which only leade vnto the face, and presence of God, where, and with whom alone is the highest perfection of blisse, a riuer of infinite pleasures, the well of life,
which only lead unto the face, and presence of God, where, and with whom alone is the highest perfection of bliss, a river of infinite pleasures, the well of life,
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Blessed then was the wisdome of the disposer of these heauenly Songs of Dauid ; whether it was himselfe, or Ezra, or whomsoeuer, in that he prefixed this excellent Psalme,
Blessed then was the Wisdom of the disposer of these heavenly Songs of David; whither it was himself, or Ezra, or whomsoever, in that he prefixed this excellent Psalm,
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and put on an vnconquerable resolution, issuing from an assurance of being in Christ, and from the clearenesse of a good conscience: whereby we may walke euen.
and put on an unconquerable resolution, issuing from an assurance of being in christ, and from the clearness of a good conscience: whereby we may walk even.
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to put on his habergeon of righteousnesse, and the garments of vengeance for clothing: saying, as it is Isai. 5.19. Let him make speed: let him hasten his worke, that we may see it:
to put on his habergeon of righteousness, and the garments of vengeance for clothing: saying, as it is Isaiah 5.19. Let him make speed: let him hasten his work, that we may see it:
it will spread it selfe in speech and actions. As is plaine, Psalm. 37.30. The mouth of the righteous will speake of wisedome, and his tongue will talke of iudgement. The reason followes.
it will spread it self in speech and actions. As is plain, Psalm. 37.30. The Mouth of the righteous will speak of Wisdom, and his tongue will talk of judgement. The reason follows.
There is in the booke of God, proposed ▪ and offored vnto vs, an happinesse, standing in opposition, to all the vaine felicities, which anciēt Philosophers deuisde out of their deep speculations;
There is in the book of God, proposed ▪ and offored unto us, an happiness, standing in opposition, to all the vain felicities, which ancient Philosophers devised out of their deep speculations;
He saies of laughter, thou art mad, and of ioy, ha• is this that thou doest? And whereas wisedome and knowledge, are the most incomparable treasures this transitorie world hath;
He Says of laughter, thou art mad, and of joy, ha• is this that thou dost? And whereas Wisdom and knowledge, Are the most incomparable treasures this transitory world hath;
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hee hath pronounced of them all, in respect of true happinesse, and diuided from the grace and feare of God, and a sanctified heart; that they are all vanity.
he hath pronounced of them all, in respect of true happiness, and divided from the grace and Fear of God, and a sanctified heart; that they Are all vanity.
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which burneth farre hotter, and more vnquenchably, then any fire, though augmented with infinite riuers of brimstone, to be powred vpon his body and soule for euermore, in the world to come.
which burns Far hotter, and more unquenchably, then any fire, though augmented with infinite Rivers of brimstone, to be poured upon his body and soul for evermore, in the world to come.
How then possibly can there be any happinesse in these vexations? Wherefore Salomon hauing proued the negatiue part of my doctrine, concludes the positiue in the last chapter:
How then possibly can there be any happiness in these vexations? Wherefore Solomon having proved the negative part of my Doctrine, concludes the positive in the last chapter:
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and cast downe with outward crosses and occurrents; as with losse of friends, discountenance of great ones, disappointment of his hopes, and preferments; with wrongfull railings, and disgraces;
and cast down with outward Crosses and occurrents; as with loss of Friends, discountenance of great ones, disappointment of his hope's, and preferments; with wrongful railings, and disgraces;
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But it is not so with him, that holds the feare of God, for his surest sanctuarie, that hath resolued to resigne vp himselfe in holy obedience to the will of God.
But it is not so with him, that holds the Fear of God, for his Surest sanctuary, that hath resolved to resign up himself in holy Obedience to the will of God.
For let there be about him, the deuouring sword of the Tyrant, the consuming flames of persecution, the keene razours of lying tongues, the mouthes of Lions, the cruell combinations of his enemies;
For let there be about him, the devouring sword of the Tyrant, the consuming flames of persecution, the keen razors of lying tongues, the mouths of Lions, the cruel combinations of his enemies;
or that so diuine a sparkle should cease rising and aspiring, vntill it ioyne it selfe to that infinite flame of glory and maiesty, from whence it first issued.
or that so divine a sparkle should cease rising and aspiring, until it join it self to that infinite flame of glory and majesty, from whence it First issued.
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Melting hee was in pleasures, and deliciousnesse; solacing himselfe amongst his wiues, and concubines; carousing in the golden, and siluer vessels of the Temple.
Melting he was in pleasures, and deliciousness; solacing himself among his wives, and concubines; carousing in the golden, and silver vessels of the Temple.
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and vowed resolution, they haue fastned their affections, because thereon depend their pleasures, honours, states, reputations, contented passing the time, or the like:
and vowed resolution, they have fastened their affections, Because thereon depend their pleasures, honours, states, reputations, contented passing the time, or the like:
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and iudgements against a sinfull people. Witnesse the Prophets: Zepha. Chap. 1.17.18. Their blood shall bee powred out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.
and Judgments against a sinful people. Witness the prophets: Zephaniah. Chap. 1.17.18. Their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their Flesh as the dung.
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but the whole land shall be deuoured, by the fire of his iealousie. Ezech. 7.19. Their siluer, and their gold cannot deliuer them in the day of the wrath of the Lord:
but the Whole land shall be devoured, by the fire of his jealousy. Ezekiel 7.19. Their silver, and their gold cannot deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord:
Thirdly, they cannot stretch themselues vnto eternity. For there are no contentments of this life; whether they lie in honours, riches, pleasures, friends, or the like;
Thirdly, they cannot stretch themselves unto eternity. For there Are no contentment's of this life; whither they lie in honours, riches, pleasures, Friends, or the like;
but then, at their farwell, they are vtterly despoiled of their weake, and imaginarie sweetnes; and are wholly turned into wounds, and wormewood, into gall and vexation.
but then, At their farewell, they Are utterly despoiled of their weak, and imaginary sweetness; and Are wholly turned into wounds, and wormwood, into Gall and vexation.
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it is impossible, there should be any absolute ioy found in them: for there is wanting the very life and accomplishment of true happinesse, assurance of perpetuitie.
it is impossible, there should be any absolute joy found in them: for there is wanting the very life and accomplishment of true happiness, assurance of perpetuity.
For howsoeuer, the worldly minded man, wanting vtterly the eie of faith, and hauing his eie of reason dimmed with mists, that rise from his tumultuous and fierie passions, grosse ignorance,
For howsoever, the worldly minded man, wanting utterly the eye of faith, and having his eye of reason dimmed with mists, that rise from his tumultuous and fiery passion, gross ignorance,
and wilfull malice, so that he onely lookes vpon the honours, riches and pleasures of this life with a carnall and sensual eie, may seeme to see in them, some glimmerings of happinesse,
and wilful malice, so that he only looks upon the honours, riches and pleasures of this life with a carnal and sensual eye, may seem to see in them, Some glimmerings of happiness,
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yet certainely, the truly generous mind may clearely out of the very apprehension of nature and light of reason, discerne them al, to be no better then a broken staffe of reede, whereupon if a man leane, it will goe into his hand,
yet Certainly, the truly generous mind may clearly out of the very apprehension of nature and Light of reason, discern them all, to be no better then a broken staff of reed, whereupon if a man lean, it will go into his hand,
But if there be an accession of profession of the Gospell, of outward performance of religious exercises, of some correspondence with the seruants of God;
But if there be an accession of profession of the Gospel, of outward performance of religious exercises, of Some correspondence with the Servants of God;
why then the matter is strike dead. There is the perfection. Whatsoeuer is aboue is proud hypocrisie, vaineglorious singularitie, phantasticke precisenesse;
why then the matter is strike dead. There is the perfection. Whatsoever is above is proud hypocrisy, vainglorious singularity, fantastic preciseness;
To the demonstration of which point before I proceed, let mee preuent two obiections. First, I denie not, but that morall vertuousnesse is good, and excellent in it self;
To the demonstration of which point before I proceed, let me prevent two objections. First, I deny not, but that moral vertuousnesse is good, and excellent in it self;
whereby it might worthily draw into admiration and iust challenge euen these times of Christianity: yet in respect of acceptance with God, and conformitie to his will;
whereby it might worthily draw into admiration and just challenge even these times of Christianity: yet in respect of acceptance with God, and conformity to his will;
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nor depthes below, nor heights aboue, nor the creatures of tenne thousand worlds, shall euer bee able, to worke a separation of it, from that infinite loue of God which first planted it in the heart,
nor depths below, nor heights above, nor the creatures of tenne thousand world's, shall ever be able, to work a separation of it, from that infinite love of God which First planted it in the heart,
and in the iudgement of the greater part for his ciuill honesty, and solemne performances of outward duties of religion; (to which many thousands neuer attaine) and yet himselfe be not onely a stranger from the life of God,
and in the judgement of the greater part for his civil honesty, and solemn performances of outward duties of Religion; (to which many thousands never attain) and yet himself be not only a stranger from the life of God,
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but also by accident, being pust vp with a conceit of an imaginarie perfection, become a violent opposite to the power of religion and true godlinesse.
but also by accident, being pust up with a conceit of an imaginary perfection, become a violent opposite to the power of Religion and true godliness.
Because, when they consider their present course is in good acceptance with the world, and that it may well consist with the free enioyment of their honours and pleasures, at least arising from their beloued and secret sinnes, they willingly and peremptorily rest and repose vpon it;
Because, when they Consider their present course is in good acceptance with the world, and that it may well consist with the free enjoyment of their honours and pleasures, At least arising from their Beloved and secret Sins, they willingly and peremptorily rest and repose upon it;
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And the rather, because they know full well, if they should step forward vnto forwardnesse in religion and that inward holinesse, without which they shall neuer see the face of God;
And the rather, Because they know full well, if they should step forward unto forwardness in Religion and that inward holiness, without which they shall never see the face of God;
For I am perswaded, while a man lies secure in the course of vnregeneration, if the diuell can procure it, he shall enioy his hearts desire, he shall bring his enterprises to passe,
For I am persuaded, while a man lies secure in the course of unregeneration, if the Devil can procure it, he shall enjoy his hearts desire, he shall bring his enterprises to pass,
And first, these reasons following may demonstrate, that he which reaches but to ciuill honesty, comes farre short of being in Christ, and consequently of true happinesse.
And First, these Reasons following may demonstrate, that he which reaches but to civil honesty, comes Far short of being in christ, and consequently of true happiness.
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First, some of the heathens, out of those weake notions and inclinations to vertuousnesse, which corrupted nature confusedly imprinted in their minds, attained a great measure of morall perfection.
First, Some of the Heathens, out of those weak notions and inclinations to vertuousnesse, which corrupted nature confusedly imprinted in their minds, attained a great measure of moral perfection.
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This Elogie the Historian giues of the Romane Cato. Cato was a man, which did animate the faire speculatiue image of vertue with liuely executions and practise.
This Eulogy the Historian gives of the Roman Cato. Cato was a man, which did animate the fair speculative image of virtue with lively executions and practice.
and being free from the corruptions of the time, he was the same man, and had a free command ouer his passions, both in time of acceptation and disgrace.
and being free from the corruptions of the time, he was the same man, and had a free command over his passion, both in time of acceptation and disgrace.
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and yet Christians in these daies, when all the beames of Christs blessed Gospell are shining and shed round about them, continue still in darkenesse, cold and frozen in prophannesse, and security;
and yet Christians in these days, when all the beams of Christ blessed Gospel Are shining and shed round about them, continue still in darkness, cold and frozen in profaneness, and security;
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And mās reasonable soule, by that strength it yet retains, since it was by God iustly disinherited of alspirituall patrimonie for Adams rebellion, may purchase some kind of perfections.
And men reasonable soul, by that strength it yet retains, since it was by God justly disinherited of alspirituall patrimony for Adams rebellion, may purchase Some kind of perfections.
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First, in it selfe it may be excellent, if endowed with a sharp wit, a quick apprehension, a strong mind, a piercing iudgement, a faithful memory, a more moderate wil, and milder affections.
First, in it self it may be excellent, if endowed with a sharp wit, a quick apprehension, a strong mind, a piercing judgement, a faithful memory, a more moderate will, and milder affections.
But if by industry and art it furnish and fil euery seueral faculty with those ornaments and qualities, of which they are naturally capable, the perfection is much more admirable.
But if by industry and art it furnish and fill every several faculty with those Ornament and qualities, of which they Are naturally capable, the perfection is much more admirable.
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it may go further, and inable it self by action, experience & obseruation, with such an vniuersal wisdom, that it may not only be fit and qualified for notable offices of society and entercourse in politick Bodies:
it may go further, and inable it self by actium, experience & observation, with such an universal Wisdom, that it may not only be fit and qualified for notable Offices of society and intercourse in politic Bodies:
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he may be enriched with singular pregnancie of all the faculties of the soule, hee may be stored with varietie of the choisest and profoundest learning, he may expresse in action and ciuill honestie the absolute portraiture of Aristotles moral vertues;
he may be enriched with singular pregnancy of all the faculties of the soul, he may be stored with variety of the Choicest and profoundest learning, he may express in actium and civil honesty the absolute portraiture of Aristotle moral Virtues;
and yet without supernaturall illumination, and the diuine graces, of faith, loue, zeale, sinceritie, spirituall wisedome, a sanctified contention of spirit, in making towards God in all kind of duties, which onely put a man into possession of true happinesse,
and yet without supernatural illumination, and the divine graces, of faith, love, zeal, sincerity, spiritual Wisdom, a sanctified contention of Spirit, in making towards God in all kind of duties, which only put a man into possession of true happiness,
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yet when he comes out of his ciuill honestie and naturall wisdome to reason and confer with Christ about the saluation of his soule and eternall happinesse;
yet when he comes out of his civil honesty and natural Wisdom to reason and confer with christ about the salvation of his soul and Eternal happiness;
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How can a man be borne which is old? can he enter into his mothers wombe againe and be borne ? A replie, which may breed an astonishment in all that shall euer reade this story vnderstandingly vnto the worlds end;
How can a man be born which is old? can he enter into his mother's womb again and be born? A reply, which may breed an astonishment in all that shall ever read this story understandingly unto the world's end;
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nay, it seemes to seeme strange to Christ himselfe, by his interrogatiue admiration afterward; Art thou a teacher of Israel, and knowest not these things ? And no maruell;
nay, it seems to seem strange to christ himself, by his interrogative admiration afterwards; Art thou a teacher of Israel, and Knowest not these things? And no marvel;
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especially, hauing many times, no doubt, read it in Moses and the Prophts? Amongst many places, he might see, Ezech. 36.26.27. most cleerely laid downe the great and glorious worke of our new birth:
especially, having many times, no doubt, read it in Moses and the Prophts? among many places, he might see, Ezekiel 36.26.27. most clearly laid down the great and glorious work of our new birth:
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why, hee talkes of a man that is old, entring againe into his mothers wombe: from whence he should certainely returne with a doubled pollution and corruption of nature;
why, he talks of a man that is old, entering again into his mother's womb: from whence he should Certainly return with a doubled pollution and corruption of nature;
let the vnderstanding be neuer so great with swelling knowledge, the practicall powers of the soule neuer so pregnant with wisdome and policie, and perfected with morall vertues;
let the understanding be never so great with swelling knowledge, the practical Powers of the soul never so pregnant with Wisdom and policy, and perfected with moral Virtues;
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I call it the sanctifying spirit, because the spirit of God may by a generall influence concur to the illumination of the vnderstanding with knowledge,
I call it the sanctifying Spirit, Because the Spirit of God may by a general influence concur to the illumination of the understanding with knowledge,
but the sanctifying spirit, by the miraculous operatiue of sauing grace, doth purge and mortifie the inmost affections, plant iustifying faith in the heart, renew al the powers of the soule,
but the sanctifying Spirit, by the miraculous operative of Saving grace, does purge and mortify the inmost affections, plant justifying faith in the heart, renew all the Powers of the soul,
and reinuest them in some good measure with the blessed image of holinesse and integritie which they lost in Adam. But the cause and fountaine of righteousnesse of ciuill honesty, may bee goodnesse of constitution and ingenuousnesse, whereby a man may not be so apt and inclinable to notorious sinnes,
and reinvest them in Some good measure with the blessed image of holiness and integrity which they lost in Adam. But the cause and fountain of righteousness of civil honesty, may be Goodness of constitution and ingenuousness, whereby a man may not be so apt and inclinable to notorious Sins,
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For if God did not put his hooke into the nostrils of prophane men, and his bridle into their lippes, euery one of them, (sith euery man hath in his corrupt nature the seedes of all sinnes that euer haue, are,
For if God did not put his hook into the nostrils of profane men, and his bridle into their lips, every one of them, (sith every man hath in his corrupt nature the seeds of all Sins that ever have, Are,
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or may be committed) I say, euery one of them might become a cruell Senacherib, a railing Shemei, a traiterous Iudas, a bloodie Bonner, an hellish Fawkes, fierce Woolues and Lions against the sillie and innocent Lambes of Christs fold.
or may be committed) I say, every one of them might become a cruel Sennacherib, a railing Shimei, a traitorous Iudas, a bloody Bonner, an hellish Fawkes, fierce Wolves and Lions against the silly and innocent Lambs of Christ fold.
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and if infirmitie doe sometimes distaine them with some mixture and adherence of respects, (for who can say my heart is cleane? euen the purest actions are mixt with some spice of corruptions) it workes in the faithfull soule much griefe, sorrow, striuing against, repentance and humiliation.
and if infirmity do sometime distain them with Some mixture and adherence of respects, (for who can say my heart is clean? even the Purest actions Are mixed with Some spice of corruptions) it works in the faithful soul much grief, sorrow, striving against, Repentance and humiliation.
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Thirdly, righteousnesse of faith doth labour watchfully, religiously and conscionably in that particular calling, wherein Gods prouidence hath placed a man,
Thirdly, righteousness of faith does labour watchfully, religiously and Conscionably in that particular calling, wherein God's providence hath placed a man,
Fourthly, righteousnesse of faith doth striue with greatest earnestnesse and contention of spirit for spirituall comfort and a good conscience before God.
Fourthly, righteousness of faith does strive with greatest earnestness and contention of Spirit for spiritual Comfort and a good conscience before God.
But ciuill honestie is fully and finally satisfied with credit and plausiblenesse amongst men. Fifthly, ciuill honestie makes no great conscience of smaller sinnes;
But civil honesty is Fully and finally satisfied with credit and plausibleness among men. Fifthly, civil honesty makes no great conscience of smaller Sins;
But righteousnesse of faith, hauing a sensible feeling of the heauie weight of sinne, from those anguishes which the conscience felt before the infusion of faith,
But righteousness of faith, having a sensible feeling of the heavy weight of sin, from those Anguishes which the conscience felt before the infusion of faith,
and being still stung with a checke and smart for all kind of transgressions, doth seasonably and proportionablie hate and make resistance to all knowne sinnes.
and being still stung with a check and smart for all kind of transgressions, does seasonably and proportionably hate and make resistance to all known Sins.
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onely vpon more faire and probable tearmes, then notorious sinfulnesse; and therefore will goe on, and encourage a man in godly courses, and good causes,
only upon more fair and probable terms, then notorious sinfulness; and Therefore will go on, and encourage a man in godly courses, and good Causes,
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The next point of the negatiue part of my doctrine is formall hypocrisie. Which that you may more cleerely vnderstand, consider with me three kinds of hypocrisie:
The next point of the negative part of my Doctrine is formal hypocrisy. Which that you may more clearly understand, Consider with me three Kinds of hypocrisy:
yet that he may in some measure worke the dishonour of God, and the discomfort of his noblest creature, the two maine ends of all the policies of hell;
yet that he may in Some measure work the dishonour of God, and the discomfort of his Noblest creature, the two main ends of all the policies of hell;
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Which great difference when the godly man perceiues, and his owne prerogatiues, he is filled with a strange and ioyfull amazement and admiration at his owne happinesse:
Which great difference when the godly man perceives, and his own prerogatives, he is filled with a strange and joyful amazement and admiration At his own happiness:
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and working vpon the reliques of mans proud nature, doth cunningly draw him to aduance aboue that which is meet within himselfe, in his owne opinion, the worth of his owne graces and vertues.
and working upon the Relics of men proud nature, does cunningly draw him to advance above that which is meet within himself, in his own opinion, the worth of his own graces and Virtues.
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because the pestilencie and bitternesse thereof is not discernable by reason of the predominancie and sweetnesse of the fresh present graces of Gods spirit in his soule.
Because the pestilencie and bitterness thereof is not discernible by reason of the predominancy and sweetness of the fresh present graces of God's Spirit in his soul.
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But when by afflictions or disgraces, by some extraordinary temptation or particular checkes from the Ministery of the word, the vglinesse of it is discouered to his conscience;
But when by afflictions or disgraces, by Some extraordinary temptation or particular Checks from the Ministry of the word, the ugliness of it is discovered to his conscience;
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From the nature of the sinne: First, other sinnes grow from poysonous and pestilent roots; as Adulterie, from idlenesse; Faction, from discontent; Murder, from malice;
From the nature of the sin: First, other Sins grow from poisonous and pestilent roots; as Adultery, from idleness; Faction, from discontent; Murder, from malice;
Scorning of godlinesse, from a reprobate sense: but this sinne springet• from a faire and vnsuspected fountaine, euen from zeale, godly duties, and good actions.
Scorning of godliness, from a Reprobate sense: but this sin springet• from a fair and unsuspected fountain, even from zeal, godly duties, and good actions.
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Fourthlie, there is no depth of knowledge, no measure of grace, no eminencie of zeale can bee exempted from hazard of surprisal, by this last and most cunning encounter of Satan by priuie pride.
Fourthly, there is no depth of knowledge, no measure of grace, no eminency of zeal can be exempted from hazard of surprisal, by this last and most cunning encounter of Satan by privy pride.
yet lest hee should be exalted out of measure through the abundance of reuelations, there was giuen vnto him a pricke in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet him.
yet lest he should be exalted out of measure through the abundance of revelations, there was given unto him a prick in the Flesh, the Messenger of Satan to buffet him.
and fasten it a while vpon his corruptions and infirmities, vpon his many deficiences in religious duties and executions of his calling, wants and weaknesses in prayer and inward deuotion, his dulnesse and vncheerefulnes in religious exercises, his omissions of seruices and occasions for the enlarging of the Kingdome of Christ, his cold and sometimes cowardly prosecution of good causes, his now and then slinking from a bold profession of sinceritie,
and fasten it a while upon his corruptions and infirmities, upon his many deficiences in religious duties and executions of his calling, Wants and Weaknesses in prayer and inward devotion, his dulness and uncheerfulness in religious exercises, his omissions of services and occasions for the enlarging of the Kingdom of christ, his cold and sometime cowardly prosecution of good Causes, his now and then slinking from a bold profession of sincerity,
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and a partiall ouerualuing of his owne gifts and vertues, that hee will find much matter and iust cause to renew his repentance, to stand vpon his guard against spirituall pride, to continue and encrease his humiliation, to double his zeale and resolution for the glorifying of God,
and a partial ouerualuing of his own Gifts and Virtues, that he will find much matter and just cause to renew his Repentance, to stand upon his guard against spiritual pride, to continue and increase his humiliation, to double his zeal and resolution for the glorifying of God,
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Secondly, let him consider, how before his calling hee marched furiously and desperately vnder Satans colours, in the pursuite of pleasures, vanities and worldly honours;
Secondly, let him Consider, how before his calling he marched furiously and desperately under Satan colours, in the pursuit of pleasures, vanities and worldly honours;
let him remember how often hee hath started aside for false and imaginarie feares, how often hee hath stumbled euen in the euen path through his own heedlesnesse,
let him Remember how often he hath started aside for false and imaginary fears, how often he hath stumbled even in the even path through his own heedlesnesse,
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And if he demurre a while soundly vpon this point, he may for euer feare lest a selfe-liking of his owne excellencie, be iustly plagued with a scandalous fall into some grosse sinne, which besides it owne particular sting, will vnto his great discomfort awake the old sinnes of his vnregeneration,
And if he demur a while soundly upon this point, he may for ever Fear lest a self-liking of his own excellency, be justly plagued with a scandalous fallen into Some gross sin, which beside it own particular sting, will unto his great discomfort awake the old Sins of his unregeneration,
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Thirdly, let the godly Christian looke vp at the liberall and mercifull hand of God, which out of the bottomlesse depth of his owne bountie hath reached vnto him, whatsoeuer gifts he hath;
Thirdly, let the godly Christian look up At the liberal and merciful hand of God, which out of the bottomless depth of his own bounty hath reached unto him, whatsoever Gifts he hath;
and he shall find far greater reason to be continually grieued and humbled, that the bright and vnspotted beames of Gods sanctifying Spirit are soulely darkened and lessened in his body of death,
and he shall find Far greater reason to be continually grieved and humbled, that the bright and unspotted beams of God's sanctifying Spirit Are soulely darkened and lessened in his body of death,
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without which supernaturall illumination he should haue liued in blindnesse and miserably vntil death, and after this life bin cast out into vtter darkenesse and remedilesse desolation.
without which supernatural illumination he should have lived in blindness and miserably until death, and After this life been cast out into utter darkness and remediless desolation.
