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The power of Preaching, OR THE POWERFVLL Effects of the WORD truely Preached and rightly applyed,The power of Preaching, OR THE POWERFUL Effects of the WORD truly Preached and rightly applied,
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as it was deliuered in one or moe SERMONS. LVKE 4.32. For his word was with power.
as it was Delivered in one or more SERMONS. LUKE 4.32. For his word was with power.
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IN this Chapter obserue the preparation to Christs Ministery; the execution thereof; and the confirmation of the truth taught, by Myracles done, wheresoeuer hee became.
IN this Chapter observe the preparation to Christ Ministry; the execution thereof; and the confirmation of the truth taught, by Miracles done, wheresoever he became.
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The preparation was by a fierce and violent temptation with which he was assaulted, as it may appeare to such as read the Chapter to the 14 verse:
The preparation was by a fierce and violent temptation with which he was assaulted, as it may appear to such as read the Chapter to the 14 verse:
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the execution of his Ministery may be seene from thence to the 33. and the miracles hee did in the remainder of this Chapter, to the end thereof.
the execution of his Ministry may be seen from thence to the 33. and the Miracles he did in the remainder of this Chapter, to the end thereof.
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These words of the Euangelist which I haue read, doe concerne the execution of his glorious Ministery; in which consider:
These words of the Evangelist which I have read, do concern the execution of his glorious Ministry; in which Consider:
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1. The Country where he began to preach, Galile, his owne Country where hee had least esteeme, Verse 14.24. 2. Next, the places in that Country, the two chiefe Townes, Nazareth & Capernaum, vers. 16.31.
1. The Country where he began to preach, Galilee, his own Country where he had least esteem, Verse 14.24. 2. Next, the places in that Country, the two chief Towns, Nazareth & Capernaum, vers. 16.31.
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3. Also in those Cities, what place he made choise of, not priuate houses, as Conuenticlers,
3. Also in those Cities, what place he made choice of, not private houses, as Conventiclers,
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nor the streetes, as fanaticall persons are accustomed, but the chiefe place of concourse, to those excellent ends, the Synagogues, Verse 16.28. 4. Adde hereunto, the Time when:
nor the streets, as fanatical Persons Are accustomed, but the chief place of concourse, to those excellent ends, the Synagogues, Verse 16.28. 4. Add hereunto, the Time when:
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euen that set time which the Law enioyned, on which the people vsually met, on the Sabbaoth dayes, hee most vsually preached, Verse 16.31. 5. Besides these, wee haue the manner of his Preaching:
even that Set time which the Law enjoined, on which the people usually met, on the Sabbaoth days, he most usually preached, Verse 16.31. 5. Beside these, we have the manner of his Preaching:
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He stood vp for to read, and hauing receiued the Booke, and read what hee would, he closed it, deliuered it to the Minister, He stood up for to read, and having received the Book, and read what he would, he closed it, Delivered it to the Minister,
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and sate downe and Preached, Verse 16.17.20. 6. Moreouer, the matter of his Sermon was an explication of the Prophecie of Isaiah, with an application to the present times, Verse 18.21. 7. Lastly, the effects that followed vpon his Preaching, to take them in the same order (the Euangelist layes them downe) are these and such like:and sat down and Preached, Verse 16.17.20. 6. Moreover, the matter of his Sermon was an explication of the Prophecy of Isaiah, with an application to the present times, Verse 18.21. 7. Lastly, the effects that followed upon his Preaching, to take them in the same order (the Evangelist lays them down) Are these and such like:
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1. Divulgation. There went a fame of him throughout all the region round about, Verse 14.
1. Divulgation. There went a fame of him throughout all the region round about, Verse 14.
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2. Glorification. He was glorified of all, Verse 15. 3. Attention. The eyes of all were fastened vpon him, Verse 20.
2. Glorification. He was glorified of all, Verse 15. 3. Attention. The eyes of all were fastened upon him, Verse 20.
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4. Approbation. All bare him witnesse that his words were gratious, Verse 22. 5. Admiration. They all wondered, at his so gracious words, Verse 22.
4. Approbation. All bore him witness that his words were gracious, Verse 22. 5. Admiration. They all wondered, At his so gracious words, Verse 22.
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6. Indignation. There were of the chiefe of them filled with wrath, and rose vp and thrust him out of the City,
6. Indignation. There were of the chief of them filled with wrath, and rose up and thrust him out of the city,
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and bringing him to the brow of the hill whereon the City was built, they would haue cast him downe headlong,
and bringing him to the brow of the hill whereon the city was built, they would have cast him down headlong,
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but that passing through the midst of them, he went his way, Verse 28.29.30. 7. Stupefaction. They were astonished at his doctrine.
but that passing through the midst of them, he went his Way, Verse 28.29.30. 7. Stupefaction. They were astonished At his Doctrine.
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The reason of all these is contained in the words which I haue chosen for my Text;
The reason of all these is contained in the words which I have chosen for my Text;
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For his Word was with power. As if the Euangelist should say in more words: you may thinke it strange that Preaching should produce such effects;For his Word was with power. As if the Evangelist should say in more words: you may think it strange that Preaching should produce such effects;
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but if you consider the cause, you may be easily satisfied:
but if you Consider the cause, you may be Easily satisfied:
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Seeing so great was the difference betweene his Preaching and others of that time, that whereas they moued nothing at all, got no fame, wan no glory to their Ministery, procured neither approbation, admiration,
Seeing so great was the difference between his Preaching and Others of that time, that whereas they moved nothing At all, god no fame, won no glory to their Ministry, procured neither approbation, admiration,
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nor so much as attention to the Word by their Preaching: seeing their Preaching was cold, without any life, as if one told a dreame:
nor so much as attention to the Word by their Preaching: seeing their Preaching was cold, without any life, as if one told a dream:
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Hee became famous, glorious, and most admirable;
He became famous, glorious, and most admirable;
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hee spake with authority, & his Preaching was so liuely, and became so effectuall to all, in one kinde or other, that hee vexed the very soules of wicked men that heard him;
he spoke with Authority, & his Preaching was so lively, and became so effectual to all, in one kind or other, that he vexed the very Souls of wicked men that herd him;
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and astonished all that attended his Ministery. For his Word was with power. In these words there may be obserued 1. The Connexion. 2. The Proposition.
and astonished all that attended his Ministry. For his Word was with power. In these words there may be observed 1. The Connexion. 2. The Proposition.
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The Connexion in the Causall (For,) which sheweth it to be the reason which the Euangelist giues of the manifold effects which Christs Preaching produced:
The Connexion in the Causal (For,) which shows it to be the reason which the Evangelist gives of the manifold effects which Christ Preaching produced:
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The Proposition it selfe is affirmatiue, in which may be considered, 1. The Subiect: His Word. 2. The Predicate: was with power.
The Proposition it self is affirmative, in which may be considered, 1. The Subject: His Word. 2. The Predicate: was with power.
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To set vpon the Connexion or the Causall, and to consider these words with their relation to the former part of the Chapter: this Doctrine will thence arise.
To Set upon the Connexion or the Causal, and to Consider these words with their Relation to the former part of the Chapter: this Doctrine will thence arise.
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Where the word is powerfully Preached, it is effectuall in one kinde or other, to such as doe heare it. Where the word is powerfully Preached, it is effectual in one kind or other, to such as do hear it.
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or, The word powerfully Preached, is effectuall to the hearers in one kinde or other. This truth needes no other footing then this of our Euangelist:
or, The word powerfully Preached, is effectual to the hearers in one kind or other. This truth needs no other footing then this of our Evangelist:
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He tels vs that the true cause of the spreading of Christs fame, and the high esteeme hee procured in the hearts of some hearers,
He tells us that the true cause of the spreading of Christ fame, and the high esteem he procured in the hearts of Some hearers,
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as also of the wrath and rage of others was this, he Preached with authoritie: His word was with power.
as also of the wrath and rage of Others was this, he Preached with Authority: His word was with power.
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So we may see also when the Lord Iesus had ended that Sermon on the Mount, the people were astonished at his Doctrine, for his word was with power, and not as the Scribes.
So we may see also when the Lord Iesus had ended that Sermon on the Mount, the people were astonished At his Doctrine, for his word was with power, and not as the Scribes.
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This may be seene in the Preaching of all the Prophets, and Apostles; to instance in a few of them:
This may be seen in the Preaching of all the prophets, and Apostles; to instance in a few of them:
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Eliah, a man subiect to the like passions as we are, what powerfull effects attended his Preaching? Witnesse his preuailing so farre to the conuiction of his hearers, as that they obeyed his word in the slaughter of all the Prophets of Baal. Elijah, a man Subject to the like passion as we Are, what powerful effects attended his Preaching? Witness his prevailing so Far to the conviction of his hearers, as that they obeyed his word in the slaughter of all the prophets of Baal.
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And Elizeus or Elisha became as it were guide of Kingdomes, by the power of this Word, as his History shewes: And Elisha or Elisha became as it were guide of Kingdoms, by the power of this Word, as his History shows:
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yea, Ionas himselfe preuailed with great Niniueh, so farre as to bring the King, his Nobles,
yea, Ionas himself prevailed with great Nineveh, so Far as to bring the King, his Nobles,
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and all the City to true repentance. That Voyce of a Cryer in the Wildernesse, drew all to his Baptisme;
and all the city to true Repentance. That Voice of a Crier in the Wilderness, drew all to his Baptism;
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yea, conuicted Souldiers, Publicans, and People, in great multitudes. The Apostle Peter drew three thousand to the Church at one Sermon; and fiue thousand at another;
yea, convicted Soldiers, Publicans, and People, in great Multitudes. The Apostle Peter drew three thousand to the Church At one Sermon; and fiue thousand At Another;
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and at another Sermon of his, the Senate were cut at the heart, by the power of his Word. and At Another Sermon of his, the Senate were Cut At the heart, by the power of his Word.
