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THE COMPLAINT OF A SANCTIFIED SINNER. ROM. 7. VERS. 1.
THE COMPLAINT OF A SANCTIFIED SINNER. ROM. 7. VERS. 1.
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1. Know yee not, Brethren, (For I speake to them that know the Law:) that the Law hath dominion ouer a man as long as he liueth?1. Know ye not, Brothers, (For I speak to them that know the Law:) that the Law hath dominion over a man as long as he lives?
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IN this seuenth Chapter the Apostle bends his force against an aspersion and foule imputation, that some either wicked,
IN this Seventh Chapter the Apostle bends his force against an aspersion and foul imputation, that Some either wicked,
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or weake, either did, or might cast vpon him (namely) this;
or weak, either did, or might cast upon him (namely) this;
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That hee should vilifie and abase the Law of GOD, too much and more then was meete.
That he should vilify and abase the Law of GOD, too much and more then was meet.
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In that he said Chap. 5.20. that the Law did increase sinne:
In that he said Chap. 5.20. that the Law did increase sin:
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That the Law entring, sinne abounded, vpon occasion of that speech of the Apostle, some haply thought,
That the Law entering, sin abounded, upon occasion of that speech of the Apostle, Some haply Thought,
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and it may be some did not sticke to vtter it, that the Apostle did wrong the Law,
and it may be Some did not stick to utter it, that the Apostle did wrong the Law,
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and did too much abase it:
and did too much abase it:
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and therefore in this Chapter he cleeres himselfe, from doing any wrong at all to the Law,
and Therefore in this Chapter he clears himself, from doing any wrong At all to the Law,
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and shewes how his speech may be vnderstood, and how it may receiue a right and good construction,
and shows how his speech may be understood, and how it may receive a right and good construction,
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and not be in any sort preiudiciall to the Law. And in this Chapter, for the generall argument and matter of it:
and not be in any sort prejudicial to the Law. And in this Chapter, for the general argument and matter of it:
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the Apostle shewes how true Beleeuers are freed and deliuered from the Law, and vpon occasion of that, he meets with some cauils and calumnies that might be brought against the Law:
the Apostle shows how true Believers Are freed and Delivered from the Law, and upon occasion of that, he meets with Some cavils and calumnies that might be brought against the Law:
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commending it, and shewing the true vse of it, and withall sets forth in his owne example, the combat and fight that is betweene the Flesh and the Spirit, in such as are truely regenerate.
commending it, and showing the true use of it, and withal sets forth in his own Exampl, the combat and fight that is between the Flesh and the Spirit, in such as Are truly regenerate.
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In these things stands the summe and substance of this seuenth Chapter. Now the parts of it are these three.
In these things Stands the sum and substance of this Seventh Chapter. Now the parts of it Are these three.
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The first, is a declaration how true Beleeuers are freed from the Law, from the beginning of the Chapter to the seuenth Verse. The First, is a declaration how true Believers Are freed from the Law, from the beginning of the Chapter to the Seventh Verse.
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The second, is a cleering of the Law, from some foule blots that haply some might seeke to blemish it withall,
The second, is a clearing of the Law, from Some foul blots that haply Some might seek to blemish it withal,
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and a commendation of the Law, with a manifestation of the true vse of it, from vers. 7. to the 14. The third and last, is a troubled complaint of the Apostle:
and a commendation of the Law, with a manifestation of the true use of it, from vers. 7. to the 14. The third and last, is a troubled complaint of the Apostle:
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that though he were regenerate, and had receiued a great measure of grace and sanctification,
that though he were regenerate, and had received a great measure of grace and sanctification,
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yet through the reliques of sinne still abiding in him, he was far from the spirituality (as I may say) of the Law,
yet through the Relics of sin still abiding in him, he was Far from the spirituality (as I may say) of the Law,
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and that hee was euen carnall in respect of the spirituall nature of the Law:
and that he was even carnal in respect of the spiritual nature of the Law:
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and so setting forth in his owne particular an example of the combat betweene the Flesh and the Spirit in them that are truely regenerate, from vers. 14. to the end of the Chapter.
and so setting forth in his own particular an Exampl of the combat between the Flesh and the Spirit in them that Are truly regenerate, from vers. 14. to the end of the Chapter.
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Now then to come to the first part of the Chapter: The first part of it shewing how true Beleeuers are freed from the Law;
Now then to come to the First part of the Chapter: The First part of it showing how true Believers Are freed from the Law;
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we must know that it hath respect to that which the Apostle had said vers. 14. of the former Chapter, That true Beleeuers are not vnder the Law, but vnder Grace.
we must know that it hath respect to that which the Apostle had said vers. 14. of the former Chapter, That true Believers Are not under the Law, but under Grace.
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For from that Verse to the beginning of this Chapter, the Apostle hath beene busied in refuting a certayne Obiection that some might bring against that Proposition of his,
For from that Verse to the beginning of this Chapter, the Apostle hath been busied in refuting a certain Objection that Some might bring against that Proposition of his,
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and hauing remoued that Obiection, hee returnes to that he there propounded, & doth here proue that true Beleeuers are freed from the Law:
and having removed that Objection, he returns to that he there propounded, & does Here prove that true Believers Are freed from the Law:
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shewing how they are freed from it.
showing how they Are freed from it.
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His argument to that purpose is, from the state and condition of true Beleeuers, namely, this:
His argument to that purpose is, from the state and condition of true Believers, namely, this:
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That true Beleeuers are dead to the Law, and thus the Apostle reasons;
That true Believers Are dead to the Law, and thus the Apostle Reasons;
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Dead men are not held vnder the Law, they are freed and they are deliuered from it.
Dead men Are not held under the Law, they Are freed and they Are Delivered from it.
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But such are you, and such are wee, as many as truely beleeue in Christ are dead to the Law:
But such Are you, and such Are we, as many as truly believe in christ Are dead to the Law:
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and therefore we are freed and deliuered from it. The first Proposition of this Argument is in the first Verse, not in expresse termes,
and Therefore we Are freed and Delivered from it. The First Proposition of this Argument is in the First Verse, not in express terms,
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but easie to be gathered from thence.
but easy to be gathered from thence.
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The second Proposition is in Verse 4. and these two Propositions being conceaued, the Conclusion must needs follow vpon them.
The second Proposition is in Verse 4. and these two Propositions being conceived, the Conclusion must needs follow upon them.
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Now both the first and second Proposition of this Argument, are further set forth by a similitude taken from the Law of Matrimony, wherein there be three proportions, as,
Now both the First and second Proposition of this Argument, Are further Set forth by a similitude taken from the Law of Matrimony, wherein there be three proportions, as,
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First, like as a woman is free from her husband when he is dead, and is not any longer bound to that man, by the Law of Marriage, Verse 2. and
First, like as a woman is free from her husband when he is dead, and is not any longer bound to that man, by the Law of Marriage, Verse 2. and
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Secondly, as her husband being dead, shee may take another husband, and so doing is no Adulteresse, Vers. 3.
Secondly, as her husband being dead, she may take Another husband, and so doing is no Adulteress, Vers. 3.
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And the third, is implyed, that as such a woman may bring forth children by another husband.
And the third, is employed, that as such a woman may bring forth children by Another husband.
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Then followeth the reddition and correspondent parts answerable to these three, Verse 4. that so true Beleeuers are, first, dead to the Law;
Then follows the reddition and correspondent parts answerable to these three, Verse 4. that so true Believers Are, First, dead to the Law;
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and, secondly, that they are married to Christ; and, thirdly, that they may bring forth fruit to him.
and, secondly, that they Are married to christ; and, Thirdly, that they may bring forth fruit to him.
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And that third correspondency is further amplified in the 5. and 6. Verses, by a comparison à paribus. That as when true Beleeuers were vnder the Law,
And that third correspondency is further amplified in the 5. and 6. Verses, by a comparison à paribus. That as when true Believers were under the Law,
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and as it were married to the Law, they brought forth fruit to death:
and as it were married to the Law, they brought forth fruit to death:
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So now, being freed from the Law, & married to Christ, they should bring forth fruit to God.
So now, being freed from the Law, & married to christ, they should bring forth fruit to God.
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And so we briefly see the generall scope of the Apostle in the first sixe Verses of this Chapter.
And so we briefly see the general scope of the Apostle in the First sixe Verses of this Chapter.
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Come we to the handling of them in order.
Come we to the handling of them in order.
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VERS. 1.
VERS. 1.
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Know yee not, Brethren, (for I speake to them that know the Law) that the Law hath dominion ouer a man as long as he liueth? Know ye not, Brothers, (for I speak to them that know the Law) that the Law hath dominion over a man as long as he lives?
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IN this first Verse, as you see, the Apostle affirmes thus much:
IN this First Verse, as you see, the Apostle affirms thus much:
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That a man is vnder the Law, and the Law hath power and dominion ouer a man,
That a man is under the Law, and the Law hath power and dominion over a man,
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so long as he liues, and no longer:
so long as he lives, and no longer:
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thereby implying, that when a man is dead, he is freed from the Law, and so the generall Proposition is thereby implyed, That dead men are freed from the Law.
thereby implying, that when a man is dead, he is freed from the Law, and so the general Proposition is thereby employed, That dead men Are freed from the Law.
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Now touching the truth of this, that the Law hath dominion ouer a man so long as he liueth, the Apostle appeales to the Romanes themselues, and to their owne knowledge:
Now touching the truth of this, that the Law hath dominion over a man so long as he lives, the Apostle appeals to the Romans themselves, and to their own knowledge:
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affirming that they knew it to be a truth, deliuering his minde to them by way of interrogation, which is more emphaticall:
affirming that they knew it to be a truth, delivering his mind to them by Way of interrogation, which is more emphatical:
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and affirming the thing more strongly, and vsing a kinde and louing terme, a compellation of loue and good affection towards them,
and affirming the thing more strongly, and using a kind and loving term, a compellation of love and good affection towards them,
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and implying the like good affection from them to him againe (Brethren.) Know yee not, Brethren?
and implying the like good affection from them to him again (Brothers.) Know ye not, Brothers?
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ANd then before he deliuer the thing it selfe, he inserts a proofe of it:
ANd then before he deliver the thing it self, he inserts a proof of it:
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that the thing he affirmes was well knowne to them, namely this, that they were not ignorant of the Law,
that the thing he affirms was well known to them, namely this, that they were not ignorant of the Law,
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but had knowledge of it, and were well acquainted with it:
but had knowledge of it, and were well acquainted with it:
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For, saith he, I speake to them that know the Law, that the Law hath dominion ouer a man so long as he liueth.
For, Says he, I speak to them that know the Law, that the Law hath dominion over a man so long as he lives.
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So then, in this Verse wee haue these particulars laid before vs.
So then, in this Verse we have these particulars laid before us
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First, the thing the Apostle affirmes, namely this, that while a man liues, the Law hath dominion ouer him.
First, the thing the Apostle affirms, namely this, that while a man lives, the Law hath dominion over him.
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Secondly, this is not only affirmed as a truth, but as a knowne truth, euen a truth knowne to them to whom he writ, whom he stiles by the name (Brethren,) Know yee not, Brethren?
Secondly, this is not only affirmed as a truth, but as a known truth, even a truth known to them to whom he writ, whom he stile by the name (Brothers,) Know ye not, Brothers?
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And thirdly, we haue the proofe of that, that the thing affirmed was knowne to them,
And Thirdly, we have the proof of that, that the thing affirmed was known to them,
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because they were well acquainted with the Law, in these words: (For I speake to them that know the Law.)
Because they were well acquainted with the Law, in these words: (For I speak to them that know the Law.)
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Let vs now a little examine the words of this Verse, touching the sense and meaning of them;
Let us now a little examine the words of this Verse, touching the sense and meaning of them;
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Know yee not, Brethren? This interrogation or question is as much as an earnest affirmation,Know ye not, Brothers? This interrogation or question is as much as an earnest affirmation,
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as if the Apostle had said, Certaynely you know it, I make no question of it,
as if the Apostle had said, Certainly you know it, I make no question of it,
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but you doe know it, and it is a thing well knowne to you.
but you do know it, and it is a thing well known to you.
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Brethren, first, beloued in the Lord, whom I affect in the Lord, and respect, as those that are conioyned with me, by one band of one Truth, one Faith, one hope of saluation,Brothers, First, Beloved in the Lord, whom I affect in the Lord, and respect, as those that Are conjoined with me, by one band of one Truth, one Faith, one hope of salvation,
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and by the band of the same Spirit of Iesus Christ, for I speake to them that know the Law, that is, I speake to them that are well acquainted with the Law.
and by the band of the same Spirit of Iesus christ, for I speak to them that know the Law, that is, I speak to them that Are well acquainted with the Law.
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No doubt, the Apostle meant chiefly the Christian Iewes that were among the Romanes, the Iewes conuerted to the faith of Christ.
No doubt, the Apostle meant chiefly the Christian Iewes that were among the Romans, the Iewes converted to the faith of christ.
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And by the Law we are to vnderstand the Morall Law of God, as appeares plainely by that instance the Apostle giues afterward, Verse 7. Thou shalt not lust. That the Law hath dominion, &c. for the right vnderstanding of these words wee must know, that the morall Law of God in the force and strength of it,
And by the Law we Are to understand the Moral Law of God, as appears plainly by that instance the Apostle gives afterwards, Verse 7. Thou shalt not lust. That the Law hath dominion, etc. for the right understanding of these words we must know, that the moral Law of God in the force and strength of it,
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and as it is in it selfe considered, is an hard Lord or Master, it requires exact,
and as it is in it self considered, is an hard Lord or Master, it requires exact,
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and perfect, and perpetuall obedience to it, and it binds ouer to the curse for the least breach of it,
and perfect, and perpetual Obedience to it, and it binds over to the curse for the least breach of it,
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and through the corruption of nature, it stirs vp to sinne, as the Apostle shewes afterward in this Chapter.
and through the corruption of nature, it stirs up to sin, as the Apostle shows afterwards in this Chapter.
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When therefore the Apostle saith, The Law hath dominion ouer a man;
When Therefore the Apostle Says, The Law hath dominion over a man;
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his meaning is, that the Law hath power ouer a man, as an hard Lord or Master, to require of him exact, perfect,
his meaning is, that the Law hath power over a man, as an hard Lord or Master, to require of him exact, perfect,
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and perpetuall obedience to it, and to accuse, and to condemne him, and to binde him ouer to the curse for the least breach of it:
and perpetual Obedience to it, and to accuse, and to condemn him, and to bind him over to the curse for the least breach of it:
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and through the corruption of his owne nature to stir him vp to sinne (as long as he liueth.) The word (liueth) is not here to be taken at large,
and through the corruption of his own nature to stir him up to sin (as long as he lives.) The word (lives) is not Here to be taken At large,
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as if the meaning were, as long as a man liues in this world, but with relation to the Law,
as if the meaning were, as long as a man lives in this world, but with Relation to the Law,
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as it is said Verse 4. Dead to the Law, so here (as I take it) the Apostle meanes, liueth to the Law (that is) so long as a man is a liuing man to the Law,
as it is said Verse 4. Dead to the Law, so Here (as I take it) the Apostle means, lives to the Law (that is) so long as a man is a living man to the Law,
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so long as a man liues vnder the Law, and is not freed from it by Christ.
so long as a man lives under the Law, and is not freed from it by christ.
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Thus then briefly conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
Thus then briefly conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
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My beloued in the Lord, whom I affect in the Lord, and respect as those that professe the same Truth, the same Faith, My Beloved in the Lord, whom I affect in the Lord, and respect as those that profess the same Truth, the same Faith,
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and hope of Saluation with me, and are knit to me by the bond of the same Spirit of Christ:
and hope of Salvation with me, and Are knit to me by the bound of the same Spirit of christ:
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you certaynely know this to be a truth that I affirme, it is a thing well knowne to you;
you Certainly know this to be a truth that I affirm, it is a thing well known to you;
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for I am sure, I speake to such as are well acquainted with the Law, euen with the morall Law of God:
for I am sure, I speak to such as Are well acquainted with the Law, even with the moral Law of God:
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that the morall Law of God hath power ouer a man to require of him exact, perfect,
that the moral Law of God hath power over a man to require of him exact, perfect,
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and perpetuall obedience, and to accuse, and to condemne him, and to binde him ouer to the curse for the least breach of it:
and perpetual Obedience, and to accuse, and to condemn him, and to bind him over to the curse for the least breach of it:
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and through the corruption of his owne heart, to stir him vp to sinne so long as he is a liuing man to the Law,
and through the corruption of his own heart, to stir him up to sin so long as he is a living man to the Law,
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and liues vnder the Law, and is not freed from the power of it by Christ. and lives under the Law, and is not freed from the power of it by christ.
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Come we now to such things as are hence offered for our instruction. First, obserue wee that the Apostle deliuering this Position,
Come we now to such things as Are hence offered for our instruction. First, observe we that the Apostle delivering this Position,
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That the Law hath dominion ouer a man as long as he liueth, he doth not barely affirme it,
That the Law hath dominion over a man as long as he lives, he does not barely affirm it,
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but he deliuers it as a knowne truth, as a truth certainely knowne to them, to whom hee writ.
but he delivers it as a known truth, as a truth Certainly known to them, to whom he writ.
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And hee saith to them, Know yee not? which is as much as if he had said, Certainely you doe know it to be a truth, it is a thing well knowne to you, that the Law hath dominion ouer a man so long as hee liueth.
And he Says to them, Know ye not? which is as much as if he had said, Certainly you do know it to be a truth, it is a thing well known to you, that the Law hath dominion over a man so long as he lives.
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Now, the Apostle setting downe this as a thing known to them, to whom he writ, they being such as had liued vnder the Law in former times, he giues vs to vnderstand thus much:
Now, the Apostle setting down this as a thing known to them, to whom he writ, they being such as had lived under the Law in former times, he gives us to understand thus much:
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That we are to be well acquainted with the Doctrine we liue vnder, that doctrine of the Word of God that is taught amongst vs,
That we Are to be well acquainted with the Doctrine we live under, that Doctrine of the Word of God that is taught among us,
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and deliuered to vs, must not bee strange to vs, but it ought to be familiar and wel knowne to vs,
and Delivered to us, must not be strange to us, but it ought to be familiar and well known to us,
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and we are to be well acquainted with it.
and we Are to be well acquainted with it.
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As the Apostle said here to them, who not long before liued vnder the Law, You know the extent, the reach and power of the Law, that the Law hath dominion ouer a man so long as he liueth;
As the Apostle said Here to them, who not long before lived under the Law, You know the extent, the reach and power of the Law, that the Law hath dominion over a man so long as he lives;
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so it must be with vs now liuing vnder the Gospell:
so it must be with us now living under the Gospel:
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We must be so well acquainted with the doctrine of the Gospell, euen with the extent and reach of the Gospell,
We must be so well acquainted with the Doctrine of the Gospel, even with the extent and reach of the Gospel,
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and with all points of sauing knowledge, expressed and made knowne in the doctrine of the Gospell,
and with all points of Saving knowledge, expressed and made known in the Doctrine of the Gospel,
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as that the Ministers of the Gospell in teaching and preaching, may be able to say to vs and that truly, You know this,
as that the Ministers of the Gospel in teaching and preaching, may be able to say to us and that truly, You know this,
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or you know that point of sauing knowledge, and this or that point of sauing knowledge is a thing well knowne to you.
or you know that point of Saving knowledge, and this or that point of Saving knowledge is a thing well known to you.
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And for this, we haue not only euidence and ground in this Text, but in other places of Scripture. 1. Cor. 10.15. saith the Apostle, I speake as to them which haue vnderstanding, iudge yee what I say:
And for this, we have not only evidence and ground in this Text, but in other places of Scripture. 1. Cor. 10.15. Says the Apostle, I speak as to them which have understanding, judge ye what I say:
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as if he had said, That which I deliuer to you concerning the Sacrament, (for of that hee speakes in the next Verse) I speake it,
as if he had said, That which I deliver to you Concerning the Sacrament, (for of that he speaks in the next Verse) I speak it,
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as to those that are well acquainted with the doctrine of the Sacrament, euen with that high and heauenly mysterie of the Gospell;
as to those that Are well acquainted with the Doctrine of the Sacrament, even with that high and heavenly mystery of the Gospel;
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and I refer my selfe euen to your owne iudgement, I doubt not, but you are able to iudge and discerne of the truth I deliuer to you;
and I refer my self even to your own judgement, I doubt not, but you Are able to judge and discern of the truth I deliver to you;
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you are well acquainted with it. And indeed this is the thing that was promised and foretold, Ierem. 31.34.
you Are well acquainted with it. And indeed this is the thing that was promised and foretold, Jeremiah 31.34.
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that in the time of the new Testament, men should not teach one another, saying, Know the Lord,
that in the time of the new Testament, men should not teach one Another, saying, Know the Lord,
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but there should be such a plentifull measure of knowledge in them, that should liue vnder the Gospell,
but there should be such a plentiful measure of knowledge in them, that should live under the Gospel,
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as that all should know it, euery one should be acquainted with the doctrine of the Gospell.
as that all should know it, every one should be acquainted with the Doctrine of the Gospel.
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And to this purpose are those exhortations, That wee should not be children in vnderstanding; That wee should not be carryed about with diuers strange doctrines.
And to this purpose Are those exhortations, That we should not be children in understanding; That we should not be carried about with diverse strange doctrines.
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And to this end the Apostle saith, Ephes. 4.8. That Christ ascending vp on high, led captiuitie captiue, and gaue gifts vnto men.
And to this end the Apostle Says, Ephesians 4.8. That christ ascending up on high, led captivity captive, and gave Gifts unto men.
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Vers. 11. some to be Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Euangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers:Vers. 11. Some to be Apostles, and Some prophets, and Some Evangelists, and Some Pastors and Teachers:
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then Vers. 14. That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carryed about with euery winde of doctrine by the sleight of men,
then Vers. 14. That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and from, and carried about with every wind of Doctrine by the sleight of men,
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and cunning craftinesse, whereby they lye in wait to deceiue, that we should be of a riper age in the knowledge of the doctrine of the Gospell:
and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive, that we should be of a riper age in the knowledge of the Doctrine of the Gospel:
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that we should be well acquainted with the doctrine of the Gospell, and with the mysteries of Saluation.
that we should be well acquainted with the Doctrine of the Gospel, and with the Mysteres of Salvation.
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And therefore certainely this is a dutie incumbent, and lying on euery one of vs,
And Therefore Certainly this is a duty incumbent, and lying on every one of us,
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now in the time of the Gospell, the doctrine of the Gospell taught amongst vs must not be strange to vs,
now in the time of the Gospel, the Doctrine of the Gospel taught among us must not be strange to us,
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but it ought to be familiar and well knowne to vs, we are to be well acquainted with it:
but it ought to be familiar and well known to us, we Are to be well acquainted with it:
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but alas, I must needs here breake out into a complaint, it is farre otherwise with too many amongst vs:
but alas, I must needs Here break out into a complaint, it is Far otherwise with too many among us:
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How many haue we that are ignorant of the very first principles and grounds of the Gospell!
How many have we that Are ignorant of the very First principles and grounds of the Gospel!
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they know not God as hee hath reuealed himselfe in the face of Iesus Christ.
they know not God as he hath revealed himself in the face of Iesus christ.
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Some are so grosly ignorant, as they know not what Christ is, they are not able distinctly to speake of the natures of Christ, of his Office,
some Are so grossly ignorant, as they know not what christ is, they Are not able distinctly to speak of the nature's of christ, of his Office,
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and of his worke of Mediation, these are strange things to some, as the Prophet Hosea saith, Hesea 8.12. They know not how they may be made partakers of the benefits of Christ;
and of his work of Mediation, these Are strange things to Some, as the Prophet Hosea Says, Hosea 8.12. They know not how they may be made partakers of the benefits of christ;
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what Faith is, what Repentance is, what belongs to Mortification and to Sanctification, nor how they may be saued by Christ:
what Faith is, what Repentance is, what belongs to Mortification and to Sanctification, nor how they may be saved by christ:
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which indeed is grosse and palpable ignorance, and a fault that cannot be sufficiently taxed now in these dayes and times, wherein the Gospell shines most cleerely,
which indeed is gross and palpable ignorance, and a fault that cannot be sufficiently taxed now in these days and times, wherein the Gospel shines most clearly,
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and especially where there hath beene, and now be meanes of instruction;
and especially where there hath been, and now be means of instruction;
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that men should be so grosly ignorant, it is a monstrous shame, yea it is a sinne that one day (without repentance) shall presse men downe to the bottomelesse pit of hell:
that men should be so grossly ignorant, it is a monstrous shame, yea it is a sin that one day (without Repentance) shall press men down to the bottomless pit of hell:
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and shall much increase their condemnation and torment in hell.
and shall much increase their condemnation and torment in hell.
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For certainely, where the meanes of sauing knowledge haue beene greater, and not a profiting by them in a measure answerable to the greatnesse of them;
For Certainly, where the means of Saving knowledge have been greater, and not a profiting by them in a measure answerable to the greatness of them;
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there iudgement shall be greater, and condemnation deeper;
there judgement shall be greater, and condemnation Deeper;
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and know it for a truth, it is the Word of God vttered by the Apostle, Rom. 2.16.
and know it for a truth, it is the Word of God uttered by the Apostle, Rom. 2.16.
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Thou that now liuest vnder the Gospell, shalt one day come to be iudged by the Gospell,
Thou that now Livest under the Gospel, shalt one day come to be judged by the Gospel,
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and if thou be found ignorant of things reuealed in the Gospell, and that thou hast not profited by the doctrine of the Gospell, which hath beene preached in thy nearing,
and if thou be found ignorant of things revealed in the Gospel, and that thou hast not profited by the Doctrine of the Gospel, which hath been preached in thy nearing,
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euen the Gospell and Doctrine of sauing comfort that thou hast heard, shall be a bill of indictment against thee, and shall condemne thee:
even the Gospel and Doctrine of Saving Comfort that thou hast herd, shall be a bill of indictment against thee, and shall condemn thee:
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For thou being ignorant of the doctrine of saluation, which thou oughtest to know, and mightest haue knowne if thou hadst beene carefull to learne it,
For thou being ignorant of the Doctrine of salvation, which thou Ought to know, and Mightest have known if thou Hadst been careful to Learn it,
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how canst thou looke to be saued? yea, consider yet further what the Apostle saith, 2. Cor. 4.3.
how Canst thou look to be saved? yea, Consider yet further what the Apostle Says, 2. Cor. 4.3.
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If the Gospell be hid, it is hid to them that be lost: if now in the cleere shining light of the Gospell thou see not that light,
If the Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that be lost: if now in the clear shining Light of the Gospel thou see not that Light,
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but be blinde and ignorant of the mysteries of saluation, thou hast cause to feare that it brands thee out for a reprobate, that thou art as it were marked out for a cast-away,
but be blind and ignorant of the Mysteres of salvation, thou hast cause to Fear that it brands thee out for a Reprobate, that thou art as it were marked out for a castaway,
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and one that without speedy amendment shall be damned in hell:
and one that without speedy amendment shall be damned in hell:
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ignorance of the doctrine of the Gospell in such as ought to know it, and might haue knowne it, is a fearefull sinne, it shewes not only want of grace,
ignorance of the Doctrine of the Gospel in such as ought to know it, and might have known it, is a fearful sin, it shows not only want of grace,
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and want of sanctification, but that God euen now sits in iudgement vpon such persons,
and want of sanctification, but that God even now sits in judgement upon such Persons,
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and hath begun to make knowne to them their reprobation and finall perdition, which he will certainely execute vpon them, vnlesse they speedily repent.
and hath begun to make known to them their reprobation and final perdition, which he will Certainly execute upon them, unless they speedily Repent.
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Oh, let these things be duly considered, and let them stirre vp euery one that is ignorant, neuer to rest till hee come to a measure of sound knowledge of the doctrine of the Gospell, that alone will yeeld him comfort in life and in death:
O, let these things be duly considered, and let them stir up every one that is ignorant, never to rest till he come to a measure of found knowledge of the Doctrine of the Gospel, that alone will yield him Comfort in life and in death:
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yea when he commeth to stand before the iudgement Scate of Iesus Christ.
yea when he comes to stand before the judgement Scate of Iesus christ.
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In the next place, the name and title of loue, the kind and louing compellation here vsed by the Apostle, is to be obserued, the word (Brethren.)
In the next place, the name and title of love, the kind and loving compellation Here used by the Apostle, is to be observed, the word (Brothers.)
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The Apostle stiles them, to whom he writ, by the name Brethren: thereby signifying (as I shewed you) his owne kind and louing affection towards them, that he did tenderly and dearely affect them in the Lord,
The Apostle stile them, to whom he writ, by the name Brothers: thereby signifying (as I showed you) his own kind and loving affection towards them, that he did tenderly and dearly affect them in the Lord,
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and respect them, as those that were conioyned with him, by the bond of one Truth, one Faith, and one hope of Saluation:
and respect them, as those that were conjoined with him, by the bound of one Truth, one Faith, and one hope of Salvation:
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Thereby also implying the like louing affection in them towards him againe: the point hence is this:
Thereby also implying the like loving affection in them towards him again: the point hence is this:
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There ought to be a speciall and mutuall loue and good affection, betweene the Teachers of the Word and Gods People:
There ought to be a special and mutual love and good affection, between the Teachers of the Word and God's People:
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the Teachers of the Word are to loue and affect Gods People, with a brotherlike affections,
the Teachers of the Word Are to love and affect God's People, with a brotherlike affections,
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and to tender their good, and to shew it forth that they doe tender it, by all good meanes to the vttermost of their power:
and to tender their good, and to show it forth that they do tender it, by all good means to the uttermost of their power:
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and the people of God are to take notice of that loue where it is,
and the people of God Are to take notice of that love where it is,
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and to acknowledge it, and to answere it with like loue and good affection againe. 2. Cor. 6.11. saith the Apostle, O Corinthians, our mouth is open vnto you: our heart is made large.
and to acknowledge it, and to answer it with like love and good affection again. 2. Cor. 6.11. Says the Apostle, Oh Corinthians, our Mouth is open unto you: our heart is made large.
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And then Vers. 13. hee requires the like loue of them againe.
And then Vers. 13. he requires the like love of them again.
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Now (saith hee) for the same recompence, euen in liew of my loue againe, Be yee also enlarged.
Now (Says he) for the same recompense, even in lieu of my love again, Be ye also enlarged.
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And the Apostle in many places testifies his loue to the Church and People of God:
And the Apostle in many places Testifies his love to the Church and People of God:
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as, Philip. 1.8. 1. Thess. 3. from Vers. 5. to the end of the Chapter;
as, Philip. 1.8. 1. Thess 3. from Vers. 5. to the end of the Chapter;
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and hee requires like loue againe from Gods People to their Teachers as appeares, Rom. 15.30. where he intreats the helpe of their prayers as a testimonie of their loue.
and he requires like love again from God's People to their Teachers as appears, Rom. 15.30. where he intreats the help of their Prayers as a testimony of their love.
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And, 1. Thess. 5.12, 13. saith the Apostle, We beseech you, Brethren, that yee know them, which labour among you,
And, 1. Thess 5.12, 13. Says the Apostle, We beseech you, Brothers, that ye know them, which labour among you,
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and are ouer you in the Lord, and admonish you; Vers. 12. That yee haue them in singular loue for their works sake. Not to enlarge the point;
and Are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; Vers. 12. That ye have them in singular love for their works sake. Not to enlarge the point;
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the reason of this, that there ought to be a speciall and mutuall loue betweene the Teachers of the Word and Gods People, is this:
the reason of this, that there ought to be a special and mutual love between the Teachers of the Word and God's People, is this:
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It is a loue to Gods People, that makes the Teachers of the Word carefull, and conscionable, and faithfull, in the discharge of their dutie:
It is a love to God's People, that makes the Teachers of the Word careful, and conscionable, and faithful, in the discharge of their duty:
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and it is loue againe from Gods People to their Teachers that makes them profit by them,
and it is love again from God's People to their Teachers that makes them profit by them,
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when they know and acknowledge the Word of their Teachers:
when they know and acknowledge the Word of their Teachers:
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whether they be the words of instruction, of comfort, or reproofe, or the like, not to be words of course,
whither they be the words of instruction, of Comfort, or reproof, or the like, not to be words of course,
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but of conscience, and to proceed out of a loue and tender care ouer them for their good.
but of conscience, and to proceed out of a love and tender care over them for their good.
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Oh, it makes them to esteeme highly of them, and to take profit by them. And therefore for the vse of this.
O, it makes them to esteem highly of them, and to take profit by them. And Therefore for the use of this.
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Hence it is that men profit not by the teaching of the Word, as they ought, and might doe;
Hence it is that men profit not by the teaching of the Word, as they ought, and might do;
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because indeed they acknowledge not the loue of their Teachers, and their tender care ouer them for their good:
Because indeed they acknowledge not the love of their Teachers, and their tender care over them for their good:
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and especially when they iustly taxe and reproue them for their sins, then they quarrell with the affection of their Teacher,
and especially when they justly Tax and reprove them for their Sins, then they quarrel with the affection of their Teacher,
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and then they thinke he speaks out of spleene or malice, and then they thinke he loues them not,
and then they think he speaks out of spleen or malice, and then they think he loves them not,
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and so they hinder their owne profiting by his teaching.
and so they hinder their own profiting by his teaching.
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Wee must therefore take notice of this dutie, and as wee see and discerne a loue and good affection in our Teachers towards vs,
we must Therefore take notice of this duty, and as we see and discern a love and good affection in our Teachers towards us,
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and that they haue a tender care ouer vs for our good, and doe shew it forth in instructing, in comforting, in admonishing,
and that they have a tender care over us for our good, and do show it forth in instructing, in comforting, in admonishing,
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and in reprouing vs iustly for our sinnes:
and in reproving us justly for our Sins:
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so we are to take notice of that loue and tender care, and to answere it againe with like loue and good affection;
so we Are to take notice of that love and tender care, and to answer it again with like love and good affection;
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yea, euen when they doe iustly reproue vs for our sinnes, and shew vs the iudgements of God due vnto vs for the same.
yea, even when they do justly reprove us for our Sins, and show us the Judgments of God due unto us for the same.
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And let such as will not now acknowledge the loue and care of such as labour with them, to doe them good, by reprouing them for their sinnes,
And let such as will not now acknowledge the love and care of such as labour with them, to do them good, by reproving them for their Sins,
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and seeke to draw them out of their sinnes to amendment of life, know, that the Lord by his ouer-ruling hand will so bring it to passe, that in their extremities they shall be forced to acknowledge it,
and seek to draw them out of their Sins to amendment of life, know, that the Lord by his overruling hand will so bring it to pass, that in their extremities they shall be forced to acknowledge it,
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and then they shall iustifie the loue of such as did formerly reproue them, yea haply then they shall wish for their prayers,
and then they shall justify the love of such as did formerly reprove them, yea haply then they shall wish for their Prayers,
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as Pharaoh did for the prayers of Moses and Aaron, when the hand of God was on him, Exod. 8.8. and as the stubborne Israelites did, the prayers of Samuel, whom not long before they neglected, 1. Sam. 12.19.
as Pharaoh did for the Prayers of Moses and Aaron, when the hand of God was on him, Exod 8.8. and as the stubborn Israelites did, the Prayers of Samuel, whom not long before they neglected, 1. Sam. 12.19.
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Yea, wicked Ieroboam in case of extremitie sends to the Prophet, whose doctrine he would not follow,
Yea, wicked Jeroboam in case of extremity sends to the Prophet, whose Doctrine he would not follow,
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and no worse a messenger then his owne Wife, 1. King. 14. And we may obserue it, that many (who at other times) regard not what the Ministers of the Word say to them, in tender care ouer them for their good,
and no Worse a Messenger then his own Wife, 1. King. 14. And we may observe it, that many (who At other times) regard not what the Ministers of the Word say to them, in tender care over them for their good,
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yet in time of extremitie are forced by the powerfull hand of God, to send and to seeke to them for comfort,
yet in time of extremity Are forced by the powerful hand of God, to send and to seek to them for Comfort,
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and haply then, by the iust iudgement of God can find no comfort from them, but are left in their miserie.
and haply then, by the just judgement of God can find no Comfort from them, but Are left in their misery.
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Let vs therefore now take notice of the loue and tender care of our Teachers ouer vs for our good,
Let us Therefore now take notice of the love and tender care of our Teachers over us for our good,
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& learne to answere it with like loue and good affection againe: and let vs haue them in singular loue for their works sake.
& Learn to answer it with like love and good affection again: and let us have them in singular love for their works sake.
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The next thing here to be obserued, is the proofe the Apostle brings, that they to whom he writ, knew the thing affirmed by him to be a truth, in these words,
The next thing Here to be observed, is the proof the Apostle brings, that they to whom he writ, knew the thing affirmed by him to be a truth, in these words,
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For I speake to them that know the Law.
For I speak to them that know the Law.
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The Apostle makes this a proofe, that they knew the thing he affirmed to be true, That the Law hath dominion ouer a man as long as he liueth. Because they knew the Law;
The Apostle makes this a proof, that they knew the thing he affirmed to be true, That the Law hath dominion over a man as long as he lives. Because they knew the Law;
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he reasons from their knowledge of the generall to their knowledge of the particular, thus:
he Reasons from their knowledge of the general to their knowledge of the particular, thus:
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You know the Law, you are expert and skilfull in the Law, and you are well acquainted with the Law,
You know the Law, you Are expert and skilful in the Law, and you Are well acquainted with the Law,
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and therefore you know this particular:
and Therefore you know this particular:
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that I affirme touching the Law, that the Law hath this particular vse, that it hath dominion ouer a man as long as he liueth.
that I affirm touching the Law, that the Law hath this particular use, that it hath dominion over a man as long as he lives.
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You know the doctrine of the Law, therefore you cannot be ignorant of this particular touching the Law,
You know the Doctrine of the Law, Therefore you cannot be ignorant of this particular touching the Law,
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but you must needs know it that the Law hath this particular vse, to exercise dominion ouer a man as long as he liueth, the Apostle thus reasoning, giues vs to vnderstand thus much.
but you must needs know it that the Law hath this particular use, to exercise dominion over a man as long as he lives, the Apostle thus reasoning, gives us to understand thus much.
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That sound knowledge of the Law, or of any other part of the Word of God, doth necessarily infer a knowledge of the vse of the Law,
That found knowledge of the Law, or of any other part of the Word of God, does necessarily infer a knowledge of the use of the Law,
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or of that other part of the Word.
or of that other part of the Word.
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Such as are thorowly informed in the doctrine of the Law, or of any other part of the Word of God,
Such as Are thoroughly informed in the Doctrine of the Law, or of any other part of the Word of God,
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and are well acquainted with it, they know the particular vse of the Law, or of that part of the Word, wherewith they are so acquainted,
and Are well acquainted with it, they know the particular use of the Law, or of that part of the Word, wherewith they Are so acquainted,
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if men knew the will of God reuealed in his Word, as they ought to know it, either commanding dutie, promising mercy,
if men knew the will of God revealed in his Word, as they ought to know it, either commanding duty, promising mercy,
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or threatning iudgement, they know not only the substance and truth, but they know also the particular vse of that commandement, of that promise,
or threatening judgement, they know not only the substance and truth, but they know also the particular use of that Commandment, of that promise,
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and of that threatning denounced in the Word of God;
and of that threatening denounced in the Word of God;
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there is not onely a knowledge of the truth and substance of it, but a knowledge also of the particular vse of it.
there is not only a knowledge of the truth and substance of it, but a knowledge also of the particular use of it.
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And hence it is that the Apostle exhorts, Rom. 12.2.
And hence it is that the Apostle exhorts, Rom. 12.2.
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that the Romanes should be changed by the renewing of their minde, that they might proue what is the good will of God, and acceptable, and perfect.
that the Romans should be changed by the renewing of their mind, that they might prove what is the good will of God, and acceptable, and perfect.
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His meaning was that they should labour not only to be inlightned and to haue knowledge of the good,
His meaning was that they should labour not only to be enlightened and to have knowledge of the good,
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and perfect, and acceptable will of God, but that they should labour also that they might acknowledge it, approue and embrace it, in the right and holy vse of it,
and perfect, and acceptable will of God, but that they should labour also that they might acknowledge it, approve and embrace it, in the right and holy use of it,
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and in the vse of it pleasing to God. We find that the Apostle thus prayed for the Colossians, Col. 1.9.
and in the use of it pleasing to God. We find that the Apostle thus prayed for the colossians, Col. 1.9.
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that they might be fulfilled with knowledge of the will of God, and then he subjoynes and addes further, in all wisdome and spirituall vnderstanding, as if he had said:
that they might be fulfilled with knowledge of the will of God, and then he subjoins and adds further, in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding, as if he had said:
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I pray for you, not only that you may be fulfilled with knowledge, and haue a great measure of knowledge of the will of God,
I pray for you, not only that you may be fulfilled with knowledge, and have a great measure of knowledge of the will of God,
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and may know it in the truth and substance of it, but that yee may also rightly and wisely know and vnderstand it, that you may wisely conceiue the truth of the Word of God,
and may know it in the truth and substance of it, but that ye may also rightly and wisely know and understand it, that you may wisely conceive the truth of the Word of God,
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and may wisely discerne the right and true vse of it in euery particular.
and may wisely discern the right and true use of it in every particular.
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These places, not to adde any more, doe sufficiently cleere and proue that if men know the will of God reuealed in his Word as they ought, in the commandements, in the threatnings,
These places, not to add any more, do sufficiently clear and prove that if men know the will of God revealed in his Word as they ought, in the Commandments, in the threatenings,
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and in the promises of it: they know the particular vse of those commandements, of those threatnings, and of those promises.
and in the promises of it: they know the particular use of those Commandments, of those threatenings, and of those promises.
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And where there is sound knowledge of any part of the Word of God, there is knowledge both of the truth and substance,
And where there is found knowledge of any part of the Word of God, there is knowledge both of the truth and substance,
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and of the particular vse of it. And the reason of it is this:
and of the particular use of it. And the reason of it is this:
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We must needs hold this for a truth, that the commandements, threatnings, and promises of the Word of God are not soundly and thorowly vnderstood and knowne, till they be so vnderstood and knowne,
We must needs hold this for a truth, that the Commandments, threatenings, and promises of the Word of God Are not soundly and thoroughly understood and known, till they be so understood and known,
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as they are expressed and laid forth vnto vs in the Scripture.
as they Are expressed and laid forth unto us in the Scripture.
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Now in the Scripture they are not deliuered in the truth and substance of them only,
Now in the Scripture they Are not Delivered in the truth and substance of them only,
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but the particular vse of them is also manifested and made knowne, and therefore without question they are not soundly knowne to vs,
but the particular use of them is also manifested and made known, and Therefore without question they Are not soundly known to us,
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and we are not thorowly acquainted with them, till we know and be well acquainted with the particular vse of them:
and we Are not thoroughly acquainted with them, till we know and be well acquainted with the particular use of them:
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That being tendered to vs in the Scripture as well as the matter and substance of them,
That being tendered to us in the Scripture as well as the matter and substance of them,
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and therefore for the vse of it.
and Therefore for the use of it.
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Let no man deceiue himselfe, fancy not to himselfe as many doe, that thou knowest the doctrine of the Word in any part of it,
Let no man deceive himself, fancy not to himself as many do, that thou Knowest the Doctrine of the Word in any part of it,
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as thou oughtest to know it, because haply thou knowest the truth, and substance, and matter of it,
as thou Ought to know it, Because haply thou Knowest the truth, and substance, and matter of it,
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if thou rest in that knowledge thou deceiuest thy selfe, thou knowest not the doctrine of the Word as thou oughtest to know it.
if thou rest in that knowledge thou deceivest thy self, thou Knowest not the Doctrine of the Word as thou Ought to know it.
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If thou would'st haue sound knowledge of any commandement, of any promise or comfort recorded in the Booke of God, thou must seeke to know it, not only in the matter and substance of it,
If thou Wouldst have found knowledge of any Commandment, of any promise or Comfort recorded in the Book of God, thou must seek to know it, not only in the matter and substance of it,
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but in the particular vse of it. That is the thing thou art to labour for, if thou wouldst soundly know it. Haply some may say;
but in the particular use of it. That is the thing thou art to labour for, if thou Wouldst soundly know it. Haply Some may say;
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How shall I come to know the particular vse of any part of the Word of God,
How shall I come to know the particular use of any part of the Word of God,
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and be sure that I know the particular vse of it? I answere, thou shalt come to know the particular vse of a cōmandement of God,
and be sure that I know the particular use of it? I answer, thou shalt come to know the particular use of a Commandment of God,
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or a promise, or a threatning recorded in the Word of God, by applying of it and making vse of it to thy selfe,
or a promise, or a threatening recorded in the Word of God, by applying of it and making use of it to thy self,
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if thou haue an experimentall knowledge of any part of the Word of God, if thou not only knowest the matter and truth of it,
if thou have an experimental knowledge of any part of the Word of God, if thou not only Knowest the matter and truth of it,
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but thou knowest it for thy selfe, as Eliphas said, Iob 5.27. If thou hast experience of it in thine owne particular;
but thou Knowest it for thy self, as Eliphaz said, Job 5.27. If thou hast experience of it in thine own particular;
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for example, thou not onely knowest what the commandements of God forbid, or what they require,
for Exampl, thou not only Knowest what the Commandments of God forbid, or what they require,
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but thou art thereby brought to a knowledge & sight of thine owne particular sinnes;
but thou art thereby brought to a knowledge & sighed of thine own particular Sins;
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and thou knowest then for thine owne particular direction, & thou not only knowest the curse of the Law due for sinne,
and thou Knowest then for thine own particular direction, & thou not only Knowest the curse of the Law due for sin,
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but thou art thereby truely humbled through a sight of thine own miserie:
but thou art thereby truly humbled through a sighed of thine own misery:
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and thou not onely seest and vnderstandest the goodnesse of God, but thou doest euen taste and feele the sweetnesse of his mercy, Psal. 34.8. as it is made knowne in his promises.
and thou not only See and Understandest the Goodness of God, but thou dost even taste and feel the sweetness of his mercy, Psalm 34.8. as it is made known in his promises.
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If it be thus with thee, certainely then thou art come to the knowledge of the particular vse of the commandements, of the promises,
If it be thus with thee, Certainly then thou art come to the knowledge of the particular use of the Commandments, of the promises,
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and of the threatnings found in the Booke of God, and thou mayest be sure thou knowest the particular vse of them,
and of the threatenings found in the Book of God, and thou Mayest be sure thou Knowest the particular use of them,
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and that is the thing thou art to labour for;
and that is the thing thou art to labour for;
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and to stirre thee vp and to helpe thee forward in this, consider with me only thus much.
and to stir thee up and to help thee forward in this, Consider with me only thus much.
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Though a man know the things that are reuealed in the Word of God exceeding well,
Though a man know the things that Are revealed in the Word of God exceeding well,
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yea if he haue such a measure of knowledge touching the truth and substance of the commandements and promises found in the Word of God,
yea if he have such a measure of knowledge touching the truth and substance of the Commandments and promises found in the Word of God,
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as he is able to speake of them to good purpose, euen to informe others in the truth and substance of them,
as he is able to speak of them to good purpose, even to inform Others in the truth and substance of them,
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yet if he know not the particular vse of them, he is nothing better for his knowledge.
yet if he know not the particular use of them, he is nothing better for his knowledge.
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A man is nothing better for his knowledge of the truth of the sweetest promises of the Gospell,
A man is nothing better for his knowledge of the truth of the Sweetest promises of the Gospel,
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if hee know not the particular vse of them;
if he know not the particular use of them;
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nay, hee is much worse for that knowledge, for that knowledge, if he rest in it and goe no further, shall much increase his condemnation.
nay, he is much Worse for that knowledge, for that knowledge, if he rest in it and go no further, shall much increase his condemnation.
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Wee will easily yeeld that the knowledge of the death of Christ is a singular knowledge, it is the ground of singular comfort;
we will Easily yield that the knowledge of the death of christ is a singular knowledge, it is the ground of singular Comfort;
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yet I dare be bold to say, that euen that knowledge, not seconded with a knowledge of the particular vse of his death for the remission of sinnes and sanctification, brings a singular iudgement,
yet I Dare be bold to say, that even that knowledge, not seconded with a knowledge of the particular use of his death for the remission of Sins and sanctification, brings a singular judgement,
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euen a great increase of condemnation.
even a great increase of condemnation.
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Oh then labour wee not onely to know the truth and substance of the Commandements of God,
O then labour we not only to know the truth and substance of the commandments of God,
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and the truth and substance of his Promises, but labour we also to know the partlcular vse of them,
and the truth and substance of his Promises, but labour we also to know the partlcular use of them,
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and to that end, let vs neuer rest till wee know them for our selues,
and to that end, let us never rest till we know them for our selves,
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and haue experience of the truth of them in our selues, and that wee are able to say with DAVID, Psalm. 119.105. Thy Word is a Lanthorne vnto my feete, and a light vnto my path:
and have experience of the truth of them in our selves, and that we Are able to say with DAVID, Psalm. 119.105. Thy Word is a Lanthorn unto my feet, and a Light unto my path:
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thy Word doth not only inlighten me, but it is a guide and direction to my particular steps.
thy Word does not only inlighten me, but it is a guide and direction to my particular steps.
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If it be thus with thee, then thou knowest the particular vse of the doctrine of Gods Word,
If it be thus with thee, then thou Knowest the particular use of the Doctrine of God's Word,
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and that knowledge will be truely profitable and truely comfortable to thee. Now we are come to that the Apostle affirmes in this Verse, namely this:
and that knowledge will be truly profitable and truly comfortable to thee. Now we Are come to that the Apostle affirms in this Verse, namely this:
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(That the Law hath dominion ouer a man as long as hee liueth) and the point hence offered is this:(That the Law hath dominion over a man as long as he lives) and the point hence offered is this:
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That so long as any man is as a liuing man to the Law of God, so long as a man is vnder the morall Law of God,
That so long as any man is as a living man to the Law of God, so long as a man is under the moral Law of God,
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so long is hee vnder the power and vnder the dominion of the Law, the Law hath power ouer him, to require of him exact,
so long is he under the power and under the dominion of the Law, the Law hath power over him, to require of him exact,
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and perfect, and perpetuall obedience, and to accuse, and to condemne, and to bind him ouer to the curse of the Law for the least breach of it,
and perfect, and perpetual Obedience, and to accuse, and to condemn, and to bind him over to the curse of the Law for the least breach of it,
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and through the corruption of his owne nature to stirre him vp to sinne.
and through the corruption of his own nature to stir him up to sin.
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Thus is euery one that is vnder the Law, vnder the power of it, he is vnder the rigour of the Law,
Thus is every one that is under the Law, under the power of it, he is under the rigour of the Law,
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and vnder the curse of it, and vnder the Law to be stir'd vp by it to sinne through his owne corruption.
and under the curse of it, and under the Law to be stirred up by it to sin through his own corruption.
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This we see cleere from this Text, it is the very Proposition of the Apostle:
This we see clear from this Text, it is the very Proposition of the Apostle:
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I will no further stand to proue it, but rather shew who they be that are vnder the Law,
I will no further stand to prove it, but rather show who they be that Are under the Law,
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for it may bee demanded who those bee that are vnder the Law? We now liue in the time of the Gospell,
for it may be demanded who those be that Are under the Law? We now live in the time of the Gospel,
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and vnder the preaching of the Gospell, it may seeme that no man amongst vs is vnder the Law,
and under the preaching of the Gospel, it may seem that no man among us is under the Law,
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and therefore I say the question may be, Who are they that are vnder the Law?
and Therefore I say the question may be, Who Are they that Are under the Law?
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To this I answer, That all those are vnder the Law whosoeuer they be, that are not freed from it by Christ,
To this I answer, That all those Are under the Law whosoever they be, that Are not freed from it by christ,
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euen as many as are not iustified by Christ, and acquitted and discharged from the rigour and curse of the Law by Christ, they are vnder the Law,
even as many as Are not justified by christ, and acquitted and discharged from the rigour and curse of the Law by christ, they Are under the Law,
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and such are all those who as yet doe not truely beleeue in Christ, but are as yet in their naturall state and condition, they are vnder the Law:
and such Are all those who as yet do not truly believe in christ, but Are as yet in their natural state and condition, they Are under the Law:
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euidence and proofe of this wee haue, Galat. 4. vers. 4, 5. The Apostle there saith, Christ was made vnder the Law, that he might redeeme them which were vnder the Law, that wee might receiue the adoption of the Sonnes:
evidence and proof of this we have, Galatians 4. vers. 4, 5. The Apostle there Says, christ was made under the Law, that he might Redeem them which were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption of the Sons:
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whence wee may easily gather, that those that are iustified by Christ, and adopted to be the children of God, they are redeemed,
whence we may Easily gather, that those that Are justified by christ, and adopted to be the children of God, they Are redeemed,
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and they are set free by Christ from vnder the Law.
and they Are Set free by christ from under the Law.
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And such as are not iustified by Christ, and adopted to be Gods children, they are still vnder the Law. Ephes. 2.3.
And such as Are not justified by christ, and adopted to be God's children, they Are still under the Law. Ephesians 2.3.
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The Apostle saith, that all men are borne the children of wrath, that is, are naturally vnder the malediction & curse of the Law,
The Apostle Says, that all men Are born the children of wrath, that is, Are naturally under the malediction & curse of the Law,
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and therefore so long as they are in their naturall state and condition, they are vnder the Law. 1. Tim. 1.9.
and Therefore so long as they Are in their natural state and condition, they Are under the Law. 1. Tim. 1.9.
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the Apostle saith, the Law is not giuen to a righteous man (that is) one that is iustified by Christ,
the Apostle Says, the Law is not given to a righteous man (that is) one that is justified by christ,
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and iust also by a measure of inherent holinesse, though imperfect:
and just also by a measure of inherent holiness, though imperfect:
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but it is giuen to the lawlesse and disobedient, to the vngodly, and to sinners, to the vnholy and to the prophane.
but it is given to the lawless and disobedient, to the ungodly, and to Sinners, to the unholy and to the profane.
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These testimonies of Scripture doe sufficiently cleere the point, That as many as are not iustified by Christ,
These testimonies of Scripture do sufficiently clear the point, That as many as Are not justified by christ,
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as many as are not acquitted and discharged from the rigour and curse of the Law by Christ,
as many as Are not acquitted and discharged from the rigour and curse of the Law by christ,
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euen as many as are yet in their naturall state and condition, they are vnder the Law, they are vnder the rigour and curse of it.
even as many as Are yet in their natural state and condition, they Are under the Law, they Are under the rigour and curse of it.
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For the vse of this point, let as many as are yet in their naturall state and condition, take notice of their fearefull condition,
For the use of this point, let as many as Are yet in their natural state and condition, take notice of their fearful condition,
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so long as they are in that state, they are vnder the Law, the Law hath power ouer them to require of them exact and personall obedience to it,
so long as they Are in that state, they Are under the Law, the Law hath power over them to require of them exact and personal Obedience to it,
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and to accuse and condemne them for the least breach of it, and they haue no whither to flie for succour and for reliefe, they cannot hide themselues vnder the wings of the Gospell,
and to accuse and condemn them for the least breach of it, and they have no whither to fly for succour and for relief, they cannot hide themselves under the wings of the Gospel,
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for they are vnder the Law, and not vnder the Gospell, neither can they goe to God with any hope of reliefe from him,
for they Are under the Law, and not under the Gospel, neither can they go to God with any hope of relief from him,
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for (being vnder the Law) they come to God as to an angrie Iudge, clothed with Iustice and Iudgement,
for (being under the Law) they come to God as to an angry Judge, clothed with justice and Judgement,
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and readie to powre downe his wrath, and to execute his vengeance vpon them.
and ready to pour down his wrath, and to execute his vengeance upon them.
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Few there be that see, or at least consider this fearefull condition in which they are, being in their naturall state and condition:
Few there be that see, or At least Consider this fearful condition in which they Are, being in their natural state and condition:
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Nay, blind & ignorant people thinke themselues in very good case being of that state,
Nay, blind & ignorant people think themselves in very good case being of that state,
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and they like it well, and delight to be vnder the Law, and they commonly thus plead for themselues, That they say their prayers duely and truely, they meane well to Godward,
and they like it well, and delight to be under the Law, and they commonly thus plead for themselves, That they say their Prayers duly and truly, they mean well to Godward,
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and they deale truly with all men, and therefore they hope God will haue mercy on them,
and they deal truly with all men, and Therefore they hope God will have mercy on them,
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and hold them excused for their offences. Poore soules!
and hold them excused for their offences. Poor Souls!
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they see not in what a miserable state and condition they are, thou mayest doe all these things and yet be in thy naturall condition,
they see not in what a miserable state and condition they Are, thou Mayest do all these things and yet be in thy natural condition,
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and so long as thou art in thy naturall state and condition, thou art vnder the Law, thou art vnder the rigour and curse of the Law,
and so long as thou art in thy natural state and condition, thou art under the Law, thou art under the rigour and curse of the Law,
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& though thou liue vnder the Doctrine of the Gospell, yet the promises of the Gospell as yet belong not vnto thee, thou hast nothing to doe with them as yet,
& though thou live under the Doctrine of the Gospel, yet the promises of the Gospel as yet belong not unto thee, thou hast nothing to do with them as yet,
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and if thou die and be taken out of this life in that state, thou must looke for nothing but iudgement without mercy,
and if thou die and be taken out of this life in that state, thou must look for nothing but judgement without mercy,
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for the Law is mercilesse, it doth neither promise nor reueale mercy: and therefore take notice of thy fearefull estate and condition, and hasten out of it.
for the Law is merciless, it does neither promise nor reveal mercy: and Therefore take notice of thy fearful estate and condition, and hasten out of it.
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Come wee now to the second Verse.
Come we now to the second Verse.
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VERS. 2. For the Woman which is in subiection to a Man, is bound by the Law to the Man while he liueth:
VERS. 2. For the Woman which is in subjection to a Man, is bound by the Law to the Man while he lives:
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but if the Man be dead, shee is deliuered from the Law of the Man. but if the Man be dead, she is Delivered from the Law of the Man.
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IN this Verse and in the Verses following (as before I haue shewed) the Apostle doth amplifie his Argument, by which he proues that true Beleeuers are freed from the Law, by a similitude taken from the Law of Marriage, the seuerall proportions of it I haue laid forth heretofore, I will not now stand to remember them.
IN this Verse and in the Verses following (as before I have showed) the Apostle does amplify his Argument, by which he Proves that true Believers Are freed from the Law, by a similitude taken from the Law of Marriage, the several proportions of it I have laid forth heretofore, I will not now stand to Remember them.
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As this second Verse hath respect to the Verse foregoing, it contaynes an illustration of that Proposition:
As this second Verse hath respect to the Verse foregoing, it contains an illustration of that Proposition:
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That the Law hath dominion ouer a man as long as he liueth; from the example of a married woman;That the Law hath dominion over a man as long as he lives; from the Exampl of a married woman;
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the Apostle hauing said, that the Law hath dominion ouer a man so long as he liueth.
the Apostle having said, that the Law hath dominion over a man so long as he lives.
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In this Verse he doth illustrate and set that forth by the example of a woman that is married to an husband,
In this Verse he does illustrate and Set that forth by the Exampl of a woman that is married to an husband,
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namely thus, as it is with a wife, as a wife is vnder the power of the Law of Marriage,
namely thus, as it is with a wife, as a wife is under the power of the Law of Marriage,
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and by the Law of Marriage is bound to her husband, during the life of her husband,
and by the Law of Marriage is bound to her husband, during the life of her husband,
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euen so long as her husband liues:
even so long as her husband lives:
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so it is with a man that is vnder the Law, he is as it were married to the moral Law of God, he is vnder the power of the Law so long as he liues.
so it is with a man that is under the Law, he is as it were married to the moral Law of God, he is under the power of the Law so long as he lives.
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Now whereas this example may seeme not answerable to the Apostles Proposition, his Proposition being this, That a man is vnder the dominion of the Law so long as he liueth,
Now whereas this Exampl may seem not answerable to the Apostles Proposition, his Proposition being this, That a man is under the dominion of the Law so long as he lives,
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and this example runneth thus, That a wife is vnder the Law of Marriage not so long as shee liueth,
and this Exampl Runneth thus, That a wife is under the Law of Marriage not so long as she lives,
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but so long as her husband liues, that scruple is easily answered, if wee consider the drift and purpose of the Apostle, which is this, to shew that death sets a man free from the Law of God, (in what sense we shall see afterward) as death sets a wife free from the Law of Marriage, that is the purpose of the Apostle,
but so long as her husband lives, that scruple is Easily answered, if we Consider the drift and purpose of the Apostle, which is this, to show that death sets a man free from the Law of God, (in what sense we shall see afterwards) as death sets a wife free from the Law of Marriage, that is the purpose of the Apostle,
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whether it be by the death of the wife or by the death of the husband it skils not, that purpose is still held and kept.
whither it be by the death of the wife or by the death of the husband it skills not, that purpose is still held and kept.
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Now in this Verse considered by it selfe, wee haue more particularly two things offered to our consideration.
Now in this Verse considered by it self, we have more particularly two things offered to our consideration.
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First, that a wife is bound to her husband so long as he liues, and this the Apostle propounds with a description by her condition,
First, that a wife is bound to her husband so long as he lives, and this the Apostle propounds with a description by her condition,
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as shee is a wife, that shee is a woman in subiection to a man:
as she is a wife, that she is a woman in subjection to a man:
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and withall hee shewes how shee is bound to her husband, as that she is vnder a Law,
and withal he shows how she is bound to her husband, as that she is under a Law,
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and bound to him by a Law.
and bound to him by a Law.
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The woman (saith the Apostle) which is in subiection to a man, is bound by the Law to the man while he liueth.
The woman (Says the Apostle) which is in subjection to a man, is bound by the Law to the man while he lives.
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The second thing is this, that a wife is freed from her husband when her husband is dead.
The second thing is this, that a wife is freed from her husband when her husband is dead.
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And that the Apostle sets downe in the proofe of it, thus:
And that the Apostle sets down in the proof of it, thus:
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That her husband being dead, shee is set free from that Law that binds her to her husband,
That her husband being dead, she is Set free from that Law that binds her to her husband,
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and therefore then she is freed from him.
and Therefore then she is freed from him.
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But (saith the Apostle) if the man be dead, shee is deliuered from the Law of the Man:
But (Says the Apostle) if the man be dead, she is Delivered from the Law of the Man:
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and so we see the generall matter and substance of this Verse. For the Woman which is in subiection to a Man.
and so we see the general matter and substance of this Verse. For the Woman which is in subjection to a Man.
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THese words are a description of a wife, and the meaning is, for the married woman the wife,
THese words Are a description of a wife, and the meaning is, for the married woman the wife,
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as the Apostle speaks cleerely. 1. Cor. 7.39.
as the Apostle speaks clearly. 1. Cor. 7.39.
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The wife is bound to her husband (is bound by the Law to the man) the word (Law) is not here vsed in a large sense,
The wife is bound to her husband (is bound by the Law to the man) the word (Law) is not Here used in a large sense,
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for the morall Law of God (though indeed for a branch of it) but more strictly for the speciall and particular Law of Marriage,
for the moral Law of God (though indeed for a branch of it) but more strictly for the special and particular Law of Marriage,
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euen for that perpetuall Law made by God himselfe concerning Marriage, whereof we reade, Gen. 2.24.
even for that perpetual Law made by God himself Concerning Marriage, whereof we read, Gen. 2.24.
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by which the husband and wife are bound one to another most neerely and most strictly,
by which the husband and wife Are bound one to Another most nearly and most strictly,
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so as the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 7.4. The wife hath not the power of her owne body, but the husband:
so as the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 7.4. The wife hath not the power of her own body, but the husband:
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and the husband hath not the power of his owne body, but the wife;
and the husband hath not the power of his own body, but the wife;
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and neither may the husband giue his body to another woman, nor the wife giue her body to another man.
and neither may the husband give his body to Another woman, nor the wife give her body to Another man.
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That is the speciall Law of Marriage, by which God hath bound the husband & wife each to other most neerly and most strictly.
That is the special Law of Marriage, by which God hath bound the husband & wife each to other most nearly and most strictly.
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So then the Apostles meaning is this:
So then the Apostles meaning is this:
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The woman that is married to a man, is bound by the speciall and perpetuall Law of Marriage to that man alone (while he liueth) that is, during his naturall life,The woman that is married to a man, is bound by the special and perpetual Law of Marriage to that man alone (while he lives) that is, during his natural life,
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so long as that man is aliue, but if the man be dead, these words are plaine;
so long as that man is alive, but if the man be dead, these words Are plain;
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if that man be dead, that is, if his naturall life be taken away and determined by any meanes whatsoeuer, shee is deliuered, shee is set free from the Law of Marriage, from that particular Law of Marriage strictly binding her to that man alone, shee is then set free from that man,
if that man be dead, that is, if his natural life be taken away and determined by any means whatsoever, she is Delivered, she is Set free from the Law of Marriage, from that particular Law of Marriage strictly binding her to that man alone, she is then Set free from that man,
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and the Law of Marriage doth not any longer binde her to him. Thus then wee may briefly take vp the sense of the words of this Verse,
and the Law of Marriage does not any longer bind her to him. Thus then we may briefly take up the sense of the words of this Verse,
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as if the Apostle had said.
as if the Apostle had said.
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For the woman that is married to a man, the wife is bound by the speciall Law of Marriage, For the woman that is married to a man, the wife is bound by the special Law of Marriage,
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euen by that perpetuall Law made by God himselfe concerning Marriage, to that man alone to whom shee is married, to her husband,
even by that perpetual Law made by God himself Concerning Marriage, to that man alone to whom she is married, to her husband,
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and may not giue her selfe to any other man during the naturall life of that man,
and may not give her self to any other man during the natural life of that man,
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but if that mans life be taken away and determined, then shee is set free from that particular Law of Marriage,
but if that men life be taken away and determined, then she is Set free from that particular Law of Marriage,
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and the Law of Marriage doth not any longer binde her to that man. and the Law of Marriage does not any longer bind her to that man.
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Here first, the mayne and principall thing intended by the Apostle in this Verse, comes to be considered,
Here First, the main and principal thing intended by the Apostle in this Verse, comes to be considered,
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and that is the illustration of his former Proposition, by the example of a married woman:
and that is the illustration of his former Proposition, by the Exampl of a married woman:
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That as a married woman, a wife is vnder the speciall Law of Marriage, and by that Law is bound to her husband during the life of her husband:
That as a married woman, a wife is under the special Law of Marriage, and by that Law is bound to her husband during the life of her husband:
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So is euery one that is vnder the Law, vnder the power of the Law.
So is every one that is under the Law, under the power of the Law.
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Hence then we see the condition of such as are vnder the Law, further set forth to vs,
Hence then we see the condition of such as Are under the Law, further Set forth to us,
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and the point hence is this:
and the point hence is this:
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That such as are vnder the Law, they are so vnder the power of it, as a married woman is vnder the power of the speciall Law of Marriage:
That such as Are under the Law, they Are so under the power of it, as a married woman is under the power of the special Law of Marriage:
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a man that is vnder the Law, is as strictly bound to the Law, to the rigour and to the curse of it,
a man that is under the Law, is as strictly bound to the Law, to the rigour and to the curse of it,
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as a married woman is bound to her husband during the life of her husband,
as a married woman is bound to her husband during the life of her husband,
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and he can no more exempt himselfe from the power of the Law, nor winde himselfe from vnder the power of it,
and he can no more exempt himself from the power of the Law, nor wind himself from under the power of it,
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then a wife can iustly exempt her selfe from the lawful power and authority of her husband,
then a wife can justly exempt her self from the lawful power and Authority of her husband,
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and as a wife is to keepe her selfe only to her husband, so is he that is vnder the Law to keepe himselfe only to the Law,
and as a wife is to keep her self only to her husband, so is he that is under the Law to keep himself only to the Law,
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& as yet he is to haue no meddling with the Gospell: and hence is the Law called by the Apostle, a yoke of bondage. Gal. 5.1. Be not intangled againe with the yoke of bondage, as if he had said, with that which is as a yoke and binds you most strictly to it selfe. And, Coloss. 2.14. the Apostle cals it an hand-writing, an Obligation, a Bond. And putting out the handwriting writing of Ordinances that was against vs, which was contrary to vs:
& as yet he is to have no meddling with the Gospel: and hence is the Law called by the Apostle, a yoke of bondage. Gal. 5.1. Be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage, as if he had said, with that which is as a yoke and binds you most strictly to it self. And, Coloss. 2.14. the Apostle calls it an handwriting, an Obligation, a Bond. And putting out the handwriting writing of Ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us:
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in which comparison is notably set out, how strictly men that are vnder the Law are bound to the rigour of the Law,
in which comparison is notably Set out, how strictly men that Are under the Law Are bound to the rigour of the Law,
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and to the curse of it, the Law is as a Bond, and they are as it were parties named within the Bond,
and to the curse of it, the Law is as a Bound, and they Are as it were parties nam within the Bound,
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and they are most firmely and strongly bound to the condition of that Bond, that is, to the rigour and curse of the Law.
and they Are most firmly and strongly bound to the condition of that Bound, that is, to the rigour and curse of the Law.
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The reason and ground of this truth, is the Iustice of God;
The reason and ground of this truth, is the justice of God;
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for such as are vnder the Law are guiltie of sinne, and as yet are not freed from that guiltinesse,
for such as Are under the Law Are guilty of sin, and as yet Are not freed from that guiltiness,
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and it stands with the Iustice of God, that where there is guiltinesse of sinne and no freedome from it, there death and damnation is due,
and it Stands with the justice of God, that where there is guiltiness of sin and no freedom from it, there death and damnation is due,
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and men that are guiltie of sinne and not freed from it by Christ, are most strictly bound by the Iustice of God to the curse of the Law,
and men that Are guilty of sin and not freed from it by christ, Are most strictly bound by the justice of God to the curse of the Law,
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& therefore certainely, such as are vnder the Law, are as strictly bound to the Law,
& Therefore Certainly, such as Are under the Law, Are as strictly bound to the Law,
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euen to the rigour and to the curse of it, as a married woman is bound to her husband, during the life of her husband.
even to the rigour and to the curse of it, as a married woman is bound to her husband, during the life of her husband.
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This for the vse of it, serues further to discouer to vs the miserable condition of such as be vnder the Law, euen of all such as are yet in their naturall state and condition, they (as I haue shewed) are vnder the Law, they are in a most wretched and fearefull condition, they are as strictly bound to the rigour and to the curse of the Law,
This for the use of it, serves further to discover to us the miserable condition of such as be under the Law, even of all such as Are yet in their natural state and condition, they (as I have showed) Are under the Law, they Are in a most wretched and fearful condition, they Are as strictly bound to the rigour and to the curse of the Law,
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as a wife is bound to her husband, during the life of her husband, and they can no more exempt themselues from that power of the Law,
as a wife is bound to her husband, during the life of her husband, and they can no more exempt themselves from that power of the Law,
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nor winde themselues from vnder the rigour and curse of the Law, then a wife can winde her selfe from vnder the lawfull power of her husband, during the life of her husband, which is a fearefull condition.
nor wind themselves from under the rigour and curse of the Law, then a wife can wind her self from under the lawful power of her husband, during the life of her husband, which is a fearful condition.
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Let all those consider it that are yet in their naturall state, and such are all they, whosoeuer they are, that willingly and wittingly goe on in any knowne sin,
Let all those Consider it that Are yet in their natural state, and such Are all they, whosoever they Are, that willingly and wittingly go on in any known since,
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as in Pride, in Drunkennesse, in Malice, in Couetousnesse, in Swearing, in Sabbath-breaking, or the like.
as in Pride, in drunkenness, in Malice, in Covetousness, in Swearing, in Sabbath-breaking, or the like.
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It is a common thing among men at this time, wherein wee keepe the memorie of Christ his Natiuitie, to powre out themselues to all manner of disorder, to Riot, Excesse, to Surfetting and Drunkennesse, to Carding and Dicing;
It is a Common thing among men At this time, wherein we keep the memory of christ his Nativity, to pour out themselves to all manner of disorder, to Riot, Excess, to Surfeiting and drunkenness, to Carding and Dicing;
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well, know it, whosoeuer thou art, that giuest thy selfe to such disorder, and though thou hast warning to the contrary,
well, know it, whosoever thou art, that givest thy self to such disorder, and though thou hast warning to the contrary,
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yet thou wilt goe on in those wicked and damnable courses, it is a plaine euidence thou art a carnall and sensuall man or woman,
yet thou wilt go on in those wicked and damnable courses, it is a plain evidence thou art a carnal and sensual man or woman,
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and thou art yet in thy naturall state and condition, and being so, take notice of thy feareful condition, thou art vnder the Law,
and thou art yet in thy natural state and condition, and being so, take notice of thy fearful condition, thou art under the Law,
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and thou art bound to the rigour of the Law, and to the curse of it,
and thou art bound to the rigour of the Law, and to the curse of it,
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euen to the bitter wrath of God in this life and for euer:
even to the bitter wrath of God in this life and for ever:
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some thinke it is too much strictnesse to forbeare those wicked and deuillish exercises, that men commonly giue themselues to at this time,
Some think it is too much strictness to forbear those wicked and devilish exercises, that men commonly give themselves to At this time,
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and they thinke they may take more libertie to themselues:
and they think they may take more liberty to themselves:
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they take libertie indeede, but it is such a libertie as the Lord proclaymed, Ier. 34.17 a libertie binding them ouer to all the plagues & iudgements of God in this life,
they take liberty indeed, but it is such a liberty as the Lord proclaimed, Jeremiah 34.17 a liberty binding them over to all the plagues & Judgments of God in this life,
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and without repentance to eternall woe and miserie in the life to come.
and without Repentance to Eternal woe and misery in the life to come.
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Take notice of it whosoeuer thou art, that giuest thy selfe ouer to the lust of thine owne heart,
Take notice of it whosoever thou art, that givest thy self over to the lust of thine own heart,
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and goest on in thy knowne sinnes wittingly and willingly, thou art in thy naturall state and condition,
and goest on in thy known Sins wittingly and willingly, thou art in thy natural state and condition,
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& being so, thou art vnder the Law, yea the Law is as thine husband, thou art as strictly bound to the rigour of the Law,
& being so, thou art under the Law, yea the Law is as thine husband, thou art as strictly bound to the rigour of the Law,
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and to the curse of the Law, as a wife is to her husband, and so thy case is fearefull:
and to the curse of the Law, as a wife is to her husband, and so thy case is fearful:
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yea certainely, so long as thou art in that state, there is but a step betweene thee and hell, there is no other difference betweene thee and those that now lye frying in the fire of hell,
yea Certainly, so long as thou art in that state, there is but a step between thee and hell, there is no other difference between thee and those that now lie frying in the fire of hell,
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but this, They are past recouery, and thou in the great patience and long sufferance of God, art yet suffered for a time,
but this, They Are passed recovery, and thou in the great patience and long sufferance of God, art yet suffered for a time,
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how short or how long thou knowest not, to see if thou wilt accept of grace and saluation offered:
how short or how long thou Knowest not, to see if thou wilt accept of grace and salvation offered:
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which is a thing to bee thought on with trembling.
which is a thing to be Thought on with trembling.
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In the next place the Apostle (as we see) here describes a Wife in these termes, that she is a woman in subiection to a man, meaning, the married woman, the Wife; the point hence is this:
In the next place the Apostle (as we see) Here describes a Wife in these terms, that she is a woman in subjection to a man, meaning, the married woman, the Wife; the point hence is this:
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That the condition of a Wife is subiection to her Husband, a Wife ought to be a Woman subiect to her Husband, that is the thing that chiefly concernes her,
That the condition of a Wife is subjection to her Husband, a Wife ought to be a Woman Subject to her Husband, that is the thing that chiefly concerns her,
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and on this runnes the whole Scripture in euery place where the dutie of the Wife is expressed or vrged, as Gen. 3.16. Thy desire shall bee subiect to thy Husband, and hee shall rule ouer thee. 1. Cor. 14.34. Let your women keepe silence in the Churches;
and on this runs the Whole Scripture in every place where the duty of the Wife is expressed or urged, as Gen. 3.16. Thy desire shall be Subject to thy Husband, and he shall Rule over thee. 1. Cor. 14.34. Let your women keep silence in the Churches;
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for it is not permitted vnto them to speake: but they are commanded to bee vnder obedience, as also sayth the Law. Ephes. 5.22. Wiues, submit your selues vnto your owne Husbands, as vnto the Lord. Colos. 3.18.
for it is not permitted unto them to speak: but they Are commanded to be under Obedience, as also say the Law. Ephesians 5.22. Wives, submit your selves unto your own Husbands, as unto the Lord. Colos 3.18.
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Wiues, submit your selues vnto your owne Husbands, as it is fit in the Lord, and so in many other places.
Wives, submit your selves unto your own Husbands, as it is fit in the Lord, and so in many other places.
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To handle this point at large, would require much time.
To handle this point At large, would require much time.
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Only take we notice in generall, that this subiection the Wife is to yeeld to her Husband, stands chiefly in two things.
Only take we notice in general, that this subjection the Wife is to yield to her Husband, Stands chiefly in two things.
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In Reuerence both inward and outward, and in Obedience.
In reverence both inward and outward, and in obedience.
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The Wife is to thinke reuerently of her Husband, and to carry in her heart a reuerent awe and feare towards her Husband,
The Wife is to think reverently of her Husband, and to carry in her heart a reverent awe and Fear towards her Husband,
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and to shew it forth by reuerent speeches and gestures, and she is to yeeld obedience vnto him in all things honest and lawfull,
and to show it forth by reverent Speeches and gestures, and she is to yield Obedience unto him in all things honest and lawful,
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and agreeable to the will of God. Thus did Sara, 1. Pet. 3.6. Sara obeyed Abraham, and called him Lord.
and agreeable to the will of God. Thus did Sarah, 1. Pet. 3.6. Sarah obeyed Abraham, and called him Lord.
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Now if Wiues duly examine themselues touching these things, many will bee found exceeding defectiue,
Now if Wives duly examine themselves touching these things, many will be found exceeding defective,
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and farre short of that duty they owe to their Husbands, yea, many will bee found such as Michal was, 2. Sam. 6.16.
and Far short of that duty they owe to their Husbands, yea, many will be found such as Michal was, 2. Sam. 6.16.
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euen such as despise their Husbands in their hearts, yea, some shew it forth in their speeches and gestures by scoffing and mocking, by tushing and puffing at their Husbands,
even such as despise their Husbands in their hearts, yea, Some show it forth in their Speeches and gestures by scoffing and mocking, by tushing and puffing At their Husbands,
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yea, some sticke not to breake out into grosse and bitter termes against their Husbands,
yea, Some stick not to break out into gross and bitter terms against their Husbands,
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yea (which is most fearefull) sometimes to curse and to ban their Husbands, whom they ought to reuerence and feare.
yea (which is most fearful) sometime to curse and to ban their Husbands, whom they ought to Reverence and Fear.
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And as for obedience, Oh, how farre short are many Wiues, in that some sticke not to vtter it in plaine termes, that they will not doe this or that the Husband inioynes them,
And as for Obedience, O, how Far short Are many Wives, in that Some stick not to utter it in plain terms, that they will not do this or that the Husband enjoins them,
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though it be a thing honest and lawfull, if he would neuer so faine!
though it be a thing honest and lawful, if he would never so feign!
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for Example, they will not leaue off this or that apparell, haply too fine for the matter,
for Exampl, they will not leave off this or that apparel, haply too fine for the matter,
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or too garish for the fashion; let the Husband say or doe what he will or can, they will weare it.
or too garish for the fashion; let the Husband say or do what he will or can, they will wear it.
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Thus and many other wayes are Wiues wanting in their subiection vnto their Husbands, and they are hardly perswaded to it,
Thus and many other ways Are Wives wanting in their subjection unto their Husbands, and they Are hardly persuaded to it,
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because they are so neerely knit to their Husbands, euen one flesh with them, and they are their yoke-fellowes,
Because they Are so nearly knit to their Husbands, even one Flesh with them, and they Are their yokefellows,
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and therefore they think it is vnreasonable, and that too much is laid on them, that they are inioyned to yeeld subiection to their Husbands.
and Therefore they think it is unreasonable, and that too much is laid on them, that they Are enjoined to yield subjection to their Husbands.
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Now then, to perswade with such as make any conscience of their dutie; let Wiues consider these things:
Now then, to persuade with such as make any conscience of their duty; let Wives Consider these things:
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First, if they refuse to yeeld subiection vnto their Husbands, they peruert the order of Nature, it is all one, First, if they refuse to yield subjection unto their Husbands, they pervert the order of Nature, it is all one,
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as if the body should refuse to be guided by the Head.
as if the body should refuse to be guided by the Head.
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Secondly, they violate the Ordinance of God, for God hath ordained, that the Wife should be subiect to her Husband.
Secondly, they violate the Ordinance of God, for God hath ordained, that the Wife should be Subject to her Husband.
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Thirdly, they make themselues odious in the sight of God, and of all, that truly feare God. And
Thirdly, they make themselves odious in the sighed of God, and of all, that truly Fear God. And
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Last of all, they blot and blemish all other their good qualities:
Last of all, they blot and blemish all other their good qualities:
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admit the Wife is chaste, wise, discreet, frugall, an excellent Huswife and such like, yet if shee bee not subiect to her Husband, all these things are nothing worth, she brings a blot on them all,
admit the Wife is chaste, wise, discreet, frugal, an excellent Huswife and such like, yet if she be not Subject to her Husband, all these things Are nothing worth, she brings a blot on them all,
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yea, vpon her Religion, if she seeme religious, by denying subiection to her Husband, shee makes the name and word of God to be ill spoken of, Tit. 2.5. and shee hath but a shew and shaddow of Religion, shee denyes the power of it, shee hath no truth nor soundnesse of Religion in her, her Religion will yeeld her no comfort.
yea, upon her Religion, if she seem religious, by denying subjection to her Husband, she makes the name and word of God to be ill spoken of, Tit. 2.5. and she hath but a show and shadow of Religion, she Denies the power of it, she hath no truth nor soundness of Religion in her, her Religion will yield her no Comfort.
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Oh then thinke on these things, thou wife, whosoeuer thou art, and be stir'd vp to yeeld subiection to thy husband,
O then think on these things, thou wife, whosoever thou art, and be stirred up to yield subjection to thy husband,
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and lay aside all reasonings of the flesh, and labour thou to subdue all thy rebellious thoughts, that rise vp in thine heart to the contrary,
and lay aside all reasonings of the Flesh, and labour thou to subdue all thy rebellious thoughts, that rise up in thine heart to the contrary,
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and neuer rest till thou shew thy selfe reuerent toward thine husband, and obedient to him in all things, honest, lawfull,
and never rest till thou show thy self reverent towards thine husband, and obedient to him in all things, honest, lawful,
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and agreeable to the will of God.
and agreeable to the will of God.
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The next thing offered to our consideration, is the first thing here affirmed by the Apostle,
The next thing offered to our consideration, is the First thing Here affirmed by the Apostle,
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namely this, That a wife is bound by the speciall and perpetuall Law of marriage to her husband, as long as he liues;
namely this, That a wife is bound by the special and perpetual Law of marriage to her husband, as long as he lives;
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and the point hence is the very Proposition of the Apostle,
and the point hence is the very Proposition of the Apostle,
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That the wife is bound to her husband, during the life of her husband, euen so long as her husband liues;
That the wife is bound to her husband, during the life of her husband, even so long as her husband lives;
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and it is true also of the husband, that he is likewise bound to his wife, during the life of his wife,
and it is true also of the husband, that he is likewise bound to his wife, during the life of his wife,
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and so long as his wife liues.
and so long as his wife lives.
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The Law of Marriage binds the husband and the wife each to other, so long as they liue together in this world:
The Law of Marriage binds the husband and the wife each to other, so long as they live together in this world:
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and with this agrees that of the Apostle, 1. Cor. 7.39. he there deliuers the selfesame Proposition, that the wife is bound by the Law as long as her husband liueth:
and with this agrees that of the Apostle, 1. Cor. 7.39. he there delivers the selfsame Proposition, that the wife is bound by the Law as long as her husband lives:
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but if her husband be dead, shee is at libertie to marry with whom shee will, onely in the Lord.
but if her husband be dead, she is At liberty to marry with whom she will, only in the Lord.
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And Matth. 19. we reade, that the Pharises comming to Christ, tempting him and demanding, Vers. 3. whether it were lawfull for a man to put away his wife for euery fault, Christ brings them backe to the first institution of Marriage,
And Matthew 19. we read, that the Pharisees coming to christ, tempting him and demanding, Vers. 3. whither it were lawful for a man to put away his wife for every fault, christ brings them back to the First Institution of Marriage,
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and saith to them, Vers. 4. Haue yee not read, that He which made them at the beginning, made them Male and Female.
and Says to them, Vers. 4. Have ye not read, that He which made them At the beginning, made them Male and Female.
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Vers 5. and said, For this cause shall a man leaue Father and Mother, and cleaue to his wife,Vers 5. and said, For this cause shall a man leave Father and Mother, and cleave to his wife,
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and they twaine shall be one flesh.
and they twaine shall be one Flesh.
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Vers. 7. They reply and say to him, Why then did Moses command to giue a Bill of diuorcement,Vers. 7. They reply and say to him, Why then did Moses command to give a Bill of divorcement,
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and to put her away? Christ answers againe, Vers. 8. That Moses, because of the harndesse of your heart, suffered you to put away your wiues,
and to put her away? christ answers again, Vers. 8. That Moses, Because of the harndesse of your heart, suffered you to put away your wives,
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but (saith he) from the beginning it was not so.
but (Says he) from the beginning it was not so.
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Where we see that Christ shewes that God hath so neerely conioyned Man and Wife together,
Where we see that christ shows that God hath so nearly conjoined Man and Wife together,
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as that they are no more twaine but one flesh:
as that they Are no more twaine but one Flesh:
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and though Moses, for the hardnesse of their hearts, suffered them to giue a Bill of diuorcement;
and though Moses, for the hardness of their hearts, suffered them to give a Bill of divorcement;
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yet it was not so either by the first institution of Marriage, or in the practice of the first Age of the World:
yet it was not so either by the First Institution of Marriage, or in the practice of the First Age of the World:
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it was not so with Adam, with Seth, with Noah, with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Iaacob, they put not away their wiues for euery fault,
it was not so with Adam, with Seth, with Noah, with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob, they put not away their wives for every fault,
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but hauing taken wiues, they kept them till death, as God had ordayned, euen according to the first institution of Marriage.
but having taken wives, they kept them till death, as God had ordained, even according to the First Institution of Marriage.
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And from the words of Christ we may take the reason and ground of this truth:
And from the words of christ we may take the reason and ground of this truth:
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That the husband and wife are bound each to other, so long as they liue in this world together, and it is this:
That the husband and wife Are bound each to other, so long as they live in this world together, and it is this:
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They are coupled together by God himselfe, comming together as they ought, and they are so neerely knit one to another,
They Are coupled together by God himself, coming together as they ought, and they Are so nearly knit one to Another,
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as that they are no more twaine but one flesh, the vnion that is made by Marriage, being so neere,
as that they Are no more twaine but one Flesh, the Union that is made by Marriage, being so near,
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and so strict, and being made by God himselfe, it must needs be a truth, that the husband is bound to the wife so long as shee liues,
and so strict, and being made by God himself, it must needs be a truth, that the husband is bound to the wife so long as she lives,
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and the wife is bound to her husband so long as he liues, and when man and woman ioyne together in marriage and become husband and wife, they are bound one to another during the time they liue together in this world.
and the wife is bound to her husband so long as he lives, and when man and woman join together in marriage and become husband and wife, they Are bound one to Another during the time they live together in this world.
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Now then, the vse of this concernes both Parents that haue children to dispose in marriage,
Now then, the use of this concerns both Parents that have children to dispose in marriage,
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and also such as be vnmarried and purpose to enter into that state of life. Parents are to be wise and warie in disposing their children in marriage.
and also such as be unmarried and purpose to enter into that state of life. Parents Are to be wise and wary in disposing their children in marriage.
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And vnmarried persons are also to be wise and warie in their choice, for as the saying is, Dici deliberandum, quod semel statuendum; And unmarried Persons Are also to be wise and wary in their choice, for as the saying is, Dici deliberandum, quod semel statuendum;
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great aduice and deliberation is to be vsed in doing that which is but once to be done,
great Advice and deliberation is to be used in doing that which is but once to be done,
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and men are to be very carefull and very deliberate in doing that which is to be done once and no more during life.
and men Are to be very careful and very deliberate in doing that which is to be done once and no more during life.
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Now, thus stands the case in that waighty businesse of marriage:
Now, thus Stands the case in that weighty business of marriage:
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a man that marries a wife, is bound to his wife, so long as shee liueth:
a man that Marries a wife, is bound to his wife, so long as she lives:
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and a woman that giues her selfe in marriage to a man, is bound to that man so long as hee liueth:
and a woman that gives her self in marriage to a man, is bound to that man so long as he lives:
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though there proue to be difference and disagreement in their seuerall dispositions and natures, and one of them proues a great and heauy crosse to the other,
though there prove to be difference and disagreement in their several dispositions and nature's, and one of them Proves a great and heavy cross to the other,
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yet being married, they are bound one to the other, not for a day, a weeke, a yeere,
yet being married, they Are bound one to the other, not for a day, a Week, a year,
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or for a certayne limited time, but for terme of life, euen so long as they liue together in this world,
or for a certain limited time, but for term of life, even so long as they live together in this world,
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and therefore doubtlesse great care, and great aduice, and deliberation ought to be vsed, both by Parents in disposing their children in marriage,
and Therefore doubtless great care, and great Advice, and deliberation ought to be used, both by Parents in disposing their children in marriage,
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and by persons vnmarried in making their choice.
and by Persons unmarried in making their choice.
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Parents are to endeuour so to dispose their children in that state of life, and vnmarried persons are to be carefull so to make their choice,
Parents Are to endeavour so to dispose their children in that state of life, and unmarried Persons Are to be careful so to make their choice,
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as they may looke for the blessing of God on their match, and both the husband may find comfort in his wife,
as they may look for the blessing of God on their match, and both the husband may find Comfort in his wife,
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and the wife may find comfort in her husband, and to that end speciall care must be had, that the parties come together in the feare of God;
and the wife may find Comfort in her husband, and to that end special care must be had, that the parties come together in the Fear of God;
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Parents are to prouide as much as possibly they may, how to match their Sonne or their Daughter with one that feares God,
Parents Are to provide as much as possibly they may, how to match their Son or their Daughter with one that fears God,
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and is truly religious, and parties that are to enter into that state of life, are to vse the like care, that their choice be in the Lord, that they choose one to match withall in whom they discerne pietie and soundnesse of Religion,
and is truly religious, and parties that Are to enter into that state of life, Are to use the like care, that their choice be in the Lord, that they choose one to match withal in whom they discern piety and soundness of Religion,
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and the true feare of God, and that they come together by good meanes, as seeking to God to direct them in their comming together, and with consent of Parents;
and the true Fear of God, and that they come together by good means, as seeking to God to Direct them in their coming together, and with consent of Parents;
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for certainely it is the chiefe bond of loue, when both hearts are knit together in God:
for Certainly it is the chief bound of love, when both hearts Are knit together in God:
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How can there be true agreeing loue, where there is no true faith? and it is a secret poyson that destroyes vertue,
How can there be true agreeing love, where there is no true faith? and it is a secret poison that Destroys virtue,
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and nothing destroyes it more speedily, then when the religious are vnequally yoked with irreligious and prophane.
and nothing Destroys it more speedily, then when the religious Are unequally yoked with irreligious and profane.
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How soone was Salomon turned from the Lord to worship Idols, by meanes of his idolatrous wiues.
How soon was Solomon turned from the Lord to worship Idols, by means of his idolatrous wives.
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Wee reade that Ahab was a most wicked man of himselfe, hee sold himselfe to worke wickednesse in the sight of the Lord, 1. King. 21.25. but a wicked wife made him farre worse:
we read that Ahab was a most wicked man of himself, he sold himself to work wickedness in the sighed of the Lord, 1. King. 21.25. but a wicked wife made him Far Worse:
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it is there said, Iezabel his wife prouoked him.
it is there said, Jezebel his wife provoked him.
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Iehoram the King forsooke the way of the Lord, and wrought all wickednesse in full measure:Jehoram the King forsook the Way of the Lord, and wrought all wickedness in full measure:
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and why? because, faith the Text, the Daughter of Ahab was his wife, 2. Chrn. 21.6. and many other examples wee haue of this kinde.
and why? Because, faith the Text, the Daughter of Ahab was his wife, 2. Chrn. 21.6. and many other Examples we have of this kind.
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Oh, then it behoues Parents to looke to it aforehand, how they dispose their children in marriage,
O, then it behooves Parents to look to it aforehand, how they dispose their children in marriage,
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and vnmarried persons are to be wise and warie in their choice, that the match may be in the feare of God,
and unmarried Persons Are to be wise and wary in their choice, that the match may be in the Fear of God,
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and with such as are godly;
and with such as Are godly;
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it is the common fashion of the World to looke after beautie, wealth, and such like:
it is the Common fashion of the World to look After beauty, wealth, and such like:
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and if Parents can match their children richly, and where there is a great portion of outward things,
and if Parents can match their children richly, and where there is a great portion of outward things,
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though not a dram of pietie and Religion, they care not;
though not a dram of piety and Religion, they care not;
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nay, then they thinke they haue done maruailous well, and they haue performed a good office:
nay, then they think they have done marvelous well, and they have performed a good office:
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and so it comes to passe many times by the iust iudgement of God, that they match their children to sorrow and shame;
and so it comes to pass many times by the just judgement of God, that they match their children to sorrow and shame;
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the Lord doth iustly punish such, meeting together in marriage, with much trouble, griefe, and bitter vexation,
the Lord does justly Punish such, meeting together in marriage, with much trouble, grief, and bitter vexation,
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yea many times with vnfaithfulnesse of one towards the other, and a wife so chosen doth often make her husband ashamed, as Salomon speakes, Pro. 12.4.
yea many times with unfaithfulness of one towards the other, and a wife so chosen does often make her husband ashamed, as Solomon speaks, Pro 12.4.
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and is as rottennesse in his bones, that is, a torment and corrosiue to his heart as grieuous as the ach of the bones,
and is as rottenness in his bones, that is, a torment and corrosive to his heart as grievous as the Ach of the bones,
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or corruption of the marrow, which is more painfull and more incurable then any outward vlcer or sore in the flesh.
or corruption of the marrow, which is more painful and more incurable then any outward ulcer or soar in the Flesh.
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Oh, then let Parents be wise, and let vnmarried persons be warie in their choice.
O, then let Parents be wise, and let unmarried Persons be wary in their choice.
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Doest thou wish well to thy Sonne or to thy Daughter, and wouldst thou not bring on thy Sonne or Daughter a remedilesse euill? looke then to the disposing of them in marriage:
Dost thou wish well to thy Son or to thy Daughter, and Wouldst thou not bring on thy Son or Daughter a remediless evil? look then to the disposing of them in marriage:
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if once thou hast giuen thy Daughter in marriage, proue her husband neuer so great a crosse to her,
if once thou hast given thy Daughter in marriage, prove her husband never so great a cross to her,
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and let her woe and her sorrow from him be neuer so great, there is no remedie, shee is bound to him,
and let her woe and her sorrow from him be never so great, there is no remedy, she is bound to him,
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so long as they liue together, and shee must endure it:
so long as they live together, and she must endure it:
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if thou dispose of thy child in any calling or seruice, if after a time some great crosse befall thy child in that calling or seruice, thou mayest alter the calling or seruice:
if thou dispose of thy child in any calling or service, if After a time Some great cross befall thy child in that calling or service, thou Mayest altar the calling or service:
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yea, though thy child be bound apprentice, and the apprenticeship proue hard & such as cannot be endured,
yea, though thy child be bound apprentice, and the apprenticeship prove hard & such as cannot be endured,
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yet thou mayest by one meanes or other get the Indenture out of the hands of his Master;
yet thou Mayest by one means or other get the Indenture out of the hands of his Master;
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but if thou take a wife to thy Sonne, or giue thy Daughter to a husband, thy Sonne is bound to his wife so long as shee liueth,
but if thou take a wife to thy Son, or give thy Daughter to a husband, thy Son is bound to his wife so long as she lives,
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or thy Daughter is bound to her husband so long as hee liueth, thou canst not then dissolue or vnloose the knot,
or thy Daughter is bound to her husband so long as he lives, thou Canst not then dissolve or unloose the knot,
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and therefore be wise in disposing of thy child before-hand, labour to take a religious wife to thy Sonne,
and Therefore be wise in disposing of thy child beforehand, labour to take a religious wife to thy Son,
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and a woman truely fearing God, and let thy chiefe care likewise be to giue thy Daughter to a religious husband,
and a woman truly fearing God, and let thy chief care likewise be to give thy Daughter to a religious husband,
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and one truly fearing God, and then thou mayest iustly looke for a blessing from God on the match,
and one truly fearing God, and then thou Mayest justly look for a blessing from God on the match,
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and the husband no doubt shall finde comfort in his wife, and the wife shall finde comfort in her husband all the time they liue together in this world.
and the husband no doubt shall find Comfort in his wife, and the wife shall find Comfort in her husband all the time they live together in this world.
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Now further, whereas the Apostle saith in this Verse, that the wife is bound to her husband while hee liues,
Now further, whereas the Apostle Says in this Verse, that the wife is bound to her husband while he lives,
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but if he be dead, shee is deliuered from the Law of the man:
but if he be dead, she is Delivered from the Law of the man:
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The question may be, whether only death doth set a wife free from her husband and nothing else? whether only the death either of the husband,
The question may be, whither only death does Set a wife free from her husband and nothing Else? whither only the death either of the husband,
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or the death of the wife, doe dissolue the Marriage knot, and nothing but death? that may be the question occasioned from the words of the Apostle.
or the death of the wife, do dissolve the Marriage knot, and nothing but death? that may be the question occasioned from the words of the Apostle.
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Now if the Papists answere to this question, they will tell you, that indeed nothing but death sets a wife free from her husband,
Now if the Papists answer to this question, they will tell you, that indeed nothing but death sets a wife free from her husband,
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or a husband free from his wife:
or a husband free from his wife:
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Though (say they) for fornication one may depart from anothers company, the husband may depart from his wife,
Though (say they) for fornication one may depart from another's company, the husband may depart from his wife,
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and the wife may depart from her husband, yet nothing but death dissolues the bond betwixt man and wife:
and the wife may depart from her husband, yet nothing but death dissolves the bound betwixt man and wife:
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these be their very words, and this is their note on this place.
these be their very words, and this is their note on this place.
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Now this is false and erroneous, that nothing but death dissolues the knot of Marriage knit:
Now this is false and erroneous, that nothing but death dissolves the knot of Marriage knit:
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for wee are taught by the Word of God, that in two other cases, besides death, the Marriage bond is dissolued:
for we Are taught by the Word of God, that in two other cases, beside death, the Marriage bound is dissolved:
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as, first, by Adulterie, as appeares, Matth. 5.32. and Matth. 19.9.
as, First, by Adultery, as appears, Matthew 5.32. and Matthew 19.9.
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And secondly, by wilfull and malicious desertion of the vnbeleeuing husband, or the vnbeleeuing wife. 1. Cor. 7.15.
And secondly, by wilful and malicious desertion of the unbelieving husband, or the unbelieving wife. 1. Cor. 7.15.
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If the vnbeleeuing depart, let him depart, a brother or a sister is not in subiection in such things,
If the unbelieving depart, let him depart, a brother or a sister is not in subjection in such things,
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but God hath called vs in peace.
but God hath called us in peace.
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Oh but say they (they sticke to the words of the Apostle) A wife is bound to her husband while hee liueth,
O but say they (they stick to the words of the Apostle) A wife is bound to her husband while he lives,
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and if the man be dead, then shee is at libertie: therefore (say they) nothing but death dissolues the bond of marriage.
and if the man be dead, then she is At liberty: Therefore (say they) nothing but death dissolves the bound of marriage.
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I answere, The Apostle here speakes of marriage as it stands sound and whole by the Ordinance of God, that by Gods Ordinance a woman is bound to her husband so long as he liueth.
I answer, The Apostle Here speaks of marriage as it Stands found and Whole by the Ordinance of God, that by God's Ordinance a woman is bound to her husband so long as he lives.
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Againe, the Apostle had here no occasion to speake of the dissolution of Marriage by any other thing but by death,
Again, the Apostle had Here no occasion to speak of the dissolution of Marriage by any other thing but by death,
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and therefore he saith not, that nothing dissolues the bond of Marriage but death, but that though the bond hold during life,
and Therefore he Says not, that nothing dissolves the bound of Marriage but death, but that though the bound hold during life,
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yet by death it is dissolued, that is the meaning of the Apostle in this place,
yet by death it is dissolved, that is the meaning of the Apostle in this place,
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and so his words will not beare out that Popish conceit, against the plaine euidence of the Word of God, in other places:
and so his words will not bear out that Popish conceit, against the plain evidence of the Word of God, in other places:
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That nothing but death dissolues the bond of Marriage.
That nothing but death dissolves the bound of Marriage.
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This I note to this purpose, to discouer to vs by what spirit the Papists our aduersaries are led,
This I note to this purpose, to discover to us by what Spirit the Papists our Adversaries Are led,
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euen by the spirit of error and contradiction, yea by the spirit of Antichrist and of the Deuill:
even by the Spirit of error and contradiction, yea by the Spirit of Antichrist and of the devil:
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they deny that any thing dissolues the bond of Marriage but death, and yet we find that they allow of separation betweene man and wife in many cases, which the Word of God doth not allow.
they deny that any thing dissolves the bound of Marriage but death, and yet we find that they allow of separation between man and wife in many cases, which the Word of God does not allow.
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VERS. 3. So then, if while the man liueth, shee take another man, shee shall be called an Adulteresse:
VERS. 3. So then, if while the man lives, she take Another man, she shall be called an Adulteress:
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but if the man be dead, shee is free from the Law, so that shee is not an Adulteresse, though shee take another man. but if the man be dead, she is free from the Law, so that she is not an Adulteress, though she take Another man.
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THe generall matter of this Verse is briefly this:
THe general matter of this Verse is briefly this:
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That a wife is at libertie when her husband is dead, and may then lawfully marry with another man:
That a wife is At liberty when her husband is dead, and may then lawfully marry with Another man:
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but more particularly we haue here offered to our consideration, First, a consequent, which the Apostle inferres on that which hee had before deliuered:
but more particularly we have Here offered to our consideration, First, a consequent, which the Apostle infers on that which he had before Delivered:
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for hauing said in the Verse before, that the wife is bound to her husband, while her husband liueth:
for having said in the Verse before, that the wife is bound to her husband, while her husband lives:
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here hee inferres on it, That if therefore the wife take another man, while her husband liues, shee is an Adulteresse,
Here he infers on it, That if Therefore the wife take Another man, while her husband lives, she is an Adulteress,
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yea, he saith, shee shall be so called.
yea, he Says, she shall be so called.
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And then he deliuers by way of opposition to this, the Proposition chiefly intended by him in this Verse, namely this:
And then he delivers by Way of opposition to this, the Proposition chiefly intended by him in this Verse, namely this:
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That the husband being dead, the wise is at libertie, and may lawfully marry with another man,
That the husband being dead, the wise is At liberty, and may lawfully marry with Another man,
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and that in so doing shee is no Adulteresse. And this the Apostle sets downe in the proofe of it: thus,
and that in so doing she is no Adulteress. And this the Apostle sets down in the proof of it: thus,
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That the husband being dead, the wife is freed from the Law that binds her to her husband,
That the husband being dead, the wife is freed from the Law that binds her to her husband,
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and therefore then shee is freed from him, and though then shee take another man, shee is no Adulteresse.
and Therefore then she is freed from him, and though then she take Another man, she is no Adulteress.
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But (saith the Apostle) if the man be dead, shee is free from the Law,
But (Says the Apostle) if the man be dead, she is free from the Law,
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so that shee is not an Adulteresse, though shee take another man. And so wee see the generall matter of this Verse.
so that she is not an Adulteress, though she take Another man. And so we see the general matter of this Verse.
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The wordes need not long to bee stood on touching the sense of them: I will briefly cleere them.
The words need not long to be stood on touching the sense of them: I will briefly clear them.
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So then, or so therefore, If while the man liueth, shee take another man, that is,
So then, or so Therefore, If while the man lives, she take Another man, that is,
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if while the husband is aliue, shee ioyne her selfe to another man, and marry another man, shee shall be called an Adulteresse, the word (called) here signifieth thus much, shee shall be held an Adulteresse,
if while the husband is alive, she join her self to Another man, and marry Another man, she shall be called an Adulteress, the word (called) Here signifies thus much, she shall be held an Adulteress,
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and that by the voice and consent of all men, all men that know her shall so repute her,
and that by the voice and consent of all men, all men that know her shall so repute her,
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so speake of her, and so call her: we haue the same word, Act. 11.26.
so speak of her, and so call her: we have the same word, Act. 11.26.
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It is there said, that the Disciples were first called Christians in Antiochia, that is, they were so named, not by the deuice of man, It is there said, that the Disciples were First called Christians in Antiochia, that is, they were so nam, not by the device of man,
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but by diuine Oracle, and that by a common consent. ( An Adulteresse, a breaker of Wedlock, a transgressor of the seuenth Commandement.) (But if the man be dead she is free from the Law) These words we had in the Verse before,
but by divine Oracle, and that by a Common consent. (an Adulteress, a breaker of Wedlock, a transgressor of the Seventh Commandment.) (But if the man be dead she is free from the Law) These words we had in the Verse before,
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and I shewed this to be the meaning of them:
and I showed this to be the meaning of them:
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if the husbands naturall life be taken away and determined, shee is free from the speciall and perpetuall Law of Marriage, binding her to her husband,
if the Husbands natural life be taken away and determined, she is free from the special and perpetual Law of Marriage, binding her to her husband,
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so that shee is no Adulteresse though shee take another man, that is, so that then shee is no Wedlock-breaker,
so that she is no Adulteress though she take Another man, that is, so that then she is no Wedlock-breaker,
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nor transgressor of the Commandement of God, though shee ioyne her selfe in marriage to another man.
nor transgressor of the Commandment of God, though she join her self in marriage to Another man.
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So then the meaning of the words of this Verse is, as if the Apostle had said,
So then the meaning of the words of this Verse is, as if the Apostle had said,
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So then, or so therefore, if while the husband is aliue in this world, the wife ioyne her selfe to another, So then, or so Therefore, if while the husband is alive in this world, the wife join her self to Another,
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and marry another man, shee is a Wedlocke-breaker, and a transgressor of the Law of God,
and marry Another man, she is a Wedlock-breaker, and a transgressor of the Law of God,
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and that by the voice and consent of all that know her, all that know her shall so speake of her,
and that by the voice and consent of all that know her, all that know her shall so speak of her,
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and so call her, and may iustly call her an Adulteresse:
and so call her, and may justly call her an Adulteress:
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but if her husbands naturall life be taken away, shee is free from that speciall and perpetuall Law of Marriage, binding her to her husband,
but if her Husbands natural life be taken away, she is free from that special and perpetual Law of Marriage, binding her to her husband,
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so that then shee is no Wedlock-breaker, nor Adulteresse, though shee ioyne her selfe in marriage to another man. so that then she is no Wedlock-breaker, nor Adulteress, though she join her self in marriage to Another man.
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In that the Apostle hauing before said, that the wife is bound by the Law to the man while he liueth; doth here inferre on that:
In that the Apostle having before said, that the wife is bound by the Law to the man while he lives; does Here infer on that:
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That if therefore the wife take another man while her husband liues, shee is an Adulteresse, shee is a Wedlock-breaker,
That if Therefore the wife take Another man while her husband lives, she is an Adulteress, she is a Wedlock-breaker,
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and a transgressor of the Law of Marriage: we may note thus much briefly: That Polygamie is vtterly vnlawfull:
and a transgressor of the Law of Marriage: we may note thus much briefly: That Polygamy is utterly unlawful:
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for a woman to haue more then one husband at one and the same time, or for an husband to haue more then one wife at one and the same time, it is a sinne,
for a woman to have more then one husband At one and the same time, or for an husband to have more then one wife At one and the same time, it is a sin,
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and it is a breach of the Commandement of God, and it is directly against the ordinance of God in the first institution of Marriage, as it appeares, Gen. 2.24.
and it is a breach of the Commandment of God, and it is directly against the Ordinance of God in the First Institution of Marriage, as it appears, Gen. 2.24.
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God there saith, that a man shall leaue his Father and Mother, and shall cleaue vnto his wife,
God there Says, that a man shall leave his Father and Mother, and shall cleave unto his wife,
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and they shall be one flesh, not to his wiues, but to his wife, and they shall be one flesh, which place Christ himselfe cites, & makes yet more plaine to this purpose. Matth. 19.5. where he saith:
and they shall be one Flesh, not to his wives, but to his wife, and they shall be one Flesh, which place christ himself cites, & makes yet more plain to this purpose. Matthew 19.5. where he Says:
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For this cause shall a man leaue Father and Mother, and cleaue vnto his wife, and they twaine shall be one flesh:
For this cause shall a man leave Father and Mother, and cleave unto his wife, and they twaine shall be one Flesh:
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see, hee brings it to one husband and one wife, they twaine shall be one flesh:
see, he brings it to one husband and one wife, they twaine shall be one Flesh:
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and to this first institution of marriage had the Prophet respect. Malac. 2.15. when hee said:
and to this First Institution of marriage had the Prophet respect. Malachi 2.15. when he said:
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And did not hee make one? yet had he abundance of Spirit: and wherefore one? because he sought a godly seed. And did not he make one? yet had he abundance of Spirit: and Wherefore one? Because he sought a godly seed.
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And we find a flat prohibition of Polygamie, of hauing two wiues or more at one time. Leuit. 18.18.
And we find a flat prohibition of Polygamy, of having two wives or more At one time. Levites 18.18.
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Thou shalt not take a wife with her sister, during her life, to vexe her, that is,
Thou shalt not take a wife with her sister, during her life, to vex her, that is,
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as the phrase there vsed signifieth, two wiues one to another.
as the phrase there used signifies, two wives one to Another.
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That is the meaning of that forme of speech, a wife to another, as might be shewed if it were needfull:
That is the meaning of that Form of speech, a wife to Another, as might be showed if it were needful:
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but not to stand on this.
but not to stand on this.
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It discouers what we are to thinke of the Polygamie of the Patriarkes and godly Fathers, in the time of the old Testament, that indeed howsoeuer the Lord, hauing promised to make Abrahams seed as the starres of the heauen,
It discovers what we Are to think of the Polygamy of the Patriarchs and godly Father's, in the time of the old Testament, that indeed howsoever the Lord, having promised to make Abrahams seed as the Stars of the heaven,
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and as the sand which is vpon the Sea-shore, Gen. 22.17.
and as the sand which is upon the Seashore, Gen. 22.17.
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was pleased to suffer varietie of wiues for a time, as a meanes to increase that posteritie, was pleased to suffer variety of wives for a time, as a means to increase that posterity,
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and so it might in some sort be excused, yet certainely it was a fault and a fayling in them,
and so it might in Some sort be excused, yet Certainly it was a fault and a failing in them,
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and cannot be iustified and defended as a thing simply lawfull, and void of sinne. Now here haply some may moue this question:
and cannot be justified and defended as a thing simply lawful, and void of sin. Now Here haply Some may move this question:
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Seeing it is vnlawfull for a woman to haue more then one husband at one time,
Seeing it is unlawful for a woman to have more then one husband At one time,
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and for an husband to haue more then one wife at one time: Whether after lawfull diuorce for Adulterie, the partie innocent may marry another or no?
and for an husband to have more then one wife At one time: Whither After lawful divorce for Adultery, the party innocent may marry Another or no?
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The answere of Diuines, which I hold sound & good, is this:
The answer of Divines, which I hold found & good, is this:
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That the innocent partie hauing not the gift of continency, on leaue obtayned of the Church and Christian Magistrate, may lawfully marry another.
That the innocent party having not the gift of continency, on leave obtained of the Church and Christian Magistrate, may lawfully marry Another.
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It will be said, that then the husband shall haue two wiues both liuing at one time, and so the wife likewise. I answere, No:
It will be said, that then the husband shall have two wives both living At one time, and so the wife likewise. I answer, No:
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For after lawfull diuorce, the parties diuorced are not man and wife, the bond of Marriage is quite broken.
For After lawful divorce, the parties divorced Are not man and wife, the bound of Marriage is quite broken.
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Of some then it may further be demanded;
Of Some then it may further be demanded;
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Whether after manifest and knowne Adulterie, by which the bond of Marriage is broken, the partie innocent may take the partie delinquent, the partie that hath sinned, vpon Repentance, without a new contract and a new Marriage.
Whither After manifest and known Adultery, by which the bound of Marriage is broken, the party innocent may take the party delinquent, the party that hath sinned, upon Repentance, without a new contract and a new Marriage.
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I answere, the partie innocent may doe it, for though Adulterie do dissolue the bond of Marriage,
I answer, the party innocent may do it, for though Adultery do dissolve the bound of Marriage,
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yet the same bond may be continued, and may grow vp againe by consent of the partie innocent,
yet the same bound may be continued, and may grow up again by consent of the party innocent,
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and there may be a reconciliation betweene them, 1. Sam. 25.44. Wee read that Saul had giuen Michal his daughter, Dauids wife, to Phalti the sonne of Laish, which was of Gallim.
and there may be a reconciliation between them, 1. Sam. 25.44. we read that Saul had given Michal his daughter, David wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim.
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And 2. Sam. 3.14, 15. it is said that Dauid sent messengers to Ish-bosheth Sauls sonne, saying, Deliuer me my wife Michal, which I married for an hundred foreskins of the Philistims, verse 15. And Ish. bosheth sent and tooke her from her husband Phaltiel the sonne of Laish. And thus may the innocent party doe without a new contract, and a new Marriage.
And 2. Sam. 3.14, 15. it is said that David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I married for an hundred foreskins of the philistines, verse 15. And Ish. Bosheth sent and took her from her husband Phaltiel the son of Laish. And thus may the innocent party do without a new contract, and a new Marriage.
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The next thing obseruable in this Verse is this:
The next thing observable in this Verse is this:
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The Apostle saith, The wife that takes another man while her husband liueth, shal be called an adulteresse.
The Apostle Says, The wife that Takes Another man while her husband lives, shall be called an adulteress.
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That maner of speech is to be obserued: shee shall be called an adulteresse, shee shall be reputed an adulteresse;
That manner of speech is to be observed: she shall be called an adulteress, she shall be reputed an adulteress;
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yea, all that know her, shall so speake of her, and shall call her an adulteresse, a wedlocke-breaker;
yea, all that know her, shall so speak of her, and shall call her an adulteress, a Wedlock-breaker;
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Hence we may easily gather thus much:
Hence we may Easily gather thus much:
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That Adulterie is a foule and fearefull sin, it is a sinne that euery one of any iudgement may take notice of, and is able to condemne,
That Adultery is a foul and fearful since, it is a sin that every one of any judgement may take notice of, and is able to condemn,
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and to crie shame on, yea, the very Heathen by the light of nature were able to take notice of it, Gen. 20.9.
and to cry shame on, yea, the very Heathen by the Light of nature were able to take notice of it, Gen. 20.9.
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And we find that the Heathen did sharply punish the sinne of Adulterie:
And we find that the Heathen did sharply Punish the sin of Adultery:
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but that the greatnesse of this sinne may yet further appeare, consider that Adulterie is not onely a breach of that Commandement of God, Thou shalt not commit Adulterie,
but that the greatness of this sin may yet further appear, Consider that Adultery is not only a breach of that Commandment of God, Thou shalt not commit Adultery,
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but it is a breach of the particular couenant of Marriage, which Salomon, Prouerb. 2.17.
but it is a breach of the particular Covenant of Marriage, which Solomon, Proverb. 2.17.
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cals Gods couenant, which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the couenant of her God,
calls God's Covenant, which Forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the Covenant of her God,
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euen that solemne couenant that was made at the time of her contract and Marriage, both before God,
even that solemn Covenant that was made At the time of her contract and Marriage, both before God,
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and before the Angels of God, & before the people of God. Againe, Adulterie defiles the body, in more speciall manner then other sinnes:
and before the Angels of God, & before the people of God. Again, Adultery defiles the body, in more special manner then other Sins:
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whence it is that men or women are counted dishonest, if not onely, yet chiefly for the sinne of fornication and adulterie.
whence it is that men or women Are counted dishonest, if not only, yet chiefly for the sin of fornication and adultery.
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Adde to these the fearefull effects and fruites of this sinne, which serue also to set out the greatnesse of it:
Add to these the fearful effects and fruits of this sin, which serve also to Set out the greatness of it:
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it brings forth an ill name and a poore estate, and a diseased body;
it brings forth an ill name and a poor estate, and a diseased body;
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the Lord in his iust iudgement sends an adulterer and an adulteresse, filthy and lothsome and rotten diseases,
the Lord in his just judgement sends an adulterer and an adulteress, filthy and loathsome and rotten diseases,
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though they escape the censure of men, and being presented to the Courts of men, they can shift it out by money,
though they escape the censure of men, and being presented to the Courts of men, they can shift it out by money,
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yet the Lord suffers them not to escape his punishing hand, but many times sends on them visible iudgements in this life;
yet the Lord suffers them not to escape his punishing hand, but many times sends on them visible Judgments in this life;
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yea, Adulterie brings smart on the posteritie, it is a meanes to roote out posteritie. Iob. 31.12. It is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would roote out all mine increase.
yea, Adultery brings smart on the posterity, it is a means to root out posterity. Job 31.12. It is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all mine increase.
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And which is yet worse, it brings a dulnesse and deadnesse of heart, it makes a man or a woman vncapable of any good, it is like the sinne of drunkennesse which taketh away the heart, they are ioyned together in this effect, Hose. 4.11. Whoredome, and Wine, and new Wine take away the heart.
And which is yet Worse, it brings a dulness and deadness of heart, it makes a man or a woman uncapable of any good, it is like the sin of Drunkenness which Takes away the heart, they Are joined together in this Effect, Hose. 4.11. Whoredom, and Wine, and new Wine take away the heart.
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And yet further, Adulterie makes both body and soule liable to the curse of God, it shuts vs out of the Kingdome of heauen, 1. Cor. 6.9.
And yet further, Adultery makes both body and soul liable to the curse of God, it shuts us out of the Kingdom of heaven, 1. Cor. 6.9.
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yea, not onely the body and soule of one, but of two at once, euen two at one time, by that sinne are enwrapped within the cōpasse of Gods curse,
yea, not only the body and soul of one, but of two At once, even two At one time, by that sin Are enwrapped within the compass of God's curse,
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& whoremongers are ranked with dogs and sorcerers, and murtherers, and Idolaters, and whosoeuer loueth and maketh a lie, that shall be without the holy Citie, Apoc. 22.15. and shall haue their part in the Lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death, Reuel. 21.8. Let vs then take notice of the greatnesse of this sinne, the world cōmonly makes light account of it;
& whoremongers Are ranked with Dogs and sorcerers, and murderers, and Idolaters, and whosoever loves and makes a lie, that shall be without the holy city, Apocalypse 22.15. and shall have their part in the Lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death, Revel. 21.8. Let us then take notice of the greatness of this sin, the world commonly makes Light account of it;
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yea, some esteeme it a matter to laugh at, and make but a iest of it, yea, Some esteem it a matter to laugh At, and make but a jest of it,
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and many are come to that height of impudencie, that they can euen glory and boast of it.
and many Are come to that height of impudency, that they can even glory and boast of it.
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Are there not some that sticke not to say in plaine termes, they will loue another mans wife, meaning indeede, they will lust after her? and are there not some that shame not to goe to the Tauerne with other mens wiues,
are there not Some that stick not to say in plain terms, they will love Another men wife, meaning indeed, they will lust After her? and Are there not Some that shame not to go to the Tavern with other men's wives,
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and those wiues are not ashamed to be seene so to doe, and there to bee at vnseasonable times,
and those wives Are not ashamed to be seen so to do, and there to be At unseasonable times,
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and to spend whole nights in dauncing and wantonnesse? Oh, these things are too common in the world:
and to spend Whole nights in dancing and wantonness? O, these things Are too Common in the world:
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such persons full little consider the greatnesse of the sinne of Adulterie, they wil say, Can you charge vs with Adulterie? I take not on me so to doe,
such Persons full little Consider the greatness of the sin of Adultery, they will say, Can you charge us with Adultery? I take not on me so to do,
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yet certainely these are foule presumptions, and a man may almost necessarily conclude, that the act of Adulterie followes on these things,
yet Certainly these Are foul presumptions, and a man may almost necessarily conclude, that the act of Adultery follows on these things,
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and howsoeuer thou maist carry the matter closely and bleare the eyes of men, yet remember what hath beene said, that Adulterie is a breach of the couenant made in the sight of God;
and howsoever thou Mayest carry the matter closely and blear the eyes of men, yet Remember what hath been said, that Adultery is a breach of the Covenant made in the sighed of God;
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& know thou that though thou breake couenant with God, yet God will not breake his word with thee. Hee hath said, Heb. 13.4. that whoremongers and adulterers he will iudge;
& know thou that though thou break Covenant with God, yet God will not break his word with thee. He hath said, Hebrew 13.4. that whoremongers and Adulterers he will judge;
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and he will certainely iudge thee for that sinne of thine, his hand will find thee out,
and he will Certainly judge thee for that sin of thine, his hand will find thee out,
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and thou shalt finde his punishing hand on thy name, on thy estate, and on thy body in filthy and rotten diseases,
and thou shalt find his punishing hand on thy name, on thy estate, and on thy body in filthy and rotten diseases,
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and which is more fearefull, thou shalt find his hand on thy Soule, giuing thee vp to dulnesse and deadnesse of heart.
and which is more fearful, thou shalt find his hand on thy Soul, giving thee up to dulness and deadness of heart.
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That sinne of thine, thorow the iust iudgement of God, shall make thee vncapeable of any thing that is truely good:
That sin of thine, thorough the just judgement of God, shall make thee uncapable of any thing that is truly good:
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and thou shalt go on in the way to perdition, as thou shalt hardly get out of that way:
and thou shalt go on in the Way to perdition, as thou shalt hardly get out of that Way:
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wofull experience shewes this to bee true.
woeful experience shows this to be true.
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Some are so besotted with that sinne of Adulterie, as they goe on in it against knowledge, against conscience,
some Are so besotted with that sin of Adultery, as they go on in it against knowledge, against conscience,
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and against all good motions to the contrarie. And as the Prophet complayned in his time, Ier. 7.9, 10, 19. They commit Adulterie,
and against all good motions to the contrary. And as the Prophet complained in his time, Jeremiah 7.9, 10, 19. They commit Adultery,
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and then come and stand before the Lord in the publike assembly, and say, We are deliuered,
and then come and stand before the Lord in the public assembly, and say, We Are Delivered,
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and thinke all is wel, though they be guiltie of that foule abomination; they are so benummed with that filthy sin.
and think all is well, though they be guilty of that foul abomination; they Are so benumbed with that filthy since.
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Oh then take wee notice of the greatnesse and fearefulnesse of the sinne of Adulterie, and learne to auoid it.
O then take we notice of the greatness and fearfulness of the sin of Adultery, and Learn to avoid it.
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Now the meanes that serue to that purpose, are these especially.
Now the means that serve to that purpose, Are these especially.
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First, get the feare of God into thine heart, learne to feare God in his Word and Commandements forbidding that sinne, that will purge thine heart from filthy lusts.
First, get the Fear of God into thine heart, Learn to Fear God in his Word and commandments forbidding that sin, that will purge thine heart from filthy Lustiest.
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Marriage is a meanes to auoid the act of filthinesse, yet will it not kill lust where the feare of God is wanting, that hath the promise. Eccles. 7.28. Marriage is a means to avoid the act of filthiness, yet will it not kill lust where the Fear of God is wanting, that hath the promise. Eccles. 7.28.
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I finde more bitter then death, the woman whose heart is as nets and snares, and her hands as bands. I find more bitter then death, the woman whose heart is as nets and snares, and her hands as bans.
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He that is good before God, shall be deliuered from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her.
He that is good before God, shall be Delivered from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her.
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Secondly, labour to haue thy heart possessed with a true delight in the Word and Ordinances of God.
Secondly, labour to have thy heart possessed with a true delight in the Word and Ordinances of God.
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That is a speciall meanes to keepe out lust. Pro. 2.10. That is a special means to keep out lust. Pro 2.10.
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Salomon saith, When wisedome entreth into thine heart, and knowledge delighteth thy soule, Then, Vers. 16. it shall deliuer thee from the strange woman,Solomon Says, When Wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge delights thy soul, Then, Vers. 16. it shall deliver thee from the strange woman,
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euen from the stranger which flattereth with her lips.
even from the stranger which Flattereth with her lips.
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Thirdly, earnestly seeke to God by prayer, that hee would purge thine heart from vncleane lusts,
Thirdly, earnestly seek to God by prayer, that he would purge thine heart from unclean Lustiest,
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and giue thee strength of grace against that sinne.
and give thee strength of grace against that sin.
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And lastly, auoid all things and occasions that stirre thee vp to finne, as idlenesse, excesse and curiositie in dyet,
And lastly, avoid all things and occasions that stir thee up to fin, as idleness, excess and curiosity in diet,
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or apparell, wanton speech and gesture, lewd company, and such like.
or apparel, wanton speech and gesture, lewd company, and such like.
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And if thou carefully vse these meanes, no doubt thou shalt find thine heart purged from filthy lusts,
And if thou carefully use these means, no doubt thou shalt find thine heart purged from filthy Lustiest,
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and thou shalt be enabled to auoid that foule and fearefull sinne of Adulterie.
and thou shalt be enabled to avoid that foul and fearful sin of Adultery.
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Now in that the Apostle saith, she shall be called an Adulteresse, I might stand to shew that an Adulterer, a filthy person, may lawfully be so called;
Now in that the Apostle Says, she shall be called an Adulteress, I might stand to show that an Adulterer, a filthy person, may lawfully be so called;
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and that a Drunkard may be called a drunkard, and one that is openly prophane may heare of it,
and that a Drunkard may be called a drunkard, and one that is openly profane may hear of it,
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and may iustly be called a prophane person.
and may justly be called a profane person.
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From the latter part of the Verse, wee may gather the lawfulnesse of second marriage, that it is lawfull for a man (his wife being dead) to marry another. And so of the wife;
From the latter part of the Verse, we may gather the lawfulness of second marriage, that it is lawful for a man (his wife being dead) to marry Another. And so of the wife;
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and to this purpose the Apostle speakes plainely, 1. Cor. 7.39. And he wills yonger widdowes to marry, 1. Tim. 5.14.
and to this purpose the Apostle speaks plainly, 1. Cor. 7.39. And he wills younger widow's to marry, 1. Tim. 5.14.
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VERS. 4.
VERS. 4.
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So yee, my Brethren, are dead also to the Law by the body of Christ, that yee should be vnto another, So ye, my Brothers, Are dead also to the Law by the body of christ, that ye should be unto Another,
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euen vnto him that is raysed vp from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit vnto God. even unto him that is raised up from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
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IN this Verse the Apostle makes the assumption of that Argument of his, by which hee proues that true Beleeuers are freed from the Law:
IN this Verse the Apostle makes the Assump of that Argument of his, by which he Proves that true Believers Are freed from the Law:
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his Maior or first Proposition which is implyed in the words of the first Verse, being this, That dead men are not vnder the Law,
his Mayor or First Proposition which is employed in the words of the First Verse, being this, That dead men Are not under the Law,
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but are freed from it in the first words of this Verse, he assumes on this manner:
but Are freed from it in the First words of this Verse, he assumes on this manner:
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That true Beleeuers are dead to the Law, directing his speech in particular to the beleeuing Romanes,
That true Believers Are dead to the Law, directing his speech in particular to the believing Romans,
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and to other true beleeuers that were amongst them, whom hee stiles by the name of Brethren.
and to other true believers that were among them, whom he stile by the name of Brothers.
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So yee, my Brethren (saith he) are dead also to the Law by the body of Christ, &c. so stands this Verse in relation to the Apostles Argument, as the assumption of it.So ye, my Brothers (Says he) Are dead also to the Law by the body of christ, etc. so Stands this Verse in Relation to the Apostles Argument, as the Assump of it.
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Now as this Verse hath respect to the two Verses foregoing;
Now as this Verse hath respect to the two Verses foregoing;
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it contaynes the reddition or application of that comparison or similitude the Apostle takes from the Law of Marriage, wherein we haue three correspondent parts, three parts answering to the parts of the similitude:
it contains the reddition or application of that comparison or similitude the Apostle Takes from the Law of Marriage, wherein we have three correspondent parts, three parts answering to the parts of the similitude:
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as, First, like as a married woman is free from her husband, when her husband is dead;
as, First, like as a married woman is free from her husband, when her husband is dead;
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So (saith the Apostle) true Beleeuers are dead to the Law, & by death are freed from the Law, that is in the first words, So yee, my Brethren, are dead also to the Law.
So (Says the Apostle) true Believers Are dead to the Law, & by death Are freed from the Law, that is in the First words, So ye, my Brothers, Are dead also to the Law.
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To which the Apostle subioynes how true Beleeuers are dead to the Law, namely, by the body of Christ.
To which the Apostle subioynes how true Believers Are dead to the Law, namely, by the body of christ.
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Then as a wife may lawfully marry another man, when her husband is dead:
Then as a wife may lawfully marry Another man, when her husband is dead:
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so here the Apostle saith, True Beleeuers may marry another, which he sets downe as the end of the former, That true Beleeuers are dead to the Law, that they should be to another, that yee should be vnto another.
so Here the Apostle Says, True Believers may marry Another, which he sets down as the end of the former, That true Believers Are dead to the Law, that they should be to Another, that ye should be unto Another.
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And then he describes that other, That hee is one raysed from the dead, in the words following, Euen vnto him that is raysed vp from the dead.
And then he describes that other, That he is one raised from the dead, in the words following, Even unto him that is raised up from the dead.
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Then followes the last correspondency, That as a wife, her husband being dead, and shee being married to another man, may beare children to that other man, (which is not expressed,
Then follows the last correspondency, That as a wife, her husband being dead, and she being married to Another man, may bear children to that other man, (which is not expressed,
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but implyed in the former similitude) so true Beleeuers being freed from the Law,
but employed in the former similitude) so true Believers being freed from the Law,
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and married to another husband, may bring forth fruit vnto that husband, and that is also set downe as the end of their being married to another husband, in the rest of the words of this Verse;
and married to Another husband, may bring forth fruit unto that husband, and that is also Set down as the end of their being married to Another husband, in the rest of the words of this Verse;
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That we should bring forth fruit vnto God: That we should bring forth fruit unto God:
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and thus we see what part of the Apostles Argument this Verse contaynes, and how it answers to the foregoing similitude:
and thus we see what part of the Apostles Argument this Verse contains, and how it answers to the foregoing similitude:
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and so we haue the generall matter of it. Come we to the seuerall parts of this Verse.
and so we have the general matter of it. Come we to the several parts of this Verse.
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The first part of it, answers to the first part of the foregoing similitude, and is (as ye haue heard) in these words:
The First part of it, answers to the First part of the foregoing similitude, and is (as you have herd) in these words:
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So yee, my Brethren, are dead to the Law by the body of Christ. So ye my Brethren ] or, wherefore my Brethren, or, now my Brethren; So ye, my Brothers, Are dead to the Law by the body of christ. So you my Brothers ] or, Wherefore my Brothers, or, now my Brothers;
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the Apostle vseth these wordes onely as a passage to the application of his foregoing similitude;
the Apostle uses these words only as a passage to the application of his foregoing similitude;
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and where he saith, my Brethren, his meaning is (as if he had said) my beloued, whom I respect as those that professe the same truth with mee,
and where he Says, my Brothers, his meaning is (as if he had said) my Beloved, whom I respect as those that profess the same truth with me,
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and are knit to me by the bond of loue: Are dead also to the Law;
and Are knit to me by the bound of love: are dead also to the Law;
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this phrase and forme of speech dead to the Law, is afterward expounded, Vers. 6. where the Apostle saith, Wee are deliuered from the Law, being dead vnto it:
this phrase and Form of speech dead to the Law, is afterwards expounded, Vers. 6. where the Apostle Says, we Are Delivered from the Law, being dead unto it:
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whence wee may gather, that to be dead to the Law, is to be freed from it by death;
whence we may gather, that to be dead to the Law, is to be freed from it by death;
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to be set free from the Law, as a wife is set free from the Law of Marriage, by the death of her husband.
to be Set free from the Law, as a wife is Set free from the Law of Marriage, by the death of her husband.
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Now, this freedome from the Law (vnderstanding by the Law, the morall Law) is not to be conceiued as a freedome from all obedience to the Law,
Now, this freedom from the Law (understanding by the Law, the moral Law) is not to be conceived as a freedom from all Obedience to the Law,
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as an exemption from the Law, as it is the rule of good life.
as an exemption from the Law, as it is the Rule of good life.
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Adam before his fall was not so freed from the Law, and the Angels and Saints in heauen are not now freed from it in that respect, none yeeld more obedience to the Law then they;Adam before his fallen was not so freed from the Law, and the Angels and Saints in heaven Are not now freed from it in that respect, none yield more Obedience to the Law then they;
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but we are to conceiue this freedome from the Law to be in three other respects,
but we Are to conceive this freedom from the Law to be in three other respects,
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namely, In respect of the rigour of the Law; Of the curse of the Law;
namely, In respect of the rigour of the Law; Of the curse of the Law;
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And of the power of it to stirre vp to sinne through the corruption of nature. By the body of Christ.
And of the power of it to stir up to sin through the corruption of nature. By the body of christ.
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] To omit the diuers acceptions of these words, The body of Christ, some expounding them of the accomplishment of the figures of the Law:
] To omit the diverse acceptions of these words, The body of christ, Some expounding them of the accomplishment of the figures of the Law:
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some of the Incarnation of Christ, &c. we are therefore to vnderstand the Passion of Christ, the suffering of Christ in his humane nature,
Some of the Incarnation of christ, etc. we Are Therefore to understand the Passion of christ, the suffering of christ in his humane nature,
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for so was Christ offered vp in sacrifice. Heb. 10.10. By the offering of the body of Iesus Christ once made. 1. Pet. 2.24. The Apostle saith, Hee bare our sinnes in his body on the Tree.
for so was christ offered up in sacrifice. Hebrew 10.10. By the offering of the body of Iesus christ once made. 1. Pet. 2.24. The Apostle Says, He bore our Sins in his body on the Tree.
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So then, true Beleeuers are dead to the Law by the body Christ, that is, by the death and passion of Christ, by his suffering in his humane nature, when he in his humane nature was made a curse for them, to redeeme them from the curse of the Law, Gal. 3.13.
So then, true Believers Are dead to the Law by the body christ, that is, by the death and passion of christ, by his suffering in his humane nature, when he in his humane nature was made a curse for them, to Redeem them from the curse of the Law, Gal. 3.13.
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Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in these words: So yee, my Brethren, &c. As if hee had said:
Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in these words: So ye, my Brothers, etc. As if he had said:
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Now then, my beloued in the Lord, whom I respect as those that professe the same truth with me, Now then, my Beloved in the Lord, whom I respect as those that profess the same truth with me,
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and are knit to me by the bond of loue:
and Are knit to me by the bound of love:
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As a wife is set free from the Law of Marriage by the death of her husband,
As a wife is Set free from the Law of Marriage by the death of her husband,
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so it is with you, you in like manner are set free by death from the rigour and curse of the Law,
so it is with you, you in like manner Are Set free by death from the rigour and curse of the Law,
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and from the power it hath to stirre you vp to sinne, euen by the death and passion of Christ, by his suffering in his humane nature,
and from the power it hath to stir you up to sin, even by the death and passion of christ, by his suffering in his humane nature,
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when he was made a curse for you, to redeeme you from the curse of the Law. when he was made a curse for you, to Redeem you from the curse of the Law.
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Passing by that kinde compellation here vsed by the Apostle (Brethren) hauing stood on that Verse 1,
Passing by that kind compellation Here used by the Apostle (Brothers) having stood on that Verse 1,
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In the first place obserue wee how the Apostle doth here apply his foregoing similitude, namely thus:
In the First place observe we how the Apostle does Here apply his foregoing similitude, namely thus:
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Hauing said that a wife is freed by the death of her husband from the Law of Marriage, here he saith, That so it is with the true beleeuing Romanes,
Having said that a wife is freed by the death of her husband from the Law of Marriage, Here he Says, That so it is with the true believing Romans,
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and other true beleeuers amongst them, that they in like manner are freed by death from the Law,
and other true believers among them, that they in like manner Are freed by death from the Law,
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euen from the rigour and curse of the Law. Hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
even from the rigour and curse of the Law. Hence we Are given to understand thus much:
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That true Beleeuers are as free from the Law, not from obedience of the Law, but from the rigour and curse of it,
That true Believers Are as free from the Law, not from Obedience of the Law, but from the rigour and curse of it,
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as a wife is free from her husband, when her husband is dead:
as a wife is free from her husband, when her husband is dead:
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true Beleeuers are no more vnder the rigour and curse of the Law, then a wife is vnder the power of the speciall Law of Marriage, when her husband is dead.
true Believers Are no more under the rigour and curse of the Law, then a wife is under the power of the special Law of Marriage, when her husband is dead.
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Further proofe of this we huue, Gal. 3.13.
Further proof of this we huue, Gal. 3.13.
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The Apostle saith there, That Christ hath redeemed Gods chosen, as many as truly beleeue in him,
The Apostle Says there, That christ hath redeemed God's chosen, as many as truly believe in him,
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and set them free from the curse of the Law: and, Gal. 4.4. he saith, That Christ became subiect to the Law, that hee might redeeme them that were vnder the Law, that is, vnder the bondage and curse of it, that he might set them free from that bondage and curse of the Law:
and Set them free from the curse of the Law: and, Gal. 4.4. he Says, That christ became Subject to the Law, that he might Redeem them that were under the Law, that is, under the bondage and curse of it, that he might Set them free from that bondage and curse of the Law:
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and therefore certainely, true Beleeuers are as free from the rigour and curse of the Law,
and Therefore Certainly, true Believers Are as free from the rigour and curse of the Law,
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as a wise is free from her husband, when her husband is dead, and they are no more vnder the rigour and curse of the Law,
as a wise is free from her husband, when her husband is dead, and they Are no more under the rigour and curse of the Law,
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then a wife is vnder the power of her husband, when her husband is dead: and the reason of this is,
then a wife is under the power of her husband, when her husband is dead: and the reason of this is,
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True Beleeuers are freed from the iustice of God, binding to the rigour and curse of the Law, it being fully answered and satisfied by the death of Christ for them,
True Believers Are freed from the Justice of God, binding to the rigour and curse of the Law, it being Fully answered and satisfied by the death of christ for them,
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and on their behalfe, as a wife is freed from the speciall Law of God touching Marriage, when her husband is dead. For the vse. First:
and on their behalf, as a wife is freed from the special Law of God touching Marriage, when her husband is dead. For the use. First:
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This discouereth to vs the error of the Papists, in that they teach that the Law and the Gospell are all one for substance of doctrine;
This Discovereth to us the error of the Papists, in that they teach that the Law and the Gospel Are all one for substance of Doctrine;
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that cannot be, for then true beleeuers, such as are in Christ, should not onely be freed from the Law, but also from the Gospell. that cannot be, for then true believers, such as Are in christ, should not only be freed from the Law, but also from the Gospel.
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Now that we find not in any place of Scripture, that true beleeuers are freed from the Gospell,
Now that we find not in any place of Scripture, that true believers Are freed from the Gospel,
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and therefore that is but a fancy of the Papists, that the Law and Gospell are all one for substance. Secondly:
and Therefore that is but a fancy of the Papists, that the Law and Gospel Are all one for substance. Secondly:
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Is it so that true Beleeuers are as free from the rigour and curse of the Law, as a wife is free from her husband, when her husband is dead:
Is it so that true Believers Are as free from the rigour and curse of the Law, as a wife is free from her husband, when her husband is dead:
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here is then a ground of sweet comfort for all true beleeuers, this may cheere vp their hearts in regard of their many weakenesses and imperfections, in doing of good duties,
Here is then a ground of sweet Comfort for all true believers, this may cheer up their hearts in regard of their many Weaknesses and imperfections, in doing of good duties,
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and in auoiding of euill, they find that they faile in doing good things, and come short of that they ought to doe,
and in avoiding of evil, they find that they fail in doing good things, and come short of that they ought to do,
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and that they cast not off all euill fully as they desire: let them herein comfort themselues, that they are freed from the rigour of the Law,
and that they cast not off all evil Fully as they desire: let them herein Comfort themselves, that they Are freed from the rigour of the Law,
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and therefore the Lord will not examine their actions according to the strict rule of his Law, they carrying in their hearts an holy purpose to please God in all things,
and Therefore the Lord will not examine their actions according to the strict Rule of his Law, they carrying in their hearts an holy purpose to please God in all things,
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and walking before him in truth and sinceritie, their weakenesses, their imperfections, and their failings, besides their purpose, shall neuer be laid to their charge; that is an excellent comfort.
and walking before him in truth and sincerity, their Weaknesses, their imperfections, and their failings, beside their purpose, shall never be laid to their charge; that is an excellent Comfort.
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Men cōmonly please themselues much in this, that they so carry themselues amongst men, that howsoeuer they faile,
Men commonly please themselves much in this, that they so carry themselves among men, that howsoever they fail,
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yet the Law of man can take no hold of them, the Law of man cannot touch them:
yet the Law of man can take no hold of them, the Law of man cannot touch them:
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much more then may true beleeuers comfort themselues in this, that though they faile in many things,
much more then may true believers Comfort themselves in this, that though they fail in many things,
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yet the Law of God, in regard of the rigour of it, is as a dead letter to them, it lyes not against them, they are as free from the rigour of it,
yet the Law of God, in regard of the rigour of it, is as a dead Letter to them, it lies not against them, they Are as free from the rigour of it,
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as a wife is free from her husband, when her husband is dead.
as a wife is free from her husband, when her husband is dead.
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Againe, this being so, that true beleeuers are as free from the curse of the Law,
Again, this being so, that true believers Are as free from the curse of the Law,
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as a wife is from her husband when he is dead;
as a wife is from her husband when he is dead;
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it may teach as many as truely beleeue in Christ, not to feare any euill ouer-much,
it may teach as many as truly believe in christ, not to Fear any evil overmuch,
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as reuilings and cursings of ill tongues, witch-craft, plague, pestilence, famine, sword, or death it selfe:
as revilings and cursings of ill tongues, witchcraft, plague, pestilence, famine, sword, or death it self:
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for why? the curse which makes all these things hurtfull, is remoued from them that are in Christ:
for why? the curse which makes all these things hurtful, is removed from them that Are in christ:
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and therefore let not them feare these things before they come, nor be discouraged when they fall on them:
and Therefore let not them Fear these things before they come, nor be discouraged when they fallen on them:
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What though thou be taken away by a common calamitie, as by dearth, by pestilence, by sword,
What though thou be taken away by a Common calamity, as by dearth, by pestilence, by sword,
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or the like? yet remember this, if thou be in Christ, the venom and sting of those things is remoued from thee,
or the like? yet Remember this, if thou be in christ, the venom and sting of those things is removed from thee,
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and they fall not on thee as a curse, and let that be thy comfort and cheere vp thine heart.
and they fallen not on thee as a curse, and let that be thy Comfort and cheer up thine heart.
