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MORTIFICATION. Coloss. 3.5. Mortifie your members which are vpon the earth.
MORTIFICATION. Coloss. 3.5. Mortify your members which Are upon the earth.
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CHAP. I. Opening the Text, and shewing the Doctrine.CHAP. I Opening the Text, and showing the Doctrine.
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IN this briefe precept (to omit all speech of the coherence, because the meaning is plaine enough without it) the Apostle deliuers a most necessary point of Christian doctrine.
IN this brief precept (to omit all speech of the coherence, Because the meaning is plain enough without it) the Apostle delivers a most necessary point of Christian Doctrine.
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For the better explanation of his words, we must in them consider three things. An action to be done. For the better explanation of his words, we must in them Consider three things. an actium to be done.
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The obiect of this action, and the persons to whom the action appertaineth. The action is, Mortifie, or to speake in plaine English, Put to death.
The Object of this actium, and the Persons to whom the actium appertaineth. The actium is, Mortify, or to speak in plain English, Put to death.
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In this phrase the holy Ghost seemeth to allude vnto the ancient sacrifices, whereof, so many as consisted of things hauing life, were appointed to be slaine by the Priest, afore they were offered vp vpon the Altar, In this phrase the holy Ghost seems to allude unto the ancient Sacrifices, whereof, so many as consisted of things having life, were appointed to be slain by the Priest, afore they were offered up upon the Altar,
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as a type of our killing the old man, before wee can become an acceptable sacrifice vnto God.
as a type of our killing the old man, before we can become an acceptable sacrifice unto God.
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Now to slay sinne, is nothing else, but to labour with all our might, vtterly to subdue it, that it may haue no command, vigor, working, no,
Now to slay sin, is nothing Else, but to labour with all our might, utterly to subdue it, that it may have no command, vigor, working, no,
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nor being in vs. It is a constant endeauour of causing our corruptions to cease to stirre, to moue,
nor being in us It is a constant endeavour of causing our corruptions to cease to stir, to move,
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or to abide in our hearts, as a dead man is no longer a man,
or to abide in our hearts, as a dead man is no longer a man,
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nor can performe the actions of a man, and is said no longer to bee amongst men.
nor can perform the actions of a man, and is said no longer to be among men.
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Wee must not surcease striuing against sinne, till wee haue vtterly abolished it;
we must not surcease striving against sin, till we have utterly abolished it;
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our desire and endeauour must bee to vse it, as a venimous creature, euen to knock it on the head,
our desire and endeavour must be to use it, as a venomous creature, even to knock it on the head,
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and make a cleane riddance of it.
and make a clean riddance of it.
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Wee must not account it sufficient to fine our corruptions (as it were) or to confine them,
we must not account it sufficient to fine our corruptions (as it were) or to confine them,
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or to imprison, or to bind them, or to hurt, or to maime them (as some kind of inferiour offenders are chasticed) but as a capitall offender, a mortall enemie,
or to imprison, or to bind them, or to hurt, or to maim them (as Some kind of inferior offenders Are chastised) but as a capital offender, a Mortal enemy,
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an irreclaimeable traytor, wee must see execution done vpon it, and make a finall and an vtter dispatch of it.
an irreclaimeable traitor, we must see execution done upon it, and make a final and an utter dispatch of it.
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2. This is the action inioyned. The obiect of the action is, your members that are vpon earth.
2. This is the actium enjoined. The Object of the actium is, your members that Are upon earth.
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By these earthly members, hee meaneth our manisold, corrupt, and sinfull dispositions, according as himselfe doth make manifest, by instancing in some for all, saying, Fornication, vncleannesse, &c. There are in euery mans soule,
By these earthly members, he means our manifold, corrupt, and sinful dispositions, according as himself does make manifest, by instancing in Some for all, saying, Fornication, uncleanness, etc. There Are in every men soul,
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an innumerable company of disordered inclinations, contrarie to the will of God and our dutie,
an innumerable company of disordered inclinations, contrary to the will of God and our duty,
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as ignorance, vnbeliefe, pride, folly, worldlinesse, silthinesse, and all that rabble of euils, which we commonly call vices.
as ignorance, unbelief, pride, folly, worldliness, filthiness, and all that rabble of evils, which we commonly call vices.
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Now all and each of these must be pursued with a mortall hatred, and assailed with the same earnestnesse and furie,
Now all and each of these must be pursued with a Mortal hatred, and assailed with the same earnestness and fury,
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as wee would doe an enemie in the fields, euen with an intention of slaughtering him if we can.
as we would do an enemy in the fields, even with an intention of slaughtering him if we can.
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It will not be amisse to consider of some reasons, why our corupt lusts should be called members, and why members vpon earth. There seemeth to bee a threefold reason of this name.
It will not be amiss to Consider of Some Reasons, why our corrupt Lustiest should be called members, and why members upon earth. There seems to be a threefold reason of this name.
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3. First, the whole corruption of our euill nature, is in Scripture compared to a mans body,
3. First, the Whole corruption of our evil nature, is in Scripture compared to a men body,
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and called, The body of death;
and called, The body of death;
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wherefore the seuerall corruptions are fitly termed members, or parts, concurring to the full constitution of the whole body.
Wherefore the several corruptions Are fitly termed members, or parts, concurring to the full constitution of the Whole body.
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You know, that Nature hath prepared for man, head, shoulders, armes, brest, belly, thighes, legs, feete, and the rest;
You know, that Nature hath prepared for man, head, shoulders, arms, breast, belly, thighs, legs, feet, and the rest;
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in the fit and apt ioyning together of which, the beeing of the humane body doth consist.
in the fit and apt joining together of which, the being of the humane body does consist.
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So doth our wickednes consist in many particular disorders, pride, vnbeliefe, rebellion, impatiency, hypocrisie, carnall sorrow, carnall confidence, wrath, vncleannes, earthly-mindednes,
So does our wickedness consist in many particular disorders, pride, unbelief, rebellion, impatiency, hypocrisy, carnal sorrow, carnal confidence, wrath, uncleanness, earthly-mindednes,
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and diuers others as bad as these;
and diverse Others as bad as these;
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the ioyning of which together, doth make vp the vniuersall sinfulnesse of our nature, called, The flesh & the old man.
the joining of which together, does make up the universal sinfulness of our nature, called, The Flesh & the old man.
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Againe, they are called members vpon the same consideration, wherein our Sauiour (inioyning the same dutie that here the Apostle) is pleased to vse this figuratiue kind of speech;
Again, they Are called members upon the same consideration, wherein our Saviour (enjoining the same duty that Here the Apostle) is pleased to use this figurative kind of speech;
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If thy eye offend thee, pull it out, and cast it from thee: if thy foote offend thee, cut if off, and cast it from thee: If thy eye offend thee, pull it out, and cast it from thee: if thy foot offend thee, Cut if off, and cast it from thee:
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and if thine hand offend hee, cut it off, and fling it from thee. Because to a man now corrupted, his corruptions are as naturall as his members;and if thine hand offend he, Cut it off, and fling it from thee. Because to a man now corrupted, his corruptions Are as natural as his members;
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hee brings them into the world with him, together with his hands, eyes, feete;
he brings them into the world with him, together with his hands, eyes, feet;
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they begin and grow in him, with the beginning and growing of his lims, and, in his account, they are as necessarie, vsefull, pleasing,
they begin and grow in him, with the beginning and growing of his limbs, and, in his account, they Are as necessary, useful, pleasing,
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and as deare and tender to him, as his armes, or his legs, or his very eyes,
and as deer and tender to him, as his arms, or his legs, or his very eyes,
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yea, the apple of his eye.
yea, the apple of his eye.
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Nothing in the world is more precious to the vnsanctified and vnregenerate man, then his lusts;
Nothing in the world is more precious to the unsanctified and unregenerate man, then his Lustiest;
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he could as easily part with the ioynts of his body, as with them, yea, with his whole hart, he would be content to redeeme the libertie of following them, by the losse of his eye.
he could as Easily part with the Joints of his body, as with them, yea, with his Whole heart, he would be content to Redeem the liberty of following them, by the loss of his eye.
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Well are they termed members, because to the carnall man, they are as welbeloued, as his members;
Well Are they termed members, Because to the carnal man, they Are as well-beloved, as his members;
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and hee will as lothly part with them, and as il spare them, as his members;
and he will as loathly part with them, and as ill spare them, as his members;
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yea, a man already in part sanctified, finds it as much to doe to wrestle against them (till they be not thorowly mastered,
yea, a man already in part sanctified, finds it as much to do to wrestle against them (till they be not thoroughly mastered,
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as it were a member mortified and deadned) as if he were to wound and mangle his owne flesh,
as it were a member mortified and deadened) as if he were to wound and mangle his own Flesh,
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and with the right hand to chop off the left.
and with the right hand to chop off the left.
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Lastly, they are called members, because they doe as it were dwel, and worke in our members, shewing their wicked force and strength in them,
Lastly, they Are called members, Because they do as it were dwell, and work in our members, showing their wicked force and strength in them,
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and striuing by them to breake forth into act, carrying them captiues, as weapons of vnrighteousnesse. For example:
and striving by them to break forth into act, carrying them captives, as weapons of unrighteousness. For Exampl:
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Fleshly lust shewes it selfe in the eye, in the hand, in the foote, in the tongue, stiuing to come to that strength, till it may driue a man to speake,
Fleshly lust shows it self in the eye, in the hand, in the foot, in the tongue, stiuing to come to that strength, till it may driven a man to speak,
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or worke something in the parts of his body, that maketh for the expressing, feeding, pleasing, satisfying of the same.
or work something in the parts of his body, that makes for the expressing, feeding, pleasing, satisfying of the same.
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Because our corruptions haue their residence and operation in our members, therefore haue they iustly borrowed their name, as being the lusts which warre in our members,
Because our corruptions have their residence and operation in our members, Therefore have they justly borrowed their name, as being the Lustiest which war in our members,
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and that other law in our members, which fights against the law of our mind,
and that other law in our members, which fights against the law of our mind,
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and leadeth vs captiue to the law of sinne, which is in our members, as elsewhere the scripture speaketh.
and leads us captive to the law of sin, which is in our members, as elsewhere the scripture speaks.
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4. Moreouer, they are termed our mēbers vpon earth, because they are exercised vpon things of this earth,
4. Moreover, they Are termed our members upon earth, Because they Are exercised upon things of this earth,
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as their proper obiect, drawing and carrying our minds to these matters, that are here below, base, trifling, vaine,
as their proper Object, drawing and carrying our minds to these matters, that Are Here below, base, trifling, vain,
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and terrene, but hindring and diuerting vs, from raysing vp our soules, to the pursuit of the things that are high, heauenly, celestial, excellent, aboue with Christ our head, there where he sitteth in glorie.
and terrene, but hindering and diverting us, from raising up our Souls, to the pursuit of the things that Are high, heavenly, celestial, excellent, above with christ our head, there where he Sitteth in glory.
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All, or in a manner, all the disordered inclinations that are in vs, tend to the making of vs earthly-minded (eager to attaine these mirie, dirtie things, that may bee had in this lower region of the world,
All, or in a manner, all the disordered inclinations that Are in us, tend to the making of us earthly-minded (eager to attain these miry, dirty things, that may be had in this lower region of the world,
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as pleasure, profit, credit, ease, and the like,) fitly therefore are they named earthly. And in another regard is this title duly giuē to them, because they will continue with vs, during our naturall life and abode vpon the earth;
as pleasure, profit, credit, ease, and the like,) fitly Therefore Are they nam earthly. And in Another regard is this title duly given to them, Because they will continue with us, during our natural life and Abided upon the earth;
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nor euer shall they be quite separated from vs, till wee be translated to a more noble and glorious habitation in the Heauens.
nor ever shall they be quite separated from us, till we be translated to a more noble and glorious habitation in the Heavens.
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The vices that are in vs, all the while that we are in this world, will hang like Lead,
The vices that Are in us, all the while that we Are in this world, will hang like Led,
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or some other weightie thing, vpon vs, and with a kind of violence, pull and hale vs downeward, to the sensuall and corporall good of this present, short,
or Some other weighty thing, upon us, and with a kind of violence, pull and hale us downward, to the sensual and corporal good of this present, short,
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and momentany being, which the Apostle well knowing, called them our members vpon earth. And this is the obiect of the action.
and momentany being, which the Apostle well knowing, called them our members upon earth. And this is the Object of the actium.
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The persons that are enioyned to performe this action, vpon this obiect, are the Colossians;
The Persons that Are enjoined to perform this actium, upon this Object, Are the colossians;
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men alreadie called to the knowledge of our Lord Iesus Christ, and to the beliefe of his glorious Gospell;
men already called to the knowledge of our Lord Iesus christ, and to the belief of his glorious Gospel;
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and men already sanctified, and regenerate in part, yet had they neede (and therfore so haue all Christians also) to continue wounding,
and men already sanctified, and regenerate in part, yet had they need (and Therefore so have all Christians also) to continue wounding,
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and thrusting thorow these lusts, which haue (as the Prouerbe speaketh) nine liues, and will not bee killed with one blow, or with one dart.
and thrusting thorough these Lustiest, which have (as the Proverb speaks) nine lives, and will not be killed with one blow, or with one dart.
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So the meaning of Saint Paul is, as if he had without all figure, taken vp a larger exhortation in this wise:
So the meaning of Saint Paul is, as if he had without all figure, taken up a larger exhortation in this wise:
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O yee Colosians, Professours of the true Religion of our Lord, know yee, that it is your dutie (whereof I enioyne you to bee mindfull and carefull) not alone to make some slight and slender opposition to those corrupt and vicious inclinations of your hearts, which you shall find still stirring in your members,
Oh ye Colossians, Professors of the true Religion of our Lord, know ye, that it is your duty (whereof I enjoin you to be mindful and careful) not alone to make Some slight and slender opposition to those corrupt and vicious inclinations of your hearts, which you shall find still stirring in your members,
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and alwaies thrusting you forwards, to the seeking of the transitorie, and momentany things of this life;
and always thrusting you forward, to the seeking of the transitory, and momentany things of this life;
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but also with all your might and power, to striue to ouercome them vtterly, with a mind and purpose to continue so striuing, till you haue totally freed your selues from their loathed and troublesome working.
but also with all your might and power, to strive to overcome them utterly, with a mind and purpose to continue so striving, till you have totally freed your selves from their loathed and troublesome working.
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6. You see then, that these words do require at our hands, the practice of a most needfull dutie.
6. You see then, that these words do require At our hands, the practice of a most needful duty.
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All the Saints of God, must with all earnestnes, studie their mortification. All the Saints of God, must with all earnestness, study their mortification.
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Those that professe the Gospell of Christ Iesus, must take vncessant, and vnweariable paines, with constant and perpetuall endeauours, more and more to subdue, beate downe,
Those that profess the Gospel of christ Iesus, must take uncessant, and unweariable pains, with constant and perpetual endeavours, more and more to subdue, beat down,
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and vanquish al and euery of these wicked, sinfull, and vnlawfull affections, lusts, inclinations and habits, which are in them (drawing them to things terrene and earthly) till they haue euen pulled them vp by the rootes,
and vanquish all and every of these wicked, sinful, and unlawful affections, Lustiest, inclinations and habits, which Are in them (drawing them to things terrene and earthly) till they have even pulled them up by the roots,
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and cast them quite out of their hearts.
and cast them quite out of their hearts.
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Scarce any point is more plainely and frequently required, not an Epistle almost, wherein it is not commended to the Saints:
Scarce any point is more plainly and frequently required, not an Epistle almost, wherein it is not commended to the Saints:
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If yee mortifie the deeds of the flesh by the Spirit, yee shall liue, saith the Apostle in one place. If ye mortify the Deeds of the Flesh by the Spirit, ye shall live, Says the Apostle in one place.
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Loe, without it there is no liuing, it is a necessarie condition, required to the attainement of saluation.
Loe, without it there is no living, it is a necessary condition, required to the attainment of salvation.
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And againe, They that are Christs, haue crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
And again, They that Are Christ, have Crucified the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest.
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Hee takes it as a thing granted, that all true Christians haue in part performed this worke,
He Takes it as a thing granted, that all true Christians have in part performed this work,
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and therefore will goe forward to bring it to more perfection. And in another place, he saith;
and Therefore will go forward to bring it to more perfection. And in Another place, he Says;
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Put off the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceiueable lusts. Put off the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceivable Lustiest.
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These lusts are like to vncleane and filthy rags, which the children of God must fling from them.
These Lustiest Are like to unclean and filthy rags, which the children of God must fling from them.
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It is for Rogues and Vagrants, to wrap vp themselues in rotten and foule clouts;
It is for Rogues and Vagrants, to wrap up themselves in rotten and foul clouts;
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the Sonnes and Daughters of Nobles and Kings, must array themselues with costly, cleane, and sightly garments, befitting the honour of their birth and place.
the Sons and Daughters of Nobles and Kings, must array themselves with costly, clean, and sightly garments, befitting the honour of their birth and place.
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A beggers dirty, patched cloake, doth no more beseeme a Princes backe, then the practice of sinfull lusts doth become a Christian.
A beggars dirty, patched cloak, does no more beseem a Princes back, then the practice of sinful Lustiest does become a Christian.
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Wee must not shame our selues with such vile, and base things, but cast them farre away from vs. Another Apostle also willeth vs, to abstaine from fleshly lusts, which fight against our soules.
we must not shame our selves with such vile, and base things, but cast them Far away from us another Apostle also wills us, to abstain from fleshly Lustiest, which fight against our Souls.
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As men that are wise, will not conuerse with their mortall enemies: (specially strangers trauelling in a farre countrie, wil not willingly associate themselues with those that hate them,
As men that Are wise, will not converse with their Mortal enemies: (specially Strangers travelling in a Far country, will not willingly associate themselves with those that hate them,
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and conspire their death;) so the people of God, must haue nothing to doe with sinfull lusts of any sort;
and conspire their death;) so the people of God, must have nothing to do with sinful Lustiest of any sort;
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for these do nothing else but seeke the ruine of their soules, what euer flattering shew they may make.
for these do nothing Else but seek the ruin of their Souls, what ever flattering show they may make.
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CHAP. II. Declaring some reasons of the point from the necessitie of the dutie.CHAP. II Declaring Some Reasons of the point from the necessity of the duty.
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BVt what should I heape vp Texts of Scripture, to confirme a most confessed truth? onely for the better prouoking of your soules to the practice of the duty, let it not seeme amisse, that I stād somwhat largely, to acquaint you with store of sound reasons, why you should doe it.
But what should I heap up Texts of Scripture, to confirm a most confessed truth? only for the better provoking of your Souls to the practice of the duty, let it not seem amiss, that I stand somewhat largely, to acquaint you with store of found Reasons, why you should do it.
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Know then, that this worke of mortification, is a worke needfull, profitable, equall, and successefull. Need compelleth, profit allureth, equitie conuinceth, and successe encourageth.
Know then, that this work of mortification, is a work needful, profitable, equal, and successful. Need compelleth, profit Allureth, equity Convinces, and success Encourageth.
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You must doe it, or doe worse; you shall be gainers by doing it; it is most righteous that you doe it;
You must do it, or do Worse; you shall be gainers by doing it; it is most righteous that you do it;
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and in labouring about it, you shall not lose your labour; therefore about it with all speed, and with all diligence.
and in labouring about it, you shall not loose your labour; Therefore about it with all speed, and with all diligence.
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2. First, for the necessitie of mortifying our earthly members.
2. First, for the necessity of mortifying our earthly members.
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This ariseth partly from Gods commandement, partly from the great danger that will surely befall vs, vpon our negligence herein.
This arises partly from God's Commandment, partly from the great danger that will surely befall us, upon our negligence herein.
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We all yeeld, that the commandement of a superiour, doth tie those that are vnder his authority, and makes that thing needfull for them to doe, which before was left to their owne pleasure and liking.
We all yield, that the Commandment of a superior, does tie those that Are under his Authority, and makes that thing needful for them to do, which before was left to their own pleasure and liking.
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His commandements therefore, that is the highest Superiour, doe lay the most absolute necessitie vpon his inferiours.
His Commandments Therefore, that is the highest Superior, do lay the most absolute necessity upon his inferiors.
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Must is for the King, we say;
Must is for the King, we say;
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How much more for the King of Kings? His commandement binds our consciences, & imposeth vpon our soules, a necessitie of doing, what hee commands:
How much more for the King of Kings? His Commandment binds our Consciences, & Imposes upon our Souls, a necessity of doing, what he commands:
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so nothing can bee thought more needfull, then to doe what God requireth;
so nothing can be Thought more needful, then to do what God requires;
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and we haue shewed you before, that God hath often, and expressely required you, to plye this worke.
and we have showed you before, that God hath often, and expressly required you, to ply this work.
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Vnlesse therefore you will become extremely rebellious against the manifest will of the greatest Commander that is, or can be;
Unless Therefore you will become extremely rebellious against the manifest will of the greatest Commander that is, or can be;
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you must endure the paines (though a paineful paines it will prooue) of putting your lusts to death.
you must endure the pains (though a painful pains it will prove) of putting your Lustiest to death.
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This is none of the things which you may do, if you please; if not, it is at your libertie;
This is none of the things which you may do, if you please; if not, it is At your liberty;
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the matter is not great, if it bee left vndone. Nay, the strongest bond in the world doth oblige you to it;
the matter is not great, if it be left undone. Nay, the Strongest bound in the world does oblige you to it;
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the bond of your dutie to God, that made you. We may make vse of Pauls words in this matter;
the bound of your duty to God, that made you. We may make use of Paul's words in this matter;
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Necessitie lyeth vpon you, and wo vnto you if you doe it not; for the commandements that require this dutie, will neuer admit of a dispensation.
Necessity lies upon you, and woe unto you if you do it not; for the Commandments that require this duty, will never admit of a Dispensation.
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3. But if God did not command it, yet the mischiefe that will follow, if we be carelesse of it, will make a wise man to perceiue a necessitie of doing it.
3. But if God did not command it, yet the mischief that will follow, if we be careless of it, will make a wise man to perceive a necessity of doing it.
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We say in our common speech, That we must needs doe that, the not-doing whereof will procure vs such inconueniences,
We say in our Common speech, That we must needs do that, the not-doing whereof will procure us such inconveniences,
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as a man of vnderstanding should not bee willing to hazard himselfe vnto.
as a man of understanding should not be willing to hazard himself unto.
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Now doubtlesse, if wee set not forward the worke of mortification with constant care, the mischiefes that will ensue, are insufferable;
Now doubtless, if we Set not forward the work of mortification with constant care, the mischiefs that will ensue, Are insufferable;
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for wee haue a whole world of corruptions in vs, which, if wee fight not against them continually, will gather strength,
for we have a Whole world of corruptions in us, which, if we fight not against them continually, will gather strength,
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and become mightie, to the great disquietnesse of our soules.
and become mighty, to the great disquietness of our Souls.
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He that findeth many diseases growing vpon him, saith, He must needs take physick to cure those diseases:
He that finds many diseases growing upon him, Says, He must needs take physic to cure those diseases:
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he that hath diuers deadly wounds in his body, thinkes he cannot chuse but vse plaisters to heale those wounds:
he that hath diverse deadly wounds in his body, thinks he cannot choose but use plasters to heal those wounds:
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and wee that haue many corruptions, must needs take care to keepe vnder those corruptions.
and we that have many corruptions, must needs take care to keep under those corruptions.
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For tho the seruants of God, at the time of their regeneration, doe receiue power ouer their corruptions,
For though the Servants of God, At the time of their regeneration, do receive power over their corruptions,
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yet they bee not wholly ride of them.
yet they be not wholly ride of them.
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The dominion of sinne is taken away, at the conuersion of our soules to, God, the presence of them is not taken away:
The dominion of sin is taken away, At the conversion of our Souls to, God, the presence of them is not taken away:
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they rule no longer in vs, but still they remaine in vs;
they Rule no longer in us, but still they remain in us;
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and that so, as, if they be not with daily labour kept vnder, they wil grow violent and head-strong,
and that so, as, if they be not with daily labour kept under, they will grow violent and headstrong,
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and goe neere to recouer their ancient soueraigntie, at least, to bring vs into great thraldome,
and go near to recover their ancient sovereignty, At least, to bring us into great thraldom,
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as the remnant of the Canaanites did the Israelites, that were slack in rooting them out.
as the remnant of the Canaanites did the Israelites, that were slack in rooting them out.
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As therefore they that haue many enemies, must fight, so must we;
As Therefore they that have many enemies, must fight, so must we;
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the case standing with vs here, as with souldiers in the field, or with combatants in the lists, that must kill or bee killed, at least kill, or bee wounded.
the case standing with us Here, as with Soldiers in the field, or with combatants in the lists, that must kill or be killed, At least kill, or be wounded.
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For, besides the aptnesse of our lusts to gather strength, we haue the diuell also (a craftie,
For, beside the aptness of our Lustiest to gather strength, we have the Devil also (a crafty,
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and a watchfull enemie) alwaies seeking after all occasions of increasing and stirring vp our corruptions,
and a watchful enemy) always seeking After all occasions of increasing and stirring up our corruptions,
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and labouring both to put fewell to the fire (as it were) and also to blow the coales too;
and labouring both to put fuel to the fire (as it were) and also to blow the coals too;
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that, if it bee possible, he may make them flame forth into some noysome disorder.
that, if it be possible, he may make them flame forth into Some noisome disorder.
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Wherefore, if we doe not vse some proportionable care to keepe downe sinne, it cannot goe well with vs. A King that hath not alone many mutinous persons in his Kingdome,
Wherefore, if we do not use Some proportionable care to keep down sin, it cannot go well with us A King that hath not alone many mutinous Persons in his Kingdom,
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but also a strong enemy without his Kingdome, readie to take all aduantages of inuading his dominions,
but also a strong enemy without his Kingdom, ready to take all advantages of invading his Dominions,
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and to draw those Rebels together vnto his partie, for the conquering of his Kingdome, must needs bee at the cost and labour, to maintaine an Armie and Garrisons, to resist such an enemie, and represse such seditious persons.
and to draw those Rebels together unto his party, for the conquering of his Kingdom, must needs be At the cost and labour, to maintain an Army and Garrisons, to resist such an enemy, and repress such seditious Persons.
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Doubtlesse, our case stands in such termes.
Doubtless, our case Stands in such terms.
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It is all Satans businesse to make our lusts grow mightie, he cannot hurt vs but by them,
It is all Satan business to make our Lustiest grow mighty, he cannot hurt us but by them,
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and therefore it is his greatest labour to strengthen them, by all the wayes hee can inuent.
and Therefore it is his greatest labour to strengthen them, by all the ways he can invent.
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What can betide vs then, but much miserie, if wee bee slacke to performe on the contrarie, what in vs lyeth, to infeeble them? Doubtlesse, those many disordered passions that are in vs, through the manifold deuices of Satan vsed for that purpose, will gaine to themselues a great deale of strength,
What can betide us then, but much misery, if we be slack to perform on the contrary, what in us lies, to enfeeble them? Doubtless, those many disordered passion that Are in us, through the manifold devices of Satan used for that purpose, will gain to themselves a great deal of strength,
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and from their growth in strength, will doe vs a grat deale of hurt, vnlesse we follow the Apostles counsell, to mortifie them.
and from their growth in strength, will do us a great deal of hurt, unless we follow the Apostles counsel, to mortify them.
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4. Amongst, and aboue many other, foure euils will spring from hence:
4. among, and above many other, foure evils will spring from hence:
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First, wee shall grieue and quench the Spirit of God that is in vs, and cause it to withdraw it selfe (as it were) and to forbeare those comfortable operations, which it once did worke for our good;
First, we shall grieve and quench the Spirit of God that is in us, and cause it to withdraw it self (as it were) and to forbear those comfortable operations, which it once did work for our good;
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in so much, that at length, we shall haue no feeling of it, and scarce be able to discerne,
in so much, that At length, we shall have no feeling of it, and scarce be able to discern,
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whether it bee within vs at all, yea, or no.
whither it be within us At all, yea, or no.
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The flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, and these two are contrarie one to the other:
The Flesh Lustiest against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh, and these two Are contrary one to the other:
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now the growth of one contrarie, is the diminishing of the other;
now the growth of one contrary, is the diminishing of the other;
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so when the Saints are carelesse to resist the flesh, they perceiue little or no power of the Spirit in them,
so when the Saints Are careless to resist the Flesh, they perceive little or no power of the Spirit in them,
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and sometimes also come to that passe, that they bee in a great feare and doubt,
and sometime also come to that pass, that they be in a great Fear and doubt,
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whether euer they had the Spirit, because they thinke it is now so quite departed from them.
whither ever they had the Spirit, Because they think it is now so quite departed from them.
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If we fight mafully on the spirits side against carnall lusts, then the Spirit of Grace will worke,
If we fight manfully on the spirits side against carnal Lustiest, then the Spirit of Grace will work,
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and shew it selfe mightie in vs;
and show it self mighty in us;
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if we sit still, and giue the flesh leaue to haue its way, then the Spirit will leaue vs,
if we fit still, and give the Flesh leave to have its Way, then the Spirit will leave us,
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and alasse, it is wo with vs, when that is caused to forsake vs: for then our comfort, our peace, and our very life is gone.
and alas, it is woe with us, when that is caused to forsake us: for then our Comfort, our peace, and our very life is gone.
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5. But besides this (and immediately vpon it) our communion with God will bee interrupted, and that comfortable sence of his loue (wherewith he was somtimes pleased to cheere vp,
5. But beside this (and immediately upon it) our communion with God will be interrupted, and that comfortable sense of his love (wherewith he was sometimes pleased to cheer up,
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and reuiue our hearts,) will bee taken away from vs. It is sinne alone, that can make a separation betwixt God and vs,
and revive our hearts,) will be taken away from us It is sin alone, that can make a separation betwixt God and us,
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and (as a very makebate) sets vs against him, and him against vs. So long as we continue, to vse some good measure of care, to quell our wicked lusts, the Lord doth giue himselfe (as it were) to be seene and felt of vs;
and (as a very makebate) sets us against him, and him against us So long as we continue, to use Some good measure of care, to quell our wicked Lustiest, the Lord does give himself (as it were) to be seen and felt of us;
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our soules enioy him, and doe taste the vnspeakeable sweetenesse of his grace, resting abundantly assured of his loue, and satisfied in it;
our Souls enjoy him, and do taste the unspeakable sweetness of his grace, resting abundantly assured of his love, and satisfied in it;
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and finding him euer and anon, sending messages of kindnesse vnto our soules, as a Generall that comes amongst his souldiers,
and finding him ever and anon, sending messages of kindness unto our Souls, as a General that comes among his Soldiers,
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when they fight valiantly, and hartens them vp with his presence and his speech:
when they fight valiantly, and heartens them up with his presence and his speech:
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but if the Lord find vs dealing falsely, and treacherously with him, entring parley (as it were) with that Enemie, that he doth irreconcileably hate,
but if the Lord find us dealing falsely, and treacherously with him, entering parley (as it were) with that Enemy, that he does irreconcilably hate,
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and detest, and ready to make a truce with that foe, with whom hee would haue no truce taken, no, not for a moment;
and detest, and ready to make a truce with that foe, with whom he would have no truce taken, no, not for a moment;
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then doth he cease to speake friendly vnto vs (as there is great cause) and begins euen to chide,
then does he cease to speak friendly unto us (as there is great cause) and begins even to chide,
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and reproue, and threaten, and send vs tidings of great displeasure.
and reprove, and threaten, and send us tidings of great displeasure.
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And ah, what soule can conceiue a more grieuous losse in this world, then the losse of the light of his countenance?
And ah, what soul can conceive a more grievous loss in this world, then the loss of the Light of his countenance?
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6. But sometimes there followes a farre greater mischiefe, namely, that he which gaue sinne leaue to get head through carelesnesse, is at last so foyled by the wicked lusts of his heart, that he falles to commit some grosse and grieuous sinnes, very foule, very loathsome, very disgracefull.
6. But sometime there follows a Far greater mischief, namely, that he which gave sin leave to get head through carelessness, is At last so foiled by the wicked Lustiest of his heart, that he falls to commit Some gross and grievous Sins, very foul, very loathsome, very disgraceful.
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For you must not thinke, that the man regenerate, is out of the danger of being ouertaken with hainous offences.
For you must not think, that the man regenerate, is out of the danger of being overtaken with heinous offences.
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Indeed, whilest hee is earnest, in beating downe his vnruly passions, though he find trouble, yet he enioyes safetie;
Indeed, whilst he is earnest, in beating down his unruly passion, though he find trouble, yet he enjoys safety;
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and though his lusts struggle and annoy him, yet they cannot breake forth in extremitie;
and though his Lustiest struggle and annoy him, yet they cannot break forth in extremity;
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but if he once become heedlesse, and thinke it too much, to be at the paines of continually mortifying them,
but if he once become heedless, and think it too much, to be At the pains of continually mortifying them,
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then they raise vp themselues, and carrie him captiue, and cause him to giue his members as weapons of vnrighteousnesse, preuailing so farre at length, that if God himselfe did not (out of his vnchangeable loue) come in to his rescue, he would be brought backe againe into Egypt (as it were;) his soule would be quite slaine, the life of Grace would bee quite extinguished,
then they raise up themselves, and carry him captive, and cause him to give his members as weapons of unrighteousness, prevailing so Far At length, that if God himself did not (out of his unchangeable love) come in to his rescue, he would be brought back again into Egypt (as it were;) his soul would be quite slain, the life of Grace would be quite extinguished,
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and hee would returne the second time to bee dead in sinnes.
and he would return the second time to be dead in Sins.
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And, ah, what wise man would suffer his sinnes to become so violent, as to carrie him into such enormous deeds,
And, ah, what wise man would suffer his Sins to become so violent, as to carry him into such enormous Deeds,
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as Dauid, and Salomon, and Asa, and Vzziah, fell into, and all for want of mortifying these members? A man once sanctified, may assure himselfe vpon his faithfull and constant endeauours in mortification, that he shall escape such foules:
as David, and Solomon, and Asa, and Uzziah, fell into, and all for want of mortifying these members? A man once sanctified, may assure himself upon his faithful and constant endeavours in mortification, that he shall escape such fowls:
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but if he grow slacke in this dutie, he can expect nothing, but to haue his conscience thus wounded.
but if he grow slack in this duty, he can expect nothing, but to have his conscience thus wounded.
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Is it not more then needfull for vs to looke to our selues?
Is it not more then needful for us to look to our selves?
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7. For lastly, to the preuenting of farre greater euils, our not-sufficiently mortified lusts, will bring vpon vs exceeding sore afflictions,
7. For lastly, to the preventing of Far greater evils, our not-sufficiently mortified Lustiest, will bring upon us exceeding soar afflictions,
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because the goodnesse of God is such, that he wil not see vs perish by them,
Because the Goodness of God is such, that he will not see us perish by them,
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as we should perish, if he did not apply such corosiues to cure them.
as we should perish, if he did not apply such corrosives to cure them.
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If afflictions come not betwixt, neglect of the dutie of mortification will produce the euill effect I last named, viz. the perpetrating of some vile and notorious wickednesse;
If afflictions come not betwixt, neglect of the duty of mortification will produce the evil Effect I last nam, viz. the perpetrating of Some vile and notorious wickedness;
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sometimes the Lord makes haste to strike vs, for the preuenting of such falles:
sometime the Lord makes haste to strike us, for the preventing of such falls:
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but if we be once falne, then is there no way of recouerie, but by some bitter crosse, either inward or outward, or most times both wayes.
but if we be once fallen, then is there no Way of recovery, but by Some bitter cross, either inward or outward, or most times both ways.
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So we doe inforce the Lord of necessitie to afflict vs (vnlesse we would haue him lose vs quite) when we waxe carelesse of seeking, to preuaile more and more against sinne.
So we do enforce the Lord of necessity to afflict us (unless we would have him loose us quite) when we wax careless of seeking, to prevail more and more against sin.
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A crazie bodie, hauing disordered himselfe in diet, must needs haue very sicke fits, and some sicke-making physicke he must needs take,
A crazy body, having disordered himself in diet, must needs have very sick fits, and Some sicke-making physic he must needs take,
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or else death would follow his intemperancie.
or Else death would follow his intemperancy.
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So our weake and crazie soules, being brought to strange distempers by our folly, in not resisting the sinfull and inordinate dispositions of our soules, could neuer be brought again to any tolerable soundnesse,
So our weak and crazy Souls, being brought to strange distempers by our folly, in not resisting the sinful and inordinate dispositions of our Souls, could never be brought again to any tolerable soundness,
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if God did not, by heauie calamities, helpe to purge out those euill humours, which we had suffered to pester vp our soules,
if God did not, by heavy calamities, help to purge out those evil humours, which we had suffered to pester up our Souls,
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as we may see in Dauid and Asa, after their sinnes.
as we may see in David and Asa, After their Sins.
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And certainly, the farre greater number of crosses which befall the people of God, doe come from hence, that their heauenly Father is faine (vnlesse hee would see them damned, which he will neuer doe) by miserie to keepe downe lusts, which they might (but will not, without misery) keepe downe, by the careful exercise of mortification,
And Certainly, the Far greater number of Crosses which befall the people of God, do come from hence, that their heavenly Father is feign (unless he would see them damned, which he will never do) by misery to keep down Lustiest, which they might (but will not, without misery) keep down, by the careful exercise of mortification,
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and to draw them to repentance for those loathsome sinnes, which for lacke of mortifying their earthly members, they haue falne into,
and to draw them to Repentance for those loathsome Sins, which for lack of mortifying their earthly members, they have fallen into,
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and would neuer repent of otherwise:
and would never Repent of otherwise:
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so that if we will not bee content to put our selues to the labour of working out our saluation, by crucifying the flesh, God will put vs to the paines of bearing heauie crosses, that shall helpe to crucifie them (in a manner) whether we will or no.
so that if we will not be content to put our selves to the labour of working out our salvation, by crucifying the Flesh, God will put us to the pains of bearing heavy Crosses, that shall help to crucify them (in a manner) whither we will or no.
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And doe we not see a necessitie of mortification?
And do we not see a necessity of mortification?
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CHAP. III. Shewing the profit of the dutie.CHAP. III. Showing the profit of the duty.
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NOw because necessitie going alone, doth drag rather then leade, and so (as an hard and rigorous commander) is obeyed indeed,
NOw Because necessity going alone, does drag rather then lead, and so (as an hard and rigorous commander) is obeyed indeed,
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but backwardly, and against the haire;
but backwardly, and against the hair;
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therefore let vs discourse a little of the fruit that will arise from our labour in the worke of Mortification, that seeing profit as well as need, the difficultie may not hinder vs from doing it, euen with chearefulnesse.
Therefore let us discourse a little of the fruit that will arise from our labour in the work of Mortification, that seeing profit as well as need, the difficulty may not hinder us from doing it, even with cheerfulness.
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Now the mortifying of the deeds of the flesh will ring with it foure exceeding great, and desireable benefits.
Now the mortifying of the Deeds of the Flesh will ring with it foure exceeding great, and desirable benefits.
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2. The first is, vnspeakeable peace and quietnesse of soule.
2. The First is, unspeakable peace and quietness of soul.
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The heart will be at one with God it selfe and all men, so long as it holdeth variance with sinne.
The heart will be At one with God it self and all men, so long as it holds variance with sin.
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Hee that is at warre with his lusts, shall not be at warre with his Maker.
He that is At war with his Lustiest, shall not be At war with his Maker.
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If we fight his battailes against our corruptions, he will not fight against vs. Nothing causeth the God of Heauen to frowne vpon man, but sinne;
If we fight his battles against our corruptions, he will not fight against us Nothing Causes the God of Heaven to frown upon man, but sin;
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while the World was free from sinne, it was also free from all tokens of Gods displeasure;
while the World was free from sin, it was also free from all tokens of God's displeasure;
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therefore it must needs follow, that the surest way to keepe our selues in euen termes with God, is to be diligent in resisting sinne.
Therefore it must needs follow, that the Surest Way to keep our selves in even terms with God, is to be diligent in resisting sin.
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He is not of so ill a nature, as to picke quarrels against vs without a cause;
He is not of so ill a nature, as to pick quarrels against us without a cause;
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himselfe tels vs, that he corrects not willingly, nor of his own accord.
himself tells us, that he corrects not willingly, nor of his own accord.
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Sin then, being the sole cause of mouing him against vs, wee shall bee sure to find him so farre louing towards vs,
since then, being the sole cause of moving him against us, we shall be sure to find him so Far loving towards us,
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as wee are carefull to preserue our selues from sinning against him, which is best and most attained, by the studie of mortification:
as we Are careful to preserve our selves from sinning against him, which is best and most attained, by the study of mortification:
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so all will bee well aboue our heads in Heauen, if we follow Pauls direction.
so all will be well above our Heads in Heaven, if we follow Paul's direction.
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Now the conscience is Gods officer and deputie, and that, that will make him gentle and quiet to vs, will make it also quiet and gentle.
Now the conscience is God's officer and deputy, and that, that will make him gentle and quiet to us, will make it also quiet and gentle.
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The conscience neuer should (and seldome doth) rise vp in armes against a man,
The conscience never should (and seldom does) rise up in arms against a man,
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but when he hath giuen leaue to some corruption to grow head-strong, for want of opposing it in due season and order.
but when he hath given leave to Some corruption to grow headstrong, for want of opposing it in due season and order.
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As there is no distempered motion in the body, till the humours be immoderately stirred, by some inward or outward occasions;
As there is no distempered motion in the body, till the humours be immoderately stirred, by Some inward or outward occasions;
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so neither is there likely terror, amazement, disquietment, in the conscience, till the lusts of the soule haue disordered it,
so neither is there likely terror, amazement, disquietment, in the conscience, till the Lustiest of the soul have disordered it,
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for want of holding them vnder.
for want of holding them under.
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so that as warre abroad, is found to be a present remedie, against ciuill dissentions of subiects;
so that as war abroad, is found to be a present remedy, against civil dissensions of Subjects;
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so warre with sinne, is the cause of our tranquillitie with our selues. When clouds are dispelled, the beames of the Sunne will shine comfortably vpon the earth,
so war with sin, is the cause of our tranquillity with our selves. When Clouds Are dispelled, the beams of the Sun will shine comfortably upon the earth,
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and then the earth is richly garnished with pleasant and profitable herbes;
and then the earth is richly garnished with pleasant and profitable herbs;
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so when sinne is chased away, the warme beames of Gods fauour doe sweetely refresh the conscience,
so when sin is chased away, the warm beams of God's favour do sweetly refresh the conscience,
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and the conscience so refreshed, doth bring forth the sweet and wholesome flowres of vnspeakable consolatiō.
and the conscience so refreshed, does bring forth the sweet and wholesome flowers of unspeakable consolation.
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The Spirit of God wil tell our spirits, and our spirits will tell vs, that God is our Friend and Father, that he loues vs,
The Spirit of God will tell our spirits, and our spirits will tell us, that God is our Friend and Father, that he loves us,
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and delights in vs, so long as we be haue our selues to sinne, as to an enemy, hating, loathing, and resisting it.
and delights in us, so long as we be have our selves to sin, as to an enemy, hating, loathing, and resisting it.
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Thus are we most friends to our selues, when wee bee most foes with our corruptions.
Thus Are we most Friends to our selves, when we bee most foes with our corruptions.
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And this fighting with sinne, will make vs liue quietly also with our neighbours.
And this fighting with sin, will make us live quietly also with our neighbours.
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Hee that is busie in finding out, and subduing his home-bred corruptions, shall haue little or no leasure, to take causelesse vnkindnesses, to picke needlesse quarrels,
He that is busy in finding out, and subduing his Homebred corruptions, shall have little or no leisure, to take causeless Unkindnesses, to pick needless quarrels,
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and to prouoke others against him by iniurious behauiour;
and to provoke Others against him by injurious behaviour;
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so shall hee shun the greatest company of iarres and brawles, that vse to set men together by the eares. Saint Iames saith;
so shall he shun the greatest company of jars and brawls, that use to Set men together by the ears. Saint James Says;
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That warres and fightings amongst men doe come from their lusts, which war in their members. That wars and fightings among men do come from their Lustiest, which war in their members.
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We may, if we will, deceiue our selues, and attribute things to false causes;
We may, if we will, deceive our selves, and attribute things to false Causes;
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but the Spirit of God, that vnderstandeth all things aright, and cannot be deceiued, points to lust, fighting in the members,
but the Spirit of God, that understandeth all things aright, and cannot be deceived, points to lust, fighting in the members,
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as the most true, proper, and immediate cause of contentions & stirres betwixt man and man.
as the most true, proper, and immediate cause of contentions & stirs betwixt man and man.
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Therefore the more any man doth quell, subdue, vanquish, weaken, and beate downe these lusts, the more calmely shal he passe thorow the sea of the world,
Therefore the more any man does quell, subdue, vanquish, weaken, and beat down these Lustiest, the more calmly shall he pass thorough the sea of the world,
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and the fewer stormes of discord. and enmitie, shall hee meete withall.
and the fewer storms of discord. and enmity, shall he meet withal.
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When souldiers lye idle, and are not imployed in marching against the common foe, then they mutinie,
When Soldiers lie idle, and Are not employed in marching against the Common foe, then they mutiny,
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and fall out with each other:
and fallen out with each other:
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so when men set not their griefe and hatred, and other affections ou worke, to make war vpon sin,
so when men Set not their grief and hatred, and other affections ou work, to make war upon since,
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then they quickly take occasion to grieue at each other, to sigh one against another, to hate one another,
then they quickly take occasion to grieve At each other, to sighs one against Another, to hate one Another,
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and to vexe and gawle each other, and trouble themselues most of all. But souldiers agree among themselues, whilest they lend their powers against a common foe;
and to vex and gawle each other, and trouble themselves most of all. But Soldiers agree among themselves, whilst they lend their Powers against a Common foe;
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so when we haue strongest and hottest warre with the deuill and sinne, then doe we nourish most concord with one another.
so when we have Strongest and hottest war with the Devil and sin, then do we nourish most concord with one Another.
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Thus shall the soule enioy vnutterable quietnesse euery way within and without, from God, and from man,
Thus shall the soul enjoy unutterable quietness every Way within and without, from God, and from man,
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and one weekes life, led in such comfortable and happie concord and amitie with a mans owne soule,
and one weeks life, led in such comfortable and happy concord and amity with a men own soul,
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and all about him, is more worth, then the lasting of a whole twelue-moneth, torne and rent asunder with the ciuill broyles and commotions of a grudging, froward, and distempered heart.
and all about him, is more worth, then the lasting of a Whole twelvemonth, torn and rend asunder with the civil broils and commotions of a grudging, froward, and distempered heart.
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Who would not doe that, that will make his soule to dwell at rest?
Who would not do that, that will make his soul to dwell At rest?
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3. Againe, the studie of mortification, wil inable a man with inconceiueable patience, yea, and chearefulnesse, to beare any affliction that God shal lay vpon him;
3. Again, the study of mortification, will inable a man with inconceiveable patience, yea, and cheerfulness, to bear any affliction that God shall lay upon him;
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yea, to look death it self in the face, though it come clothed in neuer so terrible attire,
yea, to look death it self in the face, though it come clothed in never so terrible attire,
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and with neuer so terrible weapons; for the sting of death, and consequently of all crosses, is sinne:
and with never so terrible weapons; for the sting of death, and consequently of all Crosses, is sin:
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now, pull the sting from out of the Serpents mouth or tayle, and then there is little feare, or danger in incountring her.
now, pull the sting from out of the Serpents Mouth or tail, and then there is little Fear, or danger in encountering her.
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What was the cause that the Apostle Paul was so exceeding quiet and ioyfull in all his calamities? but because he had in great measure subdued,
What was the cause that the Apostle Paul was so exceeding quiet and joyful in all his calamities? but Because he had in great measure subdued,
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and was more and more busie in subduing the corrupt lusts of his body, knocking it downe, and bringing it in subiection, as himselfe speaketh.
and was more and more busy in subduing the corrupt Lustiest of his body, knocking it down, and bringing it in subjection, as himself speaks.
