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The Cure of a Hard-Heart. S. GOod Sir, you are well met; if you are at leasure, I should bee glad to haue little Conference with you. M. With all my heart;
The Cure of a Hard-Heart. S. GOod Sir, you Are well met; if you Are At leisure, I should be glad to have little Conference with you. M. With all my heart;
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I can afford to bee at leisure at any time, when my conference may doe any good.
I can afford to be At leisure At any time, when my conference may do any good.
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But what is the matter that you look so heauily this euening? is there any thing troubles you? S.
But what is the matter that you look so heavily this evening? is there any thing Troubles you? S.
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Yes truely: I haue beene disquieted in my minde a long time; but especially since this morning, when I was at your Sermon; Yes truly: I have been disquieted in my mind a long time; but especially since this morning, when I was At your Sermon;
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wherein by occasion of Gods hardning of Pharoahs heart, you discoursed of the nature, & kinds,
wherein by occasion of God's hardening of Pharaohs heart, you discoursed of the nature, & Kinds,
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and consequents of hardnesse of heart.
and consequents of hardness of heart.
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Which I must confesse, I vnderstood but confusedly, yet that which I did vnderstand hath much troubled mee:
Which I must confess, I understood but confusedly, yet that which I did understand hath much troubled me:
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and therefore now I should thinke my selfe much beholden to you, if you would informe my iudgement therein a little more distinctly. M.and Therefore now I should think my self much beholden to you, if you would inform my judgement therein a little more distinctly. M.
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Your desire is good, and God forbid that I should bee wanting to you therein.
Your desire is good, and God forbid that I should be wanting to you therein.
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I could wish that all that vnderstand mee not at any time, would take the same course in enquiring farther of me after this manner. S.
I could wish that all that understand me not At any time, would take the same course in inquiring farther of me After this manner. S.
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I pray God wee may bee thankfull for so great a benefit, as wee enioy in your publike Ministery: I pray God we may be thankful for so great a benefit, as we enjoy in your public Ministry:
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and as I perceiue by this your readinesse, we might make better vse of it, then we do in priuate Conference. M.and as I perceive by this your readiness, we might make better use of it, then we do in private Conference. M.
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Well sir, I pray what is the thing that you most sticke at in my mornings Sermon? S.
Well sir, I pray what is the thing that you most stick At in my morning's Sermon? S.
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It is not one, but many things; It is not one, but many things;
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and therefore if I shall not bee ouer-troublesome, I would gladly be more distinctly informed by you touching the whole point, that you then handled. M.and Therefore if I shall not be ouer-troublesome, I would gladly be more distinctly informed by you touching the Whole point, that you then handled. M.
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I am very well content it should be so;
I am very well content it should be so;
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neither shall I account it any trouble at all, if thereby you may receiue any farther satisfaction.
neither shall I account it any trouble At all, if thereby you may receive any farther satisfaction.
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Wherefore propose your doubts in order, and I shall endeuour as God shall enable mee, to resolue them. S.
Wherefore propose your doubts in order, and I shall endeavour as God shall enable me, to resolve them. S.
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First then I would intreat you to shew mee what is that same hardnes of heart, that you spake of? M.First then I would entreat you to show me what is that same hardness of heart, that you spoke of? M.
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For you better vnderstanding hereof, you must in the first place know, that this phrase of speech is not proper and naturall, but borrowed:
For you better understanding hereof, you must in the First place know, that this phrase of speech is not proper and natural, but borrowed:
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neither of the termes beeing taken in their originall, and natiue signification, but by a figuratiue translation, pointing out other things then at first sight they seeme to offer to our view.
neither of the terms being taken in their original, and native signification, but by a figurative Translation, pointing out other things then At First sighed they seem to offer to our view.
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As, first, by the heart you may not vnderstand that fleshly substance in mans body, which Philosophers obserue to be Primū viuens, & vltimum moriens, although in that sense the word bee sometimes vsed in Scripture, as, 2. King. 9.24.
As, First, by the heart you may not understand that fleshly substance in men body, which Philosophers observe to be Primū viuens, & vltimum moriens, although in that sense the word be sometime used in Scripture, as, 2. King. 9.24.
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but that more spirituall part of man, which is, as it were, the heart of that heart, that is, the soule, with all the powers,
but that more spiritual part of man, which is, as it were, the heart of that heart, that is, the soul, with all the Powers,
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and faculties thereof, the minde, will, and affections and that which is in a sort compounded of them all, the Conscience:
and faculties thereof, the mind, will, and affections and that which is in a sort compounded of them all, the Conscience:
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which because it keeps its chiefest residence, and exercises its most principall operations in and by the heart, is vsually in Scirpture knowne by that name, as Pro. 23.26. Ier. 17.9.1. Ioh. 3.20. S.
which Because it keeps its chiefest residence, and exercises its most principal operations in and by the heart, is usually in Scripture known by that name, as Pro 23.26. Jeremiah 17.9.1. John 3.20. S.
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But how can the Soule, whch is a spirituall substance, be hard, or hardned? M.But how can the Soul, which is a spiritual substance, be hard, or hardened? M.
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That is it, that I was about to shew you in the second place.
That is it, that I was about to show you in the second place.
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Whereas hardnesse and softnesse are qualities properly belonging to compounded bodies, resulting from the different mixture of those first qualities, drought and moysture:
Whereas hardness and softness Are qualities properly belonging to compounded bodies, resulting from the different mixture of those First qualities, drought and moisture:
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they are likewise figuratiuely applied to the heart, or soule of man, which beeing a spirit is not capably of bodily qualities.
they Are likewise figuratively applied to the heart, or soul of man, which being a Spirit is not capably of bodily qualities.
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Now what is meant by this hardnes wee now speake of, you shall the better conceiue,
Now what is meant by this hardness we now speak of, you shall the better conceive,
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if you consider, first, the comparison whence this appellation is originally deduced; secondly, the contrary, by which it is yet farther illustrated. S.
if you Consider, First, the comparison whence this appellation is originally deduced; secondly, the contrary, by which it is yet farther illustrated. S.
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Shew me then I pray you, what the comparison is, from which this appellation is drawne. M.Show me then I pray you, what the comparison is, from which this appellation is drawn. M.
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The soule of man confirmed in sinfull courses, is compared in Scripture to a stone, as in expresse termes to an Adamant, Zach. 7.12.
The soul of man confirmed in sinful courses, is compared in Scripture to a stone, as in express terms to an Adamant, Zach 7.12.
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Which as it is the hardest of other bodies, so it hath sundry properties arising from,
Which as it is the Hardest of other bodies, so it hath sundry properties arising from,
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or ioyned with this hardnes, which doe notably set forth the disposition of the soule in such a state, wherein it is vsually said to bee hardned. S.
or joined with this hardness, which do notably Set forth the disposition of the soul in such a state, wherein it is usually said to be hardened. S.
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What are those properties, wherein the heart of man is so fitly resembled to a stone? M.What Are those properties, wherein the heart of man is so fitly resembled to a stone? M.
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A stone you know, is a dead, and senslesse bodie, cold, dry, vncapable of moisture, vnpliable, vnyeelding ▪ nay resisting,
A stone you know, is a dead, and senseless body, cold, dry, uncapable of moisture, unpliable, unyielding ▪ nay resisting,
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and beating backe whatsoeuer lights on it. S.
and beating back whatsoever lights on it. S.
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True; but how doe these properties expresse the disposition of mans heart? is that also a dead, and sensles body? M. No;True; but how do these properties express the disposition of men heart? is that also a dead, and senseless body? M. No;
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but many times it is said to be dead in sin, destitute of the life of grace, euen whilest aliue to nature;
but many times it is said to be dead in since, destitute of the life of grace, even whilst alive to nature;
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in as much as it is altogether vnactiue to the performance of any good, nay insensible of any thing that may tend to the spirituall good therof.
in as much as it is altogether unactive to the performance of any good, nay insensible of any thing that may tend to the spiritual good thereof.
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And hence it is that men are said to bee blind, deafe, in a dead sleepe, or slumber;
And hence it is that men Are said to be blind, deaf, in a dead sleep, or slumber;
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to haue grosse, fat, brawny hearts, feared Consciences, and as it were a thinke skinne drawne ouer their hearts, such as is on the labourers hand,
to have gross, fat, brawny hearts, feared Consciences, and as it were a think skin drawn over their hearts, such as is on the labourers hand,
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and trauailers heele, which though it be pinched, or pierced, scarce feeles any thing.
and travellers heel, which though it be pinched, or pierced, scarce feels any thing.
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For men in such a case, though they bee laden with a burden vnsupportable of their own sinnes,
For men in such a case, though they be laden with a burden unsupportable of their own Sins,
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and Gods wrath, yet groane not vnder it; nay, being euery way most wretched, and miserable, perceiue it not:
and God's wrath, yet groan not under it; nay, being every Way most wretched, and miserable, perceive it not:
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let the iudgements of God, as loud and terrible, as thunder-clappes, sound in their eares, they start not;
let the Judgments of God, as loud and terrible, as thunder-clappes, found in their ears, they start not;
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nay beeing brought within view of Gods iudgements, yea, within the reach of them, they neuer stirre, or hasten to escape;
nay being brought within view of God's Judgments, yea, within the reach of them, they never stir, or hasten to escape;
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but lie still like Ionas in the tempest, or the drunkard on the top of the Mast. As for the sweet and gracious promises of God,
but lie still like Ionas in the tempest, or the drunkard on the top of the Mast. As for the sweet and gracious promises of God,
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though sweeter then honey to the taste more delightfull then musicke to the eare, more pleasant then the sweetest odours to the smell, they neither taste,
though Sweeten then honey to the taste more delightful then music to the ear, more pleasant then the Sweetest odours to the smell, they neither taste,
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nor relish, reioyce, nor delight in them, they are not at all affected with them, or moued to long after them.
nor relish, rejoice, nor delight in them, they Are not At all affected with them, or moved to long After them.
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Thus are they like Nabal, when his heart died in him, and he became as a stone altogether dead, senslesse, frozen in their dregs. S.
Thus Are they like Nabal, when his heart died in him, and he became as a stone altogether dead, senseless, frozen in their dregs. S.
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But suppose they are for the present dead, and senslesse; But suppose they Are for the present dead, and senseless;
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are they also as a stone, vncapable of impression for the time to come? M. Are they also as a stone, uncapable of impression for the time to come? M.
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Surely yes, so long as they retaine this disposition of theirs vnchanged; except the supernaturall power of Gods spirit in a manner miraculously change them.
Surely yes, so long as they retain this disposition of theirs unchanged; except the supernatural power of God's Spirit in a manner miraculously change them.
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The naturall man, saith St. Paul, perceiueth not the things of the Spirit of God, neither can hee know them;
The natural man, Says Saint Paul, perceives not the things of the Spirit of God, neither can he know them;
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hee cannot so long as he continues in his naturall deadnesse, and senslesnesse, how quicke and apprehensiue soeuer hee bee in other things. he cannot so long as he continues in his natural deadness, and Senslessness, how quick and apprehensive soever he be in other things.
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Neither is hee in himselfe apt to bee wrought vpon, or farmed to any good, by any means whatsoeuer.
Neither is he in himself apt to be wrought upon, or farmed to any good, by any means whatsoever.
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In which respect hee is more fitly resembled to a stone, as the learned obserue, then to any other thing;
In which respect he is more fitly resembled to a stone, as the learned observe, then to any other thing;
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for though iron and steele be as hard as stones, yet fire will so mollifie them,
for though iron and steel be as hard as stones, yet fire will so mollify them,
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as to make them pliable to any forme, or fashion whatsoever;
as to make them pliable to any Form, or fashion whatsoever;
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onely a stone, well it may bee broken, or ground to powder, it will neuer be softned,
only a stone, well it may be broken, or ground to powder, it will never be softened,
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or made to bough or bend.
or made to bough or bend.
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Notable examples hereeof wee haue in Cain, in Pharaoh, in Ieroboam. How little doth Caine relent, either by beeing fairely forewarned,
Notable Examples hereeof we have in Cain, in Pharaoh, in Jeroboam. How little does Cain relent, either by being fairly forewarned,
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or after more seuerely called or account? How farre is hee from either shame, or remorse, reuerence of Gods glorious presence, or feare of his terrible threatnings!
or After more severely called or account? How Far is he from either shame, or remorse, Reverence of God's glorious presence, or Fear of his terrible threatenings!
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The like may be said of the other.
The like may be said of the other.
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There is one propertie of a stone behinde, which some men also come not short of;
There is one property of a stone behind, which Some men also come not short of;
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and that is resisting whatsoeuer fals, or is cast vpon it. Hence men are compared to the deafe Adder, wilfully stopping their eares;
and that is resisting whatsoever falls, or is cast upon it. Hence men Are compared to the deaf Adder, wilfully stopping their ears;
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and that which is vsually rendred the Spirit of slum•er, is not vnfitly translated by some, the Spirit of compunction, implying a kind of fretting, chafing,
and that which is usually rendered the Spirit of slum•er, is not unfitly translated by Some, the Spirit of compunction, implying a kind of fretting, chafing,
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and violent stirring against the Word rebuking:
and violent stirring against the Word rebuking:
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as in those that brast for anger at the Apostles, that gnashed with their teeth at Steuen. S. as in those that braced for anger At the Apostles, that gnashed with their teeth At Stephen. S.
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Wee haue heard enough of the comparison; let vs see now, how this is farther illustrated by the contrary. M.we have herd enough of the comparison; let us see now, how this is farther illustrated by the contrary. M.
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We shall find the contrary to a hard heart, (which by the rule of proportion must needs bee a soft,
We shall find the contrary to a hard heart, (which by the Rule of proportion must needs be a soft,
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and tender heart,) set forth in Scrpture by sundry properties;
and tender heart,) Set forth in Scripture by sundry properties;
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as that it is a circumcised heart, an honest & good heart, a broken and contrite, a fleshy and relenting, melting, trembling, humble,
as that it is a circumcised heart, an honest & good heart, a broken and contrite, a fleshy and relenting, melting, trembling, humble,
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and obedient heart, sprinkled with the blood of Christ, washed by his grace, heated, and inflamed by his holy spirit;
and obedient heart, sprinkled with the blood of christ, washed by his grace, heated, and inflamed by his holy Spirit;
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All which by the contrary shew what are the properties of an hard, and stony heart. S.
