, if humbled, is unseemly in any who look for mercy themselves.
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Misery should bee a Loadstone of mercy, not a footstoole for Pride to trample on.
Misery should be a Loadstone of mercy, not a footstool for Pride to trample on.
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Sometimes it falleth out that those that are under the government of others are most injurious by way wardnesse and harsh censures, herein disparaging and discouraging the endeavours of Superiours for publike good.
Sometime it falls out that those that Are under the government of Others Are most injurious by Way wardnesse and harsh censures, herein disparaging and discouraging the endeavours of Superiors for public good.
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In so great weaknesse of mans nature, and especially in this crazie age of the world, wee ought to take in good part, any moderate happinesse wee injoy by government;
In so great weakness of men nature, and especially in this crazy age of the world, we ought to take in good part, any moderate happiness we enjoy by government;
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and not be altogether as a nayle in the wound, exasperating things by misconstruction. Here, Love should have a mantle to cast upon lesser errors of those above us.
and not be altogether as a nail in the wound, exasperating things by misconstruction. Here, Love should have a mantle to cast upon lesser errors of those above us.
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Oft-times the poore man is the oppressor by unjust clamours:
Ofttimes the poor man is the oppressor by unjust clamours:
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we should labour to give the best interpretations to the actions of Governours, that the nature of the actions will possibly beare.
we should labour to give the best interpretations to the actions of Governors, that the nature of the actions will possibly bear.
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In the last place, there is some thing for private Christians, even for all of us in our common relations, to take notice of:
In the last place, there is Some thing for private Christians, even for all of us in our Common relations, to take notice of:
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we are debtors to the weake in many things. 1. Let us be watchfull in the use of our libertie,
we Are debtors to the weak in many things. 1. Let us be watchful in the use of our liberty,
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and labour to be in offensive in our cariage, that our example compell them not. There is a commanding force in an example,
and labour to be in offensive in our carriage, that our Exampl compel them not. There is a commanding force in an Exampl,
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as Peter, Gal. 2. A loosnesse of life is crueltie to our selves, and to the soules of others,
as Peter, Gal. 2. A looseness of life is cruelty to our selves, and to the Souls of Others,
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though wee cannot keepe them frō perishing, which will perish, in regard of the event;
though we cannot keep them from perishing, which will perish, in regard of the event;
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yet if wee doe that which is apt of it selfe to destroy the soules of others, their ruine is imputable to us.
yet if we do that which is apt of it self to destroy the Souls of Others, their ruin is imputable to us.
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2 Let men take heede of taking up Sathans office, in deprauing the good actions of others,
2 Let men take heed of taking up Satan's office, in depraving the good actions of Others,
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as he did Iobs, Doth hee serve God for nought? or slandering their persons, judging of them according to the wickednes that is in their owne hearts.
as he did Jobs, Does he serve God for nought? or slandering their Persons, judging of them according to the wickedness that is in their own hearts.
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The Devill getteth more by such discouragements, and these reproaches, that are east upon religion, then by fire and faggot.
The devil gets more by such discouragements, and these Reproaches, that Are east upon Religion, then by fire and faggot.
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These (as unseasonable frosts) nip all gratious offers in the bud, and as much as in them lyeth, with Herod labour to kill Christ in yong professors.
These (as unseasonable frosts) nip all gracious offers in the bud, and as much as in them lies, with Herod labour to kill christ in young professors.
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A Christian is a hallowed and a sacred thing, CHRISTS Temple, and hee that destroyeth his Temple, him will CHRIST destroy.
A Christian is a hallowed and a sacred thing, CHRIST Temple, and he that Destroyeth his Temple, him will CHRIST destroy.
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3 Amongst the things that are to be taken heede of, there is amongst private Christians a bold usurpation of censure, not considering their temptations.
3 among the things that Are to be taken heed of, there is among private Christians a bold usurpation of censure, not considering their temptations.
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Some will vnchurch & unbrother in a passion, But distempers do not alter true relations,
some will unchurch & unbrother in a passion, But distempers do not altar true relations,
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though the child in a fit shold disclaime the mother, yet the mother will not disclaime the child.
though the child in a fit should disclaim the mother, yet the mother will not disclaim the child.
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There is therefore in these iudging times good ground of S. Iames his Caveat, that there should not be too many masters; that we should not smite one another, by hasty censures especially in things of an indifferent nature:
There is Therefore in these judging times good ground of S. James his Caveat, that there should not be too many Masters; that we should not smite one Another, by hasty censures especially in things of an indifferent nature:
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some things are as the minde of him is, that doth them, or doth them not;
Some things Are as the mind of him is, that does them, or does them not;
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for both may be unto the Lord.
for both may be unto the Lord.
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A holy ayme in things of a middle nature, makes the judgements of men, although seemingly contrary, yet not so much blameable.
A holy aim in things of a middle nature, makes the Judgments of men, although seemingly contrary, yet not so much blameable.
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Christ, for the good aymes hee seeth in us, over-looketh any ill in them, so farre as not to lay it to our charge.
christ, for the good aims he sees in us, overlooketh any ill in them, so Far as not to lay it to our charge.
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Men must not bee too curious in prying into the weaknesses of others;
Men must not be too curious in prying into the Weaknesses of Others;
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we should labor rather to see what they have that is for eternitie, to incline our heart to love them,
we should labour rather to see what they have that is for eternity, to incline our heart to love them,
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then into that weaknesse which the Spirit of GOD will in time consume, to estrange us:
then into that weakness which the Spirit of GOD will in time consume, to estrange us:
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some thinke it strength of grace to endure nothing in the weaker, wheras the strongest are readiest to beare with the infirmities of the weake, Where most holinesse is, there is most moderation, where it may be without prejudice of pietie to God and the good of others, wee see in Christ a marvellous temper of absolute holinesse, with great moderation in this Text. What had become of our Salvation if he had stood upon termes and not stooped thus low, unto us!
Some think it strength of grace to endure nothing in the Weaker, whereas the Strongest Are Readiest to bear with the infirmities of the weak, Where most holiness is, there is most moderation, where it may be without prejudice of piety to God and the good of Others, we see in christ a marvellous temper of absolute holiness, with great moderation in this Text. What had become of our Salvation if he had stood upon terms and not stooped thus low, unto us!
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We need not affect to be more holy then Christ, it is no flatterie to doe as he doth, so it bee to edification.
We need not affect to be more holy then christ, it is no flattery to do as he does, so it be to edification.
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The Holy Ghost is content to dwell in smoakie offensive soules, Oh that, that spirit would breath into our Spirits the like mercifull disposition? We indure the bitternesse of Wormwood,
The Holy Ghost is content to dwell in smoky offensive Souls, O that, that Spirit would breath into our Spirits the like merciful disposition? We endure the bitterness of Wormwood,
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and other distastfull plants, & herbs, onely because wee have some experience of some wholsome qualitie in thē;
and other distasteful plants, & herbs, only Because we have Some experience of Some wholesome quality in them;
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and why should we reject men of usefull parts, and graces, onely for some harshnesse of disposition, which as it is offensive to us, so grieveth themselves?
and why should we reject men of useful parts, and graces, only for Some harshness of disposition, which as it is offensive to us, so Grieveth themselves?
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Grace whilest wee live here is in soules, which as they are unperfectly renewed, so they dwell in bodies subject to severall humours, which will incline the soule sometimes to excesse in one passion, sometimes to excesse in another.
Grace whilst we live Here is in Souls, which as they Are unperfectly renewed, so they dwell in bodies Subject to several humours, which will incline the soul sometime to excess in one passion, sometime to excess in Another.
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Bucer was a deepe, and a moderate Divine.
Bucer was a deep, and a moderate Divine.
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Vpon long experience resolved to refuse none, in whom hee saw (aliquid Christi) something of Christ.
Upon long experience resolved to refuse none, in whom he saw (Aliquid Christ) something of christ.
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The best Christians in this state of imperfection, are like Gold that is a little too light, which needs some graines of allowance to make it passe.
The best Christians in this state of imperfection, Are like Gold that is a little too Light, which needs Some grains of allowance to make it pass.
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You must grant the best their allowance.
You must grant the best their allowance.
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We must supply out of our love & mercy, that which wee see wanting in them.
We must supply out of our love & mercy, that which we see wanting in them.
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The Church of Christ is a common Hospitall, in all are in some measure sicke of some spirituall disease, or other;
The Church of christ is a Common Hospital, in all Are in Some measure sick of Some spiritual disease, or other;
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that we should all have ground of exercising mutually the spirit of wisedome and meeknesse.
that we should all have ground of exercising mutually the Spirit of Wisdom and meekness.
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This that wee may the better doe, let us put upon our selves the spirit of CHRIST:
This that we may the better doe, let us put upon our selves the Spirit of CHRIST:
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The spirit of GOD caryeth a majestie with it. Corruption will hardly yeeld to eorruption. In another, Pride is intolerable to pride.
The Spirit of GOD Carrieth a majesty with it. Corruption will hardly yield to eorruption. In Another, Pride is intolerable to pride.
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The weapons of this warfare must not bee carnall. The great Apostles would not set upon the worke of the Ministerie,
The weapons of this warfare must not be carnal. The great Apostles would not Set upon the work of the Ministry,
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untill they were cloathed, as it were, with power from on high. The Spirit will only work with his owne tooles.
until they were clothed, as it were, with power from on high. The Spirit will only work with his own tools.
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And we should think what affection Christ would cary to the party in this case.
And we should think what affection christ would carry to the party in this case.
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That great Physitian, as he had a quicke eie, and a healing tongue, so had he a gentle hand and a tender heart.
That great physician, as he had a quick eye, and a healing tongue, so had he a gentle hand and a tender heart.
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And secondly, put upon us the cōdition of him, whom wee deale withall, wee are, or have beene, or may bee such:
And secondly, put upon us the condition of him, whom we deal withal, we Are, or have been, or may be such:
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make the case our owne, and withall consider in what neere relation a Christian standeth unto us,
make the case our own, and withal Consider in what near Relation a Christian Stands unto us,
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even as a brother, a fellow-member, heire of the same salvation. And therefore let us take upon our selves, a tender care of them every way:
even as a brother, a Fellow member, heir of the same salvation. And Therefore let us take upon our selves, a tender care of them every Way:
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and especially in cherishing the peace of their consciences. Conscience is a tender and delicate thing, and so must be used.
and especially in cherishing the peace of their Consciences. Conscience is a tender and delicate thing, and so must be used.
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It is like a Locke, if the Wards bee troubled, it will be troublesome to open.
It is like a Lock, if the Wards be troubled, it will be troublesome to open.
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For tryall, to let vs see whether wee be this smoking Flax, which Christ will not quench.
For trial, to let us see whither we be this smoking Flax, which christ will not quench.
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In this Tryall remember these Rules. 1 Wee must have two eyes, one to see imperfections in our selves and others;
In this Trial Remember these Rules. 1 we must have two eyes, one to see imperfections in our selves and Others;
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the other to see what is good.
the other to see what is good.
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I am blacke, saith the Church, but yet comely. Those ever want comfort, that are much in quarrelling with themselves,
I am black, Says the Church, but yet comely. Those ever want Comfort, that Are much in quarreling with themselves,
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and through their infirmities are prone to feede upon such bitter things, as will most nourish that distemper they are sicke of.
and through their infirmities Are prove to feed upon such bitter things, as will most nourish that distemper they Are sick of.
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These delight to be looking on the dark side of the cloud onely. 2. We must not judge of our selves alwayes according to present feeling:
These delight to be looking on the dark side of the cloud only. 2. We must not judge of our selves always according to present feeling:
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for in temptations wee shall see nothing but smoake of distrustfull thoughts. Fire may be raked up in the ashes, though not seene;
for in temptations we shall see nothing but smoke of distrustful thoughts. Fire may be raked up in the Ashes, though not seen;
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life in the winter is hid in the root. 3 Take heede of false reasoning;
life in the winter is hid in the root. 3 Take heed of false reasoning;
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As because our fire doth not blaze out, as others, therefore we have no fire at all,
As Because our fire does not blaze out, as Others, Therefore we have no fire At all,
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and by false conclusions come to sinne against the Commandement in bearing false witnesse against our selves.
and by false conclusions come to sin against the Commandment in bearing false witness against our selves.
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The Prodigall would not say hee was no sonne, but that hee was not worthy to be called a sonne. Wee must neither trust to false evidence, nor deny true;
The Prodigal would not say he was no son, but that he was not worthy to be called a son. we must neither trust to false evidence, nor deny true;
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for so wee should dishonour the worke of Gods Spirit in us, and lose the help of that evidence which would cherish our love to Christ,
for so we should dishonour the work of God's Spirit in us, and loose the help of that evidence which would cherish our love to christ,
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and arme us against Sathans discouragements.
and arm us against Satan's discouragements.
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Some are so faulty this way, as if they had beene hyred by Sathan the Accuser of the Brethren, to plead for him, in accusing themselves.
some Are so faulty this Way, as if they had been hired by Sathan the Accuser of the Brothers, to plead for him, in accusing themselves.
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4 Know (for a ground of this) that in the Covenant of Grace, GOD requires the truth of Grace, not any certaine measure,
4 Know (for a ground of this) that in the Covenant of Grace, GOD requires the truth of Grace, not any certain measure,
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and a sparke of fire is fire as well as the whole Element. Therefore wee must look to Grace in the spark as well as in the flame.
and a spark of fire is fire as well as the Whole Element. Therefore we must look to Grace in the spark as well as in the flame.
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All have not the like strong, yet the like pretious Faith, whereby they lay hold, & put on the perfect righteousnesse of Christ.
All have not the like strong, yet the like precious Faith, whereby they lay hold, & put on the perfect righteousness of christ.
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A weak hand may receive a rich Iewell; a few grapes will shew that the Plant is a Vine, and not a Thorne.
A weak hand may receive a rich Jewel; a few grapes will show that the Plant is a Vine, and not a Thorn.
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It is one thing to be wanting in Grace, and another thing to want Grace altogether.
It is one thing to be wanting in Grace, and Another thing to want Grace altogether.
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GOD knoweth wee have nothing of our selves, therfore in the Covenant of Grace he requireth no more then hee giveth,
GOD Knoweth we have nothing of our selves, Therefore in the Covenant of Grace he requires no more then he gives,
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and giveth what hee requireth, and accepteth what hee giveth; Hee that hath not a Lambe, may bring a paire of Turtle Doves.
and gives what he requires, and Accepteth what he gives; He that hath not a Lamb, may bring a pair of Turtle Dove.
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What is the Gospell it selfe but a mercifull moderation, in which Christs obedience is esteemed ours,
What is the Gospel it self but a merciful moderation, in which Christ Obedience is esteemed ours,
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and our sinnes laid upon him;
and our Sins laid upon him;
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and wherein GOD of a Iudge becommeth a Father pardoning our sinnes, and accepting our obediēce though feeble and blemished.
and wherein GOD of a Judge becomes a Father pardoning our Sins, and accepting our Obedience though feeble and blemished.
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Wee are now brought to heaven under the Covenant of Grace, by a way of love and mercy.
we Are now brought to heaven under the Covenant of Grace, by a Way of love and mercy.
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It will prove a speciall help to know distinctly the difference betweene the Covenant of workes, and the Covenant of Grace; betweene Moses and Christ: Moses without all mercy breaketh all bruised Reedes, and quencheth all smoaking Flax. For the Law requireth, 1, personal, 2, perpetuall, 3, perfect obedience, 4, and from a perfect heart;
It will prove a special help to know distinctly the difference between the Covenant of works, and the Covenant of Grace; between Moses and christ: Moses without all mercy breaks all Bruised Redes, and quenches all smoking Flax. For the Law requires, 1, personal, 2, perpetual, 3, perfect Obedience, 4, and from a perfect heart;
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and that under a most terrible curse, and giveth no strength, a severe Taske-master, like Pharaohs, requireth the whole tale, and yet giveth no straw.
and that under a most terrible curse, and gives no strength, a severe Taskmaster, like Pharaohs, requires the Whole tale, and yet gives no straw.
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CHRIST commeth with blessing after blessing, even upō those whom Moses had cursed, and with healing Balme for those wounds which Moses had made.
CHRIST comes with blessing After blessing, even upon those whom Moses had cursed, and with healing Balm for those wounds which Moses had made.
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The same duties are required in both Covenāts;
The same duties Are required in both Covenants;
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as to love the Lord with all our harts, with all our soules, &c. In this Covenant of workes, this must bee taken in the rigour:
as to love the Lord with all our hearts, with all our Souls, etc. In this Covenant of works, this must be taken in the rigour:
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but under the Covenāt of Grace, as it is a syncere endevour proportionable to grace received:
but under the Covenant of Grace, as it is a sincere endeavour proportionable to grace received:
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and so it must be understood of Iosias, and others, whē it is said, they loved GOD with all their hearts, &c. It must have an Euangelicall mitigation.
and so it must be understood of Iosias, and Others, when it is said, they loved GOD with all their hearts, etc. It must have an Evangelical mitigation.
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The Law is sweetned by the Gospel and becommeth delightful to the inner man. Vnder this gratious Covenant synceritie is perfection.
The Law is sweetened by the Gospel and becomes delightful to the inner man. Under this gracious Covenant sincerity is perfection.
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This is the Death in the pot in the Romane Religion, that they confound two Covenāts:
This is the Death in the pot in the Roman Religion, that they confound two Covenants:
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and it deads the comfort of drooping ones, that they cannot distinguish them.
and it deads the Comfort of drooping ones, that they cannot distinguish them.
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And thus they suffer themselves to be held under bondage, when Christ hath set them free;
And thus they suffer themselves to be held under bondage, when christ hath Set them free;
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and stay themselves in the prison, when Christ hath set open the doores before them. 5 Grace sometimes is so little, as is undiscernable to us:
and stay themselves in the prison, when christ hath Set open the doors before them. 5 Grace sometime is so little, as is undiscernible to us:
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the Spirit sometimes hath secret operations in us, which we know not for the present; but Christ knoweth.
the Spirit sometime hath secret operations in us, which we know not for the present; but christ Knoweth.
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Sometimes in bitternes of temptation, when the Spirit struggles with sense of Gods anger, wee are apt to thinke GOD an enemy;
Sometime in bitterness of temptation, when the Spirit struggles with sense of God's anger, we Are apt to think GOD an enemy;
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and a troubled soule is like troubled waters, wee can see nothing in it; and so farre as it is not cleansed, it will cast up mire and dirt.
and a troubled soul is like troubled waters, we can see nothing in it; and so Far as it is not cleansed, it will cast up mire and dirt.
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It is full of objections against it selfe, yet for the most part we may discern something of this hidden life, and of these smothered sparkes.
It is full of objections against it self, yet for the most part we may discern something of this hidden life, and of these smothered sparks.
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In a gloomy day there is so much light whereby wee may know it to bee day, and not night:
In a gloomy day there is so much Light whereby we may know it to be day, and not night:
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so there is something in a Christian under a cloud, whereby hee may be discerned to be a true Beleever, and not an Hypocrite.
so there is something in a Christian under a cloud, whereby he may be discerned to be a true Believer, and not an Hypocrite.
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There is no meere darknesse in the state of Grace, but some beame of light, whereby the kingdome of darknesse wholy prevaileth not.
There is no mere darkness in the state of Grace, but Some beam of Light, whereby the Kingdom of darkness wholly prevails not.
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These things premised, let us know for a Tryall.
These things premised, let us know for a Trial.
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First, if there bee any holy fire in us, it is kindled from heaven by the Father of lights, who commanded light to shine out of darknesse.
First, if there be any holy fire in us, it is kindled from heaven by the Father of lights, who commanded Light to shine out of darkness.
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As it is kindled in the use of meanes, so it is fed. The light in us, and the light in the word spring one frō the other,
As it is kindled in the use of means, so it is fed. The Light in us, and the Light in the word spring one from the other,
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and both from one Holy Spirit:
and both from one Holy Spirit:
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and therfore those that regard not the word, it is because there is no light in them.
and Therefore those that regard not the word, it is Because there is no Light in them.
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Heavenly truths must have a heavenly light to discerne them.
Heavenly truths must have a heavenly Light to discern them.
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Naturall men see heavenly things, but not in their own proper light, but by an inferiour light.
Natural men see heavenly things, but not in their own proper Light, but by an inferior Light.
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GOD in every converted man putteth a light into the eye of his soule, proportionable to the light of truths revealed unto thē.
GOD in every converted man putteth a Light into the eye of his soul, proportionable to the Light of truths revealed unto them.
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A carnall eye will never see spirituall things. Secondly, the least divine light hath heate with it in some measure:
A carnal eye will never see spiritual things. Secondly, the least divine Light hath heat with it in Some measure:
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Light in the understanding breedeth heate of love in the affections.
Light in the understanding breeds heat of love in the affections.
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In what measure the sanctified understanding seeth a thing to be true, or good, in that measure the will imbraces it. Weake light breedes weake inclinations: a strōg light, strong inclinations.
In what measure the sanctified understanding sees a thing to be true, or good, in that measure the will embraces it. Weak Light breeds weak inclinations: a strong Light, strong inclinations.
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A little spirituall light is of strength enough to answer strong objections of flesh and blood;
A little spiritual Light is of strength enough to answer strong objections of Flesh and blood;
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and to looke thorow all earthly allurements, and all opposing hinderances, presenting them as farr inferiour to those heavenly objects it eyeth.
and to look thorough all earthly allurements, and all opposing hindrances, presenting them as Far inferior to those heavenly objects it eyeth.
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All light that is not spirituall, because it wanteth the strength of sanctifying grace, it yeeldeth to every little temptation, especially when it is fitted and suted to personall inclinations.
All Light that is not spiritual, Because it Wants the strength of sanctifying grace, it yields to every little temptation, especially when it is fitted and suited to personal inclinations.
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This is the reason why Christians that have light little for quantitie, but yet heavenly for qualitie, hold out,
This is the reason why Christians that have Light little for quantity, but yet heavenly for quality, hold out,
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when men of larger apprehensions sinke.
when men of larger apprehensions sink.
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This prevailing of light in the soule, is, because together with the spirit of Illumination, there goeth in the godly) a spirit of • … ower, to subdue the heart • … o truth revealed, and to • … ut a taste and relish into • … he will, sutable to the sweetnes of the truths, else 〈 ◊ 〉 meere naturall Will, will rise against supernaturall truths,
This prevailing of Light in the soul, is, Because together with the Spirit of Illumination, there Goes in the godly) a Spirit of • … ower, to subdue the heart • … oh truth revealed, and to • … ut a taste and relish into • … he will, suitable to the sweetness of the truths, Else 〈 ◊ 〉 mere natural Will, will rise against supernatural truths,
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as having an antipathy and enmitie against them.
as having an antipathy and enmity against them.
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In the godly, • … oly truths are conveyed by way of a taste, gratious men have a spiritual pallat as well as a spirituall eye. Grace altereth the relish.
In the godly, • … oly truths Are conveyed by Way of a taste, gracious men have a spiritual palate as well as a spiritual eye. Grace altereth the relish.
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Thirdly, where this heavenly light is kindled, it directeth in the right way.
Thirdly, where this heavenly Light is kindled, it directeth in the right Way.
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For it is given for that use, to shew us the best way, and to guide in the particular passages of life:
For it is given for that use, to show us the best Way, and to guide in the particular passages of life:
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if otherwise, it is but commō light, given onely for the good of others.
if otherwise, it is but Common Light, given only for the good of Others.
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Some have light of Knowledge, yet follow not that light, but are guided by carnall reason and policie:
some have Light of Knowledge, yet follow not that Light, but Are guided by carnal reason and policy:
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such as the Prophet speakes of, All you that kindle 〈 ◊ 〉 fire, walke in the light of your owne fire,
such as the Prophet speaks of, All you that kindle 〈 ◊ 〉 fire, walk in the Light of your own fire,
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and in the sparkes that you have kindled, but this you shall have of mine hand, yee shall lye downe in sorrow.
and in the sparks that you have kindled, but this you shall have of mine hand, ye shall lie down in sorrow.
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GOD delights to confound carnall wisedome, as enmitie to him, and robbing him of his prerogative, who is God onely wise.
GOD delights to confound carnal Wisdom, as enmity to him, and robbing him of his prerogative, who is God only wise.
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We must therefore walke by his • … ight, and not the blaze of our owne fire.
We must Therefore walk by his • … ight, and not the blaze of our own fire.
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God must light our candle, Psal. 18. 28 or else we are like to abide in darknesse. Those sparkes that are not kindled from heaven, are not strong enough to keepe us from • … ying downe in sorrow,
God must Light our candle, Psalm 18. 28 or Else we Are like to abide in darkness. Those sparks that Are not kindled from heaven, Are not strong enough to keep us from • … ying down in sorrow,
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though they make a greater blaze and shew then the light from above, as mad men doe greater things then sober,
though they make a greater blaze and show then the Light from above, as mad men do greater things then Sobrium,
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but by 〈 ◊ 〉 false strength:
but by 〈 ◊ 〉 false strength:
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so the excesse of these mens ioy ariseth from a false light, The candle of the wicked shal • … e put out.
so the excess of these men's joy arises from a false Light, The candle of the wicked shall • … e put out.
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The light that some m• … have, it is like lightning, which after a sudden fla• … leaveth thē more in darknesse.
The Light that Some m• … have, it is like lightning, which After a sudden fla• … Leaveth them more in darkness.
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They can love th• … light as it shines, but hat• … it as it discovers, and directs.
They can love th• … Light as it shines, but hat• … it as it discovers, and directs.
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A little holy ligh• … will inable to keepe th• … word, and not to betray Religion,
A little holy ligh• … will inable to keep th• … word, and not to betray Religion,
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& deny Christs name, as CHRIST speaketh of the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3. 8.
& deny Christ name, as CHRIST speaks of the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3. 8.
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Fourthly, where thi• … fire is, it will sever thing• … of divers natures, & shew a difference between• … things, as gold and drosse.
Fourthly, where thi• … fire is, it will sever thing• … of diverse nature's, & show a difference between• … things, as gold and dross.
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It will sever betweene flesh and spirit, and shew this is of Nature, this of Grace.
It will sever between Flesh and Spirit, and show this is of Nature, this of Grace.
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All is not ill in a bad action, or good in a good action. There is gold in oare, which God and his Spirit in us can distinguish.
All is not ill in a bad actium, or good in a good actium. There is gold in oar, which God and his Spirit in us can distinguish.
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A carnall mans hart is like a dungeon, wherein is nothing to be seene but horrour and confusion:
A carnal men heart is like a dungeon, wherein is nothing to be seen but horror and confusion:
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this light maketh us judicious, and humble, upon clearer sight of Gods puritie, and our owne uncleannes:
this Light makes us judicious, and humble, upon clearer sighed of God's purity, and our own uncleanness:
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and maketh us able to discerne of the worke of the Spirit in another. Fiftly, so farre as a man is spirituall, so far is light delightfull unto him,
and makes us able to discern of the work of the Spirit in Another. Fifty, so Far as a man is spiritual, so Far is Light delightful unto him,
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as willing to see any thing amisse, that he may reform, and any further service discovered that hee may performe:
as willing to see any thing amiss, that he may reform, and any further service discovered that he may perform:
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because he truly hateth ill and loveth good:
Because he truly hates ill and loves good:
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if hee goeth against light discovered, hee will soone bee reclaimed, because light hath a friendly party within him.
if he Goes against Light discovered, he will soon be reclaimed, Because Light hath a friendly party within him.
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Whereupon, at a little sight of his errour, hee is soone counsellable, as David in his intendment to kill Nabal, and blesseth God afterwards when hee is stopped in an ill way.
Whereupon, At a little sighed of his error, he is soon counsellable, as David in his intendment to kill Nabal, and Blesses God afterwards when he is stopped in an ill Way.
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In a carnal man the light breakes in upon him, but he labours to shut the passages, hee hath no delight to • … ome to the light.
In a carnal man the Light breaks in upon him, but he labours to shut the passages, he hath no delight to • … ome to the Light.
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It is impossible before the spirit of grace hath subdued the hart, but that it should sin against the light, either by resisting of it,
It is impossible before the Spirit of grace hath subdued the heart, but that it should sin against the Light, either by resisting of it,
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or keeping it prisoner under base lusts, burying it as it were in the earth;
or keeping it prisoner under base Lustiest, burying it as it were in the earth;
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or perverting of it, and so making it an agent and factour for the flesh, in searching out arguments to plead for it,
or perverting of it, and so making it an agent and factor for the Flesh, in searching out Arguments to plead for it,
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or abusing that little measure of light they have, to keep out a greater, higher,
or abusing that little measure of Light they have, to keep out a greater, higher,
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and more heavenly light, and so at length make that light they have, a misleading guide to utter darknesse.
and more heavenly Light, and so At length make that Light they have, a misleading guide to utter darkness.
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And the reason is that it hath no friend within, the soule is in a contrary frame,
And the reason is that it hath no friend within, the soul is in a contrary frame,
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and light alwayes hindreth that sinfull peace that men are willing to speake to themselves, whence we see it oft inrage men the more:
and Light always hindereth that sinful peace that men Are willing to speak to themselves, whence we see it oft enrage men the more:
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as the Sunne in the Spring breedeth agui• … h distempers, because it stirreth humours, and doth not wast them.
as the Sun in the Spring breeds agui• … h distempers, Because it stirs humours, and does not wast them.
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There is nothing in the world more unquiet, than the heart of a wicked man, that sitteth under meanes of knowledge,
There is nothing in the world more unquiet, than the heart of a wicked man, that Sitteth under means of knowledge,
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untill like a thiefe hee hath put out the candle that he may sinne with the lesse check.
until like a thief he hath put out the candle that he may sin with the less check.