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And Paul subdued whole Regions to the Faith, by his powerfull Preaching; and conuinced Gainsayers of all sorts, to the enraging of some against his person.
And Paul subdued Whole Regions to the Faith, by his powerful Preaching; and convinced Gainsayers of all sorts, to the enraging of Some against his person.
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The reason is, because otherwise it could not appeare to be as it is, a powerfull Word;
The reason is, Because otherwise it could not appear to be as it is, a powerful Word;
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it must lose its denomination, and cease to be a word of power: it must loose its denomination, and cease to be a word of power:
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whereas it is the power of God, to the saluation of the beleeuers, and the condemnation of vnbeleeuers. whereas it is the power of God, to the salvation of the believers, and the condemnation of unbelievers.
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Adde this also, that it should else returne in vaine, and void of the chiefe end for which it was sent.
Add this also, that it should Else return in vain, and void of the chief end for which it was sent.
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Whereas we know, that as the raine commeth down, and the snow from Heauen, and returneth not thither,
Whereas we know, that as the rain comes down, and the snow from Heaven, and returns not thither,
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but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud; that it may giue seed to the Sower, and bread to the Eater:
but Waters the earth, and makes it bring forth and bud; that it may give seed to the Sour, and bred to the Eater:
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so saith the Lord, shall my Word be, that goeth forth out of my mouth, it shall not returne vnto mee void;
so Says the Lord, shall my Word be, that Goes forth out of my Mouth, it shall not return unto me void;
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but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereunto I sent it. but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereunto I sent it.
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And the holy Apostle Paul, tels vs plainely in the person of all holy Ministers:
And the holy Apostle Paul, tells us plainly in the person of all holy Ministers:
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We are vnto God a sweet sauour in Christ, in them that are saued, and in them that perish: We Are unto God a sweet savour in christ, in them that Are saved, and in them that perish:
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to the one we are the sauour of death vnto death; and to the other, the sauour of life vnto life.
to the one we Are the savour of death unto death; and to the other, the savour of life unto life.
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Besides these, Antichrists ministery produceth powerfull effects:
Beside these, Antichrists Ministry Produceth powerful effects:
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therefore Christs Ministery must be farre more powerfu l, and produce more manifest effects where it is exercised.
Therefore Christ Ministry must be Far more powerfu l, and produce more manifest effects where it is exercised.
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Lastly, the maine or chiefe practise of preaching, is to wrestle and fight-with, yea, to ouercome all opposition,
Lastly, the main or chief practice of preaching, is to wrestle and fight-with, yea, to overcome all opposition,
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as it is expressed in the mission of Ieremy, that powerfull Prophet, where God saith to him:
as it is expressed in the mission of Ieremy, that powerful Prophet, where God Says to him:
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See, I haue set thee ouer the Nations, and ouer the Kingdomes, to root out, and to pull downe, and to destroy, and throw downe, to build, and to plant. See, I have Set thee over the nations, and over the Kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and throw down, to built, and to plant.
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But some obiecting against this, may say:
But Some objecting against this, may say:
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True it is, that all these may serue to proue that Preaching was powerfull in the dayes of the Prophets, Christ,
True it is, that all these may serve to prove that Preaching was powerful in the days of the prophets, christ,
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and his Apostles, but what is that to our dayes? We may not looke for such power in Preaching.
and his Apostles, but what is that to our days? We may not look for such power in Preaching.
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And why not at this day, the like power in Preaching?
And why not At this day, the like power in Preaching?
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Is Gods hand shortned? or his power weakened? Is not Iesus Christ the same yesterday, to day, and for euer? Hath hee not promised to be with his Seruants in preaching to the end of the World? and that with the assistance of all power in Heauen and in Earth? Is not the Holy Ghost the power of God, in Christs Ministers at this day? Doth not the Euangelist Iohn record a promise that is lasting, where it is written; Is God's hand shortened? or his power weakened? Is not Iesus christ the same yesterday, to day, and for ever? Hath he not promised to be with his Servants in preaching to the end of the World? and that with the assistance of all power in Heaven and in Earth? Is not the Holy Ghost the power of God, in Christ Ministers At this day? Does not the Evangelist John record a promise that is lasting, where it is written;
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Whosoeuer beleeueth on Christ Iesus, the workes that Christ did, shall such a beleeuer doe:Whosoever Believeth on christ Iesus, the works that christ did, shall such a believer do:
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yea, greater workes then those hee did in the dayes of his flesh? Is there not as much neede of like power in the preaching of the Word now,
yea, greater works then those he did in the days of his Flesh? Is there not as much need of like power in the preaching of the Word now,
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as there was then? yea, and more, seeing wee haue no miracles to confirme the Word? Haue we not Diuels,
as there was then? yea, and more, seeing we have no Miracles to confirm the Word? Have we not Devils,
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and damned Atheists to oppose, and contemne the Word at this day? Are there not such of whom it may be said, as of Elimas the Sorcerer;
and damned Atheists to oppose, and contemn the Word At this day? are there not such of whom it may be said, as of Elymas the Sorcerer;
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That they are full of all subtilty, and all mischiefe, children of the Diuell, enemies of all righteousnesse, which cease not to peruert the right wayes of God?
That they Are full of all subtlety, and all mischief, children of the devil, enemies of all righteousness, which cease not to pervert the right ways of God?
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Are not Ministers at this day as Fathers to beget? Mothers to trauaile-with, and bring forth? Nurses to nourish? Watchmen to warne? Souldiers to fight for? and Stewards to giue euery man his portion of meate in due season? Yea, is not one Minister sometimes a Father, a Mother, a Nurse, a Watchman, a Souldier,
are not Ministers At this day as Father's to beget? Mother's to trauaile-with, and bring forth? Nurse's to nourish? Watchmen to warn? Soldiers to fight for? and Stewards to give every man his portion of meat in due season? Yea, is not one Minister sometime a Father, a Mother, a Nurse, a Watchman, a Soldier,
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and a Steward at one and the same instant; and doth not all this require great power?
and a Steward At one and the same instant; and does not all this require great power?
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Are there not blinde men at this day that want sight? lame that want strength? Lepers that need clensing? sicke that want health? strayers that must be sought out? such as are fallen, to be raised up? dumbe, deafe,
are there not blind men At this day that want sighed? lame that want strength? Lepers that need cleansing? sick that want health? strayers that must be sought out? such as Are fallen, to be raised up? dumb, deaf,
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and dead men, to be made to speak, heare, and come out of their graues? And doe not such workes require great power? If it were but to make a man that is dumbe, deafe,
and dead men, to be made to speak, hear, and come out of their graves? And do not such works require great power? If it were but to make a man that is dumb, deaf,
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and blinde, to vnderstand, it were a matter of great difficulty, and requires great power;
and blind, to understand, it were a matter of great difficulty, and requires great power;
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but to raise vp a dead man, that hath long slept the sleepe of death, will any cold dreamer awake such a sleeper? No verily:
but to raise up a dead man, that hath long slept the sleep of death, will any cold dreamer awake such a sleeper? No verily:
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It must be such whose Ministery is attended with power.
It must be such whose Ministry is attended with power.
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And that there is required wonderfull power at this day, consider further, that wee haue not onely dead men to raise, blinde men to make to see, wounded to heale, sicke to recouer, imprisoned to set free, strayers to seeke out, lambes to tender, sheepe to feede, babes to whom wee giue milke,
And that there is required wonderful power At this day, Consider further, that we have not only dead men to raise, blind men to make to see, wounded to heal, sick to recover, imprisoned to Set free, strayers to seek out, Lambs to tender, sheep to feed, babes to whom we give milk,
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and stronger to whom strong meate is belonging: but we haue Sorcerers to withstand, Beares and Lyons to combate with;
and Stronger to whom strong meat is belonging: but we have Sorcerers to withstand, Bears and Lyons to combat with;
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Philistines to whom wee must goe, sonnes of Anake to conquer: yea, moreouer wee may haue Ahabs to speake vnto: Nebuchadnezzars to resist: Hamans to contend with: Herods to reproue.
philistines to whom we must go, Sons of Snake to conquer: yea, moreover we may have Ahabs to speak unto: Nebuchadnezar's to resist: Hamans to contend with: Herods to reprove.
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We may haue Pharaohs to march after vs: Zedekiahs to disgrace vs publikely: Sanballats to oppose, and mocke vs: Iudasses to betray vs: Demasses to forsake vs: Halting people to comber vs: Alexanders to withstand our words:
We may have Pharaohs to march After us: Zedekiah's to disgrace us publicly: Sanballats to oppose, and mock us: Judases to betray us: Dema sus to forsake us: Halting people to cumber us: Alexanders to withstand our words:
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Corahs to raise forces against vs: Scribes and Pharises to entrap vs: High Priests to scorne vs: Pilates to condemne vs:Corahs to raise forces against us: Scribes and Pharisees to entrap us: High Priests to scorn us: Pilate's to condemn us:
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Multitudes to slander vs, and the truth we teach:Multitudes to slander us, and the truth we teach:
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And if it should so come to passe, as it hath befallen our brethren, is not here still a worke of great power? should we shrinke in such straights? Adde hereunto that the Word is the same for euer:
And if it should so come to pass, as it hath befallen our brothers, is not Here still a work of great power? should we shrink in such straights? Add hereunto that the Word is the same for ever:
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yea, the words of God are as nayles, which being well driuen, doe hold with power;
yea, the words of God Are as nails, which being well driven, do hold with power;
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as goades to prouoke and stirre vp: axes to hew and square; as fire to burne and torment:
as goads to provoke and stir up: axes to hew and square; as fire to burn and torment:
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as an hammer to breake the rockes; as arrowes that wound; a sword that diuides: as an hammer to break the Rocks; as arrows that wound; a sword that divides:
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yea, a sharpe sword with two edges, to diuide betweene the soule and the spirit, the ioynts and the marrow: yea, a sharp sword with two edges, to divide between the soul and the Spirit, the Joints and the marrow:
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And so the Word is at this day, quicke and powerfull. So that you now see that obiection answered: namely, it is affirmed;
And so the Word is At this day, quick and powerful. So that you now see that objection answered: namely, it is affirmed;
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That Preaching is alwayes powerfull, whether wee respect Gods power, vnchangeable: Christs promise, of the assistance of all power in heauen and in earth;
That Preaching is always powerful, whither we respect God's power, unchangeable: Christ promise, of the assistance of all power in heaven and in earth;
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the powerfull worke of the Ministery, in respect of their charge, of the power of the word it selfe, that cannot be abated:
the powerful work of the Ministry, in respect of their charge, of the power of the word it self, that cannot be abated:
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yea, that by how much the elder the world waxeth, and the riper in sinne,
yea, that by how much the elder the world Waxes, and the riper in sin,
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and by how much the more all miracles are granted to be now ceased, by so much the more power must of necessity appeare, seeing Gods power is manifest in the greatest weakenesse:
and by how much the more all Miracles Are granted to be now ceased, by so much the more power must of necessity appear, seeing God's power is manifest in the greatest weakness:
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And where sinne most abounds, Gods grace in powerfull Preaching, aboundeth much more in such as are called.