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Hee that holdeth strong fight against the euils of his owne heart (out of that peace with God and his owne soule, which we said before that he should enioy) hath freedome of Spirit, to pray vnto God in his afflictions;
He that holds strong fight against the evils of his own heart (out of that peace with God and his own soul, which we said before that he should enjoy) hath freedom of Spirit, to pray unto God in his afflictions;
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hee can runne boldly to the Throne of grace (as hauing allowed nothing within him, that should grieue the Spirit of Grace) hee can flie to the towre of Gods name (as hauing kept himselfe in the pathes of righteousnesse, whic those that do, know themselues to haue all good allowance, to come thither) and when a man can freely powre forth his hart before God in crosses,
he can run boldly to the Throne of grace (as having allowed nothing within him, that should grieve the Spirit of Grace) he can fly to the tower of God's name (as having kept himself in the paths of righteousness, which those that do, know themselves to have all good allowance, to come thither) and when a man can freely pour forth his heart before God in Crosses,
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then doth he also comfortably enioy God, and then the sharpenes of the crosse is gone.
then does he also comfortably enjoy God, and then the sharpness of the cross is gone.
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The thing that makes crosses intolerably bitter (so that the soule cannot endure the bitternesse of them) is the admixture of the gawle of Gods displeasure;
The thing that makes Crosses intolerably bitter (so that the soul cannot endure the bitterness of them) is the admixture of the gawle of God's displeasure;
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so farre as wee are intire and resolute in fighting against sinne, our crosses are pure from this admixture,
so Far as we Are entire and resolute in fighting against sin, our Crosses Are pure from this admixture,
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and so they be not (to himselfe that beares them, howsoeuer they may seeme to the lookers on) by the hundreth part so tedious and troublesome,
and so they be not (to himself that bears them, howsoever they may seem to the lookers on) by the Hundredth part so tedious and troublesome,
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as that composition would make them.
as that composition would make them.
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So the mortified man gaines this by his trouble in mortification, that the Lord will suffer him to escape many troubles,
So the mortified man gains this by his trouble in mortification, that the Lord will suffer him to escape many Troubles,
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and those that he must (for his owne good) suffer, he shall be able to goe vnder with ten times more quietnesse, and gladnesse, and contentednesse;
and those that he must (for his own good) suffer, he shall be able to go under with ten times more quietness, and gladness, and contentedness;
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as an whole shoulder beares the same burden with more ease, then a sore, or swolne shoulder.
as an Whole shoulder bears the same burden with more ease, then a soar, or swollen shoulder.
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It is therefore a very profitable labour that wee bestow in mortifying the members on earth;
It is Therefore a very profitable labour that we bestow in mortifying the members on earth;
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that is to say, in healing the sores and diseases of our soules.
that is to say, in healing the sores and diseases of our Souls.
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4. Thirdly, the man that applies the worke of mortification aright, shall attaine certaine freedome from foule, grosse and scandalous sinnes.
4. Thirdly, the man that Applies the work of mortification aright, shall attain certain freedom from foul, gross and scandalous Sins.
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A sanctified man may assuredly promise to himselfe (vpon his constant and diligent endeauours, to abate and hold vnder his sinfull affections and dispositions) to bee (for his whole life long) so kept and sustained by God, that hee shall not rush into any lothsome, palpable, disgracefull, soule-wasting wickednesse.
A sanctified man may assuredly promise to himself (upon his constant and diligent endeavours, to abate and hold under his sinful affections and dispositions) to be (for his Whole life long) so kept and sustained by God, that he shall not rush into any loathsome, palpable, disgraceful, soule-wasting wickedness.
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Wee are neuer ouertaken with those kind of euils, but vpon our very palpable carelesnesse of mortifying the deeds of our flesh.
we Are never overtaken with those kind of evils, but upon our very palpable carelessness of mortifying the Deeds of our Flesh.
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Whilest we do that, that God bidsvs, to slay sin, he holds it vnder, according to his promise,
Whilst we do that, that God bidsvs, to slay since, he holds it under, according to his promise,
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and it hath not dominion ouer vs, neither doth raigne in our mortall bodies;
and it hath not dominion over us, neither does Reign in our Mortal bodies;
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so that we are sure enough, that sinne shall not bring forth the fruits of shame and reproach vnto vs,
so that we Are sure enough, that sin shall not bring forth the fruits of shame and reproach unto us,
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vntill we begin to be remisse in following Gods directions, to purge out the old leauen.
until we begin to be remiss in following God's directions, to purge out the old leaven.
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And, Oh, what a benefit is this, to escape those blemishes and staines, wherewith many of Gods children (perhaps also of greater strength then ones selfe) doe defile and disgrace themselues? What a priuiledge is it to be so supported, that neuer in all his life, he shall runne into any witting, enormous,
And, O, what a benefit is this, to escape those blemishes and stains, wherewith many of God's children (perhaps also of greater strength then ones self) do defile and disgrace themselves? What a privilege is it to be so supported, that never in all his life, he shall run into any witting, enormous,
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& presumptuous crime, after God hath called him to the knowledge of his truth? What an ease and comfort, to liue alwayes free from those blowes and strokes of our spirituall enemie, wherewith some of Gods people are wounded almost to death? Doubtles, the remembrance of such foyles, doth bring so much shame and forrow to the hearts,
& presumptuous crime, After God hath called him to the knowledge of his truth? What an ease and Comfort, to live always free from those blows and Strokes of our spiritual enemy, wherewith Some of God's people Are wounded almost to death? Doubtless, the remembrance of such foils, does bring so much shame and forrow to the hearts,
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and often blushing and palenesse both (successiuely) to the cheekes of diuers of Gods people, that they now account freedome from such blots, a thing of more worth,
and often blushing and paleness both (successively) to the cheeks of diverse of God's people, that they now account freedom from such blots, a thing of more worth,
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then all the riches and honour in the World, and wish with all their soules, that they had taken any paines,
then all the riches and honour in the World, and wish with all their Souls, that they had taken any pains,
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and suffered any miserie outward, to haue been deliuered from such inward wretchednesse? Why should we not be wise before-hand now? and by labour, win to our selues the comfort of hauing preuented that, which if once we should feele, we shall wish (but all in vaine) that we had laboured night and day to preuent.
and suffered any misery outward, to have been Delivered from such inward wretchedness? Why should we not be wise beforehand now? and by labour, win to our selves the Comfort of having prevented that, which if once we should feel, we shall wish (but all in vain) that we had laboured night and day to prevent.
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5. Lastly, much true credit and good esteeme will follow to the Saints of God, from the work of mortification, both with the houshold of faith, and with strangers also.
5. Lastly, much true credit and good esteem will follow to the Saints of God, from the work of mortification, both with the household of faith, and with Strangers also.
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The mortified man affects the hearts of all that behold him, with admiration, and the lesse he couets the credit of men, the more he wins it.
The mortified man affects the hearts of all that behold him, with admiration, and the less he covets the credit of men, the more he wins it.
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Who is he, that seeing a man able to hold downe anger, vniustice, reuenge, lust,
Who is he, that seeing a man able to hold down anger, unjustice, revenge, lust,
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when strong occasions do prouoke them to work, doth not find his soule cleauing to him, at once louing and wondring at him? Heathen men, that haue for their credit sake,
when strong occasions do provoke them to work, does not find his soul cleaving to him, At once loving and wondering At him? Heathen men, that have for their credit sake,
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so farre dissembled mortification, as, in something a notable fashion, to forbeare euill doing, haue been more famous for that in aftertimes,
so Far dissembled mortification, as, in something a notable fashion, to forbear evil doing, have been more famous for that in Aftertimes,
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then for all their wealth and victories: for it is more truly prayse-worthy to be good, then great;
then for all their wealth and victories: for it is more truly praiseworthy to be good, then great;
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and therefore an high degree of goodnes, will more honour a man in the hearts of men,
and Therefore an high degree of Goodness, will more honour a man in the hearts of men,
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then the highest degree of greatnesse. The soule will not stoope to other things, though the knee doe crouch;
then the highest degree of greatness. The soul will not stoop to other things, though the knee do crouch;
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but the very soule of the highest person that is, will euen bow to the name of a man, that is excellent in mortification.
but the very soul of the highest person that is, will even bow to the name of a man, that is excellent in mortification.
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What made Herod honour Iohn Baptist? but this, that he saw him so thorowly mortified.
What made Herod honour John Baptist? but this, that he saw him so thoroughly mortified.
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Euery man is inforced by his conscience, to esteeme worthily of one, whom he sees doing that, which he knowes himselfe should doe, but finds hee cannot.
Every man is enforced by his conscience, to esteem worthily of one, whom he sees doing that, which he knows himself should do, but finds he cannot.
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Now euery mans soule (in a manner euery mans) is conuinced, that he should conquer ambition, reuenge, couetousnesse, lust;
Now every men soul (in a manner every men) is convinced, that he should conquer ambition, revenge, covetousness, lust;
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and his experience telles him, how little he is able to performe in this businesse; wherefore, when he sees another euer conquering that sinne, whereto himselfe is a perpetuall vassall,
and his experience tells him, how little he is able to perform in this business; Wherefore, when he sees Another ever conquering that sin, whereto himself is a perpetual vassal,
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and of which hee is euer conquered, hee strangeth at him, and lookes vpon him, as vpon some extraordinarie, and miraculous person.
and of which he is ever conquered, he strangeth At him, and looks upon him, as upon Some extraordinary, and miraculous person.
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Indeed sinners are many times so transported with the loue of sinne, that (as Owles hate the light which they cannot looke vpon,
Indeed Sinners Are many times so transported with the love of sin, that (as Owls hate the Light which they cannot look upon,
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so) they nourish in themselues, euen enmitie, against these excellencies, which they cannot imitate:
so) they nourish in themselves, even enmity, against these excellencies, which they cannot imitate:
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but then, when they are out of their mad and drunken fits, when they are themselues,
but then, when they Are out of their mad and drunken fits, when they Are themselves,
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when they know what they do and say, as in the day of affliction, of sicknesse, of death, they cannot but shew themselues, to beare more heartie reuerence,
when they know what they do and say, as in the day of affliction, of sickness, of death, they cannot but show themselves, to bear more hearty Reverence,
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and vnfained respect to him, whom they haue seene carefull and able to mortifie the deedes of the body,
and unfeigned respect to him, whom they have seen careful and able to mortify the Deeds of the body,
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then to all the rich and mightie men on earth.
then to all the rich and mighty men on earth.
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Brethren, you might well saue the cost of hanging your backs, with ouer-gorgious attire, and making so much adoe, to trim vp your bodies;
Brothers, you might well save the cost of hanging your backs, with ouer-gorgious attire, and making so much ado, to trim up your bodies;
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the carefull fighting against sin, and preuailing against it (which will follow fighting) would doe you more honestie amongst all your neighbours,
the careful fighting against since, and prevailing against it (which will follow fighting) would do you more honesty among all your neighbours,
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then all the fine cloathes vnder heauen. If thou couldest thrust thy selfe into a garment, made all of gold and Diamonds,
then all the fine clothes under heaven. If thou Couldst thrust thy self into a garment, made all of gold and Diamonds,
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and come garnished also Kinglike, with a Crowne and Scepter, the hearts of men would not entertaine thee with so much esteeme,
and come garnished also Kinglike, with a Crown and Sceptre, the hearts of men would not entertain thee with so much esteem,
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as if they see thee (as it were god-like) in ouercomming the sinnes, that ouercome the greatest of the sonnes of men.
as if they see thee (as it were godlike) in overcoming the Sins, that overcome the greatest of the Sons of men.
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A good name is a precious oyntment, and a precious iewell, which nothing will get so soone, or so surely, as goodnesse.
A good name is a precious ointment, and a precious jewel, which nothing will get so soon, or so surely, as Goodness.
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Wherefore fight against sinne, that thou mayest haue honour in the consciences of men, and some kind of authoritie and command in them (as I may say) by vertue of this honour.
Wherefore fight against sin, that thou Mayest have honour in the Consciences of men, and Some kind of Authority and command in them (as I may say) by virtue of this honour.
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CHAP. IV. Shewing the equitie of the dutie. WE haue heard how needfull, and profitable mortification is: CHAP. IV. Showing the equity of the duty. WE have herd how needful, and profitable mortification is:
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let vs see also how equall it is. No neede, nor profit should draw vs to that, which is vnequall;
let us see also how equal it is. No need, nor profit should draw us to that, which is unequal;
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but when equitie is ioyned to profit and necessitie, then should the worke be done, without further delay.
but when equity is joined to profit and necessity, then should the work be done, without further Delay.
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Now it is most equall that we kill our sinnes, whether we consider God, or Christ,
Now it is most equal that we kill our Sins, whither we Consider God, or christ,
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or our selues, or sin it selfe. First, for God; Hee is our Soueraigne Lord and King, and sinne is his most mortall enemie:
or our selves, or sin it self. First, for God; He is our Sovereign Lord and King, and sin is his most Mortal enemy:
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wherefore it is most equall, that wee should fight against it; for subiects must oppose the enemies of their Prince, with al their power.
Wherefore it is most equal, that we should fight against it; for Subjects must oppose the enemies of their Prince, with all their power.
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The Scripture tels vs, that if father, or mother, or brother, or sister, or kinswoman,
The Scripture tells us, that if father, or mother, or brother, or sister, or kinswoman,
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or friend, should goe about to draw a man from God, his hand should be first against them, to put them to death.
or friend, should go about to draw a man from God, his hand should be First against them, to put them to death.
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Now sinnes of all sorts, doe seeke to draw vs from God, wherefore our eye must not spare them,
Now Sins of all sorts, do seek to draw us from God, Wherefore our eye must not spare them,
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neither must wee fauour them, but wee must bee seuere against them, and as it were, stone them with stones, vntill they bee dead.
neither must we favour them, but we must be severe against them, and as it were, stone them with stones, until they be dead.
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It is a most righteous and equal thing, that notorious Rebels and malefactors should bee slaine without pitie;
It is a most righteous and equal thing, that notorious Rebels and malefactors should be slain without pity;
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and lusts are the grossest of all malefactors, which doe most prouoke God, and oppose themselues against his honour.
and Lustiest Are the Grossest of all malefactors, which do most provoke God, and oppose themselves against his honour.
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Therefore if we haue any regard of his honour, what should we doe, but lay hold vpon them,
Therefore if we have any regard of his honour, what should we do, but lay hold upon them,
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and pursue them to the very death? Should we spare, or forbeare to kill the foes and aduersaries of the Lord our God? were not this to make our selues his enemies also?
and pursue them to the very death? Should we spare, or forbear to kill the foes and Adversaries of the Lord our God? were not this to make our selves his enemies also?
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2. Againe, hath not our sin slaine Christ, and shall not we, in an holy reuenge, be eager against it, to kill it? If any man haue slaine our Parent,
2. Again, hath not our since slain christ, and shall not we, in an holy revenge, be eager against it, to kill it? If any man have slain our Parent,
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or Brother, or Sister, or Child, we thinke it our dutie to follow after him, and persecute against him, till we haue brought him to a well-deserued end.
or Brother, or Sister, or Child, we think it our duty to follow After him, and persecute against him, till we have brought him to a well-deserved end.
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The next of Kin in the Law, was alwayes the auenger of bloud, and to him it appertained to hunt after the murtherer, to bring vpon his head, the innocent bloud that hee had shed.
The next of Kin in the Law, was always the avenger of blood, and to him it appertained to hunt After the murderer, to bring upon his head, the innocent blood that he had shed.
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If therefore we will shew our selues brethren, or sisters of Christ, or any thing of Kin vnto him, we must euen bee auengers of his bloud vpon sinne;
If Therefore we will show our selves brothers, or Sisters of christ, or any thing of Kin unto him, we must even be avenger's of his blood upon sin;
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for, for our sinnes was his bloud shed, and these are the things that haue slaine him,
for, for our Sins was his blood shed, and these Are the things that have slain him,
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and for which he made his soule a facrifice.
and for which he made his soul a facrifice.
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A thiefe, a traytor, a murderer, ought in all reason to be executed, and euery man will thinke it fit to lend his helping hand, to the dispatching of one, that hath so many wayes deserued death. Sinne is a thiefe;
A thief, a traitor, a murderer, ought in all reason to be executed, and every man will think it fit to lend his helping hand, to the dispatching of one, that hath so many ways deserved death. Sin is a thief;
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for it robs God of his honour and glorie. It is a traytor; for it striues to thrust God from his regall authoritie and dominion. A murtherer;
for it robs God of his honour and glory. It is a traitor; for it strives to thrust God from his regal Authority and dominion. A murderer;
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for it slew Christ Iesus our elder brother, and seekes to slay our owne soules;
for it slew christ Iesus our elder brother, and seeks to slay our own Souls;
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for these be the lusts that fight against our soules, as Peter tels vs. What can bee more equall,
for these be the Lustiest that fight against our Souls, as Peter tells us What can be more equal,
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then that wee striue to destroy vtterly, and to roote out, and make a cleane riddance of so vile a thing as this?
then that we strive to destroy utterly, and to root out, and make a clean riddance of so vile a thing as this?
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3. And for our selues, doth not equitie require, that a man should faithfully keepe all good and lawfull promises and couenants? Now we haue couenanted with God in our Baptisme, to fight against the deuill, and all sinfull lusts.
3. And for our selves, does not equity require, that a man should faithfully keep all good and lawful promises and Covenants? Now we have covenanted with God in our Baptism, to fight against the Devil, and all sinful Lustiest.
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In that Sacrament we did bind our selues (as by a solemne military oath) to bee the souldiers of Iesus Christ,
In that Sacrament we did bind our selves (as by a solemn military oath) to be the Soldiers of Iesus christ,
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and to fight vnder his Banner, against the Deuill, the World, and the Flesh:
and to fight under his Banner, against the devil, the World, and the Flesh:
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Shall we become foresworne & periured persons, as it were souldiers, forsaking their Colors, casting down their weapons,
Shall we become foresworn & perjured Persons, as it were Soldiers, forsaking their Colours, casting down their weapons,
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and running away from their Captaine? God forbid.
and running away from their Captain? God forbid.
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Doe we not often renew in the Lords Supper the Couenant wee made in Baptisme? It is certainely one part of the dutie, whereto we tie ourselues in that holy Sacrament, to seeke the death of sinne in vs that procured the death of Christ for vs. Seeing we haue often reiterated our Couenant of God, of fighting against these lusts, let vs be ashamed to be found breakers of so many, and so iust promises.
Do we not often renew in the lords Supper the Covenant we made in Baptism? It is Certainly one part of the duty, whereto we tie ourselves in that holy Sacrament, to seek the death of sin in us that procured the death of christ for us Seeing we have often reiterated our Covenant of God, of fighting against these Lustiest, let us be ashamed to be found breakers of so many, and so just promises.
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Seeing we haue taken Christs liuerie vpon vs, and haue giuen our names to him, to be souldiers in his Campe, it is most fit and equall, that we should be true and valiant souldiers, manfully resisting his,
Seeing we have taken Christ livery upon us, and have given our names to him, to be Soldiers in his Camp, it is most fit and equal, that we should be true and valiant Soldiers, manfully resisting his,
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and our enemies, the greatest, and principallest of which, wee know to bee these members vpon earth.
and our enemies, the greatest, and principallest of which, we know to be these members upon earth.
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Let vs therefore arme our selues to this battell, and make no peace with the things, with which God will neuer bee at peace,
Let us Therefore arm our selves to this battle, and make no peace with the things, with which God will never be At peace,
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and abhorre to shew our selues either perfidious and false, or timorous and faint-hearted souldiers.
and abhor to show our selves either perfidious and false, or timorous and fainthearted Soldiers.
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4. Last of all, let vs consider what sinne is, and we shall find it most righteous to subdue and destroy it.
4. Last of all, let us Consider what sin is, and we shall find it most righteous to subdue and destroy it.
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Sinne is a most vile and absurd thing, contrarie to all right, and to all true reason, alluring vs to it selfe, with none but false, vaine, and counterfeit enticements;
Sin is a most vile and absurd thing, contrary to all right, and to all true reason, alluring us to it self, with none but false, vain, and counterfeit enticements;
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nothing therefore can bee more equall, then that a thing so most vnequall be resisted, and striuen against, with vtter dislike.
nothing Therefore can be more equal, then that a thing so most unequal be resisted, and striven against, with utter dislike.
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Sinne doth a man no good at all, but much harme and mischiese:
Sin does a man no good At all, but much harm and mischiese:
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it is like a disease, good for nothing but to vexe and torment him, in whom it breedeth.
it is like a disease, good for nothing but to vex and torment him, in whom it breeds.
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It allureth vs with shews of profit, pleasure, credit, ease, and the like: but it is a meere coozener and deceiuer, and euermore beguileth vs in the end,
It Allureth us with shows of profit, pleasure, credit, ease, and the like: but it is a mere cozener and deceiver, and evermore beguileth us in the end,
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and we shall vtterly misse of our hopes, if we trust to its offers, and follow its allurements.
and we shall utterly miss of our hope's, if we trust to its offers, and follow its allurements.
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It will bring vs losse, in stead of profit, euen the losse of an heauenly Kingdome.
It will bring us loss, in stead of profit, even the loss of an heavenly Kingdom.
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It will reward vs with torment, in stead of pleasure, euen with the torment of eternall fire.
It will reward us with torment, in stead of pleasure, even with the torment of Eternal fire.
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It will requite vs with shame, in stead of credit, euen with euerlasting reproach and confusion;
It will requite us with shame, in stead of credit, even with everlasting reproach and confusion;
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in stead of ease, it will procure anguish;
in stead of ease, it will procure anguish;
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for tribulation and anguish shall for euer lye vpon the soule of euerie one that worketh wickednesse, vpon the Iew first, and also vpon the Gentile.
for tribulation and anguish shall for ever lie upon the soul of every one that works wickedness, upon the Iew First, and also upon the Gentile.
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Can any thing bee thought more equall, then that so egregious a coozener, so errand a lyer,
Can any thing be Thought more equal, then that so egregious a cozener, so errand a liar,
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so false a companion, that is made all of lyes, guile, fraud and imposture, should bee euen apprehended,
so false a Companion, that is made all of lies, guile, fraud and imposture, should be even apprehended,
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and hanged vp out of the way (as we vse to speake) that it may beguile vs no longer.
and hanged up out of the Way (as we use to speak) that it may beguile us no longer.
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CHAP. V. Shewing the certaintie of good successe in fighting against our lusts.CHAP. V. Showing the certainty of good success in fighting against our Lustiest.
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BVt let vs hasten to an end, and consider, in the last place, what successe we shall bee sure to meete with, in this fight,
But let us hasten to an end, and Consider, in the last place, what success we shall be sure to meet with, in this fight,
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if wee arme our selues with a constant resolution to continue fighting, and neuer, for any feare,
if we arm our selves with a constant resolution to continue fighting, and never, for any Fear,
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or any cause to giue ouer. First, we shall lose nothing at all, that is worth hauing.
or any cause to give over. First, we shall loose nothing At all, that is worth having.
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A man may enioy all lawfull conents, profits and pleasures, and whatsoeuer is truly needfull to the comfort and welfare of his body, mind and state;
A man may enjoy all lawful conents, profits and pleasures, and whatsoever is truly needful to the Comfort and welfare of his body, mind and state;
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though he follow Gods direction, and mortifie these members that are vpon the earth:
though he follow God's direction, and mortify these members that Are upon the earth:
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and nothing shall we get by following, feeding, and nourishing them, but that which for the present is idle, vaine, needlesse, superfluous,
and nothing shall we get by following, feeding, and nourishing them, but that which for the present is idle, vain, needless, superfluous,
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and might better be spared then had; and for the time to come also, will prooue mischieuous and banefull.
and might better be spared then had; and for the time to come also, will prove mischievous and baneful.
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A man may see well enough without that eye, that Christ bids him pull out, and cast from him;
A man may see well enough without that eye, that christ bids him pull out, and cast from him;
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he may well enough walke, and liue, and performe all actions of life for his benefit, without that foote and hand, which our Lord doth bid vs to cut off,
he may well enough walk, and live, and perform all actions of life for his benefit, without that foot and hand, which our Lord does bid us to Cut off,
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and fling from vs. If it seeme to bring blindnesse, lamenesse and maimednesse, it is but a conceited and imaginarie lamenesse, blindnes,
and fling from us If it seem to bring blindness, lameness and maimedness, it is but a conceited and imaginary lameness, blindness,
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and maimednesse, that appeareth so to vs, and is not;
and maimedness, that appears so to us, and is not;
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as he that is borne a monster with sixe fingers, might very well cut off one,
as he that is born a monster with sixe fingers, might very well Cut off one,
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and yet still haue a perfect hand, and better for vse, then that that had such superfluitie of members.
and yet still have a perfect hand, and better for use, then that that had such superfluity of members.
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Adam and Euah might haue filled their bellies in Paradise, though they had neuer come neere to the tree of Knowledge of Good and Euill;Adam and Eve might have filled their bellies in Paradise, though they had never come near to the tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil;
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God had prouided them store of fruit to please their eye and taste, and feed their bodies,
God had provided them store of fruit to please their eye and taste, and feed their bodies,
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though they had vtterly forborne that forbidden fruit.
though they had utterly forborn that forbidden fruit.
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So doth the Lord allow to the sonnes of Adam, sufficient store, and varietie of lawfull and warrantable things to enioy;
So does the Lord allow to the Sons of Adam, sufficient store, and variety of lawful and warrantable things to enjoy;
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so that wee may haue as much good, as our soules can wish, though we cast from vs all sinfull lusts,
so that we may have as much good, as our Souls can wish, though we cast from us all sinful Lustiest,
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and refuse to follow the inclinations of them.
and refuse to follow the inclinations of them.
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The inordinate affections of our soule, are like the vnnaturall desires of the stomake, when it longeth for things that are sowre,
The inordinate affections of our soul, Are like the unnatural Desires of the stomach, when it Longeth for things that Are sour,
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and naught, and vnwholesome, as it were for raw flesh, vnripe fruite, or things farre worse then these.
and nought, and unwholesome, as it were for raw Flesh, unripe fruit, or things Far Worse then these.
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There is wholesome and necessary food enough in he world, though a man should neuer eate dirt and coles, as some haue longed after.
There is wholesome and necessary food enough in he world, though a man should never eat dirt and coals, as Some have longed After.
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So wee can bee no losers, by healing our selues of these diseases of the mind, which carry vs after nothing that is worth the hauing,
So we can be no losers, by healing our selves of these diseases of the mind, which carry us After nothing that is worth the having,
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if wee did measure things by a well-ordered iudgement.
if we did measure things by a well-ordered judgement.
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2. But moreouer, we shal be sure to find acceptance with God, in this our endeauour of mortification,
2. But moreover, we shall be sure to find acceptance with God, in this our endeavour of mortification,
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though we come farre short of perfection, so long as wee doe heartily and sincerely striue to perfection.
though we come Far short of perfection, so long as we do heartily and sincerely strive to perfection.
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Hee that fights resolutely against sinne with spirituall weapons, shall bee accounted a good souldier,
He that fights resolutely against sin with spiritual weapons, shall be accounted a good soldier,
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though he be wounded in the battell, and knocked downe, and taken prisoner, and the Lord will redeeme and ransome him againe,
though he be wounded in the battle, and knocked down, and taken prisoner, and the Lord will Redeem and ransom him again,
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and not suffer him to perish, or be made a bond-slaue in that captiuitie.
and not suffer him to perish, or be made a bondslave in that captivity.
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If we cannot make our corruptions grow so weake as we would, yet if wee be still drawing forth the weapons of our Christian warfare,
If we cannot make our corruptions grow so weak as we would, yet if we be still drawing forth the weapons of our Christian warfare,
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and vsing them so well as we can, to fight against our lusts, wee shall inioy the esteeme and reputation of faithfull subiects,
and using them so well as we can, to fight against our Lustiest, we shall enjoy the esteem and reputation of faithful Subjects,
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and God and our consciences will giue vs this comfortable and honourable title of good souldiers of Christ Iesus.
and God and our Consciences will give us this comfortable and honourable title of good Soldiers of christ Iesus.
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And what an encouragement ought this to be, that we are certaine, our Lord and King will take well our paines, in fighting these battels of his,
And what an encouragement ought this to be, that we Are certain, our Lord and King will take well our pains, in fighting these battles of his,
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so well as wee can, though in many things we come too short? The will and endeauour in this spirituall combate, is taken for the deed;
so well as we can, though in many things we come too short? The will and endeavour in this spiritual combat, is taken for the deed;
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he that earnestly desireth, and heartily labours to conquer his beloued corruptions, is accounted a conquerour,
he that earnestly Desires, and heartily labours to conquer his Beloved corruptions, is accounted a conqueror,
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euen though, as yet, hee bee none.
even though, as yet, he be none.
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Hee that resolues, he will neuer giue ouer the fight, but will vp againe after all foyles,
He that resolves, he will never give over the fight, but will up again After all foils,
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and buckle his harnesse to him againe, though the law of his members doe sometimes draw him captiue,
and buckle his harness to him again, though the law of his members do sometime draw him captive,
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after the law of sinne that is in his members;
After the law of sin that is in his members;
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he, I say, that so resolueth, and so reneweth his resolutions and endeauours, is reputed by the mercy of God in Christ, to haue done that he would haue done,
he, I say, that so resolveth, and so Reneweth his resolutions and endeavours, is reputed by the mercy of God in christ, to have done that he would have done,
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and to haue accomplished that, that he desired to accomplish.
and to have accomplished that, that he desired to accomplish.
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Assurance of good acceptance of the weakest endeauours, so long as they bee true, may make the weake,
Assurance of good acceptance of the Weakest endeavours, so long as they be true, may make the weak,
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as the Prophet speaketh, to say he is strong, and forgetting his weakenesse, to set vpon the worke as if hee were strong,
as the Prophet speaks, to say he is strong, and forgetting his weakness, to Set upon the work as if he were strong,
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because euen his weakenesse shall be accounted strength, if his desires, purposes, wishes, and resolutions bee strong.
Because even his weakness shall be accounted strength, if his Desires, Purposes, wishes, and resolutions be strong.
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There is nothing that can animate a man more to march after Christ, then this consideration.
There is nothing that can animate a man more to march After christ, then this consideration.
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Dauid had two hundred souldiers that were faint, and could not follow the Amalekites that had burnt Ziglag, but were faine to stay behind, David had two hundred Soldiers that were faint, and could not follow the Amalekites that had burned Ziklag, but were feign to stay behind,
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and doe a meaner seruice, of attending on the stuffe and carriages.
and do a meaner service, of attending on the stuff and carriages.
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Some of those that fought, and vanquished the Amalekites, would haue had these faint ones, to haue been turned off, without any part of the bootie. But Dauids answere was;
some of those that fought, and vanquished the Amalekites, would have had these faint ones, to have been turned off, without any part of the booty. But David answer was;
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Who will hearken to you in this? And he made it a law in Israel, that he which tarried by the stuffe, should share of the spoyle of the enemy with him that fought in the battell.
Who will harken to you in this? And he made it a law in Israel, that he which tarried by the stuff, should share of the spoil of the enemy with him that fought in the battle.
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Our King, our Dauid, keeps this law, If a mans heart be good to follow,
Our King, our David, keeps this law, If a men heart be good to follow,
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and kill these Amalekites, though his body faint, and he be driuen to stay by the stuffe, he shal enioy the prey, and diuide the spoyle.
and kill these Amalekites, though his body faint, and he be driven to stay by the stuff, he shall enjoy the prey, and divide the spoil.
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O, who would not serue such a Generall with all his might, where an vnvoluntary fainting,
O, who would not serve such a General with all his might, where an unvoluntary fainting,
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an vnpurposed weakenesse, shal not depriue him of the honour, or comfort of the victorie!
an unpurposed weakness, shall not deprive him of the honour, or Comfort of the victory!
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3. Further, wee shall be rewarded, as well as accepted, if we fight these battailes with an vpright heart.
3. Further, we shall be rewarded, as well as accepted, if we fight these battles with an upright heart.
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Sinne is like a traytor, whose head is set to sale; hee that can bring it, shall haue a large recompence.
Sin is like a traitor, whose head is Set to sale; he that can bring it, shall have a large recompense.
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The Lord hath set a great price vpon the head of our lusts;
The Lord hath Set a great price upon the head of our Lustiest;
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kill them, and we shall be greatly comforted here, and haue so much more glorie and happinesse in heauen, by how much we haue taken more labour and paines here.
kill them, and we shall be greatly comforted Here, and have so much more glory and happiness in heaven, by how much we have taken more labour and pains Here.
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Pay will make any souldiers fight:
Pay will make any Soldiers fight:
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If Christs souldiers will but sticke to it couragiously, they shall want no pay of comfort, glorie, immortalitie;
If Christ Soldiers will but stick to it courageously, they shall want no pay of Comfort, glory, immortality;
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and if they fight, they shall bee crowned. When Caleb fought against Debir, he made this Proclamation among his souldiers;
and if they fight, they shall be crowned. When Caleb fought against Debir, he made this Proclamation among his Soldiers;
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To him that smiteth, and taketh the Citie, will I giue Achsah my daughter to wife: and quickly Othniel was incouraged, and tooke it. To him that smites, and Takes the city, will I give Achsah my daughter to wife: and quickly Othniel was encouraged, and took it.
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Now how much more excellēt are the promises which the Lord hath made, to encourage vs in this spirituall battaile, saying? If you mortifie the deeds of the flesh by the Spirit, yee shall liue? What wife,
Now how much more excellent Are the promises which the Lord hath made, to encourage us in this spiritual battle, saying? If you mortify the Deeds of the Flesh by the Spirit, ye shall live? What wife,
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or what portion with a wife, is comparable to this blessed and glorious life, which God hath promised,
or what portion with a wife, is comparable to this blessed and glorious life, which God hath promised,
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and will giue to those, that take their lusts and smite them? Why then should we not animate our selues,
and will give to those, that take their Lustiest and smite them? Why then should we not animate our selves,
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and doe valiantly, to take and kill these spirituall Canaanites, and to destroy all the Cities of them? If any say, This promise is made alone to those that ouercome,
and do valiantly, to take and kill these spiritual Canaanites, and to destroy all the Cities of them? If any say, This promise is made alone to those that overcome,
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and how shall we be certaine of victorie? The answere is, that it is true indeed, those alone that ouercome, shall obtaine this reward;
and how shall we be certain of victory? The answer is, that it is true indeed, those alone that overcome, shall obtain this reward;
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but euery one that will fight resolutely in this battaile, shall ouercome. And that is the last incouragement, in respect of our successe;
but every one that will fight resolutely in this battle, shall overcome. And that is the last encouragement, in respect of our success;
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as wee shall lose nothing, and be accepted, and be rewarded; so wee shall preuaile also, and get the better of our foes.
as we shall loose nothing, and be accepted, and be rewarded; so we shall prevail also, and get the better of our foes.
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4. Sinne shall surely be slaine, and fall downe dead before vs:
4. Sin shall surely be slain, and fallen down dead before us:
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It cannot possibly defend or saue it selfe against the blowes, which by the weapons of God are giuen vnto it.
It cannot possibly defend or save it self against the blows, which by the weapons of God Are given unto it.
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It hath already receiued its deaths wound from the death of Christ;
It hath already received its death's wound from the death of christ;
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we fight against an enemy that is more then half discomfited, and slaine vnto our hands.
we fight against an enemy that is more then half discomfited, and slain unto our hands.
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Through God wee shall doe valiantly, and hee will tread downe our enemies vnder our feete.
Through God we shall do valiantly, and he will tread down our enemies under our feet.
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When Israel fought against the inhabitants of Canaan, the Lord fought for them;
When Israel fought against the inhabitants of Canaan, the Lord fought for them;
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and though their enemies were strong in body, and many in number, and had Cities fenced and walled vp to heauen,
and though their enemies were strong in body, and many in number, and had Cities fenced and walled up to heaven,
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yet they prospered whithersoeuer they went, and none was able to stand against them.
yet they prospered whithersoever they went, and none was able to stand against them.
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This was a figure of our good successe in fighting against the lusts of our flesh.
This was a figure of our good success in fighting against the Lustiest of our Flesh.
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They cannot escape our hands, if we giue them not leaue to recouer themselues.
They cannot escape our hands, if we give them not leave to recover themselves.
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So mightie is the Word of God, so strong the Spirit of God, so certaine the diuine assistance, that wee are sure of an happy victorie,
So mighty is the Word of God, so strong the Spirit of God, so certain the divine assistance, that we Are sure of an happy victory,
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if wee cloathe our selues with courage and confidence, and persist in the battaile to the end of our liues.
if we cloth our selves with courage and confidence, and persist in the battle to the end of our lives.
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The Lord that fought for Israel, will fight for vs, and worke great saluation.
The Lord that fought for Israel, will fight for us, and work great salvation.
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The land of Canaan was inhabited with Giants, and men of huge stature, but all these fell before the Host of God;
The land of Canaan was inhabited with Giants, and men of huge stature, but all these fell before the Host of God;
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our Giant-like sinnes shall bee but meate for our swords, and we shall preuaile against them,
our Giantlike Sins shall be but meat for our swords, and we shall prevail against them,
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though they be neuer so many and strong.
though they be never so many and strong.
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Wherefore let vs conclude with the words of Ioshua to the mē of Ephraim, Thou shalt driue out the Canaanites,
Wherefore let us conclude with the words of Ioshua to the men of Ephraim, Thou shalt driven out the Canaanites,
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though they haue iron Chariots, and though they be strong:
though they have iron Chariots, and though they be strong:
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And with the words that the Priests were appointed to vse vnto the people in the day of battaile;
And with the words that the Priests were appointed to use unto the people in the day of battle;
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Heare O Israel, you approach this day vnto battaile against your enemies, let not your hearts faint, feare not, Hear Oh Israel, you approach this day unto battle against your enemies, let not your hearts faint, Fear not,
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and doe not tremble, neither be yee terrified, because of them;
and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified, Because of them;
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for the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies and to saue you. for the Lord your God is he that Goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies and to save you.
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And thus haue we cleared the poynt, and laid before your eyes abundance of good reasons, to induce you to this battell.
And thus have we cleared the point, and laid before your eyes abundance of good Reasons, to induce you to this battle.
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Now that wee may make way for the vses, and that you may better practise the dutie, wee must giue you some directions about it, shewing you three things. First, the degrees of mortification. Secondly, the meanes of mortification.
Now that we may make Way for the uses, and that you may better practise the duty, we must give you Some directions about it, showing you three things. First, the Degrees of mortification. Secondly, the means of mortification.
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And lastly, the manner of vsing these meanes that wee may speed by them.
And lastly, the manner of using these means that we may speed by them.
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CHAP. VI. Shewing the degrees of Mortification.CHAP. VI. Showing the Degrees of Mortification.
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FOr the first of these, we will shew both the lowest degree of mortification, (that without which no man can bee saued) and also the highest degree of mortification, beyond which a Christian cannot reach, in this present life:
FOr the First of these, we will show both the lowest degree of mortification, (that without which no man can be saved) and also the highest degree of mortification, beyond which a Christian cannot reach, in this present life:
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and these two beeing knowne, the middle degrees betwixt these, will appeare of themselues.
and these two being known, the middle Degrees betwixt these, will appear of themselves.
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Know then, that the lowest degree of mortification is that, which hath attained two things, which whosoeuer hath not attained, is not at all mortified;
Know then, that the lowest degree of mortification is that, which hath attained two things, which whosoever hath not attained, is not At all mortified;
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he that hath attained them, is in truth mortified, and then must striue forward, for greater perfection.
he that hath attained them, is in truth mortified, and then must strive forward, for greater perfection.
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The first thing is, to forbeare the ordinary practice of grosse sinnes, such as are expressely condemned by the letter of the Word,
The First thing is, to forbear the ordinary practice of gross Sins, such as Are expressly condemned by the Letter of the Word,
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and by the light of nature, and such, wherein the members of the body are giuen as weapons of vnrighteousnesse.
and by the Light of nature, and such, wherein the members of the body Are given as weapons of unrighteousness.
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No man can say hee is truly mortified, till he haue gotten so much power against his corrupt lusts, that hee bee not vsually and commonly ouertaken with those palpable deeds of the body, swearing, cursing, lying, rayling, drunkennesse, wantonnesse, reuenge, deceit, and the like to these:
No man can say he is truly mortified, till he have got so much power against his corrupt Lustiest, that he be not usually and commonly overtaken with those palpable Deeds of the body, swearing, cursing, lying, railing, Drunkenness, wantonness, revenge, deceit, and the like to these:
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for those that doe such things, shall not inherit the Kingdome of God:
for those that do such things, shall not inherit the Kingdom of God:
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and the Apostle saith, That in time past, when we were dead in sinnes, wee had our conuersation in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the mind,
and the Apostle Says, That in time past, when we were dead in Sins, we had our Conversation in the Lustiest of our Flesh, fulfilling the Desires of the mind,
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and of the flesh, and were by nature, children of wrath.
and of the Flesh, and were by nature, children of wrath.
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And againe, Wee our selues were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceiued, seruing diuers lusts and pleasures, liuing in malice,
And again, we our selves were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving diverse Lustiest and pleasures, living in malice,
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and enuie, hatefull, and hating one another. And againe, Peter saith, The time past of our liues may suffice vs;
and envy, hateful, and hating one Another. And again, Peter Says, The time past of our lives may suffice us;
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to haue wrought the will of the Gentiles, when wee walked in lasciuiousnesse, lusts, excesse of wine, reuellings, banquetings, and abominable Idolatries.
to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable Idolatries.
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And Saint Iohn saith, If we say wee haue fellowship with him, (as euery mortified man hath) and walke in darkenesse, (as he that liues in the vsuall practice of such things doth) we lye, and doe not the truth.
And Saint John Says, If we say we have fellowship with him, (as every mortified man hath) and walk in darkness, (as he that lives in the usual practice of such things does) we lie, and do not the truth.
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For as the Apostle saith, For these things sake, the wrath of God doth come vpon the children of disobedience. For as the Apostle Says, For these things sake, the wrath of God does come upon the children of disobedience.
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It is plaine enough, you see, that hee which is a worker of wickednesse, and doth giue himselfe leaue to goe on in the common practice of these abominable euils, is not translated from darkenesse to light, he is not made partaker of the vertue of the death of Christ, he is not buried with Christ by Baptisme into his death,
It is plain enough, you see, that he which is a worker of wickedness, and does give himself leave to go on in the Common practice of these abominable evils, is not translated from darkness to Light, he is not made partaker of the virtue of the death of christ, he is not buried with christ by Baptism into his death,
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nor made conformable vnto his death;
nor made conformable unto his death;
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so that it is in vaine to flatter our selues with a false opinion of our being good Christians,
so that it is in vain to flatter our selves with a false opinion of our being good Christians,
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so long as these things do so strongly beare rule in vs, hat wee giue our members as seruants vnto them ordinarily:
so long as these things do so strongly bear Rule in us, hat we give our members as Servants unto them ordinarily:
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for the good man must not walke in the counsell of sinners, nor stand in the way of the vngodly.
for the good man must not walk in the counsel of Sinners, nor stand in the Way of the ungodly.
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2. But secondly, a godly man must preuaile yet further against sinne, euen so farre, as not to allow, defend, excuse, extenuate, and carelesly let passe the smallest knowne sinne,
2. But secondly, a godly man must prevail yet further against sin, even so Far, as not to allow, defend, excuse, extenuate, and carelessly let pass the Smallest known sin,
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yea the first risings, and motions of sinne; but must constantly obserue, oppose, confesse, bewaile, and be humbled for them, before God:
yea the First risings, and motions of sin; but must constantly observe, oppose, confess, bewail, and be humbled for them, before God:
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for no man can be blessed, till hee be pure in heart; for no man can be blessed, till he be pure in heart;
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and hee that must ascend into the hill of the Lord, and stand in his holy place, must haue (as cleane hands,
and he that must ascend into the hill of the Lord, and stand in his holy place, must have (as clean hands,
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so) a pure heart also, as Dauid saith.
so) a pure heart also, as David Says.
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Now the heart is not pure, so long as any the least sin is winked at, allowed, maintained, couered and made light of.
Now the heart is not pure, so long as any the least since is winked At, allowed, maintained, covered and made Light of.
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Therefore the Apostle saith, (not alone, that wee must not giue our members as weapons of vnrighteousnesse to sinne,
Therefore the Apostle Says, (not alone, that we must not give our members as weapons of unrighteousness to sin,
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but also) that we must not obey it, no not in the lusts of it.
but also) that we must not obey it, no not in the Lustiest of it.
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Now hee that giues way to euill motions in his heart, and makes nothing of them,
Now he that gives Way to evil motions in his heart, and makes nothing of them,
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nor lamenteth and resisteth them, doth serue sinne in the lusts of it;
nor lamenteth and Resisteth them, does serve sin in the Lustiest of it;
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as well as hee that rusheth vpon the grosse and externall acts of euill vsually, doth giue his members as instruments of wickednesse.
as well as he that Rushes upon the gross and external acts of evil usually, does give his members as Instruments of wickedness.
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It is therefore apparant, that grace must so farre change vs, and subdue our corrupt disposition,
It is Therefore apparent, that grace must so Far change us, and subdue our corrupt disposition,
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as that wee must crucifie the flesh, with the very affections and lusts, or else we are not planted with Christ into the similitude of his death,
as that we must crucify the Flesh, with the very affections and Lustiest, or Else we Are not planted with christ into the similitude of his death,
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nor can truly take to our selues the name, or inioy the priuiledges of men that doe mortifie the deeds of the body.
nor can truly take to our selves the name, or enjoy the privileges of men that do mortify the Deeds of the body.
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And this is the least degree that will serue to intitle a man to the comfort of one that is truly mortified.
And this is the least degree that will serve to entitle a man to the Comfort of one that is truly mortified.
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3. Now the highest degree that is in this life attainable, stands also in two things;
3. Now the highest degree that is in this life attainable, Stands also in two things;
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first, in preseruing ones selfe so much and constantly against sinne, as neuer to commit any grosse, or palpable sinne;
First, in preserving ones self so much and constantly against sin, as never to commit any gross, or palpable sin;
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neuer to curse, raile, sweare, lye, deceiue, reuenge, dally, or any other like manifest and notorious offence either in word or deed.
never to curse, rail, swear, lie, deceive, revenge, dally, or any other like manifest and notorious offence either in word or deed.
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And Saint Iames tels vs, That hee which offends not in word, is a perfect man. And Saint James tells us, That he which offends not in word, is a perfect man.
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This perfection, by the helpe of grace, a godly man may reach to in this life;
This perfection, by the help of grace, a godly man may reach to in this life;
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and O how beautifull and happie a life were it, to goe, euen thus farre, in the subduing of sinne, that one should be wholly and altogether free from all blemishfull and reprochfull sinnes!
and Oh how beautiful and happy a life were it, to go, even thus Far, in the subduing of sin, that one should be wholly and altogether free from all blemishfull and reproachful Sins!
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But a good man may proceed to somewhat an higher degree of perfection, euen to keepe his heart free from any settled liking of any euill motion thereof, so that he shall neuer take any stayed or deliberate content in any of the sinfull inclinations,
But a good man may proceed to somewhat an higher degree of perfection, even to keep his heart free from any settled liking of any evil motion thereof, so that he shall never take any stayed or deliberate content in any of the sinful inclinations,
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& dispositions that doe stirre in him.
& dispositions that do stir in him.
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I doe not say onely not to giue any consent vnto them, or to yeeld his will to them,
I do not say only not to give any consent unto them, or to yield his will to them,
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but not to haue his imagination settledly and deliberately pleased and delighted with them; but that hee shall presently quench, reiect, and detest them;
but not to have his imagination settledly and deliberately pleased and delighted with them; but that he shall presently quench, reject, and detest them;
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but to be voyd of all euill motions arising from the flesh, or of all sudden passions within,
but to be void of all evil motions arising from the Flesh, or of all sudden passion within,
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or of all sudden delight in them, or of all deadnesse or backwardnes to good things by reason of them;
or of all sudden delight in them, or of all deadness or backwardness to good things by reason of them;
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that is, so far as I can learne out of Scripture, an higher pitch then that any man can touch it in this present world.
that is, so Far as I can Learn out of Scripture, an higher pitch then that any man can touch it in this present world.
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For surely, whilest we liue, the law of our members will be working, and the flesh will be lusting,
For surely, whilst we live, the law of our members will be working, and the Flesh will be lusting,
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and euery man shall finde cause to complaine of a body of death;
and every man shall find cause to complain of a body of death;
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euery man shall finde cause to say, Who can say his heart is free? And he shall but deceiue himselfe that saith he hath no sinne.
every man shall find cause to say, Who can say his heart is free? And he shall but deceive himself that Says he hath no sin.
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CHAP. VII. Shewing the naturall meanes of Mortification.CHAP. VII. Showing the natural means of Mortification.
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YOu haue heard how much you must needs do in this matter, as also how very much you may doe,
YOu have herd how much you must needs do in this matter, as also how very much you may do,
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if you bee not carelesse and slothfull.
if you be not careless and slothful.