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Spirituall light is distinct, it seeth spirituall good, with application to our selves; but common light is confused, and lets sin lye quiet.
Spiritual Light is distinct, it sees spiritual good, with application to our selves; but Common Light is confused, and lets sin lie quiet.
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Where fire is in any degree, it will fight against the contrary matter• …:
Where fire is in any degree, it will fight against the contrary matter• …:
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GOD hath put irreconciliable hatred betweene light and darknesse at first, so betweene good and ill, flesh and spirit. Grace will never joyne with sinne, no more than fire with water.
GOD hath put irreconciliable hatred between Light and darkness At First, so between good and ill, Flesh and Spirit. Grace will never join with sin, no more than fire with water.
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Fire will mingle with no contrary, but preserveth its owne purity, and is never corrupted as other Elements are.
Fire will mingle with no contrary, but Preserveth its own purity, and is never corrupted as other Elements Are.
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Therefore those that plead and plot for liberties of the flesh, shew themselves strangers from the life of God.
Therefore those that plead and plot for Liberties of the Flesh, show themselves Strangers from the life of God.
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Vpon this strife gracious men oft cōplaine that they have no grace, but they contradict themselves in their complaints:
Upon this strife gracious men oft complain that they have no grace, but they contradict themselves in their complaints:
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as if a man that seeth, should complaine he cannot see, or complain that he is asleepe,
as if a man that sees, should complain he cannot see, or complain that he is asleep,
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when the very complaint springing from a displeasure against sinne, sheweth that there is something in him opposite to sinne.
when the very complaint springing from a displeasure against sin, shows that there is something in him opposite to sin.
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Can a dead man complaine? Some things, though bad in themselves, yet discover good; as smoake discovers some fire.
Can a dead man complain? some things, though bad in themselves, yet discover good; as smoke discovers Some fire.
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Breaking out in the body shews strength of Nature. Some infirmities discover more good than some seeming beautifull actions;
Breaking out in the body shows strength of Nature. some infirmities discover more good than Some seeming beautiful actions;
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excesse of passion in opposing evil, (though not to bee justified) yet sheweth a better spirit,
excess of passion in opposing evil, (though not to be justified) yet shows a better Spirit,
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than a calme temper, when there is just cause of being moved. Better it is, that the water should runne something muddily, than not at all.
than a Cam temper, when there is just cause of being moved. Better it is, that the water should run something muddily, than not At all.
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Iob had more grace in his distempers, thā his friends in their seeming wise cariage. Actions soiled with some weaknesses, are more accepted than complementall performances.
Job had more grace in his distempers, than his Friends in their seeming wise carriage. Actions soiled with Some Weaknesses, Are more accepted than complemental performances.
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Fire, where it is in the least measure, is in some degree active;
Fire, where it is in the least measure, is in Some degree active;
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so the least measure of grace is working, as springing from the Spirit of GOD, which from the working nature of it, is compared to fire.
so the least measure of grace is working, as springing from the Spirit of GOD, which from the working nature of it, is compared to fire.
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Nay, in sinnes, when there seemeth nothing active, but corruption, yet there is a contrarie principle, which breaks the force of sinne,
Nay, in Sins, when there seems nothing active, but corruption, yet there is a contrary principle, which breaks the force of sin,
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so that it is not out of measure sinfull, as in those that are carnall.
so that it is not out of measure sinful, as in those that Are carnal.
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Fire maketh metalls pliable and malliable, so doth Grace, where it is begunne, it worketh the heart to bee plyable and ready for all good impressions.
Fire makes metals pliable and malliable, so does Grace, where it is begun, it works the heart to be pliable and ready for all good impressions.
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Vntractable spirits shew that they are not so much as smoaking flax. Fire turneth all, as much as it can, to fire;
Untractable spirits show that they Are not so much as smoking flax. Fire turns all, as much as it can, to fire;
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so grace maketh a gracious use even of naturall and civill things, & doth spiritualize them, what another man doth onely civilly, a gracious man will doe holily. Sparkes by nature flye. upwards:
so grace makes a gracious use even of natural and civil things, & does spiritualize them, what Another man does only civilly, a gracious man will do holily. Sparks by nature fly. upward:
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so the spirit of Grace carrieth the soule Heaven-ward, and setteth before us holy and heavenly aimes,
so the Spirit of Grace Carrieth the soul Heavenward, and sets before us holy and heavenly aims,
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as it was kindled from heaven, so it caries us back to heaven. The part followeth the whole:
as it was kindled from heaven, so it caries us back to heaven. The part follows the Whole:
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Fire mounteth upward, so every spark to its owne element. Where the aime and bent of the soule is God-wards, there is grace though opposed.
Fire mounts upward, so every spark to its own element. Where the aim and bent of the soul is Godwards, there is grace though opposed.
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The least measure of it is holy desires springing from faith and love, for we cannot desire any thing which we doe not beleeve first to be,
The least measure of it is holy Desires springing from faith and love, for we cannot desire any thing which we do not believe First to be,
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and the desire of it issues from love.
and the desire of it issues from love.
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Hence desires are counted a part of the thing desired in some measure, but then they must bee,
Hence Desires Are counted a part of the thing desired in Some measure, but then they must be,
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First, constant, for constancy shews that they are supernaturally naturall, and not inforced:
First, constant, for constancy shows that they Are supernaturally natural, and not enforced:
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Secondly, they must bee caried to spirituall things, as to beleeve, to love GOD, &c. not out of a speciall exigent,
Secondly, they must be carried to spiritual things, as to believe, to love GOD, etc. not out of a special exigent,
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because if now they had grace, they thinke they might escape some danger, but as a loving heart is caried to the thing loved for some-excellency in it selfe:
Because if now they had grace, they think they might escape Some danger, but as a loving heart is carried to the thing loved for some-excellency in it self:
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And thirdly, with desire there is griefe when it is hindred, which stirres up to prayer:
And Thirdly, with desire there is grief when it is hindered, which stirs up to prayer:
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Oh that my wayes were so directed, that I might keepe thy Statutes, Psal. 119. 5. O miserable man that I am, who shall deliver? &c. Fourthly, desires put us onward still, O that I might serve GOD with more liberty;
O that my ways were so directed, that I might keep thy Statutes, Psalm 119. 5. Oh miserable man that I am, who shall deliver? etc. Fourthly, Desires put us onward still, Oh that I might serve GOD with more liberty;
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O that I were more free from these offensive, unsavoury, noysome lusts.
Oh that I were more free from these offensive, unsavoury, noisome Lustiest.
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Fire worketh it selfe (if it hath any matter to feed on) into a larger compass,
Fire works it self (if it hath any matter to feed on) into a larger compass,
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and mounteth higher and higher, and the higher it riseth, the purer is the flame: So where true grace is, it groweth in measure and purity.
and mounts higher and higher, and the higher it Riseth, the Purer is the flame: So where true grace is, it grows in measure and purity.
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Smoking flax will grow to a flame, and as it encreaseth, so it worketh out the contrary,
Smoking flax will grow to a flame, and as it increases, so it works out the contrary,
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and refineth it selfe more & more.
and refineth it self more & more.
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Therefore it argueth a false hart to set our selves a measure in grace, and to rest in beginnings;
Therefore it argue a false heart to Set our selves a measure in grace, and to rest in beginnings;
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alledging, that CHRIST will not quench the smoaking flax.
alleging, that CHRIST will not quench the smoking flax.
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But this mercifull disposition in CHRIST is joyned with perfect holinesse, shewed in perfect hatred to sinne:
But this merciful disposition in CHRIST is joined with perfect holiness, showed in perfect hatred to sin:
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for rather than sin should not have its deserved punishment, himselfe became a sacrifice for sinne, wherein his Fathers holinesse and his owne mo• … of all shined.
for rather than since should not have its deserved punishment, himself became a sacrifice for sin, wherein his Father's holiness and his own mo• … of all shined.
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And besides this, in the worke of sanctification, though hee favours his worke in us, yet favours he not sin in us;
And beside this, in the work of sanctification, though he favours his work in us, yet favours he not sin in us;
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for he will never take his hand from his worke, untill hee hath taken away sin even in its very being from our natures:
for he will never take his hand from his work, until he hath taken away since even in its very being from our nature's:
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the same Spirit that purified that blessed Masse whereof hee was made, clenseth us by degrees to bee sutable to so holy a Head,
the same Spirit that purified that blessed Mass whereof he was made, Cleanseth us by Degrees to be suitable to so holy a Head,
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and frameth the judgement and affection of all to whom hee sheweth mercy, to concur with his owne, in labouring to further his ends, in abolishing of sinne out of our nature.
and frameth the judgement and affection of all to whom he shows mercy, to concur with his own, in labouring to further his ends, in abolishing of sin out of our nature.
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From the meditations of these rules and signes, much comfort may bee brought into the soules of the weakest;
From the meditations of these rules and Signs, much Comfort may be brought into the Souls of the Weakest;
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which that it may bee in the more abundance, let mee adde something for the helping them over some few ordinary objections,
which that it may be in the more abundance, let me add something for the helping them over Some few ordinary objections,
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and secret thoughts against thēselves, which getting within the heart, oftentimes keepeth them under.
and secret thoughts against themselves, which getting within the heart, oftentimes Keepeth them under.
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Some thinke they have no faith at all, because they have no full assurance, when as the fairest fire that can be will have some smoake.
some think they have no faith At all, Because they have no full assurance, when as the Fairest fire that can be will have Some smoke.
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The best actions will smell of the smoak. The morter wherin Garlicke hath beene stamped will alwayes smell of it:
The best actions will smell of the smoke. The mortar wherein Garlic hath been stamped will always smell of it:
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So all our actions will savour something of the old man.
So all our actions will savour something of the old man.
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In weaknesse of body some thinke grace dyeth, because their performances are feeble, their spirits being the instruments of the soules actions, being wasted, not considering that GOD regards those hidden sighes of those that want abilities to expresse them outwardly;
In weakness of body Some think grace Dies, Because their performances Are feeble, their spirits being the Instruments of the Souls actions, being wasted, not considering that GOD regards those hidden sighs of those that want abilities to express them outwardly;
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he that pronounceth them blessed that consider the poore, will have a mercifull consideration of such himselfe.
he that pronounceth them blessed that Consider the poor, will have a merciful consideration of such himself.
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Some againe are haunted with hideous representations to their fantasies, and with vile and unworthy thoughts of GOD, of CHRIST, of the word, &c. which as busie flyes disquiet and molest their peace;
some again Are haunted with hideous representations to their fantasies, and with vile and unworthy thoughts of GOD, of CHRIST, of the word, etc. which as busy flies disquiet and molest their peace;
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these are cast in like wilde-fire by Satan, as may be discerned by the 1 strangenesse, 2 strength and violence, 3 horriblenesse of them even unto nature corrupt.
these Are cast in like wildfire by Satan, as may be discerned by the 1 strangeness, 2 strength and violence, 3 horribleness of them even unto nature corrupt.
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A pious soule is no more guilty of them, than Benjamin of Iosephs cup put into his sack.
A pious soul is no more guilty of them, than Benjamin of Joseph's cup put into his sack.
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Amongst other helps prescribed by godly Writers (as abomination of them, and diversion from them to other things, &c.) let this be one, to complaine unto CHRIST against them,
among other helps prescribed by godly Writers (as abomination of them, and diversion from them to other things, etc.) let this be one, to complain unto CHRIST against them,
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and to flye under the wings of his protection, and to desire him to take our part against his and our enemie.
and to fly under the wings of his protection, and to desire him to take our part against his and our enemy.
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Shall every sinne and blasphemy of man be forgiven, and not these blasphemous thoughts, which have the Devill for their father? When CHRIST himselfe was therefore molested in this kinde, that he might succour all poore soules in the like case?
Shall every sin and blasphemy of man be forgiven, and not these blasphemous thoughts, which have the devil for their father? When CHRIST himself was Therefore molested in this kind, that he might succour all poor Souls in the like case?
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Some thinke, when they beginne once to bee troubled with the smoake of corruption more than they were before,
some think, when they begin once to be troubled with the smoke of corruption more than they were before,
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therefore they are worse than they were. It is true, that corruptions appeare now more than before, but they are lesse.
Therefore they Are Worse than they were. It is true, that corruptions appear now more than before, but they Are less.
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For first, sinne the more it is seene, the more it is hated, and thereupon is the lesse.
For First, sin the more it is seen, the more it is hated, and thereupon is the less.
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Moats are in a roome before the Sun shines, but they then onely appeare.
Moats Are in a room before the Sun shines, but they then only appear.
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Secondly, Contraries, the nearer they are one to another, the sharper is the conflict betwixt them:
Secondly, Contraries, the nearer they Are one to Another, the sharper is the conflict betwixt them:
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now of all enemies the spirit and the flesh are nearest one to another, being both in the soule of a regenerate man,
now of all enemies the Spirit and the Flesh Are nearest one to Another, being both in the soul of a regenerate man,
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and in all faculties of the soule, and in every action that springeth from those faculties,
and in all faculties of the soul, and in every actium that springs from those faculties,
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and therefore it is no marvell the soule (the seat of this battell) thus divided in it selfe, be as smoaking Flax.
and Therefore it is no marvel the soul (the seat of this battle) thus divided in it self, be as smoking Flax.
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Thirdly, the more grace, the more spirituall life, and the more spirituall life, the more antipathy to the contrary, whence none are so sensible of corruption,
Thirdly, the more grace, the more spiritual life, and the more spiritual life, the more antipathy to the contrary, whence none Are so sensible of corruption,
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as those that have the most living soules.
as those that have the most living Souls.
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And fourthly, when men give themselves to carnall liberties, their corruptions trouble thē not, as not being bounded and tyed up.
And fourthly, when men give themselves to carnal Liberties, their corruptions trouble them not, as not being bounded and tied up.
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But when once grace suppresseth their extravagant and licentious excesses, then the flesh boyleth, (as disdaining to be confined) yet they are better now than they were before.
But when once grace suppresses their extravagant and licentious Excesses, then the Flesh boileth, (as disdaining to be confined) yet they Are better now than they were before.
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That matter which yeelds smoake, was in the Torch before it was lighted, but it is not offensive till the Torch beginnes to burne.
That matter which yields smoke, was in the Torch before it was lighted, but it is not offensive till the Torch begins to burn.
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Let such know, that if the smoake bee once offensive to them, it is a signe that there is light.
Let such know, that if the smoke be once offensive to them, it is a Signen that there is Light.
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It is better to injoy the benefit of light, though with smoake, than to be altogether in the darke.
It is better to enjoy the benefit of Light, though with smoke, than to be altogether in the dark.
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Neither is smoake so offensive, as light is comfortable to us, it yeelding an evidence of truth of grace in the heart,
Neither is smoke so offensive, as Light is comfortable to us, it yielding an evidence of truth of grace in the heart,
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therefore though it be combersome in the conflict, yet it is comfortable in the evidence.
Therefore though it be cumbersome in the conflict, yet it is comfortable in the evidence.
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It is better, corruption should offend us now, than by giving way to it to redeeme a little peace with losse of comfort afterwards.
It is better, corruption should offend us now, than by giving Way to it to Redeem a little peace with loss of Comfort afterwards.
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Let such therefore as are at variance and oddes with their corruptions, looke upon this Text, as their portion of comfort.
Let such Therefore as Are At variance and odds with their corruptions, look upon this Text, as their portion of Comfort.
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Here is an use of incouragement to duty, That CHRIST will not quench the smoaking flax, but blow it up.
Here is an use of encouragement to duty, That CHRIST will not quench the smoking flax, but blow it up.
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Some are loath to performe good duties, because they feele their hearts rebelling, and duties come off untowardly.
some Are loath to perform good duties, Because they feel their hearts rebelling, and duties come off untowardly.
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Wee should not avoid good actions for the infirmities cleaving unto them:
we should not avoid good actions for the infirmities cleaving unto them:
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CHRIST looketh more at the good in them that hee meaneth to cherish, than the ill in them that he meaneth to abolish.
CHRIST looks more At the good in them that he means to cherish, than the ill in them that he means to Abolah.
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A sicke man though in eating he something increaseth the disease, yet he will eate, that nature may get strength against the disease:
A sick man though in eating he something increases the disease, yet he will eat, that nature may get strength against the disease:
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So though sin cleaveth to what we doe, yet let us doe it, since wee have to deal with so good a Lord,
So though since cleaveth to what we do, yet let us do it, since we have to deal with so good a Lord,
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and the more strife we meet withall, the more acceptance:
and the more strife we meet withal, the more acceptance:
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Christ loveth to tast of the good fruits that come from us, although they will alwaies rellish of the old stock.
christ loves to taste of the good fruits that come from us, although they will always relish of the old stock.
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A Christian complaineth hee cannot pray; O• … am troubled with so many distracting thoughts, and never more than now.
A Christian Complaineth he cannot pray; O• … am troubled with so many distracting thoughts, and never more than now.
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But hath he put into thine heart a desire to pray? he will heare the desires of his; owne Spirit in thee.
But hath he put into thine heart a desire to pray? he will hear the Desires of his; own Spirit in thee.
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Rom. 8. 26. Wee know not what to pray as we ought, (nor doe any thing else as wee ought) but the Spirit helpeth our infirmities, with unexpressible sighes and grones, which are not hid from GOD.
Rom. 8. 26. we know not what to pray as we ought, (nor do any thing Else as we ought) but the Spirit Helpeth our infirmities, with unexpressible sighs and groans, which Are not hid from GOD.
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My groanings are not hid from thee; GOD can picke sense out of a confused prayer.
My groanings Are not hid from thee; GOD can pick sense out of a confused prayer.
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These desires cry louder in his eares, than thy sinnes.
These Desires cry Louder in his ears, than thy Sins.
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Sometimes a Christian hath such confused thoughts, hee can say nothing, but as a childe cryeth, O Father, not able to shew what it needs,
Sometime a Christian hath such confused thoughts, he can say nothing, but as a child Cries, Oh Father, not able to show what it needs,
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as Moses at the Red sea.
as Moses At the Read sea.
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These stirrings of spirit touch the bowels of GOD, and melt him into compassion towards us, when they come from the spirit of adoption,
These stirrings of Spirit touch the bowels of GOD, and melt him into compassion towards us, when they come from the Spirit of adoption,
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and from a striving to be better.
and from a striving to be better.
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Oh but is it possible (thinketh the misgiving heart) that so holy a GOD shold accept such a praier? Yes, hee will accept that which is his owne,
O but is it possible (Thinketh the misgiving heart) that so holy a GOD should accept such a prayer? Yes, he will accept that which is his own,
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and pardon that which is ours.
and pardon that which is ours.
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Ionas prayed in the Whales belly, being burdened with the guilt of sin, yet GOD heareth him:
Ionas prayed in the Whale's belly, being burdened with the guilt of since, yet GOD hears him:
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Let not therefore infirmities discourage us. Saint Iames taketh away this objection, Cap. 5. 17. Some might object, If I were as holy as Elias, then my prayers might be regarded:
Let not Therefore infirmities discourage us. Saint James Takes away this objection, Cap. 5. 17. some might Object, If I were as holy as Elias, then my Prayers might be regarded:
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But (saith he) Elias was a man of like passions to us, he had his passions as well as we;
But (Says he) Elias was a man of like passion to us, he had his passion as well as we;
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For doe we think that GOD heard him because he was without fault? No surely.
For do we think that GOD herd him Because he was without fault? No surely.
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But looke we to the promises.
But look we to the promises.
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Psal. 50. 15. Call upon me in the day of trouble, and I will heare thee.
Psalm 50. 15. Call upon me in the day of trouble, and I will hear thee.
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Matt. 7. 7. Aske and ye shall receive, and such like:
Matt. 7. 7. Ask and you shall receive, and such like:
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GOD accepteth our prayers though weake, first, because wee are his owne children, they come from his owne Spirit.
GOD Accepteth our Prayers though weak, First, Because we Are his own children, they come from his own Spirit.
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Secondly, because they are according to his owne will.
Secondly, Because they Are according to his own will.
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Thirdly, because they are offered in Christs mediation, and hee takes them, and mingleth them with his own odours. There is never a holy sigh, never a teare we shed, lost.
Thirdly, Because they Are offered in Christ mediation, and he Takes them, and mingleth them with his own odours. There is never a holy sighs, never a tear we shed, lost.
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And as every Grace increaseth by exercise of it selfe, so doth the grace of prayer;
And as every Grace increases by exercise of it self, so does the grace of prayer;
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by prayer wee learne to pray.
by prayer we Learn to pray.
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So likewise wee should take heed of a spirit of discouragement in all other holy duties,
So likewise we should take heed of a Spirit of discouragement in all other holy duties,
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since we have so gracious a Saviour.
since we have so gracious a Saviour.
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Pray as wee are able, heare as we are able, strive as we are able, do• … as we are able, according to the measure of Grac• … received;
prey as we Are able, hear as we Are able, strive as we Are able, do• … as we Are able, according to the measure of Grac• … received;
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GOD i• … CHRIST will cast a gracious eye upon that which is his owne.
GOD i• … CHRIST will cast a gracious eye upon that which is his own.
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Would S. Paul doe nothing, because he could not doe the good hee would? Yes, hee pressed to the marke. Let us not bee cruell to our selves, when CHRIST, is thus gracious.
Would S. Paul do nothing, Because he could not do the good he would? Yes, he pressed to the mark. Let us not be cruel to our selves, when CHRIST, is thus gracious.
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There is a certain meeknesse of spirit, whereby we yeeld thankes, to God for any ability at all,
There is a certain meekness of Spirit, whereby we yield thanks, to God for any ability At all,
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and rest quiet with the measure of Grace received, seeing it is GODS good pleasure it should bee so, who giveth the will and the deed; yet so,
and rest quiet with the measure of Grace received, seeing it is GOD'S good pleasure it should be so, who gives the will and the deed; yet so,
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as we rest not from further endeavours.
as we rest not from further endeavours.
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But, when upon faithfull endeavor we come short of that we would be, and short of that others are,
But, when upon faithful endeavour we come short of that we would be, and short of that Others Are,
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then know for our comfort, CHRIST will no• … quench the smoaking flax, and that sincerity & truth (as before was said) with endeavour of growth, is our perfection.
then know for our Comfort, CHRIST will no• … quench the smoking flax, and that sincerity & truth (as before was said) with endeavour of growth, is our perfection.
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It is comfortable what GOD saith, 1 King: 14. 13. He only shall goe to his grave in peace, because there is some goodnesse; though but some goodnesse:
It is comfortable what GOD Says, 1 King: 14. 13. He only shall go to his grave in peace, Because there is Some Goodness; though but Some Goodness:
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Lord I beleeve with a weake faith, yet with • … aith; love thee with a faint love, yet with love;
Lord I believe with a weak faith, yet with • … aith; love thee with a faint love, yet with love;
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endeavor in a feeble manner, yet indeavour; a little fire is fire, though it smoaketh.
endeavour in a feeble manner, yet endeavour; a little fire is fire, though it smoketh.
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Since thou hast taken mee into thy Covenant to be thine of an enemie, wilt thou cast me off for these infirmities, wch as they displease thee,
Since thou hast taken me into thy Covenant to be thine of an enemy, wilt thou cast me off for these infirmities, which as they displease thee,
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so are they the griefe of my owne heart?
so Are they the grief of my own heart?
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Frō what hath bin spokē, (with some ▪ little additiō) it wil not be difficult to resolve that case which some require helpe in,
From what hath been spoken, (with Some ▪ little addition) it will not be difficult to resolve that case which Some require help in,
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namely, whether we ought to performe duties, our hearts being altogether indisposed.
namely, whither we ought to perform duties, our hearts being altogether indisposed.
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For satisfaction, we must know, I, our hearts of themselves doe linger after liberty, & are hardly brought under the yoake of duty:
For satisfaction, we must know, I, our hearts of themselves do linger After liberty, & Are hardly brought under the yoke of duty:
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& the more spirituall the duty is, the more is their unto wardnes.
& the more spiritual the duty is, the more is their unto wardnes.
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Corruptiō getteth ground for the most part, in every neglect, it is as in rowing against the tyde, one stroke neglected will not be gained in three,
Corruption gets ground for the most part, in every neglect, it is as in rowing against the tIED, one stroke neglected will not be gained in three,
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and therefore it is good to keepe our hearts close to duty, and not to he a rken unto the excuses they are ready to frame.
and Therefore it is good to keep our hearts close to duty, and not to he a rken unto the excuses they Are ready to frame.
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In the setting upō dutie, God strengthneth his owne partie that hee hath in us:
In the setting upon duty, God strengtheneth his own party that he hath in us:
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wee finde a warmenesse of heart, and increase of strength, the Spirit going along with us,
we find a warmness of heart, and increase of strength, the Spirit going along with us,
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and raising us up by degrees, untill it leaveth us as it were in heaven.
and raising us up by Degrees, until it Leaveth us as it were in heaven.
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God often delighteth to take the aduantage of our indisposition, that hee may manifest his worke the more clearely:
God often delights to take the advantage of our indisposition, that he may manifest his work the more clearly:
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and all the glory of the worke may be his, whose all the strength is.
and all the glory of the work may be his, whose all the strength is.
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Obedience is most direct, when there is nothing else to sweeten the action, although the sacrifice bee imperfect,
obedience is most Direct, when there is nothing Else to sweeten the actium, although the sacrifice be imperfect,
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yet the obedience, with wch it is offred, hath acceptance. 4. That which is wonne as a spoile from our corruptions, will have such a degree of comfort afterwards,
yet the Obedience, with which it is offered, hath acceptance. 4. That which is won as a spoil from our corruptions, will have such a degree of Comfort afterwards,
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as for the present it hath of comber. Feeling and freenesse of spirit is oft reserued untill duty be discharged: reward followeth worke.
as for the present it hath of cumber. Feeling and freeness of Spirit is oft reserved until duty be discharged: reward follows work.
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In and after dutie, wee finde that experience of Gods presence, which without obedience wee may long wait for, and yet go without.
In and After duty, we find that experience of God's presence, which without Obedience we may long wait for, and yet go without.
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This hindreth not the Spirits freedome in blowing upon our soules when it listeth. For wee speake onely of such a state of soule,
This hindereth not the Spirits freedom in blowing upon our Souls when it lists. For we speak only of such a state of soul,
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as is becalmed, and must row (as it were) against the streame.
as is becalmed, and must row (as it were) against the stream.
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As in sailing, the hand must bee to the sterne, and the eye to the starre:
As in sailing, the hand must be to the stern, and the eye to the star:
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so here, put forth that little strength we have to dutie, & looke up for assistance.
so Here, put forth that little strength we have to duty, & look up for assistance.
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Yet in these duties that require as well the body as the soule, there may bee a cessation till strēgth be repaired:
Yet in these duties that require as well the body as the soul, there may be a cessation till strength be repaired:
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whetting doth not lett but fit. 〈 ◊ 〉.
whetting does not let but fit. 〈 ◊ 〉.
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In sudden passions there should be a time to compose and calme the soule, and to put the strings in tune.
In sudden passion there should be a time to compose and Cam the soul, and to put the strings in tune.
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The Prophet would haue a Minstrell to bring his soule into frame. So likewise we are subject to discouragements in sufferings, by reason of impatiency in us:
The Prophet would have a Minstrel to bring his soul into frame. So likewise we Are Subject to discouragements in sufferings, by reason of impatiency in us:
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Alas, I shal never get through such a crosse.
Alas, I shall never get through such a cross.
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But if God bring us into the crosse, hee will be with us in the crosse,
But if God bring us into the cross, he will be with us in the cross,
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and at length bring us out more refined.
and At length bring us out more refined.
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Wee shall lose nothing, but drosse, as in Zach. 13. 9. Of our own strength wee cannot beare the least trouble,
we shall loose nothing, but dross, as in Zach 13. 9. Of our own strength we cannot bear the least trouble,
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and by the Spirits assistance wee can beare the greatest, the Spirit wil joyne his shoulders to help us to beare our infirmities.
and by the Spirits assistance we can bear the greatest, the Spirit will join his shoulders to help us to bear our infirmities.
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The Lord will put his hand to heave us up. You have heard of the patience of Iob;
The Lord will put his hand to heave us up. You have herd of the patience of Job;
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(saith • … ames) wee have heard likewise of his impatiency too. But it pleased God mercifully to over-looke that.
(Says • … ames) we have herd likewise of his impatiency too. But it pleased God mercifully to overlook that.
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It yeelds us comfort also in desolate conditions, as contagious sicknesses, and the like, wherein wee are more immediately under Gods hand.
It yields us Comfort also in desolate conditions, as contagious Sicknesses, and the like, wherein we Are more immediately under God's hand.
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Then Christ hath a throne of Mercy at our beds side, and numbers our teares and our groanes.
Then christ hath a throne of Mercy At our Beds side, and numbers our tears and our groans.
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And to come to the matter we are now about.
And to come to the matter we Are now about.
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The Sacrament it was ordained not for Angels, but for Men, and not for perfect men,
The Sacrament it was ordained not for Angels, but for Men, and not for perfect men,
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but for weake men, and not for Christ, who is truth it self, to binde him,
but for weak men, and not for christ, who is truth it self, to bind him,
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but because we are ready by reason of our guilty & unbeleeving hearts to call truth it selfe into questions.
but Because we Are ready by reason of our guilty & unbelieving hearts to call truth it self into questions.
