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THE PEARLE OF the Gospell. MATTH. 13.45. The Kingdome of Heauen is like vnto a Merchant man that seeketh good pearles.
THE PEARL OF the Gospel. MATTHEW. 13.45. The Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a Merchant man that seeks good Pearls.
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Who hauing sound a pearle of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
Who having found a pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
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OVr Lord Iesus comming from the bosome of the Father, to reueale the mysterie hid from the beginning of the world, spent the whole time of his ministerie in discouering to the Church, the excellencie, the vtilitie,
Our Lord Iesus coming from the bosom of the Father, to reveal the mystery hid from the beginning of the world, spent the Whole time of his Ministry in discovering to the Church, the excellency, the utility,
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and the necessitie of that blessed and sauing truth, the daughter of eternitie, without which the whole world had lien in perpetuall death and darknesse.
and the necessity of that blessed and Saving truth, the daughter of eternity, without which the Whole world had lain in perpetual death and darkness.
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This parable among many, and aboue many, manifests, that how base soeuer and vile the things of God seeme to naturall men,
This parable among many, and above many, manifests, that how base soever and vile the things of God seem to natural men,
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yet there is such worth, vertue, price and beautie in them, as the godly man who only can discerne them, will exchange all he hath with them,
yet there is such worth, virtue, price and beauty in them, as the godly man who only can discern them, will exchange all he hath with them,
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yea & part with all the world before he will part with them. In which Parable consider foure things.
yea & part with all the world before he will part with them. In which Parable Consider foure things.
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1. What is this kingdome of heauen. 2. What is this pearle, and the goodnesse of it. 3. Who is this Merchant man. 4. What are his actions, 1. What is this Kingdom of heaven. 2. What is this pearl, and the Goodness of it. 3. Who is this Merchant man. 4. What Are his actions,
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namely three. 1. He seeketh good pearles. 2. Hee findeth a pearle of great price. 3. Hee sold all to buy it. For the first.
namely three. 1. He seeks good Pearls. 2. He finds a pearl of great price. 3. He sold all to buy it. For the First.
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By the kingdome of heauen, is not meant the blessed estate of the Church triumphant in heauen: as in Matth. 5.10. Yours is the kingdome of heauen.
By the Kingdom of heaven, is not meant the blessed estate of the Church triumphant in heaven: as in Matthew 5.10. Yours is the Kingdom of heaven.
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Nor the Church militant and visible: as in Matth. 13.47. which is like a net cast into the Sea.
Nor the Church militant and visible: as in Matthew 13.47. which is like a net cast into the Sea.
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Nor the time of grace vnder Christ exhibited to preach in his owne person: Mat. 3.3. For the kingdome of God is at hand.
Nor the time of grace under christ exhibited to preach in his own person: Mathew 3.3. For the Kingdom of God is At hand.
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Nor the estate of grace, wherin the elect be iustified by faith, and are lead forward by grace, toward the kingdome of heauen: as Matth. 13.51. The kingdome of heauen is like a graine of mustard seed.
Nor the estate of grace, wherein the elect be justified by faith, and Are led forward by grace, towards the Kingdom of heaven: as Matthew 13.51. The Kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed.
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Nor the kingdome of power, by which God in heauen as a King gouerneth all the world,
Nor the Kingdom of power, by which God in heaven as a King Governs all the world,
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and euery particular creature in it.
and every particular creature in it.
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But by it is meant the preaching & publishing of the Gospell, called here, 1. A Kingdome. 2. A Kingdome of Heauen. A Kingdome, for three reasons. But by it is meant the preaching & publishing of the Gospel, called Here, 1. A Kingdom. 2. A Kingdom of Heaven. A Kingdom, for three Reasons.
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1. Because the doctrine of the Gospell bringeth vs to Christ, that he as a King may reigne in vs:
1. Because the Doctrine of the Gospel brings us to christ, that he as a King may Reign in us:
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hence it is called the Gospell of the kingdome, Matt. 4.23.
hence it is called the Gospel of the Kingdom, Matt. 4.23.
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2. Because it is a powerfull meanes ordained by God, to pull vs out of the kingdome of darknesse,
2. Because it is a powerful means ordained by God, to pull us out of the Kingdom of darkness,
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and translate vs to the kingdome of his deare Sonne, Coloss. 1.13. and the Apostle calleth it the power of God to saluation, Rom. 1.16. 3. Because God hath set it apart, not only to erect vp the kingdome of God within vs, which standeth in inward righteousnesse, peace of conscience, the ioy of the Holy Ghost, Rom. 14.17.and translate us to the Kingdom of his deer Son, Coloss. 1.13. and the Apostle calls it the power of God to salvation, Rom. 1.16. 3. Because God hath Set it apart, not only to erect up the Kingdom of God within us, which Stands in inward righteousness, peace of conscience, the joy of the Holy Ghost, Rom. 14.17.
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but also to leade vs thorow to the participation of that kingdome of glory reserued in heauen for vs. Secondly, of heauen.
but also to lead us thorough to the participation of that Kingdom of glory reserved in heaven for us Secondly, of heaven.
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1. Because of distinction from earthly kingdomes: it preacheth Christ a King; but withall, that his kingdome is not of this world: 1. Because of distinction from earthly kingdoms: it Preacheth christ a King; but withal, that his Kingdom is not of this world:
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hee ruleth not after a temporall manner, but sitteth as King in the spirits of his subiects,
he Ruleth not After a temporal manner, but Sitteth as King in the spirits of his Subjects,
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and ruleth the conscience, and holdeth vp this scepter of his kingdome in the hearts of men,
and Ruleth the conscience, and holds up this sceptre of his Kingdom in the hearts of men,
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so as this kingdome is heauenly and spirituall.
so as this Kingdom is heavenly and spiritual.
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2. For exaltation and aduancement, lifting it vp aboue al that earthly kingdomes can afford, for worth and excellencie:
2. For exaltation and advancement, lifting it up above all that earthly kingdoms can afford, for worth and excellency:
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and so to stirre vp our affections, and pull our eyes toward it;
and so to stir up our affections, and pull our eyes towards it;
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the very name of it should rauish vs, and commend the priuileges of the Gospell vnto vs.
the very name of it should ravish us, and commend the privileges of the Gospel unto us
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3. For admonition and caution, that the subiects of this kingdome should receiue their lawes from heauen,
3. For admonition and caution, that the Subjects of this Kingdom should receive their laws from heaven,
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and contemning earth & earthly things, should aspire, meditate and frame themselues to heauenly conuersation:
and contemning earth & earthly things, should aspire, meditate and frame themselves to heavenly Conversation:
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this very title of the Gospell should be of power to lift vs aboue the earth.
this very title of the Gospel should be of power to lift us above the earth.
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Now what is meant by this pearle? By the pearle is meant, 1. The happy estate of grace here. 2. The happy estate of glory hereafter.
Now what is meant by this pearl? By the pearl is meant, 1. The happy estate of grace Here. 2. The happy estate of glory hereafter.
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Of which latter, see Reuel. 21.21. the foundations of the new Ierusalem were garnished with all manner of pretious stones;
Of which latter, see Revel. 21.21. the foundations of the new Ierusalem were garnished with all manner of precious stones;
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Iasper, Saphir, Chalcedon, and the twelue gates were twelue pearles, &c. But here it signifieth the happy estate of grace, in which wee are still seeking,Iasper, Saphir, Chalcedon, and the twelue gates were twelue Pearls, etc. But Here it signifies the happy estate of grace, in which we Are still seeking,
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and purchasing the pearle, and the good things of the Gospell, as namely, the glad tidings of it;
and purchasing the pearl, and the good things of the Gospel, as namely, the glad tidings of it;
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the offer of Christ with his merits; the gift of faith, iustification, sanctification; sanctification; and these are called a pearle for sundry reasons.
the offer of christ with his merits; the gift of faith, justification, sanctification; sanctification; and these Are called a pearl for sundry Reasons.
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1. For the value and worth of them, which passe all other treasures in excellencie and estimation.
1. For the valve and worth of them, which pass all other treasures in excellency and estimation.
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As siluer is beyond brasse, and gold beyond siluer, so pearls are beyond gold, and the good things of the Gospell beyond the most precious pearles:
As silver is beyond brass, and gold beyond silver, so Pearls Are beyond gold, and the good things of the Gospel beyond the most precious Pearls:
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so saith Salomon, Pro. 3.14, 15. The merchandise of wisdome is better than the merchandise of siluer;
so Says Solomon, Pro 3.14, 15. The merchandise of Wisdom is better than the merchandise of silver;
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the reuenue of it is better than that of gold:
the revenue of it is better than that of gold:
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it is more pretiou than pearles, and all thou canst desire are not comparable to it. it is more pretiou than Pearls, and all thou Canst desire Are not comparable to it.
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What a world of wealth both spirituall and heauenly, is manifested by the Gospell, which exhibiteth Christ, in whom are al treasures of grace and glory? What a rich store-house is Christ himselfe? the least drop of whose bloud was more precious than al the world? How precious are all his merits,
What a world of wealth both spiritual and heavenly, is manifested by the Gospel, which exhibiteth christ, in whom Are all treasures of grace and glory? What a rich storehouse is christ himself? the least drop of whose blood was more precious than all the world? How precious Are all his merits,
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and plentifull for redemption? What a good thing, and precious grace is faith, which storeth a man with all the good things of heauen? How precious is the doctrine of saluation, which must not be cast to swine;
and plentiful for redemption? What a good thing, and precious grace is faith, which storeth a man with all the good things of heaven? How precious is the Doctrine of salvation, which must not be cast to Swine;
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as Matt. 7.6? Well doth our Sauiour therefore call this a pearl of great price for the most precious pearles in regard o• these good things o• the Gospell, are but dust and clay. 2. For the rarenesse.
as Matt. 7.6? Well does our Saviour Therefore call this a pearl of great price for the most precious Pearls in regard o• these good things o• the Gospel, Are but dust and clay. 2. For the rareness.
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Pearles are not so common as pibles, nor in the hands of common and ordinary men;
Pearls Are not so Common as pibles, nor in the hands of Common and ordinary men;
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but fit for Princes & great personages; common men know them not, nor the price, nor the vse of them:
but fit for Princes & great Personages; Common men know them not, nor the price, nor the use of them:
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Euen so the good things of the Gospell are not known or obuious to euery one,
Even so the good things of the Gospel Are not known or obvious to every one,
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but hidden mysteries, vnknowne to the most part of the world, and a wisdome reuealed to Babes.
but hidden Mysteres, unknown to the most part of the world, and a Wisdom revealed to Babes.
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And as Pearles are easily contemned of vnskilfull persons, who are ignorant of their price and vse:
And as Pearls Are Easily contemned of unskilful Persons, who Are ignorant of their price and use:
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so the mysteries of the Gospell;
so the Mysteres of the Gospel;
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offer them to the Gentiles, they esteeme them foolishnesse: to the Iewes they are as a scandall: Christ crucified is the very scorne of the world;
offer them to the Gentiles, they esteem them foolishness: to the Iewes they Are as a scandal: christ Crucified is the very scorn of the world;
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onely a few beleeuers aduanced to be Kings and Priests to God, know the price of this commoditie, and lay out for it.
only a few believers advanced to be Kings and Priests to God, know the price of this commodity, and lay out for it.
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3. In regard of the hidden vertue and secret excellencie of them.
3. In regard of the hidden virtue and secret excellency of them.
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The body and quantitie of a Pearle is small, but the vertue and power of it great:
The body and quantity of a Pearl is small, but the virtue and power of it great:
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so the Gospell seemeth small, and contemptible, but it is the power of God to saluation:
so the Gospel seems small, and contemptible, but it is the power of God to salvation:
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and faith in the Gospell draweth vertue from Christ to open blinde eyes; to cure all spirituall diseases, to raise from death in sinne;
and faith in the Gospel draws virtue from christ to open blind eyes; to cure all spiritual diseases, to raise from death in sin;
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to driue away deuils, and breake the force of temptation: all the Pearles betwixt heauen & earth haue not such power;
to driven away Devils, and break the force of temptation: all the Pearls betwixt heaven & earth have not such power;
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onely faith as small as a graine of mustard seed, draweth vertue from Christ:
only faith as small as a grain of mustard seed, draws virtue from christ:
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and grace though it bee neuer so little (if sound) it is of power to open blinde eyes,
and grace though it be never so little (if found) it is of power to open blind eyes,
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and to carry the Saints along vnto their saluation. 4. In regard of their excellent qualities, as puritie, and cleerenesse: and orient brightnesse:
and to carry the Saints along unto their salvation. 4. In regard of their excellent qualities, as purity, and clearness: and orient brightness:
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so the law of the Lord is pure, Psal. 19. The doctrine of grace, for the brightnesse and perspicuitie of it, is as a resplendent gem, which draweth all eyes to it.
so the law of the Lord is pure, Psalm 19. The Doctrine of grace, for the brightness and perspicuity of it, is as a resplendent gem, which draws all eyes to it.
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Secondly, in Pearles is firmnesse and strength;
Secondly, in Pearls is firmness and strength;
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so hard and firme are some of them, as fire consumeth them not, nor much strength can breake them:
so hard and firm Are Some of them, as fire consumeth them not, nor much strength can break them:
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euen so firme and sure are the promises of the Gospell;
even so firm and sure Are the promises of the Gospel;
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all of them are Yea and amen: fire nor water, prosperitie nor aduersitie can conquer them:
all of them Are Yea and Amen: fire nor water, Prosperity nor adversity can conquer them:
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so firme is sauing grace, which can neuer bee shaken out of the heart. Thirdly, their magnitude and greatnesse;
so firm is Saving grace, which can never be shaken out of the heart. Thirdly, their magnitude and greatness;
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so great is the mysterie of godlinesse; amongst all Gods secrets, there is none so great, as this of mans redemption:
so great is the mystery of godliness; among all God's secrets, there is none so great, as this of men redemption:
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In the beholding of which, the Angels cannot yet satisfie themselues, 1 Pet. 1.12. Fourthly, equalitie & roundnesse much commend pearles.
In the beholding of which, the Angels cannot yet satisfy themselves, 1 Pet. 1.12. Fourthly, equality & roundness much commend Pearls.
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The Gospell is offered to all alike, to beleeuers and vnbeleeuers; to masters and seruants, rich and poore:
The Gospel is offered to all alike, to believers and unbelievers; to Masters and Servants, rich and poor:
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it is no fault of the Gospell, if thou beest not saued by it. 5. In regard of their effects.
it is no fault of the Gospel, if thou Best not saved by it. 5. In regard of their effects.
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Pearles supplie our needs at al seasons;
Pearls supply our needs At all seasons;
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and therefore Nonius a Senator of Rome, persecuted by M. Antonius, prouided only for himselfe an Vnion of inestimable price, to carry with him in his flight, by which alone bee was rich enough:
and Therefore Nonius a Senator of Rome, persecuted by M. Antonius, provided only for himself an union of inestimable price, to carry with him in his flight, by which alone bee was rich enough:
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So the Gospell supplieth all our wants;
So the Gospel supplieth all our Wants;
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Christ in the Gospell supplieth vs all things, prouideth for vs bread of life, and water of life,
christ in the Gospel supplieth us all things, Provideth for us bred of life, and water of life,
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and garments of his owne righteousnesse;
and garments of his own righteousness;
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hee payeth all our debts, inricheth vs with inestimable treasures, and naked Christ is wealth enough.
he payeth all our debts, enricheth us with inestimable treasures, and naked christ is wealth enough.
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Secondly, Pearles serue for ornament, and honour, and shew a man to be in dignity: some hang them in their eares;
Secondly, Pearls serve for ornament, and honour, and show a man to be in dignity: Some hang them in their ears;
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some hang them in golden chains vpon their brests; some set them in gold, and weare them on their singers:
Some hang them in golden chains upon their breasts; Some Set them in gold, and wear them on their singers:
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So the Gospell is the honour and ornament of a Christian, and maketh vp all his indignities & wrongs:
So the Gospel is the honour and ornament of a Christian, and makes up all his indignities & wrongs:
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while he hangeth it on his eare, by diligent and carefull hearing:
while he hangs it on his ear, by diligent and careful hearing:
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while he fastneth this Vnion, and Pearle, and maketh it shine by faith in his heart:
while he fasteneth this union, and Pearl, and makes it shine by faith in his heart:
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and while he weareth it as a ring on his finger, by conscionable practise of the commandements of the Gospell;
and while he weareth it as a ring on his finger, by conscionable practice of the Commandments of the Gospel;
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which is, to beleeue in the Sonne of God, and loue one another; this man is honoured of God and all his Saints.
which is, to believe in the Son of God, and love one Another; this man is honoured of God and all his Saints.
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Thirdly, many Pearles are of great vse, and effect, to preuent poison, to preserue naturall strength, and recouer it decaied: Thirdly, many Pearls Are of great use, and Effect, to prevent poison, to preserve natural strength, and recover it decayed:
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many of them great Cordials, and others great comforters of the principall vitall parts of man.
many of them great Cordials, and Others great Comforters of the principal vital parts of man.
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So the Gospell and good of it preserue the soule from the poison of sinne, preserueth supernaturall strength, restoreth and reneweth strength of grace decaied;
So the Gospel and good of it preserve the soul from the poison of sin, Preserveth supernatural strength, restoreth and Reneweth strength of grace decayed;
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is the only heauenly Cordial to comfort the heart in gripes of temptation, and accusation: it is the comforter in all afflictions;
is the only heavenly Cordial to Comfort the heart in gripes of temptation, and accusation: it is the comforter in all afflictions;
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that a Christian may say of it as Dauid of the Law, Had not my comfort beene in thy law;
that a Christian may say of it as David of the Law, Had not my Comfort been in thy law;
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I had perished long agoe in my trouble. I had perished long ago in my trouble.
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Labour then to see the worth and price of the Gospell, that with Christ thou maist preferre this Pearle of the Kingdome, aboue all Pearles & Kingdomes,
Labour then to see the worth and price of the Gospel, that with christ thou Mayest prefer this Pearl of the Kingdom, above all Pearls & Kingdoms,
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and value this Pearle of grace aboue al naturall Pearles.
and valve this Pearl of grace above all natural Pearls.
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Our Sauiour would haue vs see how carnall we are, while such supernaturall treasures are so slightly accounted,
Our Saviour would have us see how carnal we Are, while such supernatural treasures Are so slightly accounted,
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and at so little and low a rate with vs. How carnall is it to preferre other Pearles which are from earth,
and At so little and low a rate with us How carnal is it to prefer other Pearls which Are from earth,
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or sea, before this Pearle which onely is from heauen? How vnwise are we,
or sea, before this Pearl which only is from heaven? How unwise Are we,
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so highly to value the Pearles whose matter is dust and slime, and whose beautie is by the Sun beames included:
so highly to valve the Pearls whose matter is dust and slime, and whose beauty is by the Sun beams included:
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and contemne the Pearle, the matter of which is the eternall loue of God by Iesus Christ:
and contemn the Pearl, the matter of which is the Eternal love of God by Iesus christ:
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and the beautie the light & grace of Christ the Sunne of righteousnesse, which for the orient brightnesse excelleth the Sunne shining in his strength.
and the beauty the Light & grace of christ the Sun of righteousness, which for the orient brightness excels the Sun shining in his strength.
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Beside, neuer shall this Pearle be purchased before it be prized; nor euer be of vse to vs vntill we haue purchased it:
Beside, never shall this Pearl be purchased before it be prized; nor ever be of use to us until we have purchased it:
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as a Pearle keepeth it shine, beautie, and vertue, wrapped vp in the darknesse and bowels of the earth;
as a Pearl Keepeth it shine, beauty, and virtue, wrapped up in the darkness and bowels of the earth;
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but no whit enricheth him that findeth it not.
but no whit enricheth him that finds it not.
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Also let vs place our riches in the Gospell, which is so farre aboue Pearles as the substance is aboue the shadow:
Also let us place our riches in the Gospel, which is so Far above Pearls as the substance is above the shadow:
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Pearles here doe but shadow forth the worth of grace, but there is no proportion betweene them in shining, vse, or beautie.
Pearls Here do but shadow forth the worth of grace, but there is no proportion between them in shining, use, or beauty.
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First, because opinion setteth the price of the one; but worth on the other:
First, Because opinion sets the price of the one; but worth on the other:
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the true worth of the grace of the Gospell, heighteneth it to him that can truly esteeme it.
the true worth of the grace of the Gospel, heighteneth it to him that can truly esteem it.
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Secondly, no Pearle can buy a graine of grace; but grace may bring riches & Pearles;
Secondly, no Pearl can buy a grain of grace; but grace may bring riches & Pearls;
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hauing the promise of this life as well as of that which is to come. Thirdly, no Pearle can auaile in the day of wrath:
having the promise of this life as well as of that which is to come. Thirdly, no Pearl can avail in the day of wrath:
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only grace opposed to Gods displeasure stinteth it, Prou. 11.4. Fourthly, Pearles and treasures can no way further a mans saluation;
only grace opposed to God's displeasure stinteth it, Prou. 11.4. Fourthly, Pearls and treasures can no Way further a men salvation;
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many wayes doe and may binder it: many for gaping after the world lose their owne soules:
many ways do and may binder it: many for gaping After the world loose their own Souls:
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but the wealth of the Gospell only saueth soules, and there is no other meanes besides it.
but the wealth of the Gospel only Saveth Souls, and there is no other means beside it.
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Fiftly, Pearles may make a man rich in this world, and adorne the outward man; but not the inward:
Fifty, Pearls may make a man rich in this world, and adorn the outward man; but not the inward:
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neither will they goe with vs hence to doe vs any good; here we finde them, and here wee leaue them.
neither will they go with us hence to do us any good; Here we find them, and Here we leave them.
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But the rich Pearle of the Gospel is indeed ours; and maketh vs richest in heauen:
But the rich Pearl of the Gospel is indeed ours; and makes us Richest in heaven:
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content thy selfe therefore with it as the blessed Disciple Peter saying, Master, thou hast the words of eternall life,
content thy self Therefore with it as the blessed Disciple Peter saying, Master, thou hast the words of Eternal life,
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and whither shall we goe? How haue the Saints esteemed and made grace their only iewell and treasure? Ps. 119.111. Dauid made the testimonie of God his heritage, yea the ioy of his heart. Ephes. 1.7. The Apostle calleth it a rich grace, and Chap. 2.7. the exceeding riches of his grace: and Col. 1.17. which riches is Christ in you.and whither shall we go? How have the Saints esteemed and made grace their only jewel and treasure? Ps. 119.111. David made the testimony of God his heritage, yea the joy of his heart. Ephesians 1.7. The Apostle calls it a rich grace, and Chap. 2.7. the exceeding riches of his grace: and Col. 1.17. which riches is christ in you.
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But men that seeke after grace are the poorest men, meane, and vnprosperous in the world.
But men that seek After grace Are the Poorest men, mean, and unprosperous in the world.
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No, they are the richest men, though neuer so meane in the world, they haue many waies to be rich, which the worldling wanteth.
No, they Are the Richest men, though never so mean in the world, they have many ways to be rich, which the worldling Wants.
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They haue a rich knowledge, 1 Cor. 1.27. they haue faith a rich commoditie, more precious than gold that perisheth, 1 Pet. 1.7. they haue Christ liuing in them, and dwelling in them;
They have a rich knowledge, 1 Cor. 1.27. they have faith a rich commodity, more precious than gold that Perishes, 1 Pet. 1.7. they have christ living in them, and Dwelling in them;
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they haue praier a rich storehouse; they naue title, and are indeed heires of the Kingdome of heauen.
they have prayer a rich storehouse; they nave title, and Are indeed Heirs of the Kingdom of heaven.
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And suppose they be afflicted, reiected, and scorned amongst men;
And suppose they be afflicted, rejected, and scorned among men;
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yet can they with Moses, account the rebukes of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, Heb. 11.46. On what a world of sweet content lodgeth in the heart with Christ? in want of all things hee hath all things.
yet can they with Moses, account the rebukes of christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, Hebrew 11.46. On what a world of sweet content lodgeth in the heart with christ? in want of all things he hath all things.
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It one aske a Christian, What is thy Country? he may answer, Christ and his Country.
It one ask a Christian, What is thy Country? he may answer, christ and his Country.
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What is thy kindred? Ans. Christ is my kindred. Matth. 12.50. Behold my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters.
What is thy kindred? Ans. christ is my kindred. Matthew 12.50. Behold my mother, and my brothers, and my Sisters.
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What is thy wealth and honor? Answer, Gods Kingdome is mine, yea God himselfe: he is all things to mee, here and hereafter.
What is thy wealth and honour? Answer, God's Kingdom is mine, yea God himself: he is all things to me, Here and hereafter.
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Men cast vp their heads, and looke aloft, if they be Lords of some small Manour, or possession:
Men cast up their Heads, and look aloft, if they be lords of Some small Manor, or possession:
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but to be a King or Prince of a peece of earth, lifteth them in their conceits aboue the tops of the clouds:
but to be a King or Prince of a piece of earth, lifts them in their conceits above the tops of the Clouds:
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But a poore Christian is better contented with poore and naked Christ, than with all such high and stately vanitie.
But a poor Christian is better contented with poor and naked christ, than with all such high and stately vanity.
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Wee must also doe for the Gospell as men will doe for pearles and treasures, take paines to purchase and obtaine it.
we must also do for the Gospel as men will do for Pearls and treasures, take pains to purchase and obtain it.
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1. What a deale of paines and trauell doe men take to Faires and Markets, in hope of a little profit, of which yet they may be disappointed:
1. What a deal of pains and travel do men take to Fairs and Markets, in hope of a little profit, of which yet they may be disappointed:
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but refuse all cost, and trauell for the Gospell? Oh that men would heare the call of the Gospell,
but refuse all cost, and travel for the Gospel? O that men would hear the call of the Gospel,
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and seeke for faith aboue siluer, and for grace aboue fine gold;
and seek for faith above silver, and for grace above fine gold;
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happy is the man that findeth the merchandise of grace, and the commoditie of faith, which is aboue all commodities:
happy is the man that finds the merchandise of grace, and the commodity of faith, which is above all commodities:
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alas that such precious wares should lie neglected, and neuer asked after, nay refused and thrust off,
alas that such precious wares should lie neglected, and never asked After, nay refused and thrust off,
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when God maketh offer to thrust the same vpon vs;
when God makes offer to thrust the same upon us;
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while for euery trifle wee want, for euery shooestring, we can inquire, aske, and pray for:
while for every trifle we want, for every shooestring, we can inquire, ask, and pray for:
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but content our selues with goods wanting goodnesse, and with a full chest of siluer, or gold;
but content our selves with goods wanting Goodness, and with a full chest of silver, or gold;
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and a heart emptie of God and his grace: woe to so rich a begger; and vnhappy is that man that hath only not purchased what was only worth purchasing.
and a heart empty of God and his grace: woe to so rich a beggar; and unhappy is that man that hath only not purchased what was only worth purchasing.
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2. Locke vp the doctrine and promises of the Gospell in faith full hearts and memories.
2. Lock up the Doctrine and promises of the Gospel in faith full hearts and memories.
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A man that hath a Iewell of inestimable price, will bee sure to locke it vp in the surest chest hee hath;
A man that hath a Jewel of inestimable price, will be sure to lock it up in the Surest chest he hath;
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How careful then should we be of safe keeping the instructions of Gods word? which wee can lightly reiect;
How careful then should we be of safe keeping the instructions of God's word? which we can lightly reject;
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and will bee more carefull to keepe the least peece of siluer that euer we saw coined,
and will be more careful to keep the least piece of silver that ever we saw coined,
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than the most inualuable treasures of Gods word that euer we heard preached? But Mary pondred Christs words,
than the most invaluable treasures of God's word that ever we herd preached? But Marry pondered Christ words,
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and laid them vp in the closet of her heart. Againe, this tends to comfort poore Christians.
and laid them up in the closet of her heart. Again, this tends to Comfort poor Christians.
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Thou art poore and despised in the world;
Thou art poor and despised in the world;
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but God hath honoured thee with a Pearle, worth all the Kings ransomes in the world.
but God hath honoured thee with a Pearl, worth all the Kings ransoms in the world.
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Thou art a loser in the world, the profits of it flie from thee, into other mens hands; But 2 Cor. 6.10. as poore, and yet making many rich;
Thou art a loser in the world, the profits of it fly from thee, into other men's hands; But 2 Cor. 6.10. as poor, and yet making many rich;
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as hauing nothing, and yet possessing all things. Thou losest thy name, goods, and libertie; but this Pearle remaineth with thee in all estates;as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. Thou losest thy name, goods, and liberty; but this Pearl remains with thee in all estates;
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thou art neuer so poore as thou seemest, nor such a loser as the world takes thee for:
thou art never so poor as thou seemest, nor such a loser as the world Takes thee for:
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Dauid found the word his comfort in trouble, and that kept him from perishing: yea the statutes were his songs in the time of his pilgrimage, Psal. 119.50.54. This of the second thing.David found the word his Comfort in trouble, and that kept him from perishing: yea the statutes were his songs in the time of his pilgrimage, Psalm 119.50.54. This of the second thing.
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3. Who is the Merchant? Answ. Euery Christian man and woman, who are in the way to heauen;
3. Who is the Merchant? Answer Every Christian man and woman, who Are in the Way to heaven;
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and in respect of their trade of Christianitie are compared to the Merchant. Prou. 3.14. for the merchandise of wisdome is better than the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof is better than gold. Luke 19.13. And hee called his ten seruants, and deliuered them ten pecces of money, and said vnto them, Occupie this till I come. Christianitie is a spirituall merchandising:
and in respect of their trade of Christianity Are compared to the Merchant. Prou. 3.14. for the merchandise of Wisdom is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof is better than gold. Luke 19.13. And he called his ten Servants, and Delivered them ten Pieces of money, and said unto them, Occupy this till I come. Christianity is a spiritual merchandising:
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I say spirituall, to distinguish it from ciuill; neither is it altogether so like, but that there is much difference and dissimilitude betweene them:
I say spiritual, to distinguish it from civil; neither is it altogether so like, but that there is much difference and dissimilitude between them:
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and the difference is in seuen things. 1. In respect of persons: in ciuill societie, all must not bee Merchants. and the difference is in seuen things. 1. In respect of Persons: in civil society, all must not be Merchant's.
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The Polititians call Merchants, Pedes corpor is politici, that is, the feet of the body politicke;
The Politicians call Merchant's, Pedes corpor is Politici, that is, the feet of the body politic;
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both to carry out needlesse commodities into forraine parts, and by exchange to bring in more and other necessaries for them:
both to carry out needless commodities into foreign parts, and by exchange to bring in more and other necessaries for them:
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Now all the body must not be a foot; nor all the members of a naturall body haue the same function.
Now all the body must not be a foot; nor all the members of a natural body have the same function.
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But in this mysticall body it is farre otherwayes: For here euery Christian ought to bee a Merchant, Luk. 19.13. seeing euery Christian man hath receiued some talents of his Lord to trafficke with;
But in this mystical body it is Far otherways: For Here every Christian ought to be a Merchant, Luk. 19.13. seeing every Christian man hath received Some Talents of his Lord to traffic with;
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& charge also to trade, and occupie with them till hee come:
& charge also to trade, and occupy with them till he come:
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And whereas in ciuill dealings Ministers are excepted, and prohibited, that they must neither make merchandise of the word,
And whereas in civil dealings Ministers Are excepted, and prohibited, that they must neither make merchandise of the word,
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nor intangle themselues with the affaires of this life: 2 Tim. 2.4. No man that warreth intangleth himselfe with the affaires of this life, because hee should please him that hath chosen him to be a souldier;
nor entangle themselves with the affairs of this life: 2 Tim. 2.4. No man that Warreth intangleth himself with the affairs of this life, Because he should please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier;
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These are in this supernaturall trading the chiefe Merchants, of whom men must expect, & inquire of these chiefe and heauenly commodities.
These Are in this supernatural trading the chief Merchant's, of whom men must expect, & inquire of these chief and heavenly commodities.
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Secondly, in respect of the commodities; Ciuill Merchants doe only deale in profits from earth, and for earth:
Secondly, in respect of the commodities; Civil Merchant's do only deal in profits from earth, and for earth:
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in earth are they gotten, and in the earth are they left; but these spirituall Merchants deale in commodities farther fetcht, namely from heauen, and for heauen;
in earth Are they got, and in the earth Are they left; but these spiritual Merchant's deal in commodities farther fetched, namely from heaven, and for heaven;
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not left by vs, nor leauing vs, till wee get into heauen; the Apostle calleth them heauenly things in Christ.
not left by us, nor leaving us, till we get into heaven; the Apostle calls them heavenly things in christ.
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Thirdly, in regard of the manner of obtaining them, they doe much differ: these are often gotten by indirect meanes;
Thirdly, in regard of the manner of obtaining them, they do much differ: these Are often got by indirect means;
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as by false weights, measures, counterfet money, lies, and oathes;
as by false weights, measures, counterfeit money, lies, and Oaths;
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and this ciuill merchandising is one of the Arts or Trades, that may bee well or ill vsed:
and this civil merchandising is one of the Arts or Trades, that may be well or ill used:
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But in spirituall & supernaturall trading, the Merchant aduanceth his estate by true and iust meanes onely:
But in spiritual & supernatural trading, the Merchant Advanceth his estate by true and just means only:
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euery thing is weighed out, and taken in by the weights of the Sanctuarie, sealed by God himselfe for true and iust;
every thing is weighed out, and taken in by the weights of the Sanctuary, sealed by God himself for true and just;
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they are people of a pure language; casting deceit out of their mouthes:
they Are people of a pure language; casting deceit out of their mouths:
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here they are not craftie Merchants to deceiue their brethren, but true Nathaniels in whom there is no guile.
Here they Are not crafty Merchant's to deceive their brothers, but true nathaniel's in whom there is no guile.
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Fourthly, in regard of the effects; Ciuill trading oft times calleth men from the worship of God, and hindreth it: Luk. 14.18.19. wee may read of three sorts that refused to come to the supper, two of them were Merchants;
Fourthly, in regard of the effects; Civil trading oft times calls men from the worship of God, and hindereth it: Luk. 14.18.19. we may read of three sorts that refused to come to the supper, two of them were Merchant's;
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the one had bought a farme, and the other fiue yoake of oxen, and these must be excused: But this euer furthereth it;
the one had bought a farm, and the other fiue yoke of oxen, and these must be excused: But this ever furthereth it;
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for no man can attaine to the meanes of saluation (which is this supernaturall merchandising) but by such parts of Gods worship,
for no man can attain to the means of salvation (which is this supernatural merchandising) but by such parts of God's worship,
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& mans duty, as the Lord hath appointed in his word. Fiftly, in respect of necessary meanes to vphold and driue the trade withall:
& men duty, as the Lord hath appointed in his word. Fifty, in respect of necessary means to uphold and driven the trade withal:
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In ciuill trading money is necessarium subsidium; for when men needed not the commodities exchangeable, mony was inuented to preserue contracts;
In civil trading money is Necessary subsidium; for when men needed not the commodities exchangeable, money was invented to preserve contracts;
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without which the Merchant cannot compasse his commodities. But in supernaturall trafficke, the Merchant buyeth without money or money worth. Esa. 55.1. Hoe, euery one that thirsteth, come yee to the waters, and ye that haue no siluer, come buy and eat:
without which the Merchant cannot compass his commodities. But in supernatural traffic, the Merchant buyeth without money or money worth. Isaiah 55.1. Hoe, every one that Thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and you that have no silver, come buy and eat:
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come (I say) and buy wine and milke without siluer and without money: come (I say) and buy wine and milk without silver and without money:
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Not the least of these commodities are to be valued by money, gold, pearles, and the desirable things of this life, Prou. 3.14.15. for the merchandise thereof is better than siluer, or whatsoeuer men can deuise or desire besides it.
Not the least of these commodities Are to be valued by money, gold, Pearls, and the desirable things of this life, Prou. 3.14.15. for the merchandise thereof is better than silver, or whatsoever men can devise or desire beside it.
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Sixtly, in regard of circumstances of time and place. For the time:
Sixty, in regard of Circumstances of time and place. For the time:
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Ciuill merchandising is to be exercised on the six dayes, not on the Sabbath day. 13. Neh. 19, 20. And when the gates of Ierusalem began to be darke,
Civil merchandising is to be exercised on the six days, not on the Sabbath day. 13. Neh 19, 20. And when the gates of Ierusalem began to be dark,
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before the Sabbath I commanded to shut the gates, and charged, that they should not be opened till after the Sabbath:
before the Sabbath I commanded to shut the gates, and charged, that they should not be opened till After the Sabbath:
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and some of my seruants set I at the gates, that there should be no burden brought in on the Sabbath day:
and Some of my Servants Set I At the gates, that there should be no burden brought in on the Sabbath day:
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So the chapmen and Merchants of all merchandise remained once or twise without Ierusalem. But for supernatural and spirituall trading, as all the six dayes are fit;So the chapmen and Merchant's of all merchandise remained once or twice without Ierusalem. But for supernatural and spiritual trading, as all the six days Are fit;
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so the seuenth especially is the Lords mart or market, to furnish all his people with prouision for the whole weeke following. And for the place:
so the Seventh especially is the lords mars or market, to furnish all his people with provision for the Whole Week following. And for the place:
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All places are not fit for ciuill marts & Merchants; but the principall prohibited place is the Church the house of God: Matth. 21.12.
All places Are not fit for civil marts & Merchant's; but the principal prohibited place is the Church the house of God: Matthew 21.12.
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Iesus went into the Temple of God, and cast out all them that bought and sold in the Temple, Iesus went into the Temple of God, and cast out all them that bought and sold in the Temple,
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and ouerthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold Doues: and overthrew the tables of the money changer's, and the seats of them that sold Dove:
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Christ would not endure his Fathers house of praier to be made a house of merchandise.
christ would not endure his Father's house of prayer to be made a house of merchandise.