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Either by perswading him to embrace some groundlesse singularitie of vnwarrantable opinions, which by reason of his vertues will spread more plausibly, and by consequent more dangerously.
Either by persuading him to embrace Some groundless singularity of unwarrantable opinions, which by reason of his Virtues will spread more plausibly, and by consequent more dangerously.
an intermission of operations of grace, which the child of God doth infinitly more feare then any affliction or crosse that can possibly befall him from prophane men, either vpon his body, or state, or good name.
an intermission of operations of grace, which the child of God does infinitely more Fear then any affliction or cross that can possibly befall him from profane men, either upon his body, or state, or good name.
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and settle surely in his heart a true and vndissembled humilitie, as the onely soueraigne meanes to preserue the life and vigour of his graces in his owne soule, their fruit and benefit to others, their blessing and acceptation with God;
and settle surely in his heart a true and undissembled humility, as the only sovereign means to preserve the life and vigour of his graces in his own soul, their fruit and benefit to Others, their blessing and acceptation with God;
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and with the watchfullest eie of his spirituall wisdome, to hold in perpetuall iealousie the cunning sleights and windings of this insinuatiue sinne of priuie pride, that both so pestilent a canker may be kept out of the soule,
and with the watchfullest eye of his spiritual Wisdom, to hold in perpetual jealousy the cunning sleights and windings of this insinuative sin of privy pride, that both so pestilent a canker may be kept out of the soul,
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Sometimes he assumeth a good and honest vocation, his own being accursed and vnwarrantable. Euen such is the grosse hypocrite vpon the stage of this world;
Sometime he assumeth a good and honest vocation, his own being accursed and unwarrantable. Eve such is the gross hypocrite upon the stage of this world;
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but if it were possible for a man to make an exact inquirie into the close and hidden passage of his heart, he should find many black and bloodie proiects,
but if it were possible for a man to make an exact inquiry into the close and hidden passage of his heart, he should find many black and bloody projects,
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for compassing reuenge euen vpon surmised opposites, many ambitious steps built vpon flatterie and dissembling basenesse and briberie for his rising and preferments;
for compassing revenge even upon surmised opposites, many ambitious steps built upon flattery and dissembling baseness and bribery for his rising and preferments;
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In a word vnder the vaile of his outward religiousnesse, hee should see a perfect anatome of the infinite and deceitfull corruptions of the heart of man,
In a word under the veil of his outward religiousness, he should see a perfect anatome of the infinite and deceitful corruptions of the heart of man,
and many plausible and politicke conu•iances to bleare the eies of the world, howsoeuer wretched man vpon his owne fillie and forlorne soule he certainely drawes an exceeding waight of vengeance.
and many plausible and politic conu•iances to blear the eyes of the world, howsoever wretched man upon his own filly and forlorn soul he Certainly draws an exceeding weight of vengeance.
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For how can that heart which to naturall hardnesse addeth a voluntary obfirmation in sinne and resistance to godly motions, receiue the softening and sanctifying spirit of God? How should those vnrulie affections be tamed by the power of religion, who please themselues,
For how can that heart which to natural hardness adds a voluntary obfirmation in sin and resistance to godly motions, receive the softening and sanctifying Spirit of God? How should those unruly affections be tamed by the power of Religion, who please themselves,
and hold it their greatest glory to seeme most moderate outwardly, when inwardly they boile most intemperately in lust, pride, malice, contempt of zealous simplicity,
and hold it their greatest glory to seem most moderate outwardly, when inwardly they boil most intemperately in lust, pride, malice, contempt of zealous simplicity,
and in other soulest pollutions? How should the brightnesse of wisedome shine, where the windowes of the soule are shut close, wilfully and vpon set purpose?
and in other soulest pollutions? How should the brightness of Wisdom shine, where the windows of the soul Are shut close, wilfully and upon Set purpose?
Secondly, by reason of the shining lampe of an outward profession, howsoeuer he want the oyle of grace in his heart, he so dazles the eyes of men, that he barres himselfe of those reproofes and wholesome admonitions, whereby the open sinner is many times confounded and amazed in his conscience, humbled and cast downe in himselfe, and happily reclaimed and conuerted.
Secondly, by reason of the shining lamp of an outward profession, howsoever he want the oil of grace in his heart, he so dazzles the eyes of men, that he bars himself of those reproofs and wholesome admonitions, whereby the open sinner is many times confounded and amazed in his conscience, humbled and cast down in himself, and happily reclaimed and converted.
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Thirdly, all publicke reprehensions and aduertisements from the Ministery of the word, although they be as so many loud cries sounding in his cares, to awake him out of the dead slumber of hypocrisie;
Thirdly, all public reprehensions and advertisements from the Ministry of the word, although they be as so many loud cries sounding in his Cares, to awake him out of the dead slumber of hypocrisy;
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as not infamous or notorious in the worlds opinion, and transfers them vpon the open sinners, being assured that in the iudgement of others whom hee blinds and deludes by his Art of Seeming, they belong not to him.
as not infamous or notorious in the world's opinion, and transfers them upon the open Sinners, being assured that in the judgement of Others whom he blinds and deludes by his Art of Seeming, they belong not to him.
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as a fellow of extreme basenesse and seruility, most vnworthie to be entertained either into his inward affections and approbation or outward seruices and imployments;
as a fellow of extreme baseness and servility, most unworthy to be entertained either into his inward affections and approbation or outward services and employments;
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how much more the hearts of the sons of men? I say, how much more must he needs double his infinite hatred of sin against the double iniquity of hypocrisie? how must his soule abhorre that wretched creature, which beares the world in hand,
how much more the hearts of the Sons of men? I say, how much more must he needs double his infinite hatred of since against the double iniquity of hypocrisy? how must his soul abhor that wretched creature, which bears the world in hand,
or into the very fierie lake, it is said in the Gospell, of other sinners, that they shall haue their portion with the hypocrite, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
or into the very fiery lake, it is said in the Gospel, of other Sinners, that they shall have their portion with the hypocrite, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
hauing besides the pretiousnes of the holy booke of God, those great and vniuersall motiues, the immortality of the soule, the resurrection of the dead, the ioyes of the kingdome of heauen, the endlesse paines of the wicked, which except he be a damned Atheist, he doth certainely beleeue;
having beside the pretiousnes of the holy book of God, those great and universal motives, the immortality of the soul, the resurrection of the dead, the Joys of the Kingdom of heaven, the endless pains of the wicked, which except he be a damned Atheist, he does Certainly believe;
and whereas hee might liue on earth with vnconquerable comfort, and shine hereafter as the brightnes of the firmament, bee a companion of Saints and Angels,
and whereas he might live on earth with unconquerable Comfort, and shine hereafter as the brightness of the firmament, be a Companion of Saints and Angels,
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yet for all this will euen wilfully against the light of his conscience, and with the certaine knowledge of his heart, by his grosse hypocrisie, secret abominations and vncleannes, priuie practises for some wretched pleasures and preferments, make himselfe in the eyes of God, howsoeuer he deceiue men, a very incarnate diuell vpon earth;
yet for all this will even wilfully against the Light of his conscience, and with the certain knowledge of his heart, by his gross hypocrisy, secret abominations and uncleanness, privy practises for Some wretched pleasures and preferments, make himself in the eyes of God, howsoever he deceive men, a very incarnate Devil upon earth;
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Oh that the hypocrite would consider these things in time, lest the wrath and fierie ielousie of the Lord breake forth vpon him suddenly and ineuitably like sorrowes vpon a woman in trauell,
O that the hypocrite would Consider these things in time, lest the wrath and fiery jealousy of the Lord break forth upon him suddenly and inevitably like sorrows upon a woman in travel,
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yet let him know that in the meane time his sinnes are writing by the hand of Gods iustice, with the point of a Diamond in the register of his conscience,
yet let him know that in the mean time his Sins Are writing by the hand of God's Justice, with the point of a Diamond in the register of his conscience,
Or if he passe these few daies honourably and prosperouslie, as it is many times the lot of the wicked, lot him expect vpon his deaths-bed the fierie darts of Satan empoysoned with hellish malice and cruelty, to be fastned deepely in his soule,
Or if he pass these few days honourably and prosperously, as it is many times the lot of the wicked, lot him expect upon his deaths-bed the fiery darts of Satan empoisoned with hellish malice and cruelty, to be fastened deeply in his soul,
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when the vizard of his hypocrisie shall certainely be pulde off his face, and he ashamed and confounded in the presence of the blessed Trinity, of Angels,
when the vizard of his hypocrisy shall Certainly be pulde off his face, and he ashamed and confounded in the presence of the blessed Trinity, of Angels,
and all the men that euer were, and irrecouerably abandoned from the face of God and from the fruition of his ioyes, to the most consuming flame of the fire of hell,
and all the men that ever were, and irrecoverably abandoned from the face of God and from the fruition of his Joys, to the most consuming flame of the fire of hell,
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For herein I must tell you how farre a man may proceed in outward profession of the truth, in supernaturall decrease of sinfulnesse, in some kinds and measure of inward graces,
For herein I must tell you how Far a man may proceed in outward profession of the truth, in supernatural decrease of sinfulness, in Some Kinds and measure of inward graces,
For a more perspicuous explication of this point, conceiue with me those perfections which may befall a man as yet vnregenerate and in state of damnation. We may suppose in him:
For a more perspicuous explication of this point, conceive with me those perfections which may befall a man as yet unregenerate and in state of damnation. We may suppose in him:
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first, all those gifts which the possibility of nature can conferre vpon him, all ornaments of Arts and knowledge, of wisedome and policie, not onely that which is purchased by experience, obseruation,
First, all those Gifts which the possibility of nature can confer upon him, all Ornament of Arts and knowledge, of Wisdom and policy, not only that which is purchased by experience, observation,
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To these wee may adde, gentlenesse and fairenesse of conditions, an exactnesse of ciuill honesty and morall iustice, immunity from grosse and infamous sinnes.
To these we may add, gentleness and fairness of conditions, an exactness of civil honesty and moral Justice, immunity from gross and infamous Sins.
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though some of them were admirable for their mild and mercifull disposition, some for their vertuous seueritie, some for integritie of life, some for constancie and resolution in goodnes some for preferring the vnspottednesse of their life before most exquisit tortures.
though Some of them were admirable for their mild and merciful disposition, Some for their virtuous severity, Some for integrity of life, Some for constancy and resolution in Goodness Some for preferring the unspottedness of their life before most exquisite tortures.
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For to all these he may adde a glorious profession of the Gospell, a performance of all outward duties and exercises of religion, many workes of charity and monuments of his rich magnificence.
For to all these he may add a glorious profession of the Gospel, a performance of all outward duties and exercises of Religion, many works of charity and monuments of his rich magnificence.
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Nay, besides all this he may be made partaker of some measure of inward illumination, of a shadow of true regeneration, there being no grace effectually wrought in the faithfull, whereof a resemblance may not be sound in the vnregenerate.
Nay, beside all this he may be made partaker of Some measure of inward illumination, of a shadow of true regeneration, there being no grace effectually wrought in the faithful, whereof a resemblance may not be found in the unregenerate.
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who is there said, to beleeue for a time, and therefore by the inward, though more generall and inferior working of the spirit, may haue a temporarie faith begot in him.
who is there said, to believe for a time, and Therefore by the inward, though more general and inferior working of the Spirit, may have a temporary faith begotten in him.
He may be perswaded that it is diuinely inspired, and that it is most true. He may see clearely by the Law of God the grieuous intollerablenesse of his sinnes,
He may be persuaded that it is divinely inspired, and that it is most true. He may see clearly by the Law of God the grievous intolerableness of his Sins,
He may be troubled in mind with grudgings and distractions, with reluctation and scruples before the commission of sinne, out of the strength of naturall conscience, seconded with a seruile apprehension of diuine vengeance,
He may be troubled in mind with grudgings and distractions, with reluctation and scruples before the commission of sin, out of the strength of natural conscience, seconded with a servile apprehension of divine vengeance,
After a sinne committed besides the outward formes of humiliation, by the power of this temporarie faith, he may bee inwardly touched and affected with some kind and degree of repentance and sorrow;
After a sin committed beside the outward forms of humiliation, by the power of this temporary faith, he may be inwardly touched and affected with Some kind and degree of Repentance and sorrow;
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With a discourse of the sufferings of Christ, he may be moued euen vnto teares for compassionate indignation, that so glorious and infinite innocencie should be vext with al manner of indignities and torments for the grosse and willfull impieties of sinfull men.
With a discourse of the sufferings of christ, he may be moved even unto tears for compassionate Indignation, that so glorious and infinite innocence should be vexed with all manner of indignities and torments for the gross and wilful impieties of sinful men.
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which do not onely abandon the necessary meanes of saluation, but that they may with more securitie and absolutenesse reape in this life what sensuall profit or pleasure soeuer the world yeeldeth, endeuour to banish and extinguish all thought and notice of heauen or holinesse.
which do not only abandon the necessary means of salvation, but that they may with more security and absoluteness reap in this life what sensual profit or pleasure soever the world yields, endeavour to banish and extinguish all Thought and notice of heaven or holiness.
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Herod is said to haue reuerenced Iohn, to haue heard him gladly, and to haue done many things: Marke 6.20. To these for illustration, and because we are hereafter to consider their differences from a true, entire and vniuersall sanctification;
Herod is said to have reverenced John, to have herd him gladly, and to have done many things: Mark 6.20. To these for illustration, and Because we Are hereafter to Consider their differences from a true, entire and universal sanctification;
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we may adde those fiue degrees incident to the reprobate: Heb. 6. First, hee may bee illightened in his vnderstanding, with some glimpses of heauenly light.
we may add those fiue Degrees incident to the Reprobate: Hebrew 6. First, he may be enlightened in his understanding, with Some glimpses of heavenly Light.
Nay, and besides all these, that which nailes him fast vnto formalitie, and makes him with contentment to walke in a plodding course of outward profession;
Nay, and beside all these, that which nails him fast unto formality, and makes him with contentment to walk in a plodding course of outward profession;
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His state in this case being not vnlike the dreame of a poore or hungry man, which in his sleepe filleth himselfe with varietie of dainties, or tumbles himselfe amid his rich treasures and heapes of gold:
His state in this case being not unlike the dream of a poor or hungry man, which in his sleep fills himself with variety of dainties, or tumbles himself amid his rich treasures and heaps of gold:
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Euen so the formall hypocrite in this life dreames of much comfort to come, makes sure of heauen, thinkes himselfe the onely man, his NONLATINALPHABET,
Eve so the formal hypocrite in this life dreams of much Comfort to come, makes sure of heaven, thinks himself the only man, his,
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But when vpon his deaths bed hee awaketh, and hath his conscience illightned, and his particular sinnes reuealed vnto him, in stead of catching a crowne of glorie, which he hath vainely possest in his hopefull securitie, he graspeth nothing but feare and amazement, anguish and sorrow.
But when upon his death's Bed he awakes, and hath his conscience enlightened, and his particular Sins revealed unto him, in stead of catching a crown of glory, which he hath vainly possessed in his hopeful security, he graspeth nothing but Fear and amazement, anguish and sorrow.
The good spirit of God you know doth perswade euerie regenerate man by a sweet and silent inspiration, out of a consideration of an vniuersall change and sanctification,
The good Spirit of God you know does persuade every regenerate man by a sweet and silent inspiration, out of a consideration of an universal change and sanctification,
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and present sinceritie in all the powers and parts of his soule and body, & calling, that he is most certainly in the state of grace and heire of heauen.
and present sincerity in all the Powers and parts of his soul and body, & calling, that he is most Certainly in the state of grace and heir of heaven.
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Whence spring perpetually whole riuers of vnspeakeable comfort, that most then refresh his soule when hee is neerest to bee ouerwhelmed of the maine Ocean of the worlds bitternesse and pressures.
Whence spring perpetually Whole Rivers of unspeakable Comfort, that most then refresh his soul when he is nearest to be overwhelmed of the main Ocean of the world's bitterness and pressures.
In a lying resemblance to this sacred worke of the holie Ghost in the hearts of Gods children, Satan lest he be wanting to his, puts on the glory of an angell of light;
In a lying resemblance to this sacred work of the holy Ghost in the hearts of God's children, Satan lest he be wanting to his, puts on the glory of an angel of Light;
For Satan in his Angelicall forme tels him that more strictnesse and purity is but onely a proud hypocrisie and pretence of such as affect a transcendencie aboue the ordinarie degrees of holines,
For Satan in his Angelical Form tells him that more strictness and purity is but only a proud hypocrisy and pretence of such as affect a transcendency above the ordinary Degrees of holiness,
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for tendernes of conscience, and a too nice apprehensiuenes of euery little sinne, will vncomfortablie enchaine him to Melancholy, Vnsociablenes, and some degrees of despaire.
for tenderness of conscience, and a too Nicaenae apprehensiuenes of every little sin, will uncomfortably enchain him to Melancholy, Vnsociablenes, and Some Degrees of despair.
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And howsoeuer, saith Satan, some Preachers of preciser humour out of their vnhallowed zeale and censorious austerity breath out nothing against thee but fire and brimstone, indignation and wrath, damnation and horrour;
And howsoever, Says Satan, Some Preachers of Preciser humour out of their unhallowed zeal and censorious austerity breath out nothing against thee but fire and brimstone, Indignation and wrath, damnation and horror;
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yet take not these things to heart, but let such peremptorie comminations passe as malicious thunderbolts, discharged from too fierie spirits, begot by indiscreet heate, and directed to priuate ends.
yet take not these things to heart, but let such peremptory comminations pass as malicious thunderbolts, discharged from too fiery spirits, begotten by indiscreet heat, and directed to private ends.
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The conscience indeed may bee asleepe for a while, like a fierce wild beast gathering vigour and puissance, that being awaked by the hand of God at the approch of sicknesse or death, may more implacably rent, deuoure and torment for euer.
The conscience indeed may be asleep for a while, like a fierce wild beast gathering vigour and puissance, that being awaked by the hand of God At the approach of sickness or death, may more implacably rend, devour and torment for ever.
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I told yee before that the spirit of God assures his children that they are in state of grace, out of a consideration of an vniuersall sincerity in all their waies.
I told ye before that the Spirit of God assures his children that they Are in state of grace, out of a consideration of an universal sincerity in all their ways.
But if besides the disclaiming of these, his conscience bee able to informe him of his ciuill honesty, externall iustice, some workes of charity, &c. why then the matter is put out of all controuersie,
But if beside the disclaiming of these, his conscience be able to inform him of his civil honesty, external Justice, Some works of charity, etc. why then the matter is put out of all controversy,
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and some inward, in some measure, though not vniuersally, nor to the degree of the children of God, is one of the best grounds he hath for his assurance of being in state of saluation.
and Some inward, in Some measure, though not universally, nor to the degree of the children of God, is one of the best grounds he hath for his assurance of being in state of salvation.
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But before I descend to these particulars, giue me leaue to propose vnto you the fountaine and ground of them, which I take to bee, that great and eternall ▪ opposition which is naturally betwixt light and darkenesse, the life of grace,
But before I descend to these particulars, give me leave to propose unto you the fountain and ground of them, which I take to be, that great and Eternal ▪ opposition which is naturally betwixt Light and darkness, the life of grace,
and a death in sinne, sincerity and prophanenesse, the children of God and the wicked. Gods children, you know, in this world liue as sheepe amongst wolues.
and a death in sin, sincerity and profaneness, the children of God and the wicked. God's children, you know, in this world live as sheep among wolves.
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And their hatred is of that strange nature and quality, that it is discharged euen against the goodnesse of the godly, their zeale, their forwardnesse in religion, their faithfulnesse in their calling and the like, as against it proper obiect.
And their hatred is of that strange nature and quality, that it is discharged even against the Goodness of the godly, their zeal, their forwardness in Religion, their faithfulness in their calling and the like, as against it proper Object.
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but shewed them all the counsell of God. It is yet more plaine in Dauid, Psal. 38.20. They also that reward euill for Good, are mine aduersaries, because I follow goodnesse.
but showed them all the counsel of God. It is yet more plain in David, Psalm 38.20. They also that reward evil for Good, Are mine Adversaries, Because I follow Goodness.
The word there in the originall insinuateth such an extreme and deadly hatred, that from thence comes the diuels name, Satan. So that howsoeuer this enmitie betwixt the world and the children of light be many times bridled by the restraining spirit of God, sometimes by the ingenuousnesse of the wicked, or their morall vertue or policie or some by-respect,
The word there in the original insinuates such an extreme and deadly hatred, that from thence comes the Devils name, Satan. So that howsoever this enmity betwixt the world and the children of Light be many times bridled by the restraining Spirit of God, sometime by the ingenuousness of the wicked, or their moral virtue or policy or Some by-respect,
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Nay, any one of generous mind out of the interest he challengeth in the common state of humanitie, will commiserate the distresse and affliction euen of his greatest and basest enemie;
Nay, any one of generous mind out of the Interest he Challengeth in the Common state of humanity, will commiserate the distress and affliction even of his greatest and Basest enemy;
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but barbarously sports in his miseries, & with insolēcy tramples vpon his desolations. This appeareth clearely in the example of Dauid, Psal. 35.15. But in mine aduersity they reioyced, and gathered themselues together:
but barbarously sports in his misery's, & with insolency tramples upon his desolations. This appears clearly in the Exampl of David, Psalm 35.15. But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together:
Who without indignation can thinke vpon these leaud companions and base drunkards, that with the false scoffers at bankets gnashed their teeth and cruelly insulted ouer the miserie and disgrace of that man, that was a man after Gods owne heart, of incomparable excellency,
Who without Indignation can think upon these lewd Sodales and base drunkards, that with the false scoffers At banquets gnashed their teeth and cruelly insulted over the misery and disgrace of that man, that was a man After God's own heart, of incomparable excellency,
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For besides that this fiery dart is deepely impoysoned in our corrupted nature, Satan knowes out of his owne experience how to manage it with notable cunning;
For beside that this fiery dart is deeply empoisoned in our corrupted nature, Satan knows out of his own experience how to manage it with notable cunning;
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But I appeale vnto the consciences of the children of God, whether many times the world doth not interpret that to be pride in their actions and cariage, which is nothing else but a gracious freedome of spirit, arising from a consciousnesse of their innocencie and independancy, whereby they are inabled to stand with courage against corruptions and the sinnes of the time, to follow good causes with boldnesse,
But I appeal unto the Consciences of the children of God, whither many times the world does not interpret that to be pride in their actions and carriage, which is nothing Else but a gracious freedom of Spirit, arising from a consciousness of their innocence and independency, whereby they Are enabled to stand with courage against corruptions and the Sins of the time, to follow good Causes with boldness,
and with resolution to defend a knowne and warrantable truth, and indeed to prefer the saluation of their soules before the gaining of the whole world.
and with resolution to defend a known and warrantable truth, and indeed to prefer the salvation of their Souls before the gaining of the Whole world.