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Therefore it was not enough for his goodnesse to leave us many pretious promises, but he giveth us seales to strengthen us:
Therefore it was not enough for his Goodness to leave us many precious promises, but he gives us Seals to strengthen us:
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and what though we are not so prepared as we should, yet let us pray as Hezekias did, The Lord pardon every one that prepareth his heart to seeke the Lord God of his fathers,
and what though we Are not so prepared as we should, yet let us pray as Hezekias did, The Lord pardon every one that Prepareth his heart to seek the Lord God of his Father's,
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if hee be not cleansed according to the purification of the Sanctuary. Then wee come comfortably, to this holy Sacrament, & with much fruit.
if he be not cleansed according to the purification of the Sanctuary. Then we come comfortably, to this holy Sacrament, & with much fruit.
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This should cary us through all duties, with much chearefulnesse, That if we hate our corruptions and strive against them, they shall not be counted ours.
This should carry us through all duties, with much cheerfulness, That if we hate our corruptions and strive against them, they shall not be counted ours.
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It is not I (saith Saint Paul) but sinne that dwelleth in me, for what displeaseth us, shall never hurt us,
It is not I (Says Saint Paul) but sin that dwells in me, for what displeaseth us, shall never hurt us,
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and we shall bee esteemed of GOD to be that we love, and desire, and labour to be.
and we shall be esteemed of GOD to be that we love, and desire, and labour to be.
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What wee desire to be, we shall be, and what wee desire truely to conquer, wee shall conquer;
What we desire to be, we shall be, and what we desire truly to conquer, we shall conquer;
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for God will fulfill the desire of them that feare him. The desire is an earnest of the thing.
for God will fulfil the desire of them that Fear him. The desire is an earnest of the thing.
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How little incouragement will cary us to the affaires of this life? and yet all the helps GOD offers will hardly prevaile with our backward natures.
How little encouragement will carry us to the affairs of this life? and yet all the helps GOD offers will hardly prevail with our backward nature's.
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Whence are then discouragements? not from the Father, for hee hath bound himselfe in Covenant to pitty us as a father pittieth his children, and to accept as a father, our weake indeavors,
Whence Are then discouragements? not from the Father, for he hath bound himself in Covenant to pity us as a father Pitieth his children, and to accept as a father, our weak endeavours,
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and what is wanting in the strength of duty, he giveth us leave to take up in his gratious indulgēce, wherby wee shall honour that grace wherein hee delighteth as much as in more perfect performances.
and what is wanting in the strength of duty, he gives us leave to take up in his gracious indulgence, whereby we shall honour that grace wherein he delights as much as in more perfect performances.
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2. Not from Christ, for he by office will not quēch the smoaking flaxe. 3. Not from the Spirit, he helpes our infirmities, and by office is a Comforter. Discouragements then must come from our selues and Satan, who labours to fasten on us a loathing of duty,
2. Not from christ, for he by office will not quench the smoking flax. 3. Not from the Spirit, he helps our infirmities, and by office is a Comforter. Discouragements then must come from our selves and Satan, who labours to fasten on us a loathing of duty,
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and among other causes of discouragement, some are much vexed with scruples, (even against the best duties) partly by distemper of body, helped by Satans malice, casting dust in their eyes, in their way to heaven:
and among other Causes of discouragement, Some Are much vexed with scruples, (even against the best duties) partly by distemper of body, helped by Satan malice, casting dust in their eyes, in their Way to heaven:
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and partly from some remainder of ignorance, which like darkness breedeth feares: and as ignorance of other things, so especially of this mercifull disposition in Christ.
and partly from Some remainder of ignorance, which like darkness breeds fears: and as ignorance of other things, so especially of this merciful disposition in christ.
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The perswasion of which would easily banish false fears;
The persuasion of which would Easily banish false fears;
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they cōceive of him as one sitting at a catch for all advantages against thē, wherein they may see how they wrong not onely thēselves but his goodness This scrupulosity for the most part is a signe of a godly soule,
they conceive of him as one sitting At a catch for all advantages against them, wherein they may see how they wrong not only themselves but his Goodness This scrupulosity for the most part is a Signen of a godly soul,
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as some weedes are of a good soile:
as Some weeds Are of a good soil:
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therefore are they the more to be pitied, for it is a heavy affliction, and the ground of it in most is not so much from trouble of cōscience as frō sicknes of fātasy:
Therefore Are they the more to be pitied, for it is a heavy affliction, and the ground of it in most is not so much from trouble of conscience as from sickness of fantasy:
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the end of Christs comming was to free us from all such groundlesse seares. 2. There is still in some such ignorance of that comfortable condition wee are in under the Covenant of Grace,
the end of Christ coming was to free us from all such groundless sears. 2. There is still in Some such ignorance of that comfortable condition we Are in under the Covenant of Grace,
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as by it they are much discouraged. Therefore we must know, that weaknesses do not breake covenant with GOD:
as by it they Are much discouraged. Therefore we must know, that Weaknesses do not break Covenant with GOD:
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they doe not betweene husband and wife;
they do not between husband and wife;
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and shall wee make our selves more pitifull then Christ? who maketh himselfe a patterne of love to all other husbands.
and shall we make our selves more pitiful then christ? who makes himself a pattern of love to all other Husbands.
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2. Weaknesses do not debarre us from mercie, nay they incline GOD the more.
2. Weaknesses do not debar us from mercy, nay they incline GOD the more.
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Psal. 78. 39. Mercy is a part of the Churches joynture, CHRIST marrics her in mercie. The husbands be bound to beare with the wife,
Psalm 78. 39. Mercy is a part of the Churches jointure, CHRIST marrics her in mercy. The Husbands be bound to bear with the wife,
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as being the weaker vessell, and shall wee thinke hee will exempt himselfe from his owne rule,
as being the Weaker vessel, and shall we think he will exempt himself from his own Rule,
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and not beare with his weake Spouse.
and not bear with his weak Spouse.
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3. If CHRIST should not bee mercifull to our infirmities, hee should not haue a people to serve him.
3. If CHRIST should not be merciful to our infirmities, he should not have a people to serve him.
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Put case therefore wee bee very weake, yet so long as wee are not found amongst malicious opposers,
Put case Therefore we be very weak, yet so long as we Are not found among malicious opposers,
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and underminers of GODS truth, let us not give way to despairing thoughts, wee have a mercifull Saviour.
and underminers of GOD'S truth, let us not give Way to despairing thoughts, we have a merciful Saviour.
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But lest we flatter our selves without groūd, we must know that weaknesses are accounted either 1. imperfections cleaving to our best actions,
But lest we flatter our selves without ground, we must know that Weaknesses Are accounted either 1. imperfections cleaving to our best actions,
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or 2. such actions, as proceed from want of age in CHRIST, whilest we are Babes;
or 2. such actions, as proceed from want of age in CHRIST, whilst we Are Babes;
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or 3. from wāt of strength, where there hath beene little meanes, or 4. they are sudden indeliberate breakings out, contrary to our generall bent and purpose,
or 3. from want of strength, where there hath been little means, or 4. they Are sudden indeliberate breakings out, contrary to our general bent and purpose,
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whilest our judgement is overcast with the cloud of a sudden temptation. After which, 1 we are sensible of our infirmity, 2 we grieve or it, 3, and from griefe complaine, and with complaining strive, and labour to reforme, and in labouring get some ground of our corruption.
whilst our judgement is overcast with the cloud of a sudden temptation. After which, 1 we Are sensible of our infirmity, 2 we grieve or it, 3, and from grief complain, and with complaining strive, and labour to reform, and in labouring get Some ground of our corruption.
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There be some (almost) invincible infirmities, as forgetfulnesse, heavinesse of spirit, sudden passiōs, feares, &c. which though naturall,
There be Some (almost) invincible infirmities, as forgetfulness, heaviness of Spirit, sudden passion, fears, etc. which though natural,
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yet are for the most part tainted with sinne, of these we are weary, and would faine shake them off, as a Sickman his Ague;
yet Are for the most part tainted with sin, of these we Are weary, and would feign shake them off, as a Sickman his Ague;
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otherwise it is not to bee esteemed weaknesse, so much as wilfulnesse, and the more will, the more sinne:
otherwise it is not to be esteemed weakness, so much as wilfulness, and the more will, the more sin:
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and little sins when God shall awake the conscience, and set them in order before us, will prove great burthens,
and little Sins when God shall awake the conscience, and Set them in order before us, will prove great burdens,
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and not onely bruise a Reed, but shake a Cedar.
and not only bruise a Reed, but shake a Cedar.
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Yet GODS children never sinne with full will, because there is a contrary Law of the minde, whereby the Dominion of sinne is broken, which alwaies hath some secret working against the Law of sinne.
Yet GOD'S children never sin with full will, Because there is a contrary Law of the mind, whereby the Dominion of sin is broken, which always hath Some secret working against the Law of sin.
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Yet there may bee so much will in a sinfull action, as may wonderfully waste our comfort afterward,
Yet there may be so much will in a sinful actium, as may wonderfully waste our Comfort afterwards,
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and keepe us long upon the racke of a disquieted Conscience, GOD in his fatherly dispensation suspending the sense of his love.
and keep us long upon the rack of a disquieted Conscience, GOD in his fatherly Dispensation suspending the sense of his love.
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So much as we give way to our wils in sinning, in such a measure of distance we set our selves from comfort.
So much as we give Way to our wills in sinning, in such a measure of distance we Set our selves from Comfort.
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Sin against conscience is as a theefe in the Candle, which wasteth our joy, and thereby weakneth our strength. We must know therefore, that wilfull breaches in Sanctificatiō, wil much hinder the sense of our Iustification.
since against conscience is as a thief in the Candle, which wastes our joy, and thereby weakeneth our strength. We must know Therefore, that wilful Breaches in Sanctification, will much hinder the sense of our Justification.
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What course shall such take to recover their peace?
What course shall such take to recover their peace?
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Such must give a sharp sentence against them selves, and yet cast themselves upon GODS mercy in CHRIST, as at their first conversion.
Such must give a sharp sentence against them selves, and yet cast themselves upon GOD'S mercy in CHRIST, as At their First conversion.
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And now they had need to claspe about CHRIST the faster, as they see more need in themselves,
And now they had need to clasp about CHRIST the faster, as they see more need in themselves,
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and let them remember the mildnesse of CHRIST here, that will not quench the smoaking flaxe.
and let them Remember the mildness of CHRIST Here, that will not quench the smoking flax.
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Ofttimes wee see that after a deepe humiliation, Christ speakes more peace, then before, to witnesse the truth of this reconciliation,
Ofttimes we see that After a deep humiliation, christ speaks more peace, then before, to witness the truth of this reconciliation,
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because he knowes Satans enterprizes in casting downe such lower;
Because he knows Satan Enterprises in casting down such lower;
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and because such are most abased in themselves, and are ashamed to looke Christ in the face, by reason of their unkindnesse.
and Because such Are most abased in themselves, and Are ashamed to look christ in the face, by reason of their unkindness.
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We see GOD did not onely pardon David, but after much bruising, gave him wise Salomon to succeed him in the Kingdome.
We see GOD did not only pardon David, but After much bruising, gave him wise Solomon to succeed him in the Kingdom.
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We see in the Canticles, that the Church after she had beene humbled, (for her slighting of Christ) Christ sweetly entertaines her againe,
We see in the Canticles, that the Church After she had been humbled, (for her slighting of christ) christ sweetly entertains her again,
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and falleth into commendation of her Beauty, Cant. 6. We must know for our comfort, that CHRIST was not annointed to this great worke of the Mediatour for lesser sinnes onely,
and falls into commendation of her Beauty, Cant 6. We must know for our Comfort, that CHRIST was not anointed to this great work of the Mediator for lesser Sins only,
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but for the greatest, if there be but a sparke of true faith to lay hold on him.
but for the greatest, if there be but a spark of true faith to lay hold on him.
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Therefore if there bee any bruised Reed, let him not except himselfe, when Christ doth not except him;
Therefore if there be any Bruised Reed, let him not except himself, when christ does not except him;
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Come unto me all ye, that are weary, and heavy laden, &c. Why should we not make use of so gracious a disposition;
Come unto me all you, that Are weary, and heavy laden, etc. Why should we not make use of so gracious a disposition;
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we are onely therefore poore, because wee know not our riches in CHRIST.
we Are only Therefore poor, Because we know not our riches in CHRIST.
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In time of temptation rather beleeve CHRIST, then the Devill, beleeve truth from Truth it selfe, hearken not to a lyar, an enemy, and a murtherer.
In time of temptation rather believe CHRIST, then the devil, believe truth from Truth it self, harken not to a liar, an enemy, and a murderer.
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Since CHRIST is thus comfortably set out unto us, let us not beleeve Sarans representations of him.
Since CHRIST is thus comfortably Set out unto us, let us not believe Sarans representations of him.
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When we are troubled in conscience for our sinnes, his manner is then to present him to the afflicted soule as a most severe Iudge armed with Iustice against us.
When we Are troubled in conscience for our Sins, his manner is then to present him to the afflicted soul as a most severe Judge armed with justice against us.
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But then let us present him to our soules, as thus offered to our view by GOD himselfe,
But then let us present him to our Souls, as thus offered to our view by GOD himself,
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as holding out a Scepter of mercy, and spreading his armes to receive us.
as holding out a Sceptre of mercy, and spreading his arms to receive us.
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When we thinke of Ioseph, Daniel, Iohn the Evangelist, &c. we frame conceipts of thē with delight as of milde & sweet persons, much more when we thinke of CHRIST, wee should conceive of him as a mirrour of all meekness.
When we think of Ioseph, daniel, John the Evangelist, etc. we frame conceits of them with delight as of mild & sweet Persons, much more when we think of CHRIST, we should conceive of him as a mirror of all meekness.
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If the sweetnesse of all flowers were in one, how sweet must that flower needs be? In CHRIST all perfections of mercy and love meete,
If the sweetness of all flowers were in one, how sweet must that flower needs be? In CHRIST all perfections of mercy and love meet,
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how great then must that mercy be that lodgeth in so gracious a heart? Whatsoever tendernesse is scattered in, husband, father, brother, head, all is but a beame from him, it is in him in the most eminent manner.
how great then must that mercy be that lodgeth in so gracious a heart? Whatsoever tenderness is scattered in, husband, father, brother, head, all is but a beam from him, it is in him in the most eminent manner.
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We are weake, but we are his; we are deformed, but yet carry his Image vpon us.
We Are weak, but we Are his; we Are deformed, but yet carry his Image upon us.
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A father lookes not so much at the blemishes of his child, as at his owne nature in him;
A father looks not so much At the blemishes of his child, as At his own nature in him;
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so Christ findes matter of love from that which is his owne in us. Hee sees his owne nature in us, wee are diseased, but yet his members;
so christ finds matter of love from that which is his own in us. He sees his own nature in us, we Are diseased, but yet his members;
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who ever neglected his owne members because they were sicke or weake: none ever hated his owne flesh.
who ever neglected his own members Because they were sick or weak: none ever hated his own Flesh.
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Can the head forget the members? Can CHRIST forget himselfe? we are his fulnesse as he is ours.
Can the head forget the members? Can CHRIST forget himself? we Are his fullness as he is ours.
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He was Love it selfe clothed with mans nature, which hee united so neere to himselfe, that hee might communicate his goodnes the more freely unto us.
He was Love it self clothed with men nature, which he united so near to himself, that he might communicate his Goodness the more freely unto us.
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And tooke not our nature when it was at the best, but when it was abased, with all naturall and common infirmities it was subiect unto.
And took not our nature when it was At the best, but when it was abased, with all natural and Common infirmities it was Subject unto.
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Let us therefore abhorre all suspicious thoughts, as either cast in, or cherished by that damned spirit, who as he laboured to divide betweene the Father and the Sonne by jealousies, If thou beest the Sonne of God, &c. So his daily s• … udy is to divide betwixt the Sonne and us, by breeding misperswasions in us of CHRIST,
Let us Therefore abhor all suspicious thoughts, as either cast in, or cherished by that damned Spirit, who as he laboured to divide between the Father and the Son by jealousies, If thou Best the Son of God, etc. So his daily s• … udy is to divide betwixt the Son and us, by breeding mispersuasions in us of CHRIST,
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as if there were not such tender love in him to such as we are.
as if there were not such tender love in him to such as we Are.
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It was his art from the beginning, to discredit God with man, by calling Gods love into question, with our first Father Adam: his successe then makes him ready at that weapon still.
It was his art from the beginning, to discredit God with man, by calling God's love into question, with our First Father Adam: his success then makes him ready At that weapon still.
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But for all this, I feele not CHRIST so to me (saith the smoaking flaxe) but rather the cleane contrary, he seemeth to be an enemy unto me, I see and feele evidences ▪ of his just displeasure?
But for all this, I feel not CHRIST so to me (Says the smoking flax) but rather the clean contrary, he seems to be an enemy unto me, I see and feel evidences ▪ of his just displeasure?
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CHRIST may act the part of an enemy a little while as Ioseph did, but it is to make way for acting his own part of mercy in a more seasonable time;
CHRIST may act the part of an enemy a little while as Ioseph did, but it is to make Way for acting his own part of mercy in a more seasonable time;
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hee cannot hold in his bowells long, he seemeth to wrastle with us, as with Iacob, but hee supplyes us with hidden strength, at length to get the better.
he cannot hold in his bowels long, he seems to wrestle with us, as with Iacob, but he supplies us with hidden strength, At length to get the better.
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Faith pulls off the vizard from his face, and sees a loving heart under contrary appearances.
Faith pulls off the vizard from his face, and sees a loving heart under contrary appearances.
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At first he answers the woman of Canaan crying after him, not a word; 2. then gives her a deniall;
At First he answers the woman of Canaan crying After him, not a word; 2. then gives her a denial;
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3. gives an answer tending to her reproach, calling her dogge, as being without the Covenant;
3. gives an answer tending to her reproach, calling her dog, as being without the Covenant;
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yet she would not be so beaten off; for shee considered the end of his comming.
yet she would not be so beaten off; for she considered the end of his coming.
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As his Father was never neerer him in strength to support him, then when he was furthest off in sense of favour to comfort him;
As his Father was never nearer him in strength to support him, then when he was furthest off in sense of favour to Comfort him;
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So CHRIST is never neerer us in power to uphold us, then when he seemeth most to hide his presence from us.
So CHRIST is never nearer us in power to uphold us, then when he seems most to hide his presence from us.
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The influence of the Sun of righteousnesse pierceth deeper then his light.
The influence of the Sun of righteousness pierces Deeper then his Light.
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In such cases, whatsoever CHRISTS present cariage is towards us, let us oppose his nature and office against it, hee cannot deny himselfe, he cannot but discharge the office his Father hath laid upon him.
In such cases, whatsoever CHRIST present carriage is towards us, let us oppose his nature and office against it, he cannot deny himself, he cannot but discharge the office his Father hath laid upon him.
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Wee see here the Father hath undertaken that hee shall not quench the smoaking flaxe; and CHRIST againe undertaken for us to the Father, appearing before him for us;
we see Here the Father hath undertaken that he shall not quench the smoking flax; and CHRIST again undertaken for us to the Father, appearing before him for us;
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untill he presents us blamelesse before him.
until he presents us blameless before him.
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The Father hath given us to Christ, and Christ giveth us back againe to the Father.
The Father hath given us to christ, and christ gives us back again to the Father.
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This were good comfort, if I were but as smoaking flaxe.
This were good Comfort, if I were but as smoking flax.
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It is well that thy objection pincheth upon thy selfe, and not upon Christ, it is well thou givest him the honour of his mercy towards others, though not to thy selfe:
It is well that thy objection pincheth upon thy self, and not upon christ, it is well thou givest him the honour of his mercy towards Others, though not to thy self:
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but yet doe not wrong the worke of his Spirit in thy heart. Sathan as he slaundereth CHRIST to us, so hee slandereth us to our selves.
but yet do not wrong the work of his Spirit in thy heart. Sathan as he Slandereth CHRIST to us, so he Slandereth us to our selves.
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If thou beest not so much as smoaking flax, thē why doest thou not renounce thy interest in Christ,
If thou Best not so much as smoking flax, them why dost thou not renounce thy Interest in christ,
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and disclame the Covenant, of grace? this thou darest not do;
and disclaim the Covenant, of grace? this thou Darest not do;
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why dost thou not give up thy selfe wholly to other contents? this thy spirit will not suffer thee.
why dost thou not give up thy self wholly to other contents? this thy Spirit will not suffer thee.
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Whece comes these restlesse groanings and complaints? Lay this thy present estate, together with this office of CHRIST to such,
Whence comes these restless groanings and complaints? Lay this thy present estate, together with this office of CHRIST to such,
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and doe not despise the consolation of the Almighty, nor refuse thy owne mercy. Cast thy selfe into the Armes of CHRIST, and if thou perishest, perish there;
and do not despise the consolation of the Almighty, nor refuse thy own mercy. Cast thy self into the Arms of CHRIST, and if thou perishest, perish there;
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if thou dost not, thou art sure to perish.
if thou dost not, thou art sure to perish.
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If mercy be to be 〈 ◊ 〉 any where ▪ it is there, herein appeares Christs care to thee, that hee hath given thee a heart, in some degree sensible:
If mercy be to be 〈 ◊ 〉 any where ▪ it is there, herein appears Christ care to thee, that he hath given thee a heart, in Some degree sensible:
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he might have given thee up to hardnes, security, and prophanenesse of heart, of all spirituall judgements the greatest.
he might have given thee up to hardness, security, and profaneness of heart, of all spiritual Judgments the greatest.
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Hee that dyed for his enemies, will hee refuse those the desire of whose soule is towards him? hee that by his messengers desires us to bee reconciled, will hee put us off when wee earnestly seeke it at his hand? No, doutblesse,
He that died for his enemies, will he refuse those the desire of whose soul is towards him? he that by his messengers Desires us to be reconciled, will he put us off when we earnestly seek it At his hand? No, doutblesse,
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when hee prevents us by kindling holy desires in us, hee is ready to meete us in his owne wayes.
when he prevents us by kindling holy Desires in us, he is ready to meet us in his own ways.
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When the Prodigall set himselfe to returne to his father, his father stayes not for him,
When the Prodigal Set himself to return to his father, his father stays not for him,
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but meets him in the way. When hee prepares the heart to seeke, he will cause his eare to heare.
but meets him in the Way. When he prepares the heart to seek, he will cause his ear to hear.
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He cannot finde in his heart to hide himselfe long from us.
He cannot find in his heart to hide himself long from us.
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If God should bring us into such a darke condition, as that wee should see no light from himselfe,
If God should bring us into such a dark condition, as that we should see no Light from himself,
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or the creature, then let us remember what he saith by the Prophet Esay, Hee that is in darknesse, and seeth no light, no light of comfort, no light of Gods countenance,
or the creature, then let us Remember what he Says by the Prophet Isaiah, He that is in darkness, and sees no Light, no Light of Comfort, no Light of God's countenance,
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yet let him trust in the name of the Lord.
yet let him trust in the name of the Lord.
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Wee can never bee in such a condition, wherin there will be just cause of utter despaire;
we can never be in such a condition, wherein there will be just cause of utter despair;
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therfore let us doe as Marriners doe, cast Anker in the darke. CHRIST knows how to pitty us in this case;
Therefore let us do as Mariners do, cast Anchor in the dark. CHRIST knows how to pity us in this case;
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Looke what comfort he felt from his Father in his breakings, the like wee shall feele from himselfe in our bruising.
Look what Comfort he felt from his Father in his breakings, the like we shall feel from himself in our bruising.
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The sighes of a bruised heart, carry in them some report, as of our affection to CHRIST,
The sighs of a Bruised heart, carry in them Some report, as of our affection to CHRIST,
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so of his care to us.
so of his care to us.
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The eyes of our soules cannot be towards him, but that he hath cast a gracious looke upon us first;
The eyes of our Souls cannot be towards him, but that he hath cast a gracious look upon us First;
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The least love wee have to him, is but a re• … ion of his love first shining upon us.
The least love we have to him, is but a re• … ion of his love First shining upon us.
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As Christ did in his example whatsoever hee gives us in charge to doe, so he suffered in his owne person whatsoever hee calleth us to suffer, that he might the better learne to relieve and pitty us in our sufferings.
As christ did in his Exampl whatsoever he gives us in charge to do, so he suffered in his own person whatsoever he calls us to suffer, that he might the better Learn to relieve and pity us in our sufferings.
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In his desertion in the Garden, and upon the Crosse, he was content to want that unspeakable solace in the presence of his father, both to beare the wrath of the Lord for a time for us,
In his desertion in the Garden, and upon the Cross, he was content to want that unspeakable solace in the presence of his father, both to bear the wrath of the Lord for a time for us,
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and likewise to know the better how to comfort us in our greatest extremities;
and likewise to know the better how to Comfort us in our greatest extremities;
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GOD seeth it fit we should taste of that cup of which his Sonne dranke so deepe, that we should feele a little what sinne is,
GOD sees it fit we should taste of that cup of which his Son drank so deep, that we should feel a little what sin is,
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and what his Sonnes love was;
and what his Sons love was;
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but our comfort is, that Christ dranke the dreggs of the cup for us, and will succour us, that our spirits utterly faile not under that little taste of his displeasure which wee may feele.
but our Comfort is, that christ drank the dregs of the cup for us, and will succour us, that our spirits utterly fail not under that little taste of his displeasure which we may feel.
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He became not onely a man, but a curse, a man of sorrowes for us. Hee was broken, that wee should not be broken;
He became not only a man, but a curse, a man of sorrows for us. He was broken, that we should not be broken;
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he was troubled, that wee should not be desperately troubled: he became a curse, that wee should not be accursed.
he was troubled, that we should not be desperately troubled: he became a curse, that we should not be accursed.
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Whatsoever may bee wished for in an all-sufficient Comforter is all to be found in Christ. 1, Authoritie, from the Father all power was given him: 2, Strength in himselfe,
Whatsoever may be wished for in an All-sufficient Comforter is all to be found in christ. 1, authority, from the Father all power was given him: 2, Strength in himself,
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as having his name The mighty GOD: 3, Wisedome, and that from his owne experience how and when to helpe: 4, Willingnesse,
as having his name The mighty GOD: 3, Wisdom, and that from his own experience how and when to help: 4, Willingness,
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as being flesh of our flesh, & bone of our bone.
as being Flesh of our Flesh, & bone of our bone.
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Wee are now to take notice of diuers sorts of men that offend deeply against this mercifull disposition of Christ:
we Are now to take notice of diverse sorts of men that offend deeply against this merciful disposition of christ:
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As, 1. Such as goe on in ill courses of life upon this conceit, as if it were in vaine to goe to CHRIST their lives have beene so ill;
As, 1. Such as go on in ill courses of life upon this conceit, as if it were in vain to go to CHRIST their lives have been so ill;
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when as so soone, as wee looke to heaven, all incouragements are ready to meet us, and draw us forward.
when as so soon, as we look to heaven, all encouragements Are ready to meet us, and draw us forward.
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Amongst others this is one allurement, that CHRIST is ready to welcome us, and leade us further.
among Others this is one allurement, that CHRIST is ready to welcome us, and lead us further.
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None are damned in the Church, but those that will.
None Are damned in the Church, but those that will.
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Such as either enforce upon themselves hard conceits of CHRIST, that they may have some shew of reason to fetch contentment from other things:
Such as either enforce upon themselves hard conceits of CHRIST, that they may have Some show of reason to fetch contentment from other things:
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as that unprofitable servant, that would needs take up a conceit, that his Master was a hard man; hereby to flatter himselfe in his unfruitfull courses, in not improving that talent which he had.
as that unprofitable servant, that would needs take up a conceit, that his Master was a hard man; hereby to flatter himself in his unfruitful courses, in not improving that talon which he had.
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2. Such as take up a hope of their owne, that Christ will suffer them to walke in the wayes to hell,
2. Such as take up a hope of their own, that christ will suffer them to walk in the ways to hell,
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& yet bring them to heaven:
& yet bring them to heaven:
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whereas all cōsort should draw us nearer to Christ, else it is a lying comfort, eyther in it selfe,
whereas all consort should draw us nearer to christ, Else it is a lying Comfort, either in it self,
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or in our application of it.
or in our application of it.
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And 3. those that will east water themselves upon those sparkes, which Christ labours to kindle in them;
And 3. those that will east water themselves upon those sparks, which christ labours to kindle in them;
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because they will not be troubled with the light of them.
Because they will not be troubled with the Light of them.
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Such must know, that the Lambe can be angry, and they that will not come under his Scepter of Mercy, shall be crushed in pieces by his Scepter of Power. Though he will gratiously tender,
Such must know, that the Lamb can be angry, and they that will not come under his Sceptre of Mercy, shall be crushed in Pieces by his Sceptre of Power. Though he will graciously tender,
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and maintaine the least sparke of true grace, yet where hee findeth not a sparke of Grace,
and maintain the least spark of true grace, yet where he finds not a spark of Grace,
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but opposition to his Spirit striving with them, his wrath once kindled shall burne to hell.
but opposition to his Spirit striving with them, his wrath once kindled shall burn to hell.
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There is no juster provocation, then when kindnesse is churlishly refused.
There is no juster provocation, then when kindness is churlishly refused.
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When God would have cured Babylon, and she would not be cured, then, she was given up to destruction.
When God would have cured Babylon, and she would not be cured, then, she was given up to destruction.
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When Ierusalem would not bee gathered under the wing of Christ, then their habitation is left desolate.
When Ierusalem would not be gathered under the wing of christ, then their habitation is left desolate.