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Now further, whereas the Apostle addes ( By the body of Christ, that true beleeuers are dead to the Law) (by the body of Christ) that is, by the death and passion of Christ, we are giuen to vnderstand thus much,
Now further, whereas the Apostle adds (By the body of christ, that true believers Are dead to the Law) (by the body of christ) that is, by the death and passion of christ, we Are given to understand thus much,
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That Christ his death, his suffering, and shedding of his bloud on the Crosse, is the only meanes and meritorious cause of the remouing of the rigour and curse of the Law from Gods chosen:
That christ his death, his suffering, and shedding of his blood on the Cross, is the only means and meritorious cause of the removing of the rigour and curse of the Law from God's chosen:
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only by the death of Christ is the rigour and curse of the Law remoued and taken away from true beleeuers. The Apostle saith, Coloss. 2.14.
only by the death of christ is the rigour and curse of the Law removed and taken away from true believers. The Apostle Says, Coloss. 2.14.
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That Christ putting out the hand-writing of Ordinances that was against vs, which was contrarie to vs, hee euen tooke it out of the way,
That christ putting out the handwriting of Ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, he even took it out of the Way,
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and fastned it vpon the Crosse.
and fastened it upon the Cross.
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And indeed Christ on the Crosse, stood in the stead of Gods chosen, He was their suretie, Heb. 7.22.
And indeed christ on the Cross, stood in the stead of God's chosen, He was their surety, Hebrew 7.22.
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And when hee stood on the Crosse, then only did hee vnder goe the curse for them. Gal. 3.13. The Apostle saith, Christ redeemed them from the curse, when hee was made a curse for them:
And when he stood on the Cross, then only did he under go the curse for them. Gal. 3.13. The Apostle Says, christ redeemed them from the curse, when he was made a curse for them:
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and when was that? Surely, when hee hung on the Crosse:
and when was that? Surely, when he hung on the Cross:
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for so it followes in the proofe of the Apostle in the words following, For it is written, Cursed is euery one that hangeth on tree, which is a plaine proofe of this.
for so it follows in the proof of the Apostle in the words following, For it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on tree, which is a plain proof of this.
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That only by the death of Christ is the rigour and curse of the Law remoued from true beleeuers.
That only by the death of christ is the rigour and curse of the Law removed from true believers.
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We shall neuer find in any place of Scripture, that remission of sins and remouall of the curse of the Law, is ascribed to Christ his actiue obedience,
We shall never find in any place of Scripture, that remission of Sins and removal of the curse of the Law, is ascribed to christ his active Obedience,
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but euer to his death and passion. Oh then the intolerable pride of the Papists!
but ever to his death and passion. O then the intolerable pride of the Papists!
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they dare challenge remission of sinnes for something done by themselues, yea for things done by them,
they Dare challenge remission of Sins for something done by themselves, yea for things done by them,
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for which they haue no warrant in the Word of God;
for which they have no warrant in the Word of God;
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as, they dare challenge pardon of sinnes for their Pilgrimages, wilfull Pouertie, single Life, and such like:
as, they Dare challenge pardon of Sins for their Pilgrimages, wilful Poverty, single Life, and such like:
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and herein appeares their monstrous pride.
and herein appears their monstrous pride.
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Iesus Christ the righteous did not purchase remission of sinnes, and remouall of the curse of the Law, by his perfect fulfilling of the Law,
Iesus christ the righteous did not purchase remission of Sins, and removal of the curse of the Law, by his perfect fulfilling of the Law,
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and yet the proud Papist dare challenge remission of sinnes and temouall of the curse of the Law,
and yet the proud Papist Dare challenge remission of Sins and temouall of the curse of the Law,
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for his will-worship and deuised obedience, which is most hatefull and most abominable pride and presumption. To leaue them:
for his will-worship and devised Obedience, which is most hateful and most abominable pride and presumption. To leave them:
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for the vse of the point to our selues.
for the use of the point to our selves.
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It being so, that only by the death of Christ, the curse of the Law is remoued from true beleeuers:
It being so, that only by the death of christ, the curse of the Law is removed from true believers:
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Hence wee learne whither to goe to finde deliuerance, from the venom and sting of any trouble or distresse, that befalls vs, Hence we Learn whither to go to find deliverance, from the venom and sting of any trouble or distress, that befalls us,
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namely, to the Crosse of IESVS CHRIST, when thou art sicke, or in any trouble whatsoeuer;
namely, to the Cross of JESUS CHRIST, when thou art sick, or in any trouble whatsoever;
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if thou desire to haue the bitternesse and curse of that trouble remooued, then seeke thou to the Crosse of Christ.
if thou desire to have the bitterness and curse of that trouble removed, then seek thou to the Cross of christ.
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How is this to be done, may some say?
How is this to be done, may Some say?
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I answere, The first thing that thou doest in time of thy distresse, let it be this,
I answer, The First thing that thou dost in time of thy distress, let it be this,
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euen an earnest suite put vp to God for the pardon of thy sinnes in the bloud of IESVS CHRIST:
even an earnest suit put up to God for the pardon of thy Sins in the blood of JESUS CHRIST:
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seeke to the Crosse of Christ for the remission of thy sinnes, and especially for that sinne thou thinkest is the cause of thy trouble,
seek to the Cross of christ for the remission of thy Sins, and especially for that sin thou Thinkest is the cause of thy trouble,
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and neuer rest suing to the Lord, till it please him to giue thee some assurance of the pardon of thy sinnes;
and never rest suing to the Lord, till it please him to give thee Some assurance of the pardon of thy Sins;
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and then thou shalt be sure, though thy trouble be still continued on thee, yet the venom and bitternesse of that trouble is remoued from thee,
and then thou shalt be sure, though thy trouble be still continued on thee, yet the venom and bitterness of that trouble is removed from thee,
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and it shall not hurt thee:
and it shall not hurt thee:
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and vnlesse thou take this course, thou canst finde no comfort in the time of thy trouble,
and unless thou take this course, thou Canst find no Comfort in the time of thy trouble,
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& though thou beest deliuered from thy trouble, yet will it be but in iudgement, not in mercy;
& though thou Best Delivered from thy trouble, yet will it be but in judgement, not in mercy;
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as it was with Pharaoh, so shall it be with thee, one trouble shall follow after another, till thou be destroyed.
as it was with Pharaoh, so shall it be with thee, one trouble shall follow After Another, till thou be destroyed.
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Learne then in the time of thy distresse to goe to the Crosse of Iesus Christ for ease and comfort,
Learn then in the time of thy distress to go to the Cross of Iesus christ for ease and Comfort,
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and neuer rest till thou find ease and comfort deriued to thee from thence, and thou shalt be sure,
and never rest till thou find ease and Comfort derived to thee from thence, and thou shalt be sure,
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whether it be cōtinuance of thy distresse, or deliuerance from it, it wil be in mercy, not in iudgement.
whither it be Continuance of thy distress, or deliverance from it, it will be in mercy, not in judgement.
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There is yet some further vse to be made of this doctrine, that onely by the death of Christ, the curse of the Law is remoued and taken away from true Beleeuers. There is yet Some further use to be made of this Doctrine, that only by the death of christ, the curse of the Law is removed and taken away from true Believers.
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This moreouer wee must know, that if wee looke for freedome from the curse of the Law, it must be by hauing part in the death of Christ:
This moreover we must know, that if we look for freedom from the curse of the Law, it must be by having part in the death of christ:
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if wee would be freed from the curse of the Law, we must looke that we haue our part in the death of Christ;
if we would be freed from the curse of the Law, we must look that we have our part in the death of christ;
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and so far forth as we haue part in the death of Christ, so far are we freed from the curse of the Law.
and so Far forth as we have part in the death of christ, so Far Are we freed from the curse of the Law.
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Now we come to haue part in the death of Christ, by faith in his death;
Now we come to have part in the death of christ, by faith in his death;
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by faith in Christ crucified, wee come to be partakers of the merit of his death,
by faith in christ Crucified, we come to be partakers of the merit of his death,
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for the taking away of the guilt of sinnes, and the punishment due to vs for our sinnes:
for the taking away of the guilt of Sins, and the punishment due to us for our Sins:
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and that wee deceiue not our selues in this point;
and that we deceive not our selves in this point;
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for herein euery one will be readie to flatter and soothe vp himselfe, and to thinke he hath faith in the bloud of Christ,
for herein every one will be ready to flatter and sooth up himself, and to think he hath faith in the blood of christ,
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for the washing away of his sinnes, and thereupon presume to come to the Sacrament of the Body and Bloud of Christ, wherein faith is specially directed to the death and passion of Christ;
for the washing away of his Sins, and thereupon presume to come to the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of christ, wherein faith is specially directed to the death and passion of christ;
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that wee therefore deceiue not our selues:
that we Therefore deceive not our selves:
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Let vs know this for a truth, that we can neuer haue true faith in the bloud of Christ,
Let us know this for a truth, that we can never have true faith in the blood of christ,
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vnlesse wee be further inlightened, then by the light of nature, or then nature can afford,
unless we be further enlightened, then by the Light of nature, or then nature can afford,
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and be made to see the sinnes of our hearts and liues, yea to see our particular sinnes:
and be made to see the Sins of our hearts and lives, yea to see our particular Sins:
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the vilest wretch that liues, can in generall say he is a sinner; but our sight of sinne must be more speciall, we must see our particular sinnes,
the Vilest wretch that lives, can in general say he is a sinner; but our sighed of sin must be more special, we must see our particular Sins,
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and wee must see them together with the curse and iudgements of God attending on them, that we may be humbled for them,
and we must see them together with the curse and Judgments of God attending on them, that we may be humbled for them,
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and find our selues stand in need of the bloud of Christ, for the pardon of them;
and find our selves stand in need of the blood of christ, for the pardon of them;
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Many mens hearts and consciences can tell them of their particular sinnes, and yet they are not humbled for them;
Many men's hearts and Consciences can tell them of their particular Sins, and yet they Are not humbled for them;
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and what is the cause? Surely, because they see them not together with the curse of God due to them;
and what is the cause? Surely, Because they see them not together with the curse of God due to them;
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they blesse themselues in their hearts and say, they shall haue peace, as it is Deut. 29.19. Men naturally say in their hearts, The curses of the Law are foolishnesse;
they bless themselves in their hearts and say, they shall have peace, as it is Deuteronomy 29.19. Men naturally say in their hearts, The curses of the Law Are foolishness;
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and deride the iudgements of God threatned against them for their sinnes.
and deride the Judgments of God threatened against them for their Sins.
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Oh then, labour thou to see thy particular sinnes, and to see them together with the curse of God due to them, that so thou maist be humbled,
O then, labour thou to see thy particular Sins, and to see them together with the curse of God due to them, that so thou Mayest be humbled,
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and find thy selfe stand in need of the bloud of Christ;
and find thy self stand in need of the blood of christ;
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this is to make way for faith, and to make thine heart readie & fit for the worke of faith.
this is to make Way for faith, and to make thine heart ready & fit for the work of faith.
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And if thine heart be thus prepared and humbled, no doubt, the Lord will then worke faith in thee, to apprehend the merit of Christ his death for the pardon of thy sinnes,
And if thine heart be thus prepared and humbled, no doubt, the Lord will then work faith in thee, to apprehend the merit of christ his death for the pardon of thy Sins,
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and thou shalt be freed from the curse of the Law, and then thou comming to the Sacrament, shalt find thy faith strengthned and confirmed in the bloud of Christ:
and thou shalt be freed from the curse of the Law, and then thou coming to the Sacrament, shalt find thy faith strengthened and confirmed in the blood of christ:
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And the Sacrament shall be to thee a seale of that righteousnesse that is by faith in Iesus Christ.
And the Sacrament shall be to thee a seal of that righteousness that is by faith in Iesus christ.
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One thing yet remaynes to be gathered from these words of the Apostle:
One thing yet remains to be gathered from these words of the Apostle:
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In that he saith, True beleeuers are dead to the Law, that is, freed not only from the rigour and curse of the Law,
In that he Says, True believers Are dead to the Law, that is, freed not only from the rigour and curse of the Law,
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but also from the power of the Law, euen that power it hath to stirre them vp to sin through their owne corruption,
but also from the power of the Law, even that power it hath to stir them up to since through their own corruption,
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and that by the body, that is, by the death of Christ. Hence we may further gather thus much:
and that by the body, that is, by the death of christ. Hence we may further gather thus much:
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That it is only part in the death of Christ that sets vs free from the power of the Law, euen from the power it hath to stirre vs vp to sinne through our owne corruption, the Law hath power to stirre vp to sinne through our corruption,
That it is only part in the death of christ that sets us free from the power of the Law, even from the power it hath to stir us up to sin through our own corruption, the Law hath power to stir up to sin through our corruption,
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as afterward wee shall see, and wee are freed from that power, by hauing part in the death of Christ;
as afterwards we shall see, and we Are freed from that power, by having part in the death of christ;
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yea, by hauing part in the death of Christ, wee are enabled to withstand and to repel the temptations of Satan, and to ouercome them.
yea, by having part in the death of christ, we Are enabled to withstand and to repel the temptations of Satan, and to overcome them.
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For why? Christ by his death hath destroyed the Deuill, Heb. 2.14. And hath spoyled Principalities and Powers, and stripped them of their power, Coloss. 2.15.
For why? christ by his death hath destroyed the devil, Hebrew 2.14. And hath spoiled Principalities and Powers, and stripped them of their power, Coloss. 2.15.
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And therefore from the death of Christ, we shall haue power against the allurements and prouocations of Satan stirring vs vp to sinne,
And Therefore from the death of christ, we shall have power against the allurements and provocations of Satan stirring us up to sin,
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and indeed, as many as truly beleeue in Christ, are made partakers, not only of the merit of Christ his death,
and indeed, as many as truly believe in christ, Are made partakers, not only of the merit of christ his death,
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but also of the power of it, and by that power, the strength of their owne corruption is weakned and abated,
but also of the power of it, and by that power, the strength of their own corruption is weakened and abated,
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and they are thereby enabled to withstand the force of it;
and they Are thereby enabled to withstand the force of it;
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and so we may resolue on this as a certayne truth, that hauing part in the death of Christ, is that, that sets vs free from that power the Law hath to stirre vs vp to sinne through our owne corruption,
and so we may resolve on this as a certain truth, that having part in the death of christ, is that, that sets us free from that power the Law hath to stir us up to sin through our own corruption,
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yea, it makes vs able to withstand the temptations of Satan, and to ouercome them.
yea, it makes us able to withstand the temptations of Satan, and to overcome them.
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Hence then learne we how we may get strength against the corruption of our owne hearts, and may be enabled to ouercome the temptations of Satan alluring and stirring vs vp to sinne;
Hence then Learn we how we may get strength against the corruption of our own hearts, and may be enabled to overcome the temptations of Satan alluring and stirring us up to sin;
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it must be by faith in the bloud of Iesus Christ.
it must be by faith in the blood of Iesus christ.
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Christ by his death hath freed as many as truly beleeue in him, from the power of the Law, stirring them vp to sinne through their own corruption,
christ by his death hath freed as many as truly believe in him, from the power of the Law, stirring them up to sin through their own corruption,
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and from his death must wee fetch power against the strength of our owne corruption,
and from his death must we fetch power against the strength of our own corruption,
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and Christ by his death hath ouercome Satan, and stripped him of his power, and thence must we deriue power to withstand his temptations, and to ouercome them;
and christ by his death hath overcome Satan, and stripped him of his power, and thence must we derive power to withstand his temptations, and to overcome them;
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and if we would be armed to get victorie ouer the Deuill, it must be by faith in the death of Christ.
and if we would be armed to get victory over the devil, it must be by faith in the death of christ.
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And hence it is (no doubt) that most men are easily foyled, and doe soone yeeld to the least allurements and temptations of Satan, hee tempting and stirring them vp to sinne,
And hence it is (no doubt) that most men Are Easily foiled, and do soon yield to the least allurements and temptations of Satan, he tempting and stirring them up to sin,
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because they want faith in the bloud of Christ.
Because they want faith in the blood of christ.
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Yee shall heare a man or a woman sometimes say, Oh, I would fayne leaue this or that sinne, I would fayne leaue my Swearing, I would fayne put away my rash Anger, and the like;
Ye shall hear a man or a woman sometime say, O, I would fain leave this or that sin, I would fain leave my Swearing, I would fain put away my rash Anger, and the like;
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but alas, I am such a weake and forgetfull creature, that I cannot doe it.
but alas, I am such a weak and forgetful creature, that I cannot do it.
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Dost thou, whosoeuer thou art, speake in good earnest? wouldst thou indeed leaue thy sinne,
Dost thou, whosoever thou art, speak in good earnest? Wouldst thou indeed leave thy sin,
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and of weake, be made strong to ouercome it? Learne then how thou maist be so, from the mouth of the holy Ghost, he hath taught thee, Heb. 11.34. By faith in Christ, of weake, thou maist be made strong.
and of weak, be made strong to overcome it? Learn then how thou Mayest be so, from the Mouth of the holy Ghost, he hath taught thee, Hebrew 11.34. By faith in christ, of weak, thou Mayest be made strong.
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They are the very words of the holy Ghost in that place. And, 1. Ioh. 5.4. This is our victorie that ouercommeth the world, euen our faith.
They Are the very words of the holy Ghost in that place. And, 1. John 5.4. This is our victory that Overcometh the world, even our faith.
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By faith in Christ, wee shall be able to ouercome the World, yea, the Prince of this world, the Deuill, and to withstand his temptations.
By faith in christ, we shall be able to overcome the World, yea, the Prince of this world, the devil, and to withstand his temptations.
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Labour then to get faith in the death of Christ, and thou shalt thence deriue, not only comfort,
Labour then to get faith in the death of christ, and thou shalt thence derive, not only Comfort,
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but strength against thine owne corruption, and against Satan stirring thee vp to sinne:
but strength against thine own corruption, and against Satan stirring thee up to sin:
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and know it for a truth, that though thou beest one of Gods chosen, and one that doest belong to Gods election,
and know it for a truth, that though thou Best one of God's chosen, and one that dost belong to God's election,
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and Christ by his death hath taken away the power of the Deuill, yet to thee it is not effectuall, till thou come to haue faith in his death;
and christ by his death hath taken away the power of the devil, yet to thee it is not effectual, till thou come to have faith in his death;
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Till then, the Deuill hath power to tempt thee, and to ouercome thee:
Till then, the devil hath power to tempt thee, and to overcome thee:
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and therefore neuer rest till thou finde that thou hast faith in the bloud of Christ,
and Therefore never rest till thou find that thou hast faith in the blood of christ,
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and assurance that thy sinnes are washed away in his bloud, and then thou shalt be sure to find strength against Sinne, Satan,
and assurance that thy Sins Are washed away in his blood, and then thou shalt be sure to find strength against Sin, Satan,
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and all the enemies of thy saluation.
and all the enemies of thy salvation.
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Come we to the second part of this Verse, in the next words, That yee should be to another,
Come we to the second part of this Verse, in the next words, That ye should be to Another,
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euen vnto him that is vaysed vp from the dead. even unto him that is vaysed up from the dead.
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These words are easie to be vnderstood, I neede not much to stand on the opening of them.
These words Are easy to be understood, I need not much to stand on the opening of them.
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That yee should be to another, that is, as the new Translation hath it, That yee should be married to another, That ye should be to Another, that is, as the new translation hath it, That ye should be married to Another,
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euen vnto him, that is, vnto Christ, whom the Apostle thus describes, That he is raysed vp from the dead, which is as if hee had said, Who in his body was dead,even unto him, that is, unto christ, whom the Apostle thus describes, That he is raised up from the dead, which is as if he had said, Who in his body was dead,
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but now is raysed vp from death to life againe.
but now is raised up from death to life again.
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Now here obserue we, that the Apostle saith, True beleeuers are dead to the Law, are freed from the Law,
Now Here observe we, that the Apostle Says, True believers Are dead to the Law, Are freed from the Law,
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as their former husband, not that they should liue as it were in wid• whood, but that they should be to another, that they should be married to another husband: hence then it is cleere,
as their former husband, not that they should live as it were in wid• whood, but that they should be to Another, that they should be married to Another husband: hence then it is clear,
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That true Beleeuers are not altogether at libertie, though they be freed from the Law;
That true Believers Are not altogether At liberty, though they be freed from the Law;
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no, they are still vnder a Gouernour, vnder an Head, and vnder a Guide, yea, they are in speciall manner vnder an head and a guide, no, they Are still under a Governor, under an Head, and under a Guide, yea, they Are in special manner under an head and a guide,
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as a wife is vnder the gouernement and guidance of her husband:
as a wife is under the government and guidance of her husband:
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so are they vnder the gouernement and guidance of Christ their husband, and hee is in speciall manner a guide to them, hee guides them by his Word,
so Are they under the government and guidance of christ their husband, and he is in special manner a guide to them, he guides them by his Word,
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and by his Spirit, in speciall manner. Ephes. 1.22. The Apostle saith, that all things whatsoeuer are in subiection, and are made subiect to Christ.
and by his Spirit, in special manner. Ephesians 1.22. The Apostle Says, that all things whatsoever Are in subjection, and Are made Subject to christ.
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But how? vnder his feet, that is the manner of their subiection:
But how? under his feet, that is the manner of their subjection:
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but his Church and the members of it, they are subiect to him after a more speciall manner,
but his Church and the members of it, they Are Subject to him After a more special manner,
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namely, as the body is subiect to the head, and hath made all things subiect vnder his feete,
namely, as the body is Subject to the head, and hath made all things Subject under his feet,
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and hath appointed him ouer all things to be the head to the Church.
and hath appointed him over all things to be the head to the Church.
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And, Ephes. 5.23, 24. saith the Apostle, The husband is the wiues head, euen as Christ is the head of the Church. And, Ephesians 5.23, 24. Says the Apostle, The husband is the wives head, even as christ is the head of the Church.
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And therefore as the Church is in subiection to Christ, euen so let wiues be to their husbands in euery thing.
And Therefore as the Church is in subjection to christ, even so let wives be to their Husbands in every thing.
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A plaine Text to this purpose, directly shewing that the Church and the members of it, all true beleeuers,
A plain Text to this purpose, directly showing that the Church and the members of it, all true believers,
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though they be freed from the Law, yet they are not altogether at libertie, but they are still vnder a gouernement, they are vnder an head and a guide;
though they be freed from the Law, yet they Are not altogether At liberty, but they Are still under a government, they Are under an head and a guide;
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as a wife is vnder the gouernement of her husband, so are they vnder the speciall gouernement of Christ,
as a wife is under the government of her husband, so Are they under the special government of christ,
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and hee guides them by his Word and Spirit in speciall manner: and the reason and ground of this Truth, is this:
and he guides them by his Word and Spirit in special manner: and the reason and ground of this Truth, is this:
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Christ hauing vouchsafed to ioyne true beleeuers so neerely to himselfe, as to make them flesh of his flesh,
christ having vouchsafed to join true believers so nearly to himself, as to make them Flesh of his Flesh,
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and bone of his bone, without question he beares a speciall loue to them, and he hath a speciall care ouer them for their good,
and bone of his bone, without question he bears a special love to them, and he hath a special care over them for their good,
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and out of that loue and care of •is, hee suffers them not to range after the vanities of the world,
and out of that love and care of •is, he suffers them not to range After the vanities of the world,
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and after the pleasures of sinne, and to run after the lusts of their owne hearts;
and After the pleasures of sin, and to run After the Lustiest of their own hearts;
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but he orders them, and he guides them after a speciall manner: and therefore, this we may resolue on as a certayne truth,
but he order them, and he guides them After a special manner: and Therefore, this we may resolve on as a certain truth,
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That howsoeuer true beleeuers are freed from the Law, yet they are not altogether at libertie, they are still vnder a guide;
That howsoever true believers Are freed from the Law, yet they Are not altogether At liberty, they Are still under a guide;
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and as a wife is vnder the gouernement of her husband, so are they vnder the speciall gouernement of Christ,
and as a wife is under the government of her husband, so Are they under the special government of christ,
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and he guides them by his Word and by his Spirit in speciall manner. Let this be thought on as a ground of tryall to euery one of vs;
and he guides them by his Word and by his Spirit in special manner. Let this be Thought on as a ground of trial to every one of us;
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hereby trie thy selfe, whether thou be a true beleeuer, and consequently freed from the rigour and curse of the Law, or no:
hereby try thy self, whither thou be a true believer, and consequently freed from the rigour and curse of the Law, or no:
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Doest thou find, that though thou art freed from the rigour and curse of the Law,
Dost thou find, that though thou art freed from the rigour and curse of the Law,
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yet thou art not altogether at libertie, but thou art still vnder a guide, euen vnder Christ thine head,
yet thou art not altogether At liberty, but thou art still under a guide, even under christ thine head,
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and thou art guided by his Word and Spirit in speciall manner, thou findest his Word and Spirit guiding thee in all thy thoughts, words,
and thou art guided by his Word and Spirit in special manner, thou Findest his Word and Spirit guiding thee in all thy thoughts, words,
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and actions? Then comfort thy selfe, thou art then a true beleeuer, and thou art freed from the rigour and curse of the Law.
and actions? Then Comfort thy self, thou art then a true believer, and thou art freed from the rigour and curse of the Law.
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But on the other side, if thou find it thus with thee, that thou thinkest thou art freed by Christ from the curse of the Law,
But on the other side, if thou find it thus with thee, that thou Thinkest thou art freed by christ from the curse of the Law,
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and yet thou findest not thy selfe vnder the gouernement of Christ, and that in speciall manner thou art guided by his Word and Spirit:
and yet thou Findest not thy self under the government of christ, and that in special manner thou art guided by his Word and Spirit:
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Deceiue not thy selfe, thou art not freed from the Law, thou art yet vnder the curse of the Law,
Deceive not thy self, thou art not freed from the Law, thou art yet under the curse of the Law,
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and thou art lyable to it in this life, and for euer, after this life is ended. And herein thousands deceiue themselues;
and thou art liable to it in this life, and for ever, After this life is ended. And herein thousands deceive themselves;
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many thinke, and they sticke not to speake it, that Christ dyed for them, and they are redeemed by the bloud of Christ,
many think, and they stick not to speak it, that christ died for them, and they Are redeemed by the blood of christ,
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and so set free from the curse of the Law, yet they are so farre from finding themselues vnder the speciall gouernement of Christ,
and so Set free from the curse of the Law, yet they Are so Far from finding themselves under the special government of christ,
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as indeed they turne Gods grace into wantonnesse, and the doctrine of grace and of freedome, from the rigour and curse of the Law, into a pernicious indulgence, and licence to sinne;
as indeed they turn God's grace into wantonness, and the Doctrine of grace and of freedom, from the rigour and curse of the Law, into a pernicious indulgence, and licence to sin;
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and thereupon they take libertie to themselues to goe on in all manner of prophanenesse;
and thereupon they take liberty to themselves to go on in all manner of profaneness;
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and a man may reade impietie and prophanenesse in their faces, in their fore-tops and new-fangled attyre,
and a man may read impiety and profaneness in their faces, in their foretops and newfangled attire,
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and their mouthes vtter it forth in cursings, in raylings, and in blasphemous oathes, and they are openly prophane in their liues.
and their mouths utter it forth in cursings, in railings, and in blasphemous Oaths, and they Are openly profane in their lives.
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Oh, such persons exceedingly deceiue themselues, and they are maruellously blinded by the Deuill.
O, such Persons exceedingly deceive themselves, and they Are marvellously blinded by the devil.
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If thou wouldest be sure that thou art a true Beleeuer, and that thou art freed from the rigour and curse of the Law, thou must find thy selfe vnder the gouernment of Christ,
If thou Wouldst be sure that thou art a true Believer, and that thou art freed from the rigour and curse of the Law, thou must find thy self under the government of christ,
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and that thou art guided by his Word and Spirit, in speciall manner:
and that thou art guided by his Word and Spirit, in special manner:
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and if thou finde it not thus with thee, certainely thou art not freed from the Law, thou art vnder the curse of the Law;
and if thou find it not thus with thee, Certainly thou art not freed from the Law, thou art under the curse of the Law;
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and take this for a certaine truth, that true Beleeuers finde themselues vnder Christ as their head and guide,
and take this for a certain truth, that true Believers find themselves under christ as their head and guide,
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and that they are guided by him in speciall manner, and such as haue not Christ their head and giude in this life, shall haue him their Iudge and Condemner in the life to come.
and that they Are guided by him in special manner, and such as have not christ their head and giude in this life, shall have him their Judge and Condemner in the life to come.
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In the next place, we are to obserue, who it is that the Apostle saith, the true beleeuing Romanes and other true Beleeuers should be married vnto;
In the next place, we Are to observe, who it is that the Apostle Says, the true believing Romans and other true Believers should be married unto;
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and that is expressed in these words (euen to, him.) He saith, the true beleeuing Romanes,
and that is expressed in these words (even to, him.) He Says, the true believing Romans,
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and other true Beleeuers, were freed from the Law their former husband, that they should bee vnto another,
and other true Believers, were freed from the Law their former husband, that they should be unto Another,
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euen vnto him that is raysed vp from the dead (that is) vnto Christ.even unto him that is raised up from the dead (that is) unto christ.
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Hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much That Christ is the husband of the Church;
Hence we Are given to understand thus much That christ is the husband of the Church;
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true Beleeuers are married to Christ, and Christ is their head and their husband, and there is that relation and that neere vnion and coniunction betweene Christ and the Church, that there is betweene the husband and the wife.
true Believers Are married to christ, and christ is their head and their husband, and there is that Relation and that near Union and conjunction between christ and the Church, that there is between the husband and the wife.
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Hosea 2.19, 20. The Lord sayth to his Church, I will marry thee vnto mee for euer: Hosea 2.19, 20. The Lord say to his Church, I will marry thee unto me for ever:
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yea, I will marry thee vnto mee in righteousnesse, and in iudgement, and in mercy, and in compassion. yea, I will marry thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgement, and in mercy, and in compassion.
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20. I will euen marry thee vnto me in faithfulnesse, and thou shalt know the Lord.
20. I will even marry thee unto me in faithfulness, and thou shalt know the Lord.
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Iohn 3. Wee reade, that when Iohns Disciples came to him, and told him that Christ baptized,John 3. we read, that when Iohns Disciples Come to him, and told him that christ baptised,
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and that all men came to him, thinking that, that was a great disparagement to their Master, Iohn saith to them, Verse 28. Ye your selues are my witnesses, that I said I am not the Christ,
and that all men Come to him, thinking that, that was a great disparagement to their Master, John Says to them, Verse 28. You your selves Are my Witnesses, that I said I am not the christ,
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but that I am sent before him. And then he subioynes Verse 29. He that hath the Bride, is the Bridegroome. but that I am sent before him. And then he subioynes Verse 29. He that hath the Bride, is the Bridegroom.
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As if he had said, Thinke ye not much at this, that Christ should be preferred before mee,
As if he had said, Think you not much At this, that christ should be preferred before me,
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and haue the chiefe preeminence in the Church; hee is the Bridegroome, and the Church is his Bride;
and have the chief preeminence in the Church; he is the Bridegroom, and the Church is his Bride;
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and therefore good reason hee should excell and bee preferred before all others in the Church.
and Therefore good reason he should excel and be preferred before all Others in the Church.
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And this Epithite and Title of being Bridegroome of the Church, is giuen to Christ, and he takes it to himselfe, Mat. 9.15. Can the children of the marriage Chamber mourne, as long as the Bridegroome is with them? And Mat. 25.5. Now while the Bridegroome tarryed long. Verse 6.10. and Luke 5.34. Can ye make the children of the wedding Chamber to fast, as long as the Bridegroome is with them? And Ephes. 5.30.
And this Epithet and Title of being Bridegroom of the Church, is given to christ, and he Takes it to himself, Mathew 9.15. Can the children of the marriage Chamber mourn, as long as the Bridegroom is with them? And Mathew 25.5. Now while the Bridegroom tarried long. Verse 6.10. and Lycia 5.34. Can you make the children of the wedding Chamber to fast, as long as the Bridegroom is with them? And Ephesians 5.30.
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The Apostle speaking of the neere spirituall vnion that is betwixt Christ and his Church, saith, We are members of his body, The Apostle speaking of the near spiritual Union that is betwixt christ and his Church, Says, We Are members of his body,
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and of his flesh, and of his bones: and of his Flesh, and of his bones:
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and, For this cause shall a man leaue Father and Mother, and shall cleaue to his wife,
and, For this cause shall a man leave Father and Mother, and shall cleave to his wife,
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and they twaine shall be one flesh. and they twaine shall be one Flesh.
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And then he addes Verse 32. This is a great secret, but I speake concerning Christ, and concerning the Church.
And then he adds Verse 32. This is a great secret, but I speak Concerning christ, and Concerning the Church.
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Plainly shewing this to bee a truth, that there is that relation betweene Christ and his Church, that there is betweene the husband and the wife,
Plainly showing this to be a truth, that there is that Relation between christ and his Church, that there is between the husband and the wife,
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and that neere vnion and coniunction betweene him and his Church, or rather indeed a more neere and more strict vnion and agreement betweene him and his Church,
and that near Union and conjunction between him and his Church, or rather indeed a more near and more strict Union and agreement between him and his Church,
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then there is betweene a man and his wife: and to this purpose wee might cite many more testimonies of Scripture:
then there is between a man and his wife: and to this purpose we might Cite many more testimonies of Scripture:
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the whole Booke of the Canticles driues to this purpose, and shewes this to bee a truth, that Christ is the husband of the Church,
the Whole Book of the Canticles drives to this purpose, and shows this to be a truth, that christ is the husband of the Church,
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and true Beleeuers are married to Christ, and hee is their head and their husband: and the ground of this truth is this,
and true Believers Are married to christ, and he is their head and their husband: and the ground of this truth is this,
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There is the same neerenesse betweene Christ and the Church, that there was betweene Adam and Eua; for as Eua was framed and made of the rib that was taken out of Adams side, Gen. 2.22.
There is the same nearness between christ and the Church, that there was between Adam and Eve; for as Eve was framed and made of the rib that was taken out of Adams side, Gen. 2.22.
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So the Church is framed and made of the bloud issuing and streaming out of the side of Christ crucified;
So the Church is framed and made of the blood issuing and streaming out of the side of christ Crucified;
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out of the side of Christ crucified came bloud and water, Iohn 19.34.
out of the side of christ Crucified Come blood and water, John 19.34.
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by which the Church and the members of it are washed from their sins, and cleansed and made new creatures,
by which the Church and the members of it Are washed from their Sins, and cleansed and made new creatures,
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euen flesh of the flesh of Christ, and bone of his bone:
even Flesh of the Flesh of christ, and bone of his bone:
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and so there being that neerenesse betweene Christ and the Church, there is the same relation betweene them that there was betweene Adam and Eua; and as Adam was the husband of Eua, so is Christ the husband of the Church,
and so there being that nearness between christ and the Church, there is the same Relation between them that there was between Adam and Eve; and as Adam was the husband of Eve, so is christ the husband of the Church,
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and true Beleeuers are married to Christ, and he is their head and their husband. Now before wee come to make vse of this, a question is to be answered:
and true Believers Are married to christ, and he is their head and their husband. Now before we come to make use of this, a question is to be answered:
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for haply some may desire to bee further informed touching this point, and may demand, How CHRIST comes to bee the husband of the Church?
for haply Some may desire to be further informed touching this point, and may demand, How CHRIST comes to be the husband of the Church?
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To this I answer, That as it is in the matter of marriage betweene man and woman,
To this I answer, That as it is in the matter of marriage between man and woman,
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so it is in the spirituall Marriage betweene CHRIST and the Church: as man and woman come to be husband and wife, by the consent of Parents,
so it is in the spiritual Marriage between CHRIST and the Church: as man and woman come to be husband and wife, by the consent of Parents,
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and by their owne mutuall consent, they willingly and freely consenting to become man and wife together,
and by their own mutual consent, they willingly and freely consenting to become man and wife together,
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so is it betweene Christ and the Church;
so is it between christ and the Church;
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there is in the spirituall Marriage betweene Christ and the Church, the consent of God the Father, hee freely giues Christ his Sonne to his Church. Isai. 9.6. Vnto vs a childe is borne, and vnto vs a Sonne is giuen. Romans 8.32. Who spared not his owne Sonne, but gaue him for vs all, sayth the Apostle. And
there is in the spiritual Marriage between christ and the Church, the consent of God the Father, he freely gives christ his Son to his Church. Isaiah 9.6. Unto us a child is born, and unto us a Son is given. Romans 8.32. Who spared not his own Son, but gave him for us all, say the Apostle. And
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Againe, God giues the Church to Christ, as Christ himselfe sayth, Iohn 17.2. As thou hast giuen him power ouer all flesh, that he should giue eternall life to all them that thou hast giuen him.
Again, God gives the Church to christ, as christ himself say, John 17.2. As thou hast given him power over all Flesh, that he should give Eternal life to all them that thou hast given him.
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And there is also a mutuall consent betweene Christ and the Church:
And there is also a mutual consent between christ and the Church:
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God workes Faith in the hearts of his Chosen, by which they acknowledge Christ, imbrace Christ,
God works Faith in the hearts of his Chosen, by which they acknowledge christ, embrace christ,
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and receiue him, and subiect themselues to him, and Christ cannot, but will, that which his Father wils;
and receive him, and Subject themselves to him, and christ cannot, but will, that which his Father wills;
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and so hee on the other side consents, and taketh the Church for his Spouse; and to this purpose we haue a plaine Text, Ioh. 6.37. All that the Father giueth me, shall come to mee:
and so he on the other side consents, and Takes the Church for his Spouse; and to this purpose we have a plain Text, John 6.37. All that the Father gives me, shall come to me:
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and him that commeth, I cast not away. In that Text wee may obserue a threefold consent;and him that comes, I cast not away. In that Text we may observe a threefold consent;
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(All that the Father giueth me) there is the consent of the Father, (shall come) there is the consent of the Church, (And him that commeth to me, I cast not away) there is the consent of Christ.(All that the Father gives me) there is the consent of the Father, (shall come) there is the consent of the Church, (And him that comes to me, I cast not away) there is the consent of christ.
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And by this threefold consent is the Spirituall Marriage made betweene Christ and the Church:
And by this threefold consent is the Spiritual Marriage made between christ and the Church:
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and so wee see how Christ comes to be the husband of the Church, namely thus:
and so we see how christ comes to be the husband of the Church, namely thus:
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God the Father freely giues Christ to the Church, and the Church to Christ, The Church,
God the Father freely gives christ to the Church, and the Church to christ, The Church,
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and the members of it, by faith wrought in them, receiue Christ, and subiect themselues to him,
and the members of it, by faith wrought in them, receive christ, and Subject themselves to him,
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and Christ willing the same thing that his Father doth, consents and takes the Church for his Spouse:
and christ willing the same thing that his Father does, consents and Takes the Church for his Spouse:
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and so all true beleeuers are married to Christ, and He is their head and husband, and there is that relation and that neere vnion betweene Christ and the Church, that there is betweene the husband and the wife.
and so all true believers Are married to christ, and He is their head and husband, and there is that Relation and that near Union between christ and the Church, that there is between the husband and the wife.
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Now this may in the first place serue to strengthen the faith of all true beleeuers, touching their interest and title to Christ,
Now this may in the First place serve to strengthen the faith of all true believers, touching their Interest and title to christ,
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and to all his sauing graces, for why? Christ is their husband, and hath giuen himselfe to them,
and to all his Saving graces, for why? christ is their husband, and hath given himself to them,
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and therefore they may vndoubtedly assure themselues, that all his graces, benefits and merits are theirs,
and Therefore they may undoubtedly assure themselves, that all his graces, benefits and merits Are theirs,
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and doe truly belong to them;
and do truly belong to them;
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and it is not, as the Papists say, a fancy of an idle braine, that the righteousnesse of Christ & his merits are made ours, we truly beleeuing in Christ:
and it is not, as the Papists say, a fancy of an idle brain, that the righteousness of christ & his merits Are made ours, we truly believing in christ:
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the Papists say it is a fancy, and all one as if wee should say, One man liues by the soule of another. It is not so;
the Papists say it is a fancy, and all one as if we should say, One man lives by the soul of Another. It is not so;
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Christ being our Christ, and hee being our head and husband, we may build on it,
christ being our christ, and he being our head and husband, we may built on it,
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and we may be sure that all his graces, benefits and merits are truely ours, and doe truely belong to vs.
and we may be sure that all his graces, benefits and merits Are truly ours, and do truly belong to us
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Againe is it so, that there is that relation, and that neere vnion betweene Christ and the Church, that there is betweene the husband and the wife? Surely then,
Again is it so, that there is that Relation, and that near Union between christ and the Church, that there is between the husband and the wife? Surely then,
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as many as truely beleeue in Christ, on this ground may assure themselues of the loue of Christ towards them,
as many as truly believe in christ, on this ground may assure themselves of the love of christ towards them,
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and of his care ouer them for their good, and that he will certainely protect them against all that seeke to violence them,
and of his care over them for their good, and that he will Certainly Pact them against all that seek to violence them,
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and to wrong them any way.
and to wrong them any Way.
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A kind and louing husband will not suffer his wife to be wronged, if he bee able to right it;
A kind and loving husband will not suffer his wife to be wronged, if he be able to right it;
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nay, his loue is so strong, as he will rather suffer and sustaine wrong himselfe,
nay, his love is so strong, as he will rather suffer and sustain wrong himself,
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then he will suffer his wife to be wronged, if he be able to right it:
then he will suffer his wife to be wronged, if he be able to right it:
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much lesse will Christ Iesus suffer his Church, or any member of it to be wronged;
much less will christ Iesus suffer his Church, or any member of it to be wronged;
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his loue to his Church farre surpasseth the loue of the kindest husband in the World to his wife;
his love to his Church Far Surpasses the love of the Kindest husband in the World to his wife;
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there is no comparison betweene them, and hee is most able to defend his Church and the members of it, he being God of infinite power, and all power being giuen to him, both in Heauen and in Earth, Mat. 28.18.
there is no comparison between them, and he is most able to defend his Church and the members of it, he being God of infinite power, and all power being given to him, both in Heaven and in Earth, Mathew 28.18.
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And though he doe suffer thee sometimes to be wronged, for causes best knowne to himselfe,
And though he do suffer thee sometime to be wronged, for Causes best known to himself,
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yet be thou sure of this, thou that art a true Beleeuer, thou maist goe to him boldly,
yet be thou sure of this, thou that art a true Believer, thou Mayest go to him boldly,
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and powre out thy complaint into his bosome, and he will heare it, and take notice of thy wrong,
and pour out thy complaint into his bosom, and he will hear it, and take notice of thy wrong,
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and hee will vphold thee, that thou faint not vnder it altogether, and hee will one day pay them home that doe wrong thee,
and he will uphold thee, that thou faint not under it altogether, and he will one day pay them home that do wrong thee,
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when he comes to put on his garment dipt in bloud, Reuel. 19.13. Woe bee to them that haue wronged the least and poorest member of his Church;
when he comes to put on his garment dipped in blood, Revel. 19.13. Woe be to them that have wronged the least and Poorest member of his Church;
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yea, take this with thee for thy farther comfort, thou that art a true Beleeuer, thou hast Christ thine head and husband,
yea, take this with thee for thy farther Comfort, thou that art a true Believer, thou hast christ thine head and husband,
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and hee is such an head and husband, as is able to take notice, and doth take notice of the wrongs that are only intended against thee,
and he is such an head and husband, as is able to take notice, and does take notice of the wrongs that Are only intended against thee,
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euen of the secret mischiefe that the wicked instruments of the Deuill doe plot and deuise against thee in the depth of their hearts, he being not only man,
even of the secret mischief that the wicked Instruments of the devil do plot and devise against thee in the depth of their hearts, he being not only man,
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but God also, he is able to take notice of them, full little doe the wicked Imps of the Deuill, such as wish ill to Sion and to the members of the Church, thinke on this, they thinke if they can couer their malice,
but God also, he is able to take notice of them, full little do the wicked Imps of the devil, such as wish ill to Sion and to the members of the Church, think on this, they think if they can cover their malice,
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and though they carry in their brests cankered hearts, hearts full of rancor and mischiefe intended against Gods Children, wayting for an oportunitie to practise it,
and though they carry in their breasts cankered hearts, hearts full of rancour and mischief intended against God's Children, waiting for an opportunity to practise it,
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yet if they can smooth it ouer with a faire countenance, all is well. Alasse, poore soules, they deceiue themselues;
yet if they can smooth it over with a fair countenance, all is well. Alas, poor Souls, they deceive themselves;
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true Beleeuers haue an head and husband, that is able, and doth take notice of that mischife, that is only hatched and conceiued in the braine against them,
true Believers have an head and husband, that is able, and does take notice of that mischief, that is only hatched and conceived in the brain against them,
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and his loue to them is so strong, as he will not suffer that to goe vnpunished,
and his love to them is so strong, as he will not suffer that to go unpunished,
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but will one day plague thee for thy purpose of euill against any of his, though it neuer breake out into action.
but will one day plague thee for thy purpose of evil against any of his, though it never break out into actium.
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An excellent comfort to all true Beleeuers.
an excellent Comfort to all true Believers.
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Now further on this ground, that there is that relation and that neere vnion betweene Christ & the Church, that there is betweene the husband and the wife, true Beleeuers must learne their duty, hereupon they must learne to loue Christ as their husband, they must giue to him the chiefe affection of their hearts, their loue, their ioy, their delight,
Now further on this ground, that there is that Relation and that near Union between christ & the Church, that there is between the husband and the wife, true Believers must Learn their duty, hereupon they must Learn to love christ as their husband, they must give to him the chief affection of their hearts, their love, their joy, their delight,
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and they must yeeld their bodies and soules wholly to him.
and they must yield their bodies and Souls wholly to him.
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Doest thou perswade thy selfe that Christ is thine husband? Oh let him haue the chiefe loue of thine heart.
Dost thou persuade thy self that christ is thine husband? O let him have the chief love of thine heart.
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Herein many in the World are exceeding faulty, they thinke they haue Christ their head and husband,
Herein many in the World Are exceeding faulty, they think they have christ their head and husband,
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and yet the chiefe loue of their hearts is not giuen to him;
and yet the chief love of their hearts is not given to him;
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no, no, they set their loue and delight chiefly on the World and the things of it, on the profits, pleasures and vanities of the World,
no, no, they Set their love and delight chiefly on the World and the things of it, on the profits, pleasures and vanities of the World,
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and will not bee driuen from the loue and liking of those things.
and will not be driven from the love and liking of those things.
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Doest thou perswade thy selfe, thou that art a couetous worldling, or thou that art a sensuall person, that Christ is thine husband? Certainly then, thou art no better then a Strumpet, and a filthy Whore.
Dost thou persuade thy self, thou that art a covetous worldling, or thou that art a sensual person, that christ is thine husband? Certainly then, thou art no better then a Strumpet, and a filthy Whore.
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Some thinke they put off the matter handsomely, when being iustly reprooued for their worldlinesse,
some think they put off the matter handsomely, when being justly reproved for their worldliness,
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for their garishnesse in apparell or the like, they can say to the Reproouer, What need you to be so hot? why? I hope I am neither Whore nor Thiefe.
for their garishness in apparel or the like, they can say to the Reprover, What need you to be so hight? why? I hope I am neither Whore nor Thief.
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But indeed and truth they are both;
But indeed and truth they Are both;
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they steale away their hearts from Christ, to whom they belong (as they thinke) and they goe a whoring after the profits and pleasures of the World.
they steal away their hearts from christ, to whom they belong (as they think) and they go a whoring After the profits and pleasures of the World.
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The Holy Ghost hath taught me thus to speake; marke what Iames sayth, Iam. 4.4. Ye Adulterers and Adulteresses, know ye not, that the amitie of the World is the Enmity of God? Whosoeuer therefore will bee a friend of the World, maketh himselfe the Enemie of God.
The Holy Ghost hath taught me thus to speak; mark what James say, Iam. 4.4. You Adulterers and Adulteresses, know you not, that the amity of the World is the Enmity of God? Whosoever Therefore will be a friend of the World, makes himself the Enemy of God.
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If thou that makest profession of the faith of Christ, and thinkest that thou art a true Beleeuer, doe bestow the chiefe loue of thine heart, on any thing but on Christ, thou goest a whoring from Christ,
If thou that Makest profession of the faith of christ, and Thinkest that thou art a true Believer, do bestow the chief love of thine heart, on any thing but on christ, thou goest a whoring from christ,
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and thou art no better then an Adulteresse and a filthy Strumpet.
and thou art no better then an Adulteress and a filthy Strumpet.
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Haply thou wilt say, How shall I know that I giue the chiefe loue of mine heart to Christ?
Haply thou wilt say, How shall I know that I give the chief love of mine heart to christ?
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Thou maist easily know it, if thou doe but consider how it is with a wife that truely loues her husband.
Thou Mayest Easily know it, if thou do but Consider how it is with a wife that truly loves her husband.
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A wife that truely loues her husband, holds him better to her then all the men in the world besides:
A wife that truly loves her husband, holds him better to her then all the men in the world beside:
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yea, as Elkana said to Hannah, 1. Sam. 1.8.
yea, as Elkana said to Hannah, 1. Sam. 1.8.
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he was better to her then ten Sonnes, shee delights in him and in his company aboue all others, he was better to her then ten Sons, she delights in him and in his company above all Others,
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and shee is neuer well, or at the least, not so well, as when shee is in his company,
and she is never well, or At the least, not so well, as when she is in his company,
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yea, shee delights to see the liuely Image and resemblance of her husband in his children, in his friends and kindred,
yea, she delights to see the lively Image and resemblance of her husband in his children, in his Friends and kindred,
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and shee loues them the better, because they are like to her husband.
and she loves them the better, Because they Are like to her husband.
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Now thus it is with thee in respect of Christ, if hee haue the chiefe loue of thine heart;
Now thus it is with thee in respect of christ, if he have the chief love of thine heart;
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if Christ be he whom thy soule chiefly loues, then thou makest more account of him,
if christ be he whom thy soul chiefly loves, then thou Makest more account of him,
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then of all riches and treasures in the world, yea thou holdest all things losse and dung in respect of him, thou delightest in his presence and company;
then of all riches and treasures in the world, yea thou holdest all things loss and dung in respect of him, thou delightest in his presence and company;
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it is the ioy of thine heart, and the reioycing of thy soule, to be where thou maist see the face and glorious beautie of thy Beloued, Iesus Christ,
it is the joy of thine heart, and the rejoicing of thy soul, to be where thou Mayest see the face and glorious beauty of thy beloved, Iesus christ,
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euen to come to the house of God, to the Word and Sacraments, where Christ is set before thee in liuely manner. Gal. 3.1.
even to come to the house of God, to the Word and Sacraments, where christ is Set before thee in lively manner. Gal. 3.1.
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yea, thou delightest in those that beare the Image of Christ, in the Saints and Children of God, thou louest them the better,
yea, thou delightest in those that bear the Image of christ, in the Saints and Children of God, thou love them the better,
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because they are like to Christ: and thou desirest with the Apostle, Phil. 1.23. to be loosed, and to be with Christ, euen fully to enioy his presence, and thou art able out of the earnest and feruent desire of thine heart, to say with the Bride, Reuel. 22.17. Come, Lord Iesus, come quickly. Hereby trie thy selfe;
Because they Are like to christ: and thou Desirest with the Apostle, Philip 1.23. to be loosed, and to be with christ, even Fully to enjoy his presence, and thou art able out of the earnest and fervent desire of thine heart, to say with the Bride, Revel. 22.17. Come, Lord Iesus, come quickly. Hereby try thy self;
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if it be thus with thee, then indeed Christ hath the chiefe loue of thine heart,
if it be thus with thee, then indeed christ hath the chief love of thine heart,
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and thou maist assure thy selfe, that thou hast his loue, and that he will certainely protect and defend thee against all thine enemies,
and thou Mayest assure thy self, that thou hast his love, and that he will Certainly Pact and defend thee against all thine enemies,
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and the gates of hell shall neuer preuaile against thee.
and the gates of hell shall never prevail against thee.
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But if thou loue not the Lord Iesus, then consider what a fearefull doome the Apostle hath thundred out against thee, 1. Cor. 16.22. If any loue not the Lord Iesus, let him be had in execration, yea, excommunicate to death.
But if thou love not the Lord Iesus, then Consider what a fearful doom the Apostle hath thundered out against thee, 1. Cor. 16.22. If any love not the Lord Iesus, let him be had in execration, yea, excommunicate to death.
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One thing yet remaynes to be obserued in this second part of the Verse.
One thing yet remains to be observed in this second part of the Verse.
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We are to marke that the Apostle saith not, That ye should be to another, euen to Christ, in plaine termes; though that is his meaning:
We Are to mark that the Apostle Says not, That you should be to Another, even to christ, in plain terms; though that is his meaning:
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but hee speakes of Christ by way of Periphrasis, by way of description, and he sets him out thus, Euen to him that is raysed vp from the dead, that is,
but he speaks of christ by Way of Periphrasis, by Way of description, and he sets him out thus, Even to him that is raised up from the dead, that is,
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vnto Christ, who in his body was dead, but now is raysed vp from the dead,
unto christ, who in his body was dead, but now is raised up from the dead,
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and now liues an immortall life, euen for euer. Hence we are further giuen to vnderstand thus much:
and now lives an immortal life, even for ever. Hence we Are further given to understand thus much:
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That Christ is not onely the husband of the Church, that true beleeuers are married to Christ,
That christ is not only the husband of the Church, that true believers Are married to christ,
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but that hee is such an husband, as being raysed from the dead, euer liues, he is an euer-liuing husband;
but that he is such an husband, as being raised from the dead, ever lives, he is an everliving husband;
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true beleeuers are married to Christ, and he is their head and their husband, and he is such an husband as is raysed vp from the dead,
true believers Are married to christ, and he is their head and their husband, and he is such an husband as is raised up from the dead,
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and now liues an immortall life, and shall continue their husband for euer: for why?
and now lives an immortal life, and shall continue their husband for ever: for why?
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As the Apostle saith, Rom. 6.9. Christ being raysed, hee dyeth no more: Death hath no more dominion ouer him.
As the Apostle Says, Rom. 6.9. christ being raised, he Dies no more: Death hath no more dominion over him.
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Therefore doubtlesse when the Apostle here saith, that the true beleeuing Romanes, and other true beleeuers should be married to another,
Therefore doubtless when the Apostle Here Says, that the true believing Romans, and other true believers should be married to Another,
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namely, to Christ, and to him raysed vp from the dead, he intends, and would haue vs to vnderstand thus much, that Christ is the husband of the Church:
namely, to christ, and to him raised up from the dead, he intends, and would have us to understand thus much, that christ is the husband of the Church:
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yea, that he is an euer-liuing husband, and that he is such an husband, as being raysed from the dead, is no more subiect to death,
yea, that he is an everliving husband, and that he is such an husband, as being raised from the dead, is no more Subject to death,
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but now liues an immortall life, and shall remayne the husband of the Church, and of all true beleeuers for euer:
but now lives an immortal life, and shall remain the husband of the Church, and of all true believers for ever:
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and to this purpose the Text is plaine, Hosea 2.19.
and to this purpose the Text is plain, Hosea 2.19.
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I will marry thee to me (saith the Lord to his Church) for euer. I will marry thee to me (Says the Lord to his Church) for ever.
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I will be an husband to thee for euer, Ier. 32.40. The Lord said, he would make an euerlasting couenant with his people, and that hee would neuer turne away from them to doe them good:
I will be an husband to thee for ever, Jeremiah 32.40. The Lord said, he would make an everlasting Covenant with his people, and that he would never turn away from them to do them good:
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as if he had said, Hauing once entred into couenant with them, and as it were, married them to himselfe, he would continue to be their husband for euer. Heb. 7.25. The holy Ghost saith, Hee is able perfectly to saue them that come vnto God by him, seeing he euer liueth to make intercession for them. Reuel. 1.18. saith Christ, I am aliue, but I was dead:
as if he had said, Having once entered into Covenant with them, and as it were, married them to himself, he would continue to be their husband for ever. Hebrew 7.25. The holy Ghost Says, He is able perfectly to save them that come unto God by him, seeing he ever lives to make Intercession for them. Revel. 1.18. Says christ, I am alive, but I was dead:
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and behold, I am aliue for euermore. and behold, I am alive for evermore.
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These and many other places that might be brought, doe make this a cleere point, that Christ is not onely the husband of the Church,
These and many other places that might be brought, do make this a clear point, that christ is not only the husband of the Church,
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but he is such an husband as liues for euer, hee being raysed from the dead, hee is no more subiect to death,
but he is such an husband as lives for ever, he being raised from the dead, he is no more Subject to death,
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but now liues an immortall life, and shal certainely continue the husband of the Church, and of all true beleeuers for euer;
but now lives an immortal life, and shall Certainly continue the husband of the Church, and of all true believers for ever;
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the reason and ground of this truth is this:
the reason and ground of this truth is this:
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Christ being raysed from the dead, hee liues no more a naturall & fraile life, a life sustayned by naturall meanes; christ being raised from the dead, he lives no more a natural & frail life, a life sustained by natural means;
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Christ in his Resurrection put away his natural and fraile life, or at least, the qualitie and condition of it,
christ in his Resurrection put away his natural and frail life, or At least, the quality and condition of it,
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and changed it into an heauenly and spirituall life, into a life without infirmities, and not sustayned by foode,
and changed it into an heavenly and spiritual life, into a life without infirmities, and not sustained by food,
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and the like, as before, and so into a life immortall, and that neuer can decay:
and the like, as before, and so into a life immortal, and that never can decay:
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and therefore on this ground wee may certainly conclude, that Christ being the husband of the Church, he is an euer-liuing husband,
and Therefore on this ground we may Certainly conclude, that christ being the husband of the Church, he is an everliving husband,
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and shall vndoubtedly continue the husband of the Church, and of all true beleeuers for euer.
and shall undoubtedly continue the husband of the Church, and of all true believers for ever.
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This, in the first place may serue to discouer to vs, that, that is an error and a false opinion, held and maintayned by some, either Papists or Popishly affected, that true beleeuers may be quite cut off from the Church, that there may be a separation and a diuorce betweene Christ and some that are true beleeuers, that a true beleeuer, one that is now a member of Christ, may hereafter become no member of Christ.
This, in the First place may serve to discover to us, that, that is an error and a false opinion, held and maintained by Some, either Papists or Popishly affected, that true believers may be quite Cut off from the Church, that there may be a separation and a divorce between christ and Some that Are true believers, that a true believer, one that is now a member of christ, may hereafter become no member of christ.
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That cannot stand with the truth now deliuered & proued to vs out of the Word of God:
That cannot stand with the truth now Delivered & proved to us out of the Word of God:
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For, if Christ be an euer-liuing husband, if hee continue the husband of the Church,
For, if christ be an everliving husband, if he continue the husband of the Church,
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and of all true beleeuers for euer, it is not possible that there should be a diuorce betweene Christ and any one that truly beleeues in him,
and of all true believers for ever, it is not possible that there should be a divorce between christ and any one that truly believes in him,
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and that any true beleeuer should euer be quite cut off and separated from Christ:
and that any true believer should ever be quite Cut off and separated from christ:
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for indeede who is able to make a separation betweene Christ and any one that truely belongs to him? Surely, not all the power of Hell is able to doe it.
for indeed who is able to make a separation between christ and any one that truly belongs to him? Surely, not all the power of Hell is able to do it.
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No, no, Christ himselfe saith, Ioh. 20.28. That he giues eternall life to those that are his, and they shall neuer perish,
No, no, christ himself Says, John 20.28. That he gives Eternal life to those that Are his, and they shall never perish,
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neither shall any plucke them out of his hands. Some obiect that place, 1. Cor. 6.15. where the Apostle saith, Shall I take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an Harlot? God forbid: neither shall any pluck them out of his hands. some Object that place, 1. Cor. 6.15. where the Apostle Says, Shall I take the members of christ, and make them the members of an Harlot? God forbid:
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and they thinke they haue ground from thence, that true beleeuers may be quite separated and diuorced from Christ, that a true beleeuing member of Christ may become no member of Christ, being made the member of an Harlot.
and they think they have ground from thence, that true believers may be quite separated and divorced from christ, that a true believing member of christ may become no member of christ, being made the member of an Harlot.
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But indeed they peruert the purpose of the Apostle, and they misconster his meaning;
But indeed they pervert the purpose of the Apostle, and they misconstrue his meaning;
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for the Apostles purpose in that place is not (no, not so much as by implication) to signifie, that any true beleeuer may be wholy separated & diuorced from Christ,
for the Apostles purpose in that place is not (no, not so much as by implication) to signify, that any true believer may be wholly separated & divorced from christ,
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but his purpose there is to set out the haynousnesse, and vglinesse of the sinne of Adulterie and Fornication,
but his purpose there is to Set out the heinousness, and ugliness of the sin of Adultery and Fornication,
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and that it were a most foule, vnseemely, vile, and monstrous thing, that any that make profession of the truth of Christ,
and that it were a most foul, unseemly, vile, and monstrous thing, that any that make profession of the truth of christ,
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and hold themselues to be members of Christ, should so forget themselues and their owne excellent condition,
and hold themselves to be members of christ, should so forget themselves and their own excellent condition,
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as to prostitute and abase their bodies, that are members of Christ, and ioyne them with an Harlot,
as to prostitute and abase their bodies, that Are members of christ, and join them with an Harlot,
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and make them one body with an Harlot; that were a most vile thing.
and make them one body with an Harlot; that were a most vile thing.
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And that that is the purpose of the Apostle, appeares plainely by his wordes, Know yee not (saith hee) that your bodies are the members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ,
And that that is the purpose of the Apostle, appears plainly by his words, Know ye not (Says he) that your bodies Are the members of christ? Shall I then take the members of christ,
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and make them the members of an Harlot? God forbid. and make them the members of an Harlot? God forbid.
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As if he had said? Fie on it, farre be it from euery one of you that bold your selues to be members of Christ, that you should so abase your bodies,
As if he had said? Fie on it, Far be it from every one of you that bold your selves to be members of christ, that you should so abase your bodies,
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as to make them members of an Harlot.
as to make them members of an Harlot.
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So that place makes nothing for the vpholding of that error, that a true beleeuer may be quite separated and diuorced from Christ.
So that place makes nothing for the upholding of that error, that a true believer may be quite separated and divorced from christ.
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For a second vse of the point.
For a second use of the point.
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Is it so, that Christ being the husband of the Church, is an euer-liuing husband, and continues the husband of the Church and of all true beleeuers for euer? Then here is a ground of sweet and of excellent comfort,
Is it so, that christ being the husband of the Church, is an everliving husband, and continues the husband of the Church and of all true believers for ever? Then Here is a ground of sweet and of excellent Comfort,
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for all that truly beleeue in Iesus Christ;
for all that truly believe in Iesus christ;
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hereupon they may cheere vp their hearts, and they may comfort themselues in their greatest troubles and distresses:
hereupon they may cheer up their hearts, and they may Comfort themselves in their greatest Troubles and Distresses:
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for what though their troubles be great, and lye heauy vpon them? yet there is no trouble, no affliction, no distresse whatsoeuer that can make a separation and a diuorce betweene them and Christ their head and husband, hee still continues their head,
for what though their Troubles be great, and lie heavy upon them? yet there is no trouble, no affliction, no distress whatsoever that can make a separation and a divorce between them and christ their head and husband, he still continues their head,
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and hee is still their husband, euen when they are plunged into their deepest distresse: and that may be a great comfort to them.
and he is still their husband, even when they Are plunged into their Deepest distress: and that may be a great Comfort to them.
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We know it is a comfort to a wise in the time of some great losse, that her husband is yet liuing,
We know it is a Comfort to a wise in the time of Some great loss, that her husband is yet living,
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though her goods be taken away and lost by fire, by water, or the like;
though her goods be taken away and lost by fire, by water, or the like;
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though shee haue lost her children, and her dearest and her neerest friends are taken away from her,
though she have lost her children, and her dearest and her nearest Friends Are taken away from her,
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yet this is a stay to her fainting heart, and this cheeres her vp, that her kind and louing husband is yet aliue,
yet this is a stay to her fainting heart, and this cheers her up, that her kind and loving husband is yet alive,
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and shee hath him still with her;
and she hath him still with her;
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for shee is sure that he will beare part with her, in her distresse and trouble,
for she is sure that he will bear part with her, in her distress and trouble,
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and that he will be a guide and comfort, and an helpe to her in any thing for her good,
and that he will be a guide and Comfort, and an help to her in any thing for her good,
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so farre as hee is able. This shee is sure of, and this comforts her.
so Far as he is able. This she is sure of, and this comforts her.
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Oh much more may true beleeuers comfort themselues & cheere vp their hearts in their greatest troubles, crosses and losses whatsoeuer they be, I say, much more may they comfort themselues with this;
O much more may true believers Comfort themselves & cheer up their hearts in their greatest Troubles, Crosses and losses whatsoever they be, I say, much more may they Comfort themselves with this;
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that their head and husband Christ Iesus is yet aliue;
that their head and husband christ Iesus is yet alive;
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for he is an husband all-sufficient, able to succour helpe and comfort them, and they may be sure that he will releeue and comfort them,
for he is an husband All-sufficient, able to succour help and Comfort them, and they may be sure that he will relieve and Comfort them,
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yea, that he will euen beare part with them in their troubles:
yea, that he will even bear part with them in their Troubles:
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They may assure themselues of this, there is not any affliction they suffer, but Iesus Christ their head and husband beares part with them, and hee suffers with them.
They may assure themselves of this, there is not any affliction they suffer, but Iesus christ their head and husband bears part with them, and he suffers with them.
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Oh then, thinke on this in thy greatest affliction, thou that art a true beleeuer;
O then, think on this in thy greatest affliction, thou that art a true believer;
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what though it be so, that thou hast lost thy goods, thy outward libertie, thy wife, thy children, thy dearest friends,
what though it be so, that thou hast lost thy goods, thy outward liberty, thy wife, thy children, thy dearest Friends,
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yea, thou being a wife, hast lost a kind, a louing, and deare husband? Yet remember this to thy comfort, there is no losse, no affliction, that can turne away Gods loue from thee,
yea, thou being a wife, hast lost a kind, a loving, and deer husband? Yet Remember this to thy Comfort, there is no loss, no affliction, that can turn away God's love from thee,
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and make a diuorce betweene thee and Christ Iesus thine head and husband:
and make a divorce between thee and christ Iesus thine head and husband:
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No, no, he is an euer-liuing husband, he is still thine husband, and shall so continue for euer.
No, no, he is an everliving husband, he is still thine husband, and shall so continue for ever.
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Yea, remember yet further to thy comfort, thou that art a true beleeuer, though thy affliction be so great,
Yea, Remember yet further to thy Comfort, thou that art a true believer, though thy affliction be so great,
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as that thy very life is taken away from thee, yet there is no diuorce made betweene thee and Christ Iesus:
as that thy very life is taken away from thee, yet there is no divorce made between thee and christ Iesus:
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Death may separate thy body and soule asunder, but it cannot diuide thee from thy God,
Death may separate thy body and soul asunder, but it cannot divide thee from thy God,
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and make a diuorce betweene thee and Christ Iesus thine head and husband: No, no, hee is still thine, and thou art still his. Rom. 14.8. Whether we liue, we liue vnto the Lord, or whether we die, we die vnto the Lord:
and make a divorce between thee and christ Iesus thine head and husband: No, no, he is still thine, and thou art still his. Rom. 14.8. Whither we live, we live unto the Lord, or whither we die, we die unto the Lord:
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whether we liue therefore, or die, we are the Lords. whither we live Therefore, or die, we Are the lords.
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Death which is the King of feare to the wicked, it ioynes thee neerer to Christ thine husband;
Death which is the King of Fear to the wicked, it joins thee nearer to christ thine husband;
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and though thy body be seuered from thy soule, and laid vp in the earth,
and though thy body be severed from thy soul, and laid up in the earth,
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yet it shall be so but for a time and in the meane time it is not diuided from the Lord Iesus;
yet it shall be so but for a time and in the mean time it is not divided from the Lord Iesus;
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No, no, though thy body rot, and be turned into dust in the graue, yet that very dust is within the couenant,
No, no, though thy body rot, and be turned into dust in the graven, yet that very dust is within the Covenant,
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and knit to Christ Iesus, and thou art still his both in body and soule, and hee is still thine head and husband;
and knit to christ Iesus, and thou art still his both in body and soul, and he is still thine head and husband;
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and that is an excellent comfort:
and that is an excellent Comfort:
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and let all true beleeuers lay it vp in their hearts, and let none but true beleeuers meddle with it, it belongs not to any other;
and let all true believers lay it up in their hearts, and let none but true believers meddle with it, it belongs not to any other;
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but thou that art a true beleeuer, lay vp this ground of comfort in thine heart, that Christ is thine head and husband,
but thou that art a true believer, lay up this ground of Comfort in thine heart, that christ is thine head and husband,
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and shall so continue for euer, and thou shalt find it will comfort thee in thy greatest affliction,
and shall so continue for ever, and thou shalt find it will Comfort thee in thy greatest affliction,
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yea, when the very pangs of death are vpon thee. Now to the third and last part of this Verse:
yea, when the very pangs of death Are upon thee. Now to the third and last part of this Verse:
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That wee should bring forth fruit vnto God. That we should bring forth fruit unto God.
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We see here, the Apostle saith, the true beleeuing Romanes, and other true beleeuers should be married to Christ, and to him, raysed vp from the dead:
We see Here, the Apostle Says, the true believing Romans, and other true believers should be married to christ, and to him, raised up from the dead:
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to this end, or that this might follow on it, that they should bring forth fruit vnto God.
to this end, or that this might follow on it, that they should bring forth fruit unto God.
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Hence we may easily gather thus much:
Hence we may Easily gather thus much:
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That it is by vertue of Christ his Resurrection, that men are enabled to bring forth fruit to God;
That it is by virtue of christ his Resurrection, that men Are enabled to bring forth fruit to God;
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when men are married to Christ, and made one with him, euen with him raysed from the dead,
when men Are married to christ, and made one with him, even with him raised from the dead,
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and made partakers of the vertue and power of his Resurrection, then they are quickned,
and made partakers of the virtue and power of his Resurrection, then they Are quickened,
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& then they are made able to bring forth good and holy fruits, and till then they are not able to bring forth any fruit to God:
& then they Are made able to bring forth good and holy fruits, and till then they Are not able to bring forth any fruit to God:
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and therefore Christ saith, Ioh. 15.4. Abide in me, and I in you:
and Therefore christ Says, John 15.4. Abide in me, and I in you:
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as the branch cannot beare fruit of it selfe, except it abide in the Vine, no more can yee, except yee abide in me. as the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it abide in the Vine, no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
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Vers. 5. Without me yee can doe nothing. And the reason and ground of this truth is this:
Vers. 5. Without me ye can do nothing. And the reason and ground of this truth is this:
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Christ is not only the giuer of spirituall life and quickning, but he is also the roote of it,
christ is not only the giver of spiritual life and quickening, but he is also the root of it,
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and from him it comes, and must come; He is the Lord of life, Act. 3.15. He is a quickning Spirit, 1. Cor. 15.45. and therefore from him it comes, euen from the power and vertue of his Resurrection, that men are able to bring forth fruit vnto God.
and from him it comes, and must come; He is the Lord of life, Act. 3.15. He is a quickening Spirit, 1. Cor. 15.45. and Therefore from him it comes, even from the power and virtue of his Resurrection, that men Are able to bring forth fruit unto God.
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Now this first discouers to vs the error of the Papists, touching their works of Preparation;
Now this First discovers to us the error of the Papists, touching their works of Preparation;
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they say, that a man in his meere natural state before his conuersion, may doe some good things, they say, that a man in his mere natural state before his conversion, may do Some good things,
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euen things truly good and holy, and may prepare himselfe to receiue grace.
even things truly good and holy, and may prepare himself to receive grace.
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This is a foule and grosse error, and it is met withall by the truth now deliuered:
This is a foul and gross error, and it is met withal by the truth now Delivered:
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For before a man be married to Christ, and to him raysed vp from the dead,
For before a man be married to christ, and to him raised up from the dead,
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and so quickned by the vertue of his Resurrection; he is not able to bring forth any fruit to God.
and so quickened by the virtue of his Resurrection; he is not able to bring forth any fruit to God.
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And againe, the truth now deliuered, makes knowne to vs, that howsoeuer men in their naturall state, may doe things good in themselues,
And again, the truth now Delivered, makes known to us, that howsoever men in their natural state, may do things good in themselves,
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yet they cannot do any thing truly good and holy, they cannot bring forth fruit to God, they may build Hospitals, Colledges,
yet they cannot do any thing truly good and holy, they cannot bring forth fruit to God, they may built Hospitals, Colleges,
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and the like, and doe many great workes, good in themselues, but they cannot doe any thing truely good and pleasing to God;
and the like, and do many great works, good in themselves, but they cannot do any thing truly good and pleasing to God;
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and therefore we should neuer rest, till wee finde our selues married to Christ, and made one with him,
and Therefore we should never rest, till we find our selves married to christ, and made one with him,
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euen with him raysed vp from the dead, and made partakers of the power and vertue of his Resurrection, that so we may be able to bring forth fruit to God,
even with him raised up from the dead, and made partakers of the power and virtue of his Resurrection, that so we may be able to bring forth fruit to God,
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and may doe good duties, pleasing to God, and comfortable to our owne consciences.
and may do good duties, pleasing to God, and comfortable to our own Consciences.
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In this third and last part of the Verse, the Apostle sets downe the last correspondency to his foregoing similitude, taken from marriage; and thus it stands:
In this third and last part of the Verse, the Apostle sets down the last correspondency to his foregoing similitude, taken from marriage; and thus it Stands:
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That as a wise, her husband being dead, and shee being married to another, may lawfully beare children to that other man:
That as a wise, her husband being dead, and she being married to Another, may lawfully bear children to that other man:
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so the true beleeuing Romanes, and other true beleeuers, being freed from the Law, and married to Christ, they may bring forth fruit to him;
so the true believing Romans, and other true believers, being freed from the Law, and married to christ, they may bring forth fruit to him;
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yea, he sets it downe as a dutie, they are bound vnto that;
yea, he sets it down as a duty, they Are bound unto that;
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they are therefore married to Christ, and to him raysed vp from the dead, that they should bring forth fruit to him.
they Are Therefore married to christ, and to him raised up from the dead, that they should bring forth fruit to him.
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(That we) the Apostle here changeth the person.(That we) the Apostle Here changes the person.
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Hee said before, So yee, my Brethren, are dead also to the Law by the body of Christ, that yee should be vnto another, In the second person; He said before, So ye, my Brothers, Are dead also to the Law by the body of christ, that ye should be unto Another, In the second person;
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but here hee speakes in the first person, and saith, That we should bring forth fruit vnto God.
but Here he speaks in the First person, and Says, That we should bring forth fruit unto God.
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His meaning is this, That you and I, and all true beleeuers, both of Iewes and Gentiles, whatsoeuer we be, should bring forth fruit and fructifie,
His meaning is this, That you and I, and all true believers, both of Iewes and Gentiles, whatsoever we be, should bring forth fruit and fructify,
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and as it were, beare and bring forth children to God, according to the phrase of the Hebrewes, who cal children, The fruit of the wombe, as Psal. 127.3. Behold, children are the inheritance of the Lord, and the * fruit of the wombe, his reward. Psal. 128.3. Thy wife shall be as the fruitfull Vine on the sides of thine house, and thy children like the O liue plants round about thy table.
and as it were, bear and bring forth children to God, according to the phrase of the Hebrews, who call children, The fruit of the womb, as Psalm 127.3. Behold, children Are the inheritance of the Lord, and the * fruit of the womb, his reward. Psalm 128.3. Thy wife shall be as the fruitful Vine on the sides of thine house, and thy children like the Oh live plants round about thy table.
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Now this phrase and forme of speech here vsed by the Apostle, signifieth two things:
Now this phrase and Form of speech Here used by the Apostle, signifies two things:
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First, that wee should bring forth both in minde and heart, and also in word and deed, such things as are as it were begotten of God,
First, that we should bring forth both in mind and heart, and also in word and deed, such things as Are as it were begotten of God,
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and come from God, and from Christ, Who is God ouer all, blessed for euer, Rom. 9.5.
and come from God, and from christ, Who is God over all, blessed for ever, Rom. 9.5.
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that we should bring forth holy, heauenly, and diuine, and spirituall things, such thoughts, such affections, such words, that we should bring forth holy, heavenly, and divine, and spiritual things, such thoughts, such affections, such words,
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and such deeds, as come from Christ, and from the Spirit of Christ, and haue the Spirit of Christ the worker of them,
and such Deeds, as come from christ, and from the Spirit of christ, and have the Spirit of christ the worker of them,
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and so are called by the Apostle, the fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22. But the fruit of the Spirit is loue, ioy, peace, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith.
and so Are called by the Apostle, the fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith.
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Secondly, such things both in heart and life, as are as sweet fruits to God,
Secondly, such things both in heart and life, as Are as sweet fruits to God,
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euen such thoughts, affections, words & works, as are pleasing to God through Christ, and such as hee of his mercy will crowne with no lesse then the reward of eternall life and glorie,
even such thoughts, affections, words & works, as Are pleasing to God through christ, and such as he of his mercy will crown with no less then the reward of Eternal life and glory,
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as the holy Ghost saith, Heb. 13.15. that prayse and thanksgiuing to God, which is the fruit of the lips (for so he calls it) is a pleasing sacrifice to God through Christ:
as the holy Ghost Says, Hebrew 13.15. that praise and thanksgiving to God, which is the fruit of the lips (for so he calls it) is a pleasing sacrifice to God through christ:
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And hee subioynes, Vers. 16. To doe good, and to distribute forget not: for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
And he subioynes, Vers. 16. To do good, and to distribute forget not: for with such Sacrifices God is pleased.
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These two things then are signified and intended by the Apostle in this phrase of bringing forth fruit to God,
These two things then Are signified and intended by the Apostle in this phrase of bringing forth fruit to God,
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namely, A bringing forth of such thoughts, affections, words and deeds, as come from God, and are pleasing to God through Christ.
namely, A bringing forth of such thoughts, affections, words and Deeds, as come from God, and Are pleasing to God through christ.
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Thus then wee are to conceiue the Apostles meaning in these words:
Thus then we Are to conceive the Apostles meaning in these words:
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That you and I, and all true Beleeuers, both of the Iewes and Gentiles, should bring forth such thoughts, such affections, such words and deeds, That you and I, and all true Believers, both of the Iewes and Gentiles, should bring forth such thoughts, such affections, such words and Deeds,
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as are holy, heauenly, diuine, and spirituall, and as it were begotten of God, that we should euen thinke, speake,
as Are holy, heavenly, divine, and spiritual, and as it were begotten of God, that we should even think, speak,
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and doe such things as come from Christ, and from the Spirit of Christ, and haue the Spirit of Christ the worker of them,
and do such things as come from christ, and from the Spirit of christ, and have the Spirit of christ the worker of them,
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and are also pleasing to God through Christ, and such as he in his mercy will crowne with the reward of eternall life. and Are also pleasing to God through christ, and such as he in his mercy will crown with the reward of Eternal life.
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First here obserue we the change of the person. The Apostle hauing said before:
First Here observe we the change of the person. The Apostle having said before:
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So yee, my Brethren, are dead also to the Law, by the body of Christ, that yee should be vnto another: So ye, my Brothers, Are dead also to the Law, by the body of christ, that ye should be unto Another:
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Here hee saith, that wee should bring forth fruit vnto God:
Here he Says, that we should bring forth fruit unto God:
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thereby (no doubt) intimating thus much, that not only the beleeuing Romanes, and other true beleeuers, amongst them who were newly conuerted and brought to beleeue in Christ,
thereby (not doubt) intimating thus much, that not only the believing Romans, and other true believers, among them who were newly converted and brought to believe in christ,
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and as it were newly married to Christ, but that himselfe and others also that were of longer standing in Christ,
and as it were newly married to christ, but that himself and Others also that were of longer standing in christ,
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and had beene longer married to Him, ought to bring forth good and holy fruits both in their hearts and liues:
and had been longer married to Him, ought to bring forth good and holy fruits both in their hearts and lives:
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hence note we in a word,
hence note we in a word,
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That none of those that hold themselues married to Christ, are to thinke themselues at any time exempted from bringing forth fruit to Christ:
That none of those that hold themselves married to christ, Are to think themselves At any time exempted from bringing forth fruit to christ:
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euen such as are most holy, and most regenerate, and haue beene longest married to Christ, must still be as it were child-bearing to Christ,
even such as Are most holy, and most regenerate, and have been longest married to christ, must still be as it were childbearing to christ,
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and must still bring forth good and holy fruits, yea, the longer men are married to Christ, the more fruitfull must they be to Him,
and must still bring forth good and holy fruits, yea, the longer men Are married to christ, the more fruitful must they be to Him,
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and the more must they abound in holy, heauenly and diuine thoughts and affections, words and actions. Psal. 84.7. it is said of the people of God, that they goe from strength to strength, till euery one appeare before God in Zion. And Psal. 92.14.
and the more must they abound in holy, heavenly and divine thoughts and affections, words and actions. Psalm 84.7. it is said of the people of God, that they go from strength to strength, till every one appear before God in Zion. And Psalm 92.14.
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that such as be planted in the house of God, they flourish, and they still bring forth fruit, yea, in their olde age. that such as be planted in the house of God, they flourish, and they still bring forth fruit, yea, in their old age.
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And the Apostle thus prayed for the Philippians, Philip. 1.9. that their loue might abound more and more. And the Apostle thus prayed for the Philippians, Philip. 1.9. that their love might abound more and more.
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And then Verse 11. That they might be filled with the fruits of righteousnesse, which are by Iesus Christ vnto the prayse and glory of God, (that is) such holy fruits as are brought forth by the power and working of his Spirit;
And then Verse 11. That they might be filled with the fruits of righteousness, which Are by Iesus christ unto the praise and glory of God, (that is) such holy fruits as Are brought forth by the power and working of his Spirit;
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and indeed there is no time, wherein such as are married to Christ, are past child-bearing to Christ,
and indeed there is no time, wherein such as Are married to christ, Are passed childbearing to christ,
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and past bringing forth of fruit to him: it is not with them as it is with women, Gen. 18.11. when they are olde and stricken in age, when they are past children:
and passed bringing forth of fruit to him: it is not with them as it is with women, Gen. 18.11. when they Are old and stricken in age, when they Are past children:
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no, no, there is no such time with them that are married to Christ, they are neuer past fruitfulnesse and child-bearing to Christ,
no, no, there is no such time with them that Are married to christ, they Are never past fruitfulness and childbearing to christ,
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and therefore they are not to cease to beare and to bring forth fruit to him:
and Therefore they Are not to cease to bear and to bring forth fruit to him:
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but the elder they grow, the more are they to abound in good and holy fruites, the more fruitfull are they to bee in euery good thought and affection,
but the elder they grow, the more Are they to abound in good and holy fruits, the more fruitful Are they to be in every good Thought and affection,
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and in euery good word and worke.
and in every good word and work.
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But alasse, how farre from this are many in the world, that hold themselues such as belong to Christ and to bee married to him!
But alas, how Far from this Are many in the world, that hold themselves such as belong to christ and to be married to him!
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Doe they continue, as it were child-bearing to Christ? doe they, the elder they grow, the more increase,
Do they continue, as it were childbearing to christ? do they, the elder they grow, the more increase,
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and the more abound in good and holy fruites? Oh no, many there be, that the more they grow in yeeres, the colder and the more backward they become to euery good and holy dutie.
and the more abound in good and holy fruits? O no, many there be, that the more they grow in Years, the colder and the more backward they become to every good and holy duty.
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May wee not obserue a generall decay and declining & going backward in good things? Where is that Zeale, that loue to Religion, that earnestnesse and that forwardnesse in good things, that wee haue heard of,
May we not observe a general decay and declining & going backward in good things? Where is that Zeal, that love to Religion, that earnestness and that forwardness in good things, that we have herd of,
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or haue knowne to be in men and women heretofore? Nay, be there not some that we can remember, who haue beene heretofore,
or have known to be in men and women heretofore? Nay, be there not Some that we can Remember, who have been heretofore,
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or at the least seemed to be forward in Religion, and zealous in good things, that were wont to be carefull to sanctifie the Sabbath, to keep good order in their houses, to instruct their families, to vse Prayer constantly, that now are not only not so well affected to Religion,
or At the least seemed to be forward in Religion, and zealous in good things, that were wont to be careful to sanctify the Sabbath, to keep good order in their houses, to instruct their families, to use Prayer constantly, that now Are not only not so well affected to Religion,
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and not so forward in good things as they haue beene, but are euen quite falne from them,
and not so forward in good things as they have been, but Are even quite fallen from them,
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and are now carried away with the sway and with the euill examples of the time?
and Are now carried away with the sway and with the evil Examples of the time?
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Well, to them I say no more but this:
Well, to them I say no more but this:
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In a word, let them know that their case is fearefull, and that I may not only say it, but prooue it to them, let them looke, 2. Pet. 2.20, 21, 22. sayth the Apostle, If after they haue escaped from the filthines of the World, through the knowledge of the Lord,
In a word, let them know that their case is fearful, and that I may not only say it, but prove it to them, let them look, 2. Pet. 2.20, 21, 22. say the Apostle, If After they have escaped from the filthiness of the World, through the knowledge of the Lord,
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and of the Sauiour Iesus Christ, are yet tangled againe therein and ouercome, the latter end is worse with them then the beginning. and of the Saviour Iesus christ, Are yet tangled again therein and overcome, the latter end is Worse with them then the beginning.
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For it had beene better for them, not to haue knowne the way of righteousnesse, then after they haue knowne it, to turne from the holy Commandement giuen vnto them: For it had been better for them, not to have known the Way of righteousness, then After they have known it, to turn from the holy Commandment given unto them:
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but it is come vnto them according to the true Prouerbe, The Dogge is returned to his owne vomit;
but it is come unto them according to the true Proverb, The Dog is returned to his own vomit;
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and the Sow that was washed, to the wallowing in the mire. and the Sow that was washed, to the wallowing in the mire.
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Yea certainly, such as in their old dayes grow cold in good things, and in good duties,
Yea Certainly, such as in their old days grow cold in good things, and in good duties,
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and in bringing forth good fruites to God, doe giue more then a probable signe,
and in bringing forth good fruits to God, do give more then a probable Signen,
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and it is more then probable, that they were neuer married to Christ, and neuer made one with him.
and it is more then probable, that they were never married to christ, and never made one with him.
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For, is it olde age that can hinder his working? No, no:
For, is it old age that can hinder his working? No, no:
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deceiue not thy selfe, if thou bee married to Christ, thou shalt find thy selfe quickened by him,
deceive not thy self, if thou be married to christ, thou shalt find thy self quickened by him,
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and made able to bring forth fruit to God, yea, to bring forth more and more good and holy fruit in thine olde age.
and made able to bring forth fruit to God, yea, to bring forth more and more good and holy fruit in thine old age.
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And if it be not thus with thee, it is a fearefull signe that thou wast neuer married to Christ.
And if it be not thus with thee, it is a fearful Signen that thou wast never married to christ.
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Now further, in that the Apostle hauing said that the true beleeuing Romanes, and other true beleeuers, should be married to Christ,
Now further, in that the Apostle having said that the true believing Romans, and other true believers, should be married to christ,
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and to him raysed vp from the dead, and he subioynes to it that they should bring forth fruit to God, we may easily conclude, and gather thus much,
and to him raised up from the dead, and he subioynes to it that they should bring forth fruit to God, we may Easily conclude, and gather thus much,
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That the state of a true beleeuer is no barren state; true beleeuers are not barren and fruitlesse, but being married to Christ, they are fruitfull,
That the state of a true believer is no barren state; true believers Are not barren and fruitless, but being married to christ, they Are fruitful,
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and they are, as it were, child-bearing to Christ, and they bring forth good thoughts, affections, words and actions,
and they Are, as it were, childbearing to christ, and they bring forth good thoughts, affections, words and actions,
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as children to Christ their husband, and as fruits to God, it is the end of their being married to Christ,
as children to christ their husband, and as fruits to God, it is the end of their being married to christ,
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and doubtlesse they make not the end of their marriage frustrate: and hence it is that they are compared to fruit-bearing trees, Psal. 1.3. They are said to be trees planted by the Riuers of waters, which bring forth fruit in their season.
and doubtless they make not the end of their marriage frustrate: and hence it is that they Are compared to Fruit bearing trees, Psalm 1.3. They Are said to be trees planted by the rivers of waters, which bring forth fruit in their season.
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Yea, they are said to be so planted, as that in respect of their rooting, they feele not when the heate commeth, the yeere of drought cannot make them cease yeelding fruit. Iere. 17.8. and Isai. 61.3. Trees of righteousnesse: and the planting of the Lord. And Cant. 4.16. the Church is said to be as a Garden, yeelding pleasant fruit.
Yea, they Are said to be so planted, as that in respect of their rooting, they feel not when the heat comes, the year of drought cannot make them cease yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17.8. and Isaiah 61.3. Trees of righteousness: and the planting of the Lord. And Cant 4.16. the Church is said to be as a Garden, yielding pleasant fruit.
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And to these I might adde many like testimonies, all pointing to this Truth, that true beleeuers are fruitful,
And to these I might add many like testimonies, all pointing to this Truth, that true believers Are fruitful,
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and doe bring forth good and holy fruits, and being married to Christ, they are, as it were, child bearing to Christ, and doe bring forth good thoughts, affections, words,
and do bring forth good and holy fruits, and being married to christ, they Are, as it were, child bearing to christ, and do bring forth good thoughts, affections, words,
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and actions, as children to Christ. And indeede this cannot be otherwise. The reason and ground of this truth is this;
and actions, as children to christ. And indeed this cannot be otherwise. The reason and ground of this truth is this;
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True beleeuers being married to Christ, they haue spirituall fellowship with Christ, they are made partakers of the Spirit of Christ,
True believers being married to christ, they have spiritual fellowship with christ, they Are made partakers of the Spirit of christ,
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and of the life of Christ, euen of the spirituall life of grace;
and of the life of christ, even of the spiritual life of grace;
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and where the Spirit of Christ is, and the life of grace, there cannot but be fruitfulnesse in all good thoughts, affections, wordes and actions:
and where the Spirit of christ is, and the life of grace, there cannot but be fruitfulness in all good thoughts, affections, words and actions:
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and therefore, as many as are married to Christ, they are fruitfull, and they certainely bring forth good and holy fruits both in mind and heart, and in word and deed.
and Therefore, as many as Are married to christ, they Are fruitful, and they Certainly bring forth good and holy fruits both in mind and heart, and in word and deed.
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Now this may serue as a ground of tryall to euery one of vs, touching our fellowship and communion with Christ Iesus:
Now this may serve as a ground of trial to every one of us, touching our fellowship and communion with christ Iesus:
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Doest thou perswade thy selfe, that thou art married to Christ, that he is thine husband,
Dost thou persuade thy self, that thou art married to christ, that he is thine husband,
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and that thou hast heauenly fellowship with him? Certainely, then thou art not barren,
and that thou hast heavenly fellowship with him? Certainly, then thou art not barren,
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but thou art child-bearing to Christ, thou art partaker of the Spirit of Christ, and of the life of Christ,
but thou art childbearing to christ, thou art partaker of the Spirit of christ, and of the life of christ,
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and thou bringest forth good and holy fruits, thy minde is full of good thoughts, thy heart full of holy and beauenly affections, thy mouth full of good and gracious speeches, thy life abounds with good and holyactions of pietie, of equitie, of iustice, of loue, and of mercy:
and thou bringest forth good and holy fruits, thy mind is full of good thoughts, thy heart full of holy and beauenly affections, thy Mouth full of good and gracious Speeches, thy life abounds with good and holyactions of piety, of equity, of Justice, of love, and of mercy:
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and if it be thus with thee, thou mayest with comfort assure thy selfe, that thou hast Christ to thine husband,
and if it be thus with thee, thou Mayest with Comfort assure thy self, that thou hast christ to thine husband,
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and that thou hast sweet and heauenly fellowship with Him.
and that thou hast sweet and heavenly fellowship with Him.
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But on the other side, if thou sinde it not thus with thee, but that thou art barren of all good thoughts, affections, words and deeds,
But on the other side, if thou sinde it not thus with thee, but that thou art barren of all good thoughts, affections, words and Deeds,
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and that rather thine head is full of wicked thoughts, thine heart full of wicked lusts,
and that rather thine head is full of wicked thoughts, thine heart full of wicked Lustiest,
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and thy mouth runnes ouer with cursing, swearing, and the like, and thy life abounds with many foule and grosse sinnes;
and thy Mouth runs over with cursing, swearing, and the like, and thy life abounds with many foul and gross Sins;
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deceiue not thy selfe, if thou thinke that Christ is thine husband, and that thou hast fellowship with him, it is but a fancy;
deceive not thy self, if thou think that christ is thine husband, and that thou hast fellowship with him, it is but a fancy;
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and if thou say so, thou art no better then a lyar, the holy Ghost hath giuen thee the lye, 1. Ioh. 1.6. If we say that we haue fellowship with him, and walke in darkenesse, that is, in ignorance and sinne, we lye, and doe not truly, wee deceiue our selues. And herein many deceiue themselues.
and if thou say so, thou art no better then a liar, the holy Ghost hath given thee the lie, 1. John 1.6. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, that is, in ignorance and sin, we lie, and do not truly, we deceive our selves. And herein many deceive themselves.
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How many be there that are altogether barren of those holy fruits the Apostle reckons vp, Gal. 5.22, 23. Loue, ioy, peace, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith, meckenesse, temperance? Nay,
How many be there that Are altogether barren of those holy fruits the Apostle reckons up, Gal. 5.22, 23. Love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meeekness, temperance? Nay,
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how many be there, that abound with the contrarie fruits? In stead of loue to God and Men, they abound with contempt of God, of his Word and Ordinances,
how many be there, that abound with the contrary fruits? In stead of love to God and Men, they abound with contempt of God, of his Word and Ordinances,
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and with hatred of his Children.
and with hatred of his Children.
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In stead of spirituall ioy, they abound with carnall ioy, reioycing in sinne and in the workes of the flesh:
In stead of spiritual joy, they abound with carnal joy, rejoicing in sin and in the works of the Flesh:
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and so we might instance in the rest.
and so we might instance in the rest.
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In stead of temperancy & moderation in meat, drinke, apparell, and other outward things, how doe many abound in the contrarie fruits!
In stead of temperancy & moderation in meat, drink, apparel, and other outward things, how do many abound in the contrary fruits!
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they giue themselues to surfetting & drunkennesse, to pride in apparell, neuer more then in these dayes;
they give themselves to surfeiting & Drunkenness, to pride in apparel, never more then in these days;
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yea, the more this sinne of pride in apparell is spoken against, the more it abounds.
yea, the more this sin of pride in apparel is spoken against, the more it abounds.
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Can such persons perswade themselues that Christ is their husband? If they doe; certainely they deceiue themselues:
Can such Persons persuade themselves that christ is their husband? If they do; Certainly they deceive themselves:
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Doe but in reason consider it;
Do but in reason Consider it;
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Doest thou thinke Christ is thine husband, and yet thou bringest forth fruit, not to Him,
Dost thou think christ is thine husband, and yet thou bringest forth fruit, not to Him,
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but to the Deuill, and to the lust of thine owne heart? Surely, then thou playest the Whore and the filthy Strumpet;
but to the devil, and to the lust of thine own heart? Surely, then thou playest the Whore and the filthy Strumpet;
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and if thou wilt needes say that Christ is thine husband, and thou wilt thrust thy selfe vnder his name,
and if thou wilt needs say that christ is thine husband, and thou wilt thrust thy self under his name,
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and he shall beare thy name, and thou wilt beare the name of a Christian,
and he shall bear thy name, and thou wilt bear the name of a Christian,
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then know that thou canst looke for no comfort by him, or from him, hee is a iealous husband, hee will one day come and take thee tardie,
then know that thou Canst look for no Comfort by him, or from him, he is a jealous husband, he will one day come and take thee tardy,
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euen playing the Whore with his vtter enemie, and then the fire of his wrath and iealousie shall burne thee downe to the bottomlesse pit of hell.
even playing the Whore with his utter enemy, and then the fire of his wrath and jealousy shall burn thee down to the bottomless pit of hell.
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If thou wouldst be sure that Christ is thine husband, thou must find thy selfe child-bearing to him,
If thou Wouldst be sure that christ is thine husband, thou must find thy self childbearing to him,
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and that thou bringest forth fruit to him, euen good and holy thoughts, affections, words and actions.
and that thou bringest forth fruit to him, even good and holy thoughts, affections, words and actions.
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And if it be thus with thee, then thou hast heauenly fellowship with Christ in this life,
And if it be thus with thee, then thou hast heavenly fellowship with christ in this life,
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and shalt haue eternall fellowship with him in the life to come. Note wee further, that good thoughts, affections, words and actions, are called fruits to God,
and shalt have Eternal fellowship with him in the life to come. Note we further, that good thoughts, affections, words and actions, Are called fruits to God,
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and are as children begotten of God. And,
and Are as children begotten of God. And,
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The consideration of this may be an excellent motiue, to stirre vs vp to haue our hearts and minds abounding with good thoughts and affections,
The consideration of this may be an excellent motive, to stir us up to have our hearts and minds abounding with good thoughts and affections,
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and our liues with good words and actions:
and our lives with good words and actions:
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for why? the Lord is as well pleased with them through Christ, as with his owne begotten children;
for why? the Lord is as well pleased with them through christ, as with his own begotten children;
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they are as sweet fruits to him, and most pleasing to him in Christ, and hee will reward the least good action of ours, comming from the roote of a liuely faith in Iesus Christ, with no lesse then the reward of eternall life and glorie.
they Are as sweet fruits to him, and most pleasing to him in christ, and he will reward the least good actium of ours, coming from the root of a lively faith in Iesus christ, with no less then the reward of Eternal life and glory.
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Come wee to the fift and sixt Verses.
Come we to the fift and sixt Verses.
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VERS. 5.6.
VERS. 5.6.
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For when wee were in the flesh, the motions of sinnes which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit vnto death.
For when we were in the Flesh, the motions of Sins which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.
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But now we are deliuered from the Law, being dead vnto it, wherein we were holden, that we should serue in newnesse of Spirit,
But now we Are Delivered from the Law, being dead unto it, wherein we were held, that we should serve in newness of Spirit,
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and not in the oldnesse of the Letter.
and not in the oldness of the letter.
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OVr Apostle hauing before made knowne, that the true beleeuing Romanes, and other true Beleeuers, were freed from the Law their former husband,
Our Apostle having before made known, that the true believing Romans, and other true Believers, were freed from the Law their former husband,
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and married to Christ, and being married to Christ, that they should bring forth fruit to him, that they should be,
and married to christ, and being married to christ, that they should bring forth fruit to him, that they should be,
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as it were, child-bearing to Christ:
as it were, childbearing to christ:
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In these two Verses he doth farther amplifie that particular of bringing forth fruit to Christ, by a comparison à paribus, and further shewes, that it was meet and fit that himselfe & other true beleeuers, being married to Christ, should bring forth fruit to him:
In these two Verses he does farther amplify that particular of bringing forth fruit to christ, by a comparison à paribus, and further shows, that it was meet and fit that himself & other true believers, being married to christ, should bring forth fruit to him:
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and thus be reasons (for the fift Verse is inferred as a reason on the former) as appeares in the word (For.) As when wee were vnder the Law,
and thus be Reasons (for the fift Verse is inferred as a reason on the former) as appears in the word (For.) As when we were under the Law,
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and married to the Law, wee brought forth fruit answerable to that condition:
and married to the Law, we brought forth fruit answerable to that condition:
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So now, being freed from the Law, and married to Christ, it is very meete, equall and fit, that we should bring forth fruit to him, in all equitie and reason wee are bound so to doe.
So now, being freed from the Law, and married to christ, it is very meet, equal and fit, that we should bring forth fruit to him, in all equity and reason we Are bound so to do.
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That is the generall drift and purpose of the Apostle in these two Verses.
That is the general drift and purpose of the Apostle in these two Verses.
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Now more particularly in Verse 5. is laid downe the first part of the Apostles comparison,
Now more particularly in Verse 5. is laid down the First part of the Apostles comparison,
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and that not barely propounded, but set forth on this manner:
and that not barely propounded, but Set forth on this manner:
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First, the Apostle deliuers the state and condition of himselfe, and other true beleeuers, being vnder the Law, in these termes (in the flesh) He saith, When yee were in the flesh;
First, the Apostle delivers the state and condition of himself, and other true believers, being under the Law, in these terms (in the Flesh) He Says, When ye were in the Flesh;
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and consequently, Vnder the Law, and married to the Law.
and consequently, Under the Law, and married to the Law.
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And then hee saith not barely, that himselfe and other true beleeuers being in that state, brought forth fruit answerable to it,
And then he Says not barely, that himself and other true believers being in that state, brought forth fruit answerable to it,
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but he sets downe the cause, and discouers the roote, whence such fruit came, as that it came from the motions of sinnes, describing those motions, that they were by the Law.
but he sets down the cause, and discovers the root, whence such fruit Come, as that it Come from the motions of Sins, describing those motions, that they were by the Law.
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The motions of sinnes which were by the Law. The motions of Sins which were by the Law.
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And then hee makes knowne the power and working of those motions, together with the subiect wherein they wrought,
And then he makes known the power and working of those motions, together with the Subject wherein they wrought,
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as that they had force and working in their members; had force in our members.
as that they had force and working in their members; had force in our members.
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And last of all, how farre forth those motions had power and working, namely, to the bringing forth of fruit,
And last of all, how Far forth those motions had power and working, namely, to the bringing forth of fruit,
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and what manner of fruit it was, as that it was deadly, that it was fruit to death.
and what manner of fruit it was, as that it was deadly, that it was fruit to death.
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The motions of sinnes (saith the Apostle) which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit vnto death. The motions of Sins (Says the Apostle) which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.
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So we see the particular things that are laid downe in this fift Verse:
So we see the particular things that Are laid down in this fift Verse:
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I will not now enter on the other part of the Apostles comparison laid downe Verse 6. till wee come to the handling of it.
I will not now enter on the other part of the Apostles comparison laid down Verse 6. till we come to the handling of it.
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For when wee were in the flesh. ] The word Flesh hath many acceptions in Scripture; For when we were in the Flesh. ] The word Flesh hath many acceptions in Scripture;
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here it is put for the corruption of nature, euen for that corruption and sinne, in which men are conceiued and borne, as Psal. 51.5. I was borne in iniquitie, and in sinne hath my Mother conceiued me.
Here it is put for the corruption of nature, even for that corruption and sin, in which men Are conceived and born, as Psalm 51.5. I was born in iniquity, and in sin hath my Mother conceived me.
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And so the Apostles meaning is this, When wee were in the corruption of nature, in our naturall state and condition, not regenerate, not partakers of the Spirit,
And so the Apostles meaning is this, When we were in the corruption of nature, in our natural state and condition, not regenerate, not partakers of the Spirit,
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and of the life of grace, for these two are opposed and set one against the other, Rom. 8.9. Now yee are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit.
and of the life of grace, for these two Are opposed and Set one against the other, Rom. 8.9. Now ye Are not in the Flesh, but in the Spirit.
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So that to be in the flesh, is to be vnregenerate, and to be altogether fleshly.
So that to be in the Flesh, is to be unregenerate, and to be altogether fleshly.
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Iude Epist. vers. 19. These are fleshly, hauing not the Spirit, (the motions of sins) or as it is in the Originall, the passions or sufferings of sinnes. Iude Epistle vers. 19. These Are fleshly, having not the Spirit, (the motions of Sins) or as it is in the Original, the passion or sufferings of Sins.
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Now by these passions or sufferings of sinnes, the Apostle vnderstands those euill motions, that are continually stirred vp by in-borne corruption in the heart and mind,
Now by these passion or sufferings of Sins, the Apostle understands those evil motions, that Are continually stirred up by inborn corruption in the heart and mind,
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euen those euill stirrings that doe continually arise from the corruption of nature in the heart and mind,
even those evil stirrings that do continually arise from the corruption of nature in the heart and mind,
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and doe incite and stirre vp a man, and as it were follicite him to sinne,
and do incite and stir up a man, and as it were follicite him to sin,
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and they are called passions or sufferings of sinne, by a Metonymie, because they doe molest and trouble a man,
and they Are called passion or sufferings of sin, by a Metonymy, Because they do molest and trouble a man,
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and affect his mind, (in deed with his wil) he being willing to be so troubled so long as he is in his naturall state and condition;
and affect his mind, (in deed with his will) he being willing to be so troubled so long as he is in his natural state and condition;
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yet (I say) they doe continually trouble him, and they giue him no rest, they will not suffer him at any time to rest,
yet (I say) they do continually trouble him, and they give him no rest, they will not suffer him At any time to rest,
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but are euer pricking him forward, drawing, egging and enticing him to sinne, as Iam. 1.14. Euery man (saith the Apostle) is tempted, when he is drawne away by his owne concupiscence and is enticed;
but Are ever pricking him forward, drawing, egging and enticing him to sin, as Iam. 1.14. Every man (Says the Apostle) is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own concupiscence and is enticed;
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therefore they are called passions or sufferings of sinne, (which were by the Law) that is, which were occasioned by the Law, the corruption of nature taking occasion by the commandement;
Therefore they Are called passion or sufferings of sin, (which were by the Law) that is, which were occasioned by the Law, the corruption of nature taking occasion by the Commandment;
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as Vers. 8. to send forth those euill motions; as Vers. 8. to send forth those evil motions;
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(had force) that is, had power, and as it is in the new Translation, did work,(had force) that is, had power, and as it is in the new translation, did work,
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or bad a powerfull and effectuall working:
or bade a powerful and effectual working:
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for so the words following signifie, (in our members.) By members in this place, wee are to vnderstand not only the parts and members of the body,
for so the words following signify, (in our members.) By members in this place, we Are to understand not only the parts and members of the body,
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but by a Synechdoche, the powers and faculties of the soule; (to bring forth fruit vnto death.) To bring forth deadly fruit: the meaning is this:
but by a Synecdoche, the Powers and faculties of the soul; (to bring forth fruit unto death.) To bring forth deadly fruit: the meaning is this:
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To bring forth all manner of sinnes, which indeed are deadly, and of themselues bring death and destruction both to body and soule, Rom. 6.21. The wages of sinne is death.
To bring forth all manner of Sins, which indeed Are deadly, and of themselves bring death and destruction both to body and soul, Rom. 6.21. The wages of sin is death.
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Thus then conceiue we the Apostles meaning in this Verse, as if he had said:
Thus then conceive we the Apostles meaning in this Verse, as if he had said:
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For when we were in the corruption of our nature, in our naturall state and condition, For when we were in the corruption of our nature, in our natural state and condition,
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when wee were vnregenerate, then the euill motions that did continually arise in our hearts and minds, from our in-borne corruption,
when we were unregenerate, then the evil motions that did continually arise in our hearts and minds, from our inborn corruption,
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and euermore sollicite and stirre vs vp to sinne, and were occasioned by the Law, had power and full working in the powers of our soules,
and evermore solicit and stir us up to sin, and were occasioned by the Law, had power and full working in the Powers of our Souls,
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and in the parts and members of our bodies, euen to the bringing forth of all manner of sinnes, which of themselues bring death and euerlasting destruction both of body and soule. and in the parts and members of our bodies, even to the bringing forth of all manner of Sins, which of themselves bring death and everlasting destruction both of body and soul.
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Obserue with me the reason here vsed by the Apostle, on that he said in the Verse before, that himselfe and other true beleeuers, being married to Christ, and to him raysed from the dead, should bring forth fruit to God; thus hee reasons;
Observe with me the reason Here used by the Apostle, on that he said in the Verse before, that himself and other true believers, being married to christ, and to him raised from the dead, should bring forth fruit to God; thus he Reasons;
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When wee were vnder the Law, and married to the Law, wee brought forth fruit answerable to our condition;
When we were under the Law, and married to the Law, we brought forth fruit answerable to our condition;
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therefore now being freed from the Law, and married to Christ, it is fit, and it is very meete and equall, that we should bring forth fruit to him: hence note we thus much:
Therefore now being freed from the Law, and married to christ, it is fit, and it is very meet and equal, that we should bring forth fruit to him: hence note we thus much:
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That true Beleeuers, such as hold themselues married to Christ, are to bring forth fruits answerable to that holy and excellent condition,
That true Believers, such as hold themselves married to christ, Are to bring forth fruits answerable to that holy and excellent condition,
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as heretofore when they were in their naturall state, they brought forth fruit sutable to that state,
as heretofore when they were in their natural state, they brought forth fruit suitable to that state,
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so now being set out of that state, and set into the state of grace,
so now being Set out of that state, and Set into the state of grace,
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and married to Christ, they are to bring forth fruit fitting and agreeing to that excellent condition.
and married to christ, they Are to bring forth fruit fitting and agreeing to that excellent condition.
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And to this purpose we find many exhortations in the Booke of God. Ephes. 4.1. I pray you, saith the Apostle, that yee walke worthy of the vocation whereunto yee are called.
And to this purpose we find many exhortations in the Book of God. Ephesians 4.1. I pray you, Says the Apostle, that ye walk worthy of the vocation whereunto ye Are called.
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And, Vers. 17. This I say therefore and testifie in the Lord, that yee henceforth walke not as other Gentiles walke, in vanitie of their mind, 18. Hauing their cogitations darkened, and being strangers from the life of God, through the ignorance that is in them,
And, Vers. 17. This I say Therefore and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in vanity of their mind, 18. Having their cogitations darkened, and being Strangers from the life of God, through the ignorance that is in them,
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because of the hardnesse of their heart: Ver. 19. Which being past feeling, haue giuen themselues vnto wantonnesse, to worke all vncleannesse, euen with greedinesse. Because of the hardness of their heart: Ver. 19. Which being passed feeling, have given themselves unto wantonness, to work all uncleanness, even with greediness.
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But (saith hee) Vers. 20. Yee haue not so learned Christ. Philip. 1.27. Let your conuersation be as it becommeth the Gospell of Christ.
But (Says he) Vers. 20. Ye have not so learned christ. Philip. 1.27. Let your Conversation be as it becomes the Gospel of christ.
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And to these wee might adde many like exhortations, all making this manifest, that true beleeuers being called, iustified and sanctified,
And to these we might add many like exhortations, all making this manifest, that true believers being called, justified and sanctified,
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and espoused and married to Christ, are to bring forth fruit answerable to that holy and excellent condition;
and espoused and married to christ, Are to bring forth fruit answerable to that holy and excellent condition;
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and there is reason for it, namely this:
and there is reason for it, namely this:
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To this end they haue fellowship with Christ, and are made partakers of the life of grace, that they should expresse it in the fruits of it in their liues, that they should bring forth fruits answerable to that grace.
To this end they have fellowship with christ, and Are made partakers of the life of grace, that they should express it in the fruits of it in their lives, that they should bring forth fruits answerable to that grace.
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Doest thou then perswade thy selfe, that thou art married to Christ, and that thou hast heauenly fellowship with him? Then remember that thou art to bring forth fruit answerable to that holy and that excellent condition, thou art to shew forth the vertues of him that hath called thee out of darkenesse into his maruailous light, 1. Pet. 2.9.
Dost thou then persuade thy self, that thou art married to christ, and that thou hast heavenly fellowship with him? Then Remember that thou art to bring forth fruit answerable to that holy and that excellent condition, thou art to show forth the Virtues of him that hath called thee out of darkness into his marvelous Light, 1. Pet. 2.9.
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Far be it from thee to conforme thy selfe to the lust of thy former ignorance,
far be it from thee to conform thy self to the lust of thy former ignorance,
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and to thinke, speake or doe as thou didst, when thou wast in thy naturall state and condition.
and to think, speak or do as thou didst, when thou wast in thy natural state and condition.
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And herein some are iustly to be taxed, euen such as I am perswaded are married to Christ, they yeeld too much to the corruption of their own hearts,
And herein Some Are justly to be taxed, even such as I am persuaded Are married to christ, they yield too much to the corruption of their own hearts,
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and they too much follow the fashion of the World.
and they too much follow the fashion of the World.
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Oh consider that these are not fruits answerable to thine holy condition, & thus thinke with thy selfe,
O Consider that these Are not fruits answerable to thine holy condition, & thus think with thy self,
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when thou art set on by Satan, and when thine owne corruption is stirring (as in the best it wilbe stirring) & enticing thee to any knowne sinne, thinke thou with thy selfe, Is this a fruit answerable to my holy condition? shall I that am sanctified,
when thou art Set on by Satan, and when thine own corruption is stirring (as in the best it will stirring) & enticing thee to any known sin, think thou with thy self, Is this a fruit answerable to my holy condition? shall I that am sanctified,
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and made partaker of the life of grace, carry my selfe as those that are prophane,
and made partaker of the life of grace, carry my self as those that Are profane,
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and as yet in their naturall state? shall I that am married to Christ the Lord of life and glorie, thinke, speake,
and as yet in their natural state? shall I that am married to christ the Lord of life and glory, think, speak,
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and doe as those that are wedded to the lusts of their owne hearts? No, no; farre be it from me:
and do as those that Are wedded to the Lustiest of their own hearts? No, no; Far be it from me:
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thus meditate, and thus thinke with thy selfe, and withall remember that thou yeelding to the corruption of thine owne heart,
thus meditate, and thus think with thy self, and withal Remember that thou yielding to the corruption of thine own heart,
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and thou being ouertaken with pride, couetousnesse, or the like, it is a wound to thy conscience, it brings dishonor to God, it is a disgrace to thy holy condition, it is a scandall to the weake, it hardens others in a wicked course,
and thou being overtaken with pride, covetousness, or the like, it is a wound to thy conscience, it brings dishonour to God, it is a disgrace to thy holy condition, it is a scandal to the weak, it hardens Others in a wicked course,
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and it opens the mouthes of the enemies of the Gospell:
and it Opens the mouths of the enemies of the Gospel:
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Thinke on these things, and take heede of yeelding to the lusts of thine owne heart, labour thou to expresse that life of grace that is in thee, in the fruits of it,
Think on these things, and take heed of yielding to the Lustiest of thine own heart, labour thou to express that life of grace that is in thee, in the fruits of it,
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and to bring forth fruits answerable to thine holy condition;
and to bring forth fruits answerable to thine holy condition;
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for certainely if thou doe not, the wicked that expresse the former course of life, shall stand vp & be a witnesse against thee, at the day of iudgement.
for Certainly if thou do not, the wicked that express the former course of life, shall stand up & be a witness against thee, At the day of judgement.
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In the next place obserue with mee, how the Apostle sets forth the state and condition of himselfe and other beleeuers,
In the next place observe with me, how the Apostle sets forth the state and condition of himself and other believers,
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when they were vnder the Law and in their naturall condition;
when they were under the Law and in their natural condition;
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he saith not, When the flesh was in vs, but, When we were in the flesh;
he Says not, When the Flesh was in us, but, When we were in the Flesh;
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for the best of Gods children haue flesh and corruption in them:
for the best of God's children have Flesh and corruption in them:
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but to be in the flesh, is farre more, as to say, that a man is in drinke or wine, is more then to say, that wine or drinke is in him;
but to be in the Flesh, is Far more, as to say, that a man is in drink or wine, is more then to say, that wine or drink is in him;
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for that may be in the best and in the most sober:
for that may be in the best and in the most Sobrium:
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so indeed to be in the flesh, is to be altogether fleshly, and to be nothing but flesh and corruption.
so indeed to be in the Flesh, is to be altogether fleshly, and to be nothing but Flesh and corruption.
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Hence then we are taught to see, what is the state of such as be yet vnbeleeuers,
Hence then we Are taught to see, what is the state of such as be yet unbelievers,
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and as yet vnregenerate, namely this:
and as yet unregenerate, namely this:
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They are altogether fleshly, they are nothing but a lumpe of flesh, euen a lump of sinne and of corruption, they are drenched in sinne,
They Are altogether fleshly, they Are nothing but a lump of Flesh, even a lump of sin and of corruption, they Are drenched in sin,
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and, as it were, ouer head and eares in the mire and filthy puddle of sinne, their minds, their wills, their affections, all the powers of their soules,
and, as it were, over head and ears in the mire and filthy puddle of sin, their minds, their wills, their affections, all the Powers of their Souls,
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and all the parts of their bodies, are altogether fleshly, and thorowout defiled with sinne. And thus the Lord speakes of Ierusalem, Ezech. 16.6. When thou wast in thy bloud, not when bloud was in thee:
and all the parts of their bodies, Are altogether fleshly, and throughout defiled with sin. And thus the Lord speaks of Ierusalem, Ezekiel 16.6. When thou wast in thy blood, not when blood was in thee:
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and thus Peter spoke of Simon Magus, Act. 8.23. Thou art in the gall of bitternesse, thou art euen ouerwhelmed in sinne.
and thus Peter spoke of Simon Magus, Act. 8.23. Thou art in the Gall of bitterness, thou art even overwhelmed in sin.
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And hence it is that the Apostle saith, that the Ephesians before their conuersion, were darkenesse, Ephes. 5.8.
And hence it is that the Apostle Says, that the Ephesians before their conversion, were darkness, Ephesians 5.8.
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And of the Colossians, Chap. 1.21. he saith, That their minds were in euill works.
And of the colossians, Chap. 1.21. he Says, That their minds were in evil works.
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And many like testimonies cleerly shew the truth of this point, that vnbeleeuers and vnregenerate persons, are nothing but a lumpe of flesh, a lumpe of sinne and of corruption;
And many like testimonies clearly show the truth of this point, that unbelievers and unregenerate Persons, Are nothing but a lump of Flesh, a lump of sin and of corruption;
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and the reason is giuen, Ioh. 3.6. and the reason is given, John 3.6.
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That which is borne of the flesh, is flesh: it is nothing but flesh, and a lumpe of corruption, and it cannot be otherwise;That which is born of the Flesh, is Flesh: it is nothing but Flesh, and a lump of corruption, and it cannot be otherwise;
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for as Iob saith, Iob 14.4. Who can bring a cleane thing out of filthinesse? for as Job Says, Job 14.4. Who can bring a clean thing out of filthiness?
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Now this being so, that vnbeleeuers and vnregenerate persons are nothing but a lumpe of sinne, it serues first to discouer to naturall men and women, their fearefull state and condition;
Now this being so, that unbelievers and unregenerate Persons Are nothing but a lump of sin, it serves First to discover to natural men and women, their fearful state and condition;
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for why? are they nothing but a lumpe of sin? certainely, then nothing can come from them but sinne, they can doe nothing but prouoke Gods wrath against them in euery thing they doe,
for why? Are they nothing but a lump of since? Certainly, then nothing can come from them but sin, they can do nothing but provoke God's wrath against them in every thing they do,
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euen their best actions, their hearing of the Word, their Prayers, and the like, are sinnes to them.
even their best actions, their hearing of the Word, their Prayers, and the like, Are Sins to them.
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Men commonly please themselues much in this, that they liue ciuilly, deale iustly and truly in the world, heare the Word of God, and the like.
Men commonly please themselves much in this, that they live civilly, deal justly and truly in the world, hear the Word of God, and the like.
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Alas, this they may doe, and yet be in the flesh:
Alas, this they may do, and yet be in the Flesh:
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and so long as they are in the flesh, they can doe nothing pleasing to God, Rom. 8.8. They that are in the flesh, cannot please God, And, Pro. 15.8. it is said, that the sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord.
and so long as they Are in the Flesh, they can do nothing pleasing to God, Rom. 8.8. They that Are in the Flesh, cannot please God, And, Pro 15.8. it is said, that the sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord.
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Againe, this being so, that vnregenerate persons, are nothing but a lumpe of sinne, it may serue to pull downe the pride of many that looke bigge,
Again, this being so, that unregenerate Persons, Are nothing but a lump of sin, it may serve to pull down the pride of many that look big,
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& carry their heads aloft, and shew forth the pride of their hearts in their speech, in theri gesture, in their apparell, and the like:
& carry their Heads aloft, and show forth the pride of their hearts in their speech, in theri gesture, in their apparel, and the like:
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if they well consider it, they haue cause to hang downe their heads, and to couer their faces for shame;
if they well Consider it, they have cause to hang down their Heads, and to cover their faces for shame;
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for, what are they? Nothing but a lumpe of sinne, and a dunghill of corruption;
for, what Are they? Nothing but a lump of sin, and a dunghill of corruption;
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why then should they make themselues as painted Sepulchres? what cause hath the Leper to be proud,
why then should they make themselves as painted Sepulchres? what cause hath the Leper to be proud,
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or the poore Lazer, who is full of botches and byles from top to toe, to set out himselfe in goodly apparell and in rich array? Such is thy case, thou that art vnregenerate,
or the poor Lazar, who is full of botches and biles from top to toe, to Set out himself in goodly apparel and in rich array? Such is thy case, thou that art unregenerate,
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and as yet in thy naturall state and condition, thou art full of filthinesse, and full of corruption in all the powers of thy soule,
and as yet in thy natural state and condition, thou art full of filthiness, and full of corruption in all the Powers of thy soul,
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and in all the parts and members of thy body;
and in all the parts and members of thy body;
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and therefore thou hast no cause to set out thy selfe in thy vaine and garish attyre.
and Therefore thou hast no cause to Set out thy self in thy vain and garish attire.
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Such as stand for the maintenance of pride, say, You know not what to prescribe, and how wee are to attyre our selues.
Such as stand for the maintenance of pride, say, You know not what to prescribe, and how we Are to attire our selves.
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Why, thine owne corruption and filthinesse may teach thee how thou art to attyre thy selfe.
Why, thine own corruption and filthiness may teach thee how thou art to attire thy self.
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The next thing we are to marke, is this, the Apostle hauing said that himselfe & other true beleeuers when they were in their naturall state, they were in the flesh, he saith not barely, that then they brought forth fruit answerable to that state and condition,
The next thing we Are to mark, is this, the Apostle having said that himself & other true believers when they were in their natural state, they were in the Flesh, he Says not barely, that then they brought forth fruit answerable to that state and condition,
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but hee discouers the cause and roote whence such fruit came, as that it came from the motions of sinne that then were powerfull,
but he discovers the cause and root whence such fruit Come, as that it Come from the motions of sin that then were powerful,
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and had an effectuall working in them.
and had an effectual working in them.
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He saith, When we were in the flesh, the motions of sinnes which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit vnto death.
He Says, When we were in the Flesh, the motions of Sins which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.
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Hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
Hence we Are given to understand thus much:
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That the cause of all sinne is in our selues, all manner of sinnes that men commit, come from a roote within themselues, that men breake out by swearing,
That the cause of all sin is in our selves, all manner of Sins that men commit, come from a root within themselves, that men break out by swearing,
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and lying, and killing, and stealing, and whoring, as it is Hos. 4.2. and by all sorts of sinnes.
and lying, and killing, and stealing, and whoring, as it is Hos. 4.2. and by all sorts of Sins.
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It comes from those motions of sinnes that arise in their hearts and minds from their owne corruption;
It comes from those motions of Sins that arise in their hearts and minds from their own corruption;
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this we see cleere from this Text, and for this wee haue further plaine euidence of Scripture. Matth. 15.18. saith Christ, The things which proceed out of the mouth, come from the heart, and they defile the man:
this we see clear from this Text, and for this we have further plain evidence of Scripture. Matthew 15.18. Says christ, The things which proceed out of the Mouth, come from the heart, and they defile the man:
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and then he subioynes, Vers. 19. For out of the heart come euill thoughts, murthers, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false testimonies, slanders.
and then he subioynes, Vers. 19. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false testimonies, slanders.
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As if he had said, All defilement of man by sinne, whatsoeuer it is, it comes from within, it comes from the inward lust and corruption stirring vp euill motions in the heart and minde, that is the very roote of all sinnes. Iam. 1.13. saith the Apostle, Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God:
As if he had said, All defilement of man by sin, whatsoever it is, it comes from within, it comes from the inward lust and corruption stirring up evil motions in the heart and mind, that is the very root of all Sins. Iam. 1.13. Says the Apostle, Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God:
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for God cannot be tempted with euill, neither tempteth he any man. for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man.
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Then Vers. 14. and 15. But euery man is tempted, when he is drawne away of his owne concupiscence, and is entised. Then when lust hath conceiued, it bringeth forth sinne,
Then Vers. 14. and 15. But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own concupiscence, and is enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it brings forth sin,
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and sinne, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Isai. 59. from the beginning the Prophet complayning of the great and grieuous sins of the wicked of his time, and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death. Isaiah 59. from the beginning the Prophet complaining of the great and grievous Sins of the wicked of his time,
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as that their works were works of iniquitie, and the worke of crueltie was in their hands, Vers. 6. their feete, their hands, their lips, their tongues,
as that their works were works of iniquity, and the work of cruelty was in their hands, Vers. 6. their feet, their hands, their lips, their tongues,
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and all the parts and members of their bodies were set to worke mischiefe, & did bring forth sinne.
and all the parts and members of their bodies were Set to work mischief, & did bring forth sin.
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Ver. 7. he addes this as the cause and roote of all, that their thoughts were wicked thoughts. And so, Gen. 6.6. it is said, that the wickednesse of man was great in the earth. Ver. 7. he adds this as the cause and root of all, that their thoughts were wicked thoughts. And so, Gen. 6.6. it is said, that the wickedness of man was great in the earth.
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And this is assigned as the cause of it, that all the imaginations and thoughts of his heart were only euill continually:
And this is assigned as the cause of it, that all the Imaginations and thoughts of his heart were only evil continually:
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there were euill motions continually stirred vp in the hearts & minds of men;
there were evil motions continually stirred up in the hearts & minds of men;
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and thence it was that they became so monstrously wicked, and broke out into most fearefull and horrible sins,
and thence it was that they became so monstrously wicked, and broke out into most fearful and horrible Sins,
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and indeed that the cause of all sinne is in our selues, may be further confirmed by this,
and indeed that the cause of all sin is in our selves, may be further confirmed by this,
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as the reason and ground of it:
as the reason and ground of it:
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It is the corruption of our nature, euen our in-borne corruption, that giues matter and being to euery sinne:
It is the corruption of our nature, even our inborn corruption, that gives matter and being to every sin:
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were it not for the corruption of nature, euen the corruption that is within our selues, the Deuill could not fasten any temptation on vs,
were it not for the corruption of nature, even the corruption that is within our selves, the devil could not fasten any temptation on us,
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neither could the World, with all the allurements and baits of it, draw vs to any sinne;
neither could the World, with all the allurements and baits of it, draw us to any sin;
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the parts and members of our bodies, are indeed as Porters to let sinne into the soule, from outward obiects,
the parts and members of our bodies, Are indeed as Porters to let sin into the soul, from outward objects,
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but they could not so doe, were there not corruption and sin in our selues.
but they could not so do, were there not corruption and since in our selves.
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Christ liued and conuersed in the world as we doe, & all the baits and allurements the world could afford, were offered to him, to draw him to sinne,
christ lived and conversed in the world as we do, & all the baits and allurements the world could afford, were offered to him, to draw him to sin,
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yea, we reade, Matth. 4.8, 9. that the Deuill tooke him vp into an exceeding high Mountayne,
yea, we read, Matthew 4.8, 9. that the devil took him up into an exceeding high Mountain,
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and shewed him all the Kingdomes of the World and the glorie of them, and said to him, All these will I giue thee: and showed him all the Kingdoms of the World and the glory of them, and said to him, All these will I give thee:
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and yet he could not fasten any sinne vpon him, and why? Surely, because there was no corruption in him, there was no thing in him, to giue matter and being to sinne, as himselfe saith, Ioh. 14.30. The Prince of this world (that is, the Deuill) commeth, and hath nought in me:
and yet he could not fasten any sin upon him, and why? Surely, Because there was no corruption in him, there was no thing in him, to give matter and being to sin, as himself Says, John 14.30. The Prince of this world (that is, the devil) comes, and hath nought in me:
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hath no matter to worke on mee.
hath no matter to work on me.
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This makes it cleere, that were it not for the corruption of nature, neither the Deuill nor the World could draw vs to any sinne.
This makes it clear, that were it not for the corruption of nature, neither the devil nor the World could draw us to any sin.
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And hence it is that Satan fits his temptations to the naturall disposition and temper, to the naturall inclination;
And hence it is that Satan fits his temptations to the natural disposition and temper, to the natural inclination;
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as Cain being malicious, he tempted him to murder; Iudas being couetous, to sell his Master. And,
as Cain being malicious, he tempted him to murder; Iudas being covetous, to fell his Master. And,
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This being so, that the corruption of nature giues matter and being to euery sinne,
This being so, that the corruption of nature gives matter and being to every sin,
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and that the Deuill and the World could not draw vs to any sinne, were it not for our owne in-borne corruption;
and that the devil and the World could not draw us to any sin, were it not for our own inborn corruption;
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it must needes follow, that the cause of all sin is in our selues, and that all manner of sinnes that men commit, come from a roote within themselues,
it must needs follow, that the cause of all since is in our selves, and that all manner of Sins that men commit, come from a root within themselves,
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euen from the euill motions that are stirred vp in their hearts.
even from the evil motions that Are stirred up in their hearts.
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This first serues to teach vs, where wee are to lay the blame of our breaking out into any foule sinne:
This First serves to teach us, where we Are to lay the blame of our breaking out into any foul sin:
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when wee breake out into any sinne whatsoeuer, that brings Gods punishing hand on vs, when we break out into any sin whatsoever, that brings God's punishing hand on us,
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and we feele the smart of it on our soules, or bodies, or both, wee must learne to lay the fault and cause of that sinne, where it ought to lye:
and we feel the smart of it on our Souls, or bodies, or both, we must Learn to lay the fault and cause of that sin, where it ought to lie:
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we are not to seeke for the cause of it, or to lay the blame of it on any thing out of our selues;
we Are not to seek for the cause of it, or to lay the blame of it on any thing out of our selves;
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In our selues, euen in our owne bowels is the cause of that sinne;
In our selves, even in our own bowels is the cause of that sin;
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It is the fashion of most men to post off the fault and blame of their sinnes from themselues,
It is the fashion of most men to post off the fault and blame of their Sins from themselves,
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and to lay it on some thing out of themselues, as on the times in which they liue, on their callings and conditions of life, on the prouocations of others, on the command or example of others, on their destinies,
and to lay it on Some thing out of themselves, as on the times in which they live, on their callings and conditions of life, on the provocations of Others, on the command or Exampl of Others, on their destinies,
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as they vse to speake, on the Deuil and the like; as say some, Oh, the times are such, and we liue in such a time,
as they use to speak, on the devil and the like; as say Some, O, the times Are such, and we live in such a time,
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as vnlesse we do as the time serues, vnlesse we frame our selues according to the course of the Age and Time in which wee liue, wee should be accounted no body,
as unless we do as the time serves, unless we frame our selves according to the course of the Age and Time in which we live, we should be accounted no body,
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or there were no liuing for vs in the world, or our callings and conditions are such,
or there were no living for us in the world, or our callings and conditions Are such,
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as wee cannot doe otherwise then we doe:
as we cannot do otherwise then we do:
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we are Chaundlers, Victualers, or the like, and wee must needs sell our commodities vpon the Sabbath day to our Customers,
we Are Chandlers, Victualers, or the like, and we must needs fell our commodities upon the Sabbath day to our Customers,
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or else wee should lose their custome, and so ouerturne our trading, and begger our selues.
or Else we should loose their custom, and so overturn our trading, and beggar our selves.
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Alas, we haue wiues and children, and many that depend vpon vs. Some againe say, They are prouoked by others to this or that sinne;
Alas, we have wives and children, and many that depend upon us some again say, They Are provoked by Others to this or that sin;
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as you shall heare a quarrellous and troublesome person lay the fault of his fretting,
as you shall hear a quarrellous and troublesome person lay the fault of his fretting,
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and chafing, and breaking out into cursing, swearing, and rayling, and the like, on others that prouoke him to it:
and chafing, and breaking out into cursing, swearing, and railing, and the like, on Others that provoke him to it:
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Oh, he abused me, and such dealing would anger a Saint, and stirre vp any man to speake.
O, he abused me, and such dealing would anger a Saint, and stir up any man to speak.
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And doe not Theeues and other Malefactors, when they are brought to some open shame or punishment for their faults, vsually cry out and say, Oh, woe worth such a man or such a woman, that euer I knew them!
And do not Thieves and other Malefactors, when they Are brought to Some open shame or punishment for their Faults, usually cry out and say, O, woe worth such a man or such a woman, that ever I knew them!
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had I not falne into their company, had not they drawne mee to doe euill, I had neuer come to this.
had I not fallen into their company, had not they drawn me to do evil, I had never come to this.
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And so some lay the blame of their sinne, on the command of others;
And so Some lay the blame of their sin, on the command of Others;
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as a seruant thinkes he is free from blame, if he lye or sweare, or coozen,
as a servant thinks he is free from blame, if he lie or swear, or cozen,
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and the like, because his Master bids him doe so.
and the like, Because his Master bids him do so.
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And some hauing committed some foule sinne, Oh, say they, it was my destinie, I was ordained to it,
And Some having committed Some foul sin, O, say they, it was my destiny, I was ordained to it,
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or the Deuill ought me a shame, and now hath paid mee.
or the devil ought me a shame, and now hath paid me.
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Thus and many other wayes doe men post off the fault and blame of their sinnes from themselues: but alas, they deceiue themselues;
Thus and many other ways do men post off the fault and blame of their Sins from themselves: but alas, they deceive themselves;
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wee must take notice of it, that the cause of euery sinne we commit, is in our selues.
we must take notice of it, that the cause of every sin we commit, is in our selves.
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I grant that the age and time in which thou liuest, thy calling, thy condition, the prouocation of others,
I grant that the age and time in which thou Livest, thy calling, thy condition, the provocation of Others,
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and the like may be some occasion of thy sinne:
and the like may be Some occasion of thy sin:
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but certainly thine one corruption, the euill motions that are stirring in thine owne heart, are the cause of it;
but Certainly thine one corruption, the evil motions that Are stirring in thine own heart, Are the cause of it;
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and the cause of thy sinne rests in thine owne bosome;
and the cause of thy sin rests in thine own bosom;
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and therefore blame not the time, thy calling, the prouocation or commandement of others, or any other thing but thy selfe:
and Therefore blame not the time, thy calling, the provocation or Commandment of Others, or any other thing but thy self:
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no, no, lay not the fault on the Deuill himselfe, howsoeuer, as Iames sayth, Iam. 3.6.
no, no, lay not the fault on the devil himself, howsoever, as James say, Iam. 3.6.
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thy tongue be set on fire of hell (that is) of the Deuill, thy tongue be Set on fire of hell (that is) of the devil,
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yet know this for a truth, that the Deuill could not vse thy tongue, or any other part of thy body,
yet know this for a truth, that the devil could not use thy tongue, or any other part of thy body,
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as an instrument of sinne, were it not for the corruption that is within thee;
as an Instrument of sin, were it not for the corruption that is within thee;
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that is both the fire and suell of sinne, and that giues matter and being to euery sinne thou committest.
that is both the fire and suell of sin, and that gives matter and being to every sin thou Committest.
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And therefore learne thou to lay the fault where it ought to lye, euen on the wickednesse of thine owne heart,
And Therefore Learn thou to lay the fault where it ought to lie, even on the wickedness of thine own heart,
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and the euill motions that arise in thine heart, and be humbled for them.
and the evil motions that arise in thine heart, and be humbled for them.
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Againe, is it so, that the cause of all sinne is in our selues, and all manner of sinnes that wee commit, come from a roote within our selues,
Again, is it so, that the cause of all sin is in our selves, and all manner of Sins that we commit, come from a root within our selves,
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euen from the euill motions that are stirred vp in our hearts? then aboue all things, we must looke to the purging of our hearts from sinfull motions and lusts.
even from the evil motions that Are stirred up in our hearts? then above all things, we must look to the purging of our hearts from sinful motions and Lustiest.
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Wouldst thou purge out the lust or pride that is in thine eye? Thou must labour then to purge out the lust that is in thine heart;
Wouldst thou purge out the lust or pride that is in thine eye? Thou must labour then to purge out the lust that is in thine heart;
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for that fils thine eye with lust:
for that fills thine eye with lust:
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it is but in vaine and to no purpose, and it is but a prepostrous course, to goe about to purge thine hands, thy feet, thy tongue, &c. from sinne,
it is but in vain and to no purpose, and it is but a preposterous course, to go about to purge thine hands, thy feet, thy tongue, etc. from sin,
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so long as thine heart abounds with euill motions and lusts.
so long as thine heart abounds with evil motions and Lustiest.
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For example, it is but in vaine for thee to seeke to hold thine hand from violence and fraud,
For Exampl, it is but in vain for thee to seek to hold thine hand from violence and fraud,
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if thine heart be like Ahabs heart, if there be in thee a secret liking of thy Neighbours goods, tickling and delighting thine heart,
if thine heart be like Ahabs heart, if there be in thee a secret liking of thy Neighbours goods, tickling and delighting thine heart,
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and causing thee to wish, Oh, would such an house, or such a plot of ground were mine!
and causing thee to wish, O, would such an house, or such a plot of ground were mine!
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for that euill motion, and that root of couetousnesse will at one time or other send forth bitter fruites.
for that evil motion, and that root of covetousness will At one time or other send forth bitter fruits.
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Oh then, labour thou not only to clense thine hand, but to purge thine heart thereof, as wheate, Iam. 4.8.
O then, labour thou not only to cleanse thine hand, but to purge thine heart thereof, as wheat, Iam. 4.8.
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Labour to stocke vp the root of sinne, euen to mortifie and kill the euill motions and lusts that are stirring in thine heart,
Labour to stock up the root of sin, even to mortify and kill the evil motions and Lustiest that Are stirring in thine heart,
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and when thou doest humble thy selfe for sinne, and doest bewaile any particular sin wherein thou hast liued and lyen, looke thou goe downe to the root of that and of all thy other sinnes,
and when thou dost humble thy self for sin, and dost bewail any particular since wherein thou hast lived and lyen, look thou go down to the root of that and of all thy other Sins,
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euen the corruption of thy nature, and the euill motions stirring in thine heart, and be humbled for them especially.
even the corruption of thy nature, and the evil motions stirring in thine heart, and be humbled for them especially.
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Psal. 51. we read, that when Dauid bewailed his foule sinnes of Adultery and Murther, hee did not rest in bewailing of them only,Psalm 51. we read, that when David bewailed his foul Sins of Adultery and Murder, he did not rest in bewailing of them only,
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but he went downe to the roote of them, and of all his other sinnes,
but he went down to the root of them, and of all his other Sins,
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and cryed out Ʋers. 5. Behold, I was borne in iniquitie, and in sinne hath my Mother conceiued mee.
and cried out Ʋers. 5. Behold, I was born in iniquity, and in sin hath my Mother conceived me.
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As if hee had said, Alas, here is the cause of these foule sinnes of mine,
As if he had said, Alas, Here is the cause of these foul Sins of mine,
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euen the corruption of my nature, and the euill motions and lusts of mine owne heart.
even the corruption of my nature, and the evil motions and Lustiest of mine own heart.
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Thus must thou doe in bewailing any knowne sinne; thou must goe downe to the roote of that, and of all other thy sinnes, and bewaile that:
Thus must thou do in bewailing any known sin; thou must go down to the root of that, and of all other thy Sins, and bewail that:
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for otherwise thou mayst bewaile some grosse actuall transgression through selfe-loue, feare of shame or punishment; and so deceiue thy selfe:
for otherwise thou Mayest bewail Some gross actual Transgression through Self-love, Fear of shame or punishment; and so deceive thy self:
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and therefore remember thou, in bewayling any knowne actuall sinne, to goe downe to the roote of that,
and Therefore Remember thou, in bewailing any known actual sin, to go down to the root of that,
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and all thy other sinnes, thy corruption of nature, and thy euil motions that are in thine heart,
and all thy other Sins, thy corruption of nature, and thy evil motions that Are in thine heart,
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& be chiefly humbled for them, and then through Gods mercy thou shalt find place to true repentance,
& be chiefly humbled for them, and then through God's mercy thou shalt find place to true Repentance,
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euen such repentance as is ioyned with true faith, apprehending the merit of Christ his death, for the pardon of all thy sinnes.
even such Repentance as is joined with true faith, apprehending the merit of christ his death, for the pardon of all thy Sins.
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Before wee leaue this, an obiection is to be answered.
Before we leave this, an objection is to be answered.
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Some may say, that there be some sinnes that come not from a roote within our selues; for example:
some may say, that there be Some Sins that come not from a root within our selves; for Exampl:
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Impatient and strange behauiour, rauing, and haply vttering forth of blasphemous speeches, in time of some sore,
Impatient and strange behaviour, raving, and haply uttering forth of blasphemous Speeches, in time of Some soar,
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and some strange and violent disease.
and Some strange and violent disease.
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Those sins sometimes come not from a roote within men themselues, but only from their disease.
Those Sins sometime come not from a root within men themselves, but only from their disease.
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And againe, there bee sometimes euill thoughts, euen thoughts blasphemous, directly against the Maiestie of God, that are conuaid into the minde of man or woman, onely by the Deuill,
And again, there be sometime evil thoughts, even thoughts blasphemous, directly against the Majesty of God, that Are conveyed into the mind of man or woman, only by the devil,
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and arise not from the corruption of nature:
and arise not from the corruption of nature:
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and therefore it seemes not to be generally true, that the cause of all sinne is in our selues. For answere to this;
and Therefore it seems not to be generally true, that the cause of all sin is in our selves. For answer to this;
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We must learne rightly to conceiue this point before deliuered; we must know, it is to be vnderstood of all the sins that we commit,
We must Learn rightly to conceive this point before Delivered; we must know, it is to be understood of all the Sins that we commit,
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and are our sinnes, and such sinnes, as, without Gods mercy, shall be laid to our charge:
and Are our Sins, and such Sins, as, without God's mercy, shall be laid to our charge:
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and being so vnderstood, wee shall easily see, that this obiection makes not against the truth of it:
and being so understood, we shall Easily see, that this objection makes not against the truth of it:
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for why? Impatient and strange behauiour, rauing and the like, comming onely, as it is confessed in the obiection, from the violence of some disease:
for why? Impatient and strange behaviour, raving and the like, coming only, as it is confessed in the objection, from the violence of Some disease:
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they may come not only from the extremitie of the disease, but also from a roote of bitternesse that is within,
they may come not only from the extremity of the disease, but also from a root of bitterness that is within,
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euen from a corrupt heart, and from a galled conscience:) but if they come onely from the violence and from the extremitie of the disease,
even from a corrupt heart, and from a galled conscience:) but if they come only from the violence and from the extremity of the disease,
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as they doe in Gods children, certainely then they are not their sinnes, but the sinnes of their disease,
as they do in God's children, Certainly then they Are not their Sins, but the Sins of their disease,
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and they shall neuer be laid to their charge.
and they shall never be laid to their charge.
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And againe, if euill thoughts, thoughts of blasphemie, be conuaid into the mind of man or woman, onely from the Deuill, assuredly they are not their sinnes,
And again, if evil thoughts, thoughts of blasphemy, be conveyed into the mind of man or woman, only from the devil, assuredly they Are not their Sins,
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but the Deuils sinnes, and hee shall answere for them;
but the Devils Sins, and he shall answer for them;
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they are their crosses, not their sinnes, and they shall neuer be laid to their charge,
they Are their Crosses, not their Sins, and they shall never be laid to their charge,
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vnlesse they entertayne them, and giue consent to them.
unless they entertain them, and give consent to them.