And where sin most abounds, God's grace in powerful Preaching, Aboundeth much more in such as Are called.
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Now some may demand what are the effects of powerfull Preaching, and how may they be discerned? For answere hereunto:
Now Some may demand what Are the effects of powerful Preaching, and how may they be discerned? For answer hereunto:
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know, that the powerfull effects of Preaching are manifold: and they may be considered, 1. Either Generally: 2. Or Particularly.
know, that the powerful effects of Preaching Are manifold: and they may be considered, 1. Either Generally: 2. Or Particularly.
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If wee consider them Generally, they may be these, or such like: 1. First, a growing or spreading power:
If we Consider them Generally, they may be these, or such like: 1. First, a growing or spreading power:
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as may appeare by some similitudes to which it is compared, as that of Ezechiel, where he expresseth it by a tender twig, cut off from the high Cedar,
as may appear by Some Similitudes to which it is compared, as that of Ezechiel, where he Expresses it by a tender twig, Cut off from the high Cedar,
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and planted on an high and eminent mountaine, which bringeth forth boughes, and beares fruit, and becomes a goodly Cedar, that vnder it may dwell all fowle of euery wing,
and planted on an high and eminent mountain, which brings forth boughs, and bears fruit, and becomes a goodly Cedar, that under it may dwell all fowl of every wing,
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euen in the shadow of it.
even in the shadow of it.
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Or that where the Lord Iesus compares it to a graine of Mustard-seede, which is the least of all seeds, Or that where the Lord Iesus compares it to a grain of Mustard seed, which is the least of all seeds,
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and yet being sowen, groweth vp, and becommeth a tree.
and yet being sown, grows up, and becomes a tree.
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And it is expresly said of the Word, that it grew powerfully in the Apostles dayes: And it is expressly said of the Word, that it grew powerfully in the Apostles days:
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So in this Chapter, the same of Christs Preaching was spread abroad, throughout all the Region round about. So in this Chapter, the same of Christ Preaching was spread abroad, throughout all the Region round about.
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And the Apostle Paul tels vs, that it was in his time spread ouer all the world, And the Apostle Paul tells us, that it was in his time spread over all the world,
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and so you haue the growing, increasing, or spreading power of the word. Secondly, the word powerfully Preached hath a drawing power.
and so you have the growing, increasing, or spreading power of the word. Secondly, the word powerfully Preached hath a drawing power.
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And it may be well said of powerfull Preachers, they draw more after them with their tongues,
And it may be well said of powerful Preachers, they draw more After them with their tongues,
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then Hercules could driue before him with his club:
then Hercules could driven before him with his club:
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It will draw all men to it, we may see it, in the power and efficacie of Iohn Baptists word:
It will draw all men to it, we may see it, in the power and efficacy of John Baptists word:
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who knew nothing, but the Doctrine, and Baptisme of Repentance: Yet all the Regions flocked after him, and came to his Preaching. who knew nothing, but the Doctrine, and Baptism of Repentance: Yet all the Regions flocked After him, and Come to his Preaching.
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And when his Disciples told him that all men came to Christ, as they had formerly to him:
And when his Disciples told him that all men Come to christ, as they had formerly to him:
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he answereth, that a man can receiue nothing except it be giuen him from aboue: As if he should haue said:
he Answers, that a man can receive nothing except it be given him from above: As if he should have said:
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Christ hath this power of drawing men after him, from aboue:
christ hath this power of drawing men After him, from above:
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and saith further, that the power of Christ in that thing must increase, and his power decrease:
and Says further, that the power of christ in that thing must increase, and his power decrease:
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and addeth yet further, that therein is his ioy fulfilled.
and adds yet further, that therein is his joy fulfilled.
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And in this Chapter is this confirmed by that, when Christ went into a desart place, all the people were drawne thither also: And in this Chapter is this confirmed by that, when christ went into a desert place, all the people were drawn thither also:
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yea, his word was so powerfull, that it drew them by multitudes, ouer Sea, vnto him:
yea, his word was so powerful, that it drew them by Multitudes, over Sea, unto him:
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so that they would haue made him a King, for the word hath a drawing power.
so that they would have made him a King, for the word hath a drawing power.
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Thirdly, the Word powerfully preached, hath a searching power: it can enter into the discerning of the inward parts. Thirdly, the Word powerfully preached, hath a searching power: it can enter into the discerning of the inward parts.
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It discerneth the secret thoughts, and intents of the heart; All things are open and naked to the eyes of it. It discerneth the secret thoughts, and intents of the heart; All things Are open and naked to the eyes of it.
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It findes out mens purposes, layes open their most secret intents, yea, reueales the very depths of Sathan: It finds out men's Purposes, lays open their most secret intents, yea, reveals the very depths of Sathan:
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It can goe into heauen, and shew vs what treasures are therein store, it can dig into hell,
It can go into heaven, and show us what treasures Are therein store, it can dig into hell,
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and discouer the torments, prepared for impenitent and rebellious persons; and so you haue the searching power.
and discover the torments, prepared for impenitent and rebellious Persons; and so you have the searching power.
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Fourthly, it hath a deuiding power: by which it seuers one thing from another.
Fourthly, it hath a dividing power: by which it severs one thing from Another.
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It pierceth euen to the deuiding asunder of the soule, and the spirit, and the ioynts, and the marrow.
It pierces even to the dividing asunder of the soul, and the Spirit, and the Joints, and the marrow.
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See this also where the Lord saith in this regard: I am not come to send peace but a sword.
See this also where the Lord Says in this regard: I am not come to send peace but a sword.
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I am come to deuide betweene the Father, and the Sonne, the Daughter, and the Mother: I am come to divide between the Father, and the Son, the Daughter, and the Mother:
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the Daughter in law, and the Mother in law. As it is expressed in so many words, by another Euangelist thus.
the Daughter in law, and the Mother in law. As it is expressed in so many words, by Another Evangelist thus.
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Suppose yee that I am come to send peace on the earth. I tell you nay, but rather deuision:
Suppose ye that I am come to send peace on the earth. I tell you nay, but rather division:
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for from henceforth there shall be fiue, in one house, deuided, three against two, and two against three. for from henceforth there shall be fiue, in one house, divided, three against two, and two against three.
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The Father shall be deuided against the Sonne, and the Sonne against the Father, the Mother against the Daughter,
The Father shall be divided against the Son, and the Son against the Father, the Mother against the Daughter,
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and the Daughter against the Mother, the Mother in law, against her Daughter in law, and the Daughter in law against her Mother in law.
and the Daughter against the Mother, the Mother in law, against her Daughter in law, and the Daughter in law against her Mother in law.
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Yea, this word deuides between cleane and vncleane; holy and prophane; such as sweare, and such as feare an oath; betweene righteousnesse, and vnrighteousnesse; light, and darkenesse: true worship and Idolatry; betweene Christ and Antichrist.
Yea, this word divides between clean and unclean; holy and profane; such as swear, and such as Fear an oath; between righteousness, and unrighteousness; Light, and darkness: true worship and Idolatry; between christ and Antichrist.
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So that the word hath a deuiding power.
So that the word hath a dividing power.
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To these may be added, the preuailing power of the word, in that it beareth downe all opposition.
To these may be added, the prevailing power of the word, in that it bears down all opposition.
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It will roote out, and throw downe; destroy and consume: it will build, and plant.
It will root out, and throw down; destroy and consume: it will built, and plant.
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It will cast out foule spirits, and conuict Coniurers, and make them bring forth their Bookes of curious arts,
It will cast out foul spirits, and convict Conjurers, and make them bring forth their Books of curious arts,
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and burne them euen to the value of many thousand pieces of siluer. So mightily will it grow, and preuaile where it is truely taught.
and burn them even to the valve of many thousand Pieces of silver. So mightily will it grow, and prevail where it is truly taught.