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When Wisedome stretcheth out her hand and men refuse, then Wisedome will laugh at mens destruction.
When Wisdom Stretcheth out her hand and men refuse, then Wisdom will laugh At men's destruction.
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Salvation it selfe will not save those that spill the potion, and cast away the plaister.
Salvation it self will not save those that spill the potion, and cast away the plaster.
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A pitifull case, when this mercifull Saviour shall delight in Destruction: when hee that made men, shall have no mercy on them.
A pitiful case, when this merciful Saviour shall delight in Destruction: when he that made men, shall have no mercy on them.
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Oh say the Rebels of the time, God hath not made usto damne us.
O say the Rebels of the time, God hath not made usto damn us.
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Yes, if you will not meet Christ in the wayes of his mercy, it is fit you should eate the fruit of your owne wayes,
Yes, if you will not meet christ in the ways of his mercy, it is fit you should eat the fruit of your own ways,
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and be filled with your owne devices.
and be filled with your own devices.
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This wil be the hel of hel whén men shal thinke that they have loved their sins, more then their soules:
This will be the hell of hell whén men shall think that they have loved their Sins, more then their Souls:
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when they shall thinke, what love and mercy hath beene almost inforced upon them, and yet they would perish.
when they shall think, what love and mercy hath been almost enforced upon them, and yet they would perish.
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The more accessory wee are in pulling a judgment upon our selves, the more the conscience wil be confounded in it selfe,
The more accessory we Are in pulling a judgement upon our selves, the more the conscience will be confounded in it self,
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when they shall acknowledge Christ to be without all blame, themselves without excuse.
when they shall acknowledge christ to be without all blame, themselves without excuse.
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If men appeale to their owne consciences, they will tell them, the Holy Spirit hath often knockt at their hearts,
If men appeal to their own Consciences, they will tell them, the Holy Spirit hath often knocked At their hearts,
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as willing to have kindled some holy desires in them.
as willing to have kindled Some holy Desires in them.
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How else can they be said to resist the Holy Ghost, but that the Spirit was readier to draw them to a further degree of goodnes,
How Else can they be said to resist the Holy Ghost, but that the Spirit was Readier to draw them to a further degree of Goodness,
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then stood with their owne wills? whereupon those in the Church that are damned, are selfe-condemned before.
then stood with their own wills? whereupon those in the Church that Are damned, Are self-condemned before.
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So that here we need not to rise to higher causes, when men carry sufficient cause of their owne damnation in their owne bosomes.
So that Here we need not to rise to higher Causes, when men carry sufficient cause of their own damnation in their own bosoms.
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4 And the best of us all may offend against this mercifull disposition, if wee bee not watchfull against that liberty our carnall dispositions will bee ready to take frō it. Thus we reason.
4 And the best of us all may offend against this merciful disposition, if we be not watchful against that liberty our carnal dispositions will be ready to take from it. Thus we reason.
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If Christ will not quench the smoaking Flax, what need we feare that any neglect of our part can bring us under a comfortlesse condition? If Christ will not doe it, what can?
If christ will not quench the smoking Flax, what need we Fear that any neglect of our part can bring us under a comfortless condition? If christ will not do it, what can?
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Ans. You know the Apostles prohibition notwithstanding 1 Thess. 5. quench not the Spirit. These cautions of not quenching are sanctified by the Spirit as meanes of not quenching.
Ans. You know the Apostles prohibition notwithstanding 1 Thess 5. quench not the Spirit. These cautions of not quenching Are sanctified by the Spirit as means of not quenching.
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CHRIST performeth his office in not quenching, by stirring up sutable endeavours in us, and none more sollicitous in the use of the meanes,
CHRIST Performeth his office in not quenching, by stirring up suitable endeavours in us, and none more solicitous in the use of the means,
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than those that are most certaine of the good successe:
than those that Are most certain of the good success:
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the ground is this, the meanes that GOD hath set apart for the effecting of any thing, fall under the same purpose that he hath to bring that thing to passe;
the ground is this, the means that GOD hath Set apart for the effecting of any thing, fallen under the same purpose that he hath to bring that thing to pass;
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and this is a principle taken for granted even in civill matters:
and this is a principle taken for granted even in civil matters:
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as who if he knew before it would bee a fruitfull yeare, would therefore hang up his plough and neglect tillage.
as who if he knew before it would be a fruitful year, would Therefore hang up his plough and neglect tillage.
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Hence the Apostle stirres up from the certain expectation of a blessing, and this incouragement here from the good issue of finall victory is intended to stirre us up,
Hence the Apostle stirs up from the certain expectation of a blessing, and this encouragement Here from the good issue of final victory is intended to stir us up,
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and not to take us off, if we bee negligent in the exercise of grace received,
and not to take us off, if we be negligent in the exercise of grace received,
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and use of meanes prescribed, suffering our spirits to bee oppressed with multitudes and variety of cares of this life,
and use of means prescribed, suffering our spirits to be oppressed with Multitudes and variety of Cares of this life,
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and take not heed of the damps of the times, for such miscariage GOD in his wise care suffereth us oft to fall into a worse condition for feeling,
and take not heed of the damps of the times, for such miscarriage GOD in his wise care suffers us oft to fallen into a Worse condition for feeling,
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than those that were never so much inlightned.
than those that were never so much enlightened.
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Yet in mercy hee will not suffer us to be so farre enemies to our selves,
Yet in mercy he will not suffer us to be so Far enemies to our selves,
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as wholly to neglect these sparkes once kindled, were it possible that wee should be given up to give over all endeavour wholy,
as wholly to neglect these sparks once kindled, were it possible that we should be given up to give over all endeavour wholly,
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then wee could looke for no other issue but quenching.
then we could look for no other issue but quenching.
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But CHRIST will tend this sparke, and cherish this small seed so as hee will preserve in the soule alwayes some degree of care.
But CHRIST will tend this spark, and cherish this small seed so as he will preserve in the soul always Some degree of care.
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If we would make a comfortable use of this, we must consider all those meanes whereby CHRIST doth preserve grace begun,
If we would make a comfortable use of this, we must Consider all those means whereby CHRIST does preserve grace begun,
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as first, holy communion whereby one Christian heateth another:
as First, holy communion whereby one Christian heateth Another:
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Two are better than one, &c. Did not our hearts burne, said the Disciples? Secondly, Much more communion with GOD in holy duties,
Two Are better than one, etc. Did not our hearts burn, said the Disciples? Secondly, Much more communion with GOD in holy duties,
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as Meditation and Prayer, which doth not onely kindle, but addeth a lustre to the soule.
as Meditation and Prayer, which does not only kindle, but adds a lustre to the soul.
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Thirdly, wee feele by experience the breath of the spirit to goe along with the ministeriall breath, whereupon the Apostle knits these two together, Quench not the Spirit, Despise not Prophesies.
Thirdly, we feel by experience the breath of the Spirit to go along with the ministerial breath, whereupon the Apostle knits these two together, Quench not the Spirit, Despise not prophecies.
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Nathan by a few words blew up the decaying sparkes in David. Rather than God will suffer his fire in us to dye, hee will send some Nathan or other,
Nathan by a few words blew up the decaying sparks in David. Rather than God will suffer his fire in us to die, he will send Some Nathan or other,
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and some thing alwayes is left in us to joyne with the word, as connaturall to it as a coale that hath fire in it will quickly catch more to it:
and Some thing always is left in us to join with the word, as connatural to it as a coal that hath fire in it will quickly catch more to it:
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smoaking flaxe will easily take fire.
smoking flax will Easily take fire.
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Fourthly, grace is strengthned by the exercise of it, Vp and be doing, and the Lord bee with thee, saith David to his son Salomon. Stirre up the grace that is in thee,
Fourthly, grace is strengthened by the exercise of it, Up and be doing, and the Lord be with thee, Says David to his son Solomon. Stir up the grace that is in thee,
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for so holy motions turne to resolutions, resolutions to practice, and practice to a prepared readinesse to every good worke.
for so holy motions turn to resolutions, resolutions to practice, and practice to a prepared readiness to every good work.
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Yet let us know that grace is increased in the exercise of it, not by vertue of the exercise it selfe,
Yet let us know that grace is increased in the exercise of it, not by virtue of the exercise it self,
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but as CHRIST by his Spirit floweth into the soule, and bringeth us nearer unto himselfe the fountaine,
but as CHRIST by his Spirit flows into the soul, and brings us nearer unto himself the fountain,
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and in• … illeth such comfort in the act whereby the heart is further inlarged.
and in• … illeth such Comfort in the act whereby the heart is further enlarged.
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The heart of a Christian is Christs Garden, and his Graces are as so many sweet spices and flowers, which his Spirit blowing upon maketh them to send forth a sweet savour:
The heart of a Christian is Christ Garden, and his Graces Are as so many sweet spices and flowers, which his Spirit blowing upon makes them to send forth a sweet savour:
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therefore keepe the soule open for entertainment of the Holy Ghost, for he will bring in continually fresh forces to subdue corruption,
Therefore keep the soul open for entertainment of the Holy Ghost, for he will bring in continually fresh forces to subdue corruption,
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and this most of all on the Lords day.
and this most of all on the lords day.
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Iohn was in the Spirit on the Lords day, even in Pathmos, the place of his banishment,
John was in the Spirit on the lords day, even in Patmos, the place of his banishment,
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then the gales of the Spirit blow more strongly and sweetly.
then the gales of the Spirit blow more strongly and sweetly.
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As we looke therefore for the comfort of this doctrine, let us not favour our naturall sloth, but exercise our selves to god linesse, and labour to keep this fire alwayes burning upon the Altar of our hearts,
As we look Therefore for the Comfort of this Doctrine, let us not favour our natural sloth, but exercise our selves to god linesse, and labour to keep this fire always burning upon the Altar of our hearts,
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and dresse our Lamps daily, and put in fresh oyle; and winde up our soules higher and higher still:
and dress our Lamps daily, and put in fresh oil; and wind up our Souls higher and higher still:
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resting in a good condition, is contrary to grace, which cannot but promote it selfe to a further measure:
resting in a good condition, is contrary to grace, which cannot but promote it self to a further measure:
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Let none turne this grace into wantonnesse. Infirmities are a ground of humility, not a plea for negligence, not an incouragement to presumption.
Let none turn this grace into wantonness. Infirmities Are a ground of humility, not a plea for negligence, not an encouragement to presumption.
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We should bee so farre from being ill, because CHRIST is good, as that those coales of love should melt us,
We should be so Far from being ill, Because CHRIST is good, as that those coals of love should melt us,
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therefore those may well suspect themselves in whom the consideratiō of this mildnesse of CHRIST doth not work that way.
Therefore those may well suspect themselves in whom the consideration of this mildness of CHRIST does not work that Way.
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Surely where grace is, corruption is as Smoake to their eies, and vineger to their teeth.
Surely where grace is, corruption is as Smoke to their eyes, and vinegar to their teeth.
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And therefore they will labour in regard of their owne comfort, as likewise for the credit of Religion,
And Therefore they will labour in regard of their own Comfort, as likewise for the credit of Religion,
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and the glory of GOD, that their light may break forth.
and the glory of GOD, that their Light may break forth.
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If a sparke of faith or love bee so precious, what an honour will it be to be rich in faith!
If a spark of faith or love be so precious, what an honour will it be to be rich in faith!
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Who would not rather wa• … e in the light, and in the comforts of the Holy Ghost,
Who would not rather wa• … e in the Light, and in the comforts of the Holy Ghost,
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than to live in a darke perplexed estate? and not rather bee caried with full saile to heaven,
than to live in a dark perplexed estate? and not rather be carried with full sail to heaven,
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than bee tossed alwayes with feares and doubts? The present trouble in conflict against a sinne is not so much as that disquiet which any corruption favoured, will bring upon us afterwards:
than be tossed always with fears and doubts? The present trouble in conflict against a sin is not so much as that disquiet which any corruption favoured, will bring upon us afterwards:
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True peace is in conquering, not in yeelding.
True peace is in conquering, not in yielding.
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The comfort in this Text intended is for those that would faine doe better, but sinde their corruptiōs clog them, that are in such a mist, that oft times they cannot tell what to thinke of themselves;
The Comfort in this Text intended is for those that would feign do better, but sinde their corruptions clog them, that Are in such a missed, that oft times they cannot tell what to think of themselves;
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that faine would beleeve, and yet oft feare they doe not beleeve, and thinke that it cannot bee that GOD should be so good to such sinfull wretches as they are,
that feign would believe, and yet oft Fear they do not believe, and think that it cannot be that GOD should be so good to such sinful wretches as they Are,
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and yet they allow not themselves in these feares and doubts. And among others.
and yet they allow not themselves in these fears and doubts. And among Others.
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How doe they wrong themselves and him, that will have other Mediators to GOD for them than he:
How do they wrong themselves and him, that will have other Mediators to GOD for them than he:
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are any more pitifull than he, who became man to that end, that hee might be pitifull to his owne flesh? let all at all times repaire to this meek Saviour,
Are any more pitiful than he, who became man to that end, that he might be pitiful to his own Flesh? let all At all times repair to this meek Saviour,
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and put up al our suits in his prevailing name.
and put up all our suits in his prevailing name.
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What need wee knock at any other doore? can any bee more tender over us than CHRIST? What incouragement have we to commend the state of the Church in generall,
What need we knock At any other door? can any be more tender over us than CHRIST? What encouragement have we to commend the state of the Church in general,
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or of any broken hearted Christian, unto him by our prayers? Of whom we may speake unto CHRIST as they of Lazarus, Lord, the Church which thou lovest, and gavest thy selfe for, is in distresse:
or of any broken hearted Christian, unto him by our Prayers? Of whom we may speak unto CHRIST as they of Lazarus, Lord, the Church which thou Lovest, and Gavest thy self for, is in distress:
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Lord, this poore Christian for whom thou wert bruised, is bruised and brought very low.
Lord, this poor Christian for whom thou Wertenberg Bruised, is Bruised and brought very low.
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It cannot but touch his bowells when the misery of his owne deare bowells is spred before him.
It cannot but touch his bowels when the misery of his own deer bowels is spread before him.
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Againe, considering this gracious nature in CHRIST, let us thinke with our selves thus, when he is so kinde unto us, shall we be cruell against him, in his name, in his truth, in his children? how shall those that delight to be so terrible to the meeke of the earth, hope to looke so gracious a Saviour in the face:
Again, considering this gracious nature in CHRIST, let us think with our selves thus, when he is so kind unto us, shall we be cruel against him, in his name, in his truth, in his children? how shall those that delight to be so terrible to the meek of the earth, hope to look so gracious a Saviour in the face:
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they that are so boysterous towards his Spouse, shall know one day they had to deale with himselfe in his Church.
they that Are so boisterous towards his Spouse, shall know one day they had to deal with himself in his Church.
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So it cannot but cut the heart of those that have felt this love of CHRIST, to heare him wounded who is the life of their lives,
So it cannot but Cut the heart of those that have felt this love of CHRIST, to hear him wounded who is the life of their lives,
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and the foule of their soules:
and the foul of their Souls:
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this maketh those that have selt mercy weepe over CHRIST whom they have pierced with their finnes;
this makes those that have selt mercy weep over CHRIST whom they have pierced with their fins;
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there cannot but be a mutuall and quicke sympathie betweene the Head and the Members. When wee are tempted to any sinne,
there cannot but be a mutual and quick Sympathy between the Head and the Members. When we Are tempted to any sin,
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if we will not pitie our selves, yet we should spare CHRIST in not putting him to new torments.
if we will not pity our selves, yet we should spare CHRIST in not putting him to new torments.
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The Apostle could not finde out a more heartbreaking argument to ensorce a sacrificing our selves to GOD,
The Apostle could not find out a more heartbreaking argument to ensorce a sacrificing our selves to GOD,
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than to conjure us by the mercies of GOD in CHRIST.
than to conjure us by the Mercies of GOD in CHRIST.
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This mercy of CHRIST likewise should moove us to commiserate the estate of the poore Church torne by enemies without,
This mercy of CHRIST likewise should move us to commiserate the estate of the poor Church torn by enemies without,
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and renting it selfe by divisions at home.
and renting it self by divisions At home.
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It cānot but work upon any soule that ever felt cōfort frō Christ, to consider what an affectionate intreaty the Apostle useth to mutuall agreement in judgement & affection, If any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love,
It cannot but work upon any soul that ever felt Comfort from christ, to Consider what an affectionate entreaty the Apostle uses to mutual agreement in judgement & affection, If any consolation in christ, if any Comfort of love,
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if any fellowship of the Spirit, any bowells and mercies, fulfill my joy, be like minded.
if any fellowship of the Spirit, any bowels and Mercies, fulfil my joy, be like minded.
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As if he should say, unlesse you will disclaime all consolation in Christ, &c. labour to maintaine the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace:
As if he should say, unless you will disclaim all consolation in christ, etc. labour to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace:
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What a joyfull spectacle is this to Satan and his faction, to see those that are separated from the world, fall in pieces among themselves.
What a joyful spectacle is this to Satan and his faction, to see those that Are separated from the world, fallen in Pieces among themselves.
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Our discord is our enemies melody.
Our discord is our enemies melody.
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The more to blame those that for private aims affect differences from others, and will not suffer the wounds of the Church to close and meet together.
The more to blame those that for private aims affect differences from Others, and will not suffer the wounds of the Church to close and meet together.
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Which must not be understood as if men should dissemble their judgement in any truth, where there is just cause of expressing themselves,
Which must not be understood as if men should dissemble their judgement in any truth, where there is just cause of expressing themselves,
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for the least truth is Christs and not ours, and therefore we are not to take liberty to affirme or deny at our pleasures:
for the least truth is Christ and not ours, and Therefore we Are not to take liberty to affirm or deny At our pleasures:
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there is a due in a peny, as well as in a pound, therefore wee must bee faithfull in the least truth,
there is a due in a penny, as well as in a pound, Therefore we must be faithful in the least truth,
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when season calleth for it, then our words are like Apples of gold with pictures of silver. One word spoken in season will doe more good,
when season calls for it, then our words Are like Apples of gold with pictures of silver. One word spoken in season will do more good,
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than a thousand out of season. In some cases peace by keeping our faith to our selves, is of more consequence,
than a thousand out of season. In Some cases peace by keeping our faith to our selves, is of more consequence,
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than the open discovery of some things we take to be true, considering the weaknesse of mans nature is such that there can hardly be a discovery of any difference in opinion, without some estrangement of affection.
than the open discovery of Some things we take to be true, considering the weakness of men nature is such that there can hardly be a discovery of any difference in opinion, without Some estrangement of affection.
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So farre as men are not of one minde, they will hardly be of one heart,
So Far as men Are not of one mind, they will hardly be of one heart,
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except where grace and the peace of God beare great rule in the heart, therefore open shew of difference is never good but when it is necessary;
except where grace and the peace of God bear great Rule in the heart, Therefore open show of difference is never good but when it is necessary;
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howsoever some from a desire to bee some body, turne into by-waies, and yeeld to a spirit of cōtradiction in themselves;
howsoever Some from a desire to be Some body, turn into byways, and yield to a Spirit of contradiction in themselves;
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yet if Saint Paul may bee Iudge, Are they not carnall? if it bee wisedome, it is wisedome from beneath;
yet if Saint Paul may be Judge, are they not carnal? if it be Wisdom, it is Wisdom from beneath;
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for the wisedome from above, as it is pure, so it is peaceable.
for the Wisdom from above, as it is pure, so it is peaceable.
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Our blessed Saviour when hee was to leave the world, what doth hee presse upon his Disciples more than peace and love.
Our blessed Saviour when he was to leave the world, what does he press upon his Disciples more than peace and love.
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And in his last prayer with what earnestnesse did he beg of his Father that They might be one as he and the Father were one. But what hee prayed for on earth, we shall onely enjoy perfectly in heaven.
And in his last prayer with what earnestness did he beg of his Father that They might be one as he and the Father were one. But what he prayed for on earth, we shall only enjoy perfectly in heaven.
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Let this make the meditation of that time the more sweet unto us.
Let this make the meditation of that time the more sweet unto us.
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And further to lay open offenders in this kinde, what spirit shall we think them to be of, that take advantages of the bruisednesse and infirmities of mens spirits, to relieve them with false peace for their owne worldly ends.
And further to lay open offenders in this kind, what Spirit shall we think them to be of, that take advantages of the bruisedness and infirmities of men's spirits, to relieve them with false peace for their own worldly ends.
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A wounded spirit will part with any thing.
A wounded Spirit will part with any thing.
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Most of the gainfull points of Popery, as confession, sasatisfaction, merit, Purgatory, &c. spring from hence,
Most of the gainful points of Popery, as Confessi, sasatisfaction, merit, Purgatory, etc. spring from hence,
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but they are Physitians of no value, or rather tormentors than Physitians at all.
but they Are Physicians of no valve, or rather tormentors than Physicians At all.
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It is a greater blessing to bee delivered from the sting of these Scorpions, then wee are thankfull for.
It is a greater blessing to be Delivered from the sting of these Scorpions, then we Are thankful for.
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Spirituall tyranny is the greatest tyranny, and then especially when it is where most mercy should be shewed,
Spiritual tyranny is the greatest tyranny, and then especially when it is where most mercy should be showed,
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yet even there some like cruell surgeons, delight in making long cures, to serve themselves upon the misery of others.
yet even there Some like cruel Surgeons, delight in making long cures, to serve themselves upon the misery of Others.
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It bringeth men under a terrible curse:
It brings men under a terrible curse:
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When they will not remember to shew mercy, but persecute the poore and needy man, that they might even slay the broken in heart.
When they will not Remember to show mercy, but persecute the poor and needy man, that they might even slay the broken in heart.
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Likewise to such as raise temporall advantage to thēselves out of the spirituall misery of others, join such as raise estates by betraying the Church,
Likewise to such as raise temporal advantage to themselves out of the spiritual misery of Others, join such as raise estates by betraying the Church,
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and are unfaithfull in the trust committed unto them:
and Are unfaithful in the trust committed unto them:
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when the children shall cry for the bread of life, and there is none to give them, bringing thus upon the people of GOD that heavie judgement of a spirituall famine, starving CHRIST in his members.
when the children shall cry for the bred of life, and there is none to give them, bringing thus upon the people of GOD that heavy judgement of a spiritual famine, starving CHRIST in his members.
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Shall we so requite so good a Savior, who counteth the love and mercie shewed in feeding his Lambs, as shewed to himselfe.
Shall we so requite so good a Saviour, who counteth the love and mercy showed in feeding his Lambs, as showed to himself.
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Last of all, they carie themselves very unkindly towards CHRIST, who • … umble at this his low stooping unto us in his government and ordinances, that are ashamed of the simplicity of the Gospell, that count Preaching foolishness. They out of the pride of their heart thinke they may do well enough without the helpe of the Word and Sacraments; and think CHRIST tooke not state enough upon him,
Last of all, they carry themselves very unkindly towards CHRIST, who • … umble At this his low stooping unto us in his government and ordinances, that Are ashamed of the simplicity of the Gospel, that count Preaching foolishness. They out of the pride of their heart think they may do well enough without the help of the Word and Sacraments; and think CHRIST took not state enough upon him,
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and therefore they will mend the matter with their own devises, whereby they may give the better content to flesh and blood, as in Popery.
and Therefore they will mend the matter with their own devises, whereby they may give the better content to Flesh and blood, as in Popery.
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What greater unthankfulnesse can there bee, then to dispise any helpe that CHRIST in mercy hath provided for us.
What greater unthankfulness can there be, then to despise any help that CHRIST in mercy hath provided for us.
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In the dayes of his flesh, the proud Pharisees tooke offence at his familiar conversing with sinfull men, who onely did so,
In the days of his Flesh, the proud Pharisees took offence At his familiar conversing with sinful men, who only did so,
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as a Physitian to heale their soules.
as a physician to heal their Souls.
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What defences was Saint Paul driven to make for himselfe, for his plainnesse in unfolding the Gospell? The more CHRIST in himselfe,
What defences was Saint Paul driven to make for himself, for his plainness in unfolding the Gospel? The more CHRIST in himself,
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and in his servants shall descēd to exalt us, the more we should with all humility and readinesse entertaine that love,
and in his Servants shall descend to exalt us, the more we should with all humility and readiness entertain that love,
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and magnifie the goodnesse of GOD that hath put the great worke of our salvation,
and magnify the Goodness of GOD that hath put the great work of our salvation,
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and laid the government upon so gentle a Saviour, that will carry himselfe so mildely in all things wherein hee is to deale betwixt GOD and us, and us and GOD;
and laid the government upon so gentle a Saviour, that will carry himself so mildly in all things wherein he is to deal betwixt GOD and us, and us and GOD;
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The lower CHRIST comes downe to us, the higher let us lift him up in our harts:
The lower CHRIST comes down to us, the higher let us lift him up in our hearts:
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so will all those doe that have ever found the experience of CHRISTS work in their heart.
so will all those do that have ever found the experience of CHRIST work in their heart.
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We come to the third part, the constant progress of CHRISTS gracious power, untill hee hath set up such an absolute government in us, which shal prevaile over all corruption.
We come to the third part, the constant progress of CHRIST gracious power, until he hath Set up such an absolute government in us, which shall prevail over all corruption.
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It is said here, he will cherish his Beginnings of Grace in us, untill he bring forth judgement unto victorie. By judgement here is meant the Kingdome of Grace in us;
It is said Here, he will cherish his Beginnings of Grace in us, until he bring forth judgement unto victory. By judgement Here is meant the Kingdom of Grace in us;
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that Government, whereby CHRIST sets up a Throne in our hearts.
that Government, whereby CHRIST sets up a Throne in our hearts.
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Governors among the Iewes were first called Iudges, then Kings, whence this inward rule is called Iudgement: as likewise,
Governors among the Iewes were First called Judges, then Kings, whence this inward Rule is called Judgement: as likewise,
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because it agrees unto the judgement of the word, which the Psalmi• … ft calleth judgement, because it agreeth to Gods judgement:
Because it agrees unto the judgement of the word, which the Psalmi• … ft calls judgement, Because it agreeth to God's judgement:
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Men may read their doome in GODS: word, what it judgeth of them, GOD judgeth of them.
Men may read their doom in GOD'S: word, what it Judgeth of them, GOD Judgeth of them.
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By this judgement set up in us, good is discerned, allowed, and performed; sinne is judged, condemned and e• … ecuted.
By this judgement Set up in us, good is discerned, allowed, and performed; sin is judged, condemned and e• … ecuted.
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O• … spirit being under the Spirit of CHRIST, is governed by him, and so far as it is governed by Christ it governes us graciously.
O• … Spirit being under the Spirit of CHRIST, is governed by him, and so Far as it is governed by christ it governs us graciously.
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CHRIST and wee are of one judgement, and of one will, he hath his will in us,
CHRIST and we Are of one judgement, and of one will, he hath his will in us,
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and his judgmēts are so invested into us, as that they are turned into our judgement, we carrying his Law in our hearts, written by his Spirit:
and his Judgments Are so invested into us, as that they Are turned into our judgement, we carrying his Law in our hearts, written by his Spirit:
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and the law in the inner man, and the law written answer as counter pa• … es each other.
and the law in the inner man, and the law written answer as counter pa• … es each other.
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The meaning then is, that the gracious frame of holines set up in our hearts by the Spirit of CHRIST shall goe forward untill all contrary power • … ee brought under.
The meaning then is, that the gracious frame of holiness Set up in our hearts by the Spirit of CHRIST shall go forward until all contrary power • … ee brought under.
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The spirit of judgement will be a spirit of burning, to consume whatsoever opposed corruption like rust eats into the soule.
The Spirit of judgement will be a Spirit of burning, to consume whatsoever opposed corruption like rust eats into the soul.
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If GODS builders fall into errors and build stubble upon a good foundation, GODS Spirit as a spirituall fire will reveale this in time, and wast it:
If GOD'S Builders fallen into errors and built stubble upon a good Foundation, GOD'S Spirit as a spiritual fire will reveal this in time, and wast it:
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they shall by a spirit of judgement condemne their owne errours and courses. The whole worke of grace in us is set out under the name of judgement,
they shall by a Spirit of judgement condemn their own errors and courses. The Whole work of grace in us is Set out under the name of judgement,
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and somtimes wisedome, because judgement is the chiefe and leading part in grace;
and sometimes Wisdom, Because judgement is the chief and leading part in grace;
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whereupon that gracious worke of repentance is called a change of the minde, and an after ▪ wisedome.
whereupon that gracious work of Repentance is called a change of the mind, and an After ▪ Wisdom.
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As on the other side in the learned languages, the words that expresse wisdome, implie likewise the generall relish and savour of the whole soule:
As on the other side in the learned languages, the words that express Wisdom, imply likewise the general relish and savour of the Whole soul:
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and rather more the judgement of taste, then of • … ight, or any other sense,
and rather more the judgement of taste, then of • … ight, or any other sense,
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because Taste is the most necessary sense, and requireth the neerest application of the obiect of all other ▪ senses.
Because Taste is the most necessary sense, and requires the nearest application of the Object of all other ▪ Senses.
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So in spirituall life, it is most necessary that the spirit should alter the taste of the soule,
So in spiritual life, it is most necessary that the Spirit should altar the taste of the soul,
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so as that it might savour the things of the spirit so deepely, that all other things shold be out of rellish.
so as that it might savour the things of the Spirit so deeply, that all other things should be out of relish.