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but in respect of basenesse, flatterie, corruption, temporizing, indirect prosecution of their honours and preferments, &c. which are setters of Satan, by which he confines many to a wretched slauery euen in this life,
but in respect of baseness, flattery, corruption, temporizing, indirect prosecution of their honours and preferments, etc. which Are setters of Satan, by which he confines many to a wretched slavery even in this life,
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but I meane that suspition which is opposed as an extreame to that imperfect vertue the Moralists cal immuniti• from suspicion, by which a man doth cast the worth, actions and affections of another in his owne mould,
but I mean that suspicion which is opposed as an extreme to that imperfect virtue the Moralists call immuniti• from suspicion, by which a man does cast the worth, actions and affections of Another in his own mould,
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Hence it is, that he which indeed is truly an hypocrite, and neuer passed the perfection of the Pharisee, doth most confidently brand the child of God with that name, hoping therby to giue some poore satisfaction to his own thoughts, that would gladly rest in a formality,
Hence it is, that he which indeed is truly an hypocrite, and never passed the perfection of the Pharisee, does most confidently brand the child of God with that name, hoping thereby to give Some poor satisfaction to his own thoughts, that would gladly rest in a formality,
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yet without the experience of the power of godlinesse vpon his owne soule, he cannot see, hee will not bee perswaded of the actions of grace in another man,
yet without the experience of the power of godliness upon his own soul, he cannot see, he will not be persuaded of the actions of grace in Another man,
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What the conceit of an vnregenerate man is of the state of grace, is plaine out of the conference of our blessed Sauiour and Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a great Rabbi in Israel, a famous Doctor in the Law and the Prophets, in which no doubt hee had many times read the doctrine of regeneration:
What the conceit of an unregenerate man is of the state of grace, is plain out of the conference of our blessed Saviour and Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a great Rabbi in Israel, a famous Doctor in the Law and the prophets, in which no doubt he had many times read the Doctrine of regeneration:
yet when he comes to be examined of the power and practise of it, he holds the new birth, (without which no man can euer see God) to be as impossible as for an old man to returne into his mothers wombe and be borne againe.
yet when he comes to be examined of the power and practice of it, he holds the new birth, (without which no man can ever see God) to be as impossible as for an old man to return into his mother's womb and be born again.
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and therefore cannot rellish the fruits of the spirit, are blind and cannot see or iudge of the light of grace, are in darkenesse and cannot comprehend it.
and Therefore cannot relish the fruits of the Spirit, Are blind and cannot see or judge of the Light of grace, Are in darkness and cannot comprehend it.
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when he sees the world account the children of God but a company of fellowes, who, out of a proud singularitie, diuide themselues from the common fashions and customes of the world;
when he sees the world account the children of God but a company of Fellows, who, out of a proud singularity, divide themselves from the Common fashions and customs of the world;
not considering that if euer he meane to saue his soule, he must be singular too in holinesse and sanctification (for I meane not in vnwarrantable opinion,
not considering that if ever he mean to save his soul, he must be singular too in holiness and sanctification (for I mean not in unwarrantable opinion,
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or separation from the Church.) Except his righteousnesse exceede the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisees, what singugular thing doth he? that is,
or separation from the Church.) Except his righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, what singugular thing does he? that is,
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and except besides all other ornaments of mind, if it were possible, possest in full perfection, there be yet moreouer inspired that blessed and pretious vigor that quickens him to eternall life, he cannot enter into the kingdome of heauen.
and except beside all other Ornament of mind, if it were possible, possessed in full perfection, there be yet moreover inspired that blessed and precious vigor that quickens him to Eternal life, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
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This note of singularitie hath in all ages bin imputed to those, that with a good conscience haue laboured to keepe themselues blamelesse and pure in the midst of a naughtie and crooked generation.
This note of singularity hath in all ages been imputed to those, that with a good conscience have laboured to keep themselves blameless and pure in the midst of a naughty and crooked generation.
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Behold, saith Isaiah, chap. 8. vers. 18. I and the children whom the Lord hath giuen me, are as signes and wonders in Israel, by the Lord of Hosts, which dwelleth in mount Sion.
Behold, Says Isaiah, chap. 8. vers. 18. I and the children whom the Lord hath given me, Are as Signs and wonders in Israel, by the Lord of Hosts, which dwells in mount Sion.
Then so it is indeed, that a man drawne out of the darknesse of this world and illightned with grace, is like a starre new created in the skie, that drawes all the world to gaze vpon it.
Then so it is indeed, that a man drawn out of the darkness of this world and enlightened with grace, is like a star new created in the sky, that draws all the world to gaze upon it.
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The heart of man is naturally greedie of ioy and contentment, and is either weakely or strongly refreshed according to the vanity or soundnes of the comfort in which it reposeth,
The heart of man is naturally greedy of joy and contentment, and is either weakly or strongly refreshed according to the vanity or soundness of the Comfort in which it reposes,
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Hence it is, that those who want inward and spirituall ioy arising from the testimonie of a good conscience, from an assurance of remission of their sinnes and the fauour of God, hunt after worldly contentments and carnall ioies.
Hence it is, that those who want inward and spiritual joy arising from the testimony of a good conscience, from an assurance of remission of their Sins and the favour of God, hunt After worldly contentment's and carnal Joys.
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and therefore they seeke to refresh themselues amid their treasures, honors and sports; at Plaies, in Tauernes with merrie companie, and many other such miserable comforters;
and Therefore they seek to refresh themselves amid their treasures, honours and sports; At Plays, in Taverns with merry company, and many other such miserable Comforters;
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This outward and worldly ioy, because the children of God doe not pursue, because they will not relie vpon those broken staues of reed, they are est•emed the onely melancholike and discontented men.
This outward and worldly joy, Because the children of God do not pursue, Because they will not rely upon those broken staves of reed, they Are est•emed the only melancholic and discontented men.
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It may be, while hee is yet in the sore trauell of his newbirth, and humbled vnder the mightie hand of God with affliction of conscience for his sinne.
It may be, while he is yet in the soar travel of his New birth, and humbled under the mighty hand of God with affliction of conscience for his sin.
But if they were able with illightened eyes to pierce into the inward parts of Gods child, they should see within, hope alreadie feasting vpon the ioyes of eternity:
But if they were able with enlightened eyes to pierce into the inward parts of God's child, they should see within, hope already feasting upon the Joys of eternity:
they should see faith holding fast the writings by which the kingdome of heauen is conueied vnto his soule, sealed with the precious blood of the sonne of God;
they should see faith holding fast the writings by which the Kingdom of heaven is conveyed unto his soul, sealed with the precious blood of the son of God;
Whence springeth such a strong comfort and high resolution in the affaires of heauen, that no sword of the Tyrant, no flame of cruelty, not the combination of heauen and earth shall euer be able to amaze, abate or extinguish.
Whence springs such a strong Comfort and high resolution in the affairs of heaven, that no sword of the Tyrant, no flame of cruelty, not the combination of heaven and earth shall ever be able to amaze, abate or extinguish.
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because he seeth those that besides his outward forme of religion are indewed with an inward and vnfained sinceritie in all their waies, to be reputed but as the ofscouring of all things, the simple fellowes and precise fooles of the world.
Because he sees those that beside his outward Form of Religion Are endued with an inward and unfeigned sincerity in all their ways, to be reputed but as the offscouring of all things, the simple Fellows and precise Fools of the world.
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For the hearts of wicked men being stuft with prophanenes and earthly pleasures, being swelled with ambition and worldly wisedome, easilie bring forth pride and contempt:
For the hearts of wicked men being stuffed with profaneness and earthly pleasures, being swelled with ambition and worldly Wisdom, Easily bring forth pride and contempt:
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And therefore they looke a farre off at the children of God, as at fellowes of base and neglected condition, of low spirits, of humble resolutions, of weake minds, vnable to manage affaires and occurrents for their preferments, of no dexterity to plant themselues in the face and glorie of the world;
And Therefore they look a Far off At the children of God, as At Fellows of base and neglected condition, of low spirits, of humble resolutions, of weak minds, unable to manage affairs and occurrents for their preferments, of no dexterity to plant themselves in the face and glory of the world;
and that the power and exercise of godlines were nothing but an vnnecessarie precisenes; if they would enlarge their consciences proportionablie to the vast gulfe of the times corruptions;
and that the power and exercise of godliness were nothing but an unnecessary preciseness; if they would enlarge their Consciences proportionably to the vast gulf of the times corruptions;
they are well content with their continuall feast, a good conscience, while the others are fatted with their wine and their corne and their oyle against the day of slaughter.
they Are well content with their continual feast, a good conscience, while the Others Are fatted with their wine and their corn and their oil against the day of slaughter.
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I rather infinitely desire to inflame the noble and worthie spirits of all those whom the Lord hath aduanced i• gifts, in greatnesse, in honours, in gouernment or any kind of precedencie aboue their brethren, to a proportionable excellencie of zeale and sanctification.
I rather infinitely desire to inflame the noble and worthy spirits of all those whom the Lord hath advanced i• Gifts, in greatness, in honours, in government or any kind of precedency above their brothers, to a proportionable excellency of zeal and sanctification.
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For certainely as power, policie, authority being abused and not sanctified to the owners, become in the meane time strong pillars for the supporting of the kingdome of darkenesse, pestilent instruments of much mischiefe,
For Certainly as power, policy, Authority being abused and not sanctified to the owners, become in the mean time strong pillars for the supporting of the Kingdom of darkness, pestilent Instruments of much mischief,
so great wisedome, great knowledge, great honours, being imployed impartially, resolutely and vnreseruedly, in soliciting and furthering the causes of God, in strengthening the cold and languishing state of his religion, in refreshing the hearts of his Saints which ordinarily are opprest and disgraced by the cruelties of prophane men, procure in the meane time great honour to his great name, great good vnto his Church, great ioy vnto his Angels, great comfort vnto the soules of the owners,
so great Wisdom, great knowledge, great honours, being employed impartially, resolutely and unreservedly, in soliciting and furthering the Causes of God, in strengthening the cold and languishing state of his Religion, in refreshing the hearts of his Saints which ordinarily Are oppressed and disgraced by the cruelties of profane men, procure in the mean time great honour to his great name, great good unto his Church, great joy unto his Angels, great Comfort unto the Souls of the owners,
The Lord, thinks he with himselfe, hath maruellously encreased me in riches and honours, he hath strangely continued vnto me my health and harts desires:
The Lord, thinks he with himself, hath marvellously increased me in riches and honours, he hath strangely continued unto me my health and hearts Desires:
therefore doth he conclude, vndoubtedly I am protected from aboue, my state is the state of grace, these many louing fauours must needs argue, that I am in high sauour with God,
Therefore does he conclude, undoubtedly I am protected from above, my state is the state of grace, these many loving favours must needs argue, that I am in high savour with God,
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Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all they in wealth that rebelliously transgresse? Thou hast planted them, and they haue taken roote:
Wherefore does the Way of the wicked prosper? Why Are all they in wealth that rebelliously transgress? Thou hast planted them, and they have taken root:
Let him therefore that thus concludes the happines of his soule from his worldly prosperitie, know and consider, that as the end and reward of the godly and wicked is different in place and nature;
Let him Therefore that thus concludes the happiness of his soul from his worldly Prosperity, know and Consider, that as the end and reward of the godly and wicked is different in place and nature;
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The wicked in this world doe easily run vp without rub or interruption, many times with acclamation and applause, all the golden steps of honours and preferments;
The wicked in this world do Easily run up without rub or interruption, many times with acclamation and applause, all the golden steps of honours and preferments;
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but vpon the highest staire they find the most slipperie standing, and the top of their earthly felicitie is the most immediate and certaine descent vnto their greatest downefall.
but upon the highest stair they find the most slippery standing, and the top of their earthly felicity is the most immediate and certain descent unto their greatest downfall.
and richly laden, but in the brightest Sunshine, and when they least suspect it, they suddenlie and without recouerie, sincke into the gulfe of darknes and desolation.
and richly laden, but in the Brightest Sunshine, and when they least suspect it, they suddenly and without recovery, sink into the gulf of darkness and desolation.
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But it is iust otherwise with the children of God, for they many times in this their pilgrimage sticke fast in the mirie clay of pouertie and contempt, sometimes they are inclosed euen in a horrible pit,
But it is just otherwise with the children of God, for they many times in this their pilgrimage stick fast in the miry clay of poverty and contempt, sometime they Are enclosed even in a horrible pit,
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They are by the way companions to Dragons and Ostriches, they walke among rebels, thornes and Scorpions, that rent and teare, a•d sting them with many oppressions and cruell slanders.
They Are by the Way Sodales to Dragons and Ostriches, they walk among rebels, thorns and Scorpions, that rend and tear, a•d sting them with many oppressions and cruel slanders.
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and sometimes euen all the waues and flouds of God himselfe goe ouer their heads. This the way, the race, and the euening of Gods children in this world;
and sometime even all the waves and floods of God himself go over their Heads. This the Way, the raze, and the evening of God's children in this world;
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One reason may be, the notable cunning and policie of Satan, in plotting and contriuing the prosperity of those whom he perceiues & hopes it wil insnare,
One reason may be, the notable cunning and policy of Satan, in plotting and contriving the Prosperity of those whom he perceives & hope's it will ensnare,
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and in whose harts it begets hardnes, pride, insolency and forgetting of God. For we must vnderstand, that the diuel euer proportiones his traines and temptations most exactly,
and in whose hearts it begets hardness, pride, insolency and forgetting of God. For we must understand, that the Devil ever proportiones his trains and temptations most exactly,
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If he meete with an ambitious and working spirit, he is well enough content to lighten him the way to hell with some ray or beame of al that great glory of the world which hee offered Christ,
If he meet with an ambitious and working Spirit, he is well enough content to lighten him the Way to hell with Some ray or beam of all that great glory of the world which he offered christ,
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But whereas Satan hath found by much experience, that such as are fenced with riches and honours, doe many times falsely assume vnto themselues a conceit of greatnesse and goodnesse of protection,
But whereas Satan hath found by much experience, that such as Are fenced with riches and honours, do many times falsely assume unto themselves a conceit of greatness and Goodness of protection,
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because they would not willingly be tormented before their time; therefore, I say, hee followes with more hope and better successe this temptation by prosperitie.
Because they would not willingly be tormented before their time; Therefore, I say, he follows with more hope and better success this temptation by Prosperity.
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And the rather, because crosses, afflictions and heauie accidents, are many times liuely instructions and compulsions to bring a man to the knowledge of God and himselfe;
And the rather, Because Crosses, afflictions and heavy accidents, Are many times lively instructions and compulsions to bring a man to the knowledge of God and himself;
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sith he rules and raignes in the hearts and affections of the most men; and is euer the arch-plotter in all Simoniacall, indirect, corrupt and vnconscionable consultations and compacts.
sith he rules and reigns in the hearts and affections of the most men; and is ever the archplotter in all Simoniacal, indirect, corrupt and unconscionable Consultations and compacts.
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and neglecting the checks thereof, that hee can now entertaine and digest without scruple or reluctation, any meanes though neuer so indirect, any condition,
and neglecting the Checks thereof, that he can now entertain and digest without scruple or reluctation, any means though never so indirect, any condition,
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though neuer so base, any aduantage, though neuer so vnconscionable or dishonourable; it will be easie enough for him to thriue in the world and raise himselfe.
though never so base, any advantage, though never so unconscionable or dishonourable; it will be easy enough for him to thrive in the world and raise himself.
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and particular decree of God, that Babylon must now downe as irrecouerably, as the great milstone in the Reuelation cast with violence into the sea? Why certainly they were able by their policies & principles, not onely to reestablish their former Antichristian tyranny,
and particular Decree of God, that Babylon must now down as irrecoverably, as the great millstone in the Revelation cast with violence into the sea? Why Certainly they were able by their policies & principles, not only to reestablish their former Antichristian tyranny,
but to cast the whole Christian world, nay this and the other world, and the whole frame of nature into combustion, darknesse and confusion. And no maruell:
but to cast the Whole Christian world, nay this and the other world, and the Whole frame of nature into combustion, darkness and confusion. And no marvel:
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for these fellowes consciences can without •emorse digest euen the sacred bloud of Kings, and swallow downe with delight the ruines and desolations of whole kingdomes.
for these Fellows Consciences can without •emorse digest even the sacred blood of Kings, and swallow down with delight the ruins and desolations of Whole kingdoms.
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In this respect then, that the wicked dare enlarge their consciences to the vtmost bounds of any pleasure, gaine or preferment, they haue great aduantage for the ingrossing of all worldly happinesse,
In this respect then, that the wicked Dare enlarge their Consciences to the utmost bounds of any pleasure, gain or preferment, they have great advantage for the engrossing of all worldly happiness,
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and may easily purchase a Monopoly of earthly prosperity. Out of this widenes of conscience proceed much mincing and excusing, many interpretations, fauourable constructions, and distinctions of sinnes:
and may Easily purchase a Monopoly of earthly Prosperity. Out of this wideness of conscience proceed much mincing and excusing, many interpretations, favourable constructions, and Distinctions of Sins:
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as though this latter were not so soule and enormous when it is able in short time to bring a curse and confusion vpon the most glorious and best setled Church in the world.
as though this latter were not so soul and enormous when it is able in short time to bring a curse and confusion upon the most glorious and best settled Church in the world.
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whenas A•stin• that worthy father & great disputer, admits not a lie for the saluation of a mans soule, which is farre more worth then the whole world:
whenas A•stin• that worthy father & great disputer, admits not a lie for the salvation of a men soul, which is Far more worth then the Whole world:
as though custome and commonnesse made these latter excusable and vnpunishable, when as the plague of God hangs continually ouer the head of what swearer soeuer, ready euery houre to seaze vpon him,
as though custom and commonness made these latter excusable and unpunishable, when as the plague of God hangs continually over the head of what swearer soever, ready every hour to seize upon him,
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Many other such leaud distinctions of sinnes there are, framed and followed by the sensuall, greedy and ambitious affections of prophane men that they may more pleasingly to themselues,
Many other such lewd Distinctions of Sins there Are, framed and followed by the sensual, greedy and ambitious affections of profane men that they may more pleasingly to themselves,
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When God had established vpon Isaak the euerlasting promises of loue, mercy and blessednesse: yet he was content to make Ismael a great man vpon earth.
When God had established upon Isaac the everlasting promises of love, mercy and blessedness: yet he was content to make Ishmael a great man upon earth.
Concerning Ismael, saith he to Abraham, I haue heard thee: loe I haue blessed him, and will make him fruitfull, and will multiplie him exceedingly. Twelue Princes shall hee beget,
Concerning Ishmael, Says he to Abraham, I have herd thee: lo I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly. Twelue Princes shall he beget,
For it is iust with him to bring a greater measure of tribulation and anguish vpon them, in whom his many fauors a•d louing kindnesses haue brought forth vnthankfulnes & rebellion:
For it is just with him to bring a greater measure of tribulation and anguish upon them, in whom his many favors a•d loving Kindnesses have brought forth unthankfulness & rebellion:
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They are shortly to become inhabitants of that great and glorious city, whose foundations are pretious stones, whose gates are Margarites, whose streets are pure gold, as the shining glasse;
They Are shortly to become inhabitants of that great and glorious City, whose foundations Are precious stones, whose gates Are Margarites, whose streets Are pure gold, as the shining glass;
and therefore in this life they must be cast into the Lords furnace, that in the fire of affliction they may be more and more purified from earthlines and corruption;
and Therefore in this life they must be cast into the lords furnace, that in the fire of affliction they may be more and more purified from earthliness and corruption;
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himselfe the spots of his soule, his decayes of grace, the breaches of his conscience, his neglect of the duties of his calling, his coldnes in religigious seruices, his fall from his first loue:
himself the spots of his soul, his decays of grace, the Breaches of his conscience, his neglect of the duties of his calling, his coldness in religigious services, his fallen from his First love:
because ciuill honesty, performance of outward duties of religion, and worldly prosperitie meeting together in an vnregenerate man, many times breed a very strong conceit of his being the child of God,
Because civil honesty, performance of outward duties of Religion, and worldly Prosperity meeting together in an unregenerate man, many times breed a very strong conceit of his being the child of God,
I come now to the fourth reason, wherby the formall hypocrite doth falsly persuade himselfe to be in the state of true happinesse and saluation, and that is:
I come now to the fourth reason, whereby the formal hypocrite does falsely persuade himself to be in the state of true happiness and salvation, and that is:
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Hence comes much indulgence, and partiall censuring of our owne sinnes, transferring them vpon allurements, occasions, circumstances, necessitie and the like:
Hence comes much indulgence, and partial censuring of our own Sins, transferring them upon allurements, occasions, Circumstances, necessity and the like:
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nay, he is so blind in spirituall iudgement of diuine purity, that rather then hee will crie guiltie, he will fasten the fault by consequent vpon God himselfe.
nay, he is so blind in spiritual judgement of divine purity, that rather then he will cry guilty, he will fasten the fault by consequent upon God himself.
For out of their worldly wisedome they measure and esteeme the vnspotted and infinite Ocean of the iustice of God, by the finite, muddie and imperfect streame of humane iustice.
For out of their worldly Wisdom they measure and esteem the unspotted and infinite Ocean of the Justice of God, by the finite, muddy and imperfect stream of humane Justice.
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but they cut off only from the Body politique by finall execution, those that are of notorious and desperate condition, such as are Theeues, Murtherers, Traitors and the like.
but they Cut off only from the Body politic by final execution, those that Are of notorious and desperate condition, such as Are Thieves, Murderers, Traitors and the like.
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though the promises of grace be many and pretious, yet not one drop of all that great sea, not one iot of all those gracious promises, belongs to any, saue onely vnto him that groanes and sighs vnder the heauie waight and burthen of his sins, that is of a broken and contrite hart, that trembles at his word, that vndissembledly sorrowes and repents for al his sins, forsakes them,
though the promises of grace be many and precious, yet not one drop of all that great sea, not one jot of all those gracious promises, belongs to any, save only unto him that groans and sighs under the heavy weight and burden of his Sins, that is of a broken and contrite heart, that trembles At his word, that vndissembledly sorrows and repents for all his Sins, forsakes them,
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as he will performe all his promises of grace to the faithfull Christian. The fifth reason whereby the formal hypocrite doth falsly perswade himselfe to bee truly happie,
as he will perform all his promises of grace to the faithful Christian. The fifth reason whereby the formal hypocrite does falsely persuade himself to be truly happy,
When by some good motion of Gods spirit stirred vp in him by the preaching of the word, he begins to set and addresse himselfe to a sanctified vse and exercise of religion,
When by Some good motion of God's Spirit stirred up in him by the preaching of the word, he begins to Set and address himself to a sanctified use and exercise of Religion,
which he perceiuing, and being very sensible of such sudden disturbance from his former securitie, perswades himselfe, that the passage to grace is not so rough and boisterous, and therefore retires and reposeth himselfe vpon his formall Christianitie,
which he perceiving, and being very sensible of such sudden disturbance from his former security, persuades himself, that the passage to grace is not so rough and boisterous, and Therefore retires and reposes himself upon his formal Christianity,
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But if hee will saue his soule, he must acknowledge and feele by his owne experience the truth of that saying of Isai. 59.15, He that refraineth from euill, maketh himselfe a pray.