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And so the obiection made, doth not ouerthrow the generall truth of this Position, That the cause of all sinne is in our selues,
And so the objection made, does not overthrow the general truth of this Position, That the cause of all sin is in our selves,
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if it be rightly vnderstood, namely, of such sinnes as wee commit and are our sinnes,
if it be rightly understood, namely, of such Sins as we commit and Are our Sins,
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and without Gods mercy shall be charged vpon vs:
and without God's mercy shall be charged upon us:
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because the sinnes mentioned either come only from the disease, and so are not our sinnes,
Because the Sins mentioned either come only from the disease, and so Are not our Sins,
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but the sinnes of the disease, or come only from the Deuill;
but the Sins of the disease, or come only from the devil;
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and so are not our sinnes, but the sinnes of the Deuill, and he shall answere for them.
and so Are not our Sins, but the Sins of the devil, and he shall answer for them.
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The next thing to be obserued in this Verse, is this, that the Apostle here calls the euill motions that are stirring in the hearts and minds of such as be in the flesh, Passions of sinnes, or perturbations of sinnes; for so the words signifie.
The next thing to be observed in this Verse, is this, that the Apostle Here calls the evil motions that Are stirring in the hearts and minds of such as be in the Flesh, Passion of Sins, or perturbations of Sins; for so the words signify.
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Hence we may gather and conclude the troubled state of vnregenerate persons.
Hence we may gather and conclude the troubled state of unregenerate Persons.
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That such as are yet in their naturall state and condition, are continually troubled and molested with euill motions stirring in their hearts and minds;
That such as Are yet in their natural state and condition, Are continually troubled and molested with evil motions stirring in their hearts and minds;
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an vnregenerate person is neuer at quiet, but continually haled and pulled this way or that way, by his owne passions and the euill motions of heart and minde, they giue him no rest,
an unregenerate person is never At quiet, but continually haled and pulled this Way or that Way, by his own passion and the evil motions of heart and mind, they give him no rest,
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but are euer pricking him forward, and stirring him vp to sin: and hence it is that the Apostle Iames, Chap. 4.1. saith, that the euill motions and lusts that are stirring in the hearts and minds of men, doe sight in their members:
but Are ever pricking him forward, and stirring him up to since: and hence it is that the Apostle James, Chap. 4.1. Says, that the evil motions and Lustiest that Are stirring in the hearts and minds of men, do sighed in their members:
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they are euer fighting, and warring, and troubling, and molesting them.
they Are ever fighting, and warring, and troubling, and molesting them.
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Whence, saith he, are warres and contentions amongst you? Euen of your lusts that fight in your members. 1. Pet. 2.11. saith the Apostle, Dearely beloued, 1. Pet. 2.11. Whence, Says he, Are wars and contentions among you? Eve of your Lustiest that fight in your members. 1. Pet. 2.11. Says the Apostle, Dearly Beloved, 1. Pet. 2.11.
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I beseech you as Strangers and Pilgrims, abstayne from fleshly lusts, which fight against the soule, which trouble and disturbe the peace of the soule,I beseech you as Strangers and Pilgrim's, abstain from fleshly Lustiest, which fight against the soul, which trouble and disturb the peace of the soul,
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and disquiet them, and will not suffer them to be at rest. 2. Tim. 3.6. The Apostle describing simple women, that are carried away as a prey, by hypocriticall and cunning Seducers, Cornercreepers, he thus speakes of them, that they are laden with sinnes:
and disquiet them, and will not suffer them to be At rest. 2. Tim. 3.6. The Apostle describing simple women, that Are carried away as a prey, by hypocritical and cunning Seducers, Cornercreepers, he thus speaks of them, that they Are laden with Sins:
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and hee addes further, that they are led with diuers lusts, or as the word signifieth, They are acted and moued, they are impelled and driuen this way and that way, by many euill motions and lusts.
and he adds further, that they Are led with diverse Lustiest, or as the word signifies, They Are acted and moved, they Are impelled and driven this Way and that Way, by many evil motions and Lustiest.
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These places doe sufficiently cleere and confirme the truth of this Conclusion, that vnregenerate persons are neuer at quiet,
These places do sufficiently clear and confirm the truth of this Conclusion, that unregenerate Persons Are never At quiet,
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but continually haled and pulled this way & that way by their owne passions;
but continually haled and pulled this Way & that Way by their own passion;
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as by Lust, by Anger, by Enuy, by Couetousnesse, by Pride, and the like, and by the euill motions of their owne hearts and minds:
as by Lust, by Anger, by Envy, by Covetousness, by Pride, and the like, and by the evil motions of their own hearts and minds:
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and the reason of this is,
and the reason of this is,
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The corruption of nature being in full force and strength, as it is in the vnregenerate, it sends vp continually euill motions, euill thoughts and desires, into the heart and mind,
The corruption of nature being in full force and strength, as it is in the unregenerate, it sends up continually evil motions, evil thoughts and Desires, into the heart and mind,
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as a burning hot fiery furnace continually sends vp smoke and sparks of fire.
as a burning hight fiery furnace continually sends up smoke and sparks of fire.
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And therefore it must needs be, that such as be in the flesh, and be yet vnregenerate, they are continually pulled and drawne this way,
And Therefore it must needs be, that such as be in the Flesh, and be yet unregenerate, they Are continually pulled and drawn this Way,
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and that way (though willingly of their owne accord) by their owne passions, and the euill-motions of their owne hearts and minds giue them no rest at all.
and that Way (though willingly of their own accord) by their own passion, and the evil-motions of their own hearts and minds give them no rest At all.
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Here then take wee notice of the miserable condition of vnregenerate persons, euen of such as yet are in their naturall state and condition; Here then take we notice of the miserable condition of unregenerate Persons, even of such as yet Are in their natural state and condition;
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they are in a miserable taking.
they Are in a miserable taking.
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If a man were so troubled and vexed in his body, that he could take no rest night nor day,
If a man were so troubled and vexed in his body, that he could take no rest night nor day,
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but that his body were continually molested, tumbled, and tossed vp and downe, and as it were continually on the racke,
but that his body were continually molested, tumbled, and tossed up and down, and as it were continually on the rack,
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and that whether he sit, or stand, or lye downe, all were one, he could find no ease, no intermission of his trouble and vexation, that man would hold himselfe,
and that whither he fit, or stand, or lie down, all were one, he could find no ease, no intermission of his trouble and vexation, that man would hold himself,
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and that iustly, in a pitifull plight, and a miserable taking. Now thus it is with an vnregenerate person, in regard of his soule;
and that justly, in a pitiful plighted, and a miserable taking. Now thus it is with an unregenerate person, in regard of his soul;
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his soule is neuer at rest, his soule is continually without any intermission haled and pulled, tugged and drawne this way and that way, by his owne passions and perturbations, his soule is continually troubled either with lust,
his soul is never At rest, his soul is continually without any intermission haled and pulled, tugged and drawn this Way and that Way, by his own passion and perturbations, his soul is continually troubled either with lust,
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or enuy, or anger, or feare, or carnall loue, or carnall ioy, or with one vnruly passion or other, and is neuer at quiet;
or envy, or anger, or Fear, or carnal love, or carnal joy, or with one unruly passion or other, and is never At quiet;
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and that is a miserable condition if men had eyes to see it:
and that is a miserable condition if men had eyes to see it:
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indeede vnregenerate persons see not their miserie in this respect, their vnruly passions and distempered affections blinding their minds,
indeed unregenerate Persons see not their misery in this respect, their unruly passion and distempered affections blinding their minds,
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and dazeling and dimming their iudgements;
and dazzling and dimming their Judgments;
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but therein is their miserie doubled on them and their danger is farre greater in that respect:
but therein is their misery doubled on them and their danger is Far greater in that respect:
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for thence it comes that they willingly embrace their owne trouble, and goe on in it with pleasure.
for thence it comes that they willingly embrace their own trouble, and go on in it with pleasure.
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Vnregenerate persons may please themselues, because they enioy outward peace and prosperitie, and haue all things at will,
Unregenerate Persons may please themselves, Because they enjoy outward peace and Prosperity, and have all things At will,
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and that heart can wish in the world:
and that heart can wish in the world:
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but alas, what is that, so long as there is within, euen in their soules, a seed-plot of trouble and disquietnesse,
but alas, what is that, so long as there is within, even in their Souls, a seed-plot of trouble and disquietness,
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and their soules are neuer at rest, but are continually haled and pulled this way and that way, by their owne vnruly passions? and as the Lord saith by his Prophet, Isai. 57.20. They are like the raging Sea that cannot rest, whose waters cast vp mire and dirt continually.
and their Souls Are never At rest, but Are continually haled and pulled this Way and that Way, by their own unruly passion? and as the Lord Says by his Prophet, Isaiah 57.20. They Are like the raging Sea that cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt continually.
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Oh, so long as they be in that case, they are in a miserable taking,
O, so long as they be in that case, they Are in a miserable taking,
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and if they had eyes opened to see it, they would so thinke, and so iudge of themselues.
and if they had eyes opened to see it, they would so think, and so judge of themselves.
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And indeed for a second vse of the point:
And indeed for a second use of the point:
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In this respect, Gods children, such as are truely regenerate, are exceedingly bound to magnifie Gods mercy, that he of his mercy hath vouchsafed to set them out of that miserable condition;
In this respect, God's children, such as Are truly regenerate, Are exceedingly bound to magnify God's mercy, that he of his mercy hath vouchsafed to Set them out of that miserable condition;
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to haue the heart and minde continually tugged and drawne this way and that way with vnruly passions,
to have the heart and mind continually tugged and drawn this Way and that Way with unruly passion,
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and with the motions of sins, is a most miserable thing. Now this Gods children are freed from;
and with the motions of Sins, is a most miserable thing. Now this God's children Are freed from;
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indeed they haue sometimes vnruly passions in their soules, as Iam. 5.17. it is said, HELIAS was a man subiect to like passions as we are: indeed they have sometime unruly passion in their Souls, as Iam. 5.17. it is said, ELIAS was a man Subject to like passion as we Are:
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but they are not continually troubled with them, as the vnregenerate are; vnruly passions are as strangers, that now and then come; not as home-dwellers;
but they Are not continually troubled with them, as the unregenerate Are; unruly passion Are as Strangers, that now and then come; not as homedwellers;
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they haue no continuall residence and abode in their hearts.
they have no continual residence and Abided in their hearts.
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And let all Gods children be mindfull to blesse God, as for other mercies, so for this as a speciall mercy, that they are freed from the continuall trouble of their owne vnruly passions.
And let all God's children be mindful to bless God, as for other Mercies, so for this as a special mercy, that they Are freed from the continual trouble of their own unruly passion.
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Now here we see, that the Apostle cals these motions: he speakes of the motions of sinnes;
Now Here we see, that the Apostle calls these motions: he speaks of the motions of Sins;
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his meaning is, that they were euill motions:
his meaning is, that they were evil motions:
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and hence it is cleere against the Papists (I will but only name it) That the first motions that arise in our minds from the corruption of our nature, are euill, and hence it is clear against the Papists (I will but only name it) That the First motions that arise in our minds from the corruption of our nature, Are evil,
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and are sinnes, though consent of will doe not follow: and all sinnes are not voluntary, as the Papists teach:
and Are Sins, though consent of will do not follow: and all Sins Are not voluntary, as the Papists teach:
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for there may be some motions in the mind, that want conformitie with the Law of God;
for there may be Some motions in the mind, that want conformity with the Law of God;
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and being such, certainely they are sinnes, whether they be with consent of will or no,
and being such, Certainly they Are Sins, whither they be with consent of will or no,
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and though we giue no consent to them, yet they are sinnes. I will not further stand on that.
and though we give no consent to them, yet they Are Sins. I will not further stand on that.
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The next thing to be obserued is this;
The next thing to be observed is this;
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the Apostle addes (which were by the Law) not meaning that those motions of sinnes had their being from the Law,
the Apostle adds (which were by the Law) not meaning that those motions of Sins had their being from the Law,
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as if the Law had giuen being to them, as some ancient Heretikes thought, misconceiuing the Apostles meaning:
as if the Law had given being to them, as Some ancient Heretics Thought, misconceiving the Apostles meaning:
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but that they were occasioned by the Law, as Vers. 8. he saith, Sinne tooke occasion by the commandement.
but that they were occasioned by the Law, as Vers. 8. he Says, Sin took occasion by the Commandment.
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How sinne was occasioned by the Law afterwards.
How sin was occasioned by the Law afterwards.
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But we see, the Apostle expounds himselfe in this very Chapter, what he meanes by this, that the motions of sinnes which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit vnto death:
But we see, the Apostle expounds himself in this very Chapter, what he means by this, that the motions of Sins which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit unto death:
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and that I will note hence is this:
and that I will note hence is this:
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That what thing soeuer being needfull to be knowne, is in one place of Scripture obscurely deliuered, the same is in another place more plainely expressed.
That what thing soever being needful to be known, is in one place of Scripture obscurely Delivered, the same is in Another place more plainly expressed.
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The Scripture is sufficient in it selfe for the answering and resoluing of all necessarie doubts.
The Scripture is sufficient in it self for the answering and resolving of all necessary doubts.
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For example, to insist in some particulars, Gen. 17.10. Circumcision is called the Couenant: and, Vers. 11. the signe of the Couenant. Exod. 12.10, 11. The Paschall Lambe is called the Passeouer: and, Vers. 27. The sacrifice of the Lords Passeouer:
For Exampl, to insist in Some particulars, Gen. 17.10. Circumcision is called the Covenant: and, Vers. 11. the Signen of the Covenant. Exod 12.10, 11. The Paschal Lamb is called the Passover: and, Vers. 27. The sacrifice of the lords Passover:
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and so that forme of speech vsed by Christ in the institution of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, which the Papists so much abuse and peruert, to proue the reall presence of the Body and Bloud of Christ in the Sacrament after a corporall manner, is plainely expounded both by Christ himselfe and by the Apostle Paul: for when Christ saith, Doe this in remembrance of me:
and so that Form of speech used by christ in the Institution of the Sacrament of the lords Supper, which the Papists so much abuse and pervert, to prove the real presence of the Body and Blood of christ in the Sacrament After a corporal manner, is plainly expounded both by christ himself and by the Apostle Paul: for when christ Says, Do this in remembrance of me:
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and the Apostle, 1. Cor. 11.26. As often as yee shall eate this Bread, and drinke this Cup, yee shew the Lords death till he come: and the Apostle, 1. Cor. 11.26. As often as ye shall eat this Bred, and drink this Cup, ye show the lords death till he come:
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they doe plainely shew, that that phrase of speech is thus to be vnderstood, that the Bread and Wine in the Sacrament are visible signes,
they do plainly show, that that phrase of speech is thus to be understood, that the Bred and Wine in the Sacrament Are visible Signs,
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and representations of the Body and Bloud of Christ. I might insist in many more particulars, shewing this to be the truth:
and representations of the Body and Blood of christ. I might insist in many more particulars, showing this to be the truth:
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That what thing soeuer is needfull to be knowne, is in one place of Scripture obscurely deliuered, the same is in another place more plainely expressed,
That what thing soever is needful to be known, is in one place of Scripture obscurely Delivered, the same is in Another place more plainly expressed,
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and the reason of this is giuen by the Apostle, 2. Tim. 3.15. The Scripture is able to make wise to saluation, it is a perfect rule of holinesse and righteousnesse, it contaynes all things needfull to be knowne, beleeued and practised;
and the reason of this is given by the Apostle, 2. Tim. 3.15. The Scripture is able to make wise to salvation, it is a perfect Rule of holiness and righteousness, it contains all things needful to be known, believed and practised;
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and therefore it is sufficient in it selfe to answere and resolue all necessarie doubts.
and Therefore it is sufficient in it self to answer and resolve all necessary doubts.
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And it being so, that what in one place of Scripture is obscurely deliuered, being needfull to be knowne, is in another place more plainely expressed, it must needs be graunted,
And it being so, that what in one place of Scripture is obscurely Delivered, being needful to be known, is in Another place more plainly expressed, it must needs be granted,
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That the Scripture is the best expounder of Scripture, and the best way to expound Scripture, is by Scripture it selfe,
That the Scripture is the best expounder of Scripture, and the best Way to expound Scripture, is by Scripture it self,
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and we for our parts must learne to apply Scripture with Scripture, we must so apply one place of Scripture,
and we for our parts must Learn to apply Scripture with Scripture, we must so apply one place of Scripture,
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as that we forget not another that may helpe vs in the right application of it:
as that we forget not Another that may help us in the right application of it:
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for this is that wherein the Deuill and their owne corrupt hearts deceiue many;
for this is that wherein the devil and their own corrupt hearts deceive many;
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they apply one place of Scripture, not considering of another that may teach them rightly to apply it.
they apply one place of Scripture, not considering of Another that may teach them rightly to apply it.
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For example, many hale and pull to themselues the comfort of such places of Scripture as set forth Gods mercy,
For Exampl, many hale and pull to themselves the Comfort of such places of Scripture as Set forth God's mercy,
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and make knowne that God is rich in grace, and abundant in pitie and compassion,
and make known that God is rich in grace, and abundant in pity and compassion,
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when haply they turne the grace of God into wantonnesses, and are such as walke after the stubbornnesse of their owne hearts,
when haply they turn the grace of God into Wantonnesses, and Are such as walk After the stubbornness of their own hearts,
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and goe on with an high hand and stiffe necke in a course of sinne, adding drunkennesse to thirst,
and go on with an high hand and stiff neck in a course of sin, adding Drunkenness to thirst,
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yet they perswade themselues they shall finde mercie from the Lord:
yet they persuade themselves they shall find mercy from the Lord:
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and why? God is rich in mercy, neuer remembring, that Gods mercy and truth goe together, Psalm. 25.10. and to applie those places of Scripture that sound forth Gods mercie, with that speach of Moses, Deut. 29.20.
and why? God is rich in mercy, never remembering, that God's mercy and truth go together, Psalm. 25.10. and to apply those places of Scripture that found forth God's mercy, with that speech of Moses, Deuteronomy 29.20.
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that God will not be mercifull to such, but the wrath of the Lord, and his iealousie shall smoke against them, that God will not be merciful to such, but the wrath of the Lord, and his jealousy shall smoke against them,
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and euery curse that is written in the booke of God shall light vpon them: neuer thinking on that rule of the Apostle, Gal. 6.16. teaching them to whom mercy belongs (namely) to such as walke after the Apostles rule.
and every curse that is written in the book of God shall Light upon them: never thinking on that Rule of the Apostle, Gal. 6.16. teaching them to whom mercy belongs (namely) to such as walk After the Apostles Rule.
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So some in another case take hold of that sentence, Mat. 20.15.
So Some in Another case take hold of that sentence, Mathew 20.15.
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Is it not lawfull for me to doe as I will with mine owne? (which indeed is a peculiar priuiledge belonging only to God) to bolster out their abuse of the good things they inioy, Is it not lawful for me to do as I will with mine own? (which indeed is a peculiar privilege belonging only to God) to bolster out their abuse of the good things they enjoy,
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and thinke they may vse them as they list, neuer remembring what they are taught in other places of Scripture, that they haue nothing simply their owne,
and think they may use them as they list, never remembering what they Are taught in other places of Scripture, that they have nothing simply their own,
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but that which they haue, they haue receiued of the Lord, and must be accomptant to him euen for euery bit of bread they put into their mouthes.
but that which they have, they have received of the Lord, and must be accomptant to him even for every bit of bred they put into their mouths.
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Thus and many other wayes doe men apply one place of Scripture, not remembring another that might help them in the right application of it;
Thus and many other ways do men apply one place of Scripture, not remembering Another that might help them in the right application of it;
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and so indeed they misse to apply Scripture;
and so indeed they miss to apply Scripture;
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and so doing, that Scripture to them, is not the Word of God, but their owne conceit, and they prophane the holy Word of God,
and so doing, that Scripture to them, is not the Word of God, but their own conceit, and they profane the holy Word of God,
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& make themselues guilty of a foule and fearefull sinne, euen of taking the Name of the Lord in vaine,
& make themselves guilty of a foul and fearful sin, even of taking the Name of the Lord in vain,
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for which he sayth, he will not hold them guiltlesse in the third Commaundement.
for which he say, he will not hold them guiltless in the third Commandment.
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Learne wee then to apply Scripture with Scripture, euen so to apply one place of Scripture,
Learn we then to apply Scripture with Scripture, even so to apply one place of Scripture,
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as that we forget not another that may helpe vs in the right vnderstanding of it;
as that we forget not Another that may help us in the right understanding of it;
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for then only shall we finde the Word of God as it is in it selfe, a Word of sweetnesse, and sound comfort.
for then only shall we find the Word of God as it is in it self, a Word of sweetness, and found Comfort.
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It followeth, (had force in our members to bring forth fruit vnto death.)
It follows, (had force in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.)
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In these words the Apostle makes knowne the power and working of euill motions that were in himselfe and other true beleeuers,
In these words the Apostle makes known the power and working of evil motions that were in himself and other true believers,
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when they were in the flesh, that then those motions had a powerfull and effectuall working to bring forth sinne in the powers of their soules,
when they were in the Flesh, that then those motions had a powerful and effectual working to bring forth sin in the Powers of their Souls,
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and in the parts and members of their bodies. Hence then we may easily see this conclusion laid before vs.
and in the parts and members of their bodies. Hence then we may Easily see this conclusion laid before us
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That the euill motions, that are stirring in the hearts and minds of vnregenerate persons, are no weake and feeble motions,
That the evil motions, that Are stirring in the hearts and minds of unregenerate Persons, Are no weak and feeble motions,
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but they are strong, and powerfull, and preuailing motions, they are energeticall and working motions,
but they Are strong, and powerful, and prevailing motions, they Are energetical and working motions,
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and they doe strongly preuaile, euen to the bringing forth of euill fruits in their soules and bodies, in all the powers of the one,
and they do strongly prevail, even to the bringing forth of evil fruits in their Souls and bodies, in all the Powers of the one,
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and in all the parts & members of the other.
and in all the parts & members of the other.
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If an euill motion, a stirring to sinne, arise in the heart of an vnregenerate person from his owne corruption, it carries him as with Wind and Tyde,
If an evil motion, a stirring to sin, arise in the heart of an unregenerate person from his own corruption, it carries him as with Wind and Tide,
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euen with violence to sinne, it will not rest till it haue brought forth sin. 2. Pet. 2.14. the Apostle describing false Teachers, and Seducers, who no doubt are vnregenerate, he saith of them, ver. 14. that they haue eyes full of adulterie:
even with violence to sin, it will not rest till it have brought forth since. 2. Pet. 2.14. the Apostle describing false Teachers, and Seducers, who no doubt Are unregenerate, he Says of them, ver. 14. that they have eyes full of adultery:
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the lust that is stirring in their hearts, is so strong and so preuayling, as it fils their eyes full of adulterie;
the lust that is stirring in their hearts, is so strong and so prevailing, as it fills their eyes full of adultery;
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yea, he addes, that their eyes are so filled with lust, that they cannot cease to sinne,
yea, he adds, that their eyes Are so filled with lust, that they cannot cease to sin,
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and the lust of their hearts is so powerfull, and hath such a working in them,
and the lust of their hearts is so powerful, and hath such a working in them,
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as it giues their eyes no rest, but makes them sinne in lust and wantonnesse vncessantly & without intermission.
as it gives their eyes no rest, but makes them sin in lust and wantonness uncessantly & without intermission.
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Pro. 4.16, 17 The holy man of God setting forth the manners of the wicked, he saith, They cannot sleepe, except they haue done euill, Pro 4.16, 17 The holy man of God setting forth the manners of the wicked, he Says, They cannot sleep, except they have done evil,
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and their sleepe departeth, except they cause some to fall. And, They eate the bread of wickednesse, and drinke the wine of violence. and their sleep departeth, except they cause Some to fallen. And, They eat the bred of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
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The motions and stirrings to sinne that are in their hearts and minds, are so strong and so powerfull,
The motions and stirrings to sin that Are in their hearts and minds, Are so strong and so powerful,
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as they giue them no rest, but make them breake their sleepe to doe euill,
as they give them no rest, but make them break their sleep to do evil,
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and to hunger and thirst after it, as after meate and drinke, when they are hungrie and thirstie:
and to hunger and thirst After it, as After meat and drink, when they Are hungry and thirsty:
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we may see the truth of this in many examples; in Cain, in Achitophel, in Ahab, in Iudas, and in many others.
we may see the truth of this in many Examples; in Cain, in Ahithophel, in Ahab, in Iudas, and in many Others.
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Cain hauing a motion of malice and enuy stirring in his heart against his brother, it was so strong and so powerfull in him, that it would neuer let him rest, till he had imbrued his hands in the bloud of his brother, Gen. 4.8. Cain having a motion of malice and envy stirring in his heart against his brother, it was so strong and so powerful in him, that it would never let him rest, till he had imbrued his hands in the blood of his brother, Gen. 4.8.
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Achitophels heart being taken vp with the motions of pride, and with an high conceit of his owne wisdome, they were so strong and so powerfull in him,Achitophels heart being taken up with the motions of pride, and with an high conceit of his own Wisdom, they were so strong and so powerful in him,
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as it made him rather lay violent hands on himselfe, then hee would endure that his counsell should be neglected, 2. Sam. 17.23. And we reade of Ahab, 1. King. 21.4.
as it made him rather lay violent hands on himself, then he would endure that his counsel should be neglected, 2. Sam. 17.23. And we read of Ahab, 1. King. 21.4.
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that his couetous humor, his longing desire after Naboths Vineyard, was so strong and so preuayling in him,
that his covetous humour, his longing desire After Naboth's Vineyard, was so strong and so prevailing in him,
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as vpon Naboths refusall to let him haue it, it made him sicke and sullen, and he would eate no bread.
as upon Naboth's refusal to let him have it, it made him sick and sullen, and he would eat no bred.
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And wee know how strong the motion of couetousnesse was in the heart of Iudas, it gaue him no rest, till hee had most wickedly sold his Master, the Lord Iesus.
And we know how strong the motion of covetousness was in the heart of Iudas, it gave him no rest, till he had most wickedly sold his Master, the Lord Iesus.
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Wee might instance in many other examples of this kind; yea, common experience shewes the truth of this point;
we might instance in many other Examples of this kind; yea, Common experience shows the truth of this point;
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wee see in common experience, that the motions of sinnes that are stirring in the hearts of vnregenerate persons, are so strong and so powerfull in them,
we see in Common experience, that the motions of Sins that Are stirring in the hearts of unregenerate Persons, Are so strong and so powerful in them,
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as they make them mad on sinne.
as they make them mad on sin.
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Doe we not see, that motions to pride, stirring in the hearts of some, make them mad on new-fangles? and doe not the motions of couetousnesse make some euen mad on the World? and if they be neuer so little crossed, oh!
Do we not see, that motions to pride, stirring in the hearts of Some, make them mad on newfangles? and do not the motions of covetousness make Some even mad on the World? and if they be never so little crossed, o!
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they fret and storme and take on exceedingly.
they fret and storm and take on exceedingly.
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And how doth the lust of vncleannesse preuaile with some? doth it not make them, as it is, Iob 24.15.
And how does the lust of uncleanness prevail with Some? does it not make them, as it is, Job 24.15.
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wait for the twilight, and say, None eye shall see them, and disguise their faces,wait for the twilight, and say, None eye shall see them, and disguise their faces,
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and seeke all occasions for the fulfilling of their lust? And is it not thus with such as are stirred vp to swilling and excessiue drinking? doth not that euil motion stirring in their hearts, preuaile more with them to draw them to the sinne of drunkennesse,
and seek all occasions for the fulfilling of their lust? And is it not thus with such as Are stirred up to swilling and excessive drinking? does not that evil motion stirring in their hearts, prevail more with them to draw them to the sin of Drunkenness,
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then the voice of God in his Word, or any admonition to keepe them from it? doe they not runne mad on that sinne,
then the voice of God in his Word, or any admonition to keep them from it? do they not run mad on that sin,
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and will not be turned from it? Wofull experience shewes this to be most true.
and will not be turned from it? Woeful experience shows this to be most true.
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The reason and ground of this truth is this:
The reason and ground of this truth is this:
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Such as be vnregenerate, and as yet in their naturall state, they haue no dram of sanctifying grace to checke the euill motions that are stirring in their hearts,
Such as be unregenerate, and as yet in their natural state, they have no dram of sanctifying grace to check the evil motions that Are stirring in their hearts,
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yea, commonly the euill motions that are stirring in their hearts, are agreeable to their naturall temper and disposition, to their naturall inclination;
yea, commonly the evil motions that Are stirring in their hearts, Are agreeable to their natural temper and disposition, to their natural inclination;
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and so there is not so much as restrayning grace to hinder them. And therefore no maruell, though they be strong and powerfull in them.
and so there is not so much as restraining grace to hinder them. And Therefore no marvel, though they be strong and powerful in them.
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And hereupon wee may certainely conclude, that the euill motions that are stirring in the hearts of vnregenerate persons, are not weake and feeble motions,
And hereupon we may Certainly conclude, that the evil motions that Are stirring in the hearts of unregenerate Persons, Are not weak and feeble motions,
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but they are strong and powerfull, and doe strongly preuaile to the bringing forth of euill fruit in their soules and bodies.
but they Are strong and powerful, and do strongly prevail to the bringing forth of evil fruit in their Souls and bodies.
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This may serue first to discouer to many, that they are vnregenerate, and that they are yet in their naturall state and condition;
This may serve First to discover to many, that they Are unregenerate, and that they Are yet in their natural state and condition;
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for why? are there not many that can witnesse against themselues, that the euill motions that are stirring in their hearts, are no weake and feeble motions,
for why? Are there not many that can witness against themselves, that the evil motions that Are stirring in their hearts, Are no weak and feeble motions,
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but are strong and powerfull, and doe carry them euen with violence to sinne, and doe make them seeke all occasions to practise it? and they run euen mad on sinne? And to insist in some particular, are there not some, whose hearts being stirred vp to pride, doe find the motions to that sinne most strong and powerfull in them,
but Are strong and powerful, and do carry them even with violence to sin, and do make them seek all occasions to practise it? and they run even mad on sin? And to insist in Some particular, Are there not Some, whose hearts being stirred up to pride, do find the motions to that sin most strong and powerful in them,
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and that they are carried with violence to the practice of it? and they will not be turned from it by any meanes, they will follow the fashion,
and that they Are carried with violence to the practice of it? and they will not be turned from it by any means, they will follow the fashion,
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and they will set out the vanitie and pride of their hearts, in their garish and new-fangled apparell, whatsoeuer can be said to the contrary? and some being stirred vp to malice and enuy, doe they not find malicious murthers boyling in their hearts? and are they not carried with violence to malicious practizes,
and they will Set out the vanity and pride of their hearts, in their garish and newfangled apparel, whatsoever can be said to the contrary? and Some being stirred up to malice and envy, do they not find malicious murders boiling in their hearts? and Are they not carried with violence to malicious practises,
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and their malice giues them no rest, but makes them breake out into rayling, and bitter termes,
and their malice gives them not rest, but makes them break out into railing, and bitter terms,
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and vile practizes against their Brethren, and if they durst, they would lay violent hands on them,
and vile practises against their Brothers, and if they durst, they would lay violent hands on them,
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and take away their liues? and so some being stirred vp to drunkennesse, oh!
and take away their lives? and so Some being stirred up to Drunkenness, o!
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how violently & with what eagernesse doe they follow after that sinne? Certainely such persons are in their naturall state and condition;
how violently & with what eagerness do they follow After that sin? Certainly such Persons Are in their natural state and condition;
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and so long as they are in that state, they are in a fearefull state, they can finde no true comfort in any thing, their best works are abominable in the sight of God, they can haue no true peace in their owne soules.
and so long as they Are in that state, they Are in a fearful state, they can find no true Comfort in any thing, their best works Are abominable in the sighed of God, they can have no true peace in their own Souls.
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Againe, is it so, that the euill motions that are stirring in the hearts of vnregenerate persons, are no weake and feeble motions,
Again, is it so, that the evil motions that Are stirring in the hearts of unregenerate Persons, Are no weak and feeble motions,
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but strong and powerfull, and do strongly preuaile in them, to the bringing forth of sinne in their soules and bodies?
but strong and powerful, and do strongly prevail in them, to the bringing forth of sin in their Souls and bodies?
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Then let no man fancy to himselfe, that hee can at his owne time and pleasure subdue the euill motions of his owne heart,
Then let no man fancy to himself, that he can At his own time and pleasure subdue the evil motions of his own heart,
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and mortifie and kill them, and turne the course of his heart another way when hee will.
and mortify and kill them, and turn the course of his heart Another Way when he will.
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It is a conceit that runnes in the minds of most men, helped forward by strong delusion of the Deuill, that when they will, they can subdue the euill motions of their owne hearts: but alas, they deceiue themselues;
It is a conceit that runs in the minds of most men, helped forward by strong delusion of the devil, that when they will, they can subdue the evil motions of their own hearts: but alas, they deceive themselves;
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euill motions stirring in their hearts, are no weake and feeble motions, but they are strong and powerfull,
evil motions stirring in their hearts, Are no weak and feeble motions, but they Are strong and powerful,
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and the longer they continue, the stronger they grow, and by continuance they become more powerfull and more preuayling;
and the longer they continue, the Stronger they grow, and by Continuance they become more powerful and more prevailing;
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for then they haue not onely the Deuill continually to helpe them forward, but they haue also nature and custome, strength of wit, strength of body,
for then they have not only the devil continually to help them forward, but they have also nature and custom, strength of wit, strength of body,
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yea haply wealth, and honor, and all on their side.
yea haply wealth, and honour, and all on their side.
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And hence it is that the most witty, learned, strong, noble, and rich, are commonly the most notorious wicked ones that liue on the face of the earth,
And hence it is that the most witty, learned, strong, noble, and rich, Are commonly the most notorious wicked ones that live on the face of the earth,
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and become the most vile monsters in all outrage of sinne.
and become the most vile monsters in all outrage of sin.
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Let no man then fancy to himselfe, that hee can at his owne time and pleasure vanquish and subdue the euill motions that are stirring in his heart,
Let no man then fancy to himself, that he can At his own time and pleasure vanquish and subdue the evil motions that Are stirring in his heart,
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and so neglect the timely vse of the meanes that serue to subdue them, but let euery one of vs learne betimes, to vse the meanes that serue to that purpose,
and so neglect the timely use of the means that serve to subdue them, but let every one of us Learn betimes, to use the means that serve to that purpose,
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namely, a diligent hearing, reading and meditating in the Word of God, and let vs apply the threatnings of it, that are directly against our euill motions,
namely, a diligent hearing, reading and meditating in the Word of God, and let us apply the threatenings of it, that Are directly against our evil motions,
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and labour to get faith into our hearts, whereby wee may draw vertue from the death of Christ, to mortifie, kill and crucifie the flesh, with the euill affections and lusts of it,
and labour to get faith into our hearts, whereby we may draw virtue from the death of christ, to mortify, kill and crucify the Flesh, with the evil affections and Lustiest of it,
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and let vs be carefull to auoid all occasions that may stirre vp euill motions in our hearts,
and let us be careful to avoid all occasions that may stir up evil motions in our hearts,
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and be earnest and frequent in calling on God, that he would giue vs strength of grace against all our euill motions and stirrings to sinne.
and be earnest and frequent in calling on God, that he would give us strength of grace against all our evil motions and stirrings to sin.
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And hereupon Parents, Masters, and such as haue the gouernment of youth, are to learne their dutie,
And hereupon Parents, Masters, and such as have the government of youth, Are to Learn their duty,
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namely this, they may discerne to what sinne their children and such as be vnder their charge be inclined, by their carriage,
namely this, they may discern to what sin their children and such as be under their charge be inclined, by their carriage,
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and what euill motions be stirring in their hearts;
and what evil motions be stirring in their hearts;
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and they are to labour by instruction, by admonition, by reproofe, by moderate and seasonable correction, to subdue them. Pro. 22.15. There is a bundle of folly in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction will driue it out.
and they Are to labour by instruction, by admonition, by reproof, by moderate and seasonable correction, to subdue them. Pro 22.15. There is a bundle of folly in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction will driven it out.
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If Parents suffer corruption and euill motions that be in their children, to grow to an head, they will in time become incurable.
If Parents suffer corruption and evil motions that be in their children, to grow to an head, they will in time become incurable.
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The next thing that comes to be considered, is the subiect wherein the motions of sinnes had force in the Apostle himselfe,
The next thing that comes to be considered, is the Subject wherein the motions of Sins had force in the Apostle himself,
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and in other true beleeuers, when they were in the flesh, and that is expressed in these words, In our members, that is, in the powers of our soules,
and in other true believers, when they were in the Flesh, and that is expressed in these words, In our members, that is, in the Powers of our Souls,
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and in the parts and members of our bodies. Hence note we in a word,
and in the parts and members of our bodies. Hence note we in a word,
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That the motions of sinnes that are stirring in the hearts and minds of vnregenerate persons, are powerfull and strong,
That the motions of Sins that Are stirring in the hearts and minds of unregenerate Persons, Are powerful and strong,
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and haue an effectuall working in all the powers of their soules, and in all the parts and members of their bodies; for the Apostle speakes indefinitely:
and have an effectual working in all the Powers of their Souls, and in all the parts and members of their bodies; for the Apostle speaks indefinitely:
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and where then is any place for freedome of wil held and taught by the Papists?
and where then is any place for freedom of will held and taught by the Papists?
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They hold and teach, that the will of man in his naturall state, hath a power in it selfe to will that which is truely good, which is a grosse and foule error:
They hold and teach, that the will of man in his natural state, hath a power in it self to will that which is truly good, which is a gross and foul error:
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and if we had no more but this very Text, it were sufficient to confute it:
and if we had no more but this very Text, it were sufficient to confute it:
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For if the motions of sinnes be powerfull and preuayling in all the powers of the soule, and in all the parts and members of the body in such as be vnregenerate, it cannot be, that the will of an vnregenerate man hath any power in it selfe to will that which is truely good, it is not possible;For if the motions of Sins be powerful and prevailing in all the Powers of the soul, and in all the parts and members of the body in such as be unregenerate, it cannot be, that the will of an unregenerate man hath any power in it self to will that which is truly good, it is not possible;
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but let it suffice to haue named this. The point here offered, I will stand on, is this;
but let it suffice to have nam this. The point Here offered, I will stand on, is this;
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hence wee are further giuen to vnderstand thus much:
hence we Are further given to understand thus much:
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That the corruption of nature shewes forth the power and working of it, in the euill motions of it, in the powers of the soule,
That the corruption of nature shows forth the power and working of it, in the evil motions of it, in the Powers of the soul,
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and in the parts and members of the body;
and in the parts and members of the body;
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these euill motions and stirrings to sinne, as wee haue heard, are strong and powerfull in vnregenerate persons,
these evil motions and stirrings to sin, as we have herd, Are strong and powerful in unregenerate Persons,
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and they exercise their power and working in the powers of the soule, and in the parts and members of their bodies,
and they exercise their power and working in the Powers of the soul, and in the parts and members of their bodies,
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and they shew themselues preuayling, in that they bring forth sinne ordinarily in the faculties of their soules,
and they show themselves prevailing, in that they bring forth sin ordinarily in the faculties of their Souls,
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and in the parts & members of their bodies.
and in the parts & members of their bodies.
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The force of euill motions that are stirring in the hearts and minds of vnregenerate persons, appeares in this, that they breake out into sin ordinarily in the powers of their soules,
The force of evil motions that Are stirring in the hearts and minds of unregenerate Persons, appears in this, that they break out into since ordinarily in the Powers of their Souls,
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and in the parts and members of their bodies.
and in the parts and members of their bodies.
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As some corrupt and poysonous humor in the body, shewes the poyson and strength of it, in breaking out into Byles,
As Some corrupt and poisonous humour in the body, shows the poison and strength of it, in breaking out into Byles,
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and Blisters, and Vlcers in the outward parts of the body:
and Blisters, and Ulcers in the outward parts of the body:
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So euill motions that are stirring within, in the heart and mind, shew forth the force and poyson of them, in breaking out,
So evil motions that Are stirring within, in the heart and mind, show forth the force and poison of them, in breaking out,
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and in bringing forth sinne ordinarily in the powers of the soule, and in the parts and members of the body.
and in bringing forth sin ordinarily in the Powers of the soul, and in the parts and members of the body.
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And therefore wee find, that the Apostle, setting forth the corruption of nature in the full force and strength of it, Cap. 3. of this Epistle, he shewes, that it hath a powerfull working in the seuerall powers of the soule,
And Therefore we find, that the Apostle, setting forth the corruption of nature in the full force and strength of it, Cap. 3. of this Epistle, he shows, that it hath a powerful working in the several Powers of the soul,
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and in the seuerall parts and members of the body, Vers. 13, 14, 15. speaking of men in their naturall state, he saith:
and in the several parts and members of the body, Vers. 13, 14, 15. speaking of men in their natural state, he Says:
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Their throat is an open Sepulchre, and they haue vsed their tongues to deceit. Their throat is an open Sepulchre, and they have used their tongues to deceit.
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As if hee had said, The corruption of nature in the euill motions and working of it, shewes forth the power, strength,
As if he had said, The corruption of nature in the evil motions and working of it, shows forth the power, strength,
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and force of it, that it is indeed strong and preuayling in the heart and minde, in that it breakes out and shewes it selfe, both in bringing forth sinne vsually in the powers of the soule,
and force of it, that it is indeed strong and prevailing in the heart and mind, in that it breaks out and shows it self, both in bringing forth sin usually in the Powers of the soul,
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and in the parts and members of the body.
and in the parts and members of the body.
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We may obserue, that the Apostle sometimes exhorts, that the corruptions and euill motions that are stirring in the heart, should be suppressed,
We may observe, that the Apostle sometime exhorts, that the corruptions and evil motions that Are stirring in the heart, should be suppressed,
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and kept from breaking out by the parts and members of the body, Ephes. 4.29. Let no corrupt cōmunication proceed out of your mouthes. Ephes. 5.3. Fornication, and all vncleannesse, and couetousnesse, let it not be once named amongst you, as it becommeth Saints. Coloss. 3.8. Put away filthy speaking out of your mouth.
and kept from breaking out by the parts and members of the body, Ephesians 4.29. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouths. Ephesians 5.3. Fornication, and all uncleanness, and covetousness, let it not be once nam among you, as it becomes Saints. Coloss. 3.8. Put away filthy speaking out of your Mouth.
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As if hee had said, Howsoeuer it cannot be, but that sometimes vncleane conceits will be either cast into your hearts by Satan,
As if he had said, Howsoever it cannot be, but that sometime unclean conceits will be either cast into your hearts by Satan,
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or arise from your owne corruption, yet suffer them not to breake out of your mouthes;
or arise from your own corruption, yet suffer them not to break out of your mouths;
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let not your mouthes vtter the filthinesse that haply is conceiued in your hearts;
let not your mouths utter the filthiness that haply is conceived in your hearts;
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as much as possibly you can, keepe your hearts cleane & free from all filthy thoughts:
as much as possibly you can, keep your hearts clean & free from all filthy thoughts:
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but if the heart conceiue filthinesse, yet let not the mouth vtter it.
but if the heart conceive filthiness, yet let not the Mouth utter it.
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That is the purpose of the Apostle, in so exhorting, Let no corrupt communication proceede out of your mouthes:
That is the purpose of the Apostle, in so exhorting, Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouths:
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and, Put away filthy speaking out of your mouth.
and, Put away filthy speaking out of your Mouth.
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Now the Apostle thus exhorting, no doubt, he would haue vs to know, that vncleane conceits and euil motions that are stirring in the heart,
Now the Apostle thus exhorting, no doubt, he would have us to know, that unclean conceits and evil motions that Are stirring in the heart,
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then shew themselues most strong, powerfull and preuailing, when they breake out and bring forth sinne by the parts and members of the body;
then show themselves most strong, powerful and prevailing, when they break out and bring forth sin by the parts and members of the body;
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and so he confirmes the point in hand.
and so he confirms the point in hand.
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That the euill motions that are stirring in the hearts and minds of vnregenerate persons, shew themselues powerfull and preuailing in this, that they breake out and bring forth sin ordinarily in the powers of their soules,That the evil motions that Are stirring in the hearts and minds of unregenerate Persons, show themselves powerful and prevailing in this, that they break out and bring forth since ordinarily in the Powers of their Souls,
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and in the parts and members of their bodies; and it must needs be so, the reason of it is plaine:
and in the parts and members of their bodies; and it must needs be so, the reason of it is plain:
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For then the inward corruption doth manifest the power and strength of it, when it breakes out into actuall sinne and transgression;
For then the inward corruption does manifest the power and strength of it, when it breaks out into actual sin and Transgression;
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and so the euill motions that arise from thence, must needes shew themselues powerfull, and preuailing,
and so the evil motions that arise from thence, must needs show themselves powerful, and prevailing,
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and of force, when they are able to bring forth sinne, and doe ordinarily bring forth sinne in the powers of the soule,
and of force, when they Are able to bring forth sin, and do ordinarily bring forth sin in the Powers of the soul,
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and in the parts and members of the body.
and in the parts and members of the body.
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This being a truth, it may serue to take away that idle and vaine excuse that many plead for themselues, and is rife and common in the mouthes of many;
This being a truth, it may serve to take away that idle and vain excuse that many plead for themselves, and is rife and Common in the mouths of many;
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You shal heare some, whose mouthes are full of bitternesse, they sweare ordinarily, and they commonly talke idely, and vainly, and the like:
You shall hear Some, whose mouths Are full of bitterness, they swear ordinarily, and they commonly talk idly, and vainly, and the like:
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yet when they heare of these things, and are iustly reprooued for them, thus they seeke to put by the reproofe;
yet when they hear of these things, and Are justly reproved for them, thus they seek to put by the reproof;
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Indeed, say they, it is true; it is ill we doe:
Indeed, say they, it is true; it is ill we do:
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but yet wee would haue you know, that our hearts are good, and we haue as good hearts as the best.
but yet we would have you know, that our hearts Are good, and we have as good hearts as the best.
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The Doctrine now deliuered, shewes this to be a most foolish and vaine shift.
The Doctrine now Delivered, shows this to be a most foolish and vain shift.
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Is thine heart good, and yet thy mouth runnes ouer with folly and sinne? Can there be a good heart within,
Is thine heart good, and yet thy Mouth runs over with folly and sin? Can there be a good heart within,
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and yet the eyes, eares, hands and mouth are full of wickednesse without? is that possible? No, no, deceiue not thy selfe:
and yet the eyes, ears, hands and Mouth Are full of wickedness without? is that possible? No, no, deceive not thy self:
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the motions of sins shew themselues strong, and powerfull, and preuailing in thee, in that they ordinarily breake out,
the motions of Sins show themselves strong, and powerful, and prevailing in thee, in that they ordinarily break out,
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and bring forth sinne in the powers of thy soule, and in the parts and members of thy body. Christ sayth, Mat. 12.34. Of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
and bring forth sin in the Powers of thy soul, and in the parts and members of thy body. christ say, Mathew 12.34. Of the abundance of the heart the Mouth speaks.
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And indeed the mouth abounding with oathes, and running ouer with cursed speeches, it is a plaine euidence that there is abundance of sinne in the heart,
And indeed the Mouth abounding with Oaths, and running over with cursed Speeches, it is a plain evidence that there is abundance of sin in the heart,
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If the tongue, as Iames speaketh, I am. 3.6, 8. be an vnruly euill, and a world of wickednesse, what is then in the heart? And as one saith well,
If the tongue, as James speaks, I am. 3.6, 8. be an unruly evil, and a world of wickedness, what is then in the heart? And as one Says well,
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If there bee a beame of wickednesse in the eye, there is a great stake in the heart:
If there be a beam of wickedness in the eye, there is a great stake in the heart:
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and therefore talke not of a cleane heart, when thou hast a foule mouth; without question, thine heart is full of filthinesse;
and Therefore talk not of a clean heart, when thou hast a foul Mouth; without question, thine heart is full of filthiness;
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so long as thy mouth abounds with folly and sinne, a man may iudge of thine heart.
so long as thy Mouth abounds with folly and sin, a man may judge of thine heart.
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When a man sees abundance of smoke comming out of the top of a Chimney, he may say certainly, There is much fire on the hearth:
When a man sees abundance of smoke coming out of the top of a Chimney, he may say Certainly, There is much fire on the hearth:
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and so when a man sees abundance of sin breaking out by the parts and members of the body, he may boldly say, There is much corruption in the heart:
and so when a man sees abundance of since breaking out by the parts and members of the body, he may boldly say, There is much corruption in the heart:
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Prouerbs 6.12, 13. Salomon hauing said, that a wicked man walkes with a froward mouth, Proverbs 6.12, 13. Solomon having said, that a wicked man walks with a froward Mouth,
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and makes a signe with his eyes, he signifieth with his feet, he instructeth with his fingers; and makes a Signen with his eyes, he signifies with his feet, he Instructeth with his fingers;
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he concludes, that certainly lewd things are in his heart.
he concludes, that Certainly lewd things Are in his heart.
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And thus indeed a man may safely iudge of thee, when he sees sinne breaking out by the parts and members of the body.
And thus indeed a man may safely judge of thee, when he sees sin breaking out by the parts and members of the body.
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And therefore deceiue not thy selfe, sooth not vp thy selfe, with a conceit of a good heart,
And Therefore deceive not thy self, sooth not up thy self, with a conceit of a good heart,
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when thou hast a soule mouth, if thy tongue, thine eyes, thy mouth, thy hands,
when thou hast a soul Mouth, if thy tongue, thine eyes, thy Mouth, thy hands,
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and thy feete bee vsed as instruments of the common practice of sinne, certainly the motions of sinnes are strong, powerfull and preuailing in thine heart,
and thy feet be used as Instruments of the Common practice of sin, Certainly the motions of Sins Are strong, powerful and prevailing in thine heart,
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and sinne is strong in thee, and thou art yet vnder the bondage of it,
and sin is strong in thee, and thou art yet under the bondage of it,
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yea thou art then vnder the bondage of the Deuill, and he holds vp his scepter in thine heart,
yea thou art then under the bondage of the devil, and he holds up his sceptre in thine heart,
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and thou art in a fearefull condition. The Apostle addes in the last place, To bring forth fruit vnto death, that is,
and thou art in a fearful condition. The Apostle adds in the last place, To bring forth fruit unto death, that is,
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as I shewed, to bring forth all manner of sinnes, which are deadly, and of themselues bring death and destruction both on body and soule: the point hence is this:
as I showed, to bring forth all manner of Sins, which Are deadly, and of themselves bring death and destruction both on body and soul: the point hence is this:
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That euery sinne, of it selfe, be it neuer so small, is deadly and damnable, and deserues death of body, and death of soule:
That every sin, of it self, be it never so small, is deadly and damnable, and deserves death of body, and death of soul:
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and this wee haue heretofore stood on, and proued by this reason:
and this we have heretofore stood on, and proved by this reason:
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Euery sinne, be it neuer so small, is a transgression of the Law of God, it is either a direct transgression of the Law of God,
Every sin, be it never so small, is a Transgression of the Law of God, it is either a Direct Transgression of the Law of God,
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or it wants conformitie with it;
or it Wants conformity with it;
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and being so, it hath the curse of the Law belonging to it, Gal. 3.10 Cursed is euery man that continueth not in all things which are written in the Booke of the Law, to doe them.
and being so, it hath the curse of the Law belonging to it, Gal. 3.10 Cursed is every man that Continueth not in all things which Are written in the Book of the Law, to do them.
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And what the curse of the Law is, Christ hath plainely taught, Matth. 25.41. Euen hell fire, prepared for the Deuill, and his Angels. Other proofes were added:
And what the curse of the Law is, christ hath plainly taught, Matthew 25.41. Even hell fire, prepared for the devil, and his Angels. Other proofs were added:
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I will not now stand to remember them. But before I come to the vse of this, an obiection is to be answered.
I will not now stand to Remember them. But before I come to the use of this, an objection is to be answered.
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Some may say, We reade, 1. Ioh. 5.16, 17. That there is a sinne not to death: some may say, We read, 1. John 5.16, 17. That there is a sin not to death:
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If any man see his brother sinne a sinne that is not vnto death, let him aske,
If any man see his brother sin a sin that is not unto death, let him ask,
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and he shall giue him life for them that sinne not vnto death. There is a sinne vnto death:
and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death:
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I say not, That thou shouldest pray for it. All vnrighteousnesse is sinne, but there is a sinne not vnto death. I say not, That thou Shouldst pray for it. All unrighteousness is sin, but there is a sin not unto death.
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Therefore it may seeme not to be generally true, that euery sinne, of it selfe, deserueth death,
Therefore it may seem not to be generally true, that every sin, of it self, deserves death,
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euen death of body, and death of soule.
even death of body, and death of soul.
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To this I answere, that the purpose of Saint Iohn in that place, is not to teach, that any sinne of it selfe deserues not death of body and soule;
To this I answer, that the purpose of Saint John in that place, is not to teach, that any sin of it self deserves not death of body and soul;
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for that were to contradict other places of Scripture:
for that were to contradict other places of Scripture:
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but to note a difference betweene the sinne against the holy Ghost, and all other sinnes,
but to note a difference between the sin against the holy Ghost, and all other Sins,
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and to shew, that howsoeuer euery other sinne of it selfe deserueth death, yet it is pardonable,
and to show, that howsoever every other sin of it self deserves death, yet it is pardonable,
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and pardon may be obtayned for it through Gods mercy;
and pardon may be obtained for it through God's mercy;
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but that the sinne against the holy Ghost is vnpardonable, and that that sinne brings certayne death,
but that the sin against the holy Ghost is unpardonable, and that that sin brings certain death,
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and that wee are not to pray for such as fall into that sinne;
and that we Are not to pray for such as fallen into that sin;
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that is the meaning of that place, and so it makes not against this truth, That euery sinne of it selfe, be it neuer so small, is deadly,
that is the meaning of that place, and so it makes not against this truth, That every sin of it self, be it never so small, is deadly,
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and damnable, and deserueth death of body, and death of soule.
and damnable, and deserves death of body, and death of soul.
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I will not meddle with the vse that hath beene made of this Doctrine, either of confutation or otherwise,
I will not meddle with the use that hath been made of this Doctrine, either of confutation or otherwise,
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but I will adde some further vse of it, and that shall be onely an earnest intreatie, that euery one of vs would suffer the truth now deliuered, to sinke into our hearts,
but I will add Some further use of it, and that shall be only an earnest intreaty, that every one of us would suffer the truth now Delivered, to sink into our hearts,
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and that we would be perswaded of this truth,
and that we would be persuaded of this truth,
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That euery sinne, of it selfe, be it neuer so small, is a fruit to death, and makes vs lyable to all plagues and iudgements of God in this life,
That every sin, of it self, be it never so small, is a fruit to death, and makes us liable to all plagues and Judgments of God in this life,
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and to euerlasting perdition in the life to come.
and to everlasting perdition in the life to come.
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Rebellious and hard-hearted sinners are hardly perswaded of this, it will hardly sinke into their heads and hearts, that their sinnes are so foule and haynous as Preachers would make them,
Rebellious and hardhearted Sinners Are hardly persuaded of this, it will hardly sink into their Heads and hearts, that their Sins Are so foul and heinous as Preachers would make them,
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and that euery sinne, of it selfe, deserues death and destruction both of body and soule.
and that every sin, of it self, deserves death and destruction both of body and soul.
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If they were perswaded of these things, durst they liue as they doe, in Whoredome, in Drunkennesse, in Pride,
If they were persuaded of these things, durst they live as they do, in Whoredom, in drunkenness, in Pride,
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and in other knowne sinnes? Durst they continue in Malice and Enuy? Durst they Lye, Slander, Curse, Sweare, Raile,
and in other known Sins? Durst they continue in Malice and Envy? Durst they Lie, Slander, Curse, Swear, Rail,
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and Reuile, and breake the Sabbath, and runne, as commonly they doe, into many fearefull abominations? Surely, their liuing and continuance in these,
and Revile, and break the Sabbath, and run, as commonly they do, into many fearful abominations? Surely, their living and Continuance in these,
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and the like sinnes, is a plaine euidence, they are not perswaded that euery one of their sinnes deserues all the plagues and iudgements of God in this life,
and the like Sins, is a plain evidence, they Are not persuaded that every one of their Sins deserves all the plagues and Judgments of God in this life,
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and euerlasting perdition in the life to come:
and everlasting perdition in the life to come:
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and hence it is that they are not moued, they tremble not, when the iudgements of God are iustly denounced against their sinnes.
and hence it is that they Are not moved, they tremble not, when the Judgments of God Are justly denounced against their Sins.
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Let an out-cry be made, and one runne thorow the streets and cry, Fire, fire; and our hearts are presently smitten with a sudden feare.
Let an outcry be made, and one run thorough the streets and cry, Fire, fire; and our hearts Are presently smitten with a sudden Fear.
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But let the Minister cry, Fire, fire, yea, the fire of Gods vengeance, and let him iustly denounce the fire of hell against pride, garishnesse in apparell, against whoredome, against drunkennesse;
But let the Minister cry, Fire, fire, yea, the fire of God's vengeance, and let him justly denounce the fire of hell against pride, garishness in apparel, against whoredom, against Drunkenness;
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and whose heart amongst vs trembles? who almost is any thing thereby moued? This shewes plainely, that we are not perswaded that euery one of our sinnes is deadly and damnable of it selfe,
and whose heart among us trembles? who almost is any thing thereby moved? This shows plainly, that we Are not persuaded that every one of our Sins is deadly and damnable of it self,
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and makes vs lyable to all the plagues and iudgements of God in this life, and to euerlasting perdition in the life to come.
and makes us liable to all the plagues and Judgments of God in this life, and to everlasting perdition in the life to come.
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Well, let vs in the feare of God learne to be perswaded of this truth,
Well, let us in the Fear of God Learn to be persuaded of this truth,
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and withall remember, that if thou goe on in thy knowne sinnes, with an high hand and stiffe necke, thou shalt not alwayes escape the punishing hand of God;
and withal Remember, that if thou go on in thy known Sins, with an high hand and stiff neck, thou shalt not always escape the punishing hand of God;
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at one time or other his iudgements and his punishing hand will find thee out, and light on thee.
At one time or other his Judgments and his punishing hand will find thee out, and Light on thee.
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Paradice could not shelter our first Parents from the hand of God, when they had sinned against him;
Paradise could not shelter our First Parents from the hand of God, when they had sinned against him;
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and heauen it selfe, a place of greatest safetie and securitie, could not keepe the reprobate Angels from the punishing hand of God, hauing sinned against him. Thinke on these things.
and heaven it self, a place of greatest safety and security, could not keep the Reprobate Angels from the punishing hand of God, having sinned against him. Think on these things.
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VERS. 6.
VERS. 6.
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But now we are deliuered from the Law, being dead vnto it, wherein we were holden, that we should serue in newnesse of Spirit, But now we Are Delivered from the Law, being dead unto it, wherein we were held, that we should serve in newness of Spirit,
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and not in the oldnesse of the Letter. and not in the oldness of the letter.
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THe scope and drift of the Apostle, as heretofore I haue shewed in these two Verses 5, 6. is this;
THe scope and drift of the Apostle, as heretofore I have showed in these two Verses 5, 6. is this;
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by a comparison to amplifie that part, that himselfe and other true Beleeuers should bring forth fruit to Christ; and thus he reasons:
by a comparison to amplify that part, that himself and other true Believers should bring forth fruit to christ; and thus he Reasons:
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As when we were vnder the Law, & married to the Law, we brought forth fruits answerable to that condition:
As when we were under the Law, & married to the Law, we brought forth fruits answerable to that condition:
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so now, being freed from the Law, and married to Christ, it is fit and meete we should bring forth fruit to him;
so now, being freed from the Law, and married to christ, it is fit and meet we should bring forth fruit to him;
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so reasons the Apostle in these two Verses.
so Reasons the Apostle in these two Verses.
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The first part of this comparison is laid downe Vers. 5. which we haue alreadie handled;
The First part of this comparison is laid down Vers. 5. which we have already handled;
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In this sixth Verse the Apostle comes to the other part of it, namely this, That himselfe and other true beleeuers, being now deliuered from the Law, they ought,
In this sixth Verse the Apostle comes to the other part of it, namely this, That himself and other true believers, being now Delivered from the Law, they ought,
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and they were bound in lieu of that mercy, to bring forth fruit to Christ, and to serue the Lord;
and they were bound in lieu of that mercy, to bring forth fruit to christ, and to serve the Lord;
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that is the generall matter of this sixth Verse. The particulars of it are these:
that is the general matter of this sixth Verse. The particulars of it Are these:
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First, the Apostle makes knowne, that himselfe and other true beleeuers were deliuered from the Law, setting that in opposition to their former condition, in these words:
First, the Apostle makes known, that himself and other true believers were Delivered from the Law, setting that in opposition to their former condition, in these words:
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But now we are deliuered from the Law. But now we Are Delivered from the Law.
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As if hee had said, Wee were heretofore in the flesh, and consequently vnder the Law;
As if he had said, we were heretofore in the Flesh, and consequently under the Law;
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but now we are in a contrary state and condition, now we are deliuered from the Law.
but now we Are in a contrary state and condition, now we Are Delivered from the Law.
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Secondly, he sets downe the proofe of that, that they were deliuered from the Law,
Secondly, he sets down the proof of that, that they were Delivered from the Law,
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and that is from the death of that which held them in bondage vnder the Law, in the next wordes:
and that is from the death of that which held them in bondage under the Law, in the next words:
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That being dead, wherein wee were holden. That being dead, wherein we were held.
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And then in the next place hee layes downe the end of their deliuerance, that himselfe and other true beleeuers were deliuered from the Law, to this end, that they should serue the Lord, expressing also wherein, namely, in newnesse of Spirit.
And then in the next place he lays down the end of their deliverance, that himself and other true believers were Delivered from the Law, to this end, that they should serve the Lord, expressing also wherein, namely, in newness of Spirit.
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And that is further amplified by denyall or remouall of the contrarie: Not in the oldnesse of the Letter.
And that is further amplified by denial or removal of the contrary: Not in the oldness of the letter.
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Wee see the relation this Verse hath to the foregoing matter, the generall matter of it, and seuerall branches of it.
we see the Relation this Verse hath to the foregoing matter, the general matter of it, and several branches of it.
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(But now we) by the persons in this place vnder the word (we) the Apostle meanes (as before I shewed) himselfe and all other true Beleeuers both of Iewes and Gentiles: (But now we) by the Persons in this place under the word (we) the Apostle means (as before I showed) himself and all other true Believers both of Iewes and Gentiles:
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and what it is to be deliuered from the Law, I likewise made knowne before,
and what it is to be Delivered from the Law, I likewise made known before,
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namely this, not to be freed from al obedience to the Law, but to be freed from the rigour of the Law,
namely this, not to be freed from all Obedience to the Law, but to be freed from the rigour of the Law,
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and from the curse of the Law, and from the power of it, to stirre vp to sinne through the corruption of our nature,
and from the curse of the Law, and from the power of it, to stir up to sin through the corruption of our nature,
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and so these words, But now we are deliuered from the Law, carry this sense: But now both I and you and all true Beleeuers are freed from the rigour,
and so these words, But now we Are Delivered from the Law, carry this sense: But now both I and you and all true Believers Are freed from the rigour,
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and from the curse of the Law, and from the power of it. (Being dead vnto it) or rather as the new Translation hath it, That being dead, wherein we were held: and from the curse of the Law, and from the power of it. (Being dead unto it) or rather as the new translation hath it, That being dead, wherein we were held:
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that I take to be the better reading, the word (NONLATINALPHABET) being supplyed in the originall,
that I take to be the better reading, the word () being supplied in the original,
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and in our English, the word (it) or (that.) Now these words (That being dead) some would haue to be referred to the Law;
and in our English, the word (it) or (that.) Now these words (That being dead) Some would have to be referred to the Law;
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and the meaning to be this, We are deliuered from the Law, the Law being dead.
and the meaning to be this, We Are Delivered from the Law, the Law being dead.
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But (as reuerend Beza saith well) the Apostle would not so say, that phrase, That the Law of God is dead, is not found in any of his Epistles:
But (as reverend Beza Says well) the Apostle would not so say, that phrase, That the Law of God is dead, is not found in any of his Epistles:
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but these words (That being dead) are rather put downe absolutely, as if the reading were thus (that thing being dead.)
but these words (That being dead) Are rather put down absolutely, as if the reading were thus (that thing being dead.)
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And if any demand what is then meant by that thing? I answere in a word, that sinne, that corruption, that is in vs by nature,
And if any demand what is then meant by that thing? I answer in a word, that sin, that corruption, that is in us by nature,
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or rather indeed the force, the power and the strong working of that corruption, as wee may easily gather from the context:
or rather indeed the force, the power and the strong working of that corruption, as we may Easily gather from the context:
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for in the Verse before, the Apostle saith, When wee were in the flesh, the motions of sinnes which were by the Law, had force, had a strong and powerfull working in our members, to bring forth fruit vnto death:
for in the Verse before, the Apostle Says, When we were in the Flesh, the motions of Sins which were by the Law, had force, had a strong and powerful working in our members, to bring forth fruit unto death:
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and then here he subioynes, But now wee are deliuered from the Law, that being dead wherein wee were held.
and then Here he subioynes, But now we Are Delivered from the Law, that being dead wherein we were held.
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And what can we vnderstand by that thing, as best agreeing to the context and purpose of the Apostle,
And what can we understand by that thing, as best agreeing to the context and purpose of the Apostle,
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but euen that force, that power and working of sinne before spoken of, which it had in the Apostle and other true beleeuers,
but even that force, that power and working of sin before spoken of, which it had in the Apostle and other true believers,
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when they were in the flesh? (Being dead vnto it) that is, being broken, and as it were, dead,
when they were in the Flesh? (Being dead unto it) that is, being broken, and as it were, dead,
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and not able to bring forth cursed and bitter fruits as it was wont.
and not able to bring forth cursed and bitter fruits as it was wont.
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(Wherein we were holden) the word rendred (holden) properly signifieth forcibly and tyrannically holden.(Wherein we were held) the word rendered (held) properly signifies forcibly and tyrannically held.
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The same word is vsed, Rom. 1.18. For the wrath of God is reueiled from heauen, against all vngodlinesse and vnrighteousnesse of men which with-hold, that is, vniustly & forcibly with-hold the truth in righteousnesse. And so the meaning of these words is this; The same word is used, Rom. 1.18. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men which withhold, that is, unjustly & forcibly withhold the truth in righteousness. And so the meaning of these words is this;
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Which did strongly, forcibly, and as a•yrant hold vs in bondage vnder the Law.
Which did strongly, forcibly, and as a•yrant hold us in bondage under the Law.
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That we should serue, that is, that we should serue God, that wee should yeeld sound and sincere obedience to the will of God reuealed in his Word.That we should serve, that is, that we should serve God, that we should yield found and sincere Obedience to the will of God revealed in his Word.
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(In newnesse of Spirit.) To passe by the varietie of Interpretations by newnesse of Spirit, wee are here to vnderstand true holinesse both of heart and life, wrought in true Beleeuers by the Spirit of Christ,(In newness of Spirit.) To pass by the variety of Interpretations by newness of Spirit, we Are Here to understand true holiness both of heart and life, wrought in true Believers by the Spirit of christ,
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and comming from them as they are regenerate, euen from their soules renued by the Spirit of grace,
and coming from them as they Are regenerate, even from their Souls renewed by the Spirit of grace,
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and therefore called newnesse of Spirit.
and Therefore called newness of Spirit.
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(Not in the oldnesse of the Letter) that is, not in holinesse which is onely by the ministerie of the Law, which of it selfe is a dead letter, 2. Cor. 3.6, 7. and is not able to giue the Spirit, Gal. 3.2. and so is only externall and outward, and such as may come from men in their natural state and condition. (Not in the oldness of the letter) that is, not in holiness which is only by the Ministry of the Law, which of it self is a dead Letter, 2. Cor. 3.6, 7. and is not able to give the Spirit, Gal. 3.2. and so is only external and outward, and such as may come from men in their natural state and condition.
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In which state GODS Children and true Beleeuers were before their new birth in Christ, and therefore called the oldnesse of the Letter.
In which state GOD'S Children and true Believers were before their new birth in christ, and Therefore called the oldness of the letter.
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And this Exposition may further be confirmed by that, Rom. 2.29. where the Apostle saith, True circumcision is inward, of the heart, and then subioynes in the Spirit, not in the Letter.
And this Exposition may further be confirmed by that, Rom. 2.29. where the Apostle Says, True circumcision is inward, of the heart, and then subioynes in the Spirit, not in the letter.
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Thus then are wee to conceiue the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said:
Thus then Are we to conceive the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said:
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But now both I and you and all true beleeuers are freed from the rigour of the Law, But now both I and you and all true believers Are freed from the rigour of the Law,
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and from the curse of it, and from the power of it to stirre vs vp to sinne,
and from the curse of it, and from the power of it to stir us up to sin,
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and the force, power, and strong working of that corruption that is in vs by nature being broken,
and the force, power, and strong working of that corruption that is in us by nature being broken,
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and as it were, dead, and not able to bring forth cursed and bitter fruits as it was wont, which in former times did strongly and forcibly,
and as it were, dead, and not able to bring forth cursed and bitter fruits as it was wont, which in former times did strongly and forcibly,
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euen as a Tyrant, hold vs in bondage vnder the Law, that now wee should yeeld sound and sincere obedience to the will of God reueiled in his Word, in true holinesse both of heart and life, wrought in vs by the Spirit of Christ,
even as a Tyrant, hold us in bondage under the Law, that now we should yield found and sincere Obedience to the will of God revealed in his Word, in true holiness both of heart and life, wrought in us by the Spirit of christ,
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and comming from our soules, renued by the Spirit of grace, and not onely in externall and outward holinesse, such as is by the ministery of the Law,
and coming from our Souls, renewed by the Spirit of grace, and not only in external and outward holiness, such as is by the Ministry of the Law,
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and may come from such as are yet in their naturall state and condition, and in their old corruption. and may come from such as Are yet in their natural state and condition, and in their old corruption.
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To passe by that which is offered vnto vs from the first words of this Verse, But now wee are deliuered from the Law, namely this,
To pass by that which is offered unto us from the First words of this Verse, But now we Are Delivered from the Law, namely this,
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That true Beleeuers are freed from the rigour and curse of the Law, and from the power of it stirring vp to sinne.
That true Believers Are freed from the rigour and curse of the Law, and from the power of it stirring up to sin.
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Of that we haue spoken heretofore; therefore I passe by it. In the first place consider wee the generall matter of this Verse.
Of that we have spoken heretofore; Therefore I pass by it. In the First place Consider we the general matter of this Verse.
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The Apostle makes knowne in this Verse in generall thus much,
The Apostle makes known in this Verse in general thus much,
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That himselfe and other true beleeuers being deliuered from the Law, they ought, and they are bound in lieu of that deliuerance, to bring forth fruit to Christ,
That himself and other true believers being Delivered from the Law, they ought, and they Are bound in lieu of that deliverance, to bring forth fruit to christ,
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and to serue the Lord, that is the generall drift of this Verse; hence we are taught,
and to serve the Lord, that is the general drift of this Verse; hence we Are taught,
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That our freedome and deliuerance from the rigour and curse of the Law, binds vs strongly to the seruice of God;
That our freedom and deliverance from the rigour and curse of the Law, binds us strongly to the service of God;
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yea, the point is generall, our freedome and deliuerance from any yoke of bondage, either from sin,
yea, the point is general, our freedom and deliverance from any yoke of bondage, either from since,
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or from the consequence of sinne, that which followes on sinne, any miserie or trouble whatsoeuer, is a strong bond binding vs to serue the Lord, to glorifie him,
or from the consequence of sin, that which follows on sin, any misery or trouble whatsoever, is a strong bound binding us to serve the Lord, to Glorify him,
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and to walke before him in all holy obedience:
and to walk before him in all holy Obedience:
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when we are deliuered from sinne, or from any miserie or trouble of body or mind, temporall or spirituall, wee are bound, in lieu of that mercy, to walke before the Lord in all good conscience,
when we Are Delivered from sin, or from any misery or trouble of body or mind, temporal or spiritual, we Are bound, in lieu of that mercy, to walk before the Lord in all good conscience,
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euen studying and endeuouring to please him in all things: the Scripture is plentifull in the proofe of this.
even studying and endeavouring to please him in all things: the Scripture is plentiful in the proof of this.
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Luk. 1.74, 75. saith old ZACHARY, That wee being deliuered out of the hands of our enemies, should serue him without feare all the dayes of our life, in holinesse and righteousnesse before him. Luk. 1.74, 75. Says old ZACHARY, That we being Delivered out of the hands of our enemies, should serve him without Fear all the days of our life, in holiness and righteousness before him.
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Exod. 20. vers. 2. the Lord sets this as a strong Argument and motiue to stirre vp his People to serue him, Exod 20. vers. 2. the Lord sets this as a strong Argument and motive to stir up his People to serve him,
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and to bind them to yeeld obedience to his Lawes and Commandements:
and to bind them to yield Obedience to his Laws and commandments:
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That he is the Lord their God, which brought them out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. That he is the Lord their God, which brought them out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
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I am (saith he) the Lord thy God, which haue brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
I am (Says he) the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the Land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
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Therefore, Thou shalt haue none other Gods before me. Therefore, Thou shalt have none other God's before me.
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And this bond of obedience is againe remembred, Micha. 6. vers. 3, 4, 5. The Lord there complaynes by his Prophet, of the want of obedience, that the people did not serue him,
And this bound of Obedience is again remembered, Micah. 6. vers. 3, 4, 5. The Lord there complains by his Prophet, of the want of Obedience, that the people did not serve him,
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and yeeld obedience to him as they ought to haue done:
and yield Obedience to him as they ought to have done:
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hee presseth this very Argument against them, to shew the greatnesse of their vnthankefulnesse and disobedience:
he Presseth this very Argument against them, to show the greatness of their unthankfulness and disobedience:
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O my people, (saith he) what haue I done to thee, or wherein haue I grieued thee? testifie against me. Oh my people, (Says he) what have I done to thee, or wherein have I grieved thee? testify against me.
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Surely, I haue brought thee vp out of the Land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of seruants,
Surely, I have brought thee up out of the Land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of Servants,
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and I haue sent before thee MOSES, AARON, and MIRIAM.and I have sent before thee MOSES, AARON, and MIRIAM.
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O my people, remember now what BALAK King of Moab had deuised, and what BALAAM the sonne of BEOR answered him, from Shittim vnto Gilgal, that yee may know the righteousnesse of the Lord. Matt. 11.28. Christ calls all to him that are weary and loden, clogged with the yoke and burden of their sinnes, promising ease and refreshing to them;Oh my people, Remember now what BALAK King of Moab had devised, and what BALAAM the son of BEOR answered him, from Shittim unto Gilgal, that ye may know the righteousness of the Lord. Matt. 11.28. christ calls all to him that Are weary and laden, clogged with the yoke and burden of their Sins, promising ease and refreshing to them;
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but withall he subioynes by way of restipulation or indenting with them againe, Vers. 29. Take my yoke on you,
but withal he subioynes by Way of restipulation or indenting with them again, Vers. 29. Take my yoke on you,
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and learne of me, that I am meeke and lowly in heart, and yee shall find rest vnto your soules. and Learn of me, that I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your Souls.
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As if he had said, I vouchsafing this mercy to you, freeing you from the yoke and burden of your sinnes, pressing your soules as low as hell with discomfort, oh, you are bound in lieu of this mercy, to yeeld this fruit to me againe;
As if he had said, I vouchsafing this mercy to you, freeing you from the yoke and burden of your Sins, pressing your Souls as low as hell with discomfort, o, you Are bound in lieu of this mercy, to yield this fruit to me again;
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you are to deny your selues, and your owne reason, will, and affections, and to submit your wils to the obedience of the Gospell.
you Are to deny your selves, and your own reason, will, and affections, and to submit your wills to the Obedience of the Gospel.
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And to this I might adde many other testimonies of Scripture cleering and confirming this truth, That our freedome from any yoke of bondage, from sinne,
And to this I might add many other testimonies of Scripture clearing and confirming this truth, That our freedom from any yoke of bondage, from sin,
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or that which followes on sinne, any miserie or trouble, is a strong bond strictly binding vs to serue the Lord,
or that which follows on sin, any misery or trouble, is a strong bound strictly binding us to serve the Lord,
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and to walke before him in all holy obedience; the reason of it is this:
and to walk before him in all holy Obedience; the reason of it is this:
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Our freedome from any yoke of bondage, binds vs to be thankefull to the Lord, wee are to acknowledge his goodnesse and mercy, his power and good prouidence appearing to vs, in that our deliuerance,
Our freedom from any yoke of bondage, binds us to be thankful to the Lord, we Are to acknowledge his Goodness and mercy, his power and good providence appearing to us, in that our deliverance,
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and thankefully to remember it, and to praise him for the same;
and thankfully to Remember it, and to praise him for the same;
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euen Nature it selfe teacheth vs to acknowledge the kindnesse of man that hath freed vs from some trouble or danger,
even Nature it self Teaches us to acknowledge the kindness of man that hath freed us from Some trouble or danger,
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and to commend the meanes by which wee haue beene freed from sicknesse, from imprisonment, or the like;
and to commend the means by which we have been freed from sickness, from imprisonment, or the like;
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and much more ought Religion to teach vs, thankefully to acknowledge the goodnesse and power of God manifested in the same, he hauing either without meanes deliuered vs,
and much more ought Religion to teach us, thankfully to acknowledge the Goodness and power of God manifested in the same, he having either without means Delivered us,
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or giuen meanes to vs, and vouchsafed a blessing on them, and made them effectuall for our deliuerance.
or given means to us, and vouchsafed a blessing on them, and made them effectual for our deliverance.
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Now our thankefull acknowledgement and remembrance of the mercy and power of God in our deliuerance, is expressed in walking worthy of that mercy in some measure of holy obedience;
Now our thankful acknowledgement and remembrance of the mercy and power of God in our deliverance, is expressed in walking worthy of that mercy in Some measure of holy Obedience;
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and therefore this must needs be held as a certaine truth, that our freedome from any yoke of bondage, is a strong bond strictly binding vs to serue the Lord,
and Therefore this must needs be held as a certain truth, that our freedom from any yoke of bondage, is a strong bound strictly binding us to serve the Lord,
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and to walke before him in all holy obedience.
and to walk before him in all holy Obedience.
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Let no man then imagine, that he is freed from the rigour and curse of the Law, and therefore hee may liue as hee list,
Let no man then imagine, that he is freed from the rigour and curse of the Law, and Therefore he may live as he list,
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and that hee is therefore at libertie to follow the lusts of his owne heart.
and that he is Therefore At liberty to follow the Lustiest of his own heart.
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Hath the Lord freed thee from hell, death and damnation? Hath he done so great things for thee, that thou shouldest serue the Deuill,
Hath the Lord freed thee from hell, death and damnation? Hath he done so great things for thee, that thou Shouldst serve the devil,
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and serue the lusts of thine owne heart? No, no;
and serve the Lustiest of thine own heart? No, no;
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If thou so thinke, thou deceiuest thy selfe, thy freedome from sinne, and from the curse of the Law, binds thee strongly to all holy obedience;
If thou so think, thou deceivest thy self, thy freedom from sin, and from the curse of the Law, binds thee strongly to all holy Obedience;
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and if thou yeeld it not to the Lord, thou art the most vnthankefull wretch that liues on the face of the earth;
and if thou yield it not to the Lord, thou art the most unthankful wretch that lives on the face of the earth;
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it may be said to thee as Moses saith to the People, Deut. 32.6. Thou foolish and vnwise person, dost thou so reward the Lord?
it may be said to thee as Moses Says to the People, Deuteronomy 32.6. Thou foolish and unwise person, dost thou so reward the Lord?
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And to descend to some particulars:
And to descend to Some particulars:
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Hath the Lord freed thee from some speciall danger, from sicknesse from some particular trouble of body or minde, besides deliuerance from common troubles and dangers vouchsafed to thee,
Hath the Lord freed thee from Some special danger, from sickness from Some particular trouble of body or mind, beside deliverance from Common Troubles and dangers vouchsafed to thee,
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and dost thou forget it? Dost thou forget to be thankefull, and to expresse thy thankefulnesse in some measure of holy obedience? Certainely then thou maist iustly looke for plagues seuen-fold more,
and dost thou forget it? Dost thou forget to be thankful, and to express thy thankfulness in Some measure of holy Obedience? Certainly then thou Mayest justly look for plagues seuenfolded more,
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as it is Leuit. 26.24, 28. and thou maist iustly looke for a worse thing to come on thee,
as it is Levites 26.24, 28. and thou Mayest justly look for a Worse thing to come on thee,
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as Christ said to the man healed of his disease, Ioh. 5.14. Thou art made whole: sinne no more, lest a worse thing come vnto thee.
as christ said to the man healed of his disease, John 5.14. Thou art made Whole: sin no more, lest a Worse thing come unto thee.
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If thou wouldst not prouoke the Lord after sicknesse, or some other trouble remoued from thee, to send a greater plague and iudgement on thee, remember this, that thy deliuerance from that trouble, sicknesse,
If thou Wouldst not provoke the Lord After sickness, or Some other trouble removed from thee, to send a greater plague and judgement on thee, Remember this, that thy deliverance from that trouble, sickness,
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and such like, binds thee strongly to all holy obedience, and thou art to haue thine heart enlarged,
and such like, binds thee strongly to all holy Obedience, and thou art to have thine heart enlarged,
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and thy mouth opened in magnifying and praysing the Lord for that mercy:
and thy Mouth opened in magnifying and praising the Lord for that mercy:
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yea, thou art to expresse thy thankefulnesse in heart, in tongue, and in life and conuersation,
yea, thou art to express thy thankfulness in heart, in tongue, and in life and Conversation,
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and so to walke before the Lord, with greater care to please him: and therefore labour thou to be able to say with Dauid, Psal. 119.71.
and so to walk before the Lord, with greater care to please him: and Therefore labour thou to be able to say with David, Psalm 119.71.
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It is good for me that I haue beene sicke, or in this or that trouble, and now am deliuered: It is good for me that I have been sick, or in this or that trouble, and now am Delivered:
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for I find my selfe thereby humbled, and that now there is wrought in mee a greater care to please the Lord,
for I find my self thereby humbled, and that now there is wrought in me a greater care to please the Lord,
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and to walke humbly before the Lord. This thou must finde after deliuerance from trouble either of body or mind;
and to walk humbly before the Lord. This thou must find After deliverance from trouble either of body or mind;
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and if it be not thus with thee, but after deliuerance out of sicknesse or other trouble of body or mind, thou art either more carelesse,
and if it be not thus with thee, but After deliverance out of sickness or other trouble of body or mind, thou art either more careless,
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or at least not better then thou wast before; but proud before, proud still; couetous before, couetous still;
or At least not better then thou wast before; but proud before, proud still; covetous before, covetous still;
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a drunkard before, and a drunkard still, which indeed is the case of too many;
a drunkard before, and a drunkard still, which indeed is the case of too many;
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and some there be, who in time of sicknesse, the hand of God being on them, haue cryed out against pride and the vanities of this world,
and Some there be, who in time of sickness, the hand of God being on them, have cried out against pride and the vanities of this world,
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and some haue complayned of their ignorance and vnprofitablenesse, and haue promised amendment;
and Some have complained of their ignorance and unprofitableness, and have promised amendment;
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yet being deliuered, haue turned backe againe to their old byas, and become as bad or worse in their euill courses, then euer before:
yet being Delivered, have turned back again to their old bias, and become as bad or Worse in their evil courses, then ever before:
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and if it be thus with thee, certainly that forgetfulnesse & that vnthankfulnesse of thine, is a iudgement of God on thee,
and if it be thus with thee, Certainly that forgetfulness & that unthankfulness of thine, is a judgement of God on thee,
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and it seales vp the wrath of God against thee;
and it Seals up the wrath of God against thee;
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and that affliction or trouble, out of which thou hast beene deliuered, is but a fore-runner of a greater and more fearefull iudgement of God to come vpon thee.
and that affliction or trouble, out of which thou hast been Delivered, is but a forerunner of a greater and more fearful judgement of God to come upon thee.
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In the next place we are to obserue, how the Apostle here proues that himselfe and other true beleeuers were deliuered from the law.
In the next place we Are to observe, how the Apostle Here Proves that himself and other true believers were Delivered from the law.
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Thus he proues it, that the force, the power and the strong working of the corruption of nature, was broken,
Thus he Proves it, that the force, the power and the strong working of the corruption of nature, was broken,
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and as it were, dead in them, and not able to bring forth the cursed fruit of it,
and as it were, dead in them, and not able to bring forth the cursed fruit of it,
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as it was wont, and therefore they were deliuered; so reasons the Apostle.
as it was wont, and Therefore they were Delivered; so Reasons the Apostle.
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Hence wee are giuen to vnderstand thus much, That the power and force of sinne being weakened and broken in vs,
Hence we Are given to understand thus much, That the power and force of sin being weakened and broken in us,
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and as it were, dead, and not able to bring forth the cursed fruits of it,
and as it were, dead, and not able to bring forth the cursed fruits of it,
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as in former times it was wont, it is an Argument, and a plaine euidence & proofe of this, That wee are freed from the Law,
as in former times it was wont, it is an Argument, and a plain evidence & proof of this, That we Are freed from the Law,
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euen from the rigour and curse of the Law.
even from the rigour and curse of the Law.
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If a man find the force of sinne broken in himselfe, and that now the corruption of his nature hath not that strong, powerfull,
If a man find the force of sin broken in himself, and that now the corruption of his nature hath not that strong, powerful,
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and violent working in him as it hath had in times past, and that the euill motions of it haue not force in his members to bring forth fruit vnto death, he may certainely conclude, that hee is freed from the rigour of the Law,
and violent working in him as it hath had in times past, and that the evil motions of it have not force in his members to bring forth fruit unto death, he may Certainly conclude, that he is freed from the rigour of the Law,
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and from the curse of it:
and from the curse of it:
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and for this, we haue further euidence, Rom. 8. v. 1. saith the Apostle, There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus.
and for this, we have further evidence, Rom. 8. v. 1. Says the Apostle, There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus.
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And then he subioynes, Which walke not after the flesh, but after the Spirit:
And then he subioynes, Which walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit:
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thereby noting who they be that are and may assure themselues that they are freed from condemnation.
thereby noting who they be that Are and may assure themselves that they Are freed from condemnation.
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As if he had said, In whom the grace of the Spirit is so powerfull, as to subdue the corruption of their nature, and to bring it vnder;
As if he had said, In whom the grace of the Spirit is so powerful, as to subdue the corruption of their nature, and to bring it under;
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so as now the force of it is weakened, and broken, and now they walke not after the lusts of the flesh, but after the Spirit.
so as now the force of it is weakened, and broken, and now they walk not After the Lustiest of the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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Certainely they are in Christ, and they may conclude, that they being freed from the curse of the Law,
Certainly they Are in christ, and they may conclude, that they being freed from the curse of the Law,
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and from condemnation, they are not vnder either the rigour or curse of the Law. And to this purpose the Apostle speakes plainely, Gal. 5.18. If yee be led by the Spirit, yee are not vnder the Law:
and from condemnation, they Are not under either the rigour or curse of the Law. And to this purpose the Apostle speaks plainly, Gal. 5.18. If ye be led by the Spirit, ye Are not under the Law:
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If the power and strong working of sinne be broken in you, and that yee are now guided and led by the Spirit of grace, yee are not vnder the Law, yee are freed from the rigour of the Law,
If the power and strong working of sin be broken in you, and that ye Are now guided and led by the Spirit of grace, ye Are not under the Law, ye Are freed from the rigour of the Law,
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and from the curse of it. 1. Tim. 1.9.
and from the curse of it. 1. Tim. 1.9.
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the Apostle saith, Knowing this, or, We know this, It is a thing well knowne to vs, that the Law is not giuen, or the Law lyeth not against a iust man, against a man that is iust and holy, both by righteousnesse imputed and inherent in him,
the Apostle Says, Knowing this, or, We know this, It is a thing well known to us, that the Law is not given, or the Law lies not against a just man, against a man that is just and holy, both by righteousness imputed and inherent in him,
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and is sanctified by grace, and so hath the force and power of sinne broken in him, the Law lyes not against such a man, hee is freed from it, in respect of the rigour and curse of it.
and is sanctified by grace, and so hath the force and power of sin broken in him, the Law lies not against such a man, he is freed from it, in respect of the rigour and curse of it.
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These places (not to adde any more) doe sufficiently cleere and confirme this truth:
These places (not to add any more) do sufficiently clear and confirm this truth:
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That if a man finde the force of sinne broken in himselfe, and that now the corruption of his nature hath not that strong and violent working in him as it hath had in former times, hee may certainely conclude, that hee is freed from the rigour of the Law,
That if a man find the force of sin broken in himself, and that now the corruption of his nature hath not that strong and violent working in him as it hath had in former times, he may Certainly conclude, that he is freed from the rigour of the Law,
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and from the curse of it; and the reason and ground of it is this:
and from the curse of it; and the reason and ground of it is this:
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The force and strong working of sinne is weakened and broken onely by the power of the Spirit,
The force and strong working of sin is weakened and broken only by the power of the Spirit,
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and none haue sinne weakened and subdued in them, but only such as haue the Spirit of grace and sanctification;
and none have sin weakened and subdued in them, but only such as have the Spirit of grace and sanctification;
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and hee that hath the Spirit, certainely hath Christ, and hauing Christ, hee hath all the benefits of Christ,
and he that hath the Spirit, Certainly hath christ, and having christ, he hath all the benefits of christ,
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and so must needs haue freedome from the rigour of the Law, and from the curse of it.
and so must needs have freedom from the rigour of the Law, and from the curse of it.
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This truth serues to make knowne to vs, who they be that indeed are freed from the rigour, and from the curse of the Law.
This truth serves to make known to us, who they be that indeed Are freed from the rigour, and from the curse of the Law.
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Euery one hath a good conceit of himselfe, euery one is readie to assume and take this to himselfe, that he is freed from the rigour and from the curse of the Law:
Every one hath a good conceit of himself, every one is ready to assume and take this to himself, that he is freed from the rigour and from the curse of the Law:
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that howsoeuer he is a sinner, yet Christ hath dyed for him, and that Christ hath freed him from the desert of sinne, from hell, death and damnation:
that howsoever he is a sinner, yet christ hath died for him, and that christ hath freed him from the desert of sin, from hell, death and damnation:
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this the Deuill will suffer any one to say. But wouldst thou proue it;
this the devil will suffer any one to say. But Wouldst thou prove it;
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and wouldst thou haue such proofe of it, as may comfort thine owne soule in the time of tryall,
and Wouldst thou have such proof of it, as may Comfort thine own soul in the time of trial,
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and silence the Deuill himselfe opposing against it? then labour thou to find this in thy selfe:
and silence the devil himself opposing against it? then labour thou to find this in thy self:
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That the force of sinne is broken in thee, and that now it hath not that strong and powerfull working in thee it was wont to haue:
That the force of sin is broken in thee, and that now it hath not that strong and powerful working in thee it was wont to have:
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and from thence thou maist certainely gather and conclude thy freedome from the rigour and from the curse of the Law.
and from thence thou Mayest Certainly gather and conclude thy freedom from the rigour and from the curse of the Law.
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If thou thinke thou art freed from the curse of the Law, and that thou art not lyable to those plagues and iudgements that are due to thy sinnes,
If thou think thou art freed from the curse of the Law, and that thou art not liable to those plagues and Judgments that Are due to thy Sins,
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but that Christ hath freed thee from them, and yet sinne is as strong, as powerfull,
but that christ hath freed thee from them, and yet sin is as strong, as powerful,
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and as preuayling in thee as euer it was, and thou art carried with as violent a streame, to the committing of sinne as euer heretofore, certainely thou deceiuest thy selfe.
and as prevailing in thee as ever it was, and thou art carried with as violent a stream, to the committing of sin as ever heretofore, Certainly thou deceivest thy self.
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If thou wouldst be sure and on a good ground, assure thy selfe that thou art freed from the rigour and curse of the Law:
If thou Wouldst be sure and on a good ground, assure thy self that thou art freed from the rigour and curse of the Law:
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then neuer rest till thou finde that the force and strong working of sinne is broken in thee, and that now the corruption of thy nature is not able to bring forth the cursed and bitter fruits of it,
then never rest till thou find that the force and strong working of sin is broken in thee, and that now the corruption of thy nature is not able to bring forth the cursed and bitter fruits of it,
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as it was wont to doe;
as it was wont to do;
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and from thence thou maist certainely and infallibly conclude, that thou art freed from the rigour and from the curse of the Law.
and from thence thou Mayest Certainly and infallibly conclude, that thou art freed from the rigour and from the curse of the Law.
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Haply thou wilt say, But how shall I know that the force and strong working of sinne is broken in me?
Haply thou wilt say, But how shall I know that the force and strong working of sin is broken in me?
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I answere, thou maist know it by this;
I answer, thou Mayest know it by this;
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If so be thou find in thee a dislike and a striuing against that sin thou art most inclined to,
If so be thou find in thee a dislike and a striving against that since thou art most inclined to,
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and being able to commit that sin, occasion being offered of committing of it, and being tempted to it;
and being able to commit that since, occasion being offered of committing of it, and being tempted to it;
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if then thou find in thee a striuing against it, thou prayest against it, and thou vsest all good meanes to keepe thee from it,
if then thou find in thee a striving against it, thou Prayest against it, and thou usest all good means to keep thee from it,
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and out of a lothing of it, because it is sinne, and not for feare of shame, punishment,
and out of a loathing of it, Because it is sin, and not for Fear of shame, punishment,
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or the like, thou abstaynest from it, and if through violence of temptation thou be ouercome and fall,
or the like, thou abstaynest from it, and if through violence of temptation thou be overcome and fallen,
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yet it is with reluctation and with griefe, and thou dost speedily recouer thy selfe by repentance;
yet it is with reluctation and with grief, and thou dost speedily recover thy self by Repentance;
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surely then the power, force, and strong working of sinne is broken in thee:
surely then the power, force, and strong working of sin is broken in thee:
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and thereupon thou maist certainely conclude, that thou art freed from the rigour and from the curse of the Law.
and thereupon thou Mayest Certainly conclude, that thou art freed from the rigour and from the curse of the Law.
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Againe, for a second vse of this point.
Again, for a second use of this point.
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Is it so, that if a man find the force and strong working of sinne weakened and broken in himselfe, he may thence certainly conclude, that hee is freed from the rigour & from the curse of the Law? Here is then a ground of sweet and excellent comfort,
Is it so, that if a man find the force and strong working of sin weakened and broken in himself, he may thence Certainly conclude, that he is freed from the rigour & from the curse of the Law? Here is then a ground of sweet and excellent Comfort,
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for all those that find the power and force of sin broken in themselues.
for all those that find the power and force of since broken in themselves.
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Dost thou find that howsoeuer sin still remaynes in thee, yet the strength of it is weakened and abated,
Dost thou find that howsoever since still remains in thee, yet the strength of it is weakened and abated,
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and now it is not able to bring forth the cursed and bitter fruits of it as it was wont? Is it thus with thee? Then comfort thy selfe, here is a ground of sound and sweet comfort indeed, hereupon thou maist certainly conclude, to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art freed from the rigour of the Law,
and now it is not able to bring forth the cursed and bitter fruits of it as it was wont? Is it thus with thee? Then Comfort thy self, Here is a ground of found and sweet Comfort indeed, hereupon thou Mayest Certainly conclude, to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art freed from the rigour of the Law,
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and from the curse of it; hereupon thou maist assure thy selfe, that thou setting thy selfe to please the Lord,
and from the curse of it; hereupon thou Mayest assure thy self, that thou setting thy self to please the Lord,
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and to walke before him in truth of heart in all holy obedience, though thou faile and come short of that thou oughtest to doe,
and to walk before him in truth of heart in all holy Obedience, though thou fail and come short of that thou Ought to do,
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yet euen thy weake, thy imperfect, and thy defectiue obedience is accepted of the Lord,
yet even thy weak, thy imperfect, and thy defective Obedience is accepted of the Lord,
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and that which is wanting on thy part, is supplyed through Christ, and thy obedience is made pleasing to God:
and that which is wanting on thy part, is supplied through christ, and thy Obedience is made pleasing to God:
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And againe, thou maist assure thy selfe, that the curse of the Law is remoued from thee, that Gods wrath is turned from thee, that the nature of his threatnings are altogether changed in respect of thee,
And again, thou Mayest assure thy self, that the curse of the Law is removed from thee, that God's wrath is turned from thee, that the nature of his threatenings Are altogether changed in respect of thee,
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and that neither sinne, nor the Deuill, nor his instruments, nor all the power of hell can doe any thing to thy hurt.
and that neither sin, nor the devil, nor his Instruments, nor all the power of hell can do any thing to thy hurt.
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And that is a sweet comfort to thee:
And that is a sweet Comfort to thee:
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and let all such as find the force and strong working of sinne broken in them, take notice of it,
and let all such as find the force and strong working of sin broken in them, take notice of it,
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and thinke on it to their comfort.
and think on it to their Comfort.
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(That being dead wherein we were holden.) The Papists from this place gather and conclude, that sinne hath no life at all in the regenerate, (That being dead wherein we were held.) The Papists from this place gather and conclude, that sin hath no life At all in the regenerate,
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but is throughly dead, and that originall corruption is not onely not imputed, but not aliue,
but is thoroughly dead, and that original corruption is not only not imputed, but not alive,
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or hauing any being in the righteous. So they teach. But indeed in this very Chapter, to goe no further, their opinion is sufficiently confuted.
or having any being in the righteous. So they teach. But indeed in this very Chapter, to go no further, their opinion is sufficiently confuted.
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The Apostle shewes in his owne example, that in the most regenerate there is sinne remayning, as Vers. 20. Sinne that dwelleth in mee. Vers. 21. Euill is present with me.
The Apostle shows in his own Exampl, that in the most regenerate there is sin remaining, as Vers. 20. Sin that dwells in me. Vers. 21. Evil is present with me.
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And Vers. 23. I see another Law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind,
And Vers. 23. I see Another Law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind,
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and leading me captiue vnto the Law of sinne which is in my members. and leading me captive unto the Law of sin which is in my members.
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And therefore sinne still remaynes in the most regenerate, yet weakened and wounded euen with a deadly wound,
And Therefore sin still remains in the most regenerate, yet weakened and wounded even with a deadly wound,
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so as it is not able to exercise the power and force of it as it was wont:
so as it is not able to exercise the power and force of it as it was wont:
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and the Lord will haue sin still in part remayning in the regenerate, to exercise them in striuing against it, to humble them,
and the Lord will have since still in part remaining in the regenerate, to exercise them in striving against it, to humble them,
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and that his mercy may more appeare in freeing them from the strength and power of it,
and that his mercy may more appear in freeing them from the strength and power of it,
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and that they may be more thankfull to him for the same.
and that they may be more thankful to him for the same.
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We are further to marke, that the Apostle saith, That being dead wherein we were holden.
We Are further to mark, that the Apostle Says, That being dead wherein we were held.
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He saith not, That being dead that was in vs, the force, the power, and strong working of sinne being dead that was in vs;
He Says not, That being dead that was in us, the force, the power, and strong working of sin being dead that was in us;
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but that wherein wee were held, that is, which did strongly, and forcibly, and as a Tyrant, hold vs in bondage vnder the Law.
but that wherein we were held, that is, which did strongly, and forcibly, and as a Tyrant, hold us in bondage under the Law.
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This phrase and manner of speech is to bee obserued. Hence we may gather,
This phrase and manner of speech is to be observed. Hence we may gather,
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That sinne carries a great sway in vnregenerate persons, the corruption of nature is a Tyrant in them that are yet in their naturall state and condition,
That sin carries a great sway in unregenerate Persons, the corruption of nature is a Tyrant in them that Are yet in their natural state and condition,
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and it holds them in a miserable slauery and bondage; it holds them vnder the rigour of the Law, and vnder the curse of it,
and it holds them in a miserable slavery and bondage; it holds them under the rigour of the Law, and under the curse of it,
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and vnder the power of it, they are ready to bee stirred vp to sinne,
and under the power of it, they Are ready to be stirred up to sin,
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euen by the Law, through the corruption that is in them, and that is a miserable bondage:
even by the Law, through the corruption that is in them, and that is a miserable bondage:
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and hence it is that vnregenerate persons are said to walke after their owne lusts, Iud. Epist. vers.
and hence it is that unregenerate Persons Are said to walk After their own Lustiest, Iud. Epistle vers.
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18. yea, to runne into all excesse of ryot, and to thinke it strange, that others runne not with them into the same;
18. yea, to run into all excess of riot, and to think it strange, that Others run not with them into the same;
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and because they doe not, therefore they reproch them, 1. Pet. 4.4. To this purpose I might cite many testimonies;and Because they do not, Therefore they reproach them, 1. Pet. 4.4. To this purpose I might Cite many testimonies;
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but the point was in part handled before.
but the point was in part handled before.
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I shewed in the Verse before, That the motions of sinnes that arise from the corruption of nature, in the hearts of vnregenerate persons, are strong, powerfull,
I showed in the Verse before, That the motions of Sins that arise from the corruption of nature, in the hearts of unregenerate Persons, Are strong, powerful,
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and preuayling, they make men breake their sleepe to doe euill, and to hunger and thirst after it,
and prevailing, they make men break their sleep to do evil, and to hunger and thirst After it,
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as after their appointed food, and to take great paynes to doe wickedly, Ierem. 9.5. Our owne wofull experience shewes this to be most true.
as After their appointed food, and to take great pains to do wickedly, Jeremiah 9.5. Our own woeful experience shows this to be most true.
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Oh then, deceiue not thy selfe, whosoeuer thou art, thinke not that thou canst at thine owne time and pleasure rid and deliuer thy selfe from vnder the bondage of thine owne tyrannizing corruption, suffer not thine heart to be puffed vp with such a deceiuing thought:
O then, deceive not thy self, whosoever thou art, think not that thou Canst At thine own time and pleasure rid and deliver thy self from under the bondage of thine own tyrannizing corruption, suffer not thine heart to be puffed up with such a deceiving Thought:
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if thou so thinke, thou deceiuest thy selfe exceedingly, and thou art euen running on in the way to thine owne euerlasting perdition, thy corruption is strong and powerfull in thee,
if thou so think, thou deceivest thy self exceedingly, and thou art even running on in the Way to thine own everlasting perdition, thy corruption is strong and powerful in thee,
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and holds thee in a miserable bondage, and thou going on with this conceit, that thou canst, at thine owne time and pleasure, winde thy selfe from vnder the power of it;
and holds thee in a miserable bondage, and thou going on with this conceit, that thou Canst, At thine own time and pleasure, wind thy self from under the power of it;
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thy corruption gathers more strength, and holds thee faster vnder the power of it, for custome and continuance in sinne addes strength to it;
thy corruption gathers more strength, and holds thee faster under the power of it, for custom and Continuance in sin adds strength to it;
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It duls the minde, it hardens the heart, and as the Prophet speakes, Ier. 13.23.
It duls the mind, it hardens the heart, and as the Prophet speaks, Jeremiah 13.23.
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It is as easie for the blacke More to change his skinne, or the Leopard his spots, It is as easy for the black More to change his skin, or the Leopard his spots,
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as for one to doe good, that is accustomed to doe euill. as for one to do good, that is accustomed to do evil.
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And therefore deceiue not thy selfe, fancy not to thy selfe that thou canst, at thine owne time, get thy selfe from vnder the power of thine owne tyrannizing corruption,
And Therefore deceive not thy self, fancy not to thy self that thou Canst, At thine own time, get thy self from under the power of thine own tyrannizing corruption,
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and so neglect the timely vse of the meanes that serue to that purpose;
and so neglect the timely use of the means that serve to that purpose;
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hearing, reading, and meditating in the Word of God, Prayer, and other holy meanes that serue for thy calling and conuersion,
hearing, reading, and meditating in the Word of God, Prayer, and other holy means that serve for thy calling and conversion,
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and for thy deliuerance from vnder the bondage of finne.
and for thy deliverance from under the bondage of fin.
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Come wee now to the last part of the Verse, That wee should serue in newnesse of Spirit,
Come we now to the last part of the Verse, That we should serve in newness of Spirit,
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and not in the oldnesse of the letter. and not in the oldness of the Letter.
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In these words the Apostle puts downe the end of deliuerance from the Law, and makes knowne, that himselfe and other true beleeuers were deliuered from it to this end, that they should serue the Lord in newnesse of Spirit,
In these words the Apostle puts down the end of deliverance from the Law, and makes known, that himself and other true believers were Delivered from it to this end, that they should serve the Lord in newness of Spirit,
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euen in true holynesse wrought in them by the Spirit, and comming from them as they were sanctified,
even in true holiness wrought in them by the Spirit, and coming from them as they were sanctified,
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and not in outward holinesse, and such as is onely taught by the ministerie of the Law,
and not in outward holiness, and such as is only taught by the Ministry of the Law,
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and may come from men that are yet in their old corruption: that is the purpose of the Apostle in these words.
and may come from men that Are yet in their old corruption: that is the purpose of the Apostle in these words.
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In the first place note we, that the Apostle heere vseth this word (serue) the Originall is NONLATINALPHABET,
In the First place note we, that the Apostle Here uses this word (serve) the Original is,
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and hee saith, that wee should serue in Newnesse of Spirit, that wee should serue the Lord in true holinesse. Hence it is cleare,
and he Says, that we should serve in Newness of Spirit, that we should serve the Lord in true holiness. Hence it is clear,
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That diuine, religious, and holy seruice belongs to the Lord, not onely diuine worship, but also diuine and religious seruice is due to the Lord,
That divine, religious, and holy service belongs to the Lord, not only divine worship, but also divine and religious service is due to the Lord,
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yea, it is due to him alone, and to no other, either Saint or Angell. The Papists make this distinction of religious worship;
yea, it is due to him alone, and to no other, either Saint or Angel. The Papists make this distinction of religious worship;
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they say there bee two degrees of it; one an higher, which they call NONLATINALPHABET, worship, whereby God himselfe is worshipped;
they say there be two Degrees of it; one an higher, which they call, worship, whereby God himself is worshipped;
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and another lower, which they call NONLATINALPHABET, seruice, whereby the Angels and Saints are to bee worshipped, who (say they) being glorified in heauen, are in speciall fauour with God;
and Another lower, which they call, service, whereby the Angels and Saints Are to be worshipped, who (say they) being glorified in heaven, Are in special favour with God;
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and so they giue to them adoration, and inuocation. This distinction is absurd and foolish; for though there be a worship proper to God aboue, and incommunicable to any creature,
and so they give to them adoration, and invocation. This distinction is absurd and foolish; for though there be a worship proper to God above, and incommunicable to any creature,
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yet NONLATINALPHABET doth not alwayes signifie that, neyther doth NONLATINALPHABET so properly agree to creatures, as that it is neuer giuen to God:
yet does not always signify that, neither does so properly agree to creatures, as that it is never given to God:
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for the Apostle commonly calls himselfe NONLATINALPHABET, a seruant of Iesus Christ. And heere hee teacheth vs to yeeld to God NONLATINALPHABET, seruice. And Rom. 14.18. the Apostle saith, Whosoeuer in these things serueth Christ, is acceptable vnto God, and approued of men.
for the Apostle commonly calls himself, a servant of Iesus christ. And Here he Teaches us to yield to God, service. And Rom. 14.18. the Apostle Says, Whosoever in these things serveth christ, is acceptable unto God, and approved of men.
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The same originall word is there vsed that here we haue:
The same original word is there used that Here we have:
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and therefore that Popish distinction betweene worship and seruice, cannot stand with the truth and plaine euidence of the Word of God.
and Therefore that Popish distinction between worship and service, cannot stand with the truth and plain evidence of the Word of God.
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In the next place obserue wee, that the Apostle saith not barely, that we should serue the Lord, but he further expresseth wherein,
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle Says not barely, that we should serve the Lord, but he further Expresses wherein,
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namely, in newnesse of Spirit, that is, in true holinesse, wrought in himselfe and other true beleeuers, and comming from them as they haue in them the Spirit of grace.
namely, in newness of Spirit, that is, in true holiness, wrought in himself and other true believers, and coming from them as they have in them the Spirit of grace.
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Hence we are giuen to vnderstand,
Hence we Are given to understand,
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That true beleeuers, euen as many as hold themselues freed from the rigour and curse of the Law, they are to serue the Lord,
That true believers, even as many as hold themselves freed from the rigour and curse of the Law, they Are to serve the Lord,
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and to yeeld obedience to him in true holinesse both of heart and life, euen in true and spirituall holinesse, such as comes from a renued heart and sanctified soule are they to serue the Lord;
and to yield Obedience to him in true holiness both of heart and life, even in true and spiritual holiness, such as comes from a renewed heart and sanctified soul Are they to serve the Lord;
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they are to yeeld to the Lord new obedience and spirituall seruice both in heart and life,
they Are to yield to the Lord new Obedience and spiritual service both in heart and life,
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euen new and spirituall thoughts, words, and actions. For this we haue further euidence and testimonie of Scripture.
even new and spiritual thoughts, words, and actions. For this we have further evidence and testimony of Scripture.
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Ezech. 36.26, 27. the Lord saith, Hee would giue his people a new heart and a new Spirit: Ezekiel 36.26, 27. the Lord Says, He would give his people a new heart and a new Spirit:
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hee would put his Spirit within them, and take away the stony heart out of their body,
he would put his Spirit within them, and take away the stony heart out of their body,
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and giue them a heart of flesh, and cause them to walke in his Statutes, and keep this Iudgements, and doe them. and give them a heart of Flesh, and cause them to walk in his Statutes, and keep this Judgments, and do them.
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As if he had said, Hauing giuen you a new heart, and hauing renued you by my Spirit, you shall then yeeld to mee new obedience,
As if he had said, Having given you a new heart, and having renewed you by my Spirit, you shall then yield to me new Obedience,
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and spirituall seruice, both in heart and life. Rom. 12.1. The Apostle thus exhorts the true beleeuing Romanes, I beseech you, Brethren, by the sweet mercies of God, that you giue vp your bodies a liuing sacrifice, holy and acceptable vnto God, which (saith he) is your reasonable and spirituall seruing of God.
and spiritual service, both in heart and life. Rom. 12.1. The Apostle thus exhorts the true believing Romans, I beseech you, Brothers, by the sweet Mercies of God, that you give up your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, which (Says he) is your reasonable and spiritual serving of God.
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And hence it is that true beleeuers are often called on in Scripture, and exhorted to a new course of life,
And hence it is that true believers Are often called on in Scripture, and exhorted to a new course of life,
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and to yeeld to the Lord new thoughts, new words, and new actions, as 2. Cor. 5.17. If any man be in Christ, let him be a new creature.
and to yield to the Lord new thoughts, new words, and new actions, as 2. Cor. 5.17. If any man be in christ, let him be a new creature.
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And Ephes. 4.22, 23, 24. the Apostle thus exhorts the Ephesians, That they should cast off, concerning the conuersation in times past, the old man, which is corrupt through the deceiuable lusts, Vers. 23. And be renued in the Spirit of your mind, Vers. 24. And put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousnesse and true holinesse.
And Ephesians 4.22, 23, 24. the Apostle thus exhorts the Ephesians, That they should cast off, Concerning the Conversation in times past, the old man, which is corrupt through the deceivable Lustiest, Vers. 23. And be renewed in the Spirit of your mind, Vers. 24. And put on the new man, which After God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
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And to this purpose I might cite many more testimonies, all driuing to this issue,
And to this purpose I might Cite many more testimonies, all driving to this issue,
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and vrging this dutie on true beleeuers, that they are to yeeld to the Lord, new obedience and spirituall seruice, both in heart and life:
and urging this duty on true believers, that they Are to yield to the Lord, new Obedience and spiritual service, both in heart and life:
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and the reason of this is giuen by Christ, Ioh. 4.24.
and the reason of this is given by christ, John 4.24.
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God is a Spirit, and he must haue worship and seruice, sutable and agreeable to his nature, true worshippers,God is a Spirit, and he must have worship and service, suitable and agreeable to his nature, true worshippers,
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and such as truly serue God, must worship and serue him in Spirit and Truth. They must yeeld to him spirituall worship and seruice.
and such as truly serve God, must worship and serve him in Spirit and Truth. They must yield to him spiritual worship and service.
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And therefore this must needs be held to be a dutie of all true beleeuers,
And Therefore this must needs be held to be a duty of all true believers,
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euen of as many as would serue the Lord as they ought, that they are to yeeld to him new obedience,
even of as many as would serve the Lord as they ought, that they Are to yield to him new Obedience,
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and spirituall seruice both in heart and life.
and spiritual service both in heart and life.
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Before I come to make vse of this, I hold it needfull to stand a little further on it, that wee may better conceiue it,
Before I come to make use of this, I hold it needful to stand a little further on it, that we may better conceive it,
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and that it may be more profitable to vs: I will therefore,
and that it may be more profitable to us: I will Therefore,
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First, shew the ground of that true spirituall seruice that is to be yeelded to God. Secondly, what it is.
First, show the ground of that true spiritual service that is to be yielded to God. Secondly, what it is.
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Thirdly, the kinds of it, and then come to make vse of the doctrine. For the first.
Thirdly, the Kinds of it, and then come to make use of the Doctrine. For the First.
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The ground of true spirituall seruice of God, is a true knowledge of God, as hee hath reuealed himselfe in his Word, to know God to be infinite in power, wisdome, iustice, mercy, holinesse, goodnesse, &c. and that he is a Beholder and a Iudge of all secrets, The ground of true spiritual service of God, is a true knowledge of God, as he hath revealed himself in his Word, to know God to be infinite in power, Wisdom, Justice, mercy, holiness, Goodness, etc. and that he is a Beholder and a Judge of all secrets,
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and will render to euery man according to his works.
and will render to every man according to his works.
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This is the very roote and ground of all sound, heartie, and sincere affection in the seruice of God. We reade, Dan. 9.4.
This is the very root and ground of all found, hearty, and sincere affection in the service of God. We read, Dan. 9.4.
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Daniel thus prayed, O Lord God (saith he) which art great and fearefull, daniel thus prayed, Oh Lord God (Says he) which art great and fearful,
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and keepest couenant and mercy toward them which loue thee, and toward them which keepe thy Commandements. and Keepest Covenant and mercy towards them which love thee, and towards them which keep thy commandments.
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Where we may obserue, that Daniel first rightly conceiues the greatnesse and goodnesse of God,
Where we may observe, that daniel First rightly conceives the greatness and Goodness of God,
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and from thence proceeds an heartie and humble confession of his sinnes, and the sinnes of the people:
and from thence proceeds an hearty and humble Confessi of his Sins, and the Sins of the people:
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and indeed, God cannot be serued in Spirit and Truth, of them of whom hee is not knowne in some measure by the light of his Word.
and indeed, God cannot be served in Spirit and Truth, of them of whom he is not known in Some measure by the Light of his Word.
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It is not possible that a man should either trust or hope in God, or loue him,
It is not possible that a man should either trust or hope in God, or love him,
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or feare, or serue him as he ought, when he knowes him not.
or Fear, or serve him as he ought, when he knows him not.
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It is his mercy, loue, goodnesse, truth, power, iustice, and such like, that causeth men to trust, hope, loue, feare and serue God as they ought:
It is his mercy, love, Goodness, truth, power, Justice, and such like, that Causes men to trust, hope, love, Fear and serve God as they ought:
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therefore to know God truly, as he is set forth in his Word, is the ground of the true, sound, and spirituall seruice of God.
Therefore to know God truly, as he is Set forth in his Word, is the ground of the true, found, and spiritual service of God.
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Now what true spirituall seruice of God is, thus wee are to conceiue it.
Now what true spiritual service of God is, thus we Are to conceive it.
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It is a true acknowledgement of Gods power, iustice, mercy and goodnesse, with an inward and sincere affection in some proportion agreeable to that acknowledgement:
It is a true acknowledgement of God's power, Justice, mercy and Goodness, with an inward and sincere affection in Some proportion agreeable to that acknowledgement:
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for as wee know by the light of the Word, that God is iust, good, and omnipotent:
for as we know by the Light of the Word, that God is just, good, and omnipotent:
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so must wee in his seruice, in our hearts acknowledge him so to be, and be affected towards him accordingly in all duties of Gods seruice:
so must we in his service, in our hearts acknowledge him so to be, and be affected towards him accordingly in all duties of God's service:
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with the outward worke, must goe inward and good affections, and then wee serue God with spirituall seruice;
with the outward work, must go inward and good affections, and then we serve God with spiritual service;
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and this is that the Lord in all times hath called for:
and this is that the Lord in all times hath called for:
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Thorowout the Booke of God wee are taught, to serue God in purenesse of Spirit, in simplicitie and soundnesse of heart;
Throughout the Book of God we Are taught, to serve God in pureness of Spirit, in simplicity and soundness of heart;
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and that is spirituall seruice of God. Now in the third place, for the kinds of this seruice: they are two;
and that is spiritual service of God. Now in the third place, for the Kinds of this service: they Are two;
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either it is such as is immediately performed to God, as in all actions of religious worship, in hearing, in speaking the Word of God, in Prayer, in receiuing the Sacraments, and the like.
either it is such as is immediately performed to God, as in all actions of religious worship, in hearing, in speaking the Word of God, in Prayer, in receiving the Sacraments, and the like.
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Or such as is mediately offered vp to God, as in the duties of loue, mercy, equitie, and iustice to men;
Or such as is mediately offered up to God, as in the duties of love, mercy, equity, and Justice to men;
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for therein also we serue God. Coloss. 3.24. the Apostle saith, that Seruants in doing seruice to their Masters in singlenesse of heart, they serue the Lord Christ.
for therein also we serve God. Coloss. 3.24. the Apostle Says, that Servants in doing service to their Masters in singleness of heart, they serve the Lord christ.
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Thus then conceiue we the doctrine.
Thus then conceive we the Doctrine.
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True beleeuers are to yeeld to the Lord new obedience and spirituall seruice, both in heart and life, that is, they are to know and acknowledge God as hee is made knowne in his Word,
True believers Are to yield to the Lord new Obedience and spiritual service, both in heart and life, that is, they Are to know and acknowledge God as he is made known in his Word,
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euen a God of infinite power, goodnesse, mercy, truth and iustice, and to serue him in truth of heart and inward affection answerable to that acknowledgement, both in euery action of his diuine worship,
even a God of infinite power, Goodness, mercy, truth and Justice, and to serve him in truth of heart and inward affection answerable to that acknowledgement, both in every actium of his divine worship,
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and in euery dutie of loue, mercy, equitie, and iustice, they performe to their Brethren.
and in every duty of love, mercy, equity, and Justice, they perform to their Brothers.
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This being a truth, it ouerturnes that Popish doctrine of Opus operatum. The Papists teach, that the very worke done in any kinde of Gods seruice, is sufficient that a man may truely serue God,
This being a truth, it overturns that Popish Doctrine of Opus operatum. The Papists teach, that the very work done in any kind of God's service, is sufficient that a man may truly serve God,
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if he doe a dutie commanded of God, though hee neuer thinke of God, nor haue any good motion in his mind, in the act and time of doing it; that is their doctrine:
if he do a duty commanded of God, though he never think of God, nor have any good motion in his mind, in the act and time of doing it; that is their Doctrine:
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which is a foule & grosse error, and cannot stand with the truth now deliuered. I leaue it, and for vse of the point, to our selues.
which is a foul & gross error, and cannot stand with the truth now Delivered. I leave it, and for use of the point, to our selves.
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Is it so, that true Beleeuers are to yeeld to the Lord, new obedience and spirituall seruice, both in heart and life, they are to know and acknowledge God as hee himselfe is made knowne in his Word, to serue him in truth and soundnesse of heart, both in the duties of pietie towards God,
Is it so, that true Believers Are to yield to the Lord, new Obedience and spiritual service, both in heart and life, they Are to know and acknowledge God as he himself is made known in his Word, to serve him in truth and soundness of heart, both in the duties of piety towards God,
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and in the duties of loue towards men.
and in the duties of love towards men.
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Oh then, how farre short are many in the world, that would be held true beleeuers, from that true seruice they owe to the Lord? Doe not many content themselues with a formall seruice of God? Doe they not thinke they doe God high seruice,
O then, how Far short Are many in the world, that would be held true believers, from that true service they owe to the Lord? Do not many content themselves with a formal service of God? Do they not think they do God high service,
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if they come to the Church, heare the Word and pray?
if they come to the Church, hear the Word and prey?
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And will they not bragge of it, and say they serue God duely and truely euery day Morning and Euening? They say their prayers,
And will they not brag of it, and say they serve God duly and truly every day Morning and Evening? They say their Prayers,
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though (God knowes) without inward touch of heart, without any reuerence of the great and glorious Maiestie of GOD, neuer acknowledging him to be a God of infinite power, goodnesse, mercy, truth and iustice.
though (God knows) without inward touch of heart, without any Reverence of the great and glorious Majesty of GOD, never acknowledging him to be a God of infinite power, Goodness, mercy, truth and Justice.
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And is it not thus with most men in doing the dueties of loue, mercy, equitie,
And is it not thus with most men in doing the duties of love, mercy, equity,
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and iustice to their Brethren? Doe they performe those dueties to men in conscience to God, knowing him to be a God of infinite wisedome, power, iustice, mercy,
and Justice to their Brothers? Do they perform those duties to men in conscience to God, knowing him to be a God of infinite Wisdom, power, Justice, mercy,
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and goodnesse, and acknowledging him so to be, and doing those good things in truth of heart and soundnesse of inward affection, answerable to that acknowledgement? Nay, doe not men content themselues in liuing ciuilly with others,
and Goodness, and acknowledging him so to be, and doing those good things in truth of heart and soundness of inward affection, answerable to that acknowledgement? Nay, do not men content themselves in living civilly with Others,
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and please themselues exceedingly, in that they performe duties of loue, mercy, equitie, and iustice to their Brethren after a ciuill honest fashion? Yea, doe they not stand on it, that they are religious,
and please themselves exceedingly, in that they perform duties of love, mercy, equity, and Justice to their Brothers After a civil honest fashion? Yea, do they not stand on it, that they Are religious,
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and they are Gods seruants, and who dare say nay to it? Will you say that they are not religious, and that they are not Gods seruants,
and they Are God's Servants, and who Dare say nay to it? Will you say that they Are not religious, and that they Are not God's Servants,
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because they are not so precise as haply you are? They will needes be held religious and Gods seruants,
Because they Are not so precise as haply you Are? They will needs be held religious and God's Servants,
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and yet many of them are such deuout and religious persons, as those Women were, Act. 13. vers. 50. who raysed persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their Coasts.
and yet many of them Are such devout and religious Persons, as those Women were, Act. 13. vers. 50. who raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their Coasts.
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Too many such religious persons there bee in the world, that rayse trouble against their Ministers, vexe them,
Too many such religious Persons there be in the world, that raise trouble against their Ministers, vex them,
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and grieue them, and doe what they can to dishearten them, and to weary them out of their liues, such persons thinking that they are Gods seruants, deceiue themselues, they are farre short of that Religion,
and grieve them, and do what they can to dishearten them, and to weary them out of their lives, such Persons thinking that they Are God's Servants, deceive themselves, they Are Far short of that Religion,
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and that spirituall seruice they owe to the Lord.
and that spiritual service they owe to the Lord.
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And know it for a truth, thou that seruest God for fashion, thou that art ignorant,
And know it for a truth, thou that servest God for fashion, thou that art ignorant,
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and knowest not God, as hee hath reueyled himselfe in his Word;
and Knowest not God, as he hath revealed himself in his Word;
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or at least dost not acknowledge him to be a GOD of infinite wisedome, power, goodnesse, mercy,
or At least dost not acknowledge him to be a GOD of infinite Wisdom, power, Goodness, mercy,
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and iustice, and so liuest onely a ciuill honest life, and dost good duties only of forme and fashion, that an hypocrite, whose portion is hell fire, is as good a seruant of God as thou yet art,
and Justice, and so Livest only a civil honest life, and dost good duties only of Form and fashion, that an hypocrite, whose portion is hell fire, is as good a servant of God as thou yet art,
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and shall as soone goe to heauen as thou shalt, vnlesse thou alter thy course; and therefore deceiue not thy selfe.
and shall as soon go to heaven as thou shalt, unless thou altar thy course; and Therefore deceive not thy self.
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If thou hold thy selfe a true seruant of God, thou must yeeld to him new obedience and spirituall seruice.
If thou hold thy self a true servant of God, thou must yield to him new Obedience and spiritual service.
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And let euery one take notice of the dutie now deliuered:
And let every one take notice of the duty now Delivered:
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and if thou perswade thy selfe thou art a true seruant of God, then learne thy dutie:
and if thou persuade thy self thou art a true servant of God, then Learn thy duty:
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Thou art to serue the LORD in Spirit and Truth;
Thou art to serve the LORD in Spirit and Truth;
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thou art to know God as hee hath made himselfe knowne in his Word, and thou art to acknowledge him in all thy wayes, Pro. 3. vers. 6. Thou art to acknowledge him to be a God of infinite power, wisedome, goodnesse, mercy, truth and iustice,
thou art to know God as he hath made himself known in his Word, and thou art to acknowledge him in all thy ways, Pro 3. vers. 6. Thou art to acknowledge him to be a God of infinite power, Wisdom, Goodness, mercy, truth and Justice,
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and to serue him in truth of heart and soundnesse of inward affection, answerable to that acknowledgement, in all the duties of pietie towards his holy Maiestie,
and to serve him in truth of heart and soundness of inward affection, answerable to that acknowledgement, in all the duties of piety towards his holy Majesty,
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and in all the duties of loue, mercy, equitie, and iustice towards men. If thou so serue the Lord, then dost thou serue him in newnesse of Spirit, euen in true spirituall holinesse;
and in all the duties of love, mercy, equity, and Justice towards men. If thou so serve the Lord, then dost thou serve him in newness of Spirit, even in true spiritual holiness;
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and that will be pleasing to the Lord, and that alone will bring comfort and peace to thine owne soule.
and that will be pleasing to the Lord, and that alone will bring Comfort and peace to thine own soul.
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In the next place obserue we, that the Apostle expressing wherein true beleeuers are to serue the Lord,
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle expressing wherein true believers Are to serve the Lord,
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thus he speakes, he sets it downe in these termes (In newnesse of Spirit:) he saith not in newnesse of life,
thus he speaks, he sets it down in these terms (In newness of Spirit:) he Says not in newness of life,
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or in true spirituall holinesse, but in newnesse of Spirit:
or in true spiritual holiness, but in newness of Spirit:
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thereby giuing vs to know whence new obedience, and true spirituall holinesse that true beleeuers are to yeeld to the Lord, comes,
thereby giving us to know whence new Obedience, and true spiritual holiness that true believers Are to yield to the Lord, comes,
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as namely, that it comes from the Spirit of grace and sanctification; and the point hence further offered, is this:
as namely, that it comes from the Spirit of grace and sanctification; and the point hence further offered, is this:
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That new obedience and true holinesse comes from the Spirit of God, it proceedes from the Spirit of grace and sanctification, that men yeeld to the Lord new obedience and true holinesse, it is the worke of his Spirit in them;
That new Obedience and true holiness comes from the Spirit of God, it proceeds from the Spirit of grace and sanctification, that men yield to the Lord new Obedience and true holiness, it is the work of his Spirit in them;
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and so farre forth as men are wrought on, and renued by the Spirit of God,
and so Far forth as men Are wrought on, and renewed by the Spirit of God,
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so far they yeeld to the Lord new obedience and true holinesse, and what good soeuer is in men,
so Far they yield to the Lord new Obedience and true holiness, and what good soever is in men,
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and whatsoeuer comes from them, that is truely good and holy, it comes from the Spirit of God.
and whatsoever comes from them, that is truly good and holy, it comes from the Spirit of God.
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This truth is cleere in many places of Scripture, Gal. 5.22. The fruit of the Spirit, saith the Apostle, is loue, ioy, peace, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith, meekenesse, temperance:
This truth is clear in many places of Scripture, Gal. 5.22. The fruit of the Spirit, Says the Apostle, is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance:
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euery good affection and euery good and holy action is a fruit of the Spirit: And to this purpose that place in Ezech. 36.27. is cleere.
every good affection and every good and holy actium is a fruit of the Spirit: And to this purpose that place in Ezekiel 36.27. is clear.
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The Lord saith, I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walke in my Statutes,
The Lord Says, I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my Statutes,
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and yee shall keepe my iudgements, and doe them. 2. Cor. 3.18. the Apostle saith, Wee are changed into the Image of God, from glorie to glorie,
and ye shall keep my Judgments, and do them. 2. Cor. 3.18. the Apostle Says, we Are changed into the Image of God, from glory to glory,
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and that by the Spirit of the Lord, cleering and confirming this truth,and that by the Spirit of the Lord, clearing and confirming this truth,
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That new obedience and true holinesse comes from the Spirit of God, and that men haue any dram of true holinesse in them,
That new Obedience and true holiness comes from the Spirit of God, and that men have any dram of true holiness in them,
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or are able to practise it in any measure, it is onely of the Spirit of grace and sanctification.
or Are able to practise it in any measure, it is only of the Spirit of grace and sanctification.
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And the ground of this is that of the Apostle, 2. Cor. 3.5. Of our selues wee are not able to thinke any thing as of our selues,
And the ground of this is that of the Apostle, 2. Cor. 3.5. Of our selves we Are not able to think any thing as of our selves,
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but our sufficiency is of God.
but our sufficiency is of God.
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Men know not God with holy knowledge, but as they are inlightened by the Spirit of God. 1. Cor. 12.3. The Apostle saith, No man can say that Iesus is the Lord, no man can acknowledge Iesus Christ to be the Lord of life and glorie, but by the holy Ghost.
Men know not God with holy knowledge, but as they Are enlightened by the Spirit of God. 1. Cor. 12.3. The Apostle Says, No man can say that Iesus is the Lord, no man can acknowledge Iesus christ to be the Lord of life and glory, but by the holy Ghost.
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Let a man haue neuer so good a wit, and be indued with neuer so excellent parts of nature,
Let a man have never so good a wit, and be endued with never so excellent parts of nature,
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yet he knowes not God, neither can know him, nor the things of God, but as he is inlightened by the Spirit;
yet he knows not God, neither can know him, nor the things of God, but as he is enlightened by the Spirit;
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much lesse can he loue God, or yeeld obedience and true spirituall seruice to him, vnlesse he be wrought on by the Spirit of God.
much less can he love God, or yield Obedience and true spiritual service to him, unless he be wrought on by the Spirit of God.
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Therefore new obedience and true holinesse comes only from the Spirit of God.
Therefore new Obedience and true holiness comes only from the Spirit of God.
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If men haue any goodnesse or holinesse in them, or be able to practise it in any measure, it is onely the worke of the Spirit of grace and sanctification.
If men have any Goodness or holiness in them, or be able to practise it in any measure, it is only the work of the Spirit of grace and sanctification.
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Let vs take notice of this to this purpose.
Let us take notice of this to this purpose.
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First, this makes knowne to vs, that none but such as haue the Spirit of grace and sanctification, can possibly yeeld new obedience and true holinesse to the Lord; First, this makes known to us, that none but such as have the Spirit of grace and sanctification, can possibly yield new Obedience and true holiness to the Lord;
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a man that is yet in his naturall state and condition, may haue a shew of holinesse,
a man that is yet in his natural state and condition, may have a show of holiness,
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and may doe things good in themselues, and may please himselfe in the doing of them;
and may do things good in themselves, and may please himself in the doing of them;
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but as they are done by him, they are no part of true and holy obedience,
but as they Are done by him, they Are no part of true and holy Obedience,
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and in doing of them hee doth not please the Lord;
and in doing of them he does not please the Lord;
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it is no true holinesse, nor pleasing to God, that hath not the stampe of the Spirit on it,
it is no true holiness, nor pleasing to God, that hath not the stamp of the Spirit on it,
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and comes not from the Spirit of grace and sanctification. Againe, this truth must teach vs in the second place thus much:
and comes not from the Spirit of grace and sanctification. Again, this truth must teach us in the second place thus much:
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if we haue any goodnesse, any true holinesse in vs, wee are to giue the glorie and praise of that to whom it belongs,
if we have any Goodness, any true holiness in us, we Are to give the glory and praise of that to whom it belongs,
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namely, to the Lord, and to the working of his Spirit.
namely, to the Lord, and to the working of his Spirit.
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Hast thou thy mind framed to good thoughts, and to good and holy meditations, and thine heart to good affections and holy desires,
Hast thou thy mind framed to good thoughts, and to good and holy meditations, and thine heart to good affections and holy Desires,
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and art thou able to practise the duties of holinesse in some measure? Giue the whole praise and glorie of that worke to the Lord,
and art thou able to practise the duties of holiness in Some measure? Give the Whole praise and glory of that work to the Lord,
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and to the working of his holy Spirit. By nature thou hast no better thoughts, affections, nor actions, then other men;
and to the working of his holy Spirit. By nature thou hast no better thoughts, affections, nor actions, then other men;
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and if now thy mind and heart be taken vp with new and holy thoughts, blesse the Lord for it,
and if now thy mind and heart be taken up with new and holy thoughts, bless the Lord for it,
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and acknowledge the gracious and good worke of his Spirit in thee, and take heed that in this case thou giue not too much to the outward instruments, gaze not too much on the excellency of the gifts of any that hath been a meanes to doe thee good,
and acknowledge the gracious and good work of his Spirit in thee, and take heed that in this case thou give not too much to the outward Instruments, gaze not too much on the excellency of the Gifts of any that hath been a means to do thee good,
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and to worke grace and goodnesse in thee, lest so thou giue part of the glorie to the instrument;
and to work grace and Goodness in thee, lest so thou give part of the glory to the Instrument;
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but euer haue an eye on the Lord who hath vouchsafed to thee the working of his Spirit, whose onely worke it hath beene,
but ever have an eye on the Lord who hath vouchsafed to thee the working of his Spirit, whose only work it hath been,
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and remember that Paul or Apollos, such or such Ministers, are but Ministers of GOD, by whom thou hast beene wrought on, 1. Cor. 3.5. blesse God for them, but giue him alone all the glorie, and all the praise of that worke;
and Remember that Paul or Apollos, such or such Ministers, Are but Ministers of GOD, by whom thou hast been wrought on, 1. Cor. 3.5. bless God for them, but give him alone all the glory, and all the praise of that work;
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to him of right it belongs.
to him of right it belongs.
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Further obserue wee, that the Apostle here makes an opposition betweene newnesse of Spirit, and the oldnesse of the Letter:
Further observe we, that the Apostle Here makes an opposition between newness of Spirit, and the oldness of the letter:
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he saith, That we should serue in newnesse of Spirit, and not in the oldnesse of the Letter.
he Says, That we should serve in newness of Spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.
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He opposeth new holinesse and old, namely, such as may come from men as yet in their old corruption. Hence note we,
He Opposeth new holiness and old, namely, such as may come from men as yet in their old corruption. Hence note we,
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That new holinesse and old cannot stand together, new obedience that sauours of a new heart and a sanctified soule,
That new holiness and old cannot stand together, new Obedience that savours of a new heart and a sanctified soul,
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and old obedience, that is, such as sauours of the old man, and of the corruption of nature,
and old Obedience, that is, such as savours of the old man, and of the corruption of nature,
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and comes onely from that corruption. These two cannot sort and settle together.
and comes only from that corruption. These two cannot sort and settle together.
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And if this be a truth, as it were easie to make it good by plaine euidence of Scripture,
And if this be a truth, as it were easy to make it good by plain evidence of Scripture,
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surely then it cannot be that they serue God,
surely then it cannot be that they serve God,
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That they are the seruants of God, that giue themselues to follow the fashions of the world. Rom. 12.1. the Apostle saith, Giue vp your bodies a liuing sacrifice, holy, acceptable vnto God:
That they Are the Servants of God, that give themselves to follow the fashions of the world. Rom. 12.1. the Apostle Says, Give up your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God:
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and, Vers. 2. he subioynes, Fashion not your selues like vnto this world, but be yee changed by the renewing of your mind, that yee may proue what is the good will of God, and acceptable, and perfect.
and, Vers. 2. he subioynes, Fashion not your selves like unto this world, but be ye changed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good will of God, and acceptable, and perfect.
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In the last place obserue we, that the Apostle here opposeth the Spirit and Letter, meaning by the Letter (as I haue shewed) the ministery of the Law, which of it selfe is a dead Letter: the point hence is this,
In the last place observe we, that the Apostle Here Opposeth the Spirit and letter, meaning by the letter (as I have showed) the Ministry of the Law, which of it self is a dead letter: the point hence is this,
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That the Law of God, and indeed the whole Word of God, without the Spirit, is but a dead Letter.
That the Law of God, and indeed the Whole Word of God, without the Spirit, is but a dead letter.
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The ministery and preaching of man, not accompanyed with the worke of the Spirit of God, is but a dead Letter, it is not able to worke grace and faith,
The Ministry and preaching of man, not accompanied with the work of the Spirit of God, is but a dead letter, it is not able to work grace and faith,
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or any true holinesse at al:
or any true holiness At all:
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and therefore, Psal. 119. Dauid often prayed to the Lord, that he would teach him, and giue him vnderstanding.
and Therefore, Psalm 119. David often prayed to the Lord, that he would teach him, and give him understanding.
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Ver. 33, 34. and that he would open his eyes, that he might see the wonders of his Law, Vers. 18. Ephes. 1.17, 18. The Apostle thus prayed for the Ephesians, That the Spirit of wisedome and reuelation might be giuen vnto them,
Ver. 33, 34. and that he would open his eyes, that he might see the wonders of his Law, Vers. 18. Ephesians 1.17, 18. The Apostle thus prayed for the Ephesians, That the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation might be given unto them,
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and that the eyes of their vnderstanding might be inlightened: and 2. Cor. 4.6. and that the eyes of their understanding might be enlightened: and 2. Cor. 4.6.
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the Apostle saith, that God by the same Almightie power, by which he brought light out of darkenesse at first, by the same power he shines in the hearts of true beleeuers,
the Apostle Says, that God by the same Almighty power, by which he brought Light out of darkness At First, by the same power he shines in the hearts of true believers,
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and giues them light and true sauing knowledge in the face of Iesus Christ, clearing and confirming this truth.
and gives them Light and true Saving knowledge in the face of Iesus christ, clearing and confirming this truth.
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That the ministerie and preaching of the Word, being not accompanyed by the worke of the Spirit, is but a dead Letter,
That the Ministry and preaching of the Word, being not accompanied by the work of the Spirit, is but a dead letter,
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and not able to worke grace and true holinesse: and the reason is this,
and not able to work grace and true holiness: and the reason is this,
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The Lord hath reserued that as a Prerogatiue proper and peculiar to himselfe, to make men vnderstand, know and beleeue the doctrine of his Word:
The Lord hath reserved that as a Prerogative proper and peculiar to himself, to make men understand, know and believe the Doctrine of his Word:
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and therefore the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 3.7. PAVL may plant, APOLLOS may water, but GOD alone giues the increase: hee alone makes the doctrine of his Word profitable.
and Therefore the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 3.7. PAUL may plant, APOLLOS may water, but GOD alone gives the increase: he alone makes the Doctrine of his Word profitable.
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VVee reade, that the Word of God it selfe conuerts, inlightens, giues wisdome and vnderstanding, and therefore it is not a dead Letter, without the Spirit.
We read, that the Word of God it self converts, inlightens, gives Wisdom and understanding, and Therefore it is not a dead letter, without the Spirit.
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The Word of God (indeed) conuerts, in lightens, giues wisedome and vnderstanding;
The Word of God (indeed) converts, in lightens, gives Wisdom and understanding;
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yet only as an instrument, and that not as any Physicall instrument, hauing vertue in it selfe,
yet only as an Instrument, and that not as any Physical Instrument, having virtue in it self,
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but as an instrument signifying and testifying that which the Spirit of God doth inwardly worke:
but as an Instrument signifying and testifying that which the Spirit of God does inwardly work:
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and so this remaynes still a truth, that the ministery of the Word, not accompanyed with the worke of the Spirit, is but a dead Letter, it is not able to worke grace and true holinesse.
and so this remains still a truth, that the Ministry of the Word, not accompanied with the work of the Spirit, is but a dead letter, it is not able to work grace and true holiness.
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And first this may serue to arme and strengthen vs against offence, in regard of this, that men are not wrought on by the plaine euidence and truth of the Word of God;
And First this may serve to arm and strengthen us against offence, in regard of this, that men Are not wrought on by the plain evidence and truth of the Word of God;
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we are not to stumble at this, that where the Word is truely and faithfully preached, there some continue in their hardnesse and sinnes,
we Are not to Stumble At this, that where the Word is truly and faithfully preached, there Some continue in their hardness and Sins,
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and are vile and notorious sinners, vnreformed in their hearts and liues, yea make a mocke at the Iudgements of God, denounced iustly against them for their sinnes;
and Are vile and notorious Sinners, unreformed in their hearts and lives, yea make a mock At the Judgments of God, denounced justly against them for their Sins;
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we must remember, that grace and holinesse are things that God must giue, and they are wrought onely by the power of the Spirit, working together with the Word.
we must Remember, that grace and holiness Are things that God must give, and they Are wrought only by the power of the Spirit, working together with the Word.
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VVere it not for this, the Ministers of the Word could haue small comfort. But indeed Paul may wish himselfe separated from Christ for the winning of mens soules;
Were it not for this, the Ministers of the Word could have small Comfort. But indeed Paul may wish himself separated from christ for the winning of men's Souls;
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yet shall no more be wonne to Christ, then it pleaseth the Father to draw, Ioh. 6.44. The Spirit bloweth where he listeth;
yet shall no more be won to christ, then it Pleases the Father to draw, John 6.44. The Spirit blows where he lists;
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and therefore in this respect we are not to be offended.
and Therefore in this respect we Are not to be offended.
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Againe, this being so, that the ministery of the Word not accompanyed with the worke of the Spirit, is a dead Letter.
Again, this being so, that the Ministry of the Word not accompanied with the work of the Spirit, is a dead letter.
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Surely then we are to come to the hearing of the VVord with humble hearts, wee are to lay aside all high conceit of our owne wit and vnderstanding:
Surely then we Are to come to the hearing of the Word with humble hearts, we Are to lay aside all high conceit of our own wit and understanding:
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for God resisteth the proud, and giues grace to the humble:
for God Resisteth the proud, and gives grace to the humble:
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yea, we are not to rest in our reading of the VVord of God, or in that we heare or learne of our Teachers,
yea, we Are not to rest in our reading of the Word of God, or in that we hear or Learn of our Teachers,
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but we must be earnest with the Lord, that he would be pleased inwardly to teach vs, by his Spirit;
but we must be earnest with the Lord, that he would be pleased inwardly to teach us, by his Spirit;
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and the Lord vouchsafing to accompany the ministery of his VVord to vs with the inward working of his Spirit, we are to be thankfull for that mercy:
and the Lord vouchsafing to accompany the Ministry of his Word to us with the inward working of his Spirit, we Are to be thankful for that mercy:
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that is a mercy not bestowed on many.
that is a mercy not bestowed on many.
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How many do we see lost in ignorance, and in hardnesse of heart, and vnreformed in their hearts and liues, who liue in the same place with vs,
How many do we see lost in ignorance, and in hardness of heart, and unreformed in their hearts and lives, who live in the same place with us,
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& frequent the same means of saluation that we doe!
& frequent the same means of salvation that we do!