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But in spirituall trading, for heauen, all places are fit for Christian Merchants, who should goe no where but still be trading for grace:
But in spiritual trading, for heaven, all places Are fit for Christian Merchant's, who should go no where but still be trading for grace:
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and continually either be doing of good, or taking of good:
and continually either be doing of good, or taking of good:
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But especially the house of God is the most proper place appointed, for the inriching of the heart,
But especially the house of God is the most proper place appointed, for the enriching of the heart,
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and increasing of the stocke of faith and knowledge, and of all graces. So much for the dissimilitude betweene them:
and increasing of the stock of faith and knowledge, and of all graces. So much for the dissimilitude between them:
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Now the similitude and reason of this resemblance standeth in fiue things. 1. A Merchant man is a man that dealeth in great and precious commodities; Now the similitude and reason of this resemblance Stands in fiue things. 1. A Merchant man is a man that deals in great and precious commodities;
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The Greeke word is NONLATINALPHABET, not NONLATINALPHABET, the Merchant is no pedler, nor chapman of small wares, nor taken vp in selling pins, or points, and toyes for babes:
The Greek word is, not, the Merchant is no pedlar, nor chapman of small wares, nor taken up in selling pins, or points, and toys for babes:
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but tradeth for great things, for great bulks, & quantities, for great summes, and dealeth in most rich commodities.
but Tradeth for great things, for great bulks, & quantities, for great sums, and deals in most rich commodities.
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So the Christian Merchant carefull for heauen, aimeth not at the base profits of this life;
So the Christian Merchant careful for heaven, aimeth not At the base profits of this life;
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as siluer, gold, and such corruptible things:
as silver, gold, and such corruptible things:
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for these things are but small in his eye and contemptible, in respect of the businesse of iustification, of holinesse, grace, and glory.
for these things Are but small in his eye and contemptible, in respect of the business of justification, of holiness, grace, and glory.
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These are that one thing needfull, and that better part that taketh vp his thoughts and desires:
These Are that one thing needful, and that better part that Takes up his thoughts and Desires:
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such a rich Merchant was Dauid, Psal. 4.7. Thou hast giuen me more ioy of heart than they haue had when their wheat and their oile did abound.
such a rich Merchant was David, Psalm 4.7. Thou hast given me more joy of heart than they have had when their wheat and their oil did abound.
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Let other men peddle and barter for corne, wine, and oile, the Christian Merchant hath a commoditie beyond all this, in his eye:
Let other men peddle and barter for corn, wine, and oil, the Christian Merchant hath a commodity beyond all this, in his eye:
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Lord lift vpon me the light of thy countenance; Such a Merchant was Zacheus, when saluation was come to his house; Lord lift upon me the Light of thy countenance; Such a Merchant was Zacchaeus, when salvation was come to his house;
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he cast away these pedling profits, faster than he gat them; halfe hee gaue to the poore, and the rest he reserued to restore fourefold.
he cast away these peddling profits, faster than he got them; half he gave to the poor, and the rest he reserved to restore fourfold.
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Such a one was Paul, who counted all things losse and dung in comparison of Christ;
Such a one was Paul, who counted all things loss and dung in comparison of christ;
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and to know the vertue of his death and resurrection. Such rich Merchants were the Martyrs;
and to know the virtue of his death and resurrection. Such rich Merchant's were the Martyrs;
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who hauing heauen in their eye, esteemed their goods, libertie, yea life it selfe not worth hauing in comparison thereof.
who having heaven in their eye, esteemed their goods, liberty, yea life it self not worth having in comparison thereof.
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For as a man if hee were as high as the Moone, would see the earth but as a pricke:
For as a man if he were as high as the Moon, would see the earth but as a prick:
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so hee whose thoughts are in heauen, and his eye on things that are aboue, within the veile, esteemeth the earth but small, and despicable.
so he whose thoughts Are in heaven, and his eye on things that Are above, within the veil, esteems the earth but small, and despicable.
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For euen as the great light drowneth the lesser;
For even as the great Light drowneth the lesser;
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so the bright shining of the Sunne of righteousnesse, drowneth all the lesser candles and comforts of this present world.
so the bright shining of the Sun of righteousness, drowneth all the lesser Candles and comforts of this present world.
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Secondly, there is likenesse in the skill of the commoditie hee dealeth in:
Secondly, there is likeness in the skill of the commodity he deals in:
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For as a Merchant greatly aduanceth his estate, if he haue skill, and insight, what commodities are like to be of the quickest returne:
For as a Merchant greatly Advanceth his estate, if he have skill, and insight, what commodities Are like to be of the quickest return:
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if he know and lay out for the best conditioned commodities of euery kinde:
if he know and lay out for the best conditioned commodities of every kind:
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So the Christian Merchant labouring for Skill, knowledge, and sound iudgement in the matter of Religion, whereby he may be able to iudge aright of Doctrines deliuered, shall grow rich in knowledge,
So the Christian Merchant labouring for Skill, knowledge, and found judgement in the matter of Religion, whereby he may be able to judge aright of Doctrines Delivered, shall grow rich in knowledge,
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and to a great measure of faith, and full of Christian wisdome;
and to a great measure of faith, and full of Christian Wisdom;
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whence the Apostle ( Phil. 1.10.) praieth, that they may abound in all knowledge and iudgement to discern things that differ:
whence the Apostle (Philip 1.10.) Prayeth, that they may abound in all knowledge and judgement to discern things that differ:
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and thus they shall be rich, and filled with fruits of righteousnesse, vers. 11.
and thus they shall be rich, and filled with fruits of righteousness, vers. 11.
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And contrariwise, for want of this skill, a Merchant dealing for great bulkes, soone falleth into great losses:
And contrariwise, for want of this skill, a Merchant dealing for great bulks, soon falls into great losses:
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but especially the Ieweller or Lapidarie by ignorance may soone ouerthrow his whole estate, in respect of many cheaters and couseners, who can notably counterfeit Pearles,
but especially the Jeweller or Lapidary by ignorance may soon overthrow his Whole estate, in respect of many cheaters and cozeners, who can notably counterfeit Pearls,
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and make them seeme very orient by false arts, and so put away at a great price a peece of a fish bone or shell,
and make them seem very orient by false arts, and so put away At a great price a piece of a Fish bone or shell,
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or some peece of painted glasse for rich Pearles and precious stones.
or Some piece of painted glass for rich Pearls and precious stones.
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Euen so, many spirituall Merchants decay, and breake for want of this skill, by meanes of many imposters and deceiuers, heretickes, false teachers, Apostates, Libertine Preachers,
Even so, many spiritual Merchant's decay, and break for want of this skill, by means of many imposters and deceivers, Heretics, false Teachers, Apostates, Libertine Preachers,
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and the Popish guides, furnished with all arts to deceiue, as with wit and speech,
and the Popish guides, furnished with all arts to deceive, as with wit and speech,
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and other insinuatiue faculties, that make offer of pibles for Pearls, and thrust vpon men for the true Pearle of Gods word, the glassie,
and other insinuative faculties, that make offer of pibles for Pearls, and thrust upon men for the true Pearl of God's word, the glassy,
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and brickle conceits of mans braines:
and brickle conceits of men brains:
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which because they haue made to glister, and haue set a good colour on them, they hold at as high a rate,
which Because they have made to glister, and have Set a good colour on them, they hold At as high a rate,
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as any Pearle can be valued; and now many inconsiderate persons are taken with the beautie, profit, or some seeming pleasure,
as any Pearl can be valued; and now many inconsiderate Persons Are taken with the beauty, profit, or Some seeming pleasure,
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and so robbed and gulled of their soundnesse, for the present; and of their expectations and hopes hereafter.
and so robbed and gulled of their soundness, for the present; and of their Expectations and hope's hereafter.
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Now that we may not be thus abused, let vs listen to those Apostolicall precepts: Ephes. 4.14.
Now that we may not be thus abused, let us listen to those Apostolical Precepts: Ephesians 4.14.
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Not to be children, wauering and carried about with euery wind of Doctrine, by the deceit of men, Not to be children, wavering and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, by the deceit of men,
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and craftinesse whereby they lie in wait to deceiue: and in 1 Ioh. 4.1. Beleeue not euery spirit, but trie the spirits whether they are of God: and 1 Thess. 5.21.and craftiness whereby they lie in wait to deceive: and in 1 John 4.1. Believe not every Spirit, but try the spirits whither they Are of God: and 1 Thess 5.21.
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Trie all things, and keepe that which is good Thirdly, the similitude is in their conuersing and conferring one with another: Try all things, and keep that which is good Thirdly, the similitude is in their conversing and conferring one with Another:
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Euery Merchant will be speaking of his commodities;
Every Merchant will be speaking of his commodities;
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he will make offer of his pearles, and wares of price, that he may put them off into other mens hands for his owne aduantage.
he will make offer of his Pearls, and wares of price, that he may put them off into other men's hands for his own advantage.
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So the Christian Merchant will bee talking and conferring of this Pearle of the Gospell; as in Cant. 5.6. The Spouse spendeth her dayes in breathing out the praises of Christ.
So the Christian Merchant will be talking and conferring of this Pearl of the Gospel; as in Cant 5.6. The Spouse spendeth her days in breathing out the praises of christ.
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A faithfull Christian cannot hide grace in a napkin, nor hold it so close to himselfe,
A faithful Christian cannot hide grace in a napkin, nor hold it so close to himself,
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but hee must communicate it and make offers of it to others:
but he must communicate it and make offers of it to Others:
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Such good Merchants were the two Disciples going to Emmaus, conferring of Christ, whom Christ ioyned himselfe with, Luk. 24.19. Such a one was Paul offering the Pearle to Agrippa, and wishing all the people were such as he was, except his bonds, Act. 26.29.
Such good Merchant's were the two Disciples going to Emmaus, conferring of christ, whom christ joined himself with, Luk. 24.19. Such a one was Paul offering the Pearl to Agrippa, and wishing all the people were such as he was, except his bonds, Act. 26.29.
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And the reason is, whatsoeuer hee can communicate to another, is his owne cleere gaine: For this is the difference between the secular riches and spirituall:
And the reason is, whatsoever he can communicate to Another, is his own clear gain: For this is the difference between the secular riches and spiritual:
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A worldly rich man is rich for himselfe only, and the more he imparteth to others, the lesse is lest for himselfe;
A worldly rich man is rich for himself only, and the more he imparts to Others, the less is lest for himself;
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But hee that is rich in God, is not only rich in & for himselfe; but these riches doe more inrich him by inriching others, than holding them to himselfe:
But he that is rich in God, is not only rich in & for himself; but these riches do more enrich him by enriching Others, than holding them to himself:
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and the more he communicateth, the more remaineth;
and the more he Communicateth, the more remains;
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as the oyle in the cruse and the meale in the barrell, were not wasted with spending, but rather increased.
as the oil in the cruse and the meal in the barrel, were not wasted with spending, but rather increased.
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Fourthly, in the earnest desire, & endeuour of increasing wealth, they may be fitly compared.
Fourthly, in the earnest desire, & endeavour of increasing wealth, they may be fitly compared.
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The Merchant refuseth no paines or perill, no labour or danger, no cost or charge, no hazard by Sea or Land to purchase such commodities,
The Merchant Refuseth no pains or peril, no labour or danger, no cost or charge, no hazard by Sea or Land to purchase such commodities,
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as may yeeld him returne of profit and aduantage:
as may yield him return of profit and advantage:
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But especially Lapidaries and Merchants for Pearls, toile themselues by many weary iournies, and voyages, into all lands and countries;
But especially Lapidaries and Merchant's for Pearls, toil themselves by many weary journeys, and voyages, into all Lands and countries;
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and haue their factors lying abroad euery where to meet with Pearles and precious stones which are of greatest gaine and aduantage.
and have their Factors lying abroad every where to meet with Pearls and precious stones which Are of greatest gain and advantage.
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So the Christian Merchant hath an insatiable thirst and hunger after the good things of the Gospell;
So the Christian Merchant hath an insatiable thirst and hunger After the good things of the Gospel;
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and with vnweariable study and desire he trauelleth to euery Mart, where this Pearle may be met withall:
and with unweariable study and desire he travelleth to every Mars, where this Pearl may be met withal:
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he apprehendeth all opportunities, frequenteth euery Sermon, waiteth at the gates of Wisdome:
he apprehendeth all opportunities, frequenteth every Sermon, waits At the gates of Wisdom:
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hee swalloweth easily matter of labour and charge, to become owner of the Pearle, and hee is instant in this painfull endeuour: he swalloweth Easily matter of labour and charge, to become owner of the Pearl, and he is instant in this painful endeavour:
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for here it is not as in ciuill trading, wherein many Merchants hauing gotten money enough, giue vp their trade,
for Here it is not as in civil trading, wherein many Merchant's having got money enough, give up their trade,
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and take their ease in the Country:
and take their ease in the Country:
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but so long as there is any good comming in, he will be ready for it:
but so long as there is any good coming in, he will be ready for it:
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and as the labour of the body bringeth thirst, so the labour of the soule increaseth thirst after grace.
and as the labour of the body brings thirst, so the labour of the soul increases thirst After grace.
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Besides that, grace is so sweet to a godly heart, as a Christian Merchant can neuer bee satisfied,
Beside that, grace is so sweet to a godly heart, as a Christian Merchant can never be satisfied,
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nor euer giue vp as hauing enough; and as hee knoweth the streame from whence hee sucketh, can neuer bee drawne drie:
nor ever give up as having enough; and as he Knoweth the stream from whence he sucketh, can never be drawn dry:
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so himselfe is euer in want of some good things, or at the least of some measure of it;
so himself is ever in want of Some good things, or At the least of Some measure of it;
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and is euer seeking the supplie of the same.
and is ever seeking the supply of the same.
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Fiftly, they agree in the care of preseruing, and safe keeping the Pearles, and wealth gotten:
Fifty, they agree in the care of preserving, and safe keeping the Pearls, and wealth got:
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the Merchant doth know hee is in continuall danger of theeues and robbers; and that the more precious the commodities be, the more eagerly they are assaulted:
the Merchant does know he is in continual danger of thieves and robbers; and that the more precious the commodities be, the more eagerly they Are assaulted:
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and himselfe for them often set vpon; sometimes with hazard, sometimes with losse of goods, & life it selfe:
and himself for them often Set upon; sometime with hazard, sometime with loss of goods, & life it self:
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now hee is so much the more carefull and watchfull to barre, and locke vp in the surest and strongest places his richest commodities.
now he is so much the more careful and watchful to bar, and lock up in the Surest and Strongest places his Richest commodities.
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So the Christian Merchants are in continuall chase and pursuit by Satan, seducers, heretickes, false teachers, tyrants,
So the Christian Merchant's Are in continual chase and pursuit by Satan, seducers, Heretics, false Teachers, Tyrants,
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and all prophane ones in the world; Besides their owne inbred rebellion and lufts, which fight against their owne soules.
and all profane ones in the world; Beside their own inbred rebellion and lufts, which fight against their own Souls.
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Now then all these lie in wait so much more diligently, as the wealth is more precious than any other, to rob these Merchants, not of siluer or gold,
Now then all these lie in wait so much more diligently, as the wealth is more precious than any other, to rob these Merchant's, not of silver or gold,
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but of faith and hope, and all their graces, the least of which is much more precious than gold,
but of faith and hope, and all their graces, the least of which is much more precious than gold,
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or the most precious Pearles that euer lay hid in the bowels of the earth: Yea themselues are so furiously assaulted, as hardly they may escape with goods or life,
or the most precious Pearls that ever lay hid in the bowels of the earth: Yea themselves Are so furiously assaulted, as hardly they may escape with goods or life,
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as wee may see in Christ himselfe, and in the Martyrs, who for his sake were bereaued,
as we may see in christ himself, and in the Martyrs, who for his sake were bereaved,
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and stripped of all outward comforts of life, and life it selfe. Hence the wise Christian Merchant carefully fenceth himselfe with Gods feare:
and stripped of all outward comforts of life, and life it self. Hence the wise Christian Merchant carefully fenceth himself with God's Fear:
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Secondly, standeth on his ground and guard of faith: Thirdly, locketh vp his graces and the word in his heart:
Secondly, Stands on his ground and guard of faith: Thirdly, locketh up his graces and the word in his heart:
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Fourthly, keepeth watches with God morning and euening in holy praier and praises: Fiftly, with Christian fortitude and armour, hee maintaineth the measure of grace receiued:
Fourthly, Keepeth watches with God morning and evening in holy prayer and praises: Fifty, with Christian fortitude and armour, he maintaineth the measure of grace received:
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By all which meanes hee not onely disappointeth the enemie of his prey, but also sheweth his owne valour & vertue which is no lesse in keeping and retaining the good things of the Gospell, than in getting and attaining them.
By all which means he not only disappointeth the enemy of his prey, but also shows his own valour & virtue which is no less in keeping and retaining the good things of the Gospel, than in getting and attaining them.
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Now if Christians be Merchants, then not Monkes nor eremits; not a cloistred people who liue alone; and not to any other.
Now if Christians be Merchant's, then not Monks nor eremites; not a cloistered people who live alone; and not to any other.
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Ciuill Merchants must trade and conuerse together for the good one of another; and Christian Merchants much more:
Civil Merchant's must trade and converse together for the good one of Another; and Christian Merchant's much more:
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I would these bellies had eares, and that these drones would consider; First, how vnnaturall this course of life is, condemned by the heathens themselues.
I would these bellies had ears, and that these drones would Consider; First, how unnatural this course of life is, condemned by the Heathens themselves.
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Aristotle could say that Homo est natura animal gregabile, a man is naturally sociable: Aristotle could say that Homo est Nature animal gregabile, a man is naturally sociable:
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and Cicero, that no man is borne for himselfe, but his Country, kindred and his neighbours,
and Cicero, that no man is born for himself, but his Country, kindred and his neighbours,
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yea euery man hath a part in euery man secondly 〈 ◊ 〉 other more essentiall efference is there, between the life of man & brute beasts;
yea every man hath a part in every man secondly 〈 ◊ 〉 other more essential efference is there, between the life of man & brutus beasts;
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but the beasts life is a kind of fingle life for it selfe:
but the beasts life is a kind of fingle life for it self:
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but mans life is a life communicatiue? Thirdly, these droues of idle cattle are the vnprofitable burthens of the earth;
but men life is a life communicative? Thirdly, these droves of idle cattle Are the unprofitable burdens of the earth;
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for, what gift soeuer they haue, all is lost;
for, what gift soever they have, all is lost;
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what profit is there in a hidden treasure? so wisdome and gifts denied to the Church and Common-wealth, to what are they profitable? God hath not giuen all gifts to one;
what profit is there in a hidden treasure? so Wisdom and Gifts denied to the Church and Commonwealth, to what Are they profitable? God hath not given all Gifts to one;
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but varietie of gifts to diuers; Vt ego tuis, tu meis indigeres: God will haue men taught, edified, gouerned, by men, not by Angels:
but variety of Gifts to diverse; Vt ego tuis, tu meis indigeres: God will have men taught, edified, governed, by men, not by Angels:
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How then can he set vp the duties of pietie, promote the good of his neighbour,
How then can he Set up the duties of piety, promote the good of his neighbour,
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or edifie the Church by precept or example, which flieth societie, and imprisoneth himselfe in wilfull fetters;
or edify the Church by precept or Exampl, which flies society, and imprisoneth himself in wilful fetters;
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vnnaturally putting off manhood, and blessing himselfe in a fearfull curse, as any tēporall almost can be?
unnaturally putting off manhood, and blessing himself in a fearful curse, as any temporal almost can be?
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Let all of vs therefore carry our selues like wise Merchants. 1. A wise Merchant will know what stocke he putteth into trade:
Let all of us Therefore carry our selves like wise Merchant's. 1. A wise Merchant will know what stock he putteth into trade:
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so must we take notice what talent or talents we haue receiued of the Lord to trafficke withall;
so must we take notice what talon or Talents we have received of the Lord to traffic withal;
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what portion or proportion of gifts we haue in our hands:
what portion or proportion of Gifts we have in our hands:
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and esteeme our selues worth so much, as we haue receiued of grace, and no more.
and esteem our selves worth so much, as we have received of grace, and no more.
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Secondly, the Merchant will not lay out his money but for a hopefull bargaine. Esay 55.2.
Secondly, the Merchant will not lay out his money but for a hopeful bargain. Isaiah 55.2.
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Wherefore doe you lay out siluer and not for bread, and your labour without being satisfied? Hearken diligently vnto me, Wherefore do you lay out silver and not for bred, and your labour without being satisfied? Harken diligently unto me,
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and eat that which is good, and let your soule delight in fatnesse; taxing the folly of such as labour and dearely buy externall food, and prouision:and eat that which is good, and let your soul delight in fatness; taxing the folly of such as labour and dearly buy external food, and provision:
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with neglect of the wholesome bread and water of life.
with neglect of the wholesome bred and water of life.
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So a wise Christian Merchant will spend his time and labour on that, which when hee hath gotten, will satisfie him;
So a wise Christian Merchant will spend his time and labour on that, which when he hath got, will satisfy him;
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which if hee bestow in outward things, (suppose hee doth gaine them) they cannot satisfie him.
which if he bestow in outward things, (suppose he does gain them) they cannot satisfy him.
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He that loueth siluer shall not bee satisfied, and hee that loueth riches shall be without the fruit there of: He that loves silver shall not be satisfied, and he that loves riches shall be without the fruit there of:
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And of all earthly things may be said that of Salomon. The eye is neuer satisfied with seeing, nor the eare with hearing:
And of all earthly things may be said that of Solomon. The eye is never satisfied with seeing, nor the ear with hearing:
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onely godlinessE bringeth with it contentment.
only Godliness brings with it contentment.
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Thirdly, the Merchant will often cast his estate, his bookes, his shops, and his reckonings to see whether his stocke increaseth or decayeth:
Thirdly, the Merchant will often cast his estate, his books, his shops, and his reckonings to see whither his stock increases or decayeth:
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If he finde himselfe a gainer, then he is glad; if the contrary, he is heartles and sorrowfull.
If he find himself a gainer, then he is glad; if the contrary, he is heartless and sorrowful.
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So the Christian Merchant is much and often in trying his estate and standing in grace;
So the Christian Merchant is much and often in trying his estate and standing in grace;
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and is most glad when hee findeth in himselfe increase of grace, knowledge, humility, faith, loue, &c. but it is a death to him to goe backward,
and is most glad when he finds in himself increase of grace, knowledge, humility, faith, love, etc. but it is a death to him to go backward,
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and to see his estate of grace rather to decrease than increase: hee hath no comfort in his present vnfruitfulnesse;
and to see his estate of grace rather to decrease than increase: he hath no Comfort in his present unfruitfulness;
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much lesse in Apostacy, and backe-slicing:
much less in Apostasy, and backe-slicing:
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but his comfort and account to the Lord is onely when hee can say, Luke 19.13. Lord, thy talent hath increased ten talents.
but his Comfort and account to the Lord is only when he can say, Lycia 19.13. Lord, thy talon hath increased ten Talents.
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Let this consideration also comfort godly poore men despised in the world:
Let this consideration also Comfort godly poor men despised in the world:
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thou that art a poore Christian, in a low estate in the world, labour busily for grace: thou that art a poor Christian, in a low estate in the world, labour busily for grace:
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and thou maist bee as rich a Merchant, haue as rich a stocke, and deale in as great and rich commodities (if poore in spirit) as the richest.
and thou Mayest be as rich a Merchant, have as rich a stock, and deal in as great and rich commodities (if poor in Spirit) as the Richest.
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Thou that hast no money, and but little credit in the world, maist heere make as good a bargaine and as gainfull returne for thy selfe,
Thou that hast no money, and but little credit in the world, Mayest Here make as good a bargain and as gainful return for thy self,
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as he that hath thousands of money beyond thee.
as he that hath thousands of money beyond thee.
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The poore receiue the Gospell, saith our Sauiour, that is, few but the poore in estate, none but the poore in spirit;
The poor receive the Gospel, Says our Saviour, that is, few but the poor in estate, none but the poor in Spirit;
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for this trading is without money, like the poore womans curing, who spent all her money on the Physitians, and yet was not cured;
for this trading is without money, like the poor woman's curing, who spent all her money on the Physicians, and yet was not cured;
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but Christ commeth and cureth her freely.
but christ comes and cureth her freely.
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Againe, art thou a poore man, hast thou a great charge of children, and no meanes to put them forth to trades? here is a rich trade:
Again, art thou a poor man, hast thou a great charge of children, and no means to put them forth to trades? Here is a rich trade:
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make Merchants of them, teach them and binde them to this trade of godlinesse:
make Merchant's of them, teach them and bind them to this trade of godliness:
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this is the way to make them prosperous in earth, and bring them happily towards heauen, Prou. 14.26. The feare of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall haue hope.
this is the Way to make them prosperous in earth, and bring them happily towards heaven, Prou. 14.26. The Fear of the Lord is an assured strength, and his children shall have hope.
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Haue likewise a care, that hauing bought and purchased the Pearle, thou doest not fell it againe. Pro. 23.23. Buy the truth, but sell it not:
Have likewise a care, that having bought and purchased the Pearl, thou dost not fell it again. Pro 23.23. Buy the truth, but fell it not:
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likewise wisdome and instruction, and vnderstanding, for what wee sell, we esteeme it lesse worth than that we sel it for:likewise Wisdom and instruction, and understanding, for what we fell, we esteem it less worth than that we sell it for:
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but we must value this Pearle aboue riches, glory, libertie, Pearles, and life it selfe: by no meanes part from wisdome, neither by our forgetfulnesse, security or ouer-sight any way:
but we must valve this Pearl above riches, glory, liberty, Pearls, and life it self: by no means part from Wisdom, neither by our forgetfulness, security or oversight any Way:
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Besides, we can sell it for nothing which is not vncertaine gaine, but this is most certaine and most lasting;
Beside, we can fell it for nothing which is not uncertain gain, but this is most certain and most lasting;
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and therefore not to bee exchanged with any other. This of the third generall. The Merchant mans actions are three:
and Therefore not to be exchanged with any other. This of the third general. The Merchant men actions Are three:
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1. He seeketh a good Pearle. 2. Findeth an excellent one. 3. Selleth all he hath to buy it. 1. He seeks a good Pearl. 2. Finds an excellent one. 3. Selleth all he hath to buy it.
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Euery man naturally will be seeking some thing to make him happy: the naturall man hath some naturall Pearle or other, on which hee setteth his affection,
Every man naturally will be seeking Some thing to make him happy: the natural man hath Some natural Pearl or other, on which he sets his affection,
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and in which bee taketh greatest delight.
and in which bee Takes greatest delight.
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Some Merchants esteeme pleasure their best Pearle, some honour, some riches, and the most of the world seeking some Pearle, light vpon some counterfeit or other;
some Merchant's esteem pleasure their best Pearl, Some honour, Some riches, and the most of the world seeking Some Pearl, Light upon Some counterfeit or other;
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wherein they content themselues, and blinde both themselues and others: which made an ancient Father cry out:
wherein they content themselves, and blind both themselves and Others: which made an ancient Father cry out:
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Happy is that Merchant that knoweth to seeke not hurtfull things as the ambitious doe, nor vnprofitable things as the curious doe; Happy is that Merchant that Knoweth to seek not hurtful things as the ambitious doe, nor unprofitable things as the curious doe;
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but the most wholesome things as doe the Saints: but this a supernaturall both seeker and seeking and things sought:but the most wholesome things as do the Saints: but this a supernatural both seeker and seeking and things sought:
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The thing sought is the grace of the Gospell: a good Pearle indeed as before the seeker was, the wise Merchant.
The thing sought is the grace of the Gospel: a good Pearl indeed as before the seeker was, the wise Merchant.
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But how can any man seeke grace, seeing Psal. 14. and Rom. 3. no man seeketh after God?
But how can any man seek grace, seeing Psalm 14. and Rom. 3. no man seeks After God?
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Answ. No man by nature can seeke after grace, nor of himselfe once aske after it because he is destitute of the spirit of God, no more than the lost groat can aske after her that lost it,Answer No man by nature can seek After grace, nor of himself once ask After it Because he is destitute of the Spirit of God, no more than the lost groat can ask After her that lost it,
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or a wandring sheepe after the Shepherd, or a dead man after life: So as those places are meant of men before conuersion and calling:
or a wandering sheep After the Shepherd, or a dead man After life: So as those places Are meant of men before conversion and calling:
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for the elect seeke not God till God first seeke them, and findeth them.
for the elect seek not God till God First seek them, and finds them.
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But this is to be vnderstood of men called, conuerted, already found of God, and mooued by the Spirit of God:
But this is to be understood of men called, converted, already found of God, and moved by the Spirit of God:
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who mooued by God can now moue themselues, and sought by him now can seeke him.
who moved by God can now move themselves, and sought by him now can seek him.
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Which both setteth out our infinite miserie, who of our selues neuer minde the meanes of happinesse;
Which both sets out our infinite misery, who of our selves never mind the means of happiness;
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and also magnifieth Gods mercie which is infinite:
and also magnifieth God's mercy which is infinite:
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who offering vnto vs a free grace, doth truly say, I was found of them that sought me not;
who offering unto us a free grace, does truly say, I was found of them that sought me not;
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and giueth him also the honour of goodnesse, and of our seeking of him. Only the godly and all they are seekers of the good Pearle:
and gives him also the honour of Goodness, and of our seeking of him. Only the godly and all they Are seekers of the good Pearl:
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they seeke after God in Christ, and the grace of the Gospell; they seek After God in christ, and the grace of the Gospel;
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euery where the godly are called seekers of God, and seekers of wisdome, Prou. 2. and seekers of the kingdome, Matt. 6.33. and wicked men are described to be such as seeke not after God, Psalm. 14.4. And why? every where the godly Are called seekers of God, and seekers of Wisdom, Prou. 2. and seekers of the Kingdom, Matt. 6.33. and wicked men Are described to be such as seek not After God, Psalm. 14.4. And why?
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1. These onely doe see their owne want and beggerie, which is implied in seeking.
1. These only doe see their own want and beggary, which is implied in seeking.
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No man seeketh that hee wanteth not, or that first findeth not in himselfe a want of grace.
No man seeks that he Wants not, or that First finds not in himself a want of grace.
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Dauid desired grace as the thirstie ground, and grace is not promised, nor giuen to any but the thirstie. Isa. 55.1. Euery one that thirsteth, come yee to the waters. Psalm. 14.2. David desired grace as the thirsty ground, and grace is not promised, nor given to any but the thirsty. Isaiah 55.1. Every one that Thirsteth, come ye to the waters. Psalm. 14.2.
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First they must vnderstand (namely their estate) and then seeke after God. First they must understand (namely their estate) and then seek After God.
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2. All these, and they alone doe see the excellencie, as well as the need of this Pearle,
2. All these, and they alone do see the excellency, as well as the need of this Pearl,
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and God hath let them see, in some measure, the worth of it.
and God hath let them see, in Some measure, the worth of it.
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Why are men so earnestly caried to seeke Pearles, farre and neere swallowing insensibly all toiles, dangers,
Why Are men so earnestly carried to seek Pearls, Far and near swallowing insensibly all toils, dangers,
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and charges, but because they know their worth and price, and that if they can light on them they shall be well paid for all their labour.
and charges, but Because they know their worth and price, and that if they can Light on them they shall be well paid for all their labour.
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Euen so, such as to whom God hath made knowne in some measure, the worth of this inestimable lewell, are quickned daily to the vnweariable inquisition after it.
Even so, such as to whom God hath made known in Some measure, the worth of this inestimable lewell, Are quickened daily to the unweariable inquisition After it.
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Paul knew that one graine of grace would weigh downe all the world;Paul knew that one grain of grace would weigh down all the world;
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and therefore would procure it through all perils and dangers, through good reports or euill, through wants and losses,
and Therefore would procure it through all perils and dangers, through good reports or evil, through Wants and losses,
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euen of the dearest things, and most desirous in all the world;
even of the dearest things, and most desirous in all the world;
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whereas Ignoti nulla cupido, none will seeke that he knoweth not, or not any goodnesse in it.
whereas Ignoti nulla Cupido, none will seek that he Knoweth not, or not any Goodness in it.
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3. They only know, that without painfull seeking, they shall neuer attaine the Pearle:
3. They only know, that without painful seeking, they shall never attain the Pearl:
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for as Pearles doe not lie on the face of the ground, but are hid in the bowels of the earth, or in the sands;
for as Pearls do not lie on the face of the ground, but Are hid in the bowels of the earth, or in the sands;
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so the mysteries of the Kingdome lie not abroad for euery one to stumble vpon vnawares;
so the Mysteres of the Kingdom lie not abroad for every one to Stumble upon unawares;
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but they are a hidden treasure, not discerned by the naturall man;
but they Are a hidden treasure, not discerned by the natural man;
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nay hated by the wisdome of the flesh, and scorned by the wisest of the world.
nay hated by the Wisdom of the Flesh, and scorned by the Wisest of the world.
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Besides, that this is the condition vpon which the Lord bestoweth his best blessings: if we dig for wisdome as for treasures;
Beside, that this is the condition upon which the Lord bestoweth his best blessings: if we dig for Wisdom as for treasures;
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which words implie, that it is not easie to come by; he knoweth our nature, that wee lightly set by what wee lightly come by:
which words imply, that it is not easy to come by; he Knoweth our nature, that we lightly Set by what we lightly come by:
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and if Pearles were as common as pibbles, wee should as lightly set by them as we doe by the other.
and if Pearls were as Common as pebbles, we should as lightly Set by them as we do by the other.
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4. The godly alone see, that without the Pearle, they cannot by any thing else be satisfied:
4. The godly alone see, that without the Pearl, they cannot by any thing Else be satisfied:
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for so seeking, implieth a discontent in the want of the thing sought for.
for so seeking, Implies a discontent in the want of the thing sought for.
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Common men, if they finde health, wealth, friends, pleasures, and the like outward things, are well contented;
Common men, if they find health, wealth, Friends, pleasures, and the like outward things, Are well contented;
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corne, wine, & oile, to cheere their hearts: But these wise Merchants seeking grace, no other thing contenteth them but grace;
corn, wine, & oil, to cheer their hearts: But these wise Merchant's seeking grace, no other thing contents them but grace;
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one glimpse of Gods countenance through Iesus Christ, is sweet aboue all.
one glimpse of God's countenance through Iesus christ, is sweet above all.
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And as hee that seeketh a Iewell, doth looke still after it, (a thousand things come in his way and eye,
And as he that seeks a Jewel, does look still After it, (a thousand things come in his Way and eye,
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but he passeth slightly ouer them, and seeth them not, nor seeketh hee them) euen so doth the Christian Merchant;
but he passes slightly over them, and sees them not, nor seeks he them) even so does the Christian Merchant;
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and as the ciuill Merchant attaining Pearles, doth rest ioyfull in them as in such commodities as will helpe his happinesse in the world:
and as the civil Merchant attaining Pearls, does rest joyful in them as in such commodities as will help his happiness in the world:
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So the godly Merchant finding this one Pearle of the Gospel, which is the grace of life, goeth away reioycing,
So the godly Merchant finding this one Pearl of the Gospel, which is the grace of life, Goes away rejoicing,
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and resteth well appaid for all his labours and sufferings. He was before hee light vpon this Pearle, the most vnhappie man in the world;
and rests well apaid for all his labours and sufferings. He was before he Light upon this Pearl, the most unhappy man in the world;
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but now hee cannot hide his ioy:
but now he cannot hide his joy:
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but as the poore widow, which called in her neighbors to reioyce with her, because she had found the lost groat, Luk. 15.9. so can he neither wholly hide, nor yet expresse halfe the ioy hee conceiueth in his new commoditie and purchase.
but as the poor widow, which called in her neighbours to rejoice with her, Because she had found the lost groat, Luk. 15.9. so can he neither wholly hide, nor yet express half the joy he conceiveth in his new commodity and purchase.
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But many seeke, and that with reares, that faile of grace, as Esan, and many shall striue to enter (saith Christ) and shall not bee able:
But many seek, and that with rears, that fail of grace, as Esan, and many shall strive to enter (Says christ) and shall not be able:
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and Rom. 9.31, 32. Israel sought right nusnesse, but obtained it not. Answ. Many seeke, but amisse, and therefore faile:
and Rom. 9.31, 32. Israel sought right nusnesse, but obtained it not. Answer Many seek, but amiss, and Therefore fail:
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so Israel sought, but not by faith.
so Israel sought, but not by faith.
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Now the true condition of seeking as the wise Merchant, and as the word directeth, standeth in fiue things.
Now the true condition of seeking as the wise Merchant, and as the word directeth, Stands in fiue things.
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1. With an earnest and true loue, desire, and estimation of the thing sought;
1. With an earnest and true love, desire, and estimation of the thing sought;
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this will make a man seeke diligently, and as a thirsty person, not coldly, carelesly, remisly, slightly, or negligently;
this will make a man seek diligently, and as a thirsty person, not coldly, carelessly, remissly, slightly, or negligently;
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for such seeking shall neuer finde:
for such seeking shall never find:
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for why did the Church seeke Christ so laboriously, till she found him, but because it was hee whom her soule loued? Cant. 3.3. The watchmen that went about the Citie, found mee, to whom I said, Haue yee seene him whom my soule loueth? And why did Mary seeke Christ, hauing lost him three dayes? Because she loued him and reioyced in his person and presence;
for why did the Church seek christ so laboriously, till she found him, but Because it was he whom her soul loved? Cant 3.3. The watchmen that went about the city, found me, to whom I said, Have ye seen him whom my soul loves? And why did Marry seek christ, having lost him three days? Because she loved him and rejoiced in his person and presence;
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which made her heart so heauie in his absence, Luk. 2.42.
which made her heart so heavy in his absence, Luk. 2.42.