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Now let me shew you, by what meanes both these degrees must be attained, and a godly man must passe forward, from the former, to the latter.
Now let me show you, by what means both these Degrees must be attained, and a godly man must pass forward, from the former, to the latter.
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The meanes of mortification are of two sorts, some naturall, some spirituall, and both are requisite,
The means of mortification Are of two sorts, Some natural, Some spiritual, and both Are requisite,
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if wee purpose to kill our lusts;
if we purpose to kill our Lustiest;
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the former must make the latter more effectuall, and be helpfull to our good successe in them.
the former must make the latter more effectual, and be helpful to our good success in them.
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The one is, moderation in the vse of naturall delights and contents. The one is, moderation in the use of natural delights and contents.
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The other, discretion, in the shunning of outward occasions of euill, though the things in themselues bee not euill.
The other, discretion, in the shunning of outward occasions of evil, though the things in themselves be not evil.
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2. For the first, hee that is not moderate in things indifferent, can neuer preuaile against his lusts, to any purpose;
2. For the First, he that is not moderate in things indifferent, can never prevail against his Lustiest, to any purpose;
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for at the excesse of these lawfull things, doe our naturall corruptions begin to take aduantage,
for At the excess of these lawful things, do our natural corruptions begin to take advantage,
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and to feed themselues, and to gather head.
and to feed themselves, and to gather head.
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He that will hold vnder his lusts therefore, and put them to death, must bee sparing in meate, drinke, attire, sports,
He that will hold under his Lustiest Therefore, and put them to death, must be sparing in meat, drink, attire, sports,
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and must euen cut himselfe shorter in many of these things, then that which he perswadeth himselfe (and perhaps also truly) that he might lawfully doe,
and must even Cut himself shorter in many of these things, then that which he Persuadeth himself (and perhaps also truly) that he might lawfully do,
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euen of purpose to keepe himselfe, that hee may not bee brought vnder the power of any thing, as the Apostle speaketh.
even of purpose to keep himself, that he may not be brought under the power of any thing, as the Apostle speaks.
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We must learne of the Apostle himselfe this meanes;
We must Learn of the Apostle himself this means;
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for he telleth vs, that hee did keepe vnder his body, and bring it in subiection.
for he Telleth us, that he did keep under his body, and bring it in subjection.
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The corruptions of the soule finde great furtherance from the humours of the body, as a man doth find from a good and fit toole or instrument:
The corruptions of the soul find great furtherance from the humours of the body, as a man does find from a good and fit tool or Instrument:
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we must keep the tooles of sinne dull, (as I may so speake) that sinne it selfe may doe vs lesse harme by its working.
we must keep the tools of sin dull, (as I may so speak) that sin it self may do us less harm by its working.
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If the body be still humored and pampered, by letting it haue all the ease, fine fare, gay attire, sensuall pleasures and pastimes, that it wisheth (and that a man can make to appeare lawful and warrantable,) it will not bee kept in subiection, it will not be held in order.
If the body be still humored and pampered, by letting it have all the ease, fine fare, gay attire, sensual pleasures and pastimes, that it wishes (and that a man can make to appear lawful and warrantable,) it will not be kept in subjection, it will not be held in order.
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We are therefore in these thins to call vpon our selues, to bee very temperate.
We Are Therefore in these thins to call upon our selves, to be very temperate.
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Be a little more meane in thy garments, then thou thinkest it absolutely needfull to be:
Be a little more mean in thy garments, then thou Thinkest it absolutely needful to be:
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vse a little lesse liberty in games and pastimes, then thou conceiuest that in strictnesse of conscience thou oughtest to doe.
use a little less liberty in games and pastimes, then thou conceivest that in strictness of conscience thou Ought to do.
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So I say for fare, ease, sleepe;
So I say for fare, ease, sleep;
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If thou dost not, from the vtmost confines of lawfull liberty, there is but a small step to the border of vnlawfull delights,
If thou dost not, from the utmost confines of lawful liberty, there is but a small step to the border of unlawful delights,
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and soone maist thou be drawn to step that step, and when thou hast once transgressed, thou shalt finde it hard to come into the right way againe.
and soon Mayest thou be drawn to step that step, and when thou hast once transgressed, thou shalt find it hard to come into the right Way again.
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He that goes in a riuer, where he knowes that a deepe pit is, will not come so close to it as hee may,
He that Goes in a river, where he knows that a deep pit is, will not come so close to it as he may,
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but by keeping himselfe vpon sure ground a good way off, will bee sure to saue himselfe from being ouerwhelmed therein.
but by keeping himself upon sure ground a good Way off, will be sure to save himself from being overwhelmed therein.
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It is much more safe, in things of this nature, to keepe our selues a good deale within compasse,
It is much more safe, in things of this nature, to keep our selves a good deal within compass,
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then to stand vpon the edge of our liberty (as I may so speake.) By abridging our selues of some thing that we are allowed, wee cannot likely receiue any hurt:
then to stand upon the edge of our liberty (as I may so speak.) By abridging our selves of Some thing that we Are allowed, we cannot likely receive any hurt:
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by taking all that is allowed, we may soone slip into excesse, and well-neere mischiefe our selues,
by taking all that is allowed, we may soon slip into excess, and well-near mischief our selves,
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and by doing all we may doe, so ingage our selues to our affections, that they will carry vs away, to that wee should not doe.
and by doing all we may do, so engage our selves to our affections, that they will carry us away, to that we should not do.
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Austerenesse is not necessary to mortification, moderation is. To goe wooll-ward, or in haire-cloth, is a foolish destroying of the body;
Austereness is not necessary to mortification, moderation is. To go woolward, or in haircloth, is a foolish destroying of the body;
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to go in lesse costly attire then one might, is a due keeping vnder of the body.
to go in less costly attire then one might, is a due keeping under of the body.
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To make ones selfe leane and wanne with fasting, is to tyrannize ouer ones selfe;
To make ones self lean and won with fasting, is to tyrannise over ones self;
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to fare lesse delicately, and eate lesse liberally, for the most part, then one might, is to preuent the aduantages of sinne in the body.
to fare less delicately, and eat less liberally, for the most part, then one might, is to prevent the advantages of sin in the body.
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The hypocrite, often, doth place all his mortification, in being cruel to his body; wherfore he keepes no measure this way;
The hypocrite, often, does place all his mortification, in being cruel to his body; Wherefore he keeps no measure this Way;
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and because it is a thing much looked after, and easily seene, it is a fit thing for an hypocrite, to beguile both the world and himselfe withall.
and Because it is a thing much looked After, and Easily seen, it is a fit thing for an hypocrite, to beguile both the world and himself withal.
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The godly man doth make his abridging of the body, a furtherance to the cutting off of his lusts:
The godly man does make his abridging of the body, a furtherance to the cutting off of his Lustiest:
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wherefore he is not excessiue in his rigour to his body, nor will offer violence to nature,
Wherefore he is not excessive in his rigour to his body, nor will offer violence to nature,
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but alone deny her that, which shee may well spare, and scants and mints himselfe in the vse of his liberty, not as not knowing it,
but alone deny her that, which she may well spare, and scants and mints himself in the use of his liberty, not as not knowing it,
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but as knowing how easie it is to abuse it, and by abusing, to take harme.
but as knowing how easy it is to abuse it, and by abusing, to take harm.
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And thus, by keeping his body in order, hee findes it more easie to keepe the minde in frame also, which doth much make vse of (and as some thinke follow) the temperature of the body.
And thus, by keeping his body in order, he finds it more easy to keep the mind in frame also, which does much make use of (and as Some think follow) the temperature of the body.
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And let any man vnder heauen be so wise, as to obserue himselfe, and he shall finde, that vnlesse he deny himselfe some lawfull liberty, he shall quickly grow sensuall:
And let any man under heaven be so wise, as to observe himself, and he shall find, that unless he deny himself Some lawful liberty, he shall quickly grow sensual:
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and sensuality is an enemie to mortification.
and sensuality is an enemy to mortification.
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3. A second naturall meanes of mortification is, a careful shunning of the occasions of sin.
3. A second natural means of mortification is, a careful shunning of the occasions of since.
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Opportunity of time, place, company, and the like, doth greatly incense and prouoke corruption: Opportunity of time, place, company, and the like, does greatly incense and provoke corruption:
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and he that will not, (for euery man in this matter, because it is but naturall, can if he will) denie himselfe in such things, can neuer preuaile against his corruptions.
and he that will not, (for every man in this matter, Because it is but natural, can if he will) deny himself in such things, can never prevail against his corruptions.
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He hath not gone yet so farre as nature may goe, and how then should he looke to finde the helpe of grace? The withdrawing of a mans selfe from these things, is a pulling of the fuell from the fire,
He hath not gone yet so Far as nature may go, and how then should he look to find the help of grace? The withdrawing of a men self from these things, is a pulling of the fuel from the fire,
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and then it wil surely goe out.
and then it will surely go out.
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The aduenturing vpon these things, doth blow the coles, and administer fuell also, and then must sinne of necessity, both burne and flame.
The adventuring upon these things, does blow the coals, and administer fuel also, and then must sin of necessity, both burn and flame.
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In these occasions, the sences haue strong allurements offered vnto them, and they be vehement in their workings, burying the vnderstanding for a time,
In these occasions, the Senses have strong allurements offered unto them, and they be vehement in their workings, burying the understanding for a time,
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and captiuating the thoughts to their present pleasing obiects, so that a man can thinke of no good thing, that may serue to resist bad desires;
and captivating the thoughts to their present pleasing objects, so that a man can think of no good thing, that may serve to resist bad Desires;
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and when the soule is so disarmed, how should sinne but preuaile against it? He that doth thus hazard himselfe, thrusts himselfe out of Gods protection,
and when the soul is so disarmed, how should sin but prevail against it? He that does thus hazard himself, thrusts himself out of God's protection,
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for he walketh not in his owne place, therefore he can looke for nothing but ruine.
for he walks not in his own place, Therefore he can look for nothing but ruin.
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Satan assureth himselfe of victorie, when hee sees men so carelesse of themselues, and so becomes vehement in tempting, (as hope of successe incourageth euery one to labour) and then how soone is a man foyled? Indeed, the heart hath giuen a secret consent to the desire of euill doing,
Satan assureth himself of victory, when he sees men so careless of themselves, and so becomes vehement in tempting, (as hope of success Encourageth every one to labour) and then how soon is a man foiled? Indeed, the heart hath given a secret consent to the desire of evil doing,
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so soone as euer it consents to aduenture vpon the occasions of euill doing, and it is but the very guile and dissimulation of the soule, (whereby it is apt to coozen it selfe,) that makes one thinke, I will goe where I shall meete with strong prouocations to sinne,
so soon as ever it consents to adventure upon the occasions of evil doing, and it is but the very guile and dissimulation of the soul, (whereby it is apt to cozen it self,) that makes one think, I will go where I shall meet with strong provocations to sin,
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but yet I will not sinne.
but yet I will not sin.
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Now the consent which was secret, and as it were implicite before, so soone as occasion and tentation haue stirred corruption, growes manifest and open,
Now the consent which was secret, and as it were implicit before, so soon as occasion and tentation have stirred corruption, grows manifest and open,
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and shewes it selfe, and so a man sins, when he thought (but he thought amisse) that he was resolued not to sinne.
and shows it self, and so a man Sins, when he Thought (but he Thought amiss) that he was resolved not to sin.
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Betwixt a resolution to doe a thing, whereby the will doth chuse, and a resolution not to doe it, whereby the will doth refuse, there is a middle kind of action,
Betwixt a resolution to do a thing, whereby the will does choose, and a resolution not to do it, whereby the will does refuse, there is a middle kind of actium,
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an irresolutenesse, a suspence, neither chusing, nor refusing, but betwixt both. Now this indifferency of the will, is halfe a yea;
an irresoluteness, a suspense, neither choosing, nor refusing, but betwixt both. Now this indifferency of the will, is half a yea;
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and hee that makes halfe a grant, when none importunity doth presse him, will make a full and totall grant,
and he that makes half a grant, when none importunity does press him, will make a full and total grant,
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when hee shall be (as vpon such occasions hee shall bee) importunately vrged:
when he shall be (as upon such occasions he shall be) importunately urged:
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and it is sure, that a man neuer doth wittingly put himselfe vpon occasions of euill,
and it is sure, that a man never does wittingly put himself upon occasions of evil,
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vntill hee bee at least irresolute whether to doe it or not.
until he be At least irresolute whither to do it or not.
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Wherefore euery Christian man must be wise for his soule, and not alone determine to forbeare all things that are sinfull and flatly condemned;
Wherefore every Christian man must be wise for his soul, and not alone determine to forbear all things that Are sinful and flatly condemned;
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but if hee haue found by his owne experience, that such and such things (in themselues indeed lawfull) are, to his corruption, strong prouocations to euill;
but if he have found by his own experience, that such and such things (in themselves indeed lawful) Are, to his corruption, strong provocations to evil;
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hee must also determine to deny himselfe in these things also.
he must also determine to deny himself in these things also.
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In one word, this direction is so necessary, that all the labour in the world will not subdue sinne,
In one word, this direction is so necessary, that all the labour in the world will not subdue sin,
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if it bee not backed with this part of circumspect walking. For if the heart be hollow, nothing will make it strong against sinne:
if it be not backed with this part of circumspect walking. For if the heart be hollow, nothing will make it strong against sin:
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and euery mans heart is so far hollow, as he is willing to play with the occasions of sinne.
and every men heart is so Far hollow, as he is willing to play with the occasions of sin.
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CHAP. VIII. Shewing two spirituall meanes of Mortification: Prayer, and Meditation.CHAP. VIII. Showing two spiritual means of Mortification: Prayer, and Meditation.
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THese are the naturall meanes of mortification, which of themselues wil represse sin, and a little abridge it of its liberty of walking abroad;
THese Are the natural means of mortification, which of themselves will repress since, and a little abridge it of its liberty of walking abroad;
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but kill it, of themselues, without the spirituall, they cannot. These spirituall helpes are foure: Prayer, Meditation, Feare of our selues, and Watchfulnesse.
but kill it, of themselves, without the spiritual, they cannot. These spiritual helps Are foure: Prayer, Meditation, fear of our selves, and Watchfulness.
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By Prayer, wee get strength from God; by Meditation, we become Gods instruments, to worke strength in our selues;
By Prayer, we get strength from God; by Meditation, we become God's Instruments, to work strength in our selves;
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by Feare and Watchfulnes, we put to vse the strength which we haue gotten.
by fear and Watchfulness, we put to use the strength which we have got.
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First then, if we will kill sinne, we must be frequent and feruent in prayer vnto God against sinne; First then, if we will kill sin, we must be frequent and fervent in prayer unto God against sin;
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and what particular sins wee are most molested with, and had most need to beate downe, those we must assaile most often and earnestly with our prayers.
and what particular Sins we Are most molested with, and had most need to beat down, those we must assail most often and earnestly with our Prayers.
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Now when I say prayer, I meane prayer, and all the parts and additaments of it.
Now when I say prayer, I mean prayer, and all the parts and additaments of it.
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If a man had neuer sinned, he should need onely petitions and thankesgiuings; but hauing sinned, he needs also confession and lamentation, to be ioyned with the former,
If a man had never sinned, he should need only petitions and thanksgivings; but having sinned, he needs also Confessi and lamentation, to be joined with the former,
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as it were buttresses to the wall of the house, to make it stand stronger, and a staffe to a weake leg, to make one goe the more stedfastly.
as it were buttresses to the wall of the house, to make it stand Stronger, and a staff to a weak leg, to make one go the more steadfastly.
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So all these parts of prayer must be vsed.
So all these parts of prayer must be used.
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2. We must plainly acknowledge, and hartily bemone our selues in Gods bosome, for our sinfulnesse,
2. We must plainly acknowledge, and heartily bemoan our selves in God's bosom, for our sinfulness,
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and wickednesse of heart and life, and with all due aggrauations, and condemnings of our selues, must lay open before the Lord, the corruptions and vices that we find in our selues, confessing withal, that we are weake and feeble,
and wickedness of heart and life, and with all due aggravations, and condemnings of our selves, must lay open before the Lord, the corruptions and vices that we find in our selves, confessing withal, that we Are weak and feeble,
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and slaues to sinne, and of our selues cannot subdue them, and so, with the heauiest hearts that we can, lament our miserable weaknesse.
and slaves to sin, and of our selves cannot subdue them, and so, with the Heaviest hearts that we can, lament our miserable weakness.
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Looke what Iehoshaphat did, when he heard of the comming of the Lubims and Ethiopians against him and his people;
Look what Jehoshaphat did, when he herd of the coming of the Libyans and Ethiopians against him and his people;
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the same must we doe, when we see the innumerable troupes of corrupt lusts, that do seeke the destruction of our soules:
the same must we do, when we see the innumerable troops of corrupt Lustiest, that do seek the destruction of our Souls:
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We haue no might (saith that worthy King) against this great company that comes against vs; We have no might (Says that worthy King) against this great company that comes against us;
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neither know we what to doe, but our eyes are vpon thee.
neither know we what to do, but our eyes Are upon thee.
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So must the Christian soule sigh out its complaints before the Lord, often, O I haue no might to ouercome all these strong lusts, (and by name such and such) that fight against mee daily,
So must the Christian soul sighs out its complaints before the Lord, often, Oh I have no might to overcome all these strong Lustiest, (and by name such and such) that fight against me daily,
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and I cannot tell what to doe, but, Lord, mine eyes are to thee.
and I cannot tell what to do, but, Lord, mine eyes Are to thee.
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3. Then must hee take to him petitions and requests, begging helpe from heauen, crying earnestly for the Spirit of God to helpe him, (for by the Spirit alone can wee mortifie the deeds of the body) vrging and inforcing vpon the diuine Maiesty, all his comfortable promises which he hath written in his Word:
3. Then must he take to him petitions and requests, begging help from heaven, crying earnestly for the Spirit of God to help him, (for by the Spirit alone can we mortify the Deeds of the body) urging and enforcing upon the divine Majesty, all his comfortable promises which he hath written in his Word:
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(Sinne shall not haue dominion ouer you, for you are not vnder the law, but vnder grace. (Sin shall not have dominion over you, for you Are not under the law, but under grace.
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I will put my feare in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. I will put my Fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.
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The law of the Spirit of life in Christ, hath freed me from the law of sinne and death. The law of the Spirit of life in christ, hath freed me from the law of sin and death.
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And specially, that excellent branch of the new Couenant, They shall all know me, from the least to the most,
And specially, that excellent branch of the new Covenant, They shall all know me, from the least to the most,
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and I will put my law in their hearts, and in their minds will I write them, ) and so, suing with the greatest feruency of desire that he can attaine, say, O Lord, performe these promises:and I will put my law in their hearts, and in their minds will I write them,) and so, suing with the greatest fervency of desire that he can attain, say, Oh Lord, perform these promises:
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O let no wickednesse haue dominion ouer me: O make me sound in thy precepts: O incline mine heart vnto thy testimonies, and not to such a sinne.Oh let no wickedness have dominion over me: Oh make me found in thy Precepts: Oh incline mine heart unto thy testimonies, and not to such a sin.
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When God is thus importuned by the cries and prayers of his seruants, hee cannot but stirre vp himselfe,
When God is thus importuned by the cries and Prayers of his Servants, he cannot but stir up himself,
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and come and helpe them, and heare the voyce of their prayers when they cry vnto him.
and come and help them, and hear the voice of their Prayers when they cry unto him.
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When Israel felt the oppression of their outward enemies, and cryed vnto the Lord, (as it is often noted in the booke of Iudges) the Lord had pity vpon them,
When Israel felt the oppression of their outward enemies, and cried unto the Lord, (as it is often noted in the book of Judges) the Lord had pity upon them,
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and raised them vp a Iudge and a deliuerer:
and raised them up a Judge and a deliverer:
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shall he not bee much more attentiue to the voyce of their supplications, when they cry vnto him, against pride, vainglory, lust, wrath,
shall he not be much more attentive to the voice of their supplications, when they cry unto him, against pride, vainglory, lust, wrath,
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and those spirituall enemies that seeke to oppresse them? Certainly the Lord will remember,
and those spiritual enemies that seek to oppress them? Certainly the Lord will Remember,
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and will vp, and helpe, and set them at liberty, whom sinne and Satan had insnared.
and will up, and help, and Set them At liberty, whom sin and Satan had Ensnared.
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4. And to the two former must bee added, praises and thankes for the helpe already receiued.
4. And to the two former must be added, praises and thanks for the help already received.
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If one finde that hee hath gotten some power against his sinne, that hee hath more ability to oppose the lusts of it, that hee is seldomer ouertaken with any breaking forth of it then before, that he hath been able to withstand some notable tentations to it:
If one find that he hath got Some power against his sin, that he hath more ability to oppose the Lustiest of it, that he is seldomer overtaken with any breaking forth of it then before, that he hath been able to withstand Some notable tentations to it:
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in a word, that the force of it, is in any measure abated;
in a word, that the force of it, is in any measure abated;
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hee must returne with the praises of God in his mouth, and triumph in God, that hath helped him so farre against his spirituall foe.
he must return with the praises of God in his Mouth, and triumph in God, that hath helped him so Far against his spiritual foe.
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The Lord deserueth praise, and lookes for praise of his Saints, for treading downe those lusts that rise against them:
The Lord deserves praise, and looks for praise of his Saints, for treading down those Lustiest that rise against them:
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and it is a seruice very pleasing vnto him, when we offer the facrifice of thankes.
and it is a service very pleasing unto him, when we offer the facrifice of thanks.
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Yea, it doth exceedingly animate our selues to this battell, if we take notice that wee haue in some degree preuailed,
Yea, it does exceedingly animate our selves to this battle, if we take notice that we have in Some degree prevailed,
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and with the voyce of ioy and thankesgiuing doe runne before the Lord, and giue away all the praise from our selues to him.
and with the voice of joy and thanksgiving do run before the Lord, and give away all the praise from our selves to him.
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There is nothing can more reioyce the spirit of a Christian, then this heauenly ioy will doe.
There is nothing can more rejoice the Spirit of a Christian, then this heavenly joy will do.
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The ioy of the Lord is our strength. Sorrow, when we haue been foyled, is no more auaileable to confirme vs against sinne,
The joy of the Lord is our strength. Sorrow, when we have been foiled, is no more available to confirm us against sin,
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then holy reioycin, when we haue stood fast and resisted.
then holy reioycin, when we have stood fast and resisted.
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It is a more signe of selfe-loue, to grieue for that we are weake, but a greater signe of true loue to God, to reioyce in him when hee makes vs strong.
It is a more Signen of Self-love, to grieve for that we Are weak, but a greater Signen of true love to God, to rejoice in him when he makes us strong.
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Wherefore, as a godly man, if hee finde himselfe any day to haue yeelded to sinfull desires in any sensible degree, must humble himselfe,
Wherefore, as a godly man, if he find himself any day to have yielded to sinful Desires in any sensible degree, must humble himself,
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and confesse and cry out against himselfe:
and confess and cry out against himself:
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so if he finde that any day he hath not been foyled, but hath been able to represse and destroy euill motions, especially if hauing occasion or tentation, he haue beene strengthened to resist, he must then leade his captiuity captiue,
so if he find that any day he hath not been foiled, but hath been able to repress and destroy evil motions, especially if having occasion or tentation, he have been strengthened to resist, he must then lead his captivity captive,
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and at night sing a new song of praise vnto the Lord, and euen ride in triumph ouer his corruptions, boasting himselfe in God,
and At night sing a new song of praise unto the Lord, and even ride in triumph over his corruptions, boasting himself in God,
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and setting vp his banner in the name of the most High, and with as cheerefull a soule as he can, offer vp humble and hearty thankes to his heauenly Father, that hath made him to doe valiantly.
and setting up his banner in the name of the most High, and with as cheerful a soul as he can, offer up humble and hearty thanks to his heavenly Father, that hath made him to do valiantly.
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The prayers of Gods seruants, thus consessing their sinnes, crauing power against them, blessing God for the beginnings of helpe, are weapons so mighty through God, that they will wound the strongest corruption,
The Prayers of God's Servants, thus confessing their Sins, craving power against them, blessing God for the beginnings of help, Are weapons so mighty through God, that they will wound the Strongest corruption,
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and pierce the soule of any lust:
and pierce the soul of any lust:
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and whosoeuer will begin and continue, thus to resist and pursue his sinnes, shall finde them (as the Philistims before Samson ) to fly,
and whosoever will begin and continue, thus to resist and pursue his Sins, shall find them (as the philistines before samson) to fly,
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and fall downe dead before him.
and fallen down dead before him.
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5. After Prayer, or with it, holy Meditations must come in, both to quicken, as also to backe it:
5. After Prayer, or with it, holy Meditations must come in, both to quicken, as also to back it:
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and amongst all matter of mditation, against particular sinnes, we must accustome our selues specially to foure generall meditations, that are indifferently and equally forcible against euery sinne.
and among all matter of mditation, against particular Sins, we must accustom our selves specially to foure general meditations, that Are indifferently and equally forcible against every sin.
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First, of the most holy and pure nature of God, how great, wise, iust, true, mercifull he is, that hee hath an all-seeing eye, First, of the most holy and pure nature of God, how great, wise, just, true, merciful he is, that he hath an All-seeing eye,
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and an all-hearing eare, in euery place beholding the euill and the good, and pondering all the pathes of the sonnes of men, that hee hateth sinne with a perfect hatred,
and an All-hearing ear, in every place beholding the evil and the good, and pondering all the paths of the Sons of men, that he hates sin with a perfect hatred,
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as being contrary to his most holy will and Commandements:
as being contrary to his most holy will and commandments:
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that he will punish it with most seuere punishment, as being the righteous Iudge of all the world, who cannot indure iniquity,
that he will Punish it with most severe punishment, as being the righteous Judge of all the world, who cannot endure iniquity,
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nor will hold the wicked innocent:
nor will hold the wicked innocent:
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that he is most gracious and louing to the penitent sinner, and will spare him as a father doth his child:
that he is most gracious and loving to the penitent sinner, and will spare him as a father does his child:
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that hee will keepe all his promises, and make good all his threatnings, with all faithfulnesse,
that he will keep all his promises, and make good all his threatenings, with all faithfulness,
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and not suffer one tittle of his Word to fall to the ground.
and not suffer one tittle of his Word to fallen to the ground.
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In a word, that he is euery way most holy, and most excellent, and will reward all that seeke to him, and obey him;
In a word, that he is every Way most holy, and most excellent, and will reward all that seek to him, and obey him;
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and auenge himselfe vpon all that stubburnely rebell against him, and forsake the wayes of his Commandements, to walke after their owne crooked deuices and inuentions.
and avenge himself upon all that stubbornly rebel against him, and forsake the ways of his commandments, to walk After their own crooked devices and Inventions.
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2. Secondly, we must often call to mind the most terrible threatnings of God against sinne in generall,
2. Secondly, we must often call to mind the most terrible threatenings of God against sin in general,
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and specially, against that speciall sin, which most molesteth vs. Ho much euill God hath denounced against the committers of it;
and specially, against that special since, which most molests us Ho much evil God hath denounced against the committers of it;
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and how much woe and miserie it hath brought vpon others, and will bring vpon our selues,
and how much woe and misery it hath brought upon Others, and will bring upon our selves,
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if we take licence to liue in it.
if we take licence to live in it.
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Wee must consider sinne in the euill effects of it, and so conuince our selues of its vilenesse, and mischieuousnesse:
we must Consider sin in the evil effects of it, and so convince our selves of its vileness, and mischievousness:
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for God hath from Heauen manifested so much wrath against the workers of iniquitie in general,
for God hath from Heaven manifested so much wrath against the workers of iniquity in general,
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and against each particular lust and sinne that men liue in, that if we could presse these things vpon our owne soules,
and against each particular lust and sin that men live in, that if we could press these things upon our own Souls,
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and cause our hearts stedfastly to beleeue the same;
and cause our hearts steadfastly to believe the same;
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wee could not but hate wickednesse, and tremble before the Lord, and so abate the power of corruption,
we could not but hate wickedness, and tremble before the Lord, and so abate the power of corruption,
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and euen driue our selues out of the euill courses of sinne.
and even driven our selves out of the evil courses of sin.
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Wrath and anger, tribulation and anguish, shall be vpon euery soule of man that worketh wickednesse, vpon the Iew first, and also vpon the Gentiles.
Wrath and anger, tribulation and anguish, shall be upon every soul of man that works wickedness, upon the Iew First, and also upon the Gentiles.
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For these things sake, the wrath of God commeth vpon the children of disobedience:
For these things sake, the wrath of God comes upon the children of disobedience:
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vpon the wicked God will raine snares and tempest, fire and brimstone, and storme, that shall be the portion of their cup.
upon the wicked God will rain snares and tempest, fire and brimstone, and storm, that shall be the portion of their cup.
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Their worme neuer dyeth, and their fire neuer goeth out, their smoke shall ascend for euermore: Their worm never Dies, and their fire never Goes out, their smoke shall ascend for evermore:
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And cursed is euery man, that continueth not in the whole Law to fulfill it. And cursed is every man, that Continueth not in the Whole Law to fulfil it.
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So horrible, so grieuous, so intolerable are those things, that God hath menaced in his Word against all the sonnes of Belial, and all the workers of vnrighteousnesse, that whosoeuer will euen bind these things to the tables of his heart,
So horrible, so grievous, so intolerable Are those things, that God hath menaced in his Word against all the Sons of Belial, and all the workers of unrighteousness, that whosoever will even bind these things to the tables of his heart,
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and apply them to himselfe by faith, shall stand in awe, and not sinne, and shal find the Iudgements of God so terrible vnto him,
and apply them to himself by faith, shall stand in awe, and not sin, and shall find the Judgments of God so terrible unto him,
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as that they will beate downe his corruptions, and make him to feare and depart from wickednesse:
as that they will beat down his corruptions, and make him to Fear and depart from wickedness:
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for the end of these things is death.
for the end of these things is death.
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3. Thirdly, we must oftē cal to mind the gracious promises that God hath made to those that leaue sin,
3. Thirdly, we must often call to mind the gracious promises that God hath made to those that leave since,
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and the admirable comforts, that both here and hereafter, the God of truth hath vndertaken to reward them withall, that for his sake denie themselues, and crucifie their sinfull lusts.
and the admirable comforts, that both Here and hereafter, the God of truth hath undertaken to reward them withal, that for his sake deny themselves, and crucify their sinful Lustiest.
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Then shall wee see, how vaine and friuolous the pleasures and profits of sinne are,
Then shall we see, how vain and frivolous the pleasures and profits of sin Are,
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and by tasting the fruit of holinesse, should bee well inabled, to despise the offers of sin.
and by tasting the fruit of holiness, should be well enabled, to despise the offers of since.
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What comparison betwixt the good we get by doing euill, and the vnspeakeable Ioy of the holy Ghost,
What comparison betwixt the good we get by doing evil, and the unspeakable Joy of the holy Ghost,
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and the immortal Ioyes of Heauen? What made Moses to set light by the honours and delights of Pharaohs Court;
and the immortal Joys of Heaven? What made Moses to Set Light by the honours and delights of Pharaohs Court;
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but that he considered the rebuke of Christ to be greater riches? What made Paul to count al dung, that he might win Christ;
but that he considered the rebuke of christ to be greater riches? What made Paul to count all dung, that he might win christ;
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but because hee looked to the farre most excellent waight of glorie? Wee must not suffer our selues to be forgetfull of the wonderfull benefits, which the Lord will bestow vpon vs,
but Because he looked to the Far most excellent weight of glory? we must not suffer our selves to be forgetful of the wonderful benefits, which the Lord will bestow upon us,
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if in obedience and loue to him, wee can be content to cast away our sinfull lusts.
if in Obedience and love to him, we can be content to cast away our sinful Lustiest.
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He that forsaketh any profit, or credit, or comfort, for Christs sake, shall bee rewarded an hundred fold.
He that Forsaketh any profit, or credit, or Comfort, for Christ sake, shall be rewarded an hundred fold.
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The man that refuseth to walk in the paths of the vngodly, shall bee blessed vpon earth, his soule shall dwell at ease, the Lord will deliuer him out of the hands of his enemies, God will be a Sun and shield vnto him,
The man that Refuseth to walk in the paths of the ungodly, shall be blessed upon earth, his soul shall dwell At ease, the Lord will deliver him out of the hands of his enemies, God will be a Sun and shield unto him,
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and no good thing wil he withhold from them that walke vprightly.
and no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
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His heart shall delight it selfe in God, and he shall see the shining of the louing countenance of his Father.
His heart shall delight it self in God, and he shall see the shining of the loving countenance of his Father.
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His soule shall be satisfied, as with marrow and fatnesse, and he shall become like a watered garden.
His soul shall be satisfied, as with marrow and fatness, and he shall become like a watered garden.
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If man forsake him, the Lord will stand for him; and though parents cast him off, yet God will gather him vp:
If man forsake him, the Lord will stand for him; and though Parents cast him off, yet God will gather him up:
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the Lord will couer his head in the day of battell, the Lord will feed him in the time of famine, the Lord will turne his bed in the time of his sicknesse, hee shall see the face of God in righteousnesse,
the Lord will cover his head in the day of battle, the Lord will feed him in the time of famine, the Lord will turn his Bed in the time of his sickness, he shall see the face of God in righteousness,
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and when hee awaketh, shall bee satisfied with his Image. O how excellent is the louing kindnesse of God to them that waite vpon him!
and when he awakes, shall be satisfied with his Image. O how excellent is the loving kindness of God to them that wait upon him!
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they shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatnesse of his house, and he will make them to drinke of the Riuers of his pleasure:
they shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of his house, and he will make them to drink of the rivers of his pleasure:
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he shall delight himselfe in the Lord, and God will giue him the desires of his heart.
he shall delight himself in the Lord, and God will give him the Desires of his heart.
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Let vs often renew these meditations in our selues, and say with Dauid; O how great is thy goodnesse which thou hast laid vp for them that feare thee, which thou hast wrought for them that feare thee, before the sonnes of men!
Let us often renew these meditations in our selves, and say with David; Oh how great is thy Goodness which thou hast laid up for them that Fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that Fear thee, before the Sons of men!
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Surely the sight of this goodnesse of God, will make the labour of mortification seeme easie.
Surely the sighed of this Goodness of God, will make the labour of mortification seem easy.
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If those that trie masteries, be continent in all things, for a mortal Crowne, what should wee bee for an immortall? If the hope of bootie will make a souldler hazard his heart-blood, what should we doe in this battell, where the fauour of God,
If those that try masteries, be continent in all things, for a Mortal Crown, what should we be for an immortal? If the hope of booty will make a souldler hazard his Heart blood, what should we do in this battle, where the favour of God,
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and the Kingdome of Heauen are ascertained to him that fights and conquers? If the man that is in some degree mortified, did often contemplate the felicitie that God hath prouided for him, both present and to come, hee would not, he could not faint.
and the Kingdom of Heaven Are ascertained to him that fights and conquers? If the man that is in Some degree mortified, did often contemplate the felicity that God hath provided for him, both present and to come, he would not, he could not faint.
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These meditations would so disgrace the pleasures of sinne, and so commend vnto him the reward of pietie, that hee would euen scorne to serue so base a thing as sinne, which giues no wages, but chaffe and dirt;
These meditations would so disgrace the pleasures of sin, and so commend unto him the reward of piety, that he would even scorn to serve so base a thing as sin, which gives no wages, but chaff and dirt;
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when hee might be intertained in the scruice of Christ, who (besides his being so infinitely excellent) giues the ioy of his saluation to his souldiers for their stipend.
when he might be entertained in the scruice of christ, who (beside his being so infinitely excellent) gives the joy of his salvation to his Soldiers for their stipend.
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Put your selues in mind often, O ye seruants of God, of the consolations of the Word and Spirit, of the Ioy vnspeakeable and glorious, of the Peace that passeth all vnderstanding,
Put your selves in mind often, Oh you Servants of God, of the consolations of the Word and Spirit, of the Joy unspeakable and glorious, of the Peace that passes all understanding,
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and of the hidden treasures, which neither eye hath seene, nor eare hath heard, nor mans heart conceiued,
and of the hidden treasures, which neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath herd, nor men heart conceived,
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but God hath prouided for you, by his Grace, and reuealed to you by his Spirit,
but God hath provided for you, by his Grace, and revealed to you by his Spirit,
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and will reach vnto you with his hand.
and will reach unto you with his hand.
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If you will reiect the pleasures of sinne which are but for a season, and endure the paines of fighting the good fight of fiath:
If you will reject the pleasures of sin which Are but for a season, and endure the pains of fighting the good fight of fiath:
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you cannot faint in this battell, if you lend your thoughts to these encouragements, you cannot but account all your labour easie,
you cannot faint in this battle, if you lend your thoughts to these encouragements, you cannot but account all your labour easy,
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if you consider the reward and end of your labour. 4. Last of all, we must much and often ponder vpon the death of Christ:
if you Consider the reward and end of your labour. 4. Last of all, we must much and often ponder upon the death of christ:
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who he was, what he suffered, why, and for whom, with the matter, cause, effect,
who he was, what he suffered, why, and for whom, with the matter, cause, Effect,
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and end of his sufferings, that so we may worke in our selues a loue and feare of God, a base esteeme of our selues, with an holy sorrow and indignation against sinne.
and end of his sufferings, that so we may work in our selves a love and Fear of God, a base esteem of our selves, with an holy sorrow and Indignation against sin.
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The death of Christ, must be the death of our sinne, and vpon his Crosse must we crucifie these lusts of our flesh, that they may waxe faint and feeble,
The death of christ, must be the death of our sin, and upon his Cross must we crucify these Lustiest of our Flesh, that they may wax faint and feeble,
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and bee quite and cleane abolished in vs. Here wee shal see the exceeding hatefulnesse, and mischieuousnesse of sinne;
and be quite and clean abolished in us Here we shall see the exceeding hatefulness, and mischievousness of sin;
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here we shall see how odious it is to God, and how harmefull to our selues.
Here we shall see how odious it is to God, and how harmful to our selves.
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Here we shall fee the infinite loue of God vnto vs, and his most gracious readinesse to forgiue and helpe vs. This thought will be most auaileable, to ouerthrow the power of all vngodlines in vs. The Sonne of God, the King of Heauen and earth, was abased and humbled,
Here we shall fee the infinite love of God unto us, and his most gracious readiness to forgive and help us This Thought will be most available, to overthrow the power of all ungodliness in us The Son of God, the King of Heaven and earth, was abased and humbled,
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and smitten, and wounded for our transgressions. They lay heauy vpon his soule, they pressed him downe to the dust of death:
and smitten, and wounded for our transgressions. They lay heavy upon his soul, they pressed him down to the dust of death:
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he died for vs, that hee might redeeme vs to himselfe, and make vs a peculiar people, zealous of good workes.
he died for us, that he might Redeem us to himself, and make us a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
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O shall wee not abhorre and detest that, which was so vnspeakeably grieuous to our Sauiour? Shall we not shew our loue to him, in casting from vs those things, that caused him to be a man of forrowes,
O shall we not abhor and detest that, which was so vnspeakeably grievous to our Saviour? Shall we not show our love to him, in casting from us those things, that caused him to be a man of furrows,
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and to haue experience of infirmities? How bitter and tedious was sinne vnto him, and shall it be delightfull vnto vs!
and to have experience of infirmities? How bitter and tedious was sin unto him, and shall it be delightful unto us!
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How did it make him sigh, and crie, and groane, and bleed, and shall we take pleasure in it? Shall we not shew our selues thankefull to him, that was so pitifull to vs, that hee had rather himselfe indure the curse,
How did it make him sighs, and cry, and groan, and bleed, and shall we take pleasure in it? Shall we not show our selves thankful to him, that was so pitiful to us, that he had rather himself endure the curse,
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then that wee should bee ouer-whelmed with it? Let vs often looke to him whom wee haue pierced;
then that we should be overwhelmed with it? Let us often look to him whom we have pierced;
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often consider of his torment and agony, and often renew in our selues, the remembrance of his cursed and reprochful death,
often Consider of his torment and agony, and often renew in our selves, the remembrance of his cursed and reproachful death,
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and weane our hearts from the loue of vnrighteousnesse, and make vs conformable vnto his death.
and wean our hearts from the love of unrighteousness, and make us conformable unto his death.
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We cannot bee hold to doe euill, if wee consider well, how much euill he suffered for our euill doings.
We cannot be hold to do evil, if we Consider well, how much evil he suffered for our evil doings.
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Now these thoughts (if wee accustome our selues vnto them, and doe many times sequester our selues from all worldly cogitations, to enlarge our hearts in them) will be as a sword in the throat of our lusts,
Now these thoughts (if we accustom our selves unto them, and do many times sequester our selves from all worldly cogitations, to enlarge our hearts in them) will be as a sword in the throat of our Lustiest,
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and preuaile mightily to wound them to the death, and as it were, to let out the heart-blood of them.
and prevail mightily to wound them to the death, and as it were, to let out the Heart blood of them.
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CHAP. IX. Shewing two more spirituall meanes of Mortificetion: Feare, and Watchfulnesse.CHAP. IX. Showing two more spiritual means of Mortificetion: fear, and Watchfulness.
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NOw to these holy meditations and prayers, let vs adde also an holy feare & misdoubting of our selues, suspecting our owne weakenesse,
NOw to these holy meditations and Prayers, let us add also an holy Fear & misdoubting of our selves, suspecting our own weakness,
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and euen trembling to thinke, that we may bee grossely ouertaken.
and even trembling to think, that we may be grossly overtaken.
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Blessed is hee that feareth alwayes, for this feare will bee the cause of safety to him.
Blessed is he that fears always, for this Fear will be the cause of safety to him.
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Whiles a soulier feareth his enemie, he keepes his harnesse vpon him, and wil not disarme himselfe,
While a soulier fears his enemy, he keeps his harness upon him, and will not disarm himself,
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so long as he mistrusteth the approch of an enemie: But security makes a man lay his weapons aside, and giue himselfe to pleasure, ease,
so long as he mistrusteth the approach of an enemy: But security makes a man lay his weapons aside, and give himself to pleasure, ease,
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and sleepe, and then if an enemie assault him, he is soone slaine, or put to flight.
and sleep, and then if an enemy assault him, he is soon slain, or put to flight.
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he that is afraid of falling into some deadly sicknesse, will easily bee perswaded to looke to his diet,
he that is afraid of falling into Some deadly sickness, will Easily be persuaded to look to his diet,
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and to take some necessary physicke.
and to take Some necessary physic.
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Say therefore in thy selfe, O if I grow carelesse, sinne will quickly grow strong in my weakenesse,
Say Therefore in thy self, Oh if I grow careless, sin will quickly grow strong in my weakness,
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and quickly raise vp it selfe against me, and doe my soule more mischiefe then tongue can expresse!
and quickly raise up it self against me, and do my soul more mischief then tongue can express!
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how haue many of Gods Saints beene foyled, that were farre and farre better then my selfe? shall not their misery bee my warning? If such Worthies were ouerthrowne and wounded, what will become of me? If I grow foolishly bold,
how have many of God's Saints been foiled, that were Far and Far better then my self? shall not their misery be my warning? If such Worthies were overthrown and wounded, what will become of me? If I grow foolishly bold,
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and make too faire promises to my selfe: feare lest one shall fall, will keepe him vpright, euen in a very slippery way:
and make too fair promises to my self: Fear lest one shall fallen, will keep him upright, even in a very slippery Way:
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but soone are his feet caught from him, that looketh about, and neuer suspecteth a fall.
but soon Are his feet caught from him, that looks about, and never suspects a fallen.
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A moderate doubting of our own strength, will quicken vs to prayer and meditation.
A moderate doubting of our own strength, will quicken us to prayer and meditation.
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This vertuous ielousie and suspition of our weaknes, will make vs shunne the occasions of sinne,
This virtuous jealousy and suspicion of our weakness, will make us shun the occasions of sin,
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and so preserue vs in safety, when others that are more ventrous, shall be sooner foyled, though they be more strong:
and so preserve us in safety, when Others that Are more venturous, shall be sooner foiled, though they be more strong:
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when we feare our selues most, wee pray most to God, and most trust in him;
when we Fear our selves most, we pray most to God, and most trust in him;
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and prayer and confidence will keepe vs in safety.
and prayer and confidence will keep us in safety.
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Indeed, we neuer cast off this warinesse, and cautelousnesse, till wee bee first beguiled with the deceitfulnesse of sinne;
Indeed, we never cast off this wariness, and cautelousness, till we be First beguiled with the deceitfulness of sin;
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and when it hath deceiued vs, it will easily doe vs a mischiefe.
and when it hath deceived us, it will Easily do us a mischief.
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Looke about, therefore, see how thou standest inuironed with enemies, see what an ill nature thou hast within thee, what a violent aduersary without thee.
Look about, Therefore, see how thou Standest environed with enemies, see what an ill nature thou hast within thee, what a violent adversary without thee.
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Thou art like a besieged City, full of traitors, the wise men in such a City, will quickly mistrust and doubt the worst;
Thou art like a besieged city, full of Traitors, the wise men in such a city, will quickly mistrust and doubt the worst;
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they will euer suspect, that mischiefe is plotting against them, and by fearing, they become carefull to preuent it.
they will ever suspect, that mischief is plotting against them, and by fearing, they become careful to prevent it.
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There is an excessuie feare that infeebles the knees, and weakens the hands, when a man casts off hope, through feare,
There is an excessuie Fear that infeebles the knees, and weakens the hands, when a man Cast off hope, through Fear,
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and will not perswade himselfe that hee can be safe by all his indeuours. Courage is gone, when such feare enters;
and will not persuade himself that he can be safe by all his endeavours. Courage is gone, when such Fear enters;
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and what souldier can doe any thing, when his heart failes? But a moderate feare, that still causeth a man to cast the worst with in himselfe,
and what soldier can do any thing, when his heart fails? But a moderate Fear, that still Causes a man to cast the worst with in himself,
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but alone conditionally, (vnlesse he be very diligent to preuent it:) this awakens courage,
but alone conditionally, (unless he be very diligent to prevent it:) this awakens courage,
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and by telling of the danger before, doth call vp the care of the soule, to preuent it.
and by telling of the danger before, does call up the care of the soul, to prevent it.
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Feare was placed by God in the soule, as a Watchman or Sentinell, to discouer neere-approching dangers:
fear was placed by God in the soul, as a Watchman or Sentinel, to discover near-approaching dangers:
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and if wee wake this Sentinell, to keep his standing place, and to hold his eyes from sleeping, wee shall bee safe from the danger that will ouerwhelme the carelesse.
and if we wake this Sentinel, to keep his standing place, and to hold his eyes from sleeping, we shall be safe from the danger that will overwhelm the careless.
cc cs pns12 vvb d n1, pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvg n1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp vvg, pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1 cst vmb vvi dt j.
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Feare of man breeds a snare, feare of pouerty, feare of death, feare of disgrace in the world, puts vs further into the danger;
fear of man breeds a snare, Fear of poverty, Fear of death, Fear of disgrace in the world, puts us further into the danger;
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but feare of sinne, feare lest wee should prouoke God, wound our consciences, and rush vpon such courses in our folly, which wee shall haue cause to rue euer after:
but Fear of sin, Fear lest we should provoke God, wound our Consciences, and rush upon such courses in our folly, which we shall have cause to rue ever After:
cc-acp vvb pp-f n1, vvb cs pns12 vmd vvi np1, vvb po12 n2, cc vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp po12 n1, r-crq pns12 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi av a-acp:
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this breedeth safety, and by this feare, wee shall happily fulfill our saluation.
this breeds safety, and by this Fear, we shall happily fulfil our salvation.
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2. Last of all, wee must be watchfull, which will surely follow from our being fearefull;
2. Last of all, we must be watchful, which will surely follow from our being fearful;
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for feare will hold the eyes open a great while together. The more waking eyes in an armie, the more safety;
for Fear will hold the eyes open a great while together. The more waking eyes in an army, the more safety;
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but if all be asleepe, all may be surprized and killed, afore they be aware.
but if all be asleep, all may be surprised and killed, afore they be aware.
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When Saul, and all his host were seyzed vpon with sleepe, Dauid and Abishai came into the midst of the Campe, to the Pauillion of the King,
When Saul, and all his host were seized upon with sleep, David and Abishai Come into the midst of the Camp, to the Pavilion of the King,
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and then it was easie, with one blow, to haue dispatched the King, and discomfited the armie.
and then it was easy, with one blow, to have dispatched the King, and discomfited the army.