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By these then, before we goe further, euen by these generall powers or effects of the word, may Ministers examine the truth of their Ministery; euen at this day:
By these then, before we go further, even by these general Powers or effects of the word, may Ministers examine the truth of their Ministry; even At this day:
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Doth the word in thy mouth spreade it selfe into all the borders of the congregation? doth it enforce people, at least to talke of thee by the walles? doth it draw them to Church,
Does the word in thy Mouth spread it self into all the borders of the congregation? does it enforce people, At least to talk of thee by the walls? does it draw them to Church,
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and gaine attention from them? Dost thou perceiue that it searcheth their hearts, and layeth open their secret practises,
and gain attention from them? Dost thou perceive that it Searches their hearts, and Layeth open their secret practises,
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or doth it set them at ods, and make a separation between the godly, and vngodly; the righteous, and the wicked;
or does it Set them At ods, and make a separation between the godly, and ungodly; the righteous, and the wicked;
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the religious, and prophane? and doth it preuaile mightily, in the restraining of the rebellious,
the religious, and profane? and does it prevail mightily, in the restraining of the rebellious,
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and reforming the disorderly? Dost thou finde all these, or any of these? then maist thou conclude with comfort, that Gods power doth attend thy preaching:
and reforming the disorderly? Dost thou find all these, or any of these? then Mayest thou conclude with Comfort, that God's power does attend thy preaching:
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and such people as see these effects, may say that God is present in such Preachers, of a truth.
and such people as see these effects, may say that God is present in such Preachers, of a truth.
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By this such are iustly reprehended, as doe stumble at these, and such like of all other Preaching, they like that worst, which spreads it selfe abroad;
By this such Are justly reprehended, as do Stumble At these, and such like of all other Preaching, they like that worst, which spreads it self abroad;
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drawes people after it, gaines attention, searcheth out the very secret thoughts of the heart, and makes a separation where it comes;
draws people After it, gains attention, Searches out the very secret thoughts of the heart, and makes a separation where it comes;
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preuailing mightily in the conuicting of some, the conuerting of others, the comforting of the godly, the discouery of the hypocrite, and prophane person.
prevailing mightily in the convicting of Some, the converting of Others, the comforting of the godly, the discovery of the hypocrite, and profane person.
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They cry downe such Preachers, and set themselues against such Preaching with all their power:
They cry down such Preachers, and Set themselves against such Preaching with all their power:
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but this will appeare more plainely, when we come to the particular powers of the Word.
but this will appear more plainly, when we come to the particular Powers of the Word.
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Let this then stirre vp all Gods people to thankfulnesse, where such a powerfull Ministery is enioyed.
Let this then stir up all God's people to thankfulness, where such a powerful Ministry is enjoyed.
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Doe you perceiue that your Ministers same is spread farre and neere? doe the people of his Parish come to him,
Do you perceive that your Ministers same is spread Far and near? do the people of his Parish come to him,
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and flocke to his Ministery? Doe you find that his word comes home, and entreth into your bosomes, diueth into your hearts and consciences, discouereth all your secret practises,
and flock to his Ministry? Do you find that his word comes home, and entereth into your bosoms, diveth into your hearts and Consciences, Discovereth all your secret practises,
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and preuaileth more and more in these things? breake forth into the praises of God,
and prevaileth more and more in these things? break forth into the praises of God,
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and returne due thankes to his Maiesty, for his great mercy, in affording such a Ministery, as hath so powerfull effects:
and return due thanks to his Majesty, for his great mercy, in affording such a Ministry, as hath so powerful effects:
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Such a Ministery is vndoubtedly of God. For Christs Word is with power. To come more particularly to shew the powers of the Word;
Such a Ministry is undoubtedly of God. For Christ Word is with power. To come more particularly to show the Powers of the Word;
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we may consider it, as it is common both to the Elect and reprobate, and as it may be peculiar to either of them.
we may Consider it, as it is Common both to the Elect and Reprobate, and as it may be peculiar to either of them.
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The common powers which worke both in the Elect, and reprobate, are these: First, a conuincing power;
The Common Powers which work both in the Elect, and Reprobate, Are these: First, a convincing power;
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when men are not onely made to see a difference betweene truth and errour: but also conuicted in their consciences, that truth is truth, and error is error.
when men Are not only made to see a difference between truth and error: but also convicted in their Consciences, that truth is truth, and error is error.
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This power in preaching, hath footing on a direct promise, to all such as preach by the holy Spirit.
This power in preaching, hath footing on a Direct promise, to all such as preach by the holy Spirit.
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They shall conuince the World of sinne, of righteousnesse, and of iudgement. They shall convince the World of sin, of righteousness, and of judgement.
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So Apollos a man mighty in the holy Scriptures, did powerfully preuaile to the conuiction of the gaine-saying Iewes; So Apollos a man mighty in the holy Scriptures, did powerfully prevail to the conviction of the gainsaying Iewes;
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and that publikely shewing them that Iesus was Christ. So it is written; That if all Prophesie, that is, speake the Word plainely with power:
and that publicly showing them that Iesus was christ. So it is written; That if all Prophesy, that is, speak the Word plainly with power:
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If an vnlearned man, or an vnbeleeuer be present, he is conuinced by such powerfull preaching.
If an unlearned man, or an unbeliever be present, he is convinced by such powerful preaching.
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Secondly, powerfull preaching, hath a terrifying power.
Secondly, powerful preaching, hath a terrifying power.
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As when Herod heard onely of the birth of Christ, he was terrified, and all Hierusalem with him.
As when Herod herd only of the birth of christ, he was terrified, and all Jerusalem with him.
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And wicked Foelix hearing a powerfull Preacher onely reason in his presence of righteousnesse, temperance, and iudgement to come; he trembled. And wicked Felix hearing a powerful Preacher only reason in his presence of righteousness, temperance, and judgement to come; he trembled.
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And to such hath God respect, especially as tremble at his Word: so that the word powerfully preached, workes trembling in both Elect, and reprobate. For so Habacuck saith;
And to such hath God respect, especially as tremble At his Word: so that the word powerfully preached, works trembling in both Elect, and Reprobate. For so Habakkuk Says;
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I heard, and my belly trembled, my lippes quiuered at the voyce, and yet hee was an holy Prophet:
I herd, and my belly trembled, my lips quivered At the voice, and yet he was an holy Prophet:
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and Moses himselfe at the promulgation of the Law, was constrained to say; I exceedingly feare, and quake.
and Moses himself At the Promulgation of the Law, was constrained to say; I exceedingly Fear, and quake.
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Thirdly, the Word powerfully preached, hath an humbling power, both in elect and reprobate: Thirdly, the Word powerfully preached, hath an humbling power, both in elect and Reprobate:
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as wee perceiue in that place before alleaged, for the conuicting power, that such vnlearned and vnbeleeuing as heare such preaching, fall downe on their faces,
as we perceive in that place before alleged, for the convicting power, that such unlearned and unbelieving as hear such preaching, fallen down on their faces,
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and worship God, and acknowledge that God is present in such Preachers of a truth.
and worship God, and acknowledge that God is present in such Preachers of a truth.
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And such power was in Christs preaching in dayes of his flesh, that it humbled many,
And such power was in Christ preaching in days of his Flesh, that it humbled many,
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euen Diuels, and wicked persons, as well as others:
even Devils, and wicked Persons, as well as Others:
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that they came running, and kneeling downe, yea, falling downe and confessing, that he was the Sonne of God, and a good man.
that they Come running, and kneeling down, yea, falling down and confessing, that he was the Son of God, and a good man.
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Ahab also humbled himselfe for a little season: Ahab also humbled himself for a little season:
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And Cain was humbled by the power of this word, though Ahab too little, and Caine ouer-much.
And Cain was humbled by the power of this word, though Ahab too little, and Cain overmuch.
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Fourthly, the word powerfully Preached, hath a restrayning power.
Fourthly, the word powerfully Preached, hath a restraining power.
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It keepes the reprobate as the elect from breaking out into foule enormities, & doth restrayne them from grosse sinnes,
It keeps the Reprobate as the elect from breaking out into foul enormities, & does restrain them from gross Sins,
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as in the presence of Moses, the people were restrayned from Idolatrie: which in his absence, they committed with an high hand.
as in the presence of Moses, the people were restrained from Idolatry: which in his absence, they committed with an high hand.
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And wee reade of a King of Iudah, euen Ioash, whole heart was not right,
And we read of a King of Iudah, even Joash, Whole heart was not right,
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yet did hee that which was right in Gods fight, all the daies of Iehoiada the Priest.
yet did he that which was right in God's fight, all the days of Jehoiada the Priest.
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And experience doth teach vs, that where the word is most zealously pressed, and powerfully vrged, such places are farre more free from open impieties,
And experience does teach us, that where the word is most zealously pressed, and powerfully urged, such places Are Far more free from open impieties,
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then other places where it is not so. Furthermore, the word hath a reforming power; in both elect, and reprobates.
then other places where it is not so. Furthermore, the word hath a reforming power; in both elect, and Reprobates.
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As may appeare in those beleeuers, that went backe from Christ:
As may appear in those believers, that went back from christ:
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and especially of Herod, that wicked man, of whom we read, that he feared Iohn the Baptist, knowing that he was a iust,
and especially of Herod, that wicked man, of whom we read, that he feared John the Baptist, knowing that he was a just,
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and an holy man, and obserued him, and when hee heard, hee did many things, and heard him gladly.
and an holy man, and observed him, and when he herd, he did many things, and herd him gladly.
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Adde to these, that the word hath an astonishing power: by which it stupifies, and doth amaze, as well the reprobate, as the elect: Add to these, that the word hath an astonishing power: by which it stupifies, and does amaze, as well the Reprobate, as the elect:
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as wee see in Simon Magus, of whom wee reade that hee beleeued, and when he was baptized, continued with Philip, and wondered.
as we see in Simon Magus, of whom we read that he believed, and when he was baptised, continued with Philip, and wondered.
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And we reade also of the Preaching of Christ, that the hearers were astonished at his doctrine, for hee taught as one that had power, and not as the Scribes.
And we read also of the Preaching of christ, that the hearers were astonished At his Doctrine, for he taught as one that had power, and not as the Scribes.