All which by the contrary show what Are the properties of an hard, and stony heart. S.
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Can you out of all that you haue said, gather mee a briefe description of hardnesse of heart? M.Can you out of all that you have said, gather me a brief description of hardness of heart? M.
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Yes, and I thinke it may fitly bee described thus That it is an indispotion of the soule of man, whereby his mind being blinded, his wil-peruerted, his affections enthrall'd to sin, he is prone to commit any wickednesse without reluctance, or remorse; Yes, and I think it may fitly be described thus That it is an indispotion of the soul of man, whereby his mind being blinded, his wil-peruerted, his affections enthralled to since, he is prove to commit any wickedness without reluctance, or remorse;
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and to neglect, or resist both admonitions from without, and the motions of Gods spirit within, which might withdraw him therefrom. S.
and to neglect, or resist both admonitions from without, and the motions of God's Spirit within, which might withdraw him therefrom. S.
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Well Sir, now I vnderstand reasonably well, what this hardnesse of heart is; I would willingly learne of you in the next place, to whom it is incident. M.Well Sir, now I understand reasonably well, what this hardness of heart is; I would willingly Learn of you in the next place, to whom it is incident. M.
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Before I shew you that, I must first aquaint you, with the seuerall kindes, and degrees of it;
Before I show you that, I must First acquaint you, with the several Kinds, and Degrees of it;
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which as they are different in themselues, haue likewise for their residence diuers, and very different subiects. S.
which as they Are different in themselves, have likewise for their residence diverse, and very different Subjects. S.
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Why? are their more kinds of it then one? how many, I pray; and how distinguished? M.Why? Are their more Kinds of it then one? how many, I pray; and how distinguished? M.
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There are three kinds, distinguished by their proper and immediate causes; first, Naturall; secondly, Voluntary; thirdly Iudiciary or penall. S.
There Are three Kinds, distinguished by their proper and immediate Causes; First, Natural; secondly, Voluntary; Thirdly Judiciary or penal. S.
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What hardnesse of heart is that, which you terme Naturall. M. What hardness of heart is that, which you term Natural. M.
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It is that which men naturally bring with them into the world, deriued from the corrupt loines of old Adam, who by voluntary Apostasie from his allegiance first hardned his owne heart in sinne,
It is that which men naturally bring with them into the world, derived from the corrupt loins of old Adam, who by voluntary Apostasy from his allegiance First hardened his own heart in sin,
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and then propagated the same hardnes of heart to all his posteritie, making that vnto them hereditary,
and then propagated the same hardness of heart to all his posterity, making that unto them hereditary,
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and naturall, which was first in him voluntary, and personall. S. Who are subiect to this natuturall hardnesse of heart? M.
and natural, which was First in him voluntary, and personal. S. Who Are Subject to this natuturall hardness of heart? M.
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Euen euery childe of Adam, that is, all men in the world, that euer haue beene, are,
Even every child of Adam, that is, all men in the world, that ever have been, Are,
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or shall be, (Christ onely excepted, who as hee was supernaturally made of a woman, not begotten by the vertue of man,
or shall be, (christ only excepted, who as he was supernaturally made of a woman, not begotten by the virtue of man,
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after the ordinary course of naturall generation, so was in all things like vnto vs, sinne onely excepted;) so that herein both elect and reprobate share alike:
After the ordinary course of natural generation, so was in all things like unto us, sin only excepted;) so that herein both elect and Reprobate share alike:
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the one as well as the other being dead in trespasses, and sinnes naturally; hauing their vnderstandings darkned, because of the hardnes of their hearts; the one as well as the other being dead in Trespasses, and Sins naturally; having their understandings darkened, Because of the hardness of their hearts;
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which being past feeling, haue giuen themselues to wantonnesse.
which being passed feeling, have given themselves to wantonness.
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Whence God makes that promise generally to his chosen, who are to be renued by his spirit, that hee will take out of their bodies the stonie hearts, which they haue by nature,
Whence God makes that promise generally to his chosen, who Are to be renewed by his Spirit, that he will take out of their bodies the stony hearts, which they have by nature,
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and giue them an heart of flesh. S.
and give them an heart of Flesh. S.
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Why? but, doe we not see many good natures, which euen vnrenued, are of a milder and more ingenuous temper, Why? but, do we not see many good nature's, which even unrenewed, Are of a milder and more ingenuous temper,
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as if they were euen, made of softer mettall? me thinkes you should not account these naturally hard-hearted. M.as if they were even, made of Softer mettle? me thinks you should not account these naturally hardhearted. M.
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This is a common errour of ours to commed good natures, as if there were any goodnesse at all in men by natures? indeede all are not in there naturall dispositions equally bad;
This is a Common error of ours to communed good nature's, as if there were any Goodness At all in men by nature's? indeed all Are not in there natural dispositions equally bad;
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and ther's some appearance of goodnes in some; which yet is not from nature, but from restraining grace;
and ther's Some appearance of Goodness in Some; which yet is not from nature, but from restraining grace;
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nor yet that such, as argues any true spirituall tendernesse;
nor yet that such, as argues any true spiritual tenderness;
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the best being as farre (for all their ingenuitie) from yeelding to the gracious motions of Gods spirit till they be changed,
the best being as Far (for all their ingenuity) from yielding to the gracious motions of God's Spirit till they be changed,
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as they that are of more rough, and froward natures. S.
as they that Are of more rough, and froward nature's. S.
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Is there no way then to auoyd, or preuent this naturall hardnes of heart? M.Is there no Way then to avoid, or prevent this natural hardness of heart? M.
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Truely no, expept a man could preuent his being borne, or being borne of corrupt, and sinfull parents:
Truly no, expept a man could prevent his being born, or being born of corrupt, and sinful Parents:
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since that which is borne of flesh, is flesh. S.
since that which is born of Flesh, is Flesh. S.
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What say you then to the children of the regenerate? are not they freed from their hard, What say you then to the children of the regenerate? Are not they freed from their hard,
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and stony hearts, as their parents are? M. The regenerate indeed are freed in a sort from the naturall hardnesse of their hearts,and stony hearts, as their Parents Are? M. The regenerate indeed Are freed in a sort from the natural hardness of their hearts,
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but not entirely, onely in part; and they beget children not by vertue of that part which is regenerate, and spirituall,
but not entirely, only in part; and they beget children not by virtue of that part which is regenerate, and spiritual,
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but by the vertue of that naturall power, which remaines yet tainted with sinne.
but by the virtue of that natural power, which remains yet tainted with sin.
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So that it comes to passe in this case as it doth in the growing of your corne:
So that it comes to pass in this case as it does in the growing of your corn:
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you sow cleane corne, threshed, winowed, and purged from that straw, and chaffe, that grew vp together with it;
you sow clean corn, threshed, winowed, and purged from that straw, and chaff, that grew up together with it;
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yet the corne that springs thence growes not without both straw & chaffe.
yet the corn that springs thence grows not without both straw & chaff.
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So, albeit it in the regenerate there is a kinde of threshing, and winowing away of that naturall corruption that grew vp together with them, by the worke of Gods grace;
So, albeit it in the regenerate there is a kind of threshing, and winowing away of that natural corruption that grew up together with them, by the work of God's grace;
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yet the issue, that proceeds from them, receiuing its benig not from grace, but from nature, retaines the old corruption of nature still. S.
yet the issue, that proceeds from them, receiving its benig not from grace, but from nature, retains the old corruption of nature still. S.
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If there bee no way to ••uoyd this contagious euil, 〈 ◊ 〉 good may the consideration teach vs? M.If there be no Way to ••uoyd this contagious evil, 〈 ◊ 〉 good may the consideration teach us? M.
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We may learne from the consideration thereof;
We may Learn from the consideration thereof;
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1. To lay the fault of our obstinacy vpon our selues, not on God, or any other Agent without vs:
1. To lay the fault of our obstinacy upon our selves, not on God, or any other Agent without us:
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for howsoeuer God is said to harden, yet hence tis euident he doth it not by making hard that, which was soft before;
for howsoever God is said to harden, yet hence this evident he does it not by making hard that, which was soft before;
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but onely leauing a man, who was hard-hearted naturally, to bee farther hardned by Sathan, and his owne corruption.
but only leaving a man, who was hardhearted naturally, to be farther hardened by Sathan, and his own corruption.
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2. To bee thankfull with all humilitie vnto God for his grace, if wee finde our selues in any measure softned.
2. To be thankful with all humility unto God for his grace, if we find our selves in any measure softened.
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3. To shew our selues meeke, patient, and compassionate towards those that yet continue hardned. Tit. 3.2.3.
3. To show our selves meek, patient, and compassionate towards those that yet continue hardened. Tit. 3.2.3.
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4. To Take heed of giuing way to, or fauouring our selues this in our naturall hardnes, least it proue actuall; and voluntary. S.
4. To Take heed of giving Way to, or favouring our selves this in our natural hardness, lest it prove actual; and voluntary. S.
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What is that hardnesse of heart which you call actuall, or voluntary? M.What is that hardness of heart which you call actual, or voluntary? M.
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This is properly, when men hauing meanes of grace, yet wilfully abuse them, or neglect them;
This is properly, when men having means of grace, yet wilfully abuse them, or neglect them;
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securely going on in their sinnes, till by custome in sinne they loose all sense, and feeling of it, or of Gods iudgements against it, as Zach. 7.11.12. S.
securely going on in their Sins, till by custom in sin they lose all sense, and feeling of it, or of God's Judgments against it, as Zach 7.11.12. S.
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To whom is this kinde of hardnes incident. M. It is pecular to those that haue, or may haue the meanes of grace:To whom is this kind of hardness incident. M. It is peculiar to those that have, or may have the means of grace:
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but among them common in a sort both to the elect, and reprobate, but with great difference. S.
but among them Common in a sort both to the elect, and Reprobate, but with great difference. S.
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Wherein consist this difference? M.Wherein consist this difference? M.
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In the reprobate this hardnesse of heart, is both totall, that is, in the whole mind, will, and affections;
In the Reprobate this hardness of heart, is both total, that is, in the Whole mind, will, and affections;
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and finall, that is, euer to continue without all change, or alteration.
and final, that is, ever to continue without all change, or alteration.
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In the elect it is otherwise, whether we consider them before their conuersion, or afterwards. 1. Before their conuersion the difference is not so much in respect of themselues, or their present disposition;
In the elect it is otherwise, whither we Consider them before their conversion, or afterwards. 1. Before their conversion the difference is not so much in respect of themselves, or their present disposition;
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they being then (to all seeming,) euen as reprobates, wholy auerse from God, with rheir whole hart resisting his will, abusing his goodnesse,
they being then (to all seeming,) even as Reprobates, wholly averse from God, with rheir Whole heart resisting his will, abusing his Goodness,
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and for the time waxing worse and worse, euen by the meanes of grace;
and for the time waxing Worse and Worse, even by the means of grace;
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but onely in Gods purpose, who intends not to leaue them thus still, but in his good time to reclame them,
but only in God's purpose, who intends not to leave them thus still, but in his good time to reclaim them,
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as he did Paul, Zacheus, and others. 2. After their conuersion the difference is more euident;
as he did Paul, Zacchaeus, and Others. 2. After their conversion the difference is more evident;
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their hardnes of heart being then not totall, but in part, mixt with softnesse and tendernesse,
their hardness of heart being then not total, but in part, mixed with softness and tenderness,
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euen through euery part of the soule;
even through every part of the soul;
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so that though they somtimes resist God indeed, neglect the meanes of grace, profit not as they should,
so that though they sometimes resist God indeed, neglect the means of grace, profit not as they should,
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and might doe, by his Word, and Fatherly corrections;
and might do, by his Word, and Fatherly corrections;
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yet this is not out of wilfulnesse, or with full consent, but from ignorance, errour, ouersight, weaknesse of faith, frailtie of the flesh, the subtitle of Satan, and strength of his tentations;
yet this is not out of wilfulness, or with full consent, but from ignorance, error, oversight, weakness of faith, frailty of the Flesh, the subtitle of Satan, and strength of his tentations;
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not without some reluctance for the present, and when they come to themselues, repentance. S. But what is the danger of being in this estate? M.
not without Some reluctance for the present, and when they come to themselves, Repentance. S. But what is the danger of being in this estate? M.
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The danger hereof is very great, and that many wayes.
The danger hereof is very great, and that many ways.
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1. In it selfe it may seeme an euill great enough, depriuing a man of his Synteresis, the light of naturall Principles, wherein hee becomes equall to a beast;
1. In it self it may seem an evil great enough, depriving a man of his Synteresis, the Light of natural Principles, wherein he becomes equal to a beast;
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nay, of all touch of conscience, wherein he is worse then a Deuill.
nay, of all touch of conscience, wherein he is Worse then a devil.
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And so long as one continues therein, he still growes worse and worse, without all stay, till hee comes to the very height of all impietie.
And so long as one continues therein, he still grows Worse and Worse, without all stay, till he comes to the very height of all impiety.
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In which respect this euill is worse then any outward calamitie.
In which respect this evil is Worse then any outward calamity.
