The blessing of Iapheth prouing the gathering in of the Gentiles, and finall conuersion of the Iewes. Expressed in diuers profitable sermons. By Thomas Cooper.
THAT these words may the better tend to our edification, wee are to consider; First, the Occasion and Coherence of them. Secondly, the words themselues.
THAT these words may the better tend to our edification, we Are to Consider; First, the Occasion and Coherence of them. Secondly, the words themselves.
3. The pietic of the other two Sonnes of Noah: Shem; and Iapheth, discouered. 1. In their courage and constancie, that would not be drawne by his example, to fellowship in euill. 2. In their modestie, that they would not so much as looke vpon their fathers nakednes: as also 3. In their wisedome, that by a strange gate of going backwards, and putting a garment vppon their shoulders;
3. The pietic of the other two Sons of Noah: Shem; and Japheth, discovered. 1. In their courage and constancy, that would not be drawn by his Exampl, to fellowship in evil. 2. In their modesty, that they would not so much as look upon their Father's nakedness: as also 3. In their Wisdom, that by a strange gate of going backwards, and putting a garment upon their shoulders;
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by this meanes, without offence, they performed a Christian and ciuill dutie, of couering their Fathers nakednes. Vers: 23. Herevpon it followeth, that Noah, being thus fitted to sobrietie, partly, in that his Distemperature is well qualified by rest;
by this means, without offence, they performed a Christian and civil duty, of covering their Father's nakedness. Vers: 23. Hereupon it follows, that Noah, being thus fitted to sobriety, partly, in that his Distemperature is well qualified by rest;
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partly also, his nakednes being couered as a figure, no doubt, also, of his sinne couered, and pardoned by the LORD; Is saide to Awake from his wine, (that is) frō his sinne, that was caused thereby:
partly also, his nakedness being covered as a figure, no doubt, also, of his sin covered, and pardoned by the LORD; Is said to Awake from his wine, (that is) from his sin, that was caused thereby:
wherevnto, because hee was enabled by the spirite of Prophecie, therfore his sin had not depriued him of the vse of that gift, which not being repented of, it must needs haue done for the present:
whereunto, Because he was enabled by the Spirit of Prophecy, Therefore his since had not deprived him of the use of that gift, which not being repented of, it must needs have done for the present:
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euen in Gods stead, he both executeth his Authoritie ouer his Sonnes, and that in cursing this wicked Cham: as also, in Blessing the other two gracious Children, orderlie. First.
even in God's stead, he both Executeth his authority over his Sons, and that in cursing this wicked Cham: as also, in Blessing the other two gracious Children, orderly. First.
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therein bestowing a double blessing vpon Shem; One vpon his soule, that he might continue in the worship of IESƲS CHRIST, (his GOD) and Sauiour: That the God of Shem, being blessed of Shem, constantly;
therein bestowing a double blessing upon Shem; One upon his soul, that he might continue in the worship of IESƲS CHRIST, (his GOD) and Saviour: That the God of Shem, being blessed of Shem, constantly;
The true Church of God shall preuaile: and ouercome all the enimies of the same. Thus Noah hauing blessed his eldest sonne Shem, partly, in recompence of his present well-doing,
The true Church of God shall prevail: and overcome all the enemies of the same. Thus Noah having blessed his eldest son Shem, partly, in recompense of his present welldoing,
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but especially, as in Gods steed, discouering the free loue of God, in confirming an infinite reward, farre beyond all proportion, of an imperfect and finite obedience;
but especially, as in God's steed, discovering the free love of God, in confirming an infinite reward, Far beyond all proportion, of an imperfect and finite Obedience;
But because the holy Patriarke by the spirit of prophecie, did foresee, that the posteritie of Iapheth, as fell out within few hundreth yeares after, should fall from God to Idols:
But Because the holy Patriarch by the Spirit of prophecy, did foresee, that the posterity of Japheth, as fell out within few Hundredth Years After, should fallen from God to Idols:
Therefore hee not onely prayeth vnto God, for the restoring of the Gentiles, which were the posteritie of Iapheth, to the sincere worship of GOD, in IESƲS CHRIST; but prophetically,
Therefore he not only Prayeth unto God, for the restoring of the Gentiles, which were the posterity of Japheth, to the sincere worship of GOD, in IESƲS CHRIST; but prophetically,
also declareth therein the will of God, that Iapheths seede should belieue in the Promised-seede; and withall, addeth the Ioynture of this new-married Bride vnto her Sauiour.
also Declareth therein the will of God, that Japheth's seed should believe in the Promised-seede; and withal, adds the Jointure of this new-married Bride unto her Saviour.
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Thus is Iapheth also blessed, by his father Noah, being the mouth of God himselfe, both declaring what was to come to passe, concerning the posteritie of Iapheth; euen the Gentiles, confined especially in this parte of the world which wee inhabite, called Europe; and extending to all those nations, in all partes of the world, that are not, eyther properly Iewes, or of that cursed race of Cham; scattered towards the South in Affrica, &c. As also auouching the certaintie thereof:
Thus is Japheth also blessed, by his father Noah, being the Mouth of God himself, both declaring what was to come to pass, Concerning the posterity of Japheth; even the Gentiles, confined especially in this part of the world which we inhabit, called Europe; and extending to all those Nations, in all parts of the world, that Are not, either properly Iewes, or of that cursed raze of Cham; scattered towards the South in Africa, etc. As also avouching the certainty thereof:
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So that these words do properly containe the Decree of God, concerning the Calling, and bringing-in of the Gentiles, to the Faith of Iesus Christ, occasioned by the sinne of Noah: So is 1. God able to bring light out of darknes, 2. so doth hee turne the euils of his Children to theyr good,
So that these words do properly contain the decree of God, Concerning the Calling, and bringing-in of the Gentiles, to the Faith of Iesus christ, occasioned by the sin of Noah: So is 1. God able to bring Light out of darkness, 2. so does he turn the evils of his Children to their good,
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Which are to be considered, eyther as, 1. A prayer for Iapheth: 2. as Prophecie, what God had decreed to performe vnto Iapheth and his posteritie hereafter. 3. As Prophecie in part accomplished: and further yet to be finished, concerning the calling of,
Which Are to be considered, either as, 1. A prayer for Japheth: 2. as Prophecy, what God had decreed to perform unto Japheth and his posterity hereafter. 3. As Prophecy in part accomplished: and further yet to be finished, Concerning the calling of,
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& bringing in the fulnes of the Gentiles. And first, In that they are a Prayer, for the accomplishment of that, which they with all, doe auouch Gods decree for it certaine performance: We learne;
& bringing in the fullness of the Gentiles. And First, In that they Are a Prayer, for the accomplishment of that, which they with all, do avouch God's Decree for it certain performance: We Learn;
Howsoeuer likely, or vnlikely, in our Iudgement, we must not hope for saluation, vnlesse we climbe the ladder of Sanctification, as being the likely meanes thereto.
Howsoever likely, or unlikely, in our Judgement, we must not hope for salvation, unless we climb the ladder of Sanctification, as being the likely means thereto.
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as, 1. both making that which is otherwise sinne, to be warrantable, 2. and aduancing Gods power and glorie, in working so farre aboue, and contrarie to the meanes.
as, 1. both making that which is otherwise sin, to be warrantable, 2. and advancing God's power and glory, in working so Far above, and contrary to the means.
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And though it bee foolishnes to the Grecian, and a stumbling-blocke to the Iewe, that the hearing of an earthen vessell, should raise vp Earth and hell to Heauen, deliuering a slaue of Sathan, to be the Sonne of God,
And though it be foolishness to the Grecian, and a stumbling-block to the Iewe, that the hearing of an earthen vessel, should raise up Earth and hell to Heaven, delivering a slave of Sathan, to be the Son of God,
that cannot conceiue him but by meanes. Math: 3. Exod: 20. 21. And therefore seeing the Lorde hath decreed and ordained some to saluation, others to perdition:
that cannot conceive him but by means. Math: 3. Exod: 20. 21. And Therefore seeing the Lord hath decreed and ordained Some to salvation, Others to perdition:
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Euen so hath he ordered his workes in a different varietie, for the more holy, and righteous accomplishment of his will, concerning those contrary ends of the Elect and Reprobate.
Even so hath he ordered his works in a different variety, for the more holy, and righteous accomplishment of his will, Concerning those contrary ends of the Elect and Reprobate.
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Whereof, some he hath ordained to be likely, and easie: 1. thereby to encourage his Children, the rather to entertaine them: 2. and to make the wicked more inexcusable, that will neuertheles despise them, being so readie, and profitable.
Whereof, Some he hath ordained to be likely, and easy: 1. thereby to encourage his Children, the rather to entertain them: 2. and to make the wicked more inexcusable, that will nevertheless despise them, being so ready, and profitable.
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and 2. exercising theyr Patience, in wayting on God, for the issues of them: 3. and to teach them Humilitie, to giue God only the glory of his mercies, notwithstanding their best endeauours, tried by the difficultie of them.
and 2. exercising their Patience, in waiting on God, for the issues of them: 3. and to teach them Humility, to give God only the glory of his Mercies, notwithstanding their best endeavours, tried by the difficulty of them.
being iustly giuen vp to their owne councels, because they haue forsaken God; that so being satiate with theyr owne wayes, they might reape the fruite thereof:
being justly given up to their own Counsels, Because they have forsaken God; that so being satiate with their own ways, they might reap the fruit thereof:
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1. And do not they then iustly exclude themselues from heauen, that builde vpon Gods Decree, concerning their saluation, without conscience of holines:
1. And do not they then justly exclude themselves from heaven, that build upon God's decree, Concerning their salvation, without conscience of holiness:
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presuming that Gods decree shal stand, howsoeuer they daylie growe worse and worse? shall not the issues of this way, (howsoeuer seeming good) to these deceyued men, be the issues of death? doe they not by this desperate tempting of God; runne headlong to destruction?
presuming that God's Decree shall stand, howsoever they daily grow Worse and Worse? shall not the issues of this Way, (howsoever seeming good) to these deceived men, be the issues of death? do they not by this desperate tempting of God; run headlong to destruction?
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3. Haue we any further warrant of the protection of the Almighty, then, that we walke in our wayes? Psal: 91. Can Beggars and Gentlemen looke for a blessing, that vsually walke in no calling? Can Players and Gamesters, Ʋsurers, and such like, expect other then a curse, that walke only in an vnlawfull calling? And shall Oppressors and Cheaters thinke to prosper? shall not ouer-reaching buyers, and deceytfull-Sellers, that abuse a Lawfull calling, put all theyr gaines into a broken bagge,
3. Have we any further warrant of the protection of the Almighty, then, that we walk in our ways? Psalm: 91. Can Beggars and Gentlemen look for a blessing, that usually walk in no calling? Can Players and Gamesters, Ʋsurers, and such like, expect other then a curse, that walk only in an unlawful calling? And shall Oppressors's and Cheaters think to prosper? shall not overreaching buyers, and deceytfull-Sellers, that abuse a Lawful calling, put all their gains into a broken bag,
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4. And whereas there is difference of meanes, and therefore to be vsed in their order, the spirituall first, Matth: 6. 33. and then those for this life;
4. And whereas there is difference of means, and Therefore to be used in their order, the spiritual First, Matthew: 6. 33. and then those for this life;
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and our selues of the comfort of them. Abac: 1. Psalm: 62. 10. 10. Oh what comfort is here stored vp vnto vs, that the Lord submits to our infirmitie, in offering meanes, to leade on our weake Faith. Matth. 13.
and our selves of the Comfort of them. Abac: 1. Psalm: 62. 10. 10. O what Comfort is Here stored up unto us, that the Lord submits to our infirmity, in offering means, to lead on our weak Faith. Matthew 13.