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It is a blessing of God to haue the VVord preached to vs faithfully and truely;
It is a blessing of God to have the Word preached to us faithfully and truly;
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but a double blessing is it, to haue vnderstanding hearts giuen vs, euen hearts yeelding to the truth of the VVord,
but a double blessing is it, to have understanding hearts given us, even hearts yielding to the truth of the Word,
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and to come to the sauing knowledge, and comfort of the VVord, that is a blessing that cannot be sufficiently prized,
and to come to the Saving knowledge, and Comfort of the Word, that is a blessing that cannot be sufficiently prized,
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and in respect of that we are to breake out with Dauid, and say, Lord, what am I, that thou shouldst shew me such mercy!
and in respect of that we Are to break out with David, and say, Lord, what am I, that thou Shouldst show me such mercy!
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I was borne and brought forth in sin, and I haue liued in sinne, and yet thou hast vouchsafed mercy to me aboue many thousands.
I was born and brought forth in since, and I have lived in sin, and yet thou hast vouchsafed mercy to me above many thousands.
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Thus are wee to meditate of the mercy of God in this respect.
Thus Are we to meditate of the mercy of God in this respect.
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VERS. 7. What shall we say then? Is the Law sinne? God forbid. Nay, I knew not sinne, but by the Law:
VERS. 7. What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? God forbid. Nay, I knew not sin, but by the Law:
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For I had not knowne lust, except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust. For I had not known lust, except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust.
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THe Apostle hauing finished the first part of this Chapter in the Verses foregoing, and shewed how true beleeuers are freed and deliuered from the Law:
THe Apostle having finished the First part of this Chapter in the Verses foregoing, and showed how true believers Are freed and Delivered from the Law:
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In this verse he enters on the second part of it, wherein hee cleeres the Law from some foule blots that some might haply cast on it,
In this verse he enters on the second part of it, wherein he clears the Law from Some foul blots that Some might haply cast on it,
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and commends it, and shewes the true vse of it; and this he doth from this 7. Verse to Verse 14. The blots the Apostle wipes away from the Law, are two.
and commends it, and shows the true use of it; and this he does from this 7. Verse to Verse 14. The blots the Apostle wipes away from the Law, Are two.
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First, that the Law should be the cause of sinne;
First, that the Law should be the cause of sin;
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and this he propounds and takes away, Vers. 7. and withall he shewes, that not the Law,
and this he propounds and Takes away, Vers. 7. and withal he shows, that not the Law,
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but Sinne taking occasion by the Law, wrought Concupiscence reuiued in him, deceiued him, and slew him,
but Sin taking occasion by the Law, wrought Concupiscence revived in him, deceived him, and slew him,
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for of all these he giues instance in his owne person, Vers. 8, 9, 10, 11. And then he shewes, that the Law in it selfe is iust and holy, Vers. 12. The second blot the Apostle wipes away from the Law, is this, that the Law should be the cause of death, which he propounds and answers, Vers. 13. To come to this 7. Vers. What shall we say then? Is the Law sinne? God forbid.
for of all these he gives instance in his own person, Vers. 8, 9, 10, 11. And then he shows, that the Law in it self is just and holy, Vers. 12. The second blot the Apostle wipes away from the Law, is this, that the Law should be the cause of death, which he propounds and answers, Vers. 13. To come to this 7. Vers. What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? God forbid.
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Nay, I knew not sinne, but by the Law: for I had not knowne lust, except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust. Nay, I knew not sin, but by the Law: for I had not known lust, except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust.
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The Apostle hauing said, Vers. 5. That the motions of sinnes had force in the members of true beleeuers, to bring forth fruit to death;
The Apostle having said, Vers. 5. That the motions of Sins had force in the members of true believers, to bring forth fruit to death;
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hereupon some were readie to charge the Law to bee euill, and to lay this blot on it, that therefore the Law was sinne, or the cause of sinne:
hereupon Some were ready to charge the Law to be evil, and to lay this blot on it, that Therefore the Law was sin, or the cause of sin:
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This foule calumny and this grosse conclusion the Apostle disclaymes: hee meets with it in this Verse, on this manner.
This foul calumny and this gross conclusion the Apostle disclaims: he meets with it in this Verse, on this manner.
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First, knowing the former Position to be sound & good, he prouokes those that were like to cauill and to peruert that Position, to tell him what they could thereupon conclude in the first words of the Verse, What shall we say then? what followes on this? what shall wee hereupon inferre.
First, knowing the former Position to be found & good, he provokes those that were like to cavil and to pervert that Position, to tell him what they could thereupon conclude in the First words of the Verse, What shall we say then? what follows on this? what shall we hereupon infer.
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And then secondly, he puts downe that conclusion, that they in likelyhood might, or, it may be, did inferre by way of interrogation likewise, Is the Law sinne? Shall wee thus conclude, doth this Conclusion follow on my former Position, that therefore the Law is sinne? To this he answers negatiuely,
And then secondly, he puts down that conclusion, that they in likelihood might, or, it may be, did infer by Way of interrogation likewise, Is the Law sin? Shall we thus conclude, does this Conclusion follow on my former Position, that Therefore the Law is sin? To this he answers negatively,
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and generally no, and that in a phrase of detestation, as abhorring such a foule Conclusion:
and generally no, and that in a phrase of detestation, as abhorring such a foul Conclusion:
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God forbid. And then to this generall answere hee subioynes a further refutation of that absurd Conclusion, by an Argument from a right and proper vse of the Law:God forbid. And then to this general answer he subioynes a further refutation of that absurd Conclusion, by an Argument from a right and proper use of the Law:
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that the Law is so farre from being the cause of sin, that one right vse of it is, to discouer sinne and to make it knowne, insisting in his owne example.
that the Law is so Far from being the cause of since, that one right use of it is, to discover sin and to make it known, insisting in his own Exampl.
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Is the Law sinne? God forbid, saith the Apostle. Nay, saith he, I my selfe knew not sinne, but by the Law: Is the Law sin? God forbid, Says the Apostle. Nay, Says he, I my self knew not sin, but by the Law:
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and that hee further confirmes by a particular instance of his knowledge of Lust, that hee himselfe came to the knowledge of Lust by the Law,
and that he further confirms by a particular instance of his knowledge of Lust, that he himself Come to the knowledge of Lust by the Law,
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and that he had not knowne Lust, except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust.
and that he had not known Lust, except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust.
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And so wee see the generall drift of the Apostle in this Verse.
And so we see the general drift of the Apostle in this Verse.
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What shall we say then? These words, as I haue shewed, haue respect to that the Apostle said, Vers. 5. that the motions of sinnes which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit vnto death: What shall we say then? These words, as I have showed, have respect to that the Apostle said, Vers. 5. that the motions of Sins which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit unto death:
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and they are thus to be conceiued, as if he had said, VVhat then? VVhat followes on that? VVhat Conclusion shall wee thereupon inferre? Is the Law sinne? by a Metonymie of the effect. The Apostles meaning is this:
and they Are thus to be conceived, as if he had said, What then? What follows on that? What Conclusion shall we thereupon infer? Is the Law sin? by a Metonymy of the Effect. The Apostles meaning is this:
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Is the Law the cause of sinne? Doth this Conclusion follow on the former Position, that the Law is the cause of sinne?
Is the Law the cause of sin? Does this Conclusion follow on the former Position, that the Law is the cause of sin?
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God forbid: that is a phrase of abhorring and detestation, as if the Apostle had said, Farre be it from vs so to thinke;God forbid: that is a phrase of abhorring and detestation, as if the Apostle had said, far be it from us so to think;
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fie on it, it is a very absurd and grosse thing so to thinke; nay, or nay rather, I knew not sinne, but by the Law.
fie on it, it is a very absurd and gross thing so to think; nay, or nay rather, I knew not sin, but by the Law.
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That phrase (I knew not sinne) implyes two things: First, this;
That phrase (I knew not sin) Implies two things: First, this;
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I was ignorant of some things to be sinnes, which yet are sinnes, I knew them not,
I was ignorant of Some things to be Sins, which yet Are Sins, I knew them not,
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or I tooke no notice of them to be sinnes. And secondly, this; I was ignorant of the greatnesse of sinne;
or I took no notice of them to be Sins. And secondly, this; I was ignorant of the greatness of sin;
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such things as I knew to be euill by the light of nature, I did not soundly and thorowly know to be so euill as indeed they are,
such things as I knew to be evil by the Light of nature, I did not soundly and thoroughly know to be so evil as indeed they Are,
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but by the Law, that is, by any other meanes but onely by the Law.
but by the Law, that is, by any other means but only by the Law.
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The word (Law) here signifieth the morall Law of God, published by Moses in the ten Commandements,
The word (Law) Here signifies the moral Law of God, published by Moses in the ten commandments,
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as appeares by the instance following; For I had not knowne lust, except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust:
as appears by the instance following; For I had not known lust, except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust:
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that is, I had neuer come to know lust to be sinne, but that looking into the Law of God, I found it there expresly forbidden and condemned, the Lord in the ten Commandements saying directly, Thou shalt not couet, or, Thou shalt not lust. And by Lust in this place, wee are to vnderstand both the rebellion of nature, the inclination to euill,
that is, I had never come to know lust to be sin, but that looking into the Law of God, I found it there expressly forbidden and condemned, the Lord in the ten commandments saying directly, Thou shalt not covet, or, Thou shalt not lust. And by Lust in this place, we Are to understand both the rebellion of nature, the inclination to evil,
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and those first motions whereby wee are stirred vp to euill, and doe with delight thinke any thing contrary to the loue of God or our Neighbour,
and those First motions whereby we Are stirred up to evil, and do with delight think any thing contrary to the love of God or our Neighbour,
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though wee neuer giue consent of will to commit that euill:
though we never give consent of will to commit that evil:
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for the Apostle hauing but the vse of reason, could not be ignorant that Concupiscence with consent of Will was sinne, which the Heathen by the light of Nature did know and confesse.
for the Apostle having but the use of reason, could not be ignorant that Concupiscence with consent of Will was sin, which the Heathen by the Light of Nature did know and confess.
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Thus then briefly conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
Thus then briefly conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
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What then? what followes on that Position, that the motions of sinnes which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit vnto death? What shall we thereupon inferre? Doth this conclusion follow on it, That the Law is the cause of sinne? Oh, no: What then? what follows on that Position, that the motions of Sins which were by the Law, had force in our members to bring forth fruit unto death? What shall we thereupon infer? Does this conclusion follow on it, That the Law is the cause of sin? O, no:
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farre be it from vs so to thinke; it were very absurd and grosse so to imagine, nay rather, this is a truth:
Far be it from us so to think; it were very absurd and gross so to imagine, nay rather, this is a truth:
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I speake but of mine owne experience, I my selfe was ignorant of some things to be sinnes, which yet were sinnes,
I speak but of mine own experience, I my self was ignorant of Some things to be Sins, which yet were Sins,
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and the things I knew to bee euill by the light of Nature, I did not soundly know to be so euill,
and the things I knew to be evil by the Light of Nature, I did not soundly know to be so evil,
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as indeed they are, by any other meanes but onely by the morall Law of God.
as indeed they Are, by any other means but only by the moral Law of God.
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For example, I had neuer come to know that Lust, the rebellion, the inclination to euill,
For Exampl, I had never come to know that Lust, the rebellion, the inclination to evil,
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and those motions whereby wee are stirred vp to euill, and doe with delight thinke of any thing contrary to the loue of God or our neighbour,
and those motions whereby we Are stirred up to evil, and do with delight think of any thing contrary to the love of God or our neighbour,
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though we yeeld not consent of will to commit that euill, were sinnes, but that looking into the Law of God, I found them there expressely forbidden, the Lord in the tenth Commandement saying directly, Thou shalt not couet, or, Thou shalt not lust. though we yield not consent of will to commit that evil, were Sins, but that looking into the Law of God, I found them there expressly forbidden, the Lord in the tenth Commandment saying directly, Thou shalt not covet, or, Thou shalt not lust.
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Come we now to such things as are hence to be obserued.
Come we now to such things as Are hence to be observed.
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What shall wee say then? Is the Law sinne? Wee see, the Apostle is forced to preuent an absurd conclusion, that some were ready to inferre on his former doctrine.What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? we see, the Apostle is forced to prevent an absurd conclusion, that Some were ready to infer on his former Doctrine.
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Hee hauing deliuered that the motions of sinnes which were by the Law, had force in our members, to bring foorth fruit vnto death;
He having Delivered that the motions of Sins which were by the Law, had force in our members, to bring forth fruit unto death;
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some were ready thereupon to conclude, that therefore the Law was the cause of sinne.
Some were ready thereupon to conclude, that Therefore the Law was the cause of sin.
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This the Apostle is forced to preuent and to say, What shall wee say then? is the Law sinne? Is the Law the cause of sinne? God forbid. Whence we see cleerely,
This the Apostle is forced to prevent and to say, What shall we say then? is the Law sin? Is the Law the cause of sin? God forbid. Whence we see clearly,
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That the holy Truth of God is subiect to bee peruerted, and to haue absurd conclusions vrged from it.
That the holy Truth of God is Subject to be perverted, and to have absurd conclusions urged from it.
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It is no new thing, that some draw from the holy Truth of God absurd and grosse conclusions;
It is no new thing, that Some draw from the holy Truth of God absurd and gross conclusions;
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thus was it in the Apostles time, as here we see Chap. 3. of this Epistle; and thus it hath beene, is now,
thus was it in the Apostles time, as Here we see Chap. 3. of this Epistle; and thus it hath been, is now,
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and will bee to the end of the World:
and will be to the end of the World:
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and therefore we are not to maruell at this, that some peruert the holy Truth of God,
and Therefore we Are not to marvel At this, that Some pervert the holy Truth of God,
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and force from it absurd and grosse conclusions. For example: That one Childe of God may infallibly know another, and that Repentance goeth before Faith, and the like;
and force from it absurd and gross conclusions. For Exampl: That one Child of God may infallibly know Another, and that Repentance Goes before Faith, and the like;
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this is no strange thing, thus it hath beene in all ages, and will bee to the end of the World.
this is no strange thing, thus it hath been in all ages, and will be to the end of the World.
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The Papists they lay it as a reproach on the Truth taught in our Church, that many absurd opinions doe spring vp together with it.
The Papists they lay it as a reproach on the Truth taught in our Church, that many absurd opinions do spring up together with it.
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Surely they might as well, in this respect, reproach the Truth taught by the Apostle, and by the Lord himselfe.
Surely they might as well, in this respect, reproach the Truth taught by the Apostle, and by the Lord himself.
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Is it not the Truth of God, because some doe force from it absurd and grosse conclusions? Nay rather, we are to acknowledge it to bee the same Truth that was taught by the Apostle, seeing the Diuell seekes to peruert it,
Is it not the Truth of God, Because Some do force from it absurd and gross conclusions? Nay rather, we Are to acknowledge it to be the same Truth that was taught by the Apostle, seeing the devil seeks to pervert it,
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as hee did in olde time:
as he did in old time:
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the Diuell is still like himselfe, and he labours now as much as euer, nay, more,
the devil is still like himself, and he labours now as much as ever, nay, more,
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because hee is neerer to his end, to corrupt men, to sow errors, and to force from the holy Truth of God many absurd and grosse conclusions.
Because he is nearer to his end, to corrupt men, to sow errors, and to force from the holy Truth of God many absurd and gross conclusions.
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And the consideration of this may strengthen vs against offence, in regard of many damnable errors and heresies that sprout vp together with the preaching of the sound and holy Truth of God.
And the consideration of this may strengthen us against offence, in regard of many damnable errors and heresies that sprout up together with the preaching of the found and holy Truth of God.
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Now in that the Apostle confutes that absurd conclusion, That the Law should bee the cause of sinne,
Now in that the Apostle confutes that absurd conclusion, That the Law should be the cause of sin,
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and saith, What shall wee say then? is the Law sinne? is the Law the cause of sinne? God forbid: Note we briefely,
and Says, What shall we say then? is the Law sin? is the Law the cause of sin? God forbid: Note we briefly,
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That the Law is not the cause of sinne:
That the Law is not the cause of sin:
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indeede sinne takes occasion by the Law, as Verse next, to be stirring, and to breake out:
indeed sin Takes occasion by the Law, as Verse next, to be stirring, and to break out:
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but yet it is a wrong to the Law, and an imputation falsely cast vpon it, to say that it is the proper cause of sinne:
but yet it is a wrong to the Law, and an imputation falsely cast upon it, to say that it is the proper cause of sin:
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and so is it a wrong to the Gospell, to say, as the Papists do, that it is a Doctrine dispossessing mens hearts of all true loue of God and men,
and so is it a wrong to the Gospel, to say, as the Papists do, that it is a Doctrine dispossessing men's hearts of all true love of God and men,
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and setting open a gappe to all loosenesse of life;
and setting open a gap to all looseness of life;
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for so they charge the Doctrine of Gods free Grace and free Iustification of a sinner to be. This is a meere slaunder.
for so they charge the Doctrine of God's free Grace and free Justification of a sinner to be. This is a mere slander.
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Indeed, so great is the corruption of mans degenerate nature, that many turne the Grace of God into wantonnesse:
Indeed, so great is the corruption of men degenerate nature, that many turn the Grace of God into wantonness:
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but that is but an accidentall euent, no proper effect of Gods free Grace.
but that is but an accidental event, no proper Effect of God's free Grace.
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In the next place obserue we, that the Apostle further confuting that absurd Conclusion, that the Law should be the cause of sinne, he saith, Nay, I knew not sinne, but by the Law.
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle further confuting that absurd Conclusion, that the Law should be the cause of sin, he Says, Nay, I knew not sin, but by the Law.
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I knew not some things to be sinnes, but only by the Law. Hence wee are giuen to vnderstand thus much,
I knew not Some things to be Sins, but only by the Law. Hence we Are given to understand thus much,
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That by the Law of God only, the summe whereof is in the ten Commandements, men come to sound knowledge of sinne, men come to know that to be sin, which indeed is sinne,
That by the Law of God only, the sum whereof is in the ten commandments, men come to found knowledge of sin, men come to know that to be since, which indeed is sin,
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and sinne to be so foule and haynous as it is, onely by the Law of God:
and sin to be so foul and heinous as it is, only by the Law of God:
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And to this purpose the Apostle speakes plainely, Rom. 3.20. By the Law commeth the knowledge of sinne: and, Gal. 3.19.
And to this purpose the Apostle speaks plainly, Rom. 3.20. By the Law comes the knowledge of sin: and, Gal. 3.19.
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he saith, The Law was added, meaning the Decalogue, or ten Commandements, because of transgression. That Law serues to discouer sin,
he Says, The Law was added, meaning the Decalogue, or ten commandments, Because of Transgression. That Law serves to discover since,
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and the punishment of it, and for the sound conuincing of men, touching their sinnes, and that Law only doth this:
and the punishment of it, and for the found convincing of men, touching their Sins, and that Law only does this:
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for howsoeuer the Law of Nature doe sometimes discouer sinne, as we see in Abimelech, Gen. 20.9.
for howsoever the Law of Nature do sometime discover sin, as we see in Abimelech, Gen. 20.9.
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and we haue example of it in other of the Heathen, yet that Law being much weakened by the corruption of nature, it cannot thorowly discouer sinne nor the wrath of God due to sinne, only the Morall Law of God doth soundly and thorowly discouer sinne,
and we have Exampl of it in other of the Heathen, yet that Law being much weakened by the corruption of nature, it cannot thoroughly discover sin nor the wrath of God due to sin, only the Moral Law of God does soundly and thoroughly discover sin,
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and men come to the sound and thorow-knowledge of sinne, only by that Law. And the reason is this.
and men come to the found and thorow-knowledge of sin, only by that Law. And the reason is this.
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That Law onely is the perfect rule of righteousnesse, and is most pure and free from all corruption, howsoeuer it may haue corrupt glosses and interpretations fastened vpon it,
That Law only is the perfect Rule of righteousness, and is most pure and free from all corruption, howsoever it may have corrupt Glosses and interpretations fastened upon it,
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as it had by the Scribes and Pharises;
as it had by the Scribes and Pharisees;
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yet in it selfe it is pure and perfect, Psal. 19.7, 8. and therefore it doth perfectly discouer sinne,
yet in it self it is pure and perfect, Psalm 19.7, 8. and Therefore it does perfectly discover sin,
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and men come to the sound and thorow-knowledge of sinne, onely by that Law.
and men come to the found and thorow-knowledge of sin, only by that Law.
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Now this first serues to proue, that the doctrine and knowledge of the Law of God (the summe whereof we haue in the ten Commandements) is necessary, it is needfull that the Law of God be taught,
Now this First serves to prove, that the Doctrine and knowledge of the Law of God (the sum whereof we have in the ten commandments) is necessary, it is needful that the Law of God be taught,
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and made knowne to vs, and it is needfull that wee learne the Law of God,
and made known to us, and it is needful that we Learn the Law of God,
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and that wee should come to the knowledge of it:
and that we should come to the knowledge of it:
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for why? It is the Law of God onely, that giues vs a true sight of sinne,
for why? It is the Law of God only, that gives us a true sighed of sin,
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and by that alone we come to a sound and thorow-knowledge of sinne;
and by that alone we come to a found and thorow-knowledge of sin;
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and therefore it is needfull that we learne and know it, and to that end wee are carefully to attend on the meanes that may bring vs to the vnderstanding and knowledge of it;
and Therefore it is needful that we Learn and know it, and to that end we Are carefully to attend on the means that may bring us to the understanding and knowledge of it;
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and wee are with Dauid to pray to the Lord, that he would teach vs, and giue vs vnderstanding,
and we Are with David to pray to the Lord, that he would teach us, and give us understanding,
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and open our eyes, that we may see the wonders of his Law. Againe, is it so, that men come to a sound and thorow-knowledge of sinne;and open our eyes, that we may see the wonders of his Law. Again, is it so, that men come to a found and thorow-knowledge of sin;
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onely by the Law of God? Surely then, if wee would soundly and thorowly know sinne,
only by the Law of God? Surely then, if we would soundly and thoroughly know sin,
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if we would know what things are sinnes, and how foule, vgly, and monstrous a thing sin is, we must looke into the Booke of God,
if we would know what things Are Sins, and how foul, ugly, and monstrous a thing since is, we must look into the Book of God,
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and not rest in our owne sense and vnderstanding; we must not iudge of sinne, by the crooked rule of our owne reason:
and not rest in our own sense and understanding; we must not judge of sin, by the crooked Rule of our own reason:
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for this is that which deceiues many, they iudge of sinne by their owne corrupt sense and reason. For example;
for this is that which deceives many, they judge of sin by their own corrupt sense and reason. For Exampl;
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they thinke it is nothing to take the Name of God into their mouthes at euery turne,
they think it is nothing to take the Name of God into their mouths At every turn,
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and to say, Oh God! O Lord! O Iesus! Gods sonty! and the like.
and to say, O God! Oh Lord! O Iesus! God's sonty! and the like.
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They thinke their wordes are but wind, & that it is nothing to open their mouthes against such as feare God,
They think their words Are but wind, & that it is nothing to open their mouths against such as Fear God,
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and to reuile and to reproch them, and they thinke it nothing to lie for aduantage,
and to revile and to reproach them, and they think it nothing to lie for advantage,
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and to sweare by faith or troth, and that it is a signe of a base minde to put vp an iniurie, Which indeed is a mans glorie, Pro. 19.11. with a thousand like.
and to swear by faith or troth, and that it is a Signen of a base mind to put up an injury, Which indeed is a men glory, Pro 19.11. with a thousand like.
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And hence it is that men put faire names on foule sinnes, and call Couetousnesse, Good husbandrie; Pride, Comelinesse;
And hence it is that men put fair names on foul Sins, and call Covetousness, Good Husbandry; Pride, Comeliness;
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& Drunkennesse, Good fellowship, and such like. Thus men deceiue themselues, in iudging of sinne by their owne sense and reason.
& drunkenness, Good fellowship, and such like. Thus men deceive themselves, in judging of sin by their own sense and reason.
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We must learne, not to rest in our owne sense and reason, touching sinne;
We must Learn, not to rest in our own sense and reason, touching sin;
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but wee are to looke into the Booke of God, and to examine our hearts and liues by the Law of God published in his Word, the summe whereof we haue in the ten Commandements;
but we Are to look into the Book of God, and to examine our hearts and lives by the Law of God published in his Word, the sum whereof we have in the ten commandments;
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and we shall thereby find thousands of things to be sinnes, which we neuer thought to be so,
and we shall thereby find thousands of things to be Sins, which we never Thought to be so,
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yea, thereby we shall find out our speciall sinnes;
yea, thereby we shall find out our special Sins;
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and secret sinnes, and that euery swaruing from the Law of God, though it be but in the least want of that the Law requireth, to be sinne, 1. Ioh. 3.4.
and secret Sins, and that every swerving from the Law of God, though it be but in the least want of that the Law requires, to be sin, 1. John 3.4.
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And therefore by that wee are to examine our selues, and especially by the first and last Commandements of the Law.
And Therefore by that we Are to examine our selves, and especially by the First and last commandments of the Law.
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The first, shewing the first motions of our hearts against God.
The First, showing the First motions of our hearts against God.
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And the last shewing the first motions of our hearts against our Neighbour, (though wee yeeld not consent of will to them) to bee euill.
And the last showing the First motions of our hearts against our Neighbour, (though we yield not consent of will to them) to be evil.
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Wee are further to marke, that the Apostle saith not thus, Is the Law sinne? God forbid.
we Are further to mark, that the Apostle Says not thus, Is the Law sin? God forbid.
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Nay, the Law discouers sinne, or sinne is made knowne by the Law:
Nay, the Law discovers sin, or sin is made known by the Law:
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but he giues instance in himselfe, and he saith, I knew not sinne, but by the Law.
but he gives instance in himself, and he Says, I knew not sin, but by the Law.
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As if he had said, That I speake, I speake out of mine owne experience,
As if he had said, That I speak, I speak out of mine own experience,
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euen I my selfe knew not sin, but by the Law, that is, I my selfe came to the knowledge of sinne by the Law.
even I my self knew not since, but by the Law, that is, I my self Come to the knowledge of sin by the Law.
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From this manner of speaking, the Apostle thus insisting in his owne example, and speaking out of his owne experience, two things are offered to our consideration;
From this manner of speaking, the Apostle thus insisting in his own Exampl, and speaking out of his own experience, two things Are offered to our consideration;
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I will speake of them in order. The first is this:
I will speak of them in order. The First is this:
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That it is an excellent thing, when a Teacher can speake out of his owne experience touching sinne, and touching matters of faith and saluation;
That it is an excellent thing, when a Teacher can speak out of his own experience touching sin, and touching matters of faith and salvation;
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hee is the best Teacher, that is able to speake of those things out of his owne experience;
he is the best Teacher, that is able to speak of those things out of his own experience;
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he is the fittest to admonish, to reproue, and to comfort others, that can deliuer the Word of Instruction, Admonition and Comfort, out of his owne experience.
he is the Fittest to admonish, to reprove, and to Comfort Others, that can deliver the Word of Instruction, Admonition and Comfort, out of his own experience.
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Read Psal. 51.12, 13. VVee there finde, that Dauid desired the Lord to restore to him the ioy of his saluation,
Read Psalm 51.12, 13. We there find, that David desired the Lord to restore to him the joy of his salvation,
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and to stablish him with his free Spirit, and then he would teach others the way to find the like comfort and heauenly ioy:and to establish him with his free Spirit, and then he would teach Others the Way to find the like Comfort and heavenly joy:
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Then (saith hee) shall I teach thy wayes vnto the wicked, and sinners shalbe conuerted vnto thee. Heb. 5.2.Then (Says he) shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked, and Sinners shall converted unto thee. Hebrew 5.2.
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It is said, that the high Priest vnder the Law, hauing experience of infirmities in himselfe, was fitter to haue compassion on the people, and thereby was able sufficiently to haue compassion on them that were ignorant,
It is said, that the high Priest under the Law, having experience of infirmities in himself, was fitter to have compassion on the people, and thereby was able sufficiently to have compassion on them that were ignorant,
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and were out of the way, because that he also is compassed with infirmities. Mat. 5.19. saith Christ, Whosoeuer shall obserue and teach the Commandements of God, the same shall be called great in the Kingdome of heauen.
and were out of the Way, Because that he also is compassed with infirmities. Mathew 5.19. Says christ, Whosoever shall observe and teach the commandments of God, the same shall be called great in the Kingdom of heaven.
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VVhere wee see, that he puts obseruing or doing, before teaching, by that order of the words plainly pointing out this Truth:
Where we see, that he puts observing or doing, before teaching, by that order of the words plainly pointing out this Truth:
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That he is the fittest to teach others, who himselfe is a doer of that hee teacheth,
That he is the Fittest to teach Others, who himself is a doer of that he Teaches,
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and can teach out of experience. The reasons of this truth are these:
and can teach out of experience. The Reasons of this truth Are these:
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First, experience of the efficacie, power, and working of the Word in a mans owne particular, in his owne soule, is the best Commentary,
First, experience of the efficacy, power, and working of the Word in a men own particular, in his own soul, is the best Commentary,
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and the best meanes for the right vnderstanding of the Word;
and the best means for the right understanding of the Word;
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and he that feeles the power and fruit of the Word in himselfe, euen in his owne soule, he is best able to open the meaning of it,
and he that feels the power and fruit of the Word in himself, even in his own soul, he is best able to open the meaning of it,
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and to apply it to others, and is the fittest and best Teacher.
and to apply it to Others, and is the Fittest and best Teacher.
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Againe, when a man is able to speake out of his owne experience, and to deliuer Instruction, Admonition, Counsell or Comfort,
Again, when a man is able to speak out of his own experience, and to deliver Instruction, Admonition, Counsel or Comfort,
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as a thing whereof himselfe hath had experience, it is a speciall meanes to confirme that which is deliuered,
as a thing whereof himself hath had experience, it is a special means to confirm that which is Delivered,
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and to worke it into the mindes, and to seate and settle it on the hearts of the hearers:
and to work it into the minds, and to seat and settle it on the hearts of the hearers:
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and therefore (doubtlesse) he is the best Teacher, that is able to deliuer the holy Truth of God for Instruction or Comfort, out of his owne experience.
and Therefore (doubtless) he is the best Teacher, that is able to deliver the holy Truth of God for Instruction or Comfort, out of his own experience.
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These two cautions being duely obserued;
These two cautions being duly observed;
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First, that he be sure that he deliuer the Truth of God, and not his owne conceit.
First, that he be sure that he deliver the Truth of God, and not his own conceit.
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And secondly, that he deliuer it in wisedome, with due consideration of necessary circumstances of time, place, and person.
And secondly, that he deliver it in Wisdom, with due consideration of necessary Circumstances of time, place, and person.
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Hee that so deliuers the holy Truth of God out of his owne experience, without question is the best Teacher.
He that so delivers the holy Truth of God out of his own experience, without question is the best Teacher.
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This ought to stirre vp all Ministers of the Word, howsoeuer they seeke for other helpes of Arts and Tongues, which indeed are excellent things,
This ought to stir up all Ministers of the Word, howsoever they seek for other helps of Arts and Tongues, which indeed Are excellent things,
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and of speciall vse in teaching, and are not to be held, as some foolishly thinke, Antichristian, or needlesse, they are of speciall good vse,
and of special use in teaching, and Are not to be held, as Some foolishly think, Antichristian, or needless, they Are of special good use,
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and are to be sought after, to make Ministers fit for their calling.
and Are to be sought After, to make Ministers fit for their calling.
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But I say, howsoeuer they are to seeke for such helps, yet especially are they to labour for experience of that in themselues, which they teach to others,
But I say, howsoever they Are to seek for such helps, yet especially Are they to labour for experience of that in themselves, which they teach to Others,
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euen to labour to haue a true feeling of that Truth, and of those comforts of the Word in themselues, in their owne soules, which they publish and make knowne to others:
even to labour to have a true feeling of that Truth, and of those comforts of the Word in themselves, in their own Souls, which they publish and make known to Others:
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So they may bee fitter to deliuer the Truth of God, and the sweet and heauenly comforts of the Word, with profit to the People of God.
So they may be fitter to deliver the Truth of God, and the sweet and heavenly comforts of the Word, with profit to the People of God.
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Yea, the Truth now deliuered, is of vse to priuate persons.
Yea, the Truth now Delivered, is of use to private Persons.
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VVouldst thou that art a priuate person, be most fit to counsell, to admonish, to instruct, Wouldst thou that art a private person, be most fit to counsel, to admonish, to instruct,
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and comfort others, as occasion is offered? Then labour thou to speake the word of Counsell, of Instruction, of Admonition, of Comfort, out of thine owne feeling,
and Comfort Others, as occasion is offered? Then labour thou to speak the word of Counsel, of Instruction, of Admonition, of Comfort, out of thine own feeling,
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and out of thine owne experience:
and out of thine own experience:
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and if thou so speake, no doubt, thy speech will be more effectuall, and doe more good then the most eloquent that can be, not comming from experience.
and if thou so speak, no doubt, thy speech will be more effectual, and do more good then the most eloquent that can be, not coming from experience.
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Those that reproue eloquently, they pierce not the heart, and those that comfort with fine eloquent speeches, comfort little or nothing,
Those that reprove eloquently, they pierce not the heart, and those that Comfort with fine eloquent Speeches, Comfort little or nothing,
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when their speeches come not from a feeling and experience of that they speake in their owne hearts.
when their Speeches come not from a feeling and experience of that they speak in their own hearts.
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If thou bee able to comfort others with the comforts wherewith thy selfe hast beene comforted of God, 2. Cor. 1.4. and canst truely vse the words of Dauid, Psal. 66.16. Come and hearken, all yee that feare God, and I will tell you what hee hath done to my soule, to my poore soule;
If thou be able to Comfort Others with the comforts wherewith thy self hast been comforted of God, 2. Cor. 1.4. and Canst truly use the words of David, Psalm 66.16. Come and harken, all ye that Fear God, and I will tell you what he hath done to my soul, to my poor soul;
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I my selfe was thus or thus distressed, and this course I tooke, and the Lord vouchsafed mee this comfort;
I my self was thus or thus distressed, and this course I took, and the Lord vouchsafed me this Comfort;
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no doubt thy speech will finde better entrance, and preuaile more then the most wittie and eloquent Oration of the best Orator wanting experience.
no doubt thy speech will find better Entrance, and prevail more then the most witty and eloquent Oration of the best Orator wanting experience.
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And therefore if thou wouldst be a most fit Counsellor, a most fit Instructor, a most fit Comforter of others, labour thou to speake out of thine owne experience,
And Therefore if thou Wouldst be a most fit Counsellor, a most fit Instructor, a most fit Comforter of Others, labour thou to speak out of thine own experience,
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and to feele the power and fruit of that thou speakest in thine owne soule.
and to feel the power and fruit of that thou Speakest in thine own soul.
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The second thing offered from this manner of speech the Apostle here vseth, I knew not sinne but by the Law:
The second thing offered from this manner of speech the Apostle Here uses, I knew not sin but by the Law:
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I came to know sinne by the Law: The Law brought me, euen my felfe, to the knowledge of sinne, is this,
I Come to know sin by the Law: The Law brought me, even my self, to the knowledge of sin, is this,
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That men must come to the knowledge of sinne in themselues, by the Law of God, and by the Word of God:
That men must come to the knowledge of sin in themselves, by the Law of God, and by the Word of God:
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and they onely profitably heare or read the Word of God discouering sinne, that are thereby brought to a knowledge of their owne sinnes,
and they only profitably hear or read the Word of God discovering sin, that Are thereby brought to a knowledge of their own Sins,
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and the greatnesse of them, and what they haue deserued by them, and to acknowledge them;
and the greatness of them, and what they have deserved by them, and to acknowledge them;
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we haue the examples of many to this purpose in the Word of God, who haue beene brought to a knowledge and sight of their owne particular sinnes, by hearing or reading the Word of God. 2. Sam. 12. we read, that Nathan comming to Dauid, and doing the office of a Prophet,
we have the Examples of many to this purpose in the Word of God, who have been brought to a knowledge and sighed of their own particular Sins, by hearing or reading the Word of God. 2. Sam. 12. we read, that Nathan coming to David, and doing the office of a Prophet,
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and deliuering to him the VVord of the Lord, and that message the Lord had put into his mouth, Dauid was thereby brought to the knowledge and sight of his particular sinnes,
and delivering to him the Word of the Lord, and that message the Lord had put into his Mouth, David was thereby brought to the knowledge and sighed of his particular Sins,
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and to an acknowledgement of them, Verse 13. Then DAVID said vnto NATHAN, I haue sinned against the Lord.
and to an acknowledgement of them, Verse 13. Then DAVID said unto NATHAN, I have sinned against the Lord.
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And so the Iewes, Act. 2. Peter preaching vnto them, and applying the VVord close to their hearts, the Text saith, Verse 37. When they heard it, they were pricked in their hearts, they were brought to a true sight,
And so the Iewes, Act. 2. Peter preaching unto them, and applying the Word close to their hearts, the Text Says, Verse 37. When they herd it, they were pricked in their hearts, they were brought to a true sighed,
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and to a true and liuely sence of their particular sinnes, and they cryed out, Men and brethren, what shall we doe? 2. King. 22.11. we read, that when good King Iosiah heard the Word of God read before him he rent his Cloathes:
and to a true and lively sense of their particular Sins, and they cried out, Men and brothers, what shall we do? 2. King. 22.11. we read, that when good King Josiah herd the Word of God read before him he rend his Clothes:
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and Verse 19. it is testified of him, that his heart did melt, and hee humbled himselfe before the Lord.
and Verse 19. it is testified of him, that his heart did melt, and he humbled himself before the Lord.
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And to this purpose we haue the example of the Niniuites in Ionah 3. who at the preaching of Ionah were brought to a sight of their sinnes,
And to this purpose we have the Exampl of the Niniuites in Jonah 3. who At the preaching of Jonah were brought to a sighed of their Sins,
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and to an acknowledgement of them. These examples doe sufficiently cleere the point:
and to an acknowledgement of them. These Examples do sufficiently clear the point:
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That men must come to the knowledge of sinne in themselues, by the Law, and by the VVord of God;
That men must come to the knowledge of sin in themselves, by the Law, and by the Word of God;
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and then only they profitably heare or read the VVord of God discouering sinne, when they thereby are brought to a sight and knowledge of their particular sinnes.
and then only they profitably hear or read the Word of God discovering sin, when they thereby Are brought to a sighed and knowledge of their particular Sins.
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The reasons of this truth are first, this, The VVord of God discouering sinne, is written to that end,
The Reasons of this truth Are First, this, The Word of God discovering sin, is written to that end,
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and preached to that end, that men should thereby take notice of their particular sinnes, and come to acknowledge them.
and preached to that end, that men should thereby take notice of their particular Sins, and come to acknowledge them.
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Againe, secondly, vnlesse men come to a knowledge of sinne in themselues, and to a sight of their owne particular sinnes, they will neuer be truely humbled,
Again, secondly, unless men come to a knowledge of sin in themselves, and to a sighed of their own particular Sins, they will never be truly humbled,
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nor find themselues to stand in that neede of Christ that indeede they doe.
nor find themselves to stand in that need of christ that indeed they do.
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And therefore it must needs be held a certaine truth, that men are to come to the knowledge of sinne in themselues, by the Law,
And Therefore it must needs be held a certain truth, that men Are to come to the knowledge of sin in themselves, by the Law,
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and by the VVord of God: and then onely men heare or read the VVord of God discouering sin, with profit,
and by the Word of God: and then only men hear or read the Word of God discovering since, with profit,
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when they are thereby brought to a knowledge of their own particular sinnes, the greatnesse of them,
when they Are thereby brought to a knowledge of their own particular Sins, the greatness of them,
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and what they haue deserued by them, and to an acknowledgement of them.
and what they have deserved by them, and to an acknowledgement of them.
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And this being a Truth, it discouereth to vs, that many are vnprofitable Hearers and Readers of the Word of God.
And this being a Truth, it Discovereth to us, that many Are unprofitable Hearers and Readers of the Word of God.
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How many, I beseech you, bee there that are farre from profiting by the Word of God in this manner? how many be there that take no notice of their owne particular sinnes by the Word discouering sinne? Nay, are there not many, that though their sinnes be neuer so plainely discouered before them, by the ministery of the Word, How many, I beseech you, be there that Are Far from profiting by the Word of God in this manner? how many be there that take no notice of their own particular Sins by the Word discovering sin? Nay, Are there not many, that though their Sins be never so plainly discovered before them, by the Ministry of the Word,
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yet they take no notice of them at all, much lesse are brought to acknowledge them;
yet they take no notice of them At all, much less Are brought to acknowledge them;
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as Garishnesse in apparell, how often hath it beene made knowne to be a foule and grieuous sinne;
as Garishness in apparel, how often hath it been made known to be a foul and grievous sin;
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and yet where is any that are guiltie of that sinne that take notice of it,
and yet where is any that Are guilty of that sin that take notice of it,
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and acknowledge it to be a sinne in themselues? So I might insist in Drunkennesse, in Whoredome, in Sabbath-breaking, and in Common swearing:
and acknowledge it to be a sin in themselves? So I might insist in drunkenness, in Whoredom, in Sabbath-breaking, and in Common swearing:
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these sinnes haue beene often discouered by the ministery of the Word;
these Sins have been often discovered by the Ministry of the Word;
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and yet where is almost any that take notice of them, and are brought to acknowledge them in themselues? Nay, doe not many,
and yet where is almost any that take notice of them, and Are brought to acknowledge them in themselves? Nay, do not many,
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as we vse to speake, set a good face on the matter, and outface the ministery of the Word? and if at any time they take some little notice of these sinnes in themselues,
as we use to speak, Set a good face on the matter, and outface the Ministry of the Word? and if At any time they take Some little notice of these Sins in themselves,
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yet then they seeke to extenuate them, and to iustifie them, and to stand out in defence of them,
yet then they seek to extenuate them, and to justify them, and to stand out in defence of them,
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yea, to quarrell with the affection of the Teacher; that hee speakes not out of loue;
yea, to quarrel with the affection of the Teacher; that he speaks not out of love;
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that he is too rigorous, and speakes of nothing but damnation, and the like.
that he is too rigorous, and speaks of nothing but damnation, and the like.
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Surely such persons are farre from profiting by the Word discouering sinne, nay, they shew themselues to be gracelesse,
Surely such Persons Are Far from profiting by the Word discovering sin, nay, they show themselves to be graceless,
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and that they haue no dram of grace or goodnesse in them, they are like wicked Ahab, of whom wee reade, 1. King. 21. and Chap. 22. That hee professed hee tooke Eliah and Michaiah the holy Prophets of the Lord for his enemies.
and that they have no dram of grace or Goodness in them, they Are like wicked Ahab, of whom we read, 1. King. 21. and Chap. 22. That he professed he took Elijah and Michaiah the holy prophets of the Lord for his enemies.
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And so they professe they take the Ministers of the Word for their enemies, and they wish ill to them,
And so they profess they take the Ministers of the Word for their enemies, and they wish ill to them,
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because they tell them of their sinnes, and lay their sinnes before them. It is a note of a good heart, to be willing to heare of sinne,
Because they tell them of their Sins, and lay their Sins before them. It is a note of a good heart, to be willing to hear of sin,
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and to be iustly reproued for it, as DAVID said, Psal. 141. vers. 5. Let the righteous smite mee, for that is a benefit:
and to be justly reproved for it, as DAVID said, Psalm 141. vers. 5. Let the righteous smite me, for that is a benefit:
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and let him reproue mee, and it shall bee a precious oyle that shall not breake mine head. and let him reprove me, and it shall be a precious oil that shall not break mine head.
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And a good man or woman likes those Sermons best, that bring them to the knowledge, sense and feeling of sin in themselues;
And a good man or woman likes those Sermons best, that bring them to the knowledge, sense and feeling of since in themselves;
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and if thou be so farre from taking notice of thine owne sinne by the ministery of the Word discouering sinne,
and if thou be so Far from taking notice of thine own sin by the Ministry of the Word discovering sin,
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as that thou dost wrangle and quarrell with those that lay thy sinnes before thee, it is a note of a wicked and gracelesse heart,
as that thou dost wrangle and quarrel with those that lay thy Sins before thee, it is a note of a wicked and graceless heart,
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and that thou art yet in the gall of bitternesse, and in the bond of iniquitie.
and that thou art yet in the Gall of bitterness, and in the bound of iniquity.
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Learne we then our dutie, learne we to take notice of sinne in our selues, by the VVord of God discouering sinne.
Learn we then our duty, Learn we to take notice of sin in our selves, by the Word of God discovering sin.
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Then only wee heare or reade the VVord of God discouering sinne, with profit, when wee take notice of sinne in our selues,
Then only we hear or read the Word of God discovering sin, with profit, when we take notice of sin in our selves,
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and are thereby brought to a sight of our owne particular sinnes.
and Are thereby brought to a sighed of our own particular Sins.
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And know wee thus much further, That the first step to grace, and the beginning of true conuersion, is to see thine owne sinnes in particular,
And know we thus much further, That the First step to grace, and the beginning of true conversion, is to see thine own Sins in particular,
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and the vglinesse of them, and what thou hast deserued by them: and till thou see that, thou shalt neuer come to be truly humbled for them.
and the ugliness of them, and what thou hast deserved by them: and till thou see that, thou shalt never come to be truly humbled for them.
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And againe, if thou be not brought to a sight of thine owne particular sins, by the VVord of God discouering sinne, certainely the Lord will one day bring thee to a sight of them, by his punishing hand, he will one day reproue thee,
And again, if thou be not brought to a sighed of thine own particular Sins, by the Word of God discovering sin, Certainly the Lord will one day bring thee to a sighed of them, by his punishing hand, he will one day reprove thee,
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and set thy sinnes in order before thee, Psal. 50.21.
and Set thy Sins in order before thee, Psalm 50.21.
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And then thou shalt find that the Deuill will rore against thee, hee will then set before thee the greatnesse of thy sinnes,
And then thou shalt find that the devil will roar against thee, he will then Set before thee the greatness of thy Sins,
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and the curse of the Law, and the horror of Gods iudgements, and a thousand to one plunge thy soule into the gulfe of fearefull desperation.
and the curse of the Law, and the horror of God's Judgments, and a thousand to one plunge thy soul into the gulf of fearful desperation.
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If then thou wouldst make it good to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art entred into the way of grace and saluation;
If then thou Wouldst make it good to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art entered into the Way of grace and salvation;
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and if thou wouldst not, by deferring to take notice of thy particular sinnes by the Word of God discouering sinne, prouoke the Lord to come against thee with his punishing hand,
and if thou Wouldst not, by deferring to take notice of thy particular Sins by the Word of God discovering sin, provoke the Lord to come against thee with his punishing hand,
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and so to awake thy dead heart and seared conscience, and to set thy sinnes in order before thee,
and so to awake thy dead heart and seared conscience, and to Set thy Sins in order before thee,
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and suffer the Deuill to rore against thee, to set before thee the greatnesse of thy sinnes,
and suffer the devil to roar against thee, to Set before thee the greatness of thy Sins,
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and the curse of the Law, the horror of Gods Iudgement, and to plunge thy soule into the gulfe of fearefull desperation;
and the curse of the Law, the horror of God's Judgement, and to plunge thy soul into the gulf of fearful desperation;
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then learne thou by the ministery of the Word, now sounding in thine eares, and discouering sinne, to take notice of sin in thy selfe,
then Learn thou by the Ministry of the Word, now sounding in thine ears, and discovering sin, to take notice of since in thy self,
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and to come to the knowledge of thine owne particular sinnes, that so thou mayst be truly humbled for them,
and to come to the knowledge of thine own particular Sins, that so thou Mayest be truly humbled for them,
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and finde mercy, pardon and forgiuenesse of them at the hands of the Lord. Come wee now to the last words of this Verse, I had not knowne lust,
and find mercy, pardon and forgiveness of them At the hands of the Lord. Come we now to the last words of this Verse, I had not known lust,
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except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust. except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust.
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In which words (as before I shewed) the Apostle confirmes it, that hee knew not sinne,
In which words (as before I showed) the Apostle confirms it, that he knew not sin,
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but by the Law, by particular instance of his knowledge of Lust, as that hee knew not Lust to be sinne,
but by the Law, by particular instance of his knowledge of Lust, as that he knew not Lust to be sin,
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but by the Law, that he had neuer come to know the rebellion of his nature,but by the Law, that he had never come to know the rebellion of his nature,
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and the first motions rising thence in his mind, to be sinnes, had not the Law made them knowne to him to be so.
and the First motions rising thence in his mind, to be Sins, had not the Law made them known to him to be so.
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Now then obserue we, who it was that was thus ignorant touching Lust, who it was that knew not Lust to be sinne, till he came to looke into the Law of God, there to find it forbidden and condemned;
Now then observe we, who it was that was thus ignorant touching Lust, who it was that knew not Lust to be sin, till he Come to look into the Law of God, there to find it forbidden and condemned;
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euen the holy Apostle Paul, a man of excellent knowledge and gifts, a learned Pharise, and one that, before his conuersion, was brought vp at the feet of GAMALIEL, and instructed according to the perfect manner of the Fathers,
even the holy Apostle Paul, a man of excellent knowledge and Gifts, a learned Pharisee, and one that, before his conversion, was brought up At the feet of GAMALIEL, and instructed according to the perfect manner of the Father's,
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and was zealous towards God, as himselfe witnesseth, Act. 22.3. and yet he saith, Hee know not Lust to be sinne, but by the Law. and was zealous towards God, as himself Witnesseth, Act. 22.3. and yet he Says, He know not Lust to be sin, but by the Law.
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Hence then wee are giuen to vnderstand,
Hence then we Are given to understand,
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That men are exceeding blind touching sinne, yea, euen men of great knowledge, and of great vnderstanding in other matters,
That men Are exceeding blind touching sin, yea, even men of great knowledge, and of great understanding in other matters,
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and men of great learning, are notwithstanding of themselues maruellous ignorant in respect of sinne,
and men of great learning, Are notwithstanding of themselves marvelous ignorant in respect of sin,
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and are as blind as Beetles, in respect of the concupiscence of nature, and the foule and cursed fruits of that corruption that is within the heart and in the soule, they are not able to take notice of them, they see not many foule grosse corruptions, that lurke in their hearts, to be sins, they are altogether ignorant of them.
and Are as blind as Beetles, in respect of the concupiscence of nature, and the foul and cursed fruits of that corruption that is within the heart and in the soul, they Are not able to take notice of them, they see not many foul gross corruptions, that lurk in their hearts, to be Sins, they Are altogether ignorant of them.
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And to this purpose we haue not only the example of the Apostle in this place,
And to this purpose we have not only the Exampl of the Apostle in this place,
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but we haue also the example of the Scribes and Pharises, and the great Rabbines & Doctors of the Law;
but we have also the Exampl of the Scribes and Pharisees, and the great Rabbis & Doctors of the Law;
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though they were men of great knowledge and vnderstanding, yet wee find they knew not many inward lusts of the heart to be sinnes,
though they were men of great knowledge and understanding, yet we find they knew not many inward Lustiest of the heart to be Sins,
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and therefore they thought that an outward obseruance & keeping of some Commandements, of themselues was sufficient,
and Therefore they Thought that an outward observance & keeping of Some commandments, of themselves was sufficient,
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as appeares plainely, Matth. 5. in many Verses of it.
as appears plainly, Matthew 5. in many Verses of it.
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Our Sauiour labours there to reduce them and others to a better vnderstanding of the Law;
Our Saviour labours there to reduce them and Others to a better understanding of the Law;
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he saith, Verse 21. Yee haue heard that it was said to them of the old time, Thou shalt not kill:
he Says, Verse 21. Ye have herd that it was said to them of the old time, Thou shalt not kill:
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for whosoeuer killeth, shall be culpable of iudgement. for whosoever kills, shall be culpable of judgement.
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Vers. 22. But I say vnto you, Whosoeuer is angrie with his brother vnaduisedly, shall be culpable of iudgement,
Vers. 22. But I say unto you, Whosoever is angry with his brother unadvisedly, shall be culpable of judgement,
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and whosoeuer saith vnto his brother, Raca, shall be worthy to be punished by the Councell:
and whosoever Says unto his brother, Raca, shall be worthy to be punished by the Council:
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and whosoeuer shall say, Foole, shall be worthy to be punished with hell fire. and whosoever shall say, Fool, shall be worthy to be punished with hell fire.
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Vers. 27. Yee haue heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Vers. 27. Ye have herd that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery.
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But I say, Vers. 28. vnto you, That whosoeuer looketh on a woman, to lust after her, hath committed adultery already with her in his heart. But I say, Vers. 28. unto you, That whosoever looks on a woman, to lust After her, hath committed adultery already with her in his heart.
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Vers. 33. Yee haue heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forsweare thy selfe,
Vers. 33. Ye have herd that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thy self,
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but shalt performe thine oathes to the Lord.
but shalt perform thine Oaths to the Lord.
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But I say vnto you, Vers. 34. Sweare not at all, neither by heauen, for it is the Throne of God, Vers. 35. Nor yet by the earth:
But I say unto you, Vers. 34. Swear not At all, neither by heaven, for it is the Throne of God, Vers. 35. Nor yet by the earth:
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for it is his foote-stoole, Neither by Ierusalem: for it is the Citie of the great King. for it is his footstool, Neither by Ierusalem: for it is the city of the great King.
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Vers. 36. Neither shalt thou sweare by thine head, because thou canst not make one haire white or blacke.
Vers. 36. Neither shalt thou swear by thine head, Because thou Canst not make one hair white or black.
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Vers. 37. But let your communication be Yea, yea, Nay, nay: for whatsoeuer is more then these, commeth of euill.
Vers. 37. But let your communication be Yea, yea, Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more then these, comes of evil.
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And not to adde any more examples, common experience shewes it to be a truth, that men of great knowledge and learning, men that are expert and skilfull and very wise in other matters,
And not to add any more Examples, Common experience shows it to be a truth, that men of great knowledge and learning, men that Are expert and skilful and very wise in other matters,
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yet of themselues they are blind and ignorant, in respect of the corruption of nature,
yet of themselves they Are blind and ignorant, in respect of the corruption of nature,
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and they see not many foule corruptions and lusts that are in their hearts to be sinnes.
and they see not many foul corruptions and Lustiest that Are in their hearts to be Sins.
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And the reason of this truth is, that we find, Ier. 17.9. The heart of man is deceitfull and wicked aboue all things;
And the reason of this truth is, that we find, Jeremiah 17.9. The heart of man is deceitful and wicked above all things;
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who can know it? The heart of man hath in it an hidden and bottomelesse depth of selfe loue and of selfe-deceit;who can know it? The heart of man hath in it an hidden and bottomless depth of self love and of self-deceit;
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and therefore though men haue excellent reaching wits, yea, though they be men of great vnderstanding & skill in other matters,
and Therefore though men have excellent reaching wits, yea, though they be men of great understanding & skill in other matters,
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yet of themselues they are not able to sound the depth of their wicked and deceitfull hearts, they are not able to see their hearts to be so foule and so filthy as indeed they are.
yet of themselves they Are not able to found the depth of their wicked and deceitful hearts, they Are not able to see their hearts to be so foul and so filthy as indeed they Are.
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When Hazael was told by the Prophet Elisha. 2. King. 8.12.
When hazael was told by the Prophet Elisha. 2. King. 8.12.
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what euill he should doe to the children of Israel, as that hee should set their Cities on fire,
what evil he should do to the children of Israel, as that he should Set their Cities on fire,
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and slay their yong-men with the sword, and dash their Infants against the stones, and rent in pieces their women with childe:
and slay their Young men with the sword, and dash their Infants against the stones, and rend in Pieces their women with child:
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What, saith he, Vers. 13. is thy seruant a Dog, that I should doe this great thing? He spake it with indignation,What, Says he, Vers. 13. is thy servant a Dog, that I should do this great thing? He spoke it with Indignation,
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as if he had said, What dost thou thinke of me? Dost thou thinke that I am of so dogged a nature? Dost thou thinke that I haue such a vile and monstrous heart within mee, that I can find in mine heart to doe such things as thou tellest me? No, no:
as if he had said, What dost thou think of me? Dost thou think that I am of so dogged a nature? Dost thou think that I have such a vile and monstrous heart within me, that I can find in mine heart to do such things as thou Tellest me? No, no:
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certainely I haue not such a wicked heart within me.
Certainly I have not such a wicked heart within me.
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Hee could not of himselfe see the wickednesse and corruption of his owne heart, nay, hee would not take notice of it,
He could not of himself see the wickedness and corruption of his own heart, nay, he would not take notice of it,
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though it were told him by the Prophet.
though it were told him by the Prophet.
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The holy Apostle Peter, a man truely sanctified, could not beleeue his Lord and Master, the Lord Iesus, who knew his heart, and could not deceiue him;
The holy Apostle Peter, a man truly sanctified, could not believe his Lord and Master, the Lord Iesus, who knew his heart, and could not deceive him;
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yet (I say) he could not beleeue him, when hee foretold him of his threefold denyall, he could not be perswaded there was so much wickednesse in his heart. Matth. 26.35. PETER said to him, Though I should die with thee, yet I would not deny thee.
yet (I say) he could not believe him, when he foretold him of his threefold denial, he could not be persuaded there was so much wickedness in his heart. Matthew 26.35. PETER said to him, Though I should die with thee, yet I would not deny thee.
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Now then the heart of man being thus deceitfull, that men being not able to see their hearts to be so foule as indeed they are, wee may resolue on this as a certayne truth, that men of great knowledge and iudgement, men that are very wise and vnderstanding in other matters,
Now then the heart of man being thus deceitful, that men being not able to see their hearts to be so foul as indeed they Are, we may resolve on this as a certain truth, that men of great knowledge and judgement, men that Are very wise and understanding in other matters,
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yet of themselues they are blind and ignorant in respect of the corruption of nature,
yet of themselves they Are blind and ignorant in respect of the corruption of nature,
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and they see not many foule corruptions and finnes that are in their owne hearts, to be sinnes.
and they see not many foul corruptions and fins that Are in their own hearts, to be Sins.
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Let no man then deceiue himselfe, let none of vs thinke it an easie matter to find out our sinnes, and especially the lurking sinnes and corruptions of our hearts.
Let no man then deceive himself, let none of us think it an easy matter to find out our Sins, and especially the lurking Sins and corruptions of our hearts.
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If wee so thinke, wee deceiue our selues; if men of great knowledge and vnderstanding;
If we so think, we deceive our selves; if men of great knowledge and understanding;
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if men of great learning, and of deepest insight in other matters, be blind in respect of the corruption of nature,
if men of great learning, and of Deepest insight in other matters, be blind in respect of the corruption of nature,
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and be not able of themselues to see many foule corruptions that are in their owne hearts, to be sinnes;
and be not able of themselves to see many foul corruptions that Are in their own hearts, to be Sins;
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shall we thinke it an easie thing, to spie out the lurking sinnes of our hearts? No, no:
shall we think it an easy thing, to spy out the lurking Sins of our hearts? No, no:
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our owne hearts will deceiue vs, and tell vs, they are not so foule within as they are,
our own hearts will deceive us, and tell us, they Are not so foul within as they Are,
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and the Deuill will soothe vs vp, and make vs beleeue we are not such sinners as indeed we are.
and the devil will sooth us up, and make us believe we Are not such Sinners as indeed we Are.
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And hence it is that ignorant persons please themselues in a conceit, that they loue God with all their hearts,
And hence it is that ignorant Persons please themselves in a conceit, that they love God with all their hearts,
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and they loue their Neighbour as themselues:
and they love their Neighbour as themselves:
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and is it not the speech of many that if they had liued in the dayes of Christ, they would haue beene farre from dealing with him as the Iewes did? and if they had liued in the dayes of Queene Mary, they would haue beene farre from hauing their hands in the bloud of the holy Martyrs:
and is it not the speech of many that if they had lived in the days of christ, they would have been Far from dealing with him as the Iewes did? and if they had lived in the days of Queen Marry, they would have been Far from having their hands in the blood of the holy Martyrs:
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nay, they would rather haue taken part with them against Bonner and Gardener, and the rest? Will not many tell you thus, who notwithstanding shew themselues most spitefull and malicious against them that professe the same truth the holy Martyrs did,
nay, they would rather have taken part with them against Bonner and Gardener, and the rest? Will not many tell you thus, who notwithstanding show themselves most spiteful and malicious against them that profess the same truth the holy Martyrs did,
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and in whom appeares the like pietie and zeale?
and in whom appears the like piety and zeal?
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And will not they tell you thus, that traduce them that truly feare God, and rayle on them,
And will not they tell you thus, that traduce them that truly Fear God, and rail on them,
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and reuile them, and giue them all manner of opprobrious names, and hold them base and vile? Poore soules!
and revile them, and give them all manner of opprobrious names, and hold them base and vile? Poor Souls!
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They see not the corruption of their owne hearts, and what is within them.
They see not the corruption of their own hearts, and what is within them.
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Assuredly, thou that art a malicious wretch, and dost carry thy self spitefully against them that truly feare God,
Assuredly, thou that art a malicious wretch, and dost carry thy self spitefully against them that truly Fear God,
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if thou hadst liued in the dayes of Christ, thou wouldst haue beene ready to haue driuen the first nayle into him.
if thou Hadst lived in the days of christ, thou Wouldst have been ready to have driven the First nail into him.
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And if thou hadst liued in the dayes of Queene Mary, thou wouldst haue beene as forward as any to haue put fire to the Martyrs.
And if thou Hadst lived in the days of Queen Marry, thou Wouldst have been as forward as any to have put fire to the Martyrs.
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And therefore let none of vs deceiue our selues;
And Therefore let none of us deceive our selves;
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let vs not thinke it an easie matter to find our the lurking sinnes and corruptions of our owne hearts.
let us not think it an easy matter to find our the lurking Sins and corruptions of our own hearts.
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Men of great knowledge and vnderstanding are ignorant of the corruptions of their owne hearts,
Men of great knowledge and understanding Are ignorant of the corruptions of their own hearts,
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and dost thou thinke to be easily acquainted with the wickednesse of thine heart? No, no: deceiue not thy selfe;
and dost thou think to be Easily acquainted with the wickedness of thine heart? No, no: deceive not thy self;
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search thine heart diligently, to find out the hidden corruptions of it:
search thine heart diligently, to find out the hidden corruptions of it:
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it is hard for them that vse the greatest care and diligence, to find out a quarter of that corruption that is in their owne hearts:
it is hard for them that use the greatest care and diligence, to find out a quarter of that corruption that is in their own hearts:
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and therefore Dauid said, Psal. 19.12. Who can vnderstand his faults? cleanse me from secret faults.
and Therefore David said, Psalm 19.12. Who can understand his Faults? cleanse me from secret Faults.
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Oh then, take thou paines with thine owne heart, be continually sounding and gaging the depth of it,
O then, take thou pains with thine own heart, be continually sounding and gaging the depth of it,
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and spying out the secret and hidden corruption of it, and to that end bring thine heart to the rule,
and spying out the secret and hidden corruption of it, and to that end bring thine heart to the Rule,
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euen to the Law of God and the Light of his Word, and often call on the Lord, that he would more and more discouer to thee the hidden corruptions of thine owne heart. In the next place;
even to the Law of God and the Light of his Word, and often call on the Lord, that he would more and more discover to thee the hidden corruptions of thine own heart. In the next place;
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In that the Apostle saith, I had not knowne lust but by the Law, I had not knowne lust to be a sinne,
In that the Apostle Says, I had not known lust but by the Law, I had not known lust to be a sin,
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except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust; we are plainely taught,except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust; we Are plainly taught,
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That Lust or Concupiscence is sinne, I meane not naturall lust or desire after things that tend to the preseruation of nature, as after meate or drinke, or the like;
That Lust or Concupiscence is sin, I mean not natural lust or desire After things that tend to the preservation of nature, as After meat or drink, or the like;
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for those were in man before the fall:
for those were in man before the fallen:
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Nor yet spirituall lust or desire after heauenly things, which the Apostle calls The lust of the Spirit, Gal. 5.17.
Nor yet spiritual lust or desire After heavenly things, which the Apostle calls The lust of the Spirit, Gal. 5.17.
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But by Lust, I vnderstand that rebellion of nature, the first motions that arise from thence, whereby we are stirred vp to doe euill,
But by Lust, I understand that rebellion of nature, the First motions that arise from thence, whereby we Are stirred up to do evil,
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and doe with delight thinke on any thing contrary to the Will of God, though consent of our hearts doe not follow.
and do with delight think on any thing contrary to the Will of God, though consent of our hearts do not follow.
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These (I say) are sinnes, and wee find them condemned in the Word of God;
These (I say) Are Sins, and we find them condemned in the Word of God;
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and this kind of lust and concupiscence is sinne. Saint Iohn saith, 1. Epist. 2.16. The lust of flesh is not of the Father; it is euill and sinfull.
and this kind of lust and concupiscence is sin. Saint John Says, 1. Epistle 2.16. The lust of Flesh is not of the Father; it is evil and sinful.
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And hence it is that Moses commanded the children of Israel to circumcise the foreskin of their hearts, euen to pare off the corruption of their hearts,
And hence it is that Moses commanded the children of Israel to circumcise the foreskin of their hearts, even to pare off the corruption of their hearts,
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and that indeed the very thought of any thing contrary to the loue of God or Man,
and that indeed the very Thought of any thing contrary to the love of God or Man,
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though consent of will follow not, is a sin, it is cleere by this reason: Such a thought is directly against the Law of God, Luk. 10.27.
though consent of will follow not, is a since, it is clear by this reason: Such a Thought is directly against the Law of God, Luk. 10.27.
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Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thine heart, with all thy soule, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, with all thy soul,
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and with all thy strength, and with all thy thought, and thy Neighbour as thy selfe. and with all thy strength, and with all thy Thought, and thy Neighbour as thy self.
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It is a fruit of corruption;
It is a fruit of corruption;
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for we should neuer haue had such a thought if wee had continued in the state of innocency.
for we should never have had such a Thought if we had continued in the state of innocency.
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And therefore it must needs be held, and that iustly, to be euil, and to be a sin,
And Therefore it must needs be held, and that justly, to be evil, and to be a since,
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yea, such a thought in them that be truly regenerate, is properly a sinne: and therefore the Apostle opposeth it to the lust of the Spirit, Gal. 5.17. The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, and these are contrary one to the other.
yea, such a Thought in them that be truly regenerate, is properly a sin: and Therefore the Apostle Opposeth it to the lust of the Spirit, Gal. 5.17. The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh, and these Are contrary one to the other.
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Now then this being a truth, it serues first to confute the opinion of.
Now then this being a truth, it serves First to confute the opinion of.
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the Papists, who hold and teach, that the first motions that arise in the mind or heart, whereby we are stirred vp to doe euill,
the Papists, who hold and teach, that the First motions that arise in the mind or heart, whereby we Are stirred up to do evil,
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if they gayne not consent of will, they are no sinnes: which is directly opposite to the truth now deliuered.
if they gain not consent of will, they Are no Sins: which is directly opposite to the truth now Delivered.
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Oh but, say the Papists (among other obiections of lesse waight) they obiect that, Iam. 1.15. say they, Wee there reade, that when lust hath conceiued, it bringeth forth sinne;
O but, say the Papists (among other objections of less weight) they Object that, Iam. 1.15. say they, we there read, that when lust hath conceived, it brings forth sin;
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and therefore lust it selfe is no sinne, but onely brings forth sinne. Answ. It is no good consequent, Lust brings forth sinne; therefore it is no sinne.
and Therefore lust it self is no sin, but only brings forth sin. Answer It is no good consequent, Lust brings forth sin; Therefore it is no sin.
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Indeed it is not that sinne which it brings forth, but yet one sinne may bring forth another,
Indeed it is not that sin which it brings forth, but yet one sin may bring forth Another,
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and we may rather thus conclude, Lust brings forth sinne; therefore it is sinne: for the proper cause and mother of euill must needs be euill it selfe;
and we may rather thus conclude, Lust brings forth sin; Therefore it is sin: for the proper cause and mother of evil must needs be evil it self;
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and therefore notwithstanding this and other cauils of the Papists, it remaynes a truth, That the first motions that arise in the mind, wherby we are stirred vp to euill,
and Therefore notwithstanding this and other cavils of the Papists, it remains a truth, That the First motions that arise in the mind, whereby we Are stirred up to evil,
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though consent of will follow not, are sinnes.
though consent of will follow not, Are Sins.
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Secondly, this truth plainely shewes vs, that wee haue great cause to be humbled and cast downe in our selues:
Secondly, this truth plainly shows us, that we have great cause to be humbled and cast down in our selves:
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for why? though it were possible (which indeed cannot be) but though it were possible for vs to be free from wicked words and deeds, for why? though it were possible (which indeed cannot be) but though it were possible for us to be free from wicked words and Deeds,
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yet euen the euil thoughts that arise in our minds, to which wee giue no consent at all,
yet even the evil thoughts that arise in our minds, to which we give no consent At all,
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but snib and checke them, yet those very thoughts defile vs, and make vs guiltie of sinne before God:
but snib and check them, yet those very thoughts defile us, and make us guilty of sin before God:
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and therefore we haue no cause to swell, and to be proud, and to shew forth our pride by speech, countenance, gesture, apparell,
and Therefore we have no cause to swell, and to be proud, and to show forth our pride by speech, countenance, gesture, apparel,
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or the like, we being guiltie not onely of many sinfull words and works, but also of many vaine and sinfull thoughts and imaginations, the least of which deserues the curse of God and euerlasting perdition;
or the like, we being guilty not only of many sinful words and works, but also of many vain and sinful thoughts and Imaginations, the least of which deserves the curse of God and everlasting perdition;
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and it is the Lords mercy, that for them wee are not vtterly confounded.
and it is the lords mercy, that for them we Are not utterly confounded.
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Againe, this being so, that the very first motions that arise in our minds, whereby wee are stirred vp to euill,
Again, this being so, that the very First motions that arise in our minds, whereby we Are stirred up to evil,
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though consent of will follow not, are sinnes: it must needs teach vs to make conscience of our very thoughts and desires;
though consent of will follow not, Are Sins: it must needs teach us to make conscience of our very thoughts and Desires;
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wee may not thinke, as many foolishly doe, that our thoughts are free, and that wee shall not be accountable to God for them. No, no:
we may not think, as many foolishly doe, that our thoughts Are free, and that we shall not be accountable to God for them. No, no:
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euen the euill thoughts of our hearts, to which we neuer yeeld consent of will, are sins,
even the evil thoughts of our hearts, to which we never yield consent of will, Are Sins,
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and, without Gods mercy, shall plunge vs into the pit of euerlasting perdition, and for them we stand in need of the precious bloud of Iesus Christ.
and, without God's mercy, shall plunge us into the pit of everlasting perdition, and for them we stand in need of the precious blood of Iesus christ.
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And therefore learne we to make conscience, not only of what we speake or doe,
And Therefore Learn we to make conscience, not only of what we speak or do,
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but also of what wee thinke or desire, and labour we to wash our hearts from wickednesse,
but also of what we think or desire, and labour we to wash our hearts from wickedness,
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as the Lord required, Ierem. 4.14. Labour we not only to cleanse our liues from wicked conuersation, but to purge our soules also from euill thoughts and sinfull imaginations;
as the Lord required, Jeremiah 4.14. Labour we not only to cleanse our lives from wicked Conversation, but to purge our Souls also from evil thoughts and sinful Imaginations;
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the Lord sees the one aswell as the other, and will punish the one aswell as the other;
the Lord sees the one aswell as the other, and will Punish the one aswell as the other;
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and therefore learne we to make conscience of our very thoughts and desires.
and Therefore Learn we to make conscience of our very thoughts and Desires.
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The next thing that comes to be considered, is this, the Apostle saith, I had not knowne lust to be sinne,
The next thing that comes to be considered, is this, the Apostle Says, I had not known lust to be sin,
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except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust. except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust.
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He was deceiued touching lust, and he had not knowne it to be sinne, but that looking into the Law of God, he there found it expresly to be forbidden and condemned,
He was deceived touching lust, and he had not known it to be sin, but that looking into the Law of God, he there found it expressly to be forbidden and condemned,
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and so came to see his error and to be conuinced of it.
and so Come to see his error and to be convinced of it.
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Whereby first wee see, that the Apostle freely acknowledgeth that hee was deceiued, and he is not ashamed to confesse that hee was in an error touching lust, till he came to looke into the Law of God,
Whereby First we see, that the Apostle freely acknowledgeth that he was deceived, and he is not ashamed to confess that he was in an error touching lust, till he Come to look into the Law of God,
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and was thereby conuinced of his error. Whence we are taught by his example; I will but point at it.
and was thereby convinced of his error. Whence we Are taught by his Exampl; I will but point At it.
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Not to be ashamed to confesse our selues to be deceiued, and to acknowledge our selues to be in an error, being conuinced of error by the Word of God, by plaine euidence of truth;
Not to be ashamed to confess our selves to be deceived, and to acknowledge our selves to be in an error, being convinced of error by the Word of God, by plain evidence of truth;
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it is one speciall vse of the Word of God to discouer falshood, and to conuince men of error, 2. Tim. 3.16. The Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, and is profitable to teach, to improue:
it is one special use of the Word of God to discover falsehood, and to convince men of error, 2. Tim. 3.16. The Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable to teach, to improve:
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that is, to improue errors and false opinions, and men being conuinced of error, and that which they hold, being discouered by the plaine euidence of the Word of God to be erroneous and false, they are freely to acknowledge it so to be,
that is, to improve errors and false opinions, and men being convinced of error, and that which they hold, being discovered by the plain evidence of the Word of God to be erroneous and false, they Are freely to acknowledge it so to be,
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and willingly to subscribe to the truth.
and willingly to subscribe to the truth.
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And this meets with all such as are wilfull in their errors, and obstinately persist and go on in their erroneous opinions, notwithstanding the plaine euidence of the Word of God laid before them to the contrary.
And this meets with all such as Are wilful in their errors, and obstinately persist and go on in their erroneous opinions, notwithstanding the plain evidence of the Word of God laid before them to the contrary.
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It is the case of many Brownists, Papists, Anabaptists, and others, that are taynted with foule and grosse errors,
It is the case of many Brownists, Papists, Anabaptists, and Others, that Are tainted with foul and gross errors,
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though their errors be discouered, and though they be conuinced by the plaine euidence of the Word of God,
though their errors be discovered, and though they be convinced by the plain evidence of the Word of God,
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yet they wil not be driuen from their errors, nor brought to renounce them, but still they persist,
yet they will not be driven from their errors, nor brought to renounce them, but still they persist,
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and still they goe on in them;
and still they go on in them;
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surely, such persons hold a lye in their right hand, the Apostle compares them to IANNES and IAMBRES who withstood MOSES, 2. Tim. 3.8. So they resist the truth, and they are men of corrupt minds, and reprobate concerning the faith, as the Apostle there speakes:
surely, such Persons hold a lie in their right hand, the Apostle compares them to JANNES and JAMBRES who withstood MOSES, 2. Tim. 3.8. So they resist the truth, and they Are men of corrupt minds, and Reprobate Concerning the faith, as the Apostle there speaks:
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yea, such persons resist and withstand the Spirit of God;
yea, such Persons resist and withstand the Spirit of God;
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for the Spirit of God speakes to vs in the truth of the Word of God,
for the Spirit of God speaks to us in the truth of the Word of God,
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and therefore they withstanding that truth, they resist the holy Ghost, as Stephen saith of the Iewes, Act. 7.51.
and Therefore they withstanding that truth, they resist the holy Ghost, as Stephen Says of the Iewes, Act. 7.51.
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And without question it is out of pride, and out of an ouerweening of themselues, that men are wedded to their owne grosse and erroneous opinions,
And without question it is out of pride, and out of an overweening of themselves, that men Are wedded to their own gross and erroneous opinions,
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and will not be driuen from them.
and will not be driven from them.
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They thinke they see more then other mendoe, and more is reueiled to them, (and they sticke not to speake it) then to all the world besides,
They think they see more then other mendoe, and more is revealed to them, (and they stick not to speak it) then to all the world beside,
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when they are dealt withall and conuinced by the VVord of God, and haue nothing to say against the plaien euidence of truth;
when they Are dealt withal and convinced by the Word of God, and have nothing to say against the plaien evidence of truth;
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yet they thinke it would be a disgrace and a disparagement to them to confesse their error.
yet they think it would be a disgrace and a disparagement to them to confess their error.
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And hence it is that they wilfully persist, and goe on in their absurd and grosse opinions.
And hence it is that they wilfully persist, and go on in their absurd and gross opinions.
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Now this we must take heed of, this is a fearefull height of sinne, and men that are thus conceited,
Now this we must take heed of, this is a fearful height of sin, and men that Are thus conceited,
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and thus wise in their owne conceits, and wilfully withstand the Spirit of God, speaking in the plaine euidence of the VVord of God, are in a dangerous case. Pro. 26.12. Seest thou a man wise in his owne conceit? more hope is of a Foole then of him.
and thus wise in their own conceits, and wilfully withstand the Spirit of God, speaking in the plain evidence of the Word of God, Are in a dangerous case. Pro 26.12. See thou a man wise in his own conceit? more hope is of a Fool then of him.
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Then learne wee not to bee ashamed to confesse our selues to be deceiued, and to be in an error, being conuinced of error by the plaine euidence of the VVord of God;
Then Learn we not to be ashamed to confess our selves to be deceived, and to be in an error, being convinced of error by the plain evidence of the Word of God;
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let vs in such a case giue glorie to God, and take shame to our selues;
let us in such a case give glory to God, and take shame to our selves;
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let God be iustified in his VVord and Truth, and let vs acknowledge our selues to be lyers, being found so to be by the euidence of his VVord.
let God be justified in his Word and Truth, and let us acknowledge our selves to be liars, being found so to be by the evidence of his Word.
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Now further, in that the Apostle saith, Hee had not knowne lust, except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust, he had not knowne lust to be sinne,
Now further, in that the Apostle Says, He had not known lust, except the Law had said, Thou shalt not lust, he had not known lust to be sin,
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but by looking into the Law of God, and there found it expresly forbidden and condemned; the point hence is this:
but by looking into the Law of God, and there found it expressly forbidden and condemned; the point hence is this:
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That the Law of God discouers sinne, yea, the Law of God discouers the sinne of nature, it discouers the rebellion of the heart, the very inclination that is in men naturally to euil,
That the Law of God discovers sin, yea, the Law of God discovers the sin of nature, it discovers the rebellion of the heart, the very inclination that is in men naturally to evil,
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& the first motions that arise from thence, whereby they are stirred to euill, though consent of will follow not, to be sinnes;
& the First motions that arise from thence, whereby they Are stirred to evil, though consent of will follow not, to be Sins;
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yea, it is the Law of God only that discouers lust to be sinne, and the first motions that arise from thence to be sins,
yea, it is the Law of God only that discovers lust to be sin, and the First motions that arise from thence to be Sins,
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and it is not any other Law or any other learning in the world that doth that,
and it is not any other Law or any other learning in the world that does that,
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but only the Law of God.
but only the Law of God.
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All the wisedome of the Heathen, and of all the wisest and most learned in the world, was neuer able to see the rebellion of the heart to be sinne,
All the Wisdom of the Heathen, and of all the Wisest and most learned in the world, was never able to see the rebellion of the heart to be sin,
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and the first motions that arise from thence, hauing not consent of will;
and the First motions that arise from thence, having not consent of will;
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only the Law and Word of God makes them knowne so to be, and indeed discouers them to be sinnes; for why?
only the Law and Word of God makes them known so to be, and indeed discovers them to be Sins; for why?
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The Word of God, as it is, Heb. 4.12. is liuely and mightie in operation, and sharper then any two-edged sword, and entreth thorow, The Word of God, as it is, Hebrew 4.12. is lively and mighty in operation, and sharper then any two-edged sword, and entereth thorough,
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euen to the diuiding asunder of the Soule and the Spirit, and of the ioynts and the marrow; even to the dividing asunder of the Soul and the Spirit, and of the Joints and the marrow;
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and that only is a Discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart, that discernes the thoughts and the sinfulnesse of them.
and that only is a Discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart, that discerns the thoughts and the sinfulness of them.
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And to this purpose the Apostle saith, 2. Cor. 10.4, 5. The weapons of our warfare are not carnall,
And to this purpose the Apostle Says, 2. Cor. 10.4, 5. The weapons of our warfare Are not carnal,
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but mightie, through God, to cast downe holds, and bringing into captiuity euery thought, casting downe the imaginations,
but mighty, through God, to cast down holds, and bringing into captivity every Thought, casting down the Imaginations,
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and euery high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captiuity euery thought to the obedience of Christ: and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every Thought to the Obedience of christ:
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euery sinfull and rebellious thought. 2. Pet. 1.19.
every sinful and rebellious Thought. 2. Pet. 1.19.
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The Apostle calls the Word of the Prophets, who were the true Interpreters of the Law of God, A light that shines in a darke place, because indeed it shines in mans heart,
The Apostle calls the Word of the prophets, who were the true Interpreters of the Law of God, A Light that shines in a dark place, Because indeed it shines in men heart,
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as in a darke place, & tryeth out al the secrets of his thoughts, and the sinfulnesse of them,
as in a dark place, & trieth out all the secrets of his thoughts, and the sinfulness of them,
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and makes manifest and discouers the deepe and hidden things that are in the heart.
and makes manifest and discovers the deep and hidden things that Are in the heart.
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This doth the Law and Word of God, and no other Law or learning in the world is able thus to doe.
This does the Law and Word of God, and no other Law or learning in the world is able thus to do.
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And the reason and ground of this truth, is that which is added, Ierem. 17.10. Verse 9. saith the Prophet, The heart is deceitfull, and wicked aboue all things;
And the reason and ground of this truth, is that which is added, Jeremiah 17.10. Verse 9. Says the Prophet, The heart is deceitful, and wicked above all things;
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who can know it? And then he subioynes, Verse 10. I the Lord search the heart,
who can know it? And then he subioynes, Verse 10. I the Lord search the heart,
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and trie the reynes, euen to giue to euery man according to his wayes, and according to the fruit of his works. and try the reins, even to give to every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his works.
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Now the Lord being NONLATINALPHABET, Hee being the searcher and knower of the heart, Act. 1.24.
Now the Lord being, He being the searcher and knower of the heart, Act. 1.24.
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his VVord and his Law must needs be like to himselfe, and partake of his nature, vertue, and power;
his Word and his Law must needs be like to himself, and partake of his nature, virtue, and power;
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and therefore this we may resolue on as a certaine truth, that the Law of God finds out the rebellion of the heart,
and Therefore this we may resolve on as a certain truth, that the Law of God finds out the rebellion of the heart,
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and discouers that to bee sinne, and the first motions that arise from thence, whereby men are stir'd vp to euill,
and discovers that to be sin, and the First motions that arise from thence, whereby men Are stirred up to evil,
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though consent of will follow not, to bee sinnes, and no other law or learning whatsoeuer besides is able so to doe.
though consent of will follow not, to be Sins, and no other law or learning whatsoever beside is able so to do.
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First, this Truth puts plaine difference betweene the Law of God, and all other lawes and learning in the world.
First, this Truth puts plain difference between the Law of God, and all other laws and learning in the world.
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The Law of God onely discouers the rebellion of the heart to bee sinne, and the first motions that arise from thence, whereby men are stir'd vp to euill, to bee sinnes, which all the lawes,
The Law of God only discovers the rebellion of the heart to be sin, and the First motions that arise from thence, whereby men Are stirred up to evil, to be Sins, which all the laws,
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and all the learning in the world is not able to doe.
and all the learning in the world is not able to do.
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And hence wee may easily conceiue the Law of God published in the Booke of God, to be the very VVord of God,
And hence we may Easily conceive the Law of God published in the Book of God, to be the very Word of God,
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euen to bee the eternall Word of the euerliuing God:
even to be the Eternal Word of the everliving God:
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for why? it is not all the learning in the world, that is able to discerne the secret thoughts and intents of the heart,
for why? it is not all the learning in the world, that is able to discern the secret thoughts and intents of the heart,
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and to discouer them to be sinnes, but onely the Law of God published in the Booke of God.
and to discover them to be Sins, but only the Law of God published in the Book of God.
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And therefore, as God alone is the Searcher of the heart, so that VVord that declareth to man what be his thoughts, that his very euill thoughts to which he giues no consent of will, are sinnes, must needs bee the VVord of the same God,
And Therefore, as God alone is the Searcher of the heart, so that Word that Declareth to man what be his thoughts, that his very evil thoughts to which he gives no consent of will, Are Sins, must needs be the Word of the same God,
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euen the eternall VVord of the eternall and euerliuing God.
even the Eternal Word of the Eternal and everliving God.
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This is a strong argument, euincing and demonstrating the Law of God, euen the Law of God that is published in the Booke of God, to be the very VVord of God, against all barking,
This is a strong argument, evincing and Demonstrating the Law of God, even the Law of God that is published in the Book of God, to be the very Word of God, against all barking,
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and blasphemous Atheists in the world.
and blasphemous Atheists in the world.
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Againe, this being so, that the Law of God discouers the rebellion of the heart to be sinne,
Again, this being so, that the Law of God discovers the rebellion of the heart to be sin,
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and the first motions that arise from thence, whereby they are stirred to euill, to be sinnes,
and the First motions that arise from thence, whereby they Are stirred to evil, to be Sins,
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and no other Law nor learning is able so to doe;
and no other Law nor learning is able so to do;
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by this we may see whence it is that the learned Papists doe so much exalt flesh and bloud, and so magnifie nature,
by this we may see whence it is that the learned Papists do so much exalt Flesh and blood, and so magnify nature,
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and speake so much of pure naturals.
and speak so much of pure naturals.
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Surely it is from hence, they looke on nature onely with the eye of their Schole-learning, which indeed is a blind guide,
Surely it is from hence, they look on nature only with the eye of their Schole-learning, which indeed is a blind guide,
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and not able to discouer to them the filthinesse and corruption of their hearts;
and not able to discover to them the filthiness and corruption of their hearts;
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and hence it is that they thinke they can fulfill the Law of God, and can come to stand iust in the sight of God by the workes of the Law. Poore soules! they deceiue themselues exceedingly:
and hence it is that they think they can fulfil the Law of God, and can come to stand just in the sighed of God by the works of the Law. Poor Souls! they deceive themselves exceedingly:
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if they did but looke into their owne hearts by the light of the Word of God,
if they did but look into their own hearts by the Light of the Word of God,
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and by the Law of God, they would be farre from thus exalting nature, that would discouer to them that the naturall streame of their heart is onely euill, and that continually, Gen. 6.5. and that the first motions by which they are stirred vp to euill, though consent of will follow not, are sinnes;
and by the Law of God, they would be Far from thus exalting nature, that would discover to them that the natural stream of their heart is only evil, and that continually, Gen. 6.5. and that the First motions by which they Are stirred up to evil, though consent of will follow not, Are Sins;
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and the consideration of that would pull downe their pride and high conceit of their pure naturals.
and the consideration of that would pull down their pride and high conceit of their pure naturals.
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But to leaue them, and to come to our selues;
But to leave them, and to come to our selves;
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Is it so, that the Law of God discouers the rebellion of the heart to be sinne,
Is it so, that the Law of God discovers the rebellion of the heart to be sin,
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and the first motions that arise from thence, whereby they are stirred to euill, to be sinnes,
and the First motions that arise from thence, whereby they Are stirred to evil, to be Sins,
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and no other Law or learning in the world is able so to doe?
and no other Law or learning in the world is able so to do?
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If then wee would find out the rebellion of our owne hearts, wee must search them by the Law of God, the light of that will disclose the darkenesse of our minds;
If then we would find out the rebellion of our own hearts, we must search them by the Law of God, the Light of that will disclose the darkness of our minds;
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the holinesse of that wil reueale the vnrighteousnesse and peruersnesse of our corrupt natures;
the holiness of that will reveal the unrighteousness and perverseness of our corrupt nature's;
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and it is the preaching of the Law of God, and of the Word of God alone, that will search the hearts and liues of men,
and it is the preaching of the Law of God, and of the Word of God alone, that will search the hearts and lives of men,
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and discouer to them their hidden and secret sinnes:
and discover to them their hidden and secret Sins:
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neuer was any brought to a sight of his sinnes, and to be humbled for them by any other learning in the world,
never was any brought to a sighed of his Sins, and to be humbled for them by any other learning in the world,
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but only by the preaching of the Law of God and the Word of God.
but only by the preaching of the Law of God and the Word of God.
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If our hidden corruption and sinnes be met withall by the ministery of the Word, wee are to acknowledge it to be the very Word of God that is preached to vs,
If our hidden corruption and Sins be met withal by the Ministry of the Word, we Are to acknowledge it to be the very Word of God that is preached to us,
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and wee are to acknowledge the finger of God in his owne Ordinance; for no other word or learning in the world is able so to doe.
and we Are to acknowledge the finger of God in his own Ordinance; for no other word or learning in the world is able so to do.
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It is the manner of some, if their close sinnes, their bosome sinnes be met withall by the Word of God, to fret and storme,
It is the manner of Some, if their close Sins, their bosom Sins be met withal by the Word of God, to fret and storm,
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and to thinke the Preacher hath beene told of their sinnes, or that hee deales with a Familiar. No, no:
and to think the Preacher hath been told of their Sins, or that he deals with a Familiar. No, no:
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thou must know it, whosoeuer thou art, it is the power of the Word of God that findes thee out,
thou must know it, whosoever thou art, it is the power of the Word of God that finds thee out,
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& thou art to acknowledge it the Word and Law of God, that is able to diue into thine heart,
& thou art to acknowledge it the Word and Law of God, that is able to dive into thine heart,
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and to ransacke the most secret corners of it, and much more is it able to find out the sins of thy life,
and to ransack the most secret corners of it, and much more is it able to find out the Sins of thy life,
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though they be done in a corner. 2. Kin. 6.12. We reade, that the Prophet Elisha told the King of Israel the words that the King of Aram spake in his priuy Chamber.
though they be done in a corner. 2. Kin. 6.12. We read, that the Prophet Elisha told the King of Israel the words that the King of Aram spoke in his privy Chamber.
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And so the Word of God is able to disclose the things thou dost in thy bed-chamber,
And so the Word of God is able to disclose the things thou dost in thy bedchamber,
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and as the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 14.25. To make manifest the secrets of thine heart.
and as the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 14.25. To make manifest the secrets of thine heart.
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And therefore, if thy secret sinnes be met withall by the ministery of the Word, acknowledge it to be the very Word of God:
And Therefore, if thy secret Sins be met withal by the Ministry of the Word, acknowledge it to be the very Word of God:
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for no other learning is able to doe that: and submit thy selfe to the power of it, and learne to be humbled;
for no other learning is able to do that: and submit thy self to the power of it, and Learn to be humbled;
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and know this, if thou be not humbled by the Word of God discouering thy sinnes to thee, thou art more hardned by it,
and know this, if thou be not humbled by the Word of God discovering thy Sins to thee, thou art more hardened by it,
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and thou sauourest the Word to thy deeper condemnation: for the Word of God is neuer truely preached in vaine;
and thou savourest the Word to thy Deeper condemnation: for the Word of God is never truly preached in vain;
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It shall accomplish the will of the Lord, and prosper in that for which it is sent. It shall accomplish the will of the Lord, and prosper in that for which it is sent.
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And if thou be not humbled by it discouering thy sinnes to thee, thou art more hardned;
And if thou be not humbled by it discovering thy Sins to thee, thou art more hardened;
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and that is a fearefull condition, take heed of it.
and that is a fearful condition, take heed of it.
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VERS. 8, 9, 10, 11.
VERS. 8, 9, 10, 11.
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But sinne tooke an occasion by the Commandement, and wrought in me all manner of Concupiscence:
But sin took an occasion by the Commandment, and wrought in me all manner of Concupiscence:
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for without the Law sinne is dead. For I once was aliue without the Law: but when the Commandement came, sinne reuiued:
for without the Law sin is dead. For I once was alive without the Law: but when the Commandment Come, sin revived:
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But I dyed, and the same Commandement which was ordayned vnto life, was found to be vnto me vnto death:
But I died, and the same Commandment which was ordained unto life, was found to be unto me unto death:
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For sinne tooke occasion by the Commandement, and deceiued me, and thereby slue me.
For sin took occasion by the Commandment, and deceived me, and thereby slew me.
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IN these Verses read, the Apostle goes on further, to cleere the Law from those foule blots that some might haply blemish it withall;
IN these Verses read, the Apostle Goes on further, to clear the Law from those foul blots that Some might haply blemish it withal;
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as to be the cause of sinne and of death:
as to be the cause of sin and of death:
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and he shewes, that not the Law, but sinne taking occasion by the Law, wrought Concupiscence, reuiued in him, deceiued him and slue him:
and he shows, that not the Law, but sin taking occasion by the Law, wrought Concupiscence, revived in him, deceived him and slew him:
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that is the summe of these foure Verses. To come to the handling of them as they lye in order.
that is the sum of these foure Verses. To come to the handling of them as they lie in order.
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In the 8. Verse wee haue two things offered to our consideration.
In the 8. Verse we have two things offered to our consideration.
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First, a concession or grant made by the Apostle, that sinne is an accidentall euent of the Law;
First, a concession or grant made by the Apostle, that sin is an accidental event of the Law;
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and this hee propounds with a reference to that which went before, implyed in the first word (But.) But sinne tooke an occasion by the Law.
and this he propounds with a Referente to that which went before, employed in the First word (But.) But sin took an occasion by the Law.
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As if hee had said, The Law indeed is so farre from being the cause of sinne,
As if he had said, The Law indeed is so Far from being the cause of sin,
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as it discouers sinne, and makes sinne knowne:
as it discovers sin, and makes sin known:
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but yet this I must needs grant and yeeld vnto, that sinne is an accidentall euent of the Law, sinne happens,
but yet this I must needs grant and yield unto, that sin is an accidental event of the Law, sin happens,
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or sinne comes to passe vpon occasion of the Law. Now this Proposition is not thus barely propounded;
or sin comes to pass upon occasion of the Law. Now this Proposition is not thus barely propounded;
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but the Apostle, in propounding of it, shewes whence it is that sinne is an accidentall euent of the Law,
but the Apostle, in propounding of it, shows whence it is that sin is an accidental event of the Law,
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namely, from the prauitie and corruption of nature, that corruption tooke occasion by the Commandement to be stirring and to be working.
namely, from the pravity and corruption of nature, that corruption took occasion by the Commandment to be stirring and to be working.
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And insisting in his owne example, hee makes knowne, how farre the corruption of nature was stirring & working on occasion of the Commandement in himselfe,
And insisting in his own Exampl, he makes known, how Far the corruption of nature was stirring & working on occasion of the Commandment in himself,
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euen to the bringing forth of all manner of concupiscence.
even to the bringing forth of all manner of concupiscence.
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Saith he, Sinne tooke, or, sinne taking an occasion by the Commandement, and wrought in me all manner of Concupiscence.
Says he, Sin took, or, sin taking an occasion by the Commandment, and wrought in me all manner of Concupiscence.
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In which words the Apostle puts downe another vse of the Law, in respect of such as be vnregenerate:
In which words the Apostle puts down Another use of the Law, in respect of such as be unregenerate:
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That in respect of them, it hath this vse as an accidentall occasion, it stirres vp the corruption of their natures,
That in respect of them, it hath this use as an accidental occasion, it stirs up the corruption of their nature's,
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and vpon occasion of the Commandement forbidding lust, the lust of their hearts becomes more violent,
and upon occasion of the Commandment forbidding lust, the lust of their hearts becomes more violent,
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and stirres in them more strongly, and breakes out more violently into all manner of sinnes;
and stirs in them more strongly, and breaks out more violently into all manner of Sins;
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and then to this Proposition the Apostle subioynes a reason, which is, from the absence of the Law,
and then to this Proposition the Apostle subioynes a reason, which is, from the absence of the Law,
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or from the ignorance of it, that where either the Law is absent, or not knowne, there sinne lyes dead, in the last words, For without the Law, sinne is dead.
or from the ignorance of it, that where either the Law is absent, or not known, there sin lies dead, in the last words, For without the Law, sin is dead.
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And that is further confirmed and amplified in the words following.
And that is further confirmed and amplified in the words following.
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But to keepe within the compasse of this eighth Verse, we see the parts of it:
But to keep within the compass of this eighth Verse, we see the parts of it:
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First, a Proposition, wherein is particular instance of the Apostles owne example, in these words, Sinne tooke, or, sinne taking an occasion by the Commandement,
First, a Proposition, wherein is particular instance of the Apostles own Exampl, in these words, Sin took, or, sin taking an occasion by the Commandment,
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& wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. And then a reason of that in the words following:& wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. And then a reason of that in the words following:
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For without the Law, sin is dead. For without the Law, since is dead.
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But sinne. ] The word Sinne in this place signifieth the prauitie or corruption of nature, that in-bred corruption that we brought with vs into the world, and carry about vs continually: But sin. ] The word Sin in this place signifies the pravity or corruption of nature, that inbred corruption that we brought with us into the world, and carry about us continually:
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it is the same with that, Chap. 6.12. Let not sinne reigne in your mortall body, that yee should obey it in the lusts thereof.
it is the same with that, Chap. 6.12. Let not sin Reign in your Mortal body, that ye should obey it in the Lustiest thereof.
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Tooke, or, Taking occasion. The word here rendred Occasion, sometimes signifieth opportunity of doing a thing, it cannot be so taken in this place, but the meaning is this:Tooke, or, Taking occasion. The word Here rendered Occasion, sometime signifies opportunity of doing a thing, it cannot be so taken in this place, but the meaning is this:
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That though the Law giue no occasion of sinne, yet mans nature is so corrupt,
That though the Law give no occasion of sin, yet men nature is so corrupt,
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as it is stirred vp by the Law forbidding sinne, and thereby it takes occasion to be working,
as it is stirred up by the Law forbidding sin, and thereby it Takes occasion to be working,
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and more fiercely breakes out into all manner of sinnes.
and more fiercely breaks out into all manner of Sins.
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(By the Commandement.) By that Commandement that forbids Lust spoken of in the Verse before, by that Commandement truly known, and duely considered.(By the Commandment.) By that Commandment that forbids Lust spoken of in the Verse before, by that Commandment truly known, and duly considered.
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(Wrought in me) that is, effected and brought forth in me, I being yet in my naturall state and condition, being yet in the flesh, as Vers. 5. When we were in the flesh. (All manner of concupiscence.) The word (Concupiscence) here signifieth actuall lust,(Wrought in me) that is, effected and brought forth in me, I being yet in my natural state and condition, being yet in the Flesh, as Vers. 5. When we were in the Flesh. (All manner of concupiscence.) The word (Concupiscence) Here signifies actual lust,
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euen actuall euill thoughts and desires;
even actual evil thoughts and Desires;
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and by all manner of concupiscence, the Apostle meanes all sorts of euill motions, arising from the corruption of nature, contrary to the loue of God and the loue of Men,
and by all manner of concupiscence, the Apostle means all sorts of evil motions, arising from the corruption of nature, contrary to the love of God and the love of Men,
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and against both the first and second Table of the Commandements;
and against both the First and second Table of the commandments;
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For without the Law, that is, Without the knowledge and due consideration of the Law, Sinne is dead, or was dead, that is, the corruption of nature lay hid,For without the Law, that is, Without the knowledge and due consideration of the Law, Sin is dead, or was dead, that is, the corruption of nature lay hid,
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and was not knowne to be sinne, or did not so strongly and so fiercely worke;
and was not known to be sin, or did not so strongly and so fiercely work;
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it was, as it were, dead, in comparison of that strong working it had, after the Law was knowne and duely considered.
it was, as it were, dead, in comparison of that strong working it had, After the Law was known and duly considered.
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That this is the meaning, is cleere by the Context:
That this is the meaning, is clear by the Context:
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for the Apostle saith, hee knew not lust to be sinne, till he came to looke into the Law of God,
for the Apostle Says, he knew not lust to be sin, till he Come to look into the Law of God,
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and duely to consider it, and that sinne tooke occasion by the knowledge, and due consideration of the Law, to rage and swell,
and duly to Consider it, and that sin took occasion by the knowledge, and due consideration of the Law, to rage and swell,
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and to breake out into all manner of euills. Thus then conceiue wee the Apostles meaning in this Verse, as if he had said,
and to break out into all manner of evils. Thus then conceive we the Apostles meaning in this Verse, as if he had said,
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The Law indeed is not the cause of sinne, but yet the corruption of nature being stirred vp by the knowledge and due consideration of that Cōmandement that forbids lust, The Law indeed is not the cause of sin, but yet the corruption of nature being stirred up by the knowledge and due consideration of that Commandment that forbids lust,
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though no occasion of sinne was thence giuen, yet the corruption of nature thereby taking occasion to rage and swell,
though no occasion of sin was thence given, yet the corruption of nature thereby taking occasion to rage and swell,
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and to breake out, it effected and brought forth in me, being yet in my naturall state and condition, all sorts of euill motions, contrary to the loue of God,
and to break out, it effected and brought forth in me, being yet in my natural state and condition, all sorts of evil motions, contrary to the love of God,
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and contrary to the loue of Men; for without the knowledge and due consideration of the Law, the corruption of nature was,
and contrary to the love of Men; for without the knowledge and due consideration of the Law, the corruption of nature was,
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as it were, dead, it lay hid, and did not so strongly and fiercely worke as afterwards,
as it were, dead, it lay hid, and did not so strongly and fiercely work as afterwards,
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when the Law was knowne, and duely considered. Here first, in that the Apostle saith, Sinne tooke occasion by the Commandement: when the Law was known, and duly considered. Here First, in that the Apostle Says, Sin took occasion by the Commandment:
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the corruption of nature on the Commandement tooke occasion to be stirring and working, to rage, the corruption of nature on the Commandment took occasion to be stirring and working, to rage,
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and swell, and to breake out more fiercely.
and swell, and to break out more fiercely.
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Wee may easily see and conceiue the greatnesse and strong working of the corruption of nature;
we may Easily see and conceive the greatness and strong working of the corruption of nature;
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so great is the corruption of nature, and such is the prauitie and peruersnesse of it, that it takes occasion to breake out on the Commandement of God,
so great is the corruption of nature, and such is the pravity and perverseness of it, that it Takes occasion to break out on the Commandment of God,
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and the more the holy will of God is reueyled and knowne, the more doth the corruption of nature rage,
and the more the holy will of God is revealed and known, the more does the corruption of nature rage,
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and swell, and breake out into sinne: the wicked nature of man is this;
and swell, and break out into sin: the wicked nature of man is this;
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The more he is forbidden to doe any thing, the more and the rather hee desires and seekes to doe it.
The more he is forbidden to do any thing, the more and the rather he Desires and seeks to do it.
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In this, the corruption of nature is like the Gangrene, the Leprosie, the Noli me tangere, and such diseases as are made worse, by such things as should be a meanes to cure them.
In this, the corruption of nature is like the Gangrene, the Leprosy, the Noli me tangere, and such diseases as Are made Worse, by such things as should be a means to cure them.
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And as a violent strong streame of water, if you roule a great stone into it,
And as a violent strong stream of water, if you roll a great stone into it,
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or make a damme or banke in the midst of it, the higher it riseth, and the more it roares and swells, and breaks ouer with greater violence;
or make a dam or bank in the midst of it, the higher it Riseth, and the more it roars and Swells, and breaks over with greater violence;
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so it is with the wicked and peruerse nature of man, the more it is opposed by the holy Law of God,
so it is with the wicked and perverse nature of man, the more it is opposed by the holy Law of God,
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and the more that it is set against it as a banke to keepe it in;
and the more that it is Set against it as a bank to keep it in;
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the more doth it rage and swell, and the more it breakes out into sinne;
the more does it rage and swell, and the more it breaks out into sin;
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and the more a thing is forbidden, the more doth the corrupt mind of man giue it selfe to the doing of it.
and the more a thing is forbidden, the more does the corrupt mind of man give it self to the doing of it.
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VVe may see this cleerely in the example of the Israelites;
We may see this clearly in the Exampl of the Israelites;
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wee find, that when the Lord commanded them, and inuited them by many sweet promises to go into the Land of Canaan,
we find, that when the Lord commanded them, and invited them by many sweet promises to go into the Land of Canaan,
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then they would not goe into it, they dispraise it, they murmure against God, and they like Egypt better, they desire to returne thither againe, Num. 14.2, 3, 4. The children of Israel murmured against MOSES and AARON, and the whole assembly said vnto them, Would God we had dyed in the Land of Egypt,
then they would not go into it, they dispraise it, they murmur against God, and they like Egypt better, they desire to return thither again, Num. 14.2, 3, 4. The children of Israel murmured against MOSES and AARON, and the Whole assembly said unto them, Would God we had died in the Land of Egypt,
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or in this Wildernesse, would God we were dead. or in this Wilderness, would God we were dead.
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3. Wherefore now hath the Lord brought vs into this Land, to fall vpon the sword? our wiues and our children shall be a prey:
3. Wherefore now hath the Lord brought us into this Land, to fallen upon the sword? our wives and our children shall be a prey:
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Were it not better for vs to returne into Egypt? 4. And they say one to another, Let vs make a Captayne, and returne to Egypt. Were it not better for us to return into Egypt? 4. And they say one to Another, Let us make a Captain, and return to Egypt.
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And a little after, when the Lord in the same Chapter forbids them to enter into the Land,
And a little After, when the Lord in the same Chapter forbids them to enter into the Land,
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then they would needes in all haste goe thither.
then they would needs in all haste go thither.
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The Text saith, Vers. 40. They rose early in the morning, and gate them vp into the top of the Mountayne, saying,
The Text Says, Vers. 40. They rose early in the morning, and gate them up into the top of the Mountain, saying,
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Loe, we be ready to goe vp to the place which the Lord hath promised: for we haue sinned. Lo, we be ready to go up to the place which the Lord hath promised: for we have sinned.
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So againe, the Lord commanding them to sacrifice to him on his owne Altar onely, their corrupt minds carry them to doe otherwise,
So again, the Lord commanding them to sacrifice to him on his own Altar only, their corrupt minds carry them to do otherwise,
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and to sacrifice to him in euery place.
and to sacrifice to him in every place.
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When circumcision was commanded of God, all Nations lothed it, but when it was abolished by the death of Christ,
When circumcision was commanded of God, all nations loathed it, but when it was abolished by the death of christ,
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then they would needes take it vp as a thing needfull to saluation:
then they would needs take it up as a thing needful to salvation:
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and therefore the Apostle bent himselfe strongly against it, Gal. 5.2, 3. Behold, I PAVL say vnto you, that if yee be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
and Therefore the Apostle bent himself strongly against it, Gal. 5.2, 3. Behold, I PAUL say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, christ shall profit you nothing.
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For I testifie againe to euery man which is circumcised, that he is bound to keepe the whole Law. For I testify again to every man which is circumcised, that he is bound to keep the Whole Law.
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To these wee might adde many like examples cleering and confirming this truth:
To these we might add many like Examples clearing and confirming this truth:
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That such is the peruersnesse of our nature, that it takes occasion to breake out on the Commandement,
That such is the perverseness of our nature, that it Takes occasion to break out on the Commandment,
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and such is the wicked nature of man, that the more a thing is forbidden, the more his corrupt mind is set on it,
and such is the wicked nature of man, that the more a thing is forbidden, the more his corrupt mind is Set on it,
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and the more hee giues himselfe to the doing of it.
and the more he gives himself to the doing of it.
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And doe wee not see this in common experience? Are there not many, who the more they are admonished of their euill courses,
And do we not see this in Common experience? are there not many, who the more they Are admonished of their evil courses,
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and the more they are disswaded from euill, the more their corrupt hearts are set on euill,
and the more they Are dissuaded from evil, the more their corrupt hearts Are Set on evil,
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and the more eagerly they follow it? Is it not sometimes the speech of a blasphemous Swearer, being iustly admonished and reproued for his swearing, he will therefore sweare the more? And is it not thus with some beastly Drunkards, being told of their drunkennesse,
and the more eagerly they follow it? Is it not sometime the speech of a blasphemous Swearer, being justly admonished and reproved for his swearing, he will Therefore swear the more? And is it not thus with Some beastly Drunkards, being told of their Drunkenness,
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and iustly reproued for it, doe they not thereupon giue themselues more and more to the practice of that sinne? I wish it were not thus with too many:
and justly reproved for it, do they not thereupon give themselves more and more to the practice of that sin? I wish it were not thus with too many:
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but alas, it is too cleere, it is the case of too many:
but alas, it is too clear, it is the case of too many:
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yea, some there be, that the more their sinnes are discouered and forbidden by the Word of God, the more desperate they become in a course of euill,
yea, Some there be, that the more their Sins Are discovered and forbidden by the Word of God, the more desperate they become in a course of evil,
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and say, Oh, we are the Goates, we are wicked, and wee shall be damned:
and say, O, we Are the Goats, we Are wicked, and we shall be damned:
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and thereupon they set themselues purposely to doe euill, their owne corrupt hearts carry them more violently to a course of sinne.
and thereupon they Set themselves purposely to do evil, their own corrupt hearts carry them more violently to a course of sin.
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The reason of this truth is this:
The reason of this truth is this:
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There is a direct contrariety betweene the holy Law of God, and the corrupt nature of man:
There is a Direct contrariety between the holy Law of God, and the corrupt nature of man:
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the Law of God beares the stampe of God, it is perfectly iust, and holy, and like to God himselfe:
the Law of God bears the stamp of God, it is perfectly just, and holy, and like to God himself:
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and the corruption of nature beares the stampe of Satan, and his liuely Image;
and the corruption of nature bears the stamp of Satan, and his lively Image;
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and so these two comming together, if the Law of God doe not represse and ouercome the force and working of corruption, it intends the force of it, and makes it more violent:
and so these two coming together, if the Law of God do not repress and overcome the force and working of corruption, it intends the force of it, and makes it more violent:
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as the coldnesse of the ayre that is about the fire, intends the heate of the fire,
as the coldness of the air that is about the fire, intends the heat of the fire,
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and makes the fire burne more fiercely;
and makes the fire burn more fiercely;
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so the holy Law of God, comming to the corrupt nature of men, if it doe not represse and ouercome the force and working of it, without question it intends the force of it, and makes it more violent;
so the holy Law of God, coming to the corrupt nature of men, if it do not repress and overcome the force and working of it, without question it intends the force of it, and makes it more violent;
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and therefore this we may set downe as a certayne truth, that such is the peruersnesse of our nature, that it takes occasion to breake out on the Commandement of God,
and Therefore this we may Set down as a certain truth, that such is the perverseness of our nature, that it Takes occasion to break out on the Commandment of God,
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and the wicked nature of man is this, that the more a thing is forbidden, the more his heart (being left to it selfe) is set on it,
and the wicked nature of man is this, that the more a thing is forbidden, the more his heart (being left to it self) is Set on it,
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and the more he giues himselfe to the doing of it.
and the more he gives himself to the doing of it.
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Now then, this being a truth, it discouers first that it is no light and trifling thing, it is no small matter for a man or woman to be in their naturall state and condition;
Now then, this being a truth, it discovers First that it is no Light and trifling thing, it is no small matter for a man or woman to be in their natural state and condition;
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many in this respect deceiue themselues exceedingly, because haply they are kept by restrayning grace, from some foule and grosse sinnes,
many in this respect deceive themselves exceedingly, Because haply they Are kept by restraining grace, from Some foul and gross Sins,
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as Whoredome, Murder, Stealing, and such like;
as Whoredom, Murder, Stealing, and such like;
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they blesse themselues, and thinke themselues in a maruellous good case, and they make nothing of it, that they are yet in their naturall state and condition, hauing no euidence that they are freed from that,
they bless themselves, and think themselves in a marvelous good case, and they make nothing of it, that they Are yet in their natural state and condition, having no evidence that they Are freed from that,
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and that they are in bondage vnder the corruption of nature: but alas, they deceiue themselues exceedingly;
and that they Are in bondage under the corruption of nature: but alas, they deceive themselves exceedingly;
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and so long as they are in that state, they are in a miserable condition:
and so long as they Are in that state, they Are in a miserable condition:
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for why? through the peruersnesse of their nature, they are ready to turne that to an occasion of sinne, which should be a meanes to doe them most good;
for why? through the perverseness of their nature, they Are ready to turn that to an occasion of sin, which should be a means to do them most good;
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they are ready to turne the Law of God, and the holy Word of God, which is the chiefe meanes to cure sin in them, to an occasion to make them sinne the more,
they Are ready to turn the Law of God, and the holy Word of God, which is the chief means to cure since in them, to an occasion to make them sin the more,
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and to goe on with greater violence and eagernesse in a course of sinne; and that is a miserable state:
and to go on with greater violence and eagerness in a course of sin; and that is a miserable state:
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what hope can there be of any good in such a case as that?
what hope can there be of any good in such a case as that?
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We hold that Horse to be a very Iade, that the more he is spurred, the more he goes backward:
We hold that Horse to be a very Jade, that the more he is spurred, the more he Goes backward:
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and wee hold that to be a stubborne and desperate child, that because his Father wills him to doe a thing,
and we hold that to be a stubborn and desperate child, that Because his Father wills him to do a thing,
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therefore he sets himselfe against it;
Therefore he sets himself against it;
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and the more earnest his Father is to haue him doe it, the more backward he shewes himselfe to the doing of it.
and the more earnest his Father is to have him do it, the more backward he shows himself to the doing of it.
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Now this is the case of euery one of vs by nature;
Now this is the case of every one of us by nature;
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so wicked and so peruerse is our nature, that the more the Lord requires good duties at our hands, the more vntoward wee are to the doing of them;
so wicked and so perverse is our nature, that the more the Lord requires good duties At our hands, the more untoward we Are to the doing of them;
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and the more any euill is forbidden, the more eagerly wee desire it, and seeke to doe it,
and the more any evil is forbidden, the more eagerly we desire it, and seek to do it,
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if wee be left to our selues;
if we be left to our selves;
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and therefore thinke it not a matter of nothing to be in thy naturall state and condition,
and Therefore think it not a matter of nothing to be in thy natural state and condition,
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so long as thou art in that state, thou art in a miserable state:
so long as thou art in that state, thou art in a miserable state:
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and therefore finding thy selfe in that state and condition, hasten out of it, and neuer rest, till thou be renued by grace,
and Therefore finding thy self in that state and condition, hasten out of it, and never rest, till thou be renewed by grace,
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and that thou art wrought on by the Spirit of grace and sanctification.
and that thou art wrought on by the Spirit of grace and sanctification.
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Againe, is it so, that the peruersnesse of nature is such, that it takes occasion to breake out on the Commandement of God,
Again, is it so, that the perverseness of nature is such, that it Takes occasion to break out on the Commandment of God,
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and the more any euill is forbidden, the more the corrupt heart of man is set on it, and the more he giues himselfe to the doing of it? We must then learne to come to the hearing of the Word of God prepared;
and the more any evil is forbidden, the more the corrupt heart of man is Set on it, and the more he gives himself to the doing of it? We must then Learn to come to the hearing of the Word of God prepared;
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for why? wee are in danger, through the peruersnesse of our owne nature, to turne that into our bane and poyson, that should be a meanes to doe vs most good,
for why? we Are in danger, through the perverseness of our own nature, to turn that into our bane and poison, that should be a means to do us most good,
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euen to take occasion from the holy Word of God discouering our sinnes, and condemning them, to become more eager and violent in a course of sinne,
even to take occasion from the holy Word of God discovering our Sins, and condemning them, to become more eager and violent in a course of sin,
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and to be hardened in our euill wayes, as many are by the Ministery & Preaching of the Word of God:
and to be hardened in our evil ways, as many Are by the Ministry & Preaching of the Word of God:
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and therefore we are carefully to prepare our selues, when we come to heare the Word of God, we are to labour to disburden our hearts of sinfull lusts,
and Therefore we Are carefully to prepare our selves, when we come to hear the Word of God, we Are to labour to disburden our hearts of sinful Lustiest,
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and of that peruersnesse that is in them by nature, and to humble our soules before the Lord, entreating him to sanctifie our hearts by his grace,
and of that perverseness that is in them by nature, and to humble our Souls before the Lord, entreating him to sanctify our hearts by his grace,
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and to come in feare and trembling, that so the Word may be to vs a Word of life and comfort, and a Word of saluation.
and to come in Fear and trembling, that so the Word may be to us a Word of life and Comfort, and a Word of salvation.
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In the next place obserue wee, that the Apostle saith, Sinne tooke occasion by the Commandement.
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle Says, Sin took occasion by the Commandment.
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The Commandement of God gaue no occasion, but the corruption of nature thereby tooke occasion to be stirring,
The Commandment of God gave no occasion, but the corruption of nature thereby took occasion to be stirring,
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and working, and to bring forth all manner of euill.
and working, and to bring forth all manner of evil.
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Wee see then, the Apostle cleeres the Commandement of God, and frees that from blame, he iustifies that,
we see then, the Apostle clears the Commandment of God, and frees that from blame, he Justifies that,
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and layes no fault on that at all;
and lays not fault on that At all;
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but hee layes the fault and blame where it ought to lye, namely, on the corruption of nature, that the corruption of nature tooke occasion where none was giuen,
but he lays the fault and blame where it ought to lie, namely, on the corruption of nature, that the corruption of nature took occasion where none was given,
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euen by the holy Commandement, to bring forth all manner of concupiscence.
even by the holy Commandment, to bring forth all manner of concupiscence.
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VVhence note we, how we may cleere the holy Word of God preached, from all fault and blame,
Whence note we, how we may clear the holy Word of God preached, from all fault and blame,
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when it becomes to some men a sauour of death, and they are thereby hardened and made worse.
when it becomes to Some men a savour of death, and they Are thereby hardened and made Worse.
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By this we learne how to iustifie the holy Word of God preached, in that respect,
By this we Learn how to justify the holy Word of God preached, in that respect,
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and to lay the fault and blame where it ought to bee, namely, on the corruption of their owne hearts:
and to lay the fault and blame where it ought to be, namely, on the corruption of their own hearts:
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the holy VVord of God preached, giues men no occasion to be hardened, and made worse in a course of sinne,
the holy Word of God preached, gives men no occasion to be hardened, and made Worse in a course of sin,
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but their owne wicked and corrupt hearts thereby take occasion to be hardened and to become worse,
but their own wicked and corrupt hearts thereby take occasion to be hardened and to become Worse,
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and from the strength of their owne corruption they peruert the holy Word of God to their owne destruction;
and from the strength of their own corruption they pervert the holy Word of God to their own destruction;
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and thus it was said by the Prophet ISAIAH, Isai. 6.9, 10. Goe and say vnto this people, Yee shall heare indeed, but yee shall not vnderstand; and thus it was said by the Prophet ISAIAH, Isaiah 6.9, 10. Go and say unto this people, Ye shall hear indeed, but ye shall not understand;
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yee shall plainely see, and not perceiue:
ye shall plainly see, and not perceive:
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make their hearts fat, make their eares heauy, and shut their eyes, lest they see with their eyes,
make their hearts fat, make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes, lest they see with their eyes,
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and heare with their eares, and vnderstand with their hearts, and conuert, and he heale them. and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and convert, and he heal them.
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The holy Prophet is said to make their heart fat, and to harden them, because they were hardened by occasion of his preaching.
The holy Prophet is said to make their heart fat, and to harden them, Because they were hardened by occasion of his preaching.
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His preaching gaue them no occasion: but they thereby tooke occasion to bee hardened and made worse.
His preaching gave them no occasion: but they thereby took occasion to be hardened and made Worse.
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So is that place to be vnderstood;
So is that place to be understood;
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and so wee learne how to iustifie the holy Word of God preached, and to free it from blame,
and so we Learn how to justify the holy Word of God preached, and to free it from blame,
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though some be thereby hardened, and sauour it to death and to their owne destruction: the fault is not in the VVord of God, but in their owne corruption;
though Some be thereby hardened, and savour it to death and to their own destruction: the fault is not in the Word of God, but in their own corruption;
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yea, by this we learne to iustifie God, and to cleere Him in respect of His dealing with men,
yea, by this we Learn to justify God, and to clear Him in respect of His dealing with men,
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when He is said to harden their hearts, and to stirre them vp to euill.
when He is said to harden their hearts, and to stir them up to evil.
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The Lord hardens the heart, and stirres vp to euill, not by instilling or infusing any the least euill into the hearts of men, The Lord hardens the heart, and stirs up to evil, not by instilling or infusing any the least evil into the hearts of men,
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but by setting before them such things, as they through their owne corruption abuse, and turne to occasions of euill to themselues;
but by setting before them such things, as they through their own corruption abuse, and turn to occasions of evil to themselves;
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as his precepts, his threatnings, his counsels, his blessings. Psalm. 105.25. it is said, The Lord turned the heart of the Egyptians to hate his People.
as his Precepts, his threatenings, his Counsels, his blessings. Psalm. 105.25. it is said, The Lord turned the heart of the egyptians to hate his People.
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The meaning is, they hated Gods People, because the Lord blessed them; they tooke occasion by those benefits the Lord bestowed on his People, to hate them.
The meaning is, they hated God's People, Because the Lord blessed them; they took occasion by those benefits the Lord bestowed on his People, to hate them.
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And so the Lord turned their hearts to hate his People, not by putting euill into them,
And so the Lord turned their hearts to hate his People, not by putting evil into them,
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but by setting his benefits bestowed vpon his People, before them, by which through their owne corruption, they tooke occasion to hate Gods People.
but by setting his benefits bestowed upon his People, before them, by which through their own corruption, they took occasion to hate God's People.
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And thus wee may iustifie the Lords dealing with man, and cleere him from blame, when he is said to harden their hearts, and to stirre them vp to euill.
And thus we may justify the lords dealing with man, and clear him from blame, when he is said to harden their hearts, and to stir them up to evil.
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Further obserue wee, that the Apostle here faith, that Sinne taking occasion by the Commandement, wrought in them all manner of Concupiscence, it effected,
Further observe we, that the Apostle Here faith, that Sin taking occasion by the Commandment, wrought in them all manner of Concupiscence, it effected,
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and it brought forth in him all sorts of euill motions.
and it brought forth in him all sorts of evil motions.
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Where wee see, the Apostle giues to the corruption of nature, an effecting or working power, a power to effect,
Where we see, the Apostle gives to the corruption of nature, an effecting or working power, a power to Effect,
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and to bring forth euill motions. Hence then wee may easily gather thus much:
and to bring forth evil motions. Hence then we may Easily gather thus much:
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That the corruption of nature is a thing that hath a reall being, it is not,
That the corruption of nature is a thing that hath a real being, it is not,
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as some haue thought, a meere absence or priuation, or a meere want of that holinesse and righteousnesse that ought to be in vs:
as Some have Thought, a mere absence or privation, or a mere want of that holiness and righteousness that ought to be in us:
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but it is a positiue thing, it is a thing that hath a reall being, it is both a guiltinesse of the sinne of our first Parents;
but it is a positive thing, it is a thing that hath a real being, it is both a guiltiness of the sin of our First Parents;
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for in ADAM all sinned, Rom. 5.12.
for in ADAM all sinned, Rom. 5.12.
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and it is an inclination, a pronenesse of all the faculties of the soule to that which is euill,
and it is an inclination, a proneness of all the faculties of the soul to that which is evil,
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and against the Law of God; and so it is a thing that hath a reall being;
and against the Law of God; and so it is a thing that hath a real being;
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and it is the proper cause producing and bringing forth all euill motions, and all wicked and sinfull actions, it is the mother sinne, it brings forth all other sinnes whatsoeuer.
and it is the proper cause producing and bringing forth all evil motions, and all wicked and sinful actions, it is the mother sin, it brings forth all other Sins whatsoever.
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And to this purpose the Apostle Iames speakes plainely, Chap. 1.14, 15. saith he, Euery man is tempted, when he is drawne away by his owne concupiscence, and is entised.
And to this purpose the Apostle James speaks plainly, Chap. 1.14, 15. Says he, Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own concupiscence, and is enticed.
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And when lust hath conceiued, it bringeth forth sinne, and sinne, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. And when lust hath conceived, it brings forth sin, and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death.
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Where we see, he giues a power to concupiscence, that is, to the corruption of nature, to entise, to draw to sinne,
Where we see, he gives a power to concupiscence, that is, to the corruption of nature, to entice, to draw to sin,
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and to conceiue, and bring forth sinne, euen all manner of actuall sinnes. And hence is the corruption of nature called, The body of sinne, Rom. 6.6. and the old man, in that place and in many other places:
and to conceive, and bring forth sin, even all manner of actual Sins. And hence is the corruption of nature called, The body of sin, Rom. 6.6. and the old man, in that place and in many other places:
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and it is called, the flesh. All which denominations doe signifie and imply thus much, that it is a Positiue thing,
and it is called, the Flesh. All which denominations do signify and imply thus much, that it is a Positive thing,
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and hath a reall being, yea, the Apostle ascribes to the corruption of nature, a lusting, Let not sinne reigne therefore in your mortall body, that yee should obey it in the lusts thereof: and Gal. 5.17. The Flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh:
and hath a real being, yea, the Apostle ascribes to the corruption of nature, a lusting, Let not sin Reign Therefore in your Mortal body, that ye should obey it in the Lustiest thereof: and Gal. 5.17. The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh:
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and these are contrary one to the other. and these Are contrary one to the other.
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And therefore doubtlesse it hath a reall being, and it hath an effecting and working power,
And Therefore doubtless it hath a real being, and it hath an effecting and working power,
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and as a mother, it brings forth all manner of actuall sinne. This being a truth, it first meetes with the error of the Pelagians:
and as a mother, it brings forth all manner of actual sin. This being a truth, it First meets with the error of the Pelagians:
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this being true, it cannot be true, that the Pelagians of ancient and of later times held, that all sinnes that are committed, they come not from the corruption of nature,
this being true, it cannot be true, that the Pelagians of ancient and of later times held, that all Sins that Are committed, they come not from the corruption of nature,
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but they are done only by imitation. So Pelagius and his followers held & taught. That cannot stand with this truth, that the corruption of nature hath a reall being,
but they Are done only by imitation. So Pelagius and his followers held & taught. That cannot stand with this truth, that the corruption of nature hath a real being,
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and as a mother, giues being to other sinnes, and as a mother, brings forth all manner of actuall sinnes.
and as a mother, gives being to other Sins, and as a mother, brings forth all manner of actual Sins.
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Againe, is it so, that the corruption of nature hath a reall being, and hath an effectuall and working power, and as a mother, brings forth all manner of actuall sins? Surely then children doe not euill only,
Again, is it so, that the corruption of nature hath a real being, and hath an effectual and working power, and as a mother, brings forth all manner of actual Sins? Surely then children do not evil only,
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because they see others to doe euill, children doe not practise euill onely by imitation; which was likewise the error of the Pelagians:
Because they see Others to do evil, children do not practise evil only by imitation; which was likewise the error of the Pelagians:
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but the euill that children doe, it comes from a roote within them, the corruption of nature hath a reall residence and being in them,
but the evil that children do, it comes from a root within them, the corruption of nature hath a real residence and being in them,
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and that corruption hath a working power, and that giues being to all the euils they commit,
and that corruption hath a working power, and that gives being to all the evils they commit,
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and that children doe euill from the corruption that hath a reall residence and being in themselues, may plainely appeare by this.
and that children do evil from the corruption that hath a real residence and being in themselves, may plainly appear by this.
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Many times some particular euill quality is found in a child in his infancy, the child is peeuish, froward, and such like;
Many times Some particular evil quality is found in a child in his infancy, the child is peevish, froward, and such like;
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it hath some particular euill quality in it, in the very infancy, before it can learne any thing that is ill by imitation:
it hath Some particular evil quality in it, in the very infancy, before it can Learn any thing that is ill by imitation:
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and therefore certainely the corruption of nature is a thing that hath a reall residence and being in children,
and Therefore Certainly the corruption of nature is a thing that hath a real residence and being in children,
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and hath a working power in them, and giues being to all the euill they commit.
and hath a working power in them, and gives being to all the evil they commit.
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And this Parents are to take notice of, Parents are not onely to consider that their children are subiect to learne ill,
And this Parents Are to take notice of, Parents Are not only to Consider that their children Are Subject to Learn ill,
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and to take it from examples, and so to take heed they giue them no ill example, wherein many are faulty;
and to take it from Examples, and so to take heed they give them no ill Exampl, wherein many Are faulty;
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but they must thinke on this, that there is a roote of bitternesse really abiding in their children,
but they must think on this, that there is a root of bitterness really abiding in their children,
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and that, that hath an effecting and working power, and giues being to all the euils that they commit,
and that, that hath an effecting and working power, and gives being to all the evils that they commit,
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and so labour by all good meanes to roote it out of their children. Pro. 22.15. saith SALOMON, Foolishnesse is bound in the heart of a child:
and so labour by all good means to root it out of their children. Pro 22.15. Says SOLOMON, Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child:
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but the rod of correction shall driue it away from him: there is a bundle of folly in the heart of a child:
but the rod of correction shall driven it away from him: there is a bundle of folly in the heart of a child:
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but the rod of correction shall driue it away. but the rod of correction shall driven it away.
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Let then all Parents take notice of that folly, and that vanity and wickednesse that is really abiding in their children,
Let then all Parents take notice of that folly, and that vanity and wickedness that is really abiding in their children,
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and labour by instruction, by correction, and by all other meanes to driue it out.
and labour by instruction, by correction, and by all other means to driven it out.
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If thou faile in this dutie, thou that art a Father or Mother, thou shalt one day find to thy wo and sorrow, that there is a bitter root really abiding in the heart of thy childe, it will one day shew forth the working power of it,
If thou fail in this duty, thou that art a Father or Mother, thou shalt one day find to thy woe and sorrow, that there is a bitter root really abiding in the heart of thy child, it will one day show forth the working power of it,
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and breake out into stubbornesse, disobedience, and many foule disorders; yea, haply such, as will bring thy childe to an vntimely end:
and break out into Stubbornness, disobedience, and many foul disorders; yea, haply such, as will bring thy child to an untimely end:
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and then thou wilt wish that thou hadst taken notice of it, and in time laboured to root it out:
and then thou wilt wish that thou Hadst taken notice of it, and in time laboured to root it out:
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but then it will bee too late;
but then it will be too late;
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yea, then thou shalt finde a burre in thine owne soule, and a wound in thine owne conscience:
yea, then thou shalt find a Burre in thine own soul, and a wound in thine own conscience:
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for without repentance the bloud of that childe shall be required at thy hands: therefore let all Parents thinke on this dutie.
for without Repentance the blood of that child shall be required At thy hands: Therefore let all Parents think on this duty.
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One thing note we further in the Apostles Proposition.
One thing note we further in the Apostles Proposition.
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Hee saith, that sinne taking occasion by the Commandement, wrought in him all manner of concupiscence.
He Says, that sin taking occasion by the Commandment, wrought in him all manner of concupiscence.
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That is to bee obserued of vs, euen in Paul himselfe, being yet in his naturall state and condition, the corruption of nature effected and brought forth all sorts of euill motions, contrary to the loue of God,
That is to be observed of us, even in Paul himself, being yet in his natural state and condition, the corruption of nature effected and brought forth all sorts of evil motions, contrary to the love of God,
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and contrary to the loue of men;
and contrary to the love of men;
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and yet Paul was a man excellently well gifted and qualified, euen before his Conuersion, hee saith of himselfe, that he profited in the Iewish Religion aboue many of his companions,
and yet Paul was a man excellently well gifted and qualified, even before his Conversion, he Says of himself, that he profited in the Jewish Religion above many of his Sodales,
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and of his owne Nation, and was much more zealous of the tradition of his fathers: And Philip. 3.6. Touching the righteousnes which is in the Law, saith he, I was vnrebukeable. And yet euen in him thus qualified, did the corruption of nature, on occasion of the Commandement, effect and bring forth all sorts of euill motions and lusts. and of his own nation, and was much more zealous of the tradition of his Father's: And Philip. 3.6. Touching the righteousness which is in the Law, Says he, I was unrebukable. And yet even in him thus qualified, did the corruption of nature, on occasion of the Commandment, Effect and bring forth all sorts of evil motions and Lustiest.
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Hence then we are giuen to vnderstand, That there is in all and euery man and woman the same seedes of sinne,
Hence then we Are given to understand, That there is in all and every man and woman the same seeds of sin,
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& the same peruersnesse of nature, though they be neuer so well descended, euen of the best Parents in the world, neuer so well qualified;
& the same perverseness of nature, though they be never so well descended, even of the best Parents in the world, never so well qualified;
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men that haue the greatest gifts of nature, or the greatest endowments of learning, or the like, they haue in them by nature the same seedes of sinne that other men haue,
men that have the greatest Gifts of nature, or the greatest endowments of learning, or the like, they have in them by nature the same seeds of sin that other men have,
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yea, in the best man in the world, there are by nature the seedes of all manner of sinnes, as Christ saith, Ioh. 3.6. That which is borne of the flesh, is flesh:
yea, in the best man in the world, there Are by nature the seeds of all manner of Sins, as christ Says, John 3.6. That which is born of the Flesh, is Flesh:
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it is nothing but a lumpe of corruption.
it is nothing but a lump of corruption.
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Hence it is that men that are yet in their naturall state, are said to be darkenesse, Ephes. 5.8. and to be in the flesh, vers.
Hence it is that men that Are yet in their natural state, Are said to be darkness, Ephesians 5.8. and to be in the Flesh, vers.
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5. of this Chapter, and to be dead, Ephes. 2.1.
5. of this Chapter, and to be dead, Ephesians 2.1.
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in trespasses and sinnes. All these Phrases doe shew, that men that are yet in their naturall state and condition, are ouerwhelmed in sinne,in Trespasses and Sins. All these Phrases do show, that men that Are yet in their natural state and condition, Are overwhelmed in sin,
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and are nothing but a lumpe of corruption.
and Are nothing but a lump of corruption.
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And so, whatsoeuer they be, be they neuer so well descended, or neuer so well qualified, they haue in them by nature the same seedes of sinne that others haue.
And so, whatsoever they be, be they never so well descended, or never so well qualified, they have in them by nature the same seeds of sin that Others have.
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The reason and ground of this truth is this:
The reason and ground of this truth is this:
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All men doe equally from Adam partake of the nature of man, and are all alike the children of wrath;
All men do equally from Adam partake of the nature of man, and Are all alike the children of wrath;
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and therefore there is in all and euery one by nature, the same seedes of sinne,
and Therefore there is in all and every one by nature, the same seeds of sin,
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and the same peruersnesse of nature;
and the same perverseness of nature;
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indeed the corruption of nature doth not breake out in all naturall men alike, because it is limited and kept in by the hand of God, and by restrayning grace;
indeed the corruption of nature does not break out in all natural men alike, Because it is limited and kept in by the hand of God, and by restraining grace;
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and men are kept from breaking out into some notorious foule sinnes, by good education, by wholsome Lawes of men, by their owne naturall temper,
and men Are kept from breaking out into Some notorious foul Sins, by good education, by wholesome Laws of men, by their own natural temper,
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and constitution of body, and the like.
and constitution of body, and the like.
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But yet this remaynes a truth, that be men neuer so well descended, or neuer so well qualified, they haue in them by nature the same seedes of sinne that others haue:
But yet this remains a truth, that be men never so well descended, or never so well qualified, they have in them by nature the same seeds of sin that Others have:
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and therefore let no man or woman thinke highly of themselues, and lift vp themselues in a conceit of goodnesse and excellency of their owne natures.
and Therefore let no man or woman think highly of themselves, and lift up themselves in a conceit of Goodness and excellency of their own nature's.
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It is the manner of some to magnifie their owne good natures, and to thinke they haue excellent natures, they are not giuen to such and such sins, they thanke God they are not so il as others are.
It is the manner of Some to magnify their own good nature's, and to think they have excellent nature's, they Are not given to such and such Sins, they thank God they Are not so ill as Others Are.
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But let such persons know, they deceiue themselues;
But let such Persons know, they deceive themselves;
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it is not the goodnesse of their nature, but the hand of God, and his restrayning grace that keepes them from those sinnes that others fall into;
it is not the Goodness of their nature, but the hand of God, and his restraining grace that keeps them from those Sins that Others fallen into;
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nature in them is as corrupt in the root, as in the worst men in the world.
nature in them is as corrupt in the root, as in the worst men in the world.
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And whence is it, that thou art not so bad as Cain, as Pharaoh, as the Sodomites, as Iudas, or the vilest monster in all outrage of sinne, thou being yet in thy naturall state and condition? Surely, from the hand and power of God, and from his restrayning grace.
And whence is it, that thou art not so bad as Cain, as Pharaoh, as the Sodomites, as Iudas, or the Vilest monster in all outrage of sin, thou being yet in thy natural state and condition? Surely, from the hand and power of God, and from his restraining grace.
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And therefore cease thou from magnifying thine owne good nature, and blessed God for so restrayning thy nature,
And Therefore cease thou from magnifying thine own good nature, and blessed God for so restraining thy nature,
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and desire of the Lord, that as hee hath giuen thee a better tempered nature then others,
and desire of the Lord, that as he hath given thee a better tempered nature then Others,
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and thou art not naturally giuen to such foule sinnes as others are, so hee would be pleased to goe on with his mercy,
and thou art not naturally given to such foul Sins as Others Are, so he would be pleased to go on with his mercy,
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and giue vnto thee his speciall renuing grace, euen the sanctifying grace of his Spirit, without which thou shalt neuer see the face of God to thy comfort.
and give unto thee his special renewing grace, even the sanctifying grace of his Spirit, without which thou shalt never see the face of God to thy Comfort.
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The best natured man or woman in the world, if they haue no more in them but the goodnesse of nature, they shall goe to hell.
The best natured man or woman in the world, if they have no more in them but the Goodness of nature, they shall go to hell.
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And therefore neuer rest, till thou find thine heart renued by grace, and that the Spirit of God hath framed thee in some measure to the Image of Iesus Christ;
And Therefore never rest, till thou find thine heart renewed by grace, and that the Spirit of God hath framed thee in Some measure to the Image of Iesus christ;
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and that will giue thee comfort, and that will giue thee assurance of Gods speciall loue towards thee in Iesus Christ.
and that will give thee Comfort, and that will give thee assurance of God's special love towards thee in Iesus christ.
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One thing marke we further in the Apostles Proposition;
One thing mark we further in the Apostles Proposition;
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he saith, The corruption of nature taking occasion by the Commandement, brought forth in him (hee being yet in his naturall state) all manner of concupiscence, euen all sorts of euill motions and lusts, all ill motions contrary to the loue of God,
he Says, The corruption of nature taking occasion by the Commandment, brought forth in him (he being yet in his natural state) all manner of concupiscence, even all sorts of evil motions and Lustiest, all ill motions contrary to the love of God,
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and contrary to the loue of Men; Hence then it is cleere,
and contrary to the love of Men; Hence then it is clear,
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That the corruption of nature hath a maruellous strong working in vnregenerate persons, it carryes a strong hand ouer them and in them, it carryes them directly against the Commandement of God,
That the corruption of nature hath a marvelous strong working in unregenerate Persons, it carries a strong hand over them and in them, it carries them directly against the Commandment of God,
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yea, on occasion of the Commandement, it stirres vp in them all manner of euill motions and lusts:
yea, on occasion of the Commandment, it stirs up in them all manner of evil motions and Lustiest:
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no thought so wicked, and no lust so vile, but the corruption of nature brings it forth in vnregenerate persons, on occasion of the Commandement of God:
no Thought so wicked, and no lust so vile, but the corruption of nature brings it forth in unregenerate Persons, on occasion of the Commandment of God:
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the Commandement of God which forbids sinne, and is the rule of good life, and so should worke good in men, it works no good at all in vnregenerate persons being left to themselues,
the Commandment of God which forbids sin, and is the Rule of good life, and so should work good in men, it works no good At all in unregenerate Persons being left to themselves,
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nay it is so farre from working good in themselues, as on occasion of that, their corruption stirres,
nay it is so Far from working good in themselves, as on occasion of that, their corruption stirs,
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and works, and brings forth in them all manner of euill.
and works, and brings forth in them all manner of evil.
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Where then is any place for freedome of will in vnregenerate persons, as the Papists hold and teach, That men being yet in their naturall state and condition, haue freedome of will in things that are spirituall,
Where then is any place for freedom of will in unregenerate Persons, as the Papists hold and teach, That men being yet in their natural state and condition, have freedom of will in things that Are spiritual,
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and truely good, and commanded of God in his Word, and that meere naturall and vnregenerate persons may will that which is truely good? That cannot stand with this truth, that the corruption of nature hath such a strong working in vnregenerate persons,
and truly good, and commanded of God in his Word, and that mere natural and unregenerate Persons may will that which is truly good? That cannot stand with this truth, that the corruption of nature hath such a strong working in unregenerate Persons,
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as, on occasion of the Commandement of God, it stirres vp in them all sorts of euill motions and lusts.
as, on occasion of the Commandment of God, it stirs up in them all sorts of evil motions and Lustiest.
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Is it possible, that vnregenerate persons should haue it in their free choice to will spirituall good things,
Is it possible, that unregenerate Persons should have it in their free choice to will spiritual good things,
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and to be able freely to will and choose that which is truly good and holy? and yet the frame of their hearts is not onely altogether euill of it selfe euen from the cradle, Gen. 8.21.
and to be able freely to will and choose that which is truly good and holy? and yet the frame of their hearts is not only altogether evil of it self even from the cradle, Gen. 8.21.
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The disposition of their vnderstanding, their will and their affections, with all that their hearts deuise, frame or imagine, is not only wholly euill,
The disposition of their understanding, their will and their affections, with all that their hearts devise, frame or imagine, is not only wholly evil,
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but more then that, so strong is the corruption of their nature, as, on occasion of the Commandement of God, it breakes out,
but more then that, so strong is the corruption of their nature, as, on occasion of the Commandment of God, it breaks out,
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and stirres vp in them all manner of euill motions and lusts, and they are made worse by that which should be a meanes to doe them good?
and stirs up in them all manner of evil motions and Lustiest, and they Are made Worse by that which should be a means to do them good?
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Is it possible there should be a libertie and freedome of will in such a miserable bondage? No, no:
Is it possible there should be a liberty and freedom of will in such a miserable bondage? No, no:
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it is a thing altogether impossible, and it is a meere fancy, and an idle conceit, to thinke that vnregenerate persons haue freedome of will in things spirituall and heauenly,
it is a thing altogether impossible, and it is a mere fancy, and an idle conceit, to think that unregenerate Persons have freedom of will in things spiritual and heavenly,
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and can freely will that which is truly good: we are to renounce it as a grosse Popish error.
and can freely will that which is truly good: we Are to renounce it as a gross Popish error.
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Come wee now to the last words of this Verse, For without the Law, sinne is dead.
Come we now to the last words of this Verse, For without the Law, sin is dead.
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In these words, as before we shewed, the Apostle addes a reason to his foregoing Proposition.
In these words, as before we showed, the Apostle adds a reason to his foregoing Proposition.
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The meaning of them I haue also giuen, as that they are thus to be conceiued:
The meaning of them I have also given, as that they Are thus to be conceived:
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That without the true knowledge and due consideration of the Law of God, the corruption of nature lyes, That without the true knowledge and due consideration of the Law of God, the corruption of nature lies,
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as it were, dead, it lyes hid, and hath not that strong and violent working, as it hath when the Law of God is knowne. as it were, dead, it lies hid, and hath not that strong and violent working, as it hath when the Law of God is known.