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Also the word powerfully Preached, is delightfull, as well to the wicked, as the godly:
Also the word powerfully Preached, is delightful, as well to the wicked, as the godly:
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that it is delightfull to the godly, is without question, it is the very ioy and reioycing of their hearts:
that it is delightful to the godly, is without question, it is the very joy and rejoicing of their hearts:
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sweeter to them then hony, and the hony-combe; Sweeten to them then honey, and the honeycomb;
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but to the very wicked, Ezechiel tels vs, that such whose hearts doe still goe after their couetousnesse,
but to the very wicked, Ezechiel tells us, that such whose hearts do still go After their covetousness,
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yet his word was as pleasant to them as a louely song, of one that hath a pleasant voyce,
yet his word was as pleasant to them as a lovely song, of one that hath a pleasant voice,
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and can play well on an instrument. And of Herod wee reade that hee heard Iohn gladly:
and can play well on an Instrument. And of Herod we read that he herd John gladly:
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Also we see it in that Parable of the stony ground; the application whereof is to reprobate hearers, that yet receiue the word with ioy. Also we see it in that Parable of the stony ground; the application whereof is to Reprobate hearers, that yet receive the word with joy.
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By these common powers of the word, we may perceiue how farre reprobates may goe in hearing,
By these Common Powers of the word, we may perceive how Far Reprobates may go in hearing,
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and what effects it worketh, euen in the damned, as in the saued:
and what effects it works, even in the damned, as in the saved:
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they may be conuicted, terrified, humbled in some measure, restrained, reformed, and delighted by the power of the word:
they may be convicted, terrified, humbled in Some measure, restrained, reformed, and delighted by the power of the word:
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so that such as can goe no further, haue not set one foote in conuersion beyond a very reprobate:
so that such as can go no further, have not Set one foot in conversion beyond a very Reprobate:
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How manifestly wretched then are all such as neuer yet felt these powers in themselues,
How manifestly wretched then Are all such as never yet felt these Powers in themselves,
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but that these may also be seene, let vs come to the peculiar powers of the word, in elect and reprobate.
but that these may also be seen, let us come to the peculiar Powers of the word, in elect and Reprobate.
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And first of the powers of the word Preached in the reprobate hearer, and they are either sencible, or insencible:
And First of the Powers of the word Preached in the Reprobate hearer, and they Are either sensible, or insensible:
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The insencible powers of the word Preached, in reprobates, is:
The insensible Powers of the word Preached, in Reprobates, is:
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that hardening power of the word, whereby their hearts are hardened, and their very consciences seared, as with an hot Iron: that hardening power of the word, whereby their hearts Are hardened, and their very Consciences seared, as with an hight Iron:
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that whereas they had at first hearing, some sence, they become by often conuiction, altogether sencelesse:
that whereas they had At First hearing, Some sense, they become by often conviction, altogether senseless:
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Of this power, God speaketh to Isaiah, whose mission seemeth to be chiefly to that end,
Of this power, God speaks to Isaiah, whose mission seems to be chiefly to that end,
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as it appeareth where we reade it written, that God saith vnto him, goe tell this people, heare yee indeed, but vnderstand not:
as it appears where we read it written, that God Says unto him, go tell this people, hear ye indeed, but understand not:
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and see yee indeed, but perceiue not? Make the heart of this people fat; and make their eares heauy, and shut their eyes.
and see ye indeed, but perceive not? Make the heart of this people fat; and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes.
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This the holy Apostle Paul applyeth to the vnbeleeuing Iewes, where he saith;
This the holy Apostle Paul Applieth to the unbelieving Iewes, where he Says;
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Well spake the holy Ghost, by Esayas the Prophet, vnto our Fathers, saying, Goe vnto this people and say;
Well spoke the holy Ghost, by Isaiah the Prophet, unto our Father's, saying, Go unto this people and say;
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hearing you shall heare, and shall not vnderstand; and seeing, you shall see; and shall not perceiue:
hearing you shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing, you shall see; and shall not perceive:
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For the heart of this people is waxed grosse. And the same Paul tels vs of some that are past feeling.
For the heart of this people is waxed gross. And the same Paul tells us of Some that Are passed feeling.
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Another power of the word, which is also insencible, may be that destroying power: another power of the word, which is also insensible, may be that destroying power:
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whereby the wicked are not onely more and more hardened, but haue all the faculties of the soule peruerted, and by degrees destroyed.
whereby the wicked Are not only more and more hardened, but have all the faculties of the soul perverted, and by Degrees destroyed.
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And that the word hath such a destroying power, appeareth where it is called, the sauour of death vnto death. And that the word hath such a destroying power, appears where it is called, the savour of death unto death.
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And Ieremies mission gaue him power to destroy and throw downe, as well as to build and plant. And Jeremiahs mission gave him power to destroy and throw down, as well as to built and plant.
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And the Apostle Paul tels the Corinthians, or the elect at Corinth, that hee vsed his power toward them to edification, and not to destruction:
And the Apostle Paul tells the Corinthians, or the elect At Corinth, that he used his power towards them to edification, and not to destruction:
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so that the word Preached, hath a destroying power. The sencible powers of the word, in the very reprobate are either that tormenting power, or else that binding power.
so that the word Preached, hath a destroying power. The sensible Powers of the word, in the very Reprobate Are either that tormenting power, or Else that binding power.
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And that such a scorching or tormenting, or cutting power of the word, is sencibly apprehended by reprobates, we may perceiue in Ahab, who in that respect, called Eliah the troubler of Israel, and hated Micaiah, another powerfull Preacher,
And that such a scorching or tormenting, or cutting power of the word, is sensibly apprehended by Reprobates, we may perceive in Ahab, who in that respect, called Elijah the troubler of Israel, and hated Micaiah, Another powerful Preacher,
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for that hee vexed or tormented him, neuer Preaching good vnto him, but euill.
for that he vexed or tormented him, never Preaching good unto him, but evil.
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And in Foelix, who was so vexed by Pauls reasoning, that hee sent him away And the Iewes who being conuicted, were cut at the heart by the Preaching of Steuen, and gnashed vpon him with their teeth:
And in Felix, who was so vexed by Paul's reasoning, that he sent him away And the Iewes who being convicted, were Cut At the heart by the Preaching of Stephen, and gnashed upon him with their teeth:
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and stopping their eares, ranne vpon him, as they did on his Master, as hath beene shewed out of this Chapter:
and stopping their ears, ran upon him, as they did on his Master, as hath been showed out of this Chapter:
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And therefore it is compared to fire which scorcheth men with great heate, and causeth them to discouer themselues by blasphemies. And Therefore it is compared to fire which scorcheth men with great heat, and Causes them to discover themselves by Blasphemies.
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Another sencible power of the Word, is that binding power, by which wicked reprobates doe see themselues bound hand and foote, and cast out of the Church, and Gods protection; another sensible power of the Word, is that binding power, by which wicked Reprobates do see themselves bound hand and foot, and cast out of the Church, and God's protection;
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that is, doe perceiue that they are seuered from the godly, and shut out of the inheritance of the Saints in light:
that is, do perceive that they Are severed from the godly, and shut out of the inheritance of the Saints in Light:
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and doe also perceiue that they haue no power any more to moue a foote towards that way,
and do also perceive that they have no power any more to move a foot towards that Way,
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or an hand to that excellent worke. And this is done by the power of the holy spirit in the word Preached.
or an hand to that excellent work. And this is done by the power of the holy Spirit in the word Preached.
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By this we learne, not to thinke it strange though some hearers waxe worse & worse,
By this we Learn, not to think it strange though Some hearers wax Worse & Worse,
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& become more hardhearted, and lesse sencible, either of mercies or iudgements, euen where the word is powerfully Preached;
& become more hardhearted, and less sensible, either of Mercies or Judgments, even where the word is powerfully Preached;
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yea, become not onely benummed, that they euen fall asleepe ordinarily at the Preaching of the same; yea, become not only benumbed, that they even fallen asleep ordinarily At the Preaching of the same;
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but also (to such as vnderstand) become apparantly more ignorant and sottish, more peruerse, and peeuish:
but also (to such as understand) become apparently more ignorant and sottish, more perverse, and peevish:
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yea, are euen consumed as it were to nothing by the Preaching thereof;
yea, Are even consumed as it were to nothing by the Preaching thereof;
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that whereas they haue seemed to be pleased with a Sermon, and haue done some things gladly,
that whereas they have seemed to be pleased with a Sermon, and have done Some things gladly,
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and sorborne other things which the word forbids:
and sorborne other things which the word forbids:
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yea, beene much humbled with a kinde of trembling, and astonishment at the conuiction of their consciences,
yea, been much humbled with a kind of trembling, and astonishment At the conviction of their Consciences,
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now they are not stirred at all, nor delighted, nor yet at all doe admire it,
now they Are not stirred At all, nor delighted, nor yet At all do admire it,
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but count it as a common thing, and by how much the more powerfull it is, by so much lesse doe they regard it:
but count it as a Common thing, and by how much the more powerful it is, by so much less doe they regard it:
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yea, by so much more neglect it, & contemne it.
yea, by so much more neglect it, & contemn it.
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Nor yet may wee wonder that they are filled with wrath, and rage at the Preachers of it:
Nor yet may we wonder that they Are filled with wrath, and rage At the Preachers of it:
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seeing they doe plainely see themselues sencibly bound, as it were hand and foote, and cast out amongst dogges, and swine:
seeing they do plainly see themselves sensibly bound, as it were hand and foot, and cast out among Dogs, and Swine:
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and also continually scorched, and vexed by the heate, and feruency of such powerfull preaching.
and also continually scorched, and vexed by the heat, and fervency of such powerful preaching.