11. What Wisedome is heere taught vs, to become all vnto all? that we may winne some vnto Iesus Christ? 1. Cor: 9. 12. How gracious is our God vnto vs, that seeing we cannot heare him speaking vnto vs and liue? Exod: 20. 21. therefore he tenders saluation vnto vs by such instruments,
11. What Wisdom is Here taught us, to become all unto all? that we may win Some unto Iesus christ? 1. Cor: 9. 12. How gracious is our God unto us, that seeing we cannot hear him speaking unto us and live? Exod: 20. 21. Therefore he tenders salvation unto us by such Instruments,
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as beeing subiect to our infirmities, might with better experience teach vs, and with more compassion waite on vs, 2. Tim: 2. 23. that at length we may be saued. 13. Lastly, heere is sound comfort vnto the Saints, that bee the meanes neuer so vnlikely, all shall turne to their good;
as being Subject to our infirmities, might with better experience teach us, and with more compassion wait on us, 2. Tim: 2. 23. that At length we may be saved. 13. Lastly, Here is found Comfort unto the Saints, that be the means never so unlikely, all shall turn to their good;
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Surely, most excellent and effectuall, Euen Prayer vnto God, that he would hasten his worke, in the blessing of Iapheth, in the calling of the Gentiles.
Surely, most excellent and effectual, Even Prayer unto God, that he would hasten his work, in the blessing of Japheth, in the calling of the Gentiles.
6. 3. So haue they preuailed for the remoueall of his iudgements. Ion: 3. Esay: •8. 37. Psalm: 105. 4. And so hath God promised by this meanes, euer to be found of vs;
6. 3. So have they prevailed for the removal of his Judgments. Ion: 3. Isaiah: •8. 37. Psalm: 105. 4. And so hath God promised by this means, ever to be found of us;
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so wee may vse it to Gods glorie, and therein laye vp a good foundation against the day of Christ? 1. Tim: 4. 5. 1. Timoth: 6. 17. 3. Nay, doth not our prayer comfort vs;
so we may use it to God's glory, and therein say up a good Foundation against the day of christ? 1. Tim: 4. 5. 1. Timothy: 6. 17. 3. Nay, does not our prayer Comfort us;
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yea, an hundreth folde in this life, & an infinit recompence in heauen. 2. cor: 4. 17. 18 4. And shall not Israel that preuailes with God, preuaile also with men? Osee: 11. 2. 3. Genes: 32. Exod: 16. Ʋse 1. Surely, so we pray in Faith. 1. 6. without doubting, and Ignorance.
yea, an Hundredth fold in this life, & an infinite recompense in heaven. 2. cor: 4. 17. 18 4. And shall not Israel that prevails with God, prevail also with men? Hosea: 11. 2. 3. Genesis: 32. Exod: 16. Ʋse 1. Surely, so we pray in Faith. 1. 6. without doubting, and Ignorance.
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and labour to bee found of GOD, not hauing theyr owne righteousnes, but cloathed with the righteousnes of IESƲS CHRIST; as well Praysing God for what they haue, as begging what they want:
and labour to be found of GOD, not having their own righteousness, but clothed with the righteousness of IESƲS CHRIST; as well Praising God for what they have, as begging what they want:
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and for their saluation, relye onely on the merites of the promised Messiah. For the better opening of which Prophecie, consider wee briefly these particulars therein;
and for their salvation, rely only on the merits of the promised Messiah. For the better opening of which Prophecy, Consider we briefly these particulars therein;
First, in that heere the true worship of God is noted, by the Tents of Shem, as hauing it Agnomination from him, who was the eldest in his Fathers house, the father of the Iewes, which were the first borne:
First, in that Here the true worship of God is noted, by the Tents of Shem, as having it Agnomination from him, who was the eldest in his Father's house, the father of the Iewes, which were the First born:
doth not this make to the confirmation of that excellent truth, that Truth is most Ancient: and so therein leades vs to an excellent mark of the true Church ▪ namely, whose foundation is that first and most ancient Truth.
does not this make to the confirmation of that excellent truth, that Truth is most Ancient: and so therein leads us to an excellent mark of the true Church ▪ namely, whose Foundation is that First and most ancient Truth.
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Secondly, In that the Church of God is heere confined to the Tents of Shem, who though he were the Father of that posteritie, which afterward, (as a figure of the inward beautie of the true belieuers) was enlarged in outward pompe, multitude, and beautie;
Secondly, In that the Church of God is Here confined to the Tents of Shem, who though he were the Father of that posterity, which afterwards, (as a figure of the inward beauty of the true believers) was enlarged in outward pomp, multitude, and beauty;
yet now, in the greatest puritie, and simplicitie of godlinesse, which shee was to recouer and practise vnder Iesus Christ, was neyther for multitude so populous,
yet now, in the greatest purity, and simplicity of godliness, which she was to recover and practise under Iesus christ, was neither for multitude so populous,
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to shewe forth the riches of his glorious grace, Namely, the Elect: Doth not this plainly teach vs, that the Elect only, are properly the true Church of God,
to show forth the riches of his glorious grace, Namely, the Elect: Does not this plainly teach us, that the Elect only, Are properly the true Church of God,
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Secondly, howsoeuer the cursed posteritie of Cham and Canaan, are saide to builde Citties, and dwell in them, thereby expressing their affection to this life,
Secondly, howsoever the cursed posterity of Cham and Canaan, Are said to build Cities, and dwell in them, thereby expressing their affection to this life,
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Doth not this also poynt out vnto vs two other conditions of the Church militant in this life? Namely, that shee is not tyed locally to any certaine place,
Does not this also point out unto us two other conditions of the Church militant in this life? Namely, that she is not tied locally to any certain place,
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but remooueable, for the contempt of the Gospell, from one Nation to another: and 6. that by this meanes shee is dispearsed ouer the face of the Earth:
but removable, for the contempt of the Gospel, from one nation to Another: and 6. that by this means she is dispersed over the face of the Earth:
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so keeping residence in this his moueable Tent, as that hee be readie, yea, desirous to remoue to that Citie of God, the new Ierusalem, which shall neuer be remoued. And,
so keeping residence in this his moveable Tent, as that he be ready, yea, desirous to remove to that city of God, the new Ierusalem, which shall never be removed. And,
2. 12. Who can doe more then create a thing of nothing, but onely God? Ephes: 2. 4. 5. &c. Let then mans free will keepe silence, that Gods Free-loue may bee aduanced:
2. 12. Who can do more then create a thing of nothing, but only God? Ephesians: 2. 4. 5. etc. Let then men free will keep silence, that God's Free-love may be advanced:
And pray wee that God will set vp his King vppon his holy hill of Syon: that hee would thrust foorth labourers into his Vineyarde, that the Haruest may come in:
And pray we that God will Set up his King upon his holy hill of Syon: that he would thrust forth labourers into his Vineyard, that the Harvest may come in:
and therefore adioyne we to the outward Ministerie thereof, conscionable preparation before, and examination after the meanes, by prayer and Meditation with our God, that hee may giue the increase to what hath bene sowne.
and Therefore adjoin we to the outward Ministry thereof, conscionable preparation before, and examination After the means, by prayer and Meditation with our God, that he may give the increase to what hath be sown.
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but rather giue the glorie vnto God, and for his sake honouring the instrument. Comforting our selues that hell shall not preuaile, seeing God is the stronger.
but rather give the glory unto God, and for his sake honouring the Instrument. Comforting our selves that hell shall not prevail, seeing God is the Stronger.
Namely, the word of GOD, applyed and made essectuall, by the operation of the spirit of God. 3. By the Manner and order of a true Conuersion. 4. And lastly, by the Substance and Markes of true Conuersion.
Namely, the word of GOD, applied and made essectuall, by the operation of the Spirit of God. 3. By the Manner and order of a true Conversion. 4. And lastly, by the Substance and Marks of true Conversion.
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Notwithstanding, because the bodie shall bee partaker with the soule of the fruite of Conuersion: Namely, conformitie, and subiection to the spirite, and eternall glorie:
Notwithstanding, Because the body shall be partaker with the soul of the fruit of Conversion: Namely, conformity, and subjection to the Spirit, and Eternal glory:
as being beyond his reach, and power, yet the bodie, being therefore subiected to the power of Man, that by man, it may further the conuersion of the soule, is thereby also subiect to some compulsion from man;
as being beyond his reach, and power, yet the body, being Therefore subjected to the power of Man, that by man, it may further the conversion of the soul, is thereby also Subject to Some compulsion from man;
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or rather become a true nursing Father vnto them, And this is properly the office of the Magistrate, who though hee haue power euer life, in the case of refractorie & obstinate blaspheming of the Truth,
or rather become a true nursing Father unto them, And this is properly the office of the Magistrate, who though he have power ever life, in the case of refractory & obstinate blaspheming of the Truth,
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and desperate continuance in Atheisme, and Heresie, and therefore ought not to suffer cyther Idolater, or Blasphemer, either Atheist, or damnable seducer of the people to a false worship, any longer to breathe, to the infection of others,
and desperate Continuance in Atheism, and Heresy, and Therefore ought not to suffer cyther Idolater, or Blasphemer, either Atheist, or damnable seducer of the people to a false worship, any longer to breathe, to the infection of Others,
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and 〈 … 〉 with the loue of God, then shall the tongue become the pen of a ready writer, the outward man shall put cheerfully in execution, what the ••ward man desireth and purposeth:
and 〈 … 〉 with the love of God, then shall the tongue become the pen of a ready writer, the outward man shall put cheerfully in execution, what the ••ward man Desires and Purposes:
Is not this the way to prouoke the wrath of God? that so hee may diuide vs in Iacob, and so destroy vs in Israel. And seeing the iust man must be a lawe to himselfe,
Is not this the Way to provoke the wrath of God? that so he may divide us in Iacob, and so destroy us in Israel. And seeing the just man must be a law to himself,
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2. And not aduise with it in spirituall worship. 3. Feare we the complement thereof: 4. and rest wee at no hand in any ceremoniall deuotion of the same. 5. Take we no care for the Flesh, to satisfie the lusts thereof.
2. And not advise with it in spiritual worship. 3. fear we the compliment thereof: 4. and rest we At no hand in any ceremonial devotion of the same. 5. Take we no care for the Flesh, to satisfy the Lustiest thereof.
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and cast vpon IESƲS CHRIST, yet by the sweete promises of the Gospell, wee are allured and perswaded to beleeue in the Lord IESƲS; which is the very worke and perfection of our true Conuersion.
and cast upon IESƲS CHRIST, yet by the sweet promises of the Gospel, we Are allured and persuaded to believe in the Lord IESƲS; which is the very work and perfection of our true Conversion.