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And as it is true of every particular Christian, that CHRISTS judgement in him shall be victorious,
And as it is true of every particular Christian, that CHRIST judgement in him shall be victorious,
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so likewise of the whole body of Christians, the Church. The government of CHRIST and his truth whereby hee ruleth as by a Scepter, shall at length bee victorious in spight of Satan, Antichrist, and all Enemies.
so likewise of the Whole body of Christians, the Church. The government of CHRIST and his truth whereby he Ruleth as by a Sceptre, shall At length be victorious in spite of Satan, Antichrist, and all Enemies.
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CHRIST ryding on his white horse, hath a Bow and goeth forth conquering in the ministery, that hee may overcome either to conversion or to confusion.
CHRIST riding on his white horse, hath a Bow and Goes forth conquering in the Ministry, that he may overcome either to conversion or to confusion.
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But yet I take Iudgement, for CHRISTS Kingdome and governement within us, principallie. 1, Because GOD especially requireth the subjection of the soule and conscience as his proper Throne. 2,
But yet I take Judgement, for CHRIST Kingdom and government within us, principally. 1, Because GOD especially requires the subjection of the soul and conscience as his proper Throne. 2,
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Because if judgment should prevaile in all others about us, and not in our owne hearts it would not yeeld comfort to us;
Because if judgement should prevail in all Others about us, and not in our own hearts it would not yield Comfort to us;
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hereupon, it is the first thing that wee desire when we pray, Thy Kingdome come, that CHRIST would come and rule in our hearts:
hereupon, it is the First thing that we desire when we pray, Thy Kingdom come, that CHRIST would come and Rule in our hearts:
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The Kingdome of CHRIST in his ordinances serve but to bring CHRIST home into his owne place, our hearts.
The Kingdom of CHRIST in his ordinances serve but to bring CHRIST home into his own place, our hearts.
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The words being thus explained, that judgement here includeth the governmēt of both mind, will, and affections, there are divers conclusions that naturally doe spring from them.
The words being thus explained, that judgement Here includeth the government of both mind, will, and affections, there Are diverse conclusions that naturally do spring from them.
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First, that CHRISTS government in his Church and in his children, is a wise and well ordered government,
First, that CHRIST government in his Church and in his children, is a wise and well ordered government,
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because it is called Iudgement, and Iudgment is the life and soule of wisedome. Of this Conclusion there are two branches;
Because it is called Judgement, and Judgement is the life and soul of Wisdom. Of this Conclusion there Are two branches;
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1, that the spirituall government of CHRIST in us is joyned with judgement and wisedome. 2, Wheresoever true • … spirituall wisedome and judgment is, there likewise the Spirit of CHRIST bringeth in his gracious government.
1, that the spiritual government of CHRIST in us is joined with judgement and Wisdom. 2, Wheresoever true • … spiritual Wisdom and judgement is, there likewise the Spirit of CHRIST brings in his gracious government.
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For the first, a well guided life by the rules of CHRIST, standeth with the strongest and highest reason of all;
For the First, a well guided life by the rules of CHRIST, Stands with the Strongest and highest reason of all;
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and therfore holy men are called the children of wisedome, and are able to justifie both by reason and experience all the wayes of wisedome.
and Therefore holy men Are called the children of Wisdom, and Are able to justify both by reason and experience all the ways of Wisdom.
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Opposite courses are solly and madnesse. Hereupon Saint Paul saith, that a spiritual man judgeth all things that appertaine to him, & i• … judged of none that are of an inferiour ranke,
Opposite courses Are solly and madness. Hereupon Saint Paul Says, that a spiritual man Judgeth all things that appertain to him, & i• … judged of none that Are of an inferior rank,
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because they want spirituall light and sight to judge;
Because they want spiritual Light and sighed to judge;
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yet this sort of men will bee judging, and speaking ill of what they know not, they steppe from ignorance to prejudice and rash censure, without taking right judgement in their way,
yet this sort of men will be judging, and speaking ill of what they know not, they step from ignorance to prejudice and rash censure, without taking right judgement in their Way,
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and therefore their judgement comes to nothing.
and Therefore their judgement comes to nothing.
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But the judgement of a spirituall man, so far forth as he is spirituall shal stād,
But the judgement of a spiritual man, so Far forth as he is spiritual shall stand,
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because it is agreeable to the nature of things: as things are in themselves, so they are in his judgement.
Because it is agreeable to the nature of things: as things Are in themselves, so they Are in his judgement.
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As GOD is in himselfe infinite in goodnesse and majesty, &c. so he is to him, he ascribes to GOD in his heart his divinity and all his excellencies.
As GOD is in himself infinite in Goodness and majesty, etc. so he is to him, he ascribes to GOD in his heart his divinity and all his excellencies.
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As CHRIST is in himselfe the onely mediatour, and All in All in the Church, so he is to him, by making CHRIST so in his heart.
As CHRIST is in himself the only Mediator, and All in All in the Church, so he is to him, by making CHRIST so in his heart.
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As all things are dung in comparison of CHRIST, so they are to Paul a sanctified man.
As all things Are dung in comparison of CHRIST, so they Are to Paul a sanctified man.
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As the very worst thing in religion, the reproch of Christ is better then the pleasure of sin for a season, so it is to Moses a man of a right esteeme, A• … one day in the Courts of God is better then a thousand elsewhere, so it is to David a man of a reformed judgement.
As the very worst thing in Religion, the reproach of christ is better then the pleasure of since for a season, so it is to Moses a man of a right esteem, A• … one day in the Courts of God is better then a thousand elsewhere, so it is to David a man of a reformed judgement.
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There is a conformity of a good mans judgment to things as they are in themselves,
There is a conformity of a good men judgement to things as they Are in themselves,
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and according to the difference, or agreement put by GOD in things, so doth his judgment differ or agree.
and according to the difference, or agreement put by GOD in things, so does his judgement differ or agree.
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Truth is truth, and error error, and that which is unlawfull, is unlawfull whether men thinke so or no.
Truth is truth, and error error, and that which is unlawful, is unlawful whither men think so or no.
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GOD hath put an eternall difference betwixt light and darknesse, good and ill, which no creatures conceipt can alter,
GOD hath put an Eternal difference betwixt Light and darkness, good and ill, which no creatures conceit can altar,
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and therefore no mans judgement is the measure of things further then it agrees to truth stamped upon things themselves by GOD.
and Therefore no men judgement is the measure of things further then it agrees to truth stamped upon things themselves by GOD.
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Hereupon because a wise mans judgement agrees to the truth of things, a wise man may in some sense bee said to bee the measure of things;
Hereupon Because a wise men judgement agrees to the truth of things, a wise man may in Some sense be said to be the measure of things;
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and the judgement of one holy wise man, to bee preferred before a thousand others.
and the judgement of one holy wise man, to be preferred before a thousand Others.
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Such men usually are immoveable as the Sun in its course, because they thinke, and speake, and live by rule.
Such men usually Are immoveable as the Sun in its course, Because they think, and speak, and live by Rule.
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A Iosuah and his house will serve God whatsoever others doe, and will run a course contrary to the world,
A Joshua and his house will serve God whatsoever Others do, and will run a course contrary to the world,
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because their judgements leads them a contrary way.
Because their Judgments leads them a contrary Way.
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Hence it is that Sathan hath a spite at the eye of the soule, the judgement, to put out that by ignorance and false reason,
Hence it is that Sathan hath a spite At the eye of the soul, the judgement, to put out that by ignorance and false reason,
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for he cannot rule in any, untill either hee hath taken away or perverted judgement: he is a Prince of darknesse, and ruleth in darkeness of the understanding.
for he cannot Rule in any, until either he hath taken away or perverted judgement: he is a Prince of darkness, and Ruleth in darkness of the understanding.
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Therefore he must first be cast out of the understanding by the prevailing of truth, and planting it in the soule.
Therefore he must First be cast out of the understanding by the prevailing of truth, and planting it in the soul.
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Those therefore 〈 … 〉 • … ledge, helpe Sathan and Antichrist (whose Kingdome like Satans is a kingdome of darkness) to erect their throne.
Those Therefore 〈 … 〉 • … ledge, help Sathan and Antichrist (whose Kingdom like Satan is a Kingdom of darkness) to erect their throne.
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Hence it is promised by CHRIST that the holy Ghost shall convince the world of judgment, that is, that he is resolved to set up a Throne of governmēt,
Hence it is promised by CHRIST that the holy Ghost shall convince the world of judgement, that is, that he is resolved to Set up a Throne of government,
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because the great lord of misrule Sathan the Prince of the world is judged by the Gospel,
Because the great lord of misrule Sathan the Prince of the world is judged by the Gospel,
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and the Spirit accompanying it, his impostures are discovered, his enterprizes layd open; therefore when the Gospel was spred, the Oracles ceased.
and the Spirit accompanying it, his Impostors Are discovered, his Enterprises laid open; Therefore when the Gospel was spread, the Oracles ceased.
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Sathan fell fr• … m heaven like lig• … g, men were translated out of his Kingdome into Christs.
Sathan fell fr• … m heaven like lig• … g, men were translated out of his Kingdom into Christ.
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Where prevailing is by lyes, there discovery is victory:
Where prevailing is by lies, there discovery is victory:
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they shall proceed no further, for their • … lly shall be manifest to all. So that manifestation of error giveth a stop to it,
they shall proceed no further, for their • … lly shall be manifest to all. So that manifestation of error gives a stop to it,
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for none wil willingly be deceived ▪ Let truth have full soope without check or restraint,
for none will willingly be deceived ▪ Let truth have full soope without check or restraint,
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and let sathan & his instruments do their worst, they shall not prevaile;
and let sathan & his Instruments do their worst, they shall not prevail;
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as Ierom saith of the Pelagians in his time, The discovery of your opinions is the vanquishing of them, your basphemies appeare at the first blush.
as Jerom Says of the Pelagians in his time, The discovery of your opinions is the vanquishing of them, your basphemies appear At the First blush.
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Hence we learne the necessity that the understanding bee principled with supernaturall knowledge for the well managing of a Christian conversation.
Hence we Learn the necessity that the understanding be principled with supernatural knowledge for the well managing of a Christian Conversation.
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There must bee light to discover a further end then nature, for which wee are Christians,
There must be Light to discover a further end then nature, for which we Are Christians,
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and a rule sutable directing to that end, which is the will of GOD in CHRIST, discovering his good pleasure towards us,
and a Rule suitable directing to that end, which is the will of GOD in CHRIST, discovering his good pleasure towards us,
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and our duty towards him, and in vertue of this discovery, we doe all that we doe that any way may further our reckoning:
and our duty towards him, and in virtue of this discovery, we do all that we do that any Way may further our reckoning:
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the eye must first be single, and then the whole body and frame of our conversation will bee light: otherwise both we and our course of life are nothing but darknesse;
the eye must First be single, and then the Whole body and frame of our Conversation will be Light: otherwise both we and our course of life Are nothing but darkness;
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The whole conversation of a Christian is nothing else but knowledge digested into will, affection, and practice.
The Whole Conversation of a Christian is nothing Else but knowledge digested into will, affection, and practice.
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If the first 〈 ◊ 〉 in the stomach be not good, that in the liver cannot be good:
If the First 〈 ◊ 〉 in the stomach be not good, that in the liver cannot be good:
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so if there bee errour in the judgement it marres the whole practice, as an error in the foundation doth the building:
so if there be error in the judgement it mars the Whole practice, as an error in the Foundation does the building:
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GOD will have no blind sacrifices, no unreasonable services, but will have us to love him with all our minde, that is, with our understanding part,
GOD will have no blind Sacrifices, no unreasonable services, but will have us to love him with all our mind, that is, with our understanding part,
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as well as with all our hearts, that is, the affecting part of the soule.
as well as with all our hearts, that is, the affecting part of the soul.
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This order of Christs government by judgment, is agreeable unto the soule, and GOD delighteth to preserve the manner of working peculiar unto man, that is, to doe what he doth out of judgemente as grace supposeth nature as founded upon it,
This order of Christ government by judgement, is agreeable unto the soul, and GOD delights to preserve the manner of working peculiar unto man, that is, to do what he does out of judgement as grace Supposeth nature as founded upon it,
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so the frame of grace preserveth the frame of nature in man.
so the frame of grace Preserveth the frame of nature in man.
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And therfore Christ bringeth all that is good in the soule through judgment, and that so sweetly that many out of a dangerous error thinke, that that good which is in them and issueth from them, is from thēselves,
And Therefore christ brings all that is good in the soul through judgement, and that so sweetly that many out of a dangerous error think, that that good which is in them and issueth from them, is from themselves,
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& not from the powerfull worke of grace.
& not from the powerful work of grace.
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As in evill the devill so subtlely leadeth us according to the streame of our owne nature, that men thinke that Sathan had no hand in their sinne:
As in evil the Devil so subtly leads us according to the stream of our own nature, that men think that Sathan had no hand in their sin:
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but here a mistake is with little perill, because wee are il of ourselves, & the devil doth but promote what ill he findeth in us.
but Here a mistake is with little peril, Because we Are ill of ourselves, & the Devil does but promote what ill he finds in us.
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But there are no seeds of supernaturall goodnesse at all in us, GOD findeth nothing in us but enmity, onely hee hath ingraven this in our nature to incline in generall to that which we judge to be good.
But there Are no seeds of supernatural Goodness At all in us, GOD finds nothing in us but enmity, only he hath engraven this in our nature to incline in general to that which we judge to be good.
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Now when he shall cleerly discover what is good in particular, wee are caried to it,
Now when he shall clearly discover what is good in particular, we Are carried to it,
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and when convincingly he shal discover that which is ill, we abhorre it as freely as we imbraced it before.
and when convincingly he shall discover that which is ill, we abhor it as freely as we embraced it before.
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From whence we may know when we worke as we should doe or no, that is,
From whence we may know when we work as we should do or no, that is,
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when we doe what we doe, out of inward principles, when we fall not upon that which is good only because we are so bred, or because such;
when we do what we do, out of inward principles, when we fallen not upon that which is good only Because we Are so bred, or Because such;
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or such whom we respect doe so; or because wee will maintaine a side, so making religion a faction:
or such whom we respect do so; or Because we will maintain a side, so making Religion a faction:
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but out of judgement, when what wee doe that is good, wee first judge it in our selves so to be:
but out of judgement, when what we do that is good, we First judge it in our selves so to be:
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and what wee abstaine from that is ill, we first judge it to bee ill from an inward judgement.
and what we abstain from that is ill, we First judge it to be ill from an inward judgement.
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A sound Christian as hee injoyeth the better part, so hath first made choice of it with Mary, he establisheth all his thoughts by counsell.
A found Christian as he Enjoyeth the better part, so hath First made choice of it with Marry, he Establisheth all his thoughts by counsel.
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GOD indeed useth carnall men to very good service, but wthout a thorow altering, & conviction of their judgements.
GOD indeed uses carnal men to very good service, but without a thorough altering, & conviction of their Judgments.
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He worketh by them, but not in them, therefore they doe neither approve the good they doe,
He works by them, but not in them, Therefore they do neither approve the good they do,
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nor hate the evill they abstaine from.
nor hate the evil they abstain from.
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The 2 branch, is that wheresoever true wisdom and judgement is, there Christ sets up his government,
The 2 branch, is that wheresoever true Wisdom and judgement is, there christ sets up his government,
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because where wisedome is, it directs us not only to understand, but to order our waies aright;
Because where Wisdom is, it directs us not only to understand, but to order our ways aright;
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where Christ by his Spirit as a Prophet teacheth, he like wise as a King by his Spirit subdueth the heart to obedience of what is taught.
where christ by his Spirit as a Prophet Teaches, he like wise as a King by his Spirit subdueth the heart to Obedience of what is taught.
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This is that teaching which is promised of GOD, when not onely the braine, but the heart it selfe is taught.
This is that teaching which is promised of GOD, when not only the brain, but the heart it self is taught.
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When men doe not onely know what they should doe, but are taught the very doing of it, they are not only taught that they should love, feare,
When men do not only know what they should do, but Are taught the very doing of it, they Are not only taught that they should love, Fear,
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and obey, but they are taught, love it selfe, and feare, and obedience it selfe. CHRIST sets up his chaire in the very heart and alters the frame of that,
and obey, but they Are taught, love it self, and Fear, and Obedience it self. CHRIST sets up his chair in the very heart and alters the frame of that,
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and makes his subjects good, together with teaching of them to bee good.
and makes his subject's good, together with teaching of them to be good.
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Other Princes can make good Lawes, but they cannot write them in their peoples hearts. This is CHRISTS Prerogative;
Other Princes can make good Laws, but they cannot write them in their peoples hearts. This is CHRIST Prerogative;
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He infuseth into his subjects his owne Spirit, upon him there doth not onely rest the spirit of wisedome and understanding, but likewise the spirit of the feare of the Lord.
He infuseth into his subject's his own Spirit, upon him there does not only rest the Spirit of Wisdom and understanding, but likewise the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord.
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The knowledge which wee have of him frō himselfe is a transforming knowledge. The same spirit that inlighteneth the mind, inspireth gracious inclinations into the will and affections,
The knowledge which we have of him from himself is a transforming knowledge. The same Spirit that Enlighteneth the mind, inspireth gracious inclinations into the will and affections,
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and infuseth strength into the whole man.
and infuseth strength into the Whole man.
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As a gracious man judgeth as he should, so he affecteth and doth as hee judgeth, his life is a commentary of his inward man;
As a gracious man Judgeth as he should, so he affects and does as he Judgeth, his life is a commentary of his inward man;
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there is a sweet harmony betwixt GODS truth, his judgment, and his whole conversation.
there is a sweet harmony betwixt GOD'S truth, his judgement, and his Whole Conversation.
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The heart of a Christian is like Ierusalem when it was at the best, a City compact within it selfe;
The heart of a Christian is like Ierusalem when it was At the best, a city compact within it self;
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where are set up the thrones of judgement. Iudgement should have a throne in the heart of every Christian.
where Are Set up the thrones of judgement. Judgement should have a throne in the heart of every Christian.
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Not that judgement alone will work a change, there must be grace to alter the bent and sway of the will before it will yeeld to bee wrought upon by the understanding;
Not that judgement alone will work a change, there must be grace to altar the bent and sway of the will before it will yield to be wrought upon by the understanding;
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GOD hath so joyned these together as that whēsoeuer he doth savingly shine upon the understanding, he giveth a soft and plyable heart,
GOD hath so joined these together as that whensoever he does savingly shine upon the understanding, he gives a soft and pliable heart,
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for without a worke upon the hart by the Spirit of God, it will follow its owne inclination to that which it affecteth whatsoever the judgement shall say to the contrary:
for without a work upon the heart by the Spirit of God, it will follow its own inclination to that which it affects whatsoever the judgement shall say to the contrary:
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there is no connaturall proportion betwixt an unsanctified hart and a sanctified judgment.
there is no connatural proportion betwixt an unsanctified heart and a sanctified judgement.
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For the heart unaltered will not give leave to the judgement, coldly and so berly to conclude what is best,
For the heart unaltered will not give leave to the judgement, coldly and so berly to conclude what is best,
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as the sick man whilst his aguish distemper corrupteth his taste, he is rather desirous to please that,
as the sick man while his aguish distemper corrupteth his taste, he is rather desirous to please that,
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then to hearken what the Physitian shall speake.
then to harken what the physician shall speak.
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judgment hath not power over it selfe, where the wil is unsubdued, for the will and affections bribe it to give sentence for them when any profit or pleasure shall come in competition with that which the judgement in generall only shall thinke to be good,
judgement hath not power over it self, where the will is unsubdued, for the will and affections bribe it to give sentence for them when any profit or pleasure shall come in competition with that which the judgement in general only shall think to be good,
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and therefore it is for the most part in the power of the heart, what the understanding shall judge and determine in particular things.
and Therefore it is for the most part in the power of the heart, what the understanding shall judge and determine in particular things.
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Where grace hath brought the heart under, there unruly passions doe not cast such a mist before the understanding but that in particular it seeth that which is best;
Where grace hath brought the heart under, there unruly passion do not cast such a missed before the understanding but that in particular it sees that which is best;
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and base respects, springing from selfe-love doe not alter the case and byas the judgment into a contrary way,
and base respects, springing from Self-love do not altar the case and bias the judgement into a contrary Way,
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but that which is good in it selfe, shall be good unto us, although it crosse our particular worldly interests.
but that which is good in it self, shall be good unto us, although it cross our particular worldly interests.
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The right conceiving of this hath an influence into practice, which hath drawne me to a more full explanation:
The right conceiving of this hath an influence into practice, which hath drawn me to a more full explanation:
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this will teach us the right method of godlinesse, to begin with judgement, and then to begge of GOD together with illumination, holy inclinations of our will and affections, that so a perfect government may be set up in our hearts,
this will teach us the right method of godliness, to begin with judgement, and then to beg of GOD together with illumination, holy inclinations of our will and affections, that so a perfect government may be Set up in our hearts,
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and that our knowledge may bee with al judgment, that is, wth experience and feeling:
and that our knowledge may be with all judgement, that is, with experience and feeling:
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when the judgement of CHRIST is set up in our judgements, and thence by the Spirit of CHRIST brought into our hearts,
when the judgement of CHRIST is Set up in our Judgments, and thence by the Spirit of CHRIST brought into our hearts,
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then it is in its proper place and throne, and untill then truth doth us no good, but helpeth to condemne us.
then it is in its proper place and throne, and until then truth does us no good, but Helpeth to condemn us.
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The life of a• … Christiā is a regular life, &.
The life of a• … Christian is a regular life, &.
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he that walketh by the rule of the new creature, peace shall be upon him, he that despiseth his way,
he that walks by the Rule of the new creature, peace shall be upon him, he that despises his Way,
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& loveth to live at large seeking all liberty to the flesh shall dye. And it is made good by Saint Paul, If we live after the flesh we shall dye.
& loves to live At large seeking all liberty to the Flesh shall die. And it is made good by Saint Paul, If we live After the Flesh we shall die.
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VVe learne likewise that men of an ill governed life have no true judgement: no wicked man can bee a wise man.
We Learn likewise that men of an ill governed life have no true judgement: no wicked man can be a wise man.
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And that without CHRISTS Spirit the soule is in confusion, without beauty and form, as all things were in the Chaos before the creatiō.
And that without CHRIST Spirit the soul is in confusion, without beauty and from, as all things were in the Chaos before the creation.
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The whole soule is out of joynt till it be set in againe by him whose office is to restore all things. The baser part of the soule which should bee subject, ruleth all,
The Whole soul is out of joint till it be Set in again by him whose office is to restore all things. The baser part of the soul which should be Subject, Ruleth all,
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and keepeth under that little truth that is in the understanding, holding it captive to base affections,
and Keepeth under that little truth that is in the understanding, holding it captive to base affections,
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and Sathan by corruption getteth al the holds of the soule, till CHRIST stronger then he commeth,
and Sathan by corruption gets all the holds of the soul, till CHRIST Stronger then he comes,
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and driveth him out, and taketh possession of all the powers and parts of soule and body, to be weapons of righteousnes, to serve him, and then, new Lords, new Lawes, CHRIST as a new Conquerour changeth the fundamentall lawes of old Adam, and establisheth a government of his owne.
and drives him out, and Takes possession of all the Powers and parts of soul and body, to be weapons of righteousness, to serve him, and then, new lords, new Laws, CHRIST as a new Conqueror changes the fundamental laws of old Adam, and Establisheth a government of his own.
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The second Conclusion is, that this government is victorious. The reasons are:
The second Conclusion is, that this government is victorious. The Reasons Are:
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1, Because CHRIST hath conquered all in his owne person first, and hee is GOD over all blessed for evermore;
1, Because CHRIST hath conquered all in his own person First, and he is GOD over all blessed for evermore;
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and therefore over Sinne, Death, Hell, Sathan, the world, &c. And as he hath overcome them in himselfe,
and Therefore over Sin, Death, Hell, Sathan, the world, etc. And as he hath overcome them in himself,
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so he overcomes them in our hearts and consciences.
so he overcomes them in our hearts and Consciences.
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Wee use to say, Conscience maketh a man a King or a caitife, because it is planted in us to judge for GOD, either with us, or against us.
we use to say, Conscience makes a man a King or a caitiff, Because it is planted in us to judge for GOD, either with us, or against us.
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Now if naturall conscience bee so forcible, what will it be when besides it owne light it hath the light of divine truth put into it? It will undoubtedly prevaile, either to make us hold up our heads with boldnesse,
Now if natural conscience be so forcible, what will it be when beside it own Light it hath the Light of divine truth put into it? It will undoubtedly prevail, either to make us hold up our Heads with boldness,
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or abase us beneath our selves.
or abase us beneath our selves.
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If it subject it selfe by grace to CHRISTS truth, then it boldly overlookes Death, Hell, Iudgement, and all spirituall enemies,
If it Subject it self by grace to CHRIST truth, then it boldly overlooks Death, Hell, Judgement, and all spiritual enemies,
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because then Christ sets up his Kingdome in the conscience, and makes it a kind of Paradise.
Because then christ sets up his Kingdom in the conscience, and makes it a kind of Paradise.
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The sharpest conflict which the soule hath is betweene the conscience and GODS Iustice:
The Sharpest conflict which the soul hath is between the conscience and GOD'S justice:
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now if the conscience sprinkled with the blood of Christ hath prevailed over assaults fetcht from the justice of GOD as now satisfied by CHRIST, it will prevaile over al other opposition whatsoever.
now if the conscience sprinkled with the blood of christ hath prevailed over assaults fetched from the Justice of GOD as now satisfied by CHRIST, it will prevail over all other opposition whatsoever.
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2 We are to encounter with accursed and damned enemies; therefore if they begin to fall before the spirit in us, they shall fall:
2 We Are to encounter with accursed and damned enemies; Therefore if they begin to fallen before the Spirit in us, they shall fallen:
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if they rise up againe, it is to have the greater fall.
if they rise up again, it is to have the greater fallen.
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3 The spirit of truth to whose tuition CHRIST hath cōmitted his Church: and the truth of the spirit which is the Scepter of CHRIST, abide for ever;
3 The Spirit of truth to whose tuition CHRIST hath committed his Church: and the truth of the Spirit which is the Sceptre of CHRIST, abide for ever;
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therefore the soule begotten by the immortal feed of this spirit, and this truth, must not onely live for ever,
Therefore the soul begotten by the immortal feed of this Spirit, and this truth, must not only live for ever,
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but likewise prevaile over all that oppose it, for both the word and spirit are mighty in operation; and if the ill spirit be never idle in those whom GOD delivereth up to him, we cannot thinke that the Holy Spirit will bee idle in those whose leading and government is committed to him.
but likewise prevail over all that oppose it, for both the word and Spirit Are mighty in operation; and if the ill Spirit be never idle in those whom GOD Delivereth up to him, we cannot think that the Holy Spirit will be idle in those whose leading and government is committed to him.
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No, as he dwelleth in them, so he will drive out all that rise up against him,
No, as he dwells in them, so he will drive out all that rise up against him,
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untill hee be all in all. What is spirituall is eternall;
until he be all in all. What is spiritual is Eternal;
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truth is a beame of CHRISTS Spirit both in it selfe, and as it is ingrafted into the soule, there fore it,
truth is a beam of CHRIST Spirit both in it self, and as it is ingrafted into the soul, there before it,
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and the grace (though little) wrought by it, will prevaile; a little thing in the hand of a Gyant will do great matters.
and the grace (though little) wrought by it, will prevail; a little thing in the hand of a Giant will do great matters.
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A little faith strengthned by CHRIST will worke wonders.
A little faith strengthened by CHRIST will work wonders.
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4 To him that hath shall be given, the victory over any corruption or temptation is a pledge of finall victory.
4 To him that hath shall be given, the victory over any corruption or temptation is a pledge of final victory.
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As Ioshua said when he set his foot upon the five Kings which hee conquered; Thus God shall doe with all our enemies;
As Ioshua said when he Set his foot upon the five Kings which he conquered; Thus God shall do with all our enemies;
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heaven is ours already, onely we strive till we have full possession.
heaven is ours already, only we strive till we have full possession.
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5 CHRIST as King, brings in a commanding light into the soule, and bowes the necke,
5 CHRIST as King, brings in a commanding Light into the soul, and bows the neck,
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and softens the Iron sinew of the inner man, and where he begins to rule, he rules for ever, his Kingdome hath no end.
and softens the Iron sinew of the inner man, and where he begins to Rule, he rules for ever, his Kingdom hath no end.
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6 The end of CHRISTS, comming was to destroy the workes of the Devill, both for us and in us.
6 The end of CHRIST, coming was to destroy the works of the devil, both for us and in us.
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And the end of the resurrection, was as to seale unto us the assurance of his victorie;
And the end of the resurrection, was as to seal unto us the assurance of his victory;
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So I, to quicken our soules from death in sinne, 2, to free our soules from such snares and sorrowes of spirituall death as accompany the guilt of sin, 3, to raise them up more comfortable,
So I, to quicken our Souls from death in sin, 2, to free our Souls from such snares and sorrows of spiritual death as accompany the guilt of since, 3, to raise them up more comfortable,
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as the Sunne breakes forth more gloriously out of a thick cloud, 4, to raise us out of particular slippes, and failings, stronger;
as the Sun breaks forth more gloriously out of a thick cloud, 4, to raise us out of particular slips, and failings, Stronger;
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5, to raise us out of all troublesome and darke conditions of this life: And 6, at length to raise our bodies out of the dust.
5, to raise us out of all troublesome and dark conditions of this life: And 6, At length to raise our bodies out of the dust.