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Behold, thy father and I haue sought thee with heauie hearts. The Merchant, because hee loueth and esteemeth of siluer, doth seeke it carefully and earnestly, Pro. 2.4. and the heauenly Merchant shall finde grace vndoubtedly, if he seeke it as the other doth siluer. Loue is laborious;
Behold, thy father and I have sought thee with heavy hearts. The Merchant, Because he loves and esteems of silver, does seek it carefully and earnestly, Pro 2.4. and the heavenly Merchant shall find grace undoubtedly, if he seek it as the other does silver. Love is laborious;
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he that loueth Christ and his grace, will neuer cease to seeke him, nor faile to finde him.
he that loves christ and his grace, will never cease to seek him, nor fail to find him.
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See the promise in Ier. 29.12, 13. Then shall you crie vnto mee, and you shall goe and pray vnto me, and I will heare you:
See the promise in Jeremiah 29.12, 13. Then shall you cry unto me, and you shall go and pray unto me, and I will hear you:
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and you shall seeke mee and finde mee, because you shall seeke mee with all your heart: and you shall seek me and find me, Because you shall seek me with all your heart:
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Whosoeuer then euer meaneth to finde God and his sauing grace, must vnfainedly and heartily seeke after him.
Whosoever then ever means to find God and his Saving grace, must unfeignedly and heartily seek After him.
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Secondly, it must be sought in the likely place and meanes of finding: Secondly, it must be sought in the likely place and means of finding:
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the ordinary place where this Pearle is to be found, is, the assemblies of the Saints:
the ordinary place where this Pearl is to be found, is, the assemblies of the Saints:
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there God holdeth forth his scepter, and maketh offer of the grace of life. Where was the Church to find Christ with his graces at noone, in her thirst,
there God holds forth his sceptre, and makes offer of the grace of life. Where was the Church to find christ with his graces At noon, in her thirst,
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but in the steps of the shepherds? And these assemblies are the Suburbs of heauen, called therfore the Kingdome of grace: and hee that refuseth the good offers of grace, in the word, sacraments, praier, hearing, reading, conferring,
but in the steps of the shepherd's? And these assemblies Are the Suburbs of heaven, called Therefore the Kingdom of grace: and he that Refuseth the good offers of grace, in the word, Sacraments, prayer, hearing, reading, conferring,
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& the like, shall neuer finde it. No wise Merchant will slacke any good opportunity of aduancing his estate;
& the like, shall never find it. No wise Merchant will slack any good opportunity of advancing his estate;
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now the likely meanes in wise seeking are diligently to be vsed, as
now the likely means in wise seeking Are diligently to be used, as
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1. To search the euidence of the Pearle, & this euidence is contained in the Scriptures.
1. To search the evidence of the Pearl, & this evidence is contained in the Scriptures.
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Iohn 5. Search the Scriptures, for they witnesse of me. Secondly, the grant of it is from heauen by prayer.John 5. Search the Scriptures, for they witness of me. Secondly, the grant of it is from heaven by prayer.
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Let vs therefore goe boldly to the Throne of grace that we may find mercy and grace to helpe in time of need, Heb. 4.16.
Let us Therefore go boldly to the Throne of grace that we may find mercy and grace to help in time of need, Hebrew 4.16.
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Thirdly, the couenant is by the application of these meanes signed, and deliuered, yea and witnessed by the blessed Spirit of GOD, by a blessed change in the beleeuing heart;
Thirdly, the Covenant is by the application of these means signed, and Delivered, yea and witnessed by the blessed Spirit of GOD, by a blessed change in the believing heart;
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by mortification, and subduing the corruption of nature;
by mortification, and subduing the corruption of nature;
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by heauenly motions, heauenly mindednes, and gracious conuersation, standing not in a shell, a forme or shew,
by heavenly motions, heavenly Mindedness, and gracious Conversation, standing not in a shell, a Form or show,
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but in the kernil, power, and substance of sound godlinesse.
but in the Kernel, power, and substance of found godliness.
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Thirdly, it must be sought first and principally, yea onely sought and that for it selfe:
Thirdly, it must be sought First and principally, yea only sought and that for it self:
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it must be sought first in time: As Psalme 63.3. Early in the morning wil I seeke thee.
it must be sought First in time: As Psalm 63.3. Early in the morning will I seek thee.
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The Israelites must seeke Manna, the first thing they doe in the morning. Esau seeketh, but too late;
The Israelites must seek Manna, the First thing they do in the morning. Esau seeks, but too late;
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the foolish Virgins doe knocke, but the doore is shut. 2. It must be sought in the first place. Matth. 6.33. Seeke yee first the kingdome of heauen, and the righteousnesse thereof:
the foolish Virgins do knock, but the door is shut. 2. It must be sought in the First place. Matthew 6.33. Seek ye First the Kingdom of heaven, and the righteousness thereof:
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Seeke neither other things before it, as worldlings, nor other things with it, as prophane Epicures, who would graspe heauen and earth together;
Seek neither other things before it, as worldlings, nor other things with it, as profane Epicureans, who would grasp heaven and earth together;
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nor yet seeke it for other things, as Hypocrites, who professe the Gospell for fauour, credit, profit,
nor yet seek it for other things, as Hypocrites, who profess the Gospel for favour, credit, profit,
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or some other (in respect of that) base things. But seeke it alone for it selfe, and in sincerity;
or Some other (in respect of that) base things. But seek it alone for it self, and in sincerity;
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for only such seeking findeth it:
for only such seeking finds it:
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Neuer will Christ bee sought for loaues, nor can the same eye looke to heauen and earth together.
Never will christ be sought for loaves, nor can the same eye look to heaven and earth together.
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Fourthly, it must be sought humbly, that is, first out of thy selfe: a man that wanteth water, will go to the fountaine;
Fourthly, it must be sought humbly, that is, First out of thy self: a man that Wants water, will go to the fountain;
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the waters of grace must flow from the fountaine, and wellhead Christ Iesus: seeke it therefore in him and from him.
the waters of grace must flow from the fountain, and wellhead christ Iesus: seek it Therefore in him and from him.
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The eye of faith spieth it in him, and the hand of faith doth take it vp from him.
The eye of faith spieth it in him, and the hand of faith does take it up from him.
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Secondly, it must be sought with godly forrow and repentance for sinne. Isay 1.16. Wash you, make you cleane, take away the euill of your works, from before mine eyes; cease to doe euill.
Secondly, it must be sought with godly forrow and Repentance for sin. Saiah 1.16. Wash you, make you clean, take away the evil of your works, from before mine eyes; cease to do evil.
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Thirdly, with reformation of heart and life. Psal. 14.4. The workers of iniquitie are vnfit and vnworthy seekers of grace.
Thirdly, with Reformation of heart and life. Psalm 14.4. The workers of iniquity Are unfit and unworthy seekers of grace.
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Fiftly, it must be sought constantly: Mary and Ioseph neuer gaue ouer seeking Christ vntill they found him,
Fifty, it must be sought constantly: Marry and Ioseph never gave over seeking christ until they found him,
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nor the Church till shee found him:
nor the Church till she found him:
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neither must we giue ouer seeking, hauing found grace, for it is not in this seeking,
neither must we give over seeking, having found grace, for it is not in this seeking,
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as in other things, where hauing found, we rest contented, and seeke no more: but here hauing found the thing wee sought, we must seeke still:
as in other things, where having found, we rest contented, and seek no more: but Here having found the thing we sought, we must seek still:
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for a Christian is euer wanting of grace, if not in whole, yet in part, if not in substance, yet in some degree and measure of it:
for a Christian is ever wanting of grace, if not in Whole, yet in part, if not in substance, yet in Some degree and measure of it:
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and therefore this worke (as the husband mans) is neuer at an end. This must needes condemne many of vs, of extreame folly and sinne:
and Therefore this work (as the husband men) is never At an end. This must needs condemn many of us, of extreme folly and sin:
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how few of vs, haue sought after grace as after siluer? for siluer we will take great paines, rise early, goe to bed late,
how few of us, have sought After grace as After silver? for silver we will take great pains, rise early, go to Bed late,
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and eat the bread of carefulnesse:
and eat the bred of carefulness:
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but when doe wee so for grace? for siluer we will trauell many miles on horse,
but when do we so for grace? for silver we will travel many miles on horse,
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and foot, to a market or faire, if wee can but gaine or returne halfe a handfull of siluer:
and foot, to a market or fair, if we can but gain or return half a handful of silver:
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but for grace we will hardly step out of doores or bestow the least paines, to frequent the places of Gods exchange.
but for grace we will hardly step out of doors or bestow the least pains, to frequent the places of God's exchange.
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In seeking siluer, euery man will seeke a good pennyworth; hee is carefull that none ouer-reach him:
In seeking silver, every man will seek a good pennyworth; he is careful that none overreach him:
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hee parteth with his money as warily as may be: and will be ready to lay hold on a good bargaine, when it is offered.
he parts with his money as warily as may be: and will be ready to lay hold on a good bargain, when it is offered.
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In the matter of grace, how fearefully doe many thrust it away with both hands, wilfully forsaking their own mercy? Iona. 2.8. They that wait vpon lying vanities, forsake their owne mercy:
In the matter of grace, how fearfully do many thrust it away with both hands, wilfully forsaking their own mercy? Iona. 2.8. They that wait upon lying vanities, forsake their own mercy:
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that is, refuse the bargaine of eternall life offered, almost forced vpon them and others, that seemed to haue receiued a good sum of grace, foolishly depart with it,
that is, refuse the bargain of Eternal life offered, almost forced upon them and Others, that seemed to have received a good sum of grace, foolishly depart with it,
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and fall away either quite or wholly, or else from their measure and their first loue;
and fallen away either quite or wholly, or Else from their measure and their First love;
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these men are farre from seeking grace, and farther from finding it.
these men Are Far from seeking grace, and farther from finding it.
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This should stir vp our thirst after grace, to expresse our selues wise Merchants seazed on the Pearle, which that we may earnestly seeke after, let vs consider these fiue motiues.
This should stir up our thirst After grace, to express our selves wise Merchant's seized on the Pearl, which that we may earnestly seek After, let us Consider these fiue motives.
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1. Christ seeketh vs, and desireth vs to seeke him;
1. christ seeks us, and Desires us to seek him;
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and shall Christ seek thee for thy good, and not thou seeke him for thine owne good? But Christ seeketh vs,
and shall christ seek thee for thy good, and not thou seek him for thine own good? But christ seeks us,
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as a Hen that gathereth her chickins vnder her wings, Matth. 23.37. and woe vnto vs if we remaine vngathered.
as a Hen that gathereth her chickens under her wings, Matthew 23.37. and woe unto us if we remain ungathered.
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The father of the prodigall, goeth out to meet his sonne returning home, to incourage vs to goe out of our solues to seeke him.
The father of the prodigal, Goes out to meet his son returning home, to encourage us to go out of our solves to seek him.
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Secondly, the fearefull reuenge against such as seeke not, nor inquire after GOD, should mooue vs to seek him: as Zeph. 1.6. in the fourth Verse, I will cut off the remnant of Baal;
Secondly, the fearful revenge against such as seek not, nor inquire After GOD, should move us to seek him: as Zephaniah 1.6. in the fourth Verse, I will Cut off the remnant of Baal;
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& in the sixth, And them that turne backe from the Lord, and those that haue not sought the Lord nor inquired for him.
& in the sixth, And them that turn back from the Lord, and those that have not sought the Lord nor inquired for him.
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And if they vnder the Law were so reuenged, how much more shall wee liuing vnder the Gospell, if we neglect so great saluation? If the Gospel be now hid, it is hid to them that perish, 2 Corin. 4.3.
And if they under the Law were so revenged, how much more shall we living under the Gospel, if we neglect so great salvation? If the Gospel be now hid, it is hid to them that perish, 2 Corin. 4.3.
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Oh what a fearefull case is it, that the Gospell should serue for the conuiction of men,
O what a fearful case is it, that the Gospel should serve for the conviction of men,
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and not for their conuersion? Oh thrice vnhappy man that shall peruert this so aboundant grace to his owne destruction:
and not for their conversion? O thrice unhappy man that shall pervert this so abundant grace to his own destruction:
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and yet the plenty of Gods grace in the Gospel shall condemne thousands that neuer required or sought after it.
and yet the plenty of God's grace in the Gospel shall condemn thousands that never required or sought After it.
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3. Thou shouldest seeke grace from God, but he seeketh to pin his grace on thy sleeue:
3. Thou Shouldst seek grace from God, but he seeks to pin his grace on thy sleeve:
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God bringeth home the Gospell to thy house and doores;
God brings home the Gospel to thy house and doors;
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hee sendeth forth his seruants, he continueth to seeke thee by continuing the meanes and the season of grace:
he sends forth his Servants, he Continueth to seek thee by Continuing the means and the season of grace:
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he seeketh thee daily by his word, his Ministers, his blessings, his corrections, by the motions of the spirit, by the checks of thine owne conscience,
he seeks thee daily by his word, his Ministers, his blessings, his corrections, by the motions of the Spirit, by the Checks of thine own conscience,
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and wilt thou not seeke being so sought vnto? darest thou receiue such grace still in vaine? 2 Cor. 6.5.
and wilt thou not seek being so sought unto? Darest thou receive such grace still in vain? 2 Cor. 6.5.
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or turne it to wantonnes? Iud. 3. Fourthly, of this saluation the Prophets search diligently, 1 Pet. 1.10. and shall wee to whom it more specially belongeth, not so much as aske or inquire after it? or shall we thrust it away as the Iewes did, Acts 13.46.
or turn it to wantonness? Iud. 3. Fourthly, of this salvation the prophets search diligently, 1 Pet. 1.10. and shall we to whom it more specially belongeth, not so much as ask or inquire After it? or shall we thrust it away as the Iewes did, Acts 13.46.
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but not without the most fearefull reuenge that euer hapned to any nation vnder the heauens, vnder which they lye at this day?
but not without the most fearful revenge that ever happened to any Nation under the heavens, under which they lie At this day?
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Fiftly, for a man to abide destitute of desire and indeuour after grace, sheweth that Sathan the God of the world worketh mightily in such a one,
Fifty, for a man to abide destitute of desire and endeavour After grace, shows that Sathan the God of the world works mightily in such a one,
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and hath him in his power to hood-winke him, and hide from him the grace of the Gospell, that the brightnesse of this Pearle should neuer shine to him,
and hath him in his power to hoodwink him, and hide from him the grace of the Gospel, that the brightness of this Pearl should never shine to him,
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least he should conuert and be saued: See 2 Cor. 4.3, 4. This of the first action:
lest he should convert and be saved: See 2 Cor. 4.3, 4. This of the First actium:
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Who hauing found a Pearle of great price. The second action of the wise Merchant is; he findeth an excellent Pearle;Who having found a Pearl of great price. The second actium of the wise Merchant is; he finds an excellent Pearl;
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Of the Pearle, and of the excellencie we haue spoken: Now are we in this part onely to speake something of the finding of it.
Of the Pearl, and of the excellency we have spoken: Now Are we in this part only to speak something of the finding of it.
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And by the Pearle being meant the grace of the Gospell, as wee haue heard, wee learne this Doctrine:
And by the Pearl being meant the grace of the Gospel, as we have herd, we Learn this Doctrine:
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That seekers of grace shall finde it: and onely they. Psalme 118.5. I called vpon the Lord in trouble, and the Lord heard me, and set me at large: and Psalm. 138.3. When I called then thou heardest mee, & hast increased strength in my soule: That seekers of grace shall find it: and only they. Psalm 118.5. I called upon the Lord in trouble, and the Lord herd me, and Set me At large: and Psalm. 138.3. When I called then thou heardest me, & hast increased strength in my soul:
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Salomon seeketh wisdome and findeth it. Luke 15.9. Matth. 7.8. The woman that sought the lost groat, found it:Solomon seeks Wisdom and finds it. Lycia 15.9. Matthew 7.8. The woman that sought the lost groat, found it:
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Whosoeuer asketh, receiueth, and he that seeketh, findeth. Why?
Whosoever asks, receiveth, and he that seeks, finds. Why?
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1. Faithfull seeking can neuer take God wanting or vnwilling to giue grace, both because hee hath promised,
1. Faithful seeking can never take God wanting or unwilling to give grace, both Because he hath promised,
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and is able to performe, aboue all we are able to aske or thinke: His power is sufficient to supply all our wants: and Isay 65.1. I was found of them that sought mee not:
and is able to perform, above all we Are able to ask or think: His power is sufficient to supply all our Wants: and Saiah 65.1. I was found of them that sought me not:
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and verse 24. Yea before they call I will answer, and while they speake, I will heare.
and verse 24. Yea before they call I will answer, and while they speak, I will hear.
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If earthly fathers that are euill, (both in comparison of God, and in their owne inclination) can giue good things to their children that aske, much more our heauenly Father can and will. If earthly Father's that Are evil, (both in comparison of God, and in their own inclination) can give good things to their children that ask, much more our heavenly Father can and will.
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How glad is an earthly father, when his children can seeke after that which is good for them? and our heauenly Father much more:
How glad is an earthly father, when his children can seek After that which is good for them? and our heavenly Father much more:
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Besides, God who hath promised cannot lye, Titus 1.2. now he should deceiue his people, if they should not finde the grace they duly seeke:
Beside, God who hath promised cannot lie, Titus 1.2. now he should deceive his people, if they should not find the grace they duly seek:
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but he hath said, Matth. 5, 6. that the hungring and thirsting soule shall be satisfied and supplied.
but he hath said, Matthew 5, 6. that the hungering and thirsting soul shall be satisfied and supplied.
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2. The Lord will not so farre discourage his seruants, and dishearten them, as neuer to let them finde that, they bestow so much true paines in seeking:
2. The Lord will not so Far discourage his Servants, and dishearten them, as never to let them find that, they bestow so much true pains in seeking:
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but he vpholdeth them in seeking, by supplying, some way or other, some time or other, that they seeke:
but he upholdeth them in seeking, by supplying, Some Way or other, Some time or other, that they seek:
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his wisdome not only feedeth his children with hopes of an haruest to come;
his Wisdom not only feeds his children with hope's of an harvest to come;
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but affordeth them present food and finding, euen in this life, so far as will stand with hunger and thirst:
but affords them present food and finding, even in this life, so Far as will stand with hunger and thirst:
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by which hee incourageth them in their prayers, teares, labours, and sufferings, and without which finding for the present, in part, the smoaking wicke should bee quickly quenched,
by which he Encourageth them in their Prayers, tears, labours, and sufferings, and without which finding for the present, in part, the smoking wick should be quickly quenched,
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and all the beginning of grace easily lost:
and all the beginning of grace Easily lost:
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oyle is not more necessarie to feed a lampe, than the supply of grace is to feed grace. Psal. 116.1. I loue the Lord, because hee hath heard my voice and prayers: and Psal. 65.2. Because thou hearest prayer, vnto thee shall all flesh come.
oil is not more necessary to feed a lamp, than the supply of grace is to feed grace. Psalm 116.1. I love the Lord, Because he hath herd my voice and Prayers: and Psalm 65.2. Because thou Hearst prayer, unto thee shall all Flesh come.
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3. The Lord will not so much withstand his owne glory, as not be found of true seekers,
3. The Lord will not so much withstand his own glory, as not be found of true seekers,
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because his owne glory is the maine end of all his mercy. Psal. 22.26. They that seeke after the Lord shall praise him:
Because his own glory is the main end of all his mercy. Psalm 22.26. They that seek After the Lord shall praise him:
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namely, in acknowledging him true in his promises and plentifull in his mercies.
namely, in acknowledging him true in his promises and plentiful in his Mercies.
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But God is a free giuer of grace, and before wee can aske wee shall haue it without seeking:
But God is a free giver of grace, and before we can ask we shall have it without seeking:
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what need we then seek so diligently?
what need we then seek so diligently?
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Answ. 1. Gods grace is free in respect of merits, not of meanes: if God should not giue vs sauing grace before we aske it, we should neuer haue it;Answer 1. God's grace is free in respect of merits, not of means: if God should not give us Saving grace before we ask it, we should never have it;
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and no man can seeke grace but by grace;
and no man can seek grace but by grace;
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yet God giueth not grace to idle or sleepy persons, but to the vigilant and watchfull:
yet God gives not grace to idle or sleepy Persons, but to the vigilant and watchful:
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he is not so prodigall of so excellent a Pearle, as to bestow it for nothing:
he is not so prodigal of so excellent a Pearl, as to bestow it for nothing:
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or vpon those, who hauing tasted the sweetnes of it, will not bestirre themselues for more, that they may grow in grace.
or upon those, who having tasted the sweetness of it, will not Bestir themselves for more, that they may grow in grace.
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2. Though God doth bestow on vs free saluatiō which costeth vs nothing, yet wee must accept it in the meanes:
2. Though God does bestow on us free salvation which costeth us nothing, yet we must accept it in the means:
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which do excite & exercise our graces, & suffer vs to bee neither idle, nor vnfruitfull in the worke of the Lord.
which do excite & exercise our graces, & suffer us to be neither idle, nor unfruitful in the work of the Lord.
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But if we seeke, our seeking is a cause of finding, & so Gods grace shall not be free.
But if we seek, our seeking is a cause of finding, & so God's grace shall not be free.
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Ans. 1. Our seeking is no cause of finding but a meanes or way in which we finde.Ans. 1. Our seeking is no cause of finding but a means or Way in which we find.
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2. In seeking we doe our duty, but merit nothing by it; for when we haue done all we can, we are vnprofitable seruants.
2. In seeking we do our duty, but merit nothing by it; for when we have done all we can, we Are unprofitable Servants.
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3. The promise of finding is not made to the seeking, but to the seeker, being in Christ:
3. The promise of finding is not made to the seeking, but to the seeker, being in christ:
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who findeth for Christs sake, not for his owne. But I haue sought long, and haue not found.
who finds for Christ sake, not for his own. But I have sought long, and have not found.
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Ans. There is a 2. fold seeking, 1. a seeking amisse, and then no maruell if thou findest not; Ans. There is a 2. fold seeking, 1. a seeking amiss, and then no marvel if thou Findest not;
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Esan sought with teares, and findeth not: many shall seeke and strine to enter, and shall not bee able;Esan sought with tears, and finds not: many shall seek and strine to enter, and shall not be able;
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and of these are sixe sorts, 1. wicked men being destitute of the spirit of GOD, want their eyes cleared:
and of these Are sixe sorts, 1. wicked men being destitute of the Spirit of GOD, want their eyes cleared:
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and a blind man shall sooner find a Pearle lost, than they this.
and a blind man shall sooner find a Pearl lost, than they this.
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2. Some seeke without light, as fond Familists and Anabaptists, who seeke grace in the darke corners of Enthusiasmes,
2. some seek without Light, as found Familists and Anabaptists, who seek grace in the dark corners of Enthusiasms,
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and reuelations, scorning the light of the Scriptures and Ministrie: in which the spirit onely and ordinarily offreth himself to be found.
and revelations, scorning the Light of the Scriptures and Ministry: in which the Spirit only and ordinarily Offereth himself to be found.
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3. Some seeke without the promise and so without faith: Israel sought it by merits, Rom. 9.31. 4. Some seeke without repentance. Isay 1.16. wash you, make you cleane, and then come and reason together.
3. some seek without the promise and so without faith: Israel sought it by merits, Rom. 9.31. 4. some seek without Repentance. Saiah 1.16. wash you, make you clean, and then come and reason together.
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5. Some seeke it vnseasonablie the doore being shut, so did Esau when the blessing was bestowed.
5. some seek it unseasonably the door being shut, so did Esau when the blessing was bestowed.
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6. Some seeke withon out sincerity. Hypocrites seeke a while but giue ouer, as weary of so much paines;
6. some seek withon out sincerity. Hypocrites seek a while but give over, as weary of so much pains;
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now the promise is made to none of these: the goale is not giuen but to such as striue lawfully.
now the promise is made to none of these: the goal is not given but to such as strive lawfully.
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A second Kind of seeking that is which faileth not, and that is in the true and lawfull conditions of seeking,
A second Kind of seeking that is which Faileth not, and that is in the true and lawful conditions of seeking,
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as by the supernaturall eye of faith, by the light of Gods Word, in the right veine of finding,
as by the supernatural eye of faith, by the Light of God's Word, in the right vein of finding,
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and in the places where the Pearle lieth, and in season of seeking, whilst the day lasteth and the light is with vs:
and in the places where the Pearl lies, and in season of seeking, while the day lasteth and the Light is with us:
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hast thou thus sought, and art yet held off? I say God must be true Quaerentibus recta & rectè, hee that seeketh, quae oportet & quomodo oportet, shall certainely finde;
hast thou thus sought, and art yet held off? I say God must be true Quaerentibus Recta & rectè, he that seeks, Quae oportet & quomodo oportet, shall Certainly find;
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and therefore I say to thee that seekest good things well: 1. Thou hast found grace sufficient, as Paul did when hee seemed to be denied of the grace desired:
and Therefore I say to thee that Seekest good things well: 1. Thou hast found grace sufficient, as Paul did when he seemed to be denied of the grace desired:
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thou hast found grace in some measure, at least in such measure as may cause thee to hunger for more.
thou hast found grace in Some measure, At least in such measure as may cause thee to hunger for more.
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2. God may delay to giue thee a greater measure, and yet not deny thee;
2. God may Delay to give thee a greater measure, and yet not deny thee;
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it may bee that which thou seekest, is worth more labour than yet thou hast bestowed:
it may be that which thou Seekest, is worth more labour than yet thou hast bestowed:
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distinguish now betwixt Gods delayes and denialls: hold on thy seeking, thou shalt find in good time.
distinguish now betwixt God's delays and denials: hold on thy seeking, thou shalt find in good time.
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Thirdly, the best and holiest seekers of al find but for the estate of this life;
Thirdly, the best and Holiest seekers of all find but for the estate of this life;
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that is, in small measure, a taste, a first fruites, heere is but a sowing in grace.
that is, in small measure, a taste, a First fruits, Here is but a sowing in grace.
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God leaueth his children in many wants for the present, for diuers ends. 1. For their humiliation,
God Leaveth his children in many Wants for the present, for diverse ends. 1. For their humiliation,
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as Paul had a pricke in the flesh left. 2. To maintaine hunger and thirst after more.
as Paul had a prick in the Flesh left. 2. To maintain hunger and thirst After more.
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3. To long after the time of perfection, and full saciety, when they shall bee fully conformed to the Image of God.
3. To long After the time of perfection, and full satiety, when they shall be Fully conformed to the Image of God.
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Fourthly, thou hast found a promise of God to be fully satisfied at length, Matth. 5.6. in the meane time esteeme thy seeking as a seede time, thy labour is sowen in heauen, thy seede is cast into the bosome of God:
Fourthly, thou hast found a promise of God to be Fully satisfied At length, Matthew 5.6. in the mean time esteem thy seeking as a seed time, thy labour is sown in heaven, thy seed is cast into the bosom of God:
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and if it presently returne not so much comfort, ioy, and increase as thou desirest:
and if it presently return not so much Comfort, joy, and increase as thou Desirest:
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it is layd vp and will bring thee good store, and a happy crop for hereafter:
it is laid up and will bring thee good store, and a happy crop for hereafter:
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therfore be not weary of well doing, for in due time thou shalt reape, if thou faint not. Therefore be not weary of well doing, for in due time thou shalt reap, if thou faint not.
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If no man seeketh this Pearle aright but findeth, see a difference betweene this commoditie, and all other.
If not man seeks this Pearl aright but finds, see a difference between this commodity, and all other.
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Seeke any other thing in the world, with thy best indeuour, and thou maist faile, and not finde.
Seek any other thing in the world, with thy best endeavour, and thou Mayest fail, and not find.
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He that seeketh siluer, shall not bee satisfied: Seeke wealth, pearles, honor, pleasures, thou shalt often faile of them:He that seeks silver, shall not be satisfied: Seek wealth, Pearls, honour, pleasures, thou shalt often fail of them:
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but seeke the best thing, & alway speed. In all other things, many seeke one thing, but finde another:
but seek the best thing, & always speed. In all other things, many seek one thing, but find Another:
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goe to the Physitians to seeke health, thou maist meete with death; to the Lawyer, to seeke law and justice, thou maist find iniustice and oppression:
go to the Physicians to seek health, thou Mayest meet with death; to the Lawyer, to seek law and Justice, thou Mayest find injustice and oppression:
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at some friends hāds thou maist feeke fauour & friendship, but finde hatred and enmitie, as Ioseph sought at his brethrens, but findes them foes and enemies.
At Some Friends hands thou Mayest feeke favour & friendship, but find hatred and enmity, as Ioseph sought At his Brothers', but finds them foes and enemies.
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But in matters of grace, thou shalt finde the same things thou lookest for: seekest thou the Pearle, thou findest the Pearle, as the Merchant did:
But in matters of grace, thou shalt find the same things thou Lookest for: Seekest thou the Pearl, thou Findest the Pearl, as the Merchant did:
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nay, findest an excellent one, farre better than thou lookedst for; the worth of which is not to bee valued in this vale of dacknesse.
nay, Findest an excellent one, Far better than thou lookedest for; the worth of which is not to be valued in this vale of dacknesse.
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Here is also a difference betweene seeking things at Gods hands, and at mans: all that aske at mans handes speed not:
Here is also a difference between seeking things At God's hands, and At men: all that ask At men hands speed not:
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though thou maist aske neuer so iustly, as in the example of the vniust Iudge. A poore man asketh at mans hands mercy, and misseth of it:
though thou Mayest ask never so justly, as in the Exampl of the unjust Judge. A poor man asks At men hands mercy, and misses of it:
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knocke at mans doore, it is not alway open: But the gate of grace is neuer shut;
knock At men door, it is not always open: But the gate of grace is never shut;
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Gods eare is alway open, and as a fauorite sitteth in the eare of the King,
God's ear is always open, and as a favourite Sitteth in the ear of the King,
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and speedeth in any suite, so doth the godly seeker speed with God. This comforteth poore soules seeking & panting after grace;
and speedeth in any suit, so does the godly seeker speed with God. This comforts poor Souls seeking & panting After grace;
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so long as thou canst seeke, thou art sure to find, though the Lord hide his face for a time,
so long as thou Canst seek, thou art sure to find, though the Lord hide his face for a time,
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and seeme to locke vp his mercy from thee, yet vpholde thy selfe in seeking, and thou shalt find in due season, Psal. 9.9.10.
and seem to lock up his mercy from thee, yet uphold thy self in seeking, and thou shalt find in due season, Psalm 9.9.10.
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The Lord also will bee a refuge for the poore, a refuge in due time, euen in affliction. The Lord also will be a refuge for the poor, a refuge in due time, even in affliction.
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Wantest thou strength against temptations? Seeke by prayer the grace of Christian fortitude: be strong in the cry of prayer;
Wantest thou strength against temptations? Seek by prayer the grace of Christian fortitude: be strong in the cry of prayer;
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and as a theefe will runne away when the true man maketh a noyse and outcry,
and as a thief will run away when the true man makes a noise and outcry,
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so will Sathan vpon this noise of feruent prayer cease his assault.
so will Sathan upon this noise of fervent prayer cease his assault.
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Wantest thou peace of conscience, chearfulnes in doing, or suffering? wouldest thou see a sweet looke from God? or needst thou any other blessing for life or godlines? Seeke it with instance, doe as the woman of Canaan, who sought grace at the hands of Christ,
Wantest thou peace of conscience, cheerfulness in doing, or suffering? Wouldst thou see a sweet look from God? or Needest thou any other blessing for life or godliness? Seek it with instance, do as the woman of Canaan, who sought grace At the hands of christ,
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and would not be repulsed, Math. 15.22.
and would not be repulsed, Math. 15.22.
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And the poore woman by her importunitie preuailed in her suit with the vniust Iudge, Luke 18.5.
And the poor woman by her importunity prevailed in her suit with the unjust Judge, Lycia 18.5.
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And how much more shall faithfull importunitie preuaile with the most righteous & faithfull God?
And how much more shall faithful importunity prevail with the most righteous & faithful God?
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But my seeking is so weake and sinfull, that I shall neuer finde: my sinne quite marreth my seeking, and hindreth my finding.
But my seeking is so weak and sinful, that I shall never find: my sin quite marreth my seeking, and hindereth my finding.
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Is there more weakenesse in thy seeking, than in Iacobs seeking the, blessing? yet his weake and faultie seeking found it.
Is there more weakness in thy seeking, than in Iacobs seeking thee, blessing? yet his weak and faulty seeking found it.
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O that I could finde any feeling or worke of grace, but the strong hart of my corruptions is not yet brokē:
Oh that I could find any feeling or work of grace, but the strong heart of my corruptions is not yet broken:
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I haue lost all my labour, and found nothing but discomfort of it.
I have lost all my labour, and found nothing but discomfort of it.
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Let not thy soule prescribe and instruct the Lord, how, or what way or when to do thee good:
Let not thy soul prescribe and instruct the Lord, how, or what Way or when to do thee good:
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but waite and striue, and find and preuaile.
but wait and strive, and find and prevail.
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Secondly, seeke against sense and feeling, euen out of the belly of the whale of desperation it selfe, lay hold on the free grace of God,
Secondly, seek against sense and feeling, even out of the belly of the whale of desperation it self, lay hold on the free grace of God,
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and thou shalt find an issue, & his sweet loue dropping comfort, sweeter than hony combes to thy soule.
and thou shalt find an issue, & his sweet love dropping Comfort, Sweeten than honey combes to thy soul.
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Thirdly, see the reason why grace groweth so thin euery where, euen because hee that hath not attained grace neuer sought it aright;
Thirdly, see the reason why grace grows so thin every where, even Because he that hath not attained grace never sought it aright;
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the want is not in God, nor in the meanes, but in thy selfe and manner of seeking:
the want is not in God, nor in the means, but in thy self and manner of seeking:
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Non medicorum insufficientia, sed quaerentium negligentia culpanda; Blame thy selfe for not finding, who hast failed in the manner of thy seeking; for perhaps, Non Medicorum insufficientia, sed quaerentium Negligence culpanda; Blame thy self for not finding, who hast failed in the manner of thy seeking; for perhaps,
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Thou art full and feelest not the need of grace, as the Church of Laodicea, Reu. 3.17. and then how canst thou seeke? A beggar will not stir abroad so long as hee hath any thing at home.
Thou art full and Feel not the need of grace, as the Church of Laodicea, Reu. 3.17. and then how Canst thou seek? A beggar will not stir abroad so long as he hath any thing At home.
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Or art prophane and scornest the blessing, as Esau. Or art a hater of it, and the seekers of it;
Or art profane and Scornest the blessing, as Esau Or art a hater of it, and the seekers of it;
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turnest their glory into shame, & art of the generation of them that hate them that seeke the Lord.
Turnest their glory into shame, & art of the generation of them that hate them that seek the Lord.
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Or art idle and seekest slightly, or formally; and can God attend that prayer, or request, which thou carelesly & formally castest out,
Or art idle and Seekest slightly, or formally; and can God attend that prayer, or request, which thou carelessly & formally Chastest out,
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and thy selfe attendest not? And here numbers of men lye vnder just reproofe; as
and thy self attendest not? And Here numbers of men lie under just reproof; as
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1. Such as neuer spent so much labour in seeking grace, as Saul did in seeking his Fathers Asses, 1 Sam 9.4,
1. Such as never spent so much labour in seeking grace, as Saul did in seeking his Father's Asses, 1 Same 9.4,
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2. They that neuer spent so much time to find it, as they could for a handfull of siluer,
2. They that never spent so much time to find it, as they could for a handful of silver,
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and yet hope they haue it, or shall haue it.
and yet hope they have it, or shall have it.
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When didst thou breake thy sleepe, disease thy selfe, put thy selfe into all weathers by night and by day,
When didst thou break thy sleep, disease thy self, put thy self into all weathers by night and by day,
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for the Word, as thou hast for wealth? When wast thou so good and thriftie an husband for thy soule as for thy body? Neuer looke for grace before thou prizest it:
for the Word, as thou hast for wealth? When waste thou so good and thrifty an husband for thy soul as for thy body? Never look for grace before thou prizest it:
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and bee sure thou hast it not, who so vnder-valuest it.
and be sure thou hast it not, who so under-valvest it.
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Thirdly, let vs examine our selues whether by all our seeking wee haue found the Pearle, & that by these rules.
Thirdly, let us examine our selves whither by all our seeking we have found the Pearl, & that by these rules.
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1. He hath found by seeking who still seekes to find, for it is not here as in seeking other things:
1. He hath found by seeking who still seeks to find, for it is not Here as in seeking other things:
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heere the finder giueth not ouer seeking: but the more be findeth the more he seeketh;
Here the finder gives not over seeking: but the more be finds the more he seeks;
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heere is an vnsaciable couetousnesse, and a couetousnesse warrantable. Secondly, much ioy and large affections to expresse the sence of so great a commoditie:
Here is an unsatiable covetousness, and a covetousness warrantable. Secondly, much joy and large affections to express the sense of so great a commodity:
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the testimony of Gods Spirit witnesseth our adoption;
the testimony of God's Spirit Witnesseth our adoption;
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once receiue it, and it refresheth the soule with ioy vnspeakable and glorious, 1 Peter 4.5. and this ioy will not be hid, as in the woman finding the lost groat.
once receive it, and it refresheth the soul with joy unspeakable and glorious, 1 Peter 4.5. and this joy will not be hid, as in the woman finding the lost groat.