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Spirituall watchfulnesse is as necessary against spirituall enemies, as naturall wakefulnesse against naturall. When Samson slept, then the wicked flattering harlot Dalilah, did rob him of his lockes,
Spiritual watchfulness is as necessary against spiritual enemies, as natural wakefulness against natural. When samson slept, then the wicked flattering harlot Delilah, did rob him of his locks,
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and of his strength, because, against his vow of Nazariteship, a Razor had passed on his head.
and of his strength, Because, against his Voelli of Nazariteship, a Razor had passed on his head.
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The Saints of God bee Nazarites, sinne cannot put a Razor to their heads, till they fal asleepe on its knees, till their minde slumber,
The Saints of God be nazarites, sin cannot put a Razor to their Heads, till they fall asleep on its knees, till their mind slumber,
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and the eye of the minde winke, they can hardly be drawne to taste of forbidden delights or profit:
and the eye of the mind wink, they can hardly be drawn to taste of forbidden delights or profit:
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but when they are heedlesse and carelesse, then is their vow broken, and they thinke not of it;
but when they Are heedless and careless, then is their Voelli broken, and they think not of it;
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then their strength becomes weakenesse, and then the Spirit is driuen from them.
then their strength becomes weakness, and then the Spirit is driven from them.
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O let Samson warne vs, and let vs take heede that our mindes be not rocked asleepe in the lap of the world!
O let samson warn us, and let us take heed that our minds be not rocked asleep in the lap of the world!
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This watchfulnesse is an attentiuenesse of minde to all our actions and our wayes; a looking to our hearts, eyes, eares, tngues, hands, feet, and whole man. This watchfulness is an attentiveness of mind to all our actions and our ways; a looking to our hearts, eyes, ears, tngues, hands, feet, and Whole man.
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A due considering what corruptions wee are troubled with, what things hurt vs, what doe helpe vs,
A endue considering what corruptions we Are troubled with, what things hurt us, what do help us,
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whether we grow stronger or weaker, whether corruptions decay or increase, and how our foule fareth.
whither we grow Stronger or Weaker, whither corruptions decay or increase, and how our foul fareth.
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A looking to the motions that arise within, to the words and deeds that come forth.
A looking to the motions that arise within, to the words and Deeds that come forth.
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A marking, what we thinke, say, do, whither we goe, to what end, vpon what warrant, vpon what calling, that wee be not found loose and wandring,
A marking, what we think, say, do, whither we go, to what end, upon what warrant, upon what calling, that we be not found lose and wandering,
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and going, wee cannot tell why, nor whither, our selues.
and going, we cannot tell why, nor whither, our selves.
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The soule is said to bee awaken, when the eye of the minde is thus obseruatiue of it selfe;
The soul is said to be awaken, when the eye of the mind is thus observative of it self;
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and so long as it is thus with vs, the least striuing of lusts is noted,
and so long as it is thus with us, the least striving of Lustiest is noted,
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and resisted, and so the greater disorders are preuented;
and resisted, and so the greater disorders Are prevented;
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but when this obseruation of our selues is absent, sinne gets head by little and little,
but when this observation of our selves is absent, sin gets head by little and little,
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and we find our selues in the hands of it, all of a sudden, and know not how to get out.
and we find our selves in the hands of it, all of a sudden, and know not how to get out.
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Wherefore, to all the parts of Christian armour, watchfulnesse must be ioyned:
Wherefore, to all the parts of Christian armour, watchfulness must be joined:
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for what good can weapons do to a sleeping man? and how can a sleeping body fight,
for what good can weapons do to a sleeping man? and how can a sleeping body fight,
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though hee bee neuer so well armed? When we forget that godlinesse is the maine businesse,
though he be never so well armed? When we forget that godliness is the main business,
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and that our chiefe worke is, to keepe our felues vnspotted of the world, and walke worthy of the calling whereto wee are called,
and that our chief work is, to keep our selves unspotted of the world, and walk worthy of the calling whereto we Are called,
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and so suffer our minds to bee drawne away with other things, and neuer take care whether the things we doe be good or euill for our soules,
and so suffer our minds to be drawn away with other things, and never take care whither the things we do be good or evil for our Souls,
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nor whether they please God or no, but let the thoughts and words runne at randome, as it were;
nor whither they please God or no, but let the thoughts and words run At random, as it were;
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O how soone shall we be drawne into sin, and how quickly will the members that are on earth grow big within vs!
Oh how soon shall we be drawn into since, and how quickly will the members that Are on earth grow big within us!
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Wherefore, as an eye must be had still to mutinous and trecherous subiects, and they must bee obserued what meetings they haue, to what places they goe, and what countenance they beare;
Wherefore, as an eye must be had still to mutinous and treacherous Subjects, and they must be observed what meetings they have, to what places they go, and what countenance they bear;
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so must we doe with our sinnes.
so must we do with our Sins.
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The eye of the minde must bend it selfe to these things, and not suffer any lesse needfull matter to diuert it.
The eye of the mind must bend it self to these things, and not suffer any less needful matter to divert it.
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A man in a sleepe is little different from a dead man;
A man in a sleep is little different from a dead man;
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and a Christian and sanctified soule, if it fall asleepe in a carelesse neglecting, and reckelesse disregarding of its owne wayes, will behaue it selfe for the time but a very little better,
and a Christian and sanctified soul, if it fallen asleep in a careless neglecting, and reckelesse disregarding of its own ways, will behave it self for the time but a very little better,
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then one that is dead in sinnes and trespasses.
then one that is dead in Sins and Trespasses.
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Now let your eyes bee alwayes open, and bent vpon your owne wayes, and then you shall walke like liuing men indeed.
Now let your eyes be always open, and bent upon your own ways, and then you shall walk like living men indeed.
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Thus now haue I shewed you the best meanes I can gather out of Gods Word, to make you prosperous in your spirituall battailes.
Thus now have I showed you the best means I can gather out of God's Word, to make you prosperous in your spiritual battles.
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Bee moderate in the vse of bodily contents: Flie farre from the occasions of sinne: Powre forth your hearts often before God in confessions, requests and Prayses.
be moderate in the use of bodily contents: Fly Far from the occasions of sin: Pour forth your hearts often before God in confessions, requests and Praises.
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Busie your minds continually, in thinking of Gods holy nature, fearefull threats against sinne, and gracious promises to the vpright,
Busy your minds continually, in thinking of God's holy nature, fearful Treats against sin, and gracious promises to the upright,
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and of the bitter Passion of your blessed Sauiour. Be alwaies fearefull of your selues, be alwayes watchfull ouer your selues.
and of the bitter Passion of your blessed Saviour. Be always fearful of your selves, be always watchful over your selves.
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These things doe, and your soules shall thriue, and your lusts shall die, and you shall happily mortifie your members which are on earth,
These things do, and your Souls shall thrive, and your Lustiest shall die, and you shall happily mortify your members which Are on earth,
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if alone you take another direction with you, concerning the manner of vsing these helpes.
if alone you take Another direction with you, Concerning the manner of using these helps.
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CHAP. X. Shewing, in what manner we must vse all the helpes to mortification. FIrst then, these things must be done seasonably; CHAP. X. Showing, in what manner we must use all the helps to mortification. First then, these things must be done seasonably;
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we must oppose our corruptions by prayer and meditation, when they begin to arise, and vse all the other meanes against sinne, afore sinne haue gotten too much head, when corrupt inclinations doe euen begin to stirre,
we must oppose our corruptions by prayer and meditation, when they begin to arise, and use all the other means against sin, afore sin have got too much head, when corrupt inclinations do even begin to stir,
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and be troublesome, then must wee resist them, then must wee flye from the occasions of increasing them,
and be troublesome, then must we resist them, then must we fly from the occasions of increasing them,
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then must wee reuiue holy feares, and stirre vp our selues to watchfulnesse, then must wee call foorth holie thoughts, and stirre vp holy requests;
then must we revive holy fears, and stir up our selves to watchfulness, then must we call forth holy thoughts, and stir up holy requests;
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wee must not feede on such thoughts, wee-must not let them lye quietly in the soule, we must not giue them a little rest,
we must not feed on such thoughts, wee-must not let them lie quietly in the soul, we must not give them a little rest,
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as it were, a time of truce;
as it were, a time of truce;
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for if we doe, they will slily steale away the delight of our imaginations, and so the consent of our wils,
for if we do, they will slily steal away the delight of our Imaginations, and so the consent of our wills,
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and then shall we be faint in resistance, and like enough be foyled. Euery harmefull beast is easiliest killed, when it is youngest.
and then shall we be faint in resistance, and like enough be foiled. Every harmful beast is easiliest killed, when it is youngest.
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The Whelpes of a Lion or a Beare, are soone and safely dispatched; let them grow longer, they will waxe stronger, and cannot be slaine without more trouble, and more perill.
The Whelps of a lion or a Bear, Are soon and safely dispatched; let them grow longer, they will wax Stronger, and cannot be slain without more trouble, and more peril.
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The first motions to sinne, are like Lyons Whelpes, let them continue a while, they will be as young Lyons, let them haue libertie to get out at the tongue, they will prooue ramping and roaring Lyons. Instance in fleshly lust:
The First motions to sin, Are like Lyons Whelps, let them continue a while, they will be as young Lyons, let them have liberty to get out At the tongue, they will prove ramping and roaring Lyons. Instance in fleshly lust:
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When a motion that way first ariseth, oppose it by prayer and meditation, it is soone quelled, and dyes.
When a motion that Way First arises, oppose it by prayer and meditation, it is soon quelled, and dies.
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Let a man content and please his fancy in that motion, and nourish the desire, by being satisfied in it,
Let a man content and please his fancy in that motion, and nourish the desire, by being satisfied in it,
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and at last giue way to some wanton words, and some degrees of dalliance, his prayers will not be auaileable, vnlesse they be very feruent,
and At last give Way to Some wanton words, and Some Degrees of dalliance, his Prayers will not be available, unless they be very fervent,
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and then hee shall hardly be able to pray feruently.
and then he shall hardly be able to pray fervently.
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We must bee wise therefore, and quench the fire, afore it haue taken the beames and rafters,
We must be wise Therefore, and quench the fire, afore it have taken the beams and rafters,
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and bee flaming forth out of the roofe of the house.
and be flaming forth out of the roof of the house.
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2. Secondly, we must be constant in fighting against sinne, euen day by day, and houre by houre without intermission.
2. Secondly, we must be constant in fighting against sin, even day by day, and hour by hour without intermission.
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If we giue it truce for a day or two (as it were, a putting of the Canaanites to tribute only) it will recouer so much strength,
If we give it truce for a day or two (as it were, a putting of the Canaanites to tribute only) it will recover so much strength,
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as after, we shall far more hardly keepe it vnder, yea, it will goe neere to make vs tributaries.
as After, we shall Far more hardly keep it under, yea, it will go near to make us tributaries.
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A grieuous sore must bee dressed euerie day, and euery day haue new tents and plasters applied to it;
A grievous soar must be dressed every day, and every day have new tents and plasters applied to it;
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if it bee neglected one or two dayes, it will be the worse for it, perhaps a week or a moneth after.
if it be neglected one or two days, it will be the Worse for it, perhaps a Week or a Monn After.
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We must make it our chiefe worke to be warring against sinne; we must not onely skirmish against it occasionally, but fight against it purposely.
We must make it our chief work to be warring against sin; we must not only skirmish against it occasionally, but fight against it purposely.
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There is no busines so much concernes vs, as this of mortification; it should bee set before our trades, and our studies, and food, and our sleepe,
There is no business so much concerns us, as this of mortification; it should be Set before our trades, and our studies, and food, and our sleep,
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and all the things of this life: wee must follow it, as the Day-labourer doth his labour, day by day;
and all the things of this life: we must follow it, as the Day-labourer does his labour, day by day;
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and we must giue our selues no leaue to make a loytering day:
and we must give our selves no leave to make a loitering day:
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yea, wee must bee constant in holding out to oppose sinne, though we may find but small successe at first.
yea, we must be constant in holding out to oppose sin, though we may find but small success At First.
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The Israelites fought against Beniamin the third day also, though they had lost two battels before.
The Israelites fought against Benjamin the third day also, though they had lost two battles before.
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We must not suffer our little preuailing to dis-harten vs, but pray againe, and agine meditate, and set the battaile in array againe, for all our losses.
We must not suffer our little prevailing to dishearten us, but pray again, and agine meditate, and Set the battle in array again, for all our losses.
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What saith Dauid to Ioab? The sword deuoureth on both sides; let not this thing trouble thee, but make the battell more strong against the Citie, and ouerthrow it.
What Says David to Ioab? The sword devoureth on both sides; let not this thing trouble thee, but make the battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it.
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So must wee encourage our selues against sinne:
So must we encourage our selves against sin:
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Great Captaines haue continued the siege of a Citie for many yeeres together, though they haue lost many men,
Great Captains have continued the siege of a city for many Years together, though they have lost many men,
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& spent much money, and seemed little to preuaile.
& spent much money, and seemed little to prevail.
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We must resolue to continue this siege so long as wee liue, and to make hot assaults vpon our corruptions daily,
We must resolve to continue this siege so long as we live, and to make hight assaults upon our corruptions daily,
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though sometimes we seeme to our selues but to lose our labour; and he that holdeth out the combate, shall conquer.
though sometime we seem to our selves but to loose our labour; and he that holds out the combat, shall conquer.
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3. Thirdly, we must vse order in our spirituall warfare.
3. Thirdly, we must use order in our spiritual warfare.
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It is discretion in a Captaine, to begin his conquest in the fittest place, and to know which enemy to deale against first.
It is discretion in a Captain, to begin his conquest in the Fittest place, and to know which enemy to deal against First.
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We must in the first place, and with the chiefe care, oppose our chiefe sinne.
We must in the First place, and with the chief care, oppose our chief sin.
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In inuading the Country of an enemy, it is wisdome to begin first with the weakest;
In invading the Country of an enemy, it is Wisdom to begin First with the Weakest;
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but in inuading sinne, wee must begin with the strongest lust first.
but in invading sin, we must begin with the Strongest lust First.
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That corruption to which, in regard of bodily temper, or custome, or place, or state of life, a man is most subiect to, that he must first, and most resist and weaken:
That corruption to which, in regard of bodily temper, or custom, or place, or state of life, a man is most Subject to, that he must First, and most resist and weaken:
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for if the greater sin be suffered, the lesse will shelter themselues vnder it. Take the Generall of the Armie, and the whole host will be discomfited:
for if the greater since be suffered, the less will shelter themselves under it. Take the General of the Army, and the Whole host will be discomfited:
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if he scape away, he will wage more souldiers, and make more worke. Achitophel counselled to kill Dauid, and then should all the people returne in safetie.
if he escape away, he will wage more Soldiers, and make more work. Ahithophel counseled to kill David, and then should all the people return in safety.
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It is good counsell the holy Ghost saith, that is, commodious. Hushai's wordes were set out with more flourishing shewes;
It is good counsel the holy Ghost Says, that is, commodious. Hushai's words were Set out with more flourishing shows;
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but Achitophel gaue the sounder aduice for Absaloms profit.
but Ahithophel gave the sounder Advice for Absaloms profit.
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Lo, the King of our lusts must be smitten, then shall the victorie bee easie against the rest.
Lo, the King of our Lustiest must be smitten, then shall the victory be easy against the rest.
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He that sets not himselfe against his most beloued sinne first and most, doth but preuaricate (as they terme it) that is, obiect in iest against other sinnes, he seemes to fight with sinne,
He that sets not himself against his most Beloved sin First and most, does but prevaricate (as they term it) that is, Object in jest against other Sins, he seems to fight with sin,
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but he is not in good earnest. Til the Lord did smite the first-borne, Pharaoh would neuer yeeld to let Israel goe.
but he is not in good earnest. Till the Lord did smite the firstborn, Pharaoh would never yield to let Israel go.
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We must kill the first-borne, else shall wee neuer pull our necks from vnder the yoke of spirituall bondage.
We must kill the firstborn, Else shall we never pull our necks from under the yoke of spiritual bondage.
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Know therfore, what is the chiefe corruption of thine heart, whether it be pride, sullennesse, carnall sorrow, anger, reuenge, lust, worldlines, deceite, or whatsoeuer else.
Know Therefore, what is the chief corruption of thine heart, whither it be pride, sullenness, carnal sorrow, anger, revenge, lust, worldliness, deceit, or whatsoever Else.
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Consider what sinne is most common in men of thy calling, ranke, age, condition temperature.
Consider what sin is most Common in men of thy calling, rank, age, condition temperature.
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Consider what sinne thou hast most delight in, & most profit from, and are in thy carnall inclination, most willing to follow, and most loth to leaue.
Consider what sin thou hast most delight in, & most profit from, and Are in thy carnal inclination, most willing to follow, and most loath to leave.
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Now hauing found this, here begin thy warfare, here continue it with most heate and earnestnesse, make all expedition, without all delayes, to cut off this member on earth,
Now having found this, Here begin thy warfare, Here continue it with most heat and earnestness, make all expedition, without all delays, to Cut off this member on earth,
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and vse all diligence, and all constancie, to pull out this eye of the flesh.
and use all diligence, and all constancy, to pull out this eye of the Flesh.
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What euer conquest thou seemest to get in other matters, Satan will soone draw thee captiue againe, if this sinne remaine vnmortified.
What ever conquest thou seemest to get in other matters, Satan will soon draw thee captive again, if this sin remain unmortified.
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An enemy that ouer-runnes a Countrie, and leaues some principall Forts vntaken, vndemolished, is as soone beaten out, as he got in:
an enemy that overruns a Country, and leaves Some principal Forts untaken, undemolished, is as soon beaten out, as he god in:
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so hee that on a sudden begins to turne godly, and seemes to make a conquest of many disorders,
so he that on a sudden begins to turn godly, and seems to make a conquest of many disorders,
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but leaues the chiefe Fort vnpulled downe, shall soone lose more then he hath gooten,
but leaves the chief Fort unpulled down, shall soon loose more then he hath gooten,
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and cause his latter end to be worse then his beginning, because hee had not truth in the inwards,
and cause his latter end to be Worse then his beginning, Because he had not truth in the inward,
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nor was taught wisdome in the secret of his heart. Begin therefore at the right end.
nor was taught Wisdom in the secret of his heart. Begin Therefore At the right end.
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4. And last of all, vse all the meanes thou vsest against sinne spiritually, and in faith, not depending vpon the things done,
4. And last of all, use all the means thou usest against sin spiritually, and in faith, not depending upon the things done,
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nor vpon our owne worth or strength in doing, but vpon the Spirit of God, and his blessing for successe.
nor upon our own worth or strength in doing, but upon the Spirit of God, and his blessing for success.
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We must looke vp vnto God for the fruit of all his ordinances, and of our labours, promising our selues good speed,
We must look up unto God for the fruit of all his ordinances, and of our labours, promising our selves good speed,
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but from God, not from our selues.
but from God, not from our selves.
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In his strength we must be strong, performing all the things that hee commandeth in obedience,
In his strength we must be strong, performing all the things that he commands in Obedience,
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but still acknowledging, that without him we can doe nothing.
but still acknowledging, that without him we can do nothing.
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The Lords souldiers must make mention of the name of the Lord their God, and say, Through him we shall doe valiantiy,
The lords Soldiers must make mention of the name of the Lord their God, and say, Through him we shall do valiantiy,
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and he will tread downe our enemies vnder our feete.
and he will tread down our enemies under our feet.
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Our feete must tread them downe, but God must tread them downe with, and vnder our feete.
Our feet must tread them down, but God must tread them down with, and under our feet.
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Therefore the Apostle, before he sets downe any part of the Christian Armor, begins his directions, and makes entrance thus:
Therefore the Apostle, before he sets down any part of the Christian Armour, begins his directions, and makes Entrance thus:
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Finally my Brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. We must be strong, but not in our owne strength;
Finally my Brothers, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. We must be strong, but not in our own strength;
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we must be powerfull, but not in the power of our owne might.
we must be powerful, but not in the power of our own might.
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He that raysed vp Christ from the dead, must quicken our mortall bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in vs, saith the Apostle. He that raised up christ from the dead, must quicken our Mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwells in us, Says the Apostle.
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This is the most important consideration of all the rest in the point of our spirituall warre, to know whence our successe,
This is the most important consideration of all the rest in the point of our spiritual war, to know whence our success,
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and strength to get successe, and all, must come;
and strength to get success, and all, must come;
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that so we may bee full of assurance to preuaile, not through the sufficiency that is in vs,
that so we may be full of assurance to prevail, not through the sufficiency that is in us,
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or the excellencie and prayse-ablenesse of our endeuours, but through him that inableth vs. It must bee a power by meere and free Grace, created in vs, continued in vs, renewed in vs, by which wee must oppose our selues to these deadly enemies of our saluation.
or the excellency and prayse-ablenesse of our endeavours, but through him that enableth us It must be a power by mere and free Grace, created in us, continued in us, renewed in us, by which we must oppose our selves to these deadly enemies of our salvation.
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Let the Christian bee as full of hope, yea, assurance, as is possible, but let him build his hope and assurance without himselfe,
Let the Christian bee as full of hope, yea, assurance, as is possible, but let him built his hope and assurance without himself,
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euen vpon the meere fauour and goodnesse of God, that hath promised to fight for vs. The vse of spirituall meanes thus spiritually, is the mortifying of the deeds of the body by the Spirit.
even upon the mere favour and Goodness of God, that hath promised to fight for us The use of spiritual means thus spiritually, is the mortifying of the Deeds of the body by the Spirit.
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And thus we may say to our selues assuredly, as Dauid to that Philistian Champion, I come against thee in the name of the Lord God of Israel,
And thus we may say to our selves assuredly, as David to that Philistian Champion, I come against thee in the name of the Lord God of Israel,
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and we shal preuaile against you; for God will giue you into our hands. Thus I haue informed you of the most pertinent things that you ought to know,and we shall prevail against you; for God will give you into our hands. Thus I have informed you of the most pertinent things that you ought to know,
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for your better helpe in the worke of mortification; the degrees of it, the meanes of it;
for your better help in the work of mortification; the Degrees of it, the means of it;
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and the manner of doing it. Now I will make some vse of all, and so conclude.
and the manner of doing it. Now I will make Some use of all, and so conclude.
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CHAP. XI. Containing the first vse of the point, for examination of our selues in regard of the time past,CHAP. XI. Containing the First use of the point, for examination of our selves in regard of the time past,
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how we haue performed this dutie. FIrst then, I must make bold to require euery one of you to examine himselfe,
how we have performed this duty. First then, I must make bold to require every one of you to examine himself,
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whether hee hath thus fought against the lusts of his flesh to crucifie them, yea or no? The Lord hath sounded the Trumpet to battaile,
whither he hath thus fought against the Lustiest of his Flesh to crucify them, yea or no? The Lord hath sounded the Trumpet to battle,
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and as a Generall, hath giuen the signall; haue you prepared your selues, and been forward to fight like good and valiant souldiers,
and as a General, hath given the signal; have you prepared your selves, and been forward to fight like good and valiant Soldiers,
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or haue you not? When such a point as this, concerning our dutie, is taught, we can neuer apply it with fruit vnto our selues,
or have you not? When such a point as this, Concerning our duty, is taught, we can never apply it with fruit unto our selves,
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vnlesse wee begin thus to search and inquire into our selues, how we haue performed our dutie.
unless we begin thus to search and inquire into our selves, how we have performed our duty.
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No sound humiliation, no true comfort, will arise to the soule from hearing the Word of God,
No found humiliation, no true Comfort, will arise to the soul from hearing the Word of God,
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vnlesse we consider our owne wayes, and rightly informe our selues of our carriage, in what sort we haue practised that, that God hath enioyned vs. This dutie, you see, is plainely inioyned, many soun reasons doe confirme it, many euident texts doe bind our consciences vnto it.
unless we Consider our own ways, and rightly inform our selves of our carriage, in what sort we have practised that, that God hath enjoined us This duty, you see, is plainly enjoined, many soun Reasons do confirm it, many evident texts do bind our Consciences unto it.
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Gods will is manifest, wee should therefore demand of our owne soules, Haue I been obedient to these commandements,
God's will is manifest, we should Therefore demand of our own Souls, Have I been obedient to these Commandments,
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or haue I not? Haue I been carefull of doing Gods will, or haue I not?
or have I not? Have I been careful of doing God's will, or have I not?
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2. Many men remaine ignorant of their owne estates, and liue in the continual neglect of good duties,
2. Many men remain ignorant of their own estates, and live in the continual neglect of good duties,
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and yet perceiue not their owne faultinesse, because they neuer take paines to look vnto their wayes,
and yet perceive not their own faultiness, Because they never take pains to look unto their ways,
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and to doe that, that Dauid saith, would clense their wayes, euen to take heed vnto them, according to the Word of God.
and to do that, that David Says, would cleanse their ways, even to take heed unto them, according to the Word of God.
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There be a number, which please themselues in a good opinion of themselues, and take it for granted, that they be good Christians;
There be a number, which please themselves in a good opinion of themselves, and take it for granted, that they be good Christians;
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when indeed they are nothing lesse then that, for which they doe account themselues;
when indeed they Are nothing less then that, for which they do account themselves;
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and the cause of this mistaking, is ignorance and heedlesnesse, either they know not what is the dutie of a good Christian,
and the cause of this mistaking, is ignorance and heedlesnesse, either they know not what is the duty of a good Christian,
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or they neuer aske of themselues, how they haue discharged that dutie.
or they never ask of themselves, how they have discharged that duty.
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We haue done our best, to helpe you against ignorance in this matter, and to make you see plainely what you should doe.
We have done our best, to help you against ignorance in this matter, and to make you see plainly what you should do.
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We are now to perswade you to help your selues against carelesnesse, by trying your selues at the true touchstone, that you may rightly discerne of your owne estates,
We Are now to persuade you to help your selves against carelessness, by trying your selves At the true touchstone, that you may rightly discern of your own estates,
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and not bee guilty of negligent omission, without knowing it.
and not be guilty of negligent omission, without knowing it.
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I pray you Brethren, what shall it profit your selues, to call your selues after the name of Christ,
I pray you Brothers, what shall it profit your selves, to call your selves After the name of christ,
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if you haue no good assurance, that that honourable Name doth of right appertaine vnto you? It is easie to clothe ones selfe with the outward habit of true religion,
if you have no good assurance, that that honourable Name does of right appertain unto you? It is easy to cloth ones self with the outward habit of true Religion,
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and to put on the garments of externall profession of piery:
and to put on the garments of external profession of piery:
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but all these must be pulled from vs at last, we must be stripped of formes and shew,
but all these must be pulled from us At last, we must be stripped of forms and show,
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and found to be such as we are indeed, and not such as wee haue barely appeared.
and found to be such as we Are indeed, and not such as we have barely appeared.
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If thou haue carried the name and face of a souldier of Chrit Iesus, and yet haue not fought for him according to the militarie oath and Sacrament, wherein thou hast tyed thy selfe vnto him, he will giue thee no prayse,
If thou have carried the name and face of a soldier of Christ Iesus, and yet have not fought for him according to the military oath and Sacrament, wherein thou hast tied thy self unto him, he will give thee no praise,
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nor no wages, for hauing abused his name and his colours, and made a faire shew to no purpose.
nor no wages, for having abused his name and his colours, and made a fair show to no purpose.
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3. Wel then, Brethren, it is altogether needful as to doe, so to know whether wee haue done the part of good souldiers;
3. Well then, Brothers, it is altogether needful as to do, so to know whither we have done the part of good Soldiers;
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and this wee cannot know aright, vnlesse wee doe well consider of our selues.
and this we cannot know aright, unless we do well Consider of our selves.
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The soule of man if farre in loue with it selfe, and will soone iustifie it selfe without cause,
The soul of man if Far in love with it self, and will soon justify it self without cause,
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and beguile it selfe with vaine words, saying, I haue not sinned, when he hath sinned;
and beguile it self with vain words, saying, I have not sinned, when he hath sinned;
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and, I haue done my dutie, when I haue not.
and, I have done my duty, when I have not.
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Saul boasted, that he had gone the way which God had sent him to, and done the work which God had set him about, Saul boasted, that he had gone the Way which God had sent him to, and done the work which God had Set him about,
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and would not be conuinced by the bleating of those Sheepe, and lowing of those Oxen, that should haue been past bleating,
and would not be convinced by the bleating of those Sheep, and lowing of those Oxen, that should have been passed bleating,
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and past lowing, if hee had done according to his sayings: yet hee did but coozen himselfe with a verie false conceite.
and passed lowing, if he had done according to his sayings: yet he did but cozen himself with a very false conceit.
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Many a man spareth his lusts and corruptions, and they bleate and low in the eares of all men,
Many a man spares his Lustiest and corruptions, and they bleat and low in the ears of all men,
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and yet themselues will not heare them so, as to bee driuen from a fond conceite of themselues, that they bee mortified men indeed.
and yet themselves will not hear them so, as to be driven from a found conceit of themselves, that they be mortified men indeed.
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We see how easie it is for a mortall and corrupt man, to entertaine a good opinion of himselfe without ground.
We see how easy it is for a Mortal and corrupt man, to entertain a good opinion of himself without ground.
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But now let mee bee bold to vse the words of the Apostle in another case, let no man deceiue his owne selfe, and be not deceiued; for God is not mocked.
But now let me be bold to use the words of the Apostle in Another case, let no man deceive his own self, and be not deceived; for God is not mocked.
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How is it then, my Brethren? Be you mortified men, or be you not? Know well what this thing is, afore you say, you are mortified, or the contrarie.
How is it then, my Brothers? Be you mortified men, or be you not? Know well what this thing is, afore you say, you Are mortified, or the contrary.
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A wanne countenance, a look cast downe, nicenesse in some externall formes of diuine Seruice, a rough censuring of others, a busie finding fault with euery man, austeritie of carriage,
A won countenance, a look cast down, niceness in Some external forms of divine Service, a rough censuring of Others, a busy finding fault with every man, austerity of carriage,
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and sowre censoriousnesse, these are not points of mortification;
and sour censoriousness, these Are not points of mortification;
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it is the killing of our owne sinnes, by the power of the Word of God and Prayer.
it is the killing of our own Sins, by the power of the Word of God and Prayer.
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It is to seare our selues, and watch ouer our selues with such vigilance, till wee haue been able at least to forbeare the practice of grosse faults vsually,
It is to sear our selves, and watch over our selves with such vigilance, till we have been able At least to forbear the practice of gross Faults usually,
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and the allowance of all, it is this, I say, that is meant by mortification. 4. Now let me examine each of your soules in Gods stead.
and the allowance of all, it is this, I say, that is meant by mortification. 4. Now let me examine each of your Souls in God's stead.
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What paines hast thou taken, and doest thou take, against thy secret and most beloued Lusts? What Prayers? What Meditations? What feare? What care? What watching? What abridging of thy selfe? What circumspection hast thou vsed to make sinne dye? What cost and toyle,
What pains hast thou taken, and dost thou take, against thy secret and most Beloved Lustiest? What Prayers? What Meditations? What Fear? What care? What watching? What abridging of thy self? What circumspection hast thou used to make sin die? What cost and toil,
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as it were (for without cost and toyle, warre can neuer bee maintained) hast thou been at, in warring against the enemies of God,
as it were (for without cost and toil, war can never be maintained) hast thou been At, in warring against the enemies of God,
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and of thine owne soule? Where be thy victories against pride and vaineglorie, against enuie and reuenge, against wrath and bitternesse, against lust and wantonnesse, against worldlinesse and couetousnesse, against guile and deceite,
and of thine own soul? Where be thy victories against pride and vainglory, against envy and revenge, against wrath and bitterness, against lust and wantonness, against worldliness and covetousness, against guile and deceit,
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and the other troope of lusts that doe swarme in the liues of men? Shew me some of these sinnes lying dead at thy feete,
and the other troop of Lustiest that do swarm in the lives of men? Show me Some of these Sins lying dead At thy feet,
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or bleeding, and ready to die, much mangled, and much wounded.
or bleeding, and ready to die, much mangled, and much wounded.
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Where are thy heapes vpon heapes, as once Samson said, seeing thy weapons are farre sharper,
Where Are thy heaps upon heaps, as once samson said, seeing thy weapons Are Far sharper,
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then the Iaw-bone of an Asse, that hee was driuen to make a weapon of? Thou professest to bee a Christian, that is to say, a fouldier of Iesus Christ our Lord:
then the Jawbone of an Ass, that he was driven to make a weapon of? Thou professest to be a Christian, that is to say, a fouldier of Iesus christ our Lord:
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Goe to then, if thou wouldest be counted a valiant and a good souldier, canst thou say of thy selfe,
Go to then, if thou Wouldst be counted a valiant and a good soldier, Canst thou say of thy self,
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as they sang of Dauid once;
as they sang of David once;
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Saul hath slaine his thousand, and Dauid his tenne thousand? At least, Canst thou bring mee to one Sisera, whose head thou hast pierced,Saul hath slain his thousand, and David his tenne thousand? At least, Canst thou bring me to one Sisera, whose head thou hast pierced,
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and made to lye groueling vpon the ground before thee? Brethren, consider whether you haue done any such spirituall exploit,
and made to lie groveling upon the ground before thee? Brothers, Consider whither you have done any such spiritual exploit,
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or no, and thinke not well of your selues without cause.
or no, and think not well of your selves without cause.
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It is not vsing bigge words, and making frayes, that makes a good souldier, but killing the enemies of the Prince.
It is not using big words, and making frays, that makes a good soldier, but killing the enemies of the Prince.
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What one or more of these mortall foes of God, and of thy soule, haue lost their liues by thine hands? A man may,
What one or more of these Mortal foes of God, and of thy soul, have lost their lives by thine hands? A man may,
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if hee will, know whether he haue killed his sins, yea or not.
if he will, know whither he have killed his Sins, yea or not.
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It is not so ouer-hard to find, whether sinne haue receiued its deaths wound, by our skilfull and valiant vsing of the spirituall weapons, wherewith Christ hath furnished vs;
It is not so overhard to find, whither sin have received its death's wound, by our skilful and valiant using of the spiritual weapons, wherewith christ hath furnished us;
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or whether it yet doe walke healthily, liuely, and at libertie within vs. I say, this is not so hard a thing to find,
or whither it yet do walk healthily, lively, and At liberty within us I say, this is not so hard a thing to find,
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but that wee may find it, if wee will not wittingly beguile our owne selues.
but that we may find it, if we will not wittingly beguile our own selves.
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CHAP. XII. Containing the second vse of the point for humiliation of them, that haue not performed this dutie at all, or not in due measure.CHAP. XII. Containing the second use of the point for humiliation of them, that have not performed this duty At all, or not in due measure.
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ANd in the next place, so many as haue been negligent in this warfare, must suffer themselues to bee reprooued,
ANd in the next place, so many as have been negligent in this warfare, must suffer themselves to be reproved,
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and to bee humbled by reproofe:
and to be humbled by reproof:
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for which purpose you must know, that there are two degrees of offending in this matter.
for which purpose you must know, that there Are two Degrees of offending in this matter.
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There are some that haue no care at all to kill sinne, but rather striue to saue it from death.
There Are Some that have no care At all to kill sin, but rather strive to save it from death.
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There are others that haue too little care.
There Are Others that have too little care.
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2. Among those that goe for good Christians in their owne esteeme, there are many that count it enough to keepe themselues from the blame and shame of such crimes,
2. Among those that go for good Christians in their own esteem, there Are many that count it enough to keep themselves from the blame and shame of such crimes,
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as the world condemneth, though they neuer warre against the lusts of their heart, and the inward corrupt affections of their euill soules,
as the world Condemneth, though they never war against the Lustiest of their heart, and the inward corrupt affections of their evil Souls,
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and the inordinate motions of their owne minds.
and the inordinate motions of their own minds.
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Alasse, this is to take sinne prisoner a little, and to keepe it aliue for a ransome;
Alas, this is to take sin prisoner a little, and to keep it alive for a ransom;
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this is not to kill it, this is far from mortification.
this is not to kill it, this is Far from mortification.
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There are some that content themselues in a few things to walke orderly, but for other faults, they excuse them,
There Are Some that content themselves in a few things to walk orderly, but for other Faults, they excuse them,
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and defend them, and sooth them, and keepe them warme, and so fight for sinne, and doe not fight against it.
and defend them, and sooth them, and keep them warm, and so fight for sin, and do not fight against it.
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There bee some, that if to ciuill righteousnesse, they adde a forme of pietie, comming to Church at times appointed, receiuing the Sacrament,
There be Some, that if to civil righteousness, they add a Form of piety, coming to Church At times appointed, receiving the Sacrament,
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when others doe, saying their prayers morning and euening, and now and then reading a Chapter in the Bible;
when Others do, saying their Prayers morning and evening, and now and then reading a Chapter in the bible;
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if, I say, they doe thus much, they count themselues excellent Christians, though they neuer did know what it meant, to bee in fight against their owne distempered lusts and affections,
if, I say, they do thus much, they count themselves excellent Christians, though they never did know what it meant, to be in fight against their own distempered Lustiest and affections,
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nor euer took any paines in that kind, wherein mortification consisteth.
nor ever took any pains in that kind, wherein mortification Consisteth.
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There are some, that if they can outstrip the common sort a little, and keepe a course of religious exercises in the families,
There Are Some, that if they can outstrip the Common sort a little, and keep a course of religious exercises in the families,
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and flocke to heare good Sermons, and then bee hot and sharpe against Bishops and Ceremonies,
and flock to hear good Sermons, and then be hight and sharp against Bishops and Ceremonies,
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and crie out against the faults of the times, and blame Magistrates and Ministers, and euery mans faults, with a great storme of words, that then doe count themselues Standerd-Bearers in the Campe of Christians,
and cry out against the Faults of the times, and blame Magistrates and Ministers, and every men Faults, with a great storm of words, that then do count themselves Standerd-Bearers in the Camp of Christians,
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whereas they are not able to shew any sinfull lust and affection mortified in them,
whereas they Are not able to show any sinful lust and affection mortified in them,
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whereas they neither see nore care to see nor resist the wrath, pride, enuie, bitternes, worldlinesse, vnmercifulnesse, contempt of their brethren,
whereas they neither see nore care to see nor resist the wrath, pride, envy, bitterness, worldliness, unmercifulness, contempt of their brothers,
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and other foule vices, wherewith their liues are made to stinke in the nostrils of all that can smell any thing.
and other foul vices, wherewith their lives Are made to stink in the nostrils of all that can smell any thing.
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3. All these, my Brethren, all these, whateuer they may say and dreame of themselues, bee vnmortified, and voyde of sanctitie.
3. All these, my Brothers, all these, whatever they may say and dream of themselves, be unmortified, and void of sanctity.
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And whosoeuer amongst you is such an one, we assure him, that Christ will neuer acknowledge him for a good seruant,
And whosoever among you is such an one, we assure him, that christ will never acknowledge him for a good servant,
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nor crowne him as a good souldier.
nor crown him as a good soldier.
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Whatsoeuer man he be, of what wit and learning soeuer, of what tongue and speech soeuer, of whatsoeuer forwardnesse in religion otherwise,
Whatsoever man he be, of what wit and learning soever, of what tongue and speech soever, of whatsoever forwardness in Religion otherwise,
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and of whatsoeuer strictnesse in outward matters, if the corrupt lusts of his heart lye quiet within him,
and of whatsoever strictness in outward matters, if the corrupt Lustiest of his heart lie quiet within him,
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if the foule vices which originall sinne haue planted in him, doe liue at peace within his soule,
if the foul vices which original sin have planted in him, do live At peace within his soul,
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and hee neither obserueth nor bewaileth, nor subdueth them; I dare boldly say, that man is but a whited tombe, and a painted sepulchre.
and he neither observeth nor bewaileth, nor subdueth them; I Dare boldly say, that man is but a whited tomb, and a painted Sepulchre.
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Many men please themselues much, because they haue a quarrell to other mens faults:
Many men please themselves much, Because they have a quarrel to other men's Faults:
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but deale blowes as freely that way as thou wilt, if thou doe not strike as fiercely at thine owne members, thou art no better then Iehu, though in thy wrath against others, thou shewest as much furie,
but deal blows as freely that Way as thou wilt, if thou do not strike as fiercely At thine own members, thou art no better then Iehu, though in thy wrath against Others, thou shewest as much fury,
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as did Iehu in his marching against Ahab, and as much (as thou countest it) zeale,
as did Iehu in his marching against Ahab, and as much (as thou countest it) zeal,
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as hee did against Ahabs Family, and Baals Priests.
as he did against Ahabs Family, and Baal's Priests.
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4. But there are some of Gods Saints that fight in this battaile, but with a very faint hand, pursuing their lusts,
4. But there Are Some of God's Saints that fight in this battle, but with a very faint hand, pursuing their Lustiest,
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as Israel did the Philistims, when Sauls rash oath had made them almost to starue themselues for hunger,
as Israel did the philistines, when Saul's rash oath had made them almost to starve themselves for hunger,
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as it were, with a languishing foote and hand. They set against finnes, sometimes, but not often, not continually;
as it were, with a languishing foot and hand. They Set against fins, sometime, but not often, not continually;
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they doe not count it the maine matter, as souldiers doe, and let all other things giue place to that:
they do not count it the main matter, as Soldiers do, and let all other things give place to that:
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they are more eager against the faults of others, then against their owne faults, though some paines they take this way too.
they Are more eager against the Faults of Others, then against their own Faults, though Some pains they take this Way too.
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They see some corruptions, and resist; but they are not diligent enough, in striuing to find out all their euill inclinations, and to set against them.
They see Some corruptions, and resist; but they Are not diligent enough, in striving to find out all their evil inclinations, and to Set against them.
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I know not how you may better find it, then words can expresse it, but they fight against many sinnes, but by the haules.
I know not how you may better find it, then words can express it, but they fight against many Sins, but by the haules.
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Hence it comes to passe, that they doe catch many wounds, and breake out diuers times, into many such words and deeds, that doe both blemish them,
Hence it comes to pass, that they do catch many wounds, and break out diverse times, into many such words and Deeds, that do both blemish them,
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and vexe them much, and yet they cannot take warning, but because other things doe diuert them from the studie of mortification, they grow slacke and remisse againe.
and vex them much, and yet they cannot take warning, but Because other things do divert them from the study of mortification, they grow slack and remiss again.
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Doubtlesse, my Brethren, he that behaues himselfe coldly in this fight, is but a weake Christian, whateuer knowledge he haue gotten,
Doubtless, my Brothers, he that behaves himself coldly in this fight, is but a weak Christian, whatever knowledge he have got,
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and whateuer name of forwardnesse he hath attained.
and whatever name of forwardness he hath attained.
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And sure, many that are of great note, because they can speake well, are yet hereby proued not to be strong men,
And sure, many that Are of great note, Because they can speak well, Are yet hereby proved not to be strong men,
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but euen babes in Christ at best:
but even babes in christ At best:
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for alasse, how farre are they from hauing put to death pride, passion, enuy, lust, worldinesse, and other corruptions;
for alas, how Far Are they from having put to death pride, passion, envy, lust, worldinesse, and other corruptions;
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yea, how much and often doe these sinnes preuaile against them? O, let vs see our weakenesse in this:
yea, how much and often do these Sins prevail against them? O, let us see our weakness in this:
uh, c-crq d cc av vdb d n2 vvi p-acp pno32? sy, vvb pno12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp d:
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for not as wee know and can speake, so is our goodnesse, but as wee can mortifie the members that are vpon the earth.
for not as we know and can speak, so is our Goodness, but as we can mortify the members that Are upon the earth.
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It is not brauery of speech that makes a good souldier, but the blood of his enemies falling before him.
It is not bravery of speech that makes a good soldier, but the blood of his enemies falling before him.
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5. Now therefore to both these neglecters of mortification, to him that neglects, it altogether,
5. Now Therefore to both these neglecters of mortification, to him that neglects, it altogether,
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and to him that neglects it very much, let me turne my speech as sharpely as I can,
and to him that neglects it very much, let me turn my speech as sharply as I can,
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but differently according to their different offences.
but differently according to their different offences.
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To thee that satisfiest thy selfe, in keeping sinne a little close, or at best, a little vnder,
To thee that satisfiest thy self, in keeping sin a little close, or At best, a little under,
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and to thee, that makest a formalitie in Religion thine vtmost mortification, and to thee that makest a little flash of heate against those, that thou callest the corruptions of the times, the highest degree of thy striuing against finne, giuing not truce alone,
and to thee, that Makest a formality in Religion thine utmost mortification, and to thee that Makest a little flash of heat against those, that thou Callest the corruptions of the times, the highest degree of thy striving against fin, giving not truce alone,
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but peace, to pride, vanity, earthlines, idlenesse, bitternesse, reuenge, and other like sinnes;
but peace, to pride, vanity, earthliness, idleness, bitterness, revenge, and other like Sins;
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thou art but an errand dissembler, I pray thee know it, and I pray thee be ashamed of it.
thou art but an errand dissembler, I pray thee know it, and I pray thee be ashamed of it.
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If thou commest to the Word, and it doe not shew thee the foule sinnes of thine heart,
If thou Comest to the Word, and it do not show thee the foul Sins of thine heart,
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and make thee striue against them;
and make thee strive against them;
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If thou prayest with others, or by thy selfe, and thy prayers doe not procure light to see,
If thou Prayest with Others, or by thy self, and thy Prayers do not procure Light to see,
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and strength to ouercome thine owne inward corruptions;
and strength to overcome thine own inward corruptions;
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beleeue it, what-euer thine owne selfe-loue, or the false opinion of others may tell thee, thou art but an hypocrite.
believe it, whatever thine own Self-love, or the false opinion of Others may tell thee, thou art but an hypocrite.
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O, now take it to heart, and be grieued and ashamed, that thou hast all this while liued in shew a Christian, indeed a Gentile;
O, now take it to heart, and be grieved and ashamed, that thou hast all this while lived in show a Christian, indeed a Gentile;
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in shew a child of God, indeed a child of the deuill; in a shew an heyre of Heauen, indeed an heyre of perdition.
in show a child of God, indeed a child of the Devil; in a show an heir of Heaven, indeed an heir of perdition.
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6. And all you that haue been somewhat carefull of mortification, but that somewhat hath been farre too little,
6. And all you that have been somewhat careful of mortification, but that somewhat hath been Far too little,
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and therefore you find your lusts yet verie strong within you, because your paines hath not been verie earnest and constant to subdue them, I pray heare, and receiue reproofe.
and Therefore you find your Lustiest yet very strong within you, Because your pains hath not been very earnest and constant to subdue them, I pray hear, and receive reproof.
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What meane you to deale so foolishly for your selues, so vnthankefully with God? What meane you to liue liues so vncomfortable and distracted,
What mean you to deal so foolishly for your selves, so unthankfully with God? What mean you to live lives so uncomfortable and distracted,
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so vnheauenly, so vnhonourable, when you might gaine comfort, settlednes, honour, and a little heauen to your selues by mortification? For the most part, your sharpnes vnduly against other men (sometimes for these things that be faults,
so unheavenly, so unhonourable, when you might gain Comfort, settledness, honour, and a little heaven to your selves by mortification? For the most part, your sharpness unduly against other men (sometime for these things that be Faults,
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and sometimes also for those that be not) is the chiefe cause of your remaining so much vnmortified,
and sometime also for those that be not) is the chief cause of your remaining so much unmortified,
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because you fight too much abroad, therefore you fight too little at home, and lose so much at home.
Because you fight too much abroad, Therefore you fight too little At home, and loose so much At home.
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What, meane you to bee many masters? What meane you to be teaching euerie bodie, more then you selues? What meane you to be prying into your Gouernors,
What, mean you to be many Masters? What mean you to be teaching every body, more then you selves? What mean you to be prying into your Governors,
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& your neighbors, & euery body but your selues? and by being busie-bodies in other mens matters (as it most times fals out) to hinder the thrift of your owne soules? Fault-finding abroad is one of the greatest enemies to mending of faults at home.
& your neighbours, & every body but your selves? and by being busybodies in other men's matters (as it most times falls out) to hinder the thrift of your own Souls? Faultfinding abroad is one of the greatest enemies to mending of Faults At home.