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From these wordes thus vnderstood, two things are offered. I will speake of them in order. First this;
From these words thus understood, two things Are offered. I will speak of them in order. First this;
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hence wee are giuen to vnderstand, That where the Law of God is either wanting, or men hauing the Law and Word of God, do not soundly know it,
hence we Are given to understand, That where the Law of God is either wanting, or men having the Law and Word of God, do not soundly know it,
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and duly consider it, there the corruption of nature hath not that raging and violent working,
and duly Consider it, there the corruption of nature hath not that raging and violent working,
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and it breakes not out with that violence in vnregenerate persons, as it doth where the Law and Word of God is well knowne,
and it breaks not out with that violence in unregenerate Persons, as it does where the Law and Word of God is well known,
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and throughly considered of them that be vnregenerate, being then left to themselues.
and thoroughly considered of them that be unregenerate, being then left to themselves.
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Indeed wee may not thinke, that the corruption of nature hath not a strong and a powerfull working in vnregenerate persons, where the Law and Word of God is either wanting,
Indeed we may not think, that the corruption of nature hath not a strong and a powerful working in unregenerate Persons, where the Law and Word of God is either wanting,
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or is not well knowne, and duely considered of them. No, no:
or is not well known, and duly considered of them. No, no:
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doubtlesse it hath a strong and powerfull working in vnregenerate persons, either wanting the Law and Word of God,
doubtless it hath a strong and powerful working in unregenerate Persons, either wanting the Law and Word of God,
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or hauing it, and yet being ignorant of it, or not duely considering it, the corruption of nature euen then brings forth in them most vile & most abominable fruits.
or having it, and yet being ignorant of it, or not duly considering it, the corruption of nature even then brings forth in them most vile & most abominable fruits.
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The Apostle shewes it at large, Rom. 1. in many Verses, as, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30.
The Apostle shows it At large, Rom. 1. in many Verses, as, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30.
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But this is the thing that I deliuer grounded on this Text:
But this is the thing that I deliver grounded on this Text:
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That where the Law and Word of God is either wanting, or men hauing it, doe not know it,
That where the Law and Word of God is either wanting, or men having it, do not know it,
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or doe not at all consider it, or but slenderly; there, though the corruption of nature doe strongly preuaile, yet it hath not that fierce,
or do not At all Consider it, or but slenderly; there, though the corruption of nature do strongly prevail, yet it hath not that fierce,
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and that raging and violent working in vnregenerate persons, as it hath where the Law and Word of God is soundly knowne,
and that raging and violent working in unregenerate Persons, as it hath where the Law and Word of God is soundly known,
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and thorowly considered of them that be vnregenerate, they being then left to themselues:
and thoroughly considered of them that be unregenerate, they being then left to themselves:
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and for this, wee haue further euidence and testimony of Scripture, and this may be further confirmed by some examples out of the Booke of God.
and for this, we have further evidence and testimony of Scripture, and this may be further confirmed by Some Examples out of the Book of God.
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To this purpose reade Ierem. 36. VVe there find, that though Iehotakim the King was a wicked man,
To this purpose read Jeremiah 36. We there find, that though Jehoiakim the King was a wicked man,
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and his corrupt heart set him on to worke much euill in the sight of the Lord,
and his corrupt heart Set him on to work much evil in the sighed of the Lord,
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yet then did his corruption rage and swell, and then did it breake out fiercely and violently,
yet then did his corruption rage and swell, and then did it break out fiercely and violently,
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when Iehudi had read before him the Roll that was written from the mouth of Ieremiah, then the Text saith, Ver. 23. that in his rage he cut the Roll, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, and burnt it.
when Jehudi had read before him the Roll that was written from the Mouth of Jeremiah, then the Text Says, Ver. 23. that in his rage he Cut the Roll, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, and burned it.
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Yea then his rage was so great, he was so violently carryed to mischiefe, and set on it,
Yea then his rage was so great, he was so violently carried to mischief, and Set on it,
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as he sent to take BARVCH and IEREMIAH, to clap them vp in prison, Vers. 26.
as he sent to take BARVCH and JEREMIAH, to clap them up in prison, Vers. 26.
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And thus we reade of the people, Ierem. 44. Though they were foule and grosse Idolaters before,
And thus we read of the people, Jeremiah 44. Though they were foul and gross Idolaters before,
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yet then were they raging mad on that sinne, and carryed after it with violence,
yet then were they raging mad on that sin, and carried After it with violence,
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when they heard and knew the Word of the Lord to the contrary, from the mouth of the Prophet,
when they herd and knew the Word of the Lord to the contrary, from the Mouth of the Prophet,
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then they said, Vers. 16, 17. The Word that thou hast spoken vnto vs in the Name of the Lord, we will not heare it of thee.
then they said, Vers. 16, 17. The Word that thou hast spoken unto us in the Name of the Lord, we will not hear it of thee.
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But we will doe whatsoeuer thing goeth out of our owne mouth, as to burne incense to the Queene of heauen,
But we will do whatsoever thing Goes out of our own Mouth, as to burn incense to the Queen of heaven,
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and to powre out drinke offerings vnto her, as we haue done. and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done.
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And thus we reade of the people of Ephesus, Act. 19. their corruption strongly preuailed ouer them, to the worship of their goddesse Diana; yet it had not that force, that raging,
And thus we read of the people of Ephesus, Act. 19. their corruption strongly prevailed over them, to the worship of their goddess Diana; yet it had not that force, that raging,
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and that violent working in them, till they knew the Word and Will of God to the contrary, by the preaching of Paul; then their corruption had a maruellous violent working in them.
and that violent working in them, till they knew the Word and Will of God to the contrary, by the preaching of Paul; then their corruption had a marvelous violent working in them.
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The Text saith, Vers. 28. that then they were full of wrath, and cryed out, saying, Great is DIANA of the Ephesians. And so, Vers. 34. There arose amongst them a shout almost for the space of two houres, of all men, crying, Great is DIANA of the Ephesians.
The Text Says, Vers. 28. that then they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is DIANA of the Ephesians. And so, Vers. 34. There arose among them a shout almost for the Molle of two hours, of all men, crying, Great is DIANA of the Ephesians.
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By these examples not to adde more, we see, that howsoeuer the corruption of nature haue a strong working in such as either want the Law and Word of God,
By these Examples not to add more, we see, that howsoever the corruption of nature have a strong working in such as either want the Law and Word of God,
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or hauing it, are ignorant of it, or doe not duly consider it, yet it hath not that fierce, that raging and violent working,
or having it, Are ignorant of it, or do not duly Consider it, yet it hath not that fierce, that raging and violent working,
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as it hath in them that know the Law and Word of God, and throughly consider it;
as it hath in them that know the Law and Word of God, and thoroughly Consider it;
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they being then left to themselues, in them the corruption of nature rageth extremely, and it breakes out most violently: and the reason is plaine;
they being then left to themselves, in them the corruption of nature rages extremely, and it breaks out most violently: and the reason is plain;
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Such as either want the Law and Word of God, or are ignorant of it, the corruption of nature hath nothing to hinder the working of it, it goes on smoothly and sheere away,
Such as either want the Law and Word of God, or Are ignorant of it, the corruption of nature hath nothing to hinder the working of it, it Goes on smoothly and shear away,
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and with an euen course, without any interruption or disturbance at all:
and with an even course, without any interruption or disturbance At all:
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but in them that know the Law and Word of God, and duely consider it, there is that knowledge,
but in them that know the Law and Word of God, and duly Consider it, there is that knowledge,
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and that consideration to stop and to hinder the course of their corruption;
and that consideration to stop and to hinder the course of their corruption;
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and therefore in them, being left to themselues, the corruption of nature hath a most fierce and a most violent working.
and Therefore in them, being left to themselves, the corruption of nature hath a most fierce and a most violent working.
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Now this being a truth, it may serue to arme and strengthen vs against amazement,
Now this being a truth, it may serve to arm and strengthen us against amazement,
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and wonder, when we see men that know the Law, & know the Word of God, notwithstanding to breake out into fearefull outrage in sinne.
and wonder, when we see men that know the Law, & know the Word of God, notwithstanding to break out into fearful outrage in sin.
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VVee are not to maruell at mens outrage in sinne in these dayes, wherein they haue the cleere light of the VVord shining forth to them,
We Are not to marvel At men's outrage in sin in these days, wherein they have the clear Light of the Word shining forth to them,
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and they haue also knowledge of it:
and they have also knowledge of it:
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for why? The Deuill now rageth more then in former times, because his time is short;
for why? The devil now rages more then in former times, Because his time is short;
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and in men that know the Law and Word of God, being left to themselues, the corruption of their nature rageth extremely, and breaketh out most violently;
and in men that know the Law and Word of God, being left to themselves, the corruption of their nature rages extremely, and breaks out most violently;
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yea, in them the corruption of nature hath a more fierce and a more violent working,
yea, in them the corruption of nature hath a more fierce and a more violent working,
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then in them that either want the Word of God, or are ignorant of it.
then in them that either want the Word of God, or Are ignorant of it.
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And therefore we are not to maruell at it, that many that liue in the cleere light of the Word of God,
And Therefore we Are not to marvel At it, that many that live in the clear Light of the Word of God,
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and where it is truly & faithfully preached, and haue knowledge of the Word forbidding sinne, are notwithstanding most outragious in sinne,
and where it is truly & faithfully preached, and have knowledge of the Word forbidding sin, Are notwithstanding most outrageous in sin,
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and carryed on most violently in a course of sinne; we are not to wonder at this.
and carried on most violently in a course of sin; we Are not to wonder At this.
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Yet in the meane time, such persons as are so carryed on in sinne, are in a fearefull case,
Yet in the mean time, such Persons as Are so carried on in sin, Are in a fearful case,
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and it is the case of too many.
and it is the case of too many.
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Are there not many that know the Word of God forbidding sinne, yea, that know the Word of God forbidding their particular sinnes,
are there not many that know the Word of God forbidding sin, yea, that know the Word of God forbidding their particular Sins,
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and haue often heard it vrged against their particular sinnes of Pride, of Couetousnesse, of Drunkennesse, of Sabbath-breaking, and such like;
and have often herd it urged against their particular Sins of Pride, of Covetousness, of drunkenness, of Sabbath-breaking, and such like;
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and yet the corruption of their hearts carryes them on euen with violence and eagernesse, to the practice of these sinnes? Surely, such persons are in a miserable condition.
and yet the corruption of their hearts carries them on even with violence and eagerness, to the practice of these Sins? Surely, such Persons Are in a miserable condition.
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They that either want the Word of God, or are ignorant of it, though they be in a miserable taking;
They that either want the Word of God, or Are ignorant of it, though they be in a miserable taking;
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yet thou that knowest the Word of God forbidding sin, yea, forbidding that particular sinne, which thy corruption carryes thee euen with violence, to practise, thy case is far worse;
yet thou that Knowest the Word of God forbidding since, yea, forbidding that particular sin, which thy corruption carries thee even with violence, to practise, thy case is Far Worse;
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for that is to sinne against knowledge, and presumptuously, yea, that is a fearefull step to that vnpardonable sinne, the sinne against the holy Ghost,
for that is to sin against knowledge, and presumptuously, yea, that is a fearful step to that unpardonable sin, the sin against the holy Ghost,
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yea, that seales vp to thee a fearefull conclusion;
yea, that Seals up to thee a fearful conclusion;
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if thou speedily amend not, it is more then probable, that thou art in the state of reprobation, thou art a child of disobedience and wilfull rebellion;
if thou speedily amend not, it is more then probable, that thou art in the state of reprobation, thou art a child of disobedience and wilful rebellion;
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and therefore thou art not onely a child of wrath, as all others are by nature,
and Therefore thou art not only a child of wrath, as all Others Are by nature,
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but it is more then probable, that thou shalt neuer be receiued to mercy, and that thou art a child of perdition.
but it is more then probable, that thou shalt never be received to mercy, and that thou art a child of perdition.
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Oh let all such as are carryed on violently in a course of sinne, though they know the Word of God to the contrary, thinke on this;
O let all such as Are carried on violently in a course of sin, though they know the Word of God to the contrary, think on this;
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and if hell haue not taken hold and possession of them, let them bethinke themselues of speedy reformation.
and if hell have not taken hold and possession of them, let them bethink themselves of speedy Reformation.
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Now the second thing offered vnto vs, in that the Apostle saith, Without the Law, sinne is dead;
Now the second thing offered unto us, in that the Apostle Says, Without the Law, sin is dead;
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without the true knowledge of the Law, the corruption of nature lies hid, and as it were dead, is this:
without the true knowledge of the Law, the corruption of nature lies hid, and as it were dead, is this:
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That ignorant persons, such as either know not the Law and Word of God, or at least confider it not as they ought, they haue no true touch of conscience in respect of inward corruption, the corruption of nature lyes as it were dead in them, not onely in respect of the working power of it,
That ignorant Persons, such as either know not the Law and Word of God, or At least confider it not as they ought, they have no true touch of conscience in respect of inward corruption, the corruption of nature lies as it were dead in them, not only in respect of the working power of it,
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but also in regard of the accusing power of it;
but also in regard of the accusing power of it;
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it hath not in them that accusing power, that it hath in those that are acquainted with the Law and Word of God, the vglinesse and grieuousnesse of the corruption of nature, doth not presse and lye heauy on the soules of such as are ignorant of the Law and Word of God, they are not touched with the danger of it, they see not themselues, in regard of the corruption of nature, vnder the curse of God, and liable to euerlasting perdition.
it hath not in them that accusing power, that it hath in those that Are acquainted with the Law and Word of God, the ugliness and grievousness of the corruption of nature, does not press and lie heavy on the Souls of such as Are ignorant of the Law and Word of God, they Are not touched with the danger of it, they see not themselves, in regard of the corruption of nature, under the curse of God, and liable to everlasting perdition.
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And why? Surely, because they know not Lust to bee sinne, they see not the corruption of nature to be sinne,
And why? Surely, Because they know not Lust to be sin, they see not the corruption of nature to be sin,
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and to be a thing forbidden & condemned in the Law of God;
and to be a thing forbidden & condemned in the Law of God;
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no, though they bee men of great knowledge and vnderstanding in other things, yet they are as blinde as Beetles in respect of the corruption of nature, they see not their ignorance of God,
no, though they be men of great knowledge and understanding in other things, yet they Are as blind as Beetles in respect of the corruption of nature, they see not their ignorance of God,
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and of his Word, their hardnesse of heart, their distrust of Gods prouidence, their selfe-loue, their seeking themselues, their owne ease, pleasure, profite,
and of his Word, their hardness of heart, their distrust of God's providence, their Self-love, their seeking themselves, their own ease, pleasure, profit,
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and many actuall lusts of their hearts, to bee sinnes, much lesse doe they see the roote of those lusts, the corruption of their nature, to be sinne;
and many actual Lustiest of their hearts, to be Sins, much less doe they see the root of those Lustiest, the corruption of their nature, to be sin;
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and therefore they cannot be touched with the waight of it, and with the danger of it,
and Therefore they cannot be touched with the weight of it, and with the danger of it,
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and finde themselues vnder the curse of God in regard of it.
and find themselves under the curse of God in regard of it.
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This serues further to discouer to vs the necessary vse of teaching and learning the Law of God, that it is needfull the Law of God should bee taught,
This serves further to discover to us the necessary use of teaching and learning the Law of God, that it is needful the Law of God should be taught,
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and that men should learne it, and come to the knowledge of it.
and that men should Learn it, and come to the knowledge of it.
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Men that are ignorant of the Law of God, or at least consider it not as they ought, they haue no true touch of conscience in respect of inward corruption, the corruption of nature lyes,
Men that Are ignorant of the Law of God, or At least Consider it not as they ought, they have no true touch of conscience in respect of inward corruption, the corruption of nature lies,
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as it were, dead in them, euen in respect of the accusing power of it,
as it were, dead in them, even in respect of the accusing power of it,
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and they goe on in a deadnesse and dulnesse of heart, & haue no sense or feeling of their inward lusts, that are strong and powerfull in them:
and they go on in a deadness and dulness of heart, & have no sense or feeling of their inward Lustiest, that Are strong and powerful in them:
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they are not humbled, they sorrow not, they grieue not, they hang not downe their heads, in regard of inward corruption:
they Are not humbled, they sorrow not, they grieve not, they hang not down their Heads, in regard of inward corruption:
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and why? Because it is not in them? No, no:
and why? Because it is not in them? No, no:
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but because they feele it not, they haue no touch of conscience in respect of it, being ignorant of the Law of God, that should bring them to a true touch of conscience,
but Because they feel it not, they have no touch of conscience in respect of it, being ignorant of the Law of God, that should bring them to a true touch of conscience,
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for the very corruption of their hearts, and make them see themselues, in regard that they are vnder the wrath of God, and lyable to euerlasting peridition;
for the very corruption of their hearts, and make them see themselves, in regard that they Are under the wrath of God, and liable to everlasting peridition;
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and therefore it is needfull that the Law of God should be taught, and that men should learne it,
and Therefore it is needful that the Law of God should be taught, and that men should Learn it,
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and come to the knowledge of it;
and come to the knowledge of it;
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and to this purpose consider but this, without knowledge of the Law of God, men can neuer come to a sight of the corruption of their owne hearts,
and to this purpose Consider but this, without knowledge of the Law of God, men can never come to a sighed of the corruption of their own hearts,
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and without a true sight of it, they can neuer come to be truly humbled for it,
and without a true sighed of it, they can never come to be truly humbled for it,
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and without true humiliation for it, in some measure, they cannot come to be raysed vp with true comfort.
and without true humiliation for it, in Some measure, they cannot come to be raised up with true Comfort.
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And therefore, as wee tender our owne good and comfort, we are to learne the Law of God, that thereby we may come to the knowledge of the corruption of our owne hearts,
And Therefore, as we tender our own good and Comfort, we Are to Learn the Law of God, that thereby we may come to the knowledge of the corruption of our own hearts,
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and may be truely humbled for it, and so find true comfort in Iesus Christ.
and may be truly humbled for it, and so find true Comfort in Iesus christ.
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VERS. 9. For I once was aliue without the Law: but when the Commandement came, sinne reuiued.
VERS. 9. For I once was alive without the Law: but when the Commandment Come, sin revived.
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THe Apostle hauing said, Without the Law, sinne is dead, without the Law, sinne lay as it were, dead, both in regard of the working,
THe Apostle having said, Without the Law, sin is dead, without the Law, sin lay as it were, dead, both in regard of the working,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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and also of the accusing power of it; In this Verse he confirmes it by his owne example, he giues instance in himselfe,
and also of the accusing power of it; In this Verse he confirms it by his own Exampl, he gives instance in himself,
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and shewes, that euen in himselfe sinne lay, as it were, dead, without the Law. That is the generall drift and purpose of the Apostle in this Verse;
and shows, that even in himself sin lay, as it were, dead, without the Law. That is the general drift and purpose of the Apostle in this Verse;
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and thus much is intended by him, and easily gathered from his wordes, though it be not in these very termes propounded in this Verse.
and thus much is intended by him, and Easily gathered from his words, though it be not in these very terms propounded in this Verse.
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We haue laid before vs two contrary states and conditions both of the Apostle himselfe, and of sinne in regard of the Law.
We have laid before us two contrary states and conditions both of the Apostle himself, and of sin in regard of the Law.
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As first, that without the Law the Apostle was once aliue, and sinne was then dead.
As First, that without the Law the Apostle was once alive, and sin was then dead.
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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In the first words, For I once was aliue without the Law, and sinne was then dead:
In the First words, For I once was alive without the Law, and sin was then dead:
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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that is not expressed, but implyed.
that is not expressed, but employed.
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And then secondly, that on the comming of the Commandement, sinne, which before was dead, reuiued, and then he dyed.
And then secondly, that on the coming of the Commandment, sin, which before was dead, revived, and then he died.
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But when the Commandement came, sinne reuiued, but I dyed. But when the Commandment Come, sin revived, but I died.
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For I once, that is, I my selfe, heretofore being a Pharise, being in my naturall state, For I once, that is, I my self, heretofore being a Pharisee, being in my natural state,
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and before my conuersion, was aliue, that is, seemed to my selfe to be aliue, in mine owne conceit and opinion I was aliue.
and before my conversion, was alive, that is, seemed to my self to be alive, in mine own conceit and opinion I was alive.
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Now the life the Apostle here intends, is spirituall life, and that is put for a good and an happy spirituall state and condition;
Now the life the Apostle Here intends, is spiritual life, and that is put for a good and an happy spiritual state and condition;
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for so the word (Life) is sometimes vsed in Scripture, for an happy state and condition, as Psal. 34.12. What man is he that desireth life? that is, Who is it that would liue well and happily, in an happy state and condition? And so the Apostles meaning, in saying, I was aliue, is this:
for so the word (Life) is sometime used in Scripture, for an happy state and condition, as Psalm 34.12. What man is he that Desires life? that is, Who is it that would live well and happily, in an happy state and condition? And so the Apostles meaning, in saying, I was alive, is this:
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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I was in mine owne conceit and opinion in a maruellous good case, I thought my selfe, in regard of my spirituall state and condition, exceeding well,
I was in mine own conceit and opinion in a marvelous good case, I Thought my self, in regard of my spiritual state and condition, exceeding well,
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and farre from any danger of death and damnation:
and Far from any danger of death and damnation:
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I obserued the Law outwardly, and touching the outward obseruation of it, I was vnrebukeable, Philip. 3.6. and I was secure, my conscience did not trouble me, nor make me afraid of Gods iustice and vengeance.
I observed the Law outwardly, and touching the outward observation of it, I was unrebukable, Philip. 3.6. and I was secure, my conscience did not trouble me, nor make me afraid of God's Justice and vengeance.
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So much is implyed in that phrase (I was aliue.) Without the Law, that we expounded before,
So much is employed in that phrase (I was alive.) Without the Law, that we expounded before,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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and shewed this to be the meaning, Without the sound knowledge and due consideration of the Law of God. But when the Commandement came.
and showed this to be the meaning, Without the found knowledge and due consideration of the Law of God. But when the Commandment Come.
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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] By Commandement we are to vnderstand that Commandement beforespoken of, that forbids lust and condemnes it.] By Commandment we Are to understand that Commandment beforespoken of, that forbids lust and condemns it.
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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And the Apostle saith, that the Commandement came; not because he had it not before, but because hee did not rightly vnderstand it and duely consider it;
And the Apostle Says, that the Commandment Come; not Because he had it not before, but Because he did not rightly understand it and duly Consider it;
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for this phrase is opposed to the former, without the Law: and so the Commandement came to the Apostle,
for this phrase is opposed to the former, without the Law: and so the Commandment Come to the Apostle,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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when he rightly vnderstood it, and did duly consider it (sinne reuiued.) The word Sinne is here to be taken as before,
when he rightly understood it, and did duly Consider it (sin revived.) The word Sin is Here to be taken as before,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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for the corruption of nature, for inward lust and concupiscence, and that is said to reuiue,
for the corruption of nature, for inward lust and concupiscence, and that is said to revive,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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when it shewes forth the power of it, both in stirring and working, and in accusing;
when it shows forth the power of it, both in stirring and working, and in accusing;
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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without sound knowledge and due consideration of the Law of God, it lay, as it were, dead,
without found knowledge and due consideration of the Law of God, it lay, as it were, dead,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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but on the sound knowledge and due consideration of the Law, it begun to shew forth the life of it,
but on the found knowledge and due consideration of the Law, it begun to show forth the life of it,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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euen strongly to stirre, and to worke, and to accuse.
even strongly to stir, and to work, and to accuse.
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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And I dyed. ] This is opposed to that hee said before (was aliue.) The meaning is this:And I died. ] This is opposed to that he said before (was alive.) The meaning is this:
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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I found my selfe in regard of my spirituall state and condition, as a dead man, I saw my selfe guilty of sinne, I found my self in regard of my spiritual state and condition, as a dead man, I saw my self guilty of sin,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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and so vnder the curse and wrath of God, and lyable to eternall death and damnation, my conscience accused mee,
and so under the curse and wrath of God, and liable to Eternal death and damnation, my conscience accused me,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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and made mee afraid of Gods wrath and vengeance. and made me afraid of God's wrath and vengeance.
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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That is the meaning of that phrase (I dyed.) Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if hee had said,
That is the meaning of that phrase (I died.) Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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But I my selfe heretofore, when I was a Pharise, and did not soundly vnderstand the Law of God, But I my self heretofore, when I was a Pharisee, and did not soundly understand the Law of God,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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nor duely consider it, but contented my selfe with an outward obseruation of it, thought my selfe, in regard of my spirituall state and condition, exceeding well,
nor duly Consider it, but contented my self with an outward observation of it, Thought my self, in regard of my spiritual state and condition, exceeding well,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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and in a maruellous good case, I was secure, my conscience neuer troubled me, and I thought my selfe farre from any danger of death and damnation:
and in a marvelous good case, I was secure, my conscience never troubled me, and I Thought my self Far from any danger of death and damnation:
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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but when I came to a right vnderstanding, and due consideration of the Commandement of God, that forbids Lust,
but when I Come to a right understanding, and due consideration of the Commandment of God, that forbids Lust,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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and condemnes it, then the corruption of my nature, the lust of mine heart, shewed forth the life of it,
and condemns it, then the corruption of my nature, the lust of mine heart, showed forth the life of it,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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then it began strongly to worke, and to stirre, and to accuse me, then I found my selfe, in regard of my spirituall state and condition, in a miserable case,
then it began strongly to work, and to stir, and to accuse me, then I found my self, in regard of my spiritual state and condition, in a miserable case,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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then my conscience accused me, and terrified me, and I saw my selfe guiltie of sinne,
then my conscience accused me, and terrified me, and I saw my self guilty of sin,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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and so vnder the curse of the Law and wrath of God, and lyable to eternall death and damnation. and so under the curse of the Law and wrath of God, and liable to Eternal death and damnation.
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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Here first obserue we, that the Apostle saith, that when hee was a Pharise, and had no sound knowledge of the Law of God,
Here First observe we, that the Apostle Says, that when he was a Pharisee, and had no found knowledge of the Law of God,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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nor due consideration of it, but rested only in the outward obseruation of the Law,
nor due consideration of it, but rested only in the outward observation of the Law,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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then hee thought himselfe aliue, hee then thought himselfe, in regard of his spirituall state and condition, exceeding wel,
then he Thought himself alive, he then Thought himself, in regard of his spiritual state and condition, exceeding well,
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(12) verse (DIV2)
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and in a maruellous good case.
and in a marvelous good case.
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Now that which was the conceit and thought of the Apostle, is the very conceit and thought of all naturall men being ignorant of the Law of God, or not duely considering it:
Now that which was the conceit and Thought of the Apostle, is the very conceit and Thought of all natural men being ignorant of the Law of God, or not duly considering it:
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and the point hence is this,
and the point hence is this,
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That such as are ignorant of the Law and Word of God, or doe not duely consider it, they please themselues exceedingly in an outward conformity to the Law of God,
That such as Are ignorant of the Law and Word of God, or do not duly Consider it, they please themselves exceedingly in an outward conformity to the Law of God,
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and if they carry themselues orderly, and yeeld an outward conformity to the Law, and performe outward good things, they are highly conceited of themselues,
and if they carry themselves orderly, and yield an outward conformity to the Law, and perform outward good things, they Are highly conceited of themselves,
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and they thinke they are in a maruellous good case, in respect of their spirituall state and condition;
and they think they Are in a marvelous good case, in respect of their spiritual state and condition;
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it is the nature of ignorant persons to blesse themselues, in respect of their outward good carriage and ciuill behauiour,
it is the nature of ignorant Persons to bless themselves, in respect of their outward good carriage and civil behaviour,
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and to thinke themselues, in respect of that, aliue to Godward, and without all question in Gods fauour,
and to think themselves, in respect of that, alive to Godward, and without all question in God's favour,
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and sarre from any danger of death and damnation.
and sarre from any danger of death and damnation.
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This is the conceit of all ignorant persons, euen of all such as are not well acquainted with the Law and Word of God,
This is the conceit of all ignorant Persons, even of all such as Are not well acquainted with the Law and Word of God,
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or doe not duely consider it. Wee see it here in the example of the Apostle;
or do not duly Consider it. we see it Here in the Exampl of the Apostle;
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and to this purpose wee haue other examples in the Word of God, as that of the Pharise, Luk. 18.11, 12. wee there reade, that the Pharise giues thankes to God, that he was not thus and thus, That hee was not an Extortioner, Vniust,
and to this purpose we have other Examples in the Word of God, as that of the Pharisee, Luk. 18.11, 12. we there read, that the Pharisee gives thanks to God, that he was not thus and thus, That he was not an Extortioner, Unjust,
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an Adulterer, or as this Publican: an Adulterer, or as this Publican:
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but he did this, and he did that, Hee fasted, and hee gaue almes, and such like.
but he did this, and he did that, He fasted, and he gave alms, and such like.
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As if hee had said in plaine termes, I thanke God, I carry my selfe orderly and well, and I doe good duties;
As if he had said in plain terms, I thank God, I carry my self orderly and well, and I do good duties;
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and therefore I doubt not but that I am in a good case, and I am in the fauour of God,
and Therefore I doubt not but that I am in a good case, and I am in the favour of God,
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and I am farre from danger of death and damnation.
and I am Far from danger of death and damnation.
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And thus we read, Mat. 19. that a vaunting young man comming to Christ, & demanding, What he should doe to be saued? and Christ saying to him, If thou wilt enter into life, keepe the Commandements.
And thus we read, Mathew 19. that a vaunting young man coming to christ, & demanding, What he should do to be saved? and christ saying to him, If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
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And on his further demand, telling him which, he further said to Christ, Vers. 20. I haue obserued all these things from my youth;
And on his further demand, telling him which, he further said to christ, Vers. 20. I have observed all these things from my youth;
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what lacke I yet? He being vnacquainted with the true sense and meaning of the Law,what lack I yet? He being unacquainted with the true sense and meaning of the Law,
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and resting on an outward obseruance of some Commandements, hee was highly conceited of himselfe, he thought himselfe in a maruellous good case;
and resting on an outward observance of Some commandments, he was highly conceited of himself, he Thought himself in a marvelous good case;
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and vnlesse Christ could tell him what hee should doe more, hee had done as much as would certainely bring him to heauen.
and unless christ could tell him what he should do more, he had done as much as would Certainly bring him to heaven.
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And this is the conceit of all such as are vnacquainted with the Law and Word of God,
And this is the conceit of all such as Are unacquainted with the Law and Word of God,
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or doe not duely consider it;
or do not duly Consider it;
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they thinke, if they liue ciuilly and yeeld only an outward conformity to the Law of God,
they think, if they live civilly and yield only an outward conformity to the Law of God,
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and Will of God reueiled in his Word, they are in a maruellous good case,
and Will of God revealed in his Word, they Are in a marvelous good case,
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and they cannot be perswaded, that they are in a bad case, and in any danger of death and damnation:
and they cannot be persuaded, that they Are in a bad case, and in any danger of death and damnation:
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and if you tell them that they are in danger of it, they will be ready to answere you,
and if you tell them that they Are in danger of it, they will be ready to answer you,
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as the people did the Prophet, Ierem. 2.35. They are guiltlesse, and they feare no such danger.
as the people did the Prophet, Jeremiah 2.35. They Are guiltless, and they Fear no such danger.
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And to say with the Church of Laodicea, Reuel. 3.17. that they are rich; and they are maruellous well, and in good case.
And to say with the Church of Laodicea, Revel. 3.17. that they Are rich; and they Are marvelous well, and in good case.
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And why? Surely, the reason of it is this: Men are ready to soothe vp themselues;
And why? Surely, the reason of it is this: Men Are ready to sooth up themselves;
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and to thinke well of themselues; that is naturall in euery one;
and to think well of themselves; that is natural in every one;
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and men being ignorant of the Law of God, men being vnacquainted with the perfection of the Law,
and men being ignorant of the Law of God, men being unacquainted with the perfection of the Law,
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as that the Law of God requires exact and perfect holinesse and righteousnesse aswell inward as outward,
as that the Law of God requires exact and perfect holiness and righteousness aswell inward as outward,
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and imagining that the Law requires no more but an outward obseruance and performance of good duties, being not able to see the depth and length of the, Law of God;
and imagining that the Law requires no more but an outward observance and performance of good duties, being not able to see the depth and length of thee, Law of God;
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hereupon it comes, that men yeelding an outward conformity to the Law, and carrying themselues orderly in the world, they blesse themselues,
hereupon it comes, that men yielding an outward conformity to the Law, and carrying themselves orderly in the world, they bless themselves,
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and thinke they are well and in very good case;
and think they Are well and in very good case;
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and when they are in the worst case of all, they thinke themselues in the best.
and when they Are in the worst case of all, they think themselves in the best.
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This being a truth, in the first place it discouers whence it is that the Papists doe so please themselues in their outward performances, and their outward obseruances:
This being a truth, in the First place it discovers whence it is that the Papists do so please themselves in their outward performances, and their outward observances:
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they blesse themselues, if they say ouer so many Creedes, and so many Pater nosters, and do such and such good works, they bless themselves, if they say over so many Creeds, and so many Pater noster's, and do such and such good works,
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yea, they thinke that the very doing of such and such works, merits at the hands of God,
yea, they think that the very doing of such and such works, merits At the hands of God,
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and that no lesse, then the reward of eternall life. Poore soules! they deceiue themselues in their owne conceit;
and that no less, then the reward of Eternal life. Poor Souls! they deceive themselves in their own conceit;
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and here is the cause of their misconceit, they are ignorant of the Law of God,
and Here is the cause of their misconceit, they Are ignorant of the Law of God,
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or at least consider it not as they ought, they either know not, or they consider not the strict iustice of the Law of God, that it requires exact and perfect holinesse, aswell of heart as of life,
or At least Consider it not as they ought, they either know not, or they Consider not the strict Justice of the Law of God, that it requires exact and perfect holiness, aswell of heart as of life,
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and a perfection of loue both to God and Men: this they are either ignorant of, or they consider it not. To come to ourselues;
and a perfection of love both to God and Men: this they Are either ignorant of, or they Consider it not. To come to ourselves;
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Is it so, that such as are ignorant of the Law and Word of God, or doe not duly consider it, they please themselues exceedingly, in an outward conformity to the Law,
Is it so, that such as Are ignorant of the Law and Word of God, or do not duly Consider it, they please themselves exceedingly, in an outward conformity to the Law,
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and if they carry themselues orderly and ciuilly, they thinke they are in a maruellous good case, in regard of their spirituall state and condition? By this then we may easily see, whence it is that men are secure,
and if they carry themselves orderly and civilly, they think they Are in a marvelous good case, in regard of their spiritual state and condition? By this then we may Easily see, whence it is that men Are secure,
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and please themselues in their ciuill carriage, and their outward conformity to the Law of God,
and please themselves in their civil carriage, and their outward conformity to the Law of God,
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and thinke, that in regard of that, they are in a maruellous good case, yea, that they are in the fauour of God,
and think, that in regard of that, they Are in a marvelous good case, yea, that they Are in the favour of God,
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and free from danger of death and damnation.
and free from danger of death and damnation.
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Surely, hence it is, they are ignorant of the Law and Word of God, or at least, they consider it not as they ought, they carry themselues ciuilly in the world,
Surely, hence it is, they Are ignorant of the Law and Word of God, or At least, they Consider it not as they ought, they carry themselves civilly in the world,
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and they doe good things, and because they are ignorant of the Law of God,
and they do good things, and Because they Are ignorant of the Law of God,
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or doe not consider, what that requires at their hands, therefore they thinke themselues aliue to Godward and in very good case,
or do not Consider, what that requires At their hands, Therefore they think themselves alive to Godward and in very good case,
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yea, you shall hardly perswade them that their case is miserable, and that they are in danger of hell and damnation:
yea, you shall hardly persuade them that their case is miserable, and that they Are in danger of hell and damnation:
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deale with them, and tell them their case is fearefull and damnable; and they thinke it strange, and you bring strange things to their eares.
deal with them, and tell them their case is fearful and damnable; and they think it strange, and you bring strange things to their ears.
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What, they in a bad case? they in danger of hell and damnation? Surely no, it cannot be;
What, they in a bad case? they in danger of hell and damnation? Surely no, it cannot be;
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they thanke the Lord, they carry themselues orderly and ciuilly, and none can iustly taxe them with any soule crime, they doe no man wrong, they pay euery man his owne:
they thank the Lord, they carry themselves orderly and civilly, and none can justly Tax them with any soul crime, they do no man wrong, they pay every man his own:
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and therefore say what you will, you shall neuer make them beleeue that they are in a bad case, that they are in danger of hell and damnation.
and Therefore say what you will, you shall never make them believe that they Are in a bad case, that they Are in danger of hell and damnation.
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Thus thousands in the world are conceited of themselues, not knowing, or at least, not considering what the Law and Word of God requires at their hands;
Thus thousands in the world Are conceited of themselves, not knowing, or At least, not considering what the Law and Word of God requires At their hands;
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they blesse themselues in their ciuill carriage, and their outward conformitie to the Law of God;
they bless themselves in their civil carriage, and their outward conformity to the Law of God;
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and so, poore soules, they deceiue themselues, and they are in a miserable taking, and indeed, their case is far more miserable,
and so, poor Souls, they deceive themselves, and they Are in a miserable taking, and indeed, their case is Far more miserable,
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because they see not their miserie, and they are hardly brought to take notice of it:
Because they see not their misery, and they Are hardly brought to take notice of it:
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it is an harder matter to bring a ciuill man or woman to a sight of their miserie,
it is an harder matter to bring a civil man or woman to a sighed of their misery,
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then a Swearer and a Ruffian:
then a Swearer and a Ruffian:
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for why? They take themselues to be in a blessed case, they thinke all is well with them,
for why? They take themselves to be in a blessed case, they think all is well with them,
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and they are such as Christ speakes of, Luk. 15.7. They thinke they are iust, and in the fauour of God, and they need no repentance;
and they Are such as christ speaks of, Luk. 15.7. They think they Are just, and in the favour of God, and they need no Repentance;
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and so they goe on in a blockishnesse, and without all true sense and feeling of their sinnes;
and so they go on in a blockishness, and without all true sense and feeling of their Sins;
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and they are like to a man that is dangerously and deadly sicke, and feeles not his sicknesse,
and they Are like to a man that is dangerously and deadly sick, and feels not his sickness,
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and so neglects the meanes of his recouery, and dyes without remedie.
and so neglects the means of his recovery, and dies without remedy.
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So they are dangerously sicke in their soules, and they feele it not, and they goe on, neglecting the meanes of their good, and saluation of their soules;
So they Are dangerously sick in their Souls, and they feel it not, and they go on, neglecting the means of their good, and salvation of their Souls;
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and so their case is miserable, yea, I dare be bold to say, either God saith not true in his Word (which were blasphemy once to thinke) or else such as rest in their ciuill carriage and behauiour,
and so their case is miserable, yea, I Dare be bold to say, either God Says not true in his Word (which were blasphemy once to think) or Else such as rest in their civil carriage and behaviour,
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and thinke all is well with them, are in a miserable case: for marke what Christ saith, Matth. 5.20. Except your righteousnesse exceede the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharises, yee shall not enter into the Kingdome of heauen.
and think all is well with them, Are in a miserable case: for mark what christ Says, Matthew 5.20. Except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
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Now what was the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharises? Surely, an outward conformitie to the Law of God,
Now what was the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees? Surely, an outward conformity to the Law of God,
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and for that, they were admired, and in respect of that, held as petty Angels;
and for that, they were admired, and in respect of that, held as Petty Angels;
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and yet Christ saith, Except our righteousnesse exceed them, we shall neuer enter into the Kingdome of heauen.
and yet christ Says, Except our righteousness exceed them, we shall never enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
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And therefore take notice of thy miserable state and condition, thou that pleasest thy selfe in thy ciuill carriage,
And Therefore take notice of thy miserable state and condition, thou that pleasest thy self in thy civil carriage,
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and thinkest all is well with thee. It is through ignorance of the Law and Word of God:
and Thinkest all is well with thee. It is through ignorance of the Law and Word of God:
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or because thou considerest not what the Lord requireth of thee in his Word, and thou dost but dreame that thou art aliue to Godward;
or Because thou Considerest not what the Lord requires of thee in his Word, and thou dost but dream that thou art alive to Godward;
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when God awakens thee thou shalt finde thy selfe in a miserable case:
when God awakens thee thou shalt find thy self in a miserable case:
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and therefore take notice of it now in time, and know that God in his Word, requires of thee conformity to his Law and Word aswell inward as outward,
and Therefore take notice of it now in time, and know that God in his Word, requires of thee conformity to his Law and Word aswell inward as outward,
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and that thy doing of outward good things, comes from a sanctified soule, and proceed out of a pure heart, good conscience,
and that thy doing of outward good things, comes from a sanctified soul, and proceed out of a pure heart, good conscience,
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and faith vnfayned, and that they bee done in conscience and obedience to the Commandement of GOD,
and faith unfeigned, and that they be done in conscience and Obedience to the Commandment of GOD,
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and with a desire to please him, and with a due respect to his glorie.
and with a desire to please him, and with a due respect to his glory.
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In the next place, obserue we the manner of speaking, the Phrase and forme of speech here vsed by the Apostle.
In the next place, observe we the manner of speaking, the Phrase and Form of speech Here used by the Apostle.
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He saith, I once was aliue, without the Law.
He Says, I once was alive, without the Law.
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And againe, that the Commandement came to him (and when the Commandement came ) not meaning that hee was altogether without the Law,
And again, that the Commandment Come to him (and when the Commandment Come) not meaning that he was altogether without the Law,
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or that the Law was altogether absent from him, (for hee had the Law,
or that the Law was altogether absent from him, (for he had the Law,
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and was instructed in it at the feete of Gamaliel, Act. 22. vers. 3.) but his meaning is this, that hee was in former time without the sound knowledge and vnderstanding of the Law,
and was instructed in it At the feet of Gamaliel, Act. 22. vers. 3.) but his meaning is this, that he was in former time without the found knowledge and understanding of the Law,
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and did not duely and throughly consider it, the Law came to him when he soundly vnderstood it, and did duely consider it.
and did not duly and thoroughly Consider it, the Law Come to him when he soundly understood it, and did duly Consider it.
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Now the Apostle setting out his want of sound knowledge, and due consideration of the Law of God, vnder this Phrase and forme of speech, He was without the Law, and againe, His sound knowledge and through-consideration of the Law.
Now the Apostle setting out his want of found knowledge, and due consideration of the Law of God, under this Phrase and Form of speech, He was without the Law, and again, His found knowledge and through-consideration of the Law.
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Vnder this forme of speech, The Commandement came to him, wee are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
Under this Form of speech, The Commandment Come to him, we Are given to understand thus much:
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That men are as without the Law and Word of God, and as if they had not the Law and Word of God, though they heare the sound of it in their eares,
That men Are as without the Law and Word of God, and as if they had not the Law and Word of God, though they hear the found of it in their ears,
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when they doe not rightly vnderstand it, and duely consider it;
when they do not rightly understand it, and duly Consider it;
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such as heare the Law and Gospell, euen the whole Word of God, and haue it sounding in their cares,
such as hear the Law and Gospel, even the Whole Word of God, and have it sounding in their Cares,
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and doe not rightly vnderstand it, and duely consider it, so as they feele the proper and powerfull effect and working of it in themselues for their humiliation and comfort;
and do not rightly understand it, and duly Consider it, so as they feel the proper and powerful Effect and working of it in themselves for their humiliation and Comfort;
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it may be truly said of them, that they are as without the Word of God, they are as if they had not the Word of God at all;
it may be truly said of them, that they Are as without the Word of God, they Are as if they had not the Word of God At all;
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as one that is blind, may be said to be without the light of the Sunne,
as one that is blind, may be said to be without the Light of the Sun,
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though the Sunne shine most cleerly round about him, and the beames of it fall on his eyes;
though the Sun shine most clearly round about him, and the beams of it fallen on his eyes;
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and as a man that hath riches, and yet hath not the vse of them,
and as a man that hath riches, and yet hath not the use of them,
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nor any further profit of them, then the beholding of them with his eyes, Eccles. 5.10. may be said to be as without riches, and as if hee had no wealth at all.
nor any further profit of them, then the beholding of them with his eyes, Eccles. 5.10. may be said to be as without riches, and as if he had no wealth At all.
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So they that haue the Word of God, and they heare it, they reade it,
So they that have the Word of God, and they hear it, they read it,
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and it may be haue some generall and consused knowledge of it, and yet haue not the right and sound vnderstanding of it,
and it may be have Some general and consused knowledge of it, and yet have not the right and found understanding of it,
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and doe not throughly consider it, so as they feele the power and working of it in themselues to their humbling and strengthning;
and do not thoroughly Consider it, so as they feel the power and working of it in themselves to their humbling and strengthening;
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certainly they are as without the Word of God, as if they had it not at all.
Certainly they Are as without the Word of God, as if they had it not At all.
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To this purpose marke what the holy Ghost saith, Heb. 4.2. The Word that they heard, profited them not, because it was not mixed with faith in those that heard it.
To this purpose mark what the holy Ghost Says, Hebrew 4.2. The Word that they herd, profited them not, Because it was not mixed with faith in those that herd it.
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The meaning is this, Because the Iewes, in the time of the old Testament, did not soundly vnderstand the Word of God, the Gospell that they heard,
The meaning is this, Because the Iewes, in the time of the old Testament, did not soundly understand the Word of God, the Gospel that they herd,
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and did not mingle it with faith, because they did not so throughly and duely consider it as they ought,
and did not mingle it with faith, Because they did not so thoroughly and duly Consider it as they ought,
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euen till they come to feele sweetnesse and comfort of it in themselues;
even till they come to feel sweetness and Comfort of it in themselves;
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therefore it was fruitlesse, it was vnprofitable to them, and they were as without the Word of God,
Therefore it was fruitless, it was unprofitable to them, and they were as without the Word of God,
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and as if they had neuer had it at all. Isai. 28.9.
and as if they had never had it At all. Isaiah 28.9.
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we read, that the Prophet contesteth with the people, and blames them exceedingly, that though the Lord had sent his Word vnto them by his Prophets,
we read, that the Prophet contesteth with the people, and blames them exceedingly, that though the Lord had sent his Word unto them by his prophets,
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and they had heard it, yet they had no sound knowledge and vnderstanding of it,
and they had herd it, yet they had no found knowledge and understanding of it,
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and he saith, in that regard they were as Babes, and the preaching of it had done them no more good,
and he Says, in that regard they were as Babes, and the preaching of it had done them no more good,
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then as if it had beene preached to yong Infants:
then as if it had been preached to young Infants:
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and so it was with them, as if they had been without the preaching of it,
and so it was with them, as if they had been without the preaching of it,
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and as if they had neuer heard it at all.
and as if they had never herd it At all.
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Whom, saith the Prophet, shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to vnderstand the things that he heareth? Them that are weaned from the milke, Whom, Says the Prophet, shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand the things that he hears? Them that Are weaned from the milk,
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and drawne from the brests? and drawn from the breasts?
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2. Tim. 2. The Apostle hauing exhorted Timothy constantly to vndergoe the labours of his calling,
2. Tim. 2. The Apostle having exhorted Timothy constantly to undergo the labours of his calling,
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and the troubles and afflictions attending on it, Vers. 7. he saith, Consider what I say, and the Lord giue thee vnderstanding in all things.
and the Troubles and afflictions attending on it, Vers. 7. he Says, Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
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As if he had said, All that I haue said, is nothing worth, it is as if I had neuer spoken it,
As if he had said, All that I have said, is nothing worth, it is as if I had never spoken it,
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and as if thou hadst neuer heard it, vnlesse thou rightly vnderstand it, and duely consider it, to make thy profit and benefit of it:
and as if thou Hadst never herd it, unless thou rightly understand it, and duly Consider it, to make thy profit and benefit of it:
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and therefore vnderstand me aright, and consider what I say, and the Lord giue thee that thou maist both rightly vnderstand,
and Therefore understand me aright, and Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee that thou Mayest both rightly understand,
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and wisely consider what I haue said, that may be fit for thy good. Ioh. 5.39. Wee find, that Christ inioynes a diligent Search of the Scripture, that men should againe and againe search into the Scriptures: for so the word signifieth:
and wisely Consider what I have said, that may be fit for thy good. John 5.39. we find, that christ enjoins a diligent Search of the Scripture, that men should again and again search into the Scriptures: for so the word signifies:
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and neuer rest till they finde out the right sense and meaning of them, and be able to make a right vse of them to themselues.
and never rest till they find out the right sense and meaning of them, and be able to make a right use of them to themselves.
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Christ knowing well, that if men doe not so vnderstand the Word, and if they be not able so to make vse of it, they are as if they were without the Word,
christ knowing well, that if men do not so understand the Word, and if they be not able so to make use of it, they Are as if they were without the Word,
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and as if they had it not at all. And the reason of it is this:
and as if they had it not At all. And the reason of it is this:
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Howsoeuer the Word of God be in it selfe the Will and Wisedome of God reueiled;
Howsoever the Word of God be in it self the Will and Wisdom of God revealed;
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yet it is not so to them that doe not rightly vnderstand it, and rightly apply it.
yet it is not so to them that do not rightly understand it, and rightly apply it.
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The Word of God, misvnderstood, or misapplyed by any man, it is not the Word of God to him;
The Word of God, misunderstood, or misapplied by any man, it is not the Word of God to him;
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though in it selfe it be, yet to him it is not the Word of God,
though in it self it be, yet to him it is not the Word of God,
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but his owne fancy, and his owne conceit.
but his own fancy, and his own conceit.
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And therefore this must needes be held as a certayne truth, that men are as without the Word of God,
And Therefore this must needs be held as a certain truth, that men Are as without the Word of God,
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though it sound in their eares, and they haue some generall knowledge of it, when they doe not rightly vnderstand it,
though it found in their ears, and they have Some general knowledge of it, when they do not rightly understand it,
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and duely consider it, so as they feele the proper effect and working of it in themselues.
and duly Consider it, so as they feel the proper Effect and working of it in themselves.
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This being a truth, the vse of it is for instruction:
This being a truth, the use of it is for instruction:
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It must teach vs not to content our selues with the hearing of the Word of God,
It must teach us not to content our selves with the hearing of the Word of God,
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and the reading of it, though we doe often both heare and reade it, and with some generall knowledge of it;
and the reading of it, though we do often both hear and read it, and with Some general knowledge of it;
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but wee must labour for a further matter, euen for a right vnderstanding of the Word of God, that we may be able duely to consider it. And herein many deceiue themselues;
but we must labour for a further matter, even for a right understanding of the Word of God, that we may be able duly to Consider it. And herein many deceive themselves;
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they rest only in the hearing of the Word, and content themselues with some general knowledge, they know onely the outward face and sentence of the Word,
they rest only in the hearing of the Word, and content themselves with Some general knowledge, they know only the outward face and sentence of the Word,
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and they are able to repeate it, but they haue no sound knowledge of it, they are not acquainted with the inward purpose and meaning of the holy Ghost in it. Poore soules!
and they Are able to repeat it, but they have no found knowledge of it, they Are not acquainted with the inward purpose and meaning of the holy Ghost in it. Poor Souls!
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whosoeuer they be that thus doe, they deceiue themselues, and they are as without the Word of God,
whosoever they be that thus do, they deceive themselves, and they Are as without the Word of God,
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and as if they had it not at all, yea, on them is verified that heauy and fearefull threatning and iudgement denounced, Isai. 6.9. They heare, and doe not vnderstand, they see, and doe not perceiue.
and as if they had it not At all, yea, on them is verified that heavy and fearful threatening and judgement denounced, Isaiah 6.9. They hear, and do not understand, they see, and do not perceive.
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Which is a most heauy iudgement of God, worse then famine, plague, or any other outward calamitie:
Which is a most heavy judgement of God, Worse then famine, plague, or any other outward calamity:
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For that is a iudgement of God on the soule.
For that is a judgement of God on the soul.
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Let vs not then content our selues with the hearing or reading of the Word of God,
Let us not then content our selves with the hearing or reading of the Word of God,
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and with a generall knowledge of it, but labour we for the right vnderstanding of it,
and with a general knowledge of it, but labour we for the right understanding of it,
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and let vs neuer rest till we come to a right vnderstanding of the Word of God,
and let us never rest till we come to a right understanding of the Word of God,
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and be able duely to consider it, yea, so, as we feele the proper effect and working of it in our selues.
and be able duly to Consider it, yea, so, as we feel the proper Effect and working of it in our selves.
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How is that, may some say? when doe we rightly vnderstand the Word of God,
How is that, may Some say? when do we rightly understand the Word of God,
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and duely consider it, so as we feele the proper effect of it in our selues? To this I answere:
and duly Consider it, so as we feel the proper Effect of it in our selves? To this I answer:
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When wee are wrought on and affected according to the subiect matter of the Word,
When we Are wrought on and affected according to the Subject matter of the Word,
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when the terrors of the Word doe cast vs downe, and truly humble vs, and the comforts of it doe raise vs vp againe with true and sound comfort. For example;
when the terrors of the Word do cast us down, and truly humble us, and the comforts of it do raise us up again with true and found Comfort. For Exampl;
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when the Law of God brings vs to a sight of our sinnes, euen of our particular sinnes,
when the Law of God brings us to a sighed of our Sins, even of our particular Sins,
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and to see our selues vnder the curse of the Law, and vnder the wrath of God,
and to see our selves under the curse of the Law, and under the wrath of God,
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and at the very gates of hell, in respect of our sinnes:
and At the very gates of hell, in respect of our Sins:
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And the Gospell, that againe raiseth vs vp with comfort touching remission of our sinnes, peace of our consciences, our adoption through Christ to be the Sonnes of God,
And the Gospel, that again Raiseth us up with Comfort touching remission of our Sins, peace of our Consciences, our adoption through christ to be the Sons of God,
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and it fills our hearts with ioy vnspeakable and glorious, euen with ioy in the holy Ghost.
and it fills our hearts with joy unspeakable and glorious, even with joy in the holy Ghost.
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And this wee are to labour for, and let vs neuer rest, till wee finde this in our selues:
And this we Are to labour for, and let us never rest, till we find this in our selves:
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Labour we to find our selues truly humbled by the Law of God;
Labour we to find our selves truly humbled by the Law of God;
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and then raised vp againe with true and sound comfort by the Gospell, and to feele the sweetnesse and comfort of it in our owne soules,
and then raised up again with true and found Comfort by the Gospel, and to feel the sweetness and Comfort of it in our own Souls,
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yea, let vs neuer rest, till we be able to finde the comfort of it in time of trouble and distresse;
yea, let us never rest, till we be able to find the Comfort of it in time of trouble and distress;
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for the most wicked will seeme to finde comfort in the Gospell in the time of health,
for the most wicked will seem to find Comfort in the Gospel in the time of health,
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and in the time of prosperitie; but let vs neuer rest, till we be able to say with Dauid, Psal. 119.50. It is my comfort in my trouble:
and in the time of Prosperity; but let us never rest, till we be able to say with David, Psalm 119.50. It is my Comfort in my trouble:
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for thy promise hath quickened me. for thy promise hath quickened me.
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Then indeede we rightly vnderstand it, and wee feele the proper effect of it in our selues:
Then indeed we rightly understand it, and we feel the proper Effect of it in our selves:
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and to helpe vs forward in this, consider we briefly these two things: First, nothing is able to yeeld vs true comfort in time of trouble and distresse,
and to help us forward in this, Consider we briefly these two things: First, nothing is able to yield us true Comfort in time of trouble and distress,
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but only the Word of God;
but only the Word of God;
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and if we be not able to comfort our selues out of the Word of God in our troubles, we either grow impatient,
and if we be not able to Comfort our selves out of the Word of God in our Troubles, we either grow impatient,
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or we become desperate, or wee flye to vnlawfull meanes:
or we become desperate, or we fly to unlawful means:
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for indeed if men know not God in his Word, they know not his Mercy, they know not his Truth, his Loue and his Goodnesse;
for indeed if men know not God in his Word, they know not his Mercy, they know not his Truth, his Love and his goodness;
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and how then can they possibly be comforted in their troubles?
and how then can they possibly be comforted in their Troubles?
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Againe, consider wee, that Prayer brings a feeling of comfort, and the Sacraments a sealing vp of comfort,
Again, Consider we, that Prayer brings a feeling of Comfort, and the Sacraments a sealing up of Comfort,
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but it is only of that comfort wee haue in the Word of God:
but it is only of that Comfort we have in the Word of God:
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If wee haue no comfort in the Word of God, Prayer brings no feeling of any true comfort, the Sacraments seale vp nothing to vs, but Iudgement and Damnation.
If we have no Comfort in the Word of God, Prayer brings no feeling of any true Comfort, the Sacraments seal up nothing to us, but Judgement and Damnation.
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If we desire to find true comfort in time of trouble and distresse, and would haue Prayer to bring vs to a feeling of true comfort,
If we desire to find true Comfort in time of trouble and distress, and would have Prayer to bring us to a feeling of true Comfort,
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and the Sacraments to seale vp true comfort in our owne soules:
and the Sacraments to seal up true Comfort in our own Souls:
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let vs not content our selues with the hearing or reading of the Word of God,
let us not content our selves with the hearing or reading of the Word of God,
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and with a generall knowledge of it, but labour we, and neuer let vs rest, till wee come to a right vnderstanding of the Word,
and with a general knowledge of it, but labour we, and never let us rest, till we come to a right understanding of the Word,
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and that we be able duely to consider it, and that wee feele the proper effect of the Law in our owne hearts, to the humbling of vs for our sinnes:
and that we be able duly to Consider it, and that we feel the proper Effect of the Law in our own hearts, to the humbling of us for our Sins:
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and the Gospell raysing vs vp with true comfort, yea, that wee are able to finde comfort in the Gospell in time of our greatest trouble and distresse,
and the Gospel raising us up with true Comfort, yea, that we Are able to find Comfort in the Gospel in time of our greatest trouble and distress,
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then we rightly vnderstand and duely consider it:
then we rightly understand and duly Consider it:
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and if it be not thus with vs, wee are as without the Word of God,
and if it be not thus with us, we Are as without the Word of God,
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and as if wee had it not at all.
and as if we had it not At all.
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Note we further, the Apostle saith, When the Commandement came; meaning, that Commandement that forbids Lust, and condemnes it;
Note we further, the Apostle Says, When the Commandment Come; meaning, that Commandment that forbids Lust, and condemns it;
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when hee came more narrowly to looke into that Commandement, and more duely to consider it;
when he Come more narrowly to look into that Commandment, and more duly to Consider it;
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thereby intimating, that in former times hee did not so narrowly looke into that Commandement, nor so throughly consider as hee ought. And hence we are taught,
thereby intimating, that in former times he did not so narrowly look into that Commandment, nor so thoroughly Consider as he ought. And hence we Are taught,
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That we are carefully to consider, and to looke into all and euery Commandement of God, euen to consider one Commandement of God aswell as another, and all of them together;
That we Are carefully to Consider, and to look into all and every Commandment of God, even to Consider one Commandment of God aswell as Another, and all of them together;
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for indeed he that breakes one Commandement, is guiltie of all, Iam. 2.10. And there is the same Law-giuer of one Commandement, as well as of another;
for indeed he that breaks one Commandment, is guilty of all, Iam. 2.10. And there is the same Lawgiver of one Commandment, as well as of Another;
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hee that said, Thou shalt not commit adultery, as it followeth, Vers. 11. said also, Thou shalt not kill, &c. And the least breach of any Commandement, is a sinne against God,
he that said, Thou shalt not commit adultery, as it follows, Vers. 11. said also, Thou shalt not kill, etc. And the least breach of any Commandment, is a sin against God,
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euen against the infinite Maiestie of God, and so deserues the wrath of God and euerlasting perdition.
even against the infinite Majesty of God, and so deserves the wrath of God and everlasting perdition.
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And therefore wee are carefully to consider all and euery Commandement of God, and to looke to one Commandement aswel as to another:
And Therefore we Are carefully to Consider all and every Commandment of God, and to look to one Commandment aswell as to Another:
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and therefore they deceiue themselues, who looke to some of the Commandements, and not to the other,
and Therefore they deceive themselves, who look to Some of the commandments, and not to the other,
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and are carefull to auoid the breach of some Commandements, and not of the other.
and Are careful to avoid the breach of Some commandments, and not of the other.
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Art thou no Thiefe, no Murderer, no Adulterer, no Swearer, and such like? and yet art thou a Sabbathbreaker,
Art thou no Thief, no Murderer, no Adulterer, no Swearer, and such like? and yet art thou a Sabbath breaker,
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or the like? thou deceiuest thy selfe: thou canst find no true comfort in so doing. Dauid saith, Ps. 119.6. He should not be confounded, when he had respect to all the Commandements of God.
or the like? thou deceivest thy self: thou Canst find no true Comfort in so doing. David Says, Ps. 119.6. He should not be confounded, when he had respect to all the commandments of God.
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Thus must wee doe, wee must haue respect to all the Commandements of God, and we must be careful to obey God in al his Commandements, otherwise wee shall finde no true comfort nor peace to our owne soules.
Thus must we do, we must have respect to all the commandments of God, and we must be careful to obey God in all his commandments, otherwise we shall find no true Comfort nor peace to our own Souls.
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Now further, in that the Apostle saith, that whereas before without the Law he thought himselfe aliue,
Now further, in that the Apostle Says, that whereas before without the Law he Thought himself alive,
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and on the comming of the Commandement sinne reuiued, and he dyed, his meaning being this, that when he came to a true vnderstanding of the Commandement of God that forbids lust,
and on the coming of the Commandment sin revived, and he died, his meaning being this, that when he Come to a true understanding of the Commandment of God that forbids lust,
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and more throughly to consider that Commaundement, then the corruption of his nature shewed foorth the life of it, it began then to stirre, to worke,
and more thoroughly to Consider that Commandment, then the corruption of his nature showed forth the life of it, it began then to stir, to work,
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and to accuse him, and then he found himselfe, in respect of his spirituall state,
and to accuse him, and then he found himself, in respect of his spiritual state,
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as a dead man, he saw himselfe guiltie of sinne, and so vnder the curse of the Law.
as a dead man, he saw himself guilty of sin, and so under the curse of the Law.
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Hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
Hence we Are given to understand thus much:
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That the sound knowledge and due consideration of the Law of God, brings men to a sight of inward corruption, it makes men see that corruption in themselues they saw not before,
That the found knowledge and due consideration of the Law of God, brings men to a sighed of inward corruption, it makes men see that corruption in themselves they saw not before,
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and it makes that to accuse them and to condemne them; such as carry themselues ciuilly and orderly, and are of ciuill carriage and good behauiour,
and it makes that to accuse them and to condemn them; such as carry themselves civilly and orderly, and Are of civil carriage and good behaviour,
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if so be they looke into the Law of God, and duely consider that, and compare themselues with that, they shall see themselues vile wretches,
if so be they look into the Law of God, and duly Consider that, and compare themselves with that, they shall see themselves vile wretches,
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and they shall see their soules polluted and defiled with many foule and grosse sinnes which they saw not before their carefull looking into the Law of God,
and they shall see their Souls polluted and defiled with many foul and gross Sins which they saw not before their careful looking into the Law of God,
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and their due consideration of that, will bring them to a sight of many foule hidden corruptions,
and their due consideration of that, will bring them to a sighed of many foul hidden corruptions,
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and to a sight of such sinnes as they saw not before.
and to a sighed of such Sins as they saw not before.
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Thus it was with the Apostle, when he had no sound knowledge and due consideration of the Law of God, he thought himselfe aliue,
Thus it was with the Apostle, when he had no found knowledge and due consideration of the Law of God, he Thought himself alive,
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and in very good case, but when he came more narrowly to looke into the Law of God,
and in very good case, but when he Come more narrowly to look into the Law of God,
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and throughly to consider that, then hee saw the filthynesse and corruption of his owne heart;
and thoroughly to Consider that, then he saw the filthiness and corruption of his own heart;
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then hee saw himselfe guilty of sinne, which before hee had no sight of, then the lust of his heart shewed forth the life of it, both in stirring and working,
then he saw himself guilty of sin, which before he had not sighed of, then the lust of his heart showed forth the life of it, both in stirring and working,
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and in accusing, his conscience was then touched with that which neuer troubled him before.
and in accusing, his conscience was then touched with that which never troubled him before.
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And thus we read of the Iewes, Acts the second, before Peter preached to them, they were secure, they had no manner of inward touch of conscience for that foule sinne of crucifying Christ the Lord of life:
And thus we read of the Iewes, Acts the second, before Peter preached to them, they were secure, they had no manner of inward touch of conscience for that foul sin of crucifying christ the Lord of life:
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no, it is said, Vers. 13. They mocked at PETER and others, and said they were full of new wine.
no, it is said, Vers. 13. They mocked At PETER and Others, and said they were full of new wine.
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But when Peter preached to them the Law, and laid before them the Word of God discouering their sinne,
But when Peter preached to them the Law, and laid before them the Word of God discovering their sin,
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and they heard it, and did ponder on it, and throughly consider it, then, the Text saith, Ver. 37. They were pricked in their hearts, and said vnto PETER and the other Apostles, Men and Brethren, what shall wee doe? Then they were brought to a sight of that sinne which they saw not before,
and they herd it, and did ponder on it, and thoroughly Consider it, then, the Text Says, Ver. 37. They were pricked in their hearts, and said unto PETER and the other Apostles, Men and Brothers, what shall we do? Then they were brought to a sighed of that sin which they saw not before,
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and the sight of it did amaze them, and smite their hearts with bitter vexation.
and the sighed of it did amaze them, and smite their hearts with bitter vexation.
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And hence it is, that the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 14, 24, 25 that the Word of God discouering sinne, being truely preached, the ignorant man and vnbeleeuer, one that hath no sight of the hidden corruption of his owne heart, hearing it and duely considering it, he finds his sinne rebuked, his conscience iudged,
And hence it is, that the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 14, 24, 25 that the Word of God discovering sin, being truly preached, the ignorant man and unbeliever, one that hath no sighed of the hidden corruption of his own heart, hearing it and duly considering it, he finds his sin rebuked, his conscience judged,
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and the secret corruption of his heart made manifest, and hee comes to see that in himselfe, which he saw not before, hee is rebuked,
and the secret corruption of his heart made manifest, and he comes to see that in himself, which he saw not before, he is rebuked,
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and so the secrets of his heart are made manifest: And indeede the reason of it is this,
and so the secrets of his heart Are made manifest: And indeed the reason of it is this,
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The Law of God being the perfect rule of righteousnesse, and requiring exact and perfect obedience to Gods will, reueiled as well in mans nature,
The Law of God being the perfect Rule of righteousness, and requiring exact and perfect Obedience to God's will, revealed as well in men nature,
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as in his actions, & forbidding the contrary, it is as a glasse that wil plainly shew what men are both within and without, what they are both in their hearts,
as in his actions, & forbidding the contrary, it is as a glass that will plainly show what men Are both within and without, what they Are both in their hearts,
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and in their liues, and that without flattery and without partiality:
and in their lives, and that without flattery and without partiality:
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and therefore it must needs be a truth, that if men soundly vnderstand, and duely consider the Law of God, it will certainely bring them to a sight of Inward corruption,
and Therefore it must needs be a truth, that if men soundly understand, and duly Consider the Law of God, it will Certainly bring them to a sighed of Inward corruption,
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and make them see that corruption in themselues which they saw not before;
and make them see that corruption in themselves which they saw not before;
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and, if men carefully looke into the Law of God, and compare themselues with that, they shall see their soules filthy,
and, if men carefully look into the Law of God, and compare themselves with that, they shall see their Souls filthy,
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and defiled with many foule & grosse corruptions and sinnes which they saw not before.
and defiled with many foul & gross corruptions and Sins which they saw not before.
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By this, in the first place we may easily see, whence it is that many in the world see not the inward lusts and corruptions of their owne hearts, their hearts abound with many grosse corruptions and lusts,
By this, in the First place we may Easily see, whence it is that many in the world see not the inward Lustiest and corruptions of their own hearts, their hearts abound with many gross corruptions and Lustiest,
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and they are full of enuy, of pride, of couetousnesse, they are selfe-conceited, they are earthly-minded, they are set on the world and the things of it,
and they Are full of envy, of pride, of covetousness, they Are selfe-conceited, they Are earthly-minded, they Are Set on the world and the things of it,
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euen to seeke their owne ease, pleasure, profit, and the like, and they see not these corruptions and lusts, their consciences are neuer troubled with them, they goe lightly vnder the burden,
even to seek their own ease, pleasure, profit, and the like, and they see not these corruptions and Lustiest, their Consciences Are never troubled with them, they go lightly under the burden,
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and why? Surely, here is the cause of it, they doe not foundly vnderstand the Law of God, at least, they consider it not as they ought, they neuer lay their hearts to the rule,
and why? Surely, Here is the cause of it, they do not fondly understand the Law of God, At least, they Consider it not as they ought, they never lay their hearts to the Rule,
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euen to the Law of God;
even to the Law of God;
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and that is the cause that they see not the foule and grosse corruptions of them.
and that is the cause that they see not the foul and gross corruptions of them.
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And hence it is, that such persons as most carefully looke into the Law of God,
And hence it is, that such Persons as most carefully look into the Law of God,
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and most duely compare themselues with that, doe most of all others see their owne inward corruptions,
and most duly compare themselves with that, doe most of all Others see their own inward corruptions,
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and are most of all humbled vnder the waight of them.
and Are most of all humbled under the weight of them.
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The world thinkes, that such as they call Puritanes, hold themselues pure and free from sinne.
The world thinks, that such as they call Puritanes, hold themselves pure and free from sin.
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But (alas) they are deceiued, they, of all others, doe most of all see their owne inward corruptions,
But (alas) they Are deceived, they, of all Others, doe most of all see their own inward corruptions,
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and doe most of all grone vnder the burden of them, they see the vanitie of their minds, the rebellion of their wils,
and do most of all groan under the burden of them, they see the vanity of their minds, the rebellion of their wills,
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and that their affections are exceedingly disordered, and they haue much adoe with their owne hearts,
and that their affections Are exceedingly disordered, and they have much ado with their own hearts,
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and they often complaine of their sinfull infirmities, and why? Because indeede they soundly vnderstand the Law of God,
and they often complain of their sinful infirmities, and why? Because indeed they soundly understand the Law of God,
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and duely and throughly consider it, and that brings them to a sight of inward corruption,
and duly and thoroughly Consider it, and that brings them to a sighed of inward corruption,
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and makes them see those corruptions and sinnes in themselues, which the world takes no notice of.
and makes them see those corruptions and Sins in themselves, which the world Takes no notice of.
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And they find it true in themselues that Salomon speakes, Pro. 20.9. Who can say, I haue made mine heart cleane, I am cleane from my sinne? that is, I am without all reliques of naturall corruption.
And they find it true in themselves that Solomon speaks, Pro 20.9. Who can say, I have made mine heart clean, I am clean from my sin? that is, I am without all Relics of natural corruption.
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They find themselues vile wretches, in regard of their finnes, because they looke narrowly into the Law of God, and compare themselues with it.
They find themselves vile wretches, in regard of their fins, Because they look narrowly into the Law of God, and compare themselves with it.
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And so for a second vse of this doctrine.
And so for a second use of this Doctrine.
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Is it so, that some vnderstanding and due consideration of the Law of God will certainely bring men to a sight of inward corruption, and make them see that corruption in themselues which they saw not before? Surely then,
Is it so, that Some understanding and due consideration of the Law of God will Certainly bring men to a sighed of inward corruption, and make them see that corruption in themselves which they saw not before? Surely then,
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if wee would know our selues what wee are aswell within as without, and not deceiue our selues,
if we would know our selves what we Are aswell within as without, and not deceive our selves,
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nor please our selues in a false conceit, we must looke our selues in the glasse of Gods Law.
nor please our selves in a false conceit, we must look our selves in the glass of God's Law.
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If thou wouldst be acquainted with thine owne heart, & willingly see the hidden corruption of it,
If thou Wouldst be acquainted with thine own heart, & willingly see the hidden corruption of it,
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euen that which thou seest not in thy selfe, and as yet neuer troubled thee,
even that which thou See not in thy self, and as yet never troubled thee,
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then bring thine heart to the rule, the Law of God, and compare thy selfe with that,
then bring thine heart to the Rule, the Law of God, and compare thy self with that,
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and that will certainely discouer to thee the foule and vgly face of thine owne heart,
and that will Certainly discover to thee the foul and ugly face of thine own heart,
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and let thee see that there is nothing but vanitie in thy mind, rebellion in thy will,
and let thee see that there is nothing but vanity in thy mind, rebellion in thy will,
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and a confused disorder in all thy affections;
and a confused disorder in all thy affections;
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that there is nothing in thee of thy selfe, but the vgly shape of the Deuill,
that there is nothing in thee of thy self, but the ugly shape of the devil,
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and that will driue thee from selfe-loue, and selfe-liking, and out of all conceit of thy selfe,
and that will driven thee from Self-love, and self-liking, and out of all conceit of thy self,
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yea, it will make thee not only deny thy selfe, as Christ commands, but euen to abhorre thy selfe, repenting in dust and ashes, as Iob did, Iob 42.6.
yea, it will make thee not only deny thy self, as christ commands, but even to abhor thy self, repenting in dust and Ashes, as Job did, Job 42.6.
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Yea the more narrowly thou lookest into the Law of God, and the more thou dost compare thy selfe with that, the more vile thou wilt see thy selfe,
Yea the more narrowly thou Lookest into the Law of God, and the more thou dost compare thy self with that, the more vile thou wilt see thy self,
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and the more will the filthinesse and corruption of thine heart appeare to thee.
and the more will the filthiness and corruption of thine heart appear to thee.
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And therefore if thou desire to bee throughly acquainted with thine owne selfe, and wouldst see aswell what is within thee as without thee, that thou maist be truly humbled for thy corruptions and sinnes of thine heart, aswell as thy life, which is the onely way to true comfort and peace of conscience:
And Therefore if thou desire to be thoroughly acquainted with thine own self, and Wouldst see aswell what is within thee as without thee, that thou Mayest be truly humbled for thy corruptions and Sins of thine heart, aswell as thy life, which is the only Way to true Comfort and peace of conscience:
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then labour for sound vnderstanding of the Law of God, and duely and throughly consider that,
then labour for found understanding of the Law of God, and duly and thoroughly Consider that,
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and compare thy selfe with that; that is the way to bring thee to that thou desirest.
and compare thy self with that; that is the Way to bring thee to that thou Desirest.
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Further obserue we, that the Apostle saith, When the Commandement came, sinne reuiued, and not onely so,
Further observe we, that the Apostle Says, When the Commandment Come, sin revived, and not only so,
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but he addes, That he dyed, the Commandement of God being soundly vnderstood, and duely considered of him, the corruption of his heart, which before lay hid, beganne strongly to accuse him,
but he adds, That he died, the Commandment of God being soundly understood, and duly considered of him, the corruption of his heart, which before lay hid, began strongly to accuse him,
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and then he saw himselfe guiltie of sinne, which before he saw not, and not onely so,
and then he saw himself guilty of sin, which before he saw not, and not only so,
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but thereupon also he found himselfe, in regard of his spirituall condition, in a miserable case,
but thereupon also he found himself, in regard of his spiritual condition, in a miserable case,
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as a dead man, vnder the curse of the Law and wrath of God, lyable to eternall death and damnation. Hence wee are plainely taught,
as a dead man, under the curse of the Law and wrath of God, liable to Eternal death and damnation. Hence we Are plainly taught,
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That the Law of God doth not onely discouer sinne, and make men to see their sinnes, but it serues also to kill men,
That the Law of God does not only discover sin, and make men to see their Sins, but it serves also to kill men,
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and to make them as dead men, in regard of their sinnes;
and to make them as dead men, in regard of their Sins;
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it shewes men their sinnes, and it makes men see and feele themselues as dead men,
it shows men their Sins, and it makes men see and feel themselves as dead men,
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and in a most wretched case, by reason of their sinnes:
and in a most wretched case, by reason of their Sins:
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the Law of God discouers to men their sinnes they saw not before, and withall on a true sight and feeling of them, it strikes them as it were dead, it works in them terror,
the Law of God discovers to men their Sins they saw not before, and withal on a true sighed and feeling of them, it strikes them as it were dead, it works in them terror,
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and feare, and dread, and amazement, and a fearefull expectation of Gods wrath and vengeance, and so they are as dead men while they liue:
and Fear, and dread, and amazement, and a fearful expectation of God's wrath and vengeance, and so they Are as dead men while they live:
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and hence is the Law called a killing Letter, 2. Cor. 3.6. and the ministration of death, Vers. 7. the ministery of condemnation, Vers. 9. Yea, hence it is said to be the strength of sinne, 1. Cor. 15.56. it not only makes sin knowne, but it giues strength to it, to accuse and to condemne;
and hence is the Law called a killing letter, 2. Cor. 3.6. and the ministration of death, Vers. 7. the Ministry of condemnation, Vers. 9. Yea, hence it is said to be the strength of sin, 1. Cor. 15.56. it not only makes since known, but it gives strength to it, to accuse and to condemn;
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and so it is the strength of sinne. Gal. 3.21. the Apostle saith, The Law is a Schole-master to bring men to Christ. and so it is the strength of sin. Gal. 3.21. the Apostle Says, The Law is a Schoolmaster to bring men to christ.
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How doth the Law as a Schole-master bring men to Christ? Surely thus;
How does the Law as a Schoolmaster bring men to christ? Surely thus;
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it shewes them their sinnes, and withall, it wounds their hearts, and fils them with terror and feare,
it shows them their Sins, and withal, it wounds their hearts, and fills them with terror and Fear,
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and a fearefull looking for of the wrath of God, and shewes them no remedy in it selfe;
and a fearful looking for of the wrath of God, and shows them not remedy in it self;
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and so it driues them from it selfe to Christ:
and so it drives them from it self to christ:
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and thus the Law makes men see and feele themselues as dead men, and in a most miserable case in regard of their sinnes;
and thus the Law makes men see and feel themselves as dead men, and in a most miserable case in regard of their Sins;
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the reasons of it are these:
the Reasons of it Are these:
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First, the Law both discouers sinne, and what sinne also deserues, it makes men both see wherein they offend God,
First, the Law both discovers sin, and what sin also deserves, it makes men both see wherein they offend God,
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and what the offence of God also deserues, euen the curse of God, and wrath of God,
and what the offence of God also deserves, even the curse of God, and wrath of God,
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and euerlasting destruction both of body and soule. And againe,
and everlasting destruction both of body and soul. And again,
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Secondly, it makes the conscience accuse for sinne, and to apprehend the wrath of God for sinne;
Secondly, it makes the conscience accuse for sin, and to apprehend the wrath of God for sin;
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and therefore it makes men, on the true sight and feeling of their sins, to see and feele themselues in a most miserable case,
and Therefore it makes men, on the true sighed and feeling of their Sins, to see and feel themselves in a most miserable case,
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and euen as dead men, though they be yet aliue: and this is to be obserued of vs:
and even as dead men, though they be yet alive: and this is to be observed of us:
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It serues first, for the vse of it, to discouer to vs a manifest difference between the Law and the Gospell, in regard of the effect and working of them:
It serves First, for the use of it, to discover to us a manifest difference between the Law and the Gospel, in regard of the Effect and working of them:
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the Law works terror, feare, and dread; and the Gospell, that works comfort, ioy, and peace:
the Law works terror, Fear, and dread; and the Gospel, that works Comfort, joy, and peace:
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the Law discouers sinne, and what sinne deserues, and wounds the soule, and works Legall Repentance, properly called Penitence,
the Law discovers sin, and what sin deserves, and wounds the soul, and works Legal Repentance, properly called Penitence,
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or Contrition, which differs from Euangelicall Repentance, that Repentance that is wrought by the Gospell, which is a turning from sinne, to God,
or Contrition, which differs from Evangelical Repentance, that Repentance that is wrought by the Gospel, which is a turning from sin, to God,
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or a thorow change of the purpose of heart, and course of life, from euill to good,
or a thorough change of the purpose of heart, and course of life, from evil to good,
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as the Law differs from the Gospell;
as the Law differs from the Gospel;
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and this is that that deceiues some, they cannot distinguish between these two, they cannot put a difference betweene Penitence or Contrition, which is the effect of the Law,
and this is that that deceives Some, they cannot distinguish between these two, they cannot put a difference between Penitence or Contrition, which is the Effect of the Law,
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and Repentance or turning from sinne, to God, or a thorow change of the purpose of heart,
and Repentance or turning from sin, to God, or a thorough change of the purpose of heart,
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and course of life, from euill to good, which is the proper effect of the Gospell; and so they deceiue themselues.
and course of life, from evil to good, which is the proper Effect of the Gospel; and so they deceive themselves.
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Penitence or Contrition may be, and is many times in the reprobate;
Penitence or Contrition may be, and is many times in the Reprobate;
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it was in Cain and in Iudas, they were brought on the sight and feeling of their sinnes, to see and feele themselues in a miserable and desperate case,
it was in Cain and in Iudas, they were brought on the sighed and feeling of their Sins, to see and feel themselves in a miserable and desperate case,
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and were filled with terror, and feare, and amazement, and a fearefull expectation of Gods wrath and vengeance:
and were filled with terror, and Fear, and amazement, and a fearful expectation of God's wrath and vengeance:
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but Repentance properly taken, is neuer found in any but true beleeuers:
but Repentance properly taken, is never found in any but true believers:
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In them onely is found a turning from sinne, to God, and a thorow change of the purpose of the heart,
In them only is found a turning from sin, to God, and a thorough change of the purpose of the heart,
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and course of life, from euill to good; and that is the proper effect and worke of the Gospell.
and course of life, from evil to good; and that is the proper Effect and work of the Gospel.
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For further vse of the point.
For further use of the point.
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Is it so, that the Law of God makes men, on the sight and feeling of their sinnes, to see and feele themselues in a miserable case,
Is it so, that the Law of God makes men, on the sighed and feeling of their Sins, to see and feel themselves in a miserable case,
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euen as dead men, while they are yet aliue? Is this the proper effect of the Law? Let vs then looke, that we finde this effect in our selues, on the fight of our sinnes;
even as dead men, while they Are yet alive? Is this the proper Effect of the Law? Let us then look, that we find this Effect in our selves, on the fight of our Sins;
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when we are brought to a sight of our sinnes, let vs looke that we find our selues as dead men,
when we Are brought to a sighed of our Sins, let us look that we find our selves as dead men,
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and as it were at the very gates of hell. It is a dangerous thing when a man is touched by the Word of God,
and as it were At the very gates of hell. It is a dangerous thing when a man is touched by the Word of God,
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and his sinnes are discouered by the ministery of the Word, then to set a good face on the matter,
and his Sins Are discovered by the Ministry of the Word, then to Set a good face on the matter,
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and to bite in all tokens of Repentance & Contrition, because hee would not seeme to be touched with the Word,
and to bite in all tokens of Repentance & Contrition, Because he would not seem to be touched with the Word,
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or that the Word came so neere him. They that thus harden their hearts, are in danger neuer to repent.
or that the Word Come so near him. They that thus harden their hearts, Are in danger never to Repent.
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These two goe together, Rom. 2.5.
These two go together, Rom. 2.5.
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Thou, after thine hardnesse, and heart that cannot repent, heapest vnto thy selfe wrath against the day of wrath, Thou, After thine hardness, and heart that cannot Repent, heapest unto thy self wrath against the day of wrath,
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and of the declaration of the iust Iudgement of God. And therefore take wee heed of this.and of the declaration of the just Judgement of God. And Therefore take we heed of this.
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I will here stand a while to shew the variety of acceptation of the word (Repentance) in Scripture.
I will Here stand a while to show the variety of acceptation of the word (Repentance) in Scripture.
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How it is taken diuers wayes in the Booke of God, which some not discerning, or not obseruing, deceiue themselues.
How it is taken diverse ways in the Book of God, which Some not discerning, or not observing, deceive themselves.
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And first we find, that the word (Repentance) is sometimes taken only for griefe of heart or mind, in respect of things done amisse, in respect of some euill committed;
And First we find, that the word (Repentance) is sometime taken only for grief of heart or mind, in respect of things done amiss, in respect of Some evil committed;
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it signifieth only sorrow, anguish, and vexation of heart and soule, and that the heart is displeased for some thing done, which is called Contrition of heart.
it signifies only sorrow, anguish, and vexation of heart and soul, and that the heart is displeased for Some thing done, which is called Contrition of heart.
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Thus it is taken, Mar. 1.15. where Christ saith, Repent and beleeue the Gospell:
Thus it is taken, Mar. 1.15. where christ Says, repent and believe the Gospel:
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that is, Be humbled, be sorry for your former wicked liues, and let your hearts be grieued and broken in you for your sinnes past, and beleeue the Gospell.
that is, Be humbled, be sorry for your former wicked lives, and let your hearts be grieved and broken in you for your Sins past, and believe the Gospel.
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Thus also is it taken, Luk. 10.13. They had a great while agone repented, sitting in sack-cloth and ashes:
Thus also is it taken, Luk. 10.13. They had a great while ago repented, sitting in Sackcloth and Ashes:
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that is, They had long since beene humbled and grieued for their sins, and had testified their sorrow, by sitting in sacke-cloth and ashes. Act. 8.22. Repent therefore of this thy wickednesse:
that is, They had long since been humbled and grieved for their Sins, and had testified their sorrow, by sitting in Sackcloth and Ashes. Act. 8.22. repent Therefore of this thy wickedness:
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that is, Be humbled, and let thine heart be grieued for this thy wickednesse. So, 2. Cor. 12.21.
that is, Be humbled, and let thine heart be grieved for this thy wickedness. So, 2. Cor. 12.21.
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I fcare, saith the Apostle, when I come againe, my God abase mee among you, I fcare, Says the Apostle, when I come again, my God abase me among you,
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and I shall bewaile many of them which haue sinned already, and haue not repented of the vncleannesse,
and I shall bewail many of them which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness,
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and fornication, and wantonnesse which they haue committed: that is, They haue not bewailed, grieued and sorrowed for it. Ier. 8.6.and fornication, and wantonness which they have committed: that is, They have not bewailed, grieved and sorrowed for it. Jeremiah 8.6.
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No man repented of his wickednes, saying, What haue I done? that is, No man was displeased with himselfe,No man repented of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? that is, No man was displeased with himself,
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and no man said, Alas, what haue I done? And so in many other places we find, that Repentance is taken for sorrow, griefe,
and no man said, Alas, what have I done? And so in many other places we find, that Repentance is taken for sorrow, grief,
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and vexation of heart for things done amisse, and for the breaking of the heart. Thus Heb. 6.1. and thus it is said that Iudas repented, Matth. 27.3.
and vexation of heart for things done amiss, and for the breaking of the heart. Thus Hebrew 6.1. and thus it is said that Iudas repented, Matthew 27.3.
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Did Iudas repent? did he turne from his sinne to God? Nay rather, he ran from God, hee was full of horror, feare, anguish,
Did Iudas Repent? did he turn from his sin to God? Nay rather, he ran from God, he was full of horror, Fear, anguish,
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and griefe, he was sorry for that hee had done, and ouerwhelmed with horror. Againe, the word (Repentance) sometimes in Scripture signifies not only contrition of heart,
and grief, he was sorry for that he had done, and overwhelmed with horror. Again, the word (Repentance) sometime in Scripture signifies not only contrition of heart,
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but it compriseth also vnder it the whole conuersion of a sinner, and it signifies both contrition and sorrow for sinne,
but it compriseth also under it the Whole conversion of a sinner, and it signifies both contrition and sorrow for sin,
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and faith in Christ, and a thorow turning from sinne to God. Thus Mar. 1.4.
and faith in christ, and a thorough turning from sin to God. Thus Mar. 1.4.
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It is said, Iohn preached the baptisme of Repentance for remission of sinnes, that is, he preached that men should be humbled for their sinnes,
It is said, John preached the Baptism of Repentance for remission of Sins, that is, he preached that men should be humbled for their Sins,
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and beleeue in Christ, and thorowly turne to God, and so repenting, and so beleeuing in Christ, that they should be baptized,
and believe in christ, and thoroughly turn to God, and so repenting, and so believing in christ, that they should be baptised,
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and thereby testifie and seale yp the remission of their sinnes.
and thereby testify and seal yp the remission of their Sins.
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And that vnder Repentance, faith in Christ is here to be vnderstood, it is cleere, Act. 19.4. where Paul saith, IOHN baptized with the baptisme of Repentance, saying vnto the people, that they should beleeue in him which should come after him, that is, in Iesus Christ. Thus Mat. 9.13. Christ saith, that hee came not to call the righteous, but the sinners to Repentance:
And that under Repentance, faith in christ is Here to be understood, it is clear, Act. 19.4. where Paul Says, JOHN baptised with the Baptism of Repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe in him which should come After him, that is, in Iesus christ. Thus Mathew 9.13. christ Says, that he Come not to call the righteous, but the Sinners to Repentance:
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meaning this, to turne sinners from sinne to God, that they might be conuerted, and beleeue in him,
meaning this, to turn Sinners from sin to God, that they might be converted, and believe in him,
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and be saued, as 1. Tim. 1.15. The Apostle saith, This is a true saying, and by all meanes worthy to be receiued, that Christ Iesus came into the world to saue sinners. And we reade, Act. 26.20.
and be saved, as 1. Tim. 1.15. The Apostle Says, This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received, that christ Iesus Come into the world to save Sinners. And we read, Act. 26.20.
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that repenting and turning to God are ioyned and put together, as one expounding the other, that repenting and turning to God Are joined and put together, as one expounding the other,
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but shewed first, that they should repent and turne to God.
but showed First, that they should Repent and turn to God.
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And to this purpose wee might bring many other testimonies, where Repentance is put, to signifie not only contrition of heart,
And to this purpose we might bring many other testimonies, where Repentance is put, to signify not only contrition of heart,
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but faith also in Christ, and a thorow turning from sinne to God. Thirdly, the word (Repentance) is sometimes put, to signifie the markes of Repentance,
but faith also in christ, and a thorough turning from sin to God. Thirdly, the word (Repentance) is sometime put, to signify the marks of Repentance,
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or new obedience, as Reuel. 2.5. saith Christ to the Church of Ephesus, Repent and do thy first works.
or new Obedience, as Revel. 2.5. Says christ to the Church of Ephesus, repent and do thy First works.
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Where he expounds what he meanes by the word Repent, namely, doing of the first workes.
Where he expounds what he means by the word repent, namely, doing of the First works.
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Fourthly, the word (Repentance) is sometimes in Scripture put for the good things that follow true conuersion,
Fourthly, the word (Repentance) is sometime in Scripture put for the good things that follow true conversion,
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and turning to God, and beleeuing in Christ, Act. 5.31. Peter and the other Apostles say, that God lift vp Christ with his right hand, to be a Prince and a Sauiour, to giue Repentance to Israel:
and turning to God, and believing in christ, Act. 5.31. Peter and the other Apostles say, that God lift up christ with his right hand, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance to Israel:
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that is, to giue Israel reconciliation with God, and to giue them his holy Spirit. So Act. 11.18. the Church speakes thus in Peters Apologie, in going to the Gentiles:
that is, to give Israel reconciliation with God, and to give them his holy Spirit. So Act. 11.18. the Church speaks thus in Peter's Apology, in going to the Gentiles:
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Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted Repentance vnto life: Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted Repentance unto life:
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that is, accepted them for his, and made them also members of his Church, and adopted them for his children.
that is, accepted them for his, and made them also members of his Church, and adopted them for his children.
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Thus we see, not to adde any more, though more might be added, that the word (Repentance) is diuersly taken in the Scripture,
Thus we see, not to add any more, though more might be added, that the word (Repentance) is diversely taken in the Scripture,
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and hath not alwayes one and the same signification:
and hath not always one and the same signification:
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and this is that which deceiues such as cannot, or at least will not distinguish of things that differ;
and this is that which deceives such as cannot, or At least will not distinguish of things that differ;
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they think it is euer to be taken in the same sence and signification, and so they deceiue themselues.
they think it is ever to be taken in the same sense and signification, and so they deceive themselves.
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Now whereas I said, that Repentance properly taken, (that is) a turning from sin to God,
Now whereas I said, that Repentance properly taken, (that is) a turning from since to God,
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or a thorow change of the purpose of the heart, and course of life from euill to good, is neuer found in any but in true beleeuers,
or a thorough change of the purpose of the heart, and course of life from evil to good, is never found in any but in true believers,
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& so must needs follow faith in Christ, in the order of nature, and must needs be the proper effect & fruit of the Gospel;
& so must needs follow faith in christ, in the order of nature, and must needs be the proper Effect & fruit of the Gospel;
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I confirme that position, & make it good by these reasons:
I confirm that position, & make it good by these Reasons:
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First, no man repents soundly, that is, soundly turnes from sin to God, vnlesse he deny himselfe,
First, no man repents soundly, that is, soundly turns from since to God, unless he deny himself,
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& hate sin from his heart, and willingly imbrace true holinesse and righteousnesse: And this none can or will in any measure performe, vnlesse he be regenerate;
& hate since from his heart, and willingly embrace true holiness and righteousness: And this none can or will in any measure perform, unless he be regenerate;
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for no vnregenerate person hates sin from his heart; & none is regenerate, vnlesse he be in Christ;
for no unregenerate person hates since from his heart; & none is regenerate, unless he be in christ;
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and none is in Christ, vnlesse he embrace Christ by a true iustifying & sauing faith;
and none is in christ, unless he embrace christ by a true justifying & Saving faith;
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and true iustifying faith is euer grounded & fastned on the promise of the Gospell, touching Gods free grace & fauor in Christ, and free remission of sins:
and true justifying faith is ever grounded & fastened on the promise of the Gospel, touching God's free grace & favour in christ, and free remission of Sins:
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and so, without question, it is the proper effect of the Gospell;
and so, without question, it is the proper Effect of the Gospel;
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and therefore it must needes be, that true, sound, and sauing Repentance followes faith in Christ,
and Therefore it must needs be, that true, found, and Saving Repentance follows faith in christ,
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and is the proper effect and fruit of the Gospel.
and is the proper Effect and fruit of the Gospel.
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Secondly, Baptisme is doubtlesse a Sacrament of the new Testament, and of the Couenant of Grace and of the Gospell only,
Secondly, Baptism is doubtless a Sacrament of the new Testament, and of the Covenant of Grace and of the Gospel only,
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& it seales vp that saith that is wrought by the preaching of the Gospell, as appeares in many places of Scripture.
& it Seals up that Says that is wrought by the preaching of the Gospel, as appears in many places of Scripture.
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And Baptisme is also a signe and seale of true Repentance. IOHN came preaching the baptisme of Repentance for the remission of sins.
And Baptism is also a Signen and seal of true Repentance. JOHN Come preaching the Baptism of Repentance for the remission of Sins.
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Amend your liues & be baptized euery one of you, in the name of Iesus Christ, Amend your lives & be baptised every one of you, in the name of Iesus christ,
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for the remission of sins, and yee shall receiue the gift of the holy Ghost. for the remission of Sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy Ghost.
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And therefore Baptisme belonging only to the Gospell, and sealing that faith that is wrought by the preaching of the Gospel,
And Therefore Baptism belonging only to the Gospel, and sealing that faith that is wrought by the preaching of the Gospel,
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and that being also a seale of Repentance, it cannot be, but that true Repentance is the proper effect and fruit of the Gospel,
and that being also a seal of Repentance, it cannot be, but that true Repentance is the proper Effect and fruit of the Gospel,
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and followes true faith in Christ.
and follows true faith in christ.
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Thirdly, sound & sauing Repentance, and the promise of grace & remission of sins, are inseparable, they euer go together,
Thirdly, found & Saving Repentance, and the promise of grace & remission of Sins, Are inseparable, they ever go together,
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and the promise of Grace and remission of sins is made to such as apprehēd Christ the Mediator, by true sauing faith,
and the promise of Grace and remission of Sins is made to such as apprehend christ the Mediator, by true Saving faith,
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& that promise is propounded only in the Gospel; and therfore true & sound Repentance is the proper effect & fruit of the Gospell, and followes faith in Christ.
& that promise is propounded only in the Gospel; and Therefore true & found Repentance is the proper Effect & fruit of the Gospel, and follows faith in christ.
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Fourthly, & lastly, the Scripture doth expresly refer the preaching of true sauing Repentance, only to the Gospel, as Isai. 61.1.
Fourthly, & lastly, the Scripture does expressly refer the preaching of true Saving Repentance, only to the Gospel, as Isaiah 61.1.
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The Spirit of the Lord God is vpon me, therefore hath the Lord anoynted me, he hath sent me to preach good tidings vnto the poore, The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Therefore hath the Lord anointed me, he hath sent me to preach good tidings unto the poor,
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and bind vp the broken-hearted, and to preach liberty to the captiues, and to them that are bound, the opening of prison. Mat. 3.2. Repent; for the Kingdome if heauen is at hand. Mat. 9.13. I am not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to Repentance. and bind up the brokenhearted, and to preach liberty to the captives, and to them that Are bound, the opening of prison. Mathew 3.2. repent; for the Kingdom if heaven is At hand. Mathew 9.13. I am not come to call the righteous, but the Sinners to Repentance.
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And therefore true sauing Repentance is the proper effect and fruit of the Gospell, and followes true sauing faith in CHRIST.
And Therefore true Saving Repentance is the proper Effect and fruit of the Gospel, and follows true Saving faith in CHRIST.
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These reasons doe sufficiently euince the truth of this Position, that Repentance properly taken, namely, a turning from sinne to God,
These Reasons do sufficiently evince the truth of this Position, that Repentance properly taken, namely, a turning from sin to God,
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or a thorow change of the purpose of heart and course of life from euill to good, is neuer found in any but in true beleeuers;
or a thorough change of the purpose of heart and course of life from evil to good, is never found in any but in true believers;
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and so is the proper effect and fruit of the Gospell, and followes true sauing and iustifying faith in Christ.
and so is the proper Effect and fruit of the Gospel, and follows true Saving and justifying faith in christ.
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And these may satisfie any that is not wilfully blind and wedded to his owne idle and selfe-pleasing conceit.
And these may satisfy any that is not wilfully blind and wedded to his own idle and self-pleasing conceit.
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One thing is further offered vnto vs from the phrase and forme of speech here vsed.
One thing is further offered unto us from the phrase and Form of speech Here used.
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In that the Apostle saith, Sinne reuiued, and he dyed:
In that the Apostle Says, Sin revived, and he died:
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In that he tels vs that sinne reuiuing, that is, sinne now accusing him, and his conscience now being touched,
In that he tells us that sin reviving, that is, sin now accusing him, and his conscience now being touched,
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and troubled with the sight of sinne, which hee saw not before, thereupon hee dyed, hee found himselfe as a dead man.
and troubled with the sighed of sin, which he saw not before, thereupon he died, he found himself as a dead man.
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Hence we are further giuen to vnderstand thus much:
Hence we Are further given to understand thus much:
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That the accusation of the conscience for sinne, is a most fearefull thing, the terror of a guiltie conscience, of a conscience awakened,
That the accusation of the conscience for sin, is a most fearful thing, the terror of a guilty conscience, of a conscience awakened,
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and now seeing and feeling the guilt of sinne, and terrified and affrighted for sinne, is a most heauy thing, it is euen as a death, it is of all euils and miseries that can befall a man in this world, the greatest.
and now seeing and feeling the guilt of sin, and terrified and affrighted for sin, is a most heavy thing, it is even as a death, it is of all evils and misery's that can befall a man in this world, the greatest.
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And to this purpose Salomon speakes plainely, Pro. 18.14. saith he, The Spirit of man will sustayne his infirmity:
And to this purpose Solomon speaks plainly, Pro 18.14. Says he, The Spirit of man will sustain his infirmity:
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but a wounded spirit who can beare it.
but a wounded Spirit who can bear it.
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The mind of man being sound and whole, will enable him to beare in some measure with patience, diseases of body, or any outward calamitie:
The mind of man being found and Whole, will enable him to bear in Some measure with patience, diseases of body, or any outward calamity:
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but a wounded spirit, the wound of the soule, the horror of a guilty and accusing conscience who can beare it? That is a thing vnsufferable, no man or woman in the world is able to endure that, and to beare that.
but a wounded Spirit, the wound of the soul, the horror of a guilty and accusing conscience who can bear it? That is a thing unsufferable, no man or woman in the world is able to endure that, and to bear that.
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And this we may see in the example of Cain, of Iudas, of Belshazer, and many others in the Booke of God.
And this we may see in the Exampl of Cain, of Iudas, of Belshazer, and many Others in the Book of God.
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Cain being pursued with the terrors of a guilty conscience, he ran vp and downe as a Rogue,Cain being pursued with the terrors of a guilty conscience, he ran up and down as a Rogue,
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as a Vagabond, as a Runnagate in the earth, Gen. 4.14.
as a Vagabond, as a Runagate in the earth, Gen. 4.14.
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And Belshazer being in the midst of his cups carrowsing, and in the midst of his mirth and iollity, And Belshazer being in the midst of his cups carousing, and in the midst of his mirth and jollity,
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and seeing the hand-writing on the wall, and that awaking his conscience, and terrifying and affrighting him;
and seeing the handwriting on the wall, and that awaking his conscience, and terrifying and affrighting him;
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the Text saith, His countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him so, that the ioynts of his loynes were loosed,
the Text Says, His countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him so, that the Joints of his loins were loosed,
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and his knees smote one against another, Dan. 5.6.and his knees smote one against Another, Dan. 5.6.
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And wee know, that Iudas being galled with the gripes of a guilty conscience, his conscience accusing him for his sinne, hee neuer rested till he made a dispatch of himselfe;
And we know, that Iudas being galled with the gripes of a guilty conscience, his conscience accusing him for his sin, he never rested till he made a dispatch of himself;
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He went and hanged himselfe, Matth. 27.5.He went and hanged himself, Matthew 27.5.
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Yea, we see it many times in woful experience, that some that are pursued with the galls & terrors of a guilty conscience, they neuer rest till they haue laid violent hands on themselues, Yea, we see it many times in woeful experience, that Some that Are pursued with the galls & terrors of a guilty conscience, they never rest till they have laid violent hands on themselves,
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and they seeke for death more then treasures, Iob 3.21.
and they seek for death more then treasures, Job 3.21.
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And that shewes plainely that the accusation of the conscience for sinne, and the horror of a guilty conscience is a most fearefull thing,
And that shows plainly that the accusation of the conscience for sin, and the horror of a guilty conscience is a most fearful thing,
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and of all euils in this world the greatest. And the reasons of it are these:
and of all evils in this world the greatest. And the Reasons of it Are these:
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First, the conscience of man or woman accusing for sinne, and being terrified on the sight of sinne, it apprehends the wrath of God,
First, the conscience of man or woman accusing for sin, and being terrified on the sighed of sin, it apprehends the wrath of God,
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and lookes for nothing but the execution of his wrath, and powring out of his vengeance in full measure on body and soule.
and looks for nothing but the execution of his wrath, and Pouring out of his vengeance in full measure on body and soul.
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As a malefactor that is iustly condemned, & hath heard the sentence of death giuen against him, lookes euery houre for execution,
As a Malefactor that is justly condemned, & hath herd the sentence of death given against him, looks every hour for execution,
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and on the apprehension of that, is so amazed, as that he is rather like a dead man, then a liuing:
and on the apprehension of that, is so amazed, as that he is rather like a dead man, then a living:
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so is it with one whose conscience accuseth him, and terrifies him for sinne, and thereupon apprehends the wrath of God for the same.
so is it with one whose conscience Accuseth him, and terrifies him for sin, and thereupon apprehends the wrath of God for the same.
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Againe, the horror of a guilty conscience accusing for sinne, and terrifying and affrighting for sinne, is one part of hellish torment. Isay 66.24. The worme of conscience in hell shall neuer dye.
Again, the horror of a guilty conscience accusing for sin, and terrifying and affrighting for sin, is one part of hellish torment. Saiah 66.24. The worm of conscience in hell shall never die.
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And therefore it must needs be most true, that the horror of a guilty conscience, of a conscience accusing for sinne, is a most fearefull thing, it is as death,
And Therefore it must needs be most true, that the horror of a guilty conscience, of a conscience accusing for sin, is a most fearful thing, it is as death,
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yea, more dreadfull then the death of the body, and of all euils in this world, it is the greatest.
yea, more dreadful then the death of the body, and of all evils in this world, it is the greatest.
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Now then, this being a truth, in the first place it serues to discouer the folly and madnesse of the most in the world, who care little or nothing to pull this euill on themselues:
Now then, this being a truth, in the First place it serves to discover the folly and madness of the most in the world, who care little or nothing to pull this evil on themselves:
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most men are carefull to preuent other euils, they are very wary and circumspect, lest they should fall into pouerty,
most men Are careful to prevent other evils, they Are very wary and circumspect, lest they should fallen into poverty,
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or sicknesse, or be cast into prison, or the like:
or sickness, or be cast into prison, or the like:
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but where is almost any man or woman, that is carefull to preuent the euill of an accusing conscience, of all euils in the world, the greatest? Few there be that take any paynes that way;
but where is almost any man or woman, that is careful to prevent the evil of an accusing conscience, of all evils in the world, the greatest? Few there be that take any pains that Way;
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nay, most men, as it were with both hands, hale and pull that euill on themselues;
nay, most men, as it were with both hands, hale and pull that evil on themselves;
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they wittingly and wilfully rush into knowne sinnes, and wilfully goe on in knowne sinnes. For example;
they wittingly and wilfully rush into known Sins, and wilfully go on in known Sins. For Exampl;
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doe not many know that Garishnesse of apparell is a sinne? and yet they wilfully goe on in that sinne.
do not many know that Garishness of apparel is a sin? and yet they wilfully go on in that sin.
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And doe not many know that Vsury is a sinne? and yet they wilfully practise it,
And do not many know that Usury is a sin? and yet they wilfully practise it,
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and make a trade of it.
and make a trade of it.
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And so for Drunkennesse, Common Swearing, &c. Doe not many know these to be foule sinnes? and yet they wilfully goe on in the practice of them. Poore soules!
And so for drunkenness, Common Swearing, etc. Do not many know these to be foul Sins? and yet they wilfully go on in the practice of them. Poor Souls!
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thus doing, they pull on themselues the greatest euill in the world, the wound and horror of a guilty conscience.
thus doing, they pull on themselves the greatest evil in the world, the wound and horror of a guilty conscience.
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And when the Lord shall let loose the cord of their conscience, and cause that to accuse them, they shall finde themselues,
And when the Lord shall let lose the cord of their conscience, and cause that to accuse them, they shall find themselves,
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as it were, in hell, and they shall feele the flames of hell flashing vp in their owne soules;
as it were, in hell, and they shall feel the flames of hell flashing up in their own Souls;
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yea, such as now are foole-hardy, and desperately bold to commit sinne, & say they care not what can be threatned against them;
yea, such as now Are foolhardy, and desperately bold to commit sin, & say they care not what can be threatened against them;
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when the Lord comes to reckon with them, and awakens their conscience, they shal find themselues most of all others affrighted and terrified,
when the Lord comes to reckon with them, and awakens their conscience, they shall find themselves most of all Others affrighted and terrified,
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and they shall then wish for death, and feeke for it as for treasures, & thinke thereby to ease themselues:
and they shall then wish for death, and feeke for it as for treasures, & think thereby to ease themselves:
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but (alas) all in vaine; for death shall plunge their soules into euerlasting torment.
but (alas) all in vain; for death shall plunge their Souls into everlasting torment.
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And if the horror of a guilty conscience be in this life so grieuous, oh then,
And if the horror of a guilty conscience be in this life so grievous, o then,
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how grieuous is it in hel! and therefore take we heed how wee pull that euill on our selues;
how grievous is it in hell! and Therefore take we heed how we pull that evil on our selves;
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rather labour wee to preuent it. And if thou wouldst know how, In a word remember these things:
rather labour we to prevent it. And if thou Wouldst know how, In a word Remember these things:
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First, examine thy selfe, call thy selfe to account for thy sinnes past, be humbled for them,
First, examine thy self, call thy self to account for thy Sins past, be humbled for them,
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and neuer rest suing for mercy, till thou get the pardon of them, and be assured of it by faith in the bloud of Iesus Christ. And,
and never rest suing for mercy, till thou get the pardon of them, and be assured of it by faith in the blood of Iesus christ. And,
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Secondly, take heed thou pierce not thy soule with any knowne sinne.
Secondly, take heed thou pierce not thy soul with any known sin.
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And if thou carefully vse these two meanes, thou shalt through Gods mercy preuent the euill of an accusing conscience.
And if thou carefully use these two means, thou shalt through God's mercy prevent the evil of an accusing conscience.
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Againe, is it so, that the horror of an accusing conscience, is the greatest euill in the world? Then, if wee see any lye vnder the trouble of an accusing conscience, wee are to pity them,
Again, is it so, that the horror of an accusing conscience, is the greatest evil in the world? Then, if we see any lie under the trouble of an accusing conscience, we Are to pity them,
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and to put on tender bowels towards them:
and to put on tender bowels towards them:
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it ought to be farre from vs to despise, to reproch, or to laugh at them.
it ought to be Far from us to despise, to reproach, or to laugh At them.
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The case may be our owne:
The case may be our own:
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and therefore let vs pity them, and be compassionate towards them, pray for them, and comfort them,
and Therefore let us pity them, and be compassionate towards them, pray for them, and Comfort them,
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and doe them what good we shall be able.
and do them what good we shall be able.
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VERS. 10. And the same Commandement which was ordayned vnto life, was found to be vnto me vnto death.
VERS. 10. And the same Commandment which was ordained unto life, was found to be unto me unto death.
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THis Verse depends on the former, as a further setting forth of the Apostles dead state and condition, in respect of the Law:
THis Verse depends on the former, as a further setting forth of the Apostles dead state and condition, in respect of the Law:
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for the Apostle hauing said in the Verse before, that on the comming of the Commandement, sinne reuiued, and he dyed:
for the Apostle having said in the Verse before, that on the coming of the Commandment, sin revived, and he died:
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here he further amplifies that state and condition of his, by making known the proper end and vse of the Law, which was contrary to that hee found;
Here he further amplifies that state and condition of his, by making known thee proper end and use of the Law, which was contrary to that he found;
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and hee further shewes, that he was indeed as a dead man on the comming of the Commandement,
and he further shows, that he was indeed as a dead man on the coming of the Commandment,
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yea, on the comming of the Commandement that was ordayned to another end and purpose, that euen the same Commandement that was ordayned to life, that being the naturall and proper end and vse of it, he found to be to him to death.
yea, on the coming of the Commandment that was ordained to Another end and purpose, that even the same Commandment that was ordained to life, that being the natural and proper end and use of it, he found to be to him to death.
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And the same Commandement (saith the Apostle) which was ordayned vnto life, was found to be vnto me vnto death. And the same Commandment (Says the Apostle) which was ordained unto life, was found to be unto me unto death.
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So then, here the Apostle layes before vs,
So then, Here the Apostle lays before us,
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First, the proper and naturall end and vse of the Law of God, that it was ordayned vnto life.
First, the proper and natural end and use of the Law of God, that it was ordained unto life.
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Secondly, that he found it to be of contrary vse to him, that he found it to himselfe to be to death.
Secondly, that he found it to be of contrary use to him, that he found it to himself to be to death.
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And he giues the reason of this in the Verse following.
And he gives the reason of this in the Verse following.
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And the same Commandement. ] The word Commandement, is doubtlesse here to be taken, as in the Verse before; And the same Commandment. ] The word Commandment, is doubtless Here to be taken, as in the Verse before;
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the Apostle still going on in the same argument and matter:
the Apostle still going on in the same argument and matter:
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and his meaning is this, And that Commandement that forbids lust, and condemnes it, euen that same Commandement which was ordayned vnto life, was found to be vnto me vnto death.
and his meaning is this, And that Commandment that forbids lust, and condemns it, even that same Commandment which was ordained unto life, was found to be unto me unto death.
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The word (ordayned) we find not in the Text originall, nor any word answering to it:
The word (ordained) we find not in the Text original, nor any word answering to it:
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for the Text runnes thus, And the Commandement, euen that selfe-same Commandement that was vnto life.
for the Text runs thus, And the Commandment, even that selfsame Commandment that was unto life.
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But indeed it may well be supplyed, the Text requiring it as needfull for the right vnderstanding of it, the meaning being this:
But indeed it may well be supplied, the Text requiring it as needful for the right understanding of it, the meaning being this:
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That Commandement that was giuen and appointed of God to this end and purpose, namely, vnto life.
That Commandment that was given and appointed of God to this end and purpose, namely, unto life.
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The word (Life) here signifies not onely eternall life and saluation, propounded and promised to the perfect doers of the Law of God,
The word (Life) Here signifies not only Eternal life and salvation, propounded and promised to the perfect doers of the Law of God,
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euen to such as should perfectly obserue and doe all things commanded in the Law of God, and auoid all euils therein forbidden, according to that, Leuit. 18.5. Yee shall keepe my Statutes and my Iudgements, which if a man doe, he shall then liue in them; I am the Lord.
even to such as should perfectly observe and do all things commanded in the Law of God, and avoid all evils therein forbidden, according to that, Levites 18.5. Ye shall keep my Statutes and my Judgments, which if a man do, he shall then live in them; I am the Lord.
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Which is cited by the Apostle, Rom. 10.5. where he saith, Moses thus describeth the righteousnesse which is of the Law, that the man which doth these things, shall liue thereby. Which is cited by the Apostle, Rom. 10.5. where he Says, Moses thus Describeth the righteousness which is of the Law, that the man which does these things, shall live thereby.
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I say, the word (Life) doth not onely signifie that life, namely, eternall life and saluation,
I say, the word (Life) does not only signify that life, namely, Eternal life and salvation,
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but it signifies also tranquillity of mind and conscience, peace and comfort, and the well being of the soule in this life:
but it signifies also tranquillity of mind and conscience, peace and Comfort, and the well being of the soul in this life:
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for that is agreeable to the context and present purpose of the Apostle, as I shewed Verse before,
for that is agreeable to the context and present purpose of the Apostle, as I showed Verse before,
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when hee said hee was aliue.
when he said he was alive.
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We are thus to vnderstand him, that hee was quiet and at peace in himselfe, he thought himselfe, in regard of his spirituall state, exceeding well and in very good case;
We Are thus to understand him, that he was quiet and At peace in himself, he Thought himself, in regard of his spiritual state, exceeding well and in very good case;
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and so indeede the word (Life) is here to be taken, not only for eternall life and saluation,
and so indeed the word (Life) is Here to be taken, not only for Eternal life and salvation,
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but also for peace, comfort, tranquillity of mind and conscience, and the well being of the soule in this life.
but also for peace, Comfort, tranquillity of mind and conscience, and the well being of the soul in this life.
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Was found, that is, of mee my selfe, it fell out and it proued to be to me to death, and I found it so.Was found, that is, of me my self, it fell out and it proved to be to me to death, and I found it so.
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Now the word (Death) is here opposed to the word life before expressed,
Now the word (Death) is Here opposed to the word life before expressed,
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and it signifies not onely eternall death and damnation, but also disquietnesse, and trouble of mind and conscience,
and it signifies not only Eternal death and damnation, but also disquietness, and trouble of mind and conscience,
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and a wretched miscrable case in this life. And so the meaning of those words (was found) is this;
and a wretched miscrable case in this life. And so the meaning of those words (was found) is this;
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It fell out and proued to be to mee to the disquiet and trouble of mind and conscience,
It fell out and proved to be to me to the disquiet and trouble of mind and conscience,
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and made me liable to eternal death & damnation, and I found it so to be to me.
and made me liable to Eternal death & damnation, and I found it so to be to me.
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Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
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And that Commandement of God that forbids lust, and condemnes it, euen that selfe-same Commandement that was giuen and ordayned of God, And that Commandment of God that forbids lust, and condemns it, even that selfsame Commandment that was given and ordained of God,
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for the good of such as should yeeld perfect obedience to it, euen for the tranquillity of their minds and consciences,
for the good of such as should yield perfect Obedience to it, even for the tranquillity of their minds and Consciences,
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and for the peace, comfort and well being of their soules in this world, and for their eternall happinesse and saluation in the world to come, fell out and proued to be to me, to the disquiet and to the trouble of my mind and conscience,
and for the peace, Comfort and well being of their Souls in this world, and for their Eternal happiness and salvation in the world to come, fell out and proved to be to me, to the disquiet and to the trouble of my mind and conscience,
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and made me lyable to eternall death and damnation, and I found it so to be to me. and made me liable to Eternal death and damnation, and I found it so to be to me.
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Here first obserue we, that the Apostle saith, That Commandement of God, euen that selfe-same Commandement that God gaue and ordayned to life, fell out to him to death,
Here First observe we, that the Apostle Says, That Commandment of God, even that selfsame Commandment that God gave and ordained to life, fell out to him to death,
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and was found to be to him to the discomfort of his soule in this world,
and was found to be to him to the discomfort of his soul in this world,
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and to make him lyable to eternall death and damnation in the world to come. Whence we easily take vp this conclusion,
and to make him liable to Eternal death and damnation in the world to come. Whence we Easily take up this conclusion,
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That the Word of God, euen that Word that God gaue, and appointed to be a Word of life and saluation;
That the Word of God, even that Word that God gave, and appointed to be a Word of life and salvation;
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the same Word becomes to many, a word of death and damnation, and is found so to be to many;
the same Word becomes to many, a word of death and damnation, and is found so to be to many;
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and that very Word of God, that is by Gods appointment, in the true and proper vse of it, a Word of life & saluation, is found to be to many, a word of death and damnation.
and that very Word of God, that is by God's appointment, in the true and proper use of it, a Word of life & salvation, is found to be to many, a word of death and damnation.
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The Apostle here affirmes it of the Law of God, and it is true also of the Gospell.
The Apostle Here affirms it of the Law of God, and it is true also of the Gospel.
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Though God gaue the Gospell, and ordayned it for the bringing of men to beleeue in Christ,
Though God gave the Gospel, and ordained it for the bringing of men to believe in christ,
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and so to life and saluation, and it is his arme and power to saluation, Rom. 1.16. yet to many it turnes to hurt, euen to their death and damnation:
and so to life and salvation, and it is his arm and power to salvation, Rom. 1.16. yet to many it turns to hurt, even to their death and damnation:
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yea, the point may be generall, and may thus be conceiued:
yea, the point may be general, and may thus be conceived:
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That the selfe-same things, that by Gods appointment, in the true and proper vse of them, are for the good of men, those turne to the hurt and to the euill of many,
That the selfsame things, that by God's appointment, in the true and proper use of them, Are for the good of men, those turn to the hurt and to the evil of many,
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and fall out to many to their euill. And this may be further cleered by many particulars: as,
and fallen out to many to their evil. And this may be further cleared by many particulars: as,
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First, the Word of God, euen the sweet and sauing Word of God, that Word that God hath ordayned to bring men to life and saluation, that is found to some the sauour of death and of damnation, 2. Cor. 2.16.
First, the Word of God, even the sweet and Saving Word of God, that Word that God hath ordained to bring men to life and salvation, that is found to Some the savour of death and of damnation, 2. Cor. 2.16.
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So the Sacraments, which by Gods appointment, in the true and proper vse of them, are seales of the Couenant of grace, they proue to some to be seales of iudgement and damnation.
So the Sacraments, which by God's appointment, in the true and proper use of them, Are Seals of the Covenant of grace, they prove to Some to be Seals of judgement and damnation.
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The holy Angels, by Gods appointment, are ministring spirits for the good of the heires of saluation, Heb. 1.14.
The holy Angels, by God's appointment, Are ministering spirits for the good of the Heirs of salvation, Hebrew 1.14.
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And yet they are found to be to many, executioners of Gods wrath and vengeance, as to Pharaoh, to Sancherib, and other such like. And yet they Are found to be to many, executioners of God's wrath and vengeance, as to Pharaoh, to Sennacherib, and other such like.
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So, wit, honor, commendation amongst men, riches, and the like, are, by Gods appointment, in the true and proper vse of them,
So, wit, honour, commendation among men, riches, and the like, Are, by God's appointment, in the true and proper use of them,
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for the good of men, and yet they are found to many, to be to their euill and to their bane;
for the good of men, and yet they Are found to many, to be to their evil and to their bane;
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as Achitophels wit was found to be his ruine, Hamans honor and his aduancement turned to his fearefull downefall;
as Achitophels wit was found to be his ruin, Hamans honour and his advancement turned to his fearful downfall;
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and Herods applause giuen him by the people, Act. 12. was turned to his vtter destruction: and Herods applause given him by the people, Act. 12. was turned to his utter destruction:
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and many find their wealth and their outward prosperity to be their ruine, Psal. 69.22. And as Salomon saith, Pro. 1.32. Ease slayeth the foolish, and the prosperity of fooles destroyeth them.
and many find their wealth and their outward Prosperity to be their ruin, Psalm 69.22. And as Solomon Says, Pro 1.32. Ease slays the foolish, and the Prosperity of Fools Destroyeth them.
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I might instance in many other particulars, and shew that the same things, that by Gods appointment, in the true and proper vse of them, are for the good of men, are found to be to the hurt of many,
I might instance in many other particulars, and show that the same things, that by God's appointment, in the true and proper use of them, Are for the good of men, Are found to be to the hurt of many,
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and fall out to many to their euill: and the reasons of it are these:
and fallen out to many to their evil: and the Reasons of it Are these:
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First, many are not capable of that good, that is to be found in such things as God hath ordayned to be for the good of men, in the true and proper vse of them, being vnregenerate, and as yet in their naturall state and condition,
First, many Are not capable of that good, that is to be found in such things as God hath ordained to be for the good of men, in the true and proper use of them, being unregenerate, and as yet in their natural state and condition,
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and being not in couenant with God:
and being not in Covenant with God:
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for as all things worke together for the best, vnto them that loue God, euen to them that are called of his purpose, Rom. 8.28.
for as all things work together for the best, unto them that love God, even to them that Are called of his purpose, Rom. 8.28.
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So all things worke together for the worst, to those that are yet vnregenerate;
So all things work together for the worst, to those that Are yet unregenerate;
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and so they are not capable of that good that God ordaynes to be in the true vse of good things. Againe;
and so they Are not capable of that good that God ordains to be in the true use of good things. Again;
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Secondly, many haue in their hearts such extreme poyson, as it poysons euery thing they meete withall.
Secondly, many have in their hearts such extreme poison, as it poisons every thing they meet withal.
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As a bad stomacke turnes the best meate into bad humours:
As a bad stomach turns the best meat into bad humours:
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so their corrupt hearts doe corrupt and poyson euery thing they haue, and euery thing they meddle withall,
so their corrupt hearts do corrupt and poison every thing they have, and every thing they meddle withal,
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and they peruert good things, and turne them to a wrong vse;
and they pervert good things, and turn them to a wrong use;
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and the better gifts they haue of body, mind, or outward state, the worse they are, peruerting and abusing those good gifts.
and the better Gifts they have of body, mind, or outward state, the Worse they Are, perverting and abusing those good Gifts.
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And therefore this wee may resolue on as a certayne truth, that the same things that by Gods appointment, in the true and proper vse of them, are for the good of men, are found to be to the hurt of many,
And Therefore this we may resolve on as a certain truth, that the same things that by God's appointment, in the true and proper use of them, Are for the good of men, Are found to be to the hurt of many,
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and fall out to many to their euill and to their hurt.
and fallen out to many to their evil and to their hurt.
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This being a truth, it serues first, to discouer to vs, that many men in the top of their happinesse, as they count it, that is, in the midst of their plenty and store of good things,
This being a truth, it serves First, to discover to us, that many men in the top of their happiness, as they count it, that is, in the midst of their plenty and store of good things,
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euen of things good in themselues, and good in the true and proper vse of them, are notwithstanding full of misery;
even of things good in themselves, and good in the true and proper use of them, Are notwithstanding full of misery;
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for why? many times euen those good things that men inioy in abundance, are found to be to their hurt, and to their euill;
for why? many times even those good things that men enjoy in abundance, Are found to be to their hurt, and to their evil;
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yea, many times to their bane, and to their destruction. For example:
yea, many times to their bane, and to their destruction. For Exampl:
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men enioy abundance of wealth and outward things, which by Gods appointment, in the true and proper vse of them, are for the good of men;
men enjoy abundance of wealth and outward things, which by God's appointment, in the true and proper use of them, Are for the good of men;
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yet they, through the poyson of their owne hearts, abuse those good things to pride, to wantonnesse, to oppressing of others that are not so rich as they:
yet they, through the poison of their own hearts, abuse those good things to pride, to wantonness, to oppressing of Others that Are not so rich as they:
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and so those good things are made instruments and meanes of euill to them, and are found to be to them to their hurt,
and so those good things Are made Instruments and means of evil to them, and Are found to be to them to their hurt,
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euen to the hastening of Gods punishing hand on them in this world, and, without repentance, to the aggrauating and increasing of their wo,
even to the hastening of God's punishing hand on them in this world, and, without Repentance, to the aggravating and increasing of their woe,
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and iudgement, and damnation in hell:
and judgement, and damnation in hell:
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and therefore in the midst of their happinesse, (as they esteeme it) they are most wretched and miserable.
and Therefore in the midst of their happiness, (as they esteem it) they Are most wretched and miserable.
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Againe, is it so, that the same things, that by Gods appointment, in the true and proper vse of them, are for the good of men, are found to be to the hurt of many and to their euill? Surely,
Again, is it so, that the same things, that by God's appointment, in the true and proper use of them, Are for the good of men, Are found to be to the hurt of many and to their evil? Surely,
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then this must teach vs, not to rest in the hauing and enioying of good things,
then this must teach us, not to rest in the having and enjoying of good things,
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whether the good things of this life, or the good things of the life to come,
whither the good things of this life, or the good things of the life to come,
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and thinke our selues happy and blessed of God, if we haue and enioy good things:
and think our selves happy and blessed of God, if we have and enjoy good things:
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for so we may deceiue our selues: those good things may be to our hurt and to our euill. And herein many deceiue themselues;
for so we may deceive our selves: those good things may be to our hurt and to our evil. And herein many deceive themselves;
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they thinke, if they haue good things, they are happy;
they think, if they have good things, they Are happy;
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and if they haue abundance of wealth, they blesse themselues, and thinke certainely they are blessed of God,
and if they have abundance of wealth, they bless themselves, and think Certainly they Are blessed of God,
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and sticke not sometimes to say, that God hath blessed them with such and such things,
and stick not sometime to say, that God hath blessed them with such and such things,
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and they doubt not but that they are in the fauour of God, and it shall goe well with them. Poore soules! they may deceiue themselues;
and they doubt not but that they Are in the favour of God, and it shall go well with them. Poor Souls! they may deceive themselves;
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thou maist haue abundance of Corne, Wine, and Oyle, which indeed are by Gods appointment for the good of men, Psalm. 104.15. and yet haue no true comfort in those things, but find them to be to thy hurt and to thy bane, and reserued to thee for thy euill, Eccles. 5.12.
thou Mayest have abundance of Corn, Wine, and Oil, which indeed Are by God's appointment for the good of men, Psalm. 104.15. and yet have no true Comfort in those things, but find them to be to thy hurt and to thy bane, and reserved to thee for thy evil, Eccles. 5.12.
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For why? it may be the Lord hath giuen thee wealth, and abundance of outward things, in wrath and iudgement, not in mercy, as thus;
For why? it may be the Lord hath given thee wealth, and abundance of outward things, in wrath and judgement, not in mercy, as thus;
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It may be he hath giuen them as thy portion, Psal. 17.14. and thou art to looke for no other good from his hand, yea, he hath giuen them for thy fatting against the day of slaughter, Iam. 5.5. It may be he hath given them as thy portion, Psalm 17.14. and thou art to look for no other good from his hand, yea, he hath given them for thy fatting against the day of slaughter, Iam. 5.5.
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for increase of thy iudgement & condemnation, and the more thou hast, the more art thou to be accountable for at the day of Iudgement,
for increase of thy judgement & condemnation, and the more thou hast, the more art thou to be accountable for At the day of Judgement,
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and the heauier shall be thy iudgement and condemnation:
and the Heavier shall be thy judgement and condemnation:
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and therefore rest not in the hauing of good things, & thinke that therefore thou art blessed of God. No, no:
and Therefore rest not in the having of good things, & think that Therefore thou art blessed of God. No, no:
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we are not to rest in the hauing of good things that belong to life and saluation, in hauing the Gospell and the meanes of saluation;
we Are not to rest in the having of good things that belong to life and salvation, in having the Gospel and the means of salvation;
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thou maist haue the Gospell and enioy the meanes of saluation, and yet find them to be to thy hurt and deeper condemnation,
thou Mayest have the Gospel and enjoy the means of salvation, and yet find them to be to thy hurt and Deeper condemnation,
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yea, one day nothing more galling thy conscience, then the sweet and comfortable doctrine of the Gospell.
yea, one day nothing more galling thy conscience, then the sweet and comfortable Doctrine of the Gospel.
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Aske a conscience despayring of Gods mercy, what comfort it finds in the sweet promises of the Gospell? and it will tell you, None at all;Ask a conscience despairing of God's mercy, what Comfort it finds in the sweet promises of the Gospel? and it will tell you, None At all;
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and therefore wee are not to rest in the hauing of good things of this life,
and Therefore we Are not to rest in the having of good things of this life,
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or belonging to the life to come, and thinke our selues happy if we haue them:
or belonging to the life to come, and think our selves happy if we have them:
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but labour we for a further matter, that those good things may be found to be to our good, that we may find true comfort in them.
but labour we for a further matter, that those good things may be found to be to our good, that we may find true Comfort in them.
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How is that, may some say? Surely, thus, wee must neuer rest, till wee find that wee haue part in the merit of Christ,
How is that, may Some say? Surely, thus, we must never rest, till we find that we have part in the merit of christ,
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and that the good things that wee enioy, are tokens and pledges of GODS loue towards vs in and through him.
and that the good things that we enjoy, Are tokens and pledges of GOD'S love towards us in and through him.
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And secondly, we must labour for grace in our hearts to make a right vse of those good things, that wee may vse them to the glory of God and good of our selues and others,
And secondly, we must labour for grace in our hearts to make a right use of those good things, that we may use them to the glory of God and good of our selves and Others,
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and that they may be helps to further vs in the way of godlinesse, and to eternall life and saluation;
and that they may be helps to further us in the Way of godliness, and to Eternal life and salvation;
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and then doubtlesse we shall find them to be to our good and to our comfort.
and then doubtless we shall find them to be to our good and to our Comfort.
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The next thing that comes to be considered, is this, the Apostle saith, The Commandement was ordayned to life:
The next thing that comes to be considered, is this, the Apostle Says, The Commandment was ordained to life:
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the proper and naturall end and vse of the Law of God was life, that is, the Law was giuen of God,
the proper and natural end and use of the Law of God was life, that is, the Law was given of God,
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and ordayned for the good of such as should perfectly obey it, euen for the tranquillity of their minds and consciences,
and ordained for the good of such as should perfectly obey it, even for the tranquillity of their minds and Consciences,
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for the well being of their soules in this life, and for their eternall happinesse and saluation in the Life to come.
for the well being of their Souls in this life, and for their Eternal happiness and salvation in the Life to come.
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Hence this point might be stood on; I will but onely point at it.
Hence this point might be stood on; I will but only point At it.
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That the perfect fulfilling of the Law of God brings life and saluation, and the way to life and saluation is the perfect fulfilling of the Law of God.
That the perfect fulfilling of the Law of God brings life and salvation, and the Way to life and salvation is the perfect fulfilling of the Law of God.
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Howsoeuer no man, since the fall of Adam, being but a meere man, is able perfectly to fulfill the Law of God, in his owne person,
Howsoever no man, since the fallen of Adam, being but a mere man, is able perfectly to fulfil the Law of God, in his own person,
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and so cannot be iustified by the Law in the fight of God, and by the Law fulfilled by himselfe can come to life and saluation, Gal. 3.21. If there had beene a Law giuen which could haue giuen life, verily righteousnesse, that is, iustification, should haue beene by the Law.
and so cannot be justified by the Law in the fight of God, and by the Law fulfilled by himself can come to life and salvation, Gal. 3.21. If there had been a Law given which could have given life, verily righteousness, that is, justification, should have been by the Law.
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Yet this is a truth, that the perfect fulfilling of the Law, brings life and saluation,
Yet this is a truth, that the perfect fulfilling of the Law, brings life and salvation,
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and the way to life and saluation, is the perfect fulfilling of the Law of God:
and the Way to life and salvation, is the perfect fulfilling of the Law of God:
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yea, this is so true, that Christ himselfe brings none to life and saluation, but by his perfect obedience,
yea, this is so true, that christ himself brings none to life and salvation, but by his perfect Obedience,
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and by his perfect fulfilling of the Law of God for them;
and by his perfect fulfilling of the Law of God for them;
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true beleeuers come to life and saluation by the perfect fulfilling of the Law of God, not in their owne persons,
true believers come to life and salvation by the perfect fulfilling of the Law of God, not in their own Persons,
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but in Christ their Head and Sauiour;
but in christ their Head and Saviour;
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and hee hauing perfectly fulfilled the Law of God for them, is made righteousnesse to them, 1. Cor. 1.30. He is made to such as truly beleeue in him, Wisedome, Righteousnesse, and Sanctification and Redemption.
and he having perfectly fulfilled the Law of God for them, is made righteousness to them, 1. Cor. 1.30. He is made to such as truly believe in him, Wisdom, Righteousness, and Sanctification and Redemption.
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For indeed both the Law and the Gospell, in the generall matter of them, require iustice and righteousnesse to saluation, therein they consent and agree. But here is the difference;
For indeed both the Law and the Gospel, in the general matter of them, require Justice and righteousness to salvation, therein they consent and agree. But Here is the difference;
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the Law requires righteousnesse inherent and personall, and the Gospell, that requires righteousnesse imputed, righteousnesse inherent in Christ,
the Law requires righteousness inherent and personal, and the Gospel, that requires righteousness imputed, righteousness inherent in christ,
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and made ours by apprehension and application of faith:
and made ours by apprehension and application of faith:
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and so it is a truth, that the way to life and saluation, is the perfect fulfilling of the Law of God,
and so it is a truth, that the Way to life and salvation, is the perfect fulfilling of the Law of God,
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and Christ iustifies true beleeuers, not onely by his death and suffering, freeing them from the guilt and punishment of their sinnes,
and christ Justifies true believers, not only by his death and suffering, freeing them from the guilt and punishment of their Sins,
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but also by his perfect fulfilling of the Law of God for them, by his actiue obedience.
but also by his perfect fulfilling of the Law of God for them, by his active Obedience.
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Let it suffice to haue touched that in a word.
Let it suffice to have touched that in a word.
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The point I will stand on a little further offered to vs from hence, that the Law was giuen of God,
The point I will stand on a little further offered to us from hence, that the Law was given of God,
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and ordayned for the good of such as should perfectly fulfill it, namely, for the tranquillity of their minds in this life,
and ordained for the good of such as should perfectly fulfil it, namely, for the tranquillity of their minds in this life,
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and for their eternall happinesse and saluation in the life to come, is this:
and for their Eternal happiness and salvation in the life to come, is this:
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That there is much comfort in doing the Will of God, and in yeelding sound & sincere obedience to the Commandements of God, howsoeuer true beleeuers cannot in time of this life perfectly fulfill the Law of God, according to the exact rule and iustice of it in their owne persons,
That there is much Comfort in doing the Will of God, and in yielding found & sincere Obedience to the commandments of God, howsoever true believers cannot in time of this life perfectly fulfil the Law of God, according to the exact Rule and Justice of it in their own Persons,
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yet doubtlesse they fulfill it in Christ, Christ hauing fulfilled it for them;
yet doubtless they fulfil it in christ, christ having fulfilled it for them;
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and their sound & sincere obedience to the Lawes & Commandements of God, yeelds to them a proportionable comfort,
and their found & sincere Obedience to the Laws & commandments of God, yields to them a proportionable Comfort,
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euen sound and true peace, and tranquillity of minde and conscience in this life, and assurance of eternall comfort, happinesse and saluation in the life to come;
even found and true peace, and tranquillity of mind and conscience in this life, and assurance of Eternal Comfort, happiness and salvation in the life to come;
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the Law of God is giuen and ordayned for the good of such as perfectly fulfill it;
the Law of God is given and ordained for the good of such as perfectly fulfil it;
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both in this life, and in the life to come.
both in this life, and in the life to come.
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Now true beleeuers perfectly fulfill the Law of God in Christ, as they are one with him by faith,
Now true believers perfectly fulfil the Law of God in christ, as they Are one with him by faith,
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and in their owne persons they yeeld sound and sincere, though not perfect obedience to the Will of God reueyled in his Word,
and in their own Persons they yield found and sincere, though not perfect Obedience to the Will of God revealed in his Word,
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and that which is lacking and defectiue in their obedience, is supplyed by the perfect righteousnesse of Christ:
and that which is lacking and defective in their Obedience, is supplied by the perfect righteousness of christ:
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and so, without question, it yeelds to them much comfort, peace, and tranquillity of mind and conscience in this life,
and so, without question, it yields to them much Comfort, peace, and tranquillity of mind and conscience in this life,
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and certayne assurance of eternall happinesse and saluation in the Life to come, and the Lord hath promised so to reward it;
and certain assurance of Eternal happiness and salvation in the Life to come, and the Lord hath promised so to reward it;
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and for this we haue further plaine euidence and testimony of Scripture. Psal. 19.11. Dauid saith, that in keeping the iudgements, that is, the Lawes and Commandements of God, There is great reward. Heb. 6.9. saith the Author of that Epistle, We are perswaded of you such things as accompany saluation. Then Ver. 10.11.
and for this we have further plain evidence and testimony of Scripture. Psalm 19.11. David Says, that in keeping the Judgments, that is, the Laws and commandments of God, There is great reward. Hebrew 6.9. Says the Author of that Epistle, We Are persuaded of you such things as accompany salvation. Then Ver. 10.11.
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he subioynes, For God is not vnrighteous, that he should forget your worke and labour of loue, which yee haue shewed towards his Name, in that yee haue ministred to the Saints,
he subioynes, For God is not unrighteous, that he should forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed towards his Name, in that ye have ministered to the Saints,
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and doc minister your doing of good duties.
and doc minister your doing of good duties.
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And we desire that euery one of you doe shew the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope vnto the end. 2. Cor. 1.12.And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope unto the end. 2. Cor. 1.12.
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saith the Apostle, This is our reioycing, the testimonie of a good conscience, that in simplicity and godly purenesse, and not in fleshly wisedome. Says the Apostle, This is our rejoicing, the testimony of a good conscience, that in simplicity and godly pureness, and not in fleshly Wisdom.
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As if hee had said, This yeelds vnto vs much comfort and matter of great reioycing, that our hearts witnesse with vs, that we haue behaued our selues in simplicitie and godly purenesse,
As if he had said, This yields unto us much Comfort and matter of great rejoicing, that our hearts witness with us, that we have behaved our selves in simplicity and godly pureness,
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and in all holy obedience to the Will of God, in doing our dutie:
and in all holy Obedience to the Will of God, in doing our duty:
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and to this purpose is that, Deut. 30.15, 16. Behold, saith MOSES, I haue set before thee this day life and good, death and euill:
and to this purpose is that, Deuteronomy 30.15, 16. Behold, Says MOSES, I have Set before thee this day life and good, death and evil:
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In that I command thee this day to loue the Lord thy God, to walke in his wayes,
In that I command thee this day to love the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways,
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and to keepe his Commandements and his Ordinances, and his Lawes, that thou maist liue and be multiplyed,
and to keep his commandments and his Ordinances, and his Laws, that thou Mayest live and be multiplied,
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and that the Lord thy God may blesse thee in the Land, whither thou goest to possesse it. and that the Lord thy God may bless thee in the Land, whither thou goest to possess it.
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These and many other testimonies of Scripture doe make this a cleere truth, That the sound and sincere obedience of true beleeuers to the Will of God reuealed in his Word, to the Lawes and Commandements of God, yeelds them much comfort, much peace and tranquillity of minde and conscience in this life,
These and many other testimonies of Scripture do make this a clear truth, That the found and sincere Obedience of true believers to the Will of God revealed in his Word, to the Laws and commandments of God, yields them much Comfort, much peace and tranquillity of mind and conscience in this life,
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and certaine assurance of eternall happinesse and saluation in the life to come: and the reasons of it bee these:
and certain assurance of Eternal happiness and salvation in the life to come: and the Reasons of it be these:
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First, their sound and sincere obedience to the Commandements of God, is a fruit of their true iustifying faith,
First, their found and sincere Obedience to the commandments of God, is a fruit of their true justifying faith,
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and the end of that faith is eternall life and saluation. 1. Pet. 1.9. Receiuing the end of your faith, euen the saluation of your soules.
and the end of that faith is Eternal life and salvation. 1. Pet. 1.9. Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your Souls.
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And secondly, God hath bound himselfe by his promise, of his mercy, to reward the holy obedience of his children,
And secondly, God hath bound himself by his promise, of his mercy, to reward the holy Obedience of his children,
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and not to let the least good duty done by them, to goe vnrewarded. Mat. 10.42. The giuing of a cup of cold water shall not lose his reward.
and not to let the least good duty done by them, to go unrewarded. Mathew 10.42. The giving of a cup of cold water shall not loose his reward.
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And therefore it is as possible that God should lye, or deny Himselfe, which is altogether impossible,
And Therefore it is as possible that God should lie, or deny Himself, which is altogether impossible,
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as that true beleeuers, yeelding sound and sincere obedience to the Commandements of God, should fayle to finde much comfort, peace and tranquillity of minde and conscience in this life,
as that true believers, yielding found and sincere Obedience to the commandments of God, should fail to find much Comfort, peace and tranquillity of mind and conscience in this life,
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and certaine assurance of eternall life and saluation in the life to come.
and certain assurance of Eternal life and salvation in the life to come.
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This truth serues first to answere an old rotten cauill of the wicked and prophane, against Gods children and seruants,
This truth serves First to answer an old rotten cavil of the wicked and profane, against God's children and Servants,
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euen that cauill that was rife and common in the dayes of the Prophet Malac. 3.14. We there finde that the wicked of his time sayd, It is in vayne to serue God:
even that cavil that was rife and Common in the days of the Prophet Malachi 3.14. We there find that the wicked of his time said, It is in vain to serve God:
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and, What profite is it that we haue kept his Commandements, and that we haue walked humbly before the Lord of hoasts? And this is the very speech and language of many wicked persons in these our dayes.
and, What profit is it that we have kept his commandments, and that we have walked humbly before the Lord of hosts? And this is the very speech and language of many wicked Persons in these our days.
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Many wicked persons, seeing Gods children carefull to keepe good conscience in all things, and that they hold on a strict course in holinesse and in all good duties,
Many wicked Persons, seeing God's children careful to keep good conscience in all things, and that they hold on a strict course in holiness and in all good duties,
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and in yeelding obedience to the Commandements of God, and that they will not lye,
and in yielding Obedience to the commandments of God, and that they will not lie,
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nor sweare, nor breake the Sabbath, nor giue themselues liberty (as they doe) to follow after the pleasures and profits of the world;
nor swear, nor break the Sabbath, nor give themselves liberty (as they do) to follow After the pleasures and profits of the world;
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commonly they open their mouthes wide against them, and thus they cauill against them with a kinde of insulting ouer them;
commonly they open their mouths wide against them, and thus they cavil against them with a kind of insulting over them;
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Oh, say they, what good comes of your strict and precise course of life? what are you the better for it? are you better then wee that are not so strict as you are? Nay, doe you not see that we thriue and prosper,
O, say they, what good comes of your strict and precise course of life? what Are you the better for it? Are you better then we that Are not so strict as you Are? Nay, do you not see that we thrive and prosper,
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and come forward in the world, and you thriue not, but are crossed in your dealings? and are yee not hated and contemned of all? doe not you lose many a sweet morsell,
and come forward in the world, and you thrive not, but Are crossed in your dealings? and Are ye not hated and contemned of all? do not you loose many a sweet morsel,
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and many a penny, and many a pound that you might haue, if you would doe as others doe? And I pray you then, what good get you by your strict course of life?
and many a penny, and many a pound that you might have, if you would do as Others do? And I pray you then, what good get you by your strict course of life?