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For the same power that the Spirit shewed in raising CHRIST our Head, from the sorrowes of death,
For the same power that the Spirit showed in raising CHRIST our Head, from the sorrows of death,
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and the lowest degree of his abasement;
and the lowest degree of his abasement;
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The same power obtained by the death of CHRIST from GOD now appeased by that sacrifice, will the Spirit shew in the Church which is his body,
The same power obtained by the death of CHRIST from GOD now appeased by that sacrifice, will the Spirit show in the Church which is his body,
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and in every particular member thereof.
and in every particular member thereof.
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And this power is conveyed by faith, whereby after union with CHRIST in both his estates of humiliation and exaltation, we see our selves not only dead with Christ, but risen and sitting together with him in heavenly places.
And this power is conveyed by faith, whereby After Union with CHRIST in both his estates of humiliation and exaltation, we see our selves not only dead with christ, but risen and sitting together with him in heavenly places.
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Now we apprehending our selves to be dead, and risen, and thereupon victorious over all our enemies in our Head. And apprehending that his scope in all this is to conforme us to himself, wee are by this faith changed into his likenesse, and so become conquerors over all our spirituall enemies as he is, by that power wch we derive frō him who is the storehouse of all spirituall strength for all his.
Now we apprehending our selves to be dead, and risen, and thereupon victorious over all our enemies in our Head. And apprehending that his scope in all this is to conform us to himself, we Are by this faith changed into his likeness, and so become conquerors over all our spiritual enemies as he is, by that power which we derive from him who is the storehouse of all spiritual strength for all his.
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CHRIST at length will have his end in us, and faith resteth assured of it,
CHRIST At length will have his end in us, and faith rests assured of it,
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and this assurance is very operative, stirring us up to joyne with CHRIST in his ends.
and this assurance is very operative, stirring us up to join with CHRIST in his ends.
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And so for the Church in generall, by CHRIST it will have its victorie:
And so for the Church in general, by CHRIST it will have its victory:
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CHRIST is that little stone cut out of the mountaine without hands, that breaketh in peeces that goodly Image, that is, all opposite government;
CHRIST is that little stone Cut out of the mountain without hands, that breaks in Pieces that goodly Image, that is, all opposite government;
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untill it become a great mountaine, and filleth the whole earth. So that the stone that was cut out of the mountaine;
until it become a great mountain, and fills the Whole earth. So that the stone that was Cut out of the mountain;
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becomes a mountaine it selfe at length; who art thou then O mountaine, that thinkest to stand up against this mountaine:
becomes a mountain it self At length; who art thou then Oh mountain, that Thinkest to stand up against this mountain:
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all shall lie flat and levell before it.
all shall lie flat and level before it.
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Hee will bring downe all mountainous high-exalted thoughts and lay the pride of all flesh low.
He will bring down all mountainous high-exalted thoughts and lay the pride of all Flesh low.
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When chaffe strives against the winde, stubble against the fire, when the heele kickes against the prickes,
When chaff strives against the wind, stubble against the fire, when the heel kicks against the pricks,
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when the potsheard strives with the potter;
when the potsherd strives with the potter;
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when man strives against GOD, it is easie to know on which side the victorie will goe.
when man strives against GOD, it is easy to know on which side the victory will go.
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The winds may tosse the ship wherin CHRIST is, but not overturne it. The waves may dash against the rock, but they doe but breake themselves against it.
The winds may toss the ship wherein CHRIST is, but not overturn it. The waves may dash against the rock, but they do but break themselves against it.
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If this bee so, why is it thus with the Church of GOD, and with many a gracious Christian:
If this be so, why is it thus with the Church of GOD, and with many a gracious Christian:
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the victorie seemeth to goe with the enemie.
the victory seems to go with the enemy.
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For answer, remember, I, GODS children usually in their troubles overcome by suffering, here Lambes overcome Lyons,
For answer, Remember, I, GOD'S children usually in their Troubles overcome by suffering, Here Lambs overcome Lyons,
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& Doves Eagles by suffering, that herein they may be conformable to Christ, who conquered most,
& Dove Eagles by suffering, that herein they may be conformable to christ, who conquered most,
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whē he suffered most, together with Christs kingdome of patience, there was a Kingdome of power.
when he suffered most, together with Christ Kingdom of patience, there was a Kingdom of power.
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2 This victory is by degrees, and therefore they are too hasty spirited, that would conquer so soone as they strike the first stroke,
2 This victory is by Degrees, and Therefore they Are too hasty spirited, that would conquer so soon as they strike the First stroke,
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and be at the end of their race at the first setting forth:
and be At the end of their raze At the First setting forth:
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the Isra• … ites were sure of victory in their voyage to Canaan, yet they must fight it out.
the Isra• … ites were sure of victory in their voyage to Canaan, yet they must fight it out.
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GOD would not have us presently forget what cruell enemies CHRIST hath overcome for us, destory them not, lest the people forget it (saith the Psalmist) That so by the experience of that anoyance wee have by them, we might be kept in feare to come under the power of them.
GOD would not have us presently forget what cruel enemies CHRIST hath overcome for us, destory them not, lest the people forget it (Says the Psalmist) That so by the experience of that annoyance we have by them, we might be kept in Fear to come under the power of them.
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3 That GOD often worketh by contraries, when hee meanes to give victory, he will suffer us to bee foyled first,
3 That GOD often works by contraries, when he means to give victory, he will suffer us to be foiled First,
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when hee meanes to comfort, he wil terrifie first, when hee meanes to justifie, hee will condemne us first, whom he meanes to make glorious, he will a base first.
when he means to Comfort, he will terrify First, when he means to justify, he will condemn us First, whom he means to make glorious, he will a base First.
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A Christian conquers even when hee is conquered;
A Christian conquers even when he is conquered;
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when hee is conquered by some sins, he gets victory over others more dangerous, as spirituall Pride, security, &c. 4, That CHRISTS worke both in the Church and in the hearts of Christians often goeth backward, that it may goe the better forward:
when he is conquered by Some Sins, he gets victory over Others more dangerous, as spiritual Pride, security, etc. 4, That CHRIST work both in the Church and in the hearts of Christians often Goes backward, that it may go the better forward:
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As seed rotts in the ground in the Winter time, but after comes better up,
As seed rotts in the ground in the Winter time, but After comes better up,
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and the harder the Winter, the more flourishing the Spring, so wee learne to stand by falls,
and the harder the Winter, the more flourishing the Spring, so we Learn to stand by falls,
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and get strength by weaknesse discovered, we take deeper root by shaking; and as torches, flame brighter by mooving.
and get strength by weakness discovered, we take Deeper root by shaking; and as Torches, flame Brighter by moving.
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Thus it pleaseth CHRIST out of his freedome, in this manner to maintaine his government in us.
Thus it Pleases CHRIST out of his freedom, in this manner to maintain his government in us.
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Let us herein labour to exercise our Faith, that it may answer Christs manner of cariage towards us,
Let us herein labour to exercise our Faith, that it may answer Christ manner of carriage towards us,
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when we are foyled, let us beleeve wee shall overcome, when wee are fallen let us beleeve we shall rise againe.
when we Are foiled, let us believe we shall overcome, when we Are fallen let us believe we shall rise again.
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Iacob after he had a blow upon which he halted, yet would not give over wrastling till hee had gotten the blessing, so let us never give over,
Iacob After he had a blow upon which he halted, yet would not give over wrestling till he had got the blessing, so let us never give over,
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but in our thoughts knitt the beginning, progress, and end together, and then we shal see our selves in, heaven out of the reach of all enemies.
but in our thoughts knit the beginning, progress, and end together, and then we shall see our selves in, heaven out of the reach of all enemies.
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Let us assure our selves that GODS grace even in this imperfect estate, is stronger then mans free will in the state of first perfectiō,
Let us assure our selves that GOD'S grace even in this imperfect estate, is Stronger then men free will in the state of First perfection,
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and it is founded now in CHRIST, who as he is the author, so will be the finisher of our faith, we are under a more gracious covenant.
and it is founded now in CHRIST, who as he is the author, so will be the finisher of our faith, we Are under a more gracious Covenant.
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Here upon it followeth, that weaknesse may stand with the assurance of salvation;
Here upon it follows, that weakness may stand with the assurance of salvation;
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the disciples notwithstanding, all their weaknesses, are bidden to rejoyce that their names are written in heaven.
the Disciples notwithstanding, all their Weaknesses, Are bidden to rejoice that their names Are written in heaven.
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Failings (with conflict) in sanctification should not weaken the peace of our justification and assurance of salvation.
Failings (with conflict) in sanctification should not weaken the peace of our justification and assurance of salvation.
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It mattereth not so much, what ill is in us, as what good, not what corruptions,
It mattereth not so much, what ill is in us, as what good, not what corruptions,
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but how we stād affected to them:
but how we stand affected to them:
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not what our particular failings bee so much, as what is the thred and tenor of our lives:
not what our particular failings be so much, as what is the thread and tenor of our lives:
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for CHRISTS mislike of that which is ami• … e in us redounds not to the hatred of our person,
for CHRIST mislike of that which is ami• … e in us redounds not to the hatred of our person,
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but to the victorious subduing of al our infirmities.
but to the victorious subduing of all our infirmities.
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Some have after conflict wondered at the goodnesse of GOD, that so little and shaking faith should have upheld them in so great Combats,
some have After conflict wondered At the Goodness of GOD, that so little and shaking faith should have upheld them in so great Combats,
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when Sathan had almost catched them.
when Sathan had almost catched them.
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And indeed it is to be wondred, how much a little grace will prevaile with GOD for acceptance,
And indeed it is to be wondered, how much a little grace will prevail with GOD for acceptance,
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and over our enemies for victory, if the heart be upright.
and over our enemies for victory, if the heart be upright.
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Such is the goodness of our sweet Saviour, that hee delighteth still to shew his strēgth in our weaknesse.
Such is the Goodness of our sweet Saviour, that he delights still to show his strength in our weakness.
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First therefore for the great consolatiō of poore and weake Christians, let them know, that a sparke frō heavē though kindled under greene wood that sobbes and smoakes,
First Therefore for the great consolation of poor and weak Christians, let them know, that a spark from heaven though kindled under green wood that sobs and smokes,
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yet it will consume all at last, Love once kindled is strong as death, much water cannot quench it, and therefore it is called a vehemēt flame, or flame of GOD, kindled in the heart by the Holy Ghost.
yet it will consume all At last, Love once kindled is strong as death, much water cannot quench it, and Therefore it is called a vehement flame, or flame of GOD, kindled in the heart by the Holy Ghost.
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That little that is in us, is fed wth an everlasting spring.
That little that is in us, is fed with an everlasting spring.
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As the fire that came downe from heaven in Elias his time, licked up all the water, to shew that it came from GOD,
As the fire that Come down from heaven in Elias his time, licked up all the water, to show that it Come from GOD,
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so will this fire spend all our corruption, no afflictiō without, or corruption within shall quench it.
so will this fire spend all our corruption, no affliction without, or corruption within shall quench it.
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In the morning we see oft clouds gather about the Sun, as if they would hide it,
In the morning we see oft Clouds gather about the Sun, as if they would hide it,
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but the Sunne wasteth them by little and little, till it come to its full strength.
but the Sun wastes them by little and little, till it come to its full strength.
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At the first, feares and doubts hinder the breaking out of this fire, untill at length it gets above them all, and CHRIST prevailes;
At the First, fears and doubts hinder the breaking out of this fire, until At length it gets above them all, and CHRIST prevails;
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and then hee backes his owne graces in us.
and then he backs his own graces in us.
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Grace conquers us first, and we by it conquer all things else, whether it be corruptions within us, or temptations without us.
Grace conquers us First, and we by it conquer all things Else, whither it be corruptions within us, or temptations without us.
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The Church of CHRIST begotten by the word of truth, hath the doctrine of the Apostles for her crowne,
The Church of CHRIST begotten by the word of truth, hath the Doctrine of the Apostles for her crown,
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and tramples the Moone, that is, the world, and all worldly things under her feet;
and tramples the Moon, that is, the world, and all worldly things under her feet;
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Every one that is borne of God overcomes the world. Faith whereby especially CHRIST rules, sets the soule so high, that it overlookes all other things as farre below,
Every one that is born of God overcomes the world. Faith whereby especially CHRIST rules, sets the soul so high, that it overlooks all other things as Far below,
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as having represented to it, by the Spirit of CHRIST, riches, honour, beauty, pleasures of a higher nature.
as having represented to it, by the Spirit of CHRIST, riches, honour, beauty, pleasures of a higher nature.
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Now that we may not come short of the comfort intended;
Now that we may not come short of the Comfort intended;
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there are two things especially to bee taken notice of by us, I, whether there bee such a judgement,
there Are two things especially to be taken notice of by us, I, whither there be such a judgement,
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or government set up in us, to which this promise of victory is made. 2, Some rules or directions how we are to cary our selves, that the judgement of Christ in us may indeed bee victorious.
or government Set up in us, to which this promise of victory is made. 2, some rules or directions how we Are to carry our selves, that the judgement of christ in us may indeed be victorious.
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The evidences whereby wee may come to know, that CHRISTS judgement in us, is such as will be victorious, are, 1,
The evidences whereby we may come to know, that CHRIST judgement in us, is such as will be victorious, Are, 1,
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If we bee able from experience to justifie all CHRISTS wayes; let flesh and bloud say what it can to the contrary;
If we be able from experience to justify all CHRIST ways; let Flesh and blood say what it can to the contrary;
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and can willingly subscribe to that course which GOD hath taken in CHRIST, to bring us to heaven,
and can willingly subscribe to that course which GOD hath taken in CHRIST, to bring us to heaven,
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and still approve a further measure of grace then we have attained unto, and project and forecast for it.
and still approve a further measure of grace then we have attained unto, and project and forecast for it.
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No other men can justifie their courses when their conscience is awaked. 2, When reasons of religion, be the strongest reasons with us,
No other men can justify their courses when their conscience is awaked. 2, When Reasons of Religion, be the Strongest Reasons with us,
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and prevaile more ▪ then rea:
and prevail more ▪ then rea:
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sons fetcht from worldly policy. 3. When wee are so true to our ends and fast to our rule,
Sons fetched from worldly policy. 3. When we Are so true to our ends and fast to our Rule,
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as no hopes or feares can sway us anothe• … way, but still we are looking what agrees,
as no hope's or fears can sway us anothe• … Way, but still we Are looking what agrees,
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or differs from our rule. 4, When wee can doe nothing against the truth, but for the truth, as being dearer to us then our lives, truth hath not this soveraignty:
or differs from our Rule. 4, When we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth, as being Dearer to us then our lives, truth hath not this sovereignty:
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in the heart of any carnall man. 5, When, if we had libertie to choose under whose Government wee would live,
in the heart of any carnal man. 5, When, if we had liberty to choose under whose Government we would live,
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yet out of a delight in the inner man to Christs government, wee would make choyce of him only, to rule us before any other,
yet out of a delight in the inner man to Christ government, we would make choice of him only, to Rule us before any other,
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for this argues that wee are like minded to CHRIST.
for this argues that we Are like minded to CHRIST.
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A free and a voluntarie people, and not compelled unto Christs service, otherwise then by the sweet constraint of love.
A free and a voluntary people, and not compelled unto Christ service, otherwise then by the sweet constraint of love.
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When we are so far in liking with the government of CHRISTS Spirit, that wee are willing to resigne up our selves to him in all things,
When we Are so Far in liking with the government of CHRIST Spirit, that we Are willing to resign up our selves to him in all things,
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for then his kingdome is come into us, when our wills are brought to his will;
for then his Kingdom is come into us, when our wills Are brought to his will;
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it is the bent of our wils that maketh us good or ill. 6, A well ordered uniforme life, not by sits or starts, shewes a well ordered heart,
it is the bent of our wills that makes us good or ill. 6, A well ordered uniform life, not by sits or starts, shows a well ordered heart,
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as in a clocke when the hammer strikes well, and the hand of the Dyall points well, it is a signe that the wheeles are right set. 7,
as in a clock when the hammer strikes well, and the hand of the Dial points well, it is a Signen that the wheels Are right Set. 7,
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When Christs will commeth in competition with any earthly losse or gaine, yet if then in that particular case the heart will stoope to CHRIST, it is a true signe;
When Christ will comes in competition with any earthly loss or gain, yet if then in that particular case the heart will stoop to CHRIST, it is a true Signen;
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for• … the truest tryall of the power of grace is in such particular cases which • … ch us neerest,
for• … the Truest trial of the power of grace is in such particular cases which • … changed us nearest,
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for there our corruption maketh the greatest head;
for there our corruption makes the greatest head;
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when CHRIST came neere home to the yong man in the Gospell, hee lost a disciple of him. 8,
when CHRIST Come near home to the young man in the Gospel, he lost a disciple of him. 8,
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When we can practise duties pleasing to Christ, though contrary to flesh, and the course of the world.
When we can practise duties pleasing to christ, though contrary to Flesh, and the course of the world.
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And when we can overcome our selves in that evill, to which our nature is proane,
And when we can overcome our selves in that evil, to which our nature is proane,
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and standeth so much inclined unto, and which agreeth to the sway of the times,
and Stands so much inclined unto, and which agreeth to the sway of the times,
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and which others lie inthralled under, as desire of revenge, hatred of enemies private ends, &c. then it appeares that grace is in us above nature, heaven above earth, and will have the victory.
and which Others lie enthralled under, as desire of revenge, hatred of enemies private ends, etc. then it appears that grace is in us above nature, heaven above earth, and will have the victory.
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For the further clearing of this, and helping of us in our tryall;
For the further clearing of this, and helping of us in our trial;
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wee must know there bee three degrees of victory. 1, When we resist though we bee foyled. 2,
we must know there be three Degrees of victory. 1, When we resist though we be foiled. 2,
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When Grace gets the better though with conflict. 3, When all corruption is perfectly subdued.
When Grace gets the better though with conflict. 3, When all corruption is perfectly subdued.
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Now when wee have strength but onely to resist, yet wee may know CHRISTS government in us will bee victorious,
Now when we have strength but only to resist, yet we may know CHRIST government in us will be victorious,
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because what is said of the Devill, is said of all our spirituall enemies;
Because what is said of the devil, is said of all our spiritual enemies;
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If we resist, they shall in time flye from us: because stronger is hee that is in us, that taketh part with his owne Grace, than hee that is in the world.
If we resist, they shall in time fly from us: Because Stronger is he that is in us, that Takes part with his own Grace, than he that is in the world.
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And if wee may hope for victory upon bare resistance, what may wee not hope for when the Spirit hath gotten the upper hand?
And if we may hope for victory upon bore resistance, what may we not hope for when the Spirit hath got the upper hand?
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For the second, that is, directions.
For the second, that is, directions.
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Wee must know, though Christ hath under-taken this victorie, yet hee accomplisheth it by training us up to fight his battells;
we must know, though christ hath undertaken this victory, yet he accomplisheth it by training us up to fight his battles;
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hee overcommeth in us, by making us wise to salvation: and in what degree we beleeve Christ will conquer, in that degree wee will endevour by his grace that wee may conquer:
he Overcometh in us, by making us wise to salvation: and in what degree we believe christ will conquer, in that degree we will endeavour by his grace that we may conquer:
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for Faith is an obedient and a wise grace:
for Faith is an obedient and a wise grace:
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Christ maketh us wise to ponder & weigh things, and thereupon to ranke and order them so,
christ makes us wise to ponder & weigh things, and thereupon to rank and order them so,
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as we may make the fitter choise of what is best. Some Rules to helpe us in judging are these.
as we may make the fitter choice of what is best. some Rules to help us in judging Are these.
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To judge of things as they help or hinder the maine: as they surther or hinder our reckoning:
To judge of things as they help or hinder the main: as they surther or hinder our reckoning:
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as they make us more or lesse spirituall, and so bring us neerer to the fountaine of Goodnes, GOD himselfe:
as they make us more or less spiritual, and so bring us nearer to the fountain of goodness, GOD himself:
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as they bring us peace or sorrow at the last:
as they bring us peace or sorrow At the last:
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as they commend us more or lesse to GOD, and wherein we shall approve our selves to him most:
as they commend us more or less to GOD, and wherein we shall approve our selves to him most:
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Likewise to judge of things now, as we shall doe hereafter, when the soule shall be best able to judge,
Likewise to judge of things now, as we shall do hereafter, when the soul shall be best able to judge,
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as when wee are under any publike calamitie, or at the houre of death, when the soule gathereth it selfe from all other things to it self.
as when we Are under any public calamity, or At the hour of death, when the soul gathereth it self from all other things to it self.
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Looke backe to former experience, see what is most agreeable unto it; what was best in our worst times.
Look back to former experience, see what is most agreeable unto it; what was best in our worst times.
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If Grace is or was best then, it is best now.
If Grace is or was best then, it is best now.
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And labour to judge of things as hee doth, who must judge us, & as holy men judge, who are led by his Spirit:
And labour to judge of things as he does, who must judge us, & as holy men judge, who Are led by his Spirit:
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more particularly, what those judge, that have no interest in any benefit that may come by the thing which is in question:
more particularly, what those judge, that have no Interest in any benefit that may come by the thing which is in question:
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for outward things blinde the eies even of the wise;
for outward things blind the eyes even of the wise;
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we see Papists are most corrupt in those things, where their honor, ease or profit is ingaged,
we see Papists Are most corrupt in those things, where their honour, ease or profit is engaged,
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but in the doctrine of the Trinitie, which doth not touch upon these things, they are found.
but in the Doctrine of the Trinity, which does not touch upon these things, they Are found.
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But it is not sufficient that judgment be right, but likewise readie and strong.
But it is not sufficient that judgement be right, but likewise ready and strong.
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Where Christ establisheth this government, he inspireth care to keepe the Iudgement cleare & fresh, for whilst the Iudgement standeth straight & firme, the whole frame of the soule continueth strong & impregnable.
Where christ Establisheth this government, he inspireth care to keep the Judgement clear & fresh, for while the Judgement Stands straight & firm, the Whole frame of the soul Continueth strong & impregnable.
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True Iudgement in us advancet• … Christ, and Christ will advance it. All sinne is eyther from false principles or ignorance, or mindlesnesse, or unbeleefe of true.
True Judgement in us advancet• … christ, and christ will advance it. All sin is either from false principles or ignorance, or mindlessness, or unbelief of true.
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By inconsideration, and weaknesse of assent Eve lost her hold at first.
By inconsideration, and weakness of assent Eve lost her hold At First.
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It is good therefore to store up true principles in our harts, and to refresh them often, that in vertue of them our affections and actions may be more vigorous.
It is good Therefore to store up true principles in our hearts, and to refresh them often, that in virtue of them our affections and actions may be more vigorous.
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When Iudgement is fortified, evill findes no entrance, but good things have a side within us, to entertaine them.
When Judgement is fortified, evil finds no Entrance, but good things have a side within us, to entertain them.
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Whilest true convincing light continueth, wee will not doe the least ill of sinne, for the greatest ill of punishment.
Whilst true convincing Light Continueth, we will not do the least ill of sin, for the greatest ill of punishment.
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In vaine is the • … et spread in the eyes of that which hath wings.
In vain is the • … et spread in the eyes of that which hath wings.
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Whilest the soule is kept aloft, there is little danger of snares below: we lose our high estimation of things, before wee can be drawne to any sinne.
Whilst the soul is kept aloft, there is little danger of snares below: we loose our high estimation of things, before we can be drawn to any sin.
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And because knowledge and affection mutually helpe one another ▪ it is good to keepe up our affections of love and delight by all sweet inducements,
And Because knowledge and affection mutually help one Another ▪ it is good to keep up our affections of love and delight by all sweet inducements,
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& divine incouragements, for what the heart liketh best, the minde studyeth most. Those that can bring their hearts to delight in Christ, know most of his wayes.
& divine encouragements, for what the heart liketh best, the mind studieth most. Those that can bring their hearts to delight in christ, know most of his ways.
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Wisedome loveth them that love her.
Wisdom loves them that love her.
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Love is the best entertainer of truth, and when it is not entertained in the love of it, (being so lovely as it is) it leaveth the heart, and will stay no longer.
Love is the best entertainer of truth, and when it is not entertained in the love of it, (being so lovely as it is) it Leaveth the heart, and will stay no longer.
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It hath beene a prevailing way to beginne by with-drawing the love, to corrupt the Iudgement;
It hath been a prevailing Way to begin by withdrawing the love, to corrupt the Judgement;
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because as we love so wee use to judge:
Because as we love so we use to judge:
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and therefore it is hard to be affectionate and wise in earthly things, but in heavenly things, where there hath been a right information of the judgement before, the more our affections grow, the better and clearer our judgements will be,
and Therefore it is hard to be affectionate and wise in earthly things, but in heavenly things, where there hath been a right information of the judgement before, the more our affections grow, the better and clearer our Judgments will be,
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because our affections though strong, can never rise high enough to the excellencie of the things.
Because our affections though strong, can never rise high enough to the excellency of the things.
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Wee see in the Martyrs, when the sweet doctrine of Christ had once gotten their hearts, it could not be gotten out againe by all the torments the wit of crueltie could devise.
we see in the Martyrs, when the sweet Doctrine of christ had once got their hearts, it could not be got out again by all the torments the wit of cruelty could devise.
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If Christ hath once possessed the affections, there is no dispossessing of him again. A fire in the heart overcommeth all fires without.
If christ hath once possessed the affections, there is no dispossessing of him again. A fire in the heart Overcometh all fires without.
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3, Wisedome likewise teacheth us, wherein our weaknesse lyeth, and our enemies strength, wherby a jealous feare is stirred up in us, whereby we are preserved.
3, Wisdom likewise Teaches us, wherein our weakness lies, and our enemies strength, whereby a jealous Fear is stirred up in us, whereby we Are preserved.
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For out of this godly jealousie wee keepe those provocations which are active and working from that wch is passive & catching in us,
For out of this godly jealousy we keep those provocations which Are active and working from that which is passive & catching in us,
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as we keep fire from powder.
as we keep fire from powder.
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They that will hinder the generation of noysome creatures, will hinder the conception first, by keeping male and female asunder.
They that will hinder the generation of noisome creatures, will hinder the conception First, by keeping male and female asunder.
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This jealousie wil be much furthered by observing strictly what hath helped or hindered a gratious tēper in us:
This jealousy will be much furthered by observing strictly what hath helped or hindered a gracious temper in us:
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and it will make us take heed that wee consult not with flesh and blood in our selves or others.
and it will make us take heed that we consult not with Flesh and blood in our selves or Others.
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How else can wee thinke that Christ will lead us out to victorie, when we take counsell of his and our enemies.
How Else can we think that christ will led us out to victory, when we take counsel of his and our enemies.
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4, Christ maketh us likewise carefull to attend all meanes, whereby fresh thoughts and affections may be stirred up and preserved in us.
4, christ makes us likewise careful to attend all means, whereby fresh thoughts and affections may be stirred up and preserved in us.
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Christ so honoureth the use of meanes, and the care he putteth into us, that hee ascribeth both preservation and victory unto our care of keeping our selves.
christ so Honoureth the use of means, and the care he putteth into us, that he ascribeth both preservation and victory unto our care of keeping our selves.
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Hee that is begotten of God, keepeth himselfe; but not by himselfe, but by the Lord, in dependance:
He that is begotten of God, Keepeth himself; but not by himself, but by the Lord, in dependence:
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on him in the use of meanes.
on him in the use of means.
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We are no longer safe, then wife to present our selves to all good advantages of acquaintance, &c. By going out of Gods walkes, we goe out of his government,
We Are no longer safe, then wife to present our selves to all good advantages of acquaintance, etc. By going out of God's walks, we go out of his government,
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and so lose our frame, and finde our selves over-spread quickly with a cōtráry disposition. When wee draw neere to Christ in his ordinances, he drawes neere to us. 5 Keepe grace in exercise:
and so loose our frame, and find our selves overspread quickly with a contráry disposition. When we draw near to christ in his ordinances, he draws near to us. 5 Keep grace in exercise:
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it is not sleepy habits but Gracein exercise that preserveth us.
it is not sleepy habits but Gracein exercise that Preserveth us.
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Whilest the soule is in some civill or sacred imployment, corruptions within us, are much suppressed,
Whilst the soul is in Some civil or sacred employment, corruptions within us, Are much suppressed,
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and Sathans passages stopped, and the spirit hath a way open to inlarge• … it selfe in us,
and Satan's passages stopped, and the Spirit hath a Way open to inlarge• … it self in us,
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and likewise the guard of Angells then most neerly attend us; which course often prevailes more against our spirituall enemies then direct oppo sition.
and likewise the guard of Angels then most nearly attend us; which course often prevails more against our spiritual enemies then Direct oppo sition.
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It stands upon Christs honor to maintaine those that are in his worke.
It Stands upon Christ honour to maintain those that Are in his work.
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Sixthly, in all directiōs we must look up to Christ the quickning spirit, and resolve in his strength,
Sixthly, in all directions we must look up to christ the quickening Spirit, and resolve in his strength,
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though wee are exhorted to cleave to the Lord with full purpose of heart, yet we must pray ▪ with David, Lord for ever keepe it in the thoughts of our hearts,
though we Are exhorted to cleave to the Lord with full purpose of heart, yet we must pray ▪ with David, Lord for ever keep it in the thoughts of our hearts,
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and prepare our hearts unto thee:
and prepare our hearts unto thee:
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our hearts are of themselves very loose and unsetled, Lord unite our hearts unto thee to feare thy name, or else without him our best purposes will fall to the ground.
our hearts Are of themselves very lose and unsettled, Lord unite our hearts unto thee to Fear thy name, or Else without him our best Purposes will fallen to the ground.