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Now, I say, what meane you to deale so foolishly for your selues, as to keepe so much adoe about that, that lesse (if at all) concernes you;
Now, I say, what mean you to deal so foolishly for your selves, as to keep so much ado about that, that less (if At all) concerns you;
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and to bee so remisse in your owne bosomes, that your owne sinnes bee as strong as other mens,
and to be so remiss in your own bosoms, that your own Sins be as strong as other men's,
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and perhaps, stronger, though you see them not? What, to bring water to quench another mans house,
and perhaps, Stronger, though you see them not? What, to bring water to quench Another men house,
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when thine owne doth burn as fast as his? And now why dost thou deale so euill with the Lord they God,
when thine own does burn as fast as his? And now why dost thou deal so evil with the Lord they God,
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as not to pursue these enemies to death, which hee hath giuen thee to pursue? Thy chiefe worke is, to mortifie thine owne sinnes.
as not to pursue these enemies to death, which he hath given thee to pursue? Thy chief work is, to mortify thine own Sins.
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Hath God promised thee comfort here, and glorie hereafter, if thou wilt crucifie thine owne lusts? Hath hee called thee to be his child, inroled thee into his booke, giuen thee the earnest of his Spirit,
Hath God promised thee Comfort Here, and glory hereafter, if thou wilt crucify thine own Lustiest? Hath he called thee to be his child, enrolled thee into his book, given thee the earnest of his Spirit,
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and the pay of some present Ioy in hope, and all this to hearten thee, in cutting off the members vpon earth,
and the pay of Some present Joy in hope, and all this to hearten thee, in cutting off the members upon earth,
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and wilt thou be still so carelesse in it? O, now humble thy selfe before the Lord,
and wilt thou be still so careless in it? O, now humble thy self before the Lord,
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and be greatly sorry, that thy lusts bee yet so strong within thee.
and be greatly sorry, that thy Lustiest be yet so strong within thee.
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God sent a Prophet to Israel to chide them, for that they had not destroyed the Canaanites, according to his Commandement, by the hand of Moses, and they finding themselues guiltie, lift vp their voyces,
God sent a Prophet to Israel to chide them, for that they had not destroyed the Canaanites, according to his Commandment, by the hand of Moses, and they finding themselves guilty, lift up their voices,
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and wept, and the place from thence was called Bochim, that is, The place of weepers.
and wept, and the place from thence was called Bochim, that is, The place of weepers.
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I come in Gods name to reproue thee, for that thou hast not with due care rooted out the euill brood, the naturall inhabitants,
I come in God's name to reprove thee, for that thou hast not with due care rooted out the evil brood, the natural inhabitants,
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as it were, of thine owne euill heart; now therefore at leastwise bee humbled, and mourne for this thy carelesnesse.
as it were, of thine own evil heart; now Therefore At leastwise be humbled, and mourn for this thy carelessness.
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CHAP. XIII. Containing the third vse of the point, an exhortation to reforme the former negligence hereafter.CHAP. XIII. Containing the third use of the point, an exhortation to reform the former negligence hereafter.
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BVt let it not suffice you to be sorrie for your faults a little for the present, make your humiliation so thorow and sound, that it may bring forth reformation.
But let it not suffice you to be sorry for your Faults a little for the present, make your humiliation so thorough and found, that it may bring forth Reformation.
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All you that baue hitherto gone along in your sins without any care at all to mortifie them,
All you that have hitherto gone along in your Sins without any care At all to mortify them,
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now bee intreated to buckle on your harnesse, and to learne to fight.
now be entreated to buckle on your harness, and to Learn to fight.
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It will not serue the turne for your soules health, that you represse your sinnes from breaking out scandalously to the eye of the World.
It will not serve the turn for your Souls health, that you repress your Sins from breaking out scandalously to the eye of the World.
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It will not serue the turne, that you cast out such faults from your liues, as would scarce be tolerated in Heathens;
It will not serve the turn, that you cast out such Faults from your lives, as would scarce be tolerated in heathens;
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you must fight against all sinnes, inward sinnes, secret lusts, hidden corruptions, and those that most men count nothing;
you must fight against all Sins, inward Sins, secret Lustiest, hidden corruptions, and those that most men count nothing;
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you must fight against the sinnes that are most deare to you, and that you haue loued best,
you must fight against the Sins that Are most deer to you, and that you have loved best,
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and followed most, and that Nature makes you most vnwilling and vnable to resist;
and followed most, and that Nature makes you most unwilling and unable to resist;
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you must fight against the sinnes of your owne age, and your owne constitution, and your owne estate, and your owne condition.
you must fight against the Sins of your own age, and your own constitution, and your own estate, and your own condition.
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2. Now, I pray you, set to the workes, learne of God to know your right enemies, and to fight against them.
2. Now, I pray you, Set to the works, Learn of God to know your right enemies, and to fight against them.
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Bee not afraid, because wee talke of fighting the fight shall be without danger, for in this case the onely perill is, not to fight.
Bee not afraid, Because we talk of fighting the fight shall be without danger, for in this case the only peril is, not to fight.
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In other battailes, he that runs away, doth often scape better, then he that stands to it:
In other battles, he that runs away, does often escape better, then he that Stands to it:
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but in this battaile, whosoeuer flyes, dyes, and hee alone escapeth with life, that fights it out to the last.
but in this battle, whosoever flies, dies, and he alone escapeth with life, that fights it out to the last.
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It is a noble quarrell, to fight for life and libertie against a meere vsurper, that hath no manner of title,
It is a noble quarrel, to fight for life and liberty against a mere usurper, that hath no manner of title,
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and yet would make you slaues. Sin hath none interest to you;
and yet would make you slaves. since hath none Interest to you;
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the Deuill is not your Creator, that hee should make himselfe your your Prince and your God.
the devil is not your Creator, that he should make himself your your Prince and your God.
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These lusts against which we exhort you to fight, they are the deuils armies or garrisons, by which he holds you downe vnder his most vniust and tyrannical gouernment.
These Lustiest against which we exhort you to fight, they Are the Devils armies or garrisons, by which he holds you down under his most unjust and tyrannical government.
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O, rebell, rebell against the deuill, kill his Garrisons, set your selues at libertie. Fight against worldlinesse, enuie, malice, pride, hypocrisie, wantonnesse, wrath; fight against them;
O, rebel, rebel against the Devil, kill his Garrisons, Set your selves At liberty. Fight against worldliness, envy, malice, pride, hypocrisy, wantonness, wrath; fight against them;
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resolue, that thou wilt neuer bee made a drudge by them, as thou hast been;
resolve, that thou wilt never be made a drudge by them, as thou hast been;
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that they shall not haue the command of thine heart, and thy tongue, and thine hand,
that they shall not have the command of thine heart, and thy tongue, and thine hand,
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as they haue had, but that now through the Grace of God, thou wilt cast away all these things.
as they have had, but that now through the Grace of God, thou wilt cast away all these things.
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How thou shouldest fight, I haue shewed thee before: remember those directions, and vse them, and bee happie.
How thou Shouldst fight, I have showed thee before: Remember those directions, and use them, and be happy.
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O that any reasonable man, much more any Christian, should be so base-minded, and of such a seruile disposition,
O that any reasonable man, much more any Christian, should be so base-minded, and of such a servile disposition,
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as to bee content to make himselfe a slaue to any wicked passion, to any sinfull lust, to any filthie vice, to any of the deputies of the Deuill, that rule for him, and vnder him.
as to be content to make himself a slave to any wicked passion, to any sinful lust, to any filthy vice, to any of the deputies of the devil, that Rule for him, and under him.
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What say you, men and brethren, will you now set in to fight in good earnest, against all your sinnes? If you will, the Lord be with you, the Lord assist you, the Lord beate downe your foes before you,
What say you, men and brothers, will you now Set in to fight in good earnest, against all your Sins? If you will, the Lord be with you, the Lord assist you, the Lord beat down your foes before you,
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and we blesse you in his Name, in whose Name we haue exhorted you. If you will not, then hardly liue and die in thraldome for euer:
and we bless you in his Name, in whose Name we have exhorted you. If you will not, then hardly live and die in thraldom for ever:
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for without this fight, there can be no libertie.
for without this fight, there can be no liberty.
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3. But now to those that haue been slacke and carelesse in this dutie, let mee sound an alarme, as the Priests with the siluer Trumpets in the Law, to reuiue their spirits,
3. But now to those that have been slack and careless in this duty, let me found an alarm, as the Priests with the silver Trumpets in the Law, to revive their spirits,
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and put new hart into them, that they may with more zeale, and better courage, addresse themselues to this most honourable warre.
and put new heart into them, that they may with more zeal, and better courage, address themselves to this most honourable war.
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Now, my Brethren, giue more diligence to the mortifying of your earthly members, and let nothing daunt you,
Now, my Brothers, give more diligence to the mortifying of your earthly members, and let nothing daunt you,
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or withdraw you from this battaile.
or withdraw you from this battle.
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Remember the words that Ioab spake to Abishai his brother, and make vse of them for this purpose:
remember the words that Ioab spoke to Abishai his brother, and make use of them for this purpose:
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Let vs play the men for our People, and the Cities of our God, and let the Lord doe that, this is good in his sight.
Let us play the men for our People, and the Cities of our God, and let the Lord do that, this is good in his sighed.
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It is not for your Countrey, and for your Countrey-men that you fight, but for your owne immortall soules that you must play the men;
It is not for your Country, and for your Countrymen that you fight, but for your own immortal Souls that you must play the men;
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and here the battaile is not yours, but Gods; and the successe is not doubtfull, but most certaine.
and Here the battle is not yours, but God's; and the success is not doubtful, but most certain.
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Nothing can afford thee more comfort, then a constant resolution in this fight; nay, without such resolution, nothing can afford thee true comfort.
Nothing can afford thee more Comfort, then a constant resolution in this fight; nay, without such resolution, nothing can afford thee true Comfort.
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By this thou shalt shew and know thy selfe to bee a true Christian, and procure to thy selfe an eternall Crowne of glorie.
By this thou shalt show and know thy self to be a true Christian, and procure to thy self an Eternal Crown of glory.
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Remember the equitie of the cause, the necessitie of the warre, the fruit that shall redound from it,
remember the equity of the cause, the necessity of the war, the fruit that shall redound from it,
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and the certaine assistance, acceptance, and reward, that God himselfe will afford thee from Heauen.
and the certain assistance, acceptance, and reward, that God himself will afford thee from Heaven.
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That prosperitie that thou hast already met with in this warre, hath done thee more good,
That Prosperity that thou hast already met with in this war, hath done thee more good,
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then all the world besides can doe.
then all the world beside can do.
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Wouldst thou for a World be in the same seruitude, which once thou wast, before thou tookest in hand the mortifying of these earthly members? More diligence shall bring thee a fuller victorie;
Wouldst thou for a World be in the same servitude, which once thou wast, before thou tookest in hand the mortifying of these earthly members? More diligence shall bring thee a fuller victory;
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and a fuller victorie shall bring thee larger consolation.
and a fuller victory shall bring thee larger consolation.
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4. All that hot breath which men do spend, rather in blasting the names, then healing the faults of their Brethren (when they are bitter and tart in iudging and condemning them) will be no whit at all beneficiall to themselues;
4. All that hight breath which men do spend, rather in blasting the names, then healing the Faults of their Brothers (when they Are bitter and tart in judging and condemning them) will be no whit At all beneficial to themselves;
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nay, neither themselues, nor others, are the better for this warring. Turne your edge another way, and enter freshly into the fight against your owne sinnes, and let other men alone.
nay, neither themselves, nor Others, Are the better for this warring. Turn your edge Another Way, and enter freshly into the fight against your own Sins, and let other men alone.
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Indeed in this warre, as in the naturall, euery one must bee ready to lend aide, by seasonable admonitions,
Indeed in this war, as in the natural, every one must be ready to lend aid, by seasonable admonitions,
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vnto his fellow-souldiers also, but the maine worke is, no make good each his owne standing,
unto his fellow-soldiers also, but the main work is, no make good each his own standing,
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and to repell the enemies which himselfe is most assailed by.
and to repel the enemies which himself is most assailed by.
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What words shall I vse to perswade you to this dutie? Your Captaine is Christ Iesus;
What words shall I use to persuade you to this duty? Your Captain is christ Iesus;
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your fellow-souldiers are all the Saints on earth, and the Saints in Heauen haue all giuen you an honourable example of fortitude and constancie;
your fellow-soldiers Are all the Saints on earth, and the Saints in Heaven have all given you an honourable Exampl of fortitude and constancy;
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and your enemies be base Rebels, and vile Run-awayes. March on then valiantly, and vnder such a Captaine, with such fellow-souldiers;
and your enemies be base Rebels, and vile Runaways. March on then valiantly, and under such a Captain, with such fellow-soldiers;
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agaist such aduersaries, be ready to spend your vtmost endeauours.
aghast such Adversaries, be ready to spend your utmost endeavours.
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You haue but three enemies, that seeke to keepe you out of Heauen, and the other two may doe you some trouble,
You have but three enemies, that seek to keep you out of Heaven, and the other two may do you Some trouble,
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but hurt they can doe you none at all, if you keep the flesh downe, and put to death these members vpon earth.
but hurt they can do you none At all, if you keep the Flesh down, and put to death these members upon earth.
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All the wicked men on earth, and all the wicked Feinds in Hell, cannot make vs guiltie of one euil word,
All the wicked men on earth, and all the wicked Fiend in Hell, cannot make us guilty of one evil word,
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or one euil thought, further then the corrupt flesh within doth take their part, and ioyne with their temptations and sollicitaion.
or one evil Thought, further then the corrupt Flesh within does take their part, and join with their temptations and sollicitaion.
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These be the traytors that betray vs vnto Satan and the World. O, therefore vse them as traytors, pursue them, apprehend them, execute them.
These be the Traitors that betray us unto Satan and the World. O, Therefore use them as Traitors, pursue them, apprehend them, execute them.
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And so much for those, that in trying themselues, shall bee found either wholly, or in great part carelesse of this worke.
And so much for those, that in trying themselves, shall be found either wholly, or in great part careless of this work.
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CHAP. XIV. Containing a consolation and encouragement to those that haue been, and are painefull in the dutie of Mortification.CHAP. XIV. Containing a consolation and encouragement to those that have been, and Are painful in the duty of Mortification.
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THere are also some, I make no question, which haue done the office of valiant men,
THere Are also Some, I make no question, which have done the office of valiant men,
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and can looke vpon the carcasses of sinnes, as Samson did once of the dead Philistims.
and can look upon the carcases of Sins, as samson did once of the dead philistines.
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This worke, I know well, hath prooued painefull to them.
This work, I know well, hath proved painful to them.
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It is a tedious businesse to fight against the things that corrupt nature loueth so well.
It is a tedious business to fight against the things that corrupt nature loves so well.
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But as any dutie that God requireth, doth stand vs in more labour, so shall it affoord vs more comfort here, and more blisse hereafter.
But as any duty that God requires, does stand us in more labour, so shall it afford us more Comfort Here, and more bliss hereafter.
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He that hath begun the worke of mortification so farre (as I told you before, in speaking of the first degree of it) that now those sinnes which once raigned in him, are put downe from their regencie;
He that hath begun the work of mortification so Far (as I told you before, in speaking of the First degree of it) that now those Sins which once reigned in him, Are put down from their regency;
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and those corruptions that once have was a slaue vnto, are now deposed from their throne,
and those corruptions that once have was a slave unto, Are now deposed from their throne,
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as it were, and doe cease to command in his members, as once they did, hath much cause to reioyce in the saluation of GOD,
as it were, and do cease to command in his members, as once they did, hath much cause to rejoice in the salvation of GOD,
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although hee find these lusts still striuing, and labouring to recouer their ancient soueraigntie.
although he find these Lustiest still striving, and labouring to recover their ancient sovereignty.
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2. It is certaine, that the Spirit of GOD doth rule in him, in whom sinne hath ceased to rule.
2. It is certain, that the Spirit of GOD does Rule in him, in whom sin hath ceased to Rule.
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Euerie man is vnder the command of the flesh, or of the Spirit:
Every man is under the command of the Flesh, or of the Spirit:
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euerie man is subiect to the Lord, ruling in him by Grace, or to the Deuill ruling in him by lust.
every man is Subject to the Lord, ruling in him by Grace, or to the devil ruling in him by lust.
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Satan is a verie strong man, and our owne lusts are his weapons, none can bind this man, and cast him out:
Satan is a very strong man, and our own Lustiest Are his weapons, none can bind this man, and cast him out:
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but the Spirit of strength, of which Saint Iohn saith, Stronger is he that is in vs, then hee that is in the world.
but the Spirit of strength, of which Saint John Says, Stronger is he that is in us, then he that is in the world.
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Wherefore if any man that was once vnder the yoke of wrath, lust, reuenge, couetousnesse,
Wherefore if any man that was once under the yoke of wrath, lust, revenge, covetousness,
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or any other vile affection, doe find now, that by feruent prayers to God, by the power of the Word in holy meditations applied to him,
or any other vile affection, do find now, that by fervent Prayers to God, by the power of the Word in holy meditations applied to him,
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and by vertue of the death of Christ, and other like spirituall meanes by him vsed, the Lord hath pleased to pull this yoke from off his necke,
and by virtue of the death of christ, and other like spiritual means by him used, the Lord hath pleased to pull this yoke from off his neck,
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so as now, in stead of taking delight in the euill motions of sinne, hee is grieued in his soule,
so as now, in stead of taking delight in the evil motions of sin, he is grieved in his soul,
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when such thoughts doe stirre in his soule, and ceaseth not to crie to Heauen, till he find them beaten backe againe,
when such thoughts do stir in his soul, and ceases not to cry to Heaven, till he find them beaten back again,
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and doth not now yeeld vp himselfe to follow these things with greedinesse, but is vsually able to forbeare the palpable practice of sinne;
and does not now yield up himself to follow these things with greediness, but is usually able to forbear the palpable practice of sin;
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and if hee be ouertaken in any grosse manner, hee is greatly humbled and abased, and recouers himselfe with speedie confession, and lamentation, and renewing of his resolutions:
and if he be overtaken in any gross manner, he is greatly humbled and abased, and recovers himself with speedy Confessi, and lamentation, and renewing of his resolutions:
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If any man, I say, doe find the case to stand thus with him, hee hath in some measure fought and preuailed;
If any man, I say, do find the case to stand thus with him, he hath in Some measure fought and prevailed;
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and now blessed bee hee of the Lord, let him looke vpon the dead bodies of his lusts with much comfort,
and now blessed be he of the Lord, let him look upon the dead bodies of his Lustiest with much Comfort,
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and let him triumph in God, that hath conquered for him;
and let him triumph in God, that hath conquered for him;
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and let him encourage himselfe still to continue fighting, that still his soule may increase in strength,
and let him encourage himself still to continue fighting, that still his soul may increase in strength,
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as the House of Dauid is said to haue done, and his sinnes may grow weaker and weaker,
as the House of David is said to have done, and his Sins may grow Weaker and Weaker,
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as it was said of the House of Saul. 3. My Brethren, this warre whereinto you are entred, must last for terme of life.
as it was said of the House of Saul. 3. My Brothers, this war whereinto you Are entered, must last for term of life.
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The flesh and Spirit can neuer bee reconciled, there is no thinking of any peace, but that which will bee worse then dishonourable, euen damnable;
The Flesh and Spirit can never be reconciled, there is no thinking of any peace, but that which will be Worse then dishonourable, even damnable;
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and a sure warre, is much rather to be chosen, then an vnsure peace, much more then a peace, which will be surely mischieuous.
and a sure war, is much rather to be chosen, then an unsure peace, much more then a peace, which will be surely mischievous.
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Now by how much the warre will prooue of longer continuance, by so much had you need to put on more strength, that you may endure;
Now by how much the war will prove of longer Continuance, by so much had you need to put on more strength, that you may endure;
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and a great part of your strength must grow from your comforts in your good beginnings.
and a great part of your strength must grow from your comforts in your good beginnings.
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Wherfore now, let euerie true mortified man (according to the riddle that Samson once propounded to his companions) fetch sweetnesse out of the strong,
Wherefore now, let every true mortified man (according to the riddle that samson once propounded to his Sodales) fetch sweetness out of the strong,
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and meate out of the eater; let them find an Honie-combe in the carcasse of the Lyon which they haue slaine, and goe eating;
and meat out of the eater; let them find an Honeycomb in the carcase of the lion which they have slain, and go eating;
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let them, I meane, take great consolation in the sight of their happie proceedings in this heauenly worke.
let them, I mean, take great consolation in the sighed of their happy proceedings in this heavenly work.
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4. There bee some Worthies of Israel, that haue lifted vp their speares against many hundreds (as it were) and left them all dead in the place:
4. There be Some Worthies of Israel, that have lifted up their spears against many hundreds (as it were) and left them all dead in the place:
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the hearts of such doe nto much need to bee wished to take comfort.
the hearts of such doe unto much need to be wished to take Comfort.
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The content they find, in perceiuing the strength of sinne so much abated in them, is vnspeakeable.
The content they find, in perceiving the strength of sin so much abated in them, is unspeakable.
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Dauid was no more full of ioy, when hee saw Goliah come tumbling to the ground,David was no more full of joy, when he saw Goliath come tumbling to the ground,
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then are their soules, when they looke vpon this slaughter, that God hath inabled them to make among their lusts.
then Are their Souls, when they look upon this slaughter, that God hath enabled them to make among their Lustiest.
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No man is able to set forth in words, the ioy that growes to a man, who is hard set to by a cruell enemie, (of whom hee lookes for nothing but death,
No man is able to Set forth in words, the joy that grows to a man, who is hard Set to by a cruel enemy, (of whom he looks for nothing but death,
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vnlesse hee preuent it by giuing death) when hee sees him fall downe wounded, and gasping for breath.
unless he prevent it by giving death) when he sees him fallen down wounded, and gasping for breath.
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O, with what a countenance and cheere, did Iael runne to meete Barak, and to bring him to the sight of dead Sisera? Surely the content of a spirituall man, in his spirituall victories,
O, with what a countenance and cheer, did Jael run to meet Barak, and to bring him to the sighed of dead Sisera? Surely the content of a spiritual man, in his spiritual victories,
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when now his sinnes are euen breathing their last (as I may so speake) is no whit lesse;
when now his Sins Are even breathing their last (as I may so speak) is no whit less;
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yea, it is much more solid, then that of such a conquerour.
yea, it is much more solid, then that of such a conqueror.
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Those that haue happily passed the brunt of this battaile, and haue their enemies in the flight, rather then the conflict, are (and haue cause to bee) the chearefullest of all men, they bee like souldiers pursuing their foes with that ioyfull shoute of victorie, victorie in their mouthes,
Those that have happily passed the brunt of this battle, and have their enemies in the flight, rather then the conflict, Are (and have cause to be) the chearefullest of all men, they be like Soldiers pursuing their foes with that joyful shout of victory, victory in their mouths,
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and they enioy the comfort of their former labour with much thankefulnesse.
and they enjoy the Comfort of their former labour with much thankfulness.
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5. But there are other some, that haue not yet attained so much strength, nor gotten so much ground against their foes.
5. But there Are other Some, that have not yet attained so much strength, nor got so much ground against their foes.
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They are now, as it were, in the verie hottest of the skirmish, the bullets flie about their eares,
They Are now, as it were, in the very hottest of the skirmish, the bullets fly about their ears,
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as I may so speake, and their corruptions are violent within them, and doe often with great strength hale them,
as I may so speak, and their corruptions Are violent within them, and do often with great strength hale them,
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and draw them captiue to the law of sinne, which is in their members.
and draw them captive to the law of sin, which is in their members.
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They do sometimes get the better, and beate back euill desires, and find themselues mightily resolued to sinne no more:
They do sometime get the better, and beat back evil Desires, and find themselves mightily resolved to sin no more:
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at other times, euill desires doe mightily afflict them, and they are wellneere readie to faint and fall, scarce able to retaine their purpose of goodnesse, scarcely able to hold out in their resolution of not sinning;
At other times, evil Desires do mightily afflict them, and they Are wellneere ready to faint and fallen, scarce able to retain their purpose of Goodness, scarcely able to hold out in their resolution of not sinning;
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yea, it may bee contrarie to their resolutions, pulled by the flesh to do the euill that they hate;
yea, it may be contrary to their resolutions, pulled by the Flesh to do the evil that they hate;
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but then feeling themselues wounded, they smart, and bleed, and struggle with their foe, and get vp againe,
but then feeling themselves wounded, they smart, and bleed, and struggle with their foe, and get up again,
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and againe betake themselues to their weapons of prayer and meditation, which were almost wrested out of their hands for a time,
and again betake themselves to their weapons of prayer and meditation, which were almost wrested out of their hands for a time,
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and come crying and mourning before the Throne of Grace, begging pardon, begging helpe, and so againe confirme their Faith,
and come crying and mourning before the Throne of Grace, begging pardon, begging help, and so again confirm their Faith,
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and renew their repentance, and make vp the breaches of their new obedience.
and renew their Repentance, and make up the Breaches of their new Obedience.
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These poore Saints (like souldiers, whose enemies doe yet hold their owne, and make strong resistance) are often full of feare,
These poor Saints (like Soldiers, whose enemies do yet hold their own, and make strong resistance) Are often full of Fear,
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and care, and doubt, their hearts often droope, and they mistrust sometimes, lest they shall bee vanquished, rather then ouercome.
and care, and doubt, their hearts often droop, and they mistrust sometime, lest they shall be vanquished, rather then overcome.
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Let mee therefore apply my speech to he encouragement of those that need encouragement. I say vnto thee whosoeuer;
Let me Therefore apply my speech to he encouragement of those that need encouragement. I say unto thee whosoever;
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that art in this case, that thy case is good and happy, and that thou hast much cause of reioycing in God, notwithstanding all the trouble and cumber that thou findest with thy sinnes.
that art in this case, that thy case is good and happy, and that thou hast much cause of rejoicing in God, notwithstanding all the trouble and cumber that thou Findest with thy Sins.
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It is a blessed thing, and a great and vnspeakeable fauour of God, that to what lusts thou didst once do seruice with all thy might, those thou now opposest with all thy might;
It is a blessed thing, and a great and unspeakable favour of God, that to what Lustiest thou didst once do service with all thy might, those thou now opposest with all thy might;
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what corruptions thou didst follow with greedinesse, thou doest as it were with greedinesse resist;
what corruptions thou didst follow with greediness, thou dost as it were with greediness resist;
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what thou didst once place thine happinesse in doing, now it is thy greatest vnhappinesse, that thou art inclined to doe.
what thou didst once place thine happiness in doing, now it is thy greatest unhappiness, that thou art inclined to do.
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This, I say, is an estate that should giue thee much comfort. Once thou didst serue sinne; now thou fightest against sinne:
This, I say, is an estate that should give thee much Comfort. Once thou didst serve sin; now thou fightest against sin:
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once thou wast a willing slaue to it; now thou art a resolute souldier against it.
once thou wast a willing slave to it; now thou art a resolute soldier against it.
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Thou fallest into sinne verie seldome, which thou didst runne into verie vsually.
Thou Fallest into sin very seldom, which thou didst run into very usually.
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Thou fallest into farre lesse euils of that kind, wherein thou didst once commit farre more grieuous;
Thou Fallest into Far less evils of that kind, wherein thou didst once commit Far more grievous;
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and now the least degrees of sinne doe more disquiet thee, then once the highest did;
and now the least Degrees of sin do more disquiet thee, then once the highest did;
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and now thou lettest not so much as the thought of that goe vnconfessed and vnlamented before God, the grossest act of which thou wast wont to hide,
and now thou Lettest not so much as the Thought of that go unconfessed and unlamented before God, the Grossest act of which thou wast wont to hide,
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and couer, and excuse, and not to confesse.
and cover, and excuse, and not to confess.
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Take courage to thy selfe therefore, and enioy the beginnings of victorie, and bee assured of the conclusion.
Take courage to thy self Therefore, and enjoy the beginnings of victory, and be assured of the conclusion.
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Thou art now in killing sinne, and thou shalt kill it; thou art now busie in the conflict, and thou shalt deuide the spoile.
Thou art now in killing sin, and thou shalt kill it; thou art now busy in the conflict, and thou shalt divide the spoil.
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6. Now, all ye suldiers of Christ Iesus, that find in your selues the beginnings of mortification,
6. Now, all you suldiers of christ Iesus, that find in your selves the beginnings of mortification,
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and a firme purpose of soule to continue, resisting, striuing, fighting, blesse God, that hath giuen you his Spirit of libertie in some measure,
and a firm purpose of soul to continue, resisting, striving, fighting, bless God, that hath given you his Spirit of liberty in Some measure,
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and apply your selues now with all your might, to consummate the worke begun: Let not your hands waxe feeble, nor your hearts faint.
and apply your selves now with all your might, to consummate the work begun: Let not your hands wax feeble, nor your hearts faint.
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Remember the words of the Apostle, Watch yee, stand fast, quit you like men, be strong.
remember the words of the Apostle, Watch ye, stand fast, quit you like men, be strong.
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He that continueth to fight, shall surely ouercome. Let no doubt seize vpon you, to weaken your hands:
He that Continueth to fight, shall surely overcome. Let no doubt seize upon you, to weaken your hands:
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the Lord your God he fighteth for you: beleeue his promises, giue credit to his Word, and you shall prosper.
the Lord your God he fights for you: believe his promises, give credit to his Word, and you shall prosper.
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Take comfort in your estate that haue entred into the battaile.
Take Comfort in your estate that have entered into the battle.
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The young men and the babes in Christ, which haue not yet so mightily preuailed in this warre, are happie,
The young men and the babes in christ, which have not yet so mightily prevailed in this war, Are happy,
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as well, though they doe not so fully feele their happinesse, as the old beaten souldiers,
as well, though they do not so Fully feel their happiness, as the old beaten Soldiers,
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and ancient Captaines, to whom a larger measure of successe hath giuen a larger sense of comfort.
and ancient Captains, to whom a larger measure of success hath given a larger sense of Comfort.
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The weakest and feeblest of all Christs souldiers, that layes at sinne with as much strength as his weake armes can, that beares a spight to it in his soule, that resolues neuer to yeeld to it, whateuer come of him,
The Weakest and feeblest of all Christ Soldiers, that lays At sin with as much strength as his weak arms can, that bears a spite to it in his soul, that resolves never to yield to it, whatever come of him,
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and that wil neuer make peace with it, though hee may take foyles by it,
and that will never make peace with it, though he may take foils by it,
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nor neuer yeeld vp himselfe into its hands, thought hee may bee wounded, hee doth mortifie the members that are vpon earth,
nor never yield up himself into its hands, Thought he may be wounded, he does mortify the members that Are upon earth,
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and hee is, and let him know himselfe to be happy, that comfort may make him more couragious,
and he is, and let him know himself to be happy, that Comfort may make him more courageous,
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and courage may make him more comfortable. NONLATINALPHABET. FINIS.
and courage may make him more comfortable.. FINIS.
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CHARITABLE TEARES, &c. Psal. 119.136. Riuers of water runne downe mine eyes, because they keepe not thy Testimonies.
CHARITABLE TEARES, etc. Psalm 119.136. rivers of water run down mine eyes, Because they keep not thy Testimonies.
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CHAP. I. Opening the Text, and shewing, and prouing the doctrine, viz. that we ought to lay to heat the sinnes of others.CHAP. I Opening the Text, and showing, and proving the Doctrine, viz. that we ought to lay to heat the Sins of Others.
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THE Prophet of God, the Author of this most heauenly Psalem, inthis part of it, proceedeth in his meditations after this order.
THE Prophet of God, the Author of this most heavenly Psalm, inthis part of it, Proceedeth in his meditations After this order.
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First, he makes way to his petitions, by professing his diligent care of Gods Law, Vers. 129, 130, 131. Secondly, he propounds his petitions;
First, he makes Way to his petitions, by professing his diligent care of God's Law, Vers. 129, 130, 131. Secondly, he propounds his petitions;
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for mercy, Vers. 132. direction, 133, deliuerance, 134. feeling of Gods fauour, 135. Lastly, hee concludes his petitions, with professing his sorrow for other mens sins in these words.
for mercy, Vers. 132. direction, 133, deliverance, 134. feeling of God's favour, 135. Lastly, he concludes his petitions, with professing his sorrow for other men's Sins in these words.
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And this he puts also for a confirmation of his faith, to assure himselfe, and (as one may say) to perswade the Lord, that hee should speed inhis suites:
And this he puts also for a confirmation of his faith, to assure himself, and (as one may say) to persuade the Lord, that he should speed inhis suits:
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For it is great reason, that God should mercifully guide, deliuer, and comfort him, that doth take so hainously the dishonour done to God by other people.
For it is great reason, that God should mercifully guide, deliver, and Comfort him, that does take so heinously the dishonour done to God by other people.
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Wee haue here then to make the griefe of Dauid, set out by the quantitie and cause of it.
we have Here then to make the grief of David, Set out by the quantity and cause of it.
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The quantitie is expressed in that hyperbolicall phrase, Riuers of waters runne downe mine eyes.
The quantity is expressed in that hyperbolical phrase, rivers of waters run down mine eyes.
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Whereby is meant, that his sorrow was very great, and withall comstant, in that it did shew it selfe by continuall and abundant streames of teares.
Whereby is meant, that his sorrow was very great, and withal comstant, in that it did show it self by continual and abundant streams of tears.
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The cause is in these words; Because they keepe not thy Law.
The cause is in these words; Because they keep not thy Law.
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Not wrongs and persecutions against himselfe, but sinne and wickednesse against God, did procure his great sorrow:
Not wrongs and persecutions against himself, but sin and wickedness against God, did procure his great sorrow:
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or if he wept for the molestations and iniuries offered vnto himselfe, yet not so much considered in the nature of iniuries, as of sinnes.
or if he wept for the molestations and injuries offered unto himself, yet not so much considered in the nature of injuries, as of Sins.
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Let me therefore at this time be bold to presse vpon you a most needfull and excellent dutie, from the example of this holy man, viz. To lay to heart the sins of other men.
Let me Therefore At this time be bold to press upon you a most needful and excellent duty, from the Exampl of this holy man, viz. To lay to heart the Sins of other men.
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All the seruants of God should imitate this one seruant of God in the cause, course, quantitie, constancy of his sorrowes,
All the Servants of God should imitate this one servant of God in the cause, course, quantity, constancy of his sorrows,
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and set themselues to mourne heartily, earnestly, daily, for the transgressions of others, which their eyes doe see, and their eares doe heare.
and Set themselves to mourn heartily, earnestly, daily, for the transgressions of Others, which their eyes do see, and their ears do hear.
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It should bee a corroziue to our soules, and an anguish to our spirlts, to behold, and know the dishonour that is done vnto our Maker, by the offences of our neighbours.
It should be a corroziue to our Souls, and an anguish to our spirlts, to behold, and know the dishonour that is done unto our Maker, by the offences of our neighbours.
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Euerie good subiect is troubled, to see his fellow subiects prooue Rebels;
Every good Subject is troubled, to see his fellow Subjects prove Rebels;
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neither can any good and dutifull sonne or daughter, behold without sorrow, the rudenesse or vndutifulnesse of their brethren or sisters:
neither can any good and dutiful son or daughter, behold without sorrow, the rudeness or undutifulness of their brothers or Sisters:
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nay, a seruant that is louing and obedient to his Master, is also sorrie at the heart,
nay, a servant that is loving and obedient to his Master, is also sorry At the heart,
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if his fellow-seruants shew themselues stubburne, carelesse, and disobedient:
if his Fellow servants show themselves stubborn, careless, and disobedient:
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so should it be with the faithfull subiects, dutifull children, and obedient seruants of the liuing God, their very soules should be filled with anguish,
so should it be with the faithful Subjects, dutiful children, and obedient Servants of the living God, their very Souls should be filled with anguish,
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and their countenances with sadnesse, for the rebellion, disobedience, wickednes of those amongst whom they liue.
and their countenances with sadness, for the rebellion, disobedience, wickedness of those among whom they live.
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Not alone our owne offences, but those of our brethren also, should be as a loade and burden vpon our soules.
Not alone our own offences, but those of our brothers also, should be as a load and burden upon our Souls.
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Thus it is reported of Lot, that hee vexed his righteous soule from day to day, with seeing and hearing their vnlawfull deeds;
Thus it is reported of Lot, that he vexed his righteous soul from day to day, with seeing and hearing their unlawful Deeds;
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speaking of his behauiour, when hee dwelt in Sodom.
speaking of his behaviour, when he dwelled in Sodom.
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The impurities and vncleannesses of those brutish creatures, were euen as a racke vnto his soule,
The Impurities and Uncleannesses of those brutish creatures, were even as a rack unto his soul,
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and he could not looke vpon their foule and lathsome, and yet common and vsuall abominations,
and he could not look upon their foul and lathsome, and yet Common and usual abominations,
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but that it did euen torture and torment his hart, no lesse then a racke would hjaue done his body.
but that it did even torture and torment his heart, no less then a rack would hjaue done his body.
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So when Ezra was informed of the sinne of them, that had returned out of captiuitie;
So when Ezra was informed of the sin of them, that had returned out of captivity;
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hee sits downe confounded, and fasts, and weepes, and mournes, and in the agonie of his soule, puls off the haire of his owne beard for griefe,
he sits down confounded, and fasts, and weeps, and mourns, and in the agony of his soul, puls off the hair of his own beard for grief,
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and at last breakes foorth into a most lamentable and mournefull confession of that sinne. This Prophet also had professed before in the 53. verse of this Psalme, saying;
and At last breaks forth into a most lamentable and mournful Confessi of that sin. This Prophet also had professed before in the 53. verse of this Psalm, saying;
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Horror hath taken hold vpon me, because of the wicked which forsake thy Law. Horror hath taken hold upon me, Because of the wicked which forsake thy Law.
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And Ieremiah professeth to the people, that if they would not hearken vnto him (to amend their liues according to the Word of God, which hee should speake,
And Jeremiah Professes to the people, that if they would not harken unto him (to amend their lives according to the Word of God, which he should speak,
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and had spoken) then his soule should weepe in secret places for their pride; yea, his eye should weepe sore, and run downe with teares.
and had spoken) then his soul should weep in secret places for their pride; yea, his eye should weep soar, and run down with tears.
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The Apostle Paul likewise hearing of the incestuous Corinths abominable crime, and the great conniuency of the Church of Corinth towards him, did write a letter vnto them about this matter,
The Apostle Paul likewise hearing of the incestuous Corinths abominable crime, and the great connivency of the Church of Corinth towards him, did write a Letter unto them about this matter,
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as himselfe saith, out of much affliction and angish of heart, and with many teares.
as himself Says, out of much affliction and angish of heart, and with many tears.
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Lo, how bitter to the soule of the holy Apostle, the tidings of the Corinthian disorders were.
Lo, how bitter to the soul of the holy Apostle, the tidings of the Corinthian disorders were.
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He that for scourging, stocking, imprisonment, stoneing, and all heau persecutions, was scarce euer filled with anguish (but rather reioyced in the same,
He that for scourging, stocking, imprisonment, stoning, and all Heau persecutions, was scarce ever filled with anguish (but rather rejoiced in the same,
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and seemed to gather new life by the comming on of new miseries) is now exceedingly cast downe,
and seemed to gather new life by the coming on of new misery's) is now exceedingly cast down,
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and put into bitter weeping, and lamentation, for the wickednesse committed by one of that Church, and by the rest tolerated.
and put into bitter weeping, and lamentation, for the wickedness committed by one of that Church, and by the rest tolerated.
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Yea, our Sauiour Christ himselfe (the best patterne of all holinesse and obedience) did looke vpon the Pharises (as the Gospell tels vs) angerly indeed, as their peruersenes and wilfulnesse did well deserue,
Yea, our Saviour christ himself (the best pattern of all holiness and Obedience) did look upon the Pharisees (as the Gospel tells us) angrily indeed, as their perverseness and wilfulness did well deserve,
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but withall, mourning for the hardnes of their hearts.
but withal, mourning for the hardness of their hearts.
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And it is also obserued of him, that comming to Ierusalem, he did euen weepe ouer it in great compassion, because they had carelestly neglected the day of their visitation.
And it is also observed of him, that coming to Ierusalem, he did even weep over it in great compassion, Because they had carelestly neglected the day of their Visitation.
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You see proofe enough of the point:
You see proof enough of the point:
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let vs further make it good vnto your soules, by cleere and euident reasons to be taken from foure heads:
let us further make it good unto your Souls, by clear and evident Reasons to be taken from foure Heads:
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First, from the graces that ought to be in euery Christian heart, which cannot but procure this sorrow.
First, from the graces that ought to be in every Christian heart, which cannot but procure this sorrow.
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Secondly, from the nature of sinne, which is to be sorrowed for. Thirdly, from the good effects that will grow from this sorrow.
Secondly, from the nature of sin, which is to be sorrowed for. Thirdly, from the good effects that will grow from this sorrow.
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And lastly, from the euill effects, that will follow vpon the want of this sorrow.
And lastly, from the evil effects, that will follow upon the want of this sorrow.
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CHAP. II. Containing one reason of the point, from the graces which ought to be found in euerie godly man,CHAP. II Containing one reason of the point, from the graces which ought to be found in every godly man,
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and being found, cannot but work this sorrow: these are three; Loue to God, Loue to men, Hatred of sinne.
and being found, cannot but work this sorrow: these Are three; Love to God, Love to men, Hatred of sin.
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IT is agreed vpon by all, that the hearts of Gods Saints, ought to abound in fernent loue to the diuine Maiestie, in regard both of those infinite excellencies which are in his holy nature,
IT is agreed upon by all, that the hearts of God's Saints, ought to abound in fernent love to the divine Majesty, in regard both of those infinite excellencies which Are in his holy nature,
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and the innumerable demonstrations thereof, as also of those great and many benefits, which they themselues doe receiue from him.
and the innumerable demonstrations thereof, as also of those great and many benefits, which they themselves do receive from him.
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This loue cannot be separated from an earnest desire, that he may be honored, serued, obeyed,
This love cannot be separated from an earnest desire, that he may be honoured, served, obeyed,
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and in word and deed acknowledged and respected, according to his owne worth and greatnesse, and the multitude and greatnesse of his mercies.
and in word and deed acknowledged and respected, according to his own worth and greatness, and the multitude and greatness of his Mercies.
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Now there is such a naturall sympathy betwixt the affections of mans heart, and they are so mutually subordinated each to other in their workings,
Now there is such a natural Sympathy betwixt the affections of men heart, and they Are so mutually subordinated each to other in their workings,
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as it is not possible, but that loue to any person, and desire that he should be well dealt withall, must needs rayse vp griefe and sorrow vpon the beholding of the quite contrarie:
as it is not possible, but that love to any person, and desire that he should be well dealt withal, must needs raise up grief and sorrow upon the beholding of the quite contrary:
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For loue must needs beget hatred, and abhorring of those things, that tend to thy hurt,
For love must needs beget hatred, and abhorring of those things, that tend to thy hurt,
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and dishonour of the partie loued, because he that loueth, cannot choose but esteeme and account them euill,
and dishonour of the party loved, Because he that loves, cannot choose but esteem and account them evil,
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yea, and very euill, and if that thing bee present with any man which he hateth,
yea, and very evil, and if that thing be present with any man which he hates,
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and reputeth euill, it must of necessitie stirre vp in him a measure of sorrow proportionable to his hatred.
and reputeth evil, it must of necessity stir up in him a measure of sorrow proportionable to his hatred.
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Wherefore this griefe must beare witnesse to the truth of that loue, which, we say, wee beare vnto the liuing God,
Wherefore this grief must bear witness to the truth of that love, which, we say, we bear unto the living God,
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and must iustifie all those protestations, which wee are ready to make, of hauing abundant good will vnto him.
and must justify all those protestations, which we Are ready to make, of having abundant good will unto him.
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For it is in vaine to say, we loue, if we bring not forth the effects of loue.
For it is in vain to say, we love, if we bring not forth the effects of love.
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It is but painted and imaginarie fire, which yeeldeth forth neither heate nor light:
It is but painted and imaginary fire, which yields forth neither heat nor Light:
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so it is but tongue-loue, and lip-affection (which is good for nothing but to beguile our selues,
so it is but tongue-loue, and lip-affection (which is good for nothing but to beguile our selves,
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and make vs better conceited of our selues, then there is cause) that produceth not the true and proper fruites of loue.
and make us better conceited of our selves, then there is cause) that Produceth not the true and proper fruits of love.
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Furthermore, wee doe know and confesse, that our loue to God, must alwayes bee ioyned with the loue of our brethren,
Furthermore, we do know and confess, that our love to God, must always be joined with the love of our brothers,
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euen of all that are made of the same flesh with our selues.
even of all that Are made of the same Flesh with our selves.
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I meane, our hearts must bee settled in a liking of them, and desire of their welfare,
I mean, our hearts must be settled in a liking of them, and desire of their welfare,
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as of Gods creatures, to whom he hath pleased to vnite vs in many bonds.
as of God's creatures, to whom he hath pleased to unite us in many bonds.
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For though the Lord doe allow, yea, and command vs, to hate the workers of iniquitie (as they well deserue,
For though the Lord do allow, yea, and command us, to hate the workers of iniquity (as they well deserve,
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because they commit hate-worthy actions,) yet this hatred must not be any habituall inclination,
Because they commit hate-worthy actions,) yet this hatred must not be any habitual inclination,
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or motion of the will to their hurt, but alone a stirring vp of the affection of dislike against them,
or motion of the will to their hurt, but alone a stirring up of the affection of dislike against them,
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or not brooking them, in regard of the euill which they commit;
or not brooking them, in regard of the evil which they commit;
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which may well stand, and must euer be ioyned with the vertue of Christian charitie, whereby out of a liking of them,
which may well stand, and must ever be joined with the virtue of Christian charity, whereby out of a liking of them,
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as Gods creatures, we are alwayes prompt, and ready to wish and seeke their good.
as God's creatures, we Are always prompt, and ready to wish and seek their good.
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Now if we do thus loue them, must it not needs grieue vs to see that, which we know to be harmefull and mischieuous to them? Loue cannot choose but breed a fellow-feeling compassion, a sympathizing commiseration,
Now if we do thus love them, must it not needs grieve us to see that, which we know to be harmful and mischievous to them? Love cannot choose but breed a fellow-feeling compassion, a sympathizing commiseration,
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and sensiblenesse of the losse, euill, damage, miserie, of the partie loued.
and sensibleness of the loss, evil, damage, misery, of the party loved.
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Wherefore sinne being (as in the next reason we are to shew) a most dangerous and hurtful thing to the soules of them that commit it, it cannot but call for our sorrow,
Wherefore sin being (as in the next reason we Are to show) a most dangerous and hurtful thing to the Souls of them that commit it, it cannot but call for our sorrow,
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yea, much sorrow, and many teares, whensoeuer we behold it.
yea, much sorrow, and many tears, whensoever we behold it.
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Againe, euery Christian man should haue his heart possessed with a loathing, detestation, and hatred of sinne, that being indeed the first and principal,
Again, every Christian man should have his heart possessed with a loathing, detestation, and hatred of sin, that being indeed the First and principal,
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and most immediate obiect of hatred, we may call it the chiefe odious thing, in regard of which alone, it is lawful to hate other things,
and most immediate Object of hatred, we may call it the chief odious thing, in regard of which alone, it is lawful to hate other things,
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neither is any thing further hatefull, then as it doth some way or other participate of sinne:
neither is any thing further hateful, then as it does Some Way or other participate of sin:
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misery being alone hatefull so farre, as it is an effect and concomitant of sinne, from which if it be separated (as in the case of suffering for weldoing) it is euen louely and desireable;
misery being alone hateful so Far, as it is an Effect and concomitant of sin, from which if it be separated (as in the case of suffering for welldoing) it is even lovely and desirable;
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but whatsoeuer doth sauour of sinne, in as much as it is sinfull, is hatefull also;
but whatsoever does savour of sin, in as much as it is sinful, is hateful also;
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and therefore the Word of God commands vs, to be haters of euill.
and Therefore the Word of God commands us, to be haters of evil.
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And if a man doe neuer so much forbeare sinne out of other considerations of the inconueniences that insue it, not out of a loathing of it, in as much as it is a contrariety to the will and glory of God, the chiefe good: (for indeed sinne alone is properly contrarie to God,
And if a man do never so much forbear sin out of other considerations of the inconveniences that ensue it, not out of a loathing of it, in as much as it is a contrariety to the will and glory of God, the chief good: (for indeed sin alone is properly contrary to God,
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as hauing no manner of dependance vpon him, nor similitude of him, nor any other relation to him,
as having no manner of dependence upon him, nor similitude of him, nor any other Relation to him,
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but alone as contraries be relatiues, and as crimes haue reference to the Iudge that is to punish them,) I say,
but alone as contraries be relatives, and as crimes have Referente to the Judge that is to Punish them,) I say,
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if in this respect of loathing sinne as sinne, wee forbeare it not, our forbearance of it, is not a thing formally good, it is not truly nor sincerely good,
if in this respect of loathing sin as sin, we forbear it not, our forbearance of it, is not a thing formally good, it is not truly nor sincerely good,
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but alone good inshew, a practice of hypocrisie, a carcasse or painting of goodnesse.
but alone good inshew, a practice of hypocrisy, a carcase or painting of Goodness.