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Thirdly, the Pearle once found, there followeth a contempt of the world, a killing of the cares of this life, a fencing from the loue of earthly things:
Thirdly, the Pearl once found, there follows a contempt of the world, a killing of the Cares of this life, a fencing from the love of earthly things:
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there is no true content in any thing else, he that hath found this Pearle esteemeth all other things,
there is no true content in any thing Else, he that hath found this Pearl esteems all other things,
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euen the best of that the world so admireth, dung in comparison of Christ.
even the best of that the world so admireth, dung in comparison of christ.
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Fourthly, being so rich a commoditie, it enableth to good workes and (as no other Pearle can) it worketh the will also to be aboundant in good workes, aboundant in the fruits of the spirit, in the fruits of Sanctity, and holines of life.
Fourthly, being so rich a commodity, it enableth to good works and (as no other Pearl can) it works the will also to be abundant in good works, abundant in the fruits of the Spirit, in the fruits of Sanctity, and holiness of life.
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Fiftly, it is of so precious vertue, as it is in euery one that findeth it,
Fifty, it is of so precious virtue, as it is in every one that finds it,
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an antidote against all the poison of sinne, the grace of repentance presently expelleth it: the grace of patience is a salue for euery sore:
an antidote against all the poison of sin, the grace of Repentance presently expelleth it: the grace of patience is a salve for every soar:
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the grace of faith is a most soueraigne Cordiall;
the grace of faith is a most sovereign Cordial;
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it is of vertue to renouate the whole man, and all the parts of the man:
it is of virtue to renovate the Whole man, and all the parts of the man:
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it cleareth his sight daily, it maketh him quicke of hearing, it sharpneth all his senses in diuine things;
it cleareth his sighed daily, it makes him quick of hearing, it sharpeneth all his Senses in divine things;
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it preserueth his stomack, and appetite to Gods word: it purgeth out his corruptions, reneweth his strength, as the Eagle:
it Preserveth his stomach, and appetite to God's word: it Purgeth out his corruptions, Reneweth his strength, as the Eagl:
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All these and a thousand more vertues hath this Hearbe-Grace wrought in thee in some measure if thou hast found it,
All these and a thousand more Virtues hath this Hearbe-Grace wrought in thee in Some measure if thou hast found it,
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and so aboundantly recompenseth all thy labour. He went & sold all that he had and bought it.
and so abundantly recompenseth all thy labour. He went & sold all that he had and bought it.
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] Our Sauiour continueth the allegory of the wise Merchant, who 1. hath sought, 2. found the Pearle, and then sitteth not downe: ] Our Saviour Continueth the allegory of the wise Merchant, who 1. hath sought, 2. found the Pearl, and then Sitteth not down:
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but (thirdly) maketh purchase. In the words are three things. 1. He goeth away, to the Mart and meanes where it is to be had. but (Thirdly) makes purchase. In the words Are three things. 1. He Goes away, to the Mars and means where it is to be had.
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2. Hee selleth all in affection to it, and contempt of earthlythings. 3. He buyeth it by a carefull desire and endeuour after heauenly things. 2. He Selleth all in affection to it, and contempt of earthlythings. 3. He buyeth it by a careful desire and endeavour After heavenly things.
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For the meaning, 1. he goeth away. ] Selfedenial is the first lesson in Christs schoole, Whosoeuer will saue his life, shall loose it, and whosoeuer shall loose his life for my sake, shall find it;
For the meaning, 1. he Goes away. ] Selfedenial is the First Lesson in Christ school, Whosoever will save his life, shall lose it, and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, shall find it;
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hee that forsaketh not his own will, reason, affections, and euill habits, and doth not crosse his owne desires, shall neuer prize or purchase this Pearle.
he that Forsaketh not his own will, reason, affections, and evil habits, and does not cross his own Desires, shall never prize or purchase this Pearl.
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2. And selleth all ] That is, in comparison hee contemneth all earthly things, & setteth them at a low rate and value in respect of the Pearle,
2. And Selleth all ] That is, in comparison he contemneth all earthly things, & sets them At a low rate and valve in respect of the Pearl,
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and doth not care much who haue them, so hee may enioy the Pearle: let others get the wealth of the world, he will be rich in grace;
and does not care much who have them, so he may enjoy the Pearl: let Others get the wealth of the world, he will be rich in grace;
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let others get corne, wine, and oile; if he can get naked Christ, hee hath enough.
let Others get corn, wine, and oil; if he can get naked christ, he hath enough.
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But is it necessarie to sell all, to haue eternall life? It may seeme so: Matth. 19.22.
But is it necessary to fell all, to have Eternal life? It may seem so: Matthew 19.22.
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Iesus said vnto him, if thou wilt be perfect, goe and sell all that thou hast, Iesus said unto him, if thou wilt be perfect, go and fell all that thou hast,
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and giue it to the poore, and thou shalt haue treasure in heauen, and come and follow me. and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come and follow me.
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Ans. The Papists build a state of perfection vpō voluntary pouerty:Ans. The Papists built a state of perfection upon voluntary poverty:
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and hold it a counsell onely fit for perfect Christians, and farre more meritorious than the keeping of the whole Law.
and hold it a counsel only fit for perfect Christians, and Far more meritorious than the keeping of the Whole Law.
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But 1. to answer them, and then the question.
But 1. to answer them, and then the question.
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1. It is a friuolous conceit to thinke, that any man may come to an higher estate of happinesse, by some other meanes than by keeping the Law.
1. It is a frivolous conceit to think, that any man may come to an higher estate of happiness, by Some other means than by keeping the Law.
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Secondly, it is absurd to thinke that any worke can be acceptably done toward saluation, which is without the walke and compasse of the law, which is so perfect, that cursed is he that doth dare to adde to it,
Secondly, it is absurd to think that any work can be acceptably done towards salvation, which is without the walk and compass of the law, which is so perfect, that cursed is he that does Dare to add to it,
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or detract any thing from it.
or detract any thing from it.
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3. Christ desired no more of the young man, than he did of his Disciples, who said verse 27. wee haue left all to follow thee, and yet Peter had an house still,
3. christ desired no more of the young man, than he did of his Disciples, who said verse 27. we have left all to follow thee, and yet Peter had an house still,
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and Iohn, to which hee tooke the Virgin Mary.
and John, to which he took the Virgae Marry.
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And therefore Christ would haue the young man to part with all, which hee could not hold with his loue and affection to Christ himselfe, and the Gospell.
And Therefore christ would have the young man to part with all, which he could not hold with his love and affection to christ himself, and the Gospel.
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Fourthly, that which Christ required of this Iustitiarie, is not any deuised Euangelicall counsel aboue the law;
Fourthly, that which christ required of this Justiciary, is not any devised Evangelical counsel above the law;
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but a dutie contained in the law:
but a duty contained in the law:
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the summe of which is, Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thy heart:
the sum of which is, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart:
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and whereas hee had boasted, that hee had kept all the law;
and whereas he had boasted, that he had kept all the law;
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Christ doth send him backe againe to the law, to let him see his want of loue, both to God and his neighbour;
christ does send him back again to the law, to let him see his want of love, both to God and his neighbour;
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to God, if the loue of his friends hinder him from following him, whom he confesseth a teacher from God:
to God, if the love of his Friends hinder him from following him, whom he Confesses a teacher from God:
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And want of loue to man, if at Christs word hee will not part with his money, especially if not at Christ his especiall commandement.
And want of love to man, if At Christ word he will not part with his money, especially if not At christ his especial Commandment.
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So as this is not a counsell to some perfect recluses or orders of wilfull men;
So as this is not a counsel to Some perfect recluses or order of wilful men;
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but a commandement to all Christians, that must striue to perfection. 1. Cor. 2.6.
but a Commandment to all Christians, that must strive to perfection. 1. Cor. 2.6.
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And we speak wisdom amongst them that are perfect: who must not onely leaue goods and lands,
And we speak Wisdom among them that Are perfect: who must not only leave goods and Lands,
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and houses for Christ, and the Gospell;
and houses for christ, and the Gospel;
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but must hate father, mother, wife, and children, brethren, sisters, and their owne life, if they cānot hold them with Christ.
but must hate father, mother, wife, and children, brothers, Sisters, and their own life, if they cannot hold them with christ.
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So much to answer the Papists: Now to the question.
So much to answer the Papists: Now to the question.
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1. Who can denie wealth to be the gift of God, if it be held without couetousnes, confidence, pride,
1. Who can deny wealth to be the gift of God, if it be held without covetousness, confidence, pride,
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and subordinate to heauen and heauenly things? Or who can denie but riches may become helps to heauenly Tabernacles? who can denic but good men may both haue them,
and subordinate to heaven and heavenly things? Or who can deny but riches may become helps to heavenly Tabernacles? who can denic but good men may both have them,
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and vse them? Abraham was a man of great possessions, and Iob and Dauid men of most great wealth:
and use them? Abraham was a man of great possessions, and Job and David men of most great wealth:
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and yet godly men, and poore of spirit; goods therefore in themselues are not to be cast away:
and yet godly men, and poor of Spirit; goods Therefore in themselves Are not to be cast away:
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but first in comparison, rather than we will not attaine, and retaine the Pearle of the Gospell, we must abandon all we haue.
but First in comparison, rather than we will not attain, and retain the Pearl of the Gospel, we must abandon all we have.
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Secondly, when they proue an impediment to our calling, and holy profession, we must renounce them, as Moses in this case refused to be the sonne of Pharaohs daughter,
Secondly, when they prove an impediment to our calling, and holy profession, we must renounce them, as Moses in this case refused to be the son of Pharaohs daughter,
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and to suffer with Gods people:
and to suffer with God's people:
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a traueller may carrie a staffe to helpe him in his iourney, but not to ouer-load himselfe:
a traveller may carry a staff to help him in his journey, but not to overload himself:
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and he may beare some money in his purse for his charges, but not burthen himselfe with it.
and he may bear Some money in his purse for his charges, but not burden himself with it.
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Thirdly, in affection alwaies wee must renounce them, and hold them retiredly and weignedly, vsing the world as not vsing it:
Thirdly, in affection always we must renounce them, and hold them retiredly and weignedly, using the world as not using it:
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Let them be in our hands, not in our hearts; to lay downe, or lay out; Let them be in our hands, not in our hearts; to lay down, or lay out;
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not to lay vp, or lay vp our hearts with them.
not to lay up, or lay up our hearts with them.
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Fourthly, actually, but not vncalled, wee must leaue them, not of our owne accord, but called by God, nō sponte sed vocati: let vs alwayes see wee haue a good ground,
Fourthly, actually, but not uncalled, we must leave them, not of our own accord, but called by God, nō sponte sed vocati: let us always see we have a good ground,
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as if tyrants, or persecutors, keepe vs from inioying either Christ, or our own estate;
as if Tyrants, or persecutors, keep us from enjoying either christ, or our own estate;
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then in this choyse, we must prefer a poore estate in Christ, before a rich estate in the world.
then in this choice, we must prefer a poor estate in christ, before a rich estate in the world.
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And buyeth it. ] Our sauiour vseth this word buying, not to signifie, that we can make any recompence, payment,And buyeth it. ] Our Saviour uses this word buying, not to signify, that we can make any recompense, payment,
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or merit, to purchase eternal life: for, first, that is infinite, we finite, and betweene these is no proportion.
or merit, to purchase Eternal life: for, First, that is infinite, we finite, and between these is no proportion.
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Secondly, it is a free gift of God, Rom. 6.23. Thirdly, it is a buying, but without money, & money worth.
Secondly, it is a free gift of God, Rom. 6.23. Thirdly, it is a buying, but without money, & money worth.
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And the poore are called to buy it, who haue no money to lay out for it.
And the poor Are called to buy it, who have no money to lay out for it.
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Fourthly, this Pearle is such a commoditie, as neither men nor Angels can giue any due price for.
Fourthly, this Pearl is such a commodity, as neither men nor Angels can give any due price for.
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Fiftly, we can giue God nothing but his owne. But Christ here speaketh figuratiuely, namely, that this wise Merchant dealeth as a buyer;
Fifty, we can give God nothing but his own. But christ Here speaks figuratively, namely, that this wise Merchant deals as a buyer;
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first, hee seeth the want of Gods grace & Christs merits; the thirsty are called to buy, Esay 55.1. First, he sees the want of God's grace & Christ merits; the thirsty Are called to buy, Isaiah 55.1.
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Secondly, as a buyer, he priseth, valueth, and casteth the worth; esteemeth Christ at the hiest rate, and all things else in comparison of him, losse, and dung, Phil. 3.13.
Secondly, as a buyer, he priseth, valueth, and Cast the worth; esteems christ At the highest rate, and all things Else in comparison of him, loss, and dung, Philip 3.13.
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Thirdly, as a buyer he maketh an exchange; not of money, nor money worth, but vseth all good indeuour, and labour, by prayer,
Thirdly, as a buyer he makes an exchange; not of money, nor money worth, but uses all good endeavour, and labour, by prayer,
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and diligence, and the vse of all good meanes, to obtaine the grace of the Gospell.
and diligence, and the use of all good means, to obtain the grace of the Gospel.
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Which price God doth set vpon grace, and on which condition, an 〈 ◊ 〉 is made.
Which price God does Set upon grace, and on which condition, an 〈 ◊ 〉 is made.
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The 〈 ◊ 〉 putteth ouer his sinnes to Christ, and receiueth righteousnes from Christ. 2 Cor. 5.21.
The 〈 ◊ 〉 putteth over his Sins to christ, and receiveth righteousness from christ. 2 Cor. 5.21.
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For he hath made him to be sinne for vs that knew no sinne, that we should be made the righteousnesse of God in him.
For he hath made him to be sin for us that knew no sin, that we should be made the righteousness of God in him.
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Fourthly, the bargain, made, is earnested;
Fourthly, the bargain, made, is earnested;
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so the beleeuer, able to giue nothing to God, taketh from God the earnest of his Spirit, in some sauing graces;
so the believer, able to give nothing to God, Takes from God the earnest of his Spirit, in Some Saving graces;
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by which the whole bargaine of eternall life is assured vnto him.
by which the Whole bargain of Eternal life is assured unto him.
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From this selling all, and buying the Pearle, learne, That a wise Christian must, and will part with all hee hath before hee will part with Christ. Prou. 4.7. Aboue all thy possessions get wisdom and vnderstanding.
From this selling all, and buying the Pearl, Learn, That a wise Christian must, and will part with all he hath before he will part with christ. Prou. 4.7. Above all thy possessions get Wisdom and understanding.
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The godly follow Christ out of Ierusalem, and out of the campe, Heb. 13.13. they sold their liues, & loued them not to the death for Christ.
The godly follow christ out of Ierusalem, and out of the camp, Hebrew 13.13. they sold their lives, & loved them not to the death for christ.
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Pauls possessions and his life was not deere, so hee might finish his course with ioy. And why? Paul's possessions and his life was not deer, so he might finish his course with joy. And why?
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1. Such sound iudgement is restored vnto euery sound Christian, as he thinketh nothing so deere to him as Christ, and his grace:
1. Such found judgement is restored unto every found Christian, as he Thinketh nothing so deer to him as christ, and his grace:
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and doth suppose himselfe rich indeed if hee attaine naked Christ; and the deerest things are base in this comparison.
and does suppose himself rich indeed if he attain naked christ; and the dearest things Are base in this comparison.
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The Church of Laodicea will neuer buy gold & white rayment, so long as her iudgement is blinded, till shee annoint her eyes with eye-salue to see;
The Church of Laodicea will never buy gold & white raiment, so long as her judgement is blinded, till she anoint her eyes with eyesalve to see;
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and seeing once the worth, she is content to be at any paines for it.
and seeing once the worth, she is content to be At any pains for it.
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The text implieth, that no lesse paines bee made for wisdom than that of most industrious Merchants, who take long and dangerous iournies,
The text Implies, that no less pains be made for Wisdom than that of most Industria Merchant's, who take long and dangerous journeys,
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and voyages by sea & land for Pearles, and swallow all paines and perils in hope of attaining them.
and voyages by sea & land for Pearls, and swallow all pains and perils in hope of attaining them.
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Secondly, the Christian knoweth that hee shall bee no loser by the bargaine; other Merchāts buying great commodities know not whether they shall be gainers or no:
Secondly, the Christian Knoweth that he shall be no loser by the bargain; other Merchant's buying great commodities know not whither they shall be gainers or no:
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and many seeke Pearles with infinite losses and finde them not:
and many seek Pearls with infinite losses and find them not:
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But here is a certaine and an vndoubted gaine, for whosoeuer forsaketh house, wife, lands, liberty, children,
But Here is a certain and an undoubted gain, for whosoever Forsaketh house, wife, Lands, liberty, children,
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and life for Christs sake, and the Gospell, shall receiue an hundredfold in this life with tribulation,
and life for Christ sake, and the Gospel, shall receive an hundredfold in this life with tribulation,
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and in the world to come life euerlasting: here is vsury enough, not ten in the hundred, but an hundred for tenne:and in the world to come life everlasting: Here is Usury enough, not ten in the hundred, but an hundred for tenne:
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haue this Pearle and want nothing; want this Pearle, and haue nothing. Thirdly, this putteth a difference betweene soundnesse and hypocrisie;
have this Pearl and want nothing; want this Pearl, and have nothing. Thirdly, this putteth a difference between soundness and hypocrisy;
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the hypocrite can sell much for Gods fauour. Mic. 6.6. they will giue thousands of rammes, and ten thousand of riuers of oyle:
the hypocrite can fell much for God's favour. Mic. 6.6. they will give thousands of rams, and ten thousand of Rivers of oil:
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and their first borne, but will not part with their sinnes. Ananias and Sapphira can part with three parts of their portion:
and their First born, but will not part with their Sins. Ananias and Sapphira can part with three parts of their portion:
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but soundnesse esteemeth the Pearle better than the whole, were it the whole world. Fourthly, because it seeth Christ forsaking all, liberty, life, wealth, heauen, and happinesse for it;
but soundness esteems the Pearl better than the Whole, were it the Whole world. Fourthly, Because it sees christ forsaking all, liberty, life, wealth, heaven, and happiness for it;
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in the way of thankfulnesse, grace in the heart doth hold it selfe bound to forsake all for Christ.
in the Way of thankfulness, grace in the heart does hold it self bound to forsake all for christ.
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This condemneth foolish Merchants, who make a base reckoning of the Pearle: esteeming the Gospell worth nothing.
This Condemneth foolish Merchant's, who make a base reckoning of the Pearl: esteeming the Gospel worth nothing.
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The Gadarens accounted euery pig, and base profit better than Christ, and his Sermons: Prophane Esau despised the blessing in respect of pottage;
The Gadarenes accounted every pig, and base profit better than christ, and his Sermons: Profane Esau despised the blessing in respect of pottage;
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There are other scornefull Merchants, who scoffe at such simplicity, as to forgo profits, and delights,
There Are other scornful Merchant's, who scoff At such simplicity, as to forgo profits, and delights,
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for vaine conceits, as to strip ones selfe of the pleasures of life, to runne many miles to Sermons, where is none at home:
for vain conceits, as to strip ones self of the pleasures of life, to run many miles to Sermons, where is none At home:
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Others would buy the Pearle, if by it they might gaine ease, reputation, and wealth,
Others would buy the Pearl, if by it they might gain ease, reputation, and wealth,
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like the Swallowes that will take their Summer with vs, but in Winter take their leaue of vs:
like the Swallows that will take their Summer with us, but in Winter take their leave of us:
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these measure religion by their gettings, and say with the old Iewes, What profit is there in seruing God?
these measure Religion by their gettings, and say with the old Iewes, What profit is there in serving God?
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2. We may see it is not so easy a matter to haue part in the Gospell, as most men thinke:
2. We may see it is not so easy a matter to have part in the Gospel, as most men think:
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that vtterly deceiue themselues in this commoditie;
that utterly deceive themselves in this commodity;
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and this is the cause why so few respect it, 1. Some men thinke they haue it because they haue heard of it,
and this is the cause why so few respect it, 1. some men think they have it Because they have herd of it,
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but there is as much difference betweene finding and buying, as betweene calling and answering. 2. Some heare,
but there is as much difference between finding and buying, as between calling and answering. 2. some hear,
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and like, and wish, and praise it: but as in a faire they see many rich commodities;
and like, and wish, and praise it: but as in a fair they see many rich commodities;
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but they passe by them and bargaine for none:
but they pass by them and bargain for none:
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so many approue of Doctrines in general, but lay out nothing, nor lay aside any lust:
so many approve of Doctrines in general, but lay out nothing, nor lay aside any lust:
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they can commend a good Sermon, but will be sure it shal doe them no good.
they can commend a good Sermon, but will be sure it shall do them no good.
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Thirdly, there are others that come neerer, cheapen, loue, and bid somewhat; but as hard chapmen nothing neere the matter:
Thirdly, there Are Others that come nearer, cheapen, love, and bid somewhat; but as hard chapmen nothing near the matter:
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rich men can cast some of their superfluity sometimes to good vses; but not as the widow that had but two mites and cast in all:
rich men can cast Some of their superfluity sometime to good uses; but not as the widow that had but two mites and cast in all:
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this were too hard a bargaine. Fourthly, some would exchange some of their sinnes, but not all:
this were too hard a bargain. Fourthly, Some would exchange Some of their Sins, but not all:
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others will doe some duties, as come to Church, heare, pray, sometimes reade at home, and reprocue sinne:
Others will do Some duties, as come to Church, hear, pray, sometime read At home, and reprocue sin:
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but come to chargeable or dangerous duties, to shew loue to Christ in time of danger or disgrace, they are backward,
but come to chargeable or dangerous duties, to show love to christ in time of danger or disgrace, they Are backward,
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and draw in the tender horne for feare they be losers by him.
and draw in the tender horn for Fear they be losers by him.
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Let vs therfore learne to hold Christ, and the Gospell as the only iewell, or pearle worth hauing;
Let us Therefore Learn to hold christ, and the Gospel as the only jewel, or pearl worth having;
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and to thinke our selues rich if we sell our selues out of all, to purchase the Pearle:
and to think our selves rich if we fell our selves out of all, to purchase the Pearl:
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let vs thus aduance our religion, and shut the mouthes of our aduersaries, that say we will leaue nothing for our religion,
let us thus advance our Religion, and shut the mouths of our Adversaries, that say we will leave nothing for our Religion,
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while they giue all they haue to the Church and pious vses. How shall I know a man that purchaseth the Pearle?
while they give all they have to the Church and pious uses. How shall I know a man that purchases the Pearl?
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1. He changeth his own merits, for Christs merits apprehended in the Gospell, and casteth them away like dung:
1. He changes his own merits, for Christ merits apprehended in the Gospel, and Cast them away like dung:
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and with Paul, who laieth his birth, kindred, righteousnesse, ciuill vertues & good works, and holinesse in the scoale:
and with Paul, who Layeth his birth, kindred, righteousness, civil Virtues & good works, and holiness in the Scale:
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but all is too light, and found losse weighed with Christ.
but all is too Light, and found loss weighed with christ.
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So bring Wealth, libertie, friends, life it selfe, into the sight of a sound bele euer:
So bring Wealth, liberty, Friends, life it self, into the sighed of a found bele ever:
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and if he must leaue these, or Christ & his Gospell, farewell they; he soone maketh his choyse:
and if he must leave these, or christ & his Gospel, farewell they; he soon makes his choice:
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As in the danger of life, Act. 27.18, the Mariners cast out their wares with their owne hands,
As in the danger of life, Act. 27.18, the Mariners cast out their wares with their own hands,
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and the tacklings out of the ship: so we must cast away all in comparison of Christ, our Lord and our life.
and the tacklings out of the ship: so we must cast away all in comparison of christ, our Lord and our life.
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Where note, that the Papist that cannot disclaime his owne merits, shall misse of Christs. 2. Hee goeth away reioycing, all his affections are on it;
Where note, that the Papist that cannot disclaim his own merits, shall miss of Christ. 2. He Goes away rejoicing, all his affections Are on it;
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his chiefe ioy is, that his Name is written in heauen, no affliction can remoue this ioy.
his chief joy is, that his Name is written in heaven, no affliction can remove this joy.
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3. Hee desireth nothing in comparison, beyond, or besides it; Simeon was content with Christ in his arms;
3. He Desires nothing in comparison, beyond, or beside it; Simeon was content with christ in his arms;
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Iacob had enough, that Ioseph liued: so the beleeuer hath enough, that Christ liueth in heauen, and in his owne heart.Iacob had enough, that Ioseph lived: so the believer hath enough, that christ lives in heaven, and in his own heart.
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4. He retaineth his confidence to it; euery thing else chalenging his confidence, is but a staffe of reede.
4. He retaineth his confidence to it; every thing Else challenging his confidence, is but a staff of reed.
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5. He will neuer sell his purchase at any rate. Pro. 23.23. Buy the truth, but sell it not:
5. He will never fell his purchase At any rate. Pro 23.23. Buy the truth, but fell it not:
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Great merchants, what they buy for great prizes, they will sell for greater: but nothing is sufficient to buy the grace of the Gospell out of our hands:
Great merchant's, what they buy for great prizes, they will fell for greater: but nothing is sufficient to buy the grace of the Gospel out of our hands:
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what wee sell we value vnder the price;
what we fell we valve under the price;
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but wee must deeme it aboue much fine gold, Psal. 119. yea, aboue all that in the world is counted precious.
but we must deem it above much fine gold, Psalm 119. yea, above all that in the world is counted precious.
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This is also a comfort to poore men, who may here light on a good bargaine,
This is also a Comfort to poor men, who may Here Light on a good bargain,
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and make a good purchase for thēselues, although they haue no money: nothing is set for the price but paines, endeuour, godly desire and affection.
and make a good purchase for themselves, although they have no money: nothing is Set for the price but pains, endeavour, godly desire and affection.
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Christ and his benefits freely passe to all, and are indifferently imparted to poore and rich;
christ and his benefits freely pass to all, and Are indifferently imparted to poor and rich;
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nay, if either haue the aduantage, it is the poore man, for the poore receiue the Gospell, saith our Sauiour:
nay, if either have the advantage, it is the poor man, for the poor receive the Gospel, Says our Saviour:
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whereas Not many rich, not many noble, not many wise attaine to haue their share in it.
whereas Not many rich, not many noble, not many wise attain to have their share in it.
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I haue now according to the measure of the gift giuen mee, set forth the choisest and chiefest commoditie in all the world, which no Fayre,
I have now according to the measure of the gift given me, Set forth the Choicest and chiefest commodity in all the world, which no Fair,
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or Mart can match, if into one Fayre all the treasures of the earth were brought to sale:
or Mars can match, if into one Fair all the treasures of the earth were brought to sale:
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say not now as the buier vseth to doe, It is naught, it is naught. I haue set an easie price vpon it, a little paines, a few good affections,
say not now as the buyer uses to do, It is nought, it is nought. I have Set an easy price upon it, a little pains, a few good affections,
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an vpright endeuour, which is so low a price as your selues can wish.
an upright endeavour, which is so low a price as your selves can wish.
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You need not disburse siluer, or gold, but may carry away this commoditie in your hearts,
You need not disburse silver, or gold, but may carry away this commodity in your hearts,
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& your money in your purses too:
& your money in your purses too:
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as Iosephs brethren carried from their brother, euery man his sacke of corne, and his money in his sacke too:
as Joseph's brothers carried from their brother, every man his sack of corn, and his money in his sack too:
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he that now seeth on the one hand, his owne want, and on the other the worth of the Pearle, will come & cheapen,
he that now sees on the one hand, his own want, and on the other the worth of the Pearl, will come & cheapen,
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and buy, and purchase it at any rate, and will not leaue it behind him.
and buy, and purchase it At any rate, and will not leave it behind him.
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But hee that still esteemeth the Pearle, but as a common pibble, will goe home without it,
But he that still esteems the Pearl, but as a Common pebble, will go home without it,
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or tread it vnder his feet.
or tread it under his feet.
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Of this man sayth Salomon, Wherfore is there a price in the hād of a foole, and hee wanteth heart? And to this man I say, the day commeth, in which thou shalt say, thou once refusedst a good bargaine which was offered thee, and that was thine vnhappinesse:
Of this man say Solomon, Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool, and he Wants heart? And to this man I say, the day comes, in which thou shalt say, thou once refusedst a good bargain which was offered thee, and that was thine unhappiness:
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but now attended with a greater, that it shall neuer be offered thee any more; Be wise betime, and couet after the most excellent gifts. FINIS.
but now attended with a greater, that it shall never be offered thee any more; Be wise betime, and covet After the most excellent Gifts. FINIS.
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THE PILGRIMES PROFESSION. PSAL. 39.12. I am a stranger with thee, & a soiourner as all my Fathers.
THE PILGRIMS PROFESSION. PSALM 39.12. I am a stranger with thee, & a sojourner as all my Father's.
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THIS holy Prophet being by great distresse of mind, and disease of bodie, brought very low, (as appeareth in the whole Psalme) and so low as he was readie to breake patience,
THIS holy Prophet being by great distress of mind, and disease of body, brought very low, (as appears in the Whole Psalm) and so low as he was ready to break patience,
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and to offend with his tongue; yet after a doubtfull combat, betweene faith and Frailtie;
and to offend with his tongue; yet After a doubtful combat, between faith and Frailty;
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his Faith stepps aboue flesh, and leades him out of himselfe, to wait vpon God with holy silence: and lifteth him vp to God in fervent and earnest Prayers (which are the breath of Faith) both for pardon of sinne, the cause,
his Faith steps above Flesh, and leads him out of himself, to wait upon God with holy silence: and lifts him up to God in fervent and earnest Prayers (which Are the breath of Faith) both for pardon of sin, the cause,
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and for release from the affliction and plague, the effect of it. And because the sense of misery was deepe;
and for release from the affliction and plague, the Effect of it. And Because the sense of misery was deep;
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he striues with God, with great, vehement, and earnestnesse of spirit, ingeminating his petitions in this twelfth verse.
he strives with God, with great, vehement, and earnestness of Spirit, ingeminating his petitions in this twelfth verse.
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Rising vp in his requests by degrees, as one that meaneth to preuaile with God (as another Iacoh ) and not let him goe till hee haue blessed him;
Rising up in his requests by Degrees, as one that means to prevail with God (as Another Jacob) and not let him go till he have blessed him;
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and therefore first he desireth the Lord to heare his Prayer. But because the Prayers of the Saints are often faint and feeble, and without any strong motion;
and Therefore First he Desires the Lord to hear his Prayer. But Because the Prayers of the Saints Are often faint and feeble, and without any strong motion;
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hee desires the Lord to hearken to his cry; the sense of his neede vrged strong cries, feruency, and importunitie.
he Desires the Lord to harken to his cry; the sense of his need urged strong cries, fervency, and importunity.
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And further because euery strong cry is not heard, vnlesse it proceed from a broken and contrite spirit:
And further Because every strong cry is not herd, unless it proceed from a broken and contrite Spirit:
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He prayeth the LORD not to keepe silence at his teares; well hee knew that prayers of faith, watered with teares of godly sorrow, are eloquent perswaders, to draw a comfortable answere from God;
He Prayeth the LORD not to keep silence At his tears; well he knew that Prayers of faith, watered with tears of godly sorrow, Are eloquent persuaders, to draw a comfortable answer from God;
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they cannot suffer him to sit silent long;
they cannot suffer him to fit silent long;
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who hath prepared both a bottle to reserue them in, and an hand-kerchiefe to wipe them away from the eyes of his children.
who hath prepared both a Bottle to reserve them in, and an handkerchief to wipe them away from the eyes of his children.
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Try it after holy Dauid who will, or can; make euery day a spring to sowe thy prayers in heauen;
Try it After holy David who will, or can; make every day a spring to sow thy Prayers in heaven;
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and water them sometimes with an Aprill shower of mournfull reares for thy sinne, and misery;
and water them sometime with an April shower of mournful rears for thy sin, and misery;
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and thou hast preuailed against Gods silence; thou shalt beare a sweet and comfortable answere in due season.
and thou hast prevailed against God's silence; thou shalt bear a sweet and comfortable answer in due season.
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Now the wordes read are a reason of bis earnest request, drawne from the acknowledgement of the frailty, vanity,
Now the words read Are a reason of bis earnest request, drawn from the acknowledgement of the frailty, vanity,
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and breuity of his life, layd downe by a comparison taken from strangers, or Pilgrimes, of which number hee professeth himselfe to bee;
and brevity of his life, laid down by a comparison taken from Strangers, or Pilgrims, of which number he Professes himself to be;
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and may well bee called, The Pilgrimes profession.
and may well be called, The Pilgrims profession.
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In tying which words with the former, it may be asked, first, what force can there bee in this reason, to mooue or encline God to mercy,
In tying which words with the former, it may be asked, First, what force can there be in this reason, to move or incline God to mercy,
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because hee was a stranger with him; it might rather imply, that God should the more estrange himselfe from him,
Because he was a stranger with him; it might rather imply, that God should the more estrange himself from him,
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and stand further from his helpe.
and stand further from his help.
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I answere. 1. The Hebrew phrase, I am a stranger with thee, signifieth as much as to say, I am a stranger before thee, or in thy sight. And not that hee was a stranger in affection,
I answer. 1. The Hebrew phrase, I am a stranger with thee, signifies as much as to say, I am a stranger before thee, or in thy sighed. And not that he was a stranger in affection,
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or conuersation from God, as the wicked, who are said to be strange children, and strangers from the wombe. For how could Dauid bee such a stranger, who set the Lord euer before him, and at his right hand, that hee might not sinne against him?
or Conversation from God, as the wicked, who Are said to be strange children, and Strangers from the womb. For how could David be such a stranger, who Set the Lord ever before him, and At his right hand, that he might not sin against him?
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2. As it is a confession and testimony of bis own humility and sense of his misery, it is a motiue to mercy;
2. As it is a Confessi and testimony of bis own humility and sense of his misery, it is a motive to mercy;
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as if he had said, I am a stranger and need helpe, because as a stranger, I lie open to many iniuries and inconueniences:
as if he had said, I am a stranger and need help, Because as a stranger, I lie open to many injuries and inconveniences:
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but thou art the God of the abiect;
but thou art the God of the abject;
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and thy property is as to cast downe the proud, so to raise vp such deiected soules as I am,
and thy property is as to cast down the proud, so to raise up such dejected Souls as I am,
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and therefore heare my prayers, cryes, and teares.
and Therefore hear my Prayers, cries, and tears.
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3. As it ascribeth vnto the Lord the honour of mercy, it is a motiue to mercy;
3. As it ascribeth unto the Lord the honour of mercy, it is a motive to mercy;
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for holy Dauid puts the LORD in minde of his owne gracious inclination and affection to strangers;
for holy David puts the LORD in mind of his own gracious inclination and affection to Strangers;
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for hee hath commanded vs to be kinde to strangers; and hath in speciall manner vndertaken the protection of strangers. Psalme 146.9. The Lord keepeth the strangers: for he hath commanded us to be kind to Strangers; and hath in special manner undertaken the protection of Strangers. Psalm 146.9. The Lord Keepeth the Strangers:
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and therefore his faith binding God after a fort to his owne law and promise, assureth himselfe of Gods mercy, because he is a stranger.
and Therefore his faith binding God After a fort to his own law and promise, assureth himself of God's mercy, Because he is a stranger.
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4. As it is an acknowledgement of his owne impotency, and the misery of his life, it pleadeth strongly for mercy, as if hee had said;
4. As it is an acknowledgement of his own impotency, and the misery of his life, it pleads strongly for mercy, as if he had said;
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Thou knowest Lord, that I am a stranger heere, and so long as I am so, I cannot but carry a burden of flesh,
Thou Knowest Lord, that I am a stranger Here, and so long as I am so, I cannot but carry a burden of Flesh,
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and a body of sinne, and daily thereby deserue thy most heauie displeasure:
and a body of sin, and daily thereby deserve thy most heavy displeasure:
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and therefore I beseech thee, bee not so extreame against mee, as in iustice thou mayest;
and Therefore I beseech thee, be not so extreme against me, as in Justice thou Mayest;
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but considering my frailty, mingle thy corrections with mercie.
but considering my frailty, mingle thy corrections with mercy.
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And whereas I discerne also by my bodily weaknesse and infirmity, that I am a stranger here,
And whereas I discern also by my bodily weakness and infirmity, that I am a stranger Here,
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and of short continuance, I pray thee remooue thy hand, and let not all my life bee miserable,
and of short Continuance, I pray thee remove thy hand, and let not all my life be miserable,
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but stay thine anger from mee, that I may recouer my strength, before I goe hence, and bee no more.
but stay thine anger from me, that I may recover my strength, before I go hence, and be no more.
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And vpon the same ground, Iob makes the same request, Let him cease and leaue off from me, that I may take a little comfort,
And upon the same ground, Job makes the same request, Let him cease and leave off from me, that I may take a little Comfort,
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before I goe and shall not returne, &c. before I go and shall not return, etc.
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Secondly, it may bee asked, How can Dauid vse this as a reason for his recouery, which hee vsed before, verse 4. for the hastening of his death;
Secondly, it may be asked, How can David use this as a reason for his recovery, which he used before, verse 4. for the hastening of his death;
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for because his life was short and miserable, therefoer hee desires hee might die in all haste. To which I answere.
for Because his life was short and miserable, therefoer he Desires he might die in all haste. To which I answer.
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That great difference there is betweene Dauid foiled by flesh, and Dauid supported by the Spirit;
That great difference there is between David foiled by Flesh, and David supported by the Spirit;
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for wee haue in him lying vnder the temptation, an instance of our owne strong-hearted corruption;
for we have in him lying under the temptation, an instance of our own strong-hearted corruption;
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which out of a good proposition, can draw most dangerous and wicked conclusions;
which out of a good proposition, can draw most dangerous and wicked conclusions;
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for, out of the consideration of the shortnesse of his life, hee could draw conclusions of murmuring, impatience, and almost of desperation.
for, out of the consideration of the shortness of his life, he could draw conclusions of murmuring, impatience, and almost of desperation.