But if he will save his soul, he must acknowledge and feel by his own experience the truth of that saying of Isaiah 59.15, He that refraineth from evil, makes himself a prey.
how the companions of his former leaudnesse and iniquitie railed and raged against him, as against an Apostata from goodfellowship and high resolution.
how the Sodales of his former leaudnesse and iniquity railed and raged against him, as against an Apostata from Good fellowship and high resolution.
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why then all the powers of hell are presently in armes and vprore, and with much malice and furie the instruments of darkenes are set on foot to regaine vs into his kingdome.
why then all the Powers of hell Are presently in arms and uproar, and with much malice and fury the Instruments of darkness Are Set on foot to regain us into his Kingdom.
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the sweetnesse of sinne and sensualitie had so deepely possest and bewitched her, that by her excuses and delaies she hazards so great saluation and happines, tendered vnto her by her spo•se.
the sweetness of sin and sensuality had so deeply possessed and bewitched her, that by her excuses and delays she hazards so great salvation and happiness, tendered unto her by her spo•se.
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Euery man then that will come vnder the banner of Christ, and haue part in the conquest, must together with the new man put on a Christian courage, both to tame and represse the rebellions of his owne flesh,
Every man then that will come under the banner of christ, and have part in the conquest, must together with the new man put on a Christian courage, both to tame and repress the rebellions of his own Flesh,
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an obseruation of the death and ends of other men, whose liues, he perswades himselfe, come short of those perfections and degrees of goodnesse he findes in himselfe.
an observation of the death and ends of other men, whose lives, he persuades himself, come short of those perfections and Degrees of Goodness he finds in himself.
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but besides morall honestie, graced with outward religiousnesse) I say he presently conceiues his owne workes in respect of theirs, to be works of supererogation, his owne life certainely to be without all exception,
but beside moral honesty, graced with outward religiousness) I say he presently conceives his own works in respect of theirs, to be works of supererogation, his own life Certainly to be without all exception,
and a Starre in his Orbe, shines, amongst many other gracious promises in the booke of God, with speciall comfort, vnspeakable and glorious, vpon the darkened and drouping soule of euerie true penitent, at what time soeuer.
and a Star in his Orb, shines, among many other gracious promises in the book of God, with special Comfort, unspeakable and glorious, upon the darkened and drooping soul of every true penitent, At what time soever.
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That any man that knowes, and is acquainted rightly and truly with the narrownesse of the way to heauen, the nature of Gods iustice, the cunning sleights of Satan, the difficultie of true repentance,
That any man that knows, and is acquainted rightly and truly with the narrowness of the Way to heaven, the nature of God's Justice, the cunning sleights of Satan, the difficulty of true Repentance,
As a sudden death in respect of time, or a death, wherein appeares much impatiencie, fiercenesse and vncomfortable behauiour, by reason of the qualitie of the disease,
As a sudden death in respect of time, or a death, wherein appears much impatiency, fierceness and uncomfortable behaviour, by reason of the quality of the disease,
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or some extraordinarie temptation for the time, or that God will be so glorified, by iustly hardning the wicked, may bee the way to euerlasting happinesse:
or Some extraordinary temptation for the time, or that God will be so glorified, by justly hardening the wicked, may be the Way to everlasting happiness:
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For that great iudgement is to passe vpon our soules, not according to the strange effects & symptoms of our sicknesse, not according to the short moment and violent passions of our death,
For that great judgement is to pass upon our Souls, not according to the strange effects & symptoms of our sickness, not according to the short moment and violent passion of our death,
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so I would haue also a charitable conceit follow the soule of the departed, so farre as spirituall, wisdome a good conscience, diuine truth, the glory of God, the safetie of the soules of the liuing, will giue leaue: But no further.
so I would have also a charitable conceit follow the soul of the departed, so Far as spiritual, Wisdom a good conscience, divine truth, the glory of God, the safety of the Souls of the living, will give leave: But no further.
and that such a fire of zeale for imitation, might be enkindled in the hearts of all the hearers, (especially the present occasion making their minds more capable of persuasion;) that they passing thorow the same course of holinesse, might at length be made partakers of the same happinesse with the Saints of God.
and that such a fire of zeal for imitation, might be enkindled in the hearts of all the hearers, (especially the present occasion making their minds more capable of persuasion;) that they passing thorough the same course of holiness, might At length be made partakers of the same happiness with the Saints of God.
Only in these cases I would haue that spirituall discretion, truth, and conscience vsed, that neither the godly be iustly grieued and offended, the wicked heartned and hardened in their courses, & false conceit of happines;
Only in these cases I would have that spiritual discretion, truth, and conscience used, that neither the godly be justly grieved and offended, the wicked heartened and hardened in their courses, & false conceit of happiness;
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an outward performance of all duties of religion, some measure of inward illumination, a resemblance and shadow of the whole body of true regeneration,
an outward performance of all duties of Religion, Some measure of inward illumination, a resemblance and shadow of the Whole body of true regeneration,
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The end must be good, the glory of God; the action it selfe in it owne nature must be iust & warrantable; the circumstances honest and seasonable; the meanes direct and lawfull;
The end must be good, the glory of God; the actium it self in it own nature must be just & warrantable; the Circumstances honest and seasonable; the means Direct and lawful;
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If this last be wanting especially, though otherwise it be neuer so gloriously conucied, neuer so wisely managed, of neuer so goodly a shew to the eyes of the world,
If this last be wanting especially, though otherwise it be never so gloriously conucied, never so wisely managed, of never so goodly a show to the eyes of the world,
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And therefore to an action truely vertuous they required a resolued knowledge, an irrespectiue and aduised freedome of spirit, a constant and easie habit of the mind,
And Therefore to an actium truly virtuous they required a resolved knowledge, an irrespective and advised freedom of Spirit, a constant and easy habit of the mind,
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So that whatsoeuer honest actions sprung from passion, humour, scare, respect, ambition or the like, they accounted vertuous and good, onely by accident and occasion, not inwardly and essentially:
So that whatsoever honest actions sprung from passion, humour, scare, respect, ambition or the like, they accounted virtuous and good, only by accident and occasion, not inwardly and essentially:
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whereupon they hold, that many great and honourable atchieuements of ancient Worthies amongst the Heathens, howsoeuer they were admirable in the eyes of men,
whereupon they hold, that many great and honourable achievements of ancient Worthies among the heathens, howsoever they were admirable in the eyes of men,
or pang of vaine-glorie, they were euen prodigall of their liues and blood, for the good and deliuerance of their countrie:) yet to the authours and actors themselues they were not the true workes of vertue,
or pang of vainglory, they were even prodigal of their lives and blood, for the good and deliverance of their country:) yet to the Authors and actors themselves they were not the true works of virtue,
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and procure good vnto others, yet except they proceed from a faith vnfained, and a pure conscience, to the Christians themselues, in respect of all heauenly happinesse, they are fruitles and vnprofitable.
and procure good unto Others, yet except they proceed from a faith unfeigned, and a pure conscience, to the Christians themselves, in respect of all heavenly happiness, they Are fruitless and unprofitable.
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My second proofe is out of the 5. of Matth. Except your righteousnesse exceed the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisies, ye shall not enter into the kingdome of heauen.
My second proof is out of the 5. of Matthew Except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
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For besides their forbearance and protestation against grosser sinnes, Murther, Theft, Adulterie, Idolatrie and the like, they were frequent and solemne in prayers, fastings, almes-deeds,
For beside their forbearance and protestation against grosser Sins, Murder, Theft, Adultery, Idolatry and the like, they were frequent and solemn in Prayers, Fastings, almsdeeds,
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Thirdly, this truth is manifest out of the Doctrine of the Prophets: Esai. 1, Mich. 6. Hag. 2. Psal. 50. and many other places. Whence ariseth this conclusion:
Thirdly, this truth is manifest out of the Doctrine of the prophets: Isaiah. 1, Mich. 6. Hag. 2. Psalm 50. and many other places. Whence arises this conclusion:
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That the principall and holiest exercises, the most solemne and sacred actions of religion, without sinceritie and sanctification of heart, are but as the cutting off a Dogs necke,
That the principal and Holiest exercises, the most solemn and sacred actions of Religion, without sincerity and sanctification of heart, Are but as the cutting off a Dogs neck,
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For if the Lords contentment had finally rested in the worke wrought, and not chieflie respected the inward affection of the worker, had he required onely the ceremoniall action of sacrificing,
For if the lords contentment had finally rested in the work wrought, and not chiefly respected the inward affection of the worker, had he required only the ceremonial actium of sacrificing,
as appeareth in that sacred anti royall contestation of God with his people, about the question of his worship, Psal. 50. I will not reproue thee for thy sacrifices, (s•ith God) or thy burnt offerings, that haue not beene continually before me.
as appears in that sacred anti royal contestation of God with his people, about the question of his worship, Psalm 50. I will not reprove thee for thy Sacrifices, (s•ith God) or thy burned offerings, that have not been continually before me.
if we consider God in his absolute soueraignty, and essentiall glory, euen that is true of the most sanctified works of Gods child, which is in Iob. 35.7. If thou b•• righteous, wh•t 〈 … 〉? or what receiue•h he• at thine hand? and that of Dauid, Psal. 16.2. My we•doing extendeth not vnto th•.
if we Consider God in his absolute sovereignty, and essential glory, even that is true of the most sanctified works of God's child, which is in Job 35.7. If thou b•• righteous, wh•t 〈 … 〉? or what receiue•h he• At thine hand? and that of David, Psalm 16.2. My we•doing extendeth not unto th•.
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and to crown his owne gra••• in vs ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 then shall appeare the bare outwardnes of hollowhearted Christians? If the heart bee wanting, what magnificence or glory of outward seruices shall be able to dazle his sight, whose eyes are ten thousand times brighter then the Sunne,
and to crown his own gra••• in us ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 then shall appear the bore outwardness of hollowhearted Christians? If the heart be wanting, what magnificence or glory of outward services shall be able to dazzle his sighed, whose eyes Are ten thousand times Brighter then the Sun,
and sees clea•ely our inmost thoughts? Wherewith shall we come b•fo•• th• 〈 ◊ 〉 or what shall we offer vnto him? Will the Lord be pleased with ten thousands of rams,
and sees clea•ely our inmost thoughts? Wherewith shall we come b•fo•• th• 〈 ◊ 〉 or what shall we offer unto him? Will the Lord be pleased with ten thousands of rams,
euen as that body is, which adorned with sundry other exquisite beauties, wanteth eye-sight, the chiefest grace that nature hath in that kind to bestow.
even as that body is, which adorned with sundry other exquisite beauty's, Wants eyesight, the chiefest grace that nature hath in that kind to bestow.
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yet without the breath and life of grace infused, there can be no true spiritual harmony in his affections, wo•ds or conuersation, th•t either will beget sound ioy and spirituall delight in the soule,
yet without the breath and life of grace infused, there can be no true spiritual harmony in his affections, wo•ds or Conversation, th•t either will beget found joy and spiritual delight in the soul,
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yet if they be diuided from inward sanctification and sinceritie of heart, are so far•e from putting vs into possession of true happines, that they are odious and abominable in the sight of God.
yet if they be divided from inward sanctification and sincerity of heart, Are so far•e from putting us into possession of true happiness, that they Are odious and abominable in the sighed of God.
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For there the hearer compared to the stonie ground, which I call the formall hypocrite, is one of the reprobate hearers, vpon whom the word is not the power of God to saluation.
For there the hearer compared to the stony ground, which I call the formal hypocrite, is one of the Reprobate hearers, upon whom the word is not the power of God to salvation.
In the last place I told you, that besides all these, the formall hypo•rite might entertaine a perswasion of his being in the state of true happinesse;
In the last place I told you, that beside all these, the formal hypo•rite might entertain a persuasion of his being in the state of true happiness;
It remaines therfore, that I should now lay downe certaine markes and properties of difference, betwixt the state of formall hypocrisie and sauing grace:
It remains Therefore, that I should now lay down certain marks and properties of difference, betwixt the state of formal hypocrisy and Saving grace:
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Or Acquired, which is produced by the light of reason, discourse, and created testimony. The latter is to bee found in the diuels; for they beleeue and tremble. And in the Papists;
Or Acquired, which is produced by the Light of reason, discourse, and created testimony. The latter is to be found in the Devils; for they believe and tremble. And in the Papists;
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I know the Iesuites, a kind of men inspired with a transcendencie of Antichristian imposture, labour busilie to passe plausibly and handsomly out of this circle:
I know the Iesuites, a kind of men inspired with a transcendency of Antichristian imposture, labour busily to pass plausibly and handsomely out of this circle:
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For besides knowing, and assenting to the truth of Gods word by an historicall faith, hee may by the vertue of a temporarie faith, adde three degrees moe. That is:
For beside knowing, and assenting to the truth of God's word by an historical faith, he may by the virtue of a temporary faith, add three Degrees more. That is:
A feeling and speciall approbation of the word of life and promises of saluation: a most feruent expetition and thirsting for the enioyment of them: an effectuall apprehension; a particular application; a full perswasion;
A feeling and special approbation of the word of life and promises of salvation: a most fervent expetition and thirsting for the enjoyment of them: an effectual apprehension; a particular application; a full persuasion;
That you may vnderstand these, you must conceiue, that the soule of Gods child, comming fresh out of the pangs and terrors of his new-birth (a mysterie to the formall hypocrite) humbled vnder the mightie hand of God, by a sight and sense of his sinnes, lookes vpon the whole body of diuine truth,
That you may understand these, you must conceive, that the soul of God's child, coming fresh out of the pangs and terrors of his New birth (a mystery to the formal hypocrite) humbled under the mighty hand of God, by a sighed and sense of his Sins, looks upon the Whole body of divine truth,
both in his generall calling of Christianity, and his particular vocation, which by the mercies of God are faithfull, constant, vniforme, impartiall, resolute, vniuersall, comfortable.
both in his general calling of Christianity, and his particular vocation, which by the Mercies of God Are faithful, constant, uniform, impartial, resolute, universal, comfortable.
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Whereas those which are produced by the more weake and inferiour degrees of temporarie faith, incident to the formall hypocrite, are weake, wauering, many times interrupted, variable; guided much by occasions;
Whereas those which Are produced by the more weak and inferior Degrees of temporary faith, incident to the formal hypocrite, Are weak, wavering, many times interrupted, variable; guided much by occasions;
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Therefore I will come to those markes of difference betwixt the state of formall hypocrisie, and sauing grace, which are more outward, familiar, and more generally, and casilie discernable.
Therefore I will come to those marks of difference betwixt the state of formal hypocrisy, and Saving grace, which Are more outward, familiar, and more generally, and casilie discernible.
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The power of grace doth beget in a regenerate man, a watchfulnesse, care and conscience of smaller offences, of secret sins, of sinfull thoughts, of appearances of euill, of all occasions of sinne, of prophane companie, of giuing iust offence in indifferent actions and the like:
The power of grace does beget in a regenerate man, a watchfulness, care and conscience of smaller offences, of secret Sins, of sinful thoughts, of appearances of evil, of all occasions of sin, of profane company, of giving just offence in indifferent actions and the like:
whereas the formall hypocrite taketh not such things as these much to heart, but either makes no conscience of them at all, holding it a point of precisenes to be too conscionable;
whereas the formal hypocrite Takes not such things as these much to heart, but either makes no conscience of them At all, holding it a point of preciseness to be too conscionable;
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who, howsoeuer shame keepe them from vncleane practises, and grosser acts of filthines; yet inwardly boyle in speculatiue wantonnesse and adulteries of the heart.
who, howsoever shame keep them from unclean practises, and grosser acts of filthiness; yet inwardly boil in speculative wantonness and adulteries of the heart.
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Those, who howsoeuer their indirect meanes speed not for mounting themselues to high estate, yet spend their best thoughts all their life long, in proiecting and contriuing,
Those, who howsoever their indirect means speed not for mounting themselves to high estate, yet spend their best thoughts all their life long, in projecting and contriving,
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Lastly, let those examine themselues at this marke, who offer themselues to those sinfull occasions, breeders of many strange and fearefull mischiefes, I meane prophane and obscene Playes.
Lastly, let those examine themselves At this mark, who offer themselves to those sinful occasions, breeders of many strange and fearful mischiefs, I mean profane and obscene Plays.
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For I did euer esteeme them, since I had any vnderstanding in the waies of God, the Grand empoysoners of grace, ingenuousnes, and all manly resolution:
For I did ever esteem them, since I had any understanding in the ways of God, the Grand empoisoners of grace, ingenuousnes, and all manly resolution:
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and doe by a slie and bewitching insinuation so empoyson all seeds of vertue, and so weaken and emasculate all the operations of the soule, with a prophane, if not vnnaturall dissolutenes;
and do by a sly and bewitching insinuation so empoison all seeds of virtue, and so weaken and emasculate all the operations of the soul, with a profane, if not unnatural dissoluteness;
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for the publicke good, and the continuance of the glory and happinesse of this kingdome, they licentiously dissolue into wicked vanities and pleasures,
for the public good, and the Continuance of the glory and happiness of this Kingdom, they licentiously dissolve into wicked vanities and pleasures,
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Distinctions deuised for their vpholding and defence, may giue some shallow and weake contentment to partiall and sensuall affections, possest with preiudice:
Distinctions devised for their upholding and defence, may give Some shallow and weak contentment to partial and sensual affections, possessed with prejudice:
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but how shall they be able to satisfie and secure a conscience sensible of all appearance of euill? How can they preserue the inclinablenesse of our corrupt nature from infection, at those Schooles of leaudnes and S•nkes of all sins, as (to omit Diuines Councels, Fathers, Moralists,
but how shall they be able to satisfy and secure a conscience sensible of all appearance of evil? How can they preserve the inclinableness of our corrupt nature from infection, At those Schools of leaudnes and S•nkes of all Sins, as (to omit Divines Counsels, Father's, Moralists,
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and to enrage it further with lust, fiercenesse, and effeminatenes, beyond the compasse of nature? Doth any man thinke it possible that the power of sauing grace,
and to enrage it further with lust, fierceness, and effeminateness, beyond the compass of nature? Does any man think it possible that the power of Saving grace,
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or the pure spirit of God can reside in his hart, that willingly & with ful consent seeds his inward concupiscence, with such variety of sinfulll vanities and leaud occasions, which the Lord himselfe hath pronounced to be an abomination vnto him? How can any man that euer felt in his hart, either true loue or feare of so dreadfull a Maiestie,
or the pure Spirit of God can reside in his heart, that willingly & with full consent seeds his inward concupiscence, with such variety of sinfulll vanities and lewd occasions, which the Lord himself hath pronounced to be an abomination unto him? How can any man that ever felt in his heart, either true love or Fear of so dreadful a Majesty,
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and the abusing sometimes of the most pretious things in the booke of God, whereat wee should tremble, to most base and scurrill iests? Certainely euery child of God is of a right noble and heroicall spirit;
and the abusing sometime of the most precious things in the book of God, whereat we should tremble, to most base and scurrill jests? Certainly every child of God is of a right noble and heroical Spirit;
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so that if they be tempted by strong occasions, and violent obiects, they many times breake out, to the dishonour of God, the disgrace of a Christian profession,
so that if they be tempted by strong occasions, and violent objects, they many times break out, to the dishonour of God, the disgrace of a Christian profession,
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which vpon euery light occasion, and termes of disgrace, are ready, out of a graceles & vngrounded opinion of declining cowardize, to sheath their swords in the bodie of their brother.
which upon every Light occasion, and terms of disgrace, Are ready, out of a graceless & ungrounded opinion of declining cowardice, to sheath their swords in the body of their brother.
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But that which is the accomplishment of all miseries and terrour, they iustly fall into the hands of the liuing God, who will certainely iudge them after the manner of them that shead their owne bloud;
But that which is the accomplishment of all misery's and terror, they justly fallen into the hands of the living God, who will Certainly judge them After the manner of them that shed their own blood;
for the losse of soule and bodie, of heauen and earth, of name and posteritie, they onely gaine the damned applause of diuels, swaggerers and wicked men.
for the loss of soul and body, of heaven and earth, of name and posterity, they only gain the damned applause of Devils, swaggerers and wicked men.
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In the meane time they shall liue in the hell of conscience vpon earth, and expect euerie houre to be tumbled into the h•ll of wicked diuels for euermore in the world to come.
In the mean time they shall live in the hell of conscience upon earth, and expect every hour to be tumbled into the h•ll of wicked Devils for evermore in the world to come.
and to the wrastling against principalities and powers, against the worldly gouernours, the princes of the darknesse of this world, against spiritual wickednesses, which are in the high places.
and to the wrestling against principalities and Powers, against the worldly Governors, the Princes of the darkness of this world, against spiritual Wickednesses, which Are in the high places.
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by the exercise, obseruation and sense of which, hee growes sensiblie in heauenly knowledge, faith, humiliation, repentance, thankfulnesse, and all other spirituall graces.
by the exercise, observation and sense of which, he grows sensibly in heavenly knowledge, faith, humiliation, Repentance, thankfulness, and all other spiritual graces.
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while they lie with some extraordinarie waight vpon himselfe, or the whole land; and with the sweetnesse of his mercies, because they secure him in his prosperitie.
while they lie with Some extraordinary weight upon himself, or the Whole land; and with the sweetness of his Mercies, Because they secure him in his Prosperity.
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Hath this glorious Gospell, which hath so long shined bright in our eies, and sounded loud in our cares, hath it, I say, bin mightie in operation vpon our soules, in planting in them the power of true godlinesse? Doe wee daily grow more sound by it in the knowledge of the truth;
Hath this glorious Gospel, which hath so long shined bright in our eyes, and sounded loud in our Cares, hath it, I say, been mighty in operation upon our Souls, in planting in them the power of true godliness? Do we daily grow more found by it in the knowledge of the truth;
or but now and then, as our worldly commodities would giue vs leaue, or hearers onelie of forme and fa•••on, not of zeale and conscience to profit by it,
or but now and then, as our worldly commodities would give us leave, or hearers only of Form and fa•••on, not of zeal and conscience to profit by it,
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it must needs be the same with that of Iuda and Ierusalem (for they were as wel beloued of God as euer England can be) Goe, saith God vnto Ieremie, Goe and tell the men of Iuda, and the inhabitants of Ierusalem:
it must needs be the same with that of Iuda and Ierusalem (for they were as well Beloved of God as ever England can be) Go, Says God unto Ieremie, Go and tell the men of Iuda, and the inhabitants of Ierusalem:
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Haue wee laid all these iudgements vnto our hearts? haue we beene truely humbled by them? haue we by a diligent search taken notice of our sinnes and grieued for them,
Have we laid all these Judgments unto our hearts? have we been truly humbled by them? have we by a diligent search taken notice of our Sins and grieved for them,
and abandoned them? haue we mourned and cried for all the abominations that are done amongst vs? Why then blessed is our case, our state is the state of grace;
and abandoned them? have we mourned and cried for all the abominations that Are done among us? Why then blessed is our case, our state is the state of grace;
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This course of Gods proceeding in his iudgements, we may see most cleerely in the 4. of Amos. He first gaue them cleann•sse of teeth in all their Cities,
This course of God's proceeding in his Judgments, we may see most clearly in the 4. of Amos. He First gave them cleann•sse of teeth in all their Cities,
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and scarcenes of bread in all their places; and yet they returned not vnto him: He withheld the raine from them, when there were yet three moneths to the haruest;
and scarceness of bred in all their places; and yet they returned not unto him: He withheld the rain from them, when there were yet three months to the harvest;
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This is certainely now iust our case (For to crie peace, peace, where there is no peace towards, is wicked and to no purpose ▪ to bring conceits and smoothings to this place, will neuer serue the turne;
This is Certainly now just our case (For to cry peace, peace, where there is no peace towards, is wicked and to no purpose ▪ to bring conceits and smoothings to this place, will never serve the turn;
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By our many impieties and impenitency, wee haue brought our gracious God to that question in the 1, of Isa. VVherefore should ye be smitten any more? for ye fall away more and more.