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Thus commonly the wicked and prophane haue their mouthes opened against Gods children, in respect of their care to doe the Will of GOD,
Thus commonly the wicked and profane have their mouths opened against God's children, in respect of their care to do the Will of GOD,
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and to obey him in all his Commandements. Now the Doctrine deliuered affoords to Gods Children an answere to this cauill:
and to obey him in all his commandments. Now the Doctrine Delivered affords to God's Children an answer to this cavil:
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thus they may answere them and stop their mouthes, they may tell them, and that truely,
thus they may answer them and stop their mouths, they may tell them, and that truly,
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That they finde much good by their holy course of life, and in yeelding sound and sincere obedience to the Commandements of God:
That they find much good by their holy course of life, and in yielding found and sincere Obedience to the commandments of God:
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for why? it yeelds them much tranquillity of minde and conscience;
for why? it yields them much tranquillity of mind and conscience;
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it yeelds them much peace and comfort, yea, such peace of minde and conscience, as passeth all vnderstanding,
it yields them much peace and Comfort, yea, such peace of mind and conscience, as passes all understanding,
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and it yeelds them certayne assurance of eternall life, happinesse, and saluation of their soules and bodies in the Kingdome of heauen.
and it yields them certain assurance of Eternal life, happiness, and salvation of their Souls and bodies in the Kingdom of heaven.
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And is that no matter of benefit? Can they then bee said to get no good by their holy course of life? Oh! the good and profit of it is vnspeakable, farre surpassing the good that comes of siluer, gold, or all riches:
And is that no matter of benefit? Can they then be said to get no good by their holy course of life? Oh! the good and profit of it is unspeakable, Far surpassing the good that comes of silver, gold, or all riches:
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and this may silence the wicked, and stop their mouthes, cauilling against Gods Children.
and this may silence the wicked, and stop their mouths, cavilling against God's Children.
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Againe, the doctrine deliuered, serues as a notable ground of comfort to Gods Children in time of their greatest trouble and distresse:
Again, the Doctrine Delivered, serves as a notable ground of Comfort to God's Children in time of their greatest trouble and distress:
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For what though they be troubled and vexed in the world, they are hated, contemned of all, they vndergoe many wrongs and much hard measure at the hands of the wicked, For what though they be troubled and vexed in the world, they Are hated, contemned of all, they undergo many wrongs and much hard measure At the hands of the wicked,
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yet they may be a comfort to them, and cheere vp their hearts, that howsoeuer they are troubled without,
yet they may be a Comfort to them, and cheer up their hearts, that howsoever they Are troubled without,
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and there is nothing but warre without, yet they haue peace within, their sound and sincere obedience to the Commandements of God, yeelds them tranquillity of minde and conscience,
and there is nothing but war without, yet they have peace within, their found and sincere Obedience to the commandments of God, yields them tranquillity of mind and conscience,
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and certayne assurance that their end shall be happinesse and peace, as it is Psal. 37.37.
and certain assurance that their end shall be happiness and peace, as it is Psalm 37.37.
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we reade Isai. 38. that when good King Ezekiah had receiued the sentence of death in himselfe, this was his comfort, Ʋers. 3. that he had walked before the Lord in truth and in a perfect heart,
we read Isaiah 38. that when good King Hezekiah had received the sentence of death in himself, this was his Comfort, Ʋers. 3. that he had walked before the Lord in truth and in a perfect heart,
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and had done that which was good in his sight. and had done that which was good in his sighed.
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And so Gods children, in time of their greatest trouble and distresse, yea, when the pangs of death are on them, may cheere vp their harts with the remembrance of this, that they haue walked before the Lord in truth and in a perfect heart,
And so God's children, in time of their greatest trouble and distress, yea, when the pangs of death Are on them, may cheer up their hearts with the remembrance of this, that they have walked before the Lord in truth and in a perfect heart,
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and done that which was good in his sight; that will fill their hearts full of sweet comfort.
and done that which was good in his sighed; that will fill their hearts full of sweet Comfort.
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The Law, as the Apostle saith, was ordayned to life. And they shall find, that their sound and sincere obedience to the Commandements of God, duely considered, will put life into them when they are halfe dead, it will reuiue their spirits,The Law, as the Apostle Says, was ordained to life. And they shall find, that their found and sincere Obedience to the commandments of God, duly considered, will put life into them when they Are half dead, it will revive their spirits,
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and cheere vp their hearts, giuing them peace and comfort in this life, and assurance of saluation in the life to come.
and cheer up their hearts, giving them peace and Comfort in this life, and assurance of salvation in the life to come.
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Let Gods children thinke on this in their greatest troubles, let them be constant in well doing, and not be daunted;
Let God's children think on this in their greatest Troubles, let them be constant in well doing, and not be daunted;
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and when their Lord comes and sinds them so doing, they shall be blessed of him,
and when their Lord comes and sinds them so doing, they shall be blessed of him,
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and he shall make them Rulers ouer all his goods, Matth. 24.46, 47. Let all Gods children thinke on that to their comfort.and he shall make them Rulers over all his goods, Matthew 24.46, 47. Let all God's children think on that to their Comfort.
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One thing yet remaynes to be noted in this Verse, namely this;
One thing yet remains to be noted in this Verse, namely this;
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The Apostle saith, The Law which was ordayned to life, proued to be to him to death, and he found it so;
The Apostle Says, The Law which was ordained to life, proved to be to him to death, and he found it so;
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he looking into the Law of God, it discouered to him his sinne, and withall it wounded his heart and conscience on the sight of his sinne,
he looking into the Law of God, it discovered to him his sin, and withal it wounded his heart and conscience on the sighed of his sin,
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and he found that it did so.
and he found that it did so.
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Thus it must be with vs, when we looke into the Law of God, and examine our selues by that;
Thus it must be with us, when we look into the Law of God, and examine our selves by that;
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we are not only thereby to come to a sight of our sinnes, but on the sight of them, wee are to finde our consciences and our hearts smitten thorow with sorrow for them, as they, Act. 2.37. on the sight of their sinnes were pricked in their hearts, they were wounded in their soules.
we Are not only thereby to come to a sighed of our Sins, but on the sighed of them, we Are to find our Consciences and our hearts smitten thorough with sorrow for them, as they, Act. 2.37. on the sighed of their Sins were pricked in their hearts, they were wounded in their Souls.
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It is said, that DAVIDS heart smote him when hee had numbred the people, 2. Sam. 24.10.
It is said, that DAVIDS heart smote him when he had numbered the people, 2. Sam. 24.10.
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So must it be with vs on the sight of our sinnes;
So must it be with us on the sighed of our Sins;
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we must find our hearts smitten and wounded, we must see our selues vnder the curse of the Law, lyable to all plagues and iudgements in this life,
we must find our hearts smitten and wounded, we must see our selves under the curse of the Law, liable to all plagues and Judgments in this life,
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and to euerlasting perdition in the life to come, and so haue our hearts thorowly humbled for our sinnes.
and to everlasting perdition in the life to come, and so have our hearts thoroughly humbled for our Sins.
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Many faile, and are defectiue in this;
Many fail, and Are defective in this;
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they content themselues with some generall sight and sense of sinne, and with some light and vanishing touch of conscience, causing them to send out a naturall sigh or sob,
they content themselves with Some general sighed and sense of sin, and with Some Light and vanishing touch of conscience, causing them to send out a natural sighs or sob,
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but their hearts are neuer truely pressed and broken by the exceeding waight and burden of any one sinne:
but their hearts Are never truly pressed and broken by the exceeding weight and burden of any one sin:
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wee must find our hearts wounded, broken, and thorowly humbled on the sight of our sinnes:
we must find our hearts wounded, broken, and thoroughly humbled on the sighed of our Sins:
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and vnlesse on the sight of our sinnes we be brought to a feeling of our owne deserued damnation, wee are not capable of the grace of Christ to saluation.
and unless on the sighed of our Sins we be brought to a feeling of our own deserved damnation, we Are not capable of the grace of christ to salvation.
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VERS. 11. For sinne tooke occasion by the Commandement, and deceiued me, and thereby slue me.
VERS. 11. For sin took occasion by the Commandment, and deceived me, and thereby slew me.
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IN this Verse the Apostle giues the reason of that he said in the Verse foregoing, that the Commandement fell out to be to him to death,
IN this Verse the Apostle gives the reason of that he said in the Verse foregoing, that the Commandment fell out to be to him to death,
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and hee makes knowne, that the cause of that was his own corruption and sinne,
and he makes known, that the cause of that was his own corruption and sin,
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and hee cleeres the Law in that respect, and hee shewes that the Commandement was not the proper cause of death to him,
and he clears the Law in that respect, and he shows that the Commandment was not the proper cause of death to him,
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but only an occasion, and that occasion was thence taken, and none giuen, Sinne tooke occasion by the Commandement, and thereby slue him:
but only an occasion, and that occasion was thence taken, and none given, Sin took occasion by the Commandment, and thereby slew him:
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and withall he shewes how, and by what meanes sinne taking occasion by the Commandement, did by the Commandement slay him, namely, by deceiuing him.
and withal he shows how, and by what means sin taking occasion by the Commandment, did by the Commandment slay him, namely, by deceiving him.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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Sinne, saith he, tooke occasion by the Commandement, and deceiued mee, and so by the Commandement slue me. Sin, Says he, took occasion by the Commandment, and deceived me, and so by the Commandment slew me.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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Here then is laid before vs, that the Law only occasionally slue the Apostle, and that the proper cause of it, that the Commandement fell out to be to death to him, was his owne corruption.
Here then is laid before us, that the Law only occasionally slew the Apostle, and that the proper cause of it, that the Commandment fell out to be to death to him, was his own corruption.
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And secondly, that his owne corruption taking occasion by the Commandement, deceiued him, and so by the Commandement slue him.
And secondly, that his own corruption taking occasion by the Commandment, deceived him, and so by the Commandment slew him.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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In these two things stands the general matter of this Verse, For sinne tooke occasion by the Commandement.
In these two things Stands the general matter of this Verse, For sin took occasion by the Commandment.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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These wordes wee haue, Vers. 8. where I shewed the meaning of them: therefore I will not now stand on euery word particularly;
These words we have, Vers. 8. where I showed the meaning of them: Therefore I will not now stand on every word particularly;
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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we are thus to conceiue them, as if the Apostle had said, For the corruption of my nature, being stirred vp by the knowledge and due consideration of that Commandement of God, that forbids lust,
we Are thus to conceive them, as if the Apostle had said, For the corruption of my nature, being stirred up by the knowledge and due consideration of that Commandment of God, that forbids lust,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and condemnes it, though no occasion was giuen from that Commandement, yet the corruption of my heart tooke occasion on that Commandement to be stirring and working, and thereby deceiued me.
and condemns it, though no occasion was given from that Commandment, yet the corruption of my heart took occasion on that Commandment to be stirring and working, and thereby deceived me.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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These words (Deceiued me) are diuersly expounded.
These words (Deceived me) Are diversely expounded.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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Some would haue the word (Deceiued) to be vnderstood not of sinne it selfe,
some would have the word (Deceived) to be understood not of sin it self,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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but of the knowledge of sinne, and the meaning to be this, that at length the Apostle perceiued,
but of the knowledge of sin, and the meaning to be this, that At length the Apostle perceived,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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how farre he had beene deceiued, and came to know how farre he had beene led out of the way by sinne.
how Far he had been deceived, and Come to know how Far he had been led out of the Way by sin.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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But indeed that is a forced Exposition, and it offers violence to the Text and to the drift of the Apostle.
But indeed that is a forced Exposition, and it offers violence to the Text and to the drift of the Apostle.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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The word (Deceiued) rather points out the proper effect of sinne, taking occasion by the Law, which is to deceiue;
The word (Deceived) rather points out the proper Effect of sin, taking occasion by the Law, which is to deceive;
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and that we may rightly vnderstand it, know, the word here rendred (Deceiued) comes from a word that properly signifies to seduce,
and that we may rightly understand it, know, the word Here rendered (Deceived) comes from a word that properly signifies to seduce,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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or to draw out of the way by enticement, by perswasion, or by insinuation;
or to draw out of the Way by enticement, by persuasion, or by insinuation;
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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as a Thiefe sometimes perswades a Traueller to leaue the ordinary way in which he is going,
as a Thief sometime persuades a Traveller to leave the ordinary Way in which he is going,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and to take some by-path, insinuating with him, and perswading him it is better, more easier,
and to take Some bypath, insinuating with him, and persuading him it is better, more Easier,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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or more pleasant for him, and such like. And in this sense we find the word vsed, Ephes. 5.6. where the Apostle saith, Let no man deceiue you with vaine words.
or more pleasant for him, and such like. And in this sense we find the word used, Ephesians 5.6. where the Apostle Says, Let no man deceive you with vain words.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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As if hee had said, Let no man seduce you, and draw you out of the way, to the committing of those sinnes before named, perswading with you that there is no such danger in them, as I tell you of:
As if he had said, Let no man seduce you, and draw you out of the Way, to the committing of those Sins before nam, persuading with you that there is no such danger in them, as I tell you of:
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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his words are but wind, they are vaine wordes. Certainely these sinnes pull downe the wrath of God on the children of disobedience.
his words Are but wind, they Are vain words. Certainly these Sins pull down the wrath of God on the children of disobedience.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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I et no man therefore perswade you to the contrary, and so deceiue you. That is the proper signification of the word;
I et no man Therefore persuade you to the contrary, and so deceive you. That is the proper signification of the word;
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and so the meaning of the Apostle in this place is this, as if he had said,
and so the meaning of the Apostle in this place is this, as if he had said,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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Sinne tooke occasion by the Commandement, to be stirring and working in me, and inticed me,
Sin took occasion by the Commandment, to be stirring and working in me, and enticed me,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and perswaded with me, not to obey the Commandement of God, but rather to yeeld to the lusts of mine owne heart,
and persuaded with me, not to obey the Commandment of God, but rather to yield to the Lustiest of mine own heart,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and to fulfill them, as things farre better and more pleasant, yea, it insinuated with me, that the more the things were forbidden and condemned, the more sweet and the more pleasant would be the doing of them, as it is Pro. 9.17. Stollen waters are sweet, and hid bread is pleasant.
and to fulfil them, as things Far better and more pleasant, yea, it insinuated with me, that the more the things were forbidden and condemned, the more sweet and the more pleasant would be the doing of them, as it is Pro 9.17. Stolen waters Are sweet, and hid bred is pleasant.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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And by this meanes it drew mee out of the way of obedience to the Commandements of God,
And by this means it drew me out of the Way of Obedience to the commandments of God,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and to the committing of sinne, and so deceiued me, and thereby slue me. (Thereby) that is, by the same Commandement.
and to the committing of sin, and so deceived me, and thereby slew me. (Thereby) that is, by the same Commandment.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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Sinne tooke occasion by the Commandement, and deceiued me, and by the same Commandement slue me. Sin took occasion by the Commandment, and deceived me, and by the same Commandment slew me.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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The meaning of that is this;
The meaning of that is this;
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the same Commandement, I being guilty of the breach of it, bound mee ouer to the curse,
the same Commandment, I being guilty of the breach of it, bound me over to the curse,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and made me see my selfe lyable to the wrath of God, and to eternall death and damnation;
and made me see my self liable to the wrath of God, and to Eternal death and damnation;
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and so, by the same Commandement sinne wounded my conscience, and gaue a deadly blow to my soule, it slue mee spiritually.
and so, by the same Commandment sin wounded my conscience, and gave a deadly blow to my soul, it slew me spiritually.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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Thus then conceiue wee the meaning of the Apostle, as if hee had said,
Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle, as if he had said,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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For the corruption of my heart tooke occasion on that Commandement of God, that forbids lust, and condemnes it;
For the corruption of my heart took occasion on that Commandment of God, that forbids lust, and condemns it;
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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though no occasion was thence giuen, yet it tooke occasion thereby to be stirring in mee,
though no occasion was thence given, yet it took occasion thereby to be stirring in me,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and it inticed mee, and perswaded with mee, not to obey the Commandement of God,
and it enticed me, and persuaded with me, not to obey the Commandment of God,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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but to yeeld to the lusts of mine owne heart, and to fulfill them, as things farre better and more pleasant,
but to yield to the Lustiest of mine own heart, and to fulfil them, as things Far better and more pleasant,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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yea, rather to doe things because they were forbidden and condemned, as more sweet and pleasant in the doing of them;
yea, rather to do things Because they were forbidden and condemned, as more sweet and pleasant in the doing of them;
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and by that meanes it drew me out of the way of obedience to the Commandement of God, to the committing of sinne,
and by that means it drew me out of the Way of Obedience to the Commandment of God, to the committing of sin,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and so deceiued me, and then by the same Commandement I being guilty of the breach of it,
and so deceived me, and then by the same Commandment I being guilty of the breach of it,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and thereby bound ouer to the curse, and made lyable to eternall death, sinne wounded my conscience,
and thereby bound over to the curse, and made liable to Eternal death, sin wounded my conscience,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and gaue my soule a deadly blow, it slue me spiritually.
and gave my soul a deadly blow, it slew me spiritually.
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First here note wee, that the Apostle still goes on in cleering the Law of God from all fault and blame.
First Here note we, that the Apostle still Goes on in clearing the Law of God from all fault and blame.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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Hauing said in the Verse before, that the Commandement was found to be vnto him vnto death;
Having said in the Verse before, that the Commandment was found to be unto him unto death;
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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In this Verse hee cleeres the Commandement, and layes the fault and blame where it ought to lye,
In this Verse he clears the Commandment, and lays the fault and blame where it ought to lie,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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namely, on the corruption of his owne heart, that the corruption of his owne heart tooke occasion to be stirring in him,
namely, on the corruption of his own heart, that the corruption of his own heart took occasion to be stirring in him,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and by the Commandement slue him.
and by the Commandment slew him.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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Hence then wee may see, how wee may cleere the Law and the Word of God,
Hence then we may see, how we may clear the Law and the Word of God,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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though it proue and fall out to be to some a sauour of death and damnation.
though it prove and fallen out to be to Some a savour of death and damnation.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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The fault is not in the Law of God and in the Word of God, but in the corruption of their owne hearts.
The fault is not in the Law of God and in the Word of God, but in the corruption of their own hearts.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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This point we handled Verse the eighth, and I will not now stand on it.
This point we handled Verse the eighth, and I will not now stand on it.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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In the next place obserue wee, that the Apostle saith, Sinne tooke occasion by the Cōmandement,
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle Says, Sin took occasion by the Commandment,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and deceiued him, it inticed him, and perswaded with him not to obey the Commandement of God,and deceived him, it enticed him, and persuaded with him not to obey the Commandment of God,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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but to yeeld to the lusts of his owne heart, and to fulfill them as things farre better and more pleasant,
but to yield to the Lustiest of his own heart, and to fulfil them as things Far better and more pleasant,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and so deceiued him, and drew him to the practice of sinne. Hence wee are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
and so deceived him, and drew him to the practice of sin. Hence we Are given to understand thus much:
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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That the corruption of the heart is of a subtill and deceiuing nature, that sinne and corruption that is in the hearts of men, deceiues them,
That the corruption of the heart is of a subtle and deceiving nature, that sin and corruption that is in the hearts of men, deceives them,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and by deceit drawes them to the practice of sinne, it sets on sinne many fayre glosses and goodly colours,
and by deceit draws them to the practice of sin, it sets on sin many fair Glosses and goodly colours,
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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and so inticeth men, and perswades them to the practice of it, and by many colourable pretences it drawes men out of the way of obedience to the Commandements of God, to the committing of sinne:
and so enticeth men, and persuades them to the practice of it, and by many colourable pretences it draws men out of the Way of Obedience to the commandments of God, to the committing of sin:
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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inbred corruption playes the cunning Sophister with men, and deceiues them. And hence it is, that the holy Ghost exhorts, Heb. 3.13. Take heede lest any of you be deceiued through the deceitfulnesse of sinne. And Ephes. 4.22.
inbred corruption plays the cunning Sophister with men, and deceives them. And hence it is, that the holy Ghost exhorts, Hebrew 3.13. Take heed lest any of you be deceived through the deceitfulness of sin. And Ephesians 4.22.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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the Apostle calls the lusts that arise from the corruption of nature, deceiueable lusts, or lusts of deceit. 2. Chron. 29.11.
the Apostle calls the Lustiest that arise from the corruption of nature, deceivable Lustiest, or Lustiest of deceit. 2. Chronicles 29.11.
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(14) verse (DIV2)
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we read, that Hezekiah giues this aduertisement to the Leuites, Now my sonnes, (saith he) bee not deceiued. As if he had said, Let not your owne hearts deceiue you,
we read, that Hezekiah gives this advertisement to the Levites, Now my Sons, (Says he) be not deceived. As if he had said, Let not your own hearts deceive you,
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and draw you from the performance of your office and dutie; looke to your Office, and performe it.
and draw you from the performance of your office and duty; look to your Office, and perform it.
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And to this purpose many other testimonies might bee brought, setting forth the subtiltie and the deceiuing nature of the heart of man:
And to this purpose many other testimonies might be brought, setting forth the subtlety and the deceiving nature of the heart of man:
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but that wee may better conceiue the point, and that it may be more profitable to vs, I hold it needfull to instance in some particular wayes, by which inbred corruption playes the Sophister with men,
but that we may better conceive the point, and that it may be more profitable to us, I hold it needful to instance in Some particular ways, by which inbred corruption plays the Sophister with men,
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and deceiues them, and drawes them to the practice of sinne;
and deceives them, and draws them to the practice of sin;
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for haply some may say, Wee easily yeeld, that the corruption of nature is of a subtill and deceiuing nature;
for haply Some may say, we Easily yield, that the corruption of nature is of a subtle and deceiving nature;
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but how doth it deceiue men, we would willingly know, for the satissying of such as may thus desire it, I will stand to shew how the corruption of the heart deceiues men,
but how does it deceive men, we would willingly know, for the satissying of such as may thus desire it, I will stand to show how the corruption of the heart deceives men,
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and know that the wayes by which the corruption of the heart deceiues men, and drawes them on to the practice of sinne, are especially these:
and know that the ways by which the corruption of the heart deceives men, and draws them on to the practice of sin, Are especially these:
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First, it deceiues men, by blinding their iudgement.
First, it deceives men, by blinding their judgement.
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In respect of themselues it makes them looke outward, and not inward, that is, it makes men see,
In respect of themselves it makes them look outward, and not inward, that is, it makes men see,
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and take notice of the sinnes of others, and not of their owne sinnes, it makes men see that to be a sinne in others, which they see not to be a sinne in themselues,
and take notice of the Sins of Others, and not of their own Sins, it makes men see that to be a sin in Others, which they see not to be a sin in themselves,
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yea, to see little faults, euen faylings in others, and not greater and grosse sinnes in themselues;
yea, to see little Faults, even failings in Others, and not greater and gross Sins in themselves;
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according to that, Matth. 7.3, 4. Why seest thou a Mote that is in thy brothers eye, according to that, Matthew 7.3, 4. Why See thou a Mote that is in thy Brother's eye,
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and perceiuest not the Beame that is in thine owne eye? Or how sayest thou to thy brother, Suffer me to cast out the mote out of thine eye,
and perceivest not the Beam that is in thine own eye? Or how Sayest thou to thy brother, Suffer me to cast out the mote out of thine eye,
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and behold, a beame in thine owne eye? and behold, a beam in thine own eye?
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Secondly, the corruption of the heart deceiues men, and drawes them on to the practice of sinne, by setting before them the pleasantnesse of it,
Secondly, the corruption of the heart deceives men, and draws them on to the practice of sin, by setting before them the pleasantness of it,
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and by perswading them, that the more vnlawfull a thing is, the more sweet and pleasant it is:
and by persuading them, that the more unlawful a thing is, the more sweet and pleasant it is:
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for example, a man that is greedy of gaine, his corrupt heart tells him, if he can fetch in commodity by a crafty head, by a lying tongue, by a deceitfull hand,
for Exampl, a man that is greedy of gain, his corrupt heart tells him, if he can fetch in commodity by a crafty head, by a lying tongue, by a deceitful hand,
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or by violent meanes, it is farre sweeter, and much more worth then that which comes in by lawfull meanes, as Salomon saith, Pro. 20.17. The bread of deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth shall be filled with grauell.
or by violent means, it is Far Sweeten, and much more worth then that which comes in by lawful means, as Solomon Says, Pro 20.17. The bred of deceit is sweet to a man, but afterwards his Mouth shall be filled with gravel.
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Thirdly, the corruption of the heart deceiues men, and drawes them to the practice of sin, by perswading them, that some things forbidden in the Law of God are good and profitable;
Thirdly, the corruption of the heart deceives men, and draws them to the practice of since, by persuading them, that Some things forbidden in the Law of God Are good and profitable;
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as some kinde of lyes, a little breaking of the Sabbath, and selling some little commodities on the Sabbath,
as Some kind of lies, a little breaking of the Sabbath, and selling Some little commodities on the Sabbath,
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and doing a little in the Morning or Euening on that day, Vsury, and such like.
and doing a little in the Morning or Evening on that day, Usury, and such like.
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Thus was Saul deceiued, 1. Sam. 15.
Thus was Saul deceived, 1. Sam. 15.
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Fourthly, the corruption of the heart deceiues men, and drawes them on to the practice of sinne, by turning away their minds from thinking earnestly on the punishment due to sinne;
Fourthly, the corruption of the heart deceives men, and draws them on to the practice of sin, by turning away their minds from thinking earnestly on the punishment due to sin;
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it makes men put farre away the euill day, and approch to the seate of iniquity, Amos 6.3. it makes men put Far away the evil day, and approach to the seat of iniquity, Amos 6.3.
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It makes them thinke that the sinne is not so great, and either it shall haue no punishment, or but a small punishment;
It makes them think that the sin is not so great, and either it shall have no punishment, or but a small punishment;
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as the Deuill perswaded Eue, that shee should not dye at all, Gen. 3.4. But it makes them thinke that they shall keepe sinne secret, or repent of it,
as the devil persuaded Eue, that she should not die At all, Gen. 3.4. But it makes them think that they shall keep sin secret, or Repent of it,
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and preuent the punishment, and so, in hope either of secresie, or of impunity, it makes them bold to commit the sinne.
and prevent the punishment, and so, in hope either of secrecy, or of impunity, it makes them bold to commit the sin.
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And these wayes especially, besides many other, doth the corruption of the heart deceiue men, and draw them on to the practice of sinne.
And these ways especially, beside many other, does the corruption of the heart deceive men, and draw them on to the practice of sin.
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And so we see the truth of this Position:
And so we see the truth of this Position:
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That the corruption of the heart is of a subtill and deceiuing nature, and no maruell:
That the corruption of the heart is of a subtle and deceiving nature, and no marvel:
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the reason of it is this:
the reason of it is this:
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It is the brood and off-spring of the Deuill, and hee is full of all subtilty, a lyar and deceiuer from the beginning, the father of lyes and of all deceit;
It is the brood and offspring of the devil, and he is full of all subtlety, a liar and deceiver from the beginning, the father of lies and of all deceit;
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and therefore it must needs be that sinne is of a deceiuing nature.
and Therefore it must needs be that sin is of a deceiving nature.
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Now then this serues first, to discouer to vs whence it is, that ignorant persons are so easily drawne on the practice of any sinne, be it neuer so grosse;
Now then this serves First, to discover to us whence it is, that ignorant Persons Are so Easily drawn on the practice of any sin, be it never so gross;
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surely, hence it is, The Deuill is a strong and subtill enemy, and they haue also in their owne bosomes another enemy both strong and subtill, the corruption of their owne hearts, that ioyneth hands with the Deuill,
surely, hence it is, The devil is a strong and subtle enemy, and they have also in their own bosoms Another enemy both strong and subtle, the corruption of their own hearts, that Joineth hands with the devil,
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and they haue nothing in them to oppose to the force and subtilty of those enemies, they haue neither knowledge nor grace to withstand them;
and they have nothing in them to oppose to the force and subtlety of those enemies, they have neither knowledge nor grace to withstand them;
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for so long as they be ignorant, they are gracelesse. An ignorant man or woman is a gracelesse man or woman;
for so long as they be ignorant, they Are graceless. an ignorant man or woman is a graceless man or woman;
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and therefore no maruell though they be easily drawne to the practice of any sinne, be it neuer so grosse:
and Therefore no marvel though they be Easily drawn to the practice of any sin, be it never so gross:
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and so they are in a miserable case and condition.
and so they Are in a miserable case and condition.
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Yea, the doctrine now deliuered, discouers whence it is that many that are renowned for wisedome in the world,
Yea, the Doctrine now Delivered, discovers whence it is that many that Are renowned for Wisdom in the world,
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and are indeed very wise, I meane, for worldly wisedome, they are able to foresee harmes and dangers, and to preuent them;
and Are indeed very wise, I mean, for worldly Wisdom, they Are able to foresee harms and dangers, and to prevent them;
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whence (I say) it is, that such persons are easily foyled by the lusts of their owne hearts, and easily drawne on the practice of some foule sinnes:
whence (I say) it is, that such Persons Are Easily foiled by the Lustiest of their own hearts, and Easily drawn on the practice of Some foul Sins:
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they are found to be Vsurers, Extortioners, Tauerne-hunters, Whore-hunters:
they Are found to be Usurers, Extortioners, Tauerne-hunters, Whore-hunters:
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and why? Surely, hence it is, though they be worldly wise, yet hauing no dram of true heauenly wisedome, the subtill corruption of their owne hearts easily circumuents them,
and why? Surely, hence it is, though they be worldly wise, yet having no dram of true heavenly Wisdom, the subtle corruption of their own hearts Easily circumvents them,
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and goes beyond them, and draweth them vpon the practice of sinne, notwithstanding their worldly wisedome.
and Goes beyond them, and draws them upon the practice of sin, notwithstanding their worldly Wisdom.
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Againe, is it so, that the corruption of the heart is of a subtill and deceiuing nature? Then we must take notice of the subtilty of it,
Again, is it so, that the corruption of the heart is of a subtle and deceiving nature? Then we must take notice of the subtlety of it,
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and learne to arme our selues against the subtilty and cunning working of it.
and Learn to arm our selves against the subtlety and cunning working of it.
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And in this respect many in the world are iustly to be blamed, they are ignorant of the nature of sinne, they know not the subtilty of it, and they are secure.
And in this respect many in the world Are justly to be blamed, they Are ignorant of the nature of sin, they know not the subtlety of it, and they Are secure.
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Well, our duty is to take notice of the subtilty of our owne corrupt hearts,
Well, our duty is to take notice of the subtlety of our own corrupt hearts,
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and we are to spie out the cunning working & sleights of them, and to arme our selues against them.
and we Are to spy out the cunning working & sleights of them, and to arm our selves against them.
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Labour thou to spie out the sleights and subtilties of thine owne deceiuing heart, how thine owne heart is ready to ioyne hands with the Deuill, to deceiue thee,
Labour thou to spy out the sleights and subtleties of thine own deceiving heart, how thine own heart is ready to join hands with the devil, to deceive thee,
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and to draw thee to the practice of sinne, by blinding thy iudgement, by the pleasure of sinne, by the profits of the world, by turning away thy mind from thinking of the punishment of sinne seriously,
and to draw thee to the practice of sin, by blinding thy judgement, by the pleasure of sin, by the profits of the world, by turning away thy mind from thinking of the punishment of sin seriously,
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and many other wayes, and arme thy selfe against these subtilties and sleights, and endeuour to preuent them.
and many other ways, and arm thy self against these subtleties and sleights, and endeavour to prevent them.
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Haply thou wilt aske me, How? I answere, By these meanes:
Haply thou wilt ask me, How? I answer, By these means:
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First, get thy iudgement cleered in respect of thy selfe, neuer rest, till thou be able to iudge aright of sinne in thy selfe, by the Word of God.
First, get thy judgement cleared in respect of thy self, never rest, till thou be able to judge aright of sin in thy self, by the Word of God.
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Secondly, often meditate and thinke of the fearefull consequents and fruits of sinne, as the horror of a guilty conscience, anguish, feare, dread, trembling, amazement, a fearefull expectation of Gods wrath and vengeance, a standing subiect to all the plagues and iudgements of God in this world,
Secondly, often meditate and think of the fearful consequents and fruits of sin, as the horror of a guilty conscience, anguish, Fear, dread, trembling, amazement, a fearful expectation of God's wrath and vengeance, a standing Subject to all the plagues and Judgments of God in this world,
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and euerlasting perdition in the life to come. Thirdly, remember that Gods eye lookes on thee, and thou art euer in his presence;
and everlasting perdition in the life to come. Thirdly, Remember that God's eye looks on thee, and thou art ever in his presence;
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and he sees thee, wheresoeuer thou art, yea, he sees the very secrets of thine heart.
and he sees thee, wheresoever thou art, yea, he sees the very secrets of thine heart.
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Fourthly, carry in thee a godly iealousie and suspicion of thy selfe, lest thine owne deceitfull heart should draw thee on sinne before thou be aware.
Fourthly, carry in thee a godly jealousy and suspicion of thy self, lest thine own deceitful heart should draw thee on sin before thou be aware.
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For blessed is the man that feareth alway, but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill, Pro. 28.14.
For blessed is the man that fears always, but he that Hardeneth his heart, shall fallen into evil, Pro 28.14.
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And adde to these, frequent, earnest, and hearty prayer, often and earnestly call on the Lord, that hee would giue thee wisedome and strength, against the strength and subtilty of thine owne deceiuing heart.
And add to these, frequent, earnest, and hearty prayer, often and earnestly call on the Lord, that he would give thee Wisdom and strength, against the strength and subtlety of thine own deceiving heart.
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And if thou carefully vse these meanes, thou shalt find thy selfe in some good measure armed against the subtilties and sleights of thine owne deceiuing heart,
And if thou carefully use these means, thou shalt find thy self in Some good measure armed against the subtleties and sleights of thine own deceiving heart,
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and be able to preuent them:
and be able to prevent them:
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and therefore be carefull in the vse of these meanes, and know, whosoeuer thou art, It is a worke of thy whole life, thus to spie out the subtilties of thine owne deceiuing heart,
and Therefore be careful in the use of these means, and know, whosoever thou art, It is a work of thy Whole life, thus to spy out the subtleties of thine own deceiving heart,
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and to arme thy selfe against them; and if thou slacke this duty, sinne will deceiue thee.
and to arm thy self against them; and if thou slack this duty, sin will deceive thee.
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Remember the example of Dauid and Salomon, they were men of great wisedome and grace,
remember the Exampl of David and Solomon, they were men of great Wisdom and grace,
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and yet slacking this duty, they were surprised by their owne deceiuing hearts, and brought to the practice of sinne.
and yet slacking this duty, they were surprised by their own deceiving hearts, and brought to the practice of sin.
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Be carefull therefore in spying out the sleights of thine owne deceiuing heart, and in arming thy selfe against them,
Be careful Therefore in spying out the sleights of thine own deceiving heart, and in arming thy self against them,
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and remember but this one thing, If thou suffer thy selfe to be deceiued by thine owne subtill corruption, thou art in danger to be hardened,
and Remember but this one thing, If thou suffer thy self to be deceived by thine own subtle corruption, thou art in danger to be hardened,
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and then followes a fearefull condition.
and then follows a fearful condition.
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We are further to marke, that the Apostle saith (Sinne) that is, his owne corruption tooke occasion by the Commandement, to be stirring and working,
We Are further to mark, that the Apostle Says (Sin) that is, his own corruption took occasion by the Commandment, to be stirring and working,
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and it deceiued him, and it slue him on occasion of the Commandement of God, it inticed him to sinne,
and it deceived him, and it slew him on occasion of the Commandment of God, it enticed him to sin,
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and then it wounded his conscience, and gaue a deadly blow to his soule, and made him lyable to the wrath of God, and eternal death and damnation.
and then it wounded his conscience, and gave a deadly blow to his soul, and made him liable to the wrath of God, and Eternal death and damnation.
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The Apostle ioynes these two together, as following one on the other, Sinne deceiued him, and Sinne slue him. Hence wee are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
The Apostle joins these two together, as following one on the other, Sin deceived him, and Sin slew him. Hence we Are given to understand thus much:
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That these two things euer follow one on the other, sinne deceiuing, and sinne wounding the conscience,
That these two things ever follow one on the other, sin deceiving, and sin wounding the conscience,
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and making lyable to the wrath of GOD, and to eternall death & damnation;
and making liable to the wrath of GOD, and to Eternal death & damnation;
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the corruption of the heart deceiues men, and by deceit drawes them vpon the practice of sin,
the corruption of the heart deceives men, and by deceit draws them upon the practice of since,
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and thereupon followes the wound of conscience, and a subiection to the wrath of God, and eternall death and damnation:
and thereupon follows the wound of conscience, and a subjection to the wrath of God, and Eternal death and damnation:
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in-bred corruption inticeth and perswades men to the practice of sinne, and vnder the colour of pleasure,
inbred corruption enticeth and persuades men to the practice of sin, and under the colour of pleasure,
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or profit, or the like, it drawes them on the practice of it, but afterwards it brings on them horror of conscience,
or profit, or the like, it draws them on the practice of it, but afterwards it brings on them horror of conscience,
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and without Gods mercy euerlasting confusion, it makes them lyable to plagues and punishments in this world,
and without God's mercy everlasting confusion, it makes them liable to plagues and punishments in this world,
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and to eternall plagues and punishments in the world to come. And for this, wee haue plentifull euidence and testimony of Scripture:
and to Eternal plagues and punishments in the world to come. And for this, we have plentiful evidence and testimony of Scripture:
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Iob 20.12, 13, 14. saith ZOPHAR, Wickednesse is for a time sweet in the mouth: Job 20.12, 13, 14. Says ZOPHAR, Wickedness is for a time sweet in the Mouth:
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a mans owne heart deceiuing him, it makes sinne seeme sweet and pleasant to him for a time,
a men own heart deceiving him, it makes sin seem sweet and pleasant to him for a time,
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and he hides it vnder his tongue, hee rowles it vp and downe in his mouth as some sweet morsell, he fauours it,
and he hides it under his tongue, he rolls it up and down in his Mouth as Some sweet morsel, he favours it,
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and will not forsake it, but keepes it close in his heart, he makes much of it:
and will not forsake it, but keeps it close in his heart, he makes much of it:
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but afterwards it turnes to gall and bitternesse in his bowels, and he finds it to be as deadly poyson to him, grinding and tormenting him inwardly in his soule and conscience.
but afterwards it turns to Gall and bitterness in his bowels, and he finds it to be as deadly poison to him, grinding and tormenting him inwardly in his soul and conscience.
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And thus speakes Salomon of him that is drawne to the sinne of adultery, Pro. 6.32, 33. that howsoeuer his owne heart deceiues him,
And thus speaks Solomon of him that is drawn to the sin of adultery, Pro 6.32, 33. that howsoever his own heart deceives him,
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and by the pleasure of that sin, drawes him to the practice of it, yet afterwards it brings on him a wound,
and by the pleasure of that since, draws him to the practice of it, yet afterwards it brings on him a wound,
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and dishonor, and destruction to his owne soule. Pro. 20.17.and dishonour, and destruction to his own soul. Pro 20.17.
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saith SALOMON, The bread of deceit is sweet to a man, that is, that which is gotten by deceit,
Says SOLOMON, The bred of deceit is sweet to a man, that is, that which is got by deceit,
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and by vnlawfull meanes, seemes sweet to a man in the getting, but afterwards it turnes to grit and grauell in his mouth.
and by unlawful means, seems sweet to a man in the getting, but afterwards it turns to grit and gravel in his Mouth.
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And to this purpose wee haue many examples in the Booke of God, as that of Achan, Iosuah 7. he saith Vers. 21. that his owne couetous and deceiuing heart set him on to lay his hands on a goodly booty, perswading him it would be much for his profit and aduantage,
And to this purpose we have many Examples in the Book of God, as that of achan, Joshua 7. he Says Vers. 21. that his own covetous and deceiving heart Set him on to lay his hands on a goodly booty, persuading him it would be much for his profit and advantage,
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euen to take a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of siluer, and a wedge of gold.
even to take a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold.
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But afterward, by that meanes, besides the wound of a guilty conscience, it brought on him further trouble,
But afterwards, by that means, beside the wound of a guilty conscience, it brought on him further trouble,
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euen a violent & shamefull death on him and all his, Vers. 25. And so it was with wicked Ahab; his owne wretched and deceiuing heart inticed him to get away Naboths Vineyard,
even a violent & shameful death on him and all his, Vers. 25. And so it was with wicked Ahab; his own wretched and deceiving heart enticed him to get away Naboth's Vineyard,
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as a thing that lay very fit and commodious for him, yea, it drew him on to the murdering of Naboth, and to the shedding of his bloud most wickedly and most vniustly, that he might get possession of it, 1. King. 21.19.
as a thing that lay very fit and commodious for him, yea, it drew him on to the murdering of Naboth, and to the shedding of his blood most wickedly and most unjustly, that he might get possession of it, 1. King. 21.19.
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But afterward, that sinne brought vtter ruine and destruction both on him and his whole house.
But afterwards, that sin brought utter ruin and destruction both on him and his Whole house.
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And many other examples might bee brought to this purpose, cleering this point, that in-bred corruption, the corruption of the heart, vnder the colour of pleasure, profit,
And many other Examples might be brought to this purpose, clearing this point, that inbred corruption, the corruption of the heart, under the colour of pleasure, profit,
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or the like, drawes men vpon the practice of sinne, and after that, it brings on them horror of conscience,
or the like, draws men upon the practice of sin, and After that, it brings on them horror of conscience,
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and it makes them lyable to plagues and punishments in this world, and to eternall plagues in the world to come:
and it makes them liable to plagues and punishments in this world, and to Eternal plagues in the world to come:
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and these two euer follow one on the other, sinne deceiuing, & sinne wounding the conscience,
and these two ever follow one on the other, sin deceiving, & sin wounding the conscience,
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and making lyable to the wrath of God, and to eternall death and destruction: And it must needs be so:
and making liable to the wrath of God, and to Eternal death and destruction: And it must needs be so:
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For men being drawne vpon the practice of sinne, they are made guilty of the breach and transgression of Gods Law;
For men being drawn upon the practice of sin, they Are made guilty of the breach and Transgression of God's Law;
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for, Sinne is the transgression of the Law, 1. Ioh. 3.4. for, Sin is the Transgression of the Law, 1. John 3.4.
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And being guilty of the transgression of Gods Law, they are lyable to the curse of the Law;
And being guilty of the Transgression of God's Law, they Are liable to the curse of the Law;
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and that is, all manner of plagues and iudgements in this world, and euerlasting plagues and iudgements in the world to come.
and that is, all manner of plagues and Judgments in this world, and everlasting plagues and Judgments in the world to come.
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This serues to discouer the folly and madnesse of most men in the world.
This serves to discover the folly and madness of most men in the world.
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Are there not many in the world, that wittingly and wilfully rush and runne into knowne sins? Doe they not suffer themselues to be led by the lusts of their owne hearts, are there not many in the world, that wittingly and wilfully rush and run into known Sins? Do they not suffer themselves to be led by the Lustiest of their own hearts,
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and to be drawne vpon the practice of sinne, by their owne deceiuing corruption, setting sinne before them, clothed in the habit of pleasure,
and to be drawn upon the practice of sin, by their own deceiving corruption, setting sin before them, clothed in the habit of pleasure,
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or profit, or the like? For example;
or profit, or the like? For Exampl;
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Doe not many suffer themselues to be drawne on that sinne of powring in Wine and strong drinke, by the colour of the wine,
Do not many suffer themselves to be drawn on that sin of Pouring in Wine and strong drink, by the colour of the wine,
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and because it goes downe pleasantly, as Salomon speakes? Pro. 23.31.
and Because it Goes down pleasantly, as Solomon speaks? Pro 23.31.
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Doth not that make many sit guzzeling in the Ale-house or Tauerne, when they should be in other places? Are not many drawne on to the practice of the sinne of Vncleannesse, by the pleasure of that sinne? And for the matter of Profit,
Does not that make many fit guzzeling in the Alehouse or Tavern, when they should be in other places? are not many drawn on to the practice of the sin of Uncleanness, by the pleasure of that sin? And for the matter of Profit,
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alas, how doth that dazell the eyes of many, and make them, for the gaine of a penny, to lie, to sweare, to coozen and deceiue,
alas, how does that dazzle the eyes of many, and make them, for the gain of a penny, to lie, to swear, to cozen and deceive,
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yea, to breake the Sabbath? Doe not Victuallers, for the gaine of a penny, sell their Victuals on the Lords holy Sabbath,
yea, to break the Sabbath? Do not Victuallers, for the gain of a penny, fell their Victuals on the lords holy Sabbath,
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and make no bones of breaking the holy Cōmandement of God? Poore soules! in so doing, what doe they? Surely, rush on their owne destruction:
and make no bones of breaking the holy Commandment of God? Poor Souls! in so doing, what do they? Surely, rush on their own destruction:
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they bring on themselues guiltinesse of conscience, and they make themselues lyable to plagues and iudgements in this world,
they bring on themselves guiltiness of conscience, and they make themselves liable to plagues and Judgments in this world,
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and, without Gods great mercy, to eternall plagues and iudgements in the world to come.
and, without God's great mercy, to Eternal plagues and Judgments in the world to come.
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And what folly and madnesse is it, for the enioying of a little vanishing pleasure (for the pleasure of sinne is but for a season, Heb. 11.25.) and for the getting of some trifling profite, to runne into such fearefull danger? If a man gaine the whole world,
And what folly and madness is it, for the enjoying of a little vanishing pleasure (for the pleasure of sin is but for a season, Hebrew 11.25.) and for the getting of Some trifling profit, to run into such fearful danger? If a man gain the Whole world,
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and lose his owne soule, hee makes but a miserable bargaine.
and loose his own soul, he makes but a miserable bargain.
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Therein then appeares the folly and madnesse of most, that they suffer their owne deceiuing hearts to impose on them,
Therein then appears the folly and madness of most, that they suffer their own deceiving hearts to impose on them,
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and to draw them vpon the practice of sinne, for a little vanishing pleasure or some trifling profite.
and to draw them upon the practice of sin, for a little vanishing pleasure or Some trifling profit.
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Againe, is it so, that the corruption of the heart, vnder colour of pleasure, profite,
Again, is it so, that the corruption of the heart, under colour of pleasure, profit,
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or the like, drawes men on the practice of sinne, and after that, brings on them horror of conscience,
or the like, draws men on the practice of sin, and After that, brings on them horror of conscience,
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and makes them liable to plagues and iudgements in this life? Then we must take heede we be not coozened by our owne subtill and beguiling hearts,
and makes them liable to plagues and Judgments in this life? Then we must take heed we be not cozened by our own subtle and beguiling hearts,
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and that we suffer not them, vnder the colour of pleasure, profite, or the like, to draw vs vpon the practice of any knowne sinne.
and that we suffer not them, under the colour of pleasure, profit, or the like, to draw us upon the practice of any known sin.
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Dost thou know the thing to bee euill, and to bee a sinne? Then take heede:
Dost thou know the thing to be evil, and to be a sin? Then take heed:
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let not thine owne deceiuing heart draw thee on the practice of it, by any colour whatsoeuer:
let not thine own deceiving heart draw thee on the practice of it, by any colour whatsoever:
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remember what will follow after, euen horror of conscience, and a standing subiect to all plagues in this world,
Remember what will follow After, even horror of conscience, and a standing Subject to all plagues in this world,
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and to eternall plagues in the world to come.
and to Eternal plagues in the world to come.
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Yea, make account of Gods threatnings, of plagues and iudgements denounced against sinne, to bee as certaine as present executions,
Yea, make account of God's threatenings, of plagues and Judgments denounced against sin, to be as certain as present executions,
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as if thou shouldst presently feele them.
as if thou Shouldst presently feel them.
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As if thou suffer thy selfe to be drawne on that beastly sinne of Drunkennesse, make account of the woes and plagues threatned against that sinne,
As if thou suffer thy self to be drawn on that beastly sin of drunkenness, make account of the woes and plagues threatened against that sin,
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as that it shall bite like a Serpent, and hurt like a Cockatrice, Pro. 23.32. as presently to seize on thee.
as that it shall bite like a Serpent, and hurt like a Cockatrice, Pro 23.32. as presently to seize on thee.
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So, if thou suffer thy selfe to breake the Sabbath, for the gayning of a penny,
So, if thou suffer thy self to break the Sabbath, for the gaining of a penny,
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or for any vile pleasure, make account of that, that is threatned Ierem. 17.27.
or for any vile pleasure, make account of that, that is threatened Jeremiah 17.27.
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as presently to bee made good vpon thee, that a fire indeed shall be kindled in thy gates,
as presently to be made good upon thee, that a fire indeed shall be kindled in thy gates,
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and shall not be quenched, euen a fire vnquenchable, that shall deuoure all thy substance.and shall not be quenched, even a fire unquenchable, that shall devour all thy substance.
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And so in other particulars, make reckoning of the Iudgements of GOD, threatned against any sinne whatsoeuer thou art guilty of,
And so in other particulars, make reckoning of the Judgments of GOD, threatened against any sin whatsoever thou art guilty of,
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as presently to light on thee, thou wittingly and willingly committing that sinne.
as presently to Light on thee, thou wittingly and willingly committing that sin.
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For indeede, if thou wittingly and willingly runne into any knowne sinne, thou hast no assurance to bee freed from the plagues and iudgements threatned against that sinne one minuite of an houre:
For indeed, if thou wittingly and willingly run into any known sin, thou hast no assurance to be freed from the plagues and Judgments threatened against that sin one Minute of an hour:
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thou canst not say, and make it good, when thou art quaffing and singing in the Alehouse, that thou shalt make an end of thy drunken merriment,
thou Canst not say, and make it good, when thou art quaffing and singing in the Alehouse, that thou shalt make an end of thy drunken merriment,
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before Gods punishing hand light on thee.
before God's punishing hand Light on thee.
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No, no, thou hast no warrant for it, it is the Lords patience, if hee throw not downe iudgement on thee presently.
No, no, thou hast no warrant for it, it is the lords patience, if he throw not down judgement on thee presently.
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Therefore learne we to take heede of our owne deceiuing corruption;
Therefore Learn we to take heed of our own deceiving corruption;
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let it not, vnder the colour of pleasure, or profite, or the like, draw vs vpon the practice of any knowne sinne:
let it not, under the colour of pleasure, or profit, or the like, draw us upon the practice of any known sin:
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if it doe, it brings on vs guiltinesse of conscience, and makes vs liable to plagues and iudgements in this world,
if it do, it brings on us guiltiness of conscience, and makes us liable to plagues and Judgments in this world,
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and without Gods mercy, to eternall plagues and iudgements in the world to come;
and without God's mercy, to Eternal plagues and Judgments in the world to come;
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and wee cannot promise to our selues freedome from the punishing hand of God, and from his iudgements threatned against our sinne, one minute of an houre.
and we cannot promise to our selves freedom from the punishing hand of God, and from his Judgments threatened against our sin, one minute of an hour.
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Now in the last place obserue wee, that the Apostle saith, that sinne tooke occasion by the Commandement,
Now in the last place observe we, that the Apostle Says, that sin took occasion by the Commandment,
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and deceiued him, and by the Commandement slue him. Sinne saith he, tooke occasion by the Commandement and deceiued me, and thereby slue mee: and deceived him, and by the Commandment slew him. Sin Says he, took occasion by the Commandment and deceived me, and thereby slew me:
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that is, as wee shewed, by the same Commandement, I being guiltie of the transgression of it,
that is, as we showed, by the same Commandment, I being guilty of the Transgression of it,
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and bound ouer to the curse of the Law, and made liable to the wrath of God, sinne wounded my conscience,
and bound over to the curse of the Law, and made liable to the wrath of God, sin wounded my conscience,
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and gaue a deadly blow to my soule, and slue me spiritually. The point hence is this:
and gave a deadly blow to my soul, and slew me spiritually. The point hence is this:
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That the Law of God wounds the conscience of such as are guiltie of the breach of it, when they come to a sight of their sinnes, it strikes a terror into them,
That the Law of God wounds the conscience of such as Are guilty of the breach of it, when they come to a sighed of their Sins, it strikes a terror into them,
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and fills them full of feare and amazement, and a fearefull expectation of the wrath and vengeance of God;
and fills them full of Fear and amazement, and a fearful expectation of the wrath and vengeance of God;
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it binds them ouer to the curse of the Law, and it condemnes them, and they are already condemned persons,
it binds them over to the curse of the Law, and it condemns them, and they Are already condemned Persons,
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and dead by the Law, that are guilty of the breach of it, being not freed from the curse and condemnation of it by Christ.
and dead by the Law, that Are guilty of the breach of it, being not freed from the curse and condemnation of it by christ.
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And therefore the Apostle saith, Rom. 4.15. that the Law causeth wrath. His meaning is, that the Law being violated and broken, causeth wrath and vengeance to come on the breakers of it.
And Therefore the Apostle Says, Rom. 4.15. that the Law Causes wrath. His meaning is, that the Law being violated and broken, Causes wrath and vengeance to come on the breakers of it.
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The Law properly, and by it selfe, doth not cause wrath; but accidentally being violated and broken, it binds ouer to the curse of the Law,
The Law properly, and by it self, does not cause wrath; but accidentally being violated and broken, it binds over to the curse of the Law,
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and so brings wrath and vengeance on the breakers of it;
and so brings wrath and vengeance on the breakers of it;
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for indeede the curse of the Law is due to euery one that breakes the Law in the least degree, being not freed from it by Christ. Deuter. 27.26. Cursed is hee that continueth not in all the wordes of this Law, to doe them.
for indeed the curse of the Law is due to every one that breaks the Law in the least degree, being not freed from it by christ. Deuter 27.26. Cursed is he that Continueth not in all the words of this Law, to do them.
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And therefore the Law of God wounds the conscience of such as are guilty of the breach of it,
And Therefore the Law of God wounds the conscience of such as Are guilty of the breach of it,
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when they come to a sight of their sinnes;
when they come to a sighed of their Sins;
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it striketh a terror into them, it binds them ouer to the curse of the Law, it condemnes them being not freed from it by Christ.
it striketh a terror into them, it binds them over to the curse of the Law, it condemns them being not freed from it by christ.
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And this discouers the case and condition of such as are brought to a sight of their sinnes, and are yet in their naturall condition, and out of Christ:
And this discovers the case and condition of such as Are brought to a sighed of their Sins, and Are yet in their natural condition, and out of christ:
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the Law of God wounds their conscience, it terrifies them, & condemnes them: but yet in this case there is difference betweene Gods Elect and the reprobate:
the Law of God wounds their conscience, it terrifies them, & condemns them: but yet in this case there is difference between God's Elect and the Reprobate:
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for the reprobate, on the sight of their sinnes, are wounded by the Law to vtter despaire,
for the Reprobate, on the sighed of their Sins, Are wounded by the Law to utter despair,
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and their wound and torment of conscience is but a beginning of hellish torment that shall last for euer,
and their wound and torment of conscience is but a beginning of hellish torment that shall last for ever,
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but Gods Elect being yet in their naturall condition, and comming to a sight of their sinnes, the Law wounds their conscience,
but God's Elect being yet in their natural condition, and coming to a sighed of their Sins, the Law wounds their conscience,
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and terrifies them, and condemnes them, yet withall, the Lord working graciously in them by his Spirit:
and terrifies them, and condemns them, yet withal, the Lord working graciously in them by his Spirit:
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The Law driues them to Christ, Gal. 3.24. As the sense and smart of a wound sends a man to the Chyrurgian:The Law drives them to christ, Gal. 3.24. As the sense and smart of a wound sends a man to the Chirurgian:
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so the sense and feeling of sinne, sends Gods Elect to Christ the heauenly Physician;
so the sense and feeling of sin, sends God's Elect to christ the heavenly physician;
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and Gods Elect being vexed and disquieted on the sight of their sinne, by the terrors and threatnings of the Law, are in better case then they, that neuer knew what the trouble of mind meant;
and God's Elect being vexed and disquieted on the sighed of their sin, by the terrors and threatenings of the Law, Are in better case then they, that never knew what the trouble of mind meant;
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for that trouble driues them to seeke to Christ. And thus it must bee with vs on the sight of our sinnes:
for that trouble drives them to seek to christ. And thus it must be with us on the sighed of our Sins:
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we must find our selues thereby driuen to Christ;
we must find our selves thereby driven to christ;
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and then happy wee, that wee haue beene troubled, for comming to Christ, weary, and loden,
and then happy we, that we have been troubled, for coming to christ, weary, and laden,
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and groning vnder the waight and burden of our sinnes; wee shall finde from him, ease, comfort, and refreshing, and eternall rest to our soules.
and groaning under the weight and burden of our Sins; we shall find from him, ease, Comfort, and refreshing, and Eternal rest to our Souls.
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VERS. 12. Wherefore the Law is holy, and the Commandement is holy, iust and good.
VERS. 12. Wherefore the Law is holy, and the Commandment is holy, just and good.
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OVr Apostle hauing, in the Verse foregoing, cleered the Law of God from being the cause of sinne, in this Verse hee concludes that point,
Our Apostle having, in the Verse foregoing, cleared the Law of God from being the cause of sin, in this Verse he concludes that point,
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and further strengthens his conclusion touching the Law, not to be the cause of sinne, by an Argument taken from the nature and property of the Law of God;
and further strengthens his conclusion touching the Law, not to be the cause of sin, by an Argument taken from the nature and property of the Law of God;
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and he shewes, that the Law of God in it selfe, in it owne nature, is holy, iust,
and he shows, that the Law of God in it self, in it own nature, is holy, just,
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and good, and therefore cannot be the cause of sinne; that is his argument. Here then wee haue three things affirmed of the Law of God;
and good, and Therefore cannot be the cause of sin; that is his argument. Here then we have three things affirmed of the Law of God;
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that it is holy, that it is iust, and that it is good.
that it is holy, that it is just, and that it is good.
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And these three things are affirmed both of the whole Law in generall, and of that Commandement of God spoken of before in particular.
And these three things Are affirmed both of the Whole Law in general, and of that Commandment of God spoken of before in particular.
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Wherefore (saith the Apostle) the Law is holy, and the Commandement is holy, iust and good. Wherefore (Says the Apostle) the Law is holy, and the Commandment is holy, just and good.
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Wherefore the Law is holy, and the Commandement is holy. Wherefore the Law is holy, and the Commandment is holy.
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Some make this difference and this distinction betweene these two words, Law and Commandement, in this place, that the Law signifieth any Law of God whatsoeuer,
some make this difference and this distinction between these two words, Law and Commandment, in this place, that the Law signifies any Law of God whatsoever,
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and that the Commandement signifieth only the affirmatiue Precepts. But that is but a nice distinction.
and that the Commandment signifies only the affirmative Precepts. But that is but a Nicaenae distinction.
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Some againe thus vnderstand these two words, Law and Commandement, as if the Apostle had said, The Law,
some again thus understand these two words, Law and Commandment, as if the Apostle had said, The Law,
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and whatsoeuer there is therein commanded.
and whatsoever there is therein commanded.
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But indeed, that Interpretation doth not so fitly suite and agree to that which the Apostle said before, Vers. 7. Hee speakes not only of the Law of God in generall,
But indeed, that Interpretation does not so fitly suit and agree to that which the Apostle said before, Vers. 7. He speaks not only of the Law of God in general,
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but hee also giues instance of one particular Commandement, namely, of the tenth Commandement, Thou shalt not couet or lust, &c.
but he also gives instance of one particular Commandment, namely, of the tenth Commandment, Thou shalt not covet or lust, etc.
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And therefore the word (Law) in this Verse, is to be taken as afore,
And Therefore the word (Law) in this Verse, is to be taken as afore,
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for the whole morall Law of God, & the word (Commandement) is likewise taken for that particular Commandement before spoken of,
for the Whole moral Law of God, & the word (Commandment) is likewise taken for that particular Commandment before spoken of,
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namely, that Commandement that forbids Lust, is holy, that is, is pure and vndefiled, and free from all stayne of falshood, error, lyes,
namely, that Commandment that forbids Lust, is holy, that is, is pure and undefiled, and free from all stain of falsehood, error, lies,
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and sinnes, as Dauid saith, Psal. 12.6. The words of the Lord are pure words, and they are like to siluer tryed in a furnace of earth, fined seuen-fold. And Iam. 1.27.
and Sins, as David Says, Psalm 12.6. The words of the Lord Are pure words, and they Are like to silver tried in a furnace of earth, fined seuenfolded. And Iam. 1.27.
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the Apostle ioynes these two together, pure and vndefiled (and iust) namely, righteous, hauing in it no wrong nor iniquity at all, teaching and requiring such things as are iust, the Apostle joins these two together, pure and undefiled (and just) namely, righteous, having in it not wrong nor iniquity At all, teaching and requiring such things as Are just,
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and cannot be taxed or reproued as vniust, or vnequall in any respect. Psal. 19.8. The Statutes of the Lord are right.
and cannot be taxed or reproved as unjust, or unequal in any respect. Psalm 19.8. The Statutes of the Lord Are right.
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And Vers. 9. the Iudgements of the Lord are truth, and righteous altogether, (and good) that is, requiring and commanding only such things as are good,
And Vers. 9. the Judgments of the Lord Are truth, and righteous altogether, (and good) that is, requiring and commanding only such things as Are good,
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and forbidding the contrary all manner of euill, and shewing the good way in which men are to walke to life euerlasting.
and forbidding the contrary all manner of evil, and showing the good Way in which men Are to walk to life everlasting.
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And therefore Moses puts these two together, Deut. 30. ver. 15, 16. Behold, I haue set before thee this day life and good, in that I command thee this day to loue the Lord thy God.
And Therefore Moses puts these two together, Deuteronomy 30. ver. 15, 16. Behold, I have Set before thee this day life and good, in that I command thee this day to love the Lord thy God.
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Thus then are wee to conceaue the Apostles meaning in the wordes of this Verse, as if hee had said,
Thus then Are we to conceive the Apostles meaning in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
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Wherefore the whole morall Law of God, yea, euen that Commandement of God, that forbids Lust, is pure and vndefiled, free from all pollution of falshood, error, lyes and sinnes, Wherefore the Whole moral Law of God, yea, even that Commandment of God, that forbids Lust, is pure and undefiled, free from all pollution of falsehood, error, lies and Sins,
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and is also righteous, hauing in it no wrong, nor iniquity at all, teaching and requiring only such things as are iust,
and is also righteous, having in it not wrong, nor iniquity At all, teaching and requiring only such things as Are just,
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and cannot be taxed as vniust, or vnequall in any respect:
and cannot be taxed as unjust, or unequal in any respect:
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and it is likewise good, it requires and commands only good things, and forbids all manner of euill,
and it is likewise good, it requires and commands only good things, and forbids all manner of evil,
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and shewes the good way, in which men are to walke to life euerlasting. Here first consider wee the whole Verse in generall.and shows the good Way, in which men Are to walk to life everlasting. Here First Consider we the Whole Verse in general.
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Wee see, the Apostle not only cleeres the Law of God, and frees it from some foule blots, that some might,
we see, the Apostle not only clears the Law of God, and frees it from Some foul blots, that Some might,
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or haply did blemish it withall:
or haply did blemish it withal:
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but here also he sets before vs the excellency of the Law, and giues to it excellent and worthy Titles, that it is holy, iust, and good.
but Here also he sets before us the excellency of the Law, and gives to it excellent and worthy Titles, that it is holy, just, and good.
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Now then the point hence is this,
Now then the point hence is this,
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That the Law of God, and indeed the whole Word of God (for it is true of the whole Word) is a most excellent Truth, it is such a Truth,
That the Law of God, and indeed the Whole Word of God (for it is true of the Whole Word) is a most excellent Truth, it is such a Truth,
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as is holy, iust & good, it is a Truth that is pure, free from all stayne of error, falsehood, lyes,
as is holy, just & good, it is a Truth that is pure, free from all stain of error, falsehood, lies,
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and sinnes, hauing no wrong nor iniquity at all in it, and it requires only good things,
and Sins, having no wrong nor iniquity At all in it, and it requires only good things,
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and forbids all manner of euill; and so it is a most excellent and heauenly Truth:
and forbids all manner of evil; and so it is a most excellent and heavenly Truth:
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and to this purpose the holy Ghost speakes plainely, and witnesseth this Truth to vs in many places of the Scripture.
and to this purpose the holy Ghost speaks plainly, and Witnesseth this Truth to us in many places of the Scripture.
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Pro. 8.6, 7, 8. saith Wisedome, Giue eare, I will speake of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall teach things that be right. Pro 8.6, 7, 8. Says Wisdom, Give ear, I will speak of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall teach things that be right.
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7. For my mouth shall speake the truth, and my lips abhorre wickednesse.
7. For my Mouth shall speak the truth, and my lips abhor wickedness.
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8. All the words of my mouth are righteous, there is no lewdnesse nor frowardnesse in them.
8. All the words of my Mouth Are righteous, there is no Lewdness nor frowardness in them.
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And Psal. 19.7, 8, 9. saith DAVID, The Law of the Lord is perfect, conuerting the soule, the Testimony of the Lord is sure,
And Psalm 19.7, 8, 9. Says DAVID, The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul, the Testimony of the Lord is sure,
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and giueth wisedome vnto the simple.
and gives Wisdom unto the simple.
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The Statutes of the Lord are right, and reioyce the heart, the Commandement of the Lord is pure,
The Statutes of the Lord Are right, and rejoice the heart, the Commandment of the Lord is pure,
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and giueth light vnto the eyes. The feare of the Lord is cleane, and endureth for euer:
and gives Light unto the eyes. The Fear of the Lord is clean, and Endureth for ever:
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the Iudgements of the Lord are Truth, and righteous altogether. the Judgments of the Lord Are Truth, and righteous altogether.
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And Psal. 119. in many places of it, Dauid giues these excellent Titles to the Law of God,
And Psalm 119. in many places of it, David gives these excellent Titles to the Law of God,
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and to the Commandements, that they are pure, and iust, and righteous, and true, and good, and the like. Rom. 12.2. saith the Apostle, Be changed by the renewing of your mind, that yee may proue what is the good will of God (meaning his will reueyled in his written Word) acceptable and perfect. And to this purpose we might bring many other testimonies, giuing euidence to this Truth;
and to the commandments, that they Are pure, and just, and righteous, and true, and good, and the like. Rom. 12.2. Says the Apostle, Be changed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good will of God (meaning his will revealed in his written Word) acceptable and perfect. And to this purpose we might bring many other testimonies, giving evidence to this Truth;
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That the Law and Word of God is a most excellent and heauenly Truth, pure and free from all stayne of error, falshood, lyes,
That the Law and Word of God is a most excellent and heavenly Truth, pure and free from all stain of error, falsehood, lies,
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and sinnes, and iust, and righteous, hauing no wrong, nor iniquity at all in it, and commanding only good things, and forbidding all manner of euill.
and Sins, and just, and righteous, having no wrong, nor iniquity At all in it, and commanding only good things, and forbidding all manner of evil.
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And the reasons of this truth are,
And the Reasons of this truth Are,
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First, the Law and Word of God are breathed out from the Lord himselfe, it comes from him as his expresse Image, it beares the stampe and image of God himselfe, who is most holy, iust,
First, the Law and Word of God Are breathed out from the Lord himself, it comes from him as his express Image, it bears the stamp and image of God himself, who is most holy, just,
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and good, yea, holinesse, iustice, and goodnesse it selfe, and it hath beene published by the ministery of holy men of God, as they were moued by the holy Ghost, 2. Pet. 1.21.
and good, yea, holiness, Justice, and Goodness it self, and it hath been published by the Ministry of holy men of God, as they were moved by the holy Ghost, 2. Pet. 1.21.
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Secondly, the Law and Word of God expresseth the holy and vnchangeable will of God, according to which he would haue vs to frame our hearts and liues, it is the perfect rule of holinesse, righteousnesse, and goodnesse;
Secondly, the Law and Word of God Expresses the holy and unchangeable will of God, according to which he would have us to frame our hearts and lives, it is the perfect Rule of holiness, righteousness, and Goodness;
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and therefore it must needs be in it selfe holy, and iust, and good, and so a most excellent and heauenly Truth.
and Therefore it must needs be in it self holy, and just, and good, and so a most excellent and heavenly Truth.
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Now then to make vse of this,
Now then to make use of this,
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First, this serues to point out the preferment of the Law and Word of God, aboue all Lawes and Writings of men whatsoeuer;
First, this serves to point out the preferment of the Law and Word of God, above all Laws and Writings of men whatsoever;
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this makes knowne to vs the priuiledge and preferment that the Law and Word of God hath aboue all other Lawes and Writings whatsoeuer;
this makes known to us the privilege and preferment that the Law and Word of God hath above all other Laws and Writings whatsoever;
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for in other Lawes and Writings there is found some error or sinne, but the Law and Word of God is a most excellent and heauenly Truth, breathed out from the Lord himselfe, bearing his Image,
for in other Laws and Writings there is found Some error or sin, but the Law and Word of God is a most excellent and heavenly Truth, breathed out from the Lord himself, bearing his Image,
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and so most pure, iust, and good, free from all stayne of error and sinne,
and so most pure, just, and good, free from all stain of error and sin,
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yea, herein appeares the priuiledge of Gods Church and People, aboue all other people in the world, in that they haue a Law and Word so excelent and heauenly,
yea, herein appears the privilege of God's Church and People, above all other people in the world, in that they have a Law and Word so excellent and heavenly,
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and so holy, and so iust, giuen to them, as Moses said, Deut. 4.8. What Nation is so great, that hath Ordinances and Lawes so righteous, as all this Law which I set before you this day? and Psal. 147.19, 20. saith the Psalmist, The Lord shewes his Word vnto IAACOB, his Statutes and his Iudgements vnto ISRAEL;
and so holy, and so just, given to them, as Moses said, Deuteronomy 4.8. What nation is so great, that hath Ordinances and Laws so righteous, as all this Law which I Set before you this day? and Psalm 147.19, 20. Says the Psalmist, The Lord shows his Word unto JACOB, his Statutes and his Judgments unto ISRAEL;
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he hath not dealt so with euery Nation, neither haue they knowne his Iudgements. This is our priuiledge and perferment in this Land, aboue many Nations in the world:he hath not dealt so with every nation, neither have they known his Judgments. This is our privilege and perferment in this Land, above many nations in the world:
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The Lord hath vouchsafed to vs his holy and iust Law and Word, yea, his holy Gospell, which by a speciall kind of excellency is called, The good Word of God, Heb. 6.5.
The Lord hath vouchsafed to us his holy and just Law and Word, yea, his holy Gospel, which by a special kind of excellency is called, The good Word of God, Hebrew 6.5.
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And wee are to carry our selues answerable to such a priuiledge and preferment. For a second vse of this;
And we Are to carry our selves answerable to such a privilege and preferment. For a second use of this;
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Is it so, that the Law and Word of God is a most excellent and heauenly Truth, holy,
Is it so, that the Law and Word of God is a most excellent and heavenly Truth, holy,
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and pure, and iust, and good? Surely then, our duty is to acknowledge it so to be,
and pure, and just, and good? Surely then, our duty is to acknowledge it so to be,
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and to esteeme it so to be.
and to esteem it so to be.
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And the Lord vouchsafing to vs his holy, iust, and good Word, we are to carry our selues answerable to the holinesse, righteousnesse, and goodnesse of it.
And the Lord vouchsafing to us his holy, just, and good Word, we Are to carry our selves answerable to the holiness, righteousness, and Goodness of it.
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Shall the Lord betrust vs with his excellent and heauenly Truth, his holy, iust, and good Word, the Rule of all holinesse, iustice, and goodnesse;
Shall the Lord betrust us with his excellent and heavenly Truth, his holy, just, and good Word, the Rule of all holiness, Justice, and Goodness;
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and shall wee carry our selues as those that want this excellent Truth? Shall we carry our selues as Turkes,
and shall we carry our selves as those that want this excellent Truth? Shall we carry our selves as Turkes,
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and as Pagans that know not God, and haue not his holy & good Word vouchsafed vnto them? If wee doe, in the end it will turne to our shame and reproch,
and as Pagans that know not God, and have not his holy & good Word vouchsafed unto them? If we do, in the end it will turn to our shame and reproach,
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yea certainely, without Gods great mercy, to our euerlasting shame and confusion, and to our deeper condemnation.
yea Certainly, without God's great mercy, to our everlasting shame and confusion, and to our Deeper condemnation.
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And yet thus it is with many of vs;
And yet thus it is with many of us;
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many amongst vs wil sometimes confesse and say, We haue the holy Word of God amongst vs, wee heare many good things,
many among us will sometime confess and say, We have the holy Word of God among us, we hear many good things,
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and many holy and good Lessons are deliuered vnto vs from the Word of God;
and many holy and good Lessons Are Delivered unto us from the Word of God;
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but alas, where is our answering of them? where is almost the man or woman, that suffer themselues to be changed into the mould & patterne of the good Word of God? Nay, doe not many carry themselues,
but alas, where is our answering of them? where is almost the man or woman, that suffer themselves to be changed into the mould & pattern of the good Word of God? Nay, do not many carry themselves,
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as if they had neuer heard one syllable of the good Word of God? are not many as vile and as wretched in the course of their liues,
as if they had never herd one syllable of the good Word of God? Are not many as vile and as wretched in the course of their lives,
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as if they had beene bred and brought vp among the wild Irish? Yea, I dare boldly speake it,
as if they had been bred and brought up among the wild Irish? Yea, I Dare boldly speak it,
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though with griefe, you shall not finde such beastly Drunkennesse, and such bitternesse in Cursing, Swearing, Rayling,
though with grief, you shall not find such beastly drunkenness, and such bitterness in Cursing, Swearing, Railing,
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and the like, in a Country-Village or Towne, where they scarse heare one Sermon in a yere,
and the like, in a Country-Village or Town, where they scarce hear one Sermon in a year,
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as is to be found in some amongst vs, we hauing the holy and good Word of God in plentifull measure vouchsafed vnto vs. And will not the Lord one day vifit for this? Yes assuredly, the Lord will one day require it at their hands that thus wretchedly carry themselues;
as is to be found in Some among us, we having the holy and good Word of God in plentiful measure vouchsafed unto us And will not the Lord one day vifit for this? Yes assuredly, the Lord will one day require it At their hands that thus wretchedly carry themselves;
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making light account, yea, abusing his holy & good Word sent vnto them; the Lord will not suffer a thing of such excellent worth, as his holy, iust,
making Light account, yea, abusing his holy & good Word sent unto them; the Lord will not suffer a thing of such excellent worth, as his holy, just,
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and good Word is, so to be contemned and abused.
and good Word is, so to be contemned and abused.
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No, no, The Lord Iesus will one day shew himselfe from heauen in flaming fire, rendring vengeance.
No, no, The Lord Iesus will one day show himself from heaven in flaming fire, rendering vengeance.
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To whom? Surely, To such as know not God, and to such as doe not obey vnto the Gospell of our Lord Iesus Christ, 2. Thessal. 1.8. To whom? Surely, To such as know not God, and to such as do not obey unto the Gospel of our Lord Iesus christ, 2. Thessal. 1.8.
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And it shall be easier at the day of iudgement for very Pagans and Infidels,
And it shall be Easier At the day of judgement for very Pagans and Infidels,
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then for them that contemne and abuse the holy and good Word of God vouchsafed to them.
then for them that contemn and abuse the holy and good Word of God vouchsafed to them.
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Oh then, learne wee (the Lord vouchsafing his holy, iust, and good Word to vs) to acknowledge the excellency of it,
O then, Learn we (the Lord vouchsafing his holy, just, and good Word to us) to acknowledge the excellency of it,
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and to esteeme it according to the worth of it, and to carry our selues answerable to it;
and to esteem it according to the worth of it, and to carry our selves answerable to it;
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let it worke on vs, and transforme and change vs into the Image of it selfe, into holinesse, righteousnesse, and goodnesse:
let it work on us, and transform and change us into the Image of it self, into holiness, righteousness, and Goodness:
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and then doubtlesse wee shall finde the comforts of it made good vnto vs;
and then doubtless we shall find the comforts of it made good unto us;
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otherwise, euery good and holy instruction we haue heard out of the Word of God, shall one day be so many bills of Inditement against vs to condemne vs,
otherwise, every good and holy instruction we have herd out of the Word of God, shall one day be so many bills of Indictment against us to condemn us,
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and shall aggrauate & increase our iudgement and condemnation.
and shall aggravate & increase our judgement and condemnation.
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Note we in the next place, the Apostle saith not onely thus, The Law is holy, but hee addes further, and the Commandement is holy, iust,
Note we in the next place, the Apostle Says not only thus, The Law is holy, but he adds further, and the Commandment is holy, just,
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and good, euen that Commandement of God that forbids Lust, is holy, iust, and good.and good, even that Commandment of God that forbids Lust, is holy, just, and good.
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Hence wee are taught, that wee must acknowledge all and euery one of Gods Commandements to be holy, iust,
Hence we Are taught, that we must acknowledge all and every one of God's commandments to be holy, just,
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and good, as Dauid did, Psal. 119.128. saith he, I esteeme all thy Precepts most iust, and hate all false wayes:
and good, as David did, Psalm 119.128. Says he, I esteem all thy Precepts most just, and hate all false ways:
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and Vers. 151. All thy Commandements are true. Thus must we doe:
and Vers. 151. All thy commandments Are true. Thus must we do:
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for indeed the Law of God is thorow-out like it selfe in euery part and parcell of it, it is holy, iust,
for indeed the Law of God is throughout like it self in every part and parcel of it, it is holy, just,
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and good, and wee are so to acknowledge it, and so to esteeme of euery Commandement of God; that is our duty:
and good, and we Are so to acknowledge it, and so to esteem of every Commandment of God; that is our duty:
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and to helpe vs forward in this duty, know, that it is a sure signe of grace,
and to help us forward in this duty, know, that it is a sure Signen of grace,
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when we can acknowledge euery Commandement of God to be holy, iust, & good, when we can iustifie the Wisedome of God in his Word, Matth. 11.19. Wisedome is iustified of her children;
when we can acknowledge every Commandment of God to be holy, just, & good, when we can justify the Wisdom of God in his Word, Matthew 11.19. Wisdom is justified of her children;
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when a man can iustifie the Commandement of the Sabbath, the Commandement against Vncleannesse, and whatsoeuer Commandement of God doth most crosse his owne corruption, that is an argument of grace and of an holy heart;
when a man can justify the Commandment of the Sabbath, the Commandment against Uncleanness, and whatsoever Commandment of God does most cross his own corruption, that is an argument of grace and of an holy heart;
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then our eyes are opened to see the excellency of the Word of God.
then our eyes Are opened to see the excellency of the Word of God.
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Euery wise worldling will be disputing and reasoning against each Cōmandement of God, that in some thing it is too hard and too strict;
Every wise worldling will be disputing and reasoning against each Commandment of God, that in Some thing it is too hard and too strict;
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as that, On the Sàbbath we are not to doe our owne wils, but to call the Sabbath a delight,
as that, On the Sàbbath we Are not to do our own wills, but to call the Sabbath a delight,
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and to consecrate it as glorious to the Lord, and to honor him, not seeking our owne will,
and to consecrate it as glorious to the Lord, and to honour him, not seeking our own will,
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nor speaking a vaine word, Isai. 58.13. Oh that is too strict & too hard. That money is not to be giuen on Vsury;nor speaking a vain word, Isaiah 58.13. O that is too strict & too hard. That money is not to be given on Usury;
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that our apparell must be modest and sober, what will some carnall person say, May we not a little follow the fashion? Wee shal then be nothing esteemed of in the world;
that our apparel must be modest and Sobrium, what will Some carnal person say, May we not a little follow the fashion? we shall then be nothing esteemed of in the world;
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that is too strict and too hard.
that is too strict and too hard.
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And so for Gaming, Carding, and Dicing, may we not a little vse them? Well, know thou, whosoeuer thou art, it is a signe of a rotten and corrupt heart,
And so for Gaming, Carding, and Dicing, may we not a little use them? Well, know thou, whosoever thou art, it is a Signen of a rotten and corrupt heart,
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thus to be reasoning against the Commandements of God:
thus to be reasoning against the commandments of God:
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whosoeuer hath grace truly wrought in his heart, will iustifie euery part and parcell of the Word of God,
whosoever hath grace truly wrought in his heart, will justify every part and parcel of the Word of God,
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and hold it to be most holy, iust, and good.
and hold it to be most holy, just, and good.
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Come wee now to speake of the Titles and Epithites here giuen to the Law of God seuerally;
Come we now to speak of the Titles and Epithets Here given to the Law of God severally;
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and first (as you see) it is said to be holy, The Law is holy, and the Commandement is holy:
and First (as you see) it is said to be holy, The Law is holy, and the Commandment is holy:
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that is, pure and vndefiled, free from all stayne of error, falshood, lyes, and sinnes: and that is a speciall property of the Law of God;
that is, pure and undefiled, free from all stain of error, falsehood, lies, and Sins: and that is a special property of the Law of God;
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the Law and Word of God is in it selfe, in it owne nature, holy and pure, hauing no manner of pollution cleauing to it at al;
the Law and Word of God is in it self, in it own nature, holy and pure, having no manner of pollution cleaving to it At all;
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and we find this Title and Epithite (holy or pure) expresly giuen to the written Word of God in other places of it, as Rom. 1.2. Which he had promised afore by his Prophets in the holy Scriptures. So likewise, 2. Tim. 3.15. saith the Apostle to TIMOTHY;
and we find this Title and Epithet (holy or pure) expressly given to the written Word of God in other places of it, as Rom. 1.2. Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy Scriptures. So likewise, 2. Tim. 3.15. Says the Apostle to TIMOTHY;
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Thou hast knowne the holy Scriptures of a child. And so, Psal. 12.6. saith DAVID, The words of God are pure words. And, Psal. 19.8. The Commandement of the Lord is pure. Thou hast known the holy Scriptures of a child. And so, Psalm 12.6. Says DAVID, The words of God Are pure words. And, Psalm 19.8. The Commandment of the Lord is pure.
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And to these, many other testimonies might be added, where this Epithite or Title (holy or pure) is giuen to the Law and Word of God.
And to these, many other testimonies might be added, where this Epithet or Title (holy or pure) is given to the Law and Word of God.
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But I hold it not so needfull;
But I hold it not so needful;
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I will rather shew, how and in what respect the Law and Word of God is said to be holy, that so we may rightly conceiue the holinesse and purity of it.
I will rather show, how and in what respect the Law and Word of God is said to be holy, that so we may rightly conceive the holiness and purity of it.
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And to this purpose know we, that the Law and Word of God is holy & pure in three respects especially,
And to this purpose know we, that the Law and Word of God is holy & pure in three respects especially,
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namely, in respect of the Author of it, in respect of the matter of it, and in respect of the working of it.
namely, in respect of the Author of it, in respect of the matter of it, and in respect of the working of it.
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As first, it is holy and pure, in respect of the Author of it, because it comes from God, it is breathed out from the holy Spirit of God, he is the Author of it, who is holinesse it selfe.
As First, it is holy and pure, in respect of the Author of it, Because it comes from God, it is breathed out from the holy Spirit of God, he is the Author of it, who is holiness it self.
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Secondly, it is holy, in respect of the matter of it, being the Wisedome and Truth of God reueiled,
Secondly, it is holy, in respect of the matter of it, being the Wisdom and Truth of God revealed,
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and it teaching a truth which is holy, euen the Truth, which is according to godlinesse. Tit. 1.1.
and it teaching a truth which is holy, even the Truth, which is according to godliness. Tit. 1.1.
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PAVL a seruant of God, and an Apostle of Iesus Christ, according to the faith of Gods Elect,
PAUL a servant of God, and an Apostle of Iesus christ, according to the faith of God's Elect,
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and the knowledge of the Truth, which is according to Godlinesse. And it is holy, in respect of the effect and working of it;and the knowledge of the Truth, which is according to Godliness. And it is holy, in respect of the Effect and working of it;
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because it sanctifies and makes other things holy, though not as a cause, as the bloud of Christ,
Because it Sanctifies and makes other things holy, though not as a cause, as the blood of christ,
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and as the grace of Gods Spirit doe; for these two things as causes, doe sanctifie and make men holy;
and as the grace of God's Spirit do; for these two things as Causes, do sanctify and make men holy;
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howsoeuer (I say) the Law and the Word of God doe not so sanctifie and make holy as causes, howsoever (I say) the Law and the Word of God do not so sanctify and make holy as Causes,
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yet as instruments and meanes they doe sanctifie and make other things holy, as the Sacraments and Prayer doe:
yet as Instruments and means they do sanctify and make other things holy, as the Sacraments and Prayer do:
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the Word of God sanctifies men instrumentally, in that it makes them resemble God in many graces as Christ prayed, Ioh. 17.17. Sanctifie them with thy Truth, thy Word is Truth.
the Word of God Sanctifies men instrumentally, in that it makes them resemble God in many graces as christ prayed, John 17.17. Sanctify them with thy Truth, thy Word is Truth.
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And againe, the Word of God, it sanctifies other inferiour creatures to the vse of man, as also Prayer doth;
And again, the Word of God, it Sanctifies other inferior creatures to the use of man, as also Prayer does;
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the Word of God, either by promise or by commandement, sanctifies the creatures to their lawfull ends and vses,
the Word of God, either by promise or by Commandment, Sanctifies the creatures to their lawful ends and uses,
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so that men hauing a promise or a commandement in the Word of God, touching the lawfull vse of the creatures, they may vse them with a good conscience. 1. Tim. 4.5. Euery creature of God is good:
so that men having a promise or a Commandment in the Word of God, touching the lawful use of the creatures, they may use them with a good conscience. 1. Tim. 4.5. Every creature of God is good:
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and nothing ought to be refused, if it be receiued with thanks-giuing. For it is sanctified by the Word of God and Prayer, 1. Tim. 4.4, 5. and nothing ought to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving. For it is sanctified by the Word of God and Prayer, 1. Tim. 4.4, 5.
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Thus then wee see, how and in what respects the Law and Word of God is holy and pure. It comes from the holy Spirit of God:
Thus then we see, how and in what respects the Law and Word of God is holy and pure. It comes from the holy Spirit of God:
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it is the reueiled Wisedome and Truth of God, teaching that Truth which is according to godlinesse;
it is the revealed Wisdom and Truth of God, teaching that Truth which is according to godliness;
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and as an instrument and meanes, it sanctifies, and makes both men and other things holy:
and as an Instrument and means, it Sanctifies, and makes both men and other things holy:
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and so it is a most holy and pure Truth.
and so it is a most holy and pure Truth.
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This property of the Word of God, the purity and holinesse of it, is one infallible note and marke, by which we may know and be perswaded that it is the very Word of God:
This property of the Word of God, the purity and holiness of it, is one infallible note and mark, by which we may know and be persuaded that it is the very Word of God:
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this one note, if we had no other, carryes with it, and contaynes in it, sufficient euidence against all contradiction, that it is from God,
this one note, if we had no other, carries with it, and contains in it, sufficient evidence against all contradiction, that it is from God,
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and hath a sacred authority in it selfe, and depends not on the Church, or the Pope, as the Papists teach:
and hath a sacred Authority in it self, and depends not on the Church, or the Pope, as the Papists teach:
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the Scripture is holy & pure, as God himselfe; and therefore certainely it is of God, and from God:
the Scripture is holy & pure, as God himself; and Therefore Certainly it is of God, and from God:
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it is not the testimony and tradition of the Church, that is able to resolue and settle the conscience, which is Scripture,
it is not the testimony and tradition of the Church, that is able to resolve and settle the conscience, which is Scripture,
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and which is not, as the Papists teach. No, no: the testimony of the Church is inferiour to the euidence of the Scripture:
and which is not, as the Papists teach. No, no: the testimony of the Church is inferior to the evidence of the Scripture:
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for the Scripture points out the Church, and contaynes in it the true notes of the Church:
for the Scripture points out the Church, and contains in it the true notes of the Church:
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yea, the Scripture, as an instrument & meanes, it sanctifies the Church and members of it.
yea, the Scripture, as an Instrument & means, it Sanctifies the Church and members of it.
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And therefore, as Christ said to the Pharises, Mat. 23.17.
And Therefore, as christ said to the Pharisees, Mathew 23.17.
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Yee fooles and blinde: whether is greater the gold, or the Temple that sanctifieth the gold? So it may be iustly said to the Papists, Yee fooles and blinde,Ye Fools and blind: whither is greater the gold, or the Temple that Sanctifieth the gold? So it may be justly said to the Papists, Ye Fools and blind,
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whether is greater, and which is of more authority, the Church, or the Scripture which sanctifies the Church? Without question the Scripture is of greater authority then the Church:
whither is greater, and which is of more Authority, the Church, or the Scripture which Sanctifies the Church? Without question the Scripture is of greater Authority then the Church:
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and it is not the testimony and tradition of the Church, that can authorize the Scripture in any mans conscience;
and it is not the testimony and tradition of the Church, that can authorise the Scripture in any men conscience;
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but the purity and holinesse of the Scripture it selfe is a speciall note, infallibly assuring vs that it is the very Word of God.
but the purity and holiness of the Scripture it self is a special note, infallibly assuring us that it is the very Word of God.
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Againe, is it so, that the Word of God is a most holy and pure Truth? Surely,
Again, is it so, that the Word of God is a most holy and pure Truth? Surely,
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then it must be thought on, and it must be spoken of with reuerence and due respect;
then it must be Thought on, and it must be spoken of with Reverence and due respect;
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the Minister must purely thinke on the Word of God, and purely deliuer it;
the Minister must purely think on the Word of God, and purely deliver it;
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and it must be farre from vs, to apply the holy and pure Word of God,
and it must be Far from us, to apply the holy and pure Word of God,
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or any part or parcell of it, to vaine, light, or prophane and wicked vses, as to Charmes, to Inchantments, to Iests and Merriments, to turne the Scripture-phrases to Iests,
or any part or parcel of it, to vain, Light, or profane and wicked uses, as to Charms, to Enchantments, to Jests and Merriments, to turn the Scripture-phrases to Jests,
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or to make Stage-playes of matters contayned in the Booke of God;
or to make Stageplays of matters contained in the Book of God;
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to apply the holy Word of God, or any part of it, to these vile vses, is a grieuous sinne,
to apply the holy Word of God, or any part of it, to these vile uses, is a grievous sin,
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and a most horrible and fearfull prophanation of the holy and pure Word of God, and a taking of Gods Name in vaine;
and a most horrible and fearful profanation of the holy and pure Word of God, and a taking of God's Name in vain;
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and doubtlesse, the Lord will not suffer them that are guilty of that sinne, to escape vnpunished.
and doubtless, the Lord will not suffer them that Are guilty of that sin, to escape unpunished.
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And it is a wicked and gracelesse speech, that is vttered by some, that thy can profite as much by a Stage-play, setting forth some good matter out of the Scripture,
And it is a wicked and graceless speech, that is uttered by Some, that thy can profit as much by a Stageplay, setting forth Some good matter out of the Scripture,
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as by the best Sermon in the world. Alas, poore soule, whosoeuer thou art!
as by the best Sermon in the world. Alas, poor soul, whosoever thou art!
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Can the holy Word of God, fearefully abused and prophaned, profit thee, as much as when it is rightly diuided,
Can the holy Word of God, fearfully abused and Profaned, profit thee, as much as when it is rightly divided,
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and applyed according to the ordinance of God? Is it possible? No, no: it is not possible:
and applied according to the Ordinance of God? Is it possible? No, no: it is not possible:
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and thou that art of that mind, thou art blinded by the Deuill, and thou hast a rotten and corrupt heart in thee,
and thou that art of that mind, thou art blinded by the devil, and thou hast a rotten and corrupt heart in thee,
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and continuing in that mind, and frequenting Stage-playes, with a conceit that thou canst profit as much by them as by the best Sermons, thou art in the gall of bitternesse,
and Continuing in that mind, and frequenting Stageplays, with a conceit that thou Canst profit as much by them as by the best Sermons, thou art in the Gall of bitterness,
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and the bond of iniquity, and thou art partaker with those gracelesse Imps, I meane, Stage-players, the limmes of the Deuill:
and the bound of iniquity, and thou art partaker with those graceless Imps, I mean, Stageplayers, the limbs of the devil:
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for so they are, as long as they goe on in that course of life, in the prophanation of the holy Word of God;
for so they Are, as long as they go on in that course of life, in the profanation of the holy Word of God;
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and assure thy selfe, the Lord will not hold thee guiltlesse for that sin; The wrath and vengeance of God continually hangs ouer thine head for that sinne:
and assure thy self, the Lord will not hold thee guiltless for that since; The wrath and vengeance of God continually hangs over thine head for that sin:
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and therefore if thou tender the good of thine owne soule, learne to reforme thy selfe.
and Therefore if thou tender the good of thine own soul, Learn to reform thy self.
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In the third place, is it so, that the Word of God is a most holy and pure Truth? Certainely,
In the third place, is it so, that the Word of God is a most holy and pure Truth? Certainly,
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then our duety is to come to the reading and to the hearing of it, with holy hearts, and with holy affections;
then our duty is to come to the reading and to the hearing of it, with holy hearts, and with holy affections;
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when we either reade the Word of God, or heare it preached vnto vs, we are to empty our hearts of all impure lusts and vile affections,
when we either read the Word of God, or hear it preached unto us, we Are to empty our hearts of all impure Lustiest and vile affections,
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and wee must labour to receiue the holy and pure Word of God into holy hearts and sanctified soules.
and we must labour to receive the holy and pure Word of God into holy hearts and sanctified Souls.
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Now herein most men faile exceedingly;
Now herein most men fail exceedingly;
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most men rush into the House of God, and neuer care to search into their owne hearts,
most men rush into the House of God, and never care to search into their own hearts,
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and to disburden them of filthy lusts and vile affections. No, no:
and to disburden them of filthy Lustiest and vile affections. No, no:
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they come with their hearts full fraught with such lusts and affections, full of Pride, full of Selfe-loue, full of Couetousnesse,
they come with their hearts full fraught with such Lustiest and affections, full of Pride, full of Self-love, full of Covetousness,
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and cares of the world, full of Enuy and Malice, yea, many times full of Malice and bitternesse against the Preacher that deliuers the holy Word of God to them:
and Cares of the world, full of Envy and Malice, yea, many times full of Malice and bitterness against the Preacher that delivers the holy Word of God to them:
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and can they then looke to profit by the Word of God, and to find good by it? No, no: it is not possible.
and can they then look to profit by the Word of God, and to find good by it? No, no: it is not possible.
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This is one speciall cause, that men and women profit not by the holy Word of God,
This is one special cause, that men and women profit not by the holy Word of God,
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and that they are not bettered by it;
and that they Are not bettered by it;
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they lay impure hands on the pure Word of God, and bring impure hearts to the hearing of it,
they lay impure hands on the pure Word of God, and bring impure hearts to the hearing of it,
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and so doing, they defile the Word, and make it impure to themselues. Tit. 1.15.
and so doing, they defile the Word, and make it impure to themselves. Tit. 1.15.
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To the impure, all things (euen the holy things of God) are impure. And how then can they possibly finde profit or comfort from the holy Word of God? Yea, they not only defile the holy Word of God,To the impure, all things (even the holy things of God) Are impure. And how then can they possibly find profit or Comfort from the holy Word of God? Yea, they not only defile the holy Word of God,
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but they turne it to a curse to themselues. Malac. 2.2. I will curse your blessings, yea I haue cursed them already.
but they turn it to a curse to themselves. Malachi 2.2. I will curse your blessings, yea I have cursed them already.
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Oh then learne wee, if wee would not defile the holy Word of God, and turne it to a curse to our selues, learne we to come to the reading and hearing of it with holy hearts, and holy affections. Exod. 3.5. Moses was commanded to put off his shooes, because the place whereon he stood was holy ground.
O then Learn we, if we would not defile the holy Word of God, and turn it to a curse to our selves, Learn we to come to the reading and hearing of it with holy hearts, and holy affections. Exod 3.5. Moses was commanded to put off his shoes, Because the place whereon he stood was holy ground.
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So must wee doe, when wee come to the hearing of the Word of God: for then wee come before the face and presence of God after a speciall manner,
So must we do, when we come to the hearing of the Word of God: for then we come before the face and presence of God After a special manner,
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and we must then put off our shooes, that is, we must put off impure lusts,
and we must then put off our shoes, that is, we must put off impure Lustiest,
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and vile affections, that are as shooes on our hearts. It is the counsell of the Preacher, Eccles. 4.17. Take heed to thy feete, when thou entrest into the House of God.
and vile affections, that Are as shoes on our hearts. It is the counsel of the Preacher, Eccles. 4.17. Take heed to thy feet, when thou enterest into the House of God.
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VVhen thou commest to Gods House, Gods Altar, Gods Table, &c. take heed to thy feet, looke to thy heart and affections, wash, purge,
When thou Comest to God's House, God's Altar, God's Table, etc. take heed to thy feet, look to thy heart and affections, wash, purge,
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and clense thine heart & soule, cast off all worldly cares, impure thoughts and vile affections,
and cleanse thine heart & soul, cast off all worldly Cares, impure thoughts and vile affections,
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if thou wouldst haue the holy Word of God and his holy Ordinances profitable and truely comfortable to thee.
if thou Wouldst have the holy Word of God and his holy Ordinances profitable and truly comfortable to thee.
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Come wee now to speake of the Epithite and Title of the Law.
Come we now to speak of the Epithet and Title of the Law.
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The Apostle here, in the second place, giues to the Law of God, that it is iust, the Law is iust,
The Apostle Here, in the second place, gives to the Law of God, that it is just, the Law is just,
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and the Commandement is iust, that is, as wee shewed, righteous, hauing no wrong nor iniquity in it at all:and the Commandment is just, that is, as we showed, righteous, having no wrong nor iniquity in it At all:
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it is such a truth as teacheth iust things, and cannot be taxed as vniust or vnequall in any thing.
it is such a truth as Teaches just things, and cannot be taxed as unjust or unequal in any thing.
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And this also is a speciall property of the Law of God, and of the Word of God, it is a iust Word, it is iust and righteous in euery thing it requires,
And this also is a special property of the Law of God, and of the Word of God, it is a just Word, it is just and righteous in every thing it requires,
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and whatsoeuer is commanded, or taught, or promised, or threatned in the Word of God, is iust,
and whatsoever is commanded, or taught, or promised, or threatened in the Word of God, is just,
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and cannot be taxed as vniust, or vnequall in any thing.
and cannot be taxed as unjust, or unequal in any thing.
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And thus much wee finde witnessed of the Word of God in many places of Scripture. Pro. 8.8.
And thus much we find witnessed of the Word of God in many places of Scripture. Pro 8.8.
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All the words of my mouth are righteous, and there is no lewdnesse nor frowardnesse in them, saith Wisedome, euen the Wisedome of God. Psal. 19.8. The Statutes of the Lord are right. All the words of my Mouth Are righteous, and there is no Lewdness nor frowardness in them, Says Wisdom, even the Wisdom of God. Psalm 19.8. The Statutes of the Lord Are right.
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And Verse 9. The iudgements of the Lord are righteous altogether. Psal. 119.106. saith Dauid, I will keepe thy righteous iudgements. And Verse 9. The Judgments of the Lord Are righteous altogether. Psalm 119.106. Says David, I will keep thy righteous Judgments.
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And Verse 123. Mine eyes haue fayled, in waiting for thy saluation and for thy iust promise.
And Verse 123. Mine eyes have failed, in waiting for thy salvation and for thy just promise.
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And Verse 128. I esteeme all thy Precepts most iust. And Verse 137, 138. Righteous art thou, oh Lord, and iust are thy iudgements.
And Verse 128. I esteem all thy Precepts most just. And Verse 137, 138. Righteous art thou, o Lord, and just Are thy Judgments.
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Thou hast commanded iustice by thy Testimonies. Thou hast commanded Justice by thy Testimonies.
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And many like testimonies of Scripture wee finde, where this Title ( iust, or righteous ) is attributed to the Law of God,
And many like testimonies of Scripture we find, where this Title (just, or righteous) is attributed to the Law of God,
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and to the Word of God.
and to the Word of God.
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But not to spend time in citing more testimonies to that purpose, I will, as before, in speaking of the holinesse and purity of the Law and Word of God, briefly also shew how,
But not to spend time in citing more testimonies to that purpose, I will, as before, in speaking of the holiness and purity of the Law and Word of God, briefly also show how,
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and in what respects, the Law and Word of God is said to be iust and righteous, which may serue as grounds and reasons of this Epithite giuen to the Law and VVord of God.
and in what respects, the Law and Word of God is said to be just and righteous, which may serve as grounds and Reasons of this Epithet given to the Law and Word of God.
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Know wee then, that the Law and VVord of God is said to bee iust and righteous in these three respects:
Know we then, that the Law and Word of God is said to be just and righteous in these three respects:
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In respect of the Author of it: In respect of the matter of it: And in respect of the end and vse of it, as,
In respect of the Author of it: In respect of the matter of it: And in respect of the end and use of it, as,
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First, it is iust and righteous, in respect of the Author of it:
First, it is just and righteous, in respect of the Author of it:
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because it proceedes from God, who is most iust, yea perfect Iustice it selfe, and infinite in holinesse and iustice,
Because it proceeds from God, who is most just, yea perfect justice it self, and infinite in holiness and Justice,
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and with whom dwels no iniquitie at all.
and with whom dwells no iniquity At all.
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And secondly, the Law and VVord of God is iust and righteous, in respect of the matter of it:
And secondly, the Law and Word of God is just and righteous, in respect of the matter of it:
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because the matter of it is the reuealed Iustice of God, it reueales the perfect Iustice of God and his Righteousnesse;
Because the matter of it is the revealed justice of God, it reveals the perfect justice of God and his Righteousness;
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it is the perfect Rule of all righteousnesse; it teacheth what is due to God, and what is due to man;
it is the perfect Rule of all righteousness; it Teaches what is due to God, and what is due to man;
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and it giues to euery one that which is due; it promiseth good to those that are good;
and it gives to every one that which is due; it promises good to those that Are good;
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and it threatens ill to those that are wicked; and that without respect of persons; it makes knowne the iust and righteous will of God, without all flattery or partialitie.
and it threatens ill to those that Are wicked; and that without respect of Persons; it makes known the just and righteous will of God, without all flattery or partiality.
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And thirdly, the Law and Word of God is iust and righteous, in respect of the end and vse of it:
And Thirdly, the Law and Word of God is just and righteous, in respect of the end and use of it:
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because it tends to this end, to make men iust and righteous;
Because it tends to this end, to make men just and righteous;
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and as the Apostle saith, 2. Tim. 3.16, 17. The whole Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God,
and as the Apostle Says, 2. Tim. 3.16, 17. The Whole Scripture is given by inspiration of God,
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and is profitable to teach, to improue, to correct, and to instruct in righteousnesse, That the man of God may bee absolute, being made perfect vnto all good works. and is profitable to teach, to improve, to correct, and to instruct in righteousness, That the man of God may be absolute, being made perfect unto all good works.
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Yea the morall Law of God is able to iustifie such as perfectly keepe and fulfill it,
Yea the moral Law of God is able to justify such as perfectly keep and fulfil it,
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and the Word of God will certainely acquite, & iustifie those that beleeue it, and embrace it,
and the Word of God will Certainly acquit, & justify those that believe it, and embrace it,
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and yeeld sound obedience to it, and that, before the Iudgement Seat of the Lord.
and yield found Obedience to it, and that, before the Judgement Seat of the Lord.
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VVe see then, how, and in what respects the Law and VVord of God is iust and righteous;
We see then, how, and in what respects the Law and Word of God is just and righteous;
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it proceeds from God, who is most iust, yea infinite in holinesse and iustice; it reueales the perfect Iustice of God, and his righteousnesse;
it proceeds from God, who is most just, yea infinite in holiness and Justice; it reveals the perfect justice of God, and his righteousness;
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it is the perfect Rule of righteousnesse, teaching what of right belongs to God, and what also is due to men;
it is the perfect Rule of righteousness, teaching what of right belongs to God, and what also is due to men;
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it giues to euery one his due, promising good to those that are good, and threatning ill to those that are wicked,
it gives to every one his due, promising good to those that Are good, and threatening ill to those that Are wicked,
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and that, without respect of persons, and without all flattery and partialitie;
and that, without respect of Persons, and without all flattery and partiality;
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and it tends to this end, to make men iust and righteous, euen to acquite and iustifie as many as truely imbrace it, beleeue it,
and it tends to this end, to make men just and righteous, even to acquit and justify as many as truly embrace it, believe it,
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and yeeld sound obedience to it, and that, before the Iudgement Seat of the Lord.
and yield found Obedience to it, and that, before the Judgement Seat of the Lord.
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And so we may certainely conclude and resolue on this, that the Law and VVord of GOD is a most iust and righteous Truth.
And so we may Certainly conclude and resolve on this, that the Law and Word of GOD is a most just and righteous Truth.
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This being a truth, it must needes follow on this, that the Law of GOD requires perfect iustice, and perfect righteousnesse, and that in this life.
This being a truth, it must needs follow on this, that the Law of GOD requires perfect Justice, and perfect righteousness, and that in this life.
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The Law of God requires that men in this life, yeeld perfect obedience to it.
The Law of God requires that men in this life, yield perfect Obedience to it.
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It is a meere shift and deuice of our Aduersaries the Papists, to say that men are not bound in this life to yeeld such perfect obedience to the Law of God,
It is a mere shift and device of our Adversaries the Papists, to say that men Are not bound in this life to yield such perfect Obedience to the Law of God,
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as in the life to come (for so they distinguish betweene obedience to the Law of God in this life,
as in the life to come (for so they distinguish between Obedience to the Law of God in this life,
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and in the life to come.)
and in the life to come.)
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They say there is a double obedience to the Law of God, and a double perfect fulfilling of the Law:
They say there is a double Obedience to the Law of God, and a double perfect fulfilling of the Law:
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one in time of this life, which is, when men loue GOD aboue all things and their Neighbour as themselues:
one in time of this life, which is, when men love GOD above all things and their Neighbour as themselves:
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and the other in the life to come;
and the other in the life to come;
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and that is, when men loue God with all the heart and soule, with all the powers and faculties of the soule,
and that is, when men love God with all the heart and soul, with all the Powers and faculties of the soul,
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and with all the strength of all those powers: that is their distinction.
and with all the strength of all those Powers: that is their distinction.
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Indeed a very absurd and foolish distinction, and directly opposite and contrary to the plaine euidence of Scripture:
Indeed a very absurd and foolish distinction, and directly opposite and contrary to the plain evidence of Scripture:
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for when the Lord saith in the Law, Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soule, and with all thy might:
for when the Lord Says in the Law, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy might:
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to whom doth he speake? onely to men glorified in heauen? No certainely:
to whom does he speak? only to men glorified in heaven? No Certainly:
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hee speakes to all men, to such as liue yet in this world, and also to them that are glorified in heauen;
he speaks to all men, to such as live yet in this world, and also to them that Are glorified in heaven;
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his Law is eternall, and vnchangeable, and contaynes an eternall and vnchangeable truth and righteousnesse, yea one and the same truth and righteousnesse for euer:
his Law is Eternal, and unchangeable, and contains an Eternal and unchangeable truth and righteousness, yea one and the same truth and righteousness for ever:
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and there is one and the same rule of righteousnesse giuen to men glorified in heauen,
and there is one and the same Rule of righteousness given to men glorified in heaven,
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and to men liuing here on the face of the earth:
and to men living Here on the face of the earth:
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and it is very absurd to say, that a man is not bound in time of this life to loue God with all his heart,
and it is very absurd to say, that a man is not bound in time of this life to love God with all his heart,
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and with all his soule, but only in the life to come:
and with all his soul, but only in the life to come:
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For what man was bound to, and could doe in the state of innocency, the same,
For what man was bound to, and could do in the state of innocency, the same,
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and so much the Law of God requires at his hands in the state of corruption.
and so much the Law of God requires At his hands in the state of corruption.
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Now, in the state of Innocency, Adam was bound to loue God with all his heart and soule, and could so loue God;
Now, in the state of Innocency, Adam was bound to love God with all his heart and soul, and could so love God;
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and therefore the same absolute and entire obedience is now required at the hands of men,
and Therefore the same absolute and entire Obedience is now required At the hands of men,
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though they are neuer able to yeeld it;
though they Are never able to yield it;
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and therefore that distinction inuented by the Papists, is absurd, that there is a double fulfilling of the Law of God;
and Therefore that distinction invented by the Papists, is absurd, that there is a double fulfilling of the Law of God;
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one in the time of this life, and another in the life to come.
one in the time of this life, and Another in the life to come.
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And it cannot stand with the truth now deliuered, that the Law of God is most iust and righteous,
And it cannot stand with the truth now Delivered, that the Law of God is most just and righteous,
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and so requires perfect iustice and righteousnesse at the hands of men.
and so requires perfect Justice and righteousness At the hands of men.
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Againe, is it so, that the Law and Word of God is a most iust and righteous Truth, a Truth that giues euery one his due, promising good to those that are good,
Again, is it so, that the Law and Word of God is a most just and righteous Truth, a Truth that gives every one his due, promising good to those that Are good,
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and threatning ill to those that are wicked, and that without respect of persons, and without all partiality? Surely,
and threatening ill to those that Are wicked, and that without respect of Persons, and without all partiality? Surely,
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then it must in like manner be deliuered, the Word of God is iust, it is vnpartiall, it respects no mans person;
then it must in like manner be Delivered, the Word of God is just, it is unpartial, it respects no men person;
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and it must so be deliuered, it must iustly and vnpartially be dispenced, the Minister of the Word, in preaching and dispencing the Word of God to the people, must looke that he deale iustly, that hee promise good to those that are good,
and it must so be Delivered, it must justly and unpartially be dispensed, the Minister of the Word, in preaching and Dispensing the Word of God to the people, must look that he deal justly, that he promise good to those that Are good,
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and threaten ill to those that are wicked; hee must not make sad the hearts of those whom God hath not made sad,
and threaten ill to those that Are wicked; he must not make sad the hearts of those whom God hath not made sad,
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nor soothe vp any in their sinnes, nor strengthen the hands of the wicked, Iere. 23.14. nor promise peace to those that walke after the stubbornnesse of their owne hearts, Ʋers.
nor sooth up any in their Sins, nor strengthen the hands of the wicked, Jeremiah 23.14. nor promise peace to those that walk After the stubbornness of their own hearts, Ʋers.
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17. For feare or fauour, because they are rich, or great in the world, hee must not humour men and please men:
17. For Fear or favour, Because they Are rich, or great in the world, he must not humour men and please men:
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if he doe, he is not the seruant of Christ. Gal. 1.10. If I should yet please men, I were not the seruant of Christ.
if he do, he is not the servant of christ. Gal. 1.10. If I should yet please men, I were not the servant of christ.
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This was the fault that was charged on the Priests, Malac. 2.9. that they were partiall in the Law;
This was the fault that was charged on the Priests, Malachi 2.9. that they were partial in the Law;
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they lift vp the faces of men; they made the wicked lift vp their heads. they lift up the faces of men; they made the wicked lift up their Heads.
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And this was a foule fault, and this ought to be far from the Ministers of the Gospell;
And this was a foul fault, and this ought to be Far from the Ministers of the Gospel;
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they are to dispence the iust and righteous Word of God iustly and vnpartially: yea, as it is said of the Leuites, Deut. 33.9.
they Are to dispense the just and righteous Word of God justly and unpartially: yea, as it is said of the Levites, Deuteronomy 33.9.
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In the execution of their Office in teaching the people, they must take no notice of Father or Mother, Brethren or their owne Kindred, they must spare none,
In the execution of their Office in teaching the people, they must take no notice of Father or Mother, Brothers or their own Kindred, they must spare none,
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if they be wicked, be they neuer so deare or neere vnto them, but tel them their owne,
if they be wicked, be they never so deer or near unto them, but tell them their own,
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and giue to euery one his due; admonition, to whom admonition belongs; rebuke, to whom rebuke belongs;
and give to every one his due; admonition, to whom admonition belongs; rebuke, to whom rebuke belongs;
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comfort, to whom comfort belongs, without feare or fauour, without flattery or partiality. And if this be the duty of the Minister;
Comfort, to whom Comfort belongs, without Fear or favour, without flattery or partiality. And if this be the duty of the Minister;
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surely, then there is a duty answerable to it, required of the people.
surely, then there is a duty answerable to it, required of the people.
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Must the Minister dispence the Word of God iustly, and without respect of persons? Doubtlesse,
Must the Minister dispense the Word of God justly, and without respect of Persons? Doubtless,
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then the Word of God being in that manner dispenced, the people are to heare it willingly & patiently, the people are to heare the Word of iust reproofe with patience,
then the Word of God being in that manner dispensed, the people Are to hear it willingly & patiently, the people Are to hear the Word of just reproof with patience,
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and they must not fret and kicke against it, as the manner of some is.
and they must not fret and kick against it, as the manner of Some is.
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Art thou iustly reproued for thy sinne, and are the Iudgements of God iustly denounced against thee? Heare the Word of God so applyed, with willingnesse and patience,
Art thou justly reproved for thy sin, and Are the Judgments of God justly denounced against thee? Hear the Word of God so applied, with willingness and patience,
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and let it be farre from thee to except against the Minister, or to quarrell with his affections,
and let it be Far from thee to except against the Minister, or to quarrel with his affections,
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and to say, he speakes out of spleene, or malice, or the like. No, no: remember that he is called to that office, to dispence the Word of God:
and to say, he speaks out of spleen, or malice, or the like. No, no: Remember that he is called to that office, to dispense the Word of God:
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and if he make conscience of his duty, he dares not but dispence it iustly and vnpartially, not sparing thee,
and if he make conscience of his duty, he dares not but dispense it justly and unpartially, not sparing thee,
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when thou art iustly to be reproued, whosoeuer thou art.
when thou art justly to be reproved, whosoever thou art.
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But thou wilt say, I haue beene kind to him, and many wayes testified my loue vnto him.
But thou wilt say, I have been kind to him, and many ways testified my love unto him.
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Hast thou so? and wouldst thou haue thy kindnesse make him partiall in the execution of his office and duety? Shall thy kindnesse make him vnfaithfull to him that hath put him in that office? and shall it make him steale away the Word from thee? Ierem. 23.30. and not giue thee that portion of the Word that belongs to thee, and so betray thee into the hands of the Deuill? Surely, that were to require thy kindnesse, with the greatest vnkindnesse and vnthankefulnesse in the world;
Hast thou so? and Wouldst thou have thy kindness make him partial in the execution of his office and duty? Shall thy kindness make him unfaithful to him that hath put him in that office? and shall it make him steal away the Word from thee? Jeremiah 23.30. and not give thee that portion of the Word that belongs to thee, and so betray thee into the hands of the devil? Surely, that were to require thy kindness, with the greatest unkindness and unthankfulness in the world;
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and thou hast no reason to expect it, and yet this is expected and desired of many:
and thou hast no reason to expect it, and yet this is expected and desired of many:
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they thinke, if they be kind to their Minister, then the Minister is bound to speake peace to them,
they think, if they be kind to their Minister, then the Minister is bound to speak peace to them,
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(15) verse (DIV2)
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though they be wicked, and hee must not meddle with their sinnes, but suffer them to goe on quietly to their owne destruction.
though they be wicked, and he must not meddle with their Sins, but suffer them to go on quietly to their own destruction.
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And if the Minister be to preach a Funerall Sermon, it is presumed, that he must praise the party deceased,
And if the Minister be to preach a Funeral Sermon, it is presumed, that he must praise the party deceased,
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(15) verse (DIV2)
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4317
though there were nothing in him praise-worthy:
though there were nothing in him praiseworthy:
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and if hee doe not so, then mens mouthes are opened wide against him, and they censure him at their pleasure.
and if he do not so, then men's mouths Are opened wide against him, and they censure him At their pleasure.
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A Minister in dispencing the Word of God, must speake as God would speake.
A Minister in Dispensing the Word of God, must speak as God would speak.
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And would God commend a man or a woman, in whom nothing was found worthy commendation? No certainely:
And would God commend a man or a woman, in whom nothing was found worthy commendation? No Certainly:
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neither dares the Minister of God doe it, that makes conscience of his duty, as Elihu said, Iob 32.21, 22. He dare not giue titles to men,
neither dares the Minister of God do it, that makes conscience of his duty, as Elihu said, Job 32.21, 22. He Dare not give titles to men,
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lest his Maker should take him away suddenly. lest his Maker should take him away suddenly.
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The Minister of God must dispence the iust Word of God iustly, giuing to euery one his due portion: admonition, to whom admonition; rebuke, to whom rebuke;
The Minister of God must dispense the just Word of God justly, giving to every one his due portion: admonition, to whom admonition; rebuke, to whom rebuke;
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and comfort, to whom comfort belongs. And if the Minister doe so, thou art to heare it with meekenesse, and patience, and subiection to it.
and Comfort, to whom Comfort belongs. And if the Minister do so, thou art to hear it with meekness, and patience, and subjection to it.
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And know this for a truth;
And know this for a truth;
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If thou thinke that which is iustly and truely deliuered out of the Word of God, too hard and too strict,
If thou think that which is justly and truly Delivered out of the Word of God, too hard and too strict,
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and that there is too much required at thy hands, and thou spurnest against it,
and that there is too much required At thy hands, and thou spurnest against it,
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when thou art called on to the practice of any duty, or iustly reproued for thy sinne by the ministery of the Word;
when thou art called on to the practice of any duty, or justly reproved for thy sin by the Ministry of the Word;
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thou layest iniustice on the iust and righteous Law & Word of God; and so doing, thou chargest God with iniustice:
thou layest injustice on the just and righteous Law & Word of God; and so doing, thou chargest God with injustice:
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and that is a fearefull height of sin, and the Lord will not suffer it to escape vnpunished. In the third place;
and that is a fearful height of since, and the Lord will not suffer it to escape unpunished. In the third place;
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Is it so, that the Law and Word of God is a most iust and righteous Truth, euen the perfect Rule of righteousnesse? If then we would know what is iust,
Is it so, that the Law and Word of God is a most just and righteous Truth, even the perfect Rule of righteousness? If then we would know what is just,
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and what is equall, what in equity and good conscience we are bound to doe, both towards God and towards men;
and what is equal, what in equity and good conscience we Are bound to do, both towards God and towards men;
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we must goe to the rule of iustice and equity, To the Law, and to the testimony, as Isai. 8.20.
we must go to the Rule of Justice and equity, To the Law, and to the testimony, as Isaiah 8.20.
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That is able to resolue vs, what honour, worship, feare, reuerence, obedience, loue, considence, and such like, that we owe to God, That is able to resolve us, what honour, worship, Fear, Reverence, Obedience, love, confidence, and such like, that we owe to God,
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and how we may carry our selues iustly towards men;
and how we may carry our selves justly towards men;
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what honour, reuerence, and respect, and what reward, or punishment belongs to men, and how we are to deale with them in matters of contract, in buying and selling with them.
what honour, Reverence, and respect, and what reward, or punishment belongs to men, and how we Are to deal with them in matters of contract, in buying and selling with them.
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Men commonly deceiue themselues in the matter of iustice;
Men commonly deceive themselves in the matter of Justice;
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they thinke they deale iustly and truly with men, if they pay euery one his owne,
they think they deal justly and truly with men, if they pay every one his own,
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and owe nothing to any, when notwithstanding they are Vsurers, and they sticke not to defraud men,
and owe nothing to any, when notwithstanding they Are Usurers, and they stick not to defraud men,
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and to ouer-reach them in bargayning with them, and make no conscience of vsing false waights and measures.
and to overreach them in bargaining with them, and make no conscience of using false weights and measures.
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The Word of God will tell them another thing.
The Word of God will tell them Another thing.
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And therefore if wee would be resolued, what is iust and equall both in duties towards God and towards men,
And Therefore if we would be resolved, what is just and equal both in duties towards God and towards men,
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and what we may iustly do, and with good conscience, in euery particular action, wee must haue recourse to the Law and Word of God.
and what we may justly do, and with good conscience, in every particular actium, we must have recourse to the Law and Word of God.
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Come we now to the third and last Epithite and Title here giuen to the Law of God, that is, that it is good: saith the Apostle, The Law is good, and the Commandement: that is, as wee shewed;
Come we now to the third and last Epithet and Title Here given to the Law of God, that is, that it is good: Says the Apostle, The Law is good, and the Commandment: that is, as we showed;
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It commands only such things as are good, and forbids all manner of euill, and it shewes men the good way in which they are to walke.
It commands only such things as Are good, and forbids all manner of evil, and it shows men the good Way in which they Are to walk.
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And this likewise is a speciall property of the Law and of the Word of God;
And this likewise is a special property of the Law and of the Word of God;
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the Word of God is such a Truth, as teacheth good things, yea, whatsoeuer is taught,
the Word of God is such a Truth, as Teaches good things, yea, whatsoever is taught,
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or promised, or threatned in the Word of God, is good, and whatsoeuer the Word of God forbids and condemnes, is certainely euill, & cannot be iustified:
or promised, or threatened in the Word of God, is good, and whatsoever the Word of God forbids and condemns, is Certainly evil, & cannot be justified:
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and the Word of God shewes men what is good, euen the good Way, in which they are to walke to life and saluation.
and the Word of God shows men what is good, even the good Way, in which they Are to walk to life and salvation.
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And for this also wee haue euidence and testimony of Scripture. Rom. 12.2. saith the Apostle, Be yee changed by the renewing of your mind, that yee may proue what is the good will of God, acceptable and perfect.
And for this also we have evidence and testimony of Scripture. Rom. 12.2. Says the Apostle, Be ye changed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good will of God, acceptable and perfect.
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He meanes the will of God reueyled in his Word, and he calls that The good will of God. 1. Tim. 1.8. The Apostle takes it for a knowne and confessed truth:
He means the will of God revealed in his Word, and he calls that The good will of God. 1. Tim. 1.8. The Apostle Takes it for a known and confessed truth:
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saith he, We know, that the Law is good.
Says he, We know, that the Law is good.
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And of the Gospell, by a speciall kind of excellency it is affirmed, that it is the good Word of God. Heb. 6.5. And haue tasted of the good Word of God.
And of the Gospel, by a special kind of excellency it is affirmed, that it is the good Word of God. Hebrew 6.5. And have tasted of the good Word of God.
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And to these wee might adde many other testimonies of Scripture, where this Epithite and Title (good) is giuen to the Law and Word of God.
And to these we might add many other testimonies of Scripture, where this Epithet and Title (good) is given to the Law and Word of God.
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But as before, in handling the former Epithites of the Law and Word of God,
But as before, in handling the former Epithets of the Law and Word of God,
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so here also I hold it needfull, to shew how, and in what respect, the Law and Word of God is said to be good,
so Here also I hold it needful, to show how, and in what respect, the Law and Word of God is said to be good,
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and to make knowne, why it is called the good Word of God.
and to make known, why it is called the good Word of God.
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And to this purpose know, that the Law & Word of God hath this Epithite and Title (good) giuen to it, in a threefold respect.
And to this purpose know, that the Law & Word of God hath this Epithet and Title (good) given to it, in a threefold respect.
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The Law and Word of God is stiled with this title (good) in these three respects:
The Law and Word of God is styled with this title (good) in these three respects:
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In respect of the Author of it. In respect of the Matter of it.
In respect of the Author of it. In respect of the Matter of it.
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And in respect of the effect, and of the end and vse of it, as first:
And in respect of the Effect, and of the end and use of it, as First:
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The Law and Word of God is good, in respect of the Author of it,
The Law and Word of God is good, in respect of the Author of it,
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because it comes from God, it is his Word, who is goodnesse it selfe, the Fountayne of all goodnesse,
Because it comes from God, it is his Word, who is Goodness it self, the Fountain of all Goodness,
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and from whom comes nothing but that which is only good.
and from whom comes nothing but that which is only good.
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Secondly, the Law and Word of God is good, in respect of the matter of it:
Secondly, the Law and Word of God is good, in respect of the matter of it:
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because the matter of it is the wisedome and will of God reueiled, whose will onely is good,
Because the matter of it is the Wisdom and will of God revealed, whose will only is good,
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and the rule of all goodnesse, and the will of all creatures in heauen or earth is so farre forth good,
and the Rule of all Goodness, and the will of all creatures in heaven or earth is so Far forth good,
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as it consents and agrees with the will of God reueiled in the eternall Truth of his Word.
as it consents and agrees with the will of God revealed in the Eternal Truth of his Word.
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And the Word of God doth not allow of, nor beare with the least euill that is,
And the Word of God does not allow of, nor bear with the least evil that is,
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but condemnes all things that be euill, be they neuer so pleasant, or neuer so profitable in the corrupt sense and iudgement of men,
but condemns all things that be evil, be they never so pleasant, or never so profitable in the corrupt sense and judgement of men,
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and threatens iudgement against those that are guilty of euill, and it commends all good things,
and threatens judgement against those that Are guilty of evil, and it commends all good things,
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and shewes men euery good way in which they are to walke, and it contaynes promises of many good things both temporall and eternall, both belonging to the body and to the soule,
and shows men every good Way in which they Are to walk, and it contains promises of many good things both temporal and Eternal, both belonging to the body and to the soul,
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and concerning this life, and that life that is to come, to those that yeeld obedience to it.
and Concerning this life, and that life that is to come, to those that yield Obedience to it.
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Thirdly, the Law and Word of God is good in respect of the effect, and of the end and vse of it:
Thirdly, the Law and Word of God is good in respect of the Effect, and of the end and use of it:
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because it makes men, of ill to become good;
Because it makes men, of ill to become good;
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as an Instrument, it works grace and goodnesse in them, it conuerts & turnes a sinner from euill to good, as Dauid saith, Psal. 19.7. The Law of the Lord is perfect, conuerting the soule.
as an Instrument, it works grace and Goodness in them, it converts & turns a sinner from evil to good, as David Says, Psalm 19.7. The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.
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And the Word of God, as an instrument, workes in the heart true sauing faith,
And the Word of God, as an Instrument, works in the heart true Saving faith,
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and all other good graces of the Spirit, and makes men perfect to all good workes, 2. Tim. 3.17.
and all other good graces of the Spirit, and makes men perfect to all good works, 2. Tim. 3.17.
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and it tends to this end, to make Gods Elect partakers of the greatest good in this life, and it tends to this end, to make God's Elect partakers of the greatest good in this life,
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namely, of true comfort in Christ, and true peace of conscience, and of the euerlasting good of their soules and bodies in the life to come. Iam. 1.21. It is able to saue mens soules.
namely, of true Comfort in christ, and true peace of conscience, and of the everlasting good of their Souls and bodies in the life to come. Iam. 1.21. It is able to save men's Souls.
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And therefore Peter said to Christ, Ioh. 6.68. Thou hast the words of eternall life. And 2. Tim. 3.15. saith the Apostle to TIMOTHY, Thou hast knowne the holy Scriptures of a child, which are able to make thee wise vnto saluation, through the faith which is in Christ Iesus. And Therefore Peter said to christ, John 6.68. Thou hast the words of Eternal life. And 2. Tim. 3.15. Says the Apostle to TIMOTHY, Thou hast known the holy Scriptures of a child, which Are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through the faith which is in christ Iesus.
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Thus then we see how, and in what respects the Law and Word of God is said to be good.
Thus then we see how, and in what respects the Law and Word of God is said to be good.
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It comes from God, who is Goodnesse it selfe, and the Fountayne of all goodnesse, from whom nothing can come but Goodnesse.
It comes from God, who is goodness it self, and the Fountain of all Goodness, from whom nothing can come but goodness.
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It is the Wisedome and Will of God reueiled, whose Will only is good, and the Rule of all goodnesse,
It is the Wisdom and Will of God revealed, whose Will only is good, and the Rule of all Goodness,
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and it condemnes all euill whatsoeuer, threatning iudgement to them that are guilty of euill,
and it condemns all evil whatsoever, threatening judgement to them that Are guilty of evil,
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and it commends all good things, and shewes men euery good way in which they ought to walke:
and it commends all good things, and shows men every good Way in which they ought to walk:
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It contaynes sweet promises of many good things both temporall and eternall, made to those that yeeld obedience to it,
It contains sweet promises of many good things both temporal and Eternal, made to those that yield Obedience to it,
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and as an instrument, it makes men, of ill to become good, turning them from euill to good, it workes true sauing faith,
and as an Instrument, it makes men, of ill to become good, turning them from evil to good, it works true Saving faith,
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and all other good graces in the heart, and it tends to this end, to make Gods Chosen partakers of the greatest good in this life,
and all other good graces in the heart, and it tends to this end, to make God's Chosen partakers of the greatest good in this life,
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and of eternall good in the life to come:
and of Eternal good in the life to come:
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and therefore certainely, the Law and Word of God is a Truth that is truely good and euery way good.
and Therefore Certainly, the Law and Word of God is a Truth that is truly good and every Way good.
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Now then this being so, it first discouers a deceit of the enemies of Gods Truth, the Papists.
Now then this being so, it First discovers a deceit of the enemies of God's Truth, the Papists.
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By this we may easily see, that they are no such friends to good workes, as they would make the world beleeue they are;
By this we may Easily see, that they Are no such Friends to good works, as they would make the world believe they Are;
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they seeme to carry a great zeale to good workes, and they pretend to be such friends to good workes,
they seem to carry a great zeal to good works, and they pretend to be such Friends to good works,
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as if none were like them, & they open their mouthes wide against vs, as enemies to all good workes.
as if none were like them, & they open their mouths wide against us, as enemies to all good works.
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But indeed, if the matter be well examined, we shall find none greater enemies to good workes then Papists are.
But indeed, if the matter be well examined, we shall find none greater enemies to good works then Papists Are.
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For why? They take order to keepe the people amongst them, from the knowledge of Gods will reueiled in his Law and Word;
For why? They take order to keep the people among them, from the knowledge of God's will revealed in his Law and Word;
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they straightly charge the people, on payne of damnation, not to reade the Booke of God;
they straightly charge the people, on pain of damnation, not to read the Book of God;
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and they will not suffer them to haue the Scripture in their Mother tongue, in a Language knowne to them. Now then consider it;
and they will not suffer them to have the Scripture in their Mother tongue, in a Language known to them. Now then Consider it;
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Is the Law and Word of God the Rule of all goodnesse, shewing men euery good way,
Is the Law and Word of God the Rule of all Goodness, showing men every good Way,
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and teaching men what is good, and what is ill, and how good workes are to be done;
and teaching men what is good, and what is ill, and how good works Are to be done;
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and will they barre men from the knowledge of the Word of God, and not suffer them to haue any acquaintance with it,
and will they bar men from the knowledge of the Word of God, and not suffer them to have any acquaintance with it,
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and yet beare the world in hand, that they are the only friends and fauourers of good workes? Who is so simple,
and yet bear the world in hand, that they Are the only Friends and favourers of good works? Who is so simple,
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as sees not their deceit? A man with halfe an eye may easily see, that their practice is in flat opposition to their words;
as sees not their deceit? A man with half an eye may Easily see, that their practice is in flat opposition to their words;
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they say one thing, and they practise another. And for the vse of the point to our selues:
they say one thing, and they practise Another. And for the use of the point to our selves:
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Is it so, that the Law and Word of God is truly good? Doth it commend all good things,
Is it so, that the Law and Word of God is truly good? Does it commend all good things,
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and promise good to those that yeeld obedience to it? and doth it condemne all euill,
and promise good to those that yield Obedience to it? and does it condemn all evil,
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and threaten iudgement to those that are guilty of euill? Is it good in the promises,
and threaten judgement to those that Are guilty of evil? Is it good in the promises,
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and good in the threatnings of it? Surely then, it must be so acknowledged, and so esteemed of vs;
and good in the threatenings of it? Surely then, it must be so acknowledged, and so esteemed of us;
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wee must acknowledge the Word of God to be good, in promising good things, and good also, in condemning ill,
we must acknowledge the Word of God to be good, in promising good things, and good also, in condemning ill,
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and in threatning iudgement against those that are guilty of sinne, and aswell good in the one, as in the other;
and in threatening judgement against those that Are guilty of sin, and aswell good in the one, as in the other;
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yea, we must acknowledge the Word of God, applyed to the discouering, and to the condemning of our particular sinnes,
yea, we must acknowledge the Word of God, applied to the discovering, and to the condemning of our particular Sins,
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and the threatnings of it iustly denounced against vs for the same, to be the good Word of God. Thus did Ezechiah, Isai. 39.8.
and the threatenings of it justly denounced against us for the same, to be the good Word of God. Thus did Hezekiah, Isaiah 39.8.
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When the Prophet came vnto him, and told him of his particular sinne in shewing his treasures,
When the Prophet Come unto him, and told him of his particular sin in showing his treasures,
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and reprouing him for it, and let him vnderstand what euill the Lord would bring vpon him for that sinne;
and reproving him for it, and let him understand what evil the Lord would bring upon him for that sin;
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saith HEZEKIAH, The Word of the Lord is good, which thou hast spoken: I acknowledge the Word that thou hast spoken, to be the good Word of God. Thus must we doe;
Says HEZEKIAH, The Word of the Lord is good, which thou hast spoken: I acknowledge the Word that thou hast spoken, to be the good Word of God. Thus must we do;
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we must acknowledge the Word in the ministery of it, discouering and condemning our sins,
we must acknowledge the Word in the Ministry of it, discovering and condemning our Sins,
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and the threatnings of it applyed to vs in regard of those sinnes, to be the good Word of GOD.
and the threatenings of it applied to us in regard of those Sins, to be the good Word of GOD.
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Now, herein men come too short, and they faile.
Now, herein men come too short, and they fail.
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Let the Word of mercy, and the Word of comfort be deliuered and preached, and euery one is ready to hale & pul that to himselfe,
Let the Word of mercy, and the Word of Comfort be Delivered and preached, and every one is ready to hale & pull that to himself,
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though it belong not to him, and to acknowledge that, and to esteeme that to be the good Word of God.
though it belong not to him, and to acknowledge that, and to esteem that to be the good Word of God.
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But let the particular sinnes whereof men are guilty, be discouered and condemned in the ministery and preaching of the Word,
But let the particular Sins whereof men Are guilty, be discovered and condemned in the Ministry and preaching of the Word,
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and Iudgements due to those sinnes be iustly denounced, and men thinke that the Word so applyed, is but the word of man, the word of the Preacher,
and Judgments due to those Sins be justly denounced, and men think that the Word so applied, is but the word of man, the word of the Preacher,
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and not the good Word of God;
and not the good Word of God;
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they will not acknowledge that, and esteeme that as the good Word of God, but hold and deeme that to be the bare word of man.
they will not acknowledge that, and esteem that as the good Word of God, but hold and deem that to be the bore word of man.
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Well, let such persons know, that the Lord in his iust iudgement will deale with them proportionably.
Well, let such Persons know, that the Lord in his just judgement will deal with them proportionably.
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Dost thou hold and esteeme the Word discouering thy particular sinnes, and condemning them, and threatning iust Iudgements against thee for them, to be but the word of man, the word of the Preacher,
Dost thou hold and esteem the Word discovering thy particular Sins, and condemning them, and threatening just Judgments against thee for them, to be but the word of man, the word of the Preacher,
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and not the good Word of God? Assure thy selfe, the Lord in his iust Iudgement will punish thee in the same kind,
and not the good Word of God? Assure thy self, the Lord in his just Judgement will Punish thee in the same kind,
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and deale with thee accordingly in his Word of mercy, and in his Word of comfort;
and deal with thee accordingly in his Word of mercy, and in his Word of Comfort;
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he will make his Word of mercy and comfort to thee, but the word of man, a vanishing word,
he will make his Word of mercy and Comfort to thee, but the word of man, a vanishing word,
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and a word that shall perish with the breath of man; it shall not be the good Word of God to thee in time of neede;
and a word that shall perish with the breath of man; it shall not be the good Word of God to thee in time of need;
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thou shalt then find no comfort in it. Remember the example of HEROD; Hee heard IOHN, and did many things, and heard him gladly, Mar. 6.20.
thou shalt then find no Comfort in it. remember the Exampl of HEROD; He herd JOHN, and did many things, and herd him gladly, Mar. 6.20.
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yet when Iohn told him of his particular sinne, and reproued him for it, then he thought that was but Iohns word,
yet when John told him of his particular sin, and reproved him for it, then he Thought that was but Iohns word,
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and not the Word of God, and hee would be meete with Iohn for it.
and not the Word of God, and he would be meet with John for it.
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And so indeed, the Lord, in his iust iudgement, made all that Herod heard from Iohn, euen the things hee heard gladly,
And so indeed, the Lord, in his just judgement, made all that Herod herd from John, even the things he herd gladly,
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and tooke great comfort in (as hee thought) to become vnprofitable to him, and the Lord suffered him to rot and perish in his sinnes.
and took great Comfort in (as he Thought) to become unprofitable to him, and the Lord suffered him to rot and perish in his Sins.
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Learne wee then to take heede of diuiding betweene God and his Word, when his Word discouers our particular sinnes,
Learn we then to take heed of dividing between God and his Word, when his Word discovers our particular Sins,
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and threatens Iudgements iustly against vs for the same:
and threatens Judgments justly against us for the same:
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and if thinking the Word so applyed, to be but the word of man, and not the good Word of God,
and if thinking the Word so applied, to be but the word of man, and not the good Word of God,
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if wee so doe, wee may iustly looke, that the Lord should make his Word of comfort, not to be his good Word to vs in the time of need,
if we so do, we may justly look, that the Lord should make his Word of Comfort, not to be his good Word to us in the time of need,
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but only as the word of man.
but only as the word of man.
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Let vs therefore acknowledge the VVord of God, both promising mercy and good things, and also iustly threatning Iudgement against vs for our sins, to be the good VVord of God;
Let us Therefore acknowledge the Word of God, both promising mercy and good things, and also justly threatening Judgement against us for our Sins, to be the good Word of God;
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and then doubtlesse we shall find the comforts of it, made good to vs in time of need.
and then doubtless we shall find the comforts of it, made good to us in time of need.
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Lastly, is it so, that the Law and VVord of God is good, and the rule of all goodnesse? Surely then, that is only good, that is agreeable to the VVord of God;
Lastly, is it so, that the Law and Word of God is good, and the Rule of all Goodness? Surely then, that is only good, that is agreeable to the Word of God;
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that is a good worke, that is done according to the rule of the VVord of God.
that is a good work, that is done according to the Rule of the Word of God.
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And so the workes which Papists so much boast and bragge of, are no good workes.
And so the works which Papists so much boast and brag of, Are no good works.
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And for our selues, wouldst thou haue ground for that thou dost, and be sure that thou maist lawfully doe it,
And for our selves, Wouldst thou have ground for that thou dost, and be sure that thou Mayest lawfully do it,
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and that it is good which thou doest? Then goe to the VVord of God, aduise with that,
and that it is good which thou dost? Then go to the Word of God, advise with that,
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if the VVord of God giue thee warrant for the thing, it is good which thou doest; if not, it is euill. Michah. 6.8. Hee hath shewne thee, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requireth of thee:
if the Word of God give thee warrant for the thing, it is good which thou dost; if not, it is evil. Micah. 6.8. He hath shown thee, Oh man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of thee:
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Surely, to doe iustly, and to loue mercy, and to humble thy selfe, to walke with thy God. Surely, to do justly, and to love mercy, and to humble thy self, to walk with thy God.
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It is not thine owne sense, nor reason, nor custome of time, nor examples of men, that can sufficiently warrant the doing of any thing. No, no:
It is not thine own sense, nor reason, nor custom of time, nor Examples of men, that can sufficiently warrant the doing of any thing. No, no:
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looke to the VVord of God, if that warrant the thing thou doest, either expresly or by good consequent, it is good;
look to the Word of God, if that warrant the thing thou dost, either expressly or by good consequent, it is good;
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if it doe not, thou canst not doe it with any comfort.
if it do not, thou Canst not do it with any Comfort.
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VERS. 13. Was then that which is good, made death vnto me? God forbid:
VERS. 13. Was then that which is good, made death unto me? God forbid:
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but sinne, that it might appeare sinne, wrought death in me, by that which is good, that sinne might be out of measure sinnefull by the Commandement. but sin, that it might appear sin, wrought death in me, by that which is good, that sin might be out of measure sinful by the Commandment.
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IN this Verse our Apostle propounds a new cauill, that some might, or haply did make against the Law of God, and answeres it;
IN this Verse our Apostle propounds a new cavil, that Some might, or haply did make against the Law of God, and answers it;
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he wipes away a new calumny and slander that some might, & it may be, did charge on the Law of God,
he wipes away a new calumny and slander that Some might, & it may be, did charge on the Law of God,
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namely this, that the Law should be the cause of death, and the occasion of this cauill and calumny, was from that the Apostle had deliuered, Vers. 10, 11. That on the comming of the Law, sinne reuiued, and he dyed:
namely this, that the Law should be the cause of death, and the occasion of this cavil and calumny, was from that the Apostle had Delivered, Vers. 10, 11. That on the coming of the Law, sin revived, and he died:
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and the same Commandement which was ordayned vnto life, was found to be vnto him vnto death.
and the same Commandment which was ordained unto life, was found to be unto him unto death.
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Sinne tooke occasion by the Commandement, and deceiued him, and thereby slue him.
Sin took occasion by the Commandment, and deceived him, and thereby slew him.
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Hereupon some Cauillers were ready to obiect against the Apostle, and to lay a foule blot on the Law of God,
Hereupon Some Cavillers were ready to Object against the Apostle, and to lay a foul blot on the Law of God,
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and in this or the like manner to open their mouthes against the Law, and against the Apostle,
and in this or the like manner to open their mouths against the Law, and against the Apostle,
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and to say, Thou sayest that the Law is good.
and to say, Thou Sayest that the Law is good.
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VVell, let that be granted, that the Law indeed is good in it selfe, and good to others:
Well, let that be granted, that the Law indeed is good in it self, and good to Others:
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yet to thee it fell out as thou sayest to be to death, it wounded thee, and it slue thee;
yet to thee it fell out as thou Sayest to be to death, it wounded thee, and it slew thee;
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therefore that which is good to others, was made death to thee;
Therefore that which is good to Others, was made death to thee;
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euen the good Law of God was found to be the cause of death to thee:
even the good Law of God was found to be the cause of death to thee:
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and so thou makest the Law a most pestilent and vile thing. Now this cauill and this calumny and slander the Apostle first propounds, and then answeres:
and so thou Makest the Law a most pestilent and vile thing. Now this cavil and this calumny and slander the Apostle First propounds, and then answers:
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and hee propounds it very emphatically, by way of interrogation or question.
and he propounds it very emphatically, by Way of interrogation or question.
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Was that then which is good, made death vnto me? VVas the good Law of God the cause of death to me? VVill you so affirme,Was that then which is good, made death unto me? Was the good Law of God the cause of death to me? Will you so affirm,
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and so gather from my speech? VVill it beare and bring forth such a Conclusion?
and so gather from my speech? VVill it bear and bring forth such a Conclusion?
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To this the Apostle answeres first generally, No, and that by way of abhorring such a foule conclusion (God forbid,) Was that then which is good, made death vnto me? God forbid, saith he:
To this the Apostle answers First generally, No, and that by Way of abhorring such a foul conclusion (God forbid,) Was that then which is good, made death unto me? God forbid, Says he:
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and then he subioynes a more particular answere to this absurd conclusion, and hee shewes, that not the Law,
and then he subioynes a more particular answer to this absurd conclusion, and he shows, that not the Law,
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but sinne was the cause of death to him, and how sinne was so the cause of death to him,
but sin was the cause of death to him, and how sin was so the cause of death to him,
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namely, by working death in him by that which is good;
namely, by working death in him by that which is good;
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and that is further amplified by the end of that working, or by the euent that might follow on it,
and that is further amplified by the end of that working, or by the event that might follow on it,
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as namely, this might be the euent and issue of it, that the vilenesse of sin might appeare.
as namely, this might be the event and issue of it, that the vileness of since might appear.