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It is a pleasing request out of love to GOD, to beg such a frame of soule from him, wherein hee may take delight;
It is a pleasing request out of love to GOD, to beg such a frame of soul from him, wherein he may take delight;
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and therefore in the use of all the meanes, wee must send up our desires and complaints to heaven to him for strength and help,
and Therefore in the use of all the means, we must send up our Desires and complaints to heaven to him for strength and help,
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and then we may bee sure, that he will bring forth judgment into victory.
and then we may be sure, that he will bring forth judgement into victory.
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Lastly, it furthers the state of the soule, to know what frame it should bee in, that so wee may order our soules accordingly;
Lastly, it furthers the state of the soul, to know what frame it should be in, that so we may order our Souls accordingly;
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we should alwayes bee fit for communion with GOD, and bee heavenly minded in earthly busines,
we should always be fit for communion with GOD, and be heavenly minded in earthly business,
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and be willing to be taken off from them, to redeem time for better things;
and be willing to be taken off from them, to Redeem time for better things;
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we should bee ready at all times to depart hence, and to live in such a condition,
we should be ready At all times to depart hence, and to live in such a condition,
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as we would be content to dye in:
as we would be content to die in:
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wee should have hearts prepared for every good duty, open to all good occasions, and shut to al temptations, keeping our watch, and being alwayes ready armed:
we should have hearts prepared for every good duty, open to all good occasions, and shut to all temptations, keeping our watch, and being always ready armed:
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so farre as we come short of these things, so farre wee have just cause to be humbled,
so Far as we come short of these things, so Far we have just cause to be humbled,
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and yet presse forward that wee may gaine more upon our selves, and make these things more familiar and lovely unto us,
and yet press forward that we may gain more upon our selves, and make these things more familiar and lovely unto us,
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and when wee finde our soules any wayes falling downewards, it is best to raise them up presently by some waking meditatiōs;
and when we find our Souls any ways falling downwards, it is best to raise them up presently by Some waking meditations;
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as of the presence of God, of the strict reckoning we are to make, of the infinite love of GOD in CHRIST, and the fruits of it, of the excellency of a Christians calling, of the short and uncertaine time of this life:
as of the presence of God, of the strict reckoning we Are to make, of the infinite love of GOD in CHRIST, and the fruits of it, of the excellency of a Christians calling, of the short and uncertain time of this life:
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how little good all those things that steale away our hearts, will doe us ere long;
how little good all those things that steal away our hearts, will do us ere long;
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and how it shall bee for ever with us thereafter as we spend this little time well,
and how it shall be for ever with us thereafter as we spend this little time well,
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or ill, &c. the more we give way for such consideratiōs to sink into our hearts, the more we shall rise neerer to that state of soule which wee shall enjoy in Heaven.
or ill, etc. the more we give Way for such considerations to sink into our hearts, the more we shall rise nearer to that state of soul which we shall enjoy in Heaven.
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When wee grow regardlesse of keeping our soules, then GOD recovers our taste of good things again, by sharpe crosses,
When we grow regardless of keeping our Souls, then GOD recovers our taste of good things again, by sharp Crosses,
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thus David, Salomon, Sampson, &c. were recovered: it is much easier kept then recovered. But notwithstanding my striving, I seeme to stand at a stay.
thus David, Solomon, Sampson, etc. were recovered: it is much Easier kept then recovered. But notwithstanding my striving, I seem to stand At a stay.
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Grace (as the seed in the Parable) growes we know not how, yet at length when GOD seeth fittest wee shall see that all our indeavour hath not beene in vaine, the tree falleth upon the last stroke,
Grace (as the seed in the Parable) grows we know not how, yet At length when GOD sees Fittest we shall see that all our endeavour hath not been in vain, the tree falls upon the last stroke,
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yet all the former strokes help it forward.
yet all the former Strokes help it forward.
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Sometimes victory is suspended, because some Achan is not found out, or because wee are not humble enough:
Sometime victory is suspended, Because Some achan is not found out, or Because we Are not humble enough:
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as Israel had the worst against the Benjamites till they fasted and prayed, or because wee betray our helps,
as Israel had the worst against the Benjamites till they fasted and prayed, or Because we betray our helps,
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& stand not upon our guard, and yeeld not presently to the motions of the Spirit, which mindeth us alwayes of the best things, if wee would regard it.
& stand not upon our guard, and yield not presently to the motions of the Spirit, which minds us always of the best things, if we would regard it.
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Our owne consciences will tell us, if wee give them leave to speake, that some sinfull favouring of our selves is the cause.
Our own Consciences will tell us, if we give them leave to speak, that Some sinful favouring of our selves is the cause.
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The way in this case to prevaile, is I, to get the victory over the pride of our owne nature, by taking shame to our selves, in humble confession 〈 ◊ 〉 GOD;
The Way in this case to prevail, is I, to get the victory over the pride of our own nature, by taking shame to our selves, in humble Confessi 〈 ◊ 〉 GOD;
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and then • … 23 to overcome the unbeliefe of our hearts by yeelding to the promise of pardon, and then 3, in confidence of CHRISTS assistance to set our selves against those sins which have prevailed over us;
and then • … 23 to overcome the unbelief of our hearts by yielding to the promise of pardon, and then 3, in confidence of CHRIST assistance to Set our selves against those Sins which have prevailed over us;
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and then prevailing over our selves we shall easily prevhile over all other enemies, and conquer all conditions we shall be brought into.
and then prevailing over our selves we shall Easily prevhile over all other enemies, and conquer all conditions we shall be brought into.
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If Christ will have the victory, then it is the best way for Nations & States to kisse the Sonne, and to imbrace Christ & his religiō;
If christ will have the victory, then it is the best Way for nations & States to kiss the Son, and to embrace christ & his Religion;
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to side with Christ, and to own his cause in the world, his side wil prove the strōgest side at last, happy are we if Christ honour us so much as to use our helpe to fight his battell against the mighty.
to side with christ, and to own his cause in the world, his side will prove the Strongest side At last, happy Are we if christ honour us so much as to use our help to fight his battle against the mighty.
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True religion in a State, is as the maine piller of a house, & staffe of a tēt that upholds all: 2 so for families let CHRIST be the chiefe Governor of the family; & 3, let cuery one be as a house for CHRIST to dwell familiarly in, and to rule;
True Religion in a State, is as the main pillar of a house, & staff of a tent that upholds all: 2 so for families let CHRIST be the chief Governor of the family; & 3, let cuery one be as a house for CHRIST to dwell familiarly in, and to Rule;
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where CHRIST is, all happinesse must follow. If Christ goeth, all will goe;
where CHRIST is, all happiness must follow. If christ Goes, all will go;
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where Christs governmēt in his ordinances, and his spirit is, there all subordinate government wil prosper:
where Christ government in his ordinances, and his Spirit is, there all subordinate government will prosper:
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Religiō inspireth life & grace into al other things, all other vertues without it are but as a faire picture without a head.
Religion inspireth life & grace into all other things, all other Virtues without it Are but as a fair picture without a head.
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Where Christs lawes are writtē in the heart, there all other good lawes are best obeyed, none despise mās law,
Where Christ laws Are written in the heart, there all other good laws Are best obeyed, none despise men law,
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but those that despise Christs first.
but those that despise Christ First.
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Of all persons a man guided by Christ is the best, and of all creatures in the world, a man guided by will & affection (next the devil) is the worst.
Of all Persons a man guided by christ is the best, and of all creatures in the world, a man guided by will & affection (next the Devil) is the worst.
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The happiness of weaker things stands in being ruled by stronger: it is best for a blind man to bee guided by him that hath sight;
The happiness of Weaker things Stands in being ruled by Stronger: it is best for a blind man to be guided by him that hath sighed;
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it it best for sheepe and such like shiftlesse creatures to bee guided by mā;
it it best for sheep and such like shiftless creatures to be guided by man;
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& it is happiest for man to be guided by CHRIST, because his government is so victorious that it frees us from the feare and danger of our greatest enemies,
& it is Happiest for man to be guided by CHRIST, Because his government is so victorious that it frees us from the Fear and danger of our greatest enemies,
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and tends to bring us to the greatest happinesse that our nature is capable of. This should make us to joy when CHRIST reigneth in us.
and tends to bring us to the greatest happiness that our nature is capable of. This should make us to joy when CHRIST Reigneth in us.
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When Salomon was crowned the people shouted, so that the earth rang; much more should we rejoyce in CHRIST our King.
When Solomon was crowned the people shouted, so that the earth rang; much more should we rejoice in CHRIST our King.
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And likewise for those, whose soules are deere unto us, that Christ may raigne in them also, that they may bee baptized by CHRIST with this fire, that these sparkes may be kindled in them. Men labour to cherish:
And likewise for those, whose Souls Are deer unto us, that christ may Reign in them also, that they may be baptised by CHRIST with this fire, that these sparks may be kindled in them. Men labour to cherish:
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the spirit and metall (as they terme it) of those they traine up,
the Spirit and metal (as they term it) of those they train up,
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because they thinke they wil have use of it in the manifold affaires and troubles of this life.
Because they think they will have use of it in the manifold affairs and Troubles of this life.
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Oh, but let us cherish the ▪ sparkes of Grace in them:
O, but let us cherish the ▪ sparks of Grace in them:
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sor a naturall spirit in great troubles will faile, but these sparkes will make them conquerors over the greatest evills.
sor a natural Spirit in great Troubles will fail, but these sparks will make them conquerors over the greatest evils.
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If CHRISTS, judgement sall bee victorious, then Popery being an opposite frame, set up by the wit of man• … maintaine stately • … enesse, must fall.
If CHRIST, judgement shall be victorious, then Popery being an opposite frame, Set up by the wit of man• … maintain stately • … enesse, must fallen.
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And it is falne already in the hearts of those upon whom CHRIST. hath shined.
And it is fallen already in the hearts of those upon whom CHRIST. hath shined.
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It is a lye, and founded upon a lye, upon the infallible judgement of a man subject to sin and error:
It is a lie, and founded upon a lie, upon the infallible judgement of a man Subject to since and error:
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When that whi• … h is taken for a principle of truth, becomes a principle of error, the more relying upon it, the more danger.
When that whi• … h is taken for a principle of truth, becomes a principle of error, the more relying upon it, the more danger.
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It is not only said, judgment shall bee victorious, but that CHRIST will bring it openly forth to victorie.
It is not only said, judgement shall be victorious, but that CHRIST will bring it openly forth to victory.
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Whence we observe that Grace shall bee glory, and runne into the eyes of all.
Whence we observe that Grace shall be glory, and run into the eyes of all.
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Now CHRIST doth conquer and hath his owne ends, but it is in some sort invisibly:
Now CHRIST does conquer and hath his own ends, but it is in Some sort invisibly:
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his enemies within and without us seeme to have the better. But he will bring forth judgement into victory, to the view of all.
his enemies within and without us seem to have the better. But he will bring forth judgement into victory, to the view of all.
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The wicked that now shut their eyes shall see it to their torment.
The wicked that now shut their eyes shall see it to their torment.
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It shall not be in the power of subtile men to see or not see what they would, CHRIST will have power over their hearts,
It shall not be in the power of subtle men to see or not see what they would, CHRIST will have power over their hearts,
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and as his wrath shall immediately seize upon their soules against their wills;
and as his wrath shall immediately seize upon their Souls against their wills;
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so will he have power over the eyes of their soules to see and know what will increase their misery;
so will he have power over the eyes of their Souls to see and know what will increase their misery;
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Griefe shall be fastned to all their senses, and their senses to griefe. Then all the false glosses which they put upon things shall bee wiped away.
Grief shall be fastened to all their Senses, and their Senses to grief. Then all the false Glosses which they put upon things shall be wiped away.
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Men are desirous to have the reputation of good, and yet the sweetnesse of ill; nothing so cordially opposed by them, as that truth which layeth them open to themselves,
Men Are desirous to have the reputation of good, and yet the sweetness of ill; nothing so cordially opposed by them, as that truth which Layeth them open to themselves,
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and to the eyes of others; their chiefe care being how to daube with the world and their owne consciences.
and to the eyes of Others; their chief care being how to daub with the world and their own Consciences.
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But the time will come when they shall be driven out of this fooles paradise,
But the time will come when they shall be driven out of this Fools paradise,
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and the more subtile their conveyance of things hath beene, the more shall be their shame.
and the more subtle their conveyance of things hath been, the more shall be their shame.
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CHRIST whom GOD hath chosen to set forth the chiefe glory of his excellencies, is now veyled in regard of his body the Church,
CHRIST whom GOD hath chosen to Set forth the chief glory of his excellencies, is now veiled in regard of his body the Church,
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but will come ere long to bee glorious in his Saints; and not lose the cleere manifestation of any ofhis attributes,
but will come ere long to be glorious in his Saints; and not loose the clear manifestation of any ofhis attributes,
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and will declare to all the world what he is. When there shall be no glory but that of CHRIST and his Spouse, Those that are as smoaking flaxe now, shall then shine as the Sun in the firmament, and their righteousnesse breake forth as the noone day.
and will declare to all the world what he is. When there shall be no glory but that of CHRIST and his Spouse, Those that Are as smoking flax now, shall then shine as the Sun in the firmament, and their righteousness break forth as the noon day.
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Th• … Image of GOD in Adam had a commanding majestie in it, so that all creatures r• … vereneed him, much mo• … e shall the Image of GOD in the perfection of it; command respectin all.
Th• … Image of GOD in Adam had a commanding majesty in it, so that all creatures r• … vereneed him, much mo• … e shall the Image of GOD in the perfection of it; command respectin all.
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Even now there is a 〈 ◊ 〉 awe put into the hoasts of the greatest, towards those in whō they ▪ see any grace to shine ▪ from whence it was that Herod • … eared • … ohn Baptist, but what will this bee in their day of bringing forth, which is called the day of the revelation of the son• … es of God.
Even now there is a 〈 ◊ 〉 awe put into the hosts of the greatest, towards those in whom they ▪ see any grace to shine ▪ from whence it was that Herod • … eared • … ohn Baptist, but what will this be in their day of bringing forth, which is called the day of the Revelation of the son• … es of God.
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There will bee more glorious times, when the Kingdomes of the earth shall be the Lord Iesus Christs;
There will be more glorious times, when the Kingdoms of the earth shall be the Lord Iesus Christ;
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and hee shall raigne for ever: then shall judgment and truth have its victory:
and he shall Reign for ever: then shall judgement and truth have its victory:
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Then CHRIST will plead his owne cause, truth shall no longer bee called heresie, and schisme,
Then CHRIST will plead his own cause, truth shall no longer be called heresy, and Schism,
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nor heresie catholike doctrine, wickednesse shall no longer goe masqued and disguised, goodnesse shall appeare in its owne lustre, and shine in its owne beames, things shall bee what they are, nothing is hidden but shall be laid open.
nor heresy catholic Doctrine, wickedness shall no longer go masqued and disguised, Goodness shall appear in its own lustre, and shine in its own beams, things shall be what they Are, nothing is hidden but shall be laid open.
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Iniquity shall not be caried in a mystery any longer.
Iniquity shall not be carried in a mystery any longer.
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Deepe dissemblers that thinke to hide their counsells from the Lord shall walke no longer invisible as in the clouds.
Deep dissemblers that think to hide their Counsels from the Lord shall walk no longer invisible as in the Clouds.
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If this were beleeved, men would make more account of sincerity, which will onely give us boldnesse, and not seeke for covershames;
If this were believed, men would make more account of sincerity, which will only give us boldness, and not seek for covershames;
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the confidence whereof as it maketh men now more presumptuous, so it wil expose them hereafter to the greater shame.
the confidence whereof as it makes men now more presumptuous, so it will expose them hereafter to the greater shame.
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If judgement shall bee brought forth to victory, then those that have been ruled by their own deceitfull hearts,
If judgement shall be brought forth to victory, then those that have been ruled by their own deceitful hearts,
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and a spirit of errour, shall bee brought forth to disgrace:
and a Spirit of error, shall be brought forth to disgrace:
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That GOD that hath joyned grace and truth with honour, hath joyned sin and shame together at the last;
That GOD that hath joined grace and truth with honour, hath joined since and shame together At the last;
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all the wit and power of man can never bee able to sever what God hath coupled.
all the wit and power of man can never be able to sever what God hath coupled.
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Truth and piety may bee trampled upon for a time, but as the two witnesses after they were slaine rose againe and stood upon their feet;
Truth and piety may be trampled upon for a time, but as the two Witnesses After they were slain rose again and stood upon their feet;
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so whatsoever is of GOD shall at length stand upon its owne bottome. There shall bee a resurrection not onely of bodies but of credits.
so whatsoever is of GOD shall At length stand upon its own bottom. There shall be a resurrection not only of bodies but of credits.
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Can wee thinke that hee that throw the Angells out of heaven, will suffer dust and wormes meat to runne a contrary course,
Can we think that he that throw the Angels out of heaven, will suffer dust and worms meat to run a contrary course,
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and to cary it alwayes so;
and to carry it always so;
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No, as verily as CHRIST is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, so will hee dash all those peeces of earth which rise up against him,
No, as verily as CHRIST is King of Kings, and Lord of lords, so will he dash all those Pieces of earth which rise up against him,
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as a p• … tters vessell. Was there ever any fierce against God and, prospered? No doubtlesse, the rage of man shall turne to CHRISTS praise:
as a p• … tters vessel. Was there ever any fierce against God and, prospered? No doubtless, the rage of man shall turn to CHRIST praise:
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What was said of Pharaoh shall bee said of all headdy enemies, who had rather lose their soules,
What was said of Pharaoh shall be said of all heady enemies, who had rather loose their Souls,
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then their wills, that they are but raised up for CHRIST to get himselfe glory in their confusion.
then their wills, that they Are but raised up for CHRIST to get himself glory in their confusion.
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Let us then take heed that wee follow not the wayes of those men, whose ends we shall tremble at:
Let us then take heed that we follow not the ways of those men, whose ends we shall tremble At:
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There is not a more fearefull judgement can befall the nature of man, then to bee given up to a reprobate judgement of persons and things,
There is not a more fearful judgement can befall the nature of man, then to be given up to a Reprobate judgement of Persons and things,
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because it commeth under a w• … e, to call ill good, and good ill.
Because it comes under a w• … e, to call ill good, and good ill.
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How will they be laden with curses another day that abuse the judgement of others by sophistry and flattery, deceivers, and being deceived? Then the complaint of our first mother Eve will be taken up, but fruitlesly;
How will they be laden with curses Another day that abuse the judgement of Others by sophistry and flattery, deceivers, and being deceived? Then the complaint of our First mother Eve will be taken up, but fruitlessly;
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The serpent hath deceived me, Sathan in such and such hath deceived me. Sinne hath deceived me, a foolish heart hath deceived mee.
The serpent hath deceived me, Sathan in such and such hath deceived me. Sin hath deceived me, a foolish heart hath deceived me.
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It is one of the highest points of wisedome, to consider upon what grounds wee venture our soules.
It is one of the highest points of Wisdom, to Consider upon what grounds we venture our Souls.
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Happy men will they bee who have by CHRISTS light, a right judgement of things, and suffer that judgement to prevaile over their hearts.
Happy men will they be who have by CHRIST Light, a right judgement of things, and suffer that judgement to prevail over their hearts.
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The soule of most men is drowned in their senses, and caried away with weake opinions, raysed from vulgar mistakes and shadowes of things.
The soul of most men is drowned in their Senses, and carried away with weak opinions, raised from Vulgar mistakes and shadows of things.
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And Satan is ready to inlarge the imagination of outward good, and outward ill, and make it greater then it is,
And Satan is ready to enlarge the imagination of outward good, and outward ill, and make it greater then it is,
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and spirituall things lesse, presenting them through false glasses. And so men trusting in vanity, vanish themselves in their owne apprehensions.
and spiritual things less, presenting them through false glasses. And so men trusting in vanity, vanish themselves in their own apprehensions.
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A wofull condition, when both wee and that which wee highly esteeme shall vanish together, which will be as truly as Christs judgement shall come to victory;
A woeful condition, when both we and that which we highly esteem shall vanish together, which will be as truly as Christ judgement shall come to victory;
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and in what measure the vaine heart of man hath beene inlarged to conceive a greater good in things of this world then there is, by so much the soule shall be inlarged or be more sensible of misery when it sees its error.
and in what measure the vain heart of man hath been enlarged to conceive a greater good in things of this world then there is, by so much the soul shall be enlarged or be more sensible of misery when it sees its error.
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This is the difference betwixt a godly wise man, and a deluded worldling;
This is the difference betwixt a godly wise man, and a deluded worldling;
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that which the one doth more judge to be vain, the other shal hereafter feel to be so, when it is too late.
that which the one does more judge to be vain, the other shall hereafter feel to be so, when it is too late.
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But this is the vanity of our natures, that though we shun above all things to be deceived and mistakē in present things;
But this is the vanity of our nature's, that though we shun above all things to be deceived and mistaken in present things;
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yet in the greatest matters of all we are willingly ignorant and mis-led. The fourth conclusion is, That this government is set up and advanced by Christ alone. He bringeth judgement to victory.
yet in the greatest matters of all we Are willingly ignorant and misled. The fourth conclusion is, That this government is Set up and advanced by christ alone. He brings judgement to victory.
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We both fight & prevail in the power of his might, we overcome by the Spirit obtained by the blood of the Lambe.
We both fight & prevail in the power of his might, we overcome by the Spirit obtained by the blood of the Lamb.
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It is he alone that teacheth our hands to warre, and fingers to fight. Nature (as corrupted) favors its owne being,
It is he alone that Teaches our hands to war, and fingers to fight. Nature (as corrupted) favors its own being,
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and will maintaine it selfe against CHRISTS government.
and will maintain it self against CHRIST government.
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Nature (simply considered) cannot raise it selfe above it selfe to actions spirituall of a higher order and nature,
Nature (simply considered) cannot raise it self above it self to actions spiritual of a higher order and nature,
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therfore the divine power of CHRIST is necessary to cary us above all our own strength, especially in duties wherin we meet with greater opposition;
Therefore the divine power of CHRIST is necessary to carry us above all our own strength, especially in duties wherein we meet with greater opposition;
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for there, not onely nature will faile us, but ordinarie grace, unlesse there bee a stronger and a new supply.
for there, not only nature will fail us, but ordinary grace, unless there be a Stronger and a new supply.
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In taking up a burthen that is waightier then ordinary, if there bee not a greater proportion of strength then weight, the undertaker will lye under it.
In taking up a burden that is Weightier then ordinary, if there be not a greater proportion of strength then weight, the undertaker will lie under it.
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So to every strong encounter there must bee a new supply of strength:
So to every strong encounter there must be a new supply of strength:
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as in Peter when he was assaulted with a stronger temptation, being not upheld and shored up with a mightier hand, notwithstanding former strength foully fell.
as in Peter when he was assaulted with a Stronger temptation, being not upheld and shored up with a Mightier hand, notwithstanding former strength foully fell.
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And being falne, in our raisings up againe it is CHRIST that must doe the worke, 1, by removing,
And being fallen, in our raisings up again it is CHRIST that must do the work, 1, by removing,
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or 2, weakning, or 3, suspending opposite hindrances, 4, & by advancing the power of his grace in us to a further degree then wee had before wee fell;
or 2, weakening, or 3, suspending opposite hindrances, 4, & by advancing the power of his grace in us to a further degree then we had before we fell;
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therefore when we are fallen, and by falls have gotten a bruise, let us goe to Christ presently to binde us up againe.
Therefore when we Are fallen, and by falls have got a bruise, let us go to christ presently to bind us up again.
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Let us know therefore that it is dangerous to look for that from our selves, which we must have • … om CHRIST.
Let us know Therefore that it is dangerous to look for that from our selves, which we must have • … om CHRIST.
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Since the fall, all our strength lyes in him as Sampsons in his haire, we are but subordinate agents moving as we are moved,
Since the fallen, all our strength lies in him as Sampsons in his hair, we Are but subordinate agents moving as we Are moved,
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and working as we are first wrought upon, free so far forth as wee are freed, no wiser nor stronger then he makes us to be for the present in any thing wee undertake.
and working as we Are First wrought upon, free so Far forth as we Are freed, no Wiser nor Stronger then he makes us to be for the present in any thing we undertake.
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It is his Spirit that actuates and inliveneth and applyeth that knowledge and strength we have,
It is his Spirit that actuates and inliveneth and Applieth that knowledge and strength we have,
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or else it saileth and lyeth as uselesse in us; we worke when we worke upon a present strength.
or Else it saileth and lies as useless in us; we work when we work upon a present strength.
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therefore dependant spirits, are the wisest and the ablest. Nothing is stronger then humility, that goeth out of it selfe;
Therefore dependant spirits, Are the Wisest and the Ablest. Nothing is Stronger then humility, that Goes out of it self;
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or weaker then pride that resteth upon its owne bottome:
or Weaker then pride that rests upon its own bottom:
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and this should the rather bee observed, because naturally we affect a kinde of Divinity, in setting upon actions in the strength of our owne parts;
and this should the rather be observed, Because naturally we affect a kind of Divinity, in setting upon actions in the strength of our own parts;
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whereas CHRIST saith, without me you can doe nothing, he doth not say you can doe a little, but nothing;
whereas CHRIST Says, without me you can do nothing, he does not say you can do a little, but nothing;
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therefore in all (especially difficult encounters) let us lift up our hearts to CHRIST, who hath spirit enough for us all, in all our exigences;
Therefore in all (especially difficult encounters) let us lift up our hearts to CHRIST, who hath Spirit enough for us all, in all our exigences;
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and say with good Iehosaphat, Lord wee know not what to doe, but our eyes are towards thee;
and say with good Jehoshaphat, Lord we know not what to do, but our eyes Are towards thee;
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The battell we fight is thine, and the strength whereby wee fight must be thine. If thou goest not out with us, wee are sure to be foiled.
The battle we fight is thine, and the strength whereby we fight must be thine. If thou goest not out with us, we Are sure to be foiled.
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Sathan knowes nothing can prevaile against CHRIST, or those that relye upon his power; therefore his study is, how to keepe us in our selves, and in the creature:
Sathan knows nothing can prevail against CHRIST, or those that rely upon his power; Therefore his study is, how to keep us in our selves, and in the creature:
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but we must cary alwayes in our minds, that that which is begun in selfconfidence will end in shame.
but we must carry always in our minds, that that which is begun in selfconfidence will end in shame.
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The manner of Christs bringing forth judgement to victory, is by letting us see a necessity of dependance upon him:
The manner of Christ bringing forth judgement to victory, is by letting us see a necessity of dependence upon him:
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hence proceed those spirituall desertions, wherein he often leaveth us to our selves, both in regard of grace and comfort, that we may know the Springhead of these to be out of our selves.
hence proceed those spiritual desertions, wherein he often Leaveth us to our selves, both in regard of grace and Comfort, that we may know the Springhead of these to be out of our selves.
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Hence it is that in the Mount, that is, in extremities, God is most seen. Hence it is that we are saved by the grace of faith, that carieth us out of our selves to relye upon another;
Hence it is that in the Mount, that is, in extremities, God is most seen. Hence it is that we Are saved by the grace of faith, that Carrieth us out of our selves to rely upon Another;
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and that faith worketh best alone, when it hath least outward support. Hence it is that wee often faile in lesser conflicts, and stand out in greater,
and that faith works best alone, when it hath least outward support. Hence it is that we often fail in lesser conflicts, and stand out in greater,
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because in lesse we rest more in our selves;
Because in less we rest more in our selves;
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in greater wee fly to the rock of our salvation which is higher then we. Hence likewise it is, that wee are stronger after foyles,
in greater we fly to the rock of our salvation which is higher then we. Hence likewise it is, that we Are Stronger After foils,
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because hidden corruption undiscerned before, is now discovered, and thence wee are brought to make use of mercy pardoning, and power supporting:
Because hidden corruption undiscerned before, is now discovered, and thence we Are brought to make use of mercy pardoning, and power supporting:
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One maine ground of this dispensation, is, that wee should know it is Christ that giveth both the will, and the deed:
One main ground of this Dispensation, is, that we should know it is christ that gives both the will, and the deed:
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and that as a voluntary worker, according to his owne good pleasure.
and that as a voluntary worker, according to his own good pleasure.
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And therefore we should workout our salvation in a jealous feare and trembling, lost by unreverent and presumptuous walking, wee give him cause to suspend his gracious influence,
And Therefore we should workout our salvation in a jealous Fear and trembling, lost by unreverent and presumptuous walking, we give him cause to suspend his gracious influence,
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and to leave us to the darknesse of our owne heart.
and to leave us to the darkness of our own heart.
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Those that are under CHRISTS governmēt, have the spirit of Revelation whereby they see and feel a divine power sweetly & strongly inabling thē for to preserve faith when they feele the contrary,
Those that Are under CHRIST government, have the Spirit of Revelation whereby they see and feel a divine power sweetly & strongly enabling them for to preserve faith when they feel the contrary,
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& hope in a state hopelesse, and love to GOD under signes of his displeasure, and heavenly mindedness in the midst of worldly affaires & alluremets drawing a contrary way;
& hope in a state hopeless, and love to GOD under Signs of his displeasure, and heavenly Mindedness in the midst of worldly affairs & alluremets drawing a contrary Way;
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they feel a power preserving patience, nay joy in the midst of causes of mourning, inward peace in the midst of assaults.
they feel a power preserving patience, nay joy in the midst of Causes of mourning, inward peace in the midst of assaults.