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No wonder then if they cry downe such Preaching, and get to themselues heapes of teachers, that if one pricke, another may please:
No wonder then if they cry down such Preaching, and get to themselves heaps of Teachers, that if one prick, Another may please:
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You haue seene clearely, such are the powers of the word truely taught, that it tormenteth, bindeth, hardneth;
You have seen clearly, such Are the Powers of the word truly taught, that it torments, binds, Hardeneth;
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yea, destroyeth and consumeth the very reprobates:
yea, Destroyeth and consumeth the very Reprobates:
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and there is no other effect to be looked for in any such, but these, to be trembled at in the naming of them.
and there is no other Effect to be looked for in any such, but these, to be trembled At in the naming of them.
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Come wee now to the powers of the word Preached, in the very Elect, those that are peculiar to them in a speciall manner;
Come we now to the Powers of the word Preached, in the very Elect, those that Are peculiar to them in a special manner;
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and let vs take them either as they are manifested in their conuersion, or confirmation.
and let us take them either as they Are manifested in their conversion, or confirmation.
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And first in their conuerting: and they are either that opening, pricking, brusing, or that turning power of the word:
And First in their converting: and they Are either that opening, pricking, bruising, or that turning power of the word:
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and first of that opening power.
and First of that opening power.
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First, the word hath an opening power, whereby it doth not onely open the eyes of the Elect,
First, the word hath an opening power, whereby it does not only open the eyes of the Elect,
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as it may of the reprobate, as Balaams eyes were opened: but in a more cleare manner, are they made to see the mysteries of godlinesse,
as it may of the Reprobate, as Balaams eyes were opened: but in a more clear manner, Are they made to see the Mysteres of godliness,
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then any reprobate, and to this end their hearts are opened with Lidia, that they not onely vnderstand, but affect what they vnderstand:
then any Reprobate, and to this end their hearts Are opened with Lidia, that they not only understand, but affect what they understand:
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and in this sence it may be called the key of Dauid, that openeth, and no man shutteth:
and in this sense it may be called the key of David, that Openeth, and no man shutteth:
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that is, that so openeth that it can neuer be shut or closed any more; and this is proper to the Elect.
that is, that so Openeth that it can never be shut or closed any more; and this is proper to the Elect.
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Secondly, the word Preached, hath a pricking power: Secondly, the word Preached, hath a pricking power:
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by which it doth not onely somewhat trouble, but throughly wound the very heart of Gods people, as were those Conuerts to whom Peter Preached, they were pricked in their hearts:
by which it does not only somewhat trouble, but thoroughly wound the very heart of God's people, as were those Converts to whom Peter Preached, they were pricked in their hearts:
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therefore is it in this respect, compared euen to sharpe arrowes, as hath beene shewed;
Therefore is it in this respect, compared even to sharp arrows, as hath been showed;
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it pierceth into the very soules of poore sinners, and makes them sencible of their transgression, and this is also proper to the Elect.
it pierces into the very Souls of poor Sinners, and makes them sensible of their Transgression, and this is also proper to the Elect.
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Thirdly, the Word powerfully preached, hath the power of bruising, yea, of breaking to pieces the very Elect,
Thirdly, the Word powerfully preached, hath the power of bruising, yea, of breaking to Pieces the very Elect,
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as Ieremiah tels vs, where hee compares it to an hammer, that breaketh rockes.
as Jeremiah tells us, where he compares it to an hammer, that breaks Rocks.
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So it breaketh their hard and stony hearts, and maketh them not onely seeme nothing in their owne eyes,
So it breaks their hard and stony hearts, and makes them not only seem nothing in their own eyes,
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but also maketh them the more capable of the new worke of regeneration, as Ezechiel speakes, where God saith by him;
but also makes them the more capable of the new work of regeneration, as Ezechiel speaks, where God Says by him;
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I will take out your stony hearts, and giue you hearts of flesh. This is that renting of the heart, which God requireth:
I will take out your stony hearts, and give you hearts of Flesh. This is that renting of the heart, which God requires:
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and that broken heart, that he will not despise. Lastly, the Word preached, hath also a turning power, by which it changeth mens mindes, and also altereth their affections. and that broken heart, that he will not despise. Lastly, the Word preached, hath also a turning power, by which it changes men's minds, and also altereth their affections.
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So it was said of Iohn the Baptist, that hee should goe before Christ, in the Spirit,
So it was said of John the Baptist, that he should go before christ, in the Spirit,
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and power of Elias, to turne the hearts of the Fathers to the Children, and the disobedient to the wisdome of the iust.
and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the Father's to the Children, and the disobedient to the Wisdom of the just.
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So we reade, that it is one property of the Doctrine of God, to conuert the soule. So we read, that it is one property of the Doctrine of God, to convert the soul.
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And this power, the holy Apostle Paul speakes of to the Thessalonians, where he saith; Our Gospell came not vnto you in word onely, but also in power:
And this power, the holy Apostle Paul speaks of to the Thessalonians, where he Says; Our Gospel Come not unto you in word only, but also in power:
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in that it turned them from Idols to serue the liuing and true God.
in that it turned them from Idols to serve the living and true God.
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And this was the end of his sending, not onely to open mens eyes, but to turne them from darkenesse to light, from the power of Sathan to God:
And this was the end of his sending, not only to open men's eyes, but to turn them from darkness to Light, from the power of Sathan to God:
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And so you haue the opening, pricking, bruising, and turning power of the Word, which appertaine to the conuerting of the Elect,
And so you have the opening, pricking, bruising, and turning power of the Word, which appertain to the converting of the Elect,
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and so may be said to be proper to them onely. If this be so, that such powers of the Word are in the Elect onely,
and so may be said to be proper to them only. If this be so, that such Powers of the Word Are in the Elect only,
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then hereby such as are desirous to know their election to be of God, may try themselues by these:
then hereby such as Are desirous to know their election to be of God, may try themselves by these:
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Hath the Word preached opened thine eyes? yea, thine heart? and hast thou felt a pricking power in thy soule,
Hath the Word preached opened thine eyes? yea, thine heart? and hast thou felt a pricking power in thy soul,
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for sinne? hath thine heart been, not onely pricked, but bruised? yea, broken so, that thou art come to a selfedeniall? yea, to find thy selfe nothing? and art thou turned,
for sin? hath thine heart been, not only pricked, but Bruised? yea, broken so, that thou art come to a Self-denial? yea, to find thy self nothing? and art thou turned,
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and altogether changed, by the power of Preaching? Canst thou truly say;
and altogether changed, by the power of Preaching? Canst thou truly say;
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thou seest, and vnderstandest the misery of thy sinfull nature? and art grieued at the heart for sinne? and doest finde, that by sinne thou art euen become of no account,
thou See, and Understandest the misery of thy sinful nature? and art grieved At the heart for sin? and dost find, that by sin thou art even become of no account,
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and that deseruedly with God? and dost thou finde thy heart quite turned, by a detestation of thy former euill way,
and that deservedly with God? and dost thou find thy heart quite turned, by a detestation of thy former evil Way,
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and a vehement care of drawing neere to God, and being reconciled to his Maiesty? by these thou mayest bee able to conclude with comfort, that thou art in the true way to eternall life,
and a vehement care of drawing near to God, and being reconciled to his Majesty? by these thou Mayest be able to conclude with Comfort, that thou art in the true Way to Eternal life,
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and without doubt ordained to euerlasting happinesse.
and without doubt ordained to everlasting happiness.
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And that thou mayest be yet further assured, we will proceede to the power of the Word, in confirming such as are thus turned to God.
And that thou Mayest be yet further assured, we will proceed to the power of the Word, in confirming such as Are thus turned to God.
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The same Word that thus conuerteth, doth also confirme the conuerted; and that by these powerfull effects which follow. The same Word that thus Converts, does also confirm the converted; and that by these powerful effects which follow.
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First, the Word as it woundeth, so it healeth; First, the Word as it wounds, so it heals;
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it hath an healing power, as the Psalmist witnesseth, where we reade of such as are spiritually sicke with the conscience of sinne;
it hath an healing power, as the Psalmist Witnesseth, where we read of such as Are spiritually sick with the conscience of sin;
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God sent his Word, and healed them. And Christ proclaimeth it in this Chapter, that his Word hath an healing power;
God sent his Word, and healed them. And christ proclaims it in this Chapter, that his Word hath an healing power;
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where applying the Prophesie of Esayas to himselfe, he saith; He is sent to heale the broken in heart:
where applying the Prophesy of Isaiah to himself, he Says; He is sent to heal the broken in heart:
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which the Prophet calles binde vp.
which the Prophet calls bind up.
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So that the Word powerfully preached, is that good Samaritan, which bindes vp the wounds of that sin-wounded Traueller;
So that the Word powerfully preached, is that good Samaritan, which binds up the wounds of that sin-wounded Traveller;
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and the onely Balme of Gilead, that healing medicine, wherby health is restored to the sicke soule.
and the only Balm of Gilead, that healing medicine, whereby health is restored to the sick soul.
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Let Gods people learne hence, where to haue recourse for health: The Word is onely able to wound and heale;
Let God's people Learn hence, where to have recourse for health: The Word is only able to wound and heal;
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here are the leaues of that Tree to be gathered, which serue for the healing of the Nations.
Here Are the leaves of that Tree to be gathered, which serve for the healing of the nations.
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If any be then wounded by the Word, let not that driue them from it, but rather draw them to it; If any be then wounded by the Word, let not that driven them from it, but rather draw them to it;
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if euer they will haue health, here, and no where else may they expect it;
if ever they will have health, Here, and no where Else may they expect it;
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and it may be an argument of the truth of election, if the Word haue healed, as well as wounded thee:
and it may be an argument of the truth of election, if the Word have healed, as well as wounded thee:
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or if at least thou seeke health at the Word preached.
or if At least thou seek health At the Word preached.