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But sinne (saith the Apostle) that it might appeare sinne, wrought death in me by that which is good. But sin (Says the Apostle) that it might appear sin, wrought death in me by that which is good.
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And that euent he further explaynes in those words, That sinne might be out of measure sinfull by the Commandement.
And that event he further explains in those words, That sin might be out of measure sinful by the Commandment.
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As if he had said, That sinne might appeare sinne, that is, that sinne might be out of measure sinnefull:
As if he had said, That sin might appear sin, that is, that sin might be out of measure sinful:
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adding further by what in particular, namely, By the Commandement, that sinne might be out of measure sinnefull by the Commandement.
adding further by what in particular, namely, By the Commandment, that sin might be out of measure sinful by the Commandment.
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And so wee see the generall matter of this Verse.
And so we see the general matter of this Verse.
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Was that then which is good ] By that which is good, the Apostle meanes the Law of God, to which in the Verse before he gaue this Epithite and Title (good) made death tome: Was that then which is good ] By that which is good, the Apostle means the Law of God, to which in the Verse before he gave this Epithet and Title (good) made death tome:
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that is, made deadly, or the cause of death to me:
that is, made deadly, or the cause of death to me:
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the word (Death) being here put by a Metonymie of the effect, for the cause,
the word (Death) being Here put by a Metonymy of the Effect, for the cause,
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and the Apostle here vsing an Interrogation, Was that then which is good, made death to me? It is as if he had said, VVill you that are giuen to cauill, concluding from mine owne words, affirme, that therefore the good Law of God was made deadly,
and the Apostle Here using an Interrogation, Was that then which is good, made death to me? It is as if he had said, Will you that Are given to cavil, concluding from mine own words, affirm, that Therefore the good Law of God was made deadly,
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or the cause of death to mee? VVill that conclusion follow on my foregoing speech (God forbid?) That,
or the cause of death to me? VVill that conclusion follow on my foregoing speech (God forbid?) That,
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as we shewed, Vers. 7. is a phrase of abhorring, as if hee had said, Farre be it from vs so to thinke:
as we showed, Vers. 7. is a phrase of abhorring, as if he had said, far be it from us so to think:
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fie on it, it's an absurd thing so to imagine.
fie on it, it's an absurd thing so to imagine.
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(But sinne) The word sinne is here to be taken as before, for the corruption of nature;(But sin) The word sin is Here to be taken as before, for the corruption of nature;
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as if hee had said, But the corruption of my nature, that it might appeare sin, that is, that it might appeare,
as if he had said, But the corruption of my nature, that it might appear since, that is, that it might appear,
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and be knowne to be that which indeed it is, euen vile and filthy, and of a cursed nature (wrought death in me.) These wordes we shall easily vnderstand,
and be known to be that which indeed it is, even vile and filthy, and of a cursed nature (wrought death in me.) These words we shall Easily understand,
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if we call to mind what was deliuered in my exposition on Vers. 8, 9, 10, 11. The meaning of them is this.
if we call to mind what was Delivered in my exposition on Vers. 8, 9, 10, 11. The meaning of them is this.
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It was stirred vp in mee with greater violence to bring forth all manner of euill,
It was stirred up in me with greater violence to bring forth all manner of evil,
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and so it did infold me more deeply in death and damnation, and made me more lyable to the curse of the Law and to the wrath of God,
and so it did enfold me more deeply in death and damnation, and made me more liable to the curse of the Law and to the wrath of God,
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and my conscience was smitten and wounded, and I found my selfe as a dead man.
and my conscience was smitten and wounded, and I found my self as a dead man.
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(By that which is good) that is, on occasion of the good Law of God, it was so stirred vp in mee,(By that which is good) that is, on occasion of the good Law of God, it was so stirred up in me,
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and by the same Law I being guilty of the breach of it, my conscience was so smitten.
and by the same Law I being guilty of the breach of it, my conscience was so smitten.
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(That sinne might appeare sinne.) These words as we said, are an exposition of those, that sinne might appeare sinne: (That sin might appear sin.) These words as we said, Are an exposition of those, that sin might appear sin:
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and the meaning of them is this, That the corruption of my nature might shew it selfe extremely euill and vile,
and the meaning of them is this, That the corruption of my nature might show it self extremely evil and vile,
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and might appeare to be most wicked and cursed sinne. (By the Commandement) that is, by the Commandement forbidding it and condemning it.
and might appear to be most wicked and cursed sin. (By the Commandment) that is, by the Commandment forbidding it and condemning it.
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Thus then briefly conceaue we the Apostles meaning, as if hee had spoken a little more plainely on this manner:
Thus then briefly conceive we the Apostles meaning, as if he had spoken a little more plainly on this manner:
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Will you that are disposed to cauill, cast a further blot on the good Law of God, Will you that Are disposed to cavil, cast a further blot on the good Law of God,
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and from my former speech conclude, that the good Law of God was made to me deadly,
and from my former speech conclude, that the good Law of God was made to me deadly,
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or the cause of death? Oh, farre be it from vs so to thinke: fie on it, that is an absurd conclusion; there is no such matter:
or the cause of death? O, Far be it from us so to think: fie on it, that is an absurd conclusion; there is no such matter:
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but indeed the corruption of nature, that the vile, filthy, and cursed nature of it might appeare, on occasion of the good Law of God, was stirred vp in me, with greater violence to bring forth all manner of euill:
but indeed the corruption of nature, that the vile, filthy, and cursed nature of it might appear, on occasion of the good Law of God, was stirred up in me, with greater violence to bring forth all manner of evil:
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so it did infold me more deeply in death and damnation;
so it did enfold me more deeply in death and damnation;
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and I being further guiltie of the breach of it, it made me more lyable to the curse of the Law,
and I being further guilty of the breach of it, it made me more liable to the curse of the Law,
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and to the wrath of God, and my conscience was thereupon wounded and smitten, and I found my selfe as a dead man,
and to the wrath of God, and my conscience was thereupon wounded and smitten, and I found my self as a dead man,
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euen by the good Law of God, I say, thus the corruption of my nature wrought in mee by the good Law of God, that it might shew it selfe extremely euill and vile,
even by the good Law of God, I say, thus the corruption of my nature wrought in me by the good Law of God, that it might show it self extremely evil and vile,
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and might appeare to bee most wicked and cursed sinne, by the Commandement of God that forbad it, and condemned it. and might appear to be most wicked and cursed sin, by the Commandment of God that forbade it, and condemned it.
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Here we see, that the Apostle is put to answere a new cauill, and to wipe away a new calumny that some were readie to cast on the good Law of God;
Here we see, that the Apostle is put to answer a new cavil, and to wipe away a new calumny that Some were ready to cast on the good Law of God;
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there was cauilling against it before, and now againe.
there was cavilling against it before, and now again.
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Whence note we in a word, the nature of malicious cauillers and contradicting spirits, such as are giuen to cauill against the Truth,
Whence note we in a word, the nature of malicious cavillers and contradicting spirits, such as Are given to cavil against the Truth,
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and to contradict it, their nature is neuer to bee satisfied, but they haue euer something to obiect,
and to contradict it, their nature is never to be satisfied, but they have ever something to Object,
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and something to say against the Truth, be it neuer so cleere, and neuer so plainely layd before them.
and something to say against the Truth, be it never so clear, and never so plainly laid before them.
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And they are able to take some exception against it, and therefore it is no maruell, it is not a thing to be wondred at,
And they Are able to take Some exception against it, and Therefore it is no marvel, it is not a thing to be wondered At,
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when the Truth that is grounded on the good Word of God, and made most cleere by euidence of Scripture, bee it matter of faith or manners,
when the Truth that is grounded on the good Word of God, and made most clear by evidence of Scripture, be it matter of faith or manners,
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as Vsury, Sabbath-breaking, and such like, hath some to except against it and to contradict it;
as Usury, Sabbath-breaking, and such like, hath Some to except against it and to contradict it;
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no maruell (I say) though some doe cauill against things cleerely deliuered out of the Word of God:
no marvel (I say) though Some do cavil against things clearly Delivered out of the Word of God:
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for indeed cauillers and contradicting spirits are neuer satisfied, their vnsanctified wits delight in crossing the Truth,
for indeed cavillers and contradicting spirits Are never satisfied, their unsanctified wits delight in crossing the Truth,
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and as it is, 2. Tim. 3.8. As IANNES and IAMBRES withstood MOSES, so these men also resist the Truth, and they are men of corrupt mindes.
and as it is, 2. Tim. 3.8. As JANNES and JAMBRES withstood MOSES, so these men also resist the Truth, and they Are men of corrupt minds.
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Let it suffice to haue pointed at that. The point I will stand on a little further, may thus bee gathered:
Let it suffice to have pointed At that. The point I will stand on a little further, may thus be gathered:
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we see that the Apostle is here put to answere a new slander, brought against the good Law of God, that the good Law of God should be deadly,
we see that the Apostle is Here put to answer a new slander, brought against the good Law of God, that the good Law of God should be deadly,
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or the cause of death to him, and so a most vile and pestilent thing: this, the Apostle is here put to wipe away from the good Law of God. The point hence is this:
or the cause of death to him, and so a most vile and pestilent thing: this, the Apostle is Here put to wipe away from the good Law of God. The point hence is this:
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That the enemies of the Truth, and cauillers, such as are of vnsanctified hearts and wits, they sticke not to charge most vile things on the Truth of God,
That the enemies of the Truth, and cavillers, such as Are of unsanctified hearts and wits, they stick not to charge most vile things on the Truth of God,
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and on the good things of God;
and on the good things of God;
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they care not to charge the holy Truth and good Word of God, and the ministerie and preaching of it,
they care not to charge the holy Truth and good Word of God, and the Ministry and preaching of it,
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and other good things of God, to be the cause of much mischiefe and many euils.
and other good things of God, to be the cause of much mischief and many evils.
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And hence it was, that the holy men of God, the Prophets, publishing the Truth and the good things of God to the people, they haue been held to be troublers of the State,
And hence it was, that the holy men of God, the prophets, publishing the Truth and the good things of God to the people, they have been held to be troublers of the State,
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and pestilent and dangerous fellowes, euen by publishing the holy Truth of God to doe much euill. 1. King. 18.17. saith AHAB to ELIIAH, Art thou hee that troubleth Israel? Acts 24.5. saith TERTVLLVS, Certainely wee haue found this man a pestilent fellow, and a moouer of sedition among all the Iewes throughout the world.
and pestilent and dangerous Fellows, even by publishing the holy Truth of God to do much evil. 1. King. 18.17. Says AHAB to ELISHA, Art thou he that Troubles Israel? Acts 24.5. Says TERTULLUS, Certainly we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Iewes throughout the world.
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And Mat. 11.18, 19. The people charged Iohns precise and strict course, to be no better then deuillish,
And Mathew 11.18, 19. The people charged Iohns precise and strict course, to be no better then devilish,
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and they sayd he had a Deuil.
and they said he had a devil.
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And againe, Christ taking more libertie in the holy vse of Gods creatures, they charged that holy course of his with intemperancy, they sayd he was a glutton and a drinker of wine.
And again, christ taking more liberty in the holy use of God's creatures, they charged that holy course of his with intemperancy, they said he was a glutton and a drinker of wine.
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Thus it hath beene in all ages;
Thus it hath been in all ages;
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we read in the Primitiue times of the Church, the Gospell was charged to be the cause of all euils:
we read in the Primitive times of the Church, the Gospel was charged to be the cause of all evils:
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if any Plague or Iudgement was sent, the enemies of the Truth of God presently laid the fault on the Gospell,
if any Plague or Judgement was sent, the enemies of the Truth of God presently laid the fault on the Gospel,
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and the Christians must foorthwith be cast to the Lions.
and the Christians must forthwith be cast to the Lions.
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And not to fetch proofe of this so farre off, Doe not we see in our owne times,
And not to fetch proof of this so Far off, Do not we see in our own times,
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and in our owne wofull experience, that cauillers and men of vnsanctified hearts and wits, sticke not to charge most foule things on the truth of God,
and in our own woeful experience, that cavillers and men of unsanctified hearts and wits, stick not to charge most foul things on the truth of God,
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& on the holy things of God? Doe not some charge the ministery of the Word,
& on the holy things of God? Do not Some charge the Ministry of the Word,
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and the preaching of it, to be the cause of al Schismes & Heresies? yea, do not men somtimes vtter it,
and the preaching of it, to be the cause of all Schisms & Heresies? yea, do not men sometimes utter it,
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when a Preacher is sent to a people, & is carefull to doe his duty faithfully, that if they should follow him & his preaching, he would make them all fooles and mad men,
when a Preacher is sent to a people, & is careful to do his duty faithfully, that if they should follow him & his preaching, he would make them all Fools and mad men,
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and they should soone goe out of their wits? This wee see or may see in our owne times.
and they should soon go out of their wits? This we see or may see in our own times.
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Now what are the reasons of this? Surely these:
Now what Are the Reasons of this? Surely these:
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First, the Deuill hee beares a deadly hatred and strong malice against the Truth of God,
First, the devil he bears a deadly hatred and strong malice against the Truth of God,
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and the good things of God;
and the good things of God;
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and men of vnsanctified hearts and wits, especially if they haue pregnant wits, are fit instruments for him to vse, in defaming and disgracing of the Truth of God,
and men of unsanctified hearts and wits, especially if they have pregnant wits, Are fit Instruments for him to use, in defaming and disgracing of the Truth of God,
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and the holy things of God, and being vnsanctified, they are ready to be imployed in that seruice.
and the holy things of God, and being unsanctified, they Are ready to be employed in that service.
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Againe, men of vnsanctified hearts and wits, are commonly such as will not beleeue the Truth of God, and yeeld obedience to it;
Again, men of unsanctified hearts and wits, Are commonly such as will not believe the Truth of God, and yield Obedience to it;
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and therefore they are iustly giuen ouer to the spirit of calumniation:
and Therefore they Are justly given over to the Spirit of calumniation:
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and so it comes to passe, that cauillers, and men of vnsanctified hearts and wits, sticke not to charge most vile things on the holy Truth of God,
and so it comes to pass, that cavillers, and men of unsanctified hearts and wits, stick not to charge most vile things on the holy Truth of God,
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and on the good things of God.
and on the good things of God.
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This therefore may serue to arme and strengthen vs against the clamours and vile slanders of the Papists, cast on the Truth we hold and teach, calling it heresie and the like:
This Therefore may serve to arm and strengthen us against the clamours and vile slanders of the Papists, cast on the Truth we hold and teach, calling it heresy and the like:
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yea, this may serue to arme and strengthen vs against the clamours and speeches of vngodly men amongst vs:
yea, this may serve to arm and strengthen us against the clamours and Speeches of ungodly men among us:
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wee are not to stand amazed and wonder at it, when we heare vngodly men open their mouthes wide against the ministery of the Word,
we Are not to stand amazed and wonder At it, when we hear ungodly men open their mouths wide against the Ministry of the Word,
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and against the holy profession of the Truth;
and against the holy profession of the Truth;
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when wee heare men say, There was neuer good world, since there was so much preaching and so much professing:
when we hear men say, There was never good world, since there was so much preaching and so much professing:
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Here is a vile place indeed, here is so much preaching and so much professing in it,
Here is a vile place indeed, Here is so much preaching and so much professing in it,
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as that men cannot now be merry in this place, and they cannot vse that good neighbourhood in it as they were wont.
as that men cannot now be merry in this place, and they cannot use that good neighbourhood in it as they were wont.
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When wee heare men vtter these, or the like speeches, we are not to thinke it a strange thing;
When we hear men utter these, or the like Speeches, we Are not to think it a strange thing;
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thus it hath beene, and thus it will be to the end of the world;
thus it hath been, and thus it will be to the end of the world;
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cauillers and men of vnsanctified hearts and wits, wil charge most vile things on the holy Truth of God,
cavillers and men of unsanctified hearts and wits, will charge most vile things on the holy Truth of God,
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and on the holy profession of the Truth, and on the Professors of it.
and on the holy profession of the Truth, and on the Professors of it.
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It may be, thou that art a looker on, an indifferent man, a ciuill honest man, wilt say,
It may be, thou that art a looker on, an indifferent man, a civil honest man, wilt say,
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Surely there would not be such opposition against them, and such vile things charged on them,
Surely there would not be such opposition against them, and such vile things charged on them,
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vnlesse the cause were in themselues: they are troublesome persons, and busie-bodies, and none can liue quietly by them. Thou art deceiued.
unless the cause were in themselves: they Are troublesome Persons, and busybodies, and none can live quietly by them. Thou art deceived.
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Indeed the Deuill cannot liue quietly by them:
Indeed the devil cannot live quietly by them:
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and therefore he stirres vp his Instruments to charge vile things on the Truth of God,
and Therefore he stirs up his Instruments to charge vile things on the Truth of God,
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and on the profession of the Truth, and on the Professors of it.
and on the profession of the Truth, and on the Professors of it.
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And herein appeares the vilenesse of wicked & vngodly men, in that they dare charge vile things on the holy Truth of God,
And herein appears the vileness of wicked & ungodly men, in that they Dare charge vile things on the holy Truth of God,
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and on the holy profession of it.
and on the holy profession of it.
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The Deuill dare not say that true Religion is Heresie, and that sound and sincere profession of the Truth of God is hypocrisie.
The devil Dare not say that true Religion is Heresy, and that found and sincere profession of the Truth of God is hypocrisy.
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Herein then they are worse then the Deuill.
Herein then they Are Worse then the devil.
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Againe, is it so, that cauillers, and men of vnsanctified hearts and wits, sticke not to charge most vile things on the holy Truth of God,
Again, is it so, that cavillers, and men of unsanctified hearts and wits, stick not to charge most vile things on the holy Truth of God,
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and on the holy things of God? Then true Professors of the Truth must looke to themselues, that they carry themselues answerable to that holy Profession,
and on the holy things of God? Then true Professors of the Truth must look to themselves, that they carry themselves answerable to that holy Profession,
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and giue the wicked and vngodly no iust cause to speake euill of them:
and give the wicked and ungodly no just cause to speak evil of them:
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for are vngodly men growne to that height of impudency, that they dare charge vile things on the holy Truth of God,
for Are ungodly men grown to that height of impudence, that they Dare charge vile things on the holy Truth of God,
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and on the holy things of God? Certainly then, much more will they charge foule things on thee that art a Professor of the Truth of God;
and on the holy things of God? Certainly then, much more will they charge foul things on thee that art a Professor of the Truth of God;
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if thou giue them iust occasion to speake euill of thee, they will then open their mouthes wide against thee, & insult ouer thee exceedingly.
if thou give them just occasion to speak evil of thee, they will then open their mouths wide against thee, & insult over thee exceedingly.
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And therefore let such as professe the Truth sincerely, labour to shine as lights in the midst of a naughty and crooked generation.
And Therefore let such as profess the Truth sincerely, labour to shine as lights in the midst of a naughty and crooked generation.
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In the next place obserue we, that the Apostle hauing propounded that absurd cauill & slander, that some were ready to charge on the Law of God, that the good Law of God should be deadly,
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle having propounded that absurd cavil & slander, that Some were ready to charge on the Law of God, that the good Law of God should be deadly,
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or the cause of death to him:
or the cause of death to him:
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hauing (I say) propounded that by way of Interrogation, Was that then which is good, made death to me? hee answeres it negatiuely,
having (I say) propounded that by Way of Interrogation, Was that then which is good, made death to me? he answers it negatively,
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and that with a detestation, and an abhorring of such soule conclusions: (God forbid:) far be it from vs so to thinke:
and that with a detestation, and an abhorring of such soul conclusions: (God forbid:) Far be it from us so to think:
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oh, fie on it, that is a very absurd cōclusion. Hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
o, fie on it, that is a very absurd conclusion. Hence we Are given to understand thus much:
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That it is a very absurd thing, it is a thing against all reason, to charge the good Law of God to be deadly, and to be the cause of death to any one.
That it is a very absurd thing, it is a thing against all reason, to charge the good Law of God to be deadly, and to be the cause of death to any one.
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The good Law of God is not to be charged to be the cause of any mans spirituall death;
The good Law of God is not to be charged to be the cause of any men spiritual death;
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that doth not properly, as a working cause, wound the conscience of any, nor of it selfe make any lyable to death and damnation.
that does not properly, as a working cause, wound the conscience of any, nor of it self make any liable to death and damnation.
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Indeed, the good Law of God iustly threatens death and damnation to such as are guilty of the breach of it, the curse of the Law being annexed to it,
Indeed, the good Law of God justly threatens death and damnation to such as Are guilty of the breach of it, the curse of the Law being annexed to it,
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and this being ioyned to the Law, that cursed is euery one that continueth not in all things written in the Booke of the Law, to doe them:
and this being joined to the Law, that cursed is every one that Continueth not in all things written in the Book of the Law, to do them:
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but yet it is a wrong to the Law, and an imputation falsly cast vpon it, to say that it is the proper cause of death and damnation,
but yet it is a wrong to the Law, and an imputation falsely cast upon it, to say that it is the proper cause of death and damnation,
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and that it properly, as a cause, brings forth the wound of conscience, or of it selfe makes any lyable to death and damnation.
and that it properly, as a cause, brings forth the wound of conscience, or of it self makes any liable to death and damnation.
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Wee know that the Lawes of the Kingdome threaten death to such as are guilty of Treason, Murder, Theft,
we know that the Laws of the Kingdom threaten death to such as Are guilty of Treason, Murder, Theft,
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and other capitall crimes, and they condemne such to death as are found guilty of those crimes:
and other capital crimes, and they condemn such to death as Are found guilty of those crimes:
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but yet it were a wrong, and a slander falsly laid on the Lawes, to say that they, of themselues,
but yet it were a wrong, and a slander falsely laid on the Laws, to say that they, of themselves,
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and as causes, make men lyable and subiect to death, and that they bring forth that effect of themselues.
and as Causes, make men liable and Subject to death, and that they bring forth that Effect of themselves.
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And so indeed the Law of God (as it is) Rom. 4.15.
And so indeed the Law of God (as it is) Rom. 4.15.
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causeth wrath, that is, it shewes men that are guilty of the breach of it, their guiltinesse,Causes wrath, that is, it shows men that Are guilty of the breach of it, their guiltiness,
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and it pronounceth sentence of death and damnation against them, it shewes them, that by reason of their guiltinesse, they are lyable to death and damnation;
and it pronounceth sentence of death and damnation against them, it shows them, that by reason of their guiltiness, they Are liable to death and damnation;
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but to say, that the Law of God is the proper cause of death and damnation to any,
but to say, that the Law of God is the proper cause of death and damnation to any,
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or of it selfe wounds the conscience, or makes any lyable to death and damnation, that is absurd,
or of it self wounds the conscience, or makes any liable to death and damnation, that is absurd,
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and that is against reason, and a thing vniustly charged on the good Law of God.
and that is against reason, and a thing unjustly charged on the good Law of God.
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For why? The good Law of God, as the Apostle saith, Vers. 10. was ordayned to life. And Deut. 30.15. Moses hauing published the good Law of God to the people, hee saith, Behold, I haue set before thee this day life and good;
For why? The good Law of God, as the Apostle Says, Vers. 10. was ordained to life. And Deuteronomy 30.15. Moses having published the good Law of God to the people, he Says, Behold, I have Set before thee this day life and good;
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and if the good Law of God be kept and obserued perfectly, without fayling in any iot or tittle of it, it is able to giue life and saluation, according to that, Leuit. 18.5. Yee shall keepe therefore my Statutes and my Iudgements, which if a man doe, he shall then liue in them.
and if the good Law of God be kept and observed perfectly, without failing in any jot or tittle of it, it is able to give life and salvation, according to that, Levites 18.5. Ye shall keep Therefore my Statutes and my Judgments, which if a man do, he shall then live in them.
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And the same is againe repeated, Ezech. 20.11. And I gaue them my Statutes, and declared my Iudgements vnto them, which if a man doe, he shall liue in them.
And the same is again repeated, Ezekiel 20.11. And I gave them my Statutes, and declared my Judgments unto them, which if a man do, he shall live in them.
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Againe, the good Law of God being perfectly good, and euery way good, as before we shewed, it cannot of it selfe properly,
Again, the good Law of God being perfectly good, and every Way good, as before we showed, it cannot of it self properly,
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as a working cause, wound the conscience of any, or make any lyable to death and damnation.
as a working cause, wound the conscience of any, or make any liable to death and damnation.
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And therefore, to charge the good Law of God to be the proper cause of the wound of conscience,
And Therefore, to charge the good Law of God to be the proper cause of the wound of conscience,
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or the proper cause of death and damnation to any, it is a wrong to the Law of God,
or the proper cause of death and damnation to any, it is a wrong to the Law of God,
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and an imputation falsly cast on it.
and an imputation falsely cast on it.
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Sometimes it is said, that the good Word of God shall rise vp in iudgement against men, and condemne them;
Sometime it is said, that the good Word of God shall rise up in judgement against men, and condemn them;
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and it is said to be a sauour of death vnto some. Not the Word, as it is the good Word of God:
and it is said to be a savour of death unto Some. Not the Word, as it is the good Word of God:
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but as it is cast aside and disobeyed:
but as it is cast aside and disobeyed:
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and againe, it is a sauour of death to some, not in it selfe, and in it owne nature,
and again, it is a savour of death to Some, not in it self, and in it own nature,
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but accidentally, through the corruption of mans heart.
but accidentally, through the corruption of men heart.
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Now this I note, to shew the error of some mens iudgement, to shew that some are deceiued in their opinion, touching the working & effect of the good Word of God.
Now this I note, to show the error of Some men's judgement, to show that Some Are deceived in their opinion, touching the working & Effect of the good Word of God.
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Some thinke and haue this conceit, that the good Word of God is many times the proper cause of inward trouble,
some think and have this conceit, that the good Word of God is many times the proper cause of inward trouble,
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and distemper, and disquietnesse of mind, and that the reading and hearing of the good Word of God, is the very cause that some become mad,
and distemper, and disquietness of mind, and that the reading and hearing of the good Word of God, is the very cause that Some become mad,
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and are distracted, yea that some lay violent hands on themselues;
and Are distracted, yea that Some lay violent hands on themselves;
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they charge the reading and hearing of the good Word of God, to be the cause of these foule euils.
they charge the reading and hearing of the good Word of God, to be the cause of these foul evils.
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This is the subtilty of Satan;
This is the subtlety of Satan;
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and men that haue no loue nor liking to the Word of God, are ready to ioyne with Satan,
and men that have no love nor liking to the Word of God, Are ready to join with Satan,
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thus to discountenance and to disparage the reading and hearing of the good Word of God.
thus to discountenance and to disparage the reading and hearing of the good Word of God.
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Indeed it is true, that men, in reading & hearing the good Word of God, are sometimes brought to trouble of mind and conscience.
Indeed it is true, that men, in reading & hearing the good Word of God, Are sometime brought to trouble of mind and conscience.
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But what then? Is the reading or hearing of the good Word of God, the proper cause of that trouble? No, no:
But what then? Is the reading or hearing of the good Word of God, the proper cause of that trouble? No, no:
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the proper cause of it, is their owne guiltinesse of sinne, the good Word of God read or heard, is a meanes to shew men their sinnes and guiltinesse;
the proper cause of it, is their own guiltiness of sin, the good Word of God read or herd, is a means to show men their Sins and guiltiness;
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and thereupon they are wounded in soule, and troubled in mind and conscience:
and thereupon they Are wounded in soul, and troubled in mind and conscience:
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and so their trouble in that kinde comes not from the Word of God, as the proper cause of it,
and so their trouble in that kind comes not from the Word of God, as the proper cause of it,
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but from their owne guiltinesse of sinne.
but from their own guiltiness of sin.
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A Physician shewes a man some dangerous disease in his body, that he knew not of before;
A physician shows a man Some dangerous disease in his body, that he knew not of before;
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and thereupon the man is troubled and much discouraged. Is the Physician the proper cause of that trouble and discouragement? Surely no.
and thereupon the man is troubled and much discouraged. Is the physician the proper cause of that trouble and discouragement? Surely no.
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But the disease of his body now made knowne to him. So is it in this case;
But the disease of his body now made known to him. So is it in this case;
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the good Word of God shewes men their guiltinesse of sinne, and thereupon they are troubled;
the good Word of God shows men their guiltiness of sin, and thereupon they Are troubled;
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the proper cause of that trouble is not the good Word of God, but their owne guiltinesse.
the proper cause of that trouble is not the good Word of God, but their own guiltiness.
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Haply then thou wilt say, Were it not better that men should forbeare the reading or hearing of the Word? or at least, not reade or heare so much,
Haply then thou wilt say, Were it not better that men should forbear the reading or hearing of the Word? or At least, not read or hear so much,
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as thereby to be brought to that trouble of mind and conscience? I answere, No:
as thereby to be brought to that trouble of mind and conscience? I answer, No:
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for the trouble of mind for sinne is good, if it fall not into vtter despaire.
for the trouble of mind for sin is good, if it fallen not into utter despair.
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But you will say, It doth fall into vtter despaire:
But you will say, It does fallen into utter despair:
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and many times that it doeth so, is through mens owne weaknesse, and the fault is in themselues;
and many times that it doth so, is through men's own weakness, and the fault is in themselves;
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The Gospell, euen the sweet doctrine of the Gospell doth sometimes more wound the conscience, then any other thing:
The Gospel, even the sweet Doctrine of the Gospel does sometime more wound the conscience, then any other thing:
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and is the fault in the doctrine of the Gospell? No; but in the parties owne weaknesse, that cannot take hold of the promises of it.
and is the fault in the Doctrine of the Gospel? No; but in the parties own weakness, that cannot take hold of the promises of it.
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We may not then conclude against the reading or hearing the good Word of God:
We may not then conclude against the reading or hearing the good Word of God:
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or say, It is not good to reade or heare so much, because trouble of mind followes on it.
or say, It is not good to read or hear so much, Because trouble of mind follows on it.
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Trouble of mind for sinne is good, if it fall not into despaire;
Trouble of mind for sin is good, if it fallen not into despair;
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and the fault is in men themselues, if it so doe, in that they cannot take hold of the comforts offered vnto them in the good Word of God.
and the fault is in men themselves, if it so doe, in that they cannot take hold of the comforts offered unto them in the good Word of God.
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And therefore take wee heede of charging that on the good Word of God, on the reading or hearing of it, that indeed comes not from it;
And Therefore take we heed of charging that on the good Word of God, on the reading or hearing of it, that indeed comes not from it;
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and let it be farre from vs to thinke that the good Word of God,
and let it be Far from us to think that the good Word of God,
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or the reading or hearing of it, is the proper cause of trouble of mind, of madnesse or distraction.
or the reading or hearing of it, is the proper cause of trouble of mind, of madness or distraction.
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If we charge these things on the good Word of God, wee wrong it, and lay an imputation falsly vpon it.
If we charge these things on the good Word of God, we wrong it, and lay an imputation falsely upon it.
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Now touching the Apostles particular answer to that slander charged by some on the Law of God.
Now touching the Apostles particular answer to that slander charged by Some on the Law of God.
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In that he saith that sinne, that is, the corruption of his nature, wrought death in him, that is, was stirred vp by the good Law of God;
In that he Says that sin, that is, the corruption of his nature, wrought death in him, that is, was stirred up by the good Law of God;
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wee might hence shew the prauity and peruersnesse of the corruption of nature, that it takes occasion to stirre,
we might hence show the pravity and perverseness of the corruption of nature, that it Takes occasion to stir,
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and worke, and breake out on the good Law of God. But that point we haue heretofore handled: therefore I passe by it.
and work, and break out on the good Law of God. But that point we have heretofore handled: Therefore I pass by it.
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Now in that the Apostle saith, that the corruption of his heart wrought death in him: Hence wee are plainely taught,
Now in that the Apostle Says, that the corruption of his heart wrought death in him: Hence we Are plainly taught,
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That the wicked and corrupt heart of man abuseth the best things: such is the poyson of our corrupt nature, if it be left to it selfe,
That the wicked and corrupt heart of man abuseth the best things: such is the poison of our corrupt nature, if it be left to it self,
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and not renued or restrayned, as it poysons euery thing it meets withall, it peruerts the best things,
and not renewed or restrained, as it poisons every thing it meets withal, it perverts the best things,
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and it workes the bane and destruction of men, euen by the good & holy things of God.
and it works the bane and destruction of men, even by the good & holy things of God.
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As by the good Word of God, it turnes that to a sauour of death, 2. Cor. 2.16.
As by the good Word of God, it turns that to a savour of death, 2. Cor. 2.16.
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by the Sacrament, it makes a man guilty of the bloud of Christ, and to eate and drinke his owne damnation, 1. Cor. 11.27, 29. So by the sweet and comfortable doctrine of the Gospell, the doctrine of Faith,
by the Sacrament, it makes a man guilty of the blood of christ, and to eat and drink his own damnation, 1. Cor. 11.27, 29. So by the sweet and comfortable Doctrine of the Gospel, the Doctrine of Faith,
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and free Iustification in the sight of God, the corrupt heart of man turnes that to a ground of carnall security and liberty, Iude Epistle Vers. 4. So the most sweet and holy attributes of God, his goodnesse, his mercy, his patience, the corrupt heart of man abuseth all these,
and free Justification in the sighed of God, the corrupt heart of man turns that to a ground of carnal security and liberty, Iude Epistle Vers. 4. So the most sweet and holy attributes of God, his Goodness, his mercy, his patience, the corrupt heart of man abuseth all these,
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and euen by these it workes the bane and destruction of men. Rom. 2.4. Despisest thou the riches of his bountifulnesse, and patience, and long sufferance? Thereby implying, that the wicked and corrupt heart of man abuseth these things to destruction.
and even by these it works the bane and destruction of men. Rom. 2.4. Despisest thou the riches of his bountifulness, and patience, and long sufferance? Thereby implying, that the wicked and corrupt heart of man abuseth these things to destruction.
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I might instance in many other particulars, and shew that the corrupt heart of man workes the ruine and destruction of men,
I might instance in many other particulars, and show that the corrupt heart of man works the ruin and destruction of men,
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euen by the best and most holy things of God. And the reason of it is this,
even by the best and most holy things of God. And the reason of it is this,
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The mind of man left to it selfe, sees not the good vse of good things:
The mind of man left to it self, sees not the good use of good things:
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and the heart of man left to it selfe, hath no loue nor liking to any good thing;
and the heart of man left to it self, hath no love nor liking to any good thing;
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nay, it is auerse, and repugnant, and in flat opposition to the good vse of euery thing;
nay, it is averse, and repugnant, and in flat opposition to the good use of every thing;
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and therefore no maruell though the wicked and corrupt heart of man left to it selfe, doe abuse the best things,
and Therefore no marvel though the wicked and corrupt heart of man left to it self, do abuse the best things,
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and worke the bane of men, euen by the good and holy things of God.
and work the bane of men, even by the good and holy things of God.
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By this we may easily conceiue the miserable state and condition of all such as are in their naturall state;
By this we may Easily conceive the miserable state and condition of all such as Are in their natural state;
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their case and condition is fearefull: their case and condition is fearful:
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for why? they bring destruction on themselues, not only by foule grosse sinnes, but by good things,
for why? they bring destruction on themselves, not only by foul gross Sins, but by good things,
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yea, by the good and holy things of God, euen by those things that should doe them most good.
yea, by the good and holy things of God, even by those things that should do them most good.
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And what a miserable condition is that, that men should be in that state, that their owne corrupt hearts should worke their bane by those things, that should be to their good,
And what a miserable condition is that, that men should be in that state, that their own corrupt hearts should work their bane by those things, that should be to their good,
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and to their comfort both in this life, and in the life to come?
and to their Comfort both in this life, and in the life to come?
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And such is the state and condition of all such as are yet in their naturall condition;
And such is the state and condition of all such as Are yet in their natural condition;
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their owne wicked and corrupt hearts, being left to themselues, doe worke their bane and destruction, not only by such sins as the world takes notice of to be dangerous and pernicious,
their own wicked and corrupt hearts, being left to themselves, do work their bane and destruction, not only by such Sins as the world Takes notice of to be dangerous and pernicious,
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but by the good and holy things of God.
but by the good and holy things of God.
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Men commonly blesse themselues, because (as they thinke) they are free from grosse sinnes, they liue ciuilly and orderly in the world.
Men commonly bless themselves, Because (as they think) they Are free from gross Sins, they live civilly and orderly in the world.
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Alas, this they may doe, and yet worke their owne bane and destruction by good things,
Alas, this they may do, and yet work their own bane and destruction by good things,
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euen by the good things of God: and this indeed men doe being yet in their naturall state and condition;
even by the good things of God: and this indeed men do being yet in their natural state and condition;
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and their wicked and corrupt hearts doe worke their owne bane and destruction, by the good and holy things of God, by the good Word of God, by the Sacraments, by the goodnesse and mercy of God;
and their wicked and corrupt hearts do work their own bane and destruction, by the good and holy things of God, by the good Word of God, by the Sacraments, by the Goodness and mercy of God;
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and they shall one day find, if they haue no other foule sinnes, which is a thing impossible,
and they shall one day find, if they have no other foul Sins, which is a thing impossible,
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yet they continuing in these sinnes, their abuse of the good things of God, shall smite their hearts,
yet they Continuing in these Sins, their abuse of the good things of God, shall smite their hearts,
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and wound their consciences, and bring vtter ruine and destruction on them. Oh then let ignorant and vnrepentant persons take notice of their fearefull condition.
and wound their Consciences, and bring utter ruin and destruction on them. O then let ignorant and unrepentant Persons take notice of their fearful condition.
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Art thou an ignorant man or woman? or a man or woman vnrepentant? Thou art in a fearefull condition.
Art thou an ignorant man or woman? or a man or woman unrepentant? Thou art in a fearful condition.
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Thine owne wicked heart workes thy woe and thy destruction, not only by grosse sinnes, but euen by the good and holy things of God.
Thine own wicked heart works thy woe and thy destruction, not only by gross Sins, but even by the good and holy things of God.
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Oh, therefore thinke on it, and hasten out of that feare full state and condition.
O, Therefore think on it, and hasten out of that Fear full state and condition.
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In the next place obserue wee, that the Apostle faith, Sinne wrought death in him by that which is good.
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle faith, Sin wrought death in him by that which is good.
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He addes further, That sinne might appeare sinne, that is, as we shewed, that the vile, filthy,
He adds further, That sin might appear sin, that is, as we showed, that the vile, filthy,
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and cursed nature of it might appeare. And he explaines that in the last words:
and cursed nature of it might appear. And he explains that in the last words:
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And that sinne might be out of measure sinfull by the Commandement, that is, that sinne might shew it selfe extremely euill,And that sin might be out of measure sinful by the Commandment, that is, that sin might show it self extremely evil,
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and vile, and most wicked and cursed sinne, it breaking out against the good Commandement of God. The point hence is this:
and vile, and most wicked and cursed sin, it breaking out against the good Commandment of God. The point hence is this:
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That then sinne shewes it selfe most vile and filthy, and of a cursed nature indeed, when it breakes out against that which is good,
That then sin shows it self most vile and filthy, and of a cursed nature indeed, when it breaks out against that which is good,
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and should be a meanes to keepe it in, then sinne appeares most odious and foule,
and should be a means to keep it in, then sin appears most odious and foul,
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and it is a fearefull aggrauation of sinne, and makes it out of measure sinfull,
and it is a fearful aggravation of sin, and makes it out of measure sinful,
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when it breakes out against the good meanes that should restrayne it, and should keep it in.
when it breaks out against the good means that should restrain it, and should keep it in.
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And bence it is, that holy men of God, when they would make sin, sinne committed, to appeare most vile & most foule, they haue laid it forth, not only as a breach and transgression of the Law of God,
And bence it is, that holy men of God, when they would make since, sin committed, to appear most vile & most foul, they have laid it forth, not only as a breach and Transgression of the Law of God,
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but they haue further laboured to set it out, as a thing done against knowledge, against conscience, against the good meanes of restraint, which the Lord had vouchsafed,
but they have further laboured to Set it out, as a thing done against knowledge, against conscience, against the good means of restraint, which the Lord had vouchsafed,
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yea, as a sinne committed against the mercy of God, and they haue clothed it with the circumstances of time, of place, of person, that might aggrauate the sinne,
yea, as a sin committed against the mercy of God, and they have clothed it with the Circumstances of time, of place, of person, that might aggravate the sin,
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and make it appeare more foule and more haynous. Thus dealt Nathan with Dauid, 2. Sam. 12.7.
and make it appear more foul and more heinous. Thus dealt Nathan with David, 2. Sam. 12.7.
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He not only told Dauid, Vers. 7. that he was the man that had sinned, but he proceeded further,
He not only told David, Vers. 7. that he was the man that had sinned, but he proceeded further,
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and told him, that he was the man whom the Lord had anoynted King ouer Israel,
and told him, that he was the man whom the Lord had anointed King over Israel,
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and deliuered out of the hand of SAVL, and had giuen him his Lords house,
and Delivered out of the hand of SAUL, and had given him his lords house,
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and would moreouer, if that had beene too little, haue giuen him such and such things: and would moreover, if that had been too little, have given him such and such things:
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and that he had sinned in secret and close manner, as if Vriah had not beene kild by him,
and that he had sinned in secret and close manner, as if Uriah had not been killed by him,
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but that the sword of the children of Ammon had slaine him.
but that the sword of the children of Ammon had slain him.
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Thus the holy Prophet laboured to make the vilenesse of Dauids sinne to appeare, by bringing to his minde Gods mercy in his aduancement, his contempt of Gods Commandement,
Thus the holy Prophet laboured to make the vileness of David sin to appear, by bringing to his mind God's mercy in his advancement, his contempt of God's Commandment,
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and his cunning dealing in committing of that sinne. And thus dealt Samuel with Saul, 1. Sam. 15.17.
and his cunning dealing in committing of that sin. And thus dealt Samuel with Saul, 1. Sam. 15.17.
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He laid before Saul the Lords gracious dealing with him in his aduancement, in that when he was little in his owne sight, the Lord made him Head ouer the Tribes of Israel,
He laid before Saul the lords gracious dealing with him in his advancement, in that when he was little in his own sighed, the Lord made him Head over the Tribes of Israel,
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for the Lord anoynted him King ouer Israel, and thereby shewed him, that his sinne was most vile, in sparing Agag and the best of the Sheepe & Oxen, in that his wicked heart had made him sinne against such mercies vouchsafed vnto him.
for the Lord anointed him King over Israel, and thereby showed him, that his sin was most vile, in sparing Agag and the best of the Sheep & Oxen, in that his wicked heart had made him sin against such Mercies vouchsafed unto him.
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And this aggrauation of sinne wee finde vsed by the Prophet in expresse termes, Isai. 26.10. Let mercy be shewed to the wicked, yet he will not learne righteousnesse:
And this aggravation of sin we find used by the Prophet in express terms, Isaiah 26.10. Let mercy be showed to the wicked, yet he will not Learn righteousness:
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in the Land of vprightnesse will he doc wickedly. in the Land of uprightness will he doc wickedly.
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As if he had said, Herein appeares the vile & cursed nature of the wicked, that though the Lord vouchsafe mercy to them,
As if he had said, Herein appears the vile & cursed nature of the wicked, that though the Lord vouchsafe mercy to them,
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yet they will still be wicked, and they will not learne to doe well;
yet they will still be wicked, and they will not Learn to do well;
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nay, in the Land of vprightnesse, amongst many occasions and meanes of good, they will doe wickedly.
nay, in the Land of uprightness, among many occasions and means of good, they will do wickedly.
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And therein appeares the vilenesse & cursednesse of their corrupt nature;
And therein appears the vileness & cursedness of their corrupt nature;
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and so the Prophet plainely confirmes this point, That then sinne appeares most foule, and it is a fearefull aggrauation of it,
and so the Prophet plainly confirms this point, That then sin appears most foul, and it is a fearful aggravation of it,
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and makes it out of measure sinnefull, when it breakes out against the good meanes that should restrayne it,
and makes it out of measure sinful, when it breaks out against the good means that should restrain it,
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when it breakes out against knowledge, against conscience, against the mercies of of God, and the like.
when it breaks out against knowledge, against conscience, against the Mercies of of God, and the like.
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And the reason of it is this,
And the reason of it is this,
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Sinne breaking out against the good meanes that should keepe it in, therein it shewes it selfe to be of the greatest force and strength;
Sin breaking out against the good means that should keep it in, therein it shows it self to be of the greatest force and strength;
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and the stronger it is being vile, the more vile it is, and therefore this wee may conclude as a certayne truth, that then sinne appeares most foule,
and the Stronger it is being vile, the more vile it is, and Therefore this we may conclude as a certain truth, that then sin appears most foul,
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and it is a fearefull aggrauation of it, and then it is out of measure sinfull,
and it is a fearful aggravation of it, and then it is out of measure sinful,
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when it breakes out against the good meanes that should restrayne it and keepe it in.
when it breaks out against the good means that should restrain it and keep it in.
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Now then, this serues first to discouer to vs, that the sinnes of many in the world are most odious and most foule:
Now then, this serves First to discover to us, that the Sins of many in the world Are most odious and most foul:
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for indeede the sinnes of too many want not this circumstance of aggrauation, they are committed against knowledge, against conscience, against the cleere light of the Word of God, for indeed the Sins of too many want not this circumstance of aggravation, they Are committed against knowledge, against conscience, against the clear Light of the Word of God,
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and against the good meanes of restraynt the Lord hath vouchsafed vnto them.
and against the good means of restraint the Lord hath vouchsafed unto them.
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Can the Drunkard, the vncleane person, the proud person, can these and the like plead ignorance,
Can the Drunkard, the unclean person, the proud person, can these and the like plead ignorance,
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or the want of meanes to restrayne them? No certainly, they cannot:
or the want of means to restrain them? No Certainly, they cannot:
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and therefore their sinnes are committed against knowledge, and against conscience, and so they are most vile and most filthy.
and Therefore their Sins Are committed against knowledge, and against conscience, and so they Are most vile and most filthy.
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The sinne of Ignorance is not excusable, because men haue in them sufficient light to leaue them without excuse:
The sin of Ignorance is not excusable, Because men have in them sufficient Light to leave them without excuse:
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but when men haue a further light giuen them, and sinne against that, that is most searefull,
but when men have a further Light given them, and sin against that, that is most fearful,
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and then is their sinne out of measure sinnefull; and without great repentance shall find a proportionable punishment, euen more fearefull punishment.
and then is their sin out of measure sinful; and without great Repentance shall find a proportionable punishment, even more fearful punishment.
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Againe, is it so, that sinne is most foule and filthy, and it is a fearefull aggrauation of it, and makes it out of measure sinnefull, that it breakes out against the good meanes that should restrayne it and keepe it in? Surely,
Again, is it so, that sin is most foul and filthy, and it is a fearful aggravation of it, and makes it out of measure sinful, that it breaks out against the good means that should restrain it and keep it in? Surely,
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then sinne may iustly be taxed as more vile, in that respect that it hath beene committed against knowledge, against conscience, against the good meanes, against the cleere light of the Gospell,
then sin may justly be taxed as more vile, in that respect that it hath been committed against knowledge, against conscience, against the good means, against the clear Light of the Gospel,
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and against the euidence of Truth, that hath beene taught, and men are not to thinke much when their sinnes are thus laid before them, with those necessary circumstances of aggrauation.
and against the evidence of Truth, that hath been taught, and men Are not to think much when their Sins Are thus laid before them, with those necessary Circumstances of aggravation.
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Men commonly thinke they are disgraced too much, when their sinnes are thus laid before them.
Men commonly think they Are disgraced too much, when their Sins Are thus laid before them.
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But they must know, that this is the way to bring men to see the vilenesse of their sins,
But they must know, that this is the Way to bring men to see the vileness of their Sins,
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and to bring them out of loue and liking of them:
and to bring them out of love and liking of them:
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Yea, this is the way to strip men of all colourable excuses, as of their owne infirmity, the example of others, or the like.
Yea, this is the Way to strip men of all colourable excuses, as of their own infirmity, the Exampl of Others, or the like.
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For what shall a man be able to plead in defence of his sinne, when his owne knowledge, conscience, good meanes,
For what shall a man be able to plead in defence of his sin, when his own knowledge, conscience, good means,
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and mercies of God vouchsafed vnto him shall plead against him, as Christ said, Ioh. 15.22.
and Mercies of God vouchsafed unto him shall plead against him, as christ said, John 15.22.
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If I had not come and spoken vnto them, they should not haue had sinne, but now haue they no cloke for their sinnes. If I had not come and spoken unto them, they should not have had sin, but now have they no cloak for their Sins.
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And so it may iustly be said to men hauing the meanes of good, and many mercies bestowed on them,
And so it may justly be said to men having the means of good, and many Mercies bestowed on them,
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if they had not had those meanes and those mercies vouchsafed, they should not haue had so great sinne,
if they had not had those means and those Mercies vouchsafed, they should not have had so great sin,
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but now they haue no cloke for their sinne. Therefore sinne must thus be laid before men, that the vilenesse of it may appeare,
but now they have no cloak for their sin. Therefore sin must thus be laid before men, that the vileness of it may appear,
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yea, we are thus to acknowledge sinne, and to make confession of it to God, when wee humble our selues in the confession and acknowledgement of our sinnes.
yea, we Are thus to acknowledge sin, and to make Confessi of it to God, when we humble our selves in the Confessi and acknowledgement of our Sins.
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It is not ynough to confesse in generall that we are sinners, no, nor yet to confesse sinne in particular:
It is not enough to confess in general that we Are Sinners, no, nor yet to confess sin in particular:
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but we must adde the circumstances of aggrauation, we must confesse it with all circumstances by which it hath beene made more foule and filthy,
but we must add the Circumstances of aggravation, we must confess it with all Circumstances by which it hath been made more foul and filthy,
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as that it hath beene done against knowledge, against conscience, against the good meanes vouchsafed vnto vs. Thus did Ezra, Ezra 9. and thus did Daniel, Dan. 9. The Lord sees sinne in the vilenesse of it,
as that it hath been done against knowledge, against conscience, against the good means vouchsafed unto us Thus did Ezra, Ezra 9. and thus did daniel, Dan. 9. The Lord sees sin in the vileness of it,
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and he wil haue vs so to lay it before him in the acknowledgement of it, that we may thereby testifie our hatred and lothing of it,
and he will have us so to lay it before him in the acknowledgement of it, that we may thereby testify our hatred and loathing of it,
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and that it is vile to vs and in our eyes, or else wee can neuer looke to finde mercy from him for the pardon of it.
and that it is vile to us and in our eyes, or Else we can never look to find mercy from him for the pardon of it.
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VERS. 14. For we know that the Law is spirituall, but I am carnall, sold vnder sinne.
VERS. 14. For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin.
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IN this Verse our Apostle first brings an argument, to proue that the Law was not the cause of death to him, taken from the nature of the Law, that the Law in the nature of it, is spirituall,
IN this Verse our Apostle First brings an argument, to prove that the Law was not the cause of death to him, taken from the nature of the Law, that the Law in the nature of it, is spiritual,
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and therefore cannot be the cause of death:
and Therefore cannot be the cause of death:
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and this, that the Law is spirituall, is further set forth, as a thing well knowne to the Apostle and to other true Beleeuers;
and this, that the Law is spiritual, is further Set forth, as a thing well known to the Apostle and to other true Believers;
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For wee know (saith he) that the Law is spirituall. For we know (Says he) that the Law is spiritual.
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Then in the wordes following, he speakes of himselfe, and sets forth himselfe as standing in an opposite and contrary state to the Law of God,
Then in the words following, he speaks of himself, and sets forth himself as standing in an opposite and contrary state to the Law of God,
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and saith, that he was carnall, and he addes to that, Sold vnder sinne. The Law is spirituall,
and Says, that he was carnal, and he adds to that, Sold under sin. The Law is spiritual,
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but I am carnall, sold vnder sinne. And so he fals on the third and last part of this Chapter;but I am carnal, sold under sin. And so he falls on the third and last part of this Chapter;
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hee makes an entrance and passage to it: which part is continued from this Verse, to the end of the Chapter:
he makes an Entrance and passage to it: which part is continued from this Verse, to the end of the Chapter:
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and the summe of it is thus much:
and the sum of it is thus much:
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A troubled complaint of the Apostle, that though he were regenerate, & had receiued a great measure of grace and sanctification,
A troubled complaint of the Apostle, that though he were regenerate, & had received a great measure of grace and sanctification,
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yet through the remainders of sinne still abiding in him, he was farre from that he ought to be,
yet through the remainders of sin still abiding in him, he was Far from that he ought to be,
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and farre from that the Law of God required at his hands, and that he was euen carnall, in respect of the spirituall nature of the Law of God:
and Far from that the Law of God required At his hands, and that he was even carnal, in respect of the spiritual nature of the Law of God:
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and so a setting forth, in his owne example, of the combat betweene the flesh and the Spirit, in them that are truely regenerate.
and so a setting forth, in his own Exampl, of the combat between the Flesh and the Spirit, in them that Are truly regenerate.
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Now touching the combat betweene the flesh and the Spirit in them that are truely regenerate:
Now touching the combat between the Flesh and the Spirit in them that Are truly regenerate:
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The Apostle first layes it forth in his owne example, from this 14. Verse, to the 24. and then he shewes the issue of it, still insisting in his owne example, Vers. 24.25. The combat is laid forth in three degrees.
The Apostle First lays it forth in his own Exampl, from this 14. Verse, to the 24. and then he shows the issue of it, still insisting in his own Exampl, Vers. 24.25. The combat is laid forth in three Degrees.
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As first, in that he by sinne was brought to doe that euill which hee would not, therein shewing an opposition betweene the Law commanding,
As First, in that he by sin was brought to do that evil which he would not, therein showing an opposition between the Law commanding,
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and his will consenting, and sinne ouer-ruling him, and his flesh obeying, and that is in Vers. 15, 16, 17. The second degree is, that hee was hindered by sinne, from doing the good which he would:
and his will consenting, and sin overruling him, and his Flesh obeying, and that is in Vers. 15, 16, 17. The second degree is, that he was hindered by sin, from doing the good which he would:
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this is propounded Vers. 18. and proued:
this is propounded Vers. 18. and proved:
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First, by the contrary effects, Vers. 19. and then by the contrary cause, the Law mouing to good,
First, by the contrary effects, Vers. 19. and then by the contrary cause, the Law moving to good,
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and he thereunto consenting, and sinne hindering him, Ʋers. 20, 21. The third degree is, in that his delight was in good, touching the inner man,
and he thereunto consenting, and sin hindering him, Ʋers. 20, 21. The third degree is, in that his delight was in good, touching the inner man,
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but yet was led captiue, by the Law of his members, to sinne, Vers. 22, 23.
but yet was led captive, by the Law of his members, to sin, Vers. 22, 23.
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Then, touching the issue of this combat, the Apostle first desires to be freed from this spirituall bondage and captiuity, Ver. 24. and then giues thanks for his freedome in and through Christ, in that in him he was thus far freed,
Then, touching the issue of this combat, the Apostle First Desires to be freed from this spiritual bondage and captivity, Ver. 24. and then gives thanks for his freedom in and through christ, in that in him he was thus Far freed,
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as that hee was not wholly captiued to sinne, but in his mind he serued the Law of God, Vers. 25.
as that he was not wholly captived to sin, but in his mind he served the Law of God, Vers. 25.
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And thus wee see the generall matter of the third and last part of this Chapter.
And thus we see the general matter of the third and last part of this Chapter.
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In this 14. Verse, as I said, the Apostle yeelds a reason why the Law of God is not the cause of death:
In this 14. Verse, as I said, the Apostle yields a reason why the Law of God is not the cause of death:
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because the Law is spirituall, deliuering that as a knowne truth, and then hee sets himselfe as standing in a contrary state to the Law, that he was carnall, and addes to that, that he was sold vnder sinne.
Because the Law is spiritual, delivering that as a known truth, and then he sets himself as standing in a contrary state to the Law, that he was carnal, and adds to that, that he was sold under sin.
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For we know, (We know) that is, both I and you know this, this is a truth which we know well,
For we know, (We know) that is, both I and you know this, this is a truth which we know well,
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and wherewith we are well acquainted, that the Law: The word (Law) is here to be taken,
and wherewith we Are well acquainted, that the Law: The word (Law) is Here to be taken,
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as before for the morall Law of God, and that Law is here said to be spirituall;
as before for the moral Law of God, and that Law is Here said to be spiritual;
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and for the vnderstanding of that Epithite, wee are to marke that the Apostle here opposeth Spirituall to Carnall: the Law is spirituall, but I am carnall.
and for the understanding of that Epithet, we Are to mark that the Apostle Here Opposeth Spiritual to Carnal: the Law is spiritual, but I am carnal.
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As it is a vsuall thing with him to oppose flesh and Spirit, Rom. 8. vers. 1, 5, 6, &c. so here he opposeth Spirituall to Carnall, and his meaning is this:
As it is a usual thing with him to oppose Flesh and Spirit, Rom. 8. vers. 1, 5, 6, etc. so Here he Opposeth Spiritual to Carnal, and his meaning is this:
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That the morall Law of God is in the nature of it, most pure, and perfect, heauenly and diuine,
That the moral Law of God is in the nature of it, most pure, and perfect, heavenly and divine,
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and this it is, both in respect of the Author of it, because it comes from God, who is a Spirit,
and this it is, both in respect of the Author of it, Because it comes from God, who is a Spirit,
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and it is the reuealed Will and Wisedome of God, touching all morall duties;
and it is the revealed Will and Wisdom of God, touching all moral duties;
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and also in respect of the matter of it, because it requires spirituall, that is, heauenly, Angelicall,
and also in respect of the matter of it, Because it requires spiritual, that is, heavenly, Angelical,
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and diuine obedience, euen absolute, exact and perfect purity both of heart and life, it requires a perfect conformity to it, not only in the outward man,
and divine Obedience, even absolute, exact and perfect purity both of heart and life, it requires a perfect conformity to it, not only in the outward man,
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but also in the very heart, and soule, and Spirit, as well inward as outward, yea, as well in mans nature, as in his actions;
but also in the very heart, and soul, and Spirit, as well inward as outward, yea, as well in men nature, as in his actions;
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so is the morall Law of God said to be spirituall. But I am carnall, sold vnder sinne.
so is the moral Law of God said to be spiritual. But I am carnal, sold under sin.
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Some make question, whether the Apostle here spake of himselfe, as hee was now an Apostle and truly regenerate, or no. Doubtlesse he did:
some make question, whither the Apostle Here spoke of himself, as he was now an Apostle and truly regenerate, or no. Doubtless he did:
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for he speakes of himselfe in the time present, I am carnall: not in the time past,
for he speaks of himself in the time present, I am carnal: not in the time past,
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as before, Vers. 8, 9, 10, 11.
as before, Vers. 8, 9, 10, 11.
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Why? but will some say, Was Paul, being an holy Apostle, and a man truly regenerate, carnall?
Why? but will Some say, Was Paul, being an holy Apostle, and a man truly regenerate, carnal?
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I answere, Yes, he was, if we rightly conceaue his meaning, namely, thus.
I answer, Yes, he was, if we rightly conceive his meaning, namely, thus.
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Hee was not simply and altogether carnall, as vnregenerate persons be, hee was not in the flesh, as Vers. 5. not altogether flesh, as Ioh. 3.6. That which is borne of the flesh, is flesh.
He was not simply and altogether carnal, as unregenerate Persons be, he was not in the Flesh, as Vers. 5. not altogether Flesh, as John 3.6. That which is born of the Flesh, is Flesh.
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But yet he was in some respect carnall, as first, in respect of that perfect integrity, vprightnesse,
But yet he was in Some respect carnal, as First, in respect of that perfect integrity, uprightness,
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or (as I may so speake) that spirituality that is taught and required in the Law of God;
or (as I may so speak) that spirituality that is taught and required in the Law of God;
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and doubtlesse, this he intended, in setting these two one against the other, spirituall and carnall.
and doubtless, this he intended, in setting these two one against the other, spiritual and carnal.
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The Law is spirituall, but I am carnall. The Law is spiritual, but I am carnal.
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As if hee had said, It is heauenly and diuine, it requires Angelicall and diuine obedience:
As if he had said, It is heavenly and divine, it requires Angelical and divine Obedience:
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but alas, I come farre short of that vprightnesse, and that spirituality that the Law requires, I am euen carnall, in respect of it.
but alas, I come Far short of that uprightness, and that spirituality that the Law requires, I am even carnal, in respect of it.
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Secondly, the Apostle was carnall, and might iustly say of himselfe, that hee was carnall, in respect of perfect regeneration;
Secondly, the Apostle was carnal, and might justly say of himself, that he was carnal, in respect of perfect regeneration;
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that though hee were truely regenerate, yet he was regenerate but in part, not perfectly,
that though he were truly regenerate, yet he was regenerate but in part, not perfectly,
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and that hee was still in part carnall, and had still the relikes of originall corruption abiding in him,
and that he was still in part carnal, and had still the Relics of original corruption abiding in him,
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and carnall infirmities still cleauing vnto him; as Ignorance, Vnbeliefe, Doubting, and the like.
and carnal infirmities still cleaving unto him; as Ignorance, Unbelief, Doubting, and the like.
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And thus wee are to vnderstand the Apostle, in saying that he was carnall; that he was not so simply,
And thus we Are to understand the Apostle, in saying that he was carnal; that he was not so simply,
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and altogether as vnregenerate persons be, but in respect of that vprightnesse of the Law, and in respect of perfect regeneration.
and altogether as unregenerate Persons be, but in respect of that uprightness of the Law, and in respect of perfect regeneration.
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He addes further, (sold vnder sinne.) This Phrase is borrowed from bondmen or captiues:
He adds further, (sold under sin.) This Phrase is borrowed from bondmen or captives:
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and the Apostles meaning is, that hee was as a bondman or captiue vnder sinne, the corruption of his nature:
and the Apostles meaning is, that he was as a bondman or captive under sin, the corruption of his nature:
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and that wee may conceiue how, know, that one may be a bondman, either by selling himselfe into captiuity and willingly obeying a Tyrant,
and that we may conceive how, know, that one may be a bondman, either by selling himself into captivity and willingly obeying a Tyrant,
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or by being brought into captiuity against his will: as Ioseph was sold into captiuity by his brethren.
or by being brought into captivity against his will: as Ioseph was sold into captivity by his brothers.
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And this was Pauls case here, in respect of sin, he was a bondman vnder sinne vnwillingly;
And this was Paul's case Here, in respect of since, he was a bondman under sin unwillingly;
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he sold not himselfe, as Ahab did, to worke wickednesse:
he sold not himself, as Ahab did, to work wickedness:
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but hee was held vnwillingly vnder the power of his corruption, and by that he was drawne to many things he allowed not,
but he was held unwillingly under the power of his corruption, and by that he was drawn to many things he allowed not,
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as he expounds himselfe in the Verses following: and that is his meaning, when he saith, hee was sold vnder sinne.
as he expounds himself in the Verses following: and that is his meaning, when he Says, he was sold under sin.
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Thus then conceiue wee his meaning in the wordes of this Verse, as if he had said,
Thus then conceive we his meaning in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
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Both you, and I, euen all of vs know this to be a truth, wee well vnderstand it, that the morall Law of God is, in the nature of it, most pure and perfect, heauenly and diuine, being breathed out from the Spirit of God, Both you, and I, even all of us know this to be a truth, we well understand it, that the moral Law of God is, in the nature of it, most pure and perfect, heavenly and divine, being breathed out from the Spirit of God,
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and requiring heauenly, Angelicall, and diuine obedience, euen absolute and perfect purity and holinesse, both of heart and life,
and requiring heavenly, Angelical, and divine Obedience, even absolute and perfect purity and holiness, both of heart and life,
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and perfect conformity to it in the very heart, soule, and Spirit, and as well inward as outward,
and perfect conformity to it in the very heart, soul, and Spirit, and as well inward as outward,
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and aswell in mans nature, as in his actions:
and aswell in men nature, as in his actions:
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but alas, I must needes acknowledge this of my selfe, if I looke into my selfe,
but alas, I must needs acknowledge this of my self, if I look into my self,
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and compare my selfe with that vprightnesse, and that spirituality of Gods Law, and duely consider the imperfection of my regeneration, hauing still the relikes of originall corruption abiding in me,
and compare my self with that uprightness, and that spirituality of God's Law, and duly Consider the imperfection of my regeneration, having still the Relics of original corruption abiding in me,
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and carnall infirmities cleauing vnto me, that I am in these respects carnall, and earthly,
and carnal infirmities cleaving unto me, that I am in these respects carnal, and earthly,
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and that I am sold as a bondman and captiue, against my will, vnder the power of mine owne corruption. and that I am sold as a bondman and captive, against my will, under the power of mine own corruption.
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We are here first to consider the Epithite and Title giuen to the morall Law of God, that it is spirituall,
We Are Here First to Consider the Epithet and Title given to the moral Law of God, that it is spiritual,
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and the point hence is that which is intended by this Epithite, namely this,
and the point hence is that which is intended by this Epithet, namely this,
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That the morall Law of God is in the nature of it heauenly, Angelicall, and diuine, and it requires heauenly and Angelicall obedience;
That the moral Law of God is in the nature of it heavenly, Angelical, and divine, and it requires heavenly and Angelical Obedience;
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it requires that men conforme themselues to it, and yeeld obedience to it, not onely in the outward man,
it requires that men conform themselves to it, and yield Obedience to it, not only in the outward man,
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but also in the most inward motions of their mindes, wils, and affections, and in their very spirits, and thoughts:
but also in the most inward motions of their minds, wills, and affections, and in their very spirits, and thoughts:
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yea, it requires euery way absolute, exact, and perfect obedience in soule and body: and to this purpose wee haue plaine euidence of Scripture.
yea, it requires every Way absolute, exact, and perfect Obedience in soul and body: and to this purpose we have plain evidence of Scripture.
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Deut. 6.5, 6. Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soule, Deuteronomy 6.5, 6. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul,
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and with all thy minde, and these wordes which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart. Luk. 10.27.and with all thy mind, and these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart. Luk. 10.27.
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the Expounder of the Law saith thus, It is written in the Law, Thou shalt loue thy Lord God with all thine heart,
the Expounder of the Law Says thus, It is written in the Law, Thou shalt love thy Lord God with all thine heart,
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and with all thy soule, and with all thy strength, and with all thy thought. and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy Thought.
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And thus CHRIST himselfe expounds the morall Law of GOD, Matth. 5. in many Verses of it,
And thus CHRIST himself expounds the moral Law of GOD, Matthew 5. in many Verses of it,
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as 22, 28, 34, &c. And he giues the spirituall sense of the Law, and shewes that it reacheth to the most inward motions of the minde, will and affections,
as 22, 28, 34, etc. And he gives the spiritual sense of the Law, and shows that it reaches to the most inward motions of the mind, will and affections,
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and that it requires absolute and perfect obedience, aswell in the soule, as in the body,
and that it requires absolute and perfect Obedience, aswell in the soul, as in the body,
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and in the very spirits and thoughts of men. The reason of it is this,
and in the very spirits and thoughts of men. The reason of it is this,
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The morall Law of God being breathed out from the Spirit of God, it expresseth the mind of God,
The moral Law of God being breathed out from the Spirit of God, it Expresses the mind of God,
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and the will of God, touching all morall matters, and as the Prophet saith, Isai. 55.8. Gods thoughts are not our thoughts, nor Gods will our will:
and the will of God, touching all moral matters, and as the Prophet Says, Isaiah 55.8. God's thoughts Are not our thoughts, nor God's will our will:
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but his thoughts, his mind, and his will, are like to himselfe, most heauenly, and most spirituall;
but his thoughts, his mind, and his will, Are like to himself, most heavenly, and most spiritual;
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and therefore the morall Law of God must needs be in the nature of it, Heauenly, Angelicall, and Diuine, and requiring obedience;
and Therefore the moral Law of God must needs be in the nature of it, Heavenly, Angelical, and Divine, and requiring Obedience;
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in no sort sauouring of the flesh, nor such as men thinke and iudge to be good,
in no sort savouring of the Flesh, nor such as men think and judge to be good,
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but Heauenly and Angelicall, and that which is euery way absolute and perfect, and as well in soule as in body.
but Heavenly and Angelical, and that which is every Way absolute and perfect, and as well in soul as in body.
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And this serues to teach vs how the Law of God must be vnderstood, namely, spiritually;
And this serves to teach us how the Law of God must be understood, namely, spiritually;
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it being in the nature of it, heauenly and spirituall, it must be spiritually vnderstood. The Pharises in their time misse-vnderstood the Law of God.
it being in the nature of it, heavenly and spiritual, it must be spiritually understood. The Pharisees in their time misse-vnderstood the Law of God.
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And many in our time misse-vnderstand it, many thinke, that men may vnderstand the Law of God by the strength of naturall reason,
And many in our time misse-vnderstand it, many think, that men may understand the Law of God by the strength of natural reason,
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and they sticke not sometimes to say, that if the Law of God be but read to the people, it is sufficient.
and they stick not sometime to say, that if the Law of God be but read to the people, it is sufficient.
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Why, say they, who knowes not this, that it is a sinne to kill, to steale,
Why, say they, who knows not this, that it is a sin to kill, to steal,
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and the like? Alas, such men looke on the Law of God with a wrong eye, they looke on it with the eye of naturall reason,
and the like? Alas, such men look on the Law of God with a wrong eye, they look on it with the eye of natural reason,
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and that eye is not able to see the vprightnesse of the Law of God, and to discerne the spirituality of it;
and that eye is not able to see the uprightness of the Law of God, and to discern the spirituality of it;
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and such men haue a vaile ouer their eyes, 2. Cor. 3.15. They rest in the outward rind and barke of the Law of God, they see not the pith and marrow of it.
and such men have a veil over their eyes, 2. Cor. 3.15. They rest in the outward rind and bark of the Law of God, they see not the pith and marrow of it.
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If wee would rightly vnderstand the Law of God, we must labour to vnderstand it spiritually,
If we would rightly understand the Law of God, we must labour to understand it spiritually,
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and to finde out the spirituall sense and meaning of it.
and to find out the spiritual sense and meaning of it.
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Againe, is it so, that the Law of God, in the nature of it, is heauenly and spirituall, and requires heauenly and Angelicall obedience? who then is able in time of this life, in his owne person, perfectly to fulfill the Law of God? who is able to attayne to that perfect purity the Law of God requires? Surely, none liuing being a meere man:
Again, is it so, that the Law of God, in the nature of it, is heavenly and spiritual, and requires heavenly and Angelical Obedience? who then is able in time of this life, in his own person, perfectly to fulfil the Law of God? who is able to attain to that perfect purity the Law of God requires? Surely, none living being a mere man:
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and therefore it is a dreame of the Papists, to say that men may perfectly fulfill the Law of God in this life, in their owne persons,
and Therefore it is a dream of the Papists, to say that men may perfectly fulfil the Law of God in this life, in their own Persons,
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and may merit by their works, and doe works of supererogation: these be fancies of idle braynes.
and may merit by their works, and do works of supererogation: these be fancies of idle brains.
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Lastly, is it so, that the Law of God is in the nature of it, heauenly and spirituall, requiring heauenly and Angelicall obedience to it,
Lastly, is it so, that the Law of God is in the nature of it, heavenly and spiritual, requiring heavenly and Angelical Obedience to it,
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as well in soule as in body? Surely, then we may not thinke it inough to conforme our selues to the Law of God in outward actions only. No, no:
as well in soul as in body? Surely, then we may not think it enough to conform our selves to the Law of God in outward actions only. No, no:
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we must yeeld internall and spirituall obedience to the Law of God;
we must yield internal and spiritual Obedience to the Law of God;
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the Law of God, in commanding outward good workes, and in forbidding outward euill deedes, commands and forbids the very first motions and desires of those works,
the Law of God, in commanding outward good works, and in forbidding outward evil Deeds, commands and forbids the very First motions and Desires of those works,
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and therefore wee must labour in truth, though wee cannot perfectly, yet in truth to yeeld obedience to the Law of God, not onely in our bodies,
and Therefore we must labour in truth, though we cannot perfectly, yet in truth to yield Obedience to the Law of God, not only in our bodies,
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but also in our hearts, soules and Spirits.
but also in our hearts, Souls and Spirits.
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In the next place obserue wee, that the Apostle doth not barely affirme this of the Law of God, that it is spirituall;
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle does not barely affirm this of the Law of God, that it is spiritual;
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but he affirmes it as a knowne thing, a thing wel knowne to himselfe and other true beleeuers.
but he affirms it as a known thing, a thing well known to himself and other true believers.
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We know (saith the Apostle:) both I, and you, and all true beleeuers are well acquainted with this, that the Law is spirituall,
We know (Says the Apostle:) both I, and you, and all true believers Are well acquainted with this, that the Law is spiritual,
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and that the Law of God, in the nature of it, is heauenly and spirituall; this wee know. The point hence is this,
and that the Law of God, in the nature of it, is heavenly and spiritual; this we know. The point hence is this,
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That true beleeuers, such as are truly inlightened, they know the spirituall nature of the Law of God, they rest not in the letter of the Law,
That true believers, such as Are truly enlightened, they know the spiritual nature of the Law of God, they rest not in the Letter of the Law,
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but they see and discerne the spirituality of it, and they are well acquainted with it,
but they see and discern the spirituality of it, and they Are well acquainted with it,
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yea such as are truly inlightened, they know and vnderstand, and they see and discerne the spirituall nature of the whole Word of God, they are acquainted with the Spirit and Life of the whole Word of God, both of the Law and of the Gospell:
yea such as Are truly enlightened, they know and understand, and they see and discern the spiritual nature of the Whole Word of God, they Are acquainted with the Spirit and Life of the Whole Word of God, both of the Law and of the Gospel:
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The Word of God dwels in them, as it is Coloss. 3.16.The Word of God dwells in them, as it is Coloss. 3.16.
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and they know not only the outward face of the Word of God, but they are acquainted with the inward purpose and meaning of it,
and they know not only the outward face of the Word of God, but they Are acquainted with the inward purpose and meaning of it,
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and the nature of it, as they know the nature, and disposition, and very purpose of the heart of one that dwels with them,
and the nature of it, as they know the nature, and disposition, and very purpose of the heart of one that dwells with them,
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and with whom they do conuerse familiarly and are inwardly acquainted. And to this purpose the Apostle saith, Coloss. 1.9. that he prayed for the Colossians, that they might be fulfilled with knowledge of the will of God, in all wisedome and spirituall vnderstanding, that they might come to the wise and spirituall vnderstanding of the Will of God reuealed in his Word.
and with whom they do converse familiarly and Are inwardly acquainted. And to this purpose the Apostle Says, Coloss. 1.9. that he prayed for the colossians, that they might be fulfilled with knowledge of the will of God, in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding, that they might come to the wise and spiritual understanding of the Will of God revealed in his Word.
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And thus also hee prayed for the Ephesians. Ephes. 1.18.
And thus also he prayed for the Ephesians. Ephesians 1.18.
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That the eyes of their vnderstanding might be inlightened, that they might know not onely the letter and story of the Gospell, but the sweet and excellent things of it, the hope of his calling,That the eyes of their understanding might be enlightened, that they might know not only the Letter and story of the Gospel, but the sweet and excellent things of it, the hope of his calling,
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and the riches of his glorious inheritance in his Saints.
and the riches of his glorious inheritance in his Saints.
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Such as are truly inlightened, they know, and they vnderstand, and they discerne the spirituall nature of the Word of God,
Such as Are truly enlightened, they know, and they understand, and they discern the spiritual nature of the Word of God,
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and they are acquainted with the Spirit and Life of it. For why?
and they Are acquainted with the Spirit and Life of it. For why?
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God giues to true beleeuers his Spirit, and the Spirit of God reueales to them the secrets of God, Psal. 25.14.
God gives to true believers his Spirit, and the Spirit of God reveals to them the secrets of God, Psalm 25.14.
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that is, not onely such things as may be knowne by the common gift of illumination,
that is, not only such things as may be known by the Common gift of illumination,
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but the deepe and hidden things of God, euen the things which eye hath not seene,
but the deep and hidden things of God, even the things which eye hath not seen,
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neither care hath heard, nor haue entred into mans heart, 1. Cor. 2.9.neither care hath herd, nor have entered into men heart, 1. Cor. 2.9.
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And therefore they rest not in the letter of the Law of God, nor in the letter of the Gospell,
And Therefore they rest not in the Letter of the Law of God, nor in the Letter of the Gospel,
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but they see and discerne the spirituall nature of the Law, that the Law is heauenly, Angelical and diuine,
but they see and discern the spiritual nature of the Law, that the Law is heavenly, Angelical and divine,
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and requires heauenly and Angelicall obedience, and they are acquainted with the marrow and sweetnesse of the Gospell.
and requires heavenly and Angelical Obedience, and they Are acquainted with the marrow and sweetness of the Gospel.
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By this then let vs trie our selues, touching our knowledge and vnderstanding of the Word of God, whether we be truly inlightened or no.
By this then let us try our selves, touching our knowledge and understanding of the Word of God, whither we be truly enlightened or no.
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By this we may know it:
By this we may know it:
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Doe we rest in the letter of the Law, or doe we sticke in the letter of the Gospell,
Do we rest in the Letter of the Law, or do we stick in the Letter of the Gospel,
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and goe no further? Let vs not deceiue our selues, we haue no true vnderstanding either of the Law or of the Gospell;
and go no further? Let us not deceive our selves, we have no true understanding either of the Law or of the Gospel;
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wee may soothe vp our selues, but indeed we are not truly inlightened. Such as are truly inlightened, they see and discerne the spirituall nature of the Law,
we may sooth up our selves, but indeed we Are not truly enlightened. Such as Are truly enlightened, they see and discern the spiritual nature of the Law,
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and they are well acquainted with the sweet and excellent comforts of the Gospell.
and they Are well acquainted with the sweet and excellent comforts of the Gospel.
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Why, will some say, How shall I be sure that I see and discerne the spirituall nature of the Law,
Why, will Some say, How shall I be sure that I see and discern the spiritual nature of the Law,
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and that I am well acquainted with the sweet comforts of the Gospell?
and that I am well acquainted with the sweet comforts of the Gospel?
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I answere, Thou maist be sure that thou dost see the spirituall nature of the Law,
I answer, Thou Mayest be sure that thou dost see the spiritual nature of the Law,
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if so be thy knowledge of the Law doe cause thee not to rest in an outward conformity to it, in a ciuill honest carriage & behauiour, which is a dangerous thing to rest in:
if so be thy knowledge of the Law do cause thee not to rest in an outward conformity to it, in a civil honest carriage & behaviour, which is a dangerous thing to rest in:
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but to labour for inward reformation of thine owne heart, and that thine heart and inward affections may be conformed to the Law of God.
but to labour for inward Reformation of thine own heart, and that thine heart and inward affections may be conformed to the Law of God.
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And againe, thou maist be sure that thou art well acquainted with the sweet comforts of the Gospell,
And again, thou Mayest be sure that thou art well acquainted with the sweet comforts of the Gospel,
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if thou be affected with them according to the excellency and worth of them, and thou makest them thy chiefe Treasure, and thy desire after them is insatiable,
if thou be affected with them according to the excellency and worth of them, and thou Makest them thy chief Treasure, and thy desire After them is insatiable,
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and especially, if thou find the sweetnesse and comfort of them in time of thy greatest trouble.
and especially, if thou find the sweetness and Comfort of them in time of thy greatest trouble.
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If it be thus with thee, certainely, then thou art truly inlightened, and thou dost see and discerne the spirituall nature of the Law,
If it be thus with thee, Certainly, then thou art truly enlightened, and thou dost see and discern the spiritual nature of the Law,
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and thou art well acquainted with the sweet comforts of the Gospell:
and thou art well acquainted with the sweet comforts of the Gospel:
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and if it be not thus with thee, assure thy selfe thou art not truely inlightened.
and if it be not thus with thee, assure thy self thou art not truly enlightened.
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Come we to that the Apostle speakes of himselfe.
Come we to that the Apostle speaks of himself.
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Hauing said, The Law is spirituall, he subioynes (but I am carnall, sold vnder sinne) he fals,
Having said, The Law is spiritual, he subioynes (but I am carnal, sold under sin) he falls,
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as we see, into a troubled complaint in regard of himselfe, that in respect of the spirituall nature of the Law of God,
as we see, into a troubled complaint in regard of himself, that in respect of the spiritual nature of the Law of God,
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and in respect of perfect regeneration, he was carnall, and sold vnder sin.
and in respect of perfect regeneration, he was carnal, and sold under since.
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Now then, the Apostle being an holy and sanctified vessell, a man truly regenerate, and a man that had attayned a great measure of grace and sanctification,
Now then, the Apostle being an holy and sanctified vessel, a man truly regenerate, and a man that had attained a great measure of grace and sanctification,
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and thus complayning & acknowledging thus much of himselfe, that he was carnall, sold vnder sinne, wee are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
and thus complaining & acknowledging thus much of himself, that he was carnal, sold under sin, we Are given to understand thus much:
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That the most holy, and the most regenerate that be in this world, haue iust cause to complaine of carnality still remayning in them, that as yet they are in some measure carnall:
That the most holy, and the most regenerate that be in this world, have just cause to complain of carnality still remaining in them, that as yet they Are in Some measure carnal:
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euen the most holy haue iust cause continually to grone vnder the burden of the remaynder of carnall corruption still abiding in them,
even the most holy have just cause continually to groan under the burden of the remainder of carnal corruption still abiding in them,
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and of carnall infirmities still cleauing to them, as Ignorance, Vnbeliefe, Doubting, Hypocrisie, Pride, and the like:
and of carnal infirmities still cleaving to them, as Ignorance, Unbelief, Doubting, Hypocrisy, Pride, and the like:
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and we shall find, if we obserue it, that the most holy and the most regenerate that haue beene in all ages, haue euer thus complayned,
and we shall find, if we observe it, that the most holy and the most regenerate that have been in all ages, have ever thus complained,
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and thus groned vnder the waight of corruption still abiding in them in part, and of carnall infirmities still remayning in them.
and thus groaned under the weight of corruption still abiding in them in part, and of carnal infirmities still remaining in them.
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Thus did Iob, Iob 9.30, 31. If I wash my selfe with snow water, and purge mine hands most cleane,
Thus did Job, Job 9.30, 31. If I wash my self with snow water, and purge mine hands most clean,
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yet thou shalt plunge me in the pit, and mine owne clothes shall make me filthy, I haue such corruption still abiding in me,yet thou shalt plunge me in the pit, and mine own clothes shall make me filthy, I have such corruption still abiding in me,
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and such filthinesse cleauing to me.
and such filthiness cleaving to me.
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And thus Dauid, knowing the corruption of his heart, and sinfull infirmities still cleauing to him, entreates the Lord not to enter into Iudgement with him. Psal. 143.2. Enter not into iudgement with thy seruant:
And thus David, knowing the corruption of his heart, and sinful infirmities still cleaving to him, entreats the Lord not to enter into Judgement with him. Psalm 143.2. Enter not into judgement with thy servant:
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for in thy sight shall none that liueth be iustified. We reade of the father of the child, Mar. 9.24.for in thy sighed shall none that lives be justified. We read of the father of the child, Mar. 9.24.
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that though he had a measure of true faith, yet hee complayned of the weakenesse of his faith, that though he had a measure of true faith, yet he complained of the weakness of his faith,
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and he cryed out with teares, and said, Lord, I beleeue, helpe my vnbeliefe.
and he cried out with tears, and said, Lord, I believe, help my unbelief.
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And thus the holy and blessed Martyrs of God, as Bradford, and others, haue much complayned of their vnbeliefe.
And thus the holy and blessed Martyrs of God, as Bradford, and Others, have much complained of their unbelief.
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Bradford almost in all his writings, and in euery Meditation, complaynes of his vnbeliefe;Bradford almost in all his writings, and in every Meditation, complains of his unbelief;
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and yet he was a man exceedingly mortified to the world, and had receiued a rich and plentifull measure of grace.
and yet he was a man exceedingly mortified to the world, and had received a rich and plentiful measure of grace.
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And thus in all ages the most holy and most regenerate haue complayned, and groned vnder the burden of corruption still abiding in them,
And thus in all ages the most holy and most regenerate have complained, and groaned under the burden of corruption still abiding in them,
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and of sinfull infirmities still cleauing to them:
and of sinful infirmities still cleaving to them:
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And therefore certainely, the most holy and most regenerate that are, haue iust cause continually to grone vnder the burden of the remaynder of sinne which still abides in them,
And Therefore Certainly, the most holy and most regenerate that Are, have just cause continually to groan under the burden of the remainder of sin which still abides in them,
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and of carnall infirmities that still cleaue to them.
and of carnal infirmities that still cleave to them.
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Haply here some will say, The Lord is able at once cleane to rid his children,
Haply Here Some will say, The Lord is able At once clean to rid his children,
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and altogether to free them from the corruption of nature, and from all sinfull infirmities. Why then doth the Lord suffer the relikes of corruption still to abide in them,
and altogether to free them from the corruption of nature, and from all sinful infirmities. Why then does the Lord suffer the Relics of corruption still to abide in them,
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and sinfull infirmities still to cleaue to them? I answere, The Lord is so pleased, for great and waighty causes:
and sinful infirmities still to cleave to them? I answer, The Lord is so pleased, for great and weighty Causes:
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as, namely, for the beating downe of their pride, lest they should too much lift vp themselues;
as, namely, for the beating down of their pride, lest they should too much lift up themselves;
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and for the exercise of their faith, their hope, their patience, and other graces of his Spirit,
and for the exercise of their faith, their hope, their patience, and other graces of his Spirit,
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for the stirring of them vp to feruent Prayer, for the manifestation of his owne power in vpholding them,
for the stirring of them up to fervent Prayer, for the manifestation of his own power in upholding them,
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and that they may be more mild and equall, pitifull and compassionate towards others, that they may beare with others,
and that they may be more mild and equal, pitiful and compassionate towards Others, that they may bear with Others,
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and may be moued to forgiue and pity, and to comfort and strengthen others, as occasion is offered.
and may be moved to forgive and pity, and to Comfort and strengthen Others, as occasion is offered.
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For these causes the Lord is pleased to suffer the relikes of corruption still to abide in his children,
For these Causes the Lord is pleased to suffer the Relics of corruption still to abide in his children,
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and sinnefull infirmities still to cleaue to them;
and sinful infirmities still to cleave to them;
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and so, though men or women be most holy, yet they haue iust cause, continually to grone vnder the burden of the remaynders of sinne still abiding in them,
and so, though men or women be most holy, yet they have just cause, continually to groan under the burden of the remainders of sin still abiding in them,
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and of sinfull infirmities still cleauing to them.
and of sinful infirmities still cleaving to them.
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Now this Truth meetes with that proud conceit of some, that dreame of an absolute perfection of holinesse and regeneration in time of this life,
Now this Truth meets with that proud conceit of Some, that dream of an absolute perfection of holiness and regeneration in time of this life,
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as the Papists, the Pelagians, the Familists:
as the Papists, the Pelagians, the Familists:
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they thinke that men may come to be absolutely perfect in holinesse and regeneration in this life,
they think that men may come to be absolutely perfect in holiness and regeneration in this life,
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yea, some vpstart Nouellers and new-fangled Diuines there be, who thinke, that where there is true Faith, there is no doubting at all,
yea, Some upstarted Novelists and newfangled Divines there be, who think, that where there is true Faith, there is no doubting At all,
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and where there is any the least doubting, there is no true Faith, and that men may come to be so free from sinne,
and where there is any the least doubting, there is no true Faith, and that men may come to be so free from sin,
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as they need not any more to mourne and weepe for their sinnes.
as they need not any more to mourn and weep for their Sins.
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These be fancies and idle conceits, and they cannot stand with the Truth now deliuered and grounded on the Word of God;
These be fancies and idle conceits, and they cannot stand with the Truth now Delivered and grounded on the Word of God;
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the most holy, and the most regenerate haue continually, so long as they be in this life, iust cause to grone vnder the burden of the remaynders of sinne stil abiding in them,
the most holy, and the most regenerate have continually, so long as they be in this life, just cause to groan under the burden of the remainders of sin still abiding in them,
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and of sinfull infirmities still cleauing to them, euen to grone vnder the burden of Ignorance, Vnbelief, Doubting, and such like.
and of sinful infirmities still cleaving to them, even to groan under the burden of Ignorance, Unbelief, Doubting, and such like.
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Oh, but say they, where there is doubting, there can be no true comfort. I answere: It is vtterly false.
O, but say they, where there is doubting, there can be no true Comfort. I answer: It is utterly false.
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Where there is some doubting, there may be true comfort:
Where there is Some doubting, there may be true Comfort:
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yea, I dare boldly affirme on the contrary, that where there is no doubting at all,
yea, I Dare boldly affirm on the contrary, that where there is no doubting At all,
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nor any striuing against vnbeliefe, there is no true comfort: for indeede there is no true faith, but a proud presumption.
nor any striving against unbelief, there is no true Comfort: for indeed there is no true faith, but a proud presumption.
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Againe, the comfort of a true beleeuer stands not in the absolute perfection of his faith,
Again, the Comfort of a true believer Stands not in the absolute perfection of his faith,
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but in the soundnesse and truth of it, and in true and sound assurance of the pardon of his sinnes, not in the absolute assurance of it:
but in the soundness and truth of it, and in true and found assurance of the pardon of his Sins, not in the absolute assurance of it:
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for indeed there is no such assurance to be found in any;
for indeed there is no such assurance to be found in any;
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there is some weaknes and some doubting mingled with the assurance of faith in the best,
there is Some weakness and Some doubting mingled with the assurance of faith in the best,
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and the best and most holy haue iust cause to bewayle their vnbeliefe, and their doubting,
and the best and most holy have just cause to bewail their unbelief, and their doubting,
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and other sinnefull infirmities cleauing vnto them, so long as they are in this life:
and other sinful infirmities cleaving unto them, so long as they Are in this life:
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and therefore it is hellish pride for any to thinke, that they may come to absolute perfection of holinesse and regeneration in this life.
and Therefore it is hellish pride for any to think, that they may come to absolute perfection of holiness and regeneration in this life.
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Againe, is it so, that the most holy, and the most regenerate haue iust cause continually to grone vnder the burden of the remainders of corruption still abiding in them,
Again, is it so, that the most holy, and the most regenerate have just cause continually to groan under the burden of the remainders of corruption still abiding in them,
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and of sinnefull infirmities still cleauing to them? Here is then a ground of comfort for thee, whosoeuer thou art that art a childe of God,
and of sinful infirmities still cleaving to them? Here is then a ground of Comfort for thee, whosoever thou art that art a child of God,
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and art euer complaining of thine owne infirmities.
and art ever complaining of thine own infirmities.
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Did Paul thus? Did he breake out and say he was carnall, hauing the remainder of sinne still abiding in him,
Did Paul thus? Did he break out and say he was carnal, having the remainder of sin still abiding in him,
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and sinnefull infirmities still cleauing to him? And haue the best of Gods children done thus? And haue they iust cause thus to doe? Then doe not thou too much cast downe thy selfe, in regard of corruption still abiding in thee,
and sinful infirmities still cleaving to him? And have the best of God's children done thus? And have they just cause thus to do? Then do not thou too much cast down thy self, in regard of corruption still abiding in thee,
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and sinnefull infirmities still cleauing to thee: thy case is not singular, but the case of all Gods children.
and sinful infirmities still cleaving to thee: thy case is not singular, but the case of all God's children.
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Oh, but thou wilt say, thou feelest thine owne heart full of rebellion, full of vnbeliefe, full of doubting,
O, but thou wilt say, thou Feel thine own heart full of rebellion, full of unbelief, full of doubting,
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and such like, and thou hast almost no feeling of grace and holinesse in thee.
and such like, and thou hast almost no feeling of grace and holiness in thee.
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Well, assure thy selfe, thou shalt not in this life feele holinesse and grace, as thou feelest corruption and sinne.
Well, assure thy self, thou shalt not in this life feel holiness and grace, as thou Feel corruption and sin.
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If therefore thou haue the first fruits of the Spirit, an hatred of thine owne corruption, a purpose to please God,
If Therefore thou have the First fruits of the Spirit, an hatred of thine own corruption, a purpose to please God,
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and not to sinne against him in any thing, and a true feare of God in thine heart, comfort thy selfe in that,
and not to sin against him in any thing, and a true Fear of God in thine heart, Comfort thy self in that,
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and wait for full holinesse in the life to come.
and wait for full holiness in the life to come.
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It is a blessed thing that God giues thee a sight of thine owne corruption and sinfull infirmities,
It is a blessed thing that God gives thee a sighed of thine own corruption and sinful infirmities,
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and an heart to bee grieued for them. Thousands in the world goe lightly vnder the burden, not of sinfull infirmities,
and an heart to be grieved for them. Thousands in the world go lightly under the burden, not of sinful infirmities,
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but of foule and grosse sinnes, and they laugh and are merry.
but of foul and gross Sins, and they laugh and Are merry.
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Last of all, Haue the most holy and the most regenerate, iust cause continually to grone vnder the burden of the remainders of sinne still abiding in them? Surely,
Last of all, Have the most holy and the most regenerate, just cause continually to groan under the burden of the remainders of sin still abiding in them? Surely,
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then it concerneth the best and the most holy that are, to be watchfull, and continually to stand on their gard;
then it concerns the best and the most holy that Are, to be watchful, and continually to stand on their guard;
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they haue a Serpent lurking in their owne bosomes, and though hee be wounded, yet hee is not altogether dead,
they have a Serpent lurking in their own bosoms, and though he be wounded, yet he is not altogether dead,
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and he will sting them, and poyson them, if they watch him not narrowly:
and he will sting them, and poison them, if they watch him not narrowly:
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they are therefore to suspect euery thing that comes from themselues, lest it sauour of the flesh and of corruption;
they Are Therefore to suspect every thing that comes from themselves, lest it savour of the Flesh and of corruption;
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and they are not easily to approue that which is pleasing to their owne sence and reason;
and they Are not Easily to approve that which is pleasing to their own sense and reason;
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for they hauing still in them corruption of nature, through that corruption, the Deuill is still ready to winde himselfe into their hearts,
for they having still in them corruption of nature, through that corruption, the devil is still ready to wind himself into their hearts,
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and to mingle his poyson with their thoughts: and therefore they are to watch ouer their owne hearts continually.
and to mingle his poison with their thoughts: and Therefore they Are to watch over their own hearts continually.
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Come we now to stand more particularly on that the Apostle here affirmes of himselfe; that he was carnall, sold vnder sinne.
Come we now to stand more particularly on that the Apostle Here affirms of himself; that he was carnal, sold under sin.
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And first, hee saith, that hee was carnall: namely, as we shewed, he was not simply and meerly carnall,
And First, he Says, that he was carnal: namely, as we showed, he was not simply and merely carnal,
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as vnregenerate persons be but he was carnall comparatiuely, and in some respects, as, namely, in respect of the perfect integrity, vprightnesse,
as unregenerate Persons be but he was carnal comparatively, and in Some respects, as, namely, in respect of the perfect integrity, uprightness,
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and spirituall nature of the Law of God, and in respect of perfect regeneration, hee was euen carnall, earthly and sensuall.
and spiritual nature of the Law of God, and in respect of perfect regeneration, he was even carnal, earthly and sensual.
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Hence two conclusions are offered to vs. I will speake of them in order;
Hence two conclusions Are offered to us I will speak of them in order;
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as first, in that the Apostle saith, hee was carnall, in respect of the perfect purity, vprightnesse,
as First, in that the Apostle Says, he was carnal, in respect of the perfect purity, uprightness,
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and spirituall nature of the Law, we may take vp this conclusion:
and spiritual nature of the Law, we may take up this conclusion:
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That true beleeuers, and such as are truely regenerate, though they be not simply and meerely carnall, as vnregenerate persons be,
That true believers, and such as Are truly regenerate, though they be not simply and merely carnal, as unregenerate Persons be,
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yet they are carnall, in comparison of the Law of God.
yet they Are carnal, in comparison of the Law of God.
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If the best, and most holy, and most regenerate in the world, compare themselues with the perfect holinesse, integrity,
If the best, and most holy, and most regenerate in the world, compare themselves with the perfect holiness, integrity,
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and spirituality of the Law of God, they shall find, that in respect of that, they are carnall,
and spirituality of the Law of God, they shall find, that in respect of that, they Are carnal,
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yea, the more they compare themselues with the pure, holy, and perfect Law of God, the more vile,
yea, the more they compare themselves with the pure, holy, and perfect Law of God, the more vile,
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and the more filthy shall they see themselues, and the more vile and wretched shall they acknowledge themselues.
and the more filthy shall they see themselves, and the more vile and wretched shall they acknowledge themselves.
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Thus it was with the holy Apostle in this place, hee comparing himselfe with the pure, holy,
Thus it was with the holy Apostle in this place, he comparing himself with the pure, holy,
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and spirituall Law of God, he breakes out and saith, I am carnall, and I am a vile sinfull wretch.
and spiritual Law of God, he breaks out and Says, I am carnal, and I am a vile sinful wretch.
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And thus we may reade of holy Dauid, Psal. 19. that Dauid hauing in that Psalme largely discoursed of the excellency and perfection of the Law of God,
And thus we may read of holy David, Psalm 19. that David having in that Psalm largely discoursed of the excellency and perfection of the Law of God,
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and of the holinesse, integrity, and purity of it, and hauing said, Vers. 11. that in keeping the Commandements of God, there is great reward:
and of the holiness, integrity, and purity of it, and having said, Vers. 11. that in keeping the commandments of God, there is great reward:
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he presently subioynes, Vers. 12. Who can vnderstand his faults? Cleanse me from secret faults.
he presently subioynes, Vers. 12. Who can understand his Faults? Cleanse me from secret Faults.
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As if he had said, The Law of God is indeed most pure, and holy, and of excellent perfection:
As if he had said, The Law of God is indeed most pure, and holy, and of excellent perfection:
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but (alas) if I and others, whosoeuer wee be, compare our selues with the holy and perfect Law of God, we are far short of the holinesse and perfection the Law of God requires at our hands,
but (alas) if I and Others, whosoever we be, compare our selves with the holy and perfect Law of God, we Are Far short of the holiness and perfection the Law of God requires At our hands,
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and we shal find our selues full of sinne, and full of corruption, and the more wee looke into the holy and pure Law of God,
and we shall find our selves full of sin, and full of corruption, and the more we look into the holy and pure Law of God,
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and compare our selues with that, the more vile and filthy wee see our selues, the more vile and wretched wee must needes acknowledge our selues to be,
and compare our selves with that, the more vile and filthy we see our selves, the more vile and wretched we must needs acknowledge our selves to be,
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and that we haue such filthinesse in vs, that we cannot sound the depth and bottome of it.
and that we have such filthiness in us, that we cannot found the depth and bottom of it.
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Who can vnderstand his faults? And hence it is that the Prophet Isai. 64.6. saith, that the best righteousnesse of man is as filthy clouts; Who can understand his Faults? And hence it is that the Prophet Isaiah 64.6. Says, that the best righteousness of man is as filthy clouts;
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all our righteousnesse is as filthy clouts. all our righteousness is as filthy clouts.
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The righteousnesse of such as are most holy, and most regenerate in this world, is as filthy clouts.
The righteousness of such as Are most holy, and most regenerate in this world, is as filthy clouts.
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And therefore, if the best and most holy that liue in this world, compare themselues with the perfect holinesse and purity of the Law of God, they shall find, that in respect of that, they are carnall, and the more they compare themselues with the pure, holy,
And Therefore, if the best and most holy that live in this world, compare themselves with the perfect holiness and purity of the Law of God, they shall find, that in respect of that, they Are carnal, and the more they compare themselves with the pure, holy,
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and perfect Law of God, the more vile and filthy they shall see themselues, and the more vile and wretched they must needs acknowledge themselues:
and perfect Law of God, the more vile and filthy they shall see themselves, and the more vile and wretched they must needs acknowledge themselves:
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and the reasons of it are these,
and the Reasons of it Are these,
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First, the holy and pure Law of God, is the perfect and right rule of all holinesse and righteousnesse,
First, the holy and pure Law of God, is the perfect and right Rule of all holiness and righteousness,
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and in the best and most regenerate in the world there is some peruersnesse, and some crookednesse stil remayning Pro. 20.9. None can say, I haue cleansed my heart, I am pure, I am cleane from my sinne.
and in the best and most regenerate in the world there is Some perverseness, and Some crookedness still remaining Pro 20.9. None can say, I have cleansed my heart, I am pure, I am clean from my sin.
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Now then, the peruerse and crooked heart of the best, being laid to the right rule of holinesse, the crookednesse of it must needs appeare, the right rule of the Law will certainely discouer it,
Now then, the perverse and crooked heart of the best, being laid to the right Rule of holiness, the crookedness of it must needs appear, the right Rule of the Law will Certainly discover it,
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and they shall thereby come more to see it, and more to acknowledge it.
and they shall thereby come more to see it, and more to acknowledge it.
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Againe, the more such as be holy, and truely regenerate, lay their hearts to the Law of God,
Again, the more such as be holy, and truly regenerate, lay their hearts to the Law of God,
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and to the Word of God, and compare themselues with that, the neerer they come to God himselfe:
and to the Word of God, and compare themselves with that, the nearer they come to God himself:
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for by examination of their hearts by the Word of God, they draw neere to God;
for by examination of their hearts by the Word of God, they draw near to God;
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and the neerer they come to him, the more vile, & more filthy shall they see themselues,
and the nearer they come to him, the more vile, & more filthy shall they see themselves,
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and be forced to acknowledge with Abraham, Gen. 18.27. Drawing neere to the Lord, they are but dust and ashes.
and be forced to acknowledge with Abraham, Gen. 18.27. Drawing near to the Lord, they Are but dust and Ashes.
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And say with Iob, Iob 9.20. If they would be perfect, yet the Lord shall iudge them wicked.
And say with Job, Job 9.20. If they would be perfect, yet the Lord shall judge them wicked.
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And therefore, doubtlesse, if the best and most holy that are in the world, compare themselues with the holinesse, integrity,
And Therefore, doubtless, if the best and most holy that Are in the world, compare themselves with the holiness, integrity,
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and spirituall nature of the Law of God, they shall find, that in that respect they are carnall, and the more they compare themselues with the pure and holy Law of God, the more vile and filthy shall they see themselues,
and spiritual nature of the Law of God, they shall find, that in that respect they Are carnal, and the more they compare themselves with the pure and holy Law of God, the more vile and filthy shall they see themselves,
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and the more vile, and the more wretched must they needs acknowledge themselues.
and the more vile, and the more wretched must they needs acknowledge themselves.
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First, is it so, that the most holy that are in the world, if they be compared with the holy,
First, is it so, that the most holy that Are in the world, if they be compared with the holy,
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and pure, and perfect Law of God, are carnall, and are vile, and filthy? What are then the vnregenerate,
and pure, and perfect Law of God, Are carnal, and Are vile, and filthy? What Are then the unregenerate,
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and such as are yet in their naturall state? and what are they then that are vnholy,
and such as Are yet in their natural state? and what Are they then that Are unholy,
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and prophane, and giue themselues ouer to wickednesse and sinne, euen with greedinesse, and make but a mocke of holinesse,
and profane, and give themselves over to wickedness and sin, even with greediness, and make but a mock of holiness,
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and scoffe at those that are in any measure holy and religious? What shall we thinke that they are? Surely, wee may iustly thinke thus of them, that if they bee compared with the Law of God, they will be found to be deuillish, and lips of the Deuill.
and scoff At those that Are in any measure holy and religious? What shall we think that they Are? Surely, we may justly think thus of them, that if they be compared with the Law of God, they will be found to be devilish, and lips of the devil.
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Are they that are most holy, carnall? What then art thou that art a Drunkard, a Blasphemer, a Rayler, a Scoffer of Religion,
are they that Are most holy, carnal? What then art thou that art a Drunkard, a Blasphemer, a Railer, a Scoffer of Religion,
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and of all that are religious? Surely, if thou be compared with the holy Law of God, thou wilt be found not only carnall, but euen a Deuill incarnate:
and of all that Are religious? Surely, if thou be compared with the holy Law of God, thou wilt be found not only carnal, but even a devil incarnate:
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and if thou compare thy selfe with the holy Law of God, and haue thine eyes open, to see what thou art, thou shalt find thy selfe as blacke as the Deuill, and as hell it selfe.
and if thou compare thy self with the holy Law of God, and have thine eyes open, to see what thou art, thou shalt find thy self as black as the devil, and as hell it self.
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And if Abraham and holy men of God, drawing neere to the Lord, haue cryed out, they were but dust and ashes, vile, and sinfull;
And if Abraham and holy men of God, drawing near to the Lord, have cried out, they were but dust and Ashes, vile, and sinful;
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and, rottennesse entred into their bones, Habbak. 3.16. and as 1. Pet. 4.18. and, rottenness entered into their bones, Habakkuk. 3.16. and as 1. Pet. 4.18.
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If the righteous searcely be saued, where then wilt thou, that art a vile, wicked and vngodly sinner, appeare? When the Lord shall open thine eyes,If the righteous searcely be saved, where then wilt thou, that art a vile, wicked and ungodly sinner, appear? When the Lord shall open thine eyes,
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and awaken thy conscience, to see thy vilenesse, thou shalt be forced to cry out, thou art a Deuill, and a damned wretch:
and awaken thy conscience, to see thy vileness, thou shalt be forced to cry out, thou art a devil, and a damned wretch:
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and when the Lord shall appeare to iudgement, thou shalt then call to the Mountaynes to fall on thee,
and when the Lord shall appear to judgement, thou shalt then call to the Mountains to fallen on thee,
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and to the Hils to couer thee.
and to the Hills to cover thee.
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Oh then, if hell haue not taken full possession of thy soule, thinke of this in time.
O then, if hell have not taken full possession of thy soul, think of this in time.
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Againe, is it so, that the most holy and most regenerate that are in this world,
Again, is it so, that the most holy and most regenerate that Are in this world,
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if they be compared with the holy and pure Law of God, they are carnal,
if they be compared with the holy and pure Law of God, they Are carnal,
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and the more they compare themselues with the holy and pure Law of God, the more vile and filthy shall they see themselues,
and the more they compare themselves with the holy and pure Law of God, the more vile and filthy shall they see themselves,
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how then can any looke to be iustified in the sight of God, by his owne inherent holinesse, by that holinesse that is found in himselfe? Is it possible, that a mans owne inherent holinesse should iustifie him before the Iudgement seate of the Lord? And yet it is not able to abide the try all, according to the strict rule of the Law of God:
how then can any look to be justified in the sighed of God, by his own inherent holiness, by that holiness that is found in himself? Is it possible, that a men own inherent holiness should justify him before the Judgement seat of the Lord? And yet it is not able to abide the try all, according to the strict Rule of the Law of God:
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and if it be examined by the pure and holy Law of God, it will be found in some measure carnall.
and if it be examined by the pure and holy Law of God, it will be found in Some measure carnal.
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Can that then iustifie a man before the Iudgement seate of God? No, no: it is not possible.
Can that then justify a man before the Judgement seat of God? No, no: it is not possible.
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And it is but a fancy of the Papists, that true beleeuers are first iustified by the merit of Christ,
And it is but a fancy of the Papists, that true believers Are First justified by the merit of christ,
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but afterwards their second and further iustification in the sight of God, is by their owne inherent holinesse. This is a dotage.
but afterwards their second and further justification in the sighed of God, is by their own inherent holiness. This is a dotage.
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And we may further driue the point to the iust reproofe of some amongst our selues, I meane ignorant persons.
And we may further driven the point to the just reproof of Some among our selves, I mean ignorant Persons.
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Aske an ignorant man or woman, one that cannot giue the meaning of any Article of faith,
Ask an ignorant man or woman, one that cannot give the meaning of any Article of faith,
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or any Petition of the Lords Prayer, how he or she looke to be saued? Their answere is commonly this, They do no body harme, they serue God,
or any Petition of the lords Prayer, how he or she look to be saved? Their answer is commonly this, They do no body harm, they serve God,
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and they pray to God, and they hope to be saued by their good meaning & their good dealing, and seruing of God.
and they pray to God, and they hope to be saved by their good meaning & their good dealing, and serving of God.
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This is grosse and palpable ignorance: such persons deceiue themselues exceedingly.
This is gross and palpable ignorance: such Persons deceive themselves exceedingly.
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Alas (as Dauid saith, Psal. 130.3.) If the Lord should marks iniquities, who shall stand? The best and the most holy are not able to stand in his sight.
Alas (as David Says, Psalm 130.3.) If the Lord should marks iniquities, who shall stand? The best and the most holy Are not able to stand in his sighed.
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And dost thou then thinke, that thy good meaning, and seruing of God, shall goe for currant before him? No, no: thou deceiuest thy selfe:
And dost thou then think, that thy good meaning, and serving of God, shall go for currant before him? No, no: thou deceivest thy self:
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and, if thou rest on that, it will certainely deceiue thee, and plunge thy soule into the gulfe of hell: therefore take heed of it.
and, if thou rest on that, it will Certainly deceive thee, and plunge thy soul into the gulf of hell: Therefore take heed of it.
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Last of all, this being so, that the most holy, and the most regenerate, if they compare themselues with the pure, holy,
Last of all, this being so, that the most holy, and the most regenerate, if they compare themselves with the pure, holy,
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and perfect Law of God, shall finde themselues carnall, and the more they compare themselues with it, the more vile and filthy shall they see themselues.
and perfect Law of God, shall find themselves carnal, and the more they compare themselves with it, the more vile and filthy shall they see themselves.
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By this we may easily see and discerne, whence it is, that the Papists so much dote on inherent holinesse,
By this we may Easily see and discern, whence it is, that the Papists so much dote on inherent holiness,
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and that many amongst vs are so highly conceited of their owne holinesse, and good things in themselues;
and that many among us Are so highly conceited of their own holiness, and good things in themselves;
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and that many please themselues in their ciuill honest carriage.
and that many please themselves in their civil honest carriage.
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Why? Surely, all these, and the like, compare not themselues with the holy & pure Law of God, they compare themselues either with themselues,
Why? Surely, all these, and the like, compare not themselves with the holy & pure Law of God, they compare themselves either with themselves,
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or with others amongst men, and they neuer examine themselues by the holy and pure Law of God:
or with Others among men, and they never examine themselves by the holy and pure Law of God:
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and that indeed is the ground of their carnall selfe-loue, and selfe-liking.
and that indeed is the ground of their carnal Self-love, and self-liking.
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And therefore, when thou findest a swelling conceit in thee, in respect of some holinesse or good thing in thy selfe, goe to the Law of God, compare thy selfe with that,
And Therefore, when thou Findest a swelling conceit in thee, in respect of Some holiness or good thing in thy self, go to the Law of God, compare thy self with that,
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and thou shalt finde thy best holinesse, but carnality, in respect of the holinesse of the Law of God,
and thou shalt find thy best holiness, but carnality, in respect of the holiness of the Law of God,
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and of that which the Law of God requires at thy hands: and that will beat downe thy swelling selfe-conceit.
and of that which the Law of God requires At thy hands: and that will beatrice down thy swelling Self-conceit.
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Now in the second place, in that the Apostle saith, hee was carnall, in respect of perfect regeneration; this conclusion is further offered,
Now in the second place, in that the Apostle Says, he was carnal, in respect of perfect regeneration; this conclusion is further offered,
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That the most holy, and most regenerate that are in the world, are still carnall, in regard of perfect regeneration;
That the most holy, and most regenerate that Are in the world, Are still carnal, in regard of perfect regeneration;
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the most holy haue still carnality in them, and haue still flesh and corruption abiding in them,
the most holy have still carnality in them, and have still Flesh and corruption abiding in them,
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yea, they are still in part carnall thorowout, they are thorowout partly flesh, and partly Spirit;
yea, they Are still in part carnal throughout, they Are throughout partly Flesh, and partly Spirit;
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their mindes, their wills, their affections, and all the powers of their soules, are thorowout partly spirituall, and partly carnall:
their minds, their wills, their affections, and all the Powers of their Souls, Are throughout partly spiritual, and partly carnal:
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and therefore the Apostle saith, 1. Corinth. 1•. 9. that in time of this life, wee know but in part.
and Therefore the Apostle Says, 1. Corinth. 1•. 9. that in time of this life, we know but in part.
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As if hee had said, Wee that are true Beleeuers, true Christians, yea, wee that are Apostles,
As if he had said, we that Are true Believers, true Christians, yea, we that Are Apostles,
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euen wee all and euery one of vs know but in part, and wee are but in part inlightened,
even we all and every one of us know but in part, and we Are but in part enlightened,
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and consequently but in part sanctified thorowout.
and consequently but in part sanctified throughout.
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And Gal. 5. vers. 17. the Apostle speaking of the regenerate, hee saith, there is still in them flesh and Spirit, lusting one against the other,
And Gal. 5. vers. 17. the Apostle speaking of the regenerate, he Says, there is still in them Flesh and Spirit, lusting one against the other,
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and fighting and striuing one against the other.
and fighting and striving one against the other.
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Therefore this is a certaine truth, that the most holy, and most regenerate that liue in this world, are still in part carnall,
Therefore this is a certain truth, that the most holy, and most regenerate that live in this world, Are still in part carnal,
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and that thorowout, their mindes, their wills, and all the powers of their soules, are thorowout partly spirituall, and partly carnall.
and that throughout, their minds, their wills, and all the Powers of their Souls, Are throughout partly spiritual, and partly carnal.
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This then first makes knowne to vs, that the best workes of the best and most regenerate that be in this world, are imperfect workes, they are not perfectly good,
This then First makes known to us, that the best works of the best and most regenerate that be in this world, Are imperfect works, they Are not perfectly good,
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but partly good, and partly euill and sinnefull. For why? Such as the cause is, such must needes be the effect.
but partly good, and partly evil and sinful. For why? Such as the cause is, such must needs be the Effect.
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Now the minde and will of man are the cause of all his workes, and the minde is partly carnall,
Now the mind and will of man Are the cause of all his works, and the mind is partly carnal,
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and partly spirituall, and so is the will; and therefore the workes that proceede from thence, must needes be answerable, euen partly spirituall,
and partly spiritual, and so is the will; and Therefore the works that proceed from thence, must needs be answerable, even partly spiritual,
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and partly carnall and sinnefull, and so not able to iustifie any in the sight of God.
and partly carnal and sinful, and so not able to justify any in the sighed of God.
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Againe, on the ground of doctrine now deliuered, the best and most holy that be in world, must learne to be humbled for their best workes:
Again, on the ground of Doctrine now Delivered, the best and most holy that be in world, must Learn to be humbled for their best works:
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they haue cause to be humbled euen for the best workes they performe.
they have cause to be humbled even for the best works they perform.
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Though we be truely regenerate, and haue the Spirit of grace & sanctification, yet when we haue done any good thing, wee haue cause to be humbled for the carnality and sinfulnesse that cleaues to it:
Though we be truly regenerate, and have the Spirit of grace & sanctification, yet when we have done any good thing, we have cause to be humbled for the carnality and sinfulness that cleaves to it:
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for wee being in part carnall, our best workes are in part carnall, and are sinfully performed as they come from vs,
for we being in part carnal, our best works Are in part carnal, and Are sinfully performed as they come from us,
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and therefore we haue cause to be humbled for them;
and Therefore we have cause to be humbled for them;
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and it must be farre from vs (as the manner of the most is) to rest in the outward good worke done,
and it must be Far from us (as the manner of the most is) to rest in the outward good work done,
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and to thinke wee haue done God high seruice, when we haue done an outward good thing,
and to think we have done God high service, when we have done an outward good thing,
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when wee haue prayed, heard the Word of God, or the like.
when we have prayed, herd the Word of God, or the like.
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Indeed these are good things in themselues, but when we haue prayed, we haue cause to be hun bled for our fayling in Prayer;
Indeed these Are good things in themselves, but when we have prayed, we have cause to be hun bled for our failing in Prayer;
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and when wee haue heard the Word of God, we haue cause to be humbled for our sinfulnesse in hearing; and so in other things.
and when we have herd the Word of God, we have cause to be humbled for our sinfulness in hearing; and so in other things.
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Come wee now to the second thing the Apostle here affirmes of himselfe, namely this, that hee was sold vnder sinne, that is,
Come we now to the second thing the Apostle Here affirms of himself, namely this, that he was sold under sin, that is,
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as we shewed, was held, though vnwillingly, yet held hee was as a captiue vnder the power of his owne corruption.
as we showed, was held, though unwillingly, yet held he was as a captive under the power of his own corruption.
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Hence in the first place wee are surther giuen to vnderstand thus much,
Hence in the First place we Are surther given to understand thus much,
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That though true beleeuers, and such as are truely regenerate, are not altogether and wholly in thraldome and bondage to the corruption of nature,
That though true believers, and such as Are truly regenerate, Are not altogether and wholly in thraldom and bondage to the corruption of nature,
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and slaues to it, as vnregenerate persons are, yet they are in some sort vnder the power of it:
and slaves to it, as unregenerate Persons Are, yet they Are in Some sort under the power of it:
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the best, and the most holy, and most regenerate that are in the world, are in some thraldome and bondage to their owne inbred corruption, it holds them,
the best, and the most holy, and most regenerate that Are in the world, Are in Some thraldom and bondage to their own inbred corruption, it holds them,
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though they be in part vnwilling, in some captiuity, and it makes them sometimes yeeld to the euill motions and lusts of it;
though they be in part unwilling, in Some captivity, and it makes them sometime yield to the evil motions and Lustiest of it;
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and though they doe not yeeld to it, as good subiects doe to their lawfull Prince, willingly,
and though they do not yield to it, as good Subjects do to their lawful Prince, willingly,
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yet sometimes they doe yeeld to it, as to a Tyrant, vnwillingly, and by the strength of it they are somtimes drawne to performe the lusts of the flesh.
yet sometime they do yield to it, as to a Tyrant, unwillingly, and by the strength of it they Are sometimes drawn to perform the Lustiest of the Flesh.
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And thus we shall find it hath beene with the dearest Saints of God in all ages,
And thus we shall find it hath been with the dearest Saints of God in all ages,
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as with Noah, with Lot, with Abraham, Dauid, Peter, and the rest, though these were men truly regenerate,
as with Noah, with Lot, with Abraham, David, Peter, and the rest, though these were men truly regenerate,
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and men that had receiued a great measure of grace, yet sometimes they were drawne by the strength of their owne corruption, to foule sins,
and men that had received a great measure of grace, yet sometime they were drawn by the strength of their own corruption, to foul Sins,
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and did sometimes yeeld, though vnwillingly, to the euill motions and lusts of their owne hearts.
and did sometime yield, though unwillingly, to the evil motions and Lustiest of their own hearts.
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And to this purpose is that, Iam. 5.17. HELIAS was a man subiect to like passions as we are. And to this purpose is that, Iam. 5.17. ELIAS was a man Subject to like passion as we Are.
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And hence it is, that the Apostle, Gal. 6.1. puts it downe indefinitely, and he saith, If a man be fallen by occasion into any fault:
And hence it is, that the Apostle, Gal. 6.1. puts it down indefinitely, and he Says, If a man be fallen by occasion into any fault:
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or if a man, whosoeuer he be, be ouer-taken by any sinne.
or if a man, whosoever he be, be overtaken by any sin.
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Thereby teaching vs, that no man, be he neuer so good, or neuer so holy, is exempted from falling,
Thereby teaching us, that no man, be he never so good, or never so holy, is exempted from falling,
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or from being sometimes ouer-taken and supplanted by the strength of his owne corruption still abiding in him in part.
or from being sometime overtaken and supplanted by the strength of his own corruption still abiding in him in part.
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And thus also speakes Iohn, 1. Ioh. 2.1. My babes (saith he) these things write I vnto you, that you sinne not.
And thus also speaks John, 1. John 2.1. My babes (Says he) these things write I unto you, that you sin not.
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And if any man sinne, we haue an Aduocate with the Father, Iesus Christ the righteous. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Iesus christ the righteous.
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As if hee had said, These things I write to you, my Babes, euen you that are truly regenerate:
As if he had said, These things I write to you, my Babes, even you that Are truly regenerate:
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I write them to this end, that yee should be kept from sinne: but yet I know, that the best of vs all are subiect sometimes to sinne,
I write them to this end, that ye should be kept from sin: but yet I know, that the best of us all Are Subject sometime to sin,
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and we that are truly regenerate, are sometimes drawne by the strength of our owne corruption, to fall into sinne:
and we that Are truly regenerate, Are sometime drawn by the strength of our own corruption, to fallen into sin:
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and if any of vs doe sinne, we haue an aduocate with the Father, Iesus Christ the righteous.
and if any of us do sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Iesus christ the righteous.
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Hence wee may easily gather proofe and confirmation of this Truth, that the best, and the most holy,
Hence we may Easily gather proof and confirmation of this Truth, that the best, and the most holy,
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and most regenerate that are in the world, are in some thraldome and bondage to their owne inbred corruption,
and most regenerate that Are in the world, Are in Some thraldom and bondage to their own inbred corruption,
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& though they doe not willingly yeeld to it, yet they are somtimes by the strength of it ouer-carryed & ouer-mastered,
& though they do not willingly yield to it, yet they Are sometimes by the strength of it overcarried & overmastered,
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and made to yeeld to the euill motions and lusts of it, and it doth sometimes exercise a kinde of power ouer them:
and made to yield to the evil motions and Lustiest of it, and it does sometime exercise a kind of power over them:
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and the reasons of it are these:
and the Reasons of it Are these:
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First, it pleaseth the Lord sometimes a little to withdraw his hand from his children, I meane, his subsequent and following grace, that grace that stirres vp,
First, it Pleases the Lord sometime a little to withdraw his hand from his children, I mean, his subsequent and following grace, that grace that stirs up,
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and still moues the minde and will after they be regenerate:
and still moves the mind and will After they be regenerate:
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for there is not onely a preuenting grace, but a subsequent grace needfull to the regenerate.
for there is not only a preventing grace, but a subsequent grace needful to the regenerate.
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Now the Lord sometimes is pleased to withdraw that following grace from them;
Now the Lord sometime is pleased to withdraw that following grace from them;
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and thereupon it is, that they are sometimes ouercarryed, and made to yeeld to the euill motions and lusts of their owne hearts.
and thereupon it is, that they Are sometime ouercarryed, and made to yield to the evil motions and Lustiest of their own hearts.
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Againe, grace and sanctification are not alwayes in the like exercise:
Again, grace and sanctification Are not always in the like exercise:
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grace in Gods children is sometimes weake and faint, and lyes hid, and as it were dead, in respect of the exercise of it:
grace in God's children is sometime weak and faint, and lies hid, and as it were dead, in respect of the exercise of it:
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and hereupon also it is, that they are sometimes ouer-carryed, and made to yeeld to the euill motions and lusts of their owne hearts.
and hereupon also it is, that they Are sometime overcarried, and made to yield to the evil motions and Lustiest of their own hearts.
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And therefore this we may conclude as a certayne truth, that the best, and the most holy,
And Therefore this we may conclude as a certain truth, that the best, and the most holy,
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and most regenerate that are in the world, are in some thraldome and bondage to their owne inbred corruption,
and most regenerate that Are in the world, Are in Some thraldom and bondage to their own inbred corruption,
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and sometimes it makes them by the strength of it, (though they be in some sort vnwilling) to yeeld to the euill motions and lusts of it,
and sometime it makes them by the strength of it, (though they be in Some sort unwilling) to yield to the evil motions and Lustiest of it,
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and it doth sometimes exercise a kinde of power ouer them. And this being a cleere truth, for the vse of it: first,
and it does sometime exercise a kind of power over them. And this being a clear truth, for the use of it: First,
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We are not to maruell, though the best and dearest of Gods children doe sometimes slip and faile;
We Are not to marvel, though the best and dearest of God's children do sometime slip and fail;
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and though sometimes they be ouer-taken by some particular euill, we are not to iudge hardly of them because of some particular fayling. and though sometime they be overtaken by Some particular evil, we Are not to judge hardly of them Because of Some particular failing.
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It is the manner indeed of the men of the world, to open their mouthes wide against Gods children,
It is the manner indeed of the men of the world, to open their mouths wide against God's children,
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and hardly to censure them, and to iudge them hypocrites, and to cry shame on them,
and hardly to censure them, and to judge them Hypocrites, and to cry shame on them,
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and to say they are vile wretches, because sometimes they slip and faile, and are sometimes ouer-taken by some sinne:
and to say they Are vile wretches, Because sometime they slip and fail, and Are sometime overtaken by Some sin:
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it must be farre from vs thus to iudge.
it must be Far from us thus to judge.
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If wee thus iudge the generation of Gods children, we sinne, and we trespasse, as Dauid saith, Psal. 73.15. The dearest Saints and Seruants of God that liue in the world, haue still inbred corruption in part abiding in them; If we thus judge the generation of God's children, we sin, and we trespass, as David Says, Psalm 73.15. The dearest Saints and Servants of God that live in the world, have still inbred corruption in part abiding in them;
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and though they be freed by the power of grace that is in them, from the full force and strength of it,
and though they be freed by the power of grace that is in them, from the full force and strength of it,
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and from a willing subiection to it, yet they are still in part in thraldome, and in bondage vnder it, and sometimes it ouer-carryes them by the strength of it,
and from a willing subjection to it, yet they Are still in part in thraldom, and in bondage under it, and sometime it ouer-carryes them by the strength of it,
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and makes them sometimes yeeld to the euill motions & lusts of it, sometimes it strikes them,
and makes them sometime yield to the evil motions & Lustiest of it, sometime it strikes them,
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and wounds them, and giues them such a blow in such sort, as the points and strokes of it are seene,
and wounds them, and gives them such a blow in such sort, as the points and Strokes of it Are seen,
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and doe openly appeare, euen to the view of the world;
and do openly appear, even to the view of the world;
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and therefore we are not to iudge hardly of them, because of some slip and some fayling,
and Therefore we Are not to judge hardly of them, Because of Some slip and Some failing,
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and because sometimes they are ouer-taken by some sinne. No:
and Because sometime they Are overtaken by Some sin. No:
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take this for a generall and certayne rule, wee are not to iudge any man to be good or bad, by any one or few acts,
take this for a general and certain Rule, we Are not to judge any man to be good or bad, by any one or few acts,
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but by his walking, and by the course of his life;
but by his walking, and by the course of his life;
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if the course of his life be carnall, earthly, and sensuall, certainly then he is a carnall man,
if the course of his life be carnal, earthly, and sensual, Certainly then he is a carnal man,
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and wee may so iudge him. If the course of his life be holy, and such as it ought to be,
and we may so judge him. If the course of his life be holy, and such as it ought to be,
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then doubtlesse he is holy, and his state is good, and wee may so iudge of him,
then doubtless he is holy, and his state is good, and we may so judge of him,
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though sometimes he faile, and be sometimes ouer-taken by some sinne.
though sometime he fail, and be sometime overtaken by Some sin.
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Againe, is it so, that the best, and most holy, and most regenerate are still in some thraldome and bondage vnder their owne inbred corruption, and their owne corruption doth sometimes exercise a kind of power ouer them,
Again, is it so, that the best, and most holy, and most regenerate Are still in Some thraldom and bondage under their own inbred corruption, and their own corruption does sometime exercise a kind of power over them,
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and ouer-carry them, and make them yeeld to the euill motions and lusts of it? The consideration of this may serue to worke in all Gods children, contentation of mind,
and overcarry them, and make them yield to the evil motions and Lustiest of it? The consideration of this may serve to work in all God's children, contentation of mind,
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and a willing subiection of themselues to the hand of God, in all their troubles and afflictions that befall them in this life, whatsoeuer they be:
and a willing subjection of themselves to the hand of God, in all their Troubles and afflictions that befall them in this life, whatsoever they be:
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for why? though thou beest a child of God, and deare and precious in the sight of God,
for why? though thou Best a child of God, and deer and precious in the sighed of God,
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yet withall consider, that thou art still in part vnder the power of sinne, and thou art still in some sort a slaue of sinne,
yet withal Consider, that thou art still in part under the power of sin, and thou art still in Some sort a slave of sin,
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and thine owne corruption doth somtimes ouer-carry thee, and draw thee from that obedience thou owest to thy God and gracious Father,
and thine own corruption does sometimes overcarry thee, and draw thee from that Obedience thou owest to thy God and gracious Father,
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and makes thee sometimes sinne against him, and prouoke him to anger against thee;
and makes thee sometime sin against him, and provoke him to anger against thee;
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and if then the Lord lay on thee sicknesse, pouerty, reproch, banishment, or any other affliction;
and if then the Lord lay on thee sickness, poverty, reproach, banishment, or any other affliction;
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alas, it is farre short of that thou hast deserued; thou by thy sinne hast deserued death and damnation.
alas, it is Far short of that thou hast deserved; thou by thy sin hast deserved death and damnation.
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And if thou duely consider this, it will make thee willingly and contentedly to beare any affliction the Lord layes on thee,
And if thou duly Consider this, it will make thee willingly and contentedly to bear any affliction the Lord lays on thee,
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and to say with thy selfe when thou art vnder the afflicting hand of God;
and to say with thy self when thou art under the afflicting hand of God;
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Vile wretch that I am, I find my selfe, that I am still a slaue vnder sinne,
Vile wretch that I am, I find my self, that I am still a slave under sin,
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and that I haue beene ouer-carryed by the strength of mine owne corruption, to yeeld to the lusts and motions of it,
and that I have been overcarried by the strength of mine own corruption, to yield to the Lustiest and motions of it,
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and to sinne against my good God and gracious Father, and I am worthy of death and damnation,
and to sin against my good God and gracious Father, and I am worthy of death and damnation,
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and it were iust with him to throw me to hell for my sinnes, and it is his mercy that I am not throwne to hell, shall I then thinke this sicknesse, this pouerty, this reproch,
and it were just with him to throw me to hell for my Sins, and it is his mercy that I am not thrown to hell, shall I then think this sickness, this poverty, this reproach,
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and the like, grieuous, or long and tedious to me? No, no: I will beare it with patience, with willingnesse, and with contentation.
and the like, grievous, or long and tedious to me? No, no: I will bear it with patience, with willingness, and with contentation.
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Oh, I haue deserued farre more at the hands of my God, this is nothing to that I haue deserued.
O, I have deserved Far more At the hands of my God, this is nothing to that I have deserved.
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Thus it will be with thee, if thou duely confider that thou art still a slaue vnder sinne,
Thus it will be with thee, if thou duly confider that thou art still a slave under sin,
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and sometimes ouer-carryed by the strength of thine owne corruption, to sinne against thy GOD.
and sometime overcarried by the strength of thine own corruption, to sin against thy GOD.
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Let then all Gods children, feeling the hand of God on them, call this to their minds, that they are still in part slaues to sinne;
Let then all God's children, feeling the hand of God on them, call this to their minds, that they Are still in part slaves to sin;
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and it will worke in them, in some measure, contentation of mind, and a willing subiection of themselues to the hand of the Lord in all their troubles and distresses.
and it will work in them, in Some measure, contentation of mind, and a willing subjection of themselves to the hand of the Lord in all their Troubles and Distresses.
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Lastly, this being so, that the best, the most holy, and most regenerate, are still in some thraldome vnder their inbred corruption, this may serue to cheere vp Gods children, in respect of their particular saylings against their purpose.
Lastly, this being so, that the best, the most holy, and most regenerate, Are still in Some thraldom under their inbred corruption, this may serve to cheer up God's children, in respect of their particular sailings against their purpose.
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When they are sometimes ouer-carryed by the strength of their owne corruption, to doe euill against their purpose, they are indeed then to be humbled,
When they Are sometime overcarried by the strength of their own corruption, to do evil against their purpose, they Are indeed then to be humbled,
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and not thereupon to be vtterly deiected, and to cal their state in doubt and question. No, no:
and not thereupon to be utterly dejected, and to call their state in doubt and question. No, no:
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they haue still corruption in part abiding in them, and they are still in some thraldome and bondage vnder it,
they have still corruption in part abiding in them, and they Are still in Some thraldom and bondage under it,
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and sometimes it will ouer-carry them, and make them yeeld to the euill motions and lusts of it;
and sometime it will overcarry them, and make them yield to the evil motions and Lustiest of it;
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and in this respect, they are to labour for liberty, & to grone for deliuerance out of their captiuity;
and in this respect, they Are to labour for liberty, & to groan for deliverance out of their captivity;
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and this should sharpen their desire after heauen, because here they cannot goe on in a course of holinesse with free spirits,
and this should sharpen their desire After heaven, Because Here they cannot go on in a course of holiness with free spirits,
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but they are sometimes ouer-carryed and drawne aside; yet this should not vtterly daunt them, and vtterly cast them downe.
but they Are sometime overcarried and drawn aside; yet this should not utterly daunt them, and utterly cast them down.
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Further obserue wee, that the Apostle here saith, that he was sold vnder sinne.
Further observe we, that the Apostle Here Says, that he was sold under sin.
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He saith not, that he sold himselfe to sinne, as it is said of Ahab, 1. King. 21.25. that he sold himselfe to worke wickednesse in the sight of the Lord:
He Says not, that he sold himself to sin, as it is said of Ahab, 1. King. 21.25. that he sold himself to work wickedness in the sighed of the Lord:
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but he was sold vnder sinne: thereby implying an vnwillingnesse in himselfe to be held vnder the power of sinne;
but he was sold under sin: thereby implying an unwillingness in himself to be held under the power of sin;
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and that howsoeuer his owne inbred corruption did exercise a kind of power ouer him,
and that howsoever his own inbred corruption did exercise a kind of power over him,
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and sometimes ouer-carry him, yet he was not willing to be vnder that power, hee would faine haue beene out of that thraldome,
and sometime overcarry him, yet he was not willing to be under that power, he would feign have been out of that thraldom,
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and hee did not willingly yeeld to the command of such a master. Hence we may gather
and he did not willingly yield to the command of such a master. Hence we may gather
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A manifest difference betweene the regenerate & the vnregenerate, in respect of the power of their inbred corruption:
A manifest difference between the regenerate & the unregenerate, in respect of the power of their inbred corruption:
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the regenerate are sold vnder the corruption of their hearts, they are held in some sort vnder the power of it vnwillingly,
the regenerate Are sold under the corruption of their hearts, they Are held in Some sort under the power of it unwillingly,
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and they are, as it were, haled and drawne by the force and strength of it, vnwillingly to sinne.
and they Are, as it were, haled and drawn by the force and strength of it, unwillingly to sin.
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But the other, the vnregenerate, they sell themselues to their owne inbred corruption, and they willingly yeeld to it,
But the other, the unregenerate, they fell themselves to their own inbred corruption, and they willingly yield to it,
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and with pleasure they follow the euill motions and lusts that arise from their owne corruption;
and with pleasure they follow the evil motions and Lustiest that arise from their own corruption;
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yea, in falling into one and the same sinne, there is this difference betweene the regenerate and the vnregenerate:
yea, in falling into one and the same sin, there is this difference between the regenerate and the unregenerate:
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The regenerate, they fall into it vnwillingly, against their purpose, and with a striuing against it;
The regenerate, they fallen into it unwillingly, against their purpose, and with a striving against it;
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but the vnregenerate, they fall into it purposely, and with full consent of will, and it is as meate and drinke to them, to fulfill the lusts of their owne hearts. Pro. 10.23. It is a pastime to a foole to doe wickedly.
but the unregenerate, they fallen into it purposely, and with full consent of will, and it is as meat and drink to them, to fulfil the Lustiest of their own hearts. Pro 10.23. It is a pastime to a fool to do wickedly.
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And Ephes. 2.2, 3. the Apostle describing the naturall state of the Ephesians, saith, They walked in sinne: and he shewes how,
And Ephesians 2.2, 3. the Apostle describing the natural state of the Ephesians, Says, They walked in sin: and he shows how,
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namely, according to the course of this world, and after the Prince that ruleth in the ayre,
namely, according to the course of this world, and After the Prince that Ruleth in the air,
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euen the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience, among whom wee also had our conuersation in times past, in the lusts of our flesh, in fulfilling the will of the flesh,
even the Spirit that now works in the children of disobedience, among whom we also had our Conversation in times past, in the Lustiest of our Flesh, in fulfilling the will of the Flesh,
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and of the mind, and were by nature the children of wrath. and of the mind, and were by nature the children of wrath.
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And thus Iude Epist. vers. 18. speakes of the vnregenerate persons, that they walke after their owne vagodly lusts:
And thus Iude Epistle vers. 18. speaks of the unregenerate Persons, that they walk After their own vagodly Lustiest:
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They are willingly led by them.
They Are willingly led by them.
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And to these wee might adde many other testimonies of Scripture, shewing a manifest difference betweene the regenerate and the vnregenerate, in respect of the power of their owne corruption.
And to these we might add many other testimonies of Scripture, showing a manifest difference between the regenerate and the unregenerate, in respect of the power of their own corruption.
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And this serues to strip vngodly men and women of their common shift: they vse to defend, or to excuse, and to extenuate their sinnes;
And this serves to strip ungodly men and women of their Common shift: they use to defend, or to excuse, and to extenuate their Sins;
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as first, an vngodly man or woman, a common Drunkard, a filthy Fornicator, and such like, plead their infirmity. Alas, it is not so;
as First, an ungodly man or woman, a Common Drunkard, a filthy Fornicator, and such like, plead their infirmity. Alas, it is not so;
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the regenerate only sinne of infirmity, and they only are haled and drawne to sinne, against their purpose:
the regenerate only sin of infirmity, and they only Are haled and drawn to sin, against their purpose:
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but the vnregenerate sinne with all their hearts, with pleasure.
but the unregenerate sin with all their hearts, with pleasure.
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Againe, an vngodly man or woman, being conuinced of sinne, and iustly reproued, as for Swearing, or the like;
Again, an ungodly man or woman, being convinced of sin, and justly reproved, as for Swearing, or the like;
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what is their shift? Oh, say they, I pray you, what are you that reproue vs? will not you sweare? you will doe worse, I warrant you:
what is their shift? O, say they, I pray you, what Are you that reprove us? will not you swear? you will do Worse, I warrant you:
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and haue you no sinne? and are you without faults? Poore soules! the best are not without faults, but it is one thing to sinne of frailty,
and have you no sin? and Are you without Faults? Poor Souls! the best Are not without Faults, but it is one thing to sin of frailty,
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and another, to sinne wittingly and willingly, and to hold on a course in sinne,
and Another, to sin wittingly and willingly, and to hold on a course in sin,
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as it is one thing, of weaknesse to fall into the mire, and another thing, to walke in it purposely,
as it is one thing, of weakness to fallen into the mire, and Another thing, to walk in it purposely,
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or to tumble in it after the manner of Swine.
or to tumble in it After the manner of Swine.
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And it is one thing, to be sold vnder sinne, and to be held vnder the power of it vnwillingly,
And it is one thing, to be sold under sin, and to be held under the power of it unwillingly,
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and sometimes to be ouercarryed by it:
and sometime to be ouercarryed by it:
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and another thing, to sell a mans selfe to sinne, and to follow the lusts of his owne heart, with pleasure and much delight.
and Another thing, to fell a men self to sin, and to follow the Lustiest of his own heart, with pleasure and much delight.
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If thou find thy selfe in that case, certainely thou art vnregenerate.
If thou find thy self in that case, Certainly thou art unregenerate.
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VERS. 15, 16, 17. For I allow not that which I doe: for what I would, that doe I not, but what I hate, that doe I.
VERS. 15, 16, 17. For I allow not that which I do: for what I would, that do I not, but what I hate, that do I.
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If I doe then that which I would not, I consent to the Law, that it is good.
If I do then that which I would not, I consent to the Law, that it is good.
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Now then, it is no more I that doe it, but the sinne that dwelleth in me.
Now then, it is no more I that do it, but the sin that dwells in me.
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OVr Apostle now comes to lay forth the combat betweene the Flesh and the Spirit, in them that are truely regenerate, giuing instance of it in his owne particular, insisting in his owne example.
Our Apostle now comes to lay forth the combat between the Flesh and the Spirit, in them that Are truly regenerate, giving instance of it in his own particular, insisting in his own Exampl.
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In these three Verses, 15, 16, 17. hee layes before vs the first degree of that combat,
In these three Verses, 15, 16, 17. he lays before us the First degree of that combat,
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as that by sinne hee was brought to doe that euill hee would not; thereby making knowne an opposition betweene the Law of God commanding, and his will consenting,
as that by sin he was brought to do that evil he would not; thereby making known an opposition between the Law of God commanding, and his will consenting,
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and sinne ouer-ruling, and his flesh obeying. That is the summe of them.
and sin overruling, and his Flesh obeying. That is the sum of them.
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Now the Apostle hauing said in the Verse before, that he was sold vnder sinne, that hee was held vnder the power of his owne corruption vnwillingly;
Now the Apostle having said in the Verse before, that he was sold under sin, that he was held under the power of his own corruption unwillingly;
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in the first wordes of the fifteenth Verse hee proues it by this, that he disallowed that which he did: thus he reasons.
in the First words of the fifteenth Verse he Proves it by this, that he disallowed that which he did: thus he Reasons.
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The things he did, he did not allow; and therefore he was held vnder the power of sinne vnwillingly: I am sold vnder sinne:
The things he did, he did not allow; and Therefore he was held under the power of sin unwillingly: I am sold under sin:
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for (saith hee) I allow not that which I doe. Then hee further confirmes that Proposition, that hee allowed not that which he did;
for (Says he) I allow not that which I do. Then he further confirms that Proposition, that he allowed not that which he did;
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because his will was to doe that which he did not, and that which hee did, was hatefull vnto him,
Because his will was to do that which he did not, and that which he did, was hateful unto him,
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and he did it with a lothing and detestation:
and he did it with a loathing and detestation:
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for (saith he) What I would, that doe I not, but what I hate, that doe I.
for (Says he) What I would, that do I not, but what I hate, that do I.
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And hereupon hee infers two conclusions: one in the 16. Verse, and the other in the 17. Verse.
And hereupon he infers two conclusions: one in the 16. Verse, and the other in the 17. Verse.
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VERS. 15. For I allow not that which I doe: for what I would, that doe I not:
VERS. 15. For I allow not that which I do: for what I would, that do I not:
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but what I hate, that doe I. but what I hate, that do I.
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THe Apostle here still speakes of himselfe, and that in the time present, I allow not that which I doe,
THe Apostle Here still speaks of himself, and that in the time present, I allow not that which I do,
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and what I would not, that doe I: but what I hate, that doe I. And so, to the end of the Chapter:and what I would not, that do I: but what I hate, that do I. And so, to the end of the Chapter:
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giuing vs to vnderstand, that he spake these things of himselfe, as hee was now in the state of regeneration:
giving us to understand, that he spoke these things of himself, as he was now in the state of regeneration:
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and the very things that in this discourse the Apostle affirmes of himselfe, doe plainely proue as much:
and the very things that in this discourse the Apostle affirms of himself, do plainly prove as much:
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for he saith, he willed the good, and hated the euill:
for he Says, he willed the good, and hated the evil:
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hee consented to the Law, hee delighted in the Law, hee felt in himselfe a striuing betweene the Law in his members,
he consented to the Law, he delighted in the Law, he felt in himself a striving between the Law in his members,
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and the Law of his mind, hee was led captiue to the Law of sinne, hee groned vnder his misery, in respect of the power of his corruption, hee desired deliuerance from it,
and the Law of his mind, he was led captive to the Law of sin, he groaned under his misery, in respect of the power of his corruption, he desired deliverance from it,
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and he acknowledged and magnified the grace of God in and through Christ.
and he acknowledged and magnified the grace of God in and through christ.