By our many impieties and impenitency, we have brought our gracious God to that question in the 1, of Isaiah Wherefore should you be smitten any more? for you fallen away more and more.
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lest hee had beene in a dreame: as it is said of the Israelites, Psalm. 1•6. VVhen the Lord brought againe the captiuitie of S•on, we were like them that dreame.
lest he had been in a dream: as it is said of the Israelites, Psalm. 1•6. When the Lord brought again the captivity of S•on, we were like them that dream.
Both that, and these our blessings were things so incredible, and beyond all expectation. You know a little before the Queenes death, the wisest were at their wits ends,
Both that, and these our blessings were things so incredible, and beyond all expectation. You know a little before the Queens death, the Wisest were At their wits ends,
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The Iesuites from beyond seas insolently insulted ouer vs, and told vs in their bookes, that this kingdome would shortly become a prey to the greedie ambition of all the neighbour nations;
The Iesuites from beyond Seas insolently insulted over us, and told us in their books, that this Kingdom would shortly become a prey to the greedy ambition of all the neighbour Nations;
In the Gunpowder Treason, the necke of our whole State, both of Church and Common-wealth, the glory of this famous and flourishing kingdome, the hope of posterity was laid as it were vpon the blocke:
In the Gunpowder Treason, the neck of our Whole State, both of Church and Commonwealth, the glory of this famous and flourishing Kingdom, the hope of posterity was laid as it were upon the block:
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Haue these incomparable blessings melted our hearts into teares of repentance & thankfulnes? Haue these cords of loue drawn vs neerer vnto our God in all knowledge, loue and obedience? Why then we may assure our selues of a good testimony, that our soules are seasoned with grace.
Have these incomparable blessings melted our hearts into tears of Repentance & thankfulness? Have these cords of love drawn us nearer unto our God in all knowledge, love and Obedience? Why then we may assure our selves of a good testimony, that our Souls Are seasoned with grace.
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If these great and vndeserued mercies haue bred in vs a more frozen coldnesse in the seruice of God, a more presumptuous securitie and a sounder and sweeter sleepe in sin ▪ If since our miraculous deliuerance, vnparalleld by all Nations, times and stories;
If these great and undeserved Mercies have bred in us a more frozen coldness in the service of God, a more presumptuous security and a sounder and Sweeten sleep in since ▪ If since our miraculous deliverance, unparalleled by all nations, times and stories;
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there hath bin amongst vs no lesse prophaning of Gods Name and Sabbaths then before, no lesse pride and drunkenesse, no lesse oppression and vsurie, no lesse vncleannesse and vnconscionablenes in our callings, no lesse ignorance in the word of God,
there hath been among us no less profaning of God's Name and Sabbaths then before, no less pride and Drunkenness, no less oppression and Usury, no less uncleanness and vnconscionablenes in our callings, no less ignorance in the word of God,
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except we gather our selues before the decree come foorth ; vnlesse by speedy humiliation and vnfained repentance, wee preuent so great and fearefull iudgements.
except we gather our selves before the Decree come forth; unless by speedy humiliation and unfeigned Repentance, we prevent so great and fearful Judgments.
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and the Pope at Rome, the Priests and Iesuits, those notorious and transcendent instruments of blood and death, will be working in the Vaults of darknes for the confusion of the children of light, the subuersion of the Kingdome of Christ,
and the Pope At Rome, the Priests and Iesuits, those notorious and transcendent Instruments of blood and death, will be working in the Vaults of darkness for the confusion of the children of Light, the subversion of the Kingdom of christ,
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And for vs in the meane time, without repentance, and rooting out Idolatrie, to depend still vpon immediate and miraculous discoueries and deliuerances, is at the least an vnhallowed and desperate presumption.
And for us in the mean time, without Repentance, and rooting out Idolatry, to depend still upon immediate and miraculous discoveries and Deliverances, is At the least an unhallowed and desperate presumption.
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The working and propertie of this sauing grace, and true godlinesse vouchsafed peculiarly and onely to Gods children, which doth translate them from darkenesse to light, from the corruption of nature, to a state of supernaturall blessednesse, you may thus conceiue and vnderstand.
The working and property of this Saving grace, and true godliness vouchsafed peculiarly and only to God's children, which does translate them from darkness to Light, from the corruption of nature, to a state of supernatural blessedness, you may thus conceive and understand.
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It so rectifies, and guides all a mans actions, that they proceed from faith, they are warrantable out of Gods word, they are accomplisht by good meanes,
It so Rectifies, and guides all a men actions, that they proceed from faith, they Are warrantable out of God's word, they Are accomplished by good means,
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Nay, yet it spreads further, and kindles a desire and zeale for the saluation of the soules of others, especially of all those that any way depend vpon vs:
Nay, yet it spreads further, and kindles a desire and zeal for the salvation of the Souls of Others, especially of all those that any Way depend upon us:
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and secretly, but faithfully answere to these few interrogatories which I shall propose very briefly and plainely, that euery man may easily-vnderstand.
and secretly, but faithfully answer to these few interrogatories which I shall propose very briefly and plainly, that every man may easily-understand.
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Hast thou felt by thine owne experience this great worke of regeneration and change wrought vpon thy soule? Hath the powerfull word of God, by the inward, speciall and effectuall working of his spirit, broken and bruised thy hard and stonie heart? Hath it pierced and purged the very closest and most vnsearchable corners thereof? Hath it humbled it with the sight of thy sinnes,
Hast thou felt by thine own experience this great work of regeneration and change wrought upon thy soul? Hath the powerful word of God, by the inward, special and effectual working of his Spirit, broken and Bruised thy hard and stony heart? Hath it pierced and purged the very closest and most unsearchable corners thereof? Hath it humbled it with the sighed of thy Sins,
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and sense of Gods iudgements? Hath it filled it with fearefull terrours, compunction, remorse and true sorrow for thy life past? Hath it after quieted and refreshed it with a sure faith in Christ Iesus,
and sense of God's Judgments? Hath it filled it with fearful terrors, compunction, remorse and true sorrow for thy life past? Hath it After quieted and refreshed it with a sure faith in christ Iesus,
and a delight in heauenly things? Hath it mortified thy inward corruptions, and broke the heart of thy sweet sinne? Hath it planted a holy moderation in all thy affections;
and a delight in heavenly things? Hath it mortified thy inward corruptions, and broke the heart of thy sweet sin? Hath it planted a holy moderation in all thy affections;
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that whereas heretofore they haue been enraged with lust, with immoderate anger, with ambition ▪ with insatiable desire for the enlargement of thy wealth, possessions and greatnesse,
that whereas heretofore they have been enraged with lust, with immoderate anger, with ambition ▪ with insatiable desire for the enlargement of thy wealth, possessions and greatness,
with Christian courage, to oppose against the sinnes of the time, to defend goodnesse and good causes, to contemne the lying slanders and prophane scoffes of worthlesse men? Hath it begot in •hy will an hunger and thirst after the spirituall food of thy soule, the Word and Sacraments;
with Christian courage, to oppose against the Sins of the time, to defend Goodness and good Causes, to contemn the lying slanders and profane scoffs of worthless men? Hath it begotten in •hy will an hunger and thirst After the spiritual food of thy soul, the Word and Sacraments;
so that thou haddest rather part with any worldly good, then not enioy the incomparable benefit of a conscionable and constant ministery? Are thy thoughts, of which heretofore thou hast made no great conscience,
so that thou Hadst rather part with any worldly good, then not enjoy the incomparable benefit of a conscionable and constant Ministry? are thy thoughts, of which heretofore thou hast made no great conscience,
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but letten them wander vp and downe at rondom wickedly, idely and wantonly; are they now, I say, bounded within a sacred compasse, and spent vpon holie things,
but let them wander up and down At rondom wickedly, idly and wantonly; Are they now, I say, bounded within a sacred compass, and spent upon holy things,
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and acquainted with the mysterie of saluation, which the world, and the wise men thereof, account nothing but madnesse and follie? Is thy memorie, which hath heretofore been stuffed with trash and toies, vanities and follies,
and acquainted with the mystery of salvation, which the world, and the wise men thereof, account nothing but madness and folly? Is thy memory, which hath heretofore been stuffed with trash and toys, vanities and follies,
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hath the power of grace sanctified all thy outward actions? Dost thou now order in euery particular, al the businesse of thy vocation religiously, conscionably,
hath the power of grace sanctified all thy outward actions? Dost thou now order in every particular, all the business of thy vocation religiously, Conscionably,
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and by direction out of the word of God? Art thou inwardly affected, and faithfull in the performance of religious duties? as in hearing the word of God, in sanctifying the Sabbath, in prayer and the rest.
and by direction out of the word of God? Art thou inwardly affected, and faithful in the performance of religious duties? as in hearing the word of God, in sanctifying the Sabbath, in prayer and the rest.
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but that thou dost the whole day entirely, freely and cheerefully attend the worship of God? Dost thou exercise daily with fruit and feeling, prayer, that precious comfort of the faithfull Christian? Thou being conuerted, dost thou labour the conuersion of others, especially of those which are committed any way to thy charge,
but that thou dost thee Whole day entirely, freely and cheerfully attend the worship of God? Dost thou exercise daily with fruit and feeling, prayer, that precious Comfort of the faithful Christian? Thou being converted, dost thou labour the conversion of Others, especially of those which Are committed any Way to thy charge,
and waies of godlinesse? Dost thou now not onely sticke at, and forbeare great and grosse sinnes, but dost thou euen hate the garment spotted of the flesh,
and ways of godliness? Dost thou now not only stick At, and forbear great and gross Sins, but dost thou even hate the garment spotted of the Flesh,
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and make thee fearefull to offend, though it bee but in a wandring cogitation? After euery fall into infirmities, art thou carefull to renew thy repentance,
and make thee fearful to offend, though it be but in a wandering cogitation? After every fallen into infirmities, art thou careful to renew thy Repentance,
doth the spirit of God euen so inspire thy soule and body, and all thy actions with the life of grace? Why then, thou hast past the perfections of the formal hypocrite,
does the Spirit of God even so inspire thy soul and body, and all thy actions with the life of grace? Why then, thou hast passed the perfections of the formal hypocrite,
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First, they are not rooted and fastened in his vnderstanding, by those two sacred and gratious habits, which are called by the Apostle, Col. 1.9. NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET:
First, they Are not rooted and fastened in his understanding, by those two sacred and gracious habits, which Are called by the Apostle, Col. 1.9. and:
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Heauenly knowledge, or speculatiue wisedome in the mysteries of saluation: And spirituall prudence, or a sanctified vnderstanding in the practicall affaires of the soule.
Heavenly knowledge, or speculative Wisdom in the Mysteres of salvation: And spiritual prudence, or a sanctified understanding in the practical affairs of the soul.
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These two, as I conceiue, for diuine reuelations, and matters of heauen, answe•e in a proportion to those two intellectuall habits, Sapientia and Prudentia mentioned by Aristotle Eth. 6. for naturall truth, and ciuill actions.
These two, as I conceive, for divine revelations, and matters of heaven, answe•e in a proportion to those two intellectual habits, Sapientia and Prudence mentioned by Aristotle Eth. 6. for natural truth, and civil actions.
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which is a naturall light and ability of apprehending and acknowledging speculatiue principles, the foundations and fountaines of all humane knowledge: and of Scientia ;
which is a natural Light and ability of apprehending and acknowledging speculative principles, the foundations and fountains of all humane knowledge: and of Scientia;
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It doth euer amid the many varieties, vncertainties, and passages of humane actions, wisely, and honestly consult and aduise, iudge, and resolue; manage, and execute.
It does ever amid the many varieties, uncertainties, and passages of humane actions, wisely, and honestly consult and advise, judge, and resolve; manage, and execute.
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Euen iust so, these two heauenly habits, NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, heauenly wisedome, and spirituall prudence, shed into euery sanctified vnderstanding by the fountaine of grace, are busied and exercised about supernaturall truths, and matters of eternall life.
Eve just so, these two heavenly habits,, and, heavenly Wisdom, and spiritual prudence, shed into every sanctified understanding by the fountain of grace, Are busied and exercised about supernatural truths, and matters of Eternal life.
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By the first, the child of God hauing the eyes of his mind opened and illightened, doth see the great mysterie of saluation, the secrets of the kingdome, the whole counsell,
By the First, the child of God having the eyes of his mind opened and enlightened, does see the great mystery of salvation, the secrets of the Kingdom, the Whole counsel,
This explication premised, I come to tell you, that the word of God doth not take sure and lasting root, doth not dwell plentifully in the vnderstanding of the Formall hypocrite, by these two diuine habits.
This explication premised, I come to tell you, that the word of God does not take sure and lasting root, does not dwell plentifully in the understanding of the Formal hypocrite, by these two divine habits.
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and out of the dominions of darkenesse and death, thorow strange terrors and torments of soule, into the rich and glorious happines of the state of grace, and kingdome of Christ.
and out of the Dominions of darkness and death, thorough strange terrors and torments of soul, into the rich and glorious happiness of the state of grace, and Kingdom of christ.
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He hath no skill in the nature, symptomes, and remedies of afflicted consciences: in the secret workings and right vses of afflictions, infirmities, scandals, and disgraces.
He hath no skill in the nature, symptoms, and remedies of afflicted Consciences: in the secret workings and right uses of afflictions, infirmities, scandals, and disgraces.
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He is not acquainted with Satans transformations into the glory of an Angell; with his NONLATINALPHABET, & NONLATINALPHABET, as the Apostle calleth them:
He is not acquainted with Satan transformations into the glory of an Angel; with his, &, as the Apostle calls them:
He is not acquainted with his NONLATINALPHABET, as they are called Ephes. 6. 11: his exquisite method, in the wilie conueiance of his stratagems and insidiations;
He is not acquainted with his, as they Are called Ephesians 6. 11: his exquisite method, in the wily conveyance of his stratagems and insidiations;
And therefore if he perceiue, that by a free and vitall operation of a strong faith, our zeale, our hope, our patience, our faithfulnes in our calling,
And Therefore if he perceive, that by a free and vital operation of a strong faith, our zeal, our hope, our patience, our faithfulness in our calling,
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how imperiouslie and prosperously they domineere and reuell it in the world; how they spread themselues like a greene Bay tree, and bring their enterprises to passe:
how imperiously and prosperously they domineer and revel it in the world; how they spread themselves like a green Bay tree, and bring their enterprises to pass:
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while himselfe lies trampled vpon by their insolencies, oppressions and prophane censures; while perhaps hee lingers and pines vnder some heauie crosse and long visitation;
while himself lies trampled upon by their insolences, oppressions and profane censures; while perhaps he lingers and pines under Some heavy cross and long Visitation;
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While the heart of a godly man is refreshing it selfe sweetly and plenteouslie with an assurance of his future happinesse and eternall enioyment of endlesse iores in heauen;
While the heart of a godly man is refreshing it self sweetly and plenteously with an assurance of his future happiness and Eternal enjoyment of endless Lores in heaven;
but suddenly, and resolutely to bee repeld by the power of prayer, and out of an holy contempt of so base and lying malice, to be cast as dung vpon the face of the tempter:
but suddenly, and resolutely to be repelled by the power of prayer, and out of an holy contempt of so base and lying malice, to be cast as dung upon the face of the tempter:
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And therefore it is onely a malicious tricke of the enemie of all true comfort, to defeate vs of our heauen vpon earth, our assurance of heauen in the world to come.
And Therefore it is only a malicious trick of the enemy of all true Comfort, to defeat us of our heaven upon earth, our assurance of heaven in the world to come.
or by the suddennesse, subtiltie or violence of some temptation, be able to hale vs againe into some grosse and scandalous sinne, to which, by reason of our naturall disposition and custome, wee were often,
or by the suddenness, subtlety or violence of Some temptation, be able to hale us again into Some gross and scandalous sin, to which, by reason of our natural disposition and custom, we were often,
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and most principally obnoxious before our calling: why then, from th•nce he drawes and enforceth vpon vs discomfortable, and faith-killing conclusions.
and most principally obnoxious before our calling: why then, from th•nce he draws and enforceth upon us discomfortable, and faith-killing conclusions.
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Otherwise the grace of God would be sufficient for vs, and the power of his sanctifying spirit, would at the least so farre restraine vs, bridle and mortifie our corruptions, that we should not breake out againe,
Otherwise the grace of God would be sufficient for us, and the power of his sanctifying Spirit, would At the least so Far restrain us, bridle and mortify our corruptions, that we should not break out again,
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For he attempts the dulling and diminishing of our zeale, and forwardnesse in religion, and other fruits of faith, and inferiour parts of sanctification.
For he attempts the dulling and diminishing of our zeal, and forwardness in Religion, and other fruits of faith, and inferior parts of sanctification.
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he is euer then in good hope (by the helpe of the natural aptnes of worldly happines to ensnare and intangle) to beget in our hearts, worldlinesse and securitie, the two great and dangerous consumptions of spirituall life.
he is ever then in good hope (by the help of the natural aptness of worldly happiness to ensnare and entangle) to beget in our hearts, worldliness and security, the two great and dangerous consumptions of spiritual life.
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For if worldlinesse once take possession of our hearts, it wasts by little and little, our ioy in heauenly things, our comfort in the communion of Saints, our longings for the incomprehensible and euerlasting happinesse:
For if worldliness once take possession of our hearts, it wasts by little and little, our joy in heavenly things, our Comfort in the communion of Saints, our longings for the incomprehensible and everlasting happiness:
it banisheth all thought of the worth of our soules, of the spirituall state of our conscience, of the vanitie and change of this present life, of the glorious rising againe of our bodies,
it banisheth all Thought of the worth of our Souls, of the spiritual state of our conscience, of the vanity and change of this present life, of the glorious rising again of our bodies,
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Secondly, he seekes to weaken our practise of godlinesse, by fastening vpon vs vncheerefulnesse, and vnprofitablenesse in the meanes of the preseruation of grace.
Secondly, he seeks to weaken our practice of godliness, by fastening upon us uncheerefulness, and unprofitableness in the means of the preservation of grace.
For if he can once make vs cold and negligent, or onely formall, and cursorie in the daily examination of our consciences, in hearing the word of God, in the godly exercises with our schollers or families, in publike prayer,
For if he can once make us cold and negligent, or only formal, and cursory in the daily examination of our Consciences, in hearing the word of God, in the godly exercises with our Scholars or families, in public prayer,
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Lamentable then is their case, base their resolution, and miserable their comfort, who for aduantage, faction, foresight and hope of future gratifications,
Lamentable then is their case, base their resolution, and miserable their Comfort, who for advantage, faction, foresight and hope of future gratifications,
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and artificiall disports, and passing the time, direction in their worldly affaires, combination against the power of religion, and the true professors thereof:
and artificial disports, and passing the time, direction in their worldly affairs, combination against the power of Religion, and the true professors thereof:
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but where they shall find no furtherance in the way to heauen, no comfort in heauenly things, no encouragement to piety, no counsell in tentations, no consolation vpon their deaths-bed.
but where they shall find no furtherance in the Way to heaven, no Comfort in heavenly things, no encouragement to piety, no counsel in tentations, no consolation upon their deaths-bed.
O how much better were it, for these few and wretched daies, to sort and solac• themselues amongst the Saints of God, with whom they might shine as glorious lights together in the earth,
O how much better were it, for these few and wretched days, to sort and solac• themselves among the Saints of God, with whom they might shine as glorious lights together in the earth,
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rather then prophanely to sport themselues in Meshech, and for a season proudly to ruffle it in the tents of Kedar, where there is no light of grace, no ioynt expectation of eternity,
rather then profanely to sport themselves in Meshech, and for a season proudly to ruffle it in the tents of Kedar, where there is no Light of grace, no joint expectation of eternity,
But as for a free and full communication of the secrets of their soule, of their dearest affections of their spirituall estate, of their ioyfullest and best expence of time;
But as for a free and full communication of the secrets of their soul, of their dearest affections of their spiritual estate, of their joyfullest and best expense of time;
when God knowes they can find no taste in the white of an egge, no strength in a broken staffe of reed, no comfort in the men of the world, who haue their portion in this life;
when God knows they can find no taste in the white of an egg, no strength in a broken staff of reed, no Comfort in the men of the world, who have their portion in this life;
Fourthly, Satan doth sometime worke a soule decay of grace, and exercise of godlinesse, by putting into our heads some inordinate plot and forecast, for preferment and greatnes.
Fourthly, Satan does sometime work a soul decay of grace, and exercise of godliness, by putting into our Heads Some inordinate plot and forecast, for preferment and greatness.
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And at length, if they attaine their ends, (for sometimes they die in the tedious prosecution of some vndeserued dignitie) they double their discomforts, and encrease their account.
And At length, if they attain their ends, (for sometime they die in the tedious prosecution of Some undeserved dignity) they double their discomforts, and increase their account.
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He stickles & strikes the bargaine betwixt them, and death and hell; and enters as it were bond for the performance of the couenant. Hee tempts them to scorning;
He stickles & strikes the bargain betwixt them, and death and hell; and enters as it were bound for the performance of the Covenant. He tempts them to scorning;
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If he meete with honest ciuill men, heelabours to perswade them, that iust and vpright dealing with their neighbours, good meanings and intentions in matters of religion, are the verie life of the seruice of God,
If he meet with honest civil men, heelabours to persuade them, that just and upright dealing with their neighbours, good meanings and intentions in matters of Religion, Are the very life of the service of God,
And the much adoe about faithfull and conscionable preaching, to bee onely the humor of some odde fellowes, that would be accounted singular and seraphicall.
And the much ado about faithful and conscionable preaching, to be only the humour of Some odd Fellows, that would be accounted singular and seraphical.
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If he meete with formall hypocrites, who besides immunitie from grosse sinnes, and their ciuill honestie, are carefull and fashionable in the outward duties of religion,
If he meet with formal Hypocrites, who beside immunity from gross Sins, and their civil honesty, Are careful and fashionable in the outward duties of Religion,
that sauing sincerity and a true practise of holines, is onely a transcendent Idea, consisting in pure abstraction, conceiued in the irregular and stirring heads of some busie and pragmaticall fellowes, shadowed onely with a number of faire shewes and pretences,
that Saving sincerity and a true practice of holiness, is only a transcendent Idea, consisting in pure abstraction, conceived in the irregular and stirring Heads of Some busy and pragmatical Fellows, shadowed only with a number of fair shows and pretences,
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And that they may more securely and obstinately rest vpon this persuasion, he furnisheth them with a notable art of misconceiuing and misinterpreting the actions of grace,
And that they may more securely and obstinately rest upon this persuasion, he furnisheth them with a notable art of misconceiving and Misinterpreting the actions of grace,
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which he yet makes more grizlie and fierce by his owne hellish malice; to plunge him into the bottomlesse gulfe of irrecouerable horror and desperation.
which he yet makes more grizzly and fierce by his own hellish malice; to plunge him into the bottomless gulf of irrecoverable horror and desperation.