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Iobs miseries were no way comparable to it, for by them hee profited, and out of them all he had a gracious issue nay, all Pharaohs plagues besides come short of it;Jobs misery's were no Way comparable to it, for by them he profited, and out of them all he had a gracious issue nay, all Pharaohs plagues beside come short of it;
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for had this beene away, they all had soone beene at an end. Euen a wounded spirit comes somewhat behinde it:
for had this been away, they all had soon been At an end. Eve a wounded Spirit comes somewhat behind it:
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for though it bee an euill vnsupportable, yet it sends a man to Christ for remedie,
for though it be an evil unsupportable, yet it sends a man to christ for remedy,
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while this lulls him asleepe, so that hee perceiues not his misery. 2. But it is most aggrauated by the fearfull consequents;
while this lulls him asleep, so that he perceives not his misery. 2. But it is most aggravated by the fearful consequents;
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it being a high way to that vnpardonable sinne, Mar. 3.29. and once growne to the height, a plaine marke of a reprobate;
it being a high Way to that unpardonable sin, Mar. 3.29. and once grown to the height, a plain mark of a Reprobate;
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and consequently, a forerunner not onely to temporall, but to eternall destruction. S. and consequently, a forerunner not only to temporal, but to Eternal destruction. S.
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What I pray you, are the meanes, and degrees, by which men vsually come to this great, What I pray you, Are the means, and Degrees, by which men usually come to this great,
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and dangerous euil, and ascend to the height of it? M. The causes of it are many;and dangerous evil, and ascend to the height of it? M. The Causes of it Are many;
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whereof some make way for it, others more immediately lead a man into it.
whereof Some make Way for it, Others more immediately led a man into it.
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As, 1. Naturall hardnesse of heart is the root of all actuall hardnes, so that if that be let alone vnmortified, the branches will soone bud forth, and shew themselues.
As, 1. Natural hardness of heart is the root of all actual hardness, so that if that be let alone unmortified, the branches will soon bud forth, and show themselves.
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2. Ignorance is a great meanes of confirming, and increasing that naturall hardnesse; specially if wilfull, ioyn'd with contempt of knowledge, and the meanes thereof;
2. Ignorance is a great means of confirming, and increasing that natural hardness; specially if wilful, joined with contempt of knowledge, and the means thereof;
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blindnesse is vsually accompanied with boldnes. 3. Vnbeleife, and distrust opens a great gap to farther obstinacy:
blindness is usually accompanied with boldness. 3. Unbelief, and distrust Opens a great gap to farther obstinacy:
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an vnfaithfull heart, soone growes an euill heart, to depart away from the liuing God, ready to bee hardned by the deceitfullnes of sinne.
an unfaithful heart, soon grows an evil heart, to depart away from the living God, ready to be hardened by the Deceitfulness of sin.
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4. Iudging according to sense and reason, maruailously strengthens infidelitie; as when from present impunitie, men take occasion to presume on Gods lenitie; 4. Judging according to sense and reason, marvelously strengthens infidelity; as when from present impunity, men take occasion to presume on God's lenity;
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as dissoulte scholers beare themselues bold vpon their Masters gentlenes; as dissoulte Scholars bear themselves bold upon their Masters gentleness;
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or to despise his threatnings, because they are not presently executed, as birds doe a scarcrow, because it moues not; or to despise his threatenings, Because they Are not presently executed, as Birds do a scarecrow, Because it moves not;
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or els when from the afflictions of the godly men, are readie to call Gods prouidence in question;
or Else when from the afflictions of the godly men, Are ready to call God's providence in question;
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or lastly, vpon obseruing of eminent gifts of learning, or ciuilitie in Heritikes, and profane persons, to sooth vp themselues in superstition, and profanenesse; or lastly, upon observing of eminent Gifts of learning, or civility in Heretics, and profane Persons, to sooth up themselves in Superstition, and profaneness;
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as Pharaoh seeing his Sorcerers doe the same miracles that Moses did, hartned himselfe in his impious contempt of God. as Pharaoh seeing his Sorcerers do the same Miracles that Moses did, heartened himself in his impious contempt of God.
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5. Committing of some grosse sinnne is like a blow in the brainepan, or fall from a Tower, which stuns a man,
5. Committing of Some gross sin is like a blow in the brainepan, or fallen from a Tower, which stuns a man,
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and leaues him as dead for the time; stupifying his conscience, and making a man suffer shipwracke of his faith;
and leaves him as dead for the time; stupefying his conscience, and making a man suffer shipwreck of his faith;
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as wee may see in Dauids adultery and murther. as we may see in David adultery and murder.
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6. Hypocriticall hiding of sinne helpes to draw a skin ouer the conscience, and to set a barre against the greace of God:
6. Hypocritical hiding of sin helps to draw a skin over the conscience, and to Set a bar against the greace of God:
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as wee may see in the same example of Dauid, according to his owne confession, Psal. 32.3.4. 7. Custome in any sinne by little and little insensibly takes away the sense and feeling of sinne.
as we may see in the same Exampl of David, according to his own Confessi, Psalm 32.3.4. 7. Custom in any sin by little and little insensibly Takes away the sense and feeling of sin.
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8. Pride of heart, worldlinesse, and voluptuousnesse cause the heart to swell or so lull it asleepe, that it becomes insensible of any thing. 8. Pride of heart, worldliness, and voluptuousness cause the heart to swell or so lull it asleep, that it becomes insensible of any thing.
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9. We are led into all these euils for the most part by neglecting our watch ouer our owne hearts;
9. We Are led into all these evils for the most part by neglecting our watch over our own hearts;
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for the preuenting of sinnes deceitfulnes; which steales vpon vs, and beguile vs; 1. In the doing of good, by
for the preventing of Sins deceitfulness; which steals upon us, and beguile us; 1. In the doing of good, by
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1. Delaying, and putting off good purposes to another time, 1. Delaying, and putting off good Purposes to Another time,
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2. Contenting our selues with the good we haue, and standing at a stay, a dangerous forerunner of a downefall.
2. Contenting our selves with the good we have, and standing At a stay, a dangerous forerunner of a downfall.
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3. Suffering good motions to coole after some extraordinary fit of zeale or forwardnes, through pride, and neglect of former iealousie;
3. Suffering good motions to cool After Some extraordinary fit of zeal or forwardness, through pride, and neglect of former jealousy;
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as in Dauid, and Hezekias. Hereby we grow, 1. to vse religious exercises perfunctorily; 2. now and then without necessitie to omit them;
as in David, and Hezekias. Hereby we grow, 1. to use religious exercises perfunctorily; 2. now and then without necessity to omit them;
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3 ▪ at last quite and cleane to forsake them, and all desire vnto them;
3 ▪ At last quite and clean to forsake them, and all desire unto them;
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in which case if God should leaue vs, wee should bee like that emptie house, which was not long without a tenant.
in which case if God should leave us, we should be like that empty house, which was not long without a tenant.
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2. In the auoyding of euill, by 1. Omitting preseruatiues against it, as, watching, prayer, Christian admonition, &c.
2. In the avoiding of evil, by 1. Omitting preservatives against it, as, watching, prayer, Christian admonition, etc.
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2. Giuing way to the first motions of it, as Dauid when he gaue himselfe leaue to bee idle, and to looke wantonly abroad;
2. Giving Way to the First motions of it, as David when he gave himself leave to be idle, and to look wantonly abroad;
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or dallying with it, as Eue did with the deuill. 3. Remitting by little and little our former hatred against it.
or dallying with it, as Eve did with the Devil. 3. Remitting by little and little our former hatred against it.
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Hence it comes to passe that sinne which at first seemed an insupportable burden, in time proues,
Hence it comes to pass that sin which At First seemed an insupportable burden, in time Proves,
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first, lesse heauie, we are sorry for it, but not so cast downe with it as in former times,
First, less heavy, we Are sorry for it, but not so cast down with it as in former times,
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secondly, light and easie, it troubles vs litle, or not at all, thirdly, altogether insensible we perceiue it not,
secondly, Light and easy, it Troubles us little, or not At all, Thirdly, altogether insensible we perceive it not,
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fourthly, pleasant and deligtfull, it giues vs good contentment. Hence men fall easily, first, to customary committing of it, secondly, to excusing of it,
fourthly, pleasant and deligtfull, it gives us good contentment. Hence men fallen Easily, First, to customary committing of it, secondly, to excusing of it,
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thirdly, to defending it, fourthly, to glory in it, which is the height of impious profanenesse and hardnesse of heart.
Thirdly, to defending it, fourthly, to glory in it, which is the height of impious profaneness and hardness of heart.
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Euery one of these declining steps is dangerous, and therefore happie is he, that can keepe his heart in that perfect hatred of sin:
Every one of these declining steps is dangerous, and Therefore happy is he, that can keep his heart in that perfect hatred of since:
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hee that descends to the first step is in some danger, yet not excluded from the gracious incitation. Mat. 11.28. if he stay himselfe in time:
he that descends to the First step is in Some danger, yet not excluded from the gracious incitation. Mathew 11.28. if he stay himself in time:
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he that goes on to the next is in greater danger, yet in possibilitie to bee reclaimed,
he that Goes on to the next is in greater danger, yet in possibility to be reclaimed,
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if Christ looke backe vpon him, as hee did vpon Peter. But if one come to the third, his estate is already deadly, almost desperate;
if christ look back upon him, as he did upon Peter. But if one come to the third, his estate is already deadly, almost desperate;
cs np1 vvb av p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1. cc-acp cs pi vvb p-acp dt ord, po31 n1 vbz av j, av j;
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the forth and last step helpes onely to make vp the measure of sinne, and to lead a man the more quietly and securely to hell. S.
the forth and last step helps only to make up the measure of sin, and to led a man the more quietly and securely to hell. S.
dt av cc ord n1 vvz av-j pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 dt av-dc av-jn cc av-j p-acp n1. np1
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Why? but must a man needs come to this height, that giues but a little way to sinfull delights? me thinks a man may doe this, Why? but must a man needs come to this height, that gives but a little Way to sinful delights? me thinks a man may do this,
q-crq? cc-acp vmb dt n1 av vvn p-acp d n1, cst vvz p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n2? pno11 vvz dt n1 vmb vdi d,
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and yet detest sins extreame impietie. M. Iust this was Hazaels conceit of himselfe; and yet detest Sins extreme impiety. M. Just this was Hazaels conceit of himself;
cc av vvb n2 j-jn n1. n1 av d vbds npg1 n1 pp-f px31;
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hee thought it strange, that euer he should doe such horrible things as the Prophet foretold of him,
he Thought it strange, that ever he should do such horrible things as the Prophet foretold of him,
pns31 vvd pn31 j, cst av pns31 vmd vdi d j n2 p-acp dt n1 vvd pp-f pno31,
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and reiected it with a kind of abhomination; yet after came not one iot short of fulfilling it.
and rejected it with a kind of abomination; yet After Come not one jot short of fulfilling it.
cc vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; av a-acp vvd xx crd n1 j pp-f vvg pn31.
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Alas? we are not able to conceiue, whereunto the wickednesse of our hearts may bring vs, if wee giue way to it,
Alas? we Are not able to conceive, whereunto the wickedness of our hearts may bring us, if we give Way to it,
np1? pns12 vbr xx j pc-acp vvi, c-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 vmb vvi pno12, cs pns12 vvb n1 p-acp pn31,
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and therein bee lest vnto our selues. S. But how may a man know whether he be ouertaken herewith or no? M.
and therein be lest unto our selves. S. But how may a man know whither he be overtaken herewith or no? M.
cc av vbi vvn p-acp po12 n2. np1 cc-acp q-crq vmb dt n1 vvb cs pns31 vbb vvn av cc dx? n1
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Some light hereunto a man may haue from that former descrption of hardnesse of heart, and the seuerall degrees thereof:
some Light hereunto a man may have from that former descrption of hardness of heart, and the several Degrees thereof:
d n1 av dt n1 vmb vhi p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n2 av:
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But it may bee discerned specially by these signes, or makes. 1. A mans senssesnesse of his owne estate.
But it may be discerned specially by these Signs, or makes. 1. A men senssesnesse of his own estate.
cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn av-j p-acp d n2, cc vvz. crd dt ng1 n1 pp-f po31 d n1.
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For where there is no sense, their commonly is no life.
For where there is no sense, their commonly is not life.
p-acp c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1, po32 av-j vbz xx n1.
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If you haue a stone in your bladder, or reines, you presently complaine, and are exceedingly troubled.
If you have a stone in your bladder, or reins, you presently complain, and Are exceedingly troubled.
cs pn22 vhb dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, cc n2, pn22 av-j vvb, cc vbr av-vvg vvn.
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And is it possible, thinke you, that a man should haue a stone in his heart,
And is it possible, think you, that a man should have a stone in his heart,
cc vbz pn31 j, vvb pn22, cst dt n1 vmd vhi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1,
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and bee aliue, and not perceiue it? You haue heard that wee haue all by nature hard and stony hearts;
and be alive, and not perceive it? You have herd that we have all by nature hard and stony hearts;
cc vbi j, cc xx vvi pn31? pn22 vhb vvn cst pns12 vhb d p-acp n1 j cc j n2;
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and this hardnesse in part still remaines in the best.
and this hardness in part still remains in the best.
cc d n1 p-acp n1 av vvz p-acp dt js.
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So that they, whosoeuer they are, that neuer complaine hereof, nay, that hauing neuer beene humbled hereby, can rest secure of their present and future well-doing;
So that they, whosoever they Are, that never complain hereof, nay, that having never been humbled hereby, can rest secure of their present and future welldoing;
av cst pns32, r-crq pns32 vbr, cst av-x vvi av, uh-x, cst vhg av vbn vvn av, vmb vvi j pp-f po32 j cc j-jn n1;
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shew euidently, that they are dead and senslesse still, and consequently ouer-whelmed still with hardnesse of heart.
show evidently, that they Are dead and senseless still, and consequently overwhelmed still with hardness of heart.
vvb av-j, cst pns32 vbr j cc j av, cc av-j j av p-acp n1 pp-f n1.