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Secondly, the Word hath also the power of losing, or setting free, such as are turned to God; Secondly, the Word hath also the power of losing, or setting free, such as Are turned to God;
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that whereas before they haue liued in thraldome and bondage, now are they partakers of the glorious liberty of the sonnes of God:
that whereas before they have lived in thraldom and bondage, now Are they partakers of the glorious liberty of the Sons of God:
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yea, neuer did Christs word more manifestly free that daughter of Abraham, (whom Satan had bound eighteene yeeres, that shee could not lift vp her selfe) from that diuellish bond; yea, never did Christ word more manifestly free that daughter of Abraham, (whom Satan had bound eighteene Years, that she could not lift up her self) from that devilish bound;
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then such as are Gods, are free, and set at liberty by the word preached, to runne the wayes of Gods Commandements.
then such as Are God's, Are free, and Set At liberty by the word preached, to run the ways of God's commandments.
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Wee may see it in that Prophesie of Esayas, which our Sauiour applyeth to this end, in this Chapter; we may see it in that Prophesy of Isaiah, which our Saviour Applieth to this end, in this Chapter;
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where we reade, that he is sent to preach deliuerance to the captiues, and to set at liberty such as are bruised:
where we read, that he is sent to preach deliverance to the captives, and to Set At liberty such as Are Bruised:
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yea, to preach the yeere of Iubilee, or the acceptable yeere of the Lord. So is this power promised to all faithfull Preachers, in these words;
yea, to preach the year of Jubilee, or the acceptable year of the Lord. So is this power promised to all faithful Preachers, in these words;
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Whatsoeuer you loose on earth, shal be loosed in heauen: And whosoeuers sinnes you remit, they are remitted. Whatsoever you lose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven: And whosoevers Sins you remit, they Are remitted.
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Th s our Lord also at another time affirmed, where hee saith; If you continue in my Word, then are you my Disciples indeed:
That s our Lord also At Another time affirmed, where he Says; If you continue in my Word, then Are you my Disciples indeed:
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and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
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By this all may be able further to bee confirmed in the truth of their election;
By this all may be able further to be confirmed in the truth of their election;
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if they hauing beene by Nature sinnes vassals, and in bondage thereunto, led captiue by the Diuell at his owne will,
if they having been by Nature Sins vassals, and in bondage thereunto, led captive by the devil At his own will,
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and by the vertue and powerfull efficacy of the Word, are now losed, and set at liberty, not onely to stand vpright,
and by the virtue and powerful efficacy of the Word, Are now losed, and Set At liberty, not only to stand upright,
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but to walke, and to run the wayes of Gods Commandements.
but to walk, and to run the ways of God's commandments.
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Try thy selfe then, art thou such a free man? Where the Spirit is, there is this liberty, saith the Apostle Paul. Art thou then set at liberty? by what publike Sermon,
Try thy self then, art thou such a free man? Where the Spirit is, there is this liberty, Says the Apostle Paul. Art thou then Set At liberty? by what public Sermon,
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or Sermons? or by what priuate application of the promises to thy soule? when,
or Sermons? or by what private application of the promises to thy soul? when,
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or since what time hast thou perceiued the striking off of thy chaines, the opening of the prison doore,
or since what time hast thou perceived the striking off of thy chains, the opening of the prison door,
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and yron gate of thy sinnes, that thou mightest be admitted to the fellowship of the Saints? The Word powerfully preached, doth heale, as well as wound;
and iron gate of thy Sins, that thou Mightest be admitted to the fellowship of the Saints? The Word powerfully preached, does heal, as well as wound;
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and loose the Elect, as binde the reprobate.
and lose the Elect, as bind the Reprobate.
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And so much also for the power of loosing, which is also proper to Gods chosen people.
And so much also for the power of losing, which is also proper to God's chosen people.
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Thirdly, the word powerfully Preached doth warme, yea, heate the cold hearts of poore humbled sinners,
Thirdly, the word powerfully Preached does warm, yea, heat the cold hearts of poor humbled Sinners,
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and in this sence it is compared to fire, as Dauid speakes of it, where hee saith, His heart was hot within him,
and in this sense it is compared to fire, as David speaks of it, where he Says, His heart was hight within him,
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and while hee was musing how to be silent (in the presence of the wicked) the fire burned.
and while he was musing how to be silent (in the presence of the wicked) the fire burned.
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And Ieremy resoluing also vpon silence, tels vs that this word was in his heart as a burning fire, shut vp in his bones: And Ieremy resolving also upon silence, tells us that this word was in his heart as a burning fire, shut up in his bones:
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insomuch that he was weary with forbearing, and could not stay:
insomuch that he was weary with forbearing, and could not stay:
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And the Disciples that had Christs company in their way to Emaus, say of his conference:
And the Disciples that had Christ company in their Way to Emaus, say of his conference:
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Did not our hearts burne within vs while he talked with vs by the way? and this is that which the spirit findeth absent in that Church of Laodicea. Where it wisheth that they were either hot or cold:
Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked with us by the Way? and this is that which the Spirit finds absent in that Church of Laodicea. Where it wishes that they were either hight or cold:
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and commands them to be zealous, that is, to be hot and feruent. By this also may wee be further confirmed in the truth of our Election;
and commands them to be zealous, that is, to be hight and fervent. By this also may we be further confirmed in the truth of our Election;
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if the word hath warmed, or doth heate vs: We are cold all by nature, as being dead in sinnes and trespasses:
if the word hath warmed, or does heat us: We Are cold all by nature, as being dead in Sins and Trespasses:
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and so benummed with cold, and euen frozen in the dirt of wickednesse, if this word haue thawed vs,
and so benumbed with cold, and even frozen in the dirt of wickedness, if this word have thawed us,
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and so also warmed our hearts, and doth still heate vs, that we can feelingly say, we are heated;
and so also warmed our hearts, and does still heat us, that we can feelingly say, we Are heated;
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yea, our hearts burne within vs, in prayer, holy conference, and in the Preaching of the word:
yea, our hearts burn within us, in prayer, holy conference, and in the Preaching of the word:
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and that the heate of it is so great, that it euen wasteth vs in the loue of God, zeale for his glory,
and that the heat of it is so great, that it even wastes us in the love of God, zeal for his glory,
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and the loue of Gods Church, and of all men;
and the love of God's Church, and of all men;
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yea, so great is this heate, that the many waters of discouragements, nor flouds of opposition;
yea, so great is this heat, that the many waters of discouragements, nor floods of opposition;
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yea, our owne rash resolutions cannot quench it. but it flasheth out now and then, and will not be extinguished:
yea, our own rash resolutions cannot quench it. but it flasheth out now and then, and will not be extinguished:
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this is a notable confirmation of the excellency of our estate, and that wee are vndoubtedly Gods Elect and chosen ones, seeing this is a power peculiar and properly belonging vnto them.
this is a notable confirmation of the excellency of our estate, and that we Are undoubtedly God's Elect and chosen ones, seeing this is a power peculiar and properly belonging unto them.
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Fourthly, the word powerfully Preached, hath a comforting power, in Gods Elect. It is their comforter in all their troubles:
Fourthly, the word powerfully Preached, hath a comforting power, in God's Elect. It is their comforter in all their Troubles:
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this is that which wipeth all teares from their eyes: and by which they are dandled vpon the knees of Gods loue.
this is that which wipeth all tears from their eyes: and by which they Are dandled upon the knees of God's love.
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So wee reade, that the Statutes of the Lord are right, reioycing the heart; yea, this word to Ieremy, was his onely ioy. So we read, that the Statutes of the Lord Are right, rejoicing the heart; yea, this word to Ieremy, was his only joy.
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It was Dauids comfort in affliction: yea, hee reioyced as much in Gods word, as in all manner of riches:
It was David Comfort in affliction: yea, he rejoiced as much in God's word, as in all manner of riches:
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It was sweeter to his mouth then hony, and the honycombe.
It was Sweeten to his Mouth then honey, and the Honeycomb.
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This comfort of the word may be also a notable meanes of confirmation to such as are turned to God.
This Comfort of the word may be also a notable means of confirmation to such as Are turned to God.
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Let mee say vnto such, what is it that delights you? Is it the free promises of the Gospell? doth the word not onely ioy you in the hearing,
Let me say unto such, what is it that delights you? Is it the free promises of the Gospel? does the word not only joy you in the hearing,
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and in time of prosperitie? but also cheare you in suffering, and in the greatest trouble and aduersity? Is it the word which as a Mother doth dandle thee,
and in time of Prosperity? but also cheer you in suffering, and in the greatest trouble and adversity? Is it the word which as a Mother does dandle thee,
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as a childe on the knees of sound comfort, and wipe away all teares from thine eyes? be assured that thou art also one of Gods Elect, a redeemed one:
as a child on the knees of found Comfort, and wipe away all tears from thine eyes? be assured that thou art also one of God's Elect, a redeemed one:
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If his powerfull word that hath made thee truely sorrowfull, doth also restore sound comforts vnto thee.
If his powerful word that hath made thee truly sorrowful, does also restore found comforts unto thee.
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Besides these, the powerfull word doth also discouer its power in Gods Elect by killing them;
Beside these, the powerful word does also discover its power in God's Elect by killing them;
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yea, striking them vnder the fifth rib of their sinnes. yea, striking them under the fifth rib of their Sins.
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The word will strike the man of sinne through the forehead, as Dauid smote Goliah with a stone from his sling:
The word will strike the man of sin through the forehead, as David smote Goliath with a stone from his sling:
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yea, it will make sinne fall groueling to the earth, and cut off the very head of it.
yea, it will make sin fallen groveling to the earth, and Cut off the very head of it.
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It will cut it at the heart, and naile it to the very Crosse of Christ: as it is written;
It will Cut it At the heart, and nail it to the very Cross of christ: as it is written;
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They that are Christs, haue crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
They that Are Christ, have Crucified the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest.
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It mortifies such as are Gods Elect in that manner, that they can say, They are dead, and, I liue no more. It Mortifies such as Are God's Elect in that manner, that they can say, They Are dead, and, I live no more.