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It being then a thing so absolutely needfull to hate sinne, as that wee cannot say, we haue Gods Image,
It being then a thing so absolutely needful to hate sin, as that we cannot say, we have God's Image,
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vnlesse we resemble him in this (for hee hateth sinne with a perfect hatred,) it is therfore also necessarie, that we grieue for sinne:
unless we resemble him in this (for he hates sin with a perfect hatred,) it is Therefore also necessary, that we grieve for sin:
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for the presence of a thing lothsome and detested, cannot be separated from griefe;
for the presence of a thing loathsome and detested, cannot be separated from grief;
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griefe being nothing else but a contraction and paining of the heart at an euill thing present,
grief being nothing Else but a contraction and paining of the heart At an evil thing present,
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and that must needs bee confessed euill, which is accounted hatefull.
and that must needs be confessed evil, which is accounted hateful.
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So then we shall falsely affirme, that we hate euill, if we sorrow not to see it committed.
So then we shall falsely affirm, that we hate evil, if we sorrow not to see it committed.
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There are some things, which in nature a man abhorreth, and cannot away withall (as some cannot endure a Cat, some a Mouse, some a Frog,
There Are Some things, which in nature a man abhorreth, and cannot away withal (as Some cannot endure a Cat, Some a Mouse, Some a Frog,
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or the like;) now when such a loathed thing, doth of force, and whether he will or no, draw neere to any person;
or the like;) now when such a loathed thing, does of force, and whither he will or no, draw near to any person;
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experience will tell vs, how grieuous it is vnto him; hee cryes, and shreekes, and starts, and shewes an extremitie of the passion of sorrow;
experience will tell us, how grievous it is unto him; he cries, and shrieks, and starts, and shows an extremity of the passion of sorrow;
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and if he cannot flie from it, his whole body will weepe, as it were, in a kind of cold sweat,
and if he cannot fly from it, his Whole body will weep, as it were, in a kind of cold sweat,
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as if the weeping of the eye were too little.
as if the weeping of the eye were too little.
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So if sinne be amongst the number of things, that we cannot away withall, that we do loath, detest,
So if sin be among the number of things, that we cannot away withal, that we do loath, detest,
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and haue in abomination, we shall surely testifie our abhorring it, by a sadnes, heauines, deiectednesse, contraction, contrition, troublednesse, falling, melting and mourning of our spirits,
and have in abomination, we shall surely testify our abhorring it, by a sadness, heaviness, dejectedness, contraction, contrition, troubledness, falling, melting and mourning of our spirits,
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when wee cannot choose but see it committed;
when we cannot choose but see it committed;
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for betwixt grace and sinne, there is as true an antypathy, as betwixt a mans nature and a toade.
for betwixt grace and sin, there is as true an antipathy, as betwixt a men nature and a toad.
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And therefore so much grace (I meane, sanctifying Grace) as we haue in vs;
And Therefore so much grace (I mean, sanctifying Grace) as we have in us;
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so much sorrow must we needs haue for sinne.
so much sorrow must we needs have for sin.
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So haue you the first reason of the point, consider the second, which wee fetch from the nature of sinne.
So have you the First reason of the point, Consider the second, which we fetch from the nature of sin.
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CHAP. III. Containing another reason of the doctrine, gathered from the nature of sinne.CHAP. III. Containing Another reason of the Doctrine, gathered from the nature of sin.
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SInne is, of all things in the World, the most and greatest euill, separating the person in whom it ruleth, from the Sea and Fountaine of goodnesse.
Sin is, of all things in the World, the most and greatest evil, separating the person in whom it Ruleth, from the Sea and Fountain of Goodness.
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We may call it, after a sort, the first and chiefe euill, by participation with which, all that is euill, doth become euill;
We may call it, After a sort, the First and chief evil, by participation with which, all that is evil, does become evil;
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as God himselfe is the first and chiefe good, by participation with whom, all things that are good, doe become so.
as God himself is the First and chief good, by participation with whom, all things that Are good, do become so.
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For first, sinne doth most of al things (yea, solely and alone) crosse, thwart, contradict, and so wrong and dishonour,
For First, sin does most of all things (yea, solely and alone) cross, thwart, contradict, and so wrong and dishonour,
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and so offend, prouoke and anger; yea, and after a sort, grieue, trouble, and vexe the Lord God of Heauen:
and so offend, provoke and anger; yea, and After a sort, grieve, trouble, and vex the Lord God of Heaven:
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for God himselfe is not afraid to tell vs, that he is grieued with mens wickednesse;
for God himself is not afraid to tell us, that he is grieved with men's wickedness;
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that he is laden with them, as a Cart with Sheaues; yea, that men doe wearie him with their iniquities;
that he is laden with them, as a Cart with Sheaves; yea, that men do weary him with their iniquities;
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yea, that it grieued him at his heart that he had made man, when hee saw his wickednes.
yea, that it grieved him At his heart that he had made man, when he saw his wickedness.
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It is certaine, that the Lords excellencie is such, and so infinite, that no perturbation cna befall him, to the diminishing of his happinesse and blisse, let all the sinners in the World both doe and say, whateuer wickednesse they can.
It is certain, that the lords excellency is such, and so infinite, that no perturbation cna befall him, to the diminishing of his happiness and bliss, let all the Sinners in the World both do and say, whatever wickedness they can.
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But yet still sinne is a thing of that nature, as doth directly tend to the disquieting, troubling,
But yet still sin is a thing of that nature, as does directly tend to the disquieting, troubling,
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and hurting of him, by casting him out of his throne, by wresting his authoritie out of his hands, by setting his creature in his roome,
and hurting of him, by casting him out of his throne, by wresting his Authority out of his hands, by setting his creature in his room,
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and preferring the will and pleasure of the creature (which is lesse then nothing) before his will and pleasure, that is more then all things.
and preferring the will and pleasure of the creature (which is less then nothing) before his will and pleasure, that is more then all things.
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All this the sinner doth, as it were, proffer and assay to doe, though he cannot effect it:
All this the sinner does, as it were, proffer and assay to do, though he cannot Effect it:
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For sinne is nothing but an opposition of the reasonable creature, to the authoritie and commanding will of the Creator.
For sin is nothing but an opposition of the reasonable creature, to the Authority and commanding will of the Creator.
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And therefore if it were not, because the Lord out of his endlesse and vnmatchable power, is able to ease, content, honour, nad glorifie himselfe on the sinner, by a iust and deserued punishment of the sinne,
And Therefore if it were not, Because the Lord out of his endless and unmatchable power, is able to ease, content, honour, nad Glorify himself on the sinner, by a just and deserved punishment of the sin,
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and by causing the way of the wicked to perish, as the Psalmist speaketh, it would certainly prooue,
and by causing the Way of the wicked to perish, as the Psalmist speaks, it would Certainly prove,
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euen a very vexation, misery, and hurt vnto him.
even a very vexation, misery, and hurt unto him.
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So sinne is the foulest thing in all the World, offering and attempting to do the greatest mischiefe in the World,
So sin is the Foulest thing in all the World, offering and attempting to do the greatest mischief in the World,
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euen to put the Lord besides his Kingdome, and to rob him of his Soueraigne authoritie and power;
even to put the Lord beside his Kingdom, and to rob him of his Sovereign Authority and power;
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and should not a Child of God be grieued to see such a thing as this committed? If we see a man offering to wound, cut, stab, kil a child, a friend, a neighbour, a stranger;
and should not a Child of God be grieved to see such a thing as this committed? If we see a man offering to wound, Cut, stab, kill a child, a friend, a neighbour, a stranger;
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griefe doth amaze vs, we cry out, and our heart bleeds with griefe.
grief does amaze us, we cry out, and our heart bleeds with grief.
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The sinner (especially by grosse and presumptuous sinning) doth, as it were, strike at God, endeuours to pierce, wound,
The sinner (especially by gross and presumptuous sinning) does, as it were, strike At God, endeavours to pierce, wound,
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and (let it bee spoken with reuerence, to shew the horrible euil of sinne) after a sort, to kill him:
and (let it be spoken with Reverence, to show the horrible evil of sin) After a sort, to kill him:
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for his Beeing and Soueraigntie must needs both stand and fall together, and sinne doth directly set against his Soueraigntie:
for his Being and Sovereignty must needs both stand and fallen together, and sin does directly Set against his Sovereignty:
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so that if a sinner could haue his will, the Lord should bee King of all the earth no longer. O hatefull and horrible thing!
so that if a sinner could have his will, the Lord should be King of all the earth no longer. O hateful and horrible thing!
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And shall this horrible wrong be offered to the Diuine Maiestie, in the sight and hearing of one of his children and subiects,
And shall this horrible wrong be offered to the Divine Majesty, in the sighed and hearing of one of his children and Subjects,
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and hee not crie out againstit, and bee pained at the very soule for it?
and he not cry out againstit, and be pained At the very soul for it?
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Furthermore, sinne is the most banefull and mischieuous thing to the creature, that can be imagined, both to the persons selfe that doth commit it,
Furthermore, sin is the most baneful and mischievous thing to the creature, that can be imagined, both to the Persons self that does commit it,
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and also to the place and Nation, in which it is committed.
and also to the place and nation, in which it is committed.
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Vpon the committers soule (not to name inferiour punishments) it bringeth vnauoydably (vnlesse griefe and sorrow come betwixt) the intolerable torment of Gods infinite and vnconceiueable wrath, and indignation; Upon the committers soul (not to name inferior punishments) it brings avoidable (unless grief and sorrow come betwixt) the intolerable torment of God's infinite and unconceivable wrath, and Indignation;
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causing, that so sure as there is a God, so sure shall the soule of euery man that aduentureth vpon it, be for euer tortured and fried in the fierie and vnquenchable flames of Hell,
causing, that so sure as there is a God, so sure shall the soul of every man that adventureth upon it, be for ever tortured and fried in the fiery and unquenchable flames of Hell,
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vnlesse repentance (that is, an heartie sorrow for it, and a carefull amendment of it) doe preuent to danger.
unless Repentance (that is, an hearty sorrow for it, and a careful amendment of it) do prevent to danger.
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Christ hath said it long agoe;
christ hath said it long ago;
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These shall goe into euerlasting fire, and in Hell their worme dyeth not, nor their fire goeth out. These shall go into everlasting fire, and in Hell their worm Dies not, nor their fire Goes out.
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Dauid affirmed as much before in substance, saying; Vpon the wicked he shall raine snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest;
David affirmed as much before in substance, saying; Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest;
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this shall bee the portion of their cup. Paul hath confirmed as much, saying; Indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish shall bee vpon euerie man that doth euill. And againe:this shall be the portion of their cup. Paul hath confirmed as much, saying; Indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish shall be upon every man that does evil. And again:
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For these things sake, the wrath of God commeth vpon the children of disobedience. For these things sake, the wrath of God comes upon the children of disobedience.
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Shall we see a man offer to teare out his owne bowels, to cast himselfe into the middest of the Sea, to leape into an hot fierie furnace,
Shall we see a man offer to tear out his own bowels, to cast himself into the midst of the Sea, to leap into an hight fiery furnace,
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and not be hartily sorrowfull at it? Now what doth euery sinner, but prepare an huge fire, by piling on huge heapes of wood, wherein his soule and body must afterwards be burnt for euer;
and not be heartily sorrowful At it? Now what does every sinner, but prepare an huge fire, by piling on huge heaps of wood, wherein his soul and body must afterwards be burned for ever;
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the anger and iustice of God, turning all into a flame, that neuer shall be quenched? Can any man know, beleeue,
the anger and Justice of God, turning all into a flame, that never shall be quenched? Can any man know, believe,
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and consider all this euill to follow from sinne, and not bewaile bitterly, to see his brother rush into it?
and Consider all this evil to follow from sin, and not bewail bitterly, to see his brother rush into it?
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Moreouer, for the whole Land where sinne is committed, it is thereby made obnoxious to all the miseries, that this world can bring forth;
Moreover, for the Whole Land where sin is committed, it is thereby made obnoxious to all the misery's, that this world can bring forth;
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Sword, Famine, Pestilence, all these come after to purge away sinne, if teares doe not first wash away the staines thereof.
Sword, Famine, Pestilence, all these come After to purge away sin, if tears do not First wash away the stains thereof.
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This is that, that sets open the flood-gates of Gods vengeance, and causeth it to emptie it selfe vpon a Nation,
This is that, that sets open the floodgates of God's vengeance, and Causes it to empty it self upon a nation,
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and maketh it to breake in vpon them, like the breaches of the Sea, which cannot be stopped.
and makes it to break in upon them, like the Breaches of the Sea, which cannot be stopped.
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This causeth the Lord in wrath to turne men ouer to ciuill and open discord, whereby they fall a killing each other, till the streetes doe swim with gore blood,
This Causes the Lord in wrath to turn men over to civil and open discord, whereby they fallen a killing each other, till the streets do swim with gore blood,
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and the earth be hidden, and as it were, buried with carcasses. Hence it commeth, that the Sword hath commission to destroy, and deuoure;
and the earth be hidden, and as it were, buried with carcases. Hence it comes, that the Sword hath commission to destroy, and devour;
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that the ancient man is pierced thorow, the young child tossed vpon a speare, and his braines dashed out against the stones;
that the ancient man is pierced thorough, the young child tossed upon a spear, and his brains dashed out against the stones;
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and the virgin first rauished, and after hath her guts ript out.
and the Virgae First ravished, and After hath her guts ripped out.
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Warre, with all the bloodie mischiefes and insufferable insolencies thereof, doe follow vpon sinne, till a Citie be turned into a ruinous heape,
War, with all the bloody mischiefs and insufferable insolences thereof, do follow upon sin, till a city be turned into a ruinous heap,
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and a populous Countrie changed into a Wildernes, and put ouer to Owles and Hedgehogs, and vncleane birds and beasts to inhabite:
and a populous Country changed into a Wilderness, and put over to Owls and Hedgehogs, and unclean Birds and beasts to inhabit:
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and neuer was there Towne, Citie, or Country, where sinne was boldly and impenitently committed, but sooner or later, Gods glittering Sword was sheathed in the bowels of it.
and never was there Town, city, or Country, where sin was boldly and impenitently committed, but sooner or later, God's glittering Sword was sheathed in the bowels of it.
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Hence are all the stirs and tumults that al Nations haue groaned vnder.
Hence Are all the stirs and tumults that all nations have groaned under.
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This hath made the earth to stagger like a drunken man, and the inhabitants thereof to reele vp and downe, like men ouercome of wine.
This hath made the earth to stagger like a drunken man, and the inhabitants thereof to reel up and down, like men overcome of wine.
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This is that which casts the World into a very frenzy, and puts the sonnes of men vpon the mad humour of quarrelling and killing each other by thousands,
This is that which Cast the World into a very frenzy, and puts the Sons of men upon the mad humour of quarreling and killing each other by thousands,
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and tenne thousands at a time.
and tenne thousands At a time.
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This also causeth the Lord to send the destroying Angell against a Countrie, and giue him charge to lay about him fiercely, smiting and killing (as it hath befalne, euen in our owne times and sight) diuers thousands in one weeke, within the compasse of one Citie? How many more then in the whole Nation? The sweeping Pestilence,
This also Causes the Lord to send the destroying Angel against a Country, and give him charge to lay about him fiercely, smiting and killing (as it hath befallen, even in our own times and sighed) diverse thousands in one Week, within the compass of one city? How many more then in the Whole nation? The sweeping Pestilence,
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and other infectious diseases, doe come in pursuite after sinfull men, and sinfull deedes;
and other infectious diseases, do come in pursuit After sinful men, and sinful Deeds;
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and flying in at the windowes, doe emptie the houses of men, and Townes of inhabitants, till none bee left to walke in the streetes,
and flying in At the windows, do empty the houses of men, and Towns of inhabitants, till none be left to walk in the streets,
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and trauaile in the highwayes thereof.
and travail in the highways thereof.
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And neuer yet was there, neuer shall there be a sinfull and wicked Nation, but (one time or other, in the fittest season,
And never yet was there, never shall there be a sinful and wicked nation, but (one time or other, in the Fittest season,
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when their sinnes are growne ripe) the Lord hath, or will dispatch his Messenger, riding vpon the pale Horse of Plague, together with him that rides on the red Horse of Warre, to auenge the quarrell of his Couenant vpon it:
when their Sins Are grown ripe) the Lord hath, or will dispatch his Messenger, riding upon the pale Horse of Plague, together with him that rides on the read Horse of War, to avenge the quarrel of his Covenant upon it:
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yea, for this also, the blacke Horse of Famine is appointed to ioyne himselfe with the other two, to make yet a more full riddance,
yea, for this also, the black Horse of Famine is appointed to join himself with the other two, to make yet a more full riddance,
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and take a more full vengeance.
and take a more full vengeance.
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Dearth, famine, and scantnesse, want of bread, cleanenesse of teeth and emptinesse, and the lingring consumption and pining away of the body, for want of victuall:
Dearth, famine, and scantness, want of bred, cleanenesse of teeth and emptiness, and the lingering consumption and pining away of the body, for want of victual:
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these tormenting euils doe come on the World, to punish the wickednesse of the World. The bellies and backes, and all the limmes and ioynts of mens bodies, must wring,
these tormenting evils do come on the World, to Punish the wickedness of the World. The bellies and backs, and all the limbs and Joints of men's bodies, must wring,
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and bee pinched for it, because all did ioyne together, and abuse themselues in committing it.
and be pinched for it, Because all did join together, and abuse themselves in committing it.
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Sinne doth sometimes shut vp the bottles of Heauen, and make the Sun (as it were in an anger) to burne vp Corne and Grasse,
Sin does sometime shut up the bottles of Heaven, and make the Sun (as it were in an anger) to burn up Corn and Grass,
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and the necessarie prouision for mans sustenance.
and the necessary provision for men sustenance.
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Sometimes againe, it doth open the same bottles ouer-long, and causeth the clouds as in a rage, to drowne vp the fruits of the earth, that men and beasts should feede vpon.
Sometime again, it does open the same bottles overlong, and Causes the Clouds as in a rage, to drown up the fruits of the earth, that men and beasts should feed upon.
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This also makes the earth it selfe, as it were, hardhearted to mankind, and (euen quite and cleane against her proper disposition) to refuse to yeeld her encrease for their vse.
This also makes the earth it self, as it were, hardhearted to mankind, and (even quite and clean against her proper disposition) to refuse to yield her increase for their use.
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Neither was there euer a Nation vnder Heauen, of what profession soeuer, Christian or Heathen,
Neither was there ever a nation under Heaven, of what profession soever, Christian or Heathen,
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but that the Lord hath taken his fit times, to discouer his anger against their sinnes, by with-holding from them the fruites of Nature,
but that the Lord hath taken his fit times, to discover his anger against their Sins, by withholding from them the fruits of Nature,
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and pinching them with scarcitie, in stead of abundance. And that is often fulfilled, which the Psalmist singeth;
and pinching them with scarcity, in stead of abundance. And that is often fulfilled, which the Psalmist sings;
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A fruitefull Land is made barren for the transgressions of them that dwell in it.
A fruitful Land is made barren for the transgressions of them that dwell in it.
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Sinne hath slaughtred, poysoned, starued millions of millions of men, and sent to violent and vntimely ends, innumerable thousands of reasonable creatures and beasts.
Sin hath slaughtered, poisoned, starved millions of millions of men, and sent to violent and untimely ends, innumerable thousands of reasonable creatures and beasts.
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Sinne turnes loose Fire, and Water, and Heauen, and Earth, Sunne and Moone, and Beasts, and all Creatures, and makes them all to fight against Man to destroy him;
Sin turns lose Fire, and Water, and Heaven, and Earth, Sun and Moon, and Beasts, and all Creatures, and makes them all to fight against Man to destroy him;
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and (which is more mischieuous) it turnes them loose one vpon another, to employ their reason and strength to their mutuall ruine and ouerthrow.
and (which is more mischievous) it turns them lose one upon Another, to employ their reason and strength to their mutual ruin and overthrow.
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What was that, that drowned the old World? burnt vp Sodom, and the Cities adioyning? consumed the Canaanites out of their good Land? laid waste Babel, Edom, Moab, Ammon, and all the other Countries,
What was that, that drowned the old World? burned up Sodom, and the Cities adjoining? consumed the Canaanites out of their good Land? laid waste Babel, Edom, Moab, Ammon, and all the other Countries,
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yea, of Iewrie and Ierusalem too? and often (to come neerer to our selues) the Cities and Countries of this our owne Nation? Was it not sinne? What, I say, hath burnt vp so many houses and townes, spoiled so much goods and treasure, murdered so many men and women,
yea, of Jewry and Ierusalem too? and often (to come nearer to our selves) the Cities and Countries of this our own nation? Was it not sin? What, I say, hath burned up so many houses and Towns, spoiled so much goods and treasure, murdered so many men and women,
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and done such vnspeakeable mischiefe in the World? But euen this foule, loathsome, odious,
and done such unspeakable mischief in the World? But even this foul, loathsome, odious,
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and abominable thing, which we call sinne, the very proper parent and grand-dame of all that euill, that all creatures lye vnder.
and abominable thing, which we call sin, the very proper parent and grand-dame of all that evil, that all creatures lie under.
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For lying, and swearing, and whoring, and murder, and fraud, and oppression; for ignorance and profanenesse; for idolatrie and superstition;
For lying, and swearing, and whoring, and murder, and fraud, and oppression; for ignorance and profaneness; for idolatry and Superstition;
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for swearing, and cursing, and other abominations, the God of Heauen hath a quarrell with the men on earth,
for swearing, and cursing, and other abominations, the God of Heaven hath a quarrel with the men on earth,
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and empties his quiuer of arrowes, and sends out all his Hostes and Armies, to cut them in pieces, fighting against their bodies, goods, liues, soules,
and empties his quiver of arrows, and sends out all his Hosts and Armies, to Cut them in Pieces, fighting against their bodies, goods, lives, Souls,
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and all, till hee haue spoyled them of al comforts here, and sent them to yell,
and all, till he have spoiled them of all comforts Here, and sent them to yell,
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and roare, and crie, and weepe, and gnash their teeth in Hell hereafter, where their sinnes shall be no longer a griefe vnto him,
and roar, and cry, and weep, and gnash their teeth in Hell hereafter, where their Sins shall be no longer a grief unto him,
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because he hath auenged, and, as it were, comforted himselfe in the execution of his infinite and perfect Iustice vpon them. O my Brethren!
Because he hath avenged, and, as it were, comforted himself in the execution of his infinite and perfect justice upon them. O my Brothers!
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haue we not said enough, to make you perceiue, that it was not without cause, that Dauid made his eyes to gush out riuers (and that you should make your eyes doe the like) for such a thing as this?
have we not said enough, to make you perceive, that it was not without cause, that David made his eyes to gush out Rivers (and that you should make your eyes do the like) for such a thing as this?
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CHAP. IV. Containing a third reason of the doctrine, from the good effects of this mourning.CHAP. IV. Containing a third reason of the Doctrine, from the good effects of this mourning.
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BVt let vs goe forward, to prouoke you yet with more reasons, to this holy and heartie mourning.
But let us go forward, to provoke you yet with more Reasons, to this holy and hearty mourning.
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These Riuers of teares doe giue so good content to God, and so refresh his soule, wearied with sinne (to speake after the manner of men,) that so long as there bee but euen a few of them running, his anger cannot waxe hot to burne against a Nation.
These rivers of tears do give so good content to God, and so refresh his soul, wearied with sin (to speak After the manner of men,) that so long as there be but even a few of them running, his anger cannot wax hight to burn against a nation.
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Amongst what people there are found a competent number of men that doe wayle, mourne,
among what people there Are found a competent number of men that do wail, mourn,
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and lament for the common sinnes, this holy exercise of theirs doth (as we may speake) tye the hands of Gods Iustice for the time, that he will not strike that people with great seueritie.
and lament for the Common Sins, this holy exercise of theirs does (as we may speak) tie the hands of God's justice for the time, that he will not strike that people with great severity.
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He is so abundantly pitifull and large in compassion, that hee cannot but deferre the execution of his wrath (so long as it may possibly stand with righteousnesse to deferre it) vpon the feruent and humble petition of his poore seruants, that with sad hearts,
He is so abundantly pitiful and large in compassion, that he cannot but defer the execution of his wrath (so long as it may possibly stand with righteousness to defer it) upon the fervent and humble petition of his poor Servants, that with sad hearts,
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and bended knees, doe crie vnto him, saying; O Lord, spare thy people whom thou hast redeemed;
and bent knees, do cry unto him, saying; Oh Lord, spare thy people whom thou hast redeemed;
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and, O Lord God, forgiue and cease, wee beseech thee;
and, Oh Lord God, forgive and cease, we beseech thee;
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for who shall rayse vp Iacob, for he is smal? Let sin be as open and great,
for who shall raise up Iacob, for he is small? Let since be as open and great,
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and crying, and clamorous as it will, yet if there be a conuenient nūber, fiftie, fortie, thirty, twentie,
and crying, and clamorous as it will, yet if there be a convenient number, fiftie, fortie, thirty, twentie,
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or perhaps but ten in a Citie, that crie, and weepe, and make bitter lamentation for it;
or perhaps but ten in a city, that cry, and weep, and make bitter lamentation for it;
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none extremitie of publike iudgements likely shall come:
none extremity of public Judgments likely shall come:
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Seldome doth God breake in vpon a people, till there be none, or in a manner none left to stand in the gap;
Seldom does God break in upon a people, till there be none, or in a manner none left to stand in the gap;
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and when the time approcheth, that hee hath a full purpose to doe a fearefull execution on a Land,
and when the time Approaches, that he hath a full purpose to do a fearful execution on a Land,
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then doth he take away the mourners, and deliuer the suruiuours vp to hardnesse of heart,
then does he take away the mourners, and deliver the survivors up to hardness of heart,
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and carnall mirth and iollity, that so he may haue a ful blow at it,
and carnal mirth and jollity, that so he may have a full blow At it,
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when there is none to hinder, and without let powre forth all the vials of his wrath,
when there is none to hinder, and without let pour forth all the vials of his wrath,
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when there is none stands vp to deprecate. O excellent fruit of lamentation for publike sinnes!
when there is none Stands up to deprecate. O excellent fruit of lamentation for public Sins!
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it gets a repriuall of an whole Towne or Countrie, and causeth, that the Lord will not suffer his furious indignation to ouerflow.
it gets a reprieval of an Whole Town or Country, and Causes, that the Lord will not suffer his furious Indignation to overflow.
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So a man is a great benefactor to his Countrie, by powring forth his teares in this wise;
So a man is a great benefactor to his Country, by Pouring forth his tears in this wise;
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and should not Christians, as well as (yea, more then) Heathens, shew themselues true louers of their Country? But, it doth likewise preserue the mourners selfe from infection of sinne, causing that it cannot seize vpon his soule, to poyson it,
and should not Christians, as well as (yea, more then) heathens, show themselves true lovers of their Country? But, it does likewise preserve the mourners self from infection of sin, causing that it cannot seize upon his soul, to poison it,
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as else the nature of it is to doe, so long as he continues to weepe and groane for it.
as Else the nature of it is to do, so long as he continues to weep and groan for it.
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In common plagues, there is great enquiring after preseruatiues. One commends Rue; another, Wormewood; a third, Holy-thistle;
In Common plagues, there is great inquiring After preservatives. One commends Rue; Another, Wormwood; a third, Holy-thistle;
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some this, some that, as their iudgement leades them.
Some this, Some that, as their judgement leads them.
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But beloued, the worst of all diseases, the most catching, the most contagious, the most apt to lay hold vpon all, that come within the breath of them that are ouer-runne with it, is sinne.
But Beloved, the worst of all diseases, the most catching, the most contagious, the most apt to lay hold upon all, that come within the breath of them that Are overrun with it, is sin.
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The plague it selfe, and the most desperate of all plagues, is nothing so apt to leape from man to man,
The plague it self, and the most desperate of all plagues, is nothing so apt to leap from man to man,
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and house to house, as sinne is.
and house to house, as sin is.
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The scabs among sheepe, the murraine among cattel, doe not more speedily ouerrunne the whole flocke and Herd,
The scabs among sheep, the murrain among cattle, do not more speedily overrun the Whole flock and Heard,
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then wickednesse will doe an whole house, towne, and Countrie.
then wickedness will do an Whole house, town, and Country.
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Onely there is one most notable preseruatiue, which euery man carries about with him, which he need not take paines to seeke elsewhere,
Only there is one most notable preservative, which every man carries about with him, which he need not take pains to seek elsewhere,
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but in himselfe, nor be at cost to buy of any but himselfe, and that is sorrow, griefe, teares, the same that the Psalmist here speakes of.
but in himself, nor be At cost to buy of any but himself, and that is sorrow, grief, tears, the same that the Psalmist Here speaks of.
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And whosoeuer he be, that can take but a reasonable draught of his owne teares, morning and euening,
And whosoever he be, that can take but a reasonable draught of his own tears, morning and evening,
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or but twice or thrice a weeke, yea, or seldomer, for the sinnes of the men, with whom hee liueth, shall neuer be infected with them,
or but twice or thrice a Week, yea, or seldomer, for the Sins of the men, with whom he lives, shall never be infected with them,
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nor drawne by imitation, to like and practise them:
nor drawn by imitation, to like and practise them:
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for the soule will neuer agree to doe that it selfe, which it is pained in it selfe to see another doe.
for the soul will never agree to do that it self, which it is pained in it self to see Another doe.
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Will you not now make for your selues, and take this soueraigne medicine against this pestilent sicknesse? Oathes, lying, cursing, bribery, simony, coozenage, oppression, vsurie, idlenesse, voluptuousnesse, pride, reuenge and filthinesse, shall neuer catch you by the example of other men,
Will you not now make for your selves, and take this sovereign medicine against this pestilent sickness? Oaths, lying, cursing, bribery, simony, cozenage, oppression, Usury, idleness, voluptuousness, pride, revenge and filthiness, shall never catch you by the Exampl of other men,
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if you mourne for them, and behold them committed of others, with griefe and anguish of spirit.
if you mourn for them, and behold them committed of Others, with grief and anguish of Spirit.
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Will you not therefore stirre vp your sorrowes, and saue your selues from the perill of an euill generation? Especially, seeing this sorrow will doe yet more good, by making them, in whom it is, carefull of seeking the reformation of others,
Will you not Therefore stir up your sorrows, and save your selves from the peril of an evil generation? Especially, seeing this sorrow will do yet more good, by making them, in whom it is, careful of seeking the Reformation of Others,
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so farre as lyes in them, and their duty and power extendeth.
so Far as lies in them, and their duty and power extendeth.
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As godly sorrow for a mans owne sinnes, will bring forth repentance not to bee repented of,
As godly sorrow for a men own Sins, will bring forth Repentance not to be repented of,
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and cause him to amend his owne euill wayes:
and cause him to amend his own evil ways:
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so godly sorrow for other mens sinnes, will also make him seeke to draw them to repentance and amendment.
so godly sorrow for other men's Sins, will also make him seek to draw them to Repentance and amendment.
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This will cause him to contend and contest against sinne and sinners, and with all his might (according to his place and calling) to oppose and resist both it and them.
This will cause him to contend and contest against sin and Sinners, and with all his might (according to his place and calling) to oppose and resist both it and them.
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If hee be a Minister, this sorrow will set open his mouth to crie out against it,
If he be a Minister, this sorrow will Set open his Mouth to cry out against it,
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and cause him to lift vp his voyce like a Trumpet, to pronounce defiance, and sound war against it, on Gods behalfe.
and cause him to lift up his voice like a Trumpet, to pronounce defiance, and found war against it, on God's behalf.
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If he be a Magistrate, it will arme his heart with courage and constancie, and all due seueritie,
If he be a Magistrate, it will arm his heart with courage and constancy, and all due severity,
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so that hee shall vnsheath the Sword of authoritie, and lift vp his arme, and smite the wicked doers soundly, with an heart vertuously hardned against the vices of foolish pitie, and of fearefull cowardice.
so that he shall unsheath the Sword of Authority, and lift up his arm, and smite the wicked doers soundly, with an heart virtuously hardened against the vices of foolish pity, and of fearful cowardice.
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If hee bee but a priuate person, it will make him admonish, reproue, complaine, and sollicite Magistrate and Minister,
If he be but a private person, it will make him admonish, reprove, complain, and solicit Magistrate and Minister,
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and all he can, to procure a redresse.
and all he can, to procure a redress.
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Sorrow is a thing so much against the good liking of Nature, and a burden of which, euery one that stands vnder it, is so truly and earnestly desirous to bee eased, that it will stirre vp his care to shake off the burden,
Sorrow is a thing so much against the good liking of Nature, and a burden of which, every one that Stands under it, is so truly and earnestly desirous to be eased, that it will stir up his care to shake off the burden,
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and remoue away that, that doth procure his sorrow.
and remove away that, that does procure his sorrow.
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So shall a godly man not alone saue himselfe from sinne, but bee made an instrument also (so farre as is possible for him,
So shall a godly man not alone save himself from sin, but be made an Instrument also (so Far as is possible for him,
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if it may be) to saue others from sinne, he shall preserue himselfe from the contagion,
if it may be) to save Others from sin, he shall preserve himself from the contagion,
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and be inabled, if the disease bee not past cure, to heale them that are diseased.
and be enabled, if the disease be not past cure, to heal them that Are diseased.
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Thus when Paul had heard with bitter griefe the disorders of Corinth, he could not be well, till hee had sent a letter vnto them,
Thus when Paul had herd with bitter grief the disorders of Corinth, he could not be well, till he had sent a Letter unto them,
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and dispatched Titus thither also, to see things better ordered.
and dispatched Titus thither also, to see things better ordered.
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And when Ezra had fasted and wept for the sin of Israel, how carefull was he (with the helpe of the Princes) to redresse that abuse?
And when Ezra had fasted and wept for the since of Israel, how careful was he (with the help of the Princes) to redress that abuse?
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And from this good effect, will follow another no lesse desireable, as a fruite of this;
And from this good Effect, will follow Another no less desirable, as a fruit of this;
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namely, that the mourner shall saue himselfe from partaking in the common punishment, if it must needs come.
namely, that the mourner shall save himself from partaking in the Common punishment, if it must needs come.
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Lots righteous soule was vexed, as you heard, with the impure conuersation of the Sodomites;Lots righteous soul was vexed, as you herd, with the impure Conversation of the Sodomites;
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wherefore the Lord sent his Angell, and deliuered him from those flames of brimstone that consumed the Sodomites.
Wherefore the Lord sent his Angel, and Delivered him from those flames of brimstone that consumed the Sodomites.
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And the Apostle concludeth hence, that God knows how to deliuer his:
And the Apostle Concludeth hence, that God knows how to deliver his:
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and so it must needs hold, chiefely in the like case, the Lord will rather euen miraculously deliuer those of his people, that set themselues against the sinnes of the times with bitter lamentation,
and so it must needs hold, chiefly in the like case, the Lord will rather even miraculously deliver those of his people, that Set themselves against the Sins of the times with bitter lamentation,
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then that they shall not bee safe, euen then when others are smitten. Ieremiah wept for the pride of the people:
then that they shall not be safe, even then when Others Are smitten. Jeremiah wept for the pride of the people:
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and did not the Lord performe his promise, and make the enemy to intreate him well in the euill day? Baruch and Ebedmelech also were among the few mourners for Ierusalem:
and did not the Lord perform his promise, and make the enemy to entreat him well in the evil day? baruch and Ebedmelech also were among the few mourners for Ierusalem:
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and had they not their liues giuen them for a prey, whither euer they went,
and had they not their lives given them for a prey, whither ever they went,
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though the Sword of the enemie raged in the house, and in the streetes? Yea, doe wee not reade that excellent vision of the Prophet Ezekiel, how that before the Citie was giuen vp to destruction, he saw the Lords Angell appointed to goe forth with a pen and inkhorne by his side,
though the Sword of the enemy raged in the house, and in the streets? Yea, do we not read that excellent vision of the Prophet Ezekielem, how that before the city was given up to destruction, he saw the lords Angel appointed to go forth with a pen and inkhorn by his side,
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and passing thorow Ierusalem, to set a plaine marke vpon the fore-heads of all those, that had lamented and mourned for the sinnes of the Citie,
and passing thorough Ierusalem, to Set a plain mark upon the foreheads of all those, that had lamented and mourned for the Sins of the city,
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and that no plague was permitted to breake forth vpon the rest, till these were marked to escape? Loe,
and that no plague was permitted to break forth upon the rest, till these were marked to escape? Loe,
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how those that sigh, and crie for the abominations committed in a Citie, shal surely escape the miseries that must come vpon that Citie.
how those that sighs, and cry for the abominations committed in a city, shall surely escape the misery's that must come upon that city.
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Teares are able to procure safetie to a man, euen in a generall and common ouerthrow, where wealth, friends, wit, strength,
Tears Are able to procure safety to a man, even in a general and Common overthrow, where wealth, Friends, wit, strength,
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and all other helpes will faile him:
and all other helps will fail him:
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for either the Lord will graciously, and in mercy take them away from the euill to come,
for either the Lord will graciously, and in mercy take them away from the evil to come,
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and gather them to their fathers, that they may not see the misery which is to ouerwhelme the people,
and gather them to their Father's, that they may not see the misery which is to overwhelm the people,
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or else he will hide them vnder the shaddow of his wings, and by his Fatherly prouidence for them, take some order, that they may goe safe in the common desolation.
or Else he will hide them under the shadow of his wings, and by his Fatherly providence for them, take Some order, that they may go safe in the Common desolation.
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Behold hold a way of safe-guarding your selues in the hardest times, and of procuring that blessing to your selues, which vngodly men doe falsely promise to themselues from the vanitie,
Behold hold a Way of safeguarding your selves in the Hardest times, and of procuring that blessing to your selves, which ungodly men do falsely promise to themselves from the vanity,
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and lyes, vnder which the Prophet saith, they think to lye hid, namely, that when a scourge doth ouerflow, it shall not come neere you;
and lies, under which the Prophet Says, they think to lie hid, namely, that when a scourge does overflow, it shall not come near you;
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and that is nothing else but to doe, as our Prophet hath done before, send vp sighes and groanes vnto the Lord, for the publike sinnes;
and that is nothing Else but to do, as our Prophet hath done before, send up sighs and groans unto the Lord, for the public Sins;
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and whosoeuer bewayleth the generall wickednesse, shal also bee deliuered from the generall punishment. Therfore if any man desire to be puld, as a brand out of the fire,
and whosoever bewaileth the general wickedness, shall also be Delivered from the general punishment. Therefore if any man desire to be pulled, as a brand out of the fire,
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and to bee one of the two or three berries in the vtmost boughes, that must hang vpon the tree,
and to be one of the two or three berries in the utmost boughs, that must hang upon the tree,
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when all the rest are beaten off, let him prouide for his owne peace and welfare betime, by making his heart to ake,
when all the rest Are beaten off, let him provide for his own peace and welfare betime, by making his heart to ache,
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and his eyes to weepe for the common abominations.
and his eyes to weep for the Common abominations.
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And so you see what good this mourning will do, in regard of the publike State, by proroging the punishment so long as is possible,
And so you see what good this mourning will do, in regard of the public State, by proroguing the punishment so long as is possible,
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and in regard of his owne selfe that mourneth, by keeping him from the infection of sinne, making him carefull to seeke the amendment of others,
and in regard of his own self that Mourneth, by keeping him from the infection of sin, making him careful to seek the amendment of Others,
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and so sauing him from participating in the publike plagues.
and so Saving him from participating in the public plagues.
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CHAP. V. Containing the fourth reason of the point from the euill that will insue for want of mourning.CHAP. V. Containing the fourth reason of the point from the evil that will ensue for want of mourning.
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CArrie your thoughts a little further, and let them consider of the euils, that will necessarily follow from the absence of these teares.
Carry your thoughts a little further, and let them Consider of the evils, that will necessarily follow from the absence of these tears.
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It is certaine, that no man can shun the infection of other mens sins, vnlesse hee mourne for them;
It is certain, that no man can shun the infection of other men's Sins, unless he mourn for them;
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as no mourner is infected, so none but mourners can be free from infection.
as no mourner is infected, so none but mourners can be free from infection.
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Hee that grieues not for a sinne that others commit, will easily be induced to commit it himselfe,
He that grieves not for a sin that Others commit, will Easily be induced to commit it himself,
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if occasion serue, at least hee will soone bee drawne to like it, and thinke well enough of it,
if occasion serve, At least he will soon be drawn to like it, and think well enough of it,
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and then the infection hath taken the heart, and hath possessed the spirits and vitall parts,
and then the infection hath taken the heart, and hath possessed the spirits and vital parts,
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as it were, of his soule, and that is enough to kil a man, though it should bee kept from breaking forth in outward action.
as it were, of his soul, and that is enough to kill a man, though it should be kept from breaking forth in outward actium.
c-acp pn31 vbdr, pp-f po31 n1, cc d vbz av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1, cs pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp vvg av p-acp j n1.
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Some men, by vertue of a good constitution, escape the Plague in the hottest and forest of all plagues,
some men, by virtue of a good constitution, escape the Plague in the hottest and forest of all plagues,
d n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvb dt n1 p-acp dt js cc n1 pp-f d n2,
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and that also, though they vse few or none antidotes or remedies. It is not so with our inward man, in regard of sin:
and that also, though they use few or none antidotes or remedies. It is not so with our inward man, in regard of since:
cc cst av, cs pns32 vvb d cc pix n2 cc n2. pn31 vbz xx av p-acp po12 j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1:
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For of so ill a complexion, as it were, and so vnsound and healthlesse a constitution are all our soules,
For of so ill a complexion, as it were, and so unsound and healthless a constitution Are all our Souls,
c-acp pp-f av j-jn dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbdr, cc av j-u cc j dt n1 vbr d po12 n2,
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since the defiling of our nature by the first sinne of Adam, that any sinne almost doth easily, speedily, vnauoydably, cleaue vnto the same.
since the defiling of our nature by the First sin of Adam, that any sin almost does Easily, speedily, avoidable, cleave unto the same.
c-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f np1, cst d n1 av vdz av-j, av-j, av-j, vvb p-acp dt d.
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The driest Touchwood or Tinder that is, doth not more readily take fire by any little sparke,
The driest Touchwood or Tinder that is, does not more readily take fire by any little spark,
dt js n1 cc n1 cst vbz, vdz xx av-dc av-j vvi n1 p-acp d j n1,
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then our soules will catch a sinne by bad example.
then our Souls will catch a sin by bad Exampl.
cs po12 n2 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1.
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And sinne it selfe is so strong and vehement in the working of it, and withall so deceitefull, close,
And sin it self is so strong and vehement in the working of it, and withal so deceitful, close,
cc vvb pn31 n1 vbz av j cc j p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f pn31, cc av av j, j,
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and insinuating, that it doth almost insensibly conueigh it selfe into our inward bowels, euen almost before we are aware:
and insinuating, that it does almost insensibly convey it self into our inward bowels, even almost before we Are aware:
cc j-vvg, cst pn31 vdz av av-j vvi pn31 n1 p-acp po12 j n2, av av c-acp pns12 vbr j:
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so that vnlesse we doe moysten our selues often, by the teares of godly sorrow for sin;
so that unless we do moisten our selves often, by the tears of godly sorrow for since;
av cst cs pns12 vdb vvi po12 n2 av, p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1 p-acp n1;
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we cannot liue amongst others, that do euen glow with the fire of it, but wee shall also burne and glow for companie;
we cannot live among Others, that do even glow with the fire of it, but we shall also burn and glow for company;
pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp n2-jn, cst vdb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cc-acp pns12 vmb av vvi cc vvi p-acp n1;
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neither is there a man vnder Heauen so sanctified, but hee shall become wicked with wicked men,
neither is there a man under Heaven so sanctified, but he shall become wicked with wicked men,
av-dx vbz pc-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 av vvn, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi j p-acp j n2,
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if his soule mourne not for their wickednesse.
if his soul mourn not for their wickedness.
cs po31 n1 vvi xx p-acp po32 n1.
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Lot would sure haue been vncleane in Sodom, if their vncleannesse had not vexed his righteous soule.Lot would sure have been unclean in Sodom, if their uncleanness had not vexed his righteous soul.
n1 vmd av-j vhi vbn j p-acp np1, cs po32 n1 vhd xx vvn po31 j n1.
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Therefore to preuent a mischiefe otherwise vnpreuentable to our selues, namely, the being polluted with other mens faults, let vs see it a dutie (and follow it) to wash our selues with teares from that pollution.
Therefore to prevent a mischief otherwise unpreventable to our selves, namely, the being polluted with other men's Faults, let us see it a duty (and follow it) to wash our selves with tears from that pollution.
av pc-acp vvi dt n1 av j p-acp po12 n2, av, av vbg vvn p-acp j-jn ng2 n2, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 dt n1 (cc vvb pn31) pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2 p-acp d n1.
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Otherwise, wee shall also pull another euill vpon our selues, euen make our selues slacke, carelesse and remisse, in the endeuour of reforming the sinnes of our brethren.
Otherwise, we shall also pull Another evil upon our selves, even make our selves slack, careless and remiss, in the endeavour of reforming the Sins of our brothers.
av, pns12 vmb av vvi j-jn n-jn p-acp po12 n2, av vvb po12 n2 vvi, j cc j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f po12 n2.
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Hardheartednesse, in not feeling the burdensomenesse of sin, will cause, that a man shall sit still,
Hardheartedness, in not feeling the burdensomeness of since, will cause, that a man shall fit still,
n1, p-acp xx vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi, cst dt n1 vmb vvi av,
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and let it take its course, and bestow no paines to redresse it:
and let it take its course, and bestow no pains to redress it:
cc vvb pn31 vvi po31 n1, cc vvb dx n2 pc-acp vvi pn31:
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for that that one doth not feele to be euill, why should hee bestirre himselfe to amend? And surely hee feeles it not euill, that doth not mourne for it.
for that that one does not feel to be evil, why should he Bestir himself to amend? And surely he feels it not evil, that does not mourn for it.
c-acp cst d pi vdz xx vvi pc-acp vbi j-jn, q-crq vmd pns31 vvi px31 pc-acp vvi? cc av-j pns31 vvz pn31 xx j-jn, cst vdz xx vvi p-acp pn31.
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What was the cause that the Corinthians did so carelesly tolerate the incestuous person among them? Hath not the Apostle taxed it in one word, saying;
What was the cause that the Corinthians did so carelessly tolerate the incestuous person among them? Hath not the Apostle taxed it in one word, saying;
q-crq vbds dt n1 cst dt njp2 vdd av av-j vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32? vhz xx dt n1 vvd pn31 p-acp crd n1, vvg;
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And you haue not rather grieued, that such an one might bee taken from amongst you. And you have not rather grieved, that such an one might be taken from among you.
cc pn22 vhb xx av vvn, cst d dt pi vmd vbi vvn p-acp p-acp pn22.
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Lo, they mourned not for the sinne, and therefore they chastized not the sinner in good manner,
Lo, they mourned not for the sin, and Therefore they Chastised not the sinner in good manner,
uh, pns32 vvd xx p-acp dt n1, cc av pns32 vvn xx dt n1 p-acp j n1,
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as they ought to haue done, for his amendment. And so will it euer bee in all places and times.
as they ought to have done, for his amendment. And so will it ever be in all places and times.
c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vhi vdn, c-acp po31 n1. cc av vmb pn31 av vbi p-acp d n2 cc n2.
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In what measure sorrow for sinne is wanting, care of amending it will be wanting also:
In what measure sorrow for sin is wanting, care of amending it will be wanting also:
p-acp r-crq n1 n1 p-acp n1 vbz vvg, n1 pp-f vvg pn31 vmb vbi vvg av:
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little of this, if little of that; and if none of that, none of this wil be seene in mens liues.
little of this, if little of that; and if none of that, none of this will be seen in men's lives.
j pp-f d, cs j pp-f d; cc cs pix pp-f d, pix pp-f d vmb vbi vvn p-acp ng2 n2.