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So are we subiect to Afflictions, as that wee are more then Conquerours ouer them: So is Death the end of our sinne, and entrance to our glorious libertie.
So Are we Subject to Afflictions, as that we Are more then Conquerors over them: So is Death the end of our sin, and Entrance to our glorious liberty.
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Doth not wisedome invite vs to a Feast and allure vs with her delicates? Doth not the Lord preuent vs with his grace, that we may be plentifull in good works? Doth he not allure vs to holinesse,
Does not Wisdom invite us to a Feast and allure us with her delicates? Does not the Lord prevent us with his grace, that we may be plentiful in good works? Does he not allure us to holiness,
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And are not his Ministers led by the same spirit? Doe they come vnto vs with a rod? or not rather with the spirite of meekenes? Are they not his Embassadors to treat with vs;
And Are not his Ministers led by the same Spirit? Do they come unto us with a rod? or not rather with the Spirit of meekness? are they not his ambassadors to Treat with us;
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Nay, his Orators to beseech vs to be reconciled vnto God? Are they not ready so to wooe vs, that they not only are contented to deliuer the Gospell vnto vs but euen theyr owne soules,
Nay, his Orators to beseech us to be reconciled unto God? are they not ready so to woo us, that they not only Are contented to deliver the Gospel unto us but even their own Souls,
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so little deare is their life vnto them, in regarde of preaching the Gospell, that we may be saued? Are they not our fathers, to beget vs in all loue and compassion to be the children of God? Are they not our Noursing-mothers, to dandle and suckle vs,
so little deer is their life unto them, in regard of preaching the Gospel, that we may be saved? are they not our Father's, to beget us in all love and compassion to be the children of God? are they not our Noursing-mothers, to dandle and suckle us,
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as newborne babes, with the milke of the Gospell, that wee may growe vp thereby? Are they not our shepheards, to leade vs into the greene pastures, to dresse,
as newborn babes, with the milk of the Gospel, that we may grow up thereby? are they not our shepherds, to lead us into the green pastures, to dress,
as also the equitie thereof? Is our Conuersion any other, then a restoring vs to that estate which heretofore we enioyed in Adam, and lost by the malice of Sathan? And ought there to bee any thing more acceptable vnto vs,
as also the equity thereof? Is our Conversion any other, then a restoring us to that estate which heretofore we enjoyed in Adam, and lost by the malice of Sathan? And ought there to be any thing more acceptable unto us,
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then to come foorth of Darknes into a maruellous light, to be deliuered from bondage? yea, from bondage of Sathan: vnto the glorious libertie of the Sonnes of God, to be pluckt out of the horrible pit,
then to come forth of Darkness into a marvelous Light, to be Delivered from bondage? yea, from bondage of Sathan: unto the glorious liberty of the Sons of God, to be plucked out of the horrible pit,
Is it not most reasonable and equall, that God should haue his will, who hath decreed our conuersion? that he should enioy the seruice of his creature, which is obtained by conuersion? that he should be loued of his children, that are so made by conuersion? Is it not meet & conuenient, that we should be holie, as our God is holie:
Is it not most reasonable and equal, that God should have his will, who hath decreed our conversion? that he should enjoy the service of his creature, which is obtained by conversion? that he should be loved of his children, that Are so made by conversion? Is it not meet & convenient, that we should be holy, as our God is holy:
that to eternall happines, wee should be made meete by perfect holines? Ought not members of the body to haue the like 〈 ◊ 〉? Ought not citizens of the same heauenly Ierusalem, to be of one minde? Nay, ought not fellow-heirs of the same kingdom, be of the same nature, of the like beautie,
that to Eternal happiness, we should be made meet by perfect holiness? Ought not members of the body to have the like 〈 ◊ 〉? Ought not Citizens of the same heavenly Ierusalem, to be of one mind? Nay, ought not fellow-heirs of the same Kingdom, be of the same nature, of the like beauty,
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That by this willing minde, we might not onely be comforted, in respect of our outward failing, seeing the Lord hath promised Not to quench the smoaking Flaxe, nor breake the bruised Reede:
That by this willing mind, we might not only be comforted, in respect of our outward failing, seeing the Lord hath promised Not to quench the smoking Flax, nor break the Bruised Reed:
but encouraged also, and enabled to constancie, and perseuerance, that so continuing to the ende, the Crowne may not be taken from vs. Thus by the marks of conuersion, is the manner thereof confirmed vnto vs;
but encouraged also, and enabled to constancy, and perseverance, that so Continuing to the end, the Crown may not be taken from us Thus by the marks of conversion, is the manner thereof confirmed unto us;
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And is our Conuersion then a worke of grace, and free compassion from the Lorde? Is it accomplished by the word of peace? and sweet promises of the Gospell, applyed to the fainting soule, by the Spirite of grace and Compassion? Is it conueyed vnto vs by vessels of Infirmitie? which might better haue compassion on vs,
And is our Conversion then a work of grace, and free compassion from the Lord? Is it accomplished by the word of peace? and sweet promises of the Gospel, applied to the fainting soul, by the Spirit of grace and Compassion? Is it conveyed unto us by vessels of Infirmity? which might better have compassion on us,
Is it effected by melting the heart, with the apprehension of the loue of God? Is is perfited by enlarging the heart, to the obedience of our God? Well then may fire and fagot confound both bodie and soule:
Is it effected by melting the heart, with the apprehension of the love of God? Is is perfited by enlarging the heart, to the Obedience of our God? Well then may fire and faggot confound both body and soul:
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Oh why dispaire we to conuert, though now miracles are ceased? seeing by the power of the Word, the secrets of the heart are made so manifest, that God wil be acknowledged to be in vs, that so we may conuert vnto God.
O why despair we to convert, though now Miracles Are ceased? seeing by the power of the Word, the secrets of the heart Are made so manifest, that God will be acknowledged to be in us, that so we may convert unto God.
How vainely do they bragge of a Church, that exclude the word of God? how can we hope for the continuāce of a Church, where the sound therof doth not cōtinne? what hope is there of cōuersion, where doctrine is not deliuered, by which the mind is perswaded? what feare of further peruersion, where lawes are not executed, to cōpell men to perswasion? where deceiuers are permitted to poyson with corrupt perswasion? Who so is wise, let him consider this, Let him see the plague, and hide himselfe:
How vainly do they brag of a Church, that exclude the word of God? how can we hope for the Continuance of a Church, where the found thereof does not continne? what hope is there of conversion, where Doctrine is not Delivered, by which the mind is persuaded? what Fear of further perversion, where laws Are not executed, to compel men to persuasion? where deceivers Are permitted to poison with corrupt persuasion? Who so is wise, let him Consider this, Let him see the plague, and hide himself:
Let him examine his effectuall calling, by the readinesse of his minde, and cheerfulnes in obedience, euen to all the will of God: not a part thereof: & that constantly and continually;
Let him examine his effectual calling, by the readiness of his mind, and cheerfulness in Obedience, even to all the will of God: not a part thereof: & that constantly and continually;
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Let him be wise, to discerne betweene the chaffe & the wheate: to trie the Spirits, and hold what is good. Let him especially make much of the Annoynting, and hearken to the voyce behinde him, not grieuing the Spirit, nor quenching the motions thereof:
Let him be wise, to discern between the chaff & the wheat: to try the Spirits, and hold what is good. Let him especially make much of thee Anointing, and harken to the voice behind him, not grieving the Spirit, nor quenching the motions thereof:
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that still there may be light in the Land of Goshen, in the dayes of Famine, hee may haue enough. Exod: 8. Iob: 5. Comforting himselfe, that seeing his conuersion is from Gods alluring of free loue, and perswading by a power vnresistable, not desired by him:
that still there may be Light in the Land of Goshen, in the days of Famine, he may have enough. Exod: 8. Job: 5. Comforting himself, that seeing his conversion is from God's alluring of free love, and persuading by a power unresistable, not desired by him:
therefore being conuerted, he shall surely hold, when Heauen and earth shall passe: though thousands fall daylie at his right hand, and ten thousands at his left hand,
Therefore being converted, he shall surely hold, when Heaven and earth shall pass: though thousands fallen daily At his right hand, and ten thousands At his left hand,
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Matth: 16. 33. So profitable is godlines, aswell for this life, as that which is to come. 1. Tim. 4. 8. 9. So Christ being ours, who is Lord of all in heauen & earth, Math: 28. all with him is ours, both in heauen and earth. 1. Cor. 3. Rom 8. So haue wee onely grace to vse those well, and therefore are only fit for them.
Matthew: 16. 33. So profitable is godliness, aswell for this life, as that which is to come. 1. Tim. 4. 8. 9. So christ being ours, who is Lord of all in heaven & earth, Math: 28. all with him is ours, both in heaven and earth. 1. Cor. 3. Rom 8. So have we only grace to use those well, and Therefore Are only fit for them.
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Oh how vaine then is theyr boasting, and labour, that toyle for these things without grace? how fearfull is their account that possesse them without Christ? What comfort haue we in the least, seeing it is vnto vs as all? what hope of that which shalbe sufficiēt for vs? What wisedome ought wee to vse, to make first sure of the best? what conscience in approuing our right, by our holy vsing of these things? What Faith in a better right, by renouncing Confidence in these? by our williingnes, vpon iust occasion to part with them, either to the good of our brother,
O how vain then is their boasting, and labour, that toil for these things without grace? how fearful is their account that possess them without christ? What Comfort have we in the least, seeing it is unto us as all? what hope of that which shall sufficient for us? What Wisdom ought we to use, to make First sure of the best? what conscience in approving our right, by our holy using of these things? What Faith in a better right, by renouncing Confidence in these? by our williingnes, upon just occasion to part with them, either to the good of our brother,
Shall not hee which thus leaueth House or lands haue recompence an hundred-folde? shall not hee finde his life, that thus is willing to loose it? Oh how can we better shewe our free power ouer these things, thē by keeping them short, that they may haue no power ouer vs:
Shall not he which thus Leaveth House or Lands have recompense an hundredfold? shall not he find his life, that thus is willing to lose it? O how can we better show our free power over these things, them by keeping them short, that they may have no power over us:
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Oh that we would learne to renew and increase our soueraigntie ouer the Creature, by our daily subiection vnto God, in acknowledgment of our unworthines of the least, in crauing his blessing, euen vpon the greatest. As by the sense of our vnworthines, renuing our right in Christ,
O that we would Learn to renew and increase our sovereignty over the Creature, by our daily subjection unto God, in acknowledgment of our unworthiness of the least, in craving his blessing, even upon the greatest. As by the sense of our unworthiness, renewing our right in christ,
and disavowing confidence in the greatest by submitting the blessing thereof vnto our God, that so giuing God the glory of his mercies, hee may enlarge himselfe vnto vs, to the making of vs meete to be vessels of glorie:
and disavowing confidence in the greatest by submitting the blessing thereof unto our God, that so giving God the glory of his Mercies, he may enlarge himself unto us, to the making of us meet to be vessels of glory:
That not onely the God of them may be blessed by one Nation, at Ierusalem, but that Iapheth also may be enlarged and diffused, to dwell in the Tents of Shem; that the Gentiles being dispersed farre and neere, might receiue the Gospel;
That not only the God of them may be blessed by one nation, At Ierusalem, but that Japheth also may be enlarged and diffused, to dwell in the Tents of Shem; that the Gentiles being dispersed Far and near, might receive the Gospel;
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in part by the Husbandmen of the Lord IESVS, and in the fulnesse of time, shall the fulnesse of the Gentiles be brought in, that the remnant of the cast-away Israel, may be reaped in with glory.
in part by the Husbandmen of the Lord JESUS, and in the fullness of time, shall the fullness of the Gentiles be brought in, that the remnant of the castaway Israel, may be reaped in with glory.