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But now Dauid is another man, and the Spirit of grace hath conquered those assaults,
But now David is Another man, and the Spirit of grace hath conquered those assaults,
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and now hee can out of the same premises, draw the cleane contrary conclusions, to support his faith, patience, and dependance vpon God.
and now he can out of the same premises, draw the clean contrary conclusions, to support his faith, patience, and dependence upon God.
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For such is the wisdome of the Spirit, that hee can draw holy, sweet, and comfortable conclusions from those principles and grounds, from which flesh and corruption vseth to sucke sinne and poison;
For such is the Wisdom of the Spirit, that he can draw holy, sweet, and comfortable conclusions from those principles and grounds, from which Flesh and corruption uses to suck sin and poison;
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and teacheth the Saints so to doe. In the profession it selfe, consider for the meaning foure things;
and Teaches the Saints so to do. In the profession it self, Consider for the meaning foure things;
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1. What a stranger is. 2. Who is this stranger. 3. Where he is a stranger. 4. The communitie of this condition; as all my Fathers were.
1. What a stranger is. 2. Who is this stranger. 3. Where he is a stranger. 4. The community of this condition; as all my Father's were.
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1. A stranger is hee, that being absent from his owne Countrey is trauelling homewardes vnto it.
1. A stranger is he, that being absent from his own Country is travelling homewards unto it.
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For these two conditions are proper to a stranger.
For these two conditions Are proper to a stranger.
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First, that hee is absent from his natiue soyle, absent from his naturall friends, absent from his Fathers house,
First, that he is absent from his native soil, absent from his natural Friends, absent from his Father's house,
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and absent from his owne home and inheritance;
and absent from his own home and inheritance;
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thus was Abraham a stranger in Canaan Secondly, that he is trauelling home as a Pilgrime to his owne Countrey;
thus was Abraham a stranger in Canaan Secondly, that he is travelling home as a Pilgrim to his own Country;
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Thus was Iacob a stranger, whose whole life was a trauaile in forraine Countreys, out of any certaine and settled dwelling, as himselfe professeth, Gen. 47.9. The whole time of mypilgrimage is an hundred and thirtie yeeres.
Thus was Iacob a stranger, whose Whole life was a travail in foreign Countries', out of any certain and settled Dwelling, as himself Professes, Gen. 47.9. The Whole time of mypilgrimage is an hundred and thirtie Years.
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2. Who is this stranger? Dauid saith, I am a stranger, which may seeme strange,
2. Who is this stranger? David Says, I am a stranger, which may seem strange,
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if wee consider that Dauid was a King, and that in his owne Countrey, and that the Countrey of Iudea; in comparison of whose inhabitants all the world besides were strangers, as Matth. 27.7.
if we Consider that David was a King, and that in his own Country, and that the Country of Iudea; in comparison of whose inhabitants all the world beside were Strangers, as Matthew 27.7.
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For Dauid was not now in flight before Saul, as when hee plaid the foole in the Philistims Countrey before Acbish to saue his life;
For David was not now in flight before Saul, as when he played the fool in the philistines Country before Archbishop to save his life;
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nor in likelihood, in chase before Absalom, as when being driuen from home, hee went vp to the mount of Oliues and wept.
nor in likelihood, in chase before Absalom, as when being driven from home, he went up to the mount of Olive and wept.
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Neither vndertooke hee any meritorious iourney in a Pilgrims weed.
Neither undertook he any meritorious journey in a Pilgrim's weed.
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For besides that, hee was King of Ierusalem, and needed not make any tedious Pilgrimage thither, Popish Pilgrims were not borne some thousands of yeeres after his Age.
For beside that, he was King of Ierusalem, and needed not make any tedious Pilgrimage thither, Popish Pilgrim's were not born Some thousands of Years After his Age.
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There was now no Sepulcher of our Lord to visit; nor no Image of our Lady, and yet he professeth himselfe a stranger. There was now no Sepulcher of our Lord to visit; nor no Image of our Lady, and yet he Professes himself a stranger.
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3. But where was Dauid a stranger? Himselfe saith, Before thee, that is, wheresoeuer hee is before God, there hee is a stranger;
3. But where was David a stranger? Himself Says, Before thee, that is, wheresoever he is before God, there he is a stranger;
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not in another mans kingdome or Countrey, as of Moabites or Philistims: but in his owne Countrey, in Canaan he is a stranger; yea, at Bethlem in the City of Dauid; and in Sion the Fort of Dauid hee is a stranger. This hee expresseth, Psalme 119.19. I am a stranger vpon earth, that is, in euery part of the earth, euen in mine owne house, in mine owne bed, in mine owne body and bosome I am a stranger with thee. Wherein the holy Prophet both acknowledgeth the Lord the proprietary, of whom he held his Countrey and Kingdome.
not in Another men Kingdom or Country, as of Moabites or philistines: but in his own Country, in Canaan he is a stranger; yea, At Bethlehem in the city of David; and in Sion the Fort of David he is a stranger. This he Expresses, Psalm 119.19. I am a stranger upon earth, that is, in every part of the earth, even in mine own house, in mine own Bed, in mine own body and bosom I am a stranger with thee. Wherein the holy Prophet both acknowledgeth the Lord the proprietary, of whom he held his Country and Kingdom.
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For it is as if hee had said, I am a stranger in thy Countrey; my Countrey is thy Countrey, and thy Countrey is my Countrey; For it is as if he had said, I am a stranger in thy Country; my Country is thy Country, and thy Country is my Country;
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and now I doe but so•ourne a while with thee in thy Countrey, till I returne home and dwell with thee in my Countrey.
and now I do but so•ourne a while with thee in thy Country, till I return home and dwell with thee in my Country.
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As also hee insol••th a motiue, why the LORD should encline his eare to his Prayer,
As also he insol••th a motive, why the LORD should incline his ear to his Prayer,
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and shew him fauour, because hee is a stranger in the Lords Countrey;
and show him favour, Because he is a stranger in the lords Country;
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and therefore committing himselfe to the protection and safe conduct of the Lord of the Countrey, hee doubteth not,
and Therefore committing himself to the protection and safe conduct of the Lord of the Country, he doubteth not,
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but to finde grace in his eyes, and by his meanes a comfortable passage, till hee come happily to the end of his way.
but to find grace in his eyes, and by his means a comfortable passage, till he come happily to the end of his Way.
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For who should heare the complaints of a soiourner, but hee with whom he soiourneth?
For who should hear the complaints of a sojourner, but he with whom he soiourneth?
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4. But is it otherwise with Dauid now, than with other men? No surely, but hee beareth part in the common condition of his Fathers.
4. But is it otherwise with David now, than with other men? No surely, but he bears part in the Common condition of his Father's.
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Although hee was deare to God, and the King of Gods people; yet hee is no better than his Fathers;
Although he was deer to God, and the King of God's people; yet he is no better than his Father's;
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hee is a stranger as all his Fathers were.
he is a stranger as all his Father's were.
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Hee meaneth not the fathers of his flesh onely, who were all dead, and gone to their iourneys end,
He means not the Father's of his Flesh only, who were all dead, and gone to their journeys end,
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but the Fathers of his faith also; those holy Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, Iacob, and their posterity, which were the holy seed;
but the Father's of his faith also; those holy Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, Iacob, and their posterity, which were the holy seed;
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who in their times accounted themselues strangers, and declared themselues so to bee; both in that they chused to dwell in Tents, and not in houses or Cities;
who in their times accounted themselves Strangers, and declared themselves so to bee; both in that they chused to dwell in Tents, and not in houses or Cities;
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as the posteritie of Cain did, for they held themselues strangers on earth, and expecting euery day the word of God to call them hither or thither, at his pleasure, they would not cumber themselues with buildings or purchases;
as the posterity of Cain did, for they held themselves Strangers on earth, and expecting every day the word of God to call them hither or thither, At his pleasure, they would not cumber themselves with buildings or purchases;
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but betooke themselues to poore and portable tents, which were soone pitched vp, and as soone taken downe.
but betook themselves to poor and portable tents, which were soon pitched up, and as soon taken down.
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As also in that they were contented to wander vp and downe as Pilgrims, restlesly from place to place, insomuch as the iourneyes and trauels of Abraham recorded in his Story, amounts to 1794. miles;
As also in that they were contented to wander up and down as Pilgrim's, restlessly from place to place, insomuch as the journeys and travels of Abraham recorded in his Story, amounts to 1794. miles;
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Iacobs little lesse, whose posteritie was a stranger in Egypt foure hundred yeeres; and from thence were taken into the terrible Wildernesse;Iacobs little less, whose posterity was a stranger in Egypt foure hundred Years; and from thence were taken into the terrible Wilderness;
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where they wandred forty yeeres, and all the rest of them in the wide wildernesse of this world,
where they wandered forty Years, and all the rest of them in the wide Wilderness of this world,
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and vale of Baca, onely passed thorow as Pilgrims vnto the heauenly Canaan. All which our holy Prophet reuoluing in his minde, subscribeth the same schedule, that he is a stranger also as they were.
and vale of Baca, only passed thorough as Pilgrim's unto the heavenly Canaan. All which our holy Prophet revolving in his mind, subscribeth the same schedule, that he is a stranger also as they were.
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Hence wee learne, That all the Saints of God, and true beleeuers, are strangers vpon earth: Hence we Learn, That all the Saints of God, and true believers, Are Strangers upon earth:
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for so was Dauid, and all his Fathers of his flesh, and of his faith, as himselfe not onely heere in sense of his affliction professeth:
for so was David, and all his Father's of his Flesh, and of his faith, as himself not only Here in sense of his affliction Professes:
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but elsewhere stirred vp by the sight and sense of Gods abundant mercie towardes him,
but elsewhere stirred up by the sighed and sense of God's abundant mercy towards him,
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and in the time of his solenme ioy and festiuitie vttereth the same words, 1 Chron. 29.15. All things come of thee and of thine owne hand •ee haue gi•en thee;
and in the time of his solenme joy and festivity uttereth the same words, 1 Chronicles 29.15. All things come of thee and of thine own hand •ee have gi•en thee;
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for wee are strangers before thee, and solourners like all our Fathers, 2 Cor. 5.6 while wee are at home in the body, wee are estranged from the Lord. for we Are Strangers before thee, and solourners like all our Father's, 2 Cor. 5.6 while we Are At home in the body, we Are estranged from the Lord.
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And indeed euery Christian is a Gershom; that is, a stranger and in a strange land:
And indeed every Christian is a Gershom; that is, a stranger and in a strange land:
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in respect, first of place, for they are absent from heauenly Canaan, their owne home and Countrey;
in respect, First of place, for they Are absent from heavenly Canaan, their own home and Country;
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heere is not their fathers house, nor their brethren and sisters, nor their treasure;
Here is not their Father's house, nor their brothers and Sisters, nor their treasure;
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they are Citizens with Saints, and heauen their home, where our Lord Iesus is preparing Mansions for them, Iohn 14. Secondly,
they Are Citizens with Saints, and heaven their home, where our Lord Iesus is preparing Mansions for them, John 14. Secondly,
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as for the world, it is but a way to their Countrey, and as a wildernes thorow which the Israel of God passe towards their Canaan.
as for the world, it is but a Way to their Country, and as a Wilderness thorough which the Israel of God pass towards their Canaan.
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They are indeed in the world, but not of it: for they are called out of the world;
They Are indeed in the world, but not of it: for they Are called out of the world;
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1. by Christs separation, Iohn 15.19. I haue chosen you out of the world. 2. Christs interdiction, 1 Iohn 2.15. Loue not the world nor the things of the world, 3. Christs operation, Gal. 6.14. The world is crncified to mee, and I vnto the world.
1. by Christ separation, John 15.19. I have chosen you out of the world. 2. Christ interdiction, 1 John 2.15. Love not the world nor the things of the world, 3. Christ operation, Gal. 6.14. The world is crncified to me, and I unto the world.
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The very light of nature saw and said, that nature hath affoorded vs in this world onely an Inne, and not a dwelling:
The very Light of nature saw and said, that nature hath afforded us in this world only an Inn, and not a Dwelling:
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and should not grace much more acquaint vs with Gods decree and ordinance, which is, that man should bee a while in the world,
and should not grace much more acquaint us with God's Decree and Ordinance, which is, that man should be a while in the world,
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as in a way to passe him vnto his finall estate elsewhere, or at most, but a trauailer in an Inne, which hee is ready to leaue the next morrow.
as in a Way to pass him unto his final estate elsewhere, or At most, but a traveler in an Inn, which he is ready to leave the next morrow.
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Secondly, in their owne account and confession they are strangers, Heb. 11.13. All these confessed that they were strangers and pilgrimes vpon earth.
Secondly, in their own account and Confessi they Are Strangers, Hebrew 11.13. All these confessed that they were Strangers and Pilgrims upon earth.
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And in the account of the world also they are strangers, which vseth them strangely and coursely,
And in the account of the world also they Are Strangers, which uses them strangely and coursely,
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as Dauid was a stranger to his brethren Psal. 69.8.
as David was a stranger to his brothers Psalm 69.8.
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And whereas, were they of the world, it would know them, loue them, and hugge them in their lap:
And whereas, were they of the world, it would know them, love them, and hug them in their lap:
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they being strangers, it is an other Egypt to Gods first borne, and knoweth them not but to vexe and oppresse them.
they being Strangers, it is an other Egypt to God's First born, and Knoweth them not but to vex and oppress them.
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Thirdly, in respect of the short time of their continuance, for as a stranger abides not in a strange place (as the natiues doe) but hasteneth through his way,
Thirdly, in respect of the short time of their Continuance, for as a stranger abides not in a strange place (as the natives do) but hasteneth through his Way,
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and so with his time cutteth and shorteneth his iourney; so the godly haue here no abiding city, neither is this their resting place.
and so with his time cutteth and shorteneth his journey; so the godly have Here no abiding City, neither is this their resting place.
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For this cause the whole militant Church is called a Tabernacle:
For this cause the Whole militant Church is called a Tabernacle:
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& the Saints call the time of their life for the shortnesse and discontinuance of it, & the Saints call the time of their life for the shortness and discontinuance of it,
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but a being in this tabernacle, because first, as a Tabernacle is but a soiourning place, set vp for a shift, to hide our selues for a small while,
but a being in this tabernacle, Because First, as a Tabernacle is but a sojourning place, Set up for a shift, to hide our selves for a small while,
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as the Souldier hides himselfe in a sconce or tent onely for the time of a siege at the longest:
as the Soldier hides himself in a sconce or tent only for the time of a siege At the longest:
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so is it with the Tabernacle of the body, set vp for a small time, not so much for it selfe as for the Inmate, the Soule which is contained in it.
so is it with the Tabernacle of the body, Set up for a small time, not so much for it self as for the Inmate, the Soul which is contained in it.
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Secondly, as a Tabernacle is a moueable tent, pitched for a day;
Secondly, as a Tabernacle is a moveable tent, pitched for a day;
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ouer-night is set vp, and perhaps, the next day the stakes are pulled vp, and the cordes are slacked,
overnight is Set up, and perhaps, the next day the stakes Are pulled up, and the cords Are slacked,
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and the couering is folded vp:
and the covering is folded up:
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no otherwise is it with the Tabernacle of the body, which no man knoweth, whether it shall stand vnmoued till the next morrow, no, nor till the next houre.
no otherwise is it with the Tabernacle of the body, which no man Knoweth, whither it shall stand unmoved till the next morrow, no, nor till the next hour.
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Thirdly, as a Tabernacle is onely a couering but hath no foundation to settle vpon:
Thirdly, as a Tabernacle is only a covering but hath no Foundation to settle upon:
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so Iob speaketh of our bodies, as houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust:
so Job speaks of our bodies, as houses of clay, whose Foundation is in the dust:
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that if God did not fasten the siluer cords of them to his appointed time, euery blast would ouerthrow them euery moment.
that if God did not fasten the silver cords of them to his appointed time, every blast would overthrow them every moment.
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Fouthly, the godly are strangers heere below in respect of their businesse, and employment;
Fourthly, the godly Are Strangers Here below in respect of their business, and employment;
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a stranger is vnacquainted with the affaires of the place where hee takes vp his Inne, hee meddles not with the gouernment, the offices, the passages of causes in the towne where hee lieth as a stranger;
a stranger is unacquainted with the affairs of the place where he Takes up his Inn, he meddles not with the government, the Offices, the passages of Causes in the town where he lies as a stranger;
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but intendeth his iourney, and onely careth how hee may passe through:
but intends his journey, and only Careth how he may pass through:
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and if hee haue any businesse there, it is onely to aduance his estate at home in his owne Countrey.
and if he have any business there, it is only to advance his estate At home in his own Country.
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And so it is with the godly;
And so it is with the godly;
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they estrange themselues as much as may bee from the world, and the common courses of it:
they estrange themselves as much as may be from the world, and the Common courses of it:
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their callings they cast not off, because they are commaunded to abide in them with moderate care, to prouide for themselues, and theirs.
their callings they cast not off, Because they Are commanded to abide in them with moderate care, to provide for themselves, and theirs.
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And for earthly things they cannot bee without them, while they haue a life to maintaine by them;
And for earthly things they cannot be without them, while they have a life to maintain by them;
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but yet they meddle no more with them than needes must; and in the middest of their earthly businesse are not earthly minded.
but yet they meddle no more with them than needs must; and in the midst of their earthly business Are not earthly minded.
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They are Burgesses of another Corporation, and all their trading and traffique heere is to make themselues a rich and sure estate there.
They Are Burgesses of Another Corporation, and all their trading and traffic Here is to make themselves a rich and sure estate there.
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They haue a chiefe businesse to doe, which they principally intend, namely, to seeke the kingdome of God, and the righteousnesse of it;
They have a chief business to do, which they principally intend, namely, to seek the Kingdom of God, and the righteousness of it;
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to repent of their sinnes, to beleeue in the Sonne of God; and to make their election sure:
to Repent of their Sins, to believe in the Son of God; and to make their election sure:
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whereto they giue all diligeuce, as they are exhorted 2 Pet. 1.10. Fiftly, The godly are strangers in respect of their affection;
whereto they give all diligeuce, as they Are exhorted 2 Pet. 1.10. Fifty, The godly Are Strangers in respect of their affection;
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for, as strangers long after home;
for, as Strangers long After home;
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and where euer their bodies bee, their hearts and mindes are not there, but at home where their deare friends and estates are:
and where ever their bodies be, their hearts and minds Are not there, but At home where their deer Friends and estates Are:
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So is it with the Saints, whose mindes and meditations, and conuersation are in heauen before hand;
So is it with the Saints, whose minds and meditations, and Conversation Are in heaven before hand;
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for there is their Fathers house, and there is their inheritance; there is Iesus Christ their treasure;
for there is their Father's house, and there is their inheritance; there is Iesus christ their treasure;
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and no maruell if their hearts bee there where their treasure is.
and no marvel if their hearts be there where their treasure is.
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The worldling hath his whole portion in this life, and therefore hee bestowes all his heart, his thoughts, his cares, his desires, and endeauours vpon the world;
The worldling hath his Whole portion in this life, and Therefore he bestows all his heart, his thoughts, his Cares, his Desires, and endeavours upon the world;
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he runs after it with a full desire.
he runs After it with a full desire.
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But it cannot bee so with the godly man, who is minded as was good Nehemiah, 2.3.
But it cannot be so with the godly man, who is minded as was good Nehemiah, 2.3.
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Who although his person was in the King of Persia his Court, and was a neere attendant at the Kings Table,
Who although his person was in the King of Persiam his Court, and was a near attendant At the Kings Table,
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yet his heart was at Ierusalem. And as Daniel, who while hee was in the land of his captiuity,
yet his heart was At Ierusalem. And as daniel, who while he was in the land of his captivity,
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yet he opened his windowes euery day towards Ierusalem.
yet he opened his windows every day towards Ierusalem.
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Quest. But are not wicked men strangers heere vpon earth, as well as the godly?Quest. But Are not wicked men Strangers Here upon earth, as well as the godly?
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Answ. Wicked men and worldlings are indeed strangers here, if we looke towards God, they are strangers with him, strangers from the Couenant of God;Answer Wicked men and worldlings Are indeed Strangers Here, if we look towards God, they Are Strangers with him, Strangers from the Covenant of God;
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and strangers from the life, and wayes of God.
and Strangers from the life, and ways of God.
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Or if we consider the time of their continuance heere, they haue no more continuance heere, than others;
Or if we Consider the time of their Continuance Here, they have no more Continuance Here, than Others;
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they haue no Leases of their liues; nor no surer hold of their estates than others haue. The rich Glutton heard;
they have no Leases of their lives; nor no Surer hold of their estates than Others have. The rich Glutton herd;
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Thou foole this night shall they take away thy soule, and all. Or if wee consider the place in which they liue, they are strangers;Thou fool this night shall they take away thy soul, and all. Or if we Consider the place in which they live, they Are Strangers;
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for the East wind takes away and hurles them out of their place, as easily as any other.
for the East wind Takes away and hurls them out of their place, as Easily as any other.
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And the mightie die suddenly, and are taken away without hand.
And the mighty die suddenly, and Are taken away without hand.
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And their houses and possessions which knew them once, shall know them no more, but take in other strangers for a terme of dayes, as they tooke in them.
And their houses and possessions which knew them once, shall know them no more, but take in other Strangers for a term of days, as they took in them.
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But wicked men are not strangers as the godly are, in foure respects. 1. In their owne account, or conceit;
But wicked men Are not Strangers as the godly Are, in foure respects. 1. In their own account, or conceit;
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for, though their estate bee as vnstable as any others;
for, though their estate be as unstable as any Others;
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yet haue they a strong conceit of continuance, and of taking their rest for many yeeres.
yet have they a strong conceit of Continuance, and of taking their rest for many Years.
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They are described to bee such as put off the euill day; and make leagues with death;
They Are described to be such as put off the evil day; and make leagues with death;
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and are hardly brought to confesse themselues to be Pilgrims and strangers. 2. In the worlds account they bee not strangers, but neighbours, and Towne-dwellers.
and Are hardly brought to confess themselves to be Pilgrim's and Strangers. 2. In the world's account they be not Strangers, but neighbours, and Town-dwellers.
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The world knowes them, and loueth them as her owne:
The world knows them, and loves them as her own:
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yea, lulleth them in her lap as her children, shee graceth them, enricheth them, and aduanceth them as men of best deserts.
yea, lulleth them in her lap as her children, she graceth them, enricheth them, and Advanceth them as men of best deserts.
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In a word, shee thinketh nothing shee hath too good for such fast friends, and diligent seruants.
In a word, she Thinketh nothing she hath too good for such fast Friends, and diligent Servants.
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3. In their owne affection they bee no strangers; for how can they considering they haue no other portion but here? Psal. 17.14.
3. In their own affection they be no Strangers; for how can they considering they have no other portion but Here? Psalm 17.14.
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How can they but minde earthly things, to whom God hath shewed no better? How can they but giue away their affections,
How can they but mind earthly things, to whom God hath showed no better? How can they but give away their affections,
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and bury their hearts in earth, and drowne themselues in the delights of it, that haue no other God, no other Heauen? What man will bee willing to giue ouer a broken title, till hee bee assured,
and bury their hearts in earth, and drown themselves in the delights of it, that have no other God, no other Heaven? What man will be willing to give over a broken title, till he be assured,
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and seated in a better? which because they are not; like prophane Esaus, they hunger after pottage, let the blessing goe where it will.
and seated in a better? which Because they Are not; like profane Esaus, they hunger After pottage, let the blessing go where it will.
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4. In their course and conuersation they doe not declare themselues to bee strangers.
4. In their course and Conversation they do not declare themselves to be Strangers.
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All their studie, their paines, their sweat and endeuour, is to get a sure and contented estate in earth: they treasure all in earth;
All their study, their pains, their sweat and endeavour, is to get a sure and contented estate in earth: they treasure all in earth;
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If they can encrease their Corne, their Wine, their Oyle, their Coyne, their Commodities, they rest as in a good portion;
If they can increase their Corn, their Wine, their Oil, their Coin, their Commodities, they rest as in a good portion;
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seldome or neuer seeking in earnest that good part which should neuer bee taken from them,
seldom or never seeking in earnest that good part which should never be taken from them,
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nor they from it, if once they could attaine it. Thus much of the Doctrine, and this question. The Vse followeth.
nor they from it, if once they could attain it. Thus much of the Doctrine, and this question. The Use follows.
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First, In that the godly man is a stranger and Pilgrim here, we learne sundry duties.
First, In that the godly man is a stranger and Pilgrim Here, we Learn sundry duties.
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As first to practise Christian sobrietie, in the affecting, enioying, and vsing the things of this life.
As First to practise Christian sobriety, in the affecting, enjoying, and using the things of this life.
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For 1. a stranger in his way affects not, desires not, lookes not for great things for himselfe in the Citie hee trauelleth thorow;
For 1. a stranger in his Way affects not, Desires not, looks not for great things for himself in the city he travelleth thorough;
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hee lightly regardeth the honours, offices, reuenues, and priuiledges of it: his chiefe desires and affections are elsewhere;
he lightly Regardeth the honours, Offices, revenues, and privileges of it: his chief Desires and affections Are elsewhere;
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all the priuiledge he expecteth there is how to passe quietly & safely through;
all the privilege he Expects there is how to pass quietly & safely through;
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Euen so ought the Christian Pilgrim by the weaned carriage of himselfe towards things below, declare plainly (as the Patriarches did) that hee seeketh a Country.
Even so ought the Christian Pilgrim by the weaned carriage of himself towards things below, declare plainly (as the Patriarchs did) that he seeks a Country.
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Seekest thou great things for thy selfe (saith the Lord to Baruk ) seeke them not. And why must hee not? because he was but a stranger in that Land, Seekest thou great things for thy self (Says the Lord to Baruch) seek them not. And why must he not? Because he was but a stranger in that Land,
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now presently to bee giuen ouer into the hands of strangers. Secondly, A stranger enioyes the things of a strange place as a stranger;
now presently to be given over into the hands of Strangers. Secondly, A stranger enjoys the things of a strange place as a stranger;
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he vseth other mens goods for a night, but he setteth not his heart on them,
he uses other men's goods for a night, but he sets not his heart on them,
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nor taketh much delight in them, because hee knoweth hee must leaue them next morning, and may take none away with him;
nor Takes much delight in them, Because he Knoweth he must leave them next morning, and may take none away with him;
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Euen so a Christian stranger taketh but little delight in his iourney, because hee thinketh not himselfe at home,
Even so a Christian stranger Takes but little delight in his journey, Because he Thinketh not himself At home,
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neither doth hee enioy things here as his portion, nor as his owne, because hee is to bee countable for them;
neither does he enjoy things Here as his portion, nor as his own, Because he is to be countable for them;
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and because hee well knoweth, that too much delight in fleshly and worldly pleasures giueth life to corruption, and weakeneth grace in him;
and Because he well Knoweth, that too much delight in fleshly and worldly pleasures gives life to corruption, and weakeneth grace in him;
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hee attendeth that wholsome Apostolicall exhortation, 1 Pet. 2.11. Dearely beloued, as strangers and Pilgrims abstaine from fleshly lusts, which fight against the soule.
he attends that wholesome Apostolical exhortation, 1 Pet. 2.11. Dearly Beloved, as Strangers and Pilgrim's abstain from fleshly Lustiest, which fight against the soul.
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Thirdly, a stranger vseth the necessary comforts hee meeteth with in his way as a stranger;
Thirdly, a stranger uses the necessary comforts he meeteth with in his Way as a stranger;
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hee vseth them rather for necessitie than for satietie, onely for present occasion, and that with moderation and sobrietie;
he uses them rather for necessity than for satiety, only for present occasion, and that with moderation and sobriety;
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Euen so a Christian Pilgrim must learne to vse the world as not vsing it:
Even so a Christian Pilgrim must Learn to use the world as not using it:
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and in the midst of his wealth and abundance, in the fruition of his greatest delights and pleasures, to take his minde off them, and in the midst of his wealth and abundance, in the fruition of his greatest delights and pleasures, to take his mind off them,
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and to lift vp his thoughts to heauen, the place of his abode. Which dutie the Apostle strongly enforceth, Phil. 3.20. Carnall men minde earthly things. and forgetting both heauen, and the God of heauen, Make their belly their God, that is, drowne themselues in the pond and puddle of sensualitie.
and to lift up his thoughts to heaven, the place of his Abided. Which duty the Apostle strongly enforceth, Philip 3.20. Carnal men mind earthly things. and forgetting both heaven, and the God of heaven, Make their belly their God, that is, drown themselves in the pond and puddle of sensuality.
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But farre bee it from vs who professe the teaching of grace so to doe, Our conuersation is in heauen, from whence wee looke for a Sauiour;
But Far be it from us who profess the teaching of grace so to do, Our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for a Saviour;
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they haue their portion in this life, but our portion is in another, and contrary courses beseeme men of contrary Countries.
they have their portion in this life, but our portion is in Another, and contrary courses beseem men of contrary Countries.
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Secondly, In that wee are strangers heere, wee learne another Dutic, which is, the exercise of Christian patience and contentment in all estates, be it sicknesse, pouerty, reproaches, abuses or wrongs in any kinde:
Secondly, In that we Are Strangers Here, we Learn Another Dutic, which is, the exercise of Christian patience and contentment in all estates, be it sickness, poverty, Reproaches, Abuses or wrongs in any kind:
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a stranger is contented to endure the wrongs that meet him in his way; hee digesteth, and putteth vp all patiently;
a stranger is contented to endure the wrongs that meet him in his Way; he digesteth, and putteth up all patiently;
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he complaineth not, and much lesse seeketh reuenge: for hee knowes he shall haue little rest or redresse till hee come home:
he Complaineth not, and much less seeks revenge: for he knows he shall have little rest or redress till he come home:
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Euen so the Christian Pilgrim must learne patiently to endure the afflictions, and course and crosse vsages of this strange Country, 2 Cor. 4. last verse, the blessed Apostle was contented to endure all indignities and wrongs;
Even so the Christian Pilgrim must Learn patiently to endure the afflictions, and course and cross usages of this strange Country, 2 Cor. 4. last verse, the blessed Apostle was contented to endure all indignities and wrongs;
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because hee was of another countrey, the high priuiledges and excellencies whereof, Eie hath neuer seene, nor eare hath ever heard, nor ever entred into the heart of man.
Because he was of Another country, the high privileges and excellencies whereof, Eye hath never seen, nor ear hath ever herd, nor ever entered into the heart of man.
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When the Disciples of our SAVIOVR tooke it heauily that Christ sayd hee must leaue them: When the Disciples of our SAVIOR took it heavily that christ said he must leave them:
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for now what could they expect but to bee exposed and layd open to all the worlds malignitie, destitute of their Lords presence and protection? hee comforteth them by this same argument;
for now what could they expect but to be exposed and laid open to all the world's malignity, destitute of their lords presence and protection? he comforts them by this same argument;
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That this is not their place of rest, but hee goeth to prepare a place for them.
That this is not their place of rest, but he Goes to prepare a place for them.
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Moses chused to suffer afflictions with Gods people, because hee was a stranger heere, and looked for a recompense of reward hereafter. Moses chused to suffer afflictions with God's people, Because he was a stranger Here, and looked for a recompense of reward hereafter.
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A cloude of Martyres as witnesses seale this truth, who were slaine, hewen a sunder, wandred vp and downe in sheepes skins, in goats skins, being destitute, afflicted, and tormented;
A cloud of Martyrs as Witnesses seal this truth, who were slain, hewn a sunder, wandered up and down in Sheep skins, in Goats skins, being destitute, afflicted, and tormented;
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and would not bee deliuered (namely vpon vnequall conditions) because they saw that God had prepared better things for them.
and would not be Delivered (namely upon unequal conditions) Because they saw that God had prepared better things for them.
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A stranger turnes not against euery Dogge that barketh at him;
A stranger turns not against every Dog that barks At him;
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let Doeg accuse, and Shemei reuile, let Currs barke, there is no hope to still them;
let Doeg accuse, and Shimei revile, let Currs bark, there is no hope to still them;
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the best way is to contemne them, and attend and ride on thy way.
the best Way is to contemn them, and attend and ride on thy Way.
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A stranger shrinkes not for euery shower of raine, nor is disheartned with the roughnesse, and foulnesse of the way;
A stranger shrinks not for every shower of rain, nor is disheartened with the roughness, and foulness of the Way;
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but hee will through thicke and thinne, through drops and drought, and all because hee is going home.
but he will through thick and thin, through drops and drought, and all Because he is going home.
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Neither must thou that art a Christian Pilgrim, shrinke for the stormes of the world, nor the asperousnesse of the way, which is all strewed with crosses;
Neither must thou that art a Christian Pilgrim, shrink for the storms of the world, nor the asperousnesse of the Way, which is all strewed with Crosses;
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but hearten thy selfe as the Passenger who vsually sayth, it is neuer an ill day that hath a good night;
but hearten thy self as the Passenger who usually say, it is never an ill day that hath a good night;
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and though many bitter pils of harsh and strange vsages must bee swallowed by these strangers,
and though many bitter pills of harsh and strange usages must be swallowed by these Strangers,
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yet the consideration of home is as sugar in their pockets to sweeten them all.
yet the consideration of home is as sugar in their pockets to sweeten them all.
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A stranger measures not his owne worth, nor thinketh worse of himselfe for things befalling him in the way;
A stranger measures not his own worth, nor Thinketh Worse of himself for things befalling him in the Way;
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but esteemeth and valueth himselfe, according to his estate at home: So must the Christian stranger, liue by faith, looke vpon things not seene.
but esteems and valueth himself, according to his estate At home: So must the Christian stranger, live by faith, look upon things not seen.
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Let the world vnder-value thee, content thy selfe, that thou hast credit, and reputation at home, where thou art knowne,
Let the world undervalue thee, content thy self, that thou hast credit, and reputation At home, where thou art known,
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and thy worth is knowne, which by no disparagement in the way can be obscured, or diminished.
and thy worth is known, which by no disparagement in the Way can be obscured, or diminished.
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Thirdly, a third dutie hence that wee are strangers heere, is to learne to estrange our selues from the world, and courses of worldly men.
Thirdly, a third duty hence that we Are Strangers Here, is to Learn to estrange our selves from the world, and courses of worldly men.
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A stranger when euer hee trauailes, reteineth the manners, fashions, and customes of his owne countrey;
A stranger when ever he travails, retaineth the manners, fashions, and customs of his own country;
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a Christian stranger although hee bee in the world, yet hee is not of the world, hee is of another corporation,
a Christian stranger although he bee in the world, yet he is not of the world, he is of Another corporation,
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and therefore though hee walke in the flesh, yet hee must not warre according to the flesh. Hee carrieth this body of flesh about him as others doe,
and Therefore though he walk in the Flesh, yet he must not war according to the Flesh. He Carrieth this body of Flesh about him as Others do,
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but hee must fight against flesh and the lusts of it, contrary to the Patrons, and defenders of the corruptions that are in the worlde through lust.
but he must fight against Flesh and the Lustiest of it, contrary to the Patrons, and defenders of the corruptions that Are in the world through lust.
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The worlde may and must enioy our presence for a time, but must at no time gaine our conformity to it, Rom. 12.2. Fashion not your selues according to this world, that is, the customes and guizes of it;
The world may and must enjoy our presence for a time, but must At no time gain our conformity to it, Rom. 12.2. Fashion not your selves according to this world, that is, the customs and guises of it;
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because it lieth in wickednesse, and the Christian is cast into another forme of doctrine and conuersation, Art thou now sollicited to follow the lusts and fashions of this world? thinke with thy selfe, that thou art a stranger heere, and of another Countrey; thou liuest vnder other lawes;
Because it lies in wickedness, and the Christian is cast into Another Form of Doctrine and Conversation, Art thou now solicited to follow the Lustiest and fashions of this world? think with thy self, that thou art a stranger Here, and of Another Country; thou Livest under other laws;
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thou maist not cast in thy lot with the wicked of the world; nor giue voice or suffrage in their meetings;
thou Mayest not cast in thy lot with the wicked of the world; nor give voice or suffrage in their meetings;
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but bee as Lot, who though hee were in Sodome, was not of Sodome; but was perpetually vexed with the vncleane conuersation of those wicked men.
but be as Lot, who though he were in Sodom, was not of Sodom; but was perpetually vexed with the unclean Conversation of those wicked men.
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Art thou prouoked to sweare, to drinke excessiuely, to lie for aduantage, to breake the Sabbath for gaine, to vncleannesse,
Art thou provoked to swear, to drink excessively, to lie for advantage, to break the Sabbath for gain, to uncleanness,
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or any other foule lust? Now say to thy selfe; I am of the kingdome of light;
or any other foul lust? Now say to thy self; I am of the Kingdom of Light;
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but this is a worke of darkenesse;
but this is a work of darkness;
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this is an vnlawfull act in my Countrey, and why should I practise it heere? seeing my Lord and King must needs know it:
this is an unlawful act in my Country, and why should I practise it Here? seeing my Lord and King must needs know it:
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if I commit treason heere against my King and Countrey;
if I commit treason Here against my King and Country;
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my King hath informers enough, and I shall loose my whole estate there, and bee banished out of my countrey for euer.
my King hath informers enough, and I shall lose my Whole estate there, and be banished out of my country for ever.
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Shall I (saith Ioseph ) commit this sinne against my God, against my Master? Seeing my Master hath kept nothing from mee but sinne;
Shall I (Says Ioseph) commit this sin against my God, against my Master? Seeing my Master hath kept nothing from me but sin;
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I will not doe this thing, I will not sinne, and commit this high wickednesse.
I will not do this thing, I will not sin, and commit this high wickedness.
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Fourthly, A fourth dutie is, that seeing we are strangers heere, to learne to affect our owne countrey, and highly to esteeme it.