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This vnsensiblenesse of sinne, is ioyned with too much sensiblenesse of other things;
This unsensibleness of sin, is joined with too much sensibleness of other things;
d n1 pp-f n1, vbz vvn p-acp av d n1 pp-f j-jn n2;
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it makes one so timorous, that he dares not speake against wickednesse, for feare of offending such and such:
it makes one so timorous, that he dares not speak against wickedness, for Fear of offending such and such:
pn31 vvz pi av j, cst pns31 vvz xx vvi p-acp n1, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg d cc d:
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it makes a man foolishly pitifull, and cruelly compassionate, that he cannot find in his heart to hurt the offender,
it makes a man foolishly pitiful, and cruelly compassionate, that he cannot find in his heart to hurt the offender,
pn31 vvz dt n1 av-j j, cc av-j j, cst pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1,
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euen by due executions of iustice. He, whose heart and eyes cannot performe their office, in grieuing for, and lamenting sinne,
even by due executions of Justice. He, whose heart and eyes cannot perform their office, in grieving for, and lamenting sin,
av p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n1. pns31, rg-crq n1 cc n2 vmbx vvi po32 n1, p-acp vvg p-acp, cc vvg n1,
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neither will his hand and tongue doe their offices, in speaking and striuing against it.
neither will his hand and tongue do their Offices, in speaking and striving against it.
dx vmb po31 n1 cc n1 vdb po32 n2, p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp pn31.
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The same corruptions that make the hart short in griefe, and the eyes in teares, will also make the tongue short in reproouing, and hand in punishing.
The same corruptions that make the heart short in grief, and the eyes in tears, will also make the tongue short in reproving, and hand in punishing.
dt d n2 cst vvb dt n1 j p-acp n1, cc dt n2 p-acp n2, vmb av vvi dt n1 j p-acp vvg, cc n1 p-acp vvg.
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Neither will any man lay a plaister to that sore, which he thinkes not worth grieuing for;
Neither will any man lay a plaster to that soar, which he thinks not worth grieving for;
av-d vmb d n1 vvd dt n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq pns31 vvz xx j vvg p-acp;
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for if it were dangerous, why is not he sorry? If it be not dangerous, what need a plaister? And so it will follow, that sinne hauing none enemie to resist it, none to oppose and fight against it, will mightily preuaile (as a fire which no man seekes to quench,) and so get the vpper hand, till at last it grow so high, crying,
for if it were dangerous, why is not he sorry? If it be not dangerous, what need a plaster? And so it will follow, that sin having none enemy to resist it, none to oppose and fight against it, will mightily prevail (as a fire which no man seeks to quench,) and so get the upper hand, till At last it grow so high, crying,
c-acp cs pn31 vbdr j, q-crq vbz xx pns31 j? cs pn31 vbb xx j, q-crq vvb dt n1? cc av pn31 vmb vvi, cst n1 vhg pi n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, pix pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, vmb av-j vvb (c-acp dt n1 r-crq dx n1 vvz pc-acp vvi,) cc av vvb dt jc n1, c-acp p-acp ord pn31 vvi av j, vvg,
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and insufferable, that the Iustice of God can no longer forbeare it, but he himselfe must take the matter into his owne hand.
and insufferable, that the justice of God can no longer forbear it, but he himself must take the matter into his own hand.
cc j, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi pn31, cc-acp pns31 px31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1.
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Then follow sore and heauie calamities vpon the Church and Commonwealth, and the whole Nation groanes vnder Gods blowes,
Then follow soar and heavy calamities upon the Church and Commonwealth, and the Whole nation groans under God's blows,
av vvb av-j cc j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp npg1 n2,
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because few or none did groane for the sinnes that prouoked him.
Because few or none did groan for the Sins that provoked him.
c-acp d cc pix vdd n1 p-acp dt n2 cst vvd pno31.
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When many commit euil, and none lament it, then the wrath of God will surely arise,
When many commit evil, and none lament it, then the wrath of God will surely arise,
c-crq d vvb j-jn, cc pix vvb pn31, cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb av-j vvi,
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then is sinne gotten to his full ripenesse, and then the euils aboue-named, sometimes singly, sometimes altogether at once, are appointed to destroy a Nation.
then is sin got to his full ripeness, and then the evils abovenamed, sometime singly, sometime altogether At once, Are appointed to destroy a nation.
av vbz n1 vvn p-acp po31 j n1, cc av dt n2-jn j, av av-j, av av p-acp a-acp, vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1.
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All the policie of Gouernours, all the valour and courage of souldiers, all the wealth of Citizens,
All the policy of Governors, all the valour and courage of Soldiers, all the wealth of Citizens,
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and the loue and friendship of neighbours, shall not keepe a Nation in welfare, nor mound it from grieuous and fearefull plagues,
and the love and friendship of neighbours, shall not keep a nation in welfare, nor mound it from grievous and fearful plagues,
cc dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, vmb xx vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, ccx n1 pn31 p-acp j cc j n2,
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if once the voice of sadnesse and mourning, and of those that crie and weepe for the abominations of it, be put to silence.
if once the voice of sadness and mourning, and of those that cry and weep for the abominations of it, be put to silence.
cs a-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc pp-f d cst vvb cc vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f pn31, vbb vvn p-acp n1.
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Then will God change their wisdome into folly, & catch them in the snares of their owne craft;
Then will God change their Wisdom into folly, & catch them in the snares of their own craft;
av vmb np1 vvi po32 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 d n1;
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and if other meanes should faile, will make them, euen to vndo themselues. Then shall power bee turned into weakenesse, and courage into cowardice;
and if other means should fail, will make them, even to undo themselves. Then shall power be turned into weakness, and courage into cowardice;
cc cs j-jn n2 vmd vvi, vmb vvi pno32, av-j pc-acp vvi px32. av vmb n1 vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp n1;
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for God will fight from Heauen against them, as the Prophet tels the Iewes; and if their enemies were but dead carcases, yet should they rise and ouercome.
for God will fight from Heaven against them, as the Prophet tells the Iewes; and if their enemies were but dead carcases, yet should they rise and overcome.
p-acp np1 vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp dt n1 vvz dt np2; cc cs po32 n2 vbdr p-acp j n2, av vmd pns32 vvi cc vvn.
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When all cease mourning, then shall all begin suffering, for that is a sure proofe, that sin is come to his full growth,
When all cease mourning, then shall all begin suffering, for that is a sure proof, that since is come to his full growth,
c-crq d vvb n1, av vmb d vvi vvg, p-acp d vbz dt j n1, cst n1 vbz vvn p-acp po31 j n1,
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and that the measure of mans wickednesse, is replenished euen to the brim.
and that the measure of men wickedness, is replenished even to the brim.
cc cst dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1, vbz vvn av p-acp dt n1.
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Indeed, what is there then remaining, that can in any reason be thought able to moue the mercy of God to longer forbearance? When none bewayleth, or as good as none;
Indeed, what is there then remaining, that can in any reason be Thought able to move the mercy of God to longer forbearance? When none bewaileth, or as good as none;
np1, r-crq vbz a-acp av vvg, cst vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvn j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp jc n1? c-crq pix vvz, cc p-acp j c-acp pix;
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when none supplicateth, when none pleade the causeat the barre of his mercy, how can Iustice but raise it selfe vp,
when none supplicateth, when none plead the causeat the bar of his mercy, how can justice but raise it self up,
c-crq pix vvz, c-crq pix vvi dt j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, q-crq vmb n1 cc-acp vvi pn31 n1 a-acp,
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and smite the abusers of former mercies, with so much greater seueritie, by how much they haue been longer borne withall?
and smite the Abusers of former Mercies, with so much greater severity, by how much they have been longer born withal?
cc vvi dt n2 pp-f j n2, p-acp av av-d jc n1, p-acp c-crq av-d pns32 vhb vbn av-jc vvn av?
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And further, it will come to passe from this letting sinnes slip away by them without sorrow, that the children of God (if any few graines of Wheate bee found hidden in the huge heape of chaffe) shall perish in the common destruction,
And further, it will come to pass from this letting Sins slip away by them without sorrow, that the children of God (if any few grains of Wheat be found hidden in the huge heap of chaff) shall perish in the Common destruction,
cc jc, pn31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d vvg n2 vvi av p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, cst dt n2 pp-f np1 (cs d d n2 pp-f n1 vbi vvn vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1) vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1,
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and bee smitten with the rest, because they mourned not for the rest, but did rather partake of their sinnes, by not opposing them:
and be smitten with the rest, Because they mourned not for the rest, but did rather partake of their Sins, by not opposing them:
cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp pns32 vvd xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vdd av-c vvi pp-f po32 n2, p-acp xx vvg pno32:
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for none is in mercy marked for the day of deliuerance, but a mourner.
for none is in mercy marked for the day of deliverance, but a mourner.
c-acp pix vbz p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n1.
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Though a man be for the generall, vpright and godly, yet if in that particular, hee doe so farre degenerate from the rules of godlinesse, that he remaine sorrowlesse,
Though a man be for the general, upright and godly, yet if in that particular, he do so Far degenerate from the rules of godliness, that he remain sorrowless,
cs dt n1 vbb p-acp dt n1, av-j cc j, av cs p-acp d j, pns31 vdb av av-j j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vvb j,
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for the dishonour done to God by others, this vngrieuing disposition hath so deepely ingaged him into the guilt of those sinnes, that it will very hardly stand with the truth and wisdome of God, to let him goe free;
for the dishonour done to God by Others, this vngrieuing disposition hath so deeply engaged him into the guilt of those Sins, that it will very hardly stand with the truth and Wisdom of God, to let him go free;
p-acp dt n1 vdn p-acp np1 p-acp n2-jn, d j-vvg n1 vhz av av-jn vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cst pn31 vmb av av vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 vvi j;
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but he must cause him (for the good of his owne soule) by the smart of crosses, to grieue for such euils,
but he must cause him (for the good of his own soul) by the smart of Crosses, to grieve for such evils,
cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pno31 (c-acp dt j pp-f po31 d n1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2-jn,
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as else he would not grieue for.
as Else he would not grieve for.
c-acp av pns31 vmd xx vvi p-acp.
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So mischiefe vpon mischiefe breakes in, when teares and mourning stand not vp to preuent the same.
So mischief upon mischief breaks in, when tears and mourning stand not up to prevent the same.
av n1 p-acp n1 vvz p-acp, c-crq n2 cc j-vvg vvb xx a-acp pc-acp vvi dt d.
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A mans selfe is infected, he becomes carelesse of reforming euill, God smites the whole societie,
A men self is infected, he becomes careless of reforming evil, God smites the Whole society,
dt ng1 n1 vbz vvn, pns31 vvz j pp-f vvg n-jn, np1 vvz dt j-jn n1,
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for the sinnes now committed by all, and lamented by none; and then hee that mourned not, must himselfe also smart for company.
for the Sins now committed by all, and lamented by none; and then he that mourned not, must himself also smart for company.
p-acp dt n2 av vvn p-acp d, cc vvd p-acp pix; cc cs pns31 cst vvd xx, vmb px31 av j p-acp n1.
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Shall we not seeke to stop the way against all, and each of these euils, by intrenching our selues,
Shall we not seek to stop the Way against all, and each of these evils, by entrenching our selves,
vmb pns12 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d, cc d pp-f d n2-jn, p-acp vvg po12 n2,
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as it were, within these Riuers of waters?
as it were, within these rivers of waters?
c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp d n2 pp-f n2?
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And so, Brethren, you haue reasons great store, to prooue the dutie, and perswade vnto it.
And so, Brothers, you have Reasons great store, to prove the duty, and persuade unto it.
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If you loue God, whom sinne grieueth; if you loue your neighbour, whom sinne hurteth;
If you love God, whom sin grieves; if you love your neighbour, whom sin hurteth;
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and if you hate sinne it selfe, which all ought to hate that loue God and their neighbour;
and if you hate sin it self, which all ought to hate that love God and their neighbour;
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if you consider, how loathsome and grieuous a thing sinne is, how offensiue to God,
if you Consider, how loathsome and grievous a thing sin is, how offensive to God,
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yea, and iniurious, how harmefull also to mankind, both to him that dares practise it (whose soule it tumbleth to the bottome of hel, besides other crosses of all sorts, which attend it for the present,) and also to the Countrie, where it is suffered, causing the Lord to send out Sword, Pestilence, Famine,
yea, and injurious, how harmful also to mankind, both to him that dares practise it (whose soul it tumbleth to the bottom of hell, beside other Crosses of all sorts, which attend it for the present,) and also to the Country, where it is suffered, causing the Lord to send out Sword, Pestilence, Famine,
uh, cc j, c-crq j av p-acp n1, av-d p-acp pno31 cst vvz vvi pn31 (r-crq n1 pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvb pn31 p-acp dt j,) cc av p-acp dt n1, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn, vvg dt n1 pc-acp vvi av n1, n1, n1,
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and all manner of dolefull miseries against it:
and all manner of doleful misery's against it:
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If you consider, that this mourning wil surely cause the Lord to reprieue the whole Countrie,
If you Consider, that this mourning will surely cause the Lord to reprieve the Whole Country,
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and that it will keepe the soule of the mourner free from infection, and stir him vp to al due meanes of redressing sin,
and that it will keep the soul of the mourner free from infection, and stir him up to all due means of redressing since,
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and so saue his own soule, at least, frō the cōmon calamity, when it can now be longer no deferred.
and so save his own soul, At least, from the Common calamity, when it can now be longer not deferred.
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And lastly, if you remember, that where this mourning is absent, a mans soule will surely be infected, he wil grow careles of doing that which he ought to doe,
And lastly, if you Remember, that where this mourning is absent, a men soul will surely be infected, he will grow careless of doing that which he ought to do,
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for redresse of euill, and so sin growing mighty, will infallibly and ineuitably procure a common iudgement, in which himselfe shal also,
for redress of evil, and so since growing mighty, will infallibly and inevitably procure a Common judgement, in which himself shall also,
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as a man not signed for deliuerance, be taken away among the rest.
as a man not signed for deliverance, be taken away among the rest.
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If, I say, you doe acknowledge and confesse all these things, as they are all manifest,
If, I say, you do acknowledge and confess all these things, as they Are all manifest,
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and doe seriously lay them to heart, you cannot chuse but yeeld in your very consciences, that you all ought to doe,
and do seriously lay them to heart, you cannot choose but yield in your very Consciences, that you all ought to do,
cc vdb av-j vvi pno32 p-acp n1, pn22 vmbx vvi cc-acp vvi p-acp po22 j n2, cst pn22 d pi pc-acp vdi,
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as the Prophet here professeth to the Lord, that himselfe was wont to doe, euen cause Riuers of waters gush out of your eyes,
as the Prophet Here Professes to the Lord, that himself was wont to do, even cause rivers of waters gush out of your eyes,
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because men keepe not the Law of God. Because men keep not the Law of God.
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CHAP. VI. Containing the first vse of the point, a reproofe of them that doe neglect this duty.CHAP. VI. Containing the First use of the point, a reproof of them that do neglect this duty.
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BVt alasse, alasse, my Brethren, how slow and backward haue wee all been, to this so plaine and needfull a dutie? Ah, it is most euident, that we deserue most sharpe reprehension for being so scant in teares for that,
But alas, alas, my Brothers, how slow and backward have we all been, to this so plain and needful a duty? Ah, it is most evident, that we deserve most sharp reprehension for being so scant in tears for that,
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for which this man of God did weepe so abundantly.
for which this man of God did weep so abundantly.
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For where is there, my brethren, alacke, where is there to be found one man amongst vs, that hath imitated so precious,
For where is there, my brothers, alack, where is there to be found one man among us, that hath imitated so precious,
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and withall so manifest example? Where is his dwelling, whose face is couered with these teares,
and withal so manifest Exampl? Where is his Dwelling, whose face is covered with these tears,
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and cheekes made wet with this weeping? In what corner may we meete with him,
and cheeks made wet with this weeping? In what corner may we meet with him,
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or her, that is able to professe in truth before the Lord, and his owne soule:
or her, that is able to profess in truth before the Lord, and his own soul:
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O Lord, Riuers of water haue run downe mine eyes, because they keepe not thy Law? O, no, no;Oh Lord, rivers of water have run down mine eyes, Because they keep not thy Law? Oh, no, no;
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we are sold ouer to mirth and iollitie.
we Are sold over to mirth and jollity.
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Behold, slaying of Oxen, and killing of sheepe, eating and drinking, and calling to hang sorrow, as once among the Iewes. Behold; piping and dancing, and minstrelsey;
Behold, slaying of Oxen, and killing of sheep, eating and drinking, and calling to hang sorrow, as once among the Iewes. Behold; piping and dancing, and minstrelsey;
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behold, making out harts fat and iouiall, as in a day of slaughter. But alas; Ah, alasse;
behold, making out hearts fat and jovial, as in a day of slaughter. But alas; Ah, alas;
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the sinnes of the Land are not laid to to heart by (almost) any of those that inhabite the Land,
the Sins of the Land Are not laid to to heart by (almost) any of those that inhabit the Land,
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and for a thousand sinners, hardly haue we one weeper.
and for a thousand Sinners, hardly have we one weeper.
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As for the common multitude, why, they would thinke him euen quite out of his wits, whose face they should see blubberd with weeping in a corner:
As for the Common multitude, why, they would think him even quite out of his wits, whose face they should see blubbered with weeping in a corner:
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And why forsooth? Because his neighbours be wicked and ill liuing men, and keepe not Gods precepts.
And why forsooth? Because his neighbours be wicked and ill living men, and keep not God's Precepts.
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Why (would they think and say) what is that to him? Shall he beare other mens burdens,
Why (would they think and say) what is that to him? Shall he bear other men's burdens,
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or answere for other mens sinnes? Or can hee mend their faults by sighing and weeping for them? Why then should hee vexe himselfe for that, which will bere neuer a whit the better,
or answer for other men's Sins? Or can he mend their Faults by sighing and weeping for them? Why then should he vex himself for that, which will bear never a whit the better,
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if hee should vext his heart out, at it? This would be the censure of the common and ordinary man, of such a mourner,
if he should vexed his heart out, At it? This would be the censure of the Common and ordinary man, of such a mourner,
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as the Text speakes of, they would count his teares ill spent, and himselfe a foole for his labour.
as the Text speaks of, they would count his tears ill spent, and himself a fool for his labour.
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And as is their iudgement, such is (and such needs must bee) their practice.
And as is their judgement, such is (and such needs must be) their practice.
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They neuer in all their liues wept one tenth part of a teare, for all the sinnes and abominable deeds that euer they heard of, or saw committed:
They never in all their lives wept one tenth part of a tear, for all the Sins and abominable Deeds that ever they herd of, or saw committed:
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vnlesse it haue falne out, that the same thing haue been an hurt vnto themselues,
unless it have fallen out, that the same thing have been an hurt unto themselves,
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or some other man, whose case they haue tendred, and so bemoned the person, not bewailed the sinne;
or Some other man, whose case they have tendered, and so bemoaned the person, not bewailed the sin;
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been sorry for it as an injury against man, not as a transgression of Gods precepts.
been sorry for it as an injury against man, not as a Transgression of God's Precepts.
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But this neglect is not found alone with the vulgar sort of men.
But this neglect is not found alone with the Vulgar sort of men.
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Nay, those that haue gotten some good measure of knowledge and of vertue, and doe exercise themselues with some due care to keep themselues vnsported of the wicked world,
Nay, those that have got Some good measure of knowledge and of virtue, and do exercise themselves with Some due care to keep themselves unsported of the wicked world,
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euen these also, for the most part, haue eyes altogether drie and tearelesse, in regard of other mens offences.
even these also, for the most part, have eyes altogether dry and tearless, in regard of other men's offences.
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Who of those that seeme to know and feare God, & to delight in his wayes, is carefull to wipe away the staines of his neighbours sinnes with his owne teares? Brethren, I demand of each of you;
Who of those that seem to know and Fear God, & to delight in his ways, is careful to wipe away the stains of his neighbours Sins with his own tears? Brothers, I demand of each of you;
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Can you say, & affirme, and that truly and sincerely in the presence of God, that your eyes doe yeeld forth streames of water for the publike sinnes?
Can you say, & affirm, and that truly and sincerely in the presence of God, that your eyes do yield forth streams of water for the public Sins?
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Againe, I propound this question to euery of your consciences:
Again, I propound this question to every of your Consciences:
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Art thou able to take vp Dauids words here, and with the good leaue of thine owne conscience to affirme,
Art thou able to take up David words Here, and with the good leave of thine own conscience to affirm,
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as he affirmed, Riuers of waters, &c. Doubtlesse there are but very few, if at all there bee any of vs, that may affirme thus much of himselfe, without a manifest accusation of falsehood in his owne soule.
as he affirmed, rivers of waters, etc. Doubtless there Are but very few, if At all there be any of us, that may affirm thus much of himself, without a manifest accusation of falsehood in his own soul.
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If we lament our owne sinnes, we thinke it abundantly sufficient, though wee lend no teares at all to bewaile our neighbours faults.
If we lament our own Sins, we think it abundantly sufficient, though we lend no tears At all to bewail our neighbours Faults.
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Indeed it must not bee denyed, that the greater number of teares, and those the most earnest and bitter, must be bestowed by euery man, in lamenting the sinnes of his owne heart and life:
Indeed it must not be denied, that the greater number of tears, and those the most earnest and bitter, must be bestowed by every man, in lamenting the Sins of his own heart and life:
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but yet seeing God is dishonoured also by the faults of others, and the soules of our brethren,
but yet seeing God is dishonoured also by the Faults of Others, and the Souls of our brothers,
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as well as our owne soules, ought to be deare vnto vs;
as well as our own Souls, ought to be deer unto us;
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neither can it be denied, that it is a sinne, and a fruit of our not sufficiently hating sinne,
neither can it be denied, that it is a sin, and a fruit of our not sufficiently hating sin,
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and louing God and our brethren, that we are so exceeding defectiue in sorrowfull teares for their misdeeds,
and loving God and our brothers, that we Are so exceeding defective in sorrowful tears for their misdeeds,
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and cause enough there is, that each of vs should take vp a grieuous complaint against himselfe,
and cause enough there is, that each of us should take up a grievous complaint against himself,
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and say, O Lord, how vnlike haue I been to thy seruant Dauid? No flouds, no drops of teares, scarce halfe a score teares, scarce fiue, scarce two, scarce one, scarce halfe an one, doth proceed from mine eyes for the many and hainous transgressions, that I doe daily see with mine eyes.
and say, Oh Lord, how unlike have I been to thy servant David? No floods, no drops of tears, scarce half a score tears, scarce fiue, scarce two, scarce one, scarce half an one, does proceed from mine eyes for the many and heinous transgressions, that I do daily see with mine eyes.
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Where was my loue to thee, Lord? Where mine hatred of sinne? Where my charitie to my brethren? O how iustly mightest thou sweepe me away with the Besome of the common destruction,
Where was my love to thee, Lord? Where mine hatred of sin? Where my charity to my brothers? O how justly Mightest thou sweep me away with the Besom of the Common destruction,
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and bring thy fearefull plagues vpon all of vs, euen my selfe amongst the rest, because they sinned, and I wept not for their sinnes? We are bound, brethren,
and bring thy fearful plagues upon all of us, even my self among the rest, Because they sinned, and I wept not for their Sins? We Are bound, brothers,
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euen to be angrie, and to fall out with our selues, when wee find in our selues a manifest neglect of a plaine dutie,
even to be angry, and to fallen out with our selves, when we find in our selves a manifest neglect of a plain duty,
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so euidently enioyned by God, by others so plentifully practised, and grounded also vpon so good,
so evidently enjoined by God, by Others so plentifully practised, and grounded also upon so good,
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and vndenyable reasons as this is:
and vndenyable Reasons as this is:
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and therefore now charge thy soule before the Lord, with a great sinne of omission, in that thou hast forgotten,
and Therefore now charge thy soul before the Lord, with a great sin of omission, in that thou hast forgotten,
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or nor regarded to weepe in secret for the publike sinnes.
or nor regarded to weep in secret for the public Sins.
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There want not men amongst vs, that can eagerly inueigh against the Words naughtinesse, and aggrauate the offences of others in words,
There want not men among us, that can eagerly inveigh against the Words naughtiness, and aggravate the offences of Others in words,
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and with a satyricall bitternesse, set out the greatnes of their folly.
and with a satyrical bitterness, Set out the greatness of their folly.
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Yea, there are some, that can make matters worse then they be, and set a deeper and dirtier colour vpon the sins of others, then they ought to doe:
Yea, there Are Some, that can make matters Worse then they be, and Set a Deeper and dirtier colour upon the Sins of Others, then they ought to do:
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but among these witty and sharpe reproouers, of these vehement and clamorous accusers, is there any one, trow you, that may be called a weeper, a mourner, a lamenter? It is easie to exercise ones wit vpon the sinnes of others, by making them ridiculous, to mooue the spleene with laughter.
but among these witty and sharp reprovers, of these vehement and clamorous accusers, is there any one, trow you, that may be called a weeper, a mourner, a lamenter? It is easy to exercise ones wit upon the Sins of Others, by making them ridiculous, to move the spleen with laughter.
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It is easie to exercise ones stomake vpon the sinnes of others, by violent inuectiues, to make the offenders odious;
It is easy to exercise ones stomach upon the Sins of Others, by violent invectives, to make the offenders odious;
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but it is hard, yea, hard indeed, to exercise ones sorrow vpon the sinnes of others, to make our selues carefull of not offending in the like kind,
but it is hard, yea, hard indeed, to exercise ones sorrow upon the Sins of Others, to make our selves careful of not offending in the like kind,
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and of seeking to stop them also from offending. Diuers may say, I beheld the transgressors, and laughed at them:
and of seeking to stop them also from offending. Diverse may say, I beheld the transgressors, and laughed At them:
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diuers also, I beheld the transgressors, & chafed at them:
diverse also, I beheld the transgressors, & chafed At them:
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but few (alasse, how few?) can vse another sentence of Dauid in this Psalme, and say;
but few (alas, how few?) can use Another sentence of David in this Psalm, and say;
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I beheld the transgressors, and was grieued, because they kept not thy Word. Let vs therefore earnestly condemne our selues in our hearts, that haue eyes so drie,I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved, Because they kept not thy Word. Let us Therefore earnestly condemn our selves in our hearts, that have eyes so dry,
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and void of teares, when we haue a Land so naught, and full of sinne. For Brethren, how stands the case with vs? Can wee iustly excuse our selues,
and void of tears, when we have a Land so nought, and full of sin. For Brothers, how Stands the case with us? Can we justly excuse our selves,
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and say, The cause of our not weeping, is the want of cause to weepe,
and say, The cause of our not weeping, is the want of cause to weep,
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for that amongst vs, the commandements of God are diligently kept, so as there is no iust reason of digging vp Fountaines of teares, to bewaile the contrarie? Are we able in truth to defend our selues with this Apologie, which were the onely due Apologie, that would defend vs from blame for not weeping? I would to God,
for that among us, the Commandments of God Are diligently kept, so as there is no just reason of digging up Fountains of tears, to bewail the contrary? are we able in truth to defend our selves with this Apology, which were the only due Apology, that would defend us from blame for not weeping? I would to God,
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euen hartily I would, that it were so, and that it were nothing but our, either too much zeale,
even heartily I would, that it were so, and that it were nothing but our, either too much zeal,
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or too much aptnesse to find fault, that made vs in this manner to accuse and condemne our selues, and you.
or too much aptness to find fault, that made us in this manner to accuse and condemn our selves, and you.
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But alasse, the contrary is most manifest and vndeniable.
But alas, the contrary is most manifest and undeniable.
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Sinne aboundeth with vs as much, as euer it did (I thinke) in the streetes of Ierusalem;
Sin Aboundeth with us as much, as ever it did (I think) in the streets of Ierusalem;
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and (as it is fore-prophecyed, that knowledge should, so it is fulfilled, that) wickednesse doth euen ouerflow,
and (as it is Fore prophesied, that knowledge should, so it is fulfilled, that) wickedness does even overflow,
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like the waues of the Sea. Oathes, and blasphemies, and cursed speakings, breaking of the Lords day,
like the waves of the Sea. Oaths, and Blasphemies, and cursed speakings, breaking of the lords day,
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& vnhallowed profanation of Gods hallowed Time, contempt of Gods Word and Ordinances, and a shamefull turning of Religion into a meere forme & fashion, disobedience against Gouernours, murder, whoredome, theft, fraud, vsurie, briberie, simonie, all sinnes, almost, of all sorts, in all estates, all places, all ages, all conditions, all sexes, doe swarme round about,
& unhallowed profanation of God's hallowed Time, contempt of God's Word and Ordinances, and a shameful turning of Religion into a mere Form & fashion, disobedience against Governors, murder, whoredom, theft, fraud, Usury, bribery, simony, all Sins, almost, of all sorts, in all estates, all places, all ages, all conditions, all sexes, do swarm round about,
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and fill the World, like the Frogs of Egypt, or the Flyes.
and fill the World, like the Frogs of Egypt, or the Flies.
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The face of our Nation is couered ouer with a Leprosie and Tetter, of most odious and loathsome wickednesse.
The face of our nation is covered over with a Leprosy and Tetter, of most odious and loathsome wickedness.
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Who can walke the streetes in a Market, or a Faire-day, and not heare a thousand oathes,
Who can walk the streets in a Market, or a Faire-day, and not hear a thousand Oaths,
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and a thousand curses, a thousand lyes, and a thousand periuries, euen wilfull and grosse false swearing,
and a thousand curses, a thousand lies, and a thousand perjuries, even wilful and gross false swearing,
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euen for a very trifle? With vs they despise Father and Mother; with vs they oppresse the poore and fatherlesse;
even for a very trifle? With us they despise Father and Mother; with us they oppress the poor and fatherless;
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with vs, they defile euery man his neighbours wife; and with vs, they take vsurie, and lend for encrease.
with us, they defile every man his neighbours wife; and with us, they take Usury, and lend for increase.
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Amongst vs, there is lying, swearing, whoring, stealing, killing, and in a manner, no mercy, nor truth, nor knowledge, nor feare of God in the Land:
among us, there is lying, swearing, whoring, stealing, killing, and in a manner, no mercy, nor truth, nor knowledge, nor Fear of God in the Land:
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so that it is nothing else but very blindnesse, that makes vs not to see,
so that it is nothing Else but very blindness, that makes us not to see,
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if we see not, our Countrie to be euen buried almost, in a Sea of wickednesse,
if we see not, our Country to be even buried almost, in a Sea of wickedness,
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and yet loe, wee weepe not, nor mourne; our dead hearts and drie eyes drop downe no teares for all this.
and yet lo, we weep not, nor mourn; our dead hearts and dry eyes drop down no tears for all this.
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O blockish and sencelesse soules of ours! O consciences hardened and deaded, and little lesse then seared with an hot Yron!
O blockish and senseless Souls of ours! O Consciences hardened and deadened, and little less then seared with an hight Iron!
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O that wee could bee greatly discontented with our selues, for hauing been so exceeding hard-harted this way,
O that we could be greatly discontented with our selves, for having been so exceeding hardhearted this Way,
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and for hauing bestowed so little time and paines in labouring, to make our selues softer.
and for having bestowed so little time and pains in labouring, to make our selves Softer.
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We haue not onely not wept, but not striuen to weepe, not alone haue we omitted sorrow,
We have not only not wept, but not striven to weep, not alone have we omitted sorrow,
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but euen the endeauoring after sorrow hath been farre from vs, and that of the two is the much more faultie;
but even the endeavouring After sorrow hath been Far from us, and that of the two is the much more faulty;
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for he that labours to performe a Christian dutie, and yet failkes of it, for all his labour, is a farre lesse offender,
for he that labours to perform a Christian duty, and yet failkes of it, for all his labour, is a Far less offender,
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then he that doth vtterly forbeare all paines to performe it.
then he that does utterly forbear all pains to perform it.
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Now so it is with most of vs (I thinke, I may say with most of vs) wee haue bestowed no paines,
Now so it is with most of us (I think, I may say with most of us) we have bestowed no pains,
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nor time, to digge vp these fountaines of teares, we haue not set our thoughts that way,
nor time, to dig up these fountains of tears, we have not Set our thoughts that Way,
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nor laboured the matter with our owne hearts, to make them grieued and sorrowfull in this behalfe.
nor laboured the matter with our own hearts, to make them grieved and sorrowful in this behalf.
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Againe, and againe therefore, let vs compare our selues with this Prophet, and wonder at the difference, that he had floods of teares,
Again, and again Therefore, let us compare our selves with this Prophet, and wonder At the difference, that he had floods of tears,
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and we haue scarce at all one teare, to shed for the breach of Gods Law, which is so notoriously broken amongst vs. There is, I acknowledge, a generation of faultfinding men, that make vs farre worse then wee be, their sharpe-sighted eyes can see no lawfull Ministry, no true Word, Church, Sacraments,
and we have scarce At all one tear, to shed for the breach of God's Law, which is so notoriously broken among us There is, I acknowledge, a generation of faultfinding men, that make us Far Worse then we be, their sharp-sighted eyes can see no lawful Ministry, no true Word, Church, Sacraments,
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nor prayer amongst vs, and yet of these captious People, and carping Nation, that ouerlash so much in accusing, there is scarce any that mourneth for the things hee carpeth at:
nor prayer among us, and yet of these captious People, and carping nation, that overlash so much in accusing, there is scarce any that Mourneth for the things he carpeth At:
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for they so spend themselues in false accusing, that they haue no leasure to bestow in true bewailing of our sinnes.
for they so spend themselves in false accusing, that they have no leisure to bestow in true bewailing of our Sins.
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But tho wee may not, nor must not acknowledge our selues so bad as they would make vs (for a body may liue,
But though we may not, nor must not acknowledge our selves so bad as they would make us (for a body may live,
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tho he be sicke and diseased;
though he be sick and diseased;
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and Iob was a true and liuing man, tho couered ouer from head to foote with boyles and Vlcers, that his friends knew him not,) yet neither can wee deny our selues to bee a people very wicked and disordered, to whom the Prophets words may fitly bee applied;
and Job was a true and living man, though covered over from head to foot with boils and Ulcers, that his Friends knew him not,) yet neither can we deny our selves to be a people very wicked and disordered, to whom the prophets words may fitly be applied;
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Ah sinfull Nation! Ah people laden with wickednesse, a corrupt Seede. And againe; We haue deepely reuolted from the Lord, and our sinnes are gone ouer our heads, Ah sinful nation! Ah people laden with wickedness, a corrupt Seed. And again; We have deeply revolted from the Lord, and our Sins Are gone over our Heads,
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and they reach vp to Heauen. And in another sense we may say as he;and they reach up to Heaven. And in Another sense we may say as he;
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The whole head is sicke, the whole heart is heauy, from the crowne of the head, to the soles of the feete, there is little to be seene but wounds, and swellings; The Whole head is sick, the Whole heart is heavy, from the crown of the head, to the soles of the feet, there is little to be seen but wounds, and swellings;
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and yet, ah yet, we lament not; those that feare God, lament not; those that come to Church, and loue the Word, lament not;
and yet, ah yet, we lament not; those that Fear God, lament not; those that come to Church, and love the Word, lament not;
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those that desire otherwise to walke vprightly and conscionably, lament not;
those that desire otherwise to walk uprightly and Conscionably, lament not;
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so that it may wel be a question, whether most of vs euer read this sentence,
so that it may well be a question, whither most of us ever read this sentence,
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or heard it read with any consideration and aduisement.
or herd it read with any consideration and advisement.
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If the eyes of sinners were only found drie, if teares were absent alone from the cheekes of those that work wickednesse, it were not much:
If the eyes of Sinners were only found dry, if tears were absent alone from the cheeks of those that work wickedness, it were not much:
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who could expect any thing but stonie hardnesse, from stony-hearted men? But euen the people of God, his owne children, that should haue hearts of flesh within them, these also haue continued hard, in regard of other mens faults,
who could expect any thing but stony hardness, from stonyhearted men? But even the people of God, his own children, that should have hearts of Flesh within them, these also have continued hard, in regard of other men's Faults,
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and euen forgotten that it is a dutie, to make Riuers of waters descend from their eyes,
and even forgotten that it is a duty, to make rivers of waters descend from their eyes,
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because men keep not Gods statutes. Now Brethren, if this were a fruit of a kind of naturall vnfitnesse to mourne,
Because men keep not God's statutes. Now Brothers, if this were a fruit of a kind of natural unfitness to mourn,
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because we were made of a firmer mettle, then that sorrow could melt vs: we might then lay the blame vpon the body, rather then the mind.
Because we were made of a firmer mettle, then that sorrow could melt us: we might then lay the blame upon the body, rather then the mind.
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And yet if nature had denied vs teares, it hath not denied vs sighs, & groanes, it hath not denied vs the power of sitting in heauines,
And yet if nature had denied us tears, it hath not denied us sighs, & groans, it hath not denied us the power of sitting in heaviness,
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and of making our selues sad and pensiue.
and of making our selves sad and pensive.
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Though wee could not weepe so plentifully as this Prophet, yet we might end our hearts,
Though we could not weep so plentifully as this Prophet, yet we might end our hearts,
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and earne in our bowels, and ake within, and sigh, and grind our very soules to powder, which yet alas wee neither doe, nor striue to doe.
and earn in our bowels, and ache within, and sighs, and grind our very Souls to powder, which yet alas we neither doe, nor strive to do.
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As the outward demonstrations of sorrow, I meane, wet eyes, are absent from vs, so is also the substance thereof, I meane, the inward tumbling of the soule vp and downe disquietly, the hearts beating it selfe,
As the outward demonstrations of sorrow, I mean, wet eyes, Are absent from us, so is also the substance thereof, I mean, the inward tumbling of the soul up and down disquietly, the hearts beating it self,
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as it were, against it selfe, and causing it selfe to be pained. So then we neither mourne outwardly, nor yet inwardly;
as it were, against it self, and causing it self to be pained. So then we neither mourn outwardly, nor yet inwardly;
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wee neither weepe with our eyes, nor grieue with our hearts;
we neither weep with our eyes, nor grieve with our hearts;
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and what can wee say in our owne defence? For certainely, brethren, it is not the want of aptnesse to weepe, that makes vs not to weepe,
and what can we say in our own defence? For Certainly, brothers, it is not the want of aptness to weep, that makes us not to weep,
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for our eyes are ready enough in other cases, and for other matters, to yeeld forth euen Riuers of waters.
for our eyes Are ready enough in other cases, and for other matters, to yield forth even rivers of waters.
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Let but an husband, or wife, or child, or friend lye sicke, and be ready to die;
Let but an husband, or wife, or child, or friend lie sick, and be ready to die;
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let but fire come and consume some part of our goods; let any man but coozen and deceiue vs of some summes of money;
let but fire come and consume Some part of our goods; let any man but cozen and deceive us of Some sums of money;
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yea, let any friend shew himselfe vnkind, and disrespectfull of vs; yea, let any enemy reproch vs with froward and bitter speeches;
yea, let any friend show himself unkind, and disrespectful of us; yea, let any enemy reproach us with froward and bitter Speeches;
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yea, let a Gouernour chide and shent vs, as we thinke, without our fault;
yea, let a Governor chide and shent us, as we think, without our fault;
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or but an equall take vs vp ouer-cuttedly in termes, or any, almost, the least thing befal, that wrongs vs, in body, goods, or name:
or but an equal take us up ouer-cuttedly in terms, or any, almost, the least thing befall, that wrongs us, in body, goods, or name:
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O then how we melt like waxe before the fire? What flood-gates be our eyes? How do teares push themselues forward (like a breach of the sea) and will not bee stopped? Then we cannot speak,
Oh then how we melt like wax before the fire? What floodgates be our eyes? How do tears push themselves forward (like a breach of the sea) and will not be stopped? Then we cannot speak,
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but we weepe, and sob, and hardly can speake for weeping. O foolish man and vnwise!
but we weep, and sob, and hardly can speak for weeping. O foolish man and unwise!
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Canst thou haue while and heart to weepe so much for the evuill words spoken against thee,
Canst thou have while and heart to weep so much for the evuill words spoken against thee,
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for the discourtesies offred vnto thee, for the losses and crosses that do befall thee,
for the discourtesies offered unto thee, for the losses and Crosses that do befall thee,
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and canst thou not weepe at all for the sinnes committed against God, for the thousands and ten thousands of oathes,
and Canst thou not weep At all for the Sins committed against God, for the thousands and ten thousands of Oaths,
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and blasphemies that are darted at his Name, for the wofull sacrilege committed against his Church,
and Blasphemies that Are darted At his Name, for the woeful sacrilege committed against his Church,
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for the ignorance, blindnesse, hypocrisie, profanenes of the multitude, and in a word, for all the numberlesse abominations, that are daily, hourely, minutely committed amongst vs? O heart possessed with selfe-loue,
for the ignorance, blindness, hypocrisy, profaneness of the multitude, and in a word, for all the numberless abominations, that Are daily, hourly, minutely committed among us? O heart possessed with Self-love,
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and prizing its owne ease and welfare aboue Gods honour and glory, and making more account of its self, then of its Maker!
and prizing its own ease and welfare above God's honour and glory, and making more account of its self, then of its Maker!
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Here now if in any thing we should enlarge our selues, in speaking against our selues,
Here now if in any thing we should enlarge our selves, in speaking against our selves,
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and in reproouing, shaming, condemning our selues;
and in reproving, shaming, condemning our selves;
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and this, if any thing, we should most vehemently presse vpon our selues, as an extreme and vnansweerable aggrauation of our hardnesse, which by this we know, not to be naturall, but sinfull.
and this, if any thing, we should most vehemently press upon our selves, as an extreme and vnansweerable aggravation of our hardness, which by this we know, not to be natural, but sinful.
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Say to thy selfe, I came to such a place, such a time, and found the countenance of my parent, brother, sister, or friend, estranged from me;
Say to thy self, I Come to such a place, such a time, and found the countenance of my parent, brother, sister, or friend, estranged from me;
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and his words and carriages vnlouing towards me:
and his words and carriages unloving towards me:
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It put me in my dumps for a day or two after, and made mee water my plants,
It put me in my dumps for a day or two After, and made me water my plants,
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and moysten mine hands and handkerchiefe with teares.
and moisten mine hands and handkerchief with tears.
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I went, not long after, into another place, and heard fortie foule oathes, and a number of horrible execrations and raylings,
I went, not long After, into Another place, and herd fortie foul Oaths, and a number of horrible execrations and railings,
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and one or two drie sighes serued the turne at this wickednesse, or scarce so much was done by me, to shew my sorrow.
and one or two dry sighs served the turn At this wickedness, or scarce so much was done by me, to show my sorrow.
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O Lord, O Lord, how aboundeth mine heart with ouer-high conceits of my selfe? How doe I ouer-value my self,
O Lord, Oh Lord, how Aboundeth mine heart with overhigh conceits of my self? How do I overvalue my self,
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and vnder-value thee? What, to be more troubled at a crosse word or two against my selfe, at the denying of some small request, at any discourtesie, any iniury,
and undervalue thee? What, to be more troubled At a cross word or two against my self, At the denying of Some small request, At any discourtesy, any injury,
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then at so many oathes, lyes, curses, raylings, as I haue heard without trouble? I know not whether I should be more ashamed of mine excessiuenes of teares in the one case,
then At so many Oaths, lies, curses, railings, as I have herd without trouble? I know not whither I should be more ashamed of mine excessiuenes of tears in the one case,
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or my defectiuenesse in the other; but both layd together, doe make vp the measure of mine hardheartednesse to the full.
or my defectiveness in the other; but both laid together, do make up the measure of mine hardheartedness to the full.
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If I could sigh, mourne, weepe for nothing, it were not so much, that I did it not for the sinnes of others;
If I could sighs, mourn, weep for nothing, it were not so much, that I did it not for the Sins of Others;
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but when I haue such store of teares for other things, now to be so scant of them for that that deserueth the farre greater quantitie, what shall I say of my selfe? Sure this deserues a degree of sorrow, beyond teares,
but when I have such store of tears for other things, now to be so scant of them for that that deserves the Far greater quantity, what shall I say of my self? Sure this deserves a degree of sorrow, beyond tears,
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and so fall vpon thine owne heart, and crush it too pieces with dislike of thy selfe, that hast been so extremely isensible in Gods behalfe, so ouer-tender in thine owne.
and so fallen upon thine own heart, and crush it too Pieces with dislike of thy self, that hast been so extremely isensible in God's behalf, so overtender in thine own.
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O that these words of mine might so farre preuaile with my selfe and you, brethren, that wee may at leastwise acknowledge our selues to bee greatly faultie,
O that these words of mine might so Far prevail with my self and you, brothers, that we may At leastwise acknowledge our selves to be greatly faulty,
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for not hauing discouered our detestation of sinne, our good will to God and Man, our religious care of the publike welfare and our owne, by taking out the lesson of Dauid, and of Ieremy, and by following the worthy patterne of holy Ezra, and blessed Paul and our most blessed and worthy Sauiour himselfe.
for not having discovered our detestation of sin, our good will to God and Man, our religious care of the public welfare and our own, by taking out the Lesson of David, and of Ieremy, and by following the worthy pattern of holy Ezra, and blessed Paul and our most blessed and worthy Saviour himself.
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Doubtlesse it will doe some good, to know our sinnes, and to confesse against our selues, saying, I am in truth exceedingly oo blame,
Doubtless it will do Some good, to know our Sins, and to confess against our selves, saying, I am in truth exceedingly oo blame,
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for my lauish and prodigall casting away such a multitude of teares for nothing, and bestowing so very few or none in that case, wherein they would haue been (as precious seed in a good ground) exceeding profitable to my selfe and others, I meane, in bewailing the sinnes both of my selfe and of the times.
for my lavish and prodigal casting away such a multitude of tears for nothing, and bestowing so very few or none in that case, wherein they would have been (as precious seed in a good ground) exceeding profitable to my self and Others, I mean, in bewailing the Sins both of my self and of the times.
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CHAP. VII. Containing the second vse, viz. an exhortation and direction to this dutie, of mourning for the faults of others.CHAP. VII. Containing the second use, viz. an exhortation and direction to this duty, of mourning for the Faults of Others.
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BVt now, hoping that you doe all both fee and feele, this omission of teares to be sinfull, I must turne my speech vnto your hearts for another purpose, requiring you in Gods name to reforme this fault, by turning your laughter into teares,
But now, hoping that you do all both fee and feel, this omission of tears to be sinful, I must turn my speech unto your hearts for Another purpose, requiring you in God's name to reform this fault, by turning your laughter into tears,
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and your ioy into sorrow, as Saint Iames aduiseth.
and your joy into sorrow, as Saint James adviseth.
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Ignorance of a dutie required, though it cannot wholly excuse the neglect of it, is yet some mitigation of the fault:
Ignorance of a duty required, though it cannot wholly excuse the neglect of it, is yet Some mitigation of the fault:
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but when a man is plainely told of a dutie, conuinced that it is a dutie, reprooued for omitting it,
but when a man is plainly told of a duty, convinced that it is a duty, reproved for omitting it,
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and yet is carelesse to performe it, now his carelesnesse is notorious and inexcusable.
and yet is careless to perform it, now his carelessness is notorious and inexcusable.
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Perhaps, my Brethren, some of you that haue now been taught the needfulnesse of these teares, did neuer consider the matter so well before,
Perhaps, my Brothers, Some of you that have now been taught the needfulness of these tears, did never Consider the matter so well before,
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but now that the thing is made plaine vnto you;
but now that the thing is made plain unto you;
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and your soules must needs confesse, that you also, as well as Dauid, ought to be mooued with the faults of others:
and your Souls must needs confess, that you also, as well as David, ought to be moved with the Faults of Others:
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continue not to omit a knowne dutie, lest your consciences accuse you of wilfull disobedience.
continue not to omit a known duty, lest your Consciences accuse you of wilful disobedience.
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Not alone to doe what God forbids me, when I know his will to the contrarie, is a fruite of wilfulnesse;
Not alone to do what God forbids me, when I know his will to the contrary, is a fruit of wilfulness;
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but also to neglect what hee enioynes, when his good pleasure is made manifest vnto me.
but also to neglect what he enjoins, when his good pleasure is made manifest unto me.
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Wee haue taken from you the excuse of ignorance;
we have taken from you the excuse of ignorance;
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wee haue made your hearts to confesse, that you ought to haue wept some of Dauids teares:
we have made your hearts to confess, that you ought to have wept Some of David tears:
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wee haue, I hope, made you sorrowfull for not weeping them;
we have, I hope, made you sorrowful for not weeping them;
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now, wee pray you, let vs make you carefull, to shed these teares more plentifully hereafter.
now, we pray you, let us make you careful, to shed these tears more plentifully hereafter.
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I know, that the same Dauid that here tels of riuers of teares, doth also tell of his songs in the night, and great reioycing.