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2. The read•nesse of the conscience to doe its office in checking for sinne. If a man can swallow omissions of good duties;
2. The read•nesse of the conscience to do its office in checking for sin. If a man can swallow omissions of good duties;
crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vdi po31 n1 p-acp vvg p-acp n1. cs dt n1 vmb vvi n2 pp-f j n2;
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carelesse performances of them, ordinary slips, and sometimes grosser sinnes, and his heart neuer smite him,
careless performances of them, ordinary slips, and sometime grosser Sins, and his heart never smite him,
j n2 pp-f pno32, j n2, cc av jc n2, cc po31 n1 av-x vvi pno31,
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or suffer it selfe to be controll'd for stirring, hee is in a very dangerous, if not desperate degree of hardnesse of heart.
or suffer it self to be controlled for stirring, he is in a very dangerous, if not desperate degree of hardness of heart.
cc vvi pn31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg, pns31 vbz p-acp dt j j, cs xx j n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1.
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3. The effect that those meanes take which God vseth to worke vpon the heart; a signe a man is in an ill case, when they preuaile not, but God,
3. The Effect that those means take which God uses to work upon the heart; a Signen a man is in an ill case, when they prevail not, but God,
crd dt n1 cst d n2 vvb r-crq np1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; dt n1 dt n1 vbz p-acp dt j-jn n1, c-crq pns32 vvb xx, cc-acp np1,
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as it were, looseth his labour in them: as,
as it were, loses his labour in them: as,
c-acp pn31 vbdr, vvz po31 n1 p-acp pno32: c-acp,
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1. The Word, Gods powerfull arme, his hammer, his two-edged sword, then preuailes not, when it is heard vnprofitably, beeing either not attended to,
1. The Word, God's powerful arm, his hammer, his two-edged sword, then prevails not, when it is herd unprofitably, being either not attended to,
crd dt n1, npg1 j n1, po31 n1, po31 j n1, av vvz xx, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn av-j, vbg av-d xx vvn p-acp,
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or conceiued by the vnderstanding, not retained by the memory, not entertained by the affections, but resisted, choaked, deteined in vnrighteousnesse, or not seconded with reformation.
or conceived by the understanding, not retained by the memory, not entertained by the affections, but resisted, choked, detained in unrighteousness, or not seconded with Reformation.
cc vvd p-acp dt n1, xx vvn p-acp dt n1, xx vvn p-acp dt n2, cc-acp vvd, vvn, vvn p-acp n1-u, cc xx vvn p-acp n1.
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2. The workes of Gods ordinary Prouidence, which should bee as a glasse for vs to behold the Maiestie of God himselfe,
2. The works of God's ordinary Providence, which should be as a glass for us to behold the Majesty of God himself,
crd dt n2 pp-f npg1 j n1, r-crq vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 px31,
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and his will derecting vs to diuers duties;
and his will derecting us to diverse duties;
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then faile of their due effect, when we in stead of growing more familiar with God by occasion of them, grow rather daily more and more estranged from him.
then fail of their due Effect, when we in stead of growing more familiar with God by occasion of them, grow rather daily more and more estranged from him.
av vvb pp-f po32 j-jn n1, c-crq pns12 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg av-dc j-jn p-acp np1 p-acp n1 pp-f pno32, vvb av av-j av-dc cc av-dc vvn p-acp pno31.
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3. Ciuill Lawes, by which God keepes men within their compasse, then come short of their end,
3. Civil Laws, by which God keeps men within their compass, then come short of their end,
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when they must be faine to stoope and yeeld to our humors; as, Mat. 19.8. and among vs, in the case of biting Vsury, &c.
when they must be feign to stoop and yield to our humours; as, Mathew 19.8. and among us, in the case of biting Usury, etc.
c-crq pns32 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp po12 n2; c-acp, np1 crd. cc p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1, av
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4. Extraordinary fauours, or iudgements, which should stirre vs vp, and make vs looke about vs,
4. Extraordinary favours, or Judgments, which should stir us up, and make us look about us,
crd j n2, cc n2, r-crq vmd vvi pno12 a-acp, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno12,
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then want their successe, when we are not affected by them, as wee should; but instead of thankefulnesse for the one (as Gen. 39.9. 1. Sam. 1.28. Psal. 18.1. and 116.12.) applaud our selues in our secure and sinful courses, as Deut. 32.15.
then want their success, when we Are not affected by them, as we should; but instead of thankfulness for the one (as Gen. 39.9. 1. Sam. 1.28. Psalm 18.1. and 116.12.) applaud our selves in our secure and sinful courses, as Deuteronomy 32.15.
av vvb po32 n1, c-crq pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp pno32, c-acp pns12 vmd; cc-acp av pp-f n1 p-acp dt crd (c-acp np1 crd. crd np1 crd. np1 crd. cc crd.) vvb po12 n2 p-acp po12 j cc j n2, c-acp np1 crd.
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and in stead of due humiliation by the other, rather mooued to thinke that God must needs loue vs,
and in stead of due humiliation by the other, rather moved to think that God must needs love us,
cc p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp dt n-jn, av-c vvd pc-acp vvi cst np1 vmb av vvi pno12,
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because hee corrects vs, though we are neuer a iot bettered thereby. 5. Inward motions of Gods spirt, sent to encourage and strengthen vs in good courses,
Because he corrects us, though we Are never a jot bettered thereby. 5. Inward motions of God's spirt, sent to encourage and strengthen us in good courses,
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then returne voyd, when they are not entertained, and cherished with good affections, and seconded with good endeuours. S.
then return void, when they Are not entertained, and cherished with good affections, and seconded with good endeavours. S.
av vvb j, c-crq pns32 vbr xx vvn, cc vvn p-acp j n2, cc vvn p-acp j n2. np1
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Now I pray, what should a man doe, if by these signes he finde himselfe ouer-taken with this dangerous euill? Is there any hope of his recouery? M.Now I pray, what should a man do, if by these Signs he find himself overtaken with this dangerous evil? Is there any hope of his recovery? M.
av pns11 vvb, q-crq vmd dt n1 vdb, cs p-acp d n2 pns31 vvb px31 vvn p-acp d j n-jn? vbz pc-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1? n1
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Yes questionlesse, there is hope of his recouery, so long as hee hath any sense of his misery, any desire to bee freed therefrom.
Yes questionless, there is hope of his recovery, so long as he hath any sense of his misery, any desire to be freed therefrom.
uh j, pc-acp vbz n1 pp-f po31 n1, av av-j c-acp pns31 vhz d n1 pp-f po31 n1, d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av.
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God hath appointed a menanes, not vtterly to cast out from him, him that is expelled. God hath appointed a menanes, not utterly to cast out from him, him that is expelled.
np1 vhz vvn dt n2, xx av-j pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno31, pno31 cst vbz vvd.
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In this case therefore it will be good for a man that finds himselfe thus ouer taken, with all care to betake himselfe to these remedies following.
In this case Therefore it will be good for a man that finds himself thus over taken, with all care to betake himself to these remedies following.
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1. Let him come, and bemoane himselfe, and his miserable case before God:
1. Let him come, and bemoan himself, and his miserable case before God:
crd vvb pno31 vvi, cc vvi px31, cc po31 j n1 p-acp np1:
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the Cure is in a wonderfull forwardnesse, when a man can bring himselfe once to this.
the Cure is in a wonderful forwardness, when a man can bring himself once to this.
dt vvb vbz p-acp dt j n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi px31 a-acp p-acp d.
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For besides that our corruptions themselus like theeues or traytors are ready to flie, vpon discouery and persuit;
For beside that our corruptions themselves like thieves or Traitors Are ready to fly, upon discovery and pursuit;
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God is exceeding readie in such a case to bee moued with compassion toward vs, to be in••or: God is exceeding ready in such a case to be moved with compassion towards us, to be in••or:
np1 vbz av-vvg j p-acp d dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi j:
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troubled in our troubles, and bind vp our broken hearts. Only here we must be sure;
troubled in our Troubles, and bind up our broken hearts. Only Here we must be sure;
vvd p-acp po12 n2, cc vvb a-acp po12 j-vvn n2. j av pns12 vmb vbi j;
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1. That we dissemble not with God, but vnfainedly desire the remouall of our owne hard-heartednesse. 2. That we be earnest, with him,
1. That we dissemble not with God, but unfeignedly desire the removal of our own hardheartedness. 2. That we be earnest, with him,
crd cst pns12 vvb xx p-acp np1, cc-acp av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 d j. crd cst pns12 vbb j, p-acp pno31,
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& presse him instantly, with such arguments as hee is accustomed to yeelde vnto: 1. his abilitie, 2. our necessitie: 3. his promise, and consequently his glory.
& press him instantly, with such Arguments as he is accustomed to yield unto: 1. his ability, 2. our necessity: 3. his promise, and consequently his glory.
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2. Let him vse no other plaister, but that which God hath giuen and appointed vnto vs euen the blood of his owne Sonne, by which he softens and reconciles vnto himselfe, all that are softned, and reconciled.
2. Let him use no other plaster, but that which God hath given and appointed unto us even the blood of his own Son, by which he softens and reconciles unto himself, all that Are softened, and reconciled.
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For as Euah came out of Adams side sleeping, so the Church continually proceedeth out of the heart blood of Christ dying.
For as Eve Come out of Adams side sleeping, so the Church continually Proceedeth out of the heart blood of christ dying.
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For want of this, Cain, Pharaoh, and other reprobats perish in the hardnesse of there hearts.
For want of this, Cain, Pharaoh, and other Reprobates perish in the hardness of there hearts.
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3. Hee must be sure to get that hand which alone can receiue, and apply this heauenly plaister, Faith;
3. He must be sure to get that hand which alone can receive, and apply this heavenly plaster, Faith;
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by which we looke on him whom we haue pierced, and are at once both wounded and healed,
by which we look on him whom we have pierced, and Are At once both wounded and healed,
p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 ro-crq pns12 vhb vvn, cc vbr p-acp a-acp av-d vvn cc vvn,
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as the Israelites were cured of the stingings of those fiery serpents, by looking on the brazen serpent erected by Moses. This softens as well as purifies the heart.
as the Israelites were cured of the stingings of those fiery Serpents, by looking on the brazen serpent erected by Moses. This softens as well as Purifies the heart.
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4. To this end, it wil be needful to make vse of those instruments, by which God vsually works faith in our heats; 4. To this end, it will be needful to make use of those Instruments, by which God usually works faith in our heats;
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those are specially the Word, and Sacramēts, the one being that fire by which our hearts are melted, & new fashioned;
those Are specially the Word, and Sacraments, the one being that fire by which our hearts Are melted, & new fashioned;
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the other a singular meanes to knit vs nearer vnto Christ, from whose fulnesse wee all receiue grace for grace. the other a singular means to knit us nearer unto christ, from whose fullness we all receive grace for grace.
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5. Hereunto if he adde the due obseruation of Gods iudgements, both vpon himselfe and others,
5. Hereunto if he add the due observation of God's Judgments, both upon himself and Others,
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& make a holy vse thereof, hee shall find a great helpe thereby both to the opening of his eares, and to the softning of his heart.
& make a holy use thereof, he shall find a great help thereby both to the opening of his ears, and to the softening of his heart.
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6. After all these he must waite for Gods spirit to make all other meanes effectuall;
6. After all these he must wait for God's Spirit to make all other means effectual;
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without which the two-edged sword of the Word, and what euer els may be added for the strengthing therof, may proue but as Scāderbegs sword, which was able to do little or nothing with out Scanderbegs arme. S.
without which the two-edged sword of the Word, and what ever Else may be added for the strengthing thereof, may prove but as Scanderbegs sword, which was able to do little or nothing with out Scanderbegs arm. S.
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Well, suppose I find by these meanes, that in some measure God hoth begun to soften mine heart; Well, suppose I find by these means, that in Some measure God hoth begun to soften mine heart;
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What am I then to doe? M.What am I then to do? M.
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You haue then great cause to be thankeful to God, who hath therein giuen you a sure pledge of his loue,
You have then great cause to be thankful to God, who hath therein given you a sure pledge of his love,
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and an assurance infallible, that hee wil neuer forsak you, but euer look vpon you, with an eye of tender cōpassion, to bind vp,
and an assurance infallible, that he will never forsake you, but ever look upon you, with an eye of tender compassion, to bind up,
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and heale all your wounds, to deliuer you frō all dangers, to guide you in all your wayes, to abide and dwell in you,
and heal all your wounds, to deliver you from all dangers, to guide you in all your ways, to abide and dwell in you,
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as in his Temple for euer. S.
as in his Temple for ever. S.
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But may I securely rest in this, and neuer feare any danger of back-sliding? M. By no meanes;But may I securely rest in this, and never Fear any danger of backsliding? M. By no means;
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since, 1. we are neuer in greater danger, then when we are thus secure, as we may see in Dauid, and Peter. 2. It will be a more difficult thing to recouer out of this danger, then to preuent it;
since, 1. we Are never in greater danger, then when we Are thus secure, as we may see in David, and Peter. 2. It will be a more difficult thing to recover out of this danger, then to prevent it;
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as appeares by those that being giuen ouer to any sin, hardly are brought to reforme it. 3. We may prouoke God to inflict on vs that other kind of hardnes of heart called Iudiciary, or Penall, by which men are vsually sealed vp vnto condemnation. S.
as appears by those that being given over to any since, hardly Are brought to reform it. 3. We may provoke God to inflict on us that other kind of hardness of heart called Judiciary, or Penal, by which men Are usually sealed up unto condemnation. S.
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These indeed are forcible motiues to a man to looke about him, and in stead of giuing way to securitie, to furnish himselfe with the best preseruatiues against sins dangers: These indeed Are forcible motives to a man to look about him, and in stead of giving Way to security, to furnish himself with the best preservatives against Sins dangers:
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But before I come to enquire thereof, I would faine know the vtmost of the danger;
But before I come to inquire thereof, I would feign know the utmost of the danger;
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and therefore I pray you tell mee, what you meane by that last kinde of hardnesse of heart, which you call Iudiciary, or penall. M. and Therefore I pray you tell me, what you mean by that last kind of hardness of heart, which you call Judiciary, or penal. M.