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To make so little grace so victorious over so great a masse of corruption, this requireth a spirit more then humane;
To make so little grace so victorious over so great a mass of corruption, this requires a Spirit more then humane;
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this is as to preserve fire ▪ in the sea, and a part of heaven even as it were in hell.
this is as to preserve fire ▪ in the sea, and a part of heaven even as it were in hell.
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Here wee know where to have this power, and to whom to returne the praise of it.
Here we know where to have this power, and to whom to return the praise of it.
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And it is our happinesse, that it is so safely hid in CHRIST for us, in one so neere unto GOD and us.
And it is our happiness, that it is so safely hid in CHRIST for us, in one so near unto GOD and us.
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Since the fall, GOD will not trust us with our owne salvation, but it is both purchased and kept by CHRIST for us,
Since the fallen, GOD will not trust us with our own salvation, but it is both purchased and kept by CHRIST for us,
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& we for it through faith, wrought by the power of GOD, and laying hold of the same:
& we for it through faith, wrought by the power of GOD, and laying hold of the same:
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which power is gloriously set forth by Saint Paul, I, to be a great power, 2, an exceeding power, 3, a working and a mighty power, 4, such a power as was wrought in raising Christ from the dead.
which power is gloriously Set forth by Saint Paul, I, to be a great power, 2, an exceeding power, 3, a working and a mighty power, 4, such a power as was wrought in raising christ from the dead.
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That grace which is but a perswasive offer, and in our pleasure to receive or refuse, is not that grace which brings us to heaven;
That grace which is but a persuasive offer, and in our pleasure to receive or refuse, is not that grace which brings us to heaven;
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but Gods people feel a powerfull work of the Spirit not onely revealing unto us our misery,
but God's people feel a powerful work of the Spirit not only revealing unto us our misery,
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and deliverance through Christ, but emptying us of our selves as being redeemed from our selves,
and deliverance through christ, but emptying us of our selves as being redeemed from our selves,
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and infusing new life into us, and after strengthning us and quickning of us when we droop and hang the wing,
and infusing new life into us, and After strengthening us and quickening of us when we droop and hang the wing,
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and never leaving us till perfect conquest. The fift conclusion is, that this prevailing Government shall not bee without fighting;
and never leaving us till perfect conquest. The fift conclusion is, that this prevailing Government shall not be without fighting;
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there can be no victory where there is no combate;
there can be no victory where there is no combat;
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in Esay it is said, hee shall bring judgment in truth: here it is said, he shall send forth judgment into victory.
in Isaiah it is said, he shall bring judgement in truth: Here it is said, he shall send forth judgement into victory.
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The word send forth hath a stronger sense in the originall, to send forth with force, to shew, that where his government is in truth, it will be opposed,
The word send forth hath a Stronger sense in the original, to send forth with force, to show, that where his government is in truth, it will be opposed,
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untill he getteth the upper hand.
until he gets the upper hand.
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Nothing is so opposed, as CHRIST and his government both with in us, and without us.
Nothing is so opposed, as CHRIST and his government both with in us, and without us.
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And within us most in our first conversion, though corruptiō prevailes not so farre as to make voyd the powerfull worke of grace,
And within us most in our First conversion, though corruption prevails not so Far as to make void the powerful work of grace,
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yet there is not onely a possibility of opposing, but a proannesse to oppose, and not onely a proanness,
yet there is not only a possibility of opposing, but a proannesse to oppose, and not only a proanness,
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but an actuall withstanding the working of CHRISTS Spirit, and that in every action, but yet no prevailing resistance,
but an actual withstanding the working of CHRIST Spirit, and that in every actium, but yet no prevailing resistance,
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so far as to make void the worke of grace, but corruption in the issue yeelds to grace. There is much:
so Far as to make void the work of grace, but corruption in the issue yields to grace. There is much:
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adoc to bring CHRIST into the heart, and to settle a Tribunall for him to judge there, there is an army of lusts mutiny against him.
Adoc to bring CHRIST into the heart, and to settle a Tribunal for him to judge there, there is an army of Lustiest mutiny against him.
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The utmost strength of most mens indeavours and parts, is to keepe CHRIST from ruling in the soule, the flesh still laboureth to maintaine its owne regency,
The utmost strength of most men's endeavours and parts, is to keep CHRIST from ruling in the soul, the Flesh still Laboureth to maintain its own regency,
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and therefore it cryes downe the credit of whatsoever crosseth it, as Gods blessed ordinances, &c. and highly prizeth any thing,
and Therefore it cries down the credit of whatsoever Crosseth it, as God's blessed ordinances, etc. and highly prizeth any thing,
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though never so dead and empty, if it give way to the liberty of the flesh.
though never so dead and empty, if it give Way to the liberty of the Flesh.
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And no marvaile if the spirituall government of CHRIST be so opposed, 1, because it is governmēt,
And no marvel if the spiritual government of CHRIST be so opposed, 1, Because it is government,
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& that limits the course of the will, and casteth a bridle upon its wanderings, every thing naturally resists what opposeth it;
& that Limits the course of the will, and Cast a bridle upon its wanderings, every thing naturally resists what Opposeth it;
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so corrupt will labours to beare downe all Lawes, and counteth it a generous thing not to be awed,
so corrupt will labours to bear down all Laws, and counteth it a generous thing not to be awed,
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and an argument of a low spirit to feare any, even GOD himselfe, untill unavoydable danger seizeth on men,
and an argument of a low Spirit to Fear any, even GOD himself, until unavoidable danger seizes on men,
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and then those that feared least out of danger, feare most in danger, as we see in Balthazar.
and then those that feared lest out of danger, Fear most in danger, as we see in Balthazar.
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2, It is spiritual government, and therefore the lesse will flesh indure it:
2, It is spiritual government, and Therefore the less will Flesh endure it:
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Christs government bringeth the very thoughts & desires which are the most immediate and free issue of the soule into obedience,
Christ government brings the very thoughts & Desires which Are the most immediate and free issue of the soul into Obedience,
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though a man were of so composed a cariage that his whole life were free from outward offensive breaches,
though a man were of so composed a carriage that his Whole life were free from outward offensive Breaches,
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yet with Christ, to bee carnally or worldly mindeded is death, he looketh on a worldly mind with greater detestation then any one particular offence.
yet with christ, to be carnally or worldly mindeded is death, he looks on a worldly mind with greater detestation then any one particular offence.
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But Christs Spirit is in those who are in some degree earthly minded? True it is, but not as an allower and maintainer, but as an opposer, subduer,
But Christ Spirit is in those who Are in Some degree earthly minded? True it is, but not as an allower and maintainer, but as an opposer, subduer,
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and in the end as a Conquerour:
and in the end as a Conqueror:
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Carnall men would faine bring Christ and the flesh together and could bee content with some reservation to submit to Christ,
Carnal men would feign bring christ and the Flesh together and could be content with Some reservation to submit to christ,
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but Christ will be no underling to any base affection;
but christ will be no underling to any base affection;
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and therfore where there is allowance of our selves in any sinsull lust, it is a signe the Keyes were never given up to Christ to rule us.
and Therefore where there is allowance of our selves in any sinful lust, it is a Signen the Keys were never given up to christ to Rule us.
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3, Because it is judgement, and men love not to be judged and censured.
3, Because it is judgement, and men love not to be judged and censured.
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Now Christ in his truth arraigneth them, giveth sentence against them, and bindeth them over to the latter judgement of the great day.
Now christ in his truth arraigneth them, gives sentence against them, and binds them over to the latter judgement of the great day.
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And therefore they take upon them to judge that truth that must judge them, but truth will bee too good for them;
And Therefore they take upon them to judge that truth that must judge them, but truth will be too good for them;
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Man hath a day now, which Saint Paul calls mans day, wherein hee getteth upon his bench,
Man hath a day now, which Saint Paul calls men day, wherein he gets upon his bench,
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and usurpeth a judgement over Christ and his wayes;
and usurpeth a judgement over christ and his ways;
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but GOD hath a day, wherein he will set all straight, and his judgement shall stand.
but GOD hath a day, wherein he will Set all straight, and his judgement shall stand.
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And the Saints shall have their time, when they shall sit in judgment upon them that judge them now.
And the Saints shall have their time, when they shall fit in judgement upon them that judge them now.
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In the meane time CHRIST will rule in the middest of his enemies, in the midst of our hearts.
In the mean time CHRIST will Rule in the midst of his enemies, in the midst of our hearts.
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It is therefore no signe of a good condition, to • … nde all quiet and nothing at oddes.
It is Therefore no Signen of a good condition, to • … nde all quiet and nothing At odds.
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For can we think that corruption wch is the elder in us, and sathan the strong man, that keepeth many holds in us, will yeeld possession quietly:
For can we think that corruption which is the elder in us, and sathan the strong man, that Keepeth many holds in us, will yield possession quietly:
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No, there is not so much as a thought of goodnesse discovered by him, but he joyneth with corruption to kill it in the birth.
No, there is not so much as a Thought of Goodness discovered by him, but he Joineth with corruption to kill it in the birth.
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And as Pharaohs cruelty was especially against the male children; so Sathans malice is especially against the most religious and manly resolutions.
And as Pharaohs cruelty was especially against the male children; so Satan's malice is especially against the most religious and manly resolutions.
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This then wee are alwayes to expect, that wheresoever Christ commeth, there will be opposition: when Christ was borne all Ierusalem was troubled;
This then we Are always to expect, that wheresoever christ comes, there will be opposition: when christ was born all Ierusalem was troubled;
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so when Christ is borne in any man, the soule is in an uproare, and all because the heart is unwilling to yeeld up it selfe to Christ to rule it.
so when christ is born in any man, the soul is in an uproar, and all Because the heart is unwilling to yield up it self to christ to Rule it.
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Wheresoever Christ commeth, he breedeth division, not only I, between man and himselfe, but 2, betweene man and man, and 3, betweene Church and Church:
Wheresoever christ comes, he breeds division, not only I, between man and himself, but 2, between man and man, and 3, between Church and Church:
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Of which disturbance Christ is no more the cause, they Physicke is of trouble in a distempered body, of which noysome humors are the proper cause,
Of which disturbance christ is no more the cause, they Physic is of trouble in a distempered body, of which noisome humours Are the proper cause,
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for the end of Physicke is the peace of humors. But Christ thinketh it fit that the thoughts of mens hearts should bee discovered:
for the end of Physic is the peace of humours. But christ Thinketh it fit that the thoughts of men's hearts should be discovered:
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and hee is as well for the falling, as the rising of many in Israel.
and he is as well for the falling, as the rising of many in Israel.
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Thus the desperate madnesse of men is layd open, that they had rather bee under the guidance of their owne lusts,
Thus the desperate madness of men is laid open, that they had rather be under the guidance of their own Lustiest,
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and by consequent of Satan himselfe to their endlesse destruction, then put their feet into Christs setters,
and by consequent of Satan himself to their endless destruction, then put their feet into Christ setters,
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and their neckes under his yoake;
and their necks under his yoke;
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whereas indeed Christs service is the only true libertie, his yoake an easie yoake, his burden but as the burden of wings to a bird, that maketh her flie the higher.
whereas indeed Christ service is the only true liberty, his yoke an easy yoke, his burden but as the burden of wings to a bird, that makes her fly the higher.
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Sathans government is rather a bondage then a government, unto which Christ giveth up those that shake off his owne,
Satan's government is rather a bondage then a government, unto which christ gives up those that shake off his own,
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for then hee giveth Sathan and his factors power over them, since they will not receive the truth in love, take him Iesuite, take him Sathan, blind him,
for then he gives Sathan and his Factors power over them, since they will not receive the truth in love, take him Iesuite, take him Sathan, blind him,
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and binde him, & lead him to perdition.
and bind him, & led him to perdition.
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Those that take the most liberty to sinne, are the most perfect slaves, because most voluntarie slaves, the will in everie thing is either the best or the worst, the further men goe on in a wilfull course, the deeper they sincke in rebellion;
Those that take the most liberty to sin, Are the most perfect slaves, Because most voluntary slaves, the will in every thing is either the best or the worst, the further men go on in a wilful course, the Deeper they sink in rebellion;
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and the more they crosse CHRIST, doing what they will, the more they shall one day suffer what they would not.
and the more they cross CHRIST, doing what they will, the more they shall one day suffer what they would not.
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In the meane time they are prisoners in their owne soules, bound over in their consciences to the judgement of him after death, whose judgement they would none of in their lives.
In the mean time they Are Prisoners in their own Souls, bound over in their Consciences to the judgement of him After death, whose judgement they would none of in their lives.
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And is it not equall that they should feele him a severe Iudge to condemne them, whom they would not have a milde Iudge to rule them.
And is it not equal that they should feel him a severe Judge to condemn them, whom they would not have a mild Judge to Rule them.
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For Conclusion and generall application of all that hath beene spoken, unto our selves. We see the conflicting, but yet sure and hopefull state of Gods people.
For Conclusion and general application of all that hath been spoken, unto our selves. We see the conflicting, but yet sure and hopeful state of God's people.
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The victory lyeth not upon us, but upon CHRIST who hath taken upon him as to conquer for us, so to conquer in us.
The victory lies not upon us, but upon CHRIST who hath taken upon him as to conquer for us, so to conquer in us.
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The victory lyeth neither in our own strēgth to get, nor in our enemies to defeat it.
The victory lies neither in our own strength to get, nor in our enemies to defeat it.
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If it lay upon us wee might justly feare.
If it lay upon us we might justly Fear.
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But CHRIST will maintaine his owne government in us, and take our part against our corruptions;
But CHRIST will maintain his own government in us, and take our part against our corruptions;
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they are his Enemies as well as ours. Let us therefore bee strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might;
they Are his Enemies as well as ours. Let us Therefore be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might;
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Let us not looke so much who are our enemies, as who is our Iudge, and Captaine;
Let us not look so much who Are our enemies, as who is our Judge, and Captain;
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not what they threaten, but what he promiseth; wee have more for us, then against us.
not what they threaten, but what he promises; we have more for us, then against us.
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What coward would not fight, when he is sure of victory; none are here overcome, but he that will not sight.
What coward would not fight, when he is sure of victory; none Are Here overcome, but he that will not sighed.
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Therefore, when any base fainting seizeth upon us, let us lay the blame where it is to bee layd.
Therefore, when any base fainting seizes upon us, let us lay the blame where it is to be laid.
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Wee see here what wee may looke for from heaven.
we see Here what we may look for from heaven.
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O beloved it is a comfortable thing to conceive of CHRIST aright, to know what love, mercy, strength we have layed up for us in the brest of CHRIST.
O Beloved it is a comfortable thing to conceive of CHRIST aright, to know what love, mercy, strength we have laid up for us in the breast of CHRIST.
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A good conceit of the Physitian (we say) is halfe the cure;
A good conceit of the physician (we say) is half the cure;
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Let us not suffer Sathan to transforme Christ unto us, to bee otherwise then he is to those that are his.
Let us not suffer Sathan to transform christ unto us, to be otherwise then he is to those that Are his.
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Let us make use of this his mercy and power everie day, in our daily combats:
Let us make use of this his mercy and power every day, in our daily combats:
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CHRIST will not leave us, till he hath made us like himselfe, all glorious within and without, and presented us blamelesse before his Father.
CHRIST will not leave us, till he hath made us like himself, all glorious within and without, and presented us blameless before his Father.
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What a comfort is this in our conflicts with our unruly hearts, that it shall not alwaies be thus;
What a Comfort is this in our conflicts with our unruly hearts, that it shall not always be thus;
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let us strive a little while, and we shall bee happy for ever.
let us strive a little while, and we shall be happy for ever.
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Let us thinke when wee are troubled with our sinnes, that CHRIST hath this in charge of his Father, That he shall not quench the smoaking slaxe, untill hee hath subdued all.
Let us think when we Are troubled with our Sins, that CHRIST hath this in charge of his Father, That he shall not quench the smoking slaxe, until he hath subdued all.
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This putteth a sheild into our hands to beat backe all the fiery darts of Sathan:
This putteth a shield into our hands to beatrice back all the fiery darts of Sathan:
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he will object, thou art a great sinner; we may answer, CHRIST is a strong Saviour:
he will Object, thou art a great sinner; we may answer, CHRIST is a strong Saviour:
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but he will object, thou hast no faith, no love? Yes a sparke of faith and love:
but he will Object, thou hast no faith, no love? Yes a spark of faith and love:
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but CHRIST will not regard that? Yes, he will not quench the smoaking flaxe.
but CHRIST will not regard that? Yes, he will not quench the smoking flax.
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But this is so little and weake, that it will vanish, and come to nought? Nay,
But this is so little and weak, that it will vanish, and come to nought? Nay,
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but CHRIST will cherish it untill hee hath brought judgment to victory.
but CHRIST will cherish it until he hath brought judgement to victory.
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And thus much for our comfort we have already, that even when we first beleeved we overcame God himself (as it were) by beleeving the pardon of all our sinnes;
And thus much for our Comfort we have already, that even when we First believed we overcame God himself (as it were) by believing the pardon of all our Sins;
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notwithstanding the guilt of our owne consciences, and his absolute justice.
notwithstanding the guilt of our own Consciences, and his absolute Justice.
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Now having beene prevailers with GOD, what shall stand against us if we can learne to make use of our faith?
Now having been prevailers with GOD, what shall stand against us if we can Learn to make use of our faith?
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O what a confusion is this to Sathan, that hee should labour to blow out a poore sparke,
O what a confusion is this to Sathan, that he should labour to blow out a poor spark,
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and yet should not bee able to quench it;
and yet should not be able to quench it;
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that a graine of Mustard seed should bee stronger then the gates of Hell; that it should be able to remove mountaines of oppositions and temptations cast up by Sathan and our rebellious hearts between GOD and us.
that a grain of Mustard seed should be Stronger then the gates of Hell; that it should be able to remove Mountains of oppositions and temptations cast up by Sathan and our rebellious hearts between GOD and us.
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Abimelech could not indure that it should bee said a Woman had slaine him, and it must needs be a Torment to Sathan, that a weake childe, a woman,
Abimelech could not endure that it should be said a Woman had slain him, and it must needs be a Torment to Sathan, that a weak child, a woman,
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and decrepit old man should by a spirit of faith put him to flight.
and decrepit old man should by a Spirit of faith put him to flight.
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Since there is such comfort, where there is a little truth of grace, that it will be so victorious, Let us oft try what:
Since there is such Comfort, where there is a little truth of grace, that it will be so victorious, Let us oft try what:
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GOD hath wrought in us, search our good, as well as our ill, and be thankfull to GOD for the least measure of grace, more then for any outward thing, it wil be of more use and comfort then al this world which passeth away & comes to nothing.
GOD hath wrought in us, search our good, as well as our ill, and be thankful to GOD for the least measure of grace, more then for any outward thing, it will be of more use and Comfort then all this world which passes away & comes to nothing.
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Yea let us be thankfull sor that promised and assured victory, which we may relie on without presumption, as Saint Paul doth;
Yea let us be thankful sor that promised and assured victory, which we may rely on without presumption, as Saint Paul does;
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Thankes bee to GOD, that hath given us victorie in Iesu Christ. See a slame in a spark, a tree in a seed;
Thanks be to GOD, that hath given us victory in Iesu christ. See a slame in a spark, a tree in a seed;
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see great things in little beginnings;
see great things in little beginnings;
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Looke not so much to the beginning, as to the perfection, and so we shall bee in some degree joyfull in our selves, and thankfull unto Christ.
Look not so much to the beginning, as to the perfection, and so we shall be in Some degree joyful in our selves, and thankful unto christ.
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And let all this that hath beene spoken, allure those that are not yet in state of grace, to come under CHRISTS sweet and victorious government,
And let all this that hath been spoken, allure those that Are not yet in state of grace, to come under CHRIST sweet and victorious government,
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for though wee shall have much opposition, yet if we strive, hee will helpe us,
for though we shall have much opposition, yet if we strive, he will help us,
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if we faile, he wil cherish us, if wee bee guided by him, we shall overcome,
if we fail, he will cherish us, if we be guided by him, we shall overcome,
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If we overcome, wee are sure to be crowned. And for the presēt state of the Church we see now how forlorne it is,
If we overcome, we Are sure to be crowned. And for the present state of the Church we see now how forlorn it is,
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yet let us comfort our selves, that CHRISTS cause shall prevaile, Christ will rule, till he hath made his enemies his footstoole, not onely to trample up on:
yet let us Comfort our selves, that CHRIST cause shall prevail, christ will Rule, till he hath made his enemies his footstool, not only to trample up on:
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but to helpe him up to mount higher in glory.
but to help him up to mount higher in glory.
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Babylon shall fall, for strong is the Lord who hath condemned her, Rev. 18. 8. Christs judgement not onely in his children,
Babylon shall fallen, for strong is the Lord who hath condemned her, Rev. 18. 8. Christ judgement not only in his children,
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but also against his enemies shall be victorious, for hee is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
but also against his enemies shall be victorious, for he is King of Kings, and Lord of lords.
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GOD will not suffer Antichrist and his supports to revell and ruffle in the Church as they doe.
GOD will not suffer Antichrist and his supports to revel and ruffle in the Church as they do.
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If we looke to the present state of the Church of CHRIST, it is as Daniel in the midst of Lyons, as a Lilly amongst thornes.
If we look to the present state of the Church of CHRIST, it is as daniel in the midst of Lyons, as a Lily among thorns.
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As a ship not onely tossed, but almost covered, with waves.
As a ship not only tossed, but almost covered, with waves.
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It is so low, that the enemies thinke they have buried CHRIST in regard of his Gospel, in the grave,
It is so low, that the enemies think they have buried CHRIST in regard of his Gospel, in the grave,
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and there they thinke to keepe him from rising: but CHRIST as he rose in his person, so hee will roule away all stones,
and there they think to keep him from rising: but CHRIST as he rose in his person, so he will roll away all stones,
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& rise again in his church:
& rise again in his Church:
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how little support hath the Church and cause of CHRIST at this day ▪ how strong a conspiracie is against it.
how little support hath the Church and cause of CHRIST At this day ▪ how strong a Conspiracy is against it.
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The spirit of Antichrist is now lifted up, and marcheth furiously; things seeme to hang on a small and invisible thread.
The Spirit of Antichrist is now lifted up, and marches furiously; things seem to hang on a small and invisible thread.
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But our comfort is that CHRIST liveth and raigneth, and standeth on Mount Sion in defence of them that stand for him;
But our Comfort is that CHRIST lives and Reigneth, and Stands on Mount Sion in defence of them that stand for him;
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and when States and Kingdomes shall dash one against another;
and when States and Kingdoms shall dash one against Another;
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CHRIST will have care of his owne Children and cause, seeing there is nothing else in the world that he much esteemeth.
CHRIST will have care of his own Children and cause, seeing there is nothing Else in the world that he much esteems.
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At this very time the delivery of his Church, and the ruine of his enemies is in working:
At this very time the delivery of his Church, and the ruin of his enemies is in working:
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we see not things in motion till CHRIST hath done his worke, and then wee shall see that the Lord raigneth.
we see not things in motion till CHRIST hath done his work, and then we shall see that the Lord Reigneth.
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CHRIST and his Church when they are at the lowest, are neerest rising: his enemies at the highest are neerest a downefall.
CHRIST and his Church when they Are At the lowest, Are nearest rising: his enemies At the highest Are nearest a downfall.
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The Iewes are not yet come in under CHRISTS banner, but GOD that hath perswaded Iaphet to come into the Tents of Shem, will perswade Shem to come into the Tents of Iaphet. The fulnesse of the Gentiles is not yet come in, but CHRIST that hath the utmost parts of the earth given him for his possession, will gather all the sheepe his Father hath given him into one fold, that there may bee one sheepfold, and one shepheard.
The Iewes Are not yet come in under CHRIST banner, but GOD that hath persuaded Japhet to come into the Tents of Shem, will persuade Shem to come into the Tents of Japhet. The fullness of the Gentiles is not yet come in, but CHRIST that hath the utmost parts of the earth given him for his possession, will gather all the sheep his Father hath given him into one fold, that there may be one sheepfold, and one shepherd.
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The faithfull Iewes rejoyced to thinke of the calling of the Gentiles: and why should not we joy to thinke of the calling of the Iewes?
The faithful Iewes rejoiced to think of the calling of the Gentiles: and why should not we joy to think of the calling of the Iewes?
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The Gospels course hath hitherto been as that of the Sun from East to West, and so in GODS time may proceed yet further West.
The Gospels course hath hitherto been as that of the Sun from East to West, and so in GOD'S time may proceed yet further West.
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No creature can hinder the course of the Sun, nor stop the influence of heaven,
No creature can hinder the course of the Sun, nor stop the influence of heaven,
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nor hinder the blowing of the winde, much lesse hinder the prevailing power of divine truth,
nor hinder the blowing of the wind, much less hinder the prevailing power of divine truth,
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untill CHRIST hath brought all under one head, and then he will present all to his Father;
until CHRIST hath brought all under one head, and then he will present all to his Father;
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these are they thou hast given unto me;
these Are they thou hast given unto me;
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these are they that have taken mee for their Lord and King, that have suffered with mee.
these Are they that have taken me for their Lord and King, that have suffered with me.
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My will is that they bee where I am, and raigne with mee.
My will is that they be where I am, and Reign with me.
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And then hee will deliver up the Kingdome even to his Father, and put downe all other rule, and authority, and power.
And then he will deliver up the Kingdom even to his Father, and put down all other Rule, and Authority, and power.
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Let us then bring our hearts to holy resolutions, and set our selves upon that which is good,
Let us then bring our hearts to holy resolutions, and Set our selves upon that which is good,
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and against that which is ill, in our selves or others, according to our callings: upon this incouragement, that CHRISTS grace and power shall goe along with us.
and against that which is ill, in our selves or Others, according to our callings: upon this encouragement, that CHRIST grace and power shall go along with us.
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What had become of that great worke of Reformation of Religion in the latter Spring of the Gospel,
What had become of that great work of Reformation of Religion in the latter Spring of the Gospel,
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if men had not beene armed with invincible courage to outstride all lets, upon this faith that the cause was CHRISTS,
if men had not been armed with invincible courage to outstride all lets, upon this faith that the cause was CHRIST,
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and that he would not be wanting to his owne cause.
and that he would not be wanting to his own cause.
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Luther ingenuosly confessed, that he caried matters often inconsiderately, and with mixture of passion, but upon acknowledgement, GOD tooke not advantage of his errors,
Luther ingenuously confessed, that he carried matters often inconsiderately, and with mixture of passion, but upon acknowledgement, GOD took not advantage of his errors,
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but the cause being GODS, and his aymes being holy, to promote the truth, and being a mighty man in prayer,
but the cause being GOD'S, and his aims being holy, to promote the truth, and being a mighty man in prayer,
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and strong in faith, GOD by him kindled that fire, which all the world shall never bee able to quench.
and strong in faith, GOD by him kindled that fire, which all the world shall never be able to quench.
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According to our faith so is our incouragement to all duties, therefore let us strengthen faith that it may strengthen all other graces.
According to our faith so is our encouragement to all duties, Therefore let us strengthen faith that it may strengthen all other graces.
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This very beliefe, that faith shall bee victorious, is a meanes to make it so indeed.
This very belief, that faith shall be victorious, is a means to make it so indeed.
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Beleeve it therefore, that though it bee often as smoaking flax, yet it shall preuaile.
Believe it Therefore, that though it be often as smoking flax, yet it shall prevail.
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If it prevaile with GOD himselfe in tryalls, shall it not prevaile over all other opposition? Let us waite a while,
If it prevail with GOD himself in trials, shall it not prevail over all other opposition? Let us wait a while,
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and we shall see the salvation of the Lord.
and we shall see the salvation of the Lord.
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The Lord reveale himselfe more and more unto us in the face of his Sonne Iesus CHRIST,
The Lord reveal himself more and more unto us in the face of his Son Iesus CHRIST,
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and magnifie the power of his grace in cherishing those beginnings of grace in the middest of our corruptions;
and magnify the power of his grace in cherishing those beginnings of grace in the midst of our corruptions;
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and sanctifie the consideration of our owne infirmities to humble us, and of his tender mercy to incourage us:
and sanctify the consideration of our own infirmities to humble us, and of his tender mercy to encourage us:
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And perswade us that since he hath taken us into the covenant of grace, hee will not cast us off for those corruptions;
And persuade us that since he hath taken us into the Covenant of grace, he will not cast us off for those corruptions;
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which as they grieve his Spirit; so they make us vile in our owne eyes.
which as they grieve his Spirit; so they make us vile in our own eyes.
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And because Sathan labours to obscure the glory• … of his mercy, and hinder our comfort by discouragements.
And Because Sathan labours to Obscure the glory• … of his mercy, and hinder our Comfort by discouragements.
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The Lord adde this to the rest of his mercies, that since he is so gracious to those that yeeld to his goverment, we may make the right use of this grace,
The Lord add this to the rest of his Mercies, that since he is so gracious to those that yield to his government, we may make the right use of this grace,
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and not lose any portion of comfort that is layd up for us in CHRIST.
and not loose any portion of Comfort that is laid up for us in CHRIST.
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And hee vouchsafe to let the prevailing power of his Spirit in us, bee an evidence of the truth of grace begun,
And he vouchsafe to let the prevailing power of his Spirit in us, be an evidence of the truth of grace begun,
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and a pledge of finall victory, at that time when he will be all in all, in all his for all eternity. Amen. FINIS.
and a pledge of final victory, At that time when he will be all in all, in all his for all eternity. Amen. FINIS.
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