Fourthly, A fourth duty is, that seeing we Are Strangers Here, to Learn to affect our own country, and highly to esteem it.
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Euery man by nature loueth his natiue Countrey best; neither thinketh himselfe so well in any forreine land;
Every man by nature loves his native Country best; neither Thinketh himself so well in any foreign land;
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and strangers, especially hauing parents, kindred, and great reuenues in their natiue soyle; and being hardly entreated where they soiourne;
and Strangers, especially having Parents, kindred, and great revenues in their native soil; and being hardly entreated where they sojourn;
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would be glad to returne home, and enioy the sight of those whom they haue long longed to see: Euen so the Christian Pilgrim.
would be glad to return home, and enjoy the sighed of those whom they have long longed to see: Even so the Christian Pilgrim.
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Neuer did Israel more affect and extoll their owne Countrey in their banishment from it,
Never did Israel more affect and extol their own Country in their banishment from it,
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and captiuitie in Babylon, than the Christian stranger doth affectedly desire, and preferre his heauenly Countrey aboue this strange land, the Countrey of his captiuitie;
and captivity in Babylon, than the Christian stranger does affectedly desire, and prefer his heavenly Country above this strange land, the Country of his captivity;
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For, hee discerneth that this is not his Countrey, first, That is a mans Country where he was borne and brought vp,
For, he discerneth that this is not his Country, First, That is a men Country where he was born and brought up,
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but whence taketh a Christian his spirituall birth, or where is hee brought vp but in the Church and kingdome of Christ? Earth giueth him a birth and being as hee is man,
but whence Takes a Christian his spiritual birth, or where is he brought up but in the Church and Kingdom of christ? Earth gives him a birth and being as he is man,
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but as a Christian hee is borne of God.
but as a Christian he is born of God.
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Secondly, againe, that is a mans countrey where his parents, his ancestors, and deare kindred dwell, and inhabit.
Secondly, again, that is a men country where his Parents, his Ancestors, and deer kindred dwell, and inhabit.
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Now where dwelleth the Christian mans Father, but in heauen? Where is his elder brother but there? Where are all his brethren and sisters, sonnes and daughters of the same parents but there? and therefore heauen is his Countrey.
Now where dwells the Christian men Father, but in heaven? Where is his elder brother but there? Where Are all his brothers and Sisters, Sons and daughters of the same Parents but there? and Therefore heaven is his Country.
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Thirdly, Further, that is a mans Countrey where his principall estate, and goods are, where his patrimony and inheritance lyeth;
Thirdly, Further, that is a men Country where his principal estate, and goods Are, where his patrimony and inheritance lies;
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and where is the chiefe portion, the treasure, the immortall inheritance of the Christian, but in heauen? And where else is his Countrie? Now then, a Christian considering on the one hand, that hee is in a strange Countrey,
and where is the chief portion, the treasure, the immortal inheritance of the Christian, but in heaven? And where Else is his Country? Now then, a Christian considering on the one hand, that he is in a strange Country,
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and how hardly hee hath bin intreated in it, and so likely to be still;
and how hardly he hath been entreated in it, and so likely to be still;
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and on the other hand, that hee hath an home and a father there that loueth him dearely;
and on the other hand, that he hath an home and a father there that loves him dearly;
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and that his elder brother Iesus Christ, and all his spirituall kindred, the Saints of God are there;
and that his elder brother Iesus christ, and all his spiritual kindred, the Saints of God Are there;
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And besides that, hee hath a rich portion and a large patrimony, euen an immortall inheritance in heauen;
And beside that, he hath a rich portion and a large patrimony, even an immortal inheritance in heaven;
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how can hee chuse but to bee reared in his affections, yea, rauished to bee there? desiring nothing in the world more than to bee dissolued hence,
how can he choose but to be reared in his affections, yea, ravished to be there? desiring nothing in the world more than to be dissolved hence,
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and to bee with Christ, which is best of all.
and to be with christ, which is best of all.
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A Traueller hath his minde, and thoughts still vpon home, and saith with himselfe, Home is homely. A Traveller hath his mind, and thoughts still upon home, and Says with himself, Home is homely.
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And the Marriner, or Sea-faring man in a storme, or rough Sea, hath his desires on the Shore,
And the Mariner, or Seafaring man in a storm, or rough Sea, hath his Desires on the Shore,
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and his minde is not where his body is. So is it with the Christian Passenger, his minde is not where his body is;
and his mind is not where his body is. So is it with the Christian Passenger, his mind is not where his body is;
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and if hee cannot get home in the body as soone as hee desireth, yet in his spirit, hee will minde heauen, and heauenly things;
and if he cannot get home in the body as soon as he Desires, yet in his Spirit, he will mind heaven, and heavenly things;
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hee will get as neere home as hee can;
he will get as near home as he can;
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if he cannot get into the heart of the citie, hee will bee sure to get into the suburbes, the Church of God.
if he cannot get into the heart of the City, he will be sure to get into the suburbs, the Church of God.
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If hee cannot get suddenly into that Ierusalem which is aboue, hee will get into the Ierusalem which is from aboue;
If he cannot get suddenly into that Ierusalem which is above, he will get into the Ierusalem which is from above;
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and where his person cannot bee for the time, his conuersation & meditation shall bee in heauen; for where his treasure is, there will his heart be also.
and where his person cannot be for the time, his Conversation & meditation shall be in heaven; for where his treasure is, there will his heart be also.
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Vse 2. In that wee are strangers with God, wee learne diuers things;Use 2. In that we Are Strangers with God, we Learn diverse things;
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1. The soueraigntie and power of God, who is the great owner, and ruler of the whole earth.
1. The sovereignty and power of God, who is the great owner, and ruler of the Whole earth.
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Kings themselues, who are the highest earthly Lords, and commanders, are but strangers with God, for the earth is the Lords, and all that therein is: And no man sitteth in his owne,
Kings themselves, who Are the highest earthly lords, and commanders, Are but Strangers with God, for the earth is the lords, and all that therein is: And no man Sitteth in his own,
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but are Tenants at will vnder this great Land-Lord.
but Are Tenants At will under this great Land-Lord.
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The greatest of men, yea, of Kings, are but as David was, soiourners in his sight, Leuitic. 25.23.
The greatest of men, yea, of Kings, Are but as David was, sojourners in his sighed, Levitic. 25.23.
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The Land is his, and wee are but strangers and soiourners with him. The Land is his, and we Are but Strangers and sojourners with him.
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2. Wee must hence gather out our owne dutie towards God, in whose Countrey wee soiourne; and our dutie is manifold;
2. we must hence gather out our own duty towards God, in whose Country we sojourn; and our duty is manifold;
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1. To aske leaue of GOD, to passe through his Countrey;
1. To ask leave of GOD, to pass through his Country;
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so did Israel of Edom, a wicked Prince and people, Numbers 20. I pray thee that we may passe through thy Countrey, &c. It is fit to aske leaue where no right is.
so did Israel of Edom, a wicked Prince and people, Numbers 20. I pray thee that we may pass through thy Country, etc. It is fit to ask leave where no right is.
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Besides, that by daily prayer for Gods leaue, and fauourable loue in our way, wee both ascribe vnto God the honour of soueraigntie and bountie;
Beside, that by daily prayer for God's leave, and favourable love in our Way, we both ascribe unto God the honour of sovereignty and bounty;
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as also sweeten his mercies which hee giueth vs leaue to enioy, all which are sanctified to vs by the word and by praier.
as also sweeten his Mercies which he gives us leave to enjoy, all which Are sanctified to us by the word and by prayer.
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2. Binde thy selfe from trespassing in the way and Countrey through which thou passest; So did Israel vnto Edom, We will not goe through the fields, nor the vineyards: 2. Bind thy self from trespassing in the Way and Country through which thou passest; So did Israel unto Edom, We will not go through the fields, nor the vineyards:
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neither will wee drinke of the water of the wells;
neither will we drink of the water of the wells;
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wee will goe by the Kings way, and neither turne to the right hand, nor left, till wee bee past thy borders; we will go by the Kings Way, and neither turn to the right hand, nor left, till we be passed thy borders;
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So must the Christian bee carefull hee transgresse not the lawes of the Countrey in which hee soiournes, to stirre vp against himselfe the wrath and reuenge of the Lord in whose Countrey hee soiourneth;
So must the Christian bee careful he transgress not the laws of the Country in which he soiournes, to stir up against himself the wrath and revenge of the Lord in whose Country he soiourneth;
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but frame himselfe to please him, by whose leaue hee trauelleth through his Countrey.
but frame himself to please him, by whose leave he travelleth through his Country.
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How carefull and diligent were Iosephs brethren to please their vnknowne brother, the Lord of that strange Countrey? Much more ought we to please our brother Iesus Christ, the Lord of this strange countrey, through which wee passe to our owne Canaan.
How careful and diligent were Joseph's brothers to please their unknown brother, the Lord of that strange Country? Much more ought we to please our brother Iesus christ, the Lord of this strange country, through which we pass to our own Canaan.
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3. Cast thy care vpon God, and depend vpon him for all needfull supplies;
3. Cast thy care upon God, and depend upon him for all needful supplies;
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so did holy David heere, because hee was a stranger in Gods Countrey, he therefore casteth his burden vpon the Lord, desiring him to heare his prayer, and to hearken to his cry, and not to bee silent at his teares.
so did holy David Here, Because he was a stranger in God's Country, he Therefore Cast his burden upon the Lord, desiring him to hear his prayer, and to harken to his cry, and not to be silent At his tears.
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A stranger ouerloadeth not himselfe with cares, and carriages;
A stranger ouerloadeth not himself with Cares, and carriages;
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but carrying a competent viaunce with him, dependeth for all necessaries vpon them where he soiourneth;
but carrying a competent viaunce with him, dependeth for all necessaries upon them where he soiourneth;
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so a Christian stranger need bee in nothing carefull, but in all things let his requests bee shewed vnto God (the King of the Countrey) in prayer. All distrustfull and excessiue carefulnesse is to bee auoyded of a Christian,
so a Christian stranger need be in nothing careful, but in all things let his requests be showed unto God (the King of the Country) in prayer. All distrustful and excessive carefulness is to be avoided of a Christian,
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yea, suppose the care be about things lawfull, if it bee excessiue, it is sinfull, and vnseemely in a Christian Pilgrim.
yea, suppose the care be about things lawful, if it be excessive, it is sinful, and unseemly in a Christian Pilgrim.
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Let thy chiefe care be, to commit thy way vnto the Lord, and trust in him,
Let thy chief care be, to commit thy Way unto the Lord, and trust in him,
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and hee shall bring it to passe, Psal. 55.22. Cast thy care vpon the Lord, and he shall nourish thee. and he shall bring it to pass, Psalm 55.22. Cast thy care upon the Lord, and he shall nourish thee.
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4. Be much in thankefulnesse vnto God for all the comfortable blessings thou receiuest in thy Pilgrimage:
4. Be much in thankfulness unto God for all the comfortable blessings thou receivest in thy Pilgrimage:
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a stranger thankefully accepteth all the fauours shewed him in a strange Countrey:
a stranger thankfully Accepteth all the favours showed him in a strange Country:
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and so did holy Dauid, when God had enabled him to prepare abundantly for the building of the temple, breake out into abundant praises;
and so did holy David, when God had enabled him to prepare abundantly for the building of the temple, break out into abundant praises;
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Wee thanke thee our God, and praise thy glorious Name. we thank thee our God, and praise thy glorious Name.
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But who am I? or what is my people, that we should offer vnto thee? for all is thine, and of thine own haue we giuen thee; But who am I? or what is my people, that we should offer unto thee? for all is thine, and of thine own have we given thee;
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for, wee are strangers before thee, and soiourners, as all our Fathers were.
for, we Are Strangers before thee, and sojourners, as all our Father's were.
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And surely, it well beseemeth the iust to bee thankfull, seeing they are strangers in the Lords land,
And surely, it well beseems the just to be thankful, seeing they Are Strangers in the lords land,
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and all the comforts they enioy, are his by right, and possession, and theirs onely by leaue, and thankfull acceptation.
and all the comforts they enjoy, Are his by right, and possession, and theirs only by leave, and thankful acceptation.
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5. Be contented and patient, if this great Lord deny thee any thing thou wouldst haue whilest thou passest through his Countrey;
5. Be contented and patient, if this great Lord deny thee any thing thou Wouldst have whilst thou passest through his Country;
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so was Israel when Edom out of a churlish and hurtfull minde, denied them peaceable passage. so was Israel when Edom out of a churlish and hurtful mind, denied them peaceable passage.
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But the Lord of this Countrey knoweth what is fit for vs, and neuer denieth any thing out of a churlish minde,
But the Lord of this Country Knoweth what is fit for us, and never Denieth any thing out of a churlish mind,
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neither can deny any thing good in it selfe, and good to vs; and if he with-hold any hurtfull things, we must be not onely patient but thankfull.
neither can deny any thing good in it self, and good to us; and if he withhold any hurtful things, we must be not only patient but thankful.
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Vse 3. In that wee are strangers heere, and trauelling to our countrey, as all our Fathers haue done before vs, it appeareth that our wisdome will bee to resolue of paines and trauell all the dayes of our life,Use 3. In that we Are Strangers Here, and travelling to our country, as all our Father's have done before us, it appears that our Wisdom will be to resolve of pains and travel all the days of our life,
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and not to expect rest till the night of death come, when dying in the Lord we shall rest from our labours;
and not to expect rest till the night of death come, when dying in the Lord we shall rest from our labours;
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and because this is not our rest, wee must arise and depart hence.
and Because this is not our rest, we must arise and depart hence.
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And seeing wee can no more auoid this weary iourney, than any of our Fathers could doe;
And seeing we can no more avoid this weary journey, than any of our Father's could do;
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we must rather bestow wise and carefull thoughts, in fitting our selues to our iourney,
we must rather bestow wise and careful thoughts, in fitting our selves to our journey,
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and in behauing our selues through our way, than to expect to auoid the tediousnesse and difficulties of it.
and in behaving our selves through our Way, than to expect to avoid the tediousness and difficulties of it.
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Quest. How may we fit our selues for our iourney home into our owne Countrey?Quest. How may we fit our selves for our journey home into our own Country?
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Ans. A traueller fitteth himselfe to his iourney two waies especially;Ans. A traveller fits himself to his journey two ways especially;
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1. By casting off, and leauing behinde him whatsoeuer would burden or hinder him in his way.
1. By casting off, and leaving behind him whatsoever would burden or hinder him in his Way.
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2. By prouiding for himselfe things fit for his iourney.
2. By providing for himself things fit for his journey.
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Of the former sort there be three especiall encumbrances that the Christian Pilgrim must lighten himselfe off.
Of the former sort there be three especial encumbrances that the Christian Pilgrim must lighten himself off.
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The first of them is sinne, which as an intollerable burden presseth vs downe, and hangeth fast on; and therefore the Apostle counselleth to cast it off, if wee meane to runne the race before vs. Now the way to lighten our selues of this weight, is to exercise euery day the grace of repentance and mortification,
The First of them is sin, which as an intolerable burden Presseth us down, and hangs fast on; and Therefore the Apostle counselleth to cast it off, if we mean to run the raze before us Now the Way to lighten our selves of this weight, is to exercise every day the grace of Repentance and mortification,
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and daily to take some sinne or other in hand, and at least to slake and abate the power of it, that if wee cannot bee rid of the sinne in respect of the presence of it,
and daily to take Some sin or other in hand, and At least to slake and abate the power of it, that if we cannot be rid of the sin in respect of the presence of it,
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yet we may be rid of the reigne and command of it.
yet we may be rid of the Reign and command of it.
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The second, are earthly cares, profits, and pleasures, which are as heauy stones tyed vnto vs,
The second, Are earthly Cares, profits, and pleasures, which Are as heavy stones tied unto us,
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and pressing vs from heauen to earth, making heauie and sad the soule, and vnweildy in her motions.
and pressing us from heaven to earth, making heavy and sad the soul, and unwieldy in her motions.
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The way for vs to lighten our selues of these encumbrances, is daily and continually to eleuate,
The Way for us to lighten our selves of these encumbrances, is daily and continually to elevate,
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and raise our thoughts homeward, and heauenward, and exercise our selues in holy meditations, praiers, and praises, sundry times through the day.
and raise our thoughts homeward, and heavenward, and exercise our selves in holy meditations, Prayers, and praises, sundry times through the day.
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For as he that would keepe a Clocke in true motion, must euery day sundry times winde vp the plummets, which are stil drawing downward;
For as he that would keep a Clock in true motion, must every day sundry times wind up the plummets, which Are still drawing downward;
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euen so must we doe with our hearts;
even so must we do with our hearts;
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the cares and pleasures of the world are as plummets of Lead, pressing downe the soule incessantly, in her motion towards heauen;
the Cares and pleasures of the world Are as plummets of Led, pressing down the soul incessantly, in her motion towards heaven;
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and hee that would continue his motiō must daily wind vp his heart towards God:
and he that would continue his motion must daily wind up his heart towards God:
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and by maine strength of grace fetch it vp from earth, that it may be sirmly setled on heauenly things, delighting it selfe with the riches of heauen;
and by main strength of grace fetch it up from earth, that it may be firmly settled on heavenly things, delighting it self with the riches of heaven;
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& with contemplation of those pleasures, that are at the right hand of God for euermore.
& with contemplation of those pleasures, that Are At the right hand of God for evermore.
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The third encumbrance, is the feare of death, which presseth vs all our life;
The third encumbrance, is the Fear of death, which Presseth us all our life;
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and the Christian must lighten himselfe of this burden by looking beyond it to his own home;
and the Christian must lighten himself of this burden by looking beyond it to his own home;
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by longing after the liuing God, whom none can see in the body and liue; by considering that the nearer he is to death, hee is so much neerer home.
by longing After the living God, whom none can see in the body and live; by considering that the nearer he is to death, he is so much nearer home.
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And what stranger feareth to goe home;
And what stranger fears to go home;
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or is sorry when after a long absence, hee is entring into his owne Citie?
or is sorry when After a long absence, he is entering into his own city?
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Secondly, A wise Christian will furnish and prouide himselfe with necessaries, and needefull supplies, to helpe him through his iourney.
Secondly, A wise Christian will furnish and provide himself with necessaries, and needful supplies, to help him through his journey.
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There be fiue things especially which a traueller must fit himselfe withall, that his iourney may bee lesse tedious, and more prosperous to himselfe.
There be fiue things especially which a traveller must fit himself withal, that his journey may be less tedious, and more prosperous to himself.
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1. The knowledge of the direct way.
1. The knowledge of the Direct Way.
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Now whereas no man knowes the way to the heauenly countrey, without Gods teaching, euery one must goe to God himselfe first,
Now whereas no man knows the Way to the heavenly country, without God's teaching, every one must go to God himself First,
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and then to such as God hath appointed to bee the directors, and instructors in this way.
and then to such as God hath appointed to be the directors, and instructors in this Way.
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The former wee see in holy Dauid, Psalme 119.19. I am a stranger vpon earth, therefore hide not thy Commandements from mee.
The former we see in holy David, Psalm 119.19. I am a stranger upon earth, Therefore hide not thy commandments from me.
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Hee knew well how hardly a blinde man could performe a farre and dangerous iourney, and thus it is onely the Commandement that shewes the way to this heauenly Countrey.
He knew well how hardly a blind man could perform a Far and dangerous journey, and thus it is only the Commandment that shows the Way to this heavenly Country.
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Why, was Dauid a blinde man, or did hee not know the ten Commandements? Euen Dauid who was not stone blinde,
Why, was David a blind man, or did he not know the ten commandments? Eve David who was not stone blind,
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but much enlightned, was blinde in part, and still earnest, that the LORD would further open his eies, to see the way more plainly,
but much enlightened, was blind in part, and still earnest, that the LORD would further open his eyes, to see the Way more plainly,
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& clearely than yet hee did:
& clearly than yet he did:
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And though hee knew the words, and true sence of the ten Commandements, yet hee desireth still to bee led further into the particular vse, application, direction, and obedience of them;
And though he knew the words, and true sense of the ten commandments, yet he Desires still to be led further into the particular use, application, direction, and Obedience of them;
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and of all other parts of the Word, which hee saith, is exceeding large. And for the latter;
and of all other parts of the Word, which he Says, is exceeding large. And for the latter;
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As a strāger in an vnknown Country, and way, will euer, bee asking the way of euery one neuer so simple, who knoweth the way better than himselfe;
As a stranger in an unknown Country, and Way, will ever, be asking the Way of every one never so simple, who Knoweth the Way better than himself;
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and will obserue the seuerall markes, and statues, by which hee may know, whether hee bee right, or no:
and will observe the several marks, and statues, by which he may know, whither he be right, or no:
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So must euery Christian Pilgrim bee inquisitiue of his way;
So must every Christian Pilgrim be inquisitive of his Way;
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for which purpose he must frequent the ministry of the word diligently, which God hath erected to bee as A light in a darke place;
for which purpose he must frequent the Ministry of the word diligently, which God hath erected to be as A Light in a dark place;
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as the Pillar of the Cloude and fire by night and by day, to direct vs through this dry and desert wildernesse;
as the Pillar of the Cloud and fire by night and by day, to Direct us through this dry and desert Wilderness;
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as Ariadnes threede to helpe vs through this trouble-some Maze and Labyrinth; and as a voyce behinde vs, saying, this is the way, walke in it.
as Ariadnes thread to help us through this troublesome Maze and Labyrinth; and as a voice behind us, saying, this is the Way, walk in it.
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An inquisitiue Christian will bee still consulting with Gods Ministers about the way of God:
an inquisitive Christian will be still consulting with God's Ministers about the Way of God:
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and conferring with priuate Christians, bee they neuer so meane in place or appearance, concerning their great iourney betweene heauen and earth;
and conferring with private Christians, be they never so mean in place or appearance, Concerning their great journey between heaven and earth;
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and will take speciall notice of the markes of their way, as whether it bee the narrow way, or the broad way;
and will take special notice of the marks of their Way, as whither it be the narrow Way, or the broad Way;
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whether it be strewed with crosses, or pleasant to the flesh; whether it bee a cleane way, or a foule, dirtie, and mirie way of lusts;
whither it be strewed with Crosses, or pleasant to the Flesh; whither it be a clean Way, or a foul, dirty, and miry Way of Lustiest;
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whether it bee an old beaten way by the feet of ancient beleeuers, the Prophets, the Apostles,
whither it be an old beaten Way by the feet of ancient believers, the prophets, the Apostles,
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and holy men, yea, of Iesus Christ himselfe; or a new broken and deuised way, vnknown vnto them, and the Scriptures;
and holy men, yea, of Iesus christ himself; or a new broken and devised Way, unknown unto them, and the Scriptures;
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whether it bee a right way, or a crooked path of by lanes, and turnings to the right hand, or to the left;
whither it be a right Way, or a crooked path of by lanes, and turnings to the right hand, or to the left;
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whether it bee a lightsome, or a darke way, and the like.
whither it be a lightsome, or a dark Way, and the like.
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Thus inquisitiue and carefull will a Christian Pilgrim bee of the best directions he can get;
Thus inquisitive and careful will a Christian Pilgrim be of the best directions he can get;
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as the poore iaylor will know of Paul his prisoner, what hee may doe to bee saued;
as the poor jailer will know of Paul his prisoner, what he may do to be saved;
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and it is none of the lightest plagues of God, to haue an heart vnwilling to ask about the way of heauen
and it is none of the Lightest plagues of God, to have an heart unwilling to ask about the Way of heaven
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A second comfortable helpe in an vnknowne way, is a good guide. The Christian stranger hath neede of a guide, and the best guide is God himselfe,
A second comfortable help in an unknown Way, is a good guide. The Christian stranger hath need of a guide, and the best guide is God himself,
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yea and more, God is the only guide.
yea and more, God is the only guide.
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In any other way or iourney, the natiues or inhabitants can guide a stranger from place to place,
In any other Way or journey, the natives or inhabitants can guide a stranger from place to place,
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but here none but God can bee our guide, Psalme 25.9. He will guide in Iudgement, and teach the humble his way.
but Here none but God can be our guide, Psalm 25.9. He will guide in Judgement, and teach the humble his Way.
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Quest. But how then may a man get God to bee his guide? Answ. By two speciall meanes; 1. By earnest Praier.Quest. But how then may a man get God to be his guide? Answer By two special means; 1. By earnest Prayer.
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Dauid knowing that none but God could guide him, prayeth, Psalme 143.8. Shew me the way that I shall goe. David knowing that none but God could guide him, Prayeth, Psalm 143.8. Show me the Way that I shall go.
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And verse 10. Let thy good Spirit leade mee vnto the land of righteousnesse. 2. By constant subiection to Gods word;
And verse 10. Let thy good Spirit lead me unto the land of righteousness. 2. By constant subjection to God's word;
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for God goeth before vs by his word, as hee did before Israel in the Pillar of the Cloud & fire,
for God Goes before us by his word, as he did before Israel in the Pillar of the Cloud & fire,
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and willing obedience to Gods word maketh God our guide. Thirdly, A stranger in his way needeth his viance, or prouision for his expence.
and willing Obedience to God's word makes God our guide. Thirdly, A stranger in his Way needs his viance, or provision for his expense.
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The word of God is the Christians viaticum, & supplyeth all his needs, it affoords him food in his hunger, being the bread of life,
The word of God is the Christians viaticum, & supplieth all his needs, it affords him food in his hunger, being the bred of life,
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and the Mannah that came downe from heauen;
and the Manna that Come down from heaven;
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it yeeldeth him drinke in his thirst, being water of life, and whosoeuer thirsteth, is called to these sweet waters of consolation, drawne out of the wells of saluation;
it yields him drink in his thirst, being water of life, and whosoever Thirsteth, is called to these sweet waters of consolation, drawn out of the wells of salvation;
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it affords him Physick in his soules sicknesse; strength in his weakenesse;
it affords him Physic in his Souls sickness; strength in his weakness;
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and neuer leaueth him that leaneth vpon it, without sufficient means to helpe him through his iourney.
and never Leaveth him that leaneth upon it, without sufficient means to help him through his journey.
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Fourthly, a traueller hath need of a weapon to defend himselfe, and to wound or keepe off his enemies.
Fourthly, a traveller hath need of a weapon to defend himself, and to wound or keep off his enemies.
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The same word of God is a speciall part of our spirituall armour; it is the sword of the Spirit.
The same word of God is a special part of our spiritual armour; it is the sword of the Spirit.
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And as Dauid said of Goliahs sword, Oh, there is none to that, giue mee that;
And as David said of Goliath's sword, O, there is none to that, give me that;
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so there is no sword to this for the repulse of all spirituall enemies, and for the sure defence of him that shall buckle it close vnto him.
so there is no sword to this for the repulse of all spiritual enemies, and for the sure defence of him that shall buckle it close unto him.
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Besides that, it directs him to obtaine and fasten vnto him all the other peeces of Christian armour,
Beside that, it directs him to obtain and fasten unto him all the other Pieces of Christian armour,
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so as in no part he lie open or naked to danger.
so as in no part he lie open or naked to danger.
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Fiftly, A Traueller hath neede of good company, which is pro vehiculo, as good as a Waggon or Coach, to carry him with the more ease through the tediousnesse of the way.
Fifty, A Traveller hath need of good company, which is Pro vehiculo, as good as a Wagon or Coach, to carry him with the more ease through the tediousness of the Way.
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The same testimonies of God are sweete companions, and helpe to deceiue, and passe ouer our time comfortably;
The same testimonies of God Are sweet Sodales, and help to deceive, and pass over our time comfortably;
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if wee can talke of them in the way, and in the house, and in the field;
if we can talk of them in the Way, and in the house, and in the field;
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and if wee can whet them vpon our selues and others;
and if we can whet them upon our selves and Others;
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if wee make them The man of our counsell, and meditate on them night and day;
if we make them The man of our counsel, and meditate on them night and day;
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hee is neuer alone that hath God and Christ conferring, counselling, and directing him in the Scriptures;
he is never alone that hath God and christ conferring, counseling, and directing him in the Scriptures;
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neither is hee alone, who when hee is most alone, is in Soliloquie with God; this man wanteth neither company nor comfort.
neither is he alone, who when he is most alone, is in Soliloquy with God; this man Wants neither company nor Comfort.
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Now how happily shall this man compasse his iourney, and goe singing through the most tedious wayes of his Pilgrimage, that hath thus furnished himselfe with the vnderstanding of his way;
Now how happily shall this man compass his journey, and go singing through the most tedious ways of his Pilgrimage, that hath thus furnished himself with the understanding of his Way;
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with a faithfull and vnerring guide; with sufficient provision for his expence; with a serviceable weapon;
with a faithful and unerring guide; with sufficient provision for his expense; with a serviceable weapon;
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and with a sweet and chearefull Companion? Vse 4. In that wee are Pilgrims in the way to our Countrey;
and with a sweet and cheerful Companion? Use 4. In that we Are Pilgrim's in the Way to our Country;
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In this way 〈 ◊ 〉 must learne to demeane our selues as way-faring men, and imitate the Pilgrim in these particulars.
In this Way 〈 ◊ 〉 must Learn to demean our selves as wayfaring men, and imitate the Pilgrim in these particulars.
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1. To bee stirring early for our iourney, and take the day before vs, that wee may dispatch our iourney before wee be benighted It is our Lords counsell to worke while the day lasteth,
1. To be stirring early for our journey, and take the day before us, that we may dispatch our journey before we be benighted It is our lords counsel to work while the day lasteth,
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because the night commeth wherein none can worke, Ioh. 11.9. And his owne practise propounded for our imitation, Iob. 9.4. and imitated by the Saints, whose prayses are in the Scriptures.
Because the night comes wherein none can work, John 11.9. And his own practice propounded for our imitation, Job 9.4. and imitated by the Saints, whose praises Are in the Scriptures.
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Holy David served out his time according to the counsell of God, that is, while he lived hee was a servant of God,
Holy David served out his time according to the counsel of God, that is, while he lived he was a servant of God,
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for the good of the age in which hee lived.
for the good of the age in which he lived.
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And the Apostle Peter exhorteth, that henceforth so much time as remaineth in the flesh, wee spend according to the will of God.
And the Apostle Peter exhorteth, that henceforth so much time as remains in the Flesh, we spend according to the will of God.
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Well did the holy men consider, what an advantage it is to set out in the way of God early,
Well did the holy men Consider, what an advantage it is to Set out in the Way of God early,
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even in the morning of the life; What a sweet comfort it is to bee early graced;
even in the morning of the life; What a sweet Comfort it is to be early graced;
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that wee haue but a short day passed away in a few houres to travell in;
that we have but a short day passed away in a few hours to travel in;
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that this day stayeth not, but hasteneth from vs; that this day is the onely time to walke in;
that this day stays not, but hasteneth from us; that this day is the only time to walk in;
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and that this day being shut in, there is no more time to worke or walke in,
and that this day being shut in, there is no more time to work or walk in,
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and therefore did bestir themselues lest they should fall short of their intended iourney.
and Therefore did Bestir themselves lest they should fallen short of their intended journey.
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2. As a man in his iourney, will bee glad of any good company that will goe but part of his way with him;
2. As a man in his journey, will be glad of any good company that will go but part of his Way with him;
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So must the Christian in his iourney, bee glad of companie in his way to heaven;
So must the Christian in his journey, be glad of company in his Way to heaven;
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and heartily embrace the fellowship and societie of the Saints, which meane to goe through with him.
and heartily embrace the fellowship and society of the Saints, which mean to go through with him.
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Indeed if a man would chuse to sort himselfe with evill men, hee might get more company,
Indeed if a man would choose to sort himself with evil men, he might get more company,
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but they goe the contrary way;
but they go the contrary Way;
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but a wise traveller will rather chuse to goe with one, or two, yea or alone in his right way,
but a wise traveller will rather choose to go with one, or two, yea or alone in his right Way,
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than goe a cleane contrary way for companie.
than go a clean contrary Way for company.
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Let vs bee glad to meet our countrymen in this throughfare, bee kinde to them for the same Countrey sake;
Let us be glad to meet our countrymen in this thoroughfare, be kind to them for the same Country sake;
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and as wee shall easily know them by their language, habit, and conversation, so let vs heartily affect them, & vndividedly cleaue vnto them.
and as we shall Easily know them by their language, habit, and Conversation, so let us heartily affect them, & vndividedly cleave unto them.
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3. In this way bee glad (as a stranger in a strange Country) to send home vpon enery occasion offering it selfe;
3. In this Way be glad (as a stranger in a strange Country) to send home upon enery occasion offering it self;
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send home thy prayers, thy daily desires, thy thoughts, thy meditations, thy prayses, thy sacrifices, thy loue tokens.
send home thy Prayers, thy daily Desires, thy thoughts, thy meditations, thy praises, thy Sacrifices, thy love tokens.
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And because some thing is to bee done for thee at home now in thine absence, beseech Christ thy best friend, to set forward thy businesse there,
And Because Some thing is to be done for thee At home now in thine absence, beseech christ thy best friend, to Set forward thy business there,
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and to looke to thine occasions, lest all goe to wracke, by preparing a mansion for thee; by making intercession for thee;
and to look to thine occasions, lest all go to wrack, by preparing a mansion for thee; by making Intercession for thee;
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by sending out his Spirit for thy direction and comfort, till thou returnest home vnto him;
by sending out his Spirit for thy direction and Comfort, till thou returnest home unto him;
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eternall prayses and thankes for such great favours, so freely conferred vpon thee.
Eternal praises and thanks for such great favours, so freely conferred upon thee.
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4. In this way bee content if sometimes thou are weary as one that goeth vp a steepe hill if sometimes thou sighest and pantest in thy painfull travell, through a foule way, and stormie weather;
4. In this Way be content if sometime thou Are weary as one that Goes up a steep hill if sometime thou sighest and pantest in thy painful travel, through a foul Way, and stormy weather;
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Let the tediousnesse of the way make thee desire the wayes end, and to covet to bee at home with Christ, which is best of all.
Let the tediousness of the Way make thee desire the ways end, and to covet to be At home with christ, which is best of all.
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But bee sure in thy wearinesse thou sit not downe; much lesse looke backe with Lots wife;
But be sure in thy weariness thou fit not down; much less look back with Lots wife;
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but presse hard forward to the marke, as one resolved to goe through and persevere to the end;
but press hard forward to the mark, as one resolved to go through and persevere to the end;
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considering that after an hill commeth a valley; after foule way commeth fayre; and after a storme a faire shine and gleame againe;
considering that After an hill comes a valley; After foul Way comes fair; and After a storm a fair shine and gleam again;
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heavinesse may endure for a night, but ioy returneth in the morning. heaviness may endure for a night, but joy returns in the morning.
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If wee haue need of patience for a while, it is but to enioy the promises. If the sufferings for Christ encrease.
If we have need of patience for a while, it is but to enjoy the promises. If the sufferings for christ increase.
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so shall also the comforts. And many are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth them out of all. so shall also the comforts. And many Are the Troubles of the righteous, but the Lord Delivereth them out of all.
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The end which crowneth all thy labour is worth all thy paines & patience Vse 5. Seeing all the Saints are strangers here as all our Fathers haue beene;
The end which Crowneth all thy labour is worth all thy pains & patience Use 5. Seeing all the Saints Are Strangers Here as all our Father's have been;
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Here are sundry grounds of comfort arising hence to beleevers.
Here Are sundry grounds of Comfort arising hence to believers.
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1. Against the disgraces and open iniuries they perpetually sustaine from the hands of evill men,
1. Against the disgraces and open injuries they perpetually sustain from the hands of evil men,
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and the small favour they find in the world;
and the small favour they find in the world;
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for what can they looke for other, being strangers, but strange vsages and entertainements from the world.
for what can they look for other, being Strangers, but strange usages and entertainments from the world.
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If they were of the world, the world would loue them as her owne. Euery Corporation preferreth into offices her owne free men, and inhabitants;
If they were of the world, the world would love them as her own. Every Corporation preferreth into Offices her own free men, and inhabitants;
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and it were folly for a stranger passing but through, to expect those places, and preferments;
and it were folly for a stranger passing but through, to expect those places, and preferments;
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hee must rather cast to endure wronges, where his worth is vnknowne, and expect no remedy or release at any of their hands;
he must rather cast to endure wrongs, where his worth is unknown, and expect no remedy or release At any of their hands;
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but herein comfort himselfe that hee hath credit, and can haue right in his owne countrie,
but herein Comfort himself that he hath credit, and can have right in his own country,
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and if he were once at home, hee should put vp no such wrongs and indignities.
and if he were once At home, he should put up no such wrongs and indignities.
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2. Against the troubles and oppressions of the Saints of God in these heavie times of warres and bloudie persecutions;
2. Against the Troubles and oppressions of the Saints of God in these heavy times of wars and bloody persecutions;
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in which the Captaines of Antichrist chase the godly from their seates, houses, estates, and countries;
in which the Captains of Antichrist chase the godly from their seats, houses, estates, and countries;
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not suffering the Doue of Christ a rest for the sole of her foot. Here is a ground of comfort.
not suffering the Dove of christ a rest for the sole of her foot. Here is a ground of Comfort.
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1. That all the furie of the enemies, exiling and banishing the godly, can but make them strangers, and so were they before, whersoever they dwelt in any place of the earth.
1. That all the fury of the enemies, exiling and banishing the godly, can but make them Strangers, and so were they before, wheresoever they dwelled in any place of the earth.
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It is no great addition of miserie to banish him, that was in banishment before; or to driue a man out of one strange place into another:
It is no great addition of misery to banish him, that was in banishment before; or to driven a man out of one strange place into Another:
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Hee that is alreadie a stranger vpon earth in affection, can easily become come actually a stranger,
He that is already a stranger upon earth in affection, can Easily become come actually a stranger,
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if God call him vnto it.
if God call him unto it.