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This is, when God as a iust & angry iudge takes vengeance on mans wilfull rebellion, by giuing ouer his heart, which was hard by nature,
This is, when God as a just & angry judge Takes vengeance on men wilful rebellion, by giving over his heart, which was hard by nature,
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& farther hardned by voluntary abuse of the meanes of grace, to be hardned yet in an higher degree by Satan,
& farther hardened by voluntary abuse of the means of grace, to be hardened yet in an higher degree by Satan,
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and his owne corruption, & there by sealed vp vnto eternall condemnation.
and his own corruption, & there by sealed up unto Eternal condemnation.
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In this case the soule of a man being wholy infected, & poysoned, and the spirit altogether quenched:
In this case the soul of a man being wholly infected, & poisoned, and the Spirit altogether quenched:
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neither light of nature, nor motions of grace, priuate councell, nor publicke admonitions, mercie, nor iudgement is euer likely to stay that violence of his sinfull courses:
neither Light of nature, nor motions of grace, private council, nor public admonitions, mercy, nor judgement is ever likely to stay that violence of his sinful courses:
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wherein he runs on without all scruple or remorse, till either God strike him with some exemplary plagues as he did Pharaoh; or hee plunge himselfe into the gulfe of despaire with Iudas; or death steale on him without repentance,
wherein he runs on without all scruple or remorse, till either God strike him with Some exemplary plagues as he did Pharaoh; or he plunge himself into the gulf of despair with Iudas; or death steal on him without Repentance,
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as on that rich man, Luke 16. S. What sort of men doth this kinde of hardnesse befall? M.
as on that rich man, Lycia 16. S. What sort of men does this kind of hardness befall? M.
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Only reprobates, whom God suffers to lie in wickednesse;
Only Reprobates, whom God suffers to lie in wickedness;
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whereas all the elect being giuen by God vnto Christ, and by Christ commended againe vnto his Father, are secured from this great euill;
whereas all the elect being given by God unto christ, and by christ commended again unto his Father, Are secured from this great evil;
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and in good time endued with that sanctifying spirit, by vertue where of they keep themselues so;
and in good time endued with that sanctifying Spirit, by virtue where of they keep themselves so;
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that the wicked one toucheth them not. S. that the wicked one touches them not. S.
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But if this befall reprobates onely, how doth the Church complaine, O Lord, why hast thou hardned our hearts from thy feare? M. But if this befall Reprobates only, how does the Church complain, Oh Lord, why hast thou hardened our hearts from thy Fear? M.
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This is not to be vnderstood of all hardnesse of heart:
This is not to be understood of all hardness of heart:
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for wee haue shewed before, that there is a kind of hardnes of heart natural, common to al by nature without exception:
for we have showed before, that there is a kind of hardness of heart natural, Common to all by nature without exception:
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and there is a voluntary or actuall hardnes, incident euen to the elect, and that in full measure for the present extent before their conuersion,
and there is a voluntary or actual hardness, incident even to the elect, and that in full measure for the present extent before their conversion,
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and after too, in part, though then ioyned with some reluctance;
and After too, in part, though then joined with Some reluctance;
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and of this the Church complaines, and desires that God would not leaue her therein; (for God hath a hand in the ordering of this,
and of this the Church complains, and Desires that God would not leave her therein; (for God hath a hand in the ordering of this,
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& therby many times chastiseth the neglects and errors of his children;) But it is that total finall hardnesse, which to naturall & voluntary rebellion, hath ioyned an vniuersall giuing ouer of God, which is more properly termed Iudiciary or Penall, that befals only the reprobate.
& thereby many times Chastiseth thee neglects and errors of his children;) But it is that total final hardness, which to natural & voluntary rebellion, hath joined an universal giving over of God, which is more properly termed Judiciary or Penal, that befalls only the Reprobate.
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A thing hardly to be discerned for the present, in as much as that other voluntary hardnesse, incident to the elect, especially before their conuersiō, comes very neare it for the present;
A thing hardly to be discerned for the present, in as much as that other voluntary hardness, incident to the elect, especially before their conversion, comes very near it for the present;
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yet in part to be guessed at by these properties accompanying it. 1. Obstinate disobedience against the knowne warnings of God, not in one,
yet in part to be guessed At by these properties accompanying it. 1. Obstinate disobedience against the known Warnings of God, not in one,
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but many things, & that constantly. 2. Sensles securitie, without all manner of relenting by promises,
but many things, & that constantly. 2. Senseless security, without all manner of relenting by promises,
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or threatnings, benefits, or corrections, 3. Waxing worse and worse, more careles to please God, more desperate in offending him after all meanes vsed either in mercy or iudgement, continually. S.
or threatenings, benefits, or corrections, 3. Waxing Worse and Worse, more careless to please God, more desperate in offending him After all means used either in mercy or judgement, continually. S.
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Why, but wee see few or none thus hardned; euen the most obstinate that euer were haue discouer'd some relenting: Why, but we see few or none thus hardened; even the most obstinate that ever were have discovered Some relenting:
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Cain hangs downe his head, Esau weepes, Pharaoh yeelds, Balaam desires to die the death of the righteus, Ahab puts on sackeloth, Iudas repents, Felix trembles, and Simon Magus desires to be prayed for. M.
Cain hangs down his head, Esau weeps, Pharaoh yields, balaam Desires to die the death of the righteus, Ahab puts on Sackcloth, Iudas repents, Felix trembles, and Simon Magus Desires to be prayed for. M.
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1. All reprobates doe not fall into this kinde of hardnes of heart, but onely such as haue abused the meanes of grace and stubbornly resisted Gods working by them.
1. All Reprobates do not fallen into this kind of hardness of heart, but only such as have abused the means of grace and stubbornly resisted God's working by them.
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2. All that are hardned, come not to this height; some stay in lower degres, yet sufficient to seale thē vp to cōdemnation.
2. All that Are hardened, come not to this height; Some stay in lower Degrees, yet sufficient to seal them up to condemnation.
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3. Those that doe come to this ▪ doe it not suddenly, but by degrees.
3. Those that do come to this ▪ do it not suddenly, but by Degrees.
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4. Those that are alreadie come thereunto may yet perhaps haue now and then some flashes, pangs, fits of better motions;
4. Those that Are already come thereunto may yet perhaps have now and then Some flashes, pangs, fits of better motions;
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like the sweating of a stone in moyst weather, which yet retaines its naturall hardnesse, and drinesse.
like the sweating of a stone in moist weather, which yet retains its natural hardness, and dryness.
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But 1. these proceeed not from any true tendernesse of heart, as fruits of Christs spirit;
But 1. these proceed not from any true tenderness of heart, as fruits of Christ Spirit;
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but only from some passion, touch of consceience slauish feare, or present feeling of Gods iudgements;
but only from Some passion, touch of consceience slavish Fear, or present feeling of God's Judgments;
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no argument of grace, but rather a taste of hell. 2. Being once ouer they leaue no impression;
no argument of grace, but rather a taste of hell. 2. Being once over they leave no impression;
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but they that had them, returne presently like a stone to their naturall drinesse; God iustly giuing them ouer thereunto;
but they that had them, return presently like a stone to their natural dryness; God justly giving them over thereunto;
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1. That they who will not bee guided by his gracious Spirit, & holy Word may bee sway'd by the tyrannical gouernment of Satan, and their own corrupt natures;
1. That they who will not be guided by his gracious Spirit, & holy Word may be swayed by the tyrannical government of Satan, and their own corrupt nature's;
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as Saul by his wicked spirit, Rehoboam by his young Councellors, and after by Shishag. 2. That they may bee plagued in thath very thing, wherein they went a bout to anger him;
as Saul by his wicked Spirit, Rehoboam by his young Councillors, and After by Shishag. 2. That they may be plagued in thath very thing, wherein they went a bout to anger him;
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a singular means to meet with mens vnthākfulnes, and to discouer their folly & madnesse in resisting God. S.
a singular means to meet with men's unthankfulness, and to discover their folly & madness in resisting God. S.
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But God neuer giues ouer the elect in this manner; But God never gives over the elect in this manner;
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so that if a man be once assured of his election, hee may rest himselfe secure,
so that if a man be once assured of his election, he may rest himself secure,
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and neuer feare this dangerous down-fall. M. It is true indeed, the elect are freed from possibilitie of falling thus farre;and never Fear this dangerous downfall. M. It is true indeed, the elect Are freed from possibility of falling thus Far;
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yet they that take themselues to be assured of their election, were not best set vp their rest in such a resolution. For,
yet they that take themselves to be assured of their election, were not best Set up their rest in such a resolution. For,
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1. This feare & care is a special means appointed by God to keepe vs from this danger;
1. This Fear & care is a special means appointed by God to keep us from this danger;
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into which the best might easily fall, had they no better a keeper then themselues, into which the best might Easily fallen, had they no better a keeper then themselves,
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as we may guesse by their often looking, and readines to goe the same way with wicked men.
as we may guess by their often looking, and readiness to go the same Way with wicked men.
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That any man sits not downe in the scorners chaire, he is to ascribe it to the free grace of God, who with-holds him according to his good purpose.
That any man sits not down in the Scorner's chair, he is to ascribe it to the free grace of God, who withholds him according to his good purpose.
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Now God accomplisheth his good purposes toward his children by working in thē desires, care, endeuours, answerable thereunto.
Now God accomplisheth his good Purposes towards his children by working in them Desires, care, endeavours, answerable thereunto.
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Hence are those admonitions, Rom. 11.20. 2. Cor. 7.1. Eph. 4.30. Phil. 2.12. &. 3.13. 2. Tim 2.19. 1. Pet. 1.17.
Hence Are those admonitions, Rom. 11.20. 2. Cor. 7.1. Ephesians 4.30. Philip 2.12. &. 3.13. 2. Tim 2.19. 1. Pet. 1.17.
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And to this end God sets before vs the examples of reprobats, (as Magistrates hang vp malefactors in chaines,
And to this end God sets before us the Examples of Reprobates, (as Magistrates hang up malefactors in chains,
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and parents tell their children of executions) yea makes vs in some degrees see & feele the terrors of hell,
and Parents tell their children of executions) yea makes us in Some Degrees see & feel the terrors of hell,
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for the preuenting of those dangers, whereinto the wantonnesse of our flesh might otherwise carry vs.
for the preventing of those dangers, whereinto the wantonness of our Flesh might otherwise carry us
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2. For want hereof, God may giue ouer his children so farre, that they may see but little oddes betweene themselues,
2. For want hereof, God may give over his children so Far, that they may see but little odds between themselves,
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and the veriest reprobates, seeming to themselues vtterly destitute of all spirituall life, as if rhey had neuer tasted of the grace of God,
and the veriest Reprobates, seeming to themselves utterly destitute of all spiritual life, as if rhey had never tasted of the grace of God,
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nor felt the quickning power of his spirit.
nor felt the quickening power of his Spirit.
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And in this case they may endure many a bitter pang, many a perplexed thought, euen to the renting of the heart, And in this case they may endure many a bitter pang, many a perplexed Thought, even to the renting of the heart,
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and breaking of the bones, as it were; before they can come backe to the state ▪ wherin they were at first.
and breaking of the bones, as it were; before they can come back to the state ▪ wherein they were At First.
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Who would buy the sweetest pleasures of sin at such a rate? Who would not rather keepe himselfe sound,
Who would buy the Sweetest pleasures of since At such a rate? Who would not rather keep himself found,
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& whole, then cast himselfe into a dangerous disease in hope of recouery, though he were neuer so sure of it?
& Whole, then cast himself into a dangerous disease in hope of recovery, though he were never so sure of it?
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3. Such desperate resolutions are hardly to bee found in Gods children. It is the Deuils Logicke that makes such gracelesse inferences;
3. Such desperate resolutions Are hardly to be found in God's children. It is the Devils Logic that makes such graceless inferences;
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Let vs cōtinue in sin that grace may abound: and, Soule take thine ease for thou hast much good layd vp for many yeares. Let us continue in since that grace may abound: and, Soul take thine ease for thou hast much good laid up for many Years.
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Gods spirit rather concludes in the hearts of the regenerate, Hauing such precious promises, let vs finish our sanctification in the feare of God, &c as in the fore-mentioned admonitions.
God's Spirit rather concludes in the hearts of the regenerate, Having such precious promises, let us finish our sanctification in the Fear of God, etc. as in the forementioned admonitions.
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So that howsoeuer a man hath formerly bin perswaded, that hee is one of Gods elect, by some sense and experience of Gods renuing grace,
So that howsoever a man hath formerly been persuaded, that he is one of God's elect, by Some sense and experience of God's renewing grace,
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yet if hee find his heart now giuing way vnto, or entertaning such presumptuous conclusions, he may wel feare, that all his former perswasions were but delusions, that the spirit of God neuer ruled in his hart,
yet if he find his heart now giving Way unto, or entertaining such presumptuous conclusions, he may well Fear, that all his former persuasions were but delusions, that the Spirit of God never ruled in his heart,
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but rather that Prince of darknesse that rules in the children of disobediēce.
but rather that Prince of darkness that rules in the children of disobedience.
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They that are farthest from this danger, are most afraid to aduenture on the wayes that lead vnto it: They that Are farthest from this danger, Are most afraid to adventure on the ways that led unto it:
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And such as feare it least, are either already ouerwhelmed with it, or most likely to fall into it. S.
And such as Fear it lest, Are either already overwhelmed with it, or most likely to fallen into it. S.
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Alas! then is my case desperate, that am already quite ouer whelmed with this hardnes of heart, a plaine signe of a reprobate, reicted by God and to be damned for euer. M. Soft and faire;Alas! then is my case desperate, that am already quite over whelmed with this hardness of heart, a plain Signen of a Reprobate, reicted by God and to be damned for ever. M. Soft and fair;
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you are a little too rash & hasty in concluding this against your selfe 1. You may mistake in conceiuing your selfe to be farther hardned then indeed you are,
you Are a little too rash & hasty in concluding this against your self 1. You may mistake in conceiving your self to be farther hardened then indeed you Are,
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and so proue guiltie of false witnesse, bearing in the highest degree 2. Suppose you be so farre hardned,
and so prove guilty of false witness, bearing in the highest degree 2. Suppose you be so Far hardened,
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as may bee, for present actuall hardnes, totally!
as may be, for present actual hardness, totally!