I know, that the same David that Here tells of Rivers of tears, does also tell of his songs in the night, and great rejoicing.
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But there is no such opposition or fewd betwixt such songs, and such teares, that both may not well be done in their seasons.
But there is no such opposition or feud betwixt such songs, and such tears, that both may not well be done in their seasons.
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The day is long enough for both, at least, our life is long enough, and euerie Christian must find while to mourne for his owne and others faults, that he may be comforted:
The day is long enough for both, At least, our life is long enough, and every Christian must find while to mourn for his own and Others Faults, that he may be comforted:
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he must sometimes make his teares his drinke, that he may be fitted for the cup of consolation;
he must sometime make his tears his drink, that he may be fitted for the cup of consolation;
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and put himselfe in ashes, that hee may be ready to receiue the garments of gladnesse.
and put himself in Ashes, that he may be ready to receive the garments of gladness.
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Wherefore, brethren, frame your selues to mourning and lamentation, lift vp your voyces, and weepe,
Wherefore, brothers, frame your selves to mourning and lamentation, lift up your voices, and weep,
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and draw forth water, and powre it out here before the Lord, for an acceptable drinke-offering,
and draw forth water, and pour it out Here before the Lord, for an acceptable Drink-offering,
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as once it is reported of the people in the dayes of Samuel: A fitter season to mourne, wee need not seeke for.
as once it is reported of the people in the days of Samuel: A fitter season to mourn, we need not seek for.
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The Text fits well with the time. Oh that our harts would fit with both!
The Text fits well with the time. O that our hearts would fit with both!
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God hath mourned, wil not ye mourne? Be not among the generation of men, that mourne not when they are wept vnto;
God hath mourned, will not you mourn? Be not among the generation of men, that mourn not when they Are wept unto;
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we come now to tell you, that God would haue you weepe. He calls for your teares, and he lookes for them:
we come now to tell you, that God would have you weep. He calls for your tears, and he looks for them:
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and let him not looke in vaine. Take vp the words of the Prophet, and say;
and let him not look in vain. Take up the words of the Prophet, and say;
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O that our heads were Fountaines, and our eyes Well-springs of teares, that wee might weepe day and night, Oh that our Heads were Fountains, and our eyes Wellsprings of tears, that we might weep day and night,
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for the sinnes of the Daughters of our People! Yea, let euery man say with him;for the Sins of the Daughters of our People! Yea, let every man say with him;
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My belly, my belly, depart from me, comfort me not, looke away from me, for I will weepe bitterly, My belly, my belly, depart from me, Comfort me not, look away from me, for I will weep bitterly,
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because (not of the slaine, but) of the sinnes of the Daughter of my People: Because (not of the slain, but) of the Sins of the Daughter of my People:
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for it is a day of wickednesse and abomination, and a time of extreme dissolutenesse. My bowels, my bowels, I am pained at the heart;
for it is a day of wickedness and abomination, and a time of extreme dissoluteness. My bowels, my bowels, I am pained At the heart;
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I cannot hold my peace, mine heart makes a noyse within me;
I cannot hold my peace, mine heart makes a noise within me;
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for I haue heard the voyce of swearing and cursing, sinne vpon sinne, iniquitie vpon iniquitie;
for I have herd the voice of swearing and cursing, sin upon sin, iniquity upon iniquity;
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the people is a foolish people, they haue not knowne God, they are sottish children, and will receiue no instruction;
the people is a foolish people, they have not known God, they Are sottish children, and will receive no instruction;
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they are wise to doe eiull, but to doe good they haue no knowledge.
they Are wise to do eiull, but to do good they have no knowledge.
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Imitate the good Prophet in these words of his, and labour to put on his affections,
Imitate the good Prophet in these words of his, and labour to put on his affections,
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and then proceede more particularly, and say: Oh the oathes and blasphemies in our Nation! O, the contempt of Gods Word and Gospell in our Nation!
and then proceed more particularly, and say: O the Oaths and Blasphemies in our nation! O, the contempt of God's Word and Gospel in our nation!
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O, the pride and idlenesse in our Nation! O, the drunkennesse, whoredome, and filthinesse in our Nation!
O, the pride and idleness in our nation! O, the Drunkenness, whoredom, and filthiness in our nation!
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If Rome, or Constantinople abounded with swearing and cursing, who could looke for better there? If France and Italy were full of whoredomes, who could expect other in those corners of Popish darkenesse? But England, Ah England!
If Room, or Constantinople abounded with swearing and cursing, who could look for better there? If France and Italy were full of whoredoms, who could expect other in those corners of Popish darkness? But England, Ah England!
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Gods Signet, Gods Iewell, which he hath fostered as tenderly, and adorned as graciously, as euer he did Iudea.
God's Signet, God's Jewel, which he hath fostered as tenderly, and adorned as graciously, as ever he did Iudea.
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England, the one onely Nation, almost, that doth openly and solely professe the true Religion of God:
England, the one only nation, almost, that does openly and solely profess the true Religion of God:
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I say, England aboundeth in all these sinnes.
I say, England Aboundeth in all these Sins.
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What shall we say or doe? Whither shall we turne our selues? And how shall we comfort our selues for this,
What shall we say or do? Whither shall we turn our selves? And how shall we Comfort our selves for this,
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when euen England is full of all wickednesse? What? Swearing in England? Cursing in England? Lasciuious dancing, dallying,
when even England is full of all wickedness? What? Swearing in England? Cursing in England? Lascivious dancing, dallying,
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and wantonnesse on the Lords day in England? Contempt of Gods Word, drunkennesse, pride, idlenesse in England? Euen in England, where there is so much preaching,
and wantonness on the lords day in England? Contempt of God's Word, Drunkenness, pride, idleness in England? Eve in England, where there is so much preaching,
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and so much hearing? Where the Gospell hath banished Poperie for so many yeeres? Where the Scriptures haue so long time been read and published,
and so much hearing? Where the Gospel hath banished Popery for so many Years? Where the Scriptures have so long time been read and published,
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and where God hath vsed so many meanes for so great space of time to recall vs? O, breake our hearts within vs,
and where God hath used so many means for so great Molle of time to Recall us? O, break our hearts within us,
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and let our eyes drop downe teares to thinke of it!
and let our eyes drop down tears to think of it!
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But what meane I thus to striue with you for teares, and to wrest and extort them out of your heads by force? To weepe a little at a Sermon, is nothing to speak of:
But what mean I thus to strive with you for tears, and to wrest and extort them out of your Heads by force? To weep a little At a Sermon, is nothing to speak of:
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there is a further matter required of you.
there is a further matter required of you.
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In secret, I say, in secret, when you bee all alone, and may more freely doe it, then doe it more abundantly;
In secret, I say, in secret, when you be all alone, and may more freely do it, then do it more abundantly;
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or else to doe it here a little by compulsion of earnest words & perswasions, is little worth, and will doe little good.
or Else to do it Here a little by compulsion of earnest words & persuasions, is little worth, and will do little good.
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I confesse, that in meditating these things with my self, I found mine eyes great with teares,
I confess, that in meditating these things with my self, I found mine eyes great with tears,
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and mine heart within me swolne with sighes, and I hope that the vttering of them, may haue also power to fill some of your hearts, and of your eyes also.
and mine heart within me swollen with sighs, and I hope that the uttering of them, may have also power to fill Some of your hearts, and of your eyes also.
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But, ah, there is yet a greater and secreter mourning which I call you to. He weepes in truth, that weepes without witnesse.
But, ah, there is yet a greater and secreter mourning which I call you to. He weeps in truth, that weeps without witness.
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Take thou some time this day, or some other day, to get alone by thy selfe, Take thou Some time this day, or Some other day, to get alone by thy self,
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and presse these things vpō thy self, that haue bin so earnestly beaten vpō thee in the preaching of the Word;
and press these things upon thy self, that have been so earnestly beaten upon thee in the preaching of the Word;
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and there bowing the knees of thy soule before God, begin with an acknowledgment vnto him, that now thou confessest this mourning:
and there bowing the knees of thy soul before God, begin with an acknowledgment unto him, that now thou Confessest this mourning:
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for the publike sins is a duty, which he doth iustly require at thine hands,
for the public Sins is a duty, which he does justly require At thine hands,
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& which thou hast sinfully neglected heretofore, but now art sorrowfull for that neglect, and desirous to performe hereafter;
& which thou hast sinfully neglected heretofore, but now art sorrowful for that neglect, and desirous to perform hereafter;
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and then humbly beseech him to thaw, by the sweete and warme beames of his Grace, this frozen heart of thine,
and then humbly beseech him to thaw, by the sweet and warm beams of his Grace, this frozen heart of thine,
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and so to smite this rockie soule, that it may yeeld forth, as once the naturall Rocke did, euen Riuers of water.
and so to smite this rocky soul, that it may yield forth, as once the natural Rock did, even rivers of water.
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Pray him, according to his most free and gracious promise, to powre vpon thee the Spirit of Grace and supplication,
prey him, according to his most free and gracious promise, to pour upon thee the Spirit of Grace and supplication,
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and remouing the heart of stone, to put within thee, in stead of it, an hart of flesh, that thou mayst now doe, what Dauid did,
and removing the heart of stone, to put within thee, in stead of it, an heart of Flesh, that thou Mayest now do, what David did,
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and what thy selfe by his example art called vpon by the Ministrie (and art accordingly desirous) to doe.
and what thy self by his Exampl art called upon by the Ministry (and art accordingly desirous) to do.
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Hauing thus prepared thy selfe, then set about the worke it selfe, and first, begin to weepe for thine owne sinnes;
Having thus prepared thy self, then Set about the work it self, and First, begin to weep for thine own Sins;
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for assure thy soule, it shall be all in vaine, for any man to labour to bewaile the faults of others, that doth not in the first place bewaile his owne faults.
for assure thy soul, it shall be all in vain, for any man to labour to bewail the Faults of Others, that does not in the First place bewail his own Faults.
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Thinke and say thus then to thy selfe in thy meditations:
Think and say thus then to thy self in thy meditations:
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Ah, what a vile and wretched sinner am I? What a Childhood haue I spent? What an Youth? What a Middle-age? And (if thou beest come so farre) what an Old-age? What thoughts haue I harboured in mine heart? What words haue I vttered with my tongue? What deeds haue I done with mine hand? This tongue of mine hath sworne many a vaine, passionate, and outragious oath:
Ah, what a vile and wretched sinner am I? What a Childhood have I spent? What an Youth? What a Middle-age? And (if thou Best come so Far) what an Old age? What thoughts have I Harboured in mine heart? What words have I uttered with my tongue? What Deeds have I done with mine hand? This tongue of mine hath sworn many a vain, passionate, and outrageous oath:
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This tongue hath cursed, and rayled, and spoken profanely: It hath spoken wantonly and filthily, and told many a lye and false tale.
This tongue hath cursed, and railed, and spoken profanely: It hath spoken wantonly and filthily, and told many a lie and false tale.
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This hand hath vsed cruelty, reuenge and dalliance. This heart hath swolne against Gouernours, and boyled away in enuy and malice.
This hand hath used cruelty, revenge and dalliance. This heart hath swollen against Governors, and boiled away in envy and malice.
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This heart hath been fearelesse and carelesse of God, and hath forgotten him and his Word,
This heart hath been fearless and careless of God, and hath forgotten him and his Word,
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and euen doubted of his Beeing. O wretched tongue, wretched hand, & wretched hart! O, would that I could mourne for all these abominations of my life!
and even doubted of his Being. O wretched tongue, wretched hand, & wretched heart! O, would that I could mourn for all these abominations of my life!
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O, that all the teares which euer I wept in all my life, for crosses, losses, wrongs, iniuries, vnkindnesses,
O, that all the tears which ever I wept in all my life, for Crosses, losses, wrongs, injuries, Unkindnesses,
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and the like, were now all vnwept, and gathered together at once in mine eyes, that I might powre them forth in godly sorrow before the Lord for my sinnes!
and the like, were now all unwept, and gathered together At once in mine eyes, that I might pour them forth in godly sorrow before the Lord for my Sins!
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Be thou humbled and cast downe, O my soule, and be thou troubled within me! wallow thy selfe in the dust, and tumble thy self in ashes.
Be thou humbled and cast down, Oh my soul, and be thou troubled within me! wallow thy self in the dust, and tumble thy self in Ashes.
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Thou hast offended against thy Maker, and sinned against thy Redeemer, the holy Sonne of God! Thou hast wronged thy neighbours,
Thou hast offended against thy Maker, and sinned against thy Redeemer, the holy Son of God! Thou hast wronged thy neighbours,
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and hurt thy selfe, and deserued damnation; and, Ah wretch, thou hast shewed thy selfe vngracious and vngratefull, against that heauenly, carefull,
and hurt thy self, and deserved damnation; and, Ah wretch, thou hast showed thy self ungracious and ungrateful, against that heavenly, careful,
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and tender-hearted Father, that gaue his onely Sonne to death to ransome thee.
and tender-hearted Father, that gave his only Son to death to ransom thee.
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What Father euer so louing? What child euer so rebellious? Why are you drie, O mine eyes? And why art thou stony, O mine heart? Why doth sorrow flie from mee? And why are teares departed hence? O that I could weepe! O that I could weepe!
What Father ever so loving? What child ever so rebellious? Why Are you dry, Oh mine eyes? And why art thou stony, Oh mine heart? Why does sorrow fly from me? And why Are tears departed hence? O that I could weep! O that I could weep!
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O that I could euen be melted and dissolued into kindly teares, and with blessed Peter, weepe bitterly;
O that I could even be melted and dissolved into kindly tears, and with blessed Peter, weep bitterly;
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and with godly Marie, wash the feete of my Sauiour with my teares!
and with godly marry, wash the feet of my Saviour with my tears!
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Thus striue and take paines with thy self, to make thy soule sad for thine owne sinnes first;
Thus strive and take pains with thy self, to make thy soul sad for thine own Sins First;
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and hauing softned thy selfe somewhat by such endeuours, then begin for thy Countrie also, and thinke in this sort:
and having softened thy self somewhat by such endeavours, then begin for thy Country also, and think in this sort:
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Ah Lord, if I had sinned alone, I alone would weepe mine owne teares.
Ah Lord, if I had sinned alone, I alone would weep mine own tears.
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But I am a man of polluted lips and life, and I dwell amongst a people of polluted lips and life.
But I am a man of polluted lips and life, and I dwell among a people of polluted lips and life.
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Wee haue all gone astray, wee all haue done an abominable deed, there is none that doth good, no not one.
we have all gone astray, we all have done an abominable deed, there is none that does good, no not one.
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This Nation, this Christian and baptized Nation, wherein thy Gospell of truth hath so long shined brightly, is yet still for all that, a wicked and a sinfull Nation.
This nation, this Christian and baptised nation, wherein thy Gospel of truth hath so long shined brightly, is yet still for all that, a wicked and a sinful nation.
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O, that thou wouldst please to helpe me mourne for these common sinnes!
O, that thou Wouldst please to help me mourn for these Common Sins!
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Is not thy Spirit as able to soften a mans heart now, as in former times? Is not an heart of the posteritie of Abraham naturally as hard,
Is not thy Spirit as able to soften a men heart now, as in former times? Is not an heart of the posterity of Abraham naturally as hard,
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as one of another off-spring? O thou that gauest Dauid store of teares, stirre vp in me also the spirit of griefe, for the publike sinnes.
as one of Another offspring? O thou that Gavest David store of tears, stir up in me also the Spirit of grief, for the public Sins.
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And now begin to represent vnto thy soule, the many monstrous crying sinnes that are daily (and with impunitie many) committed in our Countrie. And now begin to represent unto thy soul, the many monstrous crying Sins that Are daily (and with impunity many) committed in our Country.
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Loose thy thoughts a while, in this great Thicket and wildernes of abominations, that hath ouer-growne vs, and say;
Lose thy thoughts a while, in this great Thicket and Wilderness of abominations, that hath overgrown us, and say;
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What could God doe more for a people, then he hath done for vs? and he looked for Grapes, and behold, wilde Grapes;
What could God do more for a people, then he hath done for us? and he looked for Grapes, and behold, wild Grapes;
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and for Figs, and behold, rotten Figs;
and for Figs, and behold, rotten Figs;
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for iudgement and righteousnes, and behold, sin & wickednes? What monstrous ignorance and profanenes and hellish Atheisme doth couer the multitude? What monstrous pride,
for judgement and righteousness, and behold, since & wickedness? What monstrous ignorance and profaneness and hellish Atheism does cover the multitude? What monstrous pride,
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and idlenesse, and fulnes of bread, and abominable vncleannesse, doe couer the Gentry? How full of oathes and blasphemies are the Court, the Citie, the Townes, the Countrie with vs? Great men sweare, and meane men sweare; Ministers sweare, and people sweare; men sweare, and women sweare; boyes sweare, and girles sweare;
and idleness, and fullness of bred, and abominable uncleanness, do cover the Gentry? How full of Oaths and Blasphemies Are the Court, the city, the Towns, the Country with us? Great men swear, and mean men swear; Ministers swear, and people swear; men swear, and women swear; boys swear, and girls swear;
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& almost babes and sucklings sweare;
& almost babes and sucklings swear;
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and if euery oath were but a drop of water, it were enough to make a flood to drowne the whole Land withall.
and if every oath were but a drop of water, it were enough to make a flood to drown the Whole Land withal.
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The Lords Day is euery where violated and profaned.
The lords Day is every where violated and profaned.
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The Word and Sacraments are made a very iest, and all Gods seruices are turned into a meere customary piece of worke.
The Word and Sacraments Are made a very jest, and all God's services Are turned into a mere customary piece of work.
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The children are euery where stubburne and rebellious against their parents. Much murder and bloodshed is committed;
The children Are every where stubborn and rebellious against their Parents. Much murder and bloodshed is committed;
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and for enuie and malice, the Land aboundeth with them, whoredome and filthinesse stinkes in euery corner; theft, oppression, vsurie, simony, sacriledge:
and for envy and malice, the Land Aboundeth with them, whoredom and filthiness stinks in every corner; theft, oppression, Usury, simony, sacrilege:
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where shal a man stirre, but he shall meete with them? Lying, deceite, fraud and guile are become amongst the necessary ornaments of a good chapman,
where shall a man stir, but he shall meet with them? Lying, deceit, fraud and guile Are become among the necessary Ornament of a good chapman,
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and one cannot liue without them now-a-dayes. Presumption, stoninesse of heart, and turning Gods Grace into wantonnes, are euery dayes faults.
and one cannot live without them nowadays. Presumption, stoniness of heart, and turning God's Grace into wantonness, Are every days Faults.
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O Lord God, we are a most wicked and sinfull Nation and people, and should not my soule mourne for this? O,
O Lord God, we Are a most wicked and sinful nation and people, and should not my soul mourn for this? O,
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how art thou dishonoured, and thy Lawes broken, and thy Spirit grieued!
how art thou dishonoured, and thy Laws broken, and thy Spirit grieved!
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and should not my soule weepe bitterly for this? And when thou hast thus called to mind the sinnes of the Land, represent also to thy selfe the iudgements that must come vpon vs for them, and say;
and should not my soul weep bitterly for this? And when thou hast thus called to mind the Sins of the Land, represent also to thy self the Judgments that must come upon us for them, and say;
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Lord, what shall we do in the end thereof!
Lord, what shall we do in the end thereof!
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Thy patience will not alwaies last, thy grace will not euer striue with vs, Iustice will not suffer thee to bind thine hands for euer with the cords of long suffering;
Thy patience will not always last, thy grace will not ever strive with us, justice will not suffer thee to bind thine hands for ever with the cords of long suffering;
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yea, the Lord must needs arise at length in furie and indignation, and stirre vp himselfe in wrath, to come and comfort himselfe,
yea, the Lord must needs arise At length in fury and Indignation, and stir up himself in wrath, to come and Comfort himself,
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and ease his soule, by taking vengeance on such a Nation as this. Hee must giue our Cities to the spoyle;
and ease his soul, by taking vengeance on such a nation as this. He must give our Cities to the spoil;
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our houses and Churches to the fire; and all our goods to the deuourer.
our houses and Churches to the fire; and all our goods to the devourer.
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He must hisse for his Flie against vs, & bring vpon vs, as he threatned and brought vpon Iudah, his foure great Armies to destroy, Sword, Famine, Pestilence,
He must hiss for his Fly against us, & bring upon us, as he threatened and brought upon Iudah, his foure great Armies to destroy, Sword, Famine, Pestilence,
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and the teeth of euill beasts to deuoure. He must lay vs waste and desolate, and cause vs to dye of grieuous deaths,
and the teeth of evil beasts to devour. He must lay us waste and desolate, and cause us to die of grievous death's,
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and cast our carcasses into the open streetes, as dung on the face of the earth, that there should be none to burie, or to lament.
and cast our carcases into the open streets, as dung on the face of the earth, that there should be none to bury, or to lament.
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He must fill vs full of wailing and howling, and bitter lamentation.
He must fill us full of wailing and howling, and bitter lamentation.
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Did not Iudah escape, that had lesse light, and fewer meanes? and can England escape, that hath the light of the Gospell,
Did not Iudah escape, that had less Light, and fewer means? and can England escape, that hath the Light of the Gospel,
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as much exceeding that of the Law, as the Sun-shine doth the Moone-light? And now thinke with thy selfe, that thou beholdest God, sending scarcenesse amongst vs,
as much exceeding that of the Law, as the Sunshine does the Moonlight? And now think with thy self, that thou Beholdest God, sending scarceness among us,
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and euery body feeble and languishing.
and every body feeble and languishing.
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Thinke that thou sawest the Pestilence leaping in at our houses, and sweeping away whole Families and Townes, till there bee no buyer.
Think that thou Sawest the Pestilence leaping in At our houses, and sweeping away Whole Families and Towns, till there be no buyer.
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Thinke that thou seest the insolent foe breaking in vpon vs, and with drawne Sword, filling euery place with feare, slaughter, death, and desolation, and then say;
Think that thou See the insolent foe breaking in upon us, and with drawn Sword, filling every place with Fear, slaughter, death, and desolation, and then say;
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O the slaine of the Daughter of my People! the Waster wasteth; without, the Sword; within, Famine and Pestilence:
Oh the slain of the Daughter of my People! the Waster wastes; without, the Sword; within, Famine and Pestilence:
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for all these things must as assuredly come vpon England, as euer they came vpon Ierusalem.
for all these things must as assuredly come upon England, as ever they Come upon Ierusalem.
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If enow doe take vp the taske of mourning, wee may escape them in our dayes:
If enough do take up the task of mourning, we may escape them in our days:
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but if we doe not preconceiue them by the power of faith in Gods threats, we shall surely feele them in the execution;
but if we do not preconceive them by the power of faith in God's Treats, we shall surely feel them in the execution;
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and when the generation of mourners for sinne is gone, then will the time of howling for the punishment of sinne be here.
and when the generation of mourners for sin is gone, then will the time of howling for the punishment of sin be Here.
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Thinke it not therfore a needlesse thing to anticipate a crosse, and to make it present in imagination beforehand.
Think it not Therefore a needless thing to anticipate a cross, and to make it present in imagination beforehand.
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For particular afflictions, wee must not drowne our selues in cares, before they come: but because we know, that God hath denounced this vengeance, and executed it on others,
For particular afflictions, we must not drown our selves in Cares, before they come: but Because we know, that God hath denounced this vengeance, and executed it on Others,
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and that his Iustice is the same still, therefore we are sure it will come on this Nation also,
and that his justice is the same still, Therefore we Are sure it will come on this nation also,
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and that speedily, if riuers of teares preuent it not.
and that speedily, if Rivers of tears prevent it not.
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Wherfore our best way is, in the foresight of it, to lament the sinnes that would procure it, that so wee may not bee forced to feele it,
Wherefore our best Way is, in the foresight of it, to lament the Sins that would procure it, that so we may not be forced to feel it,
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when all lamentations will be bootelesse.
when all lamentations will be bootless.
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Brethren, will you spend some houre or two this day, this idle day, when others pipe, Brothers, will you spend Some hour or two this day, this idle day, when Others pipe,
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and howte, and drinke, and dally, and dance, and adde to the heape of sinnes (as you know the season beares,) will you I say,
and howte, and drink, and dally, and dance, and add to the heap of Sins (as you know the season bears,) will you I say,
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thus meditate, and pray, and mourne, and sigh, and striue to send forth riuers of teares? If you will, blessed be those teares!
thus meditate, and pray, and mourn, and sighs, and strive to send forth Rivers of tears? If you will, blessed be those tears!
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they shall doe good to your soules, and good to your Countries, good to the King,
they shall do good to your Souls, and good to your Countries, good to the King,
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and good to the Commons, good to the Commonweale, and good to the Church, and good to the whole Land,
and good to the Commons, good to the Commonweal, and good to the Church, and good to the Whole Land,
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and all that dwell in it. But alack, I feare you wil not, I feare we loose our labour.
and all that dwell in it. But alack, I Fear you will not, I Fear we lose our labour.
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Businesse, businesse, sports, pastime, cōpany, some one or other such thing, will steale your hearts away, I feare:
Business, business, sports, pastime, company, Some one or other such thing, will steal your hearts away, I Fear:
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for so it is vsually seene, out of the Church, into your houses and shops, you goe some to your workes,
for so it is usually seen, out of the Church, into your houses and shops, you go Some to your works,
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and some to your sports, and neuer so much as thinke of what you haue heard, neuer set vpon the practice of what you are exhorted to;
and Some to your sports, and never so much as think of what you have herd, never Set upon the practice of what you Are exhorted to;
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and so we preach in vaine, and you heare in vaine, and wee get nothing but our labour for our paines.
and so we preach in vain, and you hear in vain, and we get nothing but our labour for our pains.
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Now for the Lord Iesus sake, doe not so this day, but couenant with thy selfe, that afore thou sleepest, thou wilt forcibly breake thorow all occasions,
Now for the Lord Iesus sake, do not so this day, but Covenant with thy self, that afore thou Sleepest, thou wilt forcibly break thorough all occasions,
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and find some one houre to take paines with thine heart, and to frame it to some tendernesse of remorse, that thou mayst be able once to say with Dauid; Riuers of waters haue runne downe mine eyes,
and find Some one hour to take pains with thine heart, and to frame it to Some tenderness of remorse, that thou Mayest be able once to say with David; rivers of waters have run down mine eyes,
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because they kept not thy Law. Say, thou shouldest heare of the death of wife, husband, child, friend:Because they kept not thy Law. Say, thou Shouldst hear of the death of wife, husband, child, friend:
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would it not affect thine hart with some sorrow? Let the tidings, yea, the hearing & beholding of so many sinnes committed (which doe more dishonor God,
would it not affect thine heart with Some sorrow? Let the tidings, yea, the hearing & beholding of so many Sins committed (which do more dishonour God,
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then any crosse can hurt thee) haue some power ouer thy griefes, and shew, that thine affections are not altogether carnall. One or two teares, shed for sinne voluntarily, in the day of prosperitie, out of a ture desire to shew our hatred of it, and loue to God;
then any cross can hurt thee) have Some power over thy griefs, and show, that thine affections Are not altogether carnal. One or two tears, shed for sin voluntarily, in the day of Prosperity, out of a ture desire to show our hatred of it, and love to God;
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and out of a serious consideration of its spiritual filthinesse, and hainousnesse, is more worth,
and out of a serious consideration of its spiritual filthiness, and heinousness, is more worth,
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then twenty teares shed in the day of affliction, when a man cannot tell, whether it bee the sinne or the crosse that procures his teares.
then twenty tears shed in the day of affliction, when a man cannot tell, whither it be the sin or the cross that procures his tears.
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Now therefore addresse your selues to that vnwelcome taske of mourning (to Nature, I say, vnwelcome,
Now Therefore address your selves to that unwelcome task of mourning (to Nature, I say, unwelcome,
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but to Grace most welcome,) and if you cannot at first on-set, get floods of teares,
but to Grace most welcome,) and if you cannot At First onset, get floods of tears,
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yet if you can get but two or three teares, or a few heartie sighes (till another time that you may get more) know, that it is worth your labour;
yet if you can get but two or three tears, or a few hearty sighs (till Another time that you may get more) know, that it is worth your labour;
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good duties are done likely with much weakenesse and difficultie at first: custome and continuance of doing, must bring vs to more perfection;
good duties Are done likely with much weakness and difficulty At First: custom and Continuance of doing, must bring us to more perfection;
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be not discouraged, because thine heart will bee hard, and full, vnapt to mourne, when thou addressest thy selfe first vnto it;
be not discouraged, Because thine heart will be hard, and full, unapt to mourn, when thou addressest thy self First unto it;
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but know, that a good beginning is requisite in all businesses, and he shall neuer finish any thing, that will sit still and doe nothing,
but know, that a good beginning is requisite in all businesses, and he shall never finish any thing, that will fit still and do nothing,
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because hee finds not all things answerable to his desires at first:
Because he finds not all things answerable to his Desires At First:
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yea, that man that laboureth to set his will vpon a pitch of sadnesse, by offering to his mind fit thoughts for that purpose,
yea, that man that Laboureth to Set his will upon a pitch of sadness, by offering to his mind fit thoughts for that purpose,
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and so makes his soule heauy with the apprehension of that that is euill and naught, shall be well accepted with God,
and so makes his soul heavy with the apprehension of that that is evil and nought, shall be well accepted with God,
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though he attaine not that melting, that dropping, that teare-flowing, and sensible sorrow, that Dauid here speaketh of.
though he attain not that melting, that dropping, that teare-flowing, and sensible sorrow, that David Here speaks of.
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And hee that accustometh himselfe to that habituall griefe of the will (taking displeasure against an euill thing, making it selfe auerse from it,
And he that accustometh himself to that habitual grief of the will (taking displeasure against an evil thing, making it self averse from it,
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and wishing that it had neuer been) shall in due season bee blessed by God, with the spirit of tendernesse, which shall most kindly and gently soften his heart,
and wishing that it had never been) shall in due season be blessed by God, with the Spirit of tenderness, which shall most kindly and gently soften his heart,
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and cause his soule to be so mellow, and easie to be wrought vpon, that he shall euen sweetely and freely powre forth this his Drinke-offering before the Lord,
and cause his soul to be so mellow, and easy to be wrought upon, that he shall even sweetly and freely pour forth this his Drink-offering before the Lord,
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and most sweetely water his soule with these Aprill showres of teares, which shall make it fertill, not alone in he flowres of presently insuing comforts,
and most sweetly water his soul with these April showers of tears, which shall make it fertile, not alone in he flowers of presently ensuing comforts,
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but also in the rich haruest of vertue and godlinesse, and the plentifull rewards thereof.
but also in the rich harvest of virtue and godliness, and the plentiful rewards thereof.
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Wherefore carry this short sentence home in your minds, and giue not ouer striuing by times and turnes, till you haue made your selues in case, to ioyne Dauids request with Dauids reason, and to say;
Wherefore carry this short sentence home in your minds, and give not over striving by times and turns, till you have made your selves in case, to join David request with David reason, and to say;
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Lord, make thy face to shine vpon thy seruant, and teach me thy Statutes: Riuers of teares do drop downe mine eyes, because they keepe not thy Law. Lord, make thy face to shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy Statutes: rivers of tears do drop down mine eyes, Because they keep not thy Law.
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CHAP. VIII. Containing the third and last vse of comfort to them that haue done, or shall begin and continue to doe this seruice.CHAP. VIII. Containing the third and last use of Comfort to them that have done, or shall begin and continue to do this service.
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ANd lastly, if there be any that haue performed, and continue to performe, or shal now begin,
ANd lastly, if there be any that have performed, and continue to perform, or shall now begin,
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and proceede to performe this excellent dutie, we must also speake peace to their soules, and preach vnto them the glad tidings of good things, to comfort them withall.
and proceed to perform this excellent duty, we must also speak peace to their Souls, and preach unto them the glad tidings of good things, to Comfort them withal.
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O, it is a great happinesse, to tread in the steps of those, concerning whom wee are perfectly assured, that they are now in Heauen:
O, it is a great happiness, to tread in the steps of those, Concerning whom we Are perfectly assured, that they Are now in Heaven:
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well may we assure our selues, that we shall be where they are after our death,
well may we assure our selves, that we shall be where they Are After our death,
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if wee haue walked in the wayes, wherein they walked, during their liues.
if we have walked in the ways, wherein they walked, during their lives.
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Thou knowest, Dauid was a child of God, a true regenerate man, a man after Gods owne heart;
Thou Knowest, David was a child of God, a true regenerate man, a man After God's own heart;
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thou knowest, hee had all his sinnes pardoned, dyed an happy death, now reigneth in Heauen, and hath attained eternall saluation.
thou Knowest, he had all his Sins pardoned, died an happy death, now Reigneth in Heaven, and hath attained Eternal salvation.
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It would doe thine heart good, to haue an infallible token, that thou also art such an one as Dauid, that thou hast interest into the same good things which he enioyeth,
It would do thine heart good, to have an infallible token, that thou also art such an one as David, that thou hast Interest into the same good things which he Enjoyeth,
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and shalt haue possession of them at last, as sure as he hath.
and shalt have possession of them At last, as sure as he hath.
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Then compare thy behauiour and carriage with Dauids; when he saw men wickedly to breake the Statutes of God,
Then compare thy behaviour and carriage with David; when he saw men wickedly to break the Statutes of God,
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when he saw wickednesse committed in euery place, and knew not how to helpe it, what did he doe? He wept,
when he saw wickedness committed in every place, and knew not how to help it, what did he do? He wept,
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and sighed, and lamented, and cryed, and tooke on very pitifully, euen as if some great crosse had befalne himselfe,
and sighed, and lamented, and cried, and took on very pitifully, even as if Some great cross had befallen himself,
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and as if his owne person had receiued harme.
and as if his own person had received harm.
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Canst thou likewise affirme before the Lord, that the same cause hath produced in thee the same effects? Doth the breach of Gods Law breake thine heart? Doth the sinfulnesse of others make thy soule sorrowfull? Dost thou sigh and groane,
Canst thou likewise affirm before the Lord, that the same cause hath produced in thee the same effects? Does the breach of God's Law break thine heart? Does the sinfulness of Others make thy soul sorrowful? Dost thou sighs and groan,
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and bewaile, and mourne for those things, which it is not in thy power to redresse? Loe then, thou art a Dauid, a man after Gods heart also, a sound and sincere Christian,
and bewail, and mourn for those things, which it is not in thy power to redress? Loe then, thou art a David, a man After God's heart also, a found and sincere Christian,
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an Israelite within, before God, a louer of God, a louer of thy Brethren, an hater of sin,
an Israelite within, before God, a lover of God, a lover of thy Brothers, an hater of since,
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and thou also shalt be saued with Dauid, and reioyce with the same heauenly Ioy, wherewith hee now reioyceth.
and thou also shalt be saved with David, and rejoice with the same heavenly Joy, wherewith he now rejoices.
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Those that are like the Saints of God in dutie, shall be also like them in glorie;
Those that Are like the Saints of God in duty, shall be also like them in glory;
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those that haue followed them in holines, shal follow them in happinesse.
those that have followed them in holiness, shall follow them in happiness.
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The same Spirit worketh in them, the same Christ dwelleth in them, and the same Crowne shall be set vpon them.
The same Spirit works in them, the same christ dwells in them, and the same Crown shall be Set upon them.
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Blessed therefore are these mourners, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed Therefore Are these mourners, for they shall be comforted.
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Whatsoeuer thing Dauid did aske in the former verses (and now in this verse doth lay,
Whatsoever thing David did ask in the former Verses (and now in this verse does lay,
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as it were, the foundation of his hopes to attaine the same, vpon the remembrance of these his teares before God) that are we bold in Gods name to promise assuredly to euery one that can speake the same thing of himselfe.
as it were, the Foundation of his hope's to attain the same, upon the remembrance of these his tears before God) that Are we bold in God's name to promise assuredly to every one that can speak the same thing of himself.
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Dost thou mourne for the sinnes of other men? Then will God looke vpon thee,
Dost thou mourn for the Sins of other men? Then will God look upon thee,
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and bee mercifull vnto thee, as he vseth to doe to them, that loue his name;
and be merciful unto thee, as he uses to do to them, that love his name;
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for thou also louest his name.
for thou also love his name.
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Doth thine eye drop downe teares, because men keepe not Gods Law? Then will he order thy steps in his Word,
Does thine eye drop down tears, Because men keep not God's Law? Then will he order thy steps in his Word,
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neither shall any iniquitie haue dominion ouer thee.
neither shall any iniquity have dominion over thee.
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Doth thy soule lament bitterly the common sinnes? Then will he deliuer thee from the oppression of men, that thou mayest keepe his precepts? Doth thine heart mourne for the publike offences of those, with whom thou liuest? Then will God make his face to shine vpon thee his seruant,
Does thy soul lament bitterly the Common Sins? Then will he deliver thee from the oppression of men, that thou Mayest keep his Precepts? Does thine heart mourn for the public offences of those, with whom thou Livest? Then will God make his face to shine upon thee his servant,
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and will teach thee his Statutes. In a word;
and will teach thee his Statutes. In a word;
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Striuest thou to performe this seruice, of which, Dauid maketh profession in this verse? Then shalt thou certainely obtaine al those benefits,
Strivest thou to perform this service, of which, David makes profession in this verse? Then shalt thou Certainly obtain all those benefits,
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for which he made his humble petition in the former verses.
for which he made his humble petition in the former Verses.
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Wherfore let these Riuers of teares become streames of comfort, wherein thy soule may bathe it selfe, with much content.
Wherefore let these rivers of tears become streams of Comfort, wherein thy soul may bathe it self, with much content.
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Godly sorrow is the mother of sound Ioy;
Godly sorrow is the mother of found Joy;
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these teares are the proper seeds of heauenly comfort, whereas carnal ioy doth end in sorrow,
these tears Are the proper seeds of heavenly Comfort, whereas carnal joy does end in sorrow,
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and that crackling mirth of sinners being extinguished, shall leaue them frozen in horror and amazement.
and that crackling mirth of Sinners being extinguished, shall leave them frozen in horror and amazement.
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Wherefore reape you the comfort of the seed you haue sowne, and as the seed was precious, so let the crop be;
Wherefore reap you the Comfort of the seed you have sown, and as the seed was precious, so let the crop be;
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and as the seed was abundant, so let the haruest. From this dutie mayest thou infallibly collect, that thy charitie was sound and plentifull.
and as the seed was abundant, so let the harvest. From this duty Mayest thou infallibly collect, that thy charity was found and plentiful.
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This dutie will prooue certainly, that thine hatred of sinne was heartie and earnest, and, I suppose, it may goe in the reckoning of one of the most infallible notes of Gods child.
This duty will prove Certainly, that thine hatred of sin was hearty and earnest, and, I suppose, it may go in the reckoning of one of the most infallible notes of God's child.
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To mourne for the generall calamities of the Church, when ones selfe is at peace; and to mourne for the generall sinnes of the Church, though himselfe bee free;
To mourn for the general calamities of the Church, when ones self is At peace; and to mourn for the general Sins of the Church, though himself be free;
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these are two most happy signes of true holinesse, and this latter I thinke to be the surer of the twaine,
these Are two most happy Signs of true holiness, and this latter I think to be the Surer of the twaine,
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as more sensibly and manifestly testifying true zeale of Gods glory.
as more sensibly and manifestly testifying true zeal of God's glory.
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Yea, whosoeuer sorrowes heartily for the common sinnes, may, in some respect, take more sure hold of that mourning to confirme his faith,
Yea, whosoever sorrows heartily for the Common Sins, may, in Some respect, take more sure hold of that mourning to confirm his faith,
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and assure himself of his vprightnesse, then of his sorrowing for his owne particular faults.
and assure himself of his uprightness, then of his sorrowing for his own particular Faults.
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We haue examples of damned hypocrites, that haue been sad and heauy, for their owne sinnes, in some cases,
We have Examples of damned Hypocrites, that have been sad and heavy, for their own Sins, in Some cases,
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as Ahab, Iudas, Saul, and he rest:
as Ahab, Iudas, Saul, and he rest:
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but we haue neuer any example of any, that lamented the publike and common wickednesse of the Church or Nation, where he liued,
but we have never any Exampl of any, that lamented the public and Common wickedness of the Church or nation, where he lived,
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and of the persons amongst whom hee conuersed (vnlesse accidentally, wen the sinnes haue falne out to be iniurious and troublesome to themselues,
and of the Persons among whom he conversed (unless accidentally, wen the Sins have fallen out to be injurious and troublesome to themselves,
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or to their friends,) but of those which wee are well assured, to haue been truly sanctified,
or to their Friends,) but of those which we Are well assured, to have been truly sanctified,
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and now to be eternally glorified.
and now to be eternally glorified.
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Is not Lot in Heauen? Is not Dauid in Heauen? Is not Ezra in Heauen? Ae not Ieremiah, Baruch, Ebedmelech, and the rest of these mourners all in eternall glory in Heauen? Name me a man that is noted to haue bewailed the sinnes of others,
Is not Lot in Heaven? Is not David in Heaven? Is not Ezra in Heaven? A not Jeremiah, baruch, Ebedmelech, and the rest of these mourners all in Eternal glory in Heaven? Name me a man that is noted to have bewailed the Sins of Others,
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and I will bring you a ground out of Scripture without doubt or question, that he is saued:
and I will bring you a ground out of Scripture without doubt or question, that he is saved:
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so can it not bee said of those that haue mourned for their owne sinnes.
so can it not be said of those that have mourned for their own Sins.
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For in truth, the fiercenesse of an euill conscience, terrifying the soule with the feare of hell fire, may stirre vp such griefe,
For in truth, the fierceness of an evil conscience, terrifying the soul with the Fear of hell fire, may stir up such grief,
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and make an vnsanctified man complaine bitterly, that hee hath sinned in such or such a thing,
and make an unsanctified man complain bitterly, that he hath sinned in such or such a thing,
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as Iudas in betraying innocent blood.
as Iudas in betraying innocent blood.
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That naturall affectiō which we beare vnto our selues, may also make vs sorrowfull fort that, which we cannot but see, will bee harmefull to our selues,
That natural affection which we bear unto our selves, may also make us sorrowful fort that, which we cannot but see, will be harmful to our selves,
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euen where no grace at all doth dwell:
even where no grace At all does dwell:
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But to sorrow for publike offences, and for the sinnes of those, that are no way neere vnto vs (but as the common bands of Humanitie and Christianitie haue vnited them) there can bee no motiue at all imagined,
But to sorrow for public offences, and for the Sins of those, that Are no Way near unto us (but as the Common bans of Humanity and Christianity have united them) there can be no motive At all imagined,
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except the true hatred of sinne, and the true loue of God and man, which no man can haue,
except the true hatred of sin, and the true love of God and man, which no man can have,
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but from the Spirit of our Lord Iesus Christ dwelling in him.
but from the Spirit of our Lord Iesus christ Dwelling in him.
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Desperation and horror without Grace, may procure teares for ones owne faults, nothing but holinesse can procure them for others.
Desperation and horror without Grace, may procure tears for ones own Faults, nothing but holiness can procure them for Others.
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A man may lament his owne sinnes, and not hate them; hee cannot lament the common sinnes, but out of an hatred of them.
A man may lament his own Sins, and not hate them; he cannot lament the Common Sins, but out of an hatred of them.
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Wherefore let the people of God make much of these teares, and preserue them (as it were some hot and comfortable licour) for their vse, against the day of temptation;
Wherefore let the people of God make much of these tears, and preserve them (as it were Some hight and comfortable liquour) for their use, against the day of temptation;
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that when the weake faith shall bee assaulted with manifold obiections, it may haue this token of truth to alleage for it selfe, against which, there can bee none exception;
that when the weak faith shall be assaulted with manifold objections, it may have this token of truth to allege for it self, against which, there can be none exception;
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and let the people of God endeuour to be frequent in this exercise o mourning for the common sinnes, that they may abound in comfort afterwards,
and let the people of God endeavour to be frequent in this exercise oh mourning for the Common Sins, that they may abound in Comfort afterwards,
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and be filled with ioy, in stead of sorrow; for alwaies holy sorrow ends in ioy.
and be filled with joy, in stead of sorrow; for always holy sorrow ends in joy.
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Wee may not make our selues so carelesse of our spirituall estate, as to lose a good dutie,
we may not make our selves so careless of our spiritual estate, as to loose a good duty,
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but must put al the Graces that God hath giuen vs, and the effects of them to the best vse, improouing them all to the encrease of our faith in God,
but must put all the Graces that God hath given us, and the effects of them to the best use, improouing them all to the increase of our faith in God,
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and our spirituall reioycing in the assurance of his loue.
and our spiritual rejoicing in the assurance of his love.
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It will make vs constant in good duties, if wee shall find them to doe vs much good.
It will make us constant in good duties, if we shall find them to do us much good.
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Let these sorrowes be much profitable and comfortable vnto them (O Christian soule,) as indeed they ought,
Let these sorrows be much profitable and comfortable unto them (Oh Christian soul,) as indeed they ought,
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and out of these weeping promises, gather these gladsome conclusions. I am sure I am Gods child:
and out of these weeping promises, gather these gladsome conclusions. I am sure I am God's child:
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I am sure I am a member of the same body, that Dauid was a member of:
I am sure I am a member of the same body, that David was a member of:
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I am sure, I partake of that Spirit that dwelt in him: I am sure, that sinne shall not mortally infect me;
I am sure, I partake of that Spirit that dwelled in him: I am sure, that sin shall not mortally infect me;
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that I shall not bee drowned in the publike Iudgements;
that I shall not be drowned in the public Judgments;
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that God will either spare the Land for the sake of my selfe, and other like mourners;
that God will either spare the Land for the sake of my self, and other like mourners;
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or at least, that himselfe will make prouision for my welfare in the common woes.
or At least, that himself will make provision for my welfare in the Common woes.
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I shall laugh, when others are punished for sin, because I wept, when they committed sinne.
I shall laugh, when Others Are punished for since, Because I wept, when they committed sin.
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God will bee my shelter and refuge in the time of trouble, and hee will not giue me ouer to the destroyer;
God will be my shelter and refuge in the time of trouble, and he will not give me over to the destroyer;
np1 vmb vbi po11 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pns31 vmb xx vvi pno11 a-acp p-acp dt n1;
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for often haue I caused, and often doe I purpose hereafter to cause, that streames of teares shall descend from mine eyes,
for often have I caused, and often do I purpose hereafter to cause, that streams of tears shall descend from mine eyes,
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because the sonnes of men doe tread his Statutes vnder-foot.
Because the Sons of men do tread his Statutes underfoot.
c-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 vdb vvi po31 n2 av.
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I haue not onely wept for mine owne sinnes (which feare of shame in the World,
I have not only wept for mine own Sins (which Fear of shame in the World,
pns11 vhb xx av-j vvn p-acp po11 d n2 (r-crq n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1,
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or damnation in Hell, hath made many a dissembler doe:) I haue not alone wept for the faults of my children,
or damnation in Hell, hath made many a dissembler do:) I have not alone wept for the Faults of my children,
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and neere friends (which also carnall affection hath made many a carnall man to do in some cases:) I haue not only wept for the faults of others, that were harmefull to my selfe and my friends, (as selfe-loue wil make any man to doe,) but I haue wept for the generall sinnes of the whole Land,
and near Friends (which also carnal affection hath made many a carnal man to do in Some cases:) I have not only wept for the Faults of Others, that were harmful to my self and my Friends, (as Self-love will make any man to do,) but I have wept for the general Sins of the Whole Land,
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for the sinnes of the high and low, for the sinnes of strangers that knew mee not,
for the Sins of the high and low, for the Sins of Strangers that knew me not,
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and enemies that loue mee not;
and enemies that love me not;
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for the sinnes of any of Adams sonnes, that I knew to haue sinned, because they kept not Gods Precepts.
for the Sins of any of Adams Sons, that I knew to have sinned, Because they kept not God's Precepts.
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Blessed be the Lord, that hath made maine heart, in such a measure, soft and tender:
Blessed be the Lord, that hath made main heart, in such a measure, soft and tender:
j-vvn vbb dt n1, cst vhz vvn j n1, p-acp d dt n1, j cc j:
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I am in his Couenant, seeing he hath created an heart of flesh within my body;
I am in his Covenant, seeing he hath created an heart of Flesh within my body;
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and I am sure, that none but a fleshy hart will make the eyes to shed teares,
and I am sure, that none but a fleshy heart will make the eyes to shed tears,
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for the violation of Gods testimonies by other men. NONLATINALPHABET. FINIS.
for the violation of God's testimonies by other men.. FINIS.
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