? Shall not the winde blow where it pleaseth? Hath God any respect of persons? Is not God the Lord of all the earth? Was not the blood of Christ auaileable, to saue euen a thousand worlds? Must not the Church to this end be a Traueller vpon the face of the earth? shall not the sound of the Word, goe to the ends of the world? Must we not pray for all sorts, because God will haue some among all sorts to be saued? Is not this our little sister that hath no breasts, & yet shall giue sucke? Is not this the barren, that shall bring foorth, and haue more children then the married wife? Are not these the infinite number which none could reckon, which should stand before the Throne,
? Shall not the wind blow where it Pleases? Hath God any respect of Persons? Is not God the Lord of all the earth? Was not the blood of christ available, to save even a thousand world's? Must not the Church to this end be a Traveller upon the face of the earth? shall not the found of the Word, go to the ends of the world? Must we not pray for all sorts, Because God will have Some among all sorts to be saved? Is not this our little sister that hath no breasts, & yet shall give suck? Is not this the barren, that shall bring forth, and have more children then the married wife? are not these the infinite number which none could reckon, which should stand before the Throne,
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and the Kingdome of Christ enlarged among vs? Hath it not a long time rested in the tabernacles of Iapheth? 2. And was it remooued from the tents of Shem; that so it bee planted in the inhabitants of Iapheth? Oh,
and the Kingdom of christ enlarged among us? Hath it not a long time rested in the Tabernacles of Japheth? 2. And was it removed from the tents of Shem; that so it be planted in the inhabitants of Japheth? O,
then let let vs consider, that Shem is to be replanted. 3. Let vs desire the restoring and reclaiming of the first born. 4. Let vs feare the casting off, of the Little sister, seeing the elder was cast off,
then let let us Consider, that Shem is to be replanted. 3. Let us desire the restoring and reclaiming of the First born. 4. Let us Fear the casting off, of the Little sister, seeing the elder was cast off,
and is to be recalled 5. And let vs looke for the remoueall of the Gospel from one nation to another, where it is not retained with conscience & profit.
and is to be Recalled 5. And let us look for the removal of the Gospel from one Nation to Another, where it is not retained with conscience & profit.
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and therefore directing the Spirit of holy Noah; not onely as a Father, to desire the returne of his posteritie to the Church of Christ, but especially,
and Therefore directing the Spirit of holy Noah; not only as a Father, to desire the return of his posterity to the Church of christ, but especially,
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To this end, did they set vp Monuments of Gods speciall loue, and memorials of his will and fauour, not only to testifie their thankefulnesse for the present,
To this end, did they Set up Monuments of God's special love, and memorials of his will and favour, not only to testify their thankfulness for the present,
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Oh, what a curse then is Barrennesse, and depriuation of posteritie? How much greater a plague to make wicked our posteritie, by preposterous worldly prouision,
O, what a curse then is barrenness, and deprivation of posterity? How much greater a plague to make wicked our posterity, by preposterous worldly provision,
and neglect of Spirituall Legacies? How happy those parents, that sendssuch wicked seed before thē? But thirce vnhappy they, that reioyce in their wickednesse;
and neglect of Spiritual Legacies? How happy those Parents, that sendssuch wicked seed before them? But thirce unhappy they, that rejoice in their wickedness;
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Oh, where shall such Iulians appeare, that seeke to repaire Babylon againe, and deriding the poore members of CHRIST, that they must suffer affliction, doe therefore adde affliction to affliction, and cry, downe with it, downe with it, euen to the ground.
O, where shall such Julians appear, that seek to repair Babylon again, and deriding the poor members of CHRIST, that they must suffer affliction, do Therefore add affliction to affliction, and cry, down with it, down with it, even to the ground.
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And this shall be written for the generations to come, that the people which shall be created and conuerted in Virginea, Irelan, or elsewhere, may praise the Lord.
And this shall be written for the generations to come, that the people which shall be created and converted in Virginea, Ireland, or elsewhere, may praise the Lord.
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Thus may there be care for the posterity of Sion. And is there not great reason it should be so? Haue not the best fallen, where this care hath bin neglecte? ddid not Iapheths posterity falaway to the worship of Idoles? May not good Parents haue a wicked generation?
Thus may there be care for the posterity of Sion. And is there not great reason it should be so? Have not the best fallen, where this care hath been neglect's? ddid not Japheth's posterity falaway to the worship of Idols? May not good Parents have a wicked generation?
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1. In vaine therefore doth the Pharisie boast of Abraham, and Antichrist; and very foolishly doe parents abuse, the prouidence of God, either in neglecting Discipline; either vpon feare that it is bootlesse,
1. In vain Therefore does the Pharisee boast of Abraham, and Antichrist; and very foolishly doe Parents abuse, the providence of God, either in neglecting Discipline; either upon Fear that it is bootless,
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though it bee an occasion to the flesh. And are not they as much faultie, that punish the infants for their fathers offence, making a necessarie conclusion, that grapes cannot come of thornes:
though it be an occasion to the Flesh. And Are not they as much faulty, that Punish the Infants for their Father's offence, making a necessary conclusion, that grapes cannot come of thorns:
Thus, though good parents may haue a wicked posteritie, yet may they either by this meanes reclaime them, or at least auoid fellowship in their plagues:
Thus, though good Parents may have a wicked posterity, yet may they either by this means reclaim them, or At least avoid fellowship in their plagues:
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And doeth not the Lord here, giue good hope of their reclaiming? Did hee not prouide a Sauiour, before man had sinned? doth he not here foretell of it,
And doth not the Lord Here, give good hope of their reclaiming? Did he not provide a Saviour, before man had sinned? does he not Here foretell of it,
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Can the truely Righteous, possibly fall away finally? 1. Is there any end of Gods mercies? 2. Was there any beginning of his loue? 3. Haue not all the Saints returned? 4. Doeth not our Sauiour liue for euer, to quicken his eternally? 5. Shall not thy Spiritabide with vs for euer? 6. Shall our iniquitie cancell what our righteousnesse did not confirme? can the Lord deny his word? 7. W•l he giue his glorie to another? 8. Doth he which is born of God sin at all, either in the regenerate part, whereby hee still pleaseth God, or finally in the vnregenerate;
Can the truly Righteous, possibly fallen away finally? 1. Is there any end of God's Mercies? 2. Was there any beginning of his love? 3. Have not all the Saints returned? 4. Doth not our Saviour live for ever, to quicken his eternally? 5. Shall not thy Spiritabide with us for ever? 6. Shall our iniquity cancel what our righteousness did not confirm? can the Lord deny his word? 7. W•l he give his glory to Another? 8. Does he which is born of God since At all, either in the regenerate part, whereby he still Pleases God, or finally in the unregenerate;
by, 1. Fearing our selues: 2. and walking alwayes in Gods presence: 3. rest we wholly on the word, 4. and renounce carnall wisdom, 5. auoyding all occasion & appearance of euill, 6. learne we to vse aright our Christian libertie, 7. and commune we dayly with our hearts to preuent securitie. 8. Walke we in our calling to preuent idlenesse & curiositie, 9. and call we earnestly on our God that hee suffer vs not to bee led into tentation. 10. Keepe thy iudgement sound that we cannot bee too holy, 11. and conscience tender, by racking it dayly by the Law: 12. reprooue wee sinne boldly in others, to keepe vs from the like. 13. Meditate we on the punishments of sinne, to keepe vs from presumption, 14. and remember we how the dearest Saints haue smarted, to preuent singularitie;
by, 1. Fearing our selves: 2. and walking always in God's presence: 3. rest we wholly on the word, 4. and renounce carnal Wisdom, 5. avoiding all occasion & appearance of evil, 6. Learn we to use aright our Christian liberty, 7. and commune we daily with our hearts to prevent security. 8. Walk we in our calling to prevent idleness & curiosity, 9. and call we earnestly on our God that he suffer us not to be led into tentation. 10. Keep thy judgement found that we cannot be too holy, 11. and conscience tender, by racking it daily by the Law: 12. reprove we sin boldly in Others, to keep us from the like. 13. Meditate we on the punishments of sin, to keep us from presumption, 14. and Remember we how the dearest Saints have smarted, to prevent singularity;
that the consideration of his infinite loue may keepe vs from dishonouring him, that the meditation of his intollerable plagues, may preserue vs frō crucisying him againe. 16. Consider wee the difficultie of being saued,
that the consideration of his infinite love may keep us from Dishonoring him, that the meditation of his intolerable plagues, may preserve us from crucisying him again. 16. Consider we the difficulty of being saved,
and makes dayly intercession for pardon thereof, and see wee our inquitie through the glasse of his mercy, that so dispaire being preuented, we may finde our sinne pardonable.
and makes daily Intercession for pardon thereof, and see we our inquitie through the glass of his mercy, that so despair being prevented, we may find our sin pardonable.
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Then presse we to the Throne of grace, with a broken and humble spirt, and testifie wee our iust hatred and indignation against our sinne, by iustifying our God,
Then press we to the Throne of grace, with a broken and humble spirt, and testify we our just hatred and Indignation against our sin, by justifying our God,
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and giue wee the Lord no rest, till hee returne to his rest, and restore vnto vs, the ioy of his saluation? Nowe let sinne bee confessed in particular;
and give we the Lord no rest, till he return to his rest, and restore unto us, the joy of his salvation? Now let sin be confessed in particular;
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perswading our selues that wee are not throughly returned, till at least wee haue had some glimpse of Gods fauour renued in IESƲS CHRIST, though not discerned in that glorious obiect which dwelleth in the light that none can attaine vnto;
persuading our selves that we Are not thoroughly returned, till At least we have had Some glimpse of God's favour renewed in IESƲS CHRIST, though not discerned in that glorious Object which dwells in the Light that none can attain unto;
Therefore it pleaseth our good God, though he restore peace vnto vs, yet to with-hold from vs wisely, such draughts of ioy, that so we might forget what is behind,
Therefore it Pleases our good God, though he restore peace unto us, yet to withhold from us wisely, such draughts of joy, that so we might forget what is behind,
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& hasten to that which is before, as both taking lesse delight in any worldly contentment which before was sweetned vnto vs, by that ouerflowing of Spirituall ioy:
& hasten to that which is before, as both taking less delight in any worldly contentment which before was sweetened unto us, by that overflowing of Spiritual joy:
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and fainting the more earnestly, after that full and constant measure thereof in heauen, that so our ioy may no more be taken from vs. And therefore striuing more diligently, to make vs meet partakers of that glorious inheritance, that so in due time,
and fainting the more earnestly, After that full and constant measure thereof in heaven, that so our joy may no more be taken from us And Therefore striving more diligently, to make us meet partakers of that glorious inheritance, that so in due time,
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And thus shall Iapheth be brought againe to the Tents of Shem; the Gentiles shall be restored to the true worship of God, as a true and liuely figure vnto vs, of the constancie of Gods loue, in restoring his childrē,
And thus shall Japheth be brought again to the Tents of Shem; the Gentiles shall be restored to the true worship of God, as a true and lively figure unto us, of the constancy of God's love, in restoring his children,
yea, who had forsaken God, shall once be restored againe to the knowledge and worship of Iehouah: Surely meruellous things are spoken of thee thou Citie of God? Wonderfull are the mercies that hereby the Gentiles haue bene inuested with.
yea, who had forsaken God, shall once be restored again to the knowledge and worship of Jehovah: Surely marvelous things Are spoken of thee thou city of God? Wonderful Are the Mercies that hereby the Gentiles have be invested with.