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yet are you not certaine that this hardnesse shall bee finall which alone is the marke of a reprobae.
yet Are you not certain that this hardness shall be final which alone is the mark of a reprobae.
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This is a thing that you cannot know, except you could looke into Gods decree of reprobation,
This is a thing that you cannot know, except you could look into God's Decree of reprobation,
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or had some extraordinary reuelation from him. S.
or had Some extraordinary Revelation from him. S.
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Why! doe you thinke a man may not iudge of his own, or anothers finall estate, by this Iudiciary or penal obduration, Why! do you think a man may not judge of his own, or another's final estate, by this Judiciary or penal obduration,
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or hardning ▪ how then is mans condemnation said to be sealed vp thereby? M.or hardening ▪ how then is men condemnation said to be sealed up thereby? M.
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It is sealed vp in Gods counsell, as mens saluation is in his decree of election. 2. Tim. 2.19.
It is sealed up in God's counsel, as men's salvation is in his Decree of election. 2. Tim. 2.19.
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but not manifested to vs, more then other future things, the knowledge whereof God makes an argument to proue himselfe Iehouah. Nay of all future things God sees speciall reason to keepe this from vs. 1. least the knowledge of it should bee a barre to that mutuall societie which hee sees sit to be betweene good and bad in the world: 2. that the mouthes of wicked men (which otherwise would be more opened then they are against the decree of reprobation) might be stopped,
but not manifested to us, more then other future things, the knowledge whereof God makes an argument to prove himself Jehovah. Nay of all future things God sees special reason to keep this from us 1. least the knowledge of it should be a bar to that mutual society which he sees fit to be between good and bad in the world: 2. that the mouths of wicked men (which otherwise would be more opened then they Are against the Decree of reprobation) might be stopped,
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while they are left without excuse in the neglect of those meanes of grace, which during their abode in this life are offred vnto them.
while they Are left without excuse in the neglect of those means of grace, which during their Abided in this life Are offered unto them.
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Whence it is, that we find this euer proposed, as a thing, whereof we are ignorant Who hath knowne the minde of the Lord,
Whence it is, that we find this ever proposed, as a thing, whereof we Are ignorant Who hath known the mind of the Lord,
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or beene his Counsellor? Who knows if he will repent? it may be he will be mercifull vnto the remnant of Ioseph.
or been his Counsellor? Who knows if he will Repent? it may be he will be merciful unto the remnant of Ioseph.
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Who art thou, that condemnest another mans seruant? And the whole time of this life is called The day wherein a man may worke; Who art thou, that Condemnest Another men servant? And the Whole time of this life is called The day wherein a man may work;
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The day of grace; the time of Gods mercifull visitation; and death onely, and the time following after, The night, wherein no man can worke; The day of grace; the time of God's merciful Visitation; and death only, and the time following After, The night, wherein no man can work;
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when the Sunne of righteousnes sets, & shines no more to men for their conuersion;
when the Sun of righteousness sets, & shines no more to men for their conversion;
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the doore of grace is shut, so that as many as are not then alreadie entred, are thenceforth for euer excluded, the door of grace is shut, so that as many as Are not then already entered, Are thenceforth for ever excluded,
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and their final doome pronounc'd neuer to be reuersed.
and their final doom pronounced never to be reversed.
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So that as long as life lastes, wee are still to hope for, and to endeuour the conuersion of the most desperate;
So that as long as life lasts, we Are still to hope for, and to endeavour the conversion of the most desperate;
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praying, and waiting, if at any time God will giue them repentance: And •f for others, certainely much more for our selues. S. praying, and waiting, if At any time God will give them Repentance: And •f for Others, Certainly much more for our selves. S.
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Alas! What comfort can one haue to hope for any good of himselfe, that is thus dead and sensles, altogether ouer-whelm'd with hardnesse of heart, as I am? M.Alas! What Comfort can one have to hope for any good of himself, that is thus dead and senseless, altogether overwhelmed with hardness of heart, as I am? M.
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Are you more dead then the dust of the earth:
are you more dead then the dust of the earth:
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yet out of that did god form Ada, & breath into his face the bread of life;
yet out of that did god from Ada, & breath into his face the bred of life;
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and he can euen of stones raise vp children vnto Abraham: are not all things possible to him? and is not his promise, that will prore water vpon the thirstie, and flouds on the dry ground? And what I bray you, were all the generation of the iust before their conuersion? were they not all as hard-hearted as you imagine your selfe to be? See Ezechiel 36.25.26. Isaias 1.10. Ieremy 3. and 4. Chapters, Zacary 13.1. Luke 15.11.31. 1. Corinthians 6.9.10. Ephesians 2.1.2. Tit 〈 … 〉. 3. and he can even of stones raise up children unto Abraham: Are not all things possible to him? and is not his promise, that will prore water upon the thirsty, and floods on the dry ground? And what I bray you, were all the generation of the just before their conversion? were they not all as hardhearted as you imagine your self to be? See Ezechiel 36.25.26. Isaiah 1.10. Ieremy 3. and 4. Chapters, Zacary 13.1. Lycia 15.11.31. 1. Corinthians 6.9.10. Ephesians 2.1.2. Tit 〈 … 〉. 3.
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And to what end, thi〈 … 〉 you are these examples Regarded, but that Christ might shew his long suffring 〈 … 〉m to the ensample and encouragement of all those that in time to come should beleeue in him to euerlasting life. S.
And to what end, thi〈 … 〉 you Are these Examples Regarded, but that christ might show his long suffering 〈 … 〉m to the ensample and encouragement of all those that in time to come should believe in him to everlasting life. S.
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It is some encouragement indeed to see others 〈 ◊ 〉 haue recouered out of those dangers wherein one finds himselfe to be But in the meane time, this danger is such as many haue perished in: It is Some encouragement indeed to see Others 〈 ◊ 〉 have recovered out of those dangers wherein one finds himself to be But in the mean time, this danger is such as many have perished in:
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so that I am in great hazard st〈 … 〉ing at length into euerlasting distruction,
so that I am in great hazard st〈 … 〉ing At length into everlasting destruction,
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so long as I am in this case, and not certaine, that I shall recouer out of it. M.so long as I am in this case, and not certain, that I shall recover out of it. M.
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Your hazard were great indeed, if this were your case; though euen heerein you might with some hope vse the meanes for your recouery.
Your hazard were great indeed, if this were your case; though even herein you might with Some hope use the means for your recovery.
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But I haue some better comfort for you then this;
But I have Some better Comfort for you then this;
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and that is, that you may be deceiued in iudging your selfe thus for the present quite ouer whelmed with hardnesse of heart. S.
and that is, that you may be deceived in judging your self thus for the present quite over whelmed with hardness of heart. S.
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Doe you thinke it possible, it should be otherwise with me? M. Nay I haue very great reason to perswade me, that it is otherwise;Do you think it possible, it should be otherwise with me? M. Nay I have very great reason to persuade me, that it is otherwise;
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and your present perswasion is a great mistake, and grosse delusion. S. Oh how happy were I, if you could vpon good ground so perswade me.
and your present persuasion is a great mistake, and gross delusion. S. O how happy were I, if you could upon good ground so persuade me.
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I feare this is too good to bee true; but I pray, what induceth you to conceiue so? M.I Fear this is too good to be true; but I pray, what induceth you to conceive so? M.
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Truely I haue very many strong inducements, which perhaps when you shall heare, may be a meanes of perswading you too,
Truly I have very many strong inducements, which perhaps when you shall hear, may be a means of persuading you too,
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1. How doe you thinke, it should come to passe, that you are so sensible of your owne hardnes of heart as you seeme to be? A senselesse stone doth not feele its owne hardnesse;
1. How do you think, it should come to pass, that you Are so sensible of your own hardness of heart as you seem to be? A senseless stone does not feel its own hardness;
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neither doth he that is soundly asleepe perceiue that hee sleepeth ▪ Sense surely is a signe of life, and of life in action;
neither does he that is soundly asleep perceive that he Sleepeth ▪ Sense surely is a Signen of life, and of life in actium;
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& life in this kind, spirituall life is neuer ioyned with totall hardnes.
& life in this kind, spiritual life is never joined with total hardness.
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That tendernes of heart which you complaine you want, what is it, but a disposition of the heart apt to perceiue,
That tenderness of heart which you complain you want, what is it, but a disposition of the heart apt to perceive,
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and doe, that which tends to ones spirituall good? Now it is the light of Gods spirit that discouers to a man his owne darkenesse and conuinceth him of his owne deadnesse:
and do, that which tends to ones spiritual good? Now it is the Light of God's Spirit that discovers to a man his own darkness and Convinces him of his own deadness:
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this must needs argue at least the beginning of the life of grace; which certainly wil not faile of due perfection in the end;
this must needs argue At least the beginning of the life of grace; which Certainly will not fail of due perfection in the end;
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this very feeling of spirituall wants, which is the first act of spirituall life, being a great furtherance to the supply of thē, in as much it is vsually accōpanied with care to seeke, to which is annexed by Christs promise grace to finde.
this very feeling of spiritual Wants, which is the First act of spiritual life, being a great furtherance to the supply of them, in as much it is usually accompanied with care to seek, to which is annexed by Christ promise grace to find.
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2. Whence is this complaining of yours? doth a hard heart complaine of its owne hardnes? or doth nature teach a man to complaine of his naturall corruption? Naturall men may feele and complaine of outward temporall calamities: 2. Whence is this complaining of yours? does a hard heart complain of its own hardness? or does nature teach a man to complain of his natural corruption? Natural men may feel and complain of outward temporal calamities:
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but it is only the work of Gods spirit in those that are renued, and softned, to complaine of spirituall iudgements, with Ephraim to lament former sinnes,
but it is only the work of God's Spirit in those that Are renewed, and softened, to complain of spiritual Judgments, with Ephraim to lament former Sins,
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and with sorrow to remember their owne wicked waies, while they look on him whom they haue pierced.
and with sorrow to Remember their own wicked ways, while they look on him whom they have pierced.
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Thousands are in that state that you imagine your selfe to be in, and neuer complaine, Thousands Are in that state that you imagine your self to be in, and never complain,
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but goe on the broad way with pleasure & contentment.
but go on the broad Way with pleasure & contentment.
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And surely, this very complaining of your hardnes, is an argument sufficient, that your are not wilfully hardned.
And surely, this very complaining of your hardness, is an argument sufficient, that your Are not wilfully hardened.
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The childe that cryes to his Mother, I fall, shewes his danger, not his determinination;
The child that cries to his Mother, I fallen, shows his danger, not his determinination;
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as the Disciples crying to their Master, We perish, discouer their feare, not their porpose and the Church confessing that Shee sleepes, her infirmitie, not her resolution.
as the Disciples crying to their Master, We perish, discover their Fear, not their porpose and the Church confessing that She sleeps, her infirmity, not her resolution.
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And here you haue S. Paul ioyning with you in the same complaint, being as it seemes, in the same case that you are, Rom. 7.15. to the end.
And Here you have S. Paul joining with you in the same complaint, being as it seems, in the same case that you Are, Rom. 7.15. to the end.
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3. What meanes your strugling, praying, vsing all meanes against this hardnes of yours, to subdue it,
3. What means your struggling, praying, using all means against this hardness of yours, to subdue it,
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and to bee freed from it? Are not these euidences sufficient, that you doe not yeeld to it,
and to be freed from it? are not these evidences sufficient, that you do not yield to it,
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& consequently are not wholy ouer-whelmed with it? Yes certainly, for it is onely the spirit, that lusteth against the flesh;
& consequently Are not wholly overwhelmed with it? Yes Certainly, for it is only the Spirit, that Lusteth against the Flesh;
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and it can bee no other then some taste of the grace of God, that makes you so earnestly long after it.
and it can be no other then Some taste of the grace of God, that makes you so earnestly long After it.
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Christ must first put his hand to the hole of the dore, before the Spouses heart is affectioned toward him.
christ must First put his hand to the hold of the door, before the Spouses heart is affectioned towards him.
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And God neuer failes both to cherish these desires, and in the end to satisfie them,
And God never fails both to cherish these Desires, and in the end to satisfy them,
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yea, to giue vs euen aboue, & beyond our desires.
yea, to give us even above, & beyond our Desires.
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So that if you can but prooue your desires sound and sincere, you need not feare; all is safe. For, So that if you can but prove your Desires found and sincere, you need not Fear; all is safe. For,
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Firist, When God hath a purpose, to giue any thing, he giues vs a desire to aske;
First, When God hath a purpose, to give any thing, he gives us a desire to ask;
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he first prepares our hearts, and then bends his eare vnto vs; and asking thus according to his will, how can hee but heare vs? he First prepares our hearts, and then bends his ear unto us; and asking thus according to his will, how can he but hear us?
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Secondly, Christs intercession in heauen & the requests of his spirit in our hearts, euer goe together, Secondly, Christ Intercession in heaven & the requests of his Spirit in our hearts, ever go together,
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and therefore cannot possibly faile of speeding.
and Therefore cannot possibly fail of speeding.
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All this I trow, is sufficient to put a difference betweene your state, and the condition of them that are wholy hardned.
All this I trow, is sufficient to put a difference between your state, and the condition of them that Are wholly hardened.
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First, You being sensible of your owne estate, they altogether sensles.
First, You being sensible of your own estate, they altogether senseless.
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Secondly, You complaining thereof, they rather boasting therein, making a mocke, and a pastime of sinne.
Secondly, You complaining thereof, they rather boasting therein, making a mock, and a pastime of sin.
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Thirdly, You praying & vsing all meanes to bee freed from your present hardnes they desiring stil to rest, & sleep therin securely,
Thirdly, You praying & using all means to be freed from your present hardness they desiring still to rest, & sleep therein securely,
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and impatient of any thing that might awaken thē. S.
and impatient of any thing that might awaken them. S.