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2. When the enemies haue exercised all their rage, they cannot banish them out of GODS Countrey;
2. When the enemies have exercised all their rage, they cannot banish them out of GOD'S Country;
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but they are strangers before God, who is equally present with them in one corner of the earth as well as in another, to protect them, to provide for them, to pittie them,
but they Are Strangers before God, who is equally present with them in one corner of the earth as well as in Another, to Pact them, to provide for them, to pity them,
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and guide them home to their owne Countrey. 3. Although the enemies would bee endlesse in their rage against the Saints;
and guide them home to their own Country. 3. Although the enemies would be endless in their rage against the Saints;
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and were they to liue ever, they would ever nourish and exercise an immortall wrath against the people of God,
and were they to live ever, they would ever nourish and exercise an immortal wrath against the people of God,
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yet can they not inflict so much mischiefe on them as they desire;
yet can they not inflict so much mischief on them as they desire;
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For besides that themselues are mortall, and besides the justice of God breaking quickly to peeces the rods of his wrath,
For beside that themselves Are Mortal, and beside the Justice of God breaking quickly to Pieces the rods of his wrath,
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and casting them into the fire; the godly themselues are but strangers here, and of short continuance;
and casting them into the fire; the godly themselves Are but Strangers Here, and of short Continuance;
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so as, suppose their sufferings bee sharpe, yet they bee but short.
so as, suppose their sufferings be sharp, yet they be but short.
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The rods of the wicked shall not alwayes lye vpon the lot of the righteous (as they desire they should) seeing the godly are strangers as well in time as in place,
The rods of the wicked shall not always lie upon the lot of the righteous (as they desire they should) seeing the godly Are Strangers as well in time as in place,
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and themselues not continuing, their miserie cannot bee continuall.
and themselves not Continuing, their misery cannot be continual.
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3. In the many losses of these worldly and corruptible things, which take them to their wings,
3. In the many losses of these worldly and corruptible things, which take them to their wings,
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and flie from one maister to another, by meanes of warre, mortalitie, and many casualties;
and fly from one master to Another, by means of war, mortality, and many casualties;
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a Christian hath comfort, that hee beeing a stranger here, he hath no great estate to lose;
a Christian hath Comfort, that he being a stranger Here, he hath no great estate to loose;
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some Mooveables, such as hee carryeth along with him in his iourney, hee may lose by the way,
Some Movables, such as he Carrieth along with him in his journey, he may loose by the Way,
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but his estate and inheritance is safe enough at home.
but his estate and inheritance is safe enough At home.
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Nay, in that great and finall destruction of the whole world by the dreadfull fire of the last day;
Nay, in that great and final destruction of the Whole world by the dreadful fire of the last day;
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When the heavens shall passe away with a noyse, and the elements shall melt with heat, When the heavens shall pass away with a noise, and the elements shall melt with heat,
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and the earth, with the workes that are therein shall bee burnt vp: and the earth, with the works that Are therein shall be burned up:
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When all other men shall bee loosers of all their whole estates, onely the godly (because they are Strangers here) they shall escape all these things,
When all other men shall be Losers' of all their Whole estates, only the godly (Because they Are Strangers Here) they shall escape all these things,
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and be no losers at all.
and be no losers At all.
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If some whole Citie should bee consumed by fire, when the whole multitude of Inhabitants sustaine losse, and beggery, by that Accident;
If Some Whole city should be consumed by fire, when the Whole multitude of Inhabitants sustain loss, and beggary, by that Accident;
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a stranger that is but passing through the Cittie, and hath his estate and dwelling elsewhere, hee loseth nothing at all;
a stranger that is but passing through the city, and hath his estate and Dwelling elsewhere, he loses nothing At all;
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So the godly shall be glad in that day, that they haue no stocke nor portion with them, who had no other portion but in this life.
So the godly shall be glad in that day, that they have no stock nor portion with them, who had no other portion but in this life.
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4. As his estate is safe, so likewise is the person of the godly Pilgrim; For hee not being of the world, hee shall not perish with the world.
4. As his estate is safe, so likewise is the person of the godly Pilgrim; For he not being of the world, he shall not perish with the world.
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It was happie for Lot that hee was a stranger, and scorned as a stranger by the Sodomites; for when all they were scalded with a shower of fire and Brimstone, the Lord being mercifull vnto him, his person was in safetie.
It was happy for Lot that he was a stranger, and scorned as a stranger by the Sodomites; for when all they were scalded with a shower of fire and Brimstone, the Lord being merciful unto him, his person was in safety.
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Sever thy selfe from the condition of sinnefull men; estrange thy selfe from the condition of sinnefull men;
Sever thy self from the condition of sinful men; estrange thy self from the condition of sinful men;
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estrange thy selfe from their courses; walke as one deliuered from this evill world, if not yet in respect of place,
estrange thy self from their courses; walk as one Delivered from this evil world, if not yet in respect of place,
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yet in respect of new qualities;
yet in respect of new qualities;
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thou shalt haue Gods protection, and see the salvation of the LORD, when all the wicked Inhabitants of the earth shall call for the hills to cover them, and the mountaines to fall vpon them, to hide them from the wrath of the Lambe;
thou shalt have God's protection, and see the salvation of the LORD, when all the wicked Inhabitants of the earth shall call for the hills to cover them, and the Mountains to fallen upon them, to hide them from the wrath of the Lamb;
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for the great day of his wrath is come, and who can stand? (⁂) FINIS. for the great day of his wrath is come, and who can stand? (⁂) FINIS.
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A PROFITABLE MEMORIALL of the Conversion, Life, and Death of Mris. MARY GVNTER, set vp as a Monument to be looked vpon, both by Protestants and Papists.
A PROFITABLE MEMORIAL of the Conversion, Life, and Death of Mris. MARY GUNTHER, Set up as a Monument to be looked upon, both by Protestants and Papists.
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I Could not better spēd some part of the dayes of my mourning for the losse of my deare wife,
I Could not better spend Some part of the days of my mourning for the loss of my deer wife,
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than in setting downe briefly some Passages of her course and Pilgrimage, that the happy memory of her graces and vertuous life might euer liue with me, both for incitation, and imitation.
than in setting down briefly Some Passages of her course and Pilgrimage, that the happy memory of her graces and virtuous life might ever live with me, both for incitation, and imitation.
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And if my desires were strong to make them more publike for the direction of some others, I hope it will rather be charitably ascribed to the working and stirring of my affection towardes her Ashes,
And if my Desires were strong to make them more public for the direction of Some Others, I hope it will rather be charitably ascribed to the working and stirring of my affection towards her Ashes,
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than to any vanitie of minde, or ostentation in her.
than to any vanity of mind, or ostentation in her.
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Besides, I am sure, that if a Protestant had beene seduced from vs (as shee was called out of Popery ) and had liued and died so zealous in that Religion, as shee did in this, the aduersaries would haue made their aduantage of it,
Beside, I am sure, that if a Protestant had been seduced from us (as she was called out of Popery) and had lived and died so zealous in that Religion, as she did in this, the Adversaries would have made their advantage of it,
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and published the same as one of the miracles of their Church.
and published the same as one of the Miracles of their Church.
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And I see not but it may bee as lawfull for mee, as it may prooue profitable for others, to set down the knowne Truth concerning her;
And I see not but it may be as lawful for me, as it may prove profitable for Others, to Set down the known Truth Concerning her;
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that as shee was in her life, so also shee may happily continue now after her death,
that as she was in her life, so also she may happily continue now After her death,
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an happy instrument of Gods glory in earth, as I am assured shee is a vessell before him filled with his glory of heauen.
an happy Instrument of God's glory in earth, as I am assured she is a vessel before him filled with his glory of heaven.
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THis gracious Woman was for birth a Gentlewoman, but descended of Popish Parents, who dying in her infancy, shee was committed vnto the tuition of an old Lady, honourable for her place,
THis gracious Woman was for birth a Gentlewoman, but descended of Popish Parents, who dying in her infancy, she was committed unto the tuition of an old Lady, honourable for her place,
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but a strong Papist, who nousled and misled this Orphane in Popery, till shee came about foureteene yeeres of age;
but a strong Papist, who nousled and misled this Orphan in Popery, till she Come about foureteene Years of age;
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at which time this Lady died.
At which time this Lady died.
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Vpon which occasion, God (hauing a mercifull purpose towards her conuersion) by his good Prouidence, brought her to the seruice of that Religious and truly honourable Lady, the Countesse of Leicester, who entertained her with more than ordinary respect, both because of her young yeeres,
Upon which occasion, God (having a merciful purpose towards her conversion) by his good Providence, brought her to the service of that Religious and truly honourable Lady, the Countess of Leicester, who entertained her with more than ordinary respect, both Because of her young Years,
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as also because shee was allied to Sir Christopher Blunt, then husband to the honourable Countesse;
as also Because she was allied to Sir Christopher Blunt, then husband to the honourable Countess;
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at whose request his Lady had taken her into her care.
At whose request his Lady had taken her into her care.
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To this Honourable Countesse shee came a most zealous Papist, and resolute, as soone as possibly shee could apprehend a fit opportunitie, to conuey her selfe beyond the Seas, and become a Nun;
To this Honourable Countess she Come a most zealous Papist, and resolute, as soon as possibly she could apprehend a fit opportunity, to convey her self beyond the Seas, and become a Nun;
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for she then thought that that was the surest and likeliest way to get Heauen:
for she then Thought that that was the Surest and likeliest Way to get Heaven:
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which as shee had an earnest desire to attaine, so would shee take the neerest way which shee thought would bring her thither.
which as she had an earnest desire to attain, so would she take the nearest Way which she Thought would bring her thither.
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But shee could not so closely carry her secret deuotions and intentions, but that by the carefull eye of her Honourable Lady, they were soone discouered, But she could not so closely carry her secret devotions and intentions, but that by the careful eye of her Honourable Lady, they were soon discovered,
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and not sooner discouered than wisely preuented;
and not sooner discovered than wisely prevented;
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for presently her Lady tooke from her all her Popish books, Beades and Images, and all such trumpery,
for presently her Lady took from her all her Popish books, Beads and Images, and all such trumpery,
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and set a narrow watch ouer her, that shee might bee kept from her Popish Prayers,
and Set a narrow watch over her, that she might be kept from her Popish Prayers,
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and not absent her selfe from the daily Prayers of the Family, which were religiously obserued:
and not absent her self from the daily Prayers of the Family, which were religiously observed:
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further, requiring her to reade those Praiers that her honour daily vsed to haue in her priuate chamber with her women.
further, requiring her to read those Prayers that her honour daily used to have in her private chamber with her women.
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Her Ladiship also carefully preuented her from her Popish company and counsell by word or writing,
Her Ladyship also carefully prevented her from her Popish company and counsel by word or writing,
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for neither might shee write nor receiue any letter without the view and consent of her Honour.
for neither might she write nor receive any Letter without the view and consent of her Honour.
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Shee also constrained her to bee countable for the Sermons which shee heard in the house, which were constantly two euery Sabboth day, (for the increase of the sound knowledge of God, which is the onely Hammer of Popery.) And heereby shee in short time obtained great ability to communicate to others the substance of those Sermons which shee heard, the rather because it was constantly obserued by all the women in that honorable Family, to come together after the last Sermon, and make repetition of both.
She also constrained her to be countable for the Sermons which she herd in the house, which were constantly two every Sabbath day, (for the increase of the found knowledge of God, which is the only Hammer of Popery.) And hereby she in short time obtained great ability to communicate to Others the substance of those Sermons which she herd, the rather Because it was constantly observed by all the women in that honourable Family, to come together After the last Sermon, and make repetition of both.
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And this shee did as yet for feare, but still with this reseruation, that shee would keepe her heart for Popery;
And this she did as yet for Fear, but still with this reservation, that she would keep her heart for Popery;
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and trusted that God would bee mercifull vnto her (as Naaman ) in this which shee did onely through feare and constraint.
and trusted that God would be merciful unto her (as Naaman) in this which she did only through Fear and constraint.
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But God (who in his owne time worketh in his owne meanes) began to worke in her first a staggering in her old way;
But God (who in his own time works in his own means) began to work in her First a staggering in her old Way;
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For, when shee saw the holy conuersation of that Reuerend Preacher, Master I. W. who was then Chaplin to the Countesse;
For, when she saw the holy Conversation of that Reverend Preacher, Master I W. who was then Chaplin to the Countess;
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she began to perswade her selfe, that surely this mans godlinesse must needs bring him to Heauen.
she began to persuade her self, that surely this men godliness must needs bring him to Heaven.
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And then the reuerend respect of the man made her begin to giue some better care to his Doctrine, to examine his proofes, and to reuerence his Ministry;
And then the reverend respect of the man made her begin to give Some better care to his Doctrine, to examine his proofs, and to Reverence his Ministry;
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whereby in short time, it pleased God that shee was wonne to beleeue the Truth, and renounce her former superstition and ignorance.
whereby in short time, it pleased God that she was won to believe the Truth, and renounce her former Superstition and ignorance.
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And, as it is the property of a true Conuert, being conuerted her selfe shee endeauoured the conuersion of others,
And, as it is the property of a true Convert, being converted her self she endeavoured the conversion of Others,
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and was a great helpe and furtherance to the publique Ministery that way; For this was a thing which that honourable Familie tooke speciall knowledge of;
and was a great help and furtherance to the public Ministry that Way; For this was a thing which that honourable Family took special knowledge of;
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and there were many that had great cause to blesse God for her in that respect.
and there were many that had great cause to bless God for her in that respect.
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Now presently Satan (that Dragon that watcheth to deuoure euery manchilde which shall bee borne vnto God) begins to rage, and reach at her with strong and violent temptations: Now presently Satan (that Dragon that watches to devour every Manchild which shall be born unto God) begins to rage, and reach At her with strong and violent temptations:
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and first hee terrified her in that shee had sinned the sinne against the holy Ghost;
and First he terrified her in that she had sinned the sin against the holy Ghost;
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for shee had played the deepe dissembler;
for she had played the deep dissembler;
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and being in heart a Papist, yet ioyned with the Protestants whom shee held for Heretickes,
and being in heart a Papist, yet joined with the Protestants whom she held for Heretics,
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and all this against her knowledge and conscience, and so fiercely and incessantly hee followed this temptation,
and all this against her knowledge and conscience, and so fiercely and incessantly he followed this temptation,
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as that shee was perswaded it was impossible that euer this sinne should or could bee pardoned.
as that she was persuaded it was impossible that ever this sin should or could be pardoned.
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And this temptation was pointed and sharpened with that dreadfull and fowle suggestion of selfe murder,
And this temptation was pointed and sharpened with that dreadful and fowl suggestion of self murder,
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as if the remedy of the sinne against the holy Ghost, were to destroy ones selfe.
as if the remedy of the sin against the holy Ghost, were to destroy ones self.
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While shee was thus long tossed and tumbled in these waues and billowes of Satanicall suggestions, wherein shee was so low cast and deiected (still concealing her griefe) as shee almost despaired of recouery;
While she was thus long tossed and tumbled in these waves and billows of Satanical suggestions, wherein she was so low cast and dejected (still concealing her grief) as she almost despaired of recovery;
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It pleased God to direct that Reuerend Preacher (who was her Father in Christ,
It pleased God to Direct that Reverend Preacher (who was her Father in christ,
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and whom shee euer after embraced with the most entyre loue of the most naturall Childe) to entreat of this sinne;
and whom she ever After embraced with the most entire love of the most natural Child) to entreat of this sin;
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and to shew what it was, and by whom and in what manner it was committed.
and to show what it was, and by whom and in what manner it was committed.
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To which Doctrine shee diligently hearkening, and by examination of it, and her selfe, finding that shee had not so sinned after illumination,
To which Doctrine she diligently Harkening, and by examination of it, and her self, finding that she had not so sinned After illumination,
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nor with obstinate malice against God or his Truth (which when shee was most superstitiously deuoted, shee desired to finde out) it pleased God to quiet her minde for that;
nor with obstinate malice against God or his Truth (which when she was most superstitiously devoted, she desired to find out) it pleased God to quiet her mind for that;
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and so led her ouer that temptation.
and so led her over that temptation.
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But Satan that departed from our head, Iesus Christ, onely for a season, was not long away from the molestation of this his member,
But Satan that departed from our head, Iesus christ, only for a season, was not long away from the molestation of this his member,
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but returned and brought leuen worse spirits (were it possible) than before, and now his name may be Legion; for now hee would confound and oppresse her with multitudes of blasphemous thoughts, and doubts.
but returned and brought Leven Worse spirits (were it possible) than before, and now his name may be Legion; for now he would confound and oppress her with Multitudes of blasphemous thoughts, and doubts.
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Now must shee beleeue there is no God: That the Scriptures are not his word, but a Pollicie:
Now must she believe there is no God: That the Scriptures Are not his word, but a Policy:
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or if it were his word, who must interpret it? or how could shee a silly woman get the vnderstanding of such deepe mysteries as are contained in the same? Besides,
or if it were his word, who must interpret it? or how could she a silly woman get the understanding of such deep Mysteres as Are contained in the same? Beside,
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as she was of minde that shee was gotten out of one errour, so shee knew nothing but that shee was misled into another;
as she was of mind that she was got out of one error, so she knew nothing but that she was misled into Another;
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for, how could shee bee sure that this was the truth which shee now professed, seeing there are as many or more learned men of the one opinion as of the other,
for, how could she be sure that this was the truth which she now professed, seeing there Are as many or more learned men of the one opinion as of the other,
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and all of them maintaine their opinions by the Scriptures.
and all of them maintain their opinions by the Scriptures.
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Thus was shee vexed and exercised with Armies of rouing and vnsetled conceits for fiue or sixe yeeres together, till God (whom she often sollicited for direction and assistance in the combat) brought her to this resolution, that shee would hold these conclusions, whatsoeuer disputes Satan might weary her withall.
Thus was she vexed and exercised with Armies of roving and unsettled conceits for fiue or sixe Years together, till God (whom she often solicited for direction and assistance in the combat) brought her to this resolution, that she would hold these conclusions, whatsoever disputes Satan might weary her withal.
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That there was not onely a God in himselfe, but a God that was her God:
That there was not only a God in himself, but a God that was her God:
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and whatsoeuer opinions there were in the world, that there was but one Truth, and that was to bee learned out of the Scriptures;
and whatsoever opinions there were in the world, that there was but one Truth, and that was to be learned out of the Scriptures;
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and though there were much in the Bible which shee did not vnderstand, yet shee was perswaded, that if shee would diligently reade and search the Scriptures, with earnest Prayer to God for a good vnderstanding in them, shee should attaine thence a measure of knowledge, sufficient to bring her to heauen;
and though there were much in the bible which she did not understand, yet she was persuaded, that if she would diligently read and search the Scriptures, with earnest Prayer to God for a good understanding in them, she should attain thence a measure of knowledge, sufficient to bring her to heaven;
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and holding strongly these groundes, shee found the temptations waste away by degrees, and her selfe daily more strongly setled vpon the foundation.
and holding strongly these grounds, she found the temptations waste away by Degrees, and her self daily more strongly settled upon the Foundation.
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Neither was shee onely by the grace of God a Conquerour in these temptations, but I may say with the Apostle, in a maner more than a Conquerour by them;
Neither was she only by the grace of God a Conqueror in these temptations, but I may say with the Apostle, in a manner more than a Conqueror by them;
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for, God (who bringeth light out of darkenesse) made these temptations a sweet seasoning of her whole life.
for, God (who brings Light out of darkness) made these temptations a sweet seasoning of her Whole life.
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By occasion of which, shee tied her selfe to a strict course of godlinesse, and a constant practise of Christian Duties, which she religiously obserned euen till her dying day.
By occasion of which, she tied her self to a strict course of godliness, and a constant practice of Christian Duties, which she religiously obserned even till her dying day.
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For first, that shee might bee stablished in the Truth, and confirmed against those former wauerings and weaknesses, shee vowed, that God assisting her, shee would euery yeere reade ouer the whole Bible in an ordinary course, which course she constantly obserued for the space of fifteene yeres together, beginning her taske vpon her birth day,
For First, that she might be established in the Truth, and confirmed against those former waverings and Weaknesses, she vowed, that God assisting her, she would every year read over the Whole bible in an ordinary course, which course she constantly observed for the Molle of fifteene Years together, beginning her task upon her birth day,
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and reading euery day so many Chapters as to bring it about iust with the yeere.
and reading every day so many Chapters as to bring it about just with the year.
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By which exercise shee gained a great increase of knowledge, and no lesse strengthening of her faith;
By which exercise she gained a great increase of knowledge, and no less strengthening of her faith;
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for shee did not reade carelesly or negligently, but alwayes kept a note of what places she did not vnderstand,
for she did not read carelessly or negligently, but always kept a note of what places she did not understand,
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and would still be inquiring the meaning of them, as shee met either with Ministers, or such as shee thought were able to informe her in the same.
and would still be inquiring the meaning of them, as she met either with Ministers, or such as she Thought were able to inform her in the same.
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And her custome was euer before shee opened her Bible, to send vp a short prayer vnto god,
And her custom was ever before she opened her bible, to send up a short prayer unto god,
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for the opening of her blinde eyes, to the vnderstanding of those sacred mysteries, that so they might bee as a Lanthorne to guide her feet in the wayes of holinesse,
for the opening of her blind eyes, to the understanding of those sacred Mysteres, that so they might be as a Lanthorn to guide her feet in the ways of holiness,
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vntill shee had attained her desired happinesse.
until she had attained her desired happiness.
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And not here with contented, as a good Mary shee pondered the Word of God in her heart,
And not Here with contented, as a good Marry she pondered the Word of God in her heart,
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for by her great industry in the Scriptures, shee had gotten by heart many select Chapters,
for by her great industry in the Scriptures, she had got by heart many select Chapters,
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and speciall Psalmes; and of euery Booke of the Scripture one choife verse: all which shee weekly repeated in an order which shee propounded to her selfe:
and special Psalms; and of every Book of the Scripture one choife verse: all which she weekly repeated in an order which she propounded to her self:
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and being asked why shee was so laborious in getting and retaining those Scriptures in memory? Her answer was, that shee knew not what dayest of triall,
and being asked why she was so laborious in getting and retaining those Scriptures in memory? Her answer was, that she knew not what dayest of trial,
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or persecution might come, wherein shee might bee depriued of her Bible, and other good bookes and helpes;
or persecution might come, wherein she might be deprived of her bible, and other good books and helps;
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but so much of the Scriptures as shee could get into her heart, shee knew no Tyrants or Enemies could bereaue or rob her of (God make thee that readest, and me that writeth this,
but so much of the Scriptures as she could get into her heart, she knew no Tyrants or Enemies could bereave or rob her of (God make thee that Readest, and me that Writeth this,
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so Christianly prouident, as in these dayes of plentie to lay vp somewhat for the dayes of straitnesse and famine.) Secondly, from that time of her trouble shee resolued vpon Daniels practise, wherein shee was also constant;
so Christianly provident, as in these days of plenty to lay up somewhat for the days of straitness and famine.) Secondly, from that time of her trouble she resolved upon Daniel's practice, wherein she was also constant;
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namely, besides the family duties, which were twise a day performed by the Chaplin in that Religious house in which shee liued till within one yeere of her death;
namely, beside the family duties, which were twice a day performed by the Chaplin in that Religious house in which she lived till within one year of her death;
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And besides the priuate Praicrs that shee dayly read in her Ladies Bedchamber, she was thrice euery day on her knees before God in secret,
And beside the private Praicrs that she daily read in her Ladies Bedchamber, she was thrice every day on her knees before God in secret,
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like a true worshipper, whose delight was to bee in Gods presence.
like a true worshipper, whose delight was to be in God's presence.
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By meanes of which daily exercise, besides all other comfortable fruits, shee attained a singular sweet gift in prayer, whereby shee could both strongly wrestle,
By means of which daily exercise, beside all other comfortable fruits, she attained a singular sweet gift in prayer, whereby she could both strongly wrestle,
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and happily preuaile with God, whose grace suffereth himselfe to bee ouercome with the praiers of his weake seruants.
and happily prevail with God, whose grace suffers himself to be overcome with the Prayers of his weak Servants.
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And because shee knew that religious fasting is the whetstone of Prayer, shee tied her selfe to set apart six dayes in euery yeere, wherein she was extraordinarily humbled in fasting and prayer,
And Because she knew that religious fasting is the whetstone of Prayer, she tied her self to Set apart six days in every year, wherein she was extraordinarily humbled in fasting and prayer,
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for her owne sinnes, and the sins of the times.
for her own Sins, and the Sins of the times.
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At all which times shee was in speciall manner earnest with the Lord, that hee would bee pleased further to reueale vnto her his whole Truth, needfull for her saluation,
At all which times she was in special manner earnest with the Lord, that he would be pleased further to reveal unto her his Whole Truth, needful for her salvation,
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and keepe her constant in the obedience thereof vnto the end.
and keep her constant in the Obedience thereof unto the end.
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And because shee knew that the right and worthy Receiuing of the Sacraments affordeth a Christian speciall strength,
And Because she knew that the right and worthy Receiving of the Sacraments affords a Christian special strength,
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and much stability in the course of godlinesse: as shee diligently apprehended that comfort when she could conueniently receiue that Sacrament;
and much stability in the course of godliness: as she diligently apprehended that Comfort when she could conveniently receive that Sacrament;
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so for many yeeres shee had laid a band vpon her selfe, neuer to receiue it,
so for many Years she had laid a band upon her self, never to receive it,
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but the day before to fit, and examine her selfe seriously, deeply humbling her selfe before the Lord in fasting and prayer all the day long.
but the day before to fit, and examine her self seriously, deeply humbling her self before the Lord in fasting and prayer all the day long.
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Thirdly, the trouble of her conscience, made her euer of a tender conscience: fearefull shee was of offending God and her owne conscience; and watched her selfe narrowly;
Thirdly, the trouble of her conscience, made her ever of a tender conscience: fearful she was of offending God and her own conscience; and watched her self narrowly;
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and to keepe her selfe in awe;
and to keep her self in awe;
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for the space of fiue yeeres before her death, she kept a Catalogue of her daily slips,
for the Molle of fiue Years before her death, she kept a Catalogue of her daily slips,
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and set downe euen the naughtie thoughts which shee obserued in her selfe, that one day in euery weeke she might extraordinarily humble her selfe for all the failings of that weeke,
and Set down even the naughty thoughts which she observed in her self, that one day in every Week she might extraordinarily humble her self for all the failings of that Week,
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and this with such moderate abstinence as might best fit her weake body to humble and feruent praier.
and this with such moderate abstinence as might best fit her weak body to humble and fervent prayer.
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And all these priuate religious duties, shee performed so secretly, that none but her bosome friend knew of their performance.
And all these private religious duties, she performed so secretly, that none but her bosom friend knew of their performance.
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As she was thus fearefull of sinnes present, and to come, so her conscience was tender in respect of sins past as may appeare by this memorable instance.
As she was thus fearful of Sins present, and to come, so her conscience was tender in respect of Sins past as may appear by this memorable instance.
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Whilest shee was a child bred vp in the chamber of that old Lady, she was entised by lewd seruants who fed her with figs,
Whilst she was a child bred up in the chamber of that old Lady, she was enticed by lewd Servants who fed her with figs,
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and other such toies, fit to please children withall, to steale money out of the Ladies Cabinet which often stood open in her Chamber,
and other such toys, fit to please children withal, to steal money out of the Ladies Cabinet which often stood open in her Chamber,
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and which they knew shee had the fittest opportunitie to doe of all other:
and which they knew she had the Fittest opportunity to do of all other:
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whereunto her childishnesse giuing way, shee found it not missed, and so continued it for seuen yeeres or thereabouts without any great checke of Conscience.
whereunto her childishness giving Way, she found it not missed, and so continued it for seuen Years or thereabouts without any great check of Conscience.
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But when the light of God came in and made a priuy search in the heart;
But when the Light of God Come in and made a privy search in the heart;
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and made her able to take her selfe with the fact;
and made her able to take her self with the fact;
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now shee was ashamed and confounded in her selfe, and her stirred conscience gaue her no rest,
now she was ashamed and confounded in her self, and her stirred conscience gave her no rest,
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nor could shee conceiue any hope of quiet, beeause shesaw, she had done that which she could no way vndoe.
nor could she conceive any hope of quiet, Because shesaw, she had done that which she could no Way undo.
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If she looked at the summe of money taken 〈 ◊ 〉 giuen away, 〈 ◊ 〉 conceiued that by continuing in that course seuen yeeres together, shee might haue wronged that Lady thirtie or fortie pound.
If she looked At the sum of money taken 〈 ◊ 〉 given away, 〈 ◊ 〉 conceived that by Continuing in that course seuen Years together, she might have wronged that Lady thirtie or fortie pound.
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If shee thought of restitution, shee was no way able.
If she Thought of restitution, she was no Way able.
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Thus shee carried the burden of this sin a long time, easing it aswell as shee could with a resolute purpose,
Thus she carried the burden of this since a long time, easing it aswell as she could with a resolute purpose,
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if euer God pleased to make her able, to make restitution to the heires of the deceased Lady. And accordingly so shee did.
if ever God pleased to make her able, to make restitution to the Heirs of the deceased Lady. And accordingly so she did.
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For whē that honourable, and bountifull Lady, whom shee so long serued, gaue her a large portion when shee bestowed her in marriage, shee forthwith made choice of a Reuerend Minister, whom shee emploied therein (enioyning him secrecie) and because shee would bee sure to make full restitution, she deliuered him sixty pounds, to tender vnto this Ladies heire,
For when that honourable, and bountiful Lady, whom she so long served, gave her a large portion when she bestowed her in marriage, she forthwith made choice of a Reverend Minister, whom she employed therein (enjoining him secrecy) and Because she would be sure to make full restitution, she Delivered him sixty pounds, to tender unto this Ladies heir,
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as from a concealed seruant of the Ladies, who had vniustly taken it away from her.
as from a concealed servant of the Ladies, who had unjustly taken it away from her.
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And when the Gentleman returned ten pounds of it backe againe, such was the tendernesse of her conscience, that shee would receiue none of it to her own vse;
And when the Gentleman returned ten pounds of it back again, such was the tenderness of her conscience, that she would receive none of it to her own use;
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but gaue it away to poore and pious persons and vses. And this childish errour God turned to her good;
but gave it away to poor and pious Persons and uses. And this childish error God turned to her good;
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for in all the two and twenty yeeres of her seruice vnto that honourable Lady, shee neuer durst make vse of any thing that was vnder her charge, were it small or great,
for in all the two and twenty Years of her service unto that honourable Lady, she never durst make use of any thing that was under her charge, were it small or great,
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but set it downe in writing, and once euery yeere did make it good, either in the kinde,
but Set it down in writing, and once every year did make it good, either in the kind,
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or in some other thing which shee bought for her Ladiships vse.
or in Some other thing which she bought for her Ladyships use.
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Fourthly, the sense of her owne weaknesses and wants made her of a pittifull, and charitable disposition towards the wants, and miseries of others.
Fourthly, the sense of her own Weaknesses and Wants made her of a pitiful, and charitable disposition towards the Wants, and misery's of Others.
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Shee had euer a large heart to the poore, especially the godly poore;
Shee had ever a large heart to the poor, especially the godly poor;
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she neuer did see or heare of any that were in want, but her heart did mourne if shee had not to releeue them,
she never did see or hear of any that were in want, but her heart did mourn if she had not to relieve them,
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neither was her hand shut, for shee did yeerely lay aside a portion of money to the vttermost of her ability (if not beyond) for their releefe.
neither was her hand shut, for she did yearly lay aside a portion of money to the uttermost of her ability (if not beyond) for their relief.
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Thus shee liued holily, happily, and desiredly: Neither could so gracious a life be shut vp but by an answerable, that is,
Thus she lived holily, happily, and desiredly: Neither could so gracious a life be shut up but by an answerable, that is,
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an happy death and dissolution, wherof I will adde but a few wordes, and so leaue her to her happinesse till wee meet happily againe.
an happy death and dissolution, whereof I will add but a few words, and so leave her to her happiness till we meet happily again.
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True it is, that the life of a Christian should bee a continuall meditation of death,
True it is, that the life of a Christian should be a continual meditation of death,
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as it is a continuall motion to death:
as it is a continual motion to death:
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and such was the latter part especially of the life of this Christian woman, who was of weake and sickly constitution many yeeres before her death, which made her so much the more prepared for her last combate and sicknesse, which lasted ten weekes;
and such was the latter part especially of the life of this Christian woman, who was of weak and sickly constitution many Years before her death, which made her so much the more prepared for her last combat and sickness, which lasted ten weeks;
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in all which time shee certainly apprehended and expected her dissolution, it being the principall, and almost onely subiect of her discourse, six moneths before it came.
in all which time she Certainly apprehended and expected her dissolution, it being the principal, and almost only Subject of her discourse, six months before it Come.
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But thirty dayes before her departure, she finding her paines increasing, and growing very sharpe and tedious, she spent an houres talke with mee concerning her desire for the things of this life;
But thirty days before her departure, she finding her pains increasing, and growing very sharp and tedious, she spent an hours talk with me Concerning her desire for the things of this life;
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and hauing said what shee purposed, shee thus concluded her speech:
and having said what she purposed, she thus concluded her speech:
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Now sweet Heart, no more wordes betweene you and mee of any worldly thing, onely let me earnestly request,
Now sweet Heart, no more words between you and me of any worldly thing, only let me earnestly request,
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and charge you, that as you see my weaknes increase, you will not faile to assist me,
and charge you, that as you see my weakness increase, you will not fail to assist me,
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and call on mee to follow the Lord with prayer and patience;
and call on me to follow the Lord with prayer and patience;
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For, now I know, that Satan will shew all his malice, because his time is but short against me,
For, now I know, that Satan will show all his malice, Because his time is but short against me,
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and he will easily espie my weaknesse, and make his aduantage of it, and therefore now especially helpe mee with your counsell, comfort and praiers.
and he will Easily espy my weakness, and make his advantage of it, and Therefore now especially help me with your counsel, Comfort and Prayers.
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In all the time of her sicknesse, our gracious God who as a fast friend standeth closest to his seruants when they haue most need of him, shewed his gracious presence with her,
In all the time of her sickness, our gracious God who as a fast friend Stands closest to his Servants when they have most need of him, showed his gracious presence with her,
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as in all other comfortable supplies answerable to that depth of distresse, so especially in hearing and answering her prayers, and desires of her heart.
as in all other comfortable supplies answerable to that depth of distress, so especially in hearing and answering her Prayers, and Desires of her heart.
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There were foure requests which wee •bs•rued shee especi•••• preferred vnto God in her sicknesse, and in none of them was denyed.
There were foure requests which we •bs•rued she especi•••• preferred unto God in her sickness, and in none of them was denied.
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The first, that shee might be armed with strength against Satans assaults, which shee expected would be fierce & frequent;
The First, that she might be armed with strength against Satan assaults, which she expected would be fierce & frequent;
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from whom she was mercifully freed;
from whom she was mercifully freed;
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for onely three dayes before her death, shee began to bee deiected in the sense of her owne dulnesse,
for only three days before her death, she began to be dejected in the sense of her own dulness,
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and thereby began to call in question Gods loue towards her, and the truth of Gods grace in her;
and thereby began to call in question God's love towards her, and the truth of God's grace in her;
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for said shee, were I the Lords, why should not I lift vp my head now, seeing the time of my dissolution draweth on so neere? But these complaints continued not aboue sixe houres,
for said she, were I the lords, why should not I lift up my head now, seeing the time of my dissolution draws on so near? But these complaints continued not above sixe hours,
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but shee had much cheerefulnesse and comfort againe, which shee expressed, both in earnest and excellent Prayers, (wherein her gift was more than ordinary for her sex) as also in many cheerful thanks and praises to God for his great mercy,
but she had much cheerfulness and Comfort again, which she expressed, both in earnest and excellent Prayers, (wherein her gift was more than ordinary for her sex) as also in many cheerful thanks and praises to God for his great mercy,
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for that hee had now so chained Satan at this time of her great weaknesse, that hauing beene formerly molested,
for that he had now so chained Satan At this time of her great weakness, that having been formerly molested,
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and daily vexed with his assaults, for the space of aboue six yeeres together, now hee would not suffer him to rest on her with his malice aboue six houres.
and daily vexed with his assaults, for the Molle of above six Years together, now he would not suffer him to rest on her with his malice above six hours.
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Her second request was, that the Lord would strengthen her with patience to endure all her paines to the end;
Her second request was, that the Lord would strengthen her with patience to endure all her pains to the end;
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and herein she was as graciously heard as in the former, for although she was full of paines,
and herein she was as graciously herd as in the former, for although she was full of pains,
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and assaulted with many strong fits, in which no part was exempt from deadly paines,
and assaulted with many strong fits, in which no part was exempt from deadly pains,
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and euery of these sits of many houres continuance, yet was shee neuer heard to vtter any word of impatiēce in her selfe,
and every of these sits of many hours Continuance, yet was she never herd to utter any word of impatience in her self,
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or discontent to any that were about her, and much lesse to charge God foolishly, in whose hands she was as the clay in the hād of the Potter.
or discontent to any that were about her, and much less to charge God foolishly, in whose hands she was as the clay in the hand of the Potter.
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Her third request to God was, that shee might in all her sorrowes be still supported with some sense of his loue;
Her third request to God was, that she might in all her sorrows be still supported with Some sense of his love;
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and with the assurance of the pardon of all her sins.
and with the assurance of the pardon of all her Sins.