What is the generall summe of the Blessings, that Iapheth shall enioy? It followeth, That Iapheth may dwell in the Tents of Shem This is the summe of the Blessing, to dwell in the Tents of Shem. 1. That is, to be ioyned vnto the Iewes, both in the true worship of God, as also in the priuiledges thereof.
What is the general sum of the Blessings, that Japheth shall enjoy? It follows, That Japheth may dwell in the Tents of Shem This is the sum of the Blessing, to dwell in the Tents of Shem. 1. That is, to be joined unto the Iewes, both in the true worship of God, as also in the privileges thereof.
2. What is the true worship of God? This is described vnto vs, 1. by the subiect, Shem: who was the Father of the Iewes, fignifying thereby vnto vs, that the religion of the Iewes for substance, is the true worship.
2. What is the true worship of God? This is described unto us, 1. by the Subject, Shem: who was the Father of the Iewes, signifying thereby unto us, that the Religion of the Iewes for substance, is the true worship.
Such was the religion of the Iewe; so long as they walked after this rule, so long the Lord blessed them, and aduanced theyr temporall estate maruellously, as hee promised: Deutron: 2•. Leuit:
Such was the Religion of the Iewe; so long as they walked After this Rule, so long the Lord blessed them, and advanced their temporal estate marvellously, as he promised: Deutron: 2•. Levit:
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And shall not the Truth abide for euer? Shall not the remnant of Israel be saued? Shall not the Iewes (though for a time cast off) yet bee brought in againe? And so the promise of God certaine, Gods couenant with the Iewe euerlasting.
And shall not the Truth abide for ever? Shall not the remnant of Israel be saved? Shall not the Iewes (though for a time cast off) yet be brought in again? And so the promise of God certain, God's Covenant with the Iewe everlasting.
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Now little, and almost invisible, as confined to one Familie, and not containing all thereof, consisting onely of eight persons, whereof the one was a Cast-away.
Now little, and almost invisible, as confined to one Family, and not containing all thereof, consisting only of eight Persons, whereof the one was a Castaway.
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Luk. 22. 32. for whom it pleaseth our heauenly Father to prouide a Kingdome, though many are called, yet fewe are chosen, Matth: 22. though without number in it scife,
Luk. 22. 32. for whom it Pleases our heavenly Father to provide a Kingdom, though many Are called, yet few Are chosen, Matthew: 22. though without number in it scife,
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that we may be wise, that no maruell if the wisedome of our Flesh be Enmitie against God, that the most forsake Christ, it will necessarily followe, Ioh 6. Who will belieue our report, which is so vnlikely,
that we may be wise, that no marvel if the Wisdom of our Flesh be Enmity against God, that the most forsake christ, it will necessarily follow, John 6. Who will believe our report, which is so unlikely,
First, Oh how vaine then is theyr conceit, that dreame all shall be saued? How fearfull is their course that so liue, as vnlesse all bee saued, it is impossible,
First, O how vain then is their conceit, that dream all shall be saved? How fearful is their course that so live, as unless all be saved, it is impossible,
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Is it safe following the multitude, seeing fewe shall be saued? Will the example of great ones deliuer from Hell, howsoeuer they may shelter vs from bodilie punishment? Why then doe we make them our warrants, to runne the broade way? Why then doe wee aduance them aboue all that is called God? as if theyr Lawes were absolute, theyr authoritie vncontroulable? Is it not better to obey God then man? Must wee needes runne to Hell for companie? Is it not enough to yeelde our bodies and goods, which they gaue vs not? Who so is wise, let him consider these things.
Is it safe following the multitude, seeing few shall be saved? Will the Exampl of great ones deliver from Hell, howsoever they may shelter us from bodily punishment? Why then do we make them our warrants, to run the broad Way? Why then do we advance them above all that is called God? as if their Laws were absolute, their Authority uncontrollable? Is it not better to obey God then man? Must we needs run to Hell for company? Is it not enough to yield our bodies and goods, which they gave us not? Who so is wise, let him Consider these things.
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though it be the Crppe of Affliction: So it bee a proseruatiue from sinne, a Badge of his Maister Christ, a Pledge of his louing Father, a spurre to perfection, a procurer of an vncorruptible crowne. 4. Let it not grieue him to be salsely charged with singularitie, that hee is an odde-Fellow: that he walkes alone, that he is more nyce then needes;
though it be the Crppe of Affliction: So it be a proseruatiue from sin, a Badge of his Master christ, a Pledge of his loving Father, a spur to perfection, a procurer of an uncorruptible crown. 4. Let it not grieve him to be salsely charged with singularity, that he is an odde-Fellow: that he walks alone, that he is more Nicaenae then needs;
And shall not the Saints iudge the world? Is not this the victorie of our faith, that it ouercometh the world? Shall not this little flocke be preserued blameles vnto the day of Christ? Will the great shepheard of our soules loose any, that he hath washed with his blood? And is the seruant aboue the Maister? Is it not our honour to be entertained as Christ Iesus was? If we suffer with him, shall we not raigne with him? Shall wee not treadsathan vnder our feete? Shall not death be swallowed vp in victory? Shall we not see our desire vpon our enemies? Shall we not laugh at destruction,
And shall not the Saints judge the world? Is not this the victory of our faith, that it Overcometh the world? Shall not this little flock be preserved blameless unto the day of christ? Will the great shepherd of our Souls lose any, that he hath washed with his blood? And is the servant above the Master? Is it not our honour to be entertained as christ Iesus was? If we suffer with him, shall we not Reign with him? Shall we not treadsathan under our feet? Shall not death be swallowed up in victory? Shall we not see our desire upon our enemies? Shall we not laugh At destruction,
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least the hope that is deferred should proue the fainting of the soule, Are not the Saints Lordes of all the earth? Haue they not right to all? Haue they not grace to vse all well? Haue the wicked any thing but for their sakes,
lest the hope that is deferred should prove the fainting of the soul, are not the Saints lords of all the earth? Have they not right to all? Have they not grace to use all well? Have the wicked any thing but for their sakes,
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though they can beteeme the Saints nothing? Is not the small thing that the righteous hath, better then great riches of the vngodly? Psal: 37. Shall not the righteous put on the Rayment which the wicked haue made? Iob: 27. Doe the wicked heape vp siluer as the dust,
though they can beteem the Saints nothing? Is not the small thing that the righteous hath, better then great riches of the ungodly? Psalm: 37. Shall not the righteous put on the Raiment which the wicked have made? Job: 27. Doe the wicked heap up silver as the dust,
and shal not the Saints diuide it? If they bee in Affliction, must not the Saintes pray for them? Genes: 20. If any trust be to be committed, who then faithfull but the Saints? If any desperate Iudgement come, who then deliuered, but the Saints?
and shall not the Saints divide it? If they be in Affliction, must not the Saints pray for them? Genesis: 20. If any trust be to be committed, who then faithful but the Saints? If any desperate Judgement come, who then Delivered, but the Saints?
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He shall haue his liberty to serue God in the land of Iudea, when the great ones shall be carried captiues into Babilon, and there loose theyr honours and liues.
He shall have his liberty to serve God in the land of Iudea, when the great ones shall be carried captives into Babylon, and there lose their honours and lives.
then all the deceitfull sauours of Princes? Are not his riches durable? Is there any vexation in his wayes? Oh that by prayer and meditatton wee would grow familiar with this glorious God, that hee may open his treasures vnto vs,
then all the deceitful savours of Princes? are not his riches durable? Is there any vexation in his ways? O that by prayer and meditatton we would grow familiar with this glorious God, that he may open his treasures unto us,
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Should wee not walke constantly with our God? Should not Ʋirginia receiue vs? Shall not Ireland bee our sanctuarie, to call on the name of the Lorde? seeing there it shall be well with vs? Nay,
Should we not walk constantly with our God? Should not Ʋirginia receive us? Shall not Ireland be our sanctuary, to call on the name of the Lord? seeing there it shall be well with us? Nay,
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And if hee be with vs, who can be against vs? Could the gūpouder treason take effect? shall not Antichrist be confounded? shall not Ierusalem be a cup of poyson to all the enemies thereof? shall not the Church be a stumbling stone, that whosoeuer seeke to remoue it, shall be broken in pieces therewith? Hath the Lord begun to enlarge vs farre and neere to Ʋirginia, and Ireland, and are not their hopes in vaine, that seek to roote Gods church out of Englād? Are not their chalenges vnnaturall,
And if he be with us, who can be against us? Could the gumpouder treason take Effect? shall not Antichrist be confounded? shall not Ierusalem be a cup of poison to all the enemies thereof? shall not the Church be a stumbling stone, that whosoever seek to remove it, shall be broken in Pieces therewith? Hath the Lord begun to enlarge us Far and near to Ʋirginia, and Ireland, and Are not their hope's in vain, that seek to root God's Church out of Englād? are not their challenges unnatural,
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and wicked, that denievs to haue a Church of God in Englād? hath not God wonderfully preserued this little Iland, this Angle of the worlde? that in former Ages was not knowne,
and wicked, that denievs to have a Church of God in Englād? hath not God wonderfully preserved this little Island, this Angle of the world? that in former Ages was not known,
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or accounted to be any part of the world? Hath it not bene the Sanctuarie of all the Christian world? Haue not all the neighbor-nations taken hold of the skirt of an Englishman? haue they not ioyned themselues to vs,
or accounted to be any part of the world? Hath it not be the Sanctuary of all the Christian world? Have not all the neighbor-nations taken hold of the skirt of an Englishman? have they not joined themselves to us,
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So blesse thou oh Lord the holy meetings of the State, that in the continuance and encrease of the libertie of the Gospell, wee may secure our libertie,
So bless thou o Lord the holy meetings of the State, that in the Continuance and increase of the liberty of the Gospel, we may secure our liberty,
That so, in the increase of thy glorie, thy Church may be continued, and propagated, in the happie issue of our annointed, thy seruant, Iames our gracious King and Gouernour,
That so, in the increase of thy glory, thy Church may be continued, and propagated, in the happy issue of our anointed, thy servant, James our gracious King and Governor,
And shall not this little flock haue a certaine euidence thereof, euen in her condition in this life? May she not assuredly perswade her heart, that the Lorde will make good his word;
And shall not this little flock have a certain evidence thereof, even in her condition in this life? May she not assuredly persuade her heart, that the Lord will make good his word;
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The glorie that she hath, is especially within: Her beautie, is that which God hath imparted vnto her? Shee is faire by my beautie, which I haue put on her Spirituall beautie, frō an inuisible God.