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But for all my feeling, complaining, striuing, I can finde nothing in my selfe, but hardnesse of heart, no manner of tendernesse at all; But for all my feeling, complaining, striving, I can find nothing in my self, but hardness of heart, no manner of tenderness At all;
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and therefore surely you are deceiued in your charitable coniecture. M.and Therefore surely you Are deceived in your charitable conjecture. M.
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Feeling, complaining, striuing? and yet no tendernes? all hard still? This is very strange.
Feeling, complaining, striving? and yet no tenderness? all hard still? This is very strange.
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Why, this very striuing, complaining, feeling, is tendernes it selfe, or the effect of it. Neither is it possible to complaine or pray against infidelitie, but by faith;
Why, this very striving, complaining, feeling, is tenderness it self, or the Effect of it. Neither is it possible to complain or pray against infidelity, but by faith;
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against hardnes of heart, but by the mollifying spirit of God And grace many times is hardly discerned in the beginning,
against hardness of heart, but by the mollifying Spirit of God And grace many times is hardly discerned in the beginning,
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or non-age thereof, but by such effects as these. S.
or nonage thereof, but by such effects as these. S.
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I, but what can you say to this, that I cannot at all relish the Word of God, haue no heart to priuate Conference, meditation, prayer, I, but what can you say to this, that I cannot At all relish the Word of God, have no heart to private Conference, meditation, prayer,
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or any exercise of Religion, but altogether loath and distast them? Is it possible, thinke you, that these things should stand with any tendernes of heart,
or any exercise of Religion, but altogether loath and distaste them? Is it possible, think you, that these things should stand with any tenderness of heart,
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or any sanctified affection? M.or any sanctified affection? M.
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This were a hard case indeed, if it proceeded from a mans habituall disposition, not from some extraordinary distemper.
This were a hard case indeed, if it proceeded from a men habitual disposition, not from Some extraordinary distemper.
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But considering how far a man may be swayed by occasion of some outward cause, and how farre he may be deluded in discerning his owne estate:
But considering how Far a man may be swayed by occasion of Some outward cause, and how Far he may be deluded in discerning his own estate:
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it is not alway safe for one to iudge of himselfe by his present sense and feeling:
it is not always safe for one to judge of himself by his present sense and feeling:
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but especially in these three Cases. 1. In the time of his first conuersion; when grace is as seed newly cast into the earth;
but especially in these three Cases. 1. In the time of his First conversion; when grace is as seed newly cast into the earth;
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and a Christian like an Infant for want of exercise, and experience it may bee, scarse knowing what he hath.
and a Christian like an Infant for want of exercise, and experience it may be, scarce knowing what he hath.
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Then as the land newly sowen, little differs from other ground in shew, so a Christian seemes little different from other men:
Then as the land newly sown, little differs from other ground in show, so a Christian seems little different from other men:
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or as childrens complaints are not euer to be taken for Rules, so the complainings of such a one, doe not infallibly euince the want which he complaineth of.
or as Children's complaints Are not ever to be taken for Rules, so the complainings of such a one, do not infallibly evince the want which he Complaineth of.
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2. After the committing of some grosse sin, or neglect of the meanes of grace, & lying therein without remorse for a time.
2. After the committing of Some gross since, or neglect of the means of grace, & lying therein without remorse for a time.
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Then a Christian is as on in a swoune, or fast asleepe:
Then a Christian is as on in a swoon, or fast asleep:
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if his life be in him, it scarse appeares, at least he perceiues it not himselfe;
if his life be in him, it scarce appears, At least he perceives it not himself;
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the spirit though not extinguished, yet intermitting his worke for a time.
the Spirit though not extinguished, yet intermitting his work for a time.
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3. In some vehement perturbation of the mind, either by tentation, or melancholy, which many times is seconded by tentation too;
3. In Some vehement perturbation of the mind, either by tentation, or melancholy, which many times is seconded by tentation too;
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whereby Satan labours to blinde the eyes of a Christian, that he may not see, and take comfort in his owne happines.
whereby Satan labours to blind the eyes of a Christian, that he may not see, and take Comfort in his own happiness.
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Then, as in Warre, the noise of a Cannon stupifies the bodily senses, so while Satan is continually buzzing in a mans eares, his violent and importunate tentations, he is not able to hearken to the gracious promises of God,
Then, as in War, the noise of a Cannon stupifies the bodily Senses, so while Satan is continually buzzing in a men ears, his violent and importunate tentations, he is not able to harken to the gracious promises of God,
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or any thing that might sound to his comfort.
or any thing that might found to his Comfort.
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Nay, as it fals out sometimes in naturall melancholy, that men haue strange imaginations, as to thinke themselues dead, to haue no heads, &c. So,
Nay, as it falls out sometime in natural melancholy, that men have strange Imaginations, as to think themselves dead, to have no Heads, etc. So,
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and much more then so are men deluded, when Satan seconds their melancholy conceits with strong delusions which may well take the deeper impression, by how much the things conceiued, are lesse subiect vnto,
and much more then so Are men deluded, when Satan seconds their melancholy conceits with strong delusions which may well take the Deeper impression, by how much the things conceived, Are less Subject unto,
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and consequently hardlier confuted by sense.
and consequently hardlier confuted by sense.
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In such cases as these, a man may haue grace, and yet not discerne it, may perswade himselfe,
In such cases as these, a man may have grace, and yet not discern it, may persuade himself,
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and peremptorily stand to it, that he hath none at all. S. Yea? what say you then to that of the Apostle;
and peremptorily stand to it, that he hath none At all. S. Yea? what say you then to that of the Apostle;
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If our heart condemne vs, GOD is greater then our heart? M.If our heart condemn us, GOD is greater then our heart? M.
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It is true indeede, when the conscience rightly informed, doth checke, accuse, condemne, there is no hope of auoyding the sentence of God, by any close carriage, by which we might thinke to shift,
It is true indeed, when the conscience rightly informed, does check, accuse, condemn, there is no hope of avoiding the sentence of God, by any close carriage, by which we might think to shift,
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and hide our selues, and our actions from his eyes. Yet this hinders not, but that sometimes the conscience may condemne, where God doth not.
and hide our selves, and our actions from his eyes. Yet this hinders not, but that sometime the conscience may condemn, where God does not.
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For though it alway iudge for God, and on his side, yet it doth not alway iudge with God, and according to his direction:
For though it always judge for God, and on his side, yet it does not always judge with God, and according to his direction:
p-acp cs pn31 av vvi p-acp np1, cc p-acp po31 n1, av pn31 vdz xx av vvi p-acp np1, cc vvg p-acp po31 n1:
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but sometimes, it may be with Iobs friends it makes a lie for God:
but sometime, it may be with Jobs Friends it makes a lie for God:
cc-acp av, pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n2 n2 pn31 vvz dt n1 p-acp np1:
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not purposely indeede, but through mis-information, or preiudice, while it lookes on the wrost that appeares,
not purposely indeed, but through misinformation, or prejudice, while it looks on the wrost that appears,
xx av av, cc-acp p-acp n1, cc n1, cs pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 cst vvz,
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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as the qualitie of a sinnefull action past, or present indisposition of the heart;
as the quality of a sinful actium passed, or present indisposition of the heart;
c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvn, cc j n1 pp-f dt n1;
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not on the best, which is in part concealed, the sincere disposition of the heart generally, which how weake soeuer, might bee supported with that gracious promise of Christ, Not to breake the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax. S.
not on the best, which is in part concealed, the sincere disposition of the heart generally, which how weak soever, might be supported with that gracious promise of christ, Not to break the Bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax. S.
xx p-acp dt js, r-crq vbz p-acp n1 vvn, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, r-crq c-crq j av, vmd vbi vvn p-acp d j n1 pp-f np1, xx pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1, ccx vvi dt j-vvg n1. np1
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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Yet by all this you cannot perswade me, that I haue any thing in mee, but deadnesse, and hardnesse of heart: Yet by all this you cannot persuade me, that I have any thing in me, but deadness, and hardness of heart:
av p-acp d d pn22 vmbx vvi pno11, cst pns11 vhb d n1 p-acp pno11, cc-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f n1:
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since I feele the effects thereof continually in the dying of all good affections in me,
since I feel the effects thereof continually in the dying of all good affections in me,
c-acp pns11 vvb dt n2 av av-j p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f d j n2 p-acp pno11,
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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and the corrupting of all good duties, that proceed from me. M. It is euen time then to fall from comforting to chiding of you.and the corrupting of all good duties, that proceed from me. M. It is even time then to fallen from comforting to chiding of you.
cc dt j-vvg pp-f d j n2, cst vvb p-acp pno11. n1 pn31 vbz av n1 av pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg p-acp vvg pp-f pn22.
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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What? Must you needs haue such perfection of holines, as God affords not to his Church militant,
What? Must you needs have such perfection of holiness, as God affords not to his Church militant,
q-crq? vmb pn22 av vhb d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp np1 vvz xx p-acp po31 n1 j,
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or els will you be vnthankefull, and impatient? Why, you must know, that our sanctification here is but begun, the accomplishment of it is reserued to the state of glory.
or Else will you be unthankful, and impatient? Why, you must know, that our sanctification Here is but begun, the accomplishment of it is reserved to the state of glory.
cc av vmb pn22 vbi j, cc j? uh-crq, pn22 vmb vvi, cst po12 n1 av vbz p-acp vvn, dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1.
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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If we here haue any perfectiō, it consists in the imptation of Christs righteousnes, God gracious acceptāce of our imperfect obedience, in cōparison of others;
If we Here have any perfection, it consists in the imptation of Christ righteousness, God gracious acceptance of our imperfect Obedience, in comparison of Others;
cs pns12 av vhb d n1, pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, np1 j n1 pp-f po12 j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn;
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or at most in the perfection of parts, and sinceritie of our endeuours.
or At most in the perfection of parts, and sincerity of our endeavours.
cc p-acp ds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2.
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It is indeed a commendable care, that no iniquitie raigne in vs, but intolerable pride, to thinke strange, that any remaines in vs. What madnes were it, to burne the corne,
It is indeed a commendable care, that no iniquity Reign in us, but intolerable pride, to think strange, that any remains in us What madness were it, to burn the corn,
pn31 vbz av dt j n1, cst dx n1 vvi p-acp pno12, cc-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi j, cst d vvz p-acp pno12 r-crq n1 vbdr pn31, pc-acp vvi dt n1,
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because some weeds grow amongst it? for an vlcer in the skin, to thrust a lancer into the heart? in punishing the guiltie mother, to destroy the innocent babe in her wombe? And is it not as bad, falling out with the flesh, to wrecke your anger on the spirit? through hatred of corrupt nature, to offer violence to the new creater? in a word, to giue oueral,
Because Some weeds grow among it? for an ulcer in the skin, to thrust a lancer into the heart? in punishing the guilty mother, to destroy the innocent babe in her womb? And is it not as bad, falling out with the Flesh, to wreck your anger on the Spirit? through hatred of corrupt nature, to offer violence to the new creater? in a word, to give overall,
c-acp d n2 vvb p-acp pn31? p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1? p-acp vvg dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1? cc vbz pn31 xx p-acp j, vvg av p-acp dt n1, p-acp n1 po22 n1 p-acp dt n1? p-acp n1 pp-f j n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt j jc? p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi av-j,
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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& take no comfort in any thing, because all is not as you would haue it What if God be pleased by this present indisposition, to labour the cure of some more dangerous disease in you? will you quarrel with your Phisician? You may remember perhaps, there was a time,
& take no Comfort in any thing, Because all is not as you would have it What if God be pleased by this present indisposition, to labour the cure of Some more dangerous disease in you? will you quarrel with your physician? You may Remember perhaps, there was a time,
cc vvb dx n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp d vbz xx c-acp pn22 vmd vhi pn31 r-crq cs np1 vbb vvn p-acp d j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d dc j n1 p-acp pn22? vmb pn22 vvi p-acp po22 n1? pn22 vmb vvi av, pc-acp vbds dt n1,
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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when you had a vaine conceit of free-will, & naturall abilitie to beleeue, and repent at pleasure;
when you had a vain conceit of freewill, & natural ability to believe, and Repent At pleasure;
c-crq pn22 vhd dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc j n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi p-acp n1;
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& of this you haue not yet throughly repented:
& of this you have not yet thoroughly repented:
cc pp-f d pn22 vhb xx av av-j vvn:
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if this be so, what can God doe lesse thē by your present deadnes to shew you, that you liue only by his grace;
if this be so, what can God do less them by your present deadness to show you, that you live only by his grace;
cs d vbb av, q-crq vmb np1 vdb av-dc pno32 p-acp po22 j n1 pc-acp vvi pn22, cst pn22 vvb av-j p-acp po31 n1;
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that he alone is all in all, both in your first conuersion, and in the finall accomplishment of your saluation.
that he alone is all in all, both in your First conversion, and in the final accomplishment of your salvation.
cst pns31 av-j vbz d p-acp d, av-d p-acp po22 ord n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1.
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It may be 'tis something else, which hee corrects in you, and would haue you correct in your selfe. S.
It may be it's something Else, which he corrects in you, and would have you correct in your self. S.
pn31 vmb vbi pn31|vbz pi av, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pn22, cc vmd vhi pn22 vvb p-acp po22 n1. np1
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What then should I doe in such a case, when I can feele nothing in my selfe that may afford me comfort? M.What then should I do in such a case, when I can feel nothing in my self that may afford me Comfort? M.
r-crq av vmd pns11 vdi p-acp d dt n1, c-crq pns11 vmb vvi pix p-acp po11 n1 cst vmb vvi pno11 n1? n1
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Oh, is it come to that at last? then I haue some hope of doing good with you,
O, is it come to that At last? then I have Some hope of doing good with you,
uh, vbz pn31 vvn p-acp d p-acp ord? cs pns11 vhb d n1 pp-f vdg j p-acp pn22,
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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now you beginne to be inquisitiue. This you must doe.
now you begin to be inquisitive. This you must do.
av pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi j. np1 pn22 vmb vdi.