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And that God was comfortably found of her in this request, was very apparent in her ioyfull expectation of death;
And that God was comfortably found of her in this request, was very apparent in her joyful expectation of death;
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the time whereof shee truly foretold fiue dayes before it came; and as this time approached, her ioy increased;
the time whereof she truly foretold fiue days before it Come; and as this time approached, her joy increased;
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so as shee was able to comfort her mournfull husband and friends, saying;
so as she was able to Comfort her mournful husband and Friends, saying;
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Mourne not for mee, but for your selues, for I shall very shortly be more happy than the wishes of your hearts can make me,
Mourn not for me, but for your selves, for I shall very shortly be more happy than the wishes of your hearts can make me,
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and therefore cease your mourning and helpe mee thither by your praiers as fast as you can.
and Therefore cease your mourning and help me thither by your Prayers as fast as you can.
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Her fourth request was, that shee might haue her memory continued vnto the last, that so by no idle,
Her fourth request was, that she might have her memory continued unto the last, that so by no idle,
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or light speech, she might dishonour God, or bring scandall on her profession;
or Light speech, she might dishonour God, or bring scandal on her profession;
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for she said, If I through paine or want of sleepe (which shee much wanted) should haue any foolish,
for she said, If I through pain or want of sleep (which she much wanted) should have any foolish,
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or idle talke, I know what the speech of the world vseth to bee;
or idle talk, I know what the speech of the world uses to be;
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This is the end of all your precise folke, they die madde, or not themselues, &c.
This is the end of all your precise folk, they die mad, or not themselves, etc.
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And as she praied, God gaue her her memory to the last gasp, that she died praying;
And as she prayed, God gave her her memory to the last gasp, that she died praying;
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for a little before her departure, she called vs that were about her and hasted to Praier,
for a little before her departure, she called us that were about her and hasted to Prayer,
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for now (said she) I shall bee gone presently: (which words wee then beleeued not) but Praier being ended, she said with more strength than shee had spoken any thing foure houres before; Amen, amen.
for now (said she) I shall be gone presently: (which words we then believed not) but Prayer being ended, she said with more strength than she had spoken any thing foure hours before; Amen, Amen.
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Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Lord Iesus haue mercy on mee, and receiue my soule.
Into thy hands, Oh Lord, I commend my Spirit. Lord Iesus have mercy on me, and receive my soul.
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And thus with her last breath and words, her soule was carried into Abrahams bosome in the Heauens, to which her eyes and hands were lifted.
And thus with her last breath and words, her soul was carried into Abrahams bosom in the Heavens, to which her eyes and hands were lifted.
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This was the life and death of this sweet Saint, as it was obserued, and now faithfully witnessed by her mournfull husband, who wisheth both his life and latter end like vnto hers. FINIS.
This was the life and death of this sweet Saint, as it was observed, and now faithfully witnessed by her mournful husband, who wishes both his life and latter end like unto hers. FINIS.
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A GLASSE for Gentlewomen to dresse themselues by.
A GLASS for Gentlewomen to dress themselves by.
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BEcause I know that sundrie women fearing God, faile in the matter of their attire and ornament,
Because I know that sundry women fearing God, fail in the matter of their attire and ornament,
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because they want direction, which might lead their consciences in stead o• the common errour o• riotous times:
Because they want direction, which might led their Consciences in stead o• the Common error o• riotous times:
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And because it is requisite that all that professe the Name of God, should be more carefull of adorning their profession, than their persons:
And Because it is requisite that all that profess the Name of God, should be more careful of adorning their profession, than their Persons:
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I haue here set downe a few briefe directions in generall for their helpe that are willing to bee ruled by God and his Word;
I have Here Set down a few brief directions in general for their help that Are willing to be ruled by God and his Word;
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and are more desirous to approue themselues vnto him, than to please themselues, or others, with his high displeasure.
and Are more desirous to approve themselves unto him, than to please themselves, or Others, with his high displeasure.
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First then, such must know, that the practise of godlinesse depriueth no person of the good creatures of God,
First then, such must know, that the practice of godliness depriveth no person of the good creatures of God,
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neither for the necessary, nor delightfull fruition of them, (for, it onely giueth right,
neither for the necessary, nor delightful fruition of them, (for, it only gives right,
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and libertie in them) but it ordereth the vse of them, and the vsers of them;
and liberty in them) but it Ordereth the use of them, and the users of them;
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and setteth them in the due place of their goodnesse, wherein only they are beautifull and lawfull.
and sets them in the due place of their Goodness, wherein only they Are beautiful and lawful.
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Rebecca a woman fearing God, wore ornaments. So Ioseph and Mordecay, Ester 8.2. and Daniel. 5.29. Rebecca a woman fearing God, wore Ornament. So Ioseph and Mordecai, Ester 8.2. and daniel. 5.29.
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II. Know, that wee are not at our owne hand in the vse of outward ornaments, but vnder rule and appointment.
II Know, that we Are not At our own hand in the use of outward Ornament, but under Rule and appointment.
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GOD prescribes women how to dresse their heads, 1 Pet. 3.3. and taketh order for the habit of the body, and findeth fault with the dressings of the daughters of Sion. Isa. 3. And threatning the Princes and Kings children cloathed with strange apparell, Zeph. 1.8.
GOD prescribes women how to dress their Heads, 1 Pet. 3.3. and Takes order for the habit of the body, and finds fault with the dressings of the daughters of Sion. Isaiah 3. And threatening the Princes and Kings children clothed with strange apparel, Zephaniah 1.8.
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speaketh to our Gallants that build towers vpon their heads, or erect them as with large hornes,
speaks to our Gallants that built towers upon their Heads, or erect them as with large horns,
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or any way take vp an vnlimited libertie in their dresses with some speciall vanitie, and offence.
or any Way take up an unlimited liberty in their Dresses with Some special vanity, and offence.
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For such dressing of the haire the Lord threatneth the daintie women with baldnesse and shame, Isa. 3.
For such dressing of the hair the Lord threatens the dainty women with baldness and shame, Isaiah 3.
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III. Such must know, that as the kingdome of God standeth not in any of these outward things, so they must not be suffered to hinder the kingdome of God in our selues or others:
III. Such must know, that as the Kingdom of God Stands not in any of these outward things, so they must not be suffered to hinder the Kingdom of God in our selves or Others:
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And though they being things so indifferent in themselues, as they commend vs not to God;
And though they being things so indifferent in themselves, as they commend us not to God;
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yet in the vse of them all, wee must exercise certaine vertues in which we must bee acceptable to God;
yet in the use of them all, we must exercise certain Virtues in which we must be acceptable to God;
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and auoid such vices in the abusing of them, as will else discommend vs before him.
and avoid such vices in the abusing of them, as will Else discommend us before him.
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For suppose they be things in their nature neither good nor euill, neither commanded nor forbidden; as, Whether.
For suppose they be things in their nature neither good nor evil, neither commanded nor forbidden; as, Whither.
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I should weare cloth or lether, whether a plaine band or a ruffe, whether single or double, whether white or yellow;
I should wear cloth or leather, whither a plain band or a ruff, whither single or double, whither white or yellow;
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yet in the vse of any of these outward and indifferent things, my action is either good or euill, according to my exercise of vertue or vice in it.
yet in the use of any of these outward and indifferent things, my actium is either good or evil, according to my exercise of virtue or vice in it.
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Neither can any thing be so indifferent in it selfe, but it may become euill and sinne in me many wayes: as,
Neither can any thing be so indifferent in it self, but it may become evil and sin in me many ways: as,
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1. By my election and choise of it without assurance of my libertie in Christ, or with doubting whether I doe well in vsing it, or no.
1. By my election and choice of it without assurance of my liberty in christ, or with doubting whither I do well in using it, or no.
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2. By my intention, which may be corrupt and vicious in my selfe, and preiudiciall to others. 3. By many accidentary euents:
2. By my intention, which may be corrupt and vicious in my self, and prejudicial to Others. 3. By many accidentary events:
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as, if others be by my vse of lawfull and outward liberties occasioned to sinne, or thrust forward in carnall licentiousnesse.
as, if Others be by my use of lawful and outward Liberties occasioned to sin, or thrust forward in carnal licentiousness.
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All which I rather propound to be wisely considered for the remouing of that common obiection & conceit, That the things are not great,
All which I rather propound to be wisely considered for the removing of that Common objection & conceit, That the things Are not great,
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and God cares not so much for the dressing of the body, so I keepe my heart to him,
and God Cares not so much for the dressing of the body, so I keep my heart to him,
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and giue him content in my soule.
and give him content in my soul.
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As if these persons conceiued, that the body is not the Lords as well as the soule,
As if these Persons conceived, that the body is not the lords as well as the soul,
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or that that soule can bee Gods, when the deuill hath the dressing of the bodie.
or that that soul can be God's, when the Devil hath the dressing of the body.
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IV.
IV.
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We must know, that although the word of God afford not particular directions for euery particular habit and attire,
We must know, that although the word of God afford not particular directions for every particular habit and attire,
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yet we may not thinke it a defectiue rule, or short and wanting to guide vs euen in the least or lowest action of our liues:
yet we may not think it a defective Rule, or short and wanting to guide us even in the least or lowest actium of our lives:
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because it supplieth vs with many generall rules, to all which we must reduce euery particular action of common life,
Because it supplieth us with many general rules, to all which we must reduce every particular actium of Common life,
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for the allowance or refusall of it.
for the allowance or refusal of it.
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And therefore for the helpe of such as are teachable, I thought it might bee profitable to apply vnto those generals,
And Therefore for the help of such as Are teachable, I Thought it might be profitable to apply unto those generals,
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and bring to their triall, this particular of habits, and attires;
and bring to their trial, this particular of habits, and attires;
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vnto which while they are squared, none haue so much right to vse them as women fearing God:
unto which while they Are squared, none have so much right to use them as women fearing God:
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but if they depart from those rules, they are not so vnseemely in any, as in them.
but if they depart from those rules, they Are not so unseemly in any, as in them.
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The generall Rules are these, reduced to foure heads. 1. Some concerne God. 2. Some our selues. 3. Some our brethren. 4. Some the ornament it selfe.
The general Rules Are these, reduced to foure Heads. 1. some concern God. 2. some our selves. 3. some our brothers. 4. some the ornament it self.
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For vnto all these we must haue respect euen in our attires and ornaments. I. In respect of God, we must attend three rules.
For unto all these we must have respect even in our attires and Ornament. I In respect of God, we must attend three rules.
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1. The first concerneth our warrant, and is this: No ornament must be vsed, but by warrant and leaue from God.
1. The First concerns our warrant, and is this: No ornament must be used, but by warrant and leave from God.
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Our warrant is from the word; our leaue is by praier: the rule for both is expresse, 1 Tim. 4.5. Euery creature of God is good, sanctified by the word of God, and praier.
Our warrant is from the word; our leave is by prayer: the Rule for both is express, 1 Tim. 4.5. Every creature of God is good, sanctified by the word of God, and prayer.
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Whence it followeth, that whatsoeuer ornament, attire, or fashion, is not warranted to the heart by some part of the word, the ground of faith,
Whence it follows, that whatsoever ornament, attire, or fashion, is not warranted to the heart by Some part of the word, the ground of faith,
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or for which it cannot send vp a praier of faith for Gods blessing vpon it:
or for which it cannot send up a prayer of faith for God's blessing upon it:
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that cannot be warrantable to a godly heart.
that cannot be warrantable to a godly heart.
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Which of our Gallants in their strange fashions ponder that of the Apostle, Whatsoeuer ye doe in word or deed, doe all in the name of Christ? that is, 1. By the warrant of his word. 2. With inuocation of God in the name of Christ.
Which of our Gallants in their strange fashions ponder that of the Apostle, Whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of christ? that is, 1. By the warrant of his word. 2. With invocation of God in the name of christ.
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2. The second rule concerning God must looke to the right end, namely,
2. The second Rule Concerning God must look to the right end, namely,
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No ornament or attire of any fashion or colour may be vsed till the heart be assured that this be the proper end, that in adorning the body it honour God. 1 Cor. 10.31. Whether yee eat or drinke, or whatsoeuer yee doe, doe all to the glory of God.
No ornament or attire of any fashion or colour may be used till the heart be assured that this be the proper end, that in adorning the body it honour God. 1 Cor. 10.31. Whither ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
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The word whatsoeuer, being a word of vniuersalitie, fetcheth in the smallest action of life, in which we are bound chiefly and principally to intend,
The word whatsoever, being a word of universality, Fetches in the Smallest actium of life, in which we Are bound chiefly and principally to intend,
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and set vp the glory of God, for which end hee created not our selues onely,
and Set up the glory of God, for which end he created not our selves only,
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but all his works, first for himselfe, and then for vs. Whence it followeth, that whatsoeuer fashion, attire,
but all his works, First for himself, and then for us Whence it follows, that whatsoever fashion, attire,
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or ornament doth spot or staine the glory of God, the Gospell of God, or our holy profession, that is vnwarrantable and vnlawfull.
or ornament does spot or stain the glory of God, the Gospel of God, or our holy profession, that is unwarrantable and unlawful.
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3. The third rule concerning God, is, That
3. The third Rule Concerning God, is, That
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No ornament may bee vsed to correct Gods workmanship, which euen a skilfull Artificer would take ill at any mans hands.
No ornament may be used to correct God's workmanship, which even a skilful Artificer would take ill At any men hands.
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It is true, a woman may nourish her haire, for it is her glory;
It is true, a woman may nourish her hair, for it is her glory;
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and may seemely adorne her selfe with her own, for so was the Church in Christs eyes;
and may seemly adorn her self with her own, for so was the Church in Christ eyes;
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yea and in want of their owne, if for seemelinesse they borrow of others, it may be excused (so modestie be not exceeded:) but of very wantonnesse or pride to dislike their owne,
yea and in want of their own, if for seemelinesse they borrow of Others, it may be excused (so modesty be not exceeded:) but of very wantonness or pride to dislike their own,
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or to affect such ornament of strange haire as their naturall and proper haire will not reach vnto, argueth vanitie and discontentment with the worke of God, saying vnto God,
or to affect such ornament of strange hair as their natural and proper hair will not reach unto, argue vanity and discontentment with the work of God, saying unto God,
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Why hast thou made mee thus, or why hast thou made my haire of this colour, and not of that?
Why hast thou made me thus, or why hast thou made my hair of this colour, and not of that?
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And much more to grow out of liking with Gods workmanship on their faces, and by painting to refine them to their owne sancies, is an immodest sinne condemned in whorish Iezabel. We denie not but it is lawfull to couer a blemish,
And much more to grow out of liking with God's workmanship on their faces, and by painting to refine them to their own sancies, is an immodest sin condemned in whorish Jezebel. We deny not but it is lawful to cover a blemish,
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or hide an hurt or deformitie in seemely manner:
or hide an hurt or deformity in seemly manner:
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but by defacing Gods workmanship, and by stamping pride on their faces by painting and colours, can by no colour be warranted. Say not, It is custome;
but by defacing God's workmanship, and by stamping pride on their faces by painting and colours, can by no colour be warranted. Say not, It is custom;
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for all custome must bee ruled by the word of Christ, who said, I am Truth; and not, I am Custome. Nor say, I must be handsome and comely, and therefore I may;
for all custom must be ruled by the word of christ, who said, I am Truth; and not, I am Custom. Nor say, I must be handsome and comely, and Therefore I may;
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for this is but to couer pride vnder this pretence. Neither say, I am young and may take libertie;
for this is but to cover pride under this pretence. Neither say, I am young and may take liberty;
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for young men and women must be sober as well as other. Nor say, I must please my husband. True;
for young men and women must be Sobrium as well as other. Nor say, I must please my husband. True;
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but it must bee in the Lord, and in things honest and lawfull.
but it must be in the Lord, and in things honest and lawful.
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Or can it please any husband, to come before him in a visard, a borrowed and adulterate face and fashion?
Or can it please any husband, to come before him in a Wizard, a borrowed and adulterate face and fashion?
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II. The second sort of rules respecting our selues, are fiue.
II The second sort of rules respecting our selves, Are fiue.
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1. No ornament or attire may bee worne, till the heart be resolued that it will be fitting and pleasing to the holy Ghost, whose Temple the body of euery beleeuer is. 1 Cor. 6.19.
1. No ornament or attire may be worn, till the heart be resolved that it will be fitting and pleasing to the holy Ghost, whose Temple the body of every believer is. 1 Cor. 6.19.
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Know yee not that your bodies are the temples of the holy Ghost? Now because this holy Spirit cannot take pleasure in any ornament but such as becommeth holinesse,Know ye not that your bodies Are the Temples of the holy Ghost? Now Because this holy Spirit cannot take pleasure in any ornament but such as becomes holiness,
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neither indeed can any other beseeme his temple;
neither indeed can any other beseem his temple;
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therefore all good Christians will make conscience of what they offer to adorne this temple withall,
Therefore all good Christians will make conscience of what they offer to adorn this temple withal,
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and bee sure it be no light, strange, odde, or swaggering fashion or attire, taken from light and wanton persons, that they present the blessed Spirit of God with,
and be sure it be no Light, strange, odd, or swaggering fashion or attire, taken from Light and wanton Persons, that they present the blessed Spirit of God with,
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for the beautifying of his temple. And besides, seeing euery beleeuer hath put on Christ as a garment, Rom. 13.14.
for the beautifying of his temple. And beside, seeing every believer hath put on christ as a garment, Rom. 13.14.
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it will bee the wisdome of euery Christian to see that his ornament be sutable to his apparell, that neither his ornament shame his suit,
it will be the Wisdom of every Christian to see that his ornament be suitable to his apparel, that neither his ornament shame his suit,
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nor his suit disgrace his ornament.
nor his suit disgrace his ornament.
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Euery thing in a Christian, from a Christian, on a Christian, or about him, should sauour of Christ, and expresse him.
Every thing in a Christian, from a Christian, on a Christian, or about him, should savour of christ, and express him.
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Be sure that thy ornament suit with the same minde that was in Iesus Christ. 2. No ornament may be vsed with affection or affectation. 1 Pet. 3.3. the Apostle forbiddeth broydred haire: and 1 Tim. 2.9. he forbiddeth not that onely, but gold, and pearles, and costly apparell.
Be sure that thy ornament suit with the same mind that was in Iesus christ. 2. No ornament may be used with affection or affectation. 1 Pet. 3.3. the Apostle forbiddeth broidered hair: and 1 Tim. 2.9. he forbiddeth not that only, but gold, and Pearls, and costly apparel.
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Which wee must not vnderstand as if he simply and absolutely did forbid and condemne the wearing of gold,
Which we must not understand as if he simply and absolutely did forbid and condemn the wearing of gold,
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or chaines, rings, bracelets, billiments, spangles, and the like: but the thing forbidden is the affecting and studie of these things.
or chains, rings, bracelets, billiments, spangle's, and the like: but the thing forbidden is the affecting and study of these things.
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When women (for to those hee writeth in both places, as being more impotently carried away with this vanitie than the other sex) not onely take pleasure in outward ornament,
When women (for to those he Writeth in both places, as being more impotently carried away with this vanity than the other sex) not only take pleasure in outward ornament,
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but studie brauerie, and striue to be as braue or beyond others, at least not behinde them in vaine and new-come fashions, which is a signe of a sluggish and delicare minde, giuen vp to the delights of the flesh, and farre from mortification. Our Lord in Matth. 6.28. allowes not Christians to bestow their thoughts on apparell which is more needfull than ornament.
but study bravery, and strive to be as brave or beyond Others, At least not behind them in vain and newcome fashions, which is a Signen of a sluggish and delicare mind, given up to the delights of the Flesh, and Far from mortification. Our Lord in Matthew 6.28. allows not Christians to bestow their thoughts on apparel which is more needful than ornament.
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And his Apostle commands vs to vse the most necessary things as not vsing them, 1 Corinth. 7.31.
And his Apostle commands us to use the most necessary things as not using them, 1 Corinth. 7.31.
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Then must wee restraine our selues euen in lawfull liberties, when wee finde our selues prone to bee brought vnder the power of any of them, as 1 Cor. 6.12. 3. No ornament or habit may bee worne or vsed against shamefastnesse and modestie. 1 Tim. 2.9. The women must array themselues in comely apparell, with shamefastnesse and modestie.
Then must we restrain our selves even in lawful Liberties, when we find our selves prove to be brought under the power of any of them, as 1 Cor. 6.12. 3. No ornament or habit may be worn or used against shamefastness and modesty. 1 Tim. 2.9. The women must array themselves in comely apparel, with shamefastness and modesty.
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We know, that since the fall, nakednesse is a shamefull thing, and sinne hath cast shame on euery part,
We know, that since the fallen, nakedness is a shameful thing, and sin hath cast shame on every part,
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and calleth for a couer ouer all but for necessitie; and garments were ordained to hide nakednesse, no• to display or discouer it.
and calls for a cover over all but for necessity; and garments were ordained to hide nakedness, no• to display or discover it.
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And mee thinkes it cannot stand either with religion, or modestie, or with the shamefastnesse of that sex,
And me thinks it cannot stand either with Religion, or modesty, or with the shamefastness of that sex,
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so to attire themselues, as to display their naked breasts, and some somewhat lower; or bare their armes beyond that which is fit for euery one to behold.
so to attire themselves, as to display their naked breasts, and Some somewhat lower; or bore their arms beyond that which is fit for every one to behold.
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I cannot enter into the heart to iudge any:
I cannot enter into the heart to judge any:
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but I must feare whether they are, or haue euer beene deiected with a deepe sense of their soules nakednesse,
but I must Fear whither they Are, or have ever been dejected with a deep sense of their Souls nakedness,
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and therewith ashamed and confounded before God, that are not ashamed to vncouer their bodily nakednesse (beyond that which is comely) before men.
and therewith ashamed and confounded before God, that Are not ashamed to uncover their bodily nakedness (beyond that which is comely) before men.
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4. No ornament or attire may be vsed to the impeachment of our good name, which is better than the most pretious ointment or ornament:
4. No ornament or attire may be used to the impeachment of our good name, which is better than the most precious ointment or ornament:
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as if it carry a brand of pride, wantonnesse, lightnesse, or inconstancie, or a note to bee an inuenter or follower of new and strange fashions: as if it carry a brand of pride, wantonness, lightness, or inconstancy, or a note to be an inventer or follower of new and strange fashions:
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whereas the Apostle would haue the outward habit and attire expresse the feare of God which they professe, 1 Tim. 2.10.
whereas the Apostle would have the outward habit and attire express the Fear of God which they profess, 1 Tim. 2.10.
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and would haue women to bewray the hidden man of the heart in all their outward artires, 1 Pet 3. that is, the new creature,
and would have women to bewray the hidden man of the heart in all their outward artires, 1 Pet 3. that is, the new creature,
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and diuine nature, which is hid and seated within, but shewed forth in vertuous behauiour, and sober carriage.
and divine nature, which is hid and seated within, but showed forth in virtuous behaviour, and Sobrium carriage.
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But alas, how doe they prouide for their reputation, that (as Chrysostome complaineth of some women in his time) so lightly and wantonly tire themselues, that when they come into the Church or Oratorie, they seeme rather to come in to dance than to pray.
But alas, how do they provide for their reputation, that (as Chrysostom Complaineth of Some women in his time) so lightly and wantonly tire themselves, that when they come into the Church or Oratory, they seem rather to come in to dance than to pray.
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And the euill is greater, that the hurt falleth not only on their owne names, but on the name of God also.
And the evil is greater, that the hurt falls not only on their own names, but on the name of God also.
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5. No ornament or attire may be vsed to the wasting of our outward estate,
5. No ornament or attire may be used to the wasting of our outward estate,
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or the abuse of Gods blessings in riot or prodigalitie, or the disabling vs from being helpfull to others.
or the abuse of God's blessings in riot or prodigality, or the disabling us from being helpful to Others.
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The reason is, because we sit not in our owne, but are stewards of these things,
The reason is, Because we fit not in our own, but Are Stewards of these things,
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and must be countable how wee expend them. The godly heart must bee sure therefore to lay out nothing for attires, or fashions,
and must be countable how we expend them. The godly heart must be sure Therefore to lay out nothing for attires, or fashions,
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but that which it may comfortably bring in accounts vnto God.
but that which it may comfortably bring in accounts unto God.
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Besides, the word of God laieth necessarie iniunctions vpon vs to doe good, and distribute to the necessities of the Saints;
Beside, the word of God Layeth necessary injunctions upon us to do good, and distribute to the necessities of the Saints;
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to be rich in good works, thereby both to testifie the truth of our faith, as also to be furthering our owne reckoning.
to be rich in good works, thereby both to testify the truth of our faith, as also to be furthering our own reckoning.
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Now what an vnanswerable ouersight were it, by excesse and superfluitie in things (comparatiuely) vnnecessary, to disable our selues for so necessary duties,
Now what an unanswerable oversight were it, by excess and superfluity in things (comparatively) unnecessary, to disable our selves for so necessary duties,
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and preuent our selues of so large and comfortable retribution. III. Now follow the rules concerning our brethren.
and prevent our selves of so large and comfortable retribution. III. Now follow the rules Concerning our brothers.
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1. No ornament or fashion may be vsed to offend our Christian brother. Rom. 14.21. It is not good to doe any thing (suppose it more necessary than attires) with offending the weake brother.
1. No ornament or fashion may be used to offend our Christian brother. Rom. 14.21. It is not good to do any thing (suppose it more necessary than attires) with offending the weak brother.
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If the heart suspect or discerne, that this or that attire may or doe offend any Christian;
If the heart suspect or discern, that this or that attire may or do offend any Christian;
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if the iust cause of the offence rise not out of the thing which may be allowable enough,
if the just cause of the offence rise not out of the thing which may be allowable enough,
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but out of his weaknesse that takes the offence, the precept of the Apostle bindeth it, to tender the weaknesse of his brother,
but out of his weakness that Takes the offence, the precept of the Apostle binds it, to tender the weakness of his brother,
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and now to forbeare his or her lawfull libertie;
and now to forbear his or her lawful liberty;
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and vpon very good and grounded reason. 1. Because charitie is better than outward ornament. 2. The nourishing of our brothers faith, is farre more precious than the nourishing of our owne flesh. 3. The edification of our brother is to bee preferred before our owne pleasure.
and upon very good and grounded reason. 1. Because charity is better than outward ornament. 2. The nourishing of our Brother's faith, is Far more precious than the nourishing of our own Flesh. 3. The edification of our brother is to be preferred before our own pleasure.
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So as a conscience well informed will bee very tender to offend a weake brother by vndue and vntimely vse of his libertie,
So as a conscience well informed will be very tender to offend a weak brother by undue and untimely use of his liberty,
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although himselfe be perswaded well of it.
although himself be persuaded well of it.
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2. No ornament, attire, habit, or fashion, may bee vsed to the strengthning of any vaine minds in their new-fangled & strange guises. Rom. 12.2.
2. No ornament, attire, habit, or fashion, may be used to the strengthening of any vain minds in their newfangled & strange guises. Rom. 12.2.
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And fashion not your selues to this world. A godly minde may not like, or be like vaine-minded persons in their fashions, forme, and courses;
And fashion not your selves to this world. A godly mind may not like, or be like vain-minded Persons in their fashions, Form, and courses;
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no not so much as enter into their way, Prou. 4.17. nor be companions with them in any of their works of darknesse, Eph. 5.7.
no not so much as enter into their Way, Prou. 4.17. nor be Sodales with them in any of their works of darkness, Ephesians 5.7.
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Now as it will be a sorry plea for thy selfe in thine account to say, I thought I might doe this or that,
Now as it will be a sorry plea for thy self in thine account to say, I Thought I might do this or that,
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because I saw some before me whom I thought well of;
Because I saw Some before me whom I Thought well of;
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so will it iustly increase thy iudgement, that thou hast by thy practise strengthned the hands of sinners,
so will it justly increase thy judgement, that thou hast by thy practice strengthened the hands of Sinners,
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and hardned them in their sinne, whom by thy sober and seemely carriage thou shouldest haue actually and really reproued.
and hardened them in their sin, whom by thy Sobrium and seemly carriage thou Shouldst have actually and really reproved.
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Yea and in that rule of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 14.26. Let all things be done to edification, thou art cast as guiltie, who hast destroyed him by thy example, whom thou shouldest haue edified.
Yea and in that Rule of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 14.26. Let all things be done to edification, thou art cast as guilty, who hast destroyed him by thy Exampl, whom thou Shouldst have edified.
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3. No ornament or attire may bee vsed, which may become either a snare to our selues or others.
3. No ornament or attire may be used, which may become either a snare to our selves or Others.
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There are some habits framed to draw eyes, to get louers, and to occasion vnlawfull desires.
There Are Some habits framed to draw eyes, to get lovers, and to occasion unlawful Desires.
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The daughters of Sarah detest such whorish habits, and are carefull that by nothing about them any eye or heart may bee entangled.
The daughters of Sarah detest such whorish habits, and Are careful that by nothing about them any eye or heart may be entangled.
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Their endeuour is not to auoid onely apparant euils, but appearances of euill. To discouer by our habits some naked parts,
Their endeavour is not to avoid only apparent evils, but appearances of evil. To discover by our habits Some naked parts,
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as many doe, is a danger of temptation to many beholders.
as many do, is a danger of temptation to many beholders.
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And as in the Law, bee that digged a pit and left it vncouered, must answer for the oxe or asse,
And as in the Law, be that dug a pit and left it uncovered, must answer for the ox or Ass,
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or beast that fell into it: so here;
or beast that fell into it: so Here;
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although they are beasts that fall into the pit of lust vpon such spectacles, yet are they not free, that couered not the pit.
although they Are beasts that fallen into the pit of lust upon such spectacles, yet Are they not free, that covered not the pit.
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Neither will it excuse, to say, But I intend no such thing by my habit;
Neither will it excuse, to say, But I intend no such thing by my habit;
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for if thou knowest it may bee an occasion of mouing euill lusts, and doest not preuent the occasion, thou art blame-worthy,
for if thou Knowest it may be an occasion of moving evil Lustiest, and dost not prevent the occasion, thou art blameworthy,
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as the first in that sinne.
as the First in that sin.
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Thou hast filled a cup of poison to the beholder, although there bee none to drinke it, saith Chrysostome. Thou hast filled a cup of poison to the beholder, although there be none to drink it, Says Chrysostom.
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IV. Now followes the last ranke of rules, concerning the ornaments or attires themselues.
IV. Now follows the last rank of rules, Concerning the Ornament or attires themselves.
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1. No outward ornament or habit may be vsed vpon the bodie, which is seuered from the inward ornaments of grace vpon the soule.
1. No outward ornament or habit may be used upon the body, which is severed from the inward Ornament of grace upon the soul.
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The Apostles no where mention this argument, but they commend this to the chiefe care of Christian women, to bee more sollicitous and curious in adorning the soule with grace,
The Apostles no where mention this argument, but they commend this to the chief care of Christian women, to be more solicitous and curious in adorning the soul with grace,
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than the body with gay clothing:
than the body with gay clothing:
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and plainly teach that the true ornament of a Christian woman is her sanctification, which beautifieth the hidden man before God.
and plainly teach that the true ornament of a Christian woman is her sanctification, which beautifieth the hidden man before God.
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This is the ornament for her head, and chaines for her necke.
This is the ornament for her head, and chains for her neck.
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This is the borders of gold and studs of siluer, which make her comely in the eye of Christ, Cant. 1.10, 11. Yea this is her grace among men, Prouerb. 31.25.
This is the borders of gold and studs of silver, which make her comely in the eye of christ, Cant 1.10, 11. Yea this is her grace among men, Proverb. 31.25.
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And when fauour shall proue deceitfull, and beautie to bee vanitie, then shall a woman fearing the Lord bee praised.
And when favour shall prove deceitful, and beauty to be vanity, then shall a woman fearing the Lord be praised.
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All ornaments of nature, all artificiall colours and couers are but filthinesse, where this is wanting. See Prouerb. 11.22. A iewell of gold in a swines snout, is a beautifull woman without inward comelinesse. Seuer this from outward ornament;
All Ornament of nature, all artificial colours and covers Are but filthiness, where this is wanting. See Proverb. 11.22. A jewel of gold in a Swine snout, is a beautiful woman without inward comeliness. Seuer this from outward ornament;
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and though she may please her selfe a time in her conceit of brauerie;
and though she may please her self a time in her conceit of bravery;
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I shall assure her, she shall haue no reioycing in heart, no hope in death, no ioy in God, no boldnesse in iudgement.
I shall assure her, she shall have no rejoicing in heart, no hope in death, no joy in God, no boldness in judgement.
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Take the counsell of Christ in time, Reuelat. 3.18. I counsell thee to buy of mee white garments, &c.
Take the counsel of christ in time, Reuelat. 3.18. I counsel thee to buy of me white garments, etc.
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2. No ornament or attire must be worne against the iudgement and example of the modest, frugall,
2. No ornament or attire must be worn against the judgement and Exampl of the modest, frugal,
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and graue persons of our owne ranke. Philipp. 4.9. We must thinke and doe whatsoeuer things pertaine to good report, and whatsoeuer things haue any vertue or praise in them.
and graven Persons of our own rank. Philip. 4.9. We must think and do whatsoever things pertain to good report, and whatsoever things have any virtue or praise in them.
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Now to imitate the most modest, sober, and vertuous of our ranke, is vertuous, and praise-worthy, and of good report:
Now to imitate the most modest, Sobrium, and virtuous of our rank, is virtuous, and praiseworthy, and of good report:
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whereas to bee inuentors of euill fashions, or imitators of light, wanton, garish, or proud persons, in their proud or fantasticall fashions, brings a iust blot vpon the person,
whereas to be inventors of evil fashions, or imitators of Light, wanton, garish, or proud Persons, in their proud or fantastical fashions, brings a just blot upon the person,
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and a gash into the name and reputation, which will not easily be healed.
and a gash into the name and reputation, which will not Easily be healed.
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And how iust is it, that such as will pride themselues, and glory in themselues, against the glory of Iesus Christ,
And how just is it, that such as will pride themselves, and glory in themselves, against the glory of Iesus christ,
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and the Gospell of Christ which they professe, should meet with shame and contempt amongst men of sound iudgement,
and the Gospel of christ which they profess, should meet with shame and contempt among men of found judgement,
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and be sent away with a little contemptuous flatterie only of such wantons as themselues?
and be sent away with a little contemptuous flattery only of such wantons as themselves?
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3. No ornament must be vsed which is not as well expedient as lawfull. 1 Cor. 10.23. All things (meaning things indifferent) are lawfull for mee, but all things are not expedient.
3. No ornament must be used which is not as well expedient as lawful. 1 Cor. 10.23. All things (meaning things indifferent) Are lawful for me, but all things Are not expedient.
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Euen such things as are lawfull, may be inexpedient for a meane estate and condition, whether it be in degree, or in abilitie.
Even such things as Are lawful, may be inexpedient for a mean estate and condition, whither it be in degree, or in ability.
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What an inconuenient excesse is it, to weare gold for ornament, when they want siluer for necessaries:
What an inconvenient excess is it, to wear gold for ornament, when they want silver for necessaries:
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now to weare iewels for pride, and then pawne them for need: to ruffle it in silkes, when they can scarce pay for cloth:
now to wear Jewels for pride, and then pawn them for need: to ruffle it in silks, when they can scarce pay for cloth:
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to make an idle shew and ostentation of abundance, when indeede they are in great wants? Is it fit for such to follow fashions? No,
to make an idle show and ostentation of abundance, when indeed they Are in great Wants? Is it fit for such to follow fashions? No,
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but as wee must eat according to that with which the Lord hath blessed vs; so must we also in our attire and habits.
but as we must eat according to that with which the Lord hath blessed us; so must we also in our attire and habits.
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The Lord hath called such persons to frugalitie and thriftinesse, and to suit their cloathes and ornaments to their present estate.
The Lord hath called such Persons to frugality and thriftiness, and to suit their clothes and Ornament to their present estate.
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Euen a ciuill wise man will fit his minde to his estate, if his estate bee not fitted to his minde.
Eve a civil wise man will fit his mind to his estate, if his estate be not fitted to his mind.
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Besides, costly ornaments fit not euery degree that are able.
Beside, costly Ornament fit not every degree that Are able.
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As it was a diforder for Nabal to keepe a feast like a Kings (although hee was able) so in attires and ornaments, for meane persons to suit themselues with great personages, breeds a great deformitie,
As it was a diforder for Nabal to keep a feast like a Kings (although he was able) so in attires and Ornament, for mean Persons to suit themselves with great Personages, breeds a great deformity,
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and lets in a confusion in degrees, and a neglect of distinction of persons, offices, and dignities, which the God of order hath set amongst men.
and lets in a confusion in Degrees, and a neglect of distinction of Persons, Offices, and dignities, which the God of order hath Set among men.
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Adde hereunto, that such things as are lawfull, may be inconuenient at some times.
Add hereunto, that such things as Are lawful, may be inconvenient At Some times.
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It was noted riotous in the glutton, that he went in purple, and fared deliciously euery day. There be wedding garments for times of ioy and feasting;
It was noted riotous in the glutton, that he went in purple, and fared deliciously every day. There be wedding garments for times of joy and feasting;
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but some times are mournfull, and call for mourning garments, Ion. 3. and Daniel 9.3.
but Some times Are mournful, and call for mourning garments, Ion. 3. and daniel 9.3.
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It is more than inconuenient to bee in pompe, excesse, and delicacie, when there should bee weeping, humilitie, fasting,
It is more than inconvenient to be in pomp, excess, and delicacy, when there should be weeping, humility, fasting,
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and renting of hearts and garments.
and renting of hearts and garments.
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I trust godly women will be content by looking vpon the afflicted estate of the Church of God euery where at this day, to restraine themselues in their excesses in their lawfull liberties,
I trust godly women will be content by looking upon the afflicted estate of the Church of God every where At this day, to restrain themselves in their Excesses in their lawful Liberties,
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and follow the Lord calling them to consider the afflictions of Ioseph. FINIS.
and follow the Lord calling them to Consider the afflictions of Ioseph. FINIS.
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