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They that were dead in sinne, are dead to sinne by the power of this word where it is effectually Preached to the Elect.
They that were dead in sin, Are dead to sin by the power of this word where it is effectually Preached to the Elect.
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Try wee our selues also by this, doe we finde the word so powerfully preuailing, that it hath slaine vs, and crucified our flesh with the affections and lusts? hath it destroyed the strong holds of sinne,
Try we our selves also by this, do we find the word so powerfully prevailing, that it hath slain us, and Crucified our Flesh with the affections and Lustiest? hath it destroyed the strong holds of sin,
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and all the workes of the Diuell in vs? hath it bound the strong man and cast him out? and doth it daily,
and all the works of the devil in us? hath it bound the strong man and cast him out? and does it daily,
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and euery time wee heare, mortifie the deedes of the flesh, our earthly members? by this we may also conclude, that it is profitable to vs;
and every time we hear, mortify the Deeds of the Flesh, our earthly members? by this we may also conclude, that it is profitable to us;
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and that we are Gods Elect, by this power which is peculiar to Gods people.
and that we Are God's Elect, by this power which is peculiar to God's people.
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Adde to these, that quickning power of the word Preached, whereby it doth reuiue, and put not onely heate, but life into such as heare it. Add to these, that quickening power of the word Preached, whereby it does revive, and put not only heat, but life into such as hear it.
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Of this speaketh the Lord of life, where he saith;
Of this speaks the Lord of life, where he Says;
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The dead shall heare the voyce of the Sonne of God, and such as heare shall liue. The dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and such as hear shall live.
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And the Prophet Esayas, Heare, and your soules shall liue. And how were the Ephesians quickened? who before were dead in trespasses and sinnes:
And the Prophet Isaiah, Hear, and your Souls shall live. And how were the Ephesians quickened? who before were dead in Trespasses and Sins:
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but by the Preaching of the Gospell, this powerfull word?
but by the Preaching of the Gospel, this powerful word?
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How farre off then are such from any assurance of their election to be of God, who know not what belongs to this life? They are sencible of the life of the body,
How Far off then Are such from any assurance of their election to be of God, who know not what belongs to this life? They Are sensible of the life of the body,
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but this life, it is to them a strange thing, this word, The iust shall liue by faith;
but this life, it is to them a strange thing, this word, The just shall live by faith;
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is a Mystery of Mysteries, a darke and obscure riddle:
is a Mystery of Mysteres, a dark and Obscure riddle:
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and therefore it may much confirme, and adde to the comfort of Gods people, when they can truely say, that they now liue;
and Therefore it may much confirm, and add to the Comfort of God's people, when they can truly say, that they now live;
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it is by the faith of the Sonne of God, who loued them, and gaue himselfe for them.
it is by the faith of the Son of God, who loved them, and gave himself for them.
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Art thou now quickned? since when hast thou felt this reuiuing? Thou wert once dead ▪ If thou beest now aliue, thou maist be bolde to conclude, that thou art ordained to life;
Art thou now quickened? since when hast thou felt this reviving? Thou Wertenberg once dead ▪ If thou Best now alive, thou Mayest be bold to conclude, that thou art ordained to life;
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seeing thou hast the beginnings of it already; and so much also for the power of quickening.
seeing thou hast the beginnings of it already; and so much also for the power of quickening.
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Last of all, the Word hath a renewing power: It doth not onely heale, loose, reuiue, heate, and comfort the soules of the Elect, Last of all, the Word hath a renewing power: It does not only heal, lose, revive, heat, and Comfort the Souls of the Elect,
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but they are renewed by it;
but they Are renewed by it;
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their health, freedome, life, heate, and comforts, are increased daily more and more, they goe on from strength to strength, and are daily renewed in the image of their mindes:
their health, freedom, life, heat, and comforts, Are increased daily more and more, they go on from strength to strength, and Are daily renewed in the image of their minds:
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they renew their strength, as the Eagles; they are daily edified, and built vp in their most holy faith.
they renew their strength, as the Eagles; they Are daily edified, and built up in their most holy faith.
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And this is done by their purging, through the washing of water by the Word, and by the wholsome cloathing, and feeding, the word affoords.
And this is done by their purging, through the washing of water by the Word, and by the wholesome clothing, and feeding, the word affords.
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What shall I more say? the time would faile me, to speak of all the powers of the word.
What shall I more say? the time would fail me, to speak of all the Powers of the word.
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If the Word hath this renewing power? by this also may Gods people try, and examine themselues;
If the Word hath this renewing power? by this also may God's people try, and examine themselves;
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doth the Word preached renew thy strength? is it by that thou encreasest in holinesse and righteousnesse? dost thou finde a growth,
does the Word preached renew thy strength? is it by that thou increasest in holiness and righteousness? dost thou find a growth,
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and going on? yea, an ability to runne without wearinesse, and to walke without fainting? This may be to thy soule an euident signe, that thou art ordained to eternall life.
and going on? yea, an ability to run without weariness, and to walk without fainting? This may be to thy soul an evident Signen, that thou art ordained to Eternal life.
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You see that the Word powerfully preached, is effectuall in one kinde or other, to such as beare it;
You see that the Word powerfully preached, is effectual in one kind or other, to such as bear it;
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and you haue also heard the powerfull effects of the same, of both kindes, in the Elect and reprobate.
and you have also herd the powerful effects of the same, of both Kinds, in the Elect and Reprobate.
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Know then for conclusion, that if we that are Preachers, perceiue not the manifest effects of the powerfull Word in your conuersion, and confirmation;
Know then for conclusion, that if we that Are Preachers, perceive not the manifest effects of the powerful Word in your conversion, and confirmation;
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you are in danger to feele its power, to your destruction and condemnation:
you Are in danger to feel its power, to your destruction and condemnation:
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It will be either the sauour of life, or of death, to all that heare it.
It will be either the savour of life, or of death, to all that hear it.
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Labour then to let it haue its effect, in the sauing of your soules:
Labour then to let it have its Effect, in the Saving of your Souls:
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suffer the words of exhortation, though they pricke, and wound, and kill, and worke sorrow in your soules;
suffer the words of exhortation, though they prick, and wound, and kill, and work sorrow in your Souls;
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yet they will heale, and reuiue, and glad the hearts of all that submit thereunto:
yet they will heal, and revive, and glad the hearts of all that submit thereunto:
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yea, this is that meanes which God hath left, as the chiefe meanes, for the sauing of such as are ordained to life, the word shall be powerfull to conuert,
yea, this is that means which God hath left, as the chief means, for the Saving of such as Are ordained to life, the word shall be powerful to convert,
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and establish, and build them all vp in their most holy Faith; yea, to present them blamelesse before the presence of Gods glory with exceeding ioy.
and establish, and built them all up in their most holy Faith; yea, to present them blameless before the presence of God's glory with exceeding joy.
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Beware then of contending against it:
Beware then of contending against it:
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It is hard kicking against the prickes, dangerous stumbling at this stone, fearefull falling on this rocke;
It is hard kicking against the pricks, dangerous stumbling At this stone, fearful falling on this rock;
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Men may rage at, and persecute such powerfull Preachers, but the word in their mouthes, is like fire, to consume all that dare touch them for hurt.
Men may rage At, and persecute such powerful Preachers, but the word in their mouths, is like fire, to consume all that Dare touch them for hurt.
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Now therefore contemne it not, lest your hearts be hardened, and your consciences seared, by the power thereof;
Now Therefore contemn it not, lest your hearts be hardened, and your Consciences seared, by the power thereof;
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lest you be more & more tormented by it, and at length bound hand and foot, and deliuered ouer to Satan:
lest you be more & more tormented by it, and At length bound hand and foot, and Delivered over to Satan:
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yea, cast into vtter darkenesse, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
yea, cast into utter darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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I desire to vse that power I haue receiued to your conuersion, and edification, and not to destruction.
I desire to use that power I have received to your conversion, and edification, and not to destruction.
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Let the Word then pricke you, that it may promote you; let it launce you, that it may loose you;
Let the Word then prick you, that it may promote you; let it lance you, that it may lose you;
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let it kill you, that it may quicken you; let it bruise you, that it may binde you vp;
let it kill you, that it may quicken you; let it bruise you, that it may bind you up;
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let it terrifie you, that it may turne you from all impiety;
let it terrify you, that it may turn you from all impiety;
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let it worke sencibly vpon you for your sauing, that it worke not insencibly for your damning.
let it work sensibly upon you for your Saving, that it work not insencibly for your damning.
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Which GOD grant, and for which I will bow my knees, vnto that most powerfull God, that hee will grant you according to the riches of his grace, the power of turning from darknesse to light,
Which GOD grant, and for which I will bow my knees, unto that most powerful God, that he will grant you according to the riches of his grace, the power of turning from darkness to Light,
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and from the power of Satan to himselfe, that you may receiue the forgiuenesse of sinnes,
and from the power of Satan to himself, that you may receive the forgiveness of Sins,
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and inheritance amongst them that are sanctified, by faith in Christ Iesus;
and inheritance among them that Are sanctified, by faith in christ Iesus;
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and that all such as are already translated from death to life, and from the power of darknesse, into the Kingdome of Christ Iesus, may be daily built vp,
and that all such as Are already translated from death to life, and from the power of darkness, into the Kingdom of christ Iesus, may be daily built up,
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and be more and more renewed, in the image of their mindes, and become more conformable to Christ their glory:
and be more and more renewed, in the image of their minds, and become more conformable to christ their glory:
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and that euen for Iesus Christs sake. Amen.
and that even for Iesus Christ sake. Amen.
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Let vs now returne thankes to our God, and pray for a blessing vpon what we haue heard, &c. FINIS.Let us now return thanks to our God, and pray for a blessing upon what we have herd, etc. FINIS.
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