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First, Labour to finde out that particular error, or corruption, which God may aime at in this withdrawing the light of his countenance from you; and be humbled for that:
First, Labour to find out that particular error, or corruption, which God may aim At in this withdrawing the Light of his countenance from you; and be humbled for that:
ord, vvb pc-acp vvi av d j n1, cc n1, r-crq np1 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp d vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pn22; cc vbb vvn p-acp d:
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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perhaps when that cloud is dispelled, the Sunne will shew forth his beames againe. Secondly, where your feeling failes, trie what your other senses can discerne;
perhaps when that cloud is dispelled, the Sun will show forth his beams again. Secondly, where your feeling fails, try what your other Senses can discern;
av c-crq d n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vmb vvi av po31 n2 av. ord, c-crq po22 n-vvg vvz, vvb r-crq po22 j-jn n2 vmb vvi;
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whether they can discouer any fruits or effects of that grace, which is in it selfe insensible.
whither they can discover any fruits or effects of that grace, which is in it self insensible.
cs pns32 vmb vvi d n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz p-acp pn31 n1 j.
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Thirdly, If you can discerne nothing in present, haue recourse to the times that are past;
Thirdly, If you can discern nothing in present, have recourse to the times that Are past;
ord, cs pn22 vmb vvi pix p-acp j, vhb n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vbr j;
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and therewithall remember, that Gods loue is vnchangeable, our comfort and happinesse depend not on our feeling,
and therewithal Remember, that God's love is unchangeable, our Comfort and happiness depend not on our feeling,
cc av vvb, cst ng1 n1 vbz j-u, po12 n1 cc n1 vvb xx p-acp po12 n1,
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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but one Gods neuer failing promise;
but one God's never failing promise;
cc-acp crd n2 av vvg n1;
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not so much on this that wee know him, as that wee are knowne of him, and held fast by him, who hath taken the charge of vs Faith is the euidence of things not seene, nor felt;
not so much on this that we know him, as that we Are known of him, and held fast by him, who hath taken the charge of us Faith is the evidence of things not seen, nor felt;
xx av av-d p-acp d cst pns12 vvb pno31, c-acp cst pns12 vbr vvn pp-f pno31, cc vvd av-j p-acp pno31, r-crq vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f pno12 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 xx vvn, ccx n1;
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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by which wee beleeue vnder hope, against hope, and trust in GOD, though wee haue nothing for the present but denialls from him, feele nothing but the effects of his wrath;
by which we believe under hope, against hope, and trust in GOD, though we have nothing for the present but denials from him, feel nothing but the effects of his wrath;
p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp np1, cs pns12 vhb pix p-acp dt j p-acp n2 p-acp pno31, vvb pix cc-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1;
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so that it is a kinde of Infidelitie to beleeue no more then wee see, and feele;
so that it is a kind of Infidelity to believe no more then we see, and feel;
av cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi av-dx dc cs pns12 vvb, cc vvi;
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nay, reason it selfe is sometimes deceiued in arguing from sense negatiuely;
nay, reason it self is sometime deceived in arguing from sense negatively;
uh-x, vvb pn31 n1 vbz av vvn p-acp vvg p-acp n1 av-j;
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as if a man should conclude, their is no Sunne, because hee sees it not at midnight,
as if a man should conclude, their is no Sun, Because he sees it not At midnight,
c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi, po32 vbz dx n1, c-acp pns31 vvz pn31 xx p-acp n1,
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or when it is vnder a cloud.
or when it is under a cloud.
cc c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1.
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Here Iehosaphats examples worthy our imitation, who, when hee knew not what to doe, looked vnto God.
Here Iehosaphats Examples worthy our imitation, who, when he knew not what to do, looked unto God.
av vvz n2 j po12 n1, r-crq, c-crq pns31 vvd xx r-crq pc-acp vdi, vvn p-acp np1.
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Fourthly, If all this will not serue the turne, doe as Phisicians are content to doe when they are sicke themselues, bee directed and ordered by others. Fourthly, If all this will not serve the turn, do as Physicians Are content to do when they Are sick themselves, be directed and ordered by Others.
ord, cs d d vmb xx vvi dt n1, vdb c-acp n2 vbr j pc-acp vdi c-crq pns32 vbr j px32, vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp n2-jn.
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Rest for a while on their iudgements, whom you take to bee faithfull, and likely to deale vnpartially with you. S.
Rest for a while on their Judgments, whom you take to be faithful, and likely to deal unpartially with you. S.
n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2, ro-crq pn22 vvb pc-acp vbi j, cc j pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp pn22. np1
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I thinke I must bee faine to make this last my refuge; especially for the present; I think I must be feign to make this last my refuge; especially for the present;
pns11 vvb pns11 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi d ord po11 n1; av-j p-acp dt j;
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and I know none likely to deale more faithfully heerein then your selfe. Wherefore I beseech you dissemble not with mee in a case of this importance;
and I know none likely to deal more faithfully herein then your self. Wherefore I beseech you dissemble not with me in a case of this importance;
cc pns11 vvb pix j pc-acp vvi av-dc av-j av av po22 n1. c-crq pns11 vvb pn22 vvb xx p-acp pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1;
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but tell mee sincerely, doe you thinke it likely, that any grace for the present harbours in this hard-heart of mine? M.but tell me sincerely, do you think it likely, that any grace for the present harbours in this hard-heart of mine? M.
cc-acp vvb pno11 av-j, vdb pn22 vvi pn31 j, cst d n1 p-acp dt j n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f png11? n1
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I told you my minde herein heretofore, and acquainted you with the grounds of my perswasion;
I told you my mind herein heretofore, and acquainted you with the grounds of my persuasion;
pns11 vvd pn22 po11 n1 av av, cc vvn pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n1;
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and now for your comfort I tell you againe, I am certainely perswaded, that there is that true seed of grace in you;
and now for your Comfort I tell you again, I am Certainly persuaded, that there is that true seed of grace in you;
cc av p-acp po22 n1 pns11 vvb pn22 av, pns11 vbm av-j vvn, cst pc-acp vbz d j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn22;
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that will grow vp to euerlasting life. S.
that will grow up to everlasting life. S.
d vmb vvi a-acp p-acp j n1. np1
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Certainly it must be very little grace, that is so insensible, that I cannot discerne it. M.Certainly it must be very little grace, that is so insensible, that I cannot discern it. M.
av-j pn31 vmb vbi av j n1, cst vbz av j, cst pns11 vmbx vvi pn31. n1
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It may bee greater then you are aware of; as may perhaps appeare in good time.
It may be greater then you Are aware of; as may perhaps appear in good time.
pn31 vmb vbi jc cs pn22 vbr j pp-f; c-acp vmb av vvi p-acp j n1.
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But suppose it were as little as you can imagine; you haue no reason to bee discouraged, if once it bee true, and sincere.
But suppose it were as little as you can imagine; you have no reason to be discouraged, if once it be true, and sincere.
cc-acp vvb pn31 vbdr p-acp j c-acp pn22 vmb vvi; pn22 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, cs a-acp pn31 vbb j, cc j.
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All grace is little at the beginning, as a graine of Mustard-seed, a little Leauen, the Mornining-light;
All grace is little At the beginning, as a grain of Mustard seed, a little Leaven, the Mornining-light;
av-d n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j n2, dt n1;
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but it hath these three properties. First, It is a remaining, seed, a liuing spring, that shall neuer faile.
but it hath these three properties. First, It is a remaining, seed, a living spring, that shall never fail.
cc-acp pn31 vhz d crd n2. ord, pn31 vbz dt j-vvg, n1, dt j-vvg n1, cst vmb av-x vvi.
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Secondly, It is still growing, and increasing. Thirdly, It will in the end ouer-come all that ouer-shadowes it. S.
Secondly, It is still growing, and increasing. Thirdly, It will in the end overcome all that overshadows it. S.
ord, pn31 vbz av vvg, cc vvg. ord, pn31 vmb p-acp dt n1 vvb d d n2 pn31. np1
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It thanke you Sir, for the great Comfort which you haue beene a meanes of procuring mee; It thank you Sir, for the great Comfort which you have been a means of procuring me;
pn31 vvb pn22 n1, p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pn22 vhb vbn dt n2 pp-f vvg pno11;
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me thinke I finde alreadie some case to my preplexed heart.
me think I find already Some case to my preplexed heart.
pns11 vvb pns11 vvb av d n1 p-acp po11 j-vvn n1.
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But I remember, you told me, that howsoeuer Gods children are free from the danger of falling into this desperate estate of hardnes of heart,
But I Remember, you told me, that howsoever God's children Are free from the danger of falling into this desperate estate of hardness of heart,
p-acp pns11 vvb, pn22 vvd pno11, cst c-acp npg1 n2 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1,
(4) dialogue (DIV1)
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yet they must vse all good meanes to preuent it.
yet they must use all good means to prevent it.
av pns32 vmb vvi d j n2 pc-acp vvi pn31.
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Wherefore for conclusion, I pray you aquaint mee with the best preseruatiuies that you know against it. M. I will, Sir, most willingly; Wherefore for conclusion, I pray you acquaint me with the best preseruatiuies that you know against it. M. I will, Sir, most willingly;
c-crq p-acp n1, pns11 vvb pn22 vvb pno11 p-acp dt js n2 cst pn22 vvb p-acp pn31. n1 pns11 vmb, n1, av-ds av-j;
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and I am heartily glad, that you are come to this.
and I am heartily glad, that you Are come to this.
cc pns11 vbm av-j j, cst pn22 vbr vvn p-acp d.
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The preseruatiues in generall are the same with those which were formerly prescribed, as meanes of recouery out of those other kindes of Naturall and Voluntary hardnesse of heart, which I will now briefely propound to you in these Rules.
The preservatives in general Are the same with those which were formerly prescribed, as means of recovery out of those other Kinds of Natural and Voluntary hardness of heart, which I will now briefly propound to you in these Rules.
dt n2 p-acp j vbr dt d p-acp d r-crq vbdr av-j vvn, c-acp n2 pp-f n1 av pp-f d j-jn n2 pp-f j cc j-jn n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns11 vmb av av-j vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp d n2.
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Frist, Carefully auoyd all the degrees by which men fall into hardnesse of heart, before mentioned;
Frist, Carefully avoid all the Degrees by which men fallen into hardness of heart, before mentioned;
np1, av-j vvi d dt n2 p-acp r-crq n2 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-acp vvn;
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especially take heed of pride, and wantonnesse in prosperitie. Secondly, Labour to keepe your heart vnder the hammer of Gods Word continually;
especially take heed of pride, and wantonness in Prosperity. Secondly, Labour to keep your heart under the hammer of God's Word continually;
av-j vvi n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp n1. ord, vvb pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 av-j;
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ioyning with the publicke Ministery, priuate reading, meditation, conference. Thirdly, Bee glad of plaine and faithfull admonition;
joining with the public Ministry, private reading, meditation, conference. Thirdly, be glad of plain and faithful admonition;
vvg p-acp dt j n1, j n-vvg, n1, n1. ord, vbb j pp-f n1 cc j n1;
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& be not back-ward to giue good Counsell to others, that God may not punish your neglect of others with others neglect of you.
& be not backward to give good Counsel to Others, that God may not Punish your neglect of Others with Others neglect of you.
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In this kinde, good vse may be made of the exprobation of enemies. Malice is a good informer, though an ill iudge.
In this kind, good use may be made of the exprobration of enemies. Malice is a good informer, though an ill judge.
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Forthly, Let no affliction on your selfe, or iudgement of God vpon others, passe without due obseruation and vse, both for examination, and humiliation.
Forthly, Let no affliction on your self, or judgement of God upon Others, pass without due observation and use, both for examination, and humiliation.
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Fifty, Cherish in your selfe a dislike of all sinne; aggrauating it by all circumstances, which may make it more odious; as,
Fifty, Cherish in your self a dislike of all sin; aggravating it by all Circumstances, which may make it more odious; as,
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1. Gods infinite wrath against it, expressed both by the fearfull consequents thereof, iudgements threatned, and executed, and by the infinite price that was payd for the ransome of it.
1. God's infinite wrath against it, expressed both by the fearful consequents thereof, Judgments threatened, and executed, and by the infinite price that was paid for the ransom of it.
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2. Gods wonderfull mercie to vs in Christ. 3. The profession wee haue vnder-taken, and the couenants that we haue made.
2. God's wonderful mercy to us in christ. 3. The profession we have undertaken, and the Covenants that we have made.
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4. The sweete comforts of sincere of obedience, and the wofull effects of our halting therein.
4. The sweet comforts of sincere of Obedience, and the woeful effects of our halting therein.
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Sixtly, Walke alwayes as in Gods presence, with Henoch, and Noah; & of often remember the streight account to bee made to him at our departure hence.
Sixty, Walk always as in God's presence, with Henoch, and Noah; & of often Remember the straight account to be made to him At our departure hence.
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Seuenthly, Bee frequent in prayer to God, euer therein bemoning (yet without murmuring,) the remainders of corruption:
Seuenthly, be frequent in prayer to God, ever therein bemoaning (yet without murmuring,) the remainders of corruption:
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hereunto adde sometimes fasting, which is like scouring, euer now and then to be ioyned with ordinary washing.
hereunto add sometime fasting, which is like scouring, ever now and then to be joined with ordinary washing.
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Eightly, Suruey euery day your steps: and let no sin passe vnconfessed vnlamented.
Eighth, Survey every day your steps: and let no since pass unconfessed unlamented.
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And euer and anon haue recourse to those markes and properties of a tender heart, which you must endeuour to find in your selfe.
And ever and anon have recourse to those marks and properties of a tender heart, which you must endeavour to find in your self.
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Where you find the least declinning, renew your Couenant, and take faster hold. FINIS.
Where you find the least declinning, renew your Covenant, and take faster hold. FINIS.
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