The glory that she hath, is especially within: Her beauty, is that which God hath imparted unto her? She is fair by my beauty, which I have put on her Spiritual beauty, from an invisible God.
How can shee choose but be soyled, being to trauell in such slippery & myrie places? 1. And is it not good she should be thus blacke, to preuent spiriruall pride? Doth not this manifest the carnall desposition of the wicked;
How can she choose but be soiled, being to travel in such slippery & miry places? 1. And is it not good she should be thus black, to prevent spiriruall pride? Does not this manifest the carnal disposition of the wicked;
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Is not Christs sacrifice auaileable to heale such infirmitie? Can a true member be discerned by sence? Is not our greatest part in Heauen? 1. How deceitfull then is that Church which is alwayes glorious, and visible:
Is not Christ sacrifice available to heal such infirmity? Can a true member be discerned by sense? Is not our greatest part in Heaven? 1. How deceitful then is that Church which is always glorious, and visible:
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How doth the pompe and brauerie of the strumpet, deforme & defile the chaste spouse of Iesus Christ? Is not the word of God truely glorious in the spirite, doth not the outside kill? Is it not the spirite that quickeneth? doth not the Authoritie of man, abase and annihilate the power thereof? Are not the Prophets iustly vile before the people,
How does the pomp and bravery of the strumpet, deform & defile the chaste spouse of Iesus christ? Is not the word of God truly glorious in the Spirit, does not the outside kill? Is it not the Spirit that Quickeneth? does not the authority of man, abase and annihilate the power thereof? are not the prophets justly vile before the people,
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because they are partiall in the law? adulterating the same by the intentions of men? obscuring & deprauing the simplicitie and inward beautie of the gospell by theyr outward vernish,
Because they Are partial in the law? adulterating the same by the intentions of men? obscuring & depraving the simplicity and inward beauty of the gospel by their outward varnish,
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and carnall pollishing? And shall not Dagon fall before the Ark of the Lord? Is it not enough that the foūdation of God stands sure? the Lord knoweth who are his.
and carnal polishing? And shall not Dagon fallen before the Ark of the Lord? Is it not enough that the Foundation of God Stands sure? the Lord Knoweth who Are his.
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and cleaue more firmely to our God, that so wee might be more and more cleansed, to bee made fitte for our glorious God? Doth not our inglorious estate in this life, prepare vs to the glorie of the life to come?
and cleave more firmly to our God, that so we might be more and more cleansed, to be made fit for our glorious God? Does not our inglorious estate in this life, prepare us to the glory of the life to come?
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And let such build vp resting places and mansiōs in the earth, that are runnagates from God, castawayes from his fauour, hauing no hope nor right in the heauēly māsions.
And let such built up resting places and mansions in the earth, that Are runagates from God, castaways from his favour, having no hope nor right in the heavenly mansions.
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so it may increase, euen in outward peace and prosperitie, and a florishing estate, which may serue as a good meanes for the propagation of the Gospel;
so it may increase, even in outward peace and Prosperity, and a flourishing estate, which may serve as a good means for the propagation of the Gospel;
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Must not Iapheth dwell in the tents of Shem, the first borne of his father, the sonne of the inheritance, the stocke of the promised seede? And are any then of the true Church of CHRIST, but they alone, that haue the priuiledge of the first borne, who are of the election of God,
Must not Japheth dwell in the tents of Shem, the First born of his father, the son of the inheritance, the stock of the promised seed? And Are any then of the true Church of CHRIST, but they alone, that have the privilege of the First born, who Are of the election of God,
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for whom the father hath ordained a kingdom? And will the Sonne loose any that the Father hath committed vnto him? Did he die for any but for his Church, who is the Sauiour of his body, which is his Church? Is he the Sauiour of any especially,
for whom the father hath ordained a Kingdom? And will the Son lose any that the Father hath committed unto him? Did he die for any but for his Church, who is the Saviour of his body, which is his Church? Is he the Saviour of any especially,
What is this Carpenters sonne? What is thy Beloued, more then other beloueds? Who is the Lord, that I should let Israel goe? that I should part with my sinne,
What is this Carpenters son? What is thy beloved, more then other beloveds? Who is the Lord, that I should let Israel go? that I should part with my sin,
for a dreame, or a report? Doe any of the Rulers beleeue in him? Are not Abanah and Pharphar, Riuers of Damasco, better then Iorden? must I be taught by an earthen vessel? See how Dauid is become as a foole, that vncouereth himselfe in the eyes of carnall Micholl. The Iew now seekes a signe:
for a dream, or a report? Do any of the Rulers believe in him? are not Abanah and Pharpar, rivers of Damasco, better then Jordan? must I be taught by an earthen vessel? See how David is become as a fool, that uncovereth himself in the eyes of carnal Michael. The Iew now seeks a Signen:
how doth hee guide her by his counsell that hee may bring her vnto glory? how doth hee aduance his power in her weaknesse? how doth he perfect his power by her weakenesse?
how does he guide her by his counsel that he may bring her unto glory? how does he advance his power in her weakness? how does he perfect his power by her weakness?
Why then doe wee flatter our selues in vaine, with the continuall mercie of our GOD? why doe wee boast of his glory and habitation among vs, seeing wee driue him from vs, by our vnthankefulnesse:
Why then do we flatter our selves in vain, with the continual mercy of our GOD? why do we boast of his glory and habitation among us, seeing we driven him from us, by our unthankfulness:
and so labouring their conuersion, may make sure, and enlarge our Crowne: and being daily couered with Christ his righteousnesse, to couer her infirmities, might haue free,
and so labouring their conversion, may make sure, and enlarge our Crown: and being daily covered with christ his righteousness, to cover her infirmities, might have free,
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What life then is in that member, that is not dayly quickned by Christ? What trueth in that Church, that boasts of perfection? what hope of that Church which growes worse and worse? shal corruption discourage from, of not rather d•iue vnto Christ? shall infirmitie cast off,
What life then is in that member, that is not daily quickened by christ? What truth in that Church, that boasts of perfection? what hope of that Church which grows Worse and Worse? shall corruption discourage from, of not rather d•iue unto christ? shall infirmity cast off,
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As thou shalt finde him sildome in the house of the Pharisie, so by this thou shalt there finde him, that the Pharisie is abased and consounded in his righteousnesse:
As thou shalt find him seldom in the house of the Pharisee, so by this thou shalt there find him, that the Pharisee is abased and confounded in his righteousness:
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and conquer the same? Is she not a pressed souldier vnder her Captaine Christ Iesus, that so in him she may bee more then conquerour, not onely ouer all affliction,
and conquer the same? Is she not a pressed soldier under her Captain christ Iesus, that so in him she may be more then conqueror, not only over all affliction,
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Can she expect the crown, before she haue sought the good fight of Faith? except she striue as shee ought to doe? Doe not many seeke to enter in, and shall not bee able? Doe not many runne in a race and yet one obtaineth?
Can she expect the crown, before she have sought the good fight of Faith? except she strive as she ought to do? Do not many seek to enter in, and shall not be able? Do not many run in a raze and yet one obtaineth?
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And ought not then the Church to striue euen for the best, with the best? Must she not so runne that she may obtaine? Can shee choose but fight continually, that carrieth a liuing enemie continually within her;
And ought not then the Church to strive even for the best, with the best? Must she not so run that she may obtain? Can she choose but fight continually, that Carrieth a living enemy continually within her;
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and corruptions so rebellious continually? Is there any way to procure our peace, but by maintaining continuall warre against our corruptions? Are not they deceiued in the estate of grace,
and corruptions so rebellious continually? Is there any Way to procure our peace, but by maintaining continual war against our corruptions? are not they deceived in the estate of grace,
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to sit downe before we enter into Christianitie, to cast vp our reckoning, what our Religion will cost vs, that wee must haue blowes at the least, if not resist vnto blood.
to fit down before we enter into Christianity, to cast up our reckoning, what our Religion will cost us, that we must have blows At the least, if not resist unto blood.
Surely, if our cause bee good, and we lawfully called thereto: if our weapons be spiritual against our spirituall enemies, if wee strike with the word,
Surely, if our cause be good, and we lawfully called thereto: if our weapons be spiritual against our spiritual enemies, if we strike with the word,
And may wee not hence reape assured comfort in all our combates, that seeing our Captaine is CHRIST IESƲS, our cause the Lord, our ende Saluation, our enemies such,
And may we not hence reap assured Comfort in all our combats, that seeing our Captain is CHRIST IESƲS, our cause the Lord, our end Salvation, our enemies such,
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as are both necessarie, and yet spoyled and conquered to our handes. Therefore, as our quar•ell will bee glorious, vnder such a Captaine, against such enemies:
as Are both necessary, and yet spoiled and conquered to our hands. Therefore, as our quar•ell will be glorious, under such a Captain, against such enemies:
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by en•reaties, perswasions, humblings of the flesh? Is not this Yoke exceeding sweete, and this burthen passing light? Is it not most reasonable to offer vp this sacrifice vnto God?
by en•reaties, persuasions, humblings of the Flesh? Is not this Yoke exceeding sweet, and this burden passing Light? Is it not most reasonable to offer up this sacrifice unto God?
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and therefore shall haue Kings and Queenes to bee her Nursing Fathers, and Foster Mothers, that the Elect may be gathered, and the reprobate conuinced.
and Therefore shall have Kings and Queens to be her Nursing Father's, and Foster Mother's, that the Elect may be gathered, and the Reprobate convinced.