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And to this end hee sets on foot, and fire too, and whets with keene razors many a leaud and prophane tongue, to scoffe, disgrace and discourage him in his narrow,
And to this end he sets on foot, and fire too, and whets with keen razors many a lewd and profane tongue, to scoff, disgrace and discourage him in his narrow,
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by odious names of Hypocrite, Singularist, Puritane, a fellow of irregular conscience and stirring humour, of a factious and contradictious spirit, and such like.
by odious names of Hypocrite, Singularist, Puritan, a fellow of irregular conscience and stirring humour, of a factious and contradictious Spirit, and such like.
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But if hee also passe these pikes, and these sharpe swords, (for so Dauid calles spitefull tongues, ) out of a consideration of that truth in Paul: Euery one that will liue godly in Christ Iesus shall suffer persecution ;
But if he also pass these pikes, and these sharp swords, (for so David calls spiteful tongues,) out of a consideration of that truth in Paul: Every one that will live godly in christ Iesus shall suffer persecution;
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for euerie faithfull Christian knowes by good experience, that euer now and then, as he shall stirre in a good cause, stand against the corruptions of the place where he liues, with conscience and faithfulnesse discharge his calling;
for every faithful Christian knows by good experience, that ever now and then, as he shall stir in a good cause, stand against the corruptions of the place where he lives, with conscience and faithfulness discharge his calling;
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and hee labours sometimes to fasten vpon him some vnwarrantable opinions, thereby scandalously and vnnecessarliy to disquiet him, to defraud him of an entire fruition of the comforts of holinesse,
and he labours sometime to fasten upon him Some unwarrantable opinions, thereby scandalously and vnnecessarliy to disquiet him, to defraud him of an entire fruition of the comforts of holiness,
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But if Satan meet with a strong man in Christ, he tempts him by those two methods I told you of before, somtimes by wasting his zeale, sometimes by weakening his faith, and a thousand moe.
But if Satan meet with a strong man in christ, he tempts him by those two methods I told you of before, sometimes by wasting his zeal, sometime by weakening his faith, and a thousand more.
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Wherefore, beloued in Christ Iesus, we had need euery man to be strongly and soundly prepared and armed against that great and last encounter with Satan;
Wherefore, Beloved in christ Iesus, we had need every man to be strongly and soundly prepared and armed against that great and last encounter with Satan;
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Oh at that day, (and we little know how neere it is) it is not our deepe reaches and vnfathomd policies and proiects, the countenance and patronage of great personages, our merrie and plesant companions,
O At that day, (and we little know how near it is) it is not our deep reaches and vnfathomd policies and projects, the countenance and patronage of great Personages, our merry and pleasant Sodales,
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and to the greatest height of his speculations, though otherwise neuer so vniuersall and profound. Now as concerning other parts of diuine knowledge, and other points of religion;
and to the greatest height of his speculations, though otherwise never so universal and profound. Now as Concerning other parts of divine knowledge, and other points of Religion;
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For their resolutions in that kind, are only busied about cases incident to their Antichristian Hierarchy, about perplexities arising out of their wilworship and bloudy superstition,
For their resolutions in that kind, Are only busied about cases incident to their Antichristian Hierarchy, about perplexities arising out of their Idol worship and bloody Superstition,
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and are inspired with the spirit of illumination for the good of others, that haue no part in the spirit of sanctification and sound conuersion for their owne happinesse.
and Are inspired with the Spirit of illumination for the good of Others, that have no part in the Spirit of sanctification and found conversion for their own happiness.
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but neuer returnes and reflect• on his owne soule to an exact discouerie of the darkenesse of his owne vnderstanding, the disorder of his affections, the slumber of his conscience, the deadnesse of his heart:
but never returns and reflect• on his own soul to an exact discovery of the darkness of his own understanding, the disorder of his affections, the slumber of his conscience, the deadness of his heart:
he is both illightned and inflamed inwardly in his owne vnderstanding, heart and affections, and also the brightnesse of his Christian vertues, are euer dispersed and working vpon others.
he is both enlightened and inflamed inwardly in his own understanding, heart and affections, and also the brightness of his Christian Virtues, Are ever dispersed and working upon Others.
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Wheresoeuer hee liues, he shines as a light, amid a naughtie and crooked generation, in the sight and censure of God, the blessed Angels, and good men;
Wheresoever he lives, he shines as a Light, amid a naughty and crooked generation, in the sighed and censure of God, the blessed Angels, and good men;
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though to the iudgement of the world, and eye of prophanenesse, his glorious graces euer did and euer will appeare to bee nothing but darkenesse and dissembling.
though to the judgement of the world, and eye of profaneness, his glorious graces ever did and ever will appear to be nothing but darkness and dissembling.
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And his light of knowledge in respect of himselfe, serues onely to make his sinnes more soule and sinfull, his damnation more iust, and himselfe more inexcusable.
And his Light of knowledge in respect of himself, serves only to make his Sins more soul and sinful, his damnation more just, and himself more inexcusable.
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His close couetousnes or other vnconscionablenes in his calling, if his conscience were illightned would informe him, that many times it is not so deare vnto him as gold.
His close covetousness or other vnconscionablenes in his calling, if his conscience were enlightened would inform him, that many times it is not so deer unto him as gold.
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Thirdly, the child of God hath an humble and gratious resolution, a sweet and willing submission euer mixt with his diuine knowledge, of being mastered, guided and gouerned by it;
Thirdly, the child of God hath an humble and gracious resolution, a sweet and willing submission ever mixed with his divine knowledge, of being mastered, guided and governed by it;
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but the formall hypocrite if he deale faithfully with his owne heart, may feele in himselfe a secret subordination and subiection of his vnderstanding therein, to his wealth, honours, and worldly preferments.
but the formal hypocrite if he deal faithfully with his own heart, may feel in himself a secret subordination and subjection of his understanding therein, to his wealth, honours, and worldly preferments.
I come now to the other habit, which the Apostle calleth NONLATINALPHABET, spirituall prudence, by which the word and faith take no root in the vnderstanding of the formall hypocrite.
I come now to the other habit, which the Apostle calls, spiritual prudence, by which the word and faith take no root in the understanding of the formal hypocrite.
by which a regenerate man is inabled, with a iudicious sinceritie to deliberate and determine in cases of conscience, in the perplexities of tentations, in all straites, ambiguities and difficulties incident to the consideration and cariage of a Christian;
by which a regenerate man is enabled, with a judicious sincerity to deliberate and determine in cases of conscience, in the perplexities of tentations, in all straits, ambiguities and difficulties incident to the consideration and carriage of a Christian;
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and therefore the formall hypocrite, though I place him in the highest perfection, that is attaineable in the state of vnregeneration, is vtterly vncapable of it,
and Therefore the formal hypocrite, though I place him in the highest perfection, that is attainable in the state of unregeneration, is utterly uncapable of it,
And yet by this NONLATINALPHABET, spirituall prudence (for the same word is vsed there by the Septuagints, which the Apostle hath Col. 1.9.) Dauid farre surmounted them all;
And yet by this, spiritual prudence (for the same word is used there by the Septuagints, which the Apostle hath Col. 1.9.) David Far surmounted them all;
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Hence it is that many a poore soule illiterate and neglected, proudly passed by, and many times trampled vpon with disgrace and vexation, by worldly wisemen;
Hence it is that many a poor soul illiterate and neglected, proudly passed by, and many times trampled upon with disgrace and vexation, by worldly Wise men;
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and learnedest doctours, both in giuing counsell and aduise in spirituall affaires, and in conducting their owne soules, in these strangely prophane and desperate daies, thorow the strait way to heauen.
and Learnedest Doctors, both in giving counsel and advise in spiritual affairs, and in conducting their own Souls, in these strangely profane and desperate days, thorough the strait Way to heaven.
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The formall hypocrite, so farre as naturall wit, goodnes of education, ciuill honesty, morall discretion, politicke wisedome can illighten and leade him, may manage his actions and affaires with exactnesse and reputation, gloriously and without exception in the sight and iudgement of the world.
The formal hypocrite, so Far as natural wit, Goodness of education, civil honesty, moral discretion, politic Wisdom can illighten and lead him, may manage his actions and affairs with exactness and reputation, gloriously and without exception in the sighed and judgement of the world.
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Nay, besides, sometimes by an addition of some inferiour, and more generall graces of Gods spirit, hee may set vpon them such an outward glistering, that they may dazle the eyes of the best discerning spirit,
Nay, beside, sometime by an addition of Some inferior, and more general graces of God's Spirit, he may Set upon them such an outward glistering, that they may dazzle the eyes of the best discerning Spirit,
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But ouer and aboue all these, (which is neuer to be found in the vnregenerate) there is in the vnderstanding of the child of God, a more excellent and superior vigor, that inspires his actions with a high and more heauenly nature, that breathes into them the life of grace, that guides them with truth and singlenes of heart,
But over and above all these, (which is never to be found in the unregenerate) there is in the understanding of the child of God, a more excellent and superior vigor, that inspires his actions with a high and more heavenly nature, that breathes into them the life of grace, that guides them with truth and singleness of heart,
There is a farre clearer and brighter eye shining in the soule of euery regenerate man, in respect whereof the fairest lights of all other knowledge and wisedome are Egyptian darkenesse, which doth euer faithfully descry and discouer vnto him the straite,
There is a Far clearer and Brighter eye shining in the soul of every regenerate man, in respect whereof the Fairest lights of all other knowledge and Wisdom Are Egyptian darkness, which does ever faithfully descry and discover unto him the strait,
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though vnbeaten path to immortality, thorow all the passages and particulars of his life: It reueales vnto him the wisest and most conscionable resolution in all spirituall debatements;
though unbeaten path to immortality, thorough all the passages and particulars of his life: It reveals unto him the Wisest and most conscionable resolution in all spiritual debatements;
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He pleaseth and applaudeth himselfe in his innocency, for this particular, boisterously and with clamour, which perhaps secretly breeds a more generall Pharisaicall selfe-conceit of the rest of his waies:
He Pleases and applaudeth himself in his innocency, for this particular, boisterously and with clamour, which perhaps secretly breeds a more general Pharisaical Self-conceit of the rest of his ways:
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But in all this, he is so farre from working any spirituall good out of it, that he rather entertaines a secret encouragement to be that indeed, which the world censures him to be,
But in all this, he is so Far from working any spiritual good out of it, that he rather entertains a secret encouragement to be that indeed, which the world censures him to be,
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sometimes to haue many grieuous things, and fearefull abominations fathered vpon him, without al sense, honestie or probabilitie, which he neuer did, he neuer knew.
sometime to have many grievous things, and fearful abominations fathered upon him, without all sense, honesty or probability, which he never did, he never knew.
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as Iob speaks, he will not take away his innocencie from himselfe. When the sharpe and empoisoned arrowes of bitter malice and calumniations come thickest vpon him,
as Job speaks, he will not take away his innocence from himself. When the sharp and empoisoned arrows of bitter malice and calumniations come thickest upon him,
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But the gracious considerations and holy practise, which in these afflictions of his good name, spirituall prudence principallie ministers and suggests vnto him, are such as these:
But the gracious considerations and holy practice, which in these afflictions of his good name, spiritual prudence principally Ministers and suggests unto him, Are such as these:
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and more fruitfully and cheerefully to enjoy all his inward comforts, his hope and delight in heauenly things, the assurance that his name is written in the booke of life;
and more fruitfully and cheerfully to enjoy all his inward comforts, his hope and delight in heavenly things, the assurance that his name is written in the book of life;
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It makes him with more feruent and greedy attention to listen for the trumpet of that last and fearefull day, more longingly and with fixed eies, to wait for the Lord Iesus in the cloudes;
It makes him with more fervent and greedy attention to listen for the trumpet of that last and fearful day, more longingly and with fixed eyes, to wait for the Lord Iesus in the Clouds;
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and hauing the attestation of a cleare conscience, the acclamations of Saints and Angels, hee little cares for the barking of dogs by the way, bu• followes hard towards the marke for the price of the high calling of God in Christ Iesus.
and having the attestation of a clear conscience, the acclamations of Saints and Angels, he little Cares for the barking of Dogs by the Way, bu• follows hard towards the mark for the price of the high calling of God in christ Iesus.
and subordinate to his worldly happinesse. His knowledge is NONLATINALPHABET, a forme of knowledge: Rom. 2.20. His practise is NONLATINALPHABET, a forme of godlinesse: 2. Tim. 3.5. All is forme and outwardnesse:
and subordinate to his worldly happiness. His knowledge is, a Form of knowledge: Rom. 2.20. His practice is, a Form of godliness: 2. Tim. 3.5. All is Form and outwardness:
But diuine knowledge in the child of God, is called, the Spirit of reuelation, Ephes. 1.17. his practicall wisdome is spirituall, Colos. 1.9. that is, quick, actiue, feruent, zealous, stirring;
But divine knowledge in the child of God, is called, the Spirit of Revelation, Ephesians 1.17. his practical Wisdom is spiritual, Colos 1.9. that is, quick, active, fervent, zealous, stirring;
and working out of all actions, occasions and occurrents, euen out of miseries, slanders and infirmities, some glory vnto God, some good vnto his children, some comfort vnto his owne soule.
and working out of all actions, occasions and occurrents, even out of misery's, slanders and infirmities, Some glory unto God, Some good unto his children, Some Comfort unto his own soul.
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I now proceed to tell you, that the word of God is not rooted in the conscience of the formall hypocrite, which is the hearer resembled vnto the stony ground.
I now proceed to tell you, that the word of God is not rooted in the conscience of the formal hypocrite, which is the hearer resembled unto the stony ground.
The NONLATINALPHABET, which is as it were a treasurie of rules and lessons for direction in our actions, proposeth the iniquitie of a lie euen out of nature. Aristotle condemnes it, Eth. 4.7. NONLATINALPHABET: A lie is starke naught and discommendable.
The, which is as it were a treasury of rules and Lessons for direction in our actions, Proposeth the iniquity of a lie even out of nature. Aristotle condemns it, Eth. 4.7.: A lie is stark nought and discommendable.
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Natures purpose is frustrated, and her law transgrest when speech and words, which she intends to be euer the true messengers of the conceits and apprehensions of the mind, are abused to falshood and equiuocation.
Nature's purpose is frustrated, and her law transgressed when speech and words, which she intends to be ever the true messengers of the conceits and apprehensions of the mind, Are abused to falsehood and equivocation.
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His habit of practicall principles, if he will deale faithfully with his owne soule, especially by the helpe of the honester Casists, may yeeld him matter enough out of nature against Non-residencie,
His habit of practical principles, if he will deal faithfully with his own soul, especially by the help of the Honester Casists, may yield him matter enough out of nature against Non-residency,
But sith I know not how soone I shall come to iudgement, my poore soule shall not appeare before my blessed Sauiour, red with the blood of those soules,
But sith I know not how soon I shall come to judgement, my poor soul shall not appear before my blessed Saviour, read with the blood of those Souls,
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Therefore hee runnes headlong without restraint or bridle, into desperate villanies and outragious rebellions. He drawes in sinne with cartropes, and worketh all maner of vncleanenesse with greedinesse:
Therefore he runs headlong without restraint or bridle, into desperate villainies and outrageous rebellions. He draws in sin with Cartropes, and works all manner of uncleanness with greediness:
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Secondly, The Papist he entertaines and treasures vp for his practicall principles, the bloodie Dictates of the Pope of Rome, that man of sinne, and vicegerent of Satan;
Secondly, The Papist he entertains and treasures up for his practical principles, the bloody Dictates of the Pope of Rome, that man of sin, and vicegerent of Satan;
which are so farre from receiuing strength or warrant, either from nature, or diuine truth, that they hold strong contradiction and eternall opposition to both:
which Are so Far from receiving strength or warrant, either from nature, or divine truth, that they hold strong contradiction and Eternal opposition to both:
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and after saile towards the Popish Paradise, which is indeed the pit of hell, thorow a sea of innocent blood, without any checke or counterblast of conscience.
and After sail towards the Popish Paradise, which is indeed the pit of hell, thorough a sea of innocent blood, without any check or counterblast of conscience.
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Thirdly, the ciuill honest man hath his conscience informed with rules of naturall honesty, and generall notions of right and wrong, and therewith contents himselfe.
Thirdly, the civil honest man hath his conscience informed with rules of natural honesty, and general notions of right and wrong, and therewith contents himself.
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Fourthly, the formall hypocrite, besides the direction of naturall light in his conscience, doth interesse and acquaint himselfe with practicall principles out of supernaturall truths and the word of God,
Fourthly, the formal hypocrite, beside the direction of natural Light in his conscience, does Interest and acquaint himself with practical principles out of supernatural truths and the word of God,
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But by persecution you must vnderstand, not onely the fierie triall and striuing vnto blood; but also inferiour and not so smarting afflictions and tentations;
But by persecution you must understand, not only the fiery trial and striving unto blood; but also inferior and not so smarting afflictions and tentations;
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It is many times, disgraces, and contumelies for his profession, displeasure and discountenance of great Ones, the hazarding of some profit and preferment, the losse of friends,
It is many times, disgraces, and Contumelies for his profession, displeasure and discountenance of great Ones, the hazarding of Some profit and preferment, the loss of Friends,
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and fauour of the world or the like, that makes him slinke and yeeld, and desperately to cast himselfe into the current of the times, there to swimme with others for a while, with full saile of outward prosperitie,
and favour of the world or the like, that makes him slink and yield, and desperately to cast himself into the current of the times, there to swim with Others for a while, with full sail of outward Prosperity,
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and greatest treasures and glory vnder the Sunne, without the feare and fauour of God, if they were put in the waights with vanitie, vanitie would waigh them all downe.
and greatest treasures and glory under the Sun, without the Fear and favour of God, if they were put in the weights with vanity, vanity would weigh them all down.
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So thought Dauid, Psal. 62. The children of men are vanitie, the chiefemen are lies: to lay them vpon a balance, they are altogether lighter then vanitie it selfe.
So Thought David, Psalm 62. The children of men Are vanity, the chiefemen Are lies: to lay them upon a balance, they Are altogether lighter then vanity it self.
Lastly, the child of God, besides the better and more speciall apprehensions of nature, stores his conscience, his treasurie of practicall principles, with many sacred and sauing lessons and rules out of heauenlie truth and Gods holie word;
Lastly, the child of God, beside the better and more special apprehensions of nature, stores his conscience, his treasury of practical principles, with many sacred and Saving Lessons and rules out of heavenly truth and God's holy word;
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but doth whollie and entirely resigne vp himselfe in obedience, and humilitie to be guided and gouerned by them, without restriction or cuasion, in his thoughts, affections and actions, thorow the whole course of his life. Therefore, Luke 8.15. the hearer compared vnto the good ground, (which is the child of God, to whom in al my Discourse I oppose the stony ground, which I call the formall hypocrite) is said to be of an honest and good heart :
but does wholly and entirely resign up himself in Obedience, and humility to be guided and governed by them, without restriction or cuasion, in his thoughts, affections and actions, thorough the Whole course of his life. Therefore, Lycia 8.15. the hearer compared unto the good ground, (which is the child of God, to whom in all my Discourse I oppose the stony ground, which I call the formal hypocrite) is said to be of an honest and good heart:
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He keeps it though it be with much difficultie, strugling and colluctation with his owne corruptions, the temptations of Satan, and vanities of the world;
He keeps it though it be with much difficulty, struggling and colluctation with his own corruptions, the temptations of Satan, and vanities of the world;
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Crosses, disgraces and tribulations may beget in the formall hypocrite, fainting and defection: but in Gods child they bring foorth patience, experience, hope and resolution.
Crosses, disgraces and tribulations may beget in the formal hypocrite, fainting and defection: but in God's child they bring forth patience, experience, hope and resolution.
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Who art thou, that thou shouldest feare a mortall man, and the sonne of man, which shall bee made as grasse? And forgettest the Lord thy maker, that hath spread out the heauens,
Who art thou, that thou Shouldst Fear a Mortal man, and the son of man, which shall be made as grass? And forgettest the Lord thy maker, that hath spread out the heavens,
and the comforts of a good conscience: They shall be punished with vnbeleeuers, with the abominable, with murtherers, and whoremongers, with idolaters,
and the comforts of a good conscience: They shall be punished with unbelievers, with the abominable, with murderers, and whoremongers, with Idolaters,
and hers, in the Lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death: Reuel. 21.8. You may now cleerely conceiue the point I haue in hand;
and hers, in the Lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death: Revel. 21.8. You may now clearly conceive the point I have in hand;
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The ordinarie intelligencers to his conscience are examples, custome, opinion, worldly wisdome, common preiudice against a strict course of sanctification;
The ordinary intelligencers to his conscience Are Examples, custom, opinion, worldly Wisdom, Common prejudice against a strict course of sanctification;
But if vpon some extraordinarie good motion, by guidance of diuine rules, he sometimes crosse the current of the times, enter a profession of sinceritie,
But if upon Some extraordinary good motion, by guidance of divine rules, he sometime cross the current of the times, enter a profession of sincerity,
For as soone as his feruour in religious affaires, and furtherance of good things doth once by the fury of hell, crueltie of prophane men, malice of the world, enkindle and stirre vp against him, I say not onely a fierie triall,
For as soon as his fervour in religious affairs, and furtherance of good things does once by the fury of hell, cruelty of profane men, malice of the world, enkindle and stir up against him, I say not only a fiery trial,
but euen some smarting heate of lesser persecution, some railing and slanderous tongue, which schorches like coales of Iuniper, a disconccit and dereliction in his friends and old acquaintance, disgrace with the world, discountenance of Greatnesse, vnlikelihood of rising and preferment;
but even Some smarting heat of lesser persecution, Some railing and slanderous tongue, which schorches like coals of Juniper, a disconccit and dereliction in his Friends and old acquaintance, disgrace with the world, discountenance of Greatness, unlikelihood of rising and preferment;
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For the formall hypocrite euer when he seeles disturbance in his present securitie, interruption of his former contentments, hazard of his temporall felicitie, he begins strongly to suspect himselfe of too much forwardnesse, of vnseasonable and preposterous zeale, of distemper,
For the formal hypocrite ever when he seels disturbance in his present security, interruption of his former contentment's, hazard of his temporal felicity, he begins strongly to suspect himself of too much forwardness, of unseasonable and preposterous zeal, of distemper,
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but if any scruples, and reluctation arise in his heart, out of his worldly wisdome, he Interprets this yeelding to the times to be but an ordinarie and pardonable infirmitie;
but if any scruples, and reluctation arise in his heart, out of his worldly Wisdom, he Interprets this yielding to the times to be but an ordinary and pardonable infirmity;
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and is the onely and constant rule and square, by which, with all humilitie, vprightnesse of heart, a free, entire submission and obedience vnto it, he frames al his thoughts, affections and actions.
and is the only and constant Rule and square, by which, with all humility, uprightness of heart, a free, entire submission and Obedience unto it, he frames all his thoughts, affections and actions.
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And in this light, he walkes with a settled constancie and grounded resolution, thorow pouertie and oppression, contumelies and contempt, slanders and indignities, good report or ill report.
And in this Light, he walks with a settled constancy and grounded resolution, thorough poverty and oppression, Contumelies and contempt, slanders and indignities, good report or ill report.
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For he hath his eie still fastned vpon eternitie, he hath the crowne of glory alreadie in sight, the inestimable pretiousnesse and euerlasting beautie whereof, rauisheth and possesseth his truly free and great heart with such a longing and feruencie, that hee is at a point with all that is vnder the Sunne;
For he hath his eye still fastened upon eternity, he hath the crown of glory already in sighed, the inestimable Preciousness and everlasting beauty whereof, ravisheth and Possesses his truly free and great heart with such a longing and fervency, that he is At a point with all that is under the Sun;
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by these three properties, which are not to be found in the formall hypocrite: Remorse for sinnes past, by which he is saued from relapses and backslidings.
by these three properties, which Are not to be found in the formal hypocrite: Remorse for Sins past, by which he is saved from relapses and backslidings.