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And can there be danger, where sinne is not imputed? Is there any lacke or losse in Loue? shall not all the worlde be forsaken, to cleaue to the wife of our bosome, to giue her rest and contentment, to delight in her beautie, to giue her honour,
And can there be danger, where sin is not imputed? Is there any lack or loss in Love? shall not all the world be forsaken, to cleave to the wife of our bosom, to give her rest and contentment, to delight in her beauty, to give her honour,
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to reioyce in her loue continually? Is not the Church the Lordes portion, and inheritance giuen by God the Father, to his sonne Iesus Christ, by him to be preserued vnto perfection and glory? Psal: 2. Ioh: 17.
to rejoice in her love continually? Is not the Church the lords portion, and inheritance given by God the Father, to his son Iesus christ, by him to be preserved unto perfection and glory? Psalm: 2. John: 17.
euen as Mount Syon, the place of his Holines, that shall neuer be remoued? Psal: 125, 1. 2. Is it not the pillar of truth? 1. Tim: 3. 57. contenting and establishing it followers therein? Psal 2. 6. & 3. 5. Is it not as a cup of poyson,
even as Mount Syon, the place of his Holiness, that shall never be removed? Psalm: 125, 1. 2. Is it not the pillar of truth? 1. Tim: 3. 57. contenting and establishing it followers therein? Psalm 2. 6. & 3. 5. Is it not as a cup of poison,
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and as coales of fire, to confound and deuoure all the enemies thereof? Zach: 12. Is it not as an heape of stones, to breake in pieces whomsoeuer shall oppose thereto? 1. Pet: 3. Is it not the Arke, to preserue the true belieuer in, amidst all the Tempests and ouerslowings of sinne and sorrowes? Is it not the Market-place, that affords the childrens food,
and as coals of fire, to confound and devour all the enemies thereof? Zach: 12. Is it not as an heap of stones, to break in Pieces whomsoever shall oppose thereto? 1. Pet: 3. Is it not the Ark, to preserve the true believer in, amid all the Tempests and ouerslowings of sin and sorrows? Is it not the Marketplace, that affords the Children's food,
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euen milke for babes, and strong meate for men? Hebr 5•. Is it not the priuie Chamber of Iesus Christ, wherein he communicates that ioy vnto his Elect, that the world hnowes not of;
even milk for babes, and strong meat for men? Hebrew 5•. Is it not the privy Chamber of Iesus christ, wherein he communicates that joy unto his Elect, that the world hnowes not of;
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1. 8. Is the Church otherwise blacke, but that shee is also comely and acceptable in the eyes of our Sauiour? Doth shee remaine in the Tents of Kedar, any otherwise,
1. 8. Is the Church otherwise black, but that she is also comely and acceptable in the eyes of our Saviour? Does she remain in the Tents of Kedar, any otherwise,
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but that still there is light, & all safety in the land of Goshen, though all Aegipt be filled and consumed with the Arrows of Gods vengance? Is not Peter a sleep sweetly,
but that still there is Light, & all safety in the land of Goshen, though all Egypt be filled and consumed with the Arrows of God's vengeance? Is not Peter a sleep sweetly,
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euen in the prison, laden with bolts? Act: 12. Do not the Apostles reioyce in Tribulation? Doe they not gaine and thriue in theyr greatest troubles? Act: 5. Doe they not liue,
even in the prison, laden with bolts? Act: 12. Do not the Apostles rejoice in Tribulation? Do they not gain and thrive in their greatest Troubles? Act: 5. Do they not live,
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though they die daily? Possesse they not all things, though they haue nothing in comparison? Doe not the weake gaine, by theyr sufferings to speake more boldly? Are not the wicked confounded by their meruellous protections and deliuerances? Is not Heauen sealed vp vnto them, by theyr Heauenly and gracious conuersation, by theyr mighty preseruation, in,
though they die daily? Possess they not all things, though they have nothing in comparison? Do not the weak gain, by their sufferings to speak more boldly? are not the wicked confounded by their marvelous protections and Deliverances? Is not Heaven sealed up unto them, by their Heavenly and gracious Conversation, by their mighty preservation, in,
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but gaue it euen to the death, euen the cursed death of the Crosse, that hee might sanctifie and wash vs, to present vs as a pure Virgine vnto himselfe, to make vs glorious,
but gave it even to the death, even the cursed death of the Cross, that he might sanctify and wash us, to present us as a pure Virgae unto himself, to make us glorious,
why awake wee this beloued with our contentions and outcryes? seeing our Husband hath deeepely charged his beloued should not be awaked? Why seeke we not our peace, in the peace of Syon? why hasten wee not the confusion of Antichrist? why doe wee not labour the peace of Iesusalem, and well-fare of Syon? Why dream we of carnall peace, seeing our beauty is within? why plot we for the flesh, which is an enemie to our peace, whose peace is perdition,
why awake we this Beloved with our contentions and Outcries? seeing our Husband hath deeepely charged his Beloved should not be awaked? Why seek we not our peace, in the peace of Syon? why hasten we not the confusion of Antichrist? why do we not labour the peace of Iesusalem, and welfare of Syon? Why dream we of carnal peace, seeing our beauty is within? why plot we for the Flesh, which is an enemy to our peace, whose peace is perdition,
& contentmēt confusion? Shuld we not ioyn together against the common enemie? Oh let our vnitie bee in the spirit, to maintaine the true bond of peace.
& contentment confusion? Should we not join together against the Common enemy? O let our unity be in the Spirit, to maintain the true bound of peace.
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and subiecting and compelling man by holy discipline, to the obedience therof, maintaining continuall warre against sinne & corruption, and making glad the hart that God hath cōforted:
and subjecting and compelling man by holy discipline, to the Obedience thereof, maintaining continual war against sin & corruption, and making glad the heart that God hath comforted:
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So hath the Church trauelled from Citie to Citie, from one Nation to another: By this meanes, the sound of the Gospell is gone through the world: All nations haue bene conuinced;
So hath the Church traveled from city to city, from one nation to Another: By this means, the found of the Gospel is gone through the world: All Nations have be convinced;
1. As what to iudge of those that set vp their rest in this life, promising and plotting here for perpetuall residēce. 2. So to trie our right in heauē, by our account of and entertainmēt vpon earth.
1. As what to judge of those that Set up their rest in this life, promising and plotting Here for perpetual residence. 2. So to try our right in heaven, by our account of and entertainment upon earth.
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and enable vs by continuall means? giuing vs his Spirit, to abide with vs for euer, prouiding a Mediator, to make continuall intercession for vs, promising a crowne,
and enable us by continual means? giving us his Spirit, to abide with us for ever, providing a Mediator, to make continual Intercession for us, promising a crown,
1. Oh how vaine then is their confidence, that thinke they may be too holie? how fearfull theyr condition, that esteeme it great wisedome to abate in sinceritie:
1. O how vain then is their confidence, that think they may be too holy? how fearful their condition, that esteem it great Wisdom to abate in sincerity:
as if theyr former zeale courage were follie and rashnes? How ought the Saints to trye their sincerity, by their abiding in Gods house? How ought they to labour constancie,
as if their former zeal courage were folly and rashness? How ought the Saints to try their sincerity, by their abiding in God's house? How ought they to labour constancy,
If they shall be faithfull in the practise and power of godlines, proposing Iesus Christ to be the patterne, and reward of weldoing, leuelling it by the word, not by examples or custome.
If they shall be faithful in the practice and power of godliness, proposing Iesus christ to be the pattern, and reward of welldoing, levelling it by the word, not by Examples or custom.
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and purging out corruption, by suffering afflictions willingly? If they can wayt with patience, the recompence of the tewarde, howsoeuer by Faith they see and lay holde thereof.
and purging out corruption, by suffering afflictions willingly? If they can wait with patience, the recompense of the tewarde, howsoever by Faith they see and lay hold thereof.
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Will he not giue vs constancie, that requires it at our hands? Will he not perfite the worke that hee hath begunne in vs? Yea surely, Iapheth shall dwell in the Tents of Shem; The Elect shall abide for euer in the sinceritie of Religion:
Will he not give us constancy, that requires it At our hands? Will he not perfect the work that he hath begun in us? Yea surely, Japheth shall dwell in the Tents of Shem; The Elect shall abide for ever in the sincerity of Religion:
and seeing he is gone vp, shall he not draw all after him? And what then shall separate vs frō the loue of God? What may hinder the constancie of the Belieuer? Doe not all things, yea, his very sinnes, turne to his good? Doe not his Afflictions plucke out corruption,
and seeing he is gone up, shall he not draw all After him? And what then shall separate us from the love of God? What may hinder the constancy of the Believer? Do not all things, yea, his very Sins, turn to his good? Do not his Afflictions pluck out corruption,
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And why art thou in heauinesse, oh my soule, why art thou cast downe, and disquieted within me? Seeing, if thou trust in God which raiseth from the dead,
And why art thou in heaviness, o my soul, why art thou cast down, and disquieted within me? Seeing, if thou trust in God which Raiseth from the dead,
1. Hast thou bene exalted aboue measure, and pufft vp with spirituall pride, of those graces that thy God hath bestowed on thee? and hast thou hence growne secure and carelesse of welldoing,
1. Hast thou be exalted above measure, and puffed up with spiritual pride, of those graces that thy God hath bestowed on thee? and hast thou hence grown secure and careless of welldoing,
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and yet presumptuous of Gods mercies, spending on th• former stocke, as if thou haddest no further neede of Christ Iesus, or wert so full of him, that thy cuppe runnes ouer, not with sound ioy in the heart, proceeding from the fulnes of thy SAƲIOVR, but with a froathie and carnall ioy in the face, proceeding from the sence of thine owne worthines.
and yet presumptuous of God's Mercies, spending on th• former stock, as if thou Hadst no further need of christ Iesus, or Wertenberg so full of him, that thy cup runs over, not with found joy in the heart, proceeding from the fullness of thy SAƲIOVR, but with a frothy and carnal joy in the face, proceeding from the sense of thine own worthiness.
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No maruell now, if the Lorde confound this thy vaine confidence, by withdrawing the light of his countenance from thee, whereby now walking only by thine own light, thou findest nothing but darknes;
No marvel now, if the Lord confound this thy vain confidence, by withdrawing the Light of his countenance from thee, whereby now walking only by thine own Light, thou Findest nothing but darkness;
either inwardly, in thy conscience, speaking fearful things against thee, or outwardly in thy life, being tainted with some grosse sinne, occasioned through thy vaine presumption,
either inwardly, in thy conscience, speaking fearful things against thee, or outwardly in thy life, being tainted with Some gross sin, occasioned through thy vain presumption,
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Namely, the powerfull preaching of the word, and conscionable administration of the Sacraments? Hast thou neglected thy ordinarie spirituall sword, and so growne fainte in thy calling.
Namely, the powerful preaching of the word, and conscionable administration of the Sacraments? Hast thou neglected thy ordinary spiritual sword, and so grown faint in thy calling.
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and so neglecting to trie the spirites, thou hast grieued Gods spirit in thee, whereby thou hast bin humbled, through the withdrawing of it assistance.
and so neglecting to try the spirits, thou hast grieved God's Spirit in thee, whereby thou hast been humbled, through the withdrawing of it assistance.
and wounding of thy conscience? Hast thou lyen herein without repentance, for want of conscionable dealing. No Nathan hath reproued thee; yea, let no man reproue:
and wounding of thy conscience? Hast thou lyen herein without Repentance, for want of conscionable dealing. No Nathan hath reproved thee; yea, let no man reprove:
and his rising being effected by the true and liuely meanes, Namely, the reproofe o• Nathan, and his obedience therevnto, shall both giue euidence that his Fall was recouerable;
and his rising being effected by the true and lively means, Namely, the reproof o• Nathan, and his Obedience thereunto, shall both give evidence that his Fallen was recoverable;
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Indeede I confesse, the Lorde may worke extraordinarilie, in some particulars; As that Iob may fall, for his tryall, and yet vse the meanes conscionably: stand faithfully in his calling:
Indeed I confess, the Lord may work extraordinarily, in Some particulars; As that Job may fallen, for his trial, and yet use the means Conscionably: stand faithfully in his calling:
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yet did he not vnwillingly acknowledge Gods purpose, in this refining and purging of him: not iustifying his friends, who charged him wrongfully to be onely plagued for his sinnes.
yet did he not unwillingly acknowledge God's purpose, in this refining and purging of him: not justifying his Friends, who charged him wrongfully to be only plagued for his Sins.