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By sensiblenes I vnderstand a quicke and present apprehension and feeling of euery sin, whether it bee publicke or priuate, open or secret, in our selues or others,
By sensibleness I understand a quick and present apprehension and feeling of every since, whither it be public or private, open or secret, in our selves or Others,
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Habituall tendernes is a gracious temper & disposition of the conscience, wherby it is apt to be gauled & smart, at the first enteruiew with the iniquities of the time;
Habitual tenderness is a gracious temper & disposition of the conscience, whereby it is apt to be Galled & smart, At the First interview with the iniquities of the time;
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These properties of tendernesse, aptnesse to smart, easines to bleed at the apprehension and approch of sinne, are peculiar to a conscience illightened, sanctified,
These properties of tenderness, aptness to smart, easiness to bleed At the apprehension and approach of sin, Are peculiar to a conscience enlightened, sanctified,
for these are neuer so straite laced, but can let downe at the least without distaste or checke, common sinnes, lesser euils, the gainefull and honourable errors and obliquities of the time.
for these Are never so strait laced, but can let down At the least without distaste or check, Common Sins, lesser evils, the gainful and honourable errors and obliquities of the time.
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And thus they may passe with reasonable quietnes, without grudging or grieuing of a conscience so guided, thorow a a thousand corruptions and indirections, basenesse, flatteries, sinfull engagements, vnwarrantable courses.
And thus they may pass with reasonable quietness, without grudging or grieving of a conscience so guided, thorough a a thousand corruptions and indirections, baseness, flatteries, sinful engagements, unwarrantable courses.
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Any of which, if it should meete with a conscience once soundly frighted with horrour of former sinnes, softned and sanctified by the blood of the Lambe, would not onely rubbe off the skin and gaule it,
Any of which, if it should meet with a conscience once soundly frighted with horror of former Sins, softened and sanctified by the blood of the Lamb, would not only rub off the skin and gaul it,
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and indeed in this seeming sun-shine of worldly prosperitie, they treasure vp vnto themselues strange feares and astonishments, snares, fire and brimstone,
and indeed in this seeming sunshine of worldly Prosperity, they treasure up unto themselves strange fears and astonishments, snares, fire and brimstone,
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He still takes counsell and direction at the oracle of God; with Cornelius resolution, to heare or forbeare whatsoeuer is there commanded or forbidden;
He still Takes counsel and direction At the oracle of God; with Cornelius resolution, to hear or forbear whatsoever is there commanded or forbidden;
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but onely with a sobor indifferencie, thither enclines and caries his affections and hopes, and that with trembling at the waightinesse of the charge, where it pleaseth diuine prouidence by honest and lawfull meanes to plant or transplant him,
but only with a sobor indifferency, thither inclines and caries his affections and hope's, and that with trembling At the waightinesse of the charge, where it Pleases divine providence by honest and lawful means to plant or transplant him,
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then by casting himselfe into the common fashions and corruptions of the world, forfeit the fruit and comfort of his former integrity, wound his conscience, and serue the time:
then by casting himself into the Common fashions and corruptions of the world, forfeit the fruit and Comfort of his former integrity, wound his conscience, and serve the time:
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That he is farre more willing to endure any affliction or disgrace with Gods children, then to enioy the pleasures of sin, and glory of the world for a season.
That he is Far more willing to endure any affliction or disgrace with God's children, then to enjoy the pleasures of since, and glory of the world for a season.
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But thoughts are the free, immedi••• and inuisible productions of the heart, neuer taken within the walke of humane iustice, by their naturall secrecie exempted from mans most priuie search, and all executions of State.
But thoughts Are the free, immedi••• and invisible productions of the heart, never taken within the walk of humane Justice, by their natural secrecy exempted from men most privy search, and all executions of State.
And therefore millions of thoughts, many thousand formes of imagination spring continually out of the harts of men, which without feare or maske, without restraint or reseruation doe vndissemblingly resemble and represent the true state and disposition of the heart:
And Therefore millions of thoughts, many thousand forms of imagination spring continually out of the hearts of men, which without Fear or mask, without restraint or reservation do undissemblingly resemble and represent the true state and disposition of the heart:
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So that from them we may be euer sure to take infallible notice, whether the heart as yet onely worke naturally, in framing them, in it owne sinfull mould,
So that from them we may be ever sure to take infallible notice, whither the heart as yet only work naturally, in framing them, in it own sinful mould,
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First, in respect of their nature, forms, & maner of working. Streames doe resemble and expresse the nature and propertie of those fountaines whence they spring:
First, in respect of their nature, forms, & manner of working. Streams do resemble and express the nature and property of those fountains whence they spring:
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and extraordinarie stirrings, we somtimes feele in them, but according to the ordinarie current, and generall sway, they commonly hold and exercise in our hearts.
and extraordinary stirrings, we sometimes feel in them, but according to the ordinary current, and general sway, they commonly hold and exercise in our hearts.
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On the otherside, the calmnesse and serenitie of sanctified thoughts in a good Christian, may sometimes be fouly disquieted and interrupted, either by some sudden eruption of the relikes of our owne sinfull nature, by violent inuasion of some enticing obiect from abroad,
On the otherside, the calmness and serenity of sanctified thoughts in a good Christian, may sometime be foully disquieted and interrupted, either by Some sudden eruption of the Relics of our own sinful nature, by violent invasion of Some enticing Object from abroad,
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for besides naturall obduration, it is yet further, and more fearefully hardned by a desperate extinguishment of those lesser sparkes of a generall inclination to ciuil• honesty, by a long custome in a dissolute course, by the contagious company of leaud and gracelesse companions, by the curse of God vpon his wilfull continuance in sinne;
for beside natural obduration, it is yet further, and more fearfully hardened by a desperate extinguishment of those lesser sparks of a general inclination to ciuil• honesty, by a long custom in a dissolute course, by the contagious company of lewd and graceless Sodales, by the curse of God upon his wilful Continuance in sin;
by what meanes to set forward the trade of drunkennesse, and to enlarge the number of Satans reuellers, that with more contentment and companie he may leaue some tokens of his pleasures and swaggering in euery place:
by what means to Set forward the trade of Drunkenness, and to enlarge the number of Satan revellers, that with more contentment and company he may leave Some tokens of his pleasures and swaggering in every place:
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how to supplant his brother, oppresse his neighbour, grieue and disgrace Gods seruants; indeed how to become an absolut• villaine vpon earth, and the foulest fiend in hell.
how to supplant his brother, oppress his neighbour, grieve and disgrace God's Servants; indeed how to become an absolut• villain upon earth, and the Foulest fiend in hell.
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and sets the thoughts busily on work for the deuice of strange villanies and mischiefs, and for addition of new formes, fashions, and circumstances of sinning.
and sets the thoughts busily on work for the device of strange villainies and mischiefs, and for addition of new forms, fashions, and Circumstances of sinning.
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yet we should see within a bloody slaughter-house of malice, crueltie and reuenge, an hateful stewes of impure imaginations and adulteries of the heart, a forge of much mischiefe, of furious and fierie rage against the power of grace,
yet we should see within a bloody slaughterhouse of malice, cruelty and revenge, an hateful Stews of impure Imaginations and adulteries of the heart, a forge of much mischief, of furious and fiery rage against the power of grace,
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and therefore his thoughts are more faire, ingenuous, sober and moderate, then those soule and hateful ones of the notorious sinner, and grosse hypocrite.
and Therefore his thoughts Are more fair, ingenuous, Sobrium and moderate, then those soul and hateful ones of the notorious sinner, and gross hypocrite.
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His heart will rise, and be affrighted with suggestions of infamous consequence and markeable horror; as those of Atheisme, Crueltie, Drunkennesse, Adulterie, Her•sie and such like:
His heart will rise, and be affrighted with suggestions of infamous consequence and markable horror; as those of Atheism, Cruelty, drunkenness, Adultery, Her•sie and such like:
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but notwithstanding, because it is not softned and sanctified by speciall grace, without much scruple or conscience, it will let the imaginations loose to much idlenesse and vanitie, to many fruitlesse conceits, impertinencies and prophane wandrings;
but notwithstanding, Because it is not softened and sanctified by special grace, without much scruple or conscience, it will let the Imaginations lose to much idleness and vanity, to many fruitless conceits, Impertinencies and profane wanderings;
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Words and actions are as it were sinnes at second hand, the very first life and freshest vigour of all ill is immediately receiued, and inspired into the thoughts.
Words and actions Are as it were Sins At second hand, the very First life and Freshest vigour of all ill is immediately received, and inspired into the thoughts.
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By the way before I passe to the thoughts of Gods child, obserue one speciall marke of difference in this point, betwixt the true Christian, and formall hypocrite.
By the Way before I pass to the thoughts of God's child, observe one special mark of difference in this point, betwixt the true Christian, and formal hypocrite.
Gods word, honor, and seruice, checkes of conscience, motions of the spirit, ministrie of the word, admonition of friends, saluation of soule, by an vnreasonable and inconsequent discourse of his sensuall reason, are all made subordinate and seruiceable to this Idoll:
God's word, honour, and service, Checks of conscience, motions of the Spirit, Ministry of the word, admonition of Friends, salvation of soul, by an unreasonable and inconsequent discourse of his sensual reason, Are all made subordinate and serviceable to this Idol:
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and therefore doth greedily follow and feed vpon the present, with consent of his erring iudgement, delight of heart, the best of his affections, and most of his thoughts.
and Therefore does greedily follow and feed upon the present, with consent of his erring judgement, delight of heart, the best of his affections, and most of his thoughts.
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and that he is not infamous with any notoriousnesse in the world, but as good as the best, a few precise fellowes of purer straine onely excepted, whose pretence and profession of extraordinary sanctity, is nothing (in his conceit) but humour and hypocrisie;
and that he is not infamous with any notoriousness in the world, but as good as the best, a few precise Fellows of Purer strain only excepted, whose pretence and profession of extraordinary sanctity, is nothing (in his conceit) but humour and hypocrisy;
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and wounded his conscience, hee makes sure to imploy his thoughts with speciall edge and indignation, to countermine, preuent, resist, abominate and abandon all thought of that sinne:
and wounded his conscience, he makes sure to employ his thoughts with special edge and Indignation, to countermine, prevent, resist, abominate and abandon all Thought of that sin:
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And now by the grace of God, sit• the heart, the fountaine, is purged and sanctified, the streame and heate of their intention and delight is caried another way.
And now by the grace of God, sit• the heart, the fountain, is purged and sanctified, the stream and heat of their intention and delight is carried Another Way.
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Euen so, after a man by the illightened eye of his soule, and the hand of sauing faith, once seaze and lay sure hold vpon the pearle of great price, the graces of Gods spirit and eternall life, the heart is presently so filled with loue and admiration, that for euer after it spends the most, the dearest,
Eve so, After a man by the enlightened eye of his soul, and the hand of Saving faith, once seize and lay sure hold upon the pearl of great price, the graces of God's Spirit and Eternal life, the heart is presently so filled with love and admiration, that for ever After it spends the most, the dearest,
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and they once set on foot, are so cheered and rauished with the heauenly beautie thereof, that they follow with continuall increase of feruencie and longing,
and they once Set on foot, Are so cheered and ravished with the heavenly beauty thereof, that they follow with continual increase of fervency and longing,
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as when they are wading in the great mysterie of godlines, and with an holy wisedome plotting for the inlargement of Christs glorious kingdome in himselfe and others:
as when they Are wading in the great mystery of godliness, and with an holy Wisdom plotting for the enlargement of Christ glorious Kingdom in himself and Others:
so that if he take any stragling, without these limits, any enticers to vanities and impertinencies, any obtruders and disturbers of so happie inward peace;
so that if he take any straggling, without these Limits, any enticers to vanities and Impertinencies, any obtruders and disturbers of so happy inward peace;
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although the cares and waight of a kingdome lay vpon him, and that his Royall innocencie was still haunted and assailed with such indignities and vexations, which might almost haue swayed the blessed and quiet thoughts of a glorious Angell to distraction and discontentment;
although the Cares and weight of a Kingdom lay upon him, and that his Royal innocence was still haunted and assailed with such indignities and vexations, which might almost have swayed the blessed and quiet thoughts of a glorious Angel to distraction and discontentment;
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and his meditation continually, as is more then plaine in many places of the 119. Psalm. Oh, saith he in the 13. portion, how loue I thy law! it is my meditation continually.
and his meditation continually, as is more then plain in many places of the 119. Psalm. O, Says he in the 13. portion, how love I thy law! it is my meditation continually.
His very first thoughts would bee to haue no thought at all of Oath or Statute, of conscience or honestie, of honour of his Colledge, or good of the Church:
His very First thoughts would be to have no Thought At all of Oath or Statute, of conscience or honesty, of honour of his College, or good of the Church:
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but would resolue out of the prophane principles of his vast conscience, and by the benefit of a large acception of charitie, to bee indifferent for all commers.
but would resolve out of the profane principles of his vast conscience, and by the benefit of a large acception of charity, to be indifferent for all comers.
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You must know by the way, that these are a very dangerous kind of men, able to blow vp whole Houses, by their too fierie zeale against idlenesse, drunkennesse, other shamefull corruptions, close and politike cariages of many rotten and vnconscionable causes and the like.
You must know by the Way, that these Are a very dangerous kind of men, able to blow up Whole Houses, by their too fiery zeal against idleness, Drunkenness, other shameful corruptions, close and politic carriages of many rotten and unconscionable Causes and the like.
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who chuse rather in a neglected state, sweetly to enioy the continuall feast and perpetuall paradise of a sincere heart, true and inward comfort, the societie of Gods seruants,
who choose rather in a neglected state, sweetly to enjoy the continual feast and perpetual paradise of a sincere heart, true and inward Comfort, the society of God's Servants,
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then for many times full dearely bought fauours and offices, to enthrall and violence both their iudgements and affections, to liue reseruedly, vnder a maske,
then for many times full dearly bought favours and Offices, to enthral and violence both their Judgments and affections, to live reservedly, under a mask,
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Now such fellowes as these, thinks he with himselfe, which seeme, as it were, by an hypocriticall Monopoly, to haue engrost all sinceritie, honestie and good conscience, must be kept out;
Now such Fellows as these, thinks he with himself, which seem, as it were, by an hypocritical Monopoly, to have engrossed all sincerity, honesty and good conscience, must be kept out;
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therefore I follow the thoughts rising thence) he would within himselfe cast a greedy and rauenous eie vpon the condition of all the competitours for the place,
Therefore I follow the thoughts rising thence) he would within himself cast a greedy and ravenous eye upon the condition of all the competitors for the place,
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and at length conclude, and be sure to seaze vpon that party, let his learning or honestie be what it would, where in all likelihood he might make the richest pray,
and At length conclude, and be sure to seize upon that party, let his learning or honesty be what it would, where in all likelihood he might make the Richest prey,
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and former cariages, expect the largest after gratification, close and indirect considerations, and the most liberal New-yeeres gifts, (for in them certainely sometimes lurkes corruption.) These things thus thought vpon, there followes now in him,
and former carriages, expect the Largest After gratification, close and indirect considerations, and the most liberal New years Gifts, (for in them Certainly sometime lurks corruption.) These things thus Thought upon, there follows now in him,
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Thirdly, let vs conceiue what would bee the inward discourse and workings of the heart in the formall hypocrite, about disposing his voice in Elections.
Thirdly, let us conceive what would be the inward discourse and workings of the heart in the formal hypocrite, about disposing his voice in Elections.
His thoughts in these cases perhaps, would not be extremely base, nor grosly wicked: it may be he would be able to cleare euen his conscience and inmost conceit;
His thoughts in these cases perhaps, would not be extremely base, nor grossly wicked: it may be he would be able to clear even his conscience and inmost conceit;
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much more to wash his hands from the hatefull and crying sinne of downe-right briberie. This horriblenes is onely for notorious sinners, and grosse hypocrites.
much more to wash his hands from the hateful and crying sin of downright bribery. This horribleness is only for notorious Sinners, and gross Hypocrites.
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Nay, out of some sudden pang of highest resolution, that ingenuousnesse of nature, or morall honestie can produce, he might take heart to answer and withstand the suites and importunitie of Greatnesse and great meanes:
Nay, out of Some sudden pang of highest resolution, that ingenuousness of nature, or moral honesty can produce, he might take heart to answer and withstand the suits and importunity of Greatness and great means:
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but ordinarily, for meere loue of religiousnesse, hee doth not make within his owne heart, a free, vnpassionate, impartiall, sincere and conscionable choice.
but ordinarily, for mere love of religiousness, he does not make within his own heart, a free, unpassionate, impartial, sincere and conscionable choice.
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For let him otherwise bee neuer so wise or honest, yet he is a meere stranger to the mysterie of godlines, vtterly vnapprehensiue of the singular and supernaturall operations of the life of grace;
For let him otherwise be never so wise or honest, yet he is a mere stranger to the mystery of godliness, utterly unapprehensive of the singular and supernatural operations of the life of grace;
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whereupon it may often come to passe, that by a promiscuous confusion of these two most different spirits, he may so much as in him lies, repell farre the best, to the vnsatisfiable wrong of the partie,
whereupon it may often come to pass, that by a promiscuous confusion of these two most different spirits, he may so much as in him lies, repel Far the best, to the unsatisfiable wrong of the party,
In aduising with himselfe for a fit man, if by the way his thoughts should be crossed, with a man of knowne, professed, and practised forwardnesse in religion;
In advising with himself for a fit man, if by the Way his thoughts should be crossed, with a man of known, professed, and practised forwardness in Religion;
some are farre more sober, tolerable, and moderate then others, yet all commonly agree in this, that they are bitter and implacable Opposites to the profession and practise of sound and sauing sinceritie.
Some Are Far more Sobrium, tolerable, and moderate then Others, yet all commonly agree in this, that they Are bitter and implacable Opposites to the profession and practice of found and Saving sincerity.
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Gods faithfull Ones euer were, and euer will bee Signes and Wonders euen in Israel: Isa. 8.18. Monsters vnto the great men of the world, as Dauid was, Psalm. 71.7. A scorne, reproch, and derision to them that are round about them: Psalm. 79.4. They shall euer be accounted men of an odde fashion, and singular cariage from other men, Wisd. 2.15. precise, humorous, hypocriticall and the like. Mistake me not;
God's faithful Ones ever were, and ever will be Signs and Wonders even in Israel: Isaiah 8.18. Monsters unto the great men of the world, as David was, Psalm. 71.7. A scorn, reproach, and derision to them that Are round about them: Psalm. 79.4. They shall ever be accounted men of an odd fashion, and singular carriage from other men, Wisdom 2.15. precise, humorous, hypocritical and the like. Mistake me not;
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But by the way let mee tell you this, in this generall and ioynt-conspiracie of all kinds of naturall men, against the spirituall state of true Christians,
But by the Way let me tell you this, in this general and joint-conspiracy of all Kinds of natural men, against the spiritual state of true Christians,
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and therefore are many times gauld and grieued, that the truely gratious and conscionable cariage of Gods seruants, doth censure and condemne their outwardnes and formalitie in religion,
and Therefore Are many times galled and grieved, that the truly gracious and conscionable carriage of God's Servants, does censure and condemn their outwardness and formality in Religion,
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In the first place there comes into his mind a reuerent feare of that God, who hath mercifully aduanced him to his place, wherein hee expecteth conscience and faithfulnesse;
In the First place there comes into his mind a reverent Fear of that God, who hath mercifully advanced him to his place, wherein he Expects conscience and faithfulness;
that vpon the integritie or vnconscionablenesse in Election, depends the miserie and confusion, or happinesse and flourishing of an House. Hee further calleth to mind out of his experience, that commonly those fellowes who thrust into societies, offices,
that upon the integrity or Unconstitutionableness in Election, depends the misery and confusion, or happiness and flourishing of an House. He further calls to mind out of his experience, that commonly those Fellows who thrust into societies, Offices,
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and high roomes, by shufling and violence, by faction and preposterous fauour; by cunning, or corruption, become pernicious and dishonorable to the places where they liue;
and high rooms, by shuffling and violence, by faction and preposterous favour; by cunning, or corruption, become pernicious and dishonourable to the places where they live;
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they either turne idle, truly factious, or notoriously scandalous, by misspending the vnualuable pretiousnesse of their golden houres, in Tauerns, Ale-houses,
they either turn idle, truly factious, or notoriously scandalous, by misspending the unvaluable Preciousness of their golden hours, in Taverns, Alehouses,
of which being possest, they either by vnconscionable and cruell negligence, and Non-residence in their charge, betray the soules of their people to wildnesse and barbarisme, to ignorance, prophanenesse, or poperie;
of which being possessed, they either by unconscionable and cruel negligence, and Nonresidence in their charge, betray the Souls of their people to wildness and barbarism, to ignorance, profaneness, or popery;
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as the Prophet speakes, so strengthen the hands of the wicked, that they cannot returne from their wicked waies and kill the heart of the righteous, and make them sad whom the Lord hath not made sad, that the bruised reed is quite broken,
as the Prophet speaks, so strengthen the hands of the wicked, that they cannot return from their wicked ways and kill the heart of the righteous, and make them sad whom the Lord hath not made sad, that the Bruised reed is quite broken,
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Now thinkes the child of God with himselfe out of his spirituall wisedome, if such an one as these should bee chosen by my default and faintheartednesse;
Now thinks the child of God with himself out of his spiritual Wisdom, if such an one as these should be chosen by my default and faintheartedness;
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I should in some sort and measure be iustly guiltie, and answerable before that high and euerlasting Iudge, of the many miseries and mischiefes, which ordinarily ensue vpon so vnhappie a choice.
I should in Some sort and measure be justly guilty, and answerable before that high and everlasting Judge, of the many misery's and mischiefs, which ordinarily ensue upon so unhappy a choice.
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For hee well knowes that the day is at hand, euen that great and fearefull Day, when the consciousnesse of one gratious action, performed with vprightnesse of heart, will breed more comfort,
For he well knows that the day is At hand, even that great and fearful Day, when the consciousness of one gracious actium, performed with uprightness of heart, will breed more Comfort,
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then the glory, riches, and soueraignty of the whole earth. To conclude this point: As vnregenerate and sanctified thoughts differ much in their workings euen about the same Obiects:
then the glory, riches, and sovereignty of the Whole earth. To conclude this point: As unregenerate and sanctified thoughts differ much in their workings even about the same Objects:
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O• the heart of the vnregenerate man is farre too narrow, base and earthy to comprehend the vnmixed pleasure•, the glorious Sunshine of those blessed and ioyfull thoughts, which immediatelie follow vpon the stormes of feares and terrour, ordinarily incident to a sound conuersion.
O• the heart of the unregenerate man is Far too narrow, base and earthy to comprehend the unmixed pleasure•, the glorious Sunshine of those blessed and joyful thoughts, which immediately follow upon the storms of fears and terror, ordinarily incident to a found conversion.