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And had not the Lord his end herein? Did not iust Iob come forth of the furnace, more purely and gloriously? shalt not thou also being purged, be graciously deliuered? And shall not thy greatest falles further thee thereunto;
And had not the Lord his end herein? Did not just Job come forth of the furnace, more purely and gloriously? shalt not thou also being purged, be graciously Delivered? And shall not thy greatest falls further thee thereunto;
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as making thee more humble, more hunger after Christ? And what then can separate thee srō the loue of God, in IESVS CHRSIT? Who is more ready to receiue thee,
as making thee more humble, more hunger After christ? And what then can separate thee from the love of God, in JESUS CHRIST? Who is more ready to receive thee,
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so embrace the Lord IESƲS, that the glory and zeale of his profession, shall allure and receiue the scatterings of the Gentiles, who after the fulnesse is come in, shall either remaine to bee called,
so embrace the Lord IESƲS, that the glory and zeal of his profession, shall allure and receive the scatterings of the Gentiles, who After the fullness is come in, shall either remain to be called,
Shall not the Lord be as able to plant in the Iew againe, as he was able in his roome to plant in the Gentile for a time? Must not the Iewe bee prouoked by the Gentile to embrace the Messiah; euen as the Gentile was prouoked by the falling of the Iew.
Shall not the Lord be as able to plant in the Iew again, as he was able in his room to plant in the Gentile for a time? Must not the Iewe be provoked by the Gentile to embrace the Messiah; even as the Gentile was provoked by the falling of the Iew.
And haue wee not dayly experience of the Iewes comming in againe? Doth not the Lord euery day giue pledges hereby, of a fuller haruest? Are not these Haruengers and Fore-runners of the great Armies of the Lord? And can the day of the Lord IESVS be accomplished, till this Word bee fulfilled? Doe not all the Prophets beare witnesse hereunto? Shall not the Lord be glorified in the saluation of the first borne? must not Iew and Gentile, make vp one bodie of CHRIST, and worshippe the Lord IESVS, in one Spirit? Shall not the restoring of the Iewes prepare the Gentiles to meete the Lord IESVS in the cloudes? Is not this that new Ierusalem, that holy Citie, which comes downe from God out of Heauen prepared as a Bride trimmed for her Husband? Which though for a time, in regard of her present state of Apostasie, s•e turne an enemie for the Gentiles sake, to occasion their calling:
And have we not daily experience of the Iewes coming in again? Does not the Lord every day give pledges hereby, of a fuller harvest? are not these Haruengers and Forerunners of the great Armies of the Lord? And can the day of the Lord JESUS be accomplished, till this Word be fulfilled? Do not all the prophets bear witness hereunto? Shall not the Lord be glorified in the salvation of the First born? must not Iew and Gentile, make up one body of CHRIST, and worship the Lord JESUS, in one Spirit? Shall not the restoring of the Iewes prepare the Gentiles to meet the Lord JESUS in the Clouds? Is not this that new Ierusalem, that holy city, which comes down from God out of Heaven prepared as a Bride trimmed for her Husband? Which though for a time, in regard of her present state of Apostasy, s•e turn an enemy for the Gentiles sake, to occasion their calling:
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yet s•eing shee is eternally beloued for the Father sake? Can her imquitie make the election and Faith of God of none effect? Nay, rather shal it not make for the further reuelation of Gods free loue towards his children, in receiuing them againe into mercie;
yet s•eing she is eternally Beloved for the Father sake? Can her imquitie make the election and Faith of God of none Effect? Nay, rather shall it not make for the further Revelation of God's free love towards his children, in receiving them again into mercy;
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euen as the prodigall sonne, when in regard of their present state, they appear most vnworthy therof? And is this obstinacie any other but in part till the fulnes of the Gentiles be come in,
even as the prodigal son, when in regard of their present state, they appear most unworthy thereof? And is this obstinacy any other but in part till the fullness of the Gentiles be come in,
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so that the remnant of the election shall certainely be gathered in? Shall not this restoring of the Gentiles be the reuiuing of the world, restoring newe glory and beautie vnto the the same:
so that the remnant of the election shall Certainly be gathered in? Shall not this restoring of the Gentiles be the reviving of the world, restoring new glory and beauty unto thee the same:
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Esay 27. 6. In those dayes will the Lord make a new couenant, with the house of Israel, and with the house of Iuda; he wil put his law into their inward parts,
Isaiah 27. 6. In those days will the Lord make a new Covenant, with the house of Israel, and with the house of Iuda; he will put his law into their inward parts,
Esay 54. 8. Doth not the Lord gloriously figure out their returne, by their deliuerance out af Egipt, and returne out of the captiuiof Babylon? So that though Israel shall remaine many dayes without a King,
Isaiah 54. 8. Does not the Lord gloriously figure out their return, by their deliverance out of Egypt, and return out of the captiuiof Babylon? So that though Israel shall remain many days without a King,
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This the God of Vnitie, in his good time shall accomplish, and that by one Baptisme to vnite them, by one Word to eng•affe them againe, by one spirit to incline them, by one faith to confirme them, that so they may bee one body, though consisting of many members;
This the God of Unity, in his good time shall accomplish, and that by one Baptism to unite them, by one Word to eng•affe them again, by one Spirit to incline them, by one faith to confirm them, that so they may be one body, though consisting of many members;
And threfore, though outward Vnitie can be no certaine note, of a true visible Church, where in there must be heresies, that the faithfull may be tryed;
And Therefore, though outward Unity can be no certain note, of a true visible Church, where in there must be heresies, that the faithful may be tried;
and so waiting (very wisely) their Masters second comming to Iudgement, euen as they sweetly continued together in the Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship, in breaking of Bread, and Prayer;
and so waiting (very wisely) their Masters second coming to Judgement, even as they sweetly continued together in the Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship, in breaking of Bred, and Prayer;
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though for a time the hypocrite may prouoke and insult ouer the true member, yet shall this both serue for the good of his Saints, to purge out their drosse, and prouoke them to perfection:
though for a time the hypocrite may provoke and insult over the true member, yet shall this both serve for the good of his Saints, to purge out their dross, and provoke them to perfection:
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not the Familie of our Sauiour CHRIST himselfe shalbe free from a Iudas, •tray or to betray his master, that he may offer vp his soule a sacrifice for sinne:
not the Family of our Saviour CHRIST himself shall free from a Iudas, •tray or to betray his master, that he may offer up his soul a sacrifice for sin:
And therefore, the fall of man is also determined and so disposed, that the malignant Church may bee left in that estate, which it hath willingly chosen,
And Therefore, the fallen of man is also determined and so disposed, that the malignant Church may be left in that estate, which it hath willingly chosen,
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And therefore, vaine is that dreame, that al shalbe saued & vainer their conceit, that though in their daily practises, they are hastening to destruction:
And Therefore, vain is that dream, that all shall saved & vainer their conceit, that though in their daily practises, they Are hastening to destruction:
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& yet stil labor how to be found in him, not hauing thine owne righteousnesse, that so renuing thy repentance dayly for former failings, thou mayst receiue continuall vertue from this fonntain, to the daily cleansing of thy polluted nature,
& yet still labour how to be found in him, not having thine own righteousness, that so renewing thy Repentance daily for former failings, thou Mayest receive continual virtue from this fonntain, to the daily cleansing of thy polluted nature,
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& patience may bring forth the perfect worke in the tryal of thy Faith, that so thou maist receiue the end of thy Faith, which is, the saluation of thy soule.
& patience may bring forth the perfect work in the trial of thy Faith, that so thou Mayest receive the end of thy Faith, which is, the salvation of thy soul.
But where is this Malignant Church to be found? Surely, reprobate Cam suckes of the same breasts with chosen Abel: both Shem, and Cham are nourished in the same Familie,
But where is this Malignant Church to be found? Surely, Reprobate Cam sucks of the same breasts with chosen Abel: both Shem, and Cham Are nourished in the same Family,
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The Lord is the Sauiour of all men, but especially of those that doe beleeue. 1. Tim. 4. The malignant Church is sorted euen with the Elect, and chosen Generation.
The Lord is the Saviour of all men, but especially of those that do believe. 1. Tim. 4. The malignant Church is sorted even with the Elect, and chosen Generation.
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Yea, to assure the Saints, that the house doth of right appertaine to them, when those that are in the Church shall willingly goe out thereof, howsoeuer for a time they haue roosted therein:
Yea, to assure the Saints, that the house does of right appertain to them, when those that Are in the Church shall willingly go out thereof, howsoever for a time they have roosted therein:
because he knowes his masters wil & doth it not? Doth not the admirable power & wisdom of God appeare, in ordering these two contraries in the same fold, that ech may further other, to their contary end? Shall not the iustice of God be made glorious, in seuering the Sheep frō the Goats, at that great day? That vnto the Lord alone, may be ascribed the glory of all his works.
Because he knows his Masters will & does it not? Does not the admirable power & Wisdom of God appear, in ordering these two contraries in the same fold, that each may further other, to their contrary end? Shall not the Justice of God be made glorious, in severing the Sheep from the Goats, At that great day? That unto the Lord alone, may be ascribed the glory of all his works.
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Hath not the court which is without the Temple bene cast out, and giuen to the Gentiles? Haue they not troden vnder-foot the holy Citie? Haue sinners in Sion liued afraid? Hath not shame come vpon the Hypocrites? could they bee able to dwell with the deuouring fire? could they indure the euerlasting burning,
Hath not the court which is without the Temple be cast out, and given to the Gentiles? Have they not trodden underfoot the holy city? Have Sinners in Sion lived afraid? Hath not shame come upon the Hypocrites? could they be able to dwell with the devouring fire? could they endure the everlasting burning,
Hath he knowledge for any other end but to confound others, though himselfe be a cast away? Doe his gifts abused, serue to any other end then for a touch-stone, whereby to trie and compare the gifts of the elect, that they may not rest in any outward gifts,
Hath he knowledge for any other end but to confound Others, though himself be a cast away? Doe his Gifts abused, serve to any other end then for a touchstone, whereby to try and compare the Gifts of the elect, that they may not rest in any outward Gifts,
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And is hee not in the day of trouble, a seruant to the Elect? Doth hee not prooue a ransome for the iust? Is hee not for his prosperitie and vaine-glorie, the obiect of the enemies malice? Him they enuie,
And is he not in the day of trouble, a servant to the Elect? Does he not prove a ransom for the just? Is he not for his Prosperity and vainglory, the Object of the enemies malice? Him they envy,
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And while they are rifling him, doe not the righteous escape? Is not that desire of the wicked satisfied? Is not Gods purpose accomplished for the purging of his Church,
And while they Are rifling him, do not the righteous escape? Is not that desire of the wicked satisfied? Is not God's purpose accomplished for the purging of his Church,
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and bee wee not Seruants vnto men, but to winne them to Christ, So shall Canaan still bee a seruant to Iapheth, vntill the Bond-woman be cast out with all her Children;
and bee we not Servants unto men, but to win them to christ, So shall Canaan still be a servant to Japheth, until the Bondwoman be cast out with all her Children;
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10. Obseru: Thereligion of the Iewe, Why the true religion and thence the marks of true religion. Ierem: 6. 11. It was not so from the beginning saith our Sauiour Christ.
10. Observation: Thereligion of the Iewe, Why the true Religion and thence the marks of true Religion. Jeremiah: 6. 11. It was not so from the beginning Says our Saviour christ.
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