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which with vnconceiueable amazement and admiration feed vpon, and fill themselues with the ioies of the second life, in such an vncouth extasie and excesse,
which with unconceivable amazement and admiration feed upon, and fill themselves with the Joys of the second life, in such an uncouth ecstasy and excess,
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especially after a zealous heate, & feeling feruencie in praier, after an entire, gracious, and profitable sanctifictation of the Sabbath, at the time of some great and extraordinarie humiliation entertaind,
especially After a zealous heat, & feeling fervency in prayer, After an entire, gracious, and profitable sanctifictation of the Sabbath, At the time of Some great and extraordinary humiliation entertained,
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and exercised with fruit and sinceritie, when he hath freshly with deepest groanes and sighes, and new struglings of spirit, renewed his repentance vpon occasion of relapse into some old,
and exercised with fruit and sincerity, when he hath freshly with Deepest groans and sighs, and new strugglings of Spirit, renewed his Repentance upon occasion of relapse into Some old,
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or fall into some new sin, when the empoisoned arrowes of cruell and fierie tongues, pointed with malice, policy and prophanenesse come thickest vpon him;
or fallen into Some new since, when the empoisoned arrows of cruel and fiery tongues, pointed with malice, policy and profaneness come thickest upon him;
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In a body of best and exactest constitution, the senses are quicke and nimble, and sharpliest discerne, with greatest life and vigour apprehend their obiects,
In a body of best and Exactest constitution, the Senses Are quick and nimble, and sharpliest discern, with greatest life and vigour apprehend their objects,
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in such blacke and dismall daies, they are impatient of all temporall comfort, they willingly put on sadnesse, to entertaine penitencie, humiliation and sorrow:
in such black and dismal days, they Are impatient of all temporal Comfort, they willingly put on sadness, to entertain Penitency, humiliation and sorrow:
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let prophanenesse be countenanced, or sinceritie cherished, he takes no thought: so he may sleepe in a whole skinne, and keepe entire his worldly comforts;
let profaneness be countenanced, or sincerity cherished, he Takes no Thought: so he may sleep in a Whole skin, and keep entire his worldly comforts;
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The Sabbath day is, as it were, the faire day of the soule, wherein it should not onely repaire and furnish it selfe with new spiritual strēgth, with greater store of knowledge, grace and comfort:
The Sabbath day is, as it were, the fair day of the soul, wherein it should not only repair and furnish it self with new spiritual strength, with greater store of knowledge, grace and Comfort:
Euery child of God therefore, which hath alreadie a reall interest in that eternall rest, makes not only conscience of doing his owne waies, seeking his owne will, speaking a vaine word on that day:
Every child of God Therefore, which hath already a real Interest in that Eternal rest, makes not only conscience of doing his own ways, seeking his own will, speaking a vain word on that day:
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but also empties his head, and disburdens his thoughts of al earthly cares, that so they may wholly and entirely intend the holy motions of Gods Spirit,
but also empties his head, and disburdens his thoughts of all earthly Cares, that so they may wholly and entirely intend the holy motions of God's Spirit,
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and if at any time he be turned awrie from this vprightnesse by companie, or his owne corruptions, he is after much grieued and vext with it, repents and praies for more zeale, conscience and care for the time to come.
and if At any time he be turned awry from this uprightness by company, or his own corruptions, he is After much grieved and vexed with it, repents and prays for more zeal, conscience and care for the time to come.
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howsoeuer he may outwardly exercise and execute all duties and seruices of religion; though indeed more of custome and for fashion, then with heartie and true deuotion:
howsoever he may outwardly exercise and execute all duties and services of Religion; though indeed more of custom and for fashion, then with hearty and true devotion:
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being so strongly and sensiblie possest with consciousnesse, and conceit of it owne immortality, and hauing the restlesse and vnsatisfied desires of it wide capacity, neuer fild but with the Maiestie of God himselfe,
being so strongly and sensibly possessed with consciousness, and conceit of it own immortality, and having the restless and unsatisfied Desires of it wide capacity, never filled but with the Majesty of God himself,
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Now I pray you tell mee, when wee shall haue raigned hereafter many millions of yeeres in heauen, what thoughts will remaine of this little inch of time vpon earth? When we haue passed thorow a peece of eternitie, where will appeare the minute of this miserable life? and yet our thoughts and affections are so glued vnto the world,
Now I pray you tell me, when we shall have reigned hereafter many millions of Years in heaven, what thoughts will remain of this little inch of time upon earth? When we have passed thorough a piece of eternity, where will appear the minute of this miserable life? and yet our thoughts and affections Are so glued unto the world,
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for they cannot abide to haue their minds stay long in a feeling meditation vpon spirituall affaires, vpon the examination of their former life, the state of the other world, the sleights and tentations of Satan, the day of death, the tribunall of heauen and such like.
for they cannot abide to have their minds stay long in a feeling meditation upon spiritual affairs, upon the examination of their former life, the state of the other world, the sleights and tentations of Satan, the day of death, the tribunal of heaven and such like.
Now in a third place, we are to consider that the child of God is yet further very much differenced from the formall hypocrite, by his skill and dexteritie in ruling;
Now in a third place, we Are to Consider that the child of God is yet further very much differenced from the formal hypocrite, by his skill and dexterity in ruling;
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by his holy wisedome, and godly iealousie in watching ouer his thoughts. The heart in which Gods spirit is not resident, with speciall grace and sanctifying power;
by his holy Wisdom, and godly jealousy in watching over his thoughts. The heart in which God's Spirit is not resident, with special grace and sanctifying power;
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howsoeuer the words may be watched ouer, and the outward actions reformed, lies commonly still naked and open without speciall guard or settled gouernment.
howsoever the words may be watched over, and the outward actions reformed, lies commonly still naked and open without special guard or settled government.
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they being naturally exempted and priuiledged from all humane and created soueraignty, and the vnc•ssantnesse of their workings and perpetuall presence in the mind would make the abridgement of their libertie more sensible and distastfull.
they being naturally exempted and privileged from all humane and created sovereignty, and the vnc•ssantnesse of their workings and perpetual presence in the mind would make the abridgement of their liberty more sensible and distasteful.
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he may be so farre solicitous about his thoughts, tha• if any start vp of more soule and monstrous shape, enticing him to some grosse and infamous sinne, which would disgrace him in the world,
he may be so Far solicitous about his thoughts, tha• if any start up of more soul and monstrous shape, enticing him to Some gross and infamous sin, which would disgrace him in the world,
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although in this point he many times fearefully deceiues himselfe; taking the holy motions of Gods spirit enclining him to godly sorrow for his sinnes;
although in this point he many times fearfully deceives himself; taking the holy motions of God's Spirit inclining him to godly sorrow for his Sins;
But because the depth of his deceitfull heart, and the many corruptions that are daily and hourely hatched in it, were neuer ript vp and reuealed vnto him by the power and light of sauing grace, he cannot hold that hand ouer his heart as he ought;
But Because the depth of his deceitful heart, and the many corruptions that Are daily and hourly hatched in it, were never ripped up and revealed unto him by the power and Light of Saving grace, he cannot hold that hand over his heart as he ought;
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hee doth not keepe a solemne particular, and continual watch and ward ouer his thoughts, which is little enough to keepe a Christian in sound comfort and inward peace;
he does not keep a solemn particular, and continual watch and ward over his thoughts, which is little enough to keep a Christian in found Comfort and inward peace;
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how much doe you thinke would it stand that citie vpon, with all vigilant policie, to stand vpon it guard for preuention of danger? It is iust so with the heart;
how much do you think would it stand that City upon, with all vigilant policy, to stand upon it guard for prevention of danger? It is just so with the heart;
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The tender conscience of a true Christian is verie sensible of all this danger, and by his owne experimentall and practicall knowledge hee is acquainted with the many breaches,
The tender conscience of a true Christian is very sensible of all this danger, and by his own experimental and practical knowledge he is acquainted with the many Breaches,
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and desolations made in the soule, both by these open enemies, and secret rebels; and therefore furnisheth himselfe daily, with much holy wisedome and watchfulnesse;
and desolations made in the soul, both by these open enemies, and secret rebels; and Therefore furnisheth himself daily, with much holy Wisdom and watchfulness;
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of the condition of his calling, companie, place where hee liues, or the like: Or whether he come addrest with his owne more fearefull immediat Iniections;
of the condition of his calling, company, place where he lives, or the like: Or whither he come addressed with his own more fearful immediate Injections;
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As at the preaching of the word, he may cast into his mind vnseasonably godly meditations, that so he may distract and depriue him of the blessings of a profitable hearer:
As At the preaching of the word, he may cast into his mind unseasonably godly meditations, that so he may distract and deprive him of the blessings of a profitable hearer:
Secondly, another branch of spiritual wisdome in watching ouer his thoughts, is busied about those sinfull pleasures, which vpon the remembrance of his former old iniquities may reinfect the soule.
Secondly, Another branch of spiritual Wisdom in watching over his thoughts, is busied about those sinful pleasures, which upon the remembrance of his former old iniquities may reinfect the soul.
Whereas therfore the sensuall sweetnes of a mans beloued sinnes, hath before his calling, got such strong hold and hant in his affections, that it will be stil afterward with baites and allurements, soliciting euen the renewed heart,
Whereas Therefore the sensual sweetness of a men Beloved Sins, hath before his calling, god such strong hold and hant in his affections, that it will be still afterwards with baits and allurements, soliciting even the renewed heart,
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or grow regardles of his thoughts, it will presently gather power and opportunitie for reentrie. Here then is the toile and triall of Christian wisdome and watchfulnesse ouer the thoughts.
or grow regardless of his thoughts, it will presently gather power and opportunity for reentry. Here then is the toil and trial of Christian Wisdom and watchfulness over the thoughts.
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If when the soule pleasures of former sinnes be represented vnto the mind, hee hath either learned to smother them at their first stealing into the heart, by opposing against them, a consideration of the many wounds,
If when the soul pleasures of former Sins be represented unto the mind, he hath either learned to smother them At their First stealing into the heart, by opposing against them, a consideration of the many wounds,
and not be afraid ? But here the wisest Christian may be easily plunged ouer head and eares into one of Satans most deceitfull depths, except he be very warie:
and not be afraid? But Here the Wisest Christian may be Easily plunged over head and ears into one of Satan most deceitful depths, except he be very wary:
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Thirdly, another speciall care the child of God hath in guarding the heart, is to banish and keepe out idlenesse, vanitie of mind, melancholie, worldly sorrow, inward fretting, euill desires, wandring lusts, wishes without deliberation and such like.
Thirdly, Another special care the child of God hath in guarding the heart, is to banish and keep out idleness, vanity of mind, melancholy, worldly sorrow, inward fretting, evil Desires, wandering Lustiest, wishes without deliberation and such like.
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He holds a waking, and iealous eie ouer those many baites and lures, which spring & sprout eftsoones from the fountaine and rootes of originall corruption;
He holds a waking, and jealous eye over those many baits and lures, which spring & sprout eftsoons from the fountain and roots of original corruption;
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that is, if wandring and wicked thoughts bee not stifled when they begin to stirre first in the mind, they wil first enuenome the vnderstanding, the vnderstanding the will, the will the affections, the affections once enraged,
that is, if wandering and wicked thoughts be not stifled when they begin to stir First in the mind, they will First enuenome the understanding, the understanding the will, the will the affections, the affections once enraged,
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Aboue all, hee makes sure euer to haue in readinesse and at hand, preseruatiues and counter-poisons against the baites of those three grand empoisoners, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eies, and the pride of life.
Above all, he makes sure ever to have in readiness and At hand, preservatives and counter-poisons against the baits of those three grand empoisoners, the lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
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For so riches will bring foorth couetousnesse, and couetousnesse begets vsurie, oppression, enclosure, buying and selling offices and dignities, grinding the faces of the poore, and a thousand moe mischiefes:
For so riches will bring forth covetousness, and covetousness begets Usury, oppression, enclosure, buying and selling Offices and dignities, grinding the faces of the poor, and a thousand more mischiefs:
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It deuours all naturall and honest affections, and turnes them into earth, it makes kindred, friends, acquaintance, contentments seruiceable to it greedy humor:
It devours all natural and honest affections, and turns them into earth, it makes kindred, Friends, acquaintance, contentment's serviceable to it greedy humour:
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Deepely then doth it concerne euery true Christian with iealousie and trembling, narrowly to watch and obserue the first and secret motions of the heart,
Deeply then does it concern every true Christian with jealousy and trembling, narrowly to watch and observe the First and secret motions of the heart,
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First, an idle sinfull thought begins to draw, as it were, the heart aside from the presence and consideration of God almightie, to a sight and suruay of the pleasures of sinne.
First, an idle sinful Thought begins to draw, as it were, the heart aside from the presence and consideration of God almighty, to a sighed and survey of the pleasures of sin.
Secondly, it hauing, as it were, the heart by it selfe, puts on a baite, allures and entices, holding a conference and parley with the will, about the sweetnesse of pleasures, riches, honours, glory and such like.
Secondly, it having, as it were, the heart by it self, puts on a bait, allures and entices, holding a conference and parley with the will, about the sweetness of pleasures, riches, honours, glory and such like.
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Thirdly, the will accepts of the motion, consents, plots and forecasts for the accomplishment, the affections adde heate and strength, the heart trauels with iniquitie;
Thirdly, the will accepts of the motion, consents, plots and forecasts for the accomplishment, the affections add heat and strength, the heart travels with iniquity;
who is the Almighty, that I should serue him? Or what profit should I haue if I should pray vnto him ? Fourthly followes an vtter falling away from God, grace,
who is the Almighty, that I should serve him? Or what profit should I have if I should pray unto him? Fourthly follows an utter falling away from God, grace,
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For if the first degree deserue eternall death, what confusion must befall this Babell? You see in what danger he is that giues way vnto his first sinfull motions.
For if the First degree deserve Eternal death, what confusion must befall this Babel? You see in what danger he is that gives Way unto his First sinful motions.
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Lastly, a principall imployment of holy wisedome in guarding the thoughts, is spent in giuing a wise and humble entertainement vnto the good motions of Gods blessed spirit:
Lastly, a principal employment of holy Wisdom in guarding the thoughts, is spent in giving a wise and humble entertainment unto the good motions of God's blessed Spirit:
and in furnishing and supplying the mind with store of profitable and godly meditations. For as vnregenerate men giue commonly easie passage to pleasing worldly thoughts;
and in furnishing and supplying the mind with store of profitable and godly meditations. For as unregenerate men give commonly easy passage to pleasing worldly thoughts;
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if not by profession and directly, yet in his practise, and by an indirect opposition, in slandering and persecuting spirituall graces in Gods children.
if not by profession and directly, yet in his practice, and by an indirect opposition, in slandering and persecuting spiritual graces in God's children.
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Besides this worthie care of entertaining and nourishing good motions, hee is prouident to gather and treasure vp store of good matter and heauenly businesses for the continuall exercise of his mind:
Beside this worthy care of entertaining and nourishing good motions, he is provident to gather and treasure up store of good matter and heavenly businesses for the continual exercise of his mind:
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Especially sith there is such plentifull and pretious choice of best meditations, obuious to euery Christian, able to fill with endlesse contentment all the vnderstandings of men and Angels for euer.
Especially sith there is such plentiful and precious choice of best meditations, obvious to every Christian, able to fill with endless contentment all the understandings of men and Angels for ever.
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As the incomprehensible gloriousnesse of God, in the infinite beauty of his owne immediate Maiesty, and sacred attributes in his word and workes; in his iudgements and mercies; in his Church and Sacraments.
As the incomprehensible gloriousness of God, in the infinite beauty of his own immediate Majesty, and sacred attributes in his word and works; in his Judgments and Mercies; in his Church and Sacraments.
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it might refresh it selfe with the speculatiue fruition of many inuisible comforts, with variety of heauenly things, concerning the immortality of our soules, the large promises of euerlasting blessednesse, the glorious rising againe of our bodies, the ioyes and rest of Gods saints aboue,
it might refresh it self with the speculative fruition of many invisible comforts, with variety of heavenly things, Concerning the immortality of our Souls, the large promises of everlasting blessedness, the glorious rising again of our bodies, the Joys and rest of God's Saints above,
what roome would there be for earthli-mindednes, vanities and impertinencies, much lesse for proud, ambitious, couetous, lustfull, enuious and reuengefull thoughts.
what room would there be for earthli-mindednes, vanities and Impertinencies, much less for proud, ambitious, covetous, lustful, envious and revengeful thoughts.
The most comfortable and sanctified soule, is neuer in such perpetuall serenitie, but that it is sometimes as it were ouerclouded with dumps of heauinesse;
The most comfortable and sanctified soul, is never in such perpetual serenity, but that it is sometime as it were overclouded with dumps of heaviness;
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when the wicked prosper, and spread themselues in fresh pleasures and honours like greene Bay-trees; when those haue their eyes standing out for fatnes, and more then heart can wish;
when the wicked prosper, and spread themselves in fresh pleasures and honours like green Bay-trees; when those have their eyes standing out for fatness, and more then heart can wish;
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or especially the grosse hypocri•e;) therefore I would rather say that in him such discontentfull debatements, are either appeased by some opposite conceit of stronger worldly comfort;
or especially the gross hypocri•e;) Therefore I would rather say that in him such discontentfull debatements, Are either appeased by Some opposite conceit of Stronger worldly Comfort;
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by the grace of God, breake out into fairer lightening of comfort, greater heate of zeale, more liuely exercise of faith, gratious speeches, and many blessed resolutions.
by the grace of God, break out into Fairer lightning of Comfort, greater heat of zeal, more lively exercise of faith, gracious Speeches, and many blessed resolutions.
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In the 62. Yet let diuels and men rage and combine, yet my soule keepeth silence vnto God, of him commeth my saluation, &c. His many wrongs, vexations and indignities together with the implacable malice,
In the 62. Yet let Devils and men rage and combine, yet my soul Keepeth silence unto God, of him comes my salvation, etc. His many wrongs, vexations and indignities together with the implacable malice,
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hee communed and confered with his royall selfe. Lord, thinks he with himselfe; I haue with lowest humilitie, and vprightnesse of heart resigned mine owne soule;
he communed and conferred with his royal self. Lord, thinks he with himself; I have with lowest humility, and uprightness of heart resigned mine own soul;
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nay, I haue vowed and resolued that my crowne and scepter, my court and whole kingdome, shall for euer bee seruiceable to my gratious God, and that great maiesty aboue.
nay, I have vowed and resolved that my crown and sceptre, my court and Whole Kingdom, shall for ever be serviceable to my gracious God, and that great majesty above.
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and that which grieues me more, to Gath and Askelon? Saul, for all the seruice I haue done to hi• ▪ and to the State, hunts me vp and downe like a Partridge in the mountaines.
and that which grieves me more, to Gaza and Ashkelon? Saul, for all the service I have done to hi• ▪ and to the State, hunt's me up and down like a Partridge in the Mountains.
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Had a notorious sinner bin in these straits, perhaps hee would haue burst out into desperate conclusions and furious attempts, Had a Papist bin here, he would presently haue had recourse vnto the Iesuits fellowes, which are by definition, refined and sublimated Friers, composed all of fire, bloud and gunpowder, inspired by the powers of darknesse, with a transcendent rage against Gods truth, sworne solemnely in the blackest consistory of hell, to the death of Kings, desolation of States, combustion of the whole Christian world, and destruction of infinite soules.
Had a notorious sinner been in these straits, perhaps he would have burst out into desperate conclusions and furious attempts, Had a Papist been Here, he would presently have had recourse unto the Iesuits Fellows, which Are by definition, refined and sublimated Friars, composed all of fire, blood and gunpowder, inspired by the Powers of darkness, with a transcendent rage against God's truth, sworn solemnly in the Blackest consistory of hell, to the death of Kings, desolation of States, combustion of the Whole Christian world, and destruction of infinite Souls.
his noble 〈 ◊ 〉 like a glorious Sunne, breaks thorow these clouds, and stormes of inward troubles, these strong temptations to impatiencie and discontent;
his noble 〈 ◊ 〉 like a glorious Sun, breaks thorough these Clouds, and storms of inward Troubles, these strong temptations to impatiency and discontent;
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he puts on more strength of faith and patience, and shines brighter in all spirituall graces, me thinkes hee reacheth the very meridian of all Christian comfort and high resolution.
he puts on more strength of faith and patience, and shines Brighter in all spiritual graces, me thinks he reaches the very meridian of all Christian Comfort and high resolution.
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euen so, when they were most swelled with pride and prophanenes, the wrath and vengeance of God, should like a fierce tempest and whirlewind, seaze suddenlie vpon them,
even so, when they were most swelled with pride and profaneness, the wrath and vengeance of God, should like a fierce tempest and whirlwind, seize suddenly upon them,
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Cato, homo vir••ti similimus, qui nunquā rectè fecit, vt facere vider•t•r, sed quia all ••r facere non potera•; cuique idsolum visum est rationem haeb•re, quòd haberet iustitiā; omnibus humani• vitij• immunis, semper fortunam in sua potestate habuit. Paterculus lib. 2.
Cato, homo vir••ti similimus, qui nunquā rectè fecit, vt facere vider•t•r, sed quia all ••r facere non potera•; cuique idsolum visum est rationem haeb•re, quòd haberet iustitiam; omnibus humani• vitij• Immunis, semper fortunam in sua potestate Habuit. Paterculus lib. 2.
But let no man beare himselfe presumptuously vpon this comfortable promise, but consider well the condition: for it is thus in the Text: But if the wicked will returne from all his sinnes, that he hath done, and keep• all my statutes, and do th•• which is law full and right, he shall surely liue, and shall not die. Ezech 18.21.
But let no man bear himself presumptuously upon this comfortable promise, but Consider well the condition: for it is thus in the Text: But if the wicked will return from all his Sins, that he hath done, and keep• all my statutes, and do th•• which is law full and right, he shall surely live, and shall not die. Ezekiel 18.21.
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For I may take conscience for the habit of practicall principles, as doth Origen, Basil, Damascen, Ierom. Origen calleth conscientia, paedagogus animae sociatus: Basil, naturale iudicatorium: Damascen, lux intellectus nostrit Ierom ▪ NONLATINALPHABET.
For I may take conscience for the habit of practical principles, as does Origen, Basil, Damascene, Jerom Origen calls conscientia, Pedagogue Spirits sociatus: Basil, natural Judiciary: Damascene, lux Intellectus nostrit Jerom ▪.
The world is come to that wretched passe, and height of prophanenesse, that euen honestie and sanctification, is many times odiouslie branded by the nick-name of Puritanisme.
The world is come to that wretched pass, and height of profaneness, that even honesty and sanctification, is many times odiously branded by the nickname of Puritanism.
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I doe not hereby exempt the state of vnregene a•ion from all tremblings and terrors of conscience for sin•e; but only make it a priuiledge of Gods ch•ldren, to passe quite thorow them into the spirituall pleasures, and paradise of the Kingdom• of grace, and to be able with an holy amazement and thankfulnesse, to looke back vpon the ska••es and prints of those former wounds, of a truly humbled and broken heart, alreadie healed, and •weethe closed vp with the blood of Christ ▪ whereas in others, they commonly either work but a half con•••sion, are expell•d with ou•war• mirth, or end in despa•re.
I do not hereby exempt the state of vnregene a•ion from all tremblings and terrors of conscience for sin•e; but only make it a privilege of God's ch•ldren, to pass quite thorough them into the spiritual pleasures, and paradise of the Kingdom• of grace, and to be able with an holy amazement and thankfulness, to look back upon the ska••es and prints of those former wounds, of a truly humbled and broken heart, already healed, and •weethe closed up with the blood of christ ▪ whereas in Others, they commonly either work but a half con•••sion, Are expell•d with ou•war• mirth, or end in despa•re.
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I meane those blessed stirrings of the har•, vnspeakable and glorious, vvhen the seale of remission of sinnes, is first set vnto the soule by t•e Spirit of ad•ption.
I mean those blessed stirrings of the har•, unspeakable and glorious, when the seal of remission of Sins, is First Set unto the soul by t•e Spirit of ad•ption.
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