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All which are proper to the regenerate, and are neuer found in any that are yet in their naturall state and condition.
All which Are proper to the regenerate, and Are never found in any that Are yet in their natural state and condition.
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The obiections that are brought to the contrary, wee will answere in handling the particulars.
The objections that Are brought to the contrary, we will answer in handling the particulars.
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But this we are to take for a certayne truth, that the Apostle, in this whole Context, speaks of himselfe as he was now regenerate,
But this we Are to take for a certain truth, that the Apostle, in this Whole Context, speaks of himself as he was now regenerate,
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and in his owne person makes knowne, how it is with all that are truely regenerate.
and in his own person makes known, how it is with all that Are truly regenerate.
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And here he saith, I allow not. The word here rendred (allow) properly signifies know (I know not) but the word (know) is sometimes in Scripture put to signifie, acknowledge, approue, allow, &c. as Psal. 1.6. The Lord knoweth the way of the righteous:
And Here he Says, I allow not. The word Here rendered (allow) properly signifies know (I know not) but the word (know) is sometime in Scripture put to signify, acknowledge, approve, allow, etc. as Psalm 1.6. The Lord Knoweth the Way of the righteous:
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that is, he acknowledgeth, he approueth, he liketh their way. So Matth. 7.23. I neuer knew you: that is, I neuer acknowledged you for mine.
that is, he acknowledgeth, he approveth, he liketh their Way. So Matthew 7.23. I never knew you: that is, I never acknowledged you for mine.
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And so the meaning of the Apostle in this place is this, I approue not, I like not, it is not pleasing vnto me, it is in some sort against my mind and my heart; (That which I doe) or that which I worke:
And so the meaning of the Apostle in this place is this, I approve not, I like not, it is not pleasing unto me, it is in Some sort against my mind and my heart; (That which I do) or that which I work:
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for the word is the same we had, Verse 8. and 13. and it is to be vnderstood of the sinfull thoughts and motions of the Apostles mind, will, and affections;
for the word is the same we had, Verse 8. and 13. and it is to be understood of the sinful thoughts and motions of the Apostles mind, will, and affections;
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likewise of his sinfull wordes and actions:
likewise of his sinful words and actions:
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and his meaning is this, That euill which I act and doe inwardly in my mind, my will,
and his meaning is this, That evil which I act and do inwardly in my mind, my will,
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and my affections, and outwardly in my words and actions.
and my affections, and outwardly in my words and actions.
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For what I would, that is, What good I would thinke, affect, speake, and doe, that good I doe not thinke, speake,For what I would, that is, What good I would think, affect, speak, and do, that good I do not think, speak,
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or doe, but what I hate, that is, The euill that I lothe and abhor,
or do, but what I hate, that is, The evil that I loath and abhor,
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and is hatefull vnto me, that I doe, that I act, and doe in my mind, will and affections,
and is hateful unto me, that I do, that I act, and do in my mind, will and affections,
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and in my words and actions.
and in my words and actions.
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Yet this must not so be vnderstood, that the Apostle was compelled to euill, but that he confented not to it with his whole will, he being now regenerate;
Yet this must not so be understood, that the Apostle was compelled to evil, but that he confented not to it with his Whole will, he being now regenerate;
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as he was regenerate, he hated euill, and the euill he did, he did it with a lothing.
as he was regenerate, he hated evil, and the evil he did, he did it with a loathing.
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Thus then briefly conceiue wee the Apostles meaning in this Verse, as if he had said,
Thus then briefly conceive we the Apostles meaning in this Verse, as if he had said,
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For the euill which I act and doe inwardly, in my mind, will, and affections, For the evil which I act and do inwardly, in my mind, will, and affections,
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and outwardly, in my wordes and actions, I approue not, its not pleasing to me, I like it not,
and outwardly, in my words and actions, I approve not, its not pleasing to me, I like it not,
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nay, it is against my mind and my heart:
nay, it is against my mind and my heart:
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for the good I would thinke, will, and affect, speake and doe, I doe not thinke, will, affect, speake, nor doe:
for the good I would think, will, and affect, speak and do, I do not think, will, affect, speak, nor doe:
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but the euill that I lothe and abhor, and is hatefull to me, in part,
but the evil that I loath and abhor, and is hateful to me, in part,
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as I am regenerate, (for as I am regenerate, I hate euill in part) euen that euill that I act and doe in my mind, will,
as I am regenerate, (for as I am regenerate, I hate evil in part) even that evil that I act and do in my mind, will,
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and affections, and in my wordes and actions. and affections, and in my words and actions.
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First, here obserue we the reason the Apostle vseth to proue that he was sold vnder sinne, that hee was held vnder the power of sinne vnwillingly:
First, Here observe we the reason the Apostle uses to prove that he was sold under sin, that he was held under the power of sin unwillingly:
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how proues he that? Surely thus;
how Proves he that? Surely thus;
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that he did not allow nor approue of the euill he did, either inward or outward;
that he did not allow nor approve of the evil he did, either inward or outward;
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though he did euill sometimes, yet it was not pleasing to him, it was in some sort against his heart and minde:
though he did evil sometime, yet it was not pleasing to him, it was in Some sort against his heart and mind:
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and by this hee proues, that hee was sold vnder sinne. Hence then note we in a word,
and by this he Proves, that he was sold under sin. Hence then note we in a word,
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How men may know whether they be held vnder sin, or sell themselues to it:
How men may know whither they be held under since, or fell themselves to it:
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whether men be slaues to sinne willingly or vnwillingly, by their allowance or their disallowance of the euill they doe, they may certainly know it. whither men be slaves to sin willingly or unwillingly, by their allowance or their disallowance of the evil they do, they may Certainly know it.
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Dost thou find, that the euill thou dost is displeasing to thee, thou dost not allow it,
Dost thou find, that the evil thou dost is displeasing to thee, thou dost not allow it,
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nor approue it in thine heart, but rather thine heart riseth against it, and cannot away with it? thereupon thou maist conclude, that though in some sort thou art in bondage to thine owne corruption,
nor approve it in thine heart, but rather thine heart Riseth against it, and cannot away with it? thereupon thou Mayest conclude, that though in Some sort thou art in bondage to thine own corruption,
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yet it is vnwillingly, and thou art not a slaue to sinne willingly.
yet it is unwillingly, and thou art not a slave to sin willingly.
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On the other side, if thou finde that the euill thou dost, is pleasing to thee,
On the other side, if thou find that the evil thou dost, is pleasing to thee,
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and thine heart likes it, and approues it, and thine heart is tickled and affected with pleasure in doing of it, as it is, Pro. 2.14. Thou reioycest in doing euill:
and thine heart likes it, and approves it, and thine heart is tickled and affected with pleasure in doing of it, as it is, Pro 2.14. Thou reioycest in doing evil:
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Out of all question thou art then a slaue and a drudge to sinne willingly, thou art a slaue to the lusts of thine owne heart,
Out of all question thou art then a slave and a drudge to sin willingly, thou art a slave to the Lustiest of thine own heart,
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and thou wilt be so, it is pleasing to thee: and so thou art in a miserable slauerie, Thou art in the gall of bitternesse,
and thou wilt be so, it is pleasing to thee: and so thou art in a miserable slavery, Thou art in the Gall of bitterness,
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and in the bond of iniquity, Act. 8.23. Hereby then let euery one trie himselfe. Now consider wee the Proposition it selfe. and in the bound of iniquity, Act. 8.23. Hereby then let every one try himself. Now Consider we the Proposition it self.
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I allow not that which I doe: that euill I doe, I allow not; I approue not, it is not pleasing vnto me.I allow not that which I do: that evil I do, I allow not; I approve not, it is not pleasing unto me.
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Hence wee are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
Hence we Are given to understand thus much:
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That true beleeuers, such as are truely regenerate, doe euill sometimes, and they sometimes sin in their thoughts and affections,
That true believers, such as Are truly regenerate, do evil sometime, and they sometime sin in their thoughts and affections,
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and in their words and actions;
and in their words and actions;
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but yet they allow not the euill they doe, they approue it not, it is not pleasing to them,
but yet they allow not the evil they do, they approve it not, it is not pleasing to them,
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but their hearts rise vp against it, and they are displeased with it:
but their hearts rise up against it, and they Are displeased with it:
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though true beleeuers, and such as are truely regenerate, be sometimes ouercarried by violence of temptation,
though true believers, and such as Are truly regenerate, be sometime overcarried by violence of temptation,
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or by force and strength of their owne corruption still in part remaining in them, to doe euill and to sinne,
or by force and strength of their own corruption still in part remaining in them, to do evil and to sin,
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yet their hearts approue not of that euill and sinne, but they finde that their hearts doe rise vp against that euill,
yet their hearts approve not of that evil and sin, but they find that their hearts do rise up against that evil,
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and checke them in the doing of it, and when it is done, their hearts are not quiet,
and check them in the doing of it, and when it is done, their hearts Are not quiet,
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but they doe then smite them, and stirre them vp to recouer themselues by speedy repentance;
but they do then smite them, and stir them up to recover themselves by speedy Repentance;
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their hearts doe not allow them to lye in that euill and sinne, and to goe on in it with pleasure.
their hearts do not allow them to lie in that evil and sin, and to go on in it with pleasure.
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We read, that thus it was with Dauid, when hee had numbred the people, 2. Sam. 24.10. the text saith, that his heart smote him. And Psal. 66.18, 19. saith Dauid, If I regard wickednesse in mine heart, the Lord will not heare me.
We read, that thus it was with David, when he had numbered the people, 2. Sam. 24.10. the text Says, that his heart smote him. And Psalm 66.18, 19. Says David, If I regard wickedness in mine heart, the Lord will not hear me.
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But God hath heard me, and considered the voyce of my prayer. But God hath herd me, and considered the voice of my prayer.
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Thereby implying, that howsoeuer he was sometimes ouertaken with euill and sinne, yet hee did not regard it in his heart, his heart did not approue it, it was not pleasing vnto him.
Thereby implying, that howsoever he was sometime overtaken with evil and sin, yet he did not regard it in his heart, his heart did not approve it, it was not pleasing unto him.
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And thus it is with all Gods children, and such as are truely regenerate; And the reason of it is this:
And thus it is with all God's children, and such as Are truly regenerate; And the reason of it is this:
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True beleeuers, and such as are truely regenerate, they haue in them the Spirit of grace and sanctification,
True believers, and such as Are truly regenerate, they have in them the Spirit of grace and sanctification,
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and the worke of that Spirit in them is entire; I meane, it renewes them throughout in all the powers of their soules;
and the work of that Spirit in them is entire; I mean, it renews them throughout in all the Powers of their Souls;
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it makes not onely their conscience to checke them for sinne, and their iudgement to dislike it, which may in some sort be found in the reprobate,
it makes not only their conscience to check them for sin, and their judgement to dislike it, which may in Some sort be found in the Reprobate,
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but it makes their hearts also to dislike it, and as it is, Isai. 30.21. It makes their eares heare a word behind them:
but it makes their hearts also to dislike it, and as it is, Isaiah 30.21. It makes their ears hear a word behind them:
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and when they turne to the right hand or to the left, it makes their hearts tell them they are wrong, as it is, Ioh. 16.8. The Spirit rebukes them for their euill thoughts and desires.
and when they turn to the right hand or to the left, it makes their hearts tell them they Are wrong, as it is, John 16.8. The Spirit rebukes them for their evil thoughts and Desires.
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And therefore, though sometimes they be ouer-carryed by violence of temptation, or strength of corruption, to doe euill and to sinne,
And Therefore, though sometime they be overcarried by violence of temptation, or strength of corruption, to do evil and to sin,
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yet their hearts approue not of that euill, but doe rise vp against it, and checke them in the doing of it,
yet their hearts approve not of that evil, but do rise up against it, and check them in the doing of it,
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and when it is done, they allow it not either in the doing or afterward.
and when it is done, they allow it not either in the doing or afterwards.
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Now then this being a truth, it makes knowne to vs, that the sinnes of the regenerate are sinnes of a mixt kind, they are partly from the will, and partly against it;
Now then this being a truth, it makes known to us, that the Sins of the regenerate Are Sins of a mixed kind, they Are partly from the will, and partly against it;
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for the regenerate are sometimes ouer-carryed by strength of corruption to doe euill, and yet their hearts renued by grace, disallow that euill,
for the regenerate Are sometime overcarried by strength of corruption to do evil, and yet their hearts renewed by grace, disallow that evil,
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and they are diuided in the doing of that euill, and in all their euils and sinnes there is some striuing in their wils against them,
and they Are divided in the doing of that evil, and in all their evils and Sins there is Some striving in their wills against them,
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and so they are mixt sinnes, partly from the will, and partly against it.
and so they Are mixed Sins, partly from the will, and partly against it.
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Againe, is it so, that though true beleeuers, and such as are truely regenerate, be sometimes ouer-carryed by the violence of temptation,
Again, is it so, that though true believers, and such as Are truly regenerate, be sometime overcarried by the violence of temptation,
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or strength of corruption to doe euill and sinne, yet their hearts approue not of that euill,
or strength of corruption to do evil and sin, yet their hearts approve not of that evil,
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but doe rise vp against it? Here is then one speciall note, by which men may know whether they be truly regenerate or no.
but do rise up against it? Here is then one special note, by which men may know whither they be truly regenerate or no.
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Wouldst thou know whether thou be truly regenerate or no? Examine thy selfe by this.
Wouldst thou know whither thou be truly regenerate or no? Examine thy self by this.
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Dost thou find that the knowne euill thou dost, is displeasing to thee, and thine heart riseth against it both in the doing of it and afterward,
Dost thou find that the known evil thou dost, is displeasing to thee, and thine heart Riseth against it both in the doing of it and afterwards,
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and not only thy conscience checks thee for that euill, and thy iudgement dislikes it, (for that may be,
and not only thy conscience Checks thee for that evil, and thy judgement dislikes it, (for that may be,
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and is sometimes found in the reprobate) but thine heart disallowes it, and is displeased with it? Certainely,
and is sometime found in the Reprobate) but thine heart disallows it, and is displeased with it? Certainly,
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then thou maist conclude to thy comfort, that thou art truely regenerate, and that thou art freed by grace from the full force of thine owne corruption.
then thou Mayest conclude to thy Comfort, that thou art truly regenerate, and that thou art freed by grace from the full force of thine own corruption.
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Haply thou wilt say, How shall I know that I differ from the reprobate in dislike of sinne,
Haply thou wilt say, How shall I know that I differ from the Reprobate in dislike of sin,
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and that not only my conscience checks me for the euill I doe, and my iudgement dislikes it,
and that not only my conscience Checks me for the evil I do, and my judgement dislikes it,
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but that my heart disallowes it? How shall I be sure of that?
but that my heart disallows it? How shall I be sure of that?
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I answere thee, By this thou shalt know it, and be sure of it, if thou find in thine heart a true dislike of that sinne which thine heart hath before loued and liked, and was most inclined to.
I answer thee, By this thou shalt know it, and be sure of it, if thou find in thine heart a true dislike of that sin which thine heart hath before loved and liked, and was most inclined to.
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When thine heart is thus carried against it owne liking, certainly, then there is true grace in thine heart,
When thine heart is thus carried against it own liking, Certainly, then there is true grace in thine heart,
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and there is a striuing betweene grace and corruption:
and there is a striving between grace and corruption:
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for it must needes be a supernaturall power and worke of grace, that makes a man or woman dislike that which nature most liketh. And hereby trie thy selfe;
for it must needs be a supernatural power and work of grace, that makes a man or woman dislike that which nature most liketh. And hereby try thy self;
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on the other side, if thou find that thou dost allow of the least knowne euill done by thee,
on the other side, if thou find that thou dost allow of the least known evil done by thee,
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and howsoeuer thy conscience checks thee for it, yet thou likest it well inough in thine heart, thou louest it,
and howsoever thy conscience Checks thee for it, yet thou likest it well enough in thine heart, thou love it,
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and couldst find in thine heart to continue in it, for euer, and thou vsest meanes to stifle thy conscience, that it shall not checke thee for it,
and Couldst find in thine heart to continue in it, for ever, and thou usest means to stifle thy conscience, that it shall not check thee for it,
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and being conuinced of that sinne, and reproued for it, thou pleadest for it, and thou labourest to excuse it,
and being convinced of that sin, and reproved for it, thou pleadest for it, and thou labourest to excuse it,
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and to extenuate it, yea, being now past the practice of it, thou delightest in the remembrance of it;
and to extenuate it, yea, being now past the practice of it, thou delightest in the remembrance of it;
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deceiue not thy selfe, certainely, thou art yet in the dregs of nature, and thou art yet vnregenerate,
deceive not thy self, Certainly, thou art yet in the dregs of nature, and thou art yet unregenerate,
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and thou canst finde no comfort in thy state:
and thou Canst find no Comfort in thy state:
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no, no, remember those wordes of Dauid before mentioned, If I regard wickednesse in my heart, the Lord will not heare me.
no, no, Remember those words of David before mentioned, If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.
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If thou regard wickednesse in thine heart, and approue of it either in thy selfe or others, thy case is not good, the Lord wil not hear thee, thy prayers and all thy seruices to God are abominable.
If thou regard wickedness in thine heart, and approve of it either in thy self or Others, thy case is not good, the Lord will not hear thee, thy Prayers and all thy services to God Are abominable.
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The Papists from these words of the Apostle, I allow not that which I doe, conclude, that sudden inuoluntary motions, motions to euill, that arise from the flesh and inferiour parts of the soule (as they call them) and gaine not the consent of will, are no sinnes. This is but a fancy.
The Papists from these words of the Apostle, I allow not that which I do, conclude, that sudden involuntary motions, motions to evil, that arise from the Flesh and inferior parts of the soul (as they call them) and gain not the consent of will, Are no Sins. This is but a fancy.
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I shewed heretofore the weaknesse of this conceit, Verse 7. and made knowne, that concupiscence,
I showed heretofore the weakness of this conceit, Verse 7. and made known, that concupiscence,
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and the very first motions to euill, that arise from the corruption of nature, though they gaine not consent of will,
and the very First motions to evil, that arise from the corruption of nature, though they gain not consent of will,
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and though they be repelled and reiected, yet they are sinnes forbidden in the tenth Commandement:
and though they be repelled and rejected, yet they Are Sins forbidden in the tenth Commandment:
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and this very Text confuses this conceit:
and this very Text confuses this conceit:
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for the Apostle saith not onely thus, that he did not allow that which he did,
for the Apostle Says not only thus, that he did not allow that which he did,
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but he hated it, it was odious and hatefull to him as hee was regenerate; and doubtlesse it was odious and hatefull to him, because it was euill and sinfull,but he hated it, it was odious and hateful to him as he was regenerate; and doubtless it was odious and hateful to him, Because it was evil and sinful,
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yea, euil and sinful in it selfe, though he had neuer done it, and his doing of it vnwillingly, did not take away the nature of it,
yea, evil and sinful in it self, though he had never done it, and his doing of it unwillingly, did not take away the nature of it,
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and make it cease to bee euill: no, no; it was euill in it selfe, and so, odious and hatefull to the Apostle.
and make it cease to be evil: no, no; it was evil in it self, and so, odious and hateful to the Apostle.
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I passe from that Popish conceit and fancy.
I pass from that Popish conceit and fancy.
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Come wee to the confirmation of this Proposition, that the Apostle did not allow the euill that hee did, in these words, for what I would, that I doe not:
Come we to the confirmation of this Proposition, that the Apostle did not allow the evil that he did, in these words, for what I would, that I do not:
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but what I hate, that doe I. but what I hate, that do I.
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And in that the Apostle confirmes it, that hee did not allow the euill he did,
And in that the Apostle confirms it, that he did not allow the evil he did,
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because his will was to doe good, which he did not, and the euill hee did, was hatefull to him:
Because his will was to do good, which he did not, and the evil he did, was hateful to him:
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Hence we might stand to shew,
Hence we might stand to show,
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That men may know they allow not the euill they doe, when they would doe good,
That men may know they allow not the evil they do, when they would do good,
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and they doe it not, and they allow not the euill they doe, they are hindred from doing good vnwillingly,
and they do it not, and they allow not the evil they do, they Are hindered from doing good unwillingly,
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and the euill they doe, is hatefull to them: but of that we haue partly spoken before, and therefore I passe by it.
and the evil they do, is hateful to them: but of that we have partly spoken before, and Therefore I pass by it.
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Now from these wordes of the Apostle (What I would, that doe I not: but what I would not, that doe I: wee may gather this conclusion,
Now from these words of the Apostle (What I would, that do I not: but what I would not, that do I: we may gather this conclusion,
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That true beleeuers, and such as are truely regenerate, are not only hindred from doing good vnwillingly, but they doe the euill they hate, they are sometimes drawne by the strength of their owne corruption still in part abiding in them, to doe that euill that is hatefull to them,
That true believers, and such as Are truly regenerate, Are not only hindered from doing good unwillingly, but they do the evil they hate, they Are sometime drawn by the strength of their own corruption still in part abiding in them, to do that evil that is hateful to them,
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euen that euill they doe in part lothe and abhor, they are sometimes ouer-carryed to the doing of it.
even that evil they do in part loath and abhor, they Are sometime overcarried to the doing of it.
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The Apostle here affirmes thus much of himselfe;
The Apostle Here affirms thus much of himself;
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and this may be surther exemplified, and made cleere by the example of many other holy seruants of God.
and this may be surther exemplified, and made clear by the Exampl of many other holy Servants of God.
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We reade that NOAH was a iust and vpright man, and he walked with God.
We read that NOAH was a just and upright man, and he walked with God.
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And the holy Ghost giues this testimony of him, that he being moued with reuerence, prepared the Arke to the sauing of his houshold.
And the holy Ghost gives this testimony of him, that he being moved with Reverence, prepared the Ark to the Saving of his household.
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He was a man truly fearing God, and a deare child of God, and doubtlesse, he hated all manner of sins,He was a man truly fearing God, and a deer child of God, and doubtless, he hated all manner of Sins,
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and especially foule and grosse sins.
and especially foul and gross Sins.
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And yet wee reade, that for want of watchfulnes, this holy man of God was ouertaken with a foule sin,
And yet we read, that for want of watchfulness, this holy man of God was overtaken with a foul since,
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euen with the sin of drunkennesse.
even with the since of Drunkenness.
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Likewise we reade of Lot, that he was a iust man, a deare child of God:
Likewise we read of Lot, that he was a just man, a deer child of God:
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yea, the Apostle witnesseth of him, that he being iust, was vexed with the filthy and vncleane conuersation of the Sodomites, and being righteous,
yea, the Apostle Witnesseth of him, that he being just, was vexed with the filthy and unclean Conversation of the Sodomites, and being righteous,
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and dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soule from day to day with their vnlawfull deeds.
and Dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful Deeds.
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So that without question, his soule hated the sin of vncleannesse:
So that without question, his soul hated the since of uncleanness:
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& yet we reade the latter end of the Chapter, he was ouertaken with that sinne that was hatefull to him,
& yet we read the latter end of the Chapter, he was overtaken with that sin that was hateful to him,
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euen with the sinne of vncleannesse, and that with his owne daughters.
even with the sin of uncleanness, and that with his own daughters.
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And to these we might adde many other examples of the deare Saints and Seruants of God, that haue beene sometimes ouer-carryed by the strength of their owne corruption, to doe the euill that was hatefull to them,
And to these we might add many other Examples of the deer Saints and Servants of God, that have been sometime overcarried by the strength of their own corruption, to do the evil that was hateful to them,
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and which they did in part lothe and abhor.
and which they did in part loath and abhor.
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But here haply the question will be moued, and I hold it needfull to answere it.
But Here haply the question will be moved, and I hold it needful to answer it.
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How far one that is truly regenerate, & a child of God, may yeeld to the lust of his owne heart,
How Far one that is truly regenerate, & a child of God, may yield to the lust of his own heart,
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and be drawne by the strength of his owne corruption to doe euill, euen to doe euill, he hating euill,
and be drawn by the strength of his own corruption to do evil, even to do evil, he hating evil,
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& he lothing and abhorring it in some part, as hee is regenerate? For answere to this, we must know there be certayne degrees of yeelding to the euill lusts of the heart;
& he loathing and abhorring it in Some part, as he is regenerate? For answer to this, we must know there be certain Degrees of yielding to the evil Lustiest of the heart;
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certayne degrees, I say, there be, by which men yeeld to the lusts of their owne hearts,
certain Degrees, I say, there be, by which men yield to the Lustiest of their own hearts,
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and are ouer-carryed by them to the doing of euill.
and Are overcarried by them to the doing of evil.
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There is a delight in them, consent to them, and there's the act, and perseuerance in the act.
There is a delight in them, consent to them, and there's the act, and perseverance in the act.
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Now delight in euill motions, or motions to euill that arise in the heart, may be found in a child of God,
Now delight in evil motions, or motions to evil that arise in the heart, may be found in a child of God,
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and in one that is truly regenerate;
and in one that is truly regenerate;
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he may be pleased, and hee may be delighted with the euill motions of his heart;
he may be pleased, and he may be delighted with the evil motions of his heart;
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but consent to them is not vsually and ordinarily found in a child of God; somtimes it is:
but consent to them is not usually and ordinarily found in a child of God; sometimes it is:
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and if at any time a child of God doe consent to the lusts of his owne heart, it is but in part,
and if At any time a child of God do consent to the Lustiest of his own heart, it is but in part,
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and against his purpose, because he is ouer-carryed by the strength of them;
and against his purpose, Because he is overcarried by the strength of them;
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and againe, the act or execution of lust is not ordinarily found in a child of God:
and again, the act or execution of lust is not ordinarily found in a child of God:
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if at any time hee doe act and execute the lust of his heart, and doe fall, he may say as the Apostle doth in this place, I doe that I hate:
if At any time he do act and execute the lust of his heart, and do fallen, he may say as the Apostle does in this place, I do that I hate:
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but for perseuerance in the act of euill, and holding on in a course in doing euill with pleasure, that cannot befall a child of God:
but for perseverance in the act of evil, and holding on in a course in doing evil with pleasure, that cannot befall a child of God:
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for he hath the seed of grace in him, and that stirs him vp to recouer himselfe by new repentance.
for he hath the seed of grace in him, and that stirs him up to recover himself by new Repentance.
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Againe, we must know that a child of God, and one that is truly regenerate, may be drawne by the strength of his owne corruption to doe euill,
Again, we must know that a child of God, and one that is truly regenerate, may be drawn by the strength of his own corruption to do evil,
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yea, some foule and grosse particular euill, not generally to do euill, but some particular euil, being suddenly surprised by violence of temptation,
yea, Some foul and gross particular evil, not generally to do evil, but Some particular evil, being suddenly surprised by violence of temptation,
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and the strength of his owne corruption.
and the strength of his own corruption.
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This was the case of Noah, of Lot, of Dauid, of Peter, in those particular foule sins they fell into.
This was the case of Noah, of Lot, of David, of Peter, in those particular foul Sins they fell into.
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Thus then I briefly answere to the question propounded:
Thus then I briefly answer to the question propounded:
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That a child of God, and one that is truely regenerate, may so farre yeeld to the lusts of his owne heart,
That a child of God, and one that is truly regenerate, may so Far yield to the Lustiest of his own heart,
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as hee may delight in them, yea, hee may consent to them, though not ordinarily, nor wholly, but at some times, and then only in part:
as he may delight in them, yea, he may consent to them, though not ordinarily, nor wholly, but At Some times, and then only in part:
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and he may sometimes, not ordinarily, but somtimes, he may proceed to the act and execution of lust;
and he may sometime, not ordinarily, but sometimes, he may proceed to the act and execution of lust;
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yet so, as he may truly say, hee hates the euill he doth, yea, sometimes being on a sudden surprised by violence of temptation,
yet so, as he may truly say, he hates the evil he does, yea, sometime being on a sudden surprised by violence of temptation,
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and the strength of his owne corruption, he may fall into some foule and grosse particular euill and sinne;
and the strength of his own corruption, he may fallen into Some foul and gross particular evil and sin;
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but to perseuer in the act of euill, and to hold on a course in doing euill with pleasure, that is neuer found in any child of God and one that is truely regenerate.
but to persever in the act of evil, and to hold on a course in doing evil with pleasure, that is never found in any child of God and one that is truly regenerate.
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And thus wee see this truth confirmed and cleered, that true beleeuers and such as are truly regenerate, are sometimes drawne by the strength of their owne corruption, still in part abiding in them, to doe that euill that is hatefull to them,
And thus we see this truth confirmed and cleared, that true believers and such as Are truly regenerate, Are sometime drawn by the strength of their own corruption, still in part abiding in them, to do that evil that is hateful to them,
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euen that euill they in part lothe and abhorre, they are sometimes ouer-carryed to the doing of it.
even that evil they in part loath and abhor, they Are sometime overcarried to the doing of it.
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And this being a truth, the vse of it is for comfort, it serues as a ground of comfort to Gods children, in respect of their falling sometimes into some sinne.
And this being a truth, the use of it is for Comfort, it serves as a ground of Comfort to God's children, in respect of their falling sometime into Some sin.
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Dost thou find, thou that art a child of God, that thou art sometimes drawne by the strength of thine owne corruption still in part abiding in thee, to doe that euill that is hatefull vnto thee? Art thou sometimes ouer-carryed to doe that euill thou dost in part lothe and abhorre? It is no otherwise with thee then it was with the holy Apostle Paul; hee did the euill hee hated:
Dost thou find, thou that art a child of God, that thou art sometime drawn by the strength of thine own corruption still in part abiding in thee, to do that evil that is hateful unto thee? Art thou sometime overcarried to do that evil thou dost in part loath and abhor? It is not otherwise with thee then it was with the holy Apostle Paul; he did the evil he hated:
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and it is no otherwise with thee, then with other of the dearest Saints and Seruants of God.
and it is not otherwise with thee, then with other of the dearest Saints and Servants of God.
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Thus it hath beene with them, and thus it is with true beleeuers, and such as are truely regenerate, they are sometimes drawne by the strength of their owne corruption, to doe that euill that is hatefull vnto them;
Thus it hath been with them, and thus it is with true believers, and such as Are truly regenerate, they Are sometime drawn by the strength of their own corruption, to do that evil that is hateful unto them;
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and looke that the euill that thou art sometimes drawne to doe, be odious in thy sight and hatefull to thee,
and look that the evil that thou art sometime drawn to do, be odious in thy sighed and hateful to thee,
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and howsoeuer thou art ouer-carryed to the doing of it, yet thou dost in part lothe and abhorre it,
and howsoever thou art overcarried to the doing of it, yet thou dost in part loath and abhor it,
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and then though thou haue cause to be humbled, yet thou hast no cause to be vtterly discouraged & cleane out of heart;
and then though thou have cause to be humbled, yet thou hast no cause to be utterly discouraged & clean out of heart;
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no, though the euill thou hast beene ouer-carryed to the doing of, be a foule and grosse euill and sinne, thou art yet in no worse case then the dearest of Gods children haue beene in, or may be in.
no, though the evil thou hast been overcarried to the doing of, be a foul and gross evil and sin, thou art yet in no Worse case then the dearest of God's children have been in, or may be in.
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Indeed, thou professing thy selfe a seruant of God, it is thy part to labour by all good meanes to keepe thy selfe free,
Indeed, thou professing thy self a servant of God, it is thy part to labour by all good means to keep thy self free,
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as from the least and most secret sinne, so especially from open and grosse sinnes, by which God is much dishonored, his Spirit grieued, thine owne conscience wounded, the godly offended,
as from the least and most secret sin, so especially from open and gross Sins, by which God is much dishonoured, his Spirit grieved, thine own conscience wounded, the godly offended,
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& the mouthes of Atheists and wicked persons opened to blaspheme the Truth of God.
& the mouths of Atheists and wicked Persons opened to Blaspheme the Truth of God.
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But I speake this for thy comfort, when notwithstanding thy watchfulnesse, and notwithstanding thy care to keepe thy selfe from sinne, thou art sometimes ouer-carryed to the doing of that euill that is hatefull vnto thee,
But I speak this for thy Comfort, when notwithstanding thy watchfulness, and notwithstanding thy care to keep thy self from sin, thou art sometime overcarried to the doing of that evil that is hateful unto thee,
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and which thou dost in some part lothe and abhorre, thou art not then to be vtterly deiected and vtterly cast downe.
and which thou dost in Some part loath and abhor, thou art not then to be utterly dejected and utterly cast down.
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But thou wilt say, thou addest one fall to another, and thou sinnest time after time,
But thou wilt say, thou addest one fallen to Another, and thou Sinnest time After time,
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euen against thine owne conscience, and therefore thou art afraid, and thou thinkest thou hast iust cause so to be, that thy faith is nothing but meere hypocrisie,
even against thine own conscience, and Therefore thou art afraid, and thou Thinkest thou hast just cause so to be, that thy faith is nothing but mere hypocrisy,
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or some light shaddow of faith, and such as may be found in the reprobate.
or Some Light shadow of faith, and such as may be found in the Reprobate.
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This is a shrewd obiection, and this troubles and brangles the conscience of many a weake Christian.
This is a shrewd objection, and this Troubles and brangles the conscience of many a weak Christian.
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But to helpe the poore soule out of the bryars in this case, deale truely with thy selfe:
But to help the poor soul out of the briars in this case, deal truly with thy self:
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dost thou find that thou art buffeted with sinne in this manner, that thou addest one to another? yet dost thou not finde many graces of Gods Spirit in thy soule, a loue to God, a loue to his Word,
dost thou find that thou art buffeted with sin in this manner, that thou addest one to Another? yet dost thou not find many graces of God's Spirit in thy soul, a love to God, a love to his Word,
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and to his Children? Art thou not able to say, and that truly, that thy life is not defiled with many foule and grosse sinnes,
and to his Children? Art thou not able to say, and that truly, that thy life is not defiled with many foul and gross Sins,
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and that thou dost not alwayes giue way to thy sinne that troubles thee? Sometimes thou art enabled by grace to withstand it,
and that thou dost not always give Way to thy sin that Troubles thee? Sometime thou art enabled by grace to withstand it,
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and when thou giuest place to it, it is not of any obstinate wilfulnesse, but of frailty and weaknesse, not of set purpose,
and when thou givest place to it, it is not of any obstinate wilfulness, but of frailty and weakness, not of Set purpose,
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but against thy will and flat resolution, thou hauing often resolued with thy selfe, neuer to fall into that sinne againe:
but against thy will and flat resolution, thou having often resolved with thy self, never to fallen into that sin again:
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and dost thou not euen hate and lothe that sinne, and vse all good meanes possible to be freed from it,
and dost thou not even hate and loath that sin, and use all good means possible to be freed from it,
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as continuall hearing, reading and meditating on the Word of God, Prayer, auoyding all occasions that might draw thee on that sinne? Is it not thus with thee? Thou wilt say, Yes,
as continual hearing, reading and meditating on the Word of God, Prayer, avoiding all occasions that might draw thee on that sin? Is it not thus with thee? Thou wilt say, Yes,
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thus it is with mee indeed. Why then, comfort thy selfe;
thus it is with me indeed. Why then, Comfort thy self;
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thou maist hereupon certainly conclude to thy comfort, that thou hast true faith, and thy faith is a true working faith;
thou Mayest hereupon Certainly conclude to thy Comfort, that thou hast true faith, and thy faith is a true working faith;
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it works in thee that loue to God, and that loue to his children, and that hatred of that euill thou dost;
it works in thee that love to God, and that love to his children, and that hatred of that evil thou dost;
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and therefore comfort thy selfe, thou hast true faith, and thou hast no cause to call thy state into question:
and Therefore Comfort thy self, thou hast true faith, and thou hast no cause to call thy state into question:
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no, no, assuredly thou shalt in time be able to stop the mouth of Satan,
no, no, assuredly thou shalt in time be able to stop the Mouth of Satan,
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and to wring from him this weapon by which hee wounds thy poore soule, thy often falling into the same sinne,
and to wring from him this weapon by which he wounds thy poor soul, thy often falling into the same sin,
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and by the mercy of God, and through his grace, thou shalt one day be fully freed from that euill that is so hatefull to thee;
and by the mercy of God, and through his grace, thou shalt one day be Fully freed from that evil that is so hateful to thee;
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for the Lord hath begun in thee the worke of grace, and he will certainly finish it, Philip. 1.6. His gifts of grace are without repentance, Rom. 11.29.
for the Lord hath begun in thee the work of grace, and he will Certainly finish it, Philip. 1.6. His Gifts of grace Are without Repentance, Rom. 11.29.
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And let that cheere vp thine heart.
And let that cheer up thine heart.
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Now in that the Apostle saith, Hee willed good, and hee hated euill, we made this a note of his regeneration, that therefore he was certainly regenerate;
Now in that the Apostle Says, He willed good, and he hated evil, we made this a note of his regeneration, that Therefore he was Certainly regenerate;
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this being proper to the regenerate, and neuer found in any but such as are truly regenerate.
this being proper to the regenerate, and never found in any but such as Are truly regenerate.
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But against this lyes an obiection: I will briefly propound and answere it. Thus some obiect against it;
But against this lies an objection: I will briefly propound and answer it. Thus Some Object against it;
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say they, Euen the vnregenerate will that which is good: for all men naturally desire that that is good and right: Reason inclines to good. The Heathen Philosopher could say, NONLATINALPHABET:
say they, Even the unregenerate will that which is good: for all men naturally desire that that is good and right: Reason inclines to good. The Heathen Philosopher could say,:
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and vnregenerate persons in some sort hate euill. Iudas cryed out, Matth. 27.4. I haue sinned, and haue done euill, betraying the innocent bloud.
and unregenerate Persons in Some sort hate evil. Iudas cried out, Matthew 27.4. I have sinned, and have done evil, betraying the innocent blood.
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And therefore this is not proper to the regenerate, to wil good, and to hate euill. To this I answere thus; There is a threefold good:
And Therefore this is not proper to the regenerate, to will good, and to hate evil. To this I answer thus; There is a threefold good:
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first, there is a naturall good, which all things desire;
First, there is a natural good, which all things desire;
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and this is not the obiect of reason or of the will, but of the naturall appetite, which in it selfe makes men neither good nor bad.
and this is not the Object of reason or of the will, but of the natural appetite, which in it self makes men neither good nor bad.
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Secondly, there is a moral good, which howsoeuer the light of reason being in the full strength of it, may yeeld to, in them that be vnregenerate,
Secondly, there is a moral good, which howsoever the Light of reason being in the full strength of it, may yield to, in them that be unregenerate,
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and may make them sometimes to doe it;
and may make them sometime to do it;
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yet as that good comes from them, and as it is done by them, it is not truly good,
yet as that good comes from them, and as it is done by them, it is not truly good,
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nay, it is sinne to them, being not done in obedience to Gods Commandement, and of Faith,
nay, it is sin to them, being not done in Obedience to God's Commandment, and of Faith,
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and to the glory of God.
and to the glory of God.
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Thirdly, there is spirituall good, which is heauenly and spirituall, which is of the Spirit and of Faith:
Thirdly, there is spiritual good, which is heavenly and spiritual, which is of the Spirit and of Faith:
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now that good vnregenerate persons cannot wil, it is not possible they should will it; for they haue no knowledge nor vnderstanding of it:
now that good unregenerate Persons cannot will, it is not possible they should will it; for they have no knowledge nor understanding of it:
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and this is that good, the Apostle here said he willed, and would haue done. Againe, vnregenerate persons in some sort hate euill. It is true:
and this is that good, the Apostle Here said he willed, and would have done. Again, unregenerate Persons in Some sort hate evil. It is true:
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but how? Surely, onely for feare of punishment, or in some other sinister and by-respect,
but how? Surely, only for Fear of punishment, or in Some other sinister and by-respect,
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and not because it is euill, and sinfull, and displeasing to God, and to the dishonour of God. No, no:
and not Because it is evil, and sinful, and displeasing to God, and to the dishonour of God. No, no:
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they hate not euill in any such respect: and so it remaines a true note of the Apostles regeneration, that hee willed good, and hated euill:
they hate not evil in any such respect: and so it remains a true note of the Apostles regeneration, that he willed good, and hated evil:
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and it is a true note to others, that they are also regenerate, if they finde in themselues that they will that which is spiritually good,
and it is a true note to Others, that they Are also regenerate, if they find in themselves that they will that which is spiritually good,
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euen that good which is of the Spirit and of faith, and that they hate euill, not in a sinister and by-respect,
even that good which is of the Spirit and of faith, and that they hate evil, not in a sinister and by-respect,
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but because it is euill, and displeasing to God, and is to the dishonour of God:
but Because it is evil, and displeasing to God, and is to the dishonour of God:
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and, if they were put to their choyce, they would rather dye the most cruell death,
and, if they were put to their choice, they would rather die the most cruel death,
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then wittingly and willingly doe euill, and sinne against God. That is a true note of regeneration.
then wittingly and willingly do evil, and sin against God. That is a true note of regeneration.
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Now further, in that the Apostle saith, What I hate, that I doe: meaning, that the euill hee did, was odious and hatefull to him.
Now further, in that the Apostle Says, What I hate, that I do: meaning, that the evil he did, was odious and hateful to him.
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Whence wee may easily conclude thus much, that sinne must be odious and hatefull to vs,
Whence we may Easily conclude thus much, that sin must be odious and hateful to us,
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euen to such as would approue themselues to be true beleeuers, Gods children, and truly regenerate:
even to such as would approve themselves to be true believers, God's children, and truly regenerate:
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they must finde this in themselues, that they hate and loath euill, yea, all maner of euill and sinne, all knowne sinnes whatsoeuer,
they must find this in themselves, that they hate and loath evil, yea, all manner of evil and sin, all known Sins whatsoever,
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and that they abstaine from euill and sinne, out of a loathing and a detestation of it.
and that they abstain from evil and sin, out of a loathing and a detestation of it.
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It is not inough for vs to abstaine from this or that euill and sinne,
It is not enough for us to abstain from this or that evil and sin,
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for that a man or woman may doe, as being not prone to it, or being not tempted to it,
for that a man or woman may do, as being not prove to it, or being not tempted to it,
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or by custome, or for feare of danger of Law, or shame of the world, and such like;
or by custom, or for Fear of danger of Law, or shame of the world, and such like;
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but wee must abstaine from euery knowne euill and sinne, out of an hatred and detestation of it:
but we must abstain from every known evil and sin, out of an hatred and detestation of it:
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we must hate, detest, and abhorre euery knowne euill and sinne. And to this purpose Dauid speakes plainely, Psal. 119.104. I hate all the wayes of falshood.
we must hate, detest, and abhor every known evil and sin. And to this purpose David speaks plainly, Psalm 119.104. I hate all the ways of falsehood.
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And Verse 128. I esteeme all thy Precepts most iust, and hate all false wayes: I doe not onely disclaime false wayes and keepe my selfe from walking in them,
And Verse 128. I esteem all thy Precepts most just, and hate all false ways: I do not only disclaim false ways and keep my self from walking in them,
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but I hate and abhorre them, they are odious and hatefull vnto me. Psal. 97.10. saith the Psalmist, Yee that loue the Lord, hate euill. but I hate and abhor them, they Are odious and hateful unto me. Psalm 97.10. Says the Psalmist, Ye that love the Lord, hate evil.
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And thus the Lord exhorts by his Prophet, Amos 5.15 Hate the euill, and loue the good.
And thus the Lord exhorts by his Prophet, Amos 5.15 Hate the evil, and love the good.
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It is the exhortation of Iude, Iude Epist. vers. 23. That we should hate the very garment spotted by the flesh. Rom. 12.9. saith the Apostle, Abhorre that which is euill.
It is the exhortation of Iude, Iude Epistle vers. 23. That we should hate the very garment spotted by the Flesh. Rom. 12.9. Says the Apostle, Abhor that which is evil.
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The originall word there vsed, is very emphatical, it signifies to hate with extreme hatred,
The original word there used, is very emphatical, it signifies to hate with extreme hatred,
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and to detest with an vtter detestation, euen as wee hate and detest hell it selfe.
and to detest with an utter detestation, even as we hate and detest hell it self.
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These places, not to adde any further testimony, doe sufficiently cleere and confirme the point, that sinne must be odious and hatefull to vs. If we would approue our selues true beleeuers, wee must hate and lothe all manner of euill,
These places, not to add any further testimony, do sufficiently clear and confirm the point, that sin must be odious and hateful to us If we would approve our selves true believers, we must hate and loath all manner of evil,
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euen all knowne sins whatsoeuer, and we must abstayne from euill and sinne, out of an vtter lothing and detestation of it: for why?
even all known Sins whatsoever, and we must abstain from evil and sin, out of an utter loathing and detestation of it: for why?
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Sinne is odious, hatefull, and abominable in the sight of God, it is displeasing to God, it stirres vp his anger, it defaceth the Image of God,
Sin is odious, hateful, and abominable in the sighed of God, it is displeasing to God, it stirs up his anger, it defaceth the Image of God,
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and brings in the image of Satan, and it is most foule and vgly in Gods sight;
and brings in the image of Satan, and it is most foul and ugly in God's sighed;
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and being thus odious and abominable in the sight of God, it must be so to vs, it must be so to all Gods children.
and being thus odious and abominable in the sighed of God, it must be so to us, it must be so to all God's children.
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Againe, the Lord not only dislikes sinne and iniquity, but he hates it, and he abhorres it, Pro. 6.16. These sixe things doth the Lord hate, yea his soule abhorreth seuen.
Again, the Lord not only dislikes sin and iniquity, but he hates it, and he abhors it, Pro 6.16. These sixe things does the Lord hate, yea his soul abhorreth seuen.
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Yea, it is worth our marking, which followes Ver. 17, 18. That the Lord hates not only sinne,
Yea, it is worth our marking, which follows Ver. 17, 18. That the Lord hates not only sin,
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but euen the member that is made the instrument of sinne. So farre doth the Lord hate and abhorre sinne.
but even the member that is made the Instrument of sin. So Far does the Lord hate and abhor sin.
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And Gods children must be like to God their Father. Sinne is odious to God their Father:
And God's children must be like to God their Father. Sin is odious to God their Father:
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and it must be so to them, they must hate, lothe and abhorre all manner of euill,
and it must be so to them, they must hate, loath and abhor all manner of evil,
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if they will proue themselues indeed to be the true children of God, and not bastards.
if they will prove themselves indeed to be the true children of God, and not bastards.
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Now then, this being a cleere truth, it followes on it, that it is not inough for men to haue in them some little dislike of sinne, and it must be farre from men to be indifferent in respect of sinne;
Now then, this being a clear truth, it follows on it, that it is not enough for men to have in them Some little dislike of sin, and it must be Far from men to be indifferent in respect of sin;
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that indifferency, in respect of sinne, is iustly on the ground of doctrine now deliuered, to be taxed.
that indifferency, in respect of sin, is justly on the ground of Doctrine now Delivered, to be taxed.
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Many there be in the world that are indifferent in respect of sinne.
Many there be in the world that Are indifferent in respect of sin.
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5496
Are there not many that can commend Papists and Atheists, and stick not sometimes to say of the Papists,
are there not many that can commend Papists and Atheists, and stick not sometime to say of the Papists,
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Why, I hope they be good honest men, though they be a little carryed aside to Idolattie and Superstition:
Why, I hope they be good honest men, though they be a little carried aside to Idolatry and Superstition:
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5498
and of Atheists, There is no such hurt in them, they are worst to themselues,
and of Atheists, There is no such hurt in them, they Are worst to themselves,
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though they be not so strict as others are? Yea, be there not some, that care not to ioyne fellowship with Papists, that can walk,
though they be not so strict as Others Are? Yea, be there not Some, that care not to join fellowship with Papists, that can walk,
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5500
and talke, and conuerse with them familiarly;
and talk, and converse with them familiarly;
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and some that when a course is taken on iust cause to take Papists at their Idolatrous meetings, sticke not to say, Oh, you are strict against them:
and Some that when a course is taken on just cause to take Papists At their Idolatrous meetings, stick not to say, O, you Are strict against them:
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but it were more meet, you should rather looke to others that haue their priuate meetings, to Puritane meetings, those they cannot abide;
but it were more meet, you should rather look to Others that have their private meetings, to Puritan meetings, those they cannot abide;
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5503
they rather like of Popish meetings, and of drunken meetings:
they rather like of Popish meetings, and of drunken meetings:
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though men sit guzzeling in Ale-houses or Tauernes whole dayes and nights, they take no notice of those meetings:
though men fit guzzeling in Alehouses or Taverns Whole days and nights, they take no notice of those meetings:
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but these Puritane meetings they cannot abide, and so I might insist in other particulars. Well, consider it, whosoeuer thou art:
but these Puritan meetings they cannot abide, and so I might insist in other particulars. Well, Consider it, whosoever thou art:
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Dost thou, that canst commend Papists, that are vtter enemies to Gods grace and glory,
Dost thou, that Canst commend Papists, that Are utter enemies to God's grace and glory,
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and thou that canst speake well of Atheists and prophane persons, dost thou hate sinne? dost thou abhorre it? No, no:
and thou that Canst speak well of Atheists and profane Persons, dost thou hate sin? dost thou abhor it? No, no:
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there is no such matter, thou art an indifferent man, & thou hast not in thee that lothing and detestation of sinne, that ought to be in a true Beleeuer;
there is no such matter, thou art an indifferent man, & thou hast not in thee that loathing and detestation of sin, that ought to be in a true Believer;
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and take this with thee, thou art odious and hatefull to God. Marke what the Lord Iesus threatens, Reuel. 3.16. Such as be luke-warme, indifferent persons, it will come to passe, that he will spue them out of his mouth:
and take this with thee, thou art odious and hateful to God. Mark what the Lord Iesus threatens, Revel. 3.16. Such as be lukewarm, indifferent Persons, it will come to pass, that he will spue them out of his Mouth:
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5510
they are as lothsome as luke-warme water to a mans stomacke, he cannot digest them, but will cast them out, as raw and vndigested matter.
they Are as loathsome as lukewarm water to a men stomach, he cannot digest them, but will cast them out, as raw and undigested matter.
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5511
It is a sentence full of terror if it be duely considered.
It is a sentence full of terror if it be duly considered.
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901
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5512
Thou, that art indifferent in respect of sin, thou art vnfit to be made one with Christ,
Thou, that art indifferent in respect of since, thou art unfit to be made one with christ,
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and partaker of the life and grace of Christ, or any of his sauing comforts;
and partaker of the life and grace of christ, or any of his Saving comforts;
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thou goest against the stomacke of Christ, thou prouokest him to cast thee out, as a thing lothsome and abominable:
thou goest against the stomach of christ, thou provokest him to cast thee out, as a thing loathsome and abominable:
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5515
and that is a fearefull condition.
and that is a fearful condition.
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901
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5516
Againe, is it so, that sinne must be odious and hatefull vnto vs? must wee hate all manner of euill? Surely then, men may be zealous and feruent in speaking against sin,
Again, is it so, that sin must be odious and hateful unto us? must we hate all manner of evil? Surely then, men may be zealous and fervent in speaking against since,
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yea, they ought so to be, especially Ministers. Here is a iustification of our often and seruent speaking against sinne.
yea, they ought so to be, especially Ministers. Here is a justification of our often and servent speaking against sin.
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Men find fault with vs, that wee often hit vpon their sinnes, and we are euer galling them with the same things;
Men find fault with us, that we often hit upon their Sins, and we Are ever galling them with the same things;
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5519
they shame not to doe euill, to lye, to slander, and to haue their drunken meetings, & the like:
they shame not to do evil, to lie, to slander, and to have their drunken meetings, & the like:
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5520
but they cannot away to heare of these things.
but they cannot away to hear of these things.
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Alas, wee cannot but speake against open grosse sinnes, if our hearts be right within vs;
Alas, we cannot but speak against open gross Sins, if our hearts be right within us;
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wee hate sinne both in our selues and in others, and we cannot but speake against sinne,
we hate sin both in our selves and in Others, and we cannot but speak against sin,
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5523
so long as men goe on in sinne:
so long as men go on in sin:
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5524
wee desire their leauing and forsaking of sinne, and that sinne may be odious and hatefull to men.
we desire their leaving and forsaking of sin, and that sin may be odious and hateful to men.
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And know this, whosoeuer thou art, that sin must be odious and hatefull to thee, if thou wouldst proue thy selfe a true Beleeuer.
And know this, whosoever thou art, that since must be odious and hateful to thee, if thou Wouldst prove thy self a true Believer.
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And to shut vp this in a word:
And to shut up this in a word:
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Wouldst thou make it good to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art a true Beleeuer? yea, wouldst thou make it good that thou louest God,
Wouldst thou make it good to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art a true Believer? yea, Wouldst thou make it good that thou love God,
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and louest his Truth? Then looke thou hate and detest sinne, Psal. 97.10. yea all manner of euill, euen euery knowne euill and sinne.
and love his Truth? Then look thou hate and detest sin, Psalm 97.10. yea all manner of evil, even every known evil and sin.
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Thou must not hate one sinne, and like of another, and haply hate Drunkennesse, and loue Couetousnesse,
Thou must not hate one sin, and like of Another, and haply hate drunkenness, and love Covetousness,
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or hate Couetousnesse, and loue Swearing. If thou dost not hate Atheisme, thou louest not God:
or hate Covetousness, and love Swearing. If thou dost not hate Atheism, thou love not God:
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if thou hatest not Heresie, thou louest not Gods Truth: if thou hate not Sabbath-breaking, thou louest not the right keeping and sanctifying of it.
if thou Hatest not Heresy, thou love not God's Truth: if thou hate not Sabbath-breaking, thou love not the right keeping and sanctifying of it.
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Hereby trie thy selfe, and looke that thou hate euery knowne sinne, because it is sinne and displeasing to God.
Hereby try thy self, and look that thou hate every known sin, Because it is sin and displeasing to God.
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Haply thou wilt say, How shall I know that I hate sinne, because it is sinne and displeasing to God?
Haply thou wilt say, How shall I know that I hate sin, Because it is sin and displeasing to God?
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I answere, By two things especially.
I answer, By two things especially.
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First, if no reward can allure thee, nor any punishment force thee vpon any knowne sinne,
First, if no reward can allure thee, nor any punishment force thee upon any known sin,
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but thou canst willingly rather imbrace death, then wittingly sinne against GOD.
but thou Canst willingly rather embrace death, then wittingly sin against GOD.
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5537
Secondly, if thou make conscience not onely of open and grosse sinnes, but of the very thought of euill,
Secondly, if thou make conscience not only of open and gross Sins, but of the very Thought of evil,
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and thou makest as much conscience of sinne in secret, as in the open view of the world.
and thou Makest as much conscience of sin in secret, as in the open view of the world.
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Hence thou maist conclude, that thou dost hate and abhorre sinne, because it is sinne and displeasing to God:
Hence thou Mayest conclude, that thou dost hate and abhor sin, Because it is sin and displeasing to God:
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5540
and thence thou maist gather to thy comfort, that thou art a true Beleeuer, and a Child of God,
and thence thou Mayest gather to thy Comfort, that thou art a true Believer, and a Child of God,
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5541
and that thou louest God, and art beloued of God in the Sonne of his loue, Christ Iesus.
and that thou love God, and art Beloved of God in the Son of his love, christ Iesus.
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VERS. 16. If I doe then that which I would not, I consent to the Law, that it is good.
VERS. 16. If I do then that which I would not, I consent to the Law, that it is good.
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ON that which the Apostle said in the Verse before, that what he would, that he did not,
ON that which the Apostle said in the Verse before, that what he would, that he did not,
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but what he hated, that he did; he brings in two inferences, two conclusions; one in this Verse, another in the Verse following.but what he hated, that he did; he brings in two inferences, two conclusions; one in this Verse, Another in the Verse following.
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The summe and substance of his first inference and conclusion laid before vs in this Verse, is this, that there was in some sort a good harmony,
The sum and substance of his First Inference and conclusion laid before us in this Verse, is this, that there was in Some sort a good harmony,
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5546
and a consent betweene Gods Law and his heart, being now renued by grace, in that he hated and abhorred the euill that was done by him,
and a consent between God's Law and his heart, being now renewed by grace, in that he hated and abhorred the evil that was done by him,
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because it was euill and sinful, and contrary to the Law of God.
Because it was evil and sinful, and contrary to the Law of God.
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5548
And thus he concludes, If I doe what I would not, I consent to the Law of God that it is good.
And thus he concludes, If I do what I would not, I consent to the Law of God that it is good.
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But the first of these is true: therefore the second. Now the ground of this inference is this generall,
But the First of these is true: Therefore the second. Now the ground of this Inference is this general,
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That whosoeuer he be, that wils not the euill he doth, but disallowes and hates it,
That whosoever he be, that wills not the evil he does, but disallows and hates it,
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and that out of a loue, and liking, and respect to the Law of God,
and that out of a love, and liking, and respect to the Law of God,
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and a consent to that, he seeing that euill which he doth, to be contrary to the Law of God, doubtlesse hee approues of the Law of God to be good,
and a consent to that, he seeing that evil which he does, to be contrary to the Law of God, doubtless he approves of the Law of God to be good,
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and to be the perfect rule of righteousnesse. Thus we haue the Apostles first inference and conclusion, and the ground of it.
and to be the perfect Rule of righteousness. Thus we have the Apostles First Inference and conclusion, and the ground of it.
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Now the words of this Verse need not long to be stood on, touching the sense and meaning of them.
Now the words of this Verse need not long to be stood on, touching the sense and meaning of them.
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If I doe then that which I would not. These words we had in effect before: If I do then that which I would not. These words we had in Effect before:
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and the meaning of them is briefly this:
and the meaning of them is briefly this:
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If I act and doe inwardly in my mind, my will and my affections, and outwardly in my wordes and actions, that euill that I in part would not doe, If I act and do inwardly in my mind, my will and my affections, and outwardly in my words and actions, that evil that I in part would not do,
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as I am regenerate, because it is euill, and against the Law of God, then I consent to the Law, that it is good. as I am regenerate, Because it is evil, and against the Law of God, then I consent to the Law, that it is good.
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(Consent) The word in the Originall properly signifies to confesse, to witnesse with a thing, (Consent) The word in the Original properly signifies to confess, to witness with a thing,
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or to speake with a thing to which it is applyed. or to speak with a thing to which it is applied.
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As here, being applyed to the Law of God, the meaning is, as if the Apostle had said, I confesse the goodnesse of the Law of God, I subscribe to it, I agree to it, I beare witnesse with it to be good, I consent,
As Here, being applied to the Law of God, the meaning is, as if the Apostle had said, I confess the Goodness of the Law of God, I subscribe to it, I agree to it, I bear witness with it to be good, I consent,
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or I assent in my mind and iudgement, and in mine heart I approue the Law of God to be good. or I assent in my mind and judgement, and in mine heart I approve the Law of God to be good.
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By the word (Law) as before, wee are to vnderstand the morall Law of God.
By the word (Law) as before, we Are to understand the moral Law of God.
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(That it is good) that is, as before wee expounded the word, Vers. 12. that it requires and commands only such things as be good,(That it is good) that is, as before we expounded the word, Vers. 12. that it requires and commands only such things as be good,
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and forbids the contrary all manner of euill, and shewes the good way in which men are to walke to life euerlasting.
and forbids the contrary all manner of evil, and shows the good Way in which men Are to walk to life everlasting.
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Thus then conceiue wee the meaning of the Apostle in the wordes of this Verse, as if he had said,
Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
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If I then act and doe inwardly in my mind, will and affections, and outwardly in my wordes and actions that euill, that I in part would not doe, If I then act and do inwardly in my mind, will and affections, and outwardly in my words and actions that evil, that I in part would not do,
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as I am regenerate, and as my heart is renued by grace, and that, because it is euill,
as I am regenerate, and as my heart is renewed by grace, and that, Because it is evil,
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and against the Law of God.
and against the Law of God.
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Surely then, I agree to the morall Law of God, and I beare witnesse with it to be good, I consent,
Surely then, I agree to the moral Law of God, and I bear witness with it to be good, I consent,
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or I assent to the goodnesse of the Law of God, in my mind and iudgement,
or I assent to the Goodness of the Law of God, in my mind and judgement,
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and in mine heart renued by grace, I approue the Law of God to be such a Law,
and in mine heart renewed by grace, I approve the Law of God to be such a Law,
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as requires and commands only good things, and forbids the contrary, euen all manner of euill,
as requires and commands only good things, and forbids the contrary, even all manner of evil,
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and shewing the good way in which men are to walke to life euerlasting. and showing the good Way in which men Are to walk to life everlasting.
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First, hence obserue we the Apostles inference, If (saith he) I act and doe the euill I would not, the euill that in some sort is against my mind, my will,
First, hence observe we the Apostles Inference, If (Says he) I act and do the evil I would not, the evil that in Some sort is against my mind, my will,
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and my purpose, then I consent to the Law, that it is good;
and my purpose, then I consent to the Law, that it is good;
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I then assent to the goodnesse of the Law of God, I approue the Law of God to be such a Law,
I then assent to the Goodness of the Law of God, I approve the Law of God to be such a Law,
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as requires and commands only good things, and forbids the contrary. Hence note we briefly thus much,
as requires and commands only good things, and forbids the contrary. Hence note we briefly thus much,
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That when men doe euill against their purpose and will, they doe euill, and they would not doe it, they haue in them a full purpose and resolution, not to sinne against God in any thing wittingly and willingly,
That when men do evil against their purpose and will, they do evil, and they would not do it, they have in them a full purpose and resolution, not to sin against God in any thing wittingly and willingly,
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and yet they sinne against that purpose, then they consent to the Law of God,
and yet they sin against that purpose, then they consent to the Law of God,
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then they yeeld to the Word of God commanding good duties, that it is good, that plainely proues it,
then they yield to the Word of God commanding good duties, that it is good, that plainly Proves it,
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and thereupon they may certainly conclude, that they in their mindes assent to the good Law of God,
and thereupon they may Certainly conclude, that they in their minds assent to the good Law of God,
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and approue of it in their hearts to be good; it is a plaine euidence of consent to the goodnesse of the Law of God,
and approve of it in their hearts to be good; it is a plain evidence of consent to the Goodness of the Law of God,
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when men doe euill, and they would not doe it, but they would willingly be freed from doing of euill,
when men do evil, and they would not do it, but they would willingly be freed from doing of evil,
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and from breaking of the holy Lawes and Commandements of GOD.
and from breaking of the holy Laws and commandments of GOD.
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Thus our Apostle here concludes directly, If I doe that euill which I would not, I consent to the Law, that it is good.
Thus our Apostle Here concludes directly, If I do that evil which I would not, I consent to the Law, that it is good.
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This I note in a word, to teach euery one of vs to try our selues, touching our consent to the Word of God.
This I note in a word, to teach every one of us to try our selves, touching our consent to the Word of God.
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No doubt, euery one will say he likes the Word of God, and he approues of it,
No doubt, every one will say he likes the Word of God, and he approves of it,
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and it were pity of his life if hee did not consent to the Truth, and to the goodnesse of the Word of God.
and it were pity of his life if he did not consent to the Truth, and to the Goodness of the Word of God.
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But take heed, whosoeuer thou art, that thou doe not deceiue thy selfe: trie thy selfe by the note now deliuered;
But take heed, whosoever thou art, that thou do not deceive thy self: try thy self by the note now Delivered;
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Dost thou find, that the euill thou dost, thou wouldst not doe it, it is against thy purpose and mind? Thereupon thou maist certainly conclude, that thou dost consent to the Truth and goodnesse of the Word of God:
Dost thou find, that the evil thou dost, thou Wouldst not do it, it is against thy purpose and mind? Thereupon thou Mayest Certainly conclude, that thou dost consent to the Truth and Goodness of the Word of God:
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that is a good euidence indeed, that thou dost approue the Law of God to be good, in commanding good things,
that is a good evidence indeed, that thou dost approve the Law of God to be good, in commanding good things,
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and good also in forbidding of euill.
and good also in forbidding of evil.
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But on the other side, if thou find that the euill thou dost, is pleasing to thee,
But on the other side, if thou find that the evil thou dost, is pleasing to thee,
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and thou dost wittingly, and willingly, and purposely doe any knowne euill, deceiue not thy selfe, out of all question thou dost not consent to the Truth and goodnesse of the Word of God;
and thou dost wittingly, and willingly, and purposely do any known evil, deceive not thy self, out of all question thou dost not consent to the Truth and Goodness of the Word of God;
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thou maist thinke thou giuest assent to the Word of God, and dost approue of it in thine heart;
thou Mayest think thou givest assent to the Word of God, and dost approve of it in thine heart;
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but the truth is, there is no such matter, thy doing euill wittingly and willingly, is an euidence against thee,
but the truth is, there is no such matter, thy doing evil wittingly and willingly, is an evidence against thee,
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yea, it proues plainly, that thou denyest the Truth and goodnesse of the Word of God;
yea, it Proves plainly, that thou deniest the Truth and Goodness of the Word of God;
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and if thou goe on in that course, thou shalt be punished as one that denyes the Truth of the Word of God,
and if thou go on in that course, thou shalt be punished as one that Denies the Truth of the Word of God,
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and with holds the Truth of it in vnrighteousnesse. Rom. 1.18. The wrath of God shall one day be reuealed from heauen against thee, yea, it is a feareful step to the vnpardonable sinne against the holy Ghost, to deny the Truth and goodnesse of the Word of God.
and with holds the Truth of it in unrighteousness. Rom. 1.18. The wrath of God shall one day be revealed from heaven against thee, yea, it is a fearful step to the unpardonable sin against the holy Ghost, to deny the Truth and Goodness of the Word of God.
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It is reported of Iulian the Apostata, that he first began to account the Word of God foolishnesse,
It is reported of Iulian the Apostata, that he First began to account the Word of God foolishness,
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& then he persecuted the Professors of it with mocks & taunts; and so by degrees fell to that foule sinne of Apostasie.
& then he persecuted the Professors of it with mocks & taunts; and so by Degrees fell to that foul sin of Apostasy.
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Full little doe men thinke of this, that their doing euill purposely and willingly, proues this against them, that they deny the Truth & goodnesse of the Word of God, and are going on to that fearefull vnpardonable sinne against the holy Ghost: but indeed so it is.
Full little do men think of this, that their doing evil purposely and willingly, Proves this against them, that they deny the Truth & Goodness of the Word of God, and Are going on to that fearful unpardonable sin against the holy Ghost: but indeed so it is.
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And if a men appeale to their owne hearts, if they deale truely, their owne hearts must needs yeeld to it, that they doing euill purposely, they deny the Truth and goodnesse of the Word of God.
And if a men appeal to their own hearts, if they deal truly, their own hearts must needs yield to it, that they doing evil purposely, they deny the Truth and Goodness of the Word of God.
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Doth not thine owne heart, whosoeuer thou art, while thou goest on wilfully in sinne, say thus to thee, God is mercifull, and as it is, Deut. 29.19.
Does not thine own heart, whosoever thou art, while thou goest on wilfully in sin, say thus to thee, God is merciful, and as it is, Deuteronomy 29.19.
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Thou shalt haue peace, though thou walke according to the stubbornnesse of thine owne heart? And what is this,Thou shalt have peace, though thou walk according to the stubbornness of thine own heart? And what is this,
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but to deny the Truth of God, the Word of God, that reuealing that God is iust aswell as mercifull? and as it followes, Deut. 29.20.
but to deny the Truth of God, the Word of God, that revealing that God is just aswell as merciful? and as it follows, Deuteronomy 29.20.
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that hee will not be mercifull vnto him, but the wrath of the Lord and his ielousie shall smoke against that man,
that he will not be merciful unto him, but the wrath of the Lord and his jealousy shall smoke against that man,
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and euery curse that is written in this Booke, shall light vpon him, and the Lord shall put out his name from vnder heauen. and every curse that is written in this Book, shall Light upon him, and the Lord shall put out his name from under heaven.
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Therefore take heede of doing euill purposely and willingly.
Therefore take heed of doing evil purposely and willingly.
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Consider we further, that the Apostle saith, hee doing that he would not, yet he consented to the Law of God, that it was good.
Consider we further, that the Apostle Says, he doing that he would not, yet he consented to the Law of God, that it was good.
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And this consent of his, wee made a second argument and proofe of his regeneration.
And this consent of his, we made a second argument and proof of his regeneration.
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That therefore hee was certainly a man truely regenerate, because howsoeuer hee was ouer-carryed to doe that hee would not,
That Therefore he was Certainly a man truly regenerate, Because howsoever he was overcarried to do that he would not,
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yet he consented to the Law of God, that it was good. Now against this, there is also obiection made.
yet he consented to the Law of God, that it was good. Now against this, there is also objection made.
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Some doe thus obiect against it;
some do thus Object against it;
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say they, Vnregenerate persons may, and do sometimes consent to the Law of God, and they may and doe approue of it to be good,
say they, Unregenerate Persons may, and do sometime consent to the Law of God, and they may and do approve of it to be good,
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yea, sometimes vnregenerate persons delight in the Law and in the Word of God, as it is said of Herod, that he heard IOHN BAPTIST gladly, Mar. 8.20. and of Temporaries, such as haue only a temporarie faith, it is said, Mat. 13.20. that they receiued the Word with ioy. And Heb. 6.5. it is said of Apostataes, that they haue tasted of the good Word of God.
yea, sometime unregenerate Persons delight in the Law and in the Word of God, as it is said of Herod, that he herd JOHN BAPTIST gladly, Mar. 8.20. and of Temporaries, such as have only a temporary faith, it is said, Mathew 13.20. that they received the Word with joy. And Hebrew 6.5. it is said of Apostates, that they have tasted of the good Word of God.
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And therefore it is not a true note of the Apostles regeneration, or of the regeneration of any other, that they consent to the Law of God,
And Therefore it is not a true note of the Apostles regeneration, or of the regeneration of any other, that they consent to the Law of God,
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and approue it to be good.
and approve it to be good.
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For answer to this, first know, that vnregenerate persons are either openly wicked, being conuinced of sinne in their consciences;
For answer to this, First know, that unregenerate Persons Are either openly wicked, being convinced of sin in their Consciences;
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and their consciences galling them for sinne, it may be, they acknowledge the Law of God to be good;
and their Consciences galling them for sin, it may be, they acknowledge the Law of God to be good;
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but how? Surely, as PHARAOH acknowledged the Lord to be righteous, Exod. 9.27. not out of any loue or liking of the Law. No:
but how? Surely, as PHARAOH acknowledged the Lord to be righteous, Exod 9.27. not out of any love or liking of the Law. No:
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they could wish there were no Law at all, they hate it, because it condemnes their sinnes,
they could wish there were no Law At all, they hate it, Because it condemns their Sins,
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and shewes them the curse of it due to them for their sinnes.
and shows them the curse of it due to them for their Sins.
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As for hypocrites, they outwardly approue of the Law and Word of God, in outward profession only,
As for Hypocrites, they outwardly approve of the Law and Word of God, in outward profession only,
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but they haue no true inward loue and liking of it, they suffer it not to worke on their hearts,
but they have no true inward love and liking of it, they suffer it not to work on their hearts,
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and to reforme them in their inward affections, they only yeeld an outward conformity to it, in respect of their ease, pleasure, profit,
and to reform them in their inward affections, they only yield an outward conformity to it, in respect of their ease, pleasure, profit,
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or the like, but inwardly they reiect it, and cast it behind them, Psal. 50.17. Againe, for the instances brought:
or the like, but inwardly they reject it, and cast it behind them, Psalm 50.17. Again, for the instances brought:
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Herod indeede heard Iohn Baptist gladly:Herod indeed herd John Baptist gladly:
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but if wee marke the Text, it was onely in some things, hee liked of some things Iohn taught, not all that hee heard from him;
but if we mark the Text, it was only in Some things, he liked of Some things John taught, not all that he herd from him;
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and so hee did not thorowly like of the Word preached by Iohn, but onely in part,
and so he did not thoroughly like of the Word preached by John, but only in part,
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and that onely in some sinister and by-respect.
and that only in Some sinister and by-respect.
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And so also Temporaries, they receiue the Word with ioy, not out of any loue and liking of it,
And so also Temporaries, they receive the Word with joy, not out of any love and liking of it,
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but in respect of ease, or gayne, or credit, or the like. And for Apostataes, it is true indeede;
but in respect of ease, or gain, or credit, or the like. And for Apostates, it is true indeed;
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they taste, and as it were sippe of the sweetnesse of the Word of God, they touch it,
they taste, and as it were sip of the sweetness of the Word of God, they touch it,
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as it were with the tip of their tongues, but they neuer send it downe into their hearts, they digest it not, it is not conuerted and turned as good nourishment into the substance of their soules, to the true comfort and strengthening of them,
as it were with the tip of their tongues, but they never send it down into their hearts, they digest it not, it is not converted and turned as good nourishment into the substance of their Souls, to the true Comfort and strengthening of them,
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and so they haue in them but a light and vanishing, and no true sound and solid approbation of the Law and Word of God:
and so they have in them but a Light and vanishing, and no true found and solid approbation of the Law and Word of God:
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And therefore still it remaynes a true note of the Apostles regeneration, that howsoeuer hee was ouercarryed by his owne corruption, to doe the euill he would not haue done,
And Therefore still it remains a true note of the Apostles regeneration, that howsoever he was ouercarryed by his own corruption, to do the evil he would not have done,
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yet hee consented to the Law of God, that it was good.
yet he consented to the Law of God, that it was good.
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And it is a true note to others, that they also are truly regenerate, if they find, that though they doe the euill they would not doe,
And it is a true note to Others, that they also Are truly regenerate, if they find, that though they do the evil they would not do,
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yet they consent to the Law and Word of God, they assent to it in their minds and iudgements,
yet they consent to the Law and Word of God, they assent to it in their minds and Judgments,
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and in their hearts they approue of the goodnesse of it, and they loue, and like it,
and in their hearts they approve of the Goodness of it, and they love, and like it,
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and cleaue to it in their inward affections.
and cleave to it in their inward affections.
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In that the Apostle saith, I consent to the Law of God, that it is good;
In that the Apostle Says, I consent to the Law of God, that it is good;
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wee are giuen to vnderstand yet further thus much,
we Are given to understand yet further thus much,
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That true Beleeuers, Gods Children, they consent to the Law of God, they haue in them not onely knowledge of the Law of God,
That true Believers, God's Children, they consent to the Law of God, they have in them not only knowledge of the Law of God,
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and an assent to it in their mindes and in their iudgements, but they also approue of it in their hearts, they haue in them a true loue and liking of the Law of God,
and an assent to it in their minds and in their Judgments, but they also approve of it in their hearts, they have in them a true love and liking of the Law of God,
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and that both in commanding of good things, and in forbidding of euill:
and that both in commanding of good things, and in forbidding of evil:
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so farre forth as men are regenerate, they consent to the Law of God, and there is a good agreement betweene their hearts and the good Law of God,
so Far forth as men Are regenerate, they consent to the Law of God, and there is a good agreement between their hearts and the good Law of God,
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and sinne is displeasing to them, and they dislike it, and disallow it, and hate it,
and sin is displeasing to them, and they dislike it, and disallow it, and hate it,
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because it is against the good Law of God, and good duties are liked and loued of them,
Because it is against the good Law of God, and good duties Are liked and loved of them,
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and performed by them, because Gods Law requires them. Thus it is with all Gods Children, and such as are truly regenerate. Psal. 40.8. Dauid speakes thus, I desired to doe thy will, O my God, yea, thy Law is within mine heart.
and performed by them, Because God's Law requires them. Thus it is with all God's Children, and such as Are truly regenerate. Psalm 40.8. David speaks thus, I desired to do thy will, Oh my God, yea, thy Law is within mine heart.
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As if hee had said, Thy will O Lord, made knowne to me in thy Law.
As if he had said, Thy will Oh Lord, made known to me in thy Law.
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I doe not only know to be holy, and good, and assent to it in my mind and iudgement,
I do not only know to be holy, and good, and assent to it in my mind and judgement,
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but I like it, I approue of it, I desire to doe it, mine heart is inclined to it,
but I like it, I approve of it, I desire to do it, mine heart is inclined to it,
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yea, thy Law is within my heart, I willingly imbrace it, my heart consents to it,
yea, thy Law is within my heart, I willingly embrace it, my heart consents to it,
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and I find a good agreement betweene thy good Law and my heart. And againe, Psal. 119.127. saith DAVID, I loue thy Commandements aboue gold, yea aboue most fine gold:
and I find a good agreement between thy good Law and my heart. And again, Psalm 119.127. Says DAVID, I love thy commandments above gold, yea above most fine gold:
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I doe not only know thy Commandements, and assent to them in mind and iudgement,
I do not only know thy commandments, and assent to them in mind and judgement,
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but I approue of them in my heart, and I haue an exceeding great loue to them.
but I approve of them in my heart, and I have an exceeding great love to them.
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And then hee subioynes in the next Vers. 128. I esteeme all thy Precepts most iust,
And then he subioynes in the next Vers. 128. I esteem all thy Precepts most just,
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and I hate all false wayes. and I hate all false ways.
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As if hee had said, I haue a true loue and liking of thy holy Commandements,
As if he had said, I have a true love and liking of thy holy commandments,
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and that both in commanding of good things, and in forbidding of euill, there is a sweet consent and agreement betweene my heart,
and that both in commanding of good things, and in forbidding of evil, there is a sweet consent and agreement between my heart,
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and thy holy Lawes and Commandements, in whatsoeuer they either command or forbid;
and thy holy Laws and commandments, in whatsoever they either command or forbid;
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I like good duties and I performe them, because thy Law requires them, and I dislike euill and sinne,
I like good duties and I perform them, Because thy Law requires them, and I dislike evil and sin,
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and hate it, because thy Law forbids it, and because it is against thy Law. Thus it was with Dauid, and thus indeed it is with all Gods children.
and hate it, Because thy Law forbids it, and Because it is against thy Law. Thus it was with David, and thus indeed it is with all God's children.
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And hence it is, that Gods children are ready and willing to obey God in any thing he commands them, be it neuer so contrary to nature,
And hence it is, that God's children Are ready and willing to obey God in any thing he commands them, be it never so contrary to nature,
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and neuer so hard and harsh to flesh and bloud. Gen. 22.2.
and never so hard and harsh to Flesh and blood. Gen. 22.2.
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The Lord no sooner said to ABRAHAM, Offer thine only sonne ISAAC, euen that beloued and deare sonne,
The Lord no sooner said to ABRAHAM, Offer thine only son ISAAC, even that Beloved and deer son,
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and that with thine owne hands, and burne him when thou hast done for a burnt offering,
and that with thine own hands, and burn him when thou hast done for a burned offering,
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but he without grudging or gaine-saying, was ready to doe as the Lord commanded him.
but he without grudging or gainsaying, was ready to do as the Lord commanded him.
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The Text saith, Verse 3. that he rose vp earely in the morning to doe it, there was in him alacritie and forwardnesse, to doe that which the Lord required at his hands:
The Text Says, Verse 3. that he rose up early in the morning to do it, there was in him alacrity and forwardness, to do that which the Lord required At his hands:
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and so it is in all Gods children.
and so it is in all God's children.
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Instance might be giuen in many other examples, Gods children are ready to doe the will of God made knowne to them.
Instance might be given in many other Examples, God's children Are ready to do the will of God made known to them.
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The Lord no sooner saith to a child of God, Doe this: but his heart answers, I will doe it.
The Lord no sooner Says to a child of God, Do this: but his heart answers, I will do it.
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And againe, no sooner saith the Lord, Forbeare this, or, Auoid that:
And again, no sooner Says the Lord, Forbear this, or, Avoid that:
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but the heart of a child of God answers, I will forbeare it, and I will auoid it.
but the heart of a child of God answers, I will forbear it, and I will avoid it.
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And that strongly confirmes the truth of the point in hand, that there is a good agreement betweene the hearts of Gods children,
And that strongly confirms the truth of the point in hand, that there is a good agreement between the hearts of God's children,
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and the good Law of God: the reason and ground of it is this:
and the good Law of God: the reason and ground of it is this:
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Gods children, and such as are truly regenerate, are borne anew of God, whose Law it is,
God's children, and such as Are truly regenerate, Are born anew of God, whose Law it is,
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and they haue in them that Spirit, from whom the Law of God was breathed,
and they have in them that Spirit, from whom the Law of God was breathed,
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and who is the Author of the Law and of the Word of God, and that Spirit inclines their hearts to the good Law of God,
and who is the Author of the Law and of the Word of God, and that Spirit inclines their hearts to the good Law of God,
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and makes them loue and like it, and yeeld willing obedience to it. Ezech. 36.27.
and makes them love and like it, and yield willing Obedience to it. Ezekiel 36.27.
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saith the Lord, I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walke in my Statutes,
Says the Lord, I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my Statutes,
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and yee shall keepe my Iudgements and doe them. and ye shall keep my Judgments and do them.
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Yea, that Spirit being powerfull in them, makes the Lawes and Commandements of God, which to nature are harsh and hard, easie to them,
Yea, that Spirit being powerful in them, makes the Laws and commandments of God, which to nature Are harsh and hard, easy to them,
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and makes them not to thinke them hard and grieuous, 1. Ioh. 5.3.
and makes them not to think them hard and grievous, 1. John 5.3.
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And therefore hereupon we may conclude, that true Beleeuers, & Gods children, haue not only knowledge of the Law of God,
And Therefore hereupon we may conclude, that true Believers, & God's children, have not only knowledge of the Law of God,
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and doe not onely assent to it in their mindes and iudgements, but they also approue of it in their hearts,
and do not only assent to it in their minds and Judgments, but they also approve of it in their hearts,
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and haue in them a true loue and liking of the Law of God;
and have in them a true love and liking of the Law of God;
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so farre forth as they are regenerate, they consent to the Law of God, and there is a good agreement betweene their hearts and the good Law of God;
so Far forth as they Are regenerate, they consent to the Law of God, and there is a good agreement between their hearts and the good Law of God;
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they dislike and hate sinne, because it is against the good Law of God, and they like good duties,
they dislike and hate sin, Because it is against the good Law of God, and they like good duties,
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and performe them, because Gods Law requires them.
and perform them, Because God's Law requires them.
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Now this serues to discouer vnto vs, whence it is that the holy Commandements of God that are harsh and hard to nature, and to men that are in their naturall condition, are in some sort easie to Gods children,
Now this serves to discover unto us, whence it is that the holy commandments of God that Are harsh and hard to nature, and to men that Are in their natural condition, Are in Some sort easy to God's children,
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and that Gods children willingly yeeld to that which God commands, which others wrestle and striue against,
and that God's children willingly yield to that which God commands, which Others wrestle and strive against,
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and will by no meanes be brought to bend vnto.
and will by no means be brought to bend unto.
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Surely hence it is, the hearts of Gods children being renued by grace, consent to the Law of God,
Surely hence it is, the hearts of God's children being renewed by grace, consent to the Law of God,
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and there is a good agreement betweene them and the good Law of God, they haue in them that Spirit from whom the Law of God was breathed,
and there is a good agreement between them and the good Law of God, they have in them that Spirit from whom the Law of God was breathed,
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and that Spirit makes their hearts, which of themselues are wayward and auerse to euery thing that is good, plyable and inclinable to the good Law of GOD.
and that Spirit makes their hearts, which of themselves Are wayward and averse to every thing that is good, pliable and inclinable to the good Law of GOD.
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Say to an angry furious man or woman, one that is yet in the dregs of nature, Thou must forgiue, Thou must loue thy Neighbour, Thou must blesse them that curse thee,
Say to an angry furious man or woman, one that is yet in the dregs of nature, Thou must forgive, Thou must love thy Neighbour, Thou must bless them that curse thee,
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and doe good to them that hurt thee; he being yet in his naturall state, he cryes out, These be things impossible;
and do good to them that hurt thee; he being yet in his natural state, he cries out, These be things impossible;
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how can one yeeld to such a Law? But tell a child of God of these things,
how can one yield to such a Law? But tell a child of God of these things,
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and let him vnderstand that this is his duty;
and let him understand that this is his duty;
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and he willingly yeelds vnto it, and his heart consents to the good Word of God;
and he willingly yields unto it, and his heart consents to the good Word of God;
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he hath in him that Spirit, that makes men that are as Wolues, Beares, and Tigres, put off their brutish and sauage nature, Isai. 11.6, 7.
he hath in him that Spirit, that makes men that Are as Wolves, Bears, and Tigers, put off their brutish and savage nature, Isaiah 11.6, 7.
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Againe, is it so, that true Beleeuers, Gods children, haue not onely knowledge of the Law of God, and doe not only assent vnto it,
Again, is it so, that true Believers, God's children, have not only knowledge of the Law of God, and do not only assent unto it,
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but their hearts also approue of it, and so farre forth as they are regenerate, they consent to the Law of God, they dislike and hate sinne,
but their hearts also approve of it, and so Far forth as they Are regenerate, they consent to the Law of God, they dislike and hate sin,
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because the Law of God forbids it, and they like good duties, because the Law of God requires them? Surely then, this points out a plaine difference betweene Gods children,
Because the Law of God forbids it, and they like good duties, Because the Law of God requires them? Surely then, this points out a plain difference between God's children,
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and others that are either openly wicked or hypocrites, for it is farre otherwise with them:
and Others that Are either openly wicked or Hypocrites, for it is Far otherwise with them:
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the vngodly man and the hypocrite may indeed in his mind and iudgement assent to the good Law of God, he may, being cōuinced in conscience, acknowledge such & such things to be good,
the ungodly man and the hypocrite may indeed in his mind and judgement assent to the good Law of God, he may, being convinced in conscience, acknowledge such & such things to be good,
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and such and such things to be euill and sinfull;
and such and such things to be evil and sinful;
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but in the meane time his heart is not inclined to that hee acknowledgeth, and his heart approues not of it,
but in the mean time his heart is not inclined to that he acknowledgeth, and his heart approves not of it,
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because Gods Law commands it, and his heart doth not dislike & hate that he knowes to be sinne,
Because God's Law commands it, and his heart does not dislike & hate that he knows to be sin,
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because the Law of God forbids it. No, no: hee rather hates the Commandement, and he could wish there were no such Commandement:
Because the Law of God forbids it. No, no: he rather hates the Commandment, and he could wish there were no such Commandment:
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for example, the Drunkard, being in conscience conuinced and pressed with it, will sometimes confesse Drunkennesse to be euill,
for Exampl, the Drunkard, being in conscience convinced and pressed with it, will sometime confess drunkenness to be evil,
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yet his heart dislikes it not, his heart is not inclined to hate that sin, but he could rather wish there were no Word of God against that sinne.
yet his heart dislikes it not, his heart is not inclined to hate that since, but he could rather wish there were no Word of God against that sin.
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Yea, if wee obserue it, and if the vngodly and hypocrite themselues doe obserue it, they shall find, that they neither doe any good thing,
Yea, if we observe it, and if the ungodly and hypocrite themselves do observe it, they shall find, that they neither do any good thing,
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nor eschue any euill, because the Law of God commands the one, and forbids the other,
nor eschew any evil, Because the Law of God commands the one, and forbids the other,
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but they euer haue respect to gaine, or credit, or pleasure, or paine, or the like;
but they ever have respect to gain, or credit, or pleasure, or pain, or the like;
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and it is still themselues they ayme at, in doing good, or in eschuing euill, and not the Law and Word of God:
and it is still themselves they aim At, in doing good, or in Eschewing evil, and not the Law and Word of God:
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and so it is with them in all other things;
and so it is with them in all other things;
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it may be, the ioyes of heauen being spoken of, doe somewhat affect them, and when they heare of the paines of hell, they are somewhat astonished;
it may be, the Joys of heaven being spoken of, do somewhat affect them, and when they hear of the pains of hell, they Are somewhat astonished;
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and it may be, they know God to be of infinite Maiestie and Power, and that none is able to indure the fiercenesse of his wrath;
and it may be, they know God to be of infinite Majesty and Power, and that none is able to endure the fierceness of his wrath;
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it may be, these things a little touch them when they heare of them; but it is only, because they would escape the wrath of God and his iudgements,
it may be, these things a little touch them when they hear of them; but it is only, Because they would escape the wrath of God and his Judgments,
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and so it is still themselues that they loue:
and so it is still themselves that they love:
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if there were neither heauen nor hell, they would not care for God, nor for the Word of God.
if there were neither heaven nor hell, they would not care for God, nor for the Word of God.
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But on the other side, true Beleeuers, and Gods children, they obey God in his Word, out of a loue to God,
But on the other side, true Believers, and God's children, they obey God in his Word, out of a love to God,
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and their soules are not so deare to them, as the Name of God is to see that glorified;
and their Souls Are not so deer to them, as the Name of God is to see that glorified;
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and they, as it were, carry their liues in their hands, and they are ready to yeeld them vp to the glory of his Name,
and they, as it were, carry their lives in their hands, and they Are ready to yield them up to the glory of his Name,
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and they consent to the Law of God in their hearts, and they dislike & hate sinne,
and they consent to the Law of God in their hearts, and they dislike & hate sin,
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because the Law of God forbids it, and they like good duties, because the Law of God requires them.
Because the Law of God forbids it, and they like good duties, Because the Law of God requires them.
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And thus it must be with thee, if thou wouldst make it good to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art a child of God.
And thus it must be with thee, if thou Wouldst make it good to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art a child of God.
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Haply thou wilt say, How shall I know that I dislike and hate sinne, because the Law of God forbids it;
Haply thou wilt say, How shall I know that I dislike and hate sin, Because the Law of God forbids it;
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and that I like good duties, because the Law of God requires them? I answere, By this thou shalt certainly know it:
and that I like good duties, Because the Law of God requires them? I answer, By this thou shalt Certainly know it:
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If thou find thine heart equally affected to all and euery Commandement of God, and that thy heart is equally inclined to the keeping of all and euery one of Gods Commandements,
If thou find thine heart equally affected to all and every Commandment of God, and that thy heart is equally inclined to the keeping of all and every one of God's commandments,
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and thou dost not thinke any thing that the Word of God commands or forbids, to be light,
and thou dost not think any thing that the Word of God commands or forbids, to be Light,
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or that the doing or not doing of it is a trifling sinne, but thou makest conscience of the least euill and sinne;
or that the doing or not doing of it is a trifling sin, but thou Makest conscience of the least evil and sin;
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not only of Theft, Murder, and such like, but of Sabbath-breaking, of Swearing by Faith and Troth, of Vanity in apparell, and such like:
not only of Theft, Murder, and such like, but of Sabbath-breaking, of Swearing by Faith and Troth, of Vanity in apparel, and such like:
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if thou thinke thou dost dislike sinne, because it is forbidden in the Law of God,
if thou think thou dost dislike sin, Because it is forbidden in the Law of God,
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& thou louest good duties, because the Law of God requires them, and yet thou art partiall, in doing good, and auoyding euill;
& thou love good duties, Because the Law of God requires them, and yet thou art partial, in doing good, and avoiding evil;
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thou makest choice of what good thou wilt doe, and what euill thou wilt auoid; thou abstaynest from Murder and Theft, and yet makest no conscience of Sabbath-breaking, Open rayling,
thou Makest choice of what good thou wilt do, and what evil thou wilt avoid; thou abstaynest from Murder and Theft, and yet Makest not conscience of Sabbath-breaking, Open railing,
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and haply thou giuest to the poore, and yet thou art carelesse of other good duties, thou deceiuest thy selfe, that will yeeld thee no true comfort: for as Iam. 2.11. There is the same Lawgiuer, and he that commands one thing, commands another, and he that forbids one thing, forbids another:
and haply thou givest to the poor, and yet thou art careless of other good duties, thou deceivest thy self, that will yield thee no true Comfort: for as Iam. 2.11. There is the same Lawgiver, and he that commands one thing, commands Another, and he that forbids one thing, forbids Another:
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and if thou wittingly and willingly breake one Comandement, thou art guilty of all, Vers. 10.
and if thou wittingly and willingly break one Commandment, thou art guilty of all, Vers. 10.
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If then thou wouldst be sure, that thou dost dislike sin, because the Law of God forbids it,
If then thou Wouldst be sure, that thou dost dislike since, Because the Law of God forbids it,
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and that thou likest good duties, and performest them, because Gods Law requires them, then neuer rest, till thou find that thou art equally affected to euery Commandement of God,
and that thou likest good duties, and performest them, Because God's Law requires them, then never rest, till thou find that thou art equally affected to every Commandment of God,
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and that thou art equally inclined to the keeping of all and euery one of Gods Commandements,
and that thou art equally inclined to the keeping of all and every one of God's commandments,
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and that thou dost not thinke any thing, that the Word of God commands or forbids, light and trifling,
and that thou dost not think any thing, that the Word of God commands or forbids, Light and trifling,
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but that thou makest conscience of the least euill and sinne.
but that thou Makest conscience of the least evil and sin.
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Last of all, is it so, that true Beleeuers, and Gods children, doe not only know the Law of God,
Last of all, is it so, that true Believers, and God's children, do not only know the Law of God,
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and assent to it in their mindes, but their hearts also approue it? Surely then, their case must needes be fearefull that are ignorant of the Law of God.
and assent to it in their minds, but their hearts also approve it? Surely then, their case must needs be fearful that Are ignorant of the Law of God.
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Can they yeeld consent of heart to the good Law of God, & approue of it in their hearts, that are ignorant of it? It is not possible.
Can they yield consent of heart to the good Law of God, & approve of it in their hearts, that Are ignorant of it? It is not possible.
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Consider this all you that are ignorant of Gods Law, you cannot comfort your selues with this, that you are Gods children. No, no:
Consider this all you that Are ignorant of God's Law, you cannot Comfort your selves with this, that you Are God's children. No, no:
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Gods children not only know the Law of God, but they also approue of it in their hearts:
God's children not only know the Law of God, but they also approve of it in their hearts:
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now you are so farre from that, as you know not the good Law of God,
now you Are so Far from that, as you know not the good Law of God,
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and so your case is fearefull.
and so your case is fearful.
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Oh then labour you for knowledge of the Law of God, whilest you haue time and meanes, that so you may approue of it in your hearts,
O then labour you for knowledge of the Law of God, whilst you have time and means, that so you may approve of it in your hearts,
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and yeeld sound obedience to it both in heart and life.
and yield found Obedience to it both in heart and life.
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VERS. 17. Now then, it is no more I that doe it, but the sinne that dwelleth in me.
VERS. 17. Now then, it is no more I that do it, but the sin that dwells in me.
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IN this Verse we haue the second inference and conclusion laid before vs, that the Apostle brings in on that he said Verse 15. that the good he would, that he did not:
IN this Verse we have the second Inference and conclusion laid before us, that the Apostle brings in on that he said Verse 15. that the good he would, that he did not:
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but the euill he hated, that he did. Thereupon the Apostle concludes in this Verse on this manner:but the evil he hated, that he did. Thereupon the Apostle concludes in this Verse on this manner:
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If I hate the euill I doe, then I being renued by grace, doe it not.
If I hate the evil I do, then I being renewed by grace, do it not.
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And he further shewes what it was that did it, namely, the sinnefull corruption that still in part remayned in him.
And he further shows what it was that did it, namely, the sinful corruption that still in part remained in him.
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But (saith he) sinne that dwelleth in me, that doeth it.But (Says he) sin that dwells in me, that doth it.
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And this inference the Apostle deliuers with a note of difference, in respect of himselfe, comparing his present state with his former, that now it was not with him,
And this Inference the Apostle delivers with a note of difference, in respect of himself, comparing his present state with his former, that now it was not with him,
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as in former times, and he saith, Now then, it's no more I that doe it:
as in former times, and he Says, Now then, it's no more I that do it:
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not barely, then it is not I, but, then it is no more I that doe it,
not barely, then it is not I, but, then it is no more I that do it,
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but the sinne that dwelleth in me. but the sin that dwells in me.
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Now then, it is no more I that doe it, but the sinne that dwelleth in me. Now then, it is no more I that do it, but the sin that dwells in me.
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Here to make vp the full sense, those words vsed in the Verse before (if I doe that which I would not) are to be resumed and repeated, they being the common antecedent to both the Apostles inferences and conclusions:
Here to make up the full sense, those words used in the Verse before (if I do that which I would not) Are to be resumed and repeated, they being the Common antecedent to both the Apostles inferences and conclusions:
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As if hee had said, If I doe that which I would not, then it is no more I that doe it. It is no more I;
As if he had said, If I do that which I would not, then it is no more I that do it. It is no more I;
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that is, It is no longer I, as I am now renued by grace, and in the state of regeneration, it is not any longer I,
that is, It is no longer I, as I am now renewed by grace, and in the state of regeneration, it is not any longer I,
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as I am regenerate, and so farre forth as I am regenerate that now doe it:
as I am regenerate, and so Far forth as I am regenerate that now do it:
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(doe it) that is, that euill that I would not, and that euill and that sinne that I hate (but the sinne that dwelleth in me, that doeth it.)(doe it) that is, that evil that I would not, and that evil and that sin that I hate (but the sin that dwells in me, that doth it.)
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(Sinne) is here taken as before, for sinful corruption, the corruption of nature,(Sin) is Here taken as before, for sinful corruption, the corruption of nature,
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or inborne finne (that dwelleth in me.) This Phrase is Metaphoricall, it is borrowed and taken from Housholders, from such as haue their certayne abode and residence in a place or house,
or inborn fin (that dwells in me.) This Phrase is Metaphorical, it is borrowed and taken from Householders, from such as have their certain Abided and residence in a place or house,
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and doe there busie themselues, and exercise their power and authority, and it signifieth the true and powerfull presence of sinne,
and do there busy themselves, and exercise their power and Authority, and it signifies the true and powerful presence of sin,
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and the strong working of it, as the Spirit of God is said to dwell in true Beleeuers, Rom. 8.9. 1. Cor. 3.16. signifying the true powerfull and working presence of the Spirit in them:
and the strong working of it, as the Spirit of God is said to dwell in true Believers, Rom. 8.9. 1. Cor. 3.16. signifying the true powerful and working presence of the Spirit in them:
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and so Satan with seuen other spirits is said to returne to the house whence hee came,
and so Satan with seuen other spirits is said to return to the house whence he Come,
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and to enter in, and to dwell there, Matth. 12.45. that is, more powerfully and more strongly to take possession of that man.
and to enter in, and to dwell there, Matthew 12.45. that is, more powerfully and more strongly to take possession of that man.
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And so the Apostles meaning, in saying, sinne that dwelleth in me, is this, The sin that is still remayning and abiding in me,
And so the Apostles meaning, in saying, sin that dwells in me, is this, The since that is still remaining and abiding in me,
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and hath a powerfull and a working presence in mee, euen forcibly crossing the motions of the Spirit in my heart,
and hath a powerful and a working presence in me, even forcibly crossing the motions of the Spirit in my heart,
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and haling and pulling me to euill and sinne.
and haling and pulling me to evil and sin.
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Thus then briefly conceiue we the Apostles meaning in this Verse, as if he had said,
Thus then briefly conceive we the Apostles meaning in this Verse, as if he had said,
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And againe if I doe that euill, which I would not, and that euill that I hate, And again if I do that evil, which I would not, and that evil that I hate,
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then it is no longer I, as I am regenerate, and so farre forth as I am regenerate, that doe that euill,
then it is no longer I, as I am regenerate, and so Far forth as I am regenerate, that do that evil,
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but the sinfull corruption, the corruption of nature, that is still remayning and abiding in me in part,
but the sinful corruption, the corruption of nature, that is still remaining and abiding in me in part,
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and hath a powerfull and working presence in me, euen forcibly crossing the motions of the Spirit in my heart,
and hath a powerful and working presence in me, even forcibly crossing the motions of the Spirit in my heart,
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and haling and pulling me to euill, that is it that doth the euill that is done. and haling and pulling me to evil, that is it that does the evil that is done.
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Here againe obserue we the Apostles inference, marke his conclusion here brought in on his former antecedent, thus he concludes:
Here again observe we the Apostles Inference, mark his conclusion Here brought in on his former antecedent, thus he concludes:
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If (saith hee) I doe the euill which I would not doe, If I do that euill that is against my mind, my will, my purpose and resolution,
If (Says he) I do the evil which I would not do, If I do that evil that is against my mind, my will, my purpose and resolution,
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as I am now regenerate, then it is not I that doe it, but it is the sinne that dwells in me that doth it, that is his inference.
as I am now regenerate, then it is not I that do it, but it is the sin that dwells in me that does it, that is his Inference.
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Hence note we further thus much,
Hence note we further thus much,
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That when men doe euill, and they would not doe it, the euill they doe, is against their minde, their will and their holy purpose, they resolue not to sinne against God in any thing wittingly and willingly,
That when men do evil, and they would not do it, the evil they do, is against their mind, their will and their holy purpose, they resolve not to sin against God in any thing wittingly and willingly,
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and yet they are ouercarried by the strength of corruption, and doe sinne, then it may be truely said, It is not they that sinne,
and yet they Are overcarried by the strength of corruption, and do sin, then it may be truly said, It is not they that sin,
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and the euill done by them, may in some sort bee said not to be their sinne.
and the evil done by them, may in Some sort be said not to be their sin.
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If the thing be rightly vnderstood, and not misconceiued, and if a man or woman be able to say with the Apostle,
If the thing be rightly understood, and not misconceived, and if a man or woman be able to say with the Apostle,
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and that truely, I doe the euill I would not doe, then hee or shee may also conclude with the Apostle, and truly say, It is not I that doe it, but the inbred corruption that still in part abides in me, that doth it:
and that truly, I do the evil I would not do, then he or she may also conclude with the Apostle, and truly say, It is not I that do it, but the inbred corruption that still in part abides in me, that does it:
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and to this agrees that of Iohn, 1. Ioh. 3.9. It is a plaine Text to this purpose:
and to this agrees that of John, 1. John 3.9. It is a plain Text to this purpose:
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Whosoeuer (saith he) is borne of God, sinneth not: Whosoever (Says he) is born of God, Sinneth not:
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for his seede remaineth in him, neyther can hee sinne, because hee is borne of God.
for his seed remains in him, neither can he sin, Because he is born of God.
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Whosoeuer is borne of God, sinneth not. Whosoever is born of God, Sinneth not.
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Why? may some say, there is no man liuing on the face of the earth but he sinnes.
Why? may Some say, there is no man living on the face of the earth but he Sins.
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And Saint Iohn himselfe saith, 1. Ioh. 1.8.
And Saint John himself Says, 1. John 1.8.
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If we say that we hane no sinne, we deceiue our selues, and the truth is not in vs. What is then his meaning, when he saith, Whosoeuer is borne of God, sinneth not? Surely this: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive our selves, and the truth is not in us What is then his meaning, when he Says, Whosoever is born of God, Sinneth not? Surely this:
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When they that are truely regenerate and borne anew of God, sinne, it is against their mind,
When they that Are truly regenerate and born anew of God, sin, it is against their mind,
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and against their purpose, they would not so sinne; and so indeede it is as if they sinned not:
and against their purpose, they would not so sin; and so indeed it is as if they sinned not:
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and it may be truely affirmed of them, being rightly vnderstood, it is not they that sinne,
and it may be truly affirmed of them, being rightly understood, it is not they that sin,
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but the corruption of nature that still in part abides in them: and the reason of this may easily be rendred; this it is:
but the corruption of nature that still in part abides in them: and the reason of this may Easily be rendered; this it is:
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That part in man that is truely regenerate, neuer sinneth.
That part in man that is truly regenerate, never Sinneth.
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Now from that part being the better part, they haue their denomination, and are called regenerate persons:
Now from that part being the better part, they have their denomination, and Are called regenerate Persons:
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and when men are once truly regenerate, they neuer after that are termed sinners, enemies to God or vngodly,
and when men Are once truly regenerate, they never After that Are termed Sinners, enemies to God or ungodly,
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vnlesse it be when they humble themselues in a free and sound confession of their sinnes to God:
unless it be when they humble themselves in a free and found Confessi of their Sins to God:
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but they are called iust and righteous, good, and holy, godly, and new creatures, and the like, as Psal. 37.37. Pro. 10. in many Verses:
but they Are called just and righteous, good, and holy, godly, and new creatures, and the like, as Psalm 37.37. Pro 10. in many Verses:
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and so that part that is truly regenerate not sinning, and they taking their denomination from that part, it may be truly said, that they that are borne of God, and truly regenerate, sinne not:
and so that part that is truly regenerate not sinning, and they taking their denomination from that part, it may be truly said, that they that Are born of God, and truly regenerate, sin not:
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and wee may hold this as a certayne truth, when men doe euill, and they would not doe it, the euill they doe, is against their mind and purpose, that then it may be truly said, being rightly vnderstood, it is not they that sinne and doe euill,
and we may hold this as a certain truth, when men do evil, and they would not do it, the evil they do, is against their mind and purpose, that then it may be truly said, being rightly understood, it is not they that sin and do evil,
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but it is the inbred corruption, that still in part abides in them, that doth it.
but it is the inbred corruption, that still in part abides in them, that does it.
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Now then to make vse of this, first,
Now then to make use of this, First,
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This Truth meets with that fond conceit of some, who though they giue themselues ouer to all carnall lusts of their owne hearts, yet foolishly thus thinke to excuse themselues, that it is sinne that doth euill,
This Truth meets with that found conceit of Some, who though they give themselves over to all carnal Lustiest of their own hearts, yet foolishly thus think to excuse themselves, that it is sin that does evil,
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and not themselues, as those foolish, phanaticall and fantastike spirits the Familists, of all erring spirits the most grosse, they make no conscience of Swearing, of Lying and Equiuocating, of Sabbath-breaking, of Drunkennesse, of Whoredome and filthinesse, they make no bones of any foule sinne,
and not themselves, as those foolish, Fanatical and fantastic spirits the Familists, of all erring spirits the most gross, they make no conscience of Swearing, of Lying and Equivocating, of Sabbath-breaking, of drunkenness, of Whoredom and filthiness, they make no bones of any foul sin,
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and yet they thinke to excuse themselues by this, that (forsooth) it is the flesh that sinneth,
and yet they think to excuse themselves by this, that (forsooth) it is the Flesh that Sinneth,
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and not they, and they thinke so to shift off the matter, by laying the burden on the flesh:
and not they, and they think so to shift off the matter, by laying the burden on the Flesh:
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and so common Drunkards, filthy Adulterers, common Swearers, and the like, they thinke to excuse and cloke their wicked and vicious life with this, that they do not the euill,
and so Common Drunkards, filthy Adulterers, Common Swearers, and the like, they think to excuse and cloak their wicked and vicious life with this, that they do not the evil,
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but sinne that dwels in them.
but sin that dwells in them.
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Now, such persons, both Familists and others, doe most wickedly abuse this holy sentence of the Apostle, It is no more I that doe euill,
Now, such Persons, both Familists and Others, do most wickedly abuse this holy sentence of the Apostle, It is no more I that do evil,
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but sinne that dwels in mee. The doctrine deliuered shewes plainly, that this sentence cannot agree to such persons:but sin that dwells in me. The Doctrine Delivered shows plainly, that this sentence cannot agree to such Persons:
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for why? they cannot say and speake the truth, that they doe euill, and they would not doe it,
for why? they cannot say and speak the truth, that they do evil, and they would not do it,
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and the euill they doe is against their mind and purpose, and that they hate the euill they doe. No, no:
and the evil they do is against their mind and purpose, and that they hate the evil they do. No, no:
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there is no such matter in them, they doe euill wittingly and willingly, yea, they rush into sinne, as the barbed horse rusheth into the battell. Ierem. 8.6.
there is no such matter in them, they do evil wittingly and willingly, yea, they rush into sin, as the barbed horse Rushes into the battle. Jeremiah 8.6.
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And therefore they cannot thus plead excuse, and thus shift off the matter, that it is not they that doe euill,
And Therefore they cannot thus plead excuse, and thus shift off the matter, that it is not they that do evil,
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but sinne that dwels in them.
but sin that dwells in them.
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If they so doe, they abuse this holy sentence, and they misapply it, and it will not serue their turne.
If they so do, they abuse this holy sentence, and they misapply it, and it will not serve their turn.
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If thou wouldst find comfort in this holy Sentence, and apply it to thy selfe with comfort, thou must be able to say with the Apostle, The euill I doe, I would not doe, I allow it not, nay, I hate it:
If thou Wouldst find Comfort in this holy Sentence, and apply it to thy self with Comfort, thou must be able to say with the Apostle, The evil I do, I would not do, I allow it not, nay, I hate it:
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and then indeed thou maist say with comfort, It is not I that doe euill, but the sin that dwels in me.
and then indeed thou Mayest say with Comfort, It is not I that do evil, but the since that dwells in me.
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And this indeed is a sweet comfort to Gods children, their owne hearts witnessing with them, that the euill they doe, they would not doe it:
And this indeed is a sweet Comfort to God's children, their own hearts witnessing with them, that the evil they do, they would not do it:
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they may then say, It is not they that doe it, but sinne that dwels in them,
they may then say, It is not they that do it, but sin that dwells in them,
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and the euill done by them may in some sort bee said not to bee their sinne, if it be rightly vnderstood:
and the evil done by them may in Some sort be said not to be their sin, if it be rightly understood:
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and so, to driue the point to a second vse,
and so, to driven the point to a second use,
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Is it so, that euill done by the regenerate, in some sort is not their sinne, they being vnwilling to doe it? Surely, then much lesse is the euill to which they only are tempted,
Is it so, that evil done by the regenerate, in Some sort is not their sin, they being unwilling to do it? Surely, then much less is the evil to which they only Are tempted,
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and to which they yeeld not, much lesse is that their sinne.
and to which they yield not, much less is that their sin.
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Here is then comfort for such as are tempted to strange euils, and whom Satan doth vexe with fearefull suggestions;
Here is then Comfort for such as Are tempted to strange evils, and whom Satan does vex with fearful suggestions;
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as to blaspheme God, to deny God, or any way to thinke amisse of God:
as to Blaspheme God, to deny God, or any Way to think amiss of God:
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doe they thereupon thinke amisse of themselues? doe they thereupon hold themselues most vile wretches? doe they beate backe the temptation? Surely,
do they thereupon think amiss of themselves? do they thereupon hold themselves most vile wretches? do they beat back the temptation? Surely,
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then it is not their sinne: euen the best may be tempted to most horrible sinnes.
then it is not their sin: even the best may be tempted to most horrible Sins.
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What more fearefull, then to worship the Deuill in person? Yet to this sinne was Christ himselfe tempted, Matth. 4.9.
What more fearful, then to worship the devil in person? Yet to this sin was christ himself tempted, Matthew 4.9.
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Therefore bee not thou discouraged, though thou bee tempted to most grosse and odious sinnes, if thou yeeld not vnto them. Therefore be not thou discouraged, though thou be tempted to most gross and odious Sins, if thou yield not unto them.
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Obserue we further, the Apostle saith, It is no more I that doe it, but the sinne that dwelleth in me.
Observe we further, the Apostle Says, It is no more I that do it, but the sin that dwells in me.
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Hee saith not barely, It is not I that doe it, but, It is no more I, I find now a difference in my selfe, from that it was wont to be with me in doing euill, It was heretofore I that did euill,
He Says not barely, It is not I that do it, but, It is no more I, I find now a difference in my self, from that it was wont to be with me in doing evil, It was heretofore I that did evil,
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but now it is not I that doe it, but the sinne that dwelleth in me.
but now it is not I that do it, but the sin that dwells in me.
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Hence we may gather a manifest difference betweene Gods children, and such as be vnregenerate, in doing euill:
Hence we may gather a manifest difference between God's children, and such as be unregenerate, in doing evil:
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Gods children, they sinne no more, it is no more they that sinne, that is, they sinne not wholly with full consent of will,
God's children, they sin no more, it is no more they that sin, that is, they sin not wholly with full consent of will,
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because they haue in them not only flesh, but Spirit; not only corruption but grace also:
Because they have in them not only Flesh, but Spirit; not only corruption but grace also:
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but vnregenerate persons, they sinne wholly with full consent of will, and it is they that doe the sinne,
but unregenerate Persons, they sin wholly with full consent of will, and it is they that do the sin,
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and the euill that is done by them, they doe it indeed, they powre out themselues to sinne.
and the evil that is done by them, they do it indeed, they pour out themselves to sin.
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Iude Epist. vers. 11. They walke after the lusts of their owne hearts, because they are wholly and altogether flesh and corruption.Iude Epistle vers. 11. They walk After the Lustiest of their own hearts, Because they Are wholly and altogether Flesh and corruption.
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And this difference betweene the regenerate and vnregenerate in sinning, wee find put downe in many places of Scripture.
And this difference between the regenerate and unregenerate in sinning, we find put down in many places of Scripture.
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If then for the vse of it, thou wouldst proue thy selfe a child of God, thou must find it thus with thee, that thou art able to say, The euill that is done by thee, it is not now thou that dost it,
If then for the use of it, thou Wouldst prove thy self a child of God, thou must find it thus with thee, that thou art able to say, The evil that is done by thee, it is not now thou that dost it,
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but sinne that dwels in thee:
but sin that dwells in thee:
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and know this for a truth, That a child of God is neuer so giuen ouer,
and know this for a truth, That a child of God is never so given over,
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as to sinne with his whole will in the greatest euill hee doeth;
as to sin with his Whole will in the greatest evil he doth;
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there is some striuing in him against it, though it be but faintly, and with great feeblenesse;
there is Some striving in him against it, though it be but faintly, and with great feebleness;
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as it comes to passe in some strong and violent temptation:
as it comes to pass in Some strong and violent temptation:
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but hee is euer able to say, It it not I that doe it, but sinne that dwelleth in 〈 ◊ 〉.
but he is ever able to say, It it not I that do it, but sin that dwells in 〈 ◊ 〉.
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Labour thou to find it thus with thee, if thou wouldst make it good to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art a childe of God.
Labour thou to find it thus with thee, if thou Wouldst make it good to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art a child of God.
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Now further, in that the Apostle addes, but sinne that dwelleth in me:
Now further, in that the Apostle adds, but sin that dwells in me:
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that is, as we shewed, sinfull corruption, the corruption of nature that stil remaynes in me in part,
that is, as we showed, sinful corruption, the corruption of nature that still remains in me in part,
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and hath a powerfull and working presence in mee, euen forcibly crossing the good motions of the Spirit,
and hath a powerful and working presence in me, even forcibly crossing the good motions of the Spirit,
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and haling and pulling me to sinne. Hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much,
and haling and pulling me to sin. Hence we Are given to understand thus much,
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That the best of Gods children, euen the most holy and most regenerate that liue on the face of the earth, are not freed from the inhabitation of sinne, from the in-dwelling of sinne.
That the best of God's children, even the most holy and most regenerate that live on the face of the earth, Are not freed from the inhabitation of sin, from the indwelling of sin.
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Howsoeuer it is true, that corruption of nature remaynes not in Gods children, in the full force and strength of it,
Howsoever it is true, that corruption of nature remains not in God's children, in the full force and strength of it,
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as it doth in the vnregenerate, and doth not raigne in them, yet the relikes of it are still abiding in them,
as it does in the unregenerate, and does not Reign in them, yet the Relics of it Are still abiding in them,
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and it hath still a powerfull working presence, crossing them in good things, and haling and pulling them to sinne;
and it hath still a powerful working presence, crossing them in good things, and haling and pulling them to sin;
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it is still as a bold, sawcy, & troublesome Inmate, it dwels in them, and shall dwell in them so long as they liue in this world.
it is still as a bold, saucy, & troublesome Inmate, it dwells in them, and shall dwell in them so long as they live in this world.
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And to this purpose we haue many plaine euidences of Scripture, Pro. 20.9. Who can say, I haue made mine heart cleane? I am cleane from my sinne? I am in this world without all relikes of naturall corruption? As if hee had said, None can say it. Eccles. 7.22. saith the Preacher, There is no man iust in the earth, that doth good, and sinneth not. Gal. 5.16. Walke in the Spirit, and yee shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.
And to this purpose we have many plain evidences of Scripture, Pro 20.9. Who can say, I have made mine heart clean? I am clean from my sin? I am in this world without all Relics of natural corruption? As if he had said, None can say it. Eccles. 7.22. Says the Preacher, There is no man just in the earth, that does good, and Sinneth not. Gal. 5.16. Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the Lustiest of the Flesh.
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Hee saith not, The lusts of the flesh shall not be in you. No: but, You shall not fulfill them.
He Says not, The Lustiest of the Flesh shall not be in you. No: but, You shall not fulfil them.
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And he subioynes, Vers. 17. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh:
And he subioynes, Vers. 17. For the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh:
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and these are contrary one to the other, so that yee cannot doe the same things that yee would: and these Are contrary one to the other, so that ye cannot do the same things that ye would:
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The flesh is still in you, and it wrastleth & striueth against the Spirit; euen forcibly crossing the good motions of the Spirit, haling you to sinne. Iam. 3.2. In many things we sinne all, euen we all, and euery one of vs without exception, doe sinne in diuers things.
The Flesh is still in you, and it wrestleth & strives against the Spirit; even forcibly crossing the good motions of the Spirit, haling you to sin. Iam. 3.2. In many things we sin all, even we all, and every one of us without exception, do sin in diverse things.
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These and many other testimonies of Scripture doe plainely proue the point in hand, that howsoeuer the corruption of nature remayne not in Gods children, in the ful force & strength of it,
These and many other testimonies of Scripture do plainly prove the point in hand, that howsoever the corruption of nature remain not in God's children, in the full force & strength of it,
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yet it still abides in them in part, and hath still a powerfull and working presence in them, crossing them in good things,
yet it still abides in them in part, and hath still a powerful and working presence in them, crossing them in good things,
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and haling and pulling them on to euill;
and haling and pulling them on to evil;
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it is still an In-dweller in them, and shall dwell in them so long as they be in this world.
it is still an Indweller in them, and shall dwell in them so long as they be in this world.
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And this may be further cleered and confirmed, in that Gods children are subiect to many chastisements and afflictions, yea, to mortality and death:
And this may be further cleared and confirmed, in that God's children Are Subject to many chastisements and afflictions, yea, to mortality and death:
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for surely, it could not stand with the iustice of God, to lay afflictions and chastisements on his children,
for surely, it could not stand with the Justice of God, to lay afflictions and chastisements on his children,
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and they could not be subiect to mortality and death, their soules could not part from their bodies,
and they could not be Subject to mortality and death, their Souls could not part from their bodies,
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if there were not corruption and sinne still abiding in them;
if there were not corruption and sin still abiding in them;
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that is it that makes them subiect and lyable to chastisements and to death it selfe.
that is it that makes them Subject and liable to chastisements and to death it self.
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And therefore this is a certayne truth, that the best of Gods children, euen the most holy,
And Therefore this is a certain truth, that the best of God's children, even the most holy,
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and most regenerate that liue on the face of the earth, are not freed from the inhabitation of sinne;
and most regenerate that live on the face of the earth, Are not freed from the inhabitation of sin;
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it is still as a bold and troublesome In-mate dwelling in them, and shall dwell in them so long as they liue in this world.
it is still as a bold and troublesome Inmate Dwelling in them, and shall dwell in them so long as they live in this world.
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Now then, this being a truth, it serues to ouer-turne some erroneous and false opinions both of Papists and others;
Now then, this being a truth, it serves to overturn Some erroneous and false opinions both of Papists and Others;
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as first, that of the Papists, That by Baptisme, originall corruption is vtterly abolished, and quite taken away: so they hold and teach. as First, that of the Papists, That by Baptism, original corruption is utterly abolished, and quite taken away: so they hold and teach.
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Now that opinion cannot stand with this truth, That the best of Gods children, and the most regenerate that liue on the face of the earth, haue sinne still dwelling in them in part;
Now that opinion cannot stand with this truth, That the best of God's children, and the most regenerate that live on the face of the earth, have sin still Dwelling in them in part;
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and this Truth also meets with that proud conceit of the Familists & others, that hold, that a perfection of inherent holinesse may be attayned to in time of this life;
and this Truth also meets with that proud conceit of the Familists & Others, that hold, that a perfection of inherent holiness may be attained to in time of this life;
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and they bragge of such a perfection of purity and holinesse already attayned to in themselues,
and they brag of such a perfection of purity and holiness already attained to in themselves,
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as that they need not any further to be purged from corruption.
as that they need not any further to be purged from corruption.
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This is a proud conceit, and a most idle and a wicked fancy, & it cannot stand with the Truth of God now deliuered, That the best and most holy that liue on the face of the earth, haue sinne still dwelling in them,
This is a proud conceit, and a most idle and a wicked fancy, & it cannot stand with the Truth of God now Delivered, That the best and most holy that live on the face of the earth, have sin still Dwelling in them,
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and haue still need to be renued in the Spirit of their minds in the purest part of their soules, Ephes. 4.23.
and have still need to be renewed in the Spirit of their minds in the Purest part of their Souls, Ephesians 4.23.
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And they that find not sinne still crossing the good motions of the Spirit in them,
And they that find not sin still crossing the good motions of the Spirit in them,
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and haling them vnto sinne, know not themselues, they are not acquainted with their own state and condition.
and haling them unto sin, know not themselves, they Are not acquainted with their own state and condition.
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Againe, is it so, that the best of Gods children, euen the most holy and most regenerate that liue on the face of the earth, are not freed from the in-dwelling of sinne, but haue sinne as a bold and troublesome In-mate dwelling in them, disturbing and troubling them,
Again, is it so, that the best of God's children, even the most holy and most regenerate that live on the face of the earth, Are not freed from the indwelling of sin, but have sin as a bold and troublesome Inmate Dwelling in them, disturbing and troubling them,
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and crossing them in good things, and haling them to sinne? Then bee not thou too much deiected and cast downe,
and crossing them in good things, and haling them to sin? Then be not thou too much dejected and cast down,
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when thou feelest corruption still in thee, crossing thee in good purposes and good things, and haling thee on to sinne;
when thou Feel corruption still in thee, crossing thee in good Purposes and good things, and haling thee on to sin;
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it is a thing that many times troubles and disquiets a poore soule, euen an honest and good hearted Christian man or woman, that hee or shee are crossed in good purposes,
it is a thing that many times Troubles and disquiets a poor soul, even an honest and good hearted Christian man or woman, that he or she Are crossed in good Purposes,
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and in good things, and are eyther hindred from doing of them, or they doe them vntowardly,
and in good things, and Are either hindered from doing of them, or they do them untowardly,
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and they are sometimes haled to doe euill. Oh this troubles them, and this sometimes makes them to call their state into question:
and they Are sometime haled to do evil. O this Troubles them, and this sometime makes them to call their state into question:
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Thou maist remember, whosoeuer thou art, thou hast still corruption dwelling in thee, and it shall dwell in thee so long as thou art in this world,
Thou Mayest Remember, whosoever thou art, thou hast still corruption Dwelling in thee, and it shall dwell in thee so long as thou art in this world,
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and it is a bold and a sawcy In-mate, it will be troublesome to thee, it will be busie with thee in the best purposes and actions,
and it is a bold and a saucy Inmate, it will be troublesome to thee, it will be busy with thee in the best Purposes and actions,
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and it will crosse thee in good things, and hale and pull thee on to sinne. Therefore thinke on this:
and it will cross thee in good things, and hale and pull thee on to sin. Therefore think on this:
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and though thou hast cause to bee humbled, and to labour and striue against the corruption of thy heart,
and though thou hast cause to be humbled, and to labour and strive against the corruption of thy heart,
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yet thou hast no cause thereupon to bee vtterly deiected and cast downe. No, no:
yet thou hast no cause thereupon to be utterly dejected and cast down. No, no:
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it is no otherwise with thee, then with the dearest of Gods children, so long as they are in this world:
it is not otherwise with thee, then with the dearest of God's children, so long as they Are in this world:
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and know this for thy comfort, that it is a mercy of God, that thou art troubled for sinne dwelling in thee,
and know this for thy Comfort, that it is a mercy of God, that thou art troubled for sin Dwelling in thee,
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and crossing thee in good things;
and crossing thee in good things;
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thousands in the world are not troubled for sinne raigning in them, and exercising dominion ouer them,
thousands in the world Are not troubled for sin reigning in them, and exercising dominion over them,
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and holding them as slaues vnder the power of it, they thinke it nothing to bee vnder such a lord, who indeede can pay them no better wages, but the damnation of hell:
and holding them as slaves under the power of it, they think it nothing to bee under such a lord, who indeed can pay them no better wages, but the damnation of hell:
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and therefore blesse God for it, that hee hath opened thine eyes to see thy corruption:
and Therefore bless God for it, that he hath opened thine eyes to see thy corruption:
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and be watchfull ouer thine owne heart, in regard of corruption still dwelling in it.
and be watchful over thine own heart, in regard of corruption still Dwelling in it.
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On the ground of doctrine now deliuered, Gods children must further learne to looke warily to themselues, and they must take heede they be not circumuented by Satan, they haue a treacherous foe, that still continually lyes in wait to betray them into the hands of the Deuill,
On the ground of Doctrine now Delivered, God's children must further Learn to look warily to themselves, and they must take heed they be not circumvented by Satan, they have a treacherous foe, that still continually lies in wait to betray them into the hands of the devil,
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and that as neere as may be, euen in their owne bosome, the corruption of their owne hearts:
and that as near as may be, even in their own bosom, the corruption of their own hearts:
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and therefore it behoues euery child of God to be very watchfull and circumspect:
and Therefore it behooves every child of God to be very watchful and circumspect:
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and the best and most holy, and such as haue the greatest measure of grace, may not be secure and confident on that strength,
and the best and most holy, and such as have the greatest measure of grace, may not be secure and confident on that strength,
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and thinke that they are so furnished with grace and strength, that they are out of danger, at least, of being ouer-taken with any foule and grosse sinne. No, no:
and think that they Are so furnished with grace and strength, that they Are out of danger, At least, of being overtaken with any foul and gross sin. No, no:
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they must take heede of that;
they must take heed of that;
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if a man haue an In-mate, an In-dweller, that hee knowes is ready to cut his throat,
if a man have an Inmate, an Indweller, that he knows is ready to Cut his throat,
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and watcheth euery oportunity that is offered, to doe him a mischiefe, without question hee will be sure to haue an eye to that In-mate,
and watches every opportunity that is offered, to do him a mischief, without question he will be sure to have an eye to that Inmate,
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and hee will watch him, and take diligent heed of him, lest he doe him hurt, before he be aware.
and he will watch him, and take diligent heed of him, lest he do him hurt, before he be aware.
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Surely, this is the very case of vs all; and the best of Gods children haue sinne in them, that is, such an In-mate,
Surely, this is the very case of us all; and the best of God's children have sin in them, that is, such an Inmate,
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as is ready on any oportunity offered, to cut the threat of our soules;
as is ready on any opportunity offered, to Cut the threat of our Souls;
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yea, sinne is such an Inmate, as Gods children cannot be rid of, they cannot be freed from,
yea, sin is such an Inmate, as God's children cannot be rid of, they cannot be freed from,
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so long as they liue on the face of the earth.
so long as they live on the face of the earth.
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It saith to them, as Ruth said to Naomi, Ruth. 1. vers. 16, 17. Whither thou goest, I will goe,
It Says to them, as Ruth said to Naomi, Ruth. 1. vers. 16, 17. Whither thou goest, I will go,
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and where thou dwellest, I will dwell: where thou dyest, will I dye, and there will I be buryed:and where thou dwellest, I will dwell: where thou Dies, will I die, and there will I be buried:
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nothing but death shall part vs, and sunder vs quite one from another.
nothing but death shall part us, and sunder us quite one from Another.
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Therefore Gods children had need to be vigilant, and wary, and circumspect, lest they be circumuented.
Therefore God's children had need to be vigilant, and wary, and circumspect, lest they be circumvented.
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And indeed whosoeuer seeth his owne corruption, truely hee will be slie and wary of the very appearance of euill:
And indeed whosoever sees his own corruption, truly he will be sly and wary of the very appearance of evil:
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and none are more carelesse and secure then they that see not their in-dwelling corruption. VVithout question, Iob was neuer an Adulterer;
and none Are more careless and secure then they that see not their indwelling corruption. Without question, Job was never an Adulterer;
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yet being priuy to his owne in-dwelling corruption, He made a couenant with his eyes, Iob 31.1.
yet being privy to his own indwelling corruption, He made a Covenant with his eyes, Job 31.1.
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And thus it ought to bee with all Gods children;
And thus it ought to be with all God's children;
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they are to make couenants with their eyes, eares, and all the parts and members of their bodies,
they Are to make Covenants with their eyes, ears, and all the parts and members of their bodies,
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and to watch ouer their hearts narrowly;
and to watch over their hearts narrowly;
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they haue a secret foe that dwels in them, ready to betray them into the hands of Satan, who seekes their destruction;
they have a secret foe that dwells in them, ready to betray them into the hands of Satan, who seeks their destruction;
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and therefore they cannot be too heedfull and watchfull ouer their owne hearts, in regard of in-dwelling corruption,
and Therefore they cannot be too heedful and watchful over their own hearts, in regard of indwelling corruption,
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and especially they are to watch ouer them in time of prosperity, and when they haue abundance of outward things:
and especially they Are to watch over them in time of Prosperity, and when they have abundance of outward things:
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for then they are in greatest danger to bee surprised, and ouer-taken with pride, deadnesse of heart, selfeloue, and the like, Pro. 1.32.
for then they Are in greatest danger to be surprised, and overtaken with pride, deadness of heart, Self-love, and the like, Pro 1.32.
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VERS. 18. For I know that in mee, that is, in my flesh dwelleth no good thing: VERS. 18. For I know that in me, that is, in my Flesh dwells no good thing:
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for to will is present with mee, but I find no meanes to performe that which is good. for to will is present with me, but I find no means to perform that which is good.
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IN this Verse, our Apostle fals on the second degree of the Spirituall combat betweene the flesh and the Spirit, in them that be truly regenerate, still insisting in his owne example;
IN this Verse, our Apostle falls on the second degree of the Spiritual combat between the Flesh and the Spirit, in them that be truly regenerate, still insisting in his own Exampl;
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and hauing shewed before, that by sinne hee was brought to doe the euill he would not, that being the first degree of the spirituall conflict;
and having showed before, that by sin he was brought to do the evil he would not, that being the First degree of the spiritual conflict;
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Here he comes to the second degree of it, and shewes that he by sinne was hindred from doing the good which he would.
Here he comes to the second degree of it, and shows that he by sin was hindered from doing the good which he would.
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And this is propounded Verse 18. and proued first by the contrary effects, Verse 19. and then by the contrary causes, the Law mouing to good,
And this is propounded Verse 18. and proved First by the contrary effects, Verse 19. and then by the contrary Causes, the Law moving to good,
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and he thereunto consenting, and sin hindering him, Verse 20, 21. that is the generall matter of the 18, 19, 20, and 21, Verses.
and he thereunto consenting, and since hindering him, Verse 20, 21. that is the general matter of the 18, 19, 20, and 21, Verses.
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Now touching the dependance of the 18. Verse on foregoing matter, thus it is, the Apostle hauing said in the Verse before, that find welt in him, in the first wordes of the 18. Verse, he confirmes that by his owne experience and knowledge, that he knew it,
Now touching the dependence of the 18. Verse on foregoing matter, thus it is, the Apostle having said in the Verse before, that find welt in him, in the First words of the 18. Verse, he confirms that by his own experience and knowledge, that he knew it,
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and found it to be so in himselfe, and hee affirmes on his owne knowledge, that in him there was no good thing dwelling:
and found it to be so in himself, and he affirms on his own knowledge, that in him there was no good thing Dwelling:
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& therefore sinne dwelling in him (expounding his owne meaning, lest he should be mistaken, in saying, that in him dwelt no good thing, namely thus, that hee meant in his flesh:) for, saith he, I know that in me, that is, in my flesh dwelleth no good thing, and then hee further explaines and confirmes the Proposition, that in him, that is, in his flesh dwelt no good thing, by an Argument from the effect of sinne in himselfe,
& Therefore sin Dwelling in him (expounding his own meaning, lest he should be mistaken, in saying, that in him dwelled no good thing, namely thus, that he meant in his Flesh:) for, Says he, I know that in me, that is, in my Flesh dwells no good thing, and then he further explains and confirms the Proposition, that in him, that is, in his Flesh dwelled no good thing, by an Argument from the Effect of sin in himself,
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namely, the doing of good hindred that he could not performe it;
namely, the doing of good hindered that he could not perform it;
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he saith he was hindred in doing good, so as he found no meanes to performe it;
he Says he was hindered in doing good, so as he found no means to perform it;
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and he further amplifies that effect, by his will to good, as he was now regenerate, that indeed he willed good,
and he further amplifies that Effect, by his will to good, as he was now regenerate, that indeed he willed good,
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as he was now in the state of regeneration, but he found no power in himselfe to performe it:
as he was now in the state of regeneration, but he found no power in himself to perform it:
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for, saith hee, to will is present with me, but I find no meanes to performe that which is good:
for, Says he, to will is present with me, but I find no means to perform that which is good:
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and that could be from no other thing, but from sinne dwelling in him.
and that could be from no other thing, but from sin Dwelling in him.
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We haue then in this Verse laid before vs, first, a Proposition, wherin the Apostle affirmes on his owne knowledge, that there was no good thing dwelling in him, namely, in his flesh.
We have then in this Verse laid before us, First, a Proposition, wherein the Apostle affirms on his own knowledge, that there was no good thing Dwelling in him, namely, in his Flesh.
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And secondly, a confirmation of that Proposition, from the effect of sinne dwelling in him, hindering him in doing of good, amplified by his wil to good, as he was now regenerate:
And secondly, a confirmation of that Proposition, from the Effect of sin Dwelling in him, hindering him in doing of good, amplified by his will to good, as he was now regenerate:
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That howsoeuer there was in him, as he was now regenerate, a will to good, yet hee found no meanes to performe it.
That howsoever there was in him, as he was now regenerate, a will to good, yet he found no means to perform it.
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Of these in order, and first, of the Apostles Proposition. For I know, that in me, that is, in my flesh dwelleth no good thing.
Of these in order, and First, of the Apostles Proposition. For I know, that in me, that is, in my Flesh dwells no good thing.
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For I know. I know, saith the Apostle, that is, I am priuy to it, For I know. I know, Says the Apostle, that is, I am privy to it,
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and well acquainted with it, and I frankly and freely confesse and acknowledge it, as a thing well and certainly knowne to mee so to be, (that in mee) this the Apostle expounds himselfe in the wordes following, that is, in my flesh.
and well acquainted with it, and I frankly and freely confess and acknowledge it, as a thing well and Certainly known to me so to be, (that in me) this the Apostle expounds himself in the words following, that is, in my Flesh.
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Now the word Flesh, is not here to be taken for the externall part of man, the fleshy lumpe of the body,
Now the word Flesh, is not Here to be taken for the external part of man, the fleshy lump of the body,
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nor as sometimes it is in Scripture, for the humane nature, as Ioh. 1.14. The Word was made flesh:
nor as sometime it is in Scripture, for the humane nature, as John 1.14. The Word was made Flesh:
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but for the corruption of nature, or for the part vnregenerate:
but for the corruption of nature, or for the part unregenerate:
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and that thorowout, in all the powers and faculties of the soule, it signifies not only,
and that throughout, in all the Powers and faculties of the soul, it signifies not only,
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as the Papists teach, sensuality and the corruption of the inferiour parts of the soule, but the corruption also of the mind, vnderstanding, and will:
as the Papists teach, sensuality and the corruption of the inferior parts of the soul, but the corruption also of the mind, understanding, and will:
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therefore the Apostle saith, Rom. 8.7. The wisedome of the flesh is enmity against God:
Therefore the Apostle Says, Rom. 8.7. The Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity against God:
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which must needs be vnderstood of the very best parts of the soule, wherein wisedome is seated: and Coloss. 2.18.
which must needs be understood of the very best parts of the soul, wherein Wisdom is seated: and Coloss. 2.18.
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the Apostle speakes plainly, and giues fleshlinesse to the mind rashly puft vp with his fleshly mind, with his carnall corruption, and vnregenerate mind.
the Apostle speaks plainly, and gives fleshliness to the mind rashly puffed up with his fleshly mind, with his carnal corruption, and unregenerate mind.
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(Dwelleth) that is, as before wee shewed, abideth, and hath a powerfull and working presence (no good thing.) By Good in this place, we are not to vnderstand naturall good, which is the obiect of the naturall appetite,(Dwells) that is, as before we showed, Abideth, and hath a powerful and working presence (no good thing.) By Good in this place, we Are not to understand natural good, which is the Object of the natural appetite,
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nor yet morall good, which is sometimes apprehended of naturall reason, being in full force and strength;
nor yet moral good, which is sometime apprehended of natural reason, being in full force and strength;
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but spirituall good, euen that which is spiritually holy and good, and is pleasing to God, that good is here meant.
but spiritual good, even that which is spiritually holy and good, and is pleasing to God, that good is Here meant.
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Thus then conceiue we the meaning of the Apostle in these words. For I know, that in me, that is, in my flesh dwelleth no good thing: As if he had said,
Thus then conceive we the meaning of the Apostle in these words. For I know, that in me, that is, in my Flesh dwells no good thing: As if he had said,
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For I am priuy to it, I am well acquainted with it, and I freely and frankly acknowledge it so to be, that in me, that is, in my corrupt nature, For I am privy to it, I am well acquainted with it, and I freely and frankly acknowledge it so to be, that in me, that is, in my corrupt nature,
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and so farre forth as I am vnregenerate, there is nothing that is truly & spiritually good and holy, nothing that is pleasing to God, remayning and abiding;
and so Far forth as I am unregenerate, there is nothing that is truly & spiritually good and holy, nothing that is pleasing to God, remaining and abiding;
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there is no such thing hath any residence or abode, or hath any powerfull and working presence in any power or faculty of my soule. there is no such thing hath any residence or Abided, or hath any powerful and working presence in any power or faculty of my soul.
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We are here to marke, that the Apostle doth not barely affirme this of himselfe, that in him, that is, in his flesh there was no good thing dwelling:
We Are Here to mark, that the Apostle does not barely affirm this of himself, that in him, that is, in his Flesh there was no good thing Dwelling:
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but he affirmes it on his owne knowledge, he saith, I know it, I am priuy to it, I am well acquainted with it, and I freely acknowledge it.
but he affirms it on his own knowledge, he Says, I know it, I am privy to it, I am well acquainted with it, and I freely acknowledge it.
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Hence two things are offered to vs;
Hence two things Are offered to us;
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I will speake of them in order, as first this, hence we are giuen to vnderstand,
I will speak of them in order, as First this, hence we Are given to understand,
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That Gods children, and as many as are truly regenerate, they are priuy to their owne corruption, still in part abiding in them, they are well acquainted with it, that in their corrupt and vnregenerate nature,
That God's children, and as many as Are truly regenerate, they Are privy to their own corruption, still in part abiding in them, they Are well acquainted with it, that in their corrupt and unregenerate nature,
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so farre forth as they are vnregenerate, there is no goodnesse, they are not ignorant of it,
so Far forth as they Are unregenerate, there is no Goodness, they Are not ignorant of it,
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but they know it well, and they see it, and well discerne it, that there is no good thing in themselues,
but they know it well, and they see it, and well discern it, that there is no good thing in themselves,
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as of themselues, but that all the goodnesse they haue in them, is of grace, and meerely of grace, as the Apostle speakes plainly, speaking of himselfe, 1. Cor. 15.10. saith he, By the grace of God, I am that I am.
as of themselves, but that all the Goodness they have in them, is of grace, and merely of grace, as the Apostle speaks plainly, speaking of himself, 1. Cor. 15.10. Says he, By the grace of God, I am that I am.
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As if he had said, I haue no goodnesse in me as of my selfe, but all the goodnesse I haue in mee, is meerely of grace: and 2. Cor. 3.5.
As if he had said, I have no Goodness in me as of my self, but all the Goodness I have in me, is merely of grace: and 2. Cor. 3.5.
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he saith, We are not sufficient, We are not able of our selues to think any thing that is truly good as of our selues,
he Says, We Are not sufficient, We Are not able of our selves to think any thing that is truly good as of our selves,
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but our sufficiency is of God, it is meerely of God, and of his grace, that we are able to thinke a good thought, of our selues, we cannot thinke any thing that is truly good.but our sufficiency is of God, it is merely of God, and of his grace, that we Are able to think a good Thought, of our selves, we cannot think any thing that is truly good.
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This the Apostle was priuy to, and this hee was well acquainted withall.
This the Apostle was privy to, and this he was well acquainted withal.
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And so indeed are all Gods children, and such as are truly regenerate, they are priuy to it, they are well acquainted with it, they see it,
And so indeed Are all God's children, and such as Are truly regenerate, they Are privy to it, they Are well acquainted with it, they see it,
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and well discerne it, that there is no good thing in themselues, as of themselues, and that in their vnregenerate part, there is no good thing dwelling:
and well discern it, that there is no good thing in themselves, as of themselves, and that in their unregenerate part, there is no good thing Dwelling:
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And the reason of it is this,
And the reason of it is this,
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Gods children, and such as are truely regenerate, they haue in them the Spirit of grace,
God's children, and such as Are truly regenerate, they have in them the Spirit of grace,
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and the Spirit of discerning, euen that Spirit that enables them to spie out and discerne the hidden corruption of their hearts,
and the Spirit of discerning, even that Spirit that enables them to spy out and discern the hidden corruption of their hearts,
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euen the relikes of it still abiding in them, and their eyes are anoynted with eye-salue, spoken of Reuel. 3.18.
even the Relics of it still abiding in them, and their eyes Are anointed with eyesalve, spoken of Revel. 3.18.
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their eyes are opened, and they are truely inlighted, and they are made able to see and discerne what is in them,
their eyes Are opened, and they Are truly inlighted, and they Are made able to see and discern what is in them,
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& so they come to be priuy to it, and to be well acquainted with it, that there is no good thing in themselues, as of themselues.
& so they come to be privy to it, and to be well acquainted with it, that there is no good thing in themselves, as of themselves.
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Now then for the vse of this, first,
Now then for the use of this, First,
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It discouers whence it is that most men in the world are highly conceited of themselues, and thinke that there is some goodnesse in them by nature;
It discovers whence it is that most men in the world Are highly conceited of themselves, and think that there is Some Goodness in them by nature;
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yea, in this point men by nature are Popish;
yea, in this point men by nature Are Popish;
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as the Papists doe, so do they, they magnifie nature, and they are conceited of their pure naturals,
as the Papists do, so do they, they magnify nature, and they Are conceited of their pure naturals,
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and they thinke if they liue a ciuill honest life, they are not to be taxed for any thing, they are in an happy case,
and they think if they live a civil honest life, they Are not to be taxed for any thing, they Are in an happy case,
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yea, poore blind ignorant soules stick not to stand on their good hearts, and on their good meaning,
yea, poor blind ignorant Souls stick not to stand on their good hearts, and on their good meaning,
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and good dealing, and to thinke they shall be saued for these things. Now whence is this? Surely, from hence;
and good dealing, and to think they shall be saved for these things. Now whence is this? Surely, from hence;
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they are not regenerate, they haue not the Spirit of grace and of discerning, their eyes are not anoynted with the eye-salue of the Spirit,
they Are not regenerate, they have not the Spirit of grace and of discerning, their eyes Are not anointed with the eyesalve of the Spirit,
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and so they thinke as the Church of Laodicea did, Reuel. 3.17.
and so they think as the Church of Laodicea did, Revel. 3.17.
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that they are rich, and increased with goods, and haue need of nothing, and know not that they are wretched,
that they Are rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing, and know not that they Are wretched,
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and miserable, and blind, and poore, and naked; and miserable, and blind, and poor, and naked;
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their eyes are not opened as the eyes of Gods children be, to see and discerne that there is no good thing in them,
their eyes Are not opened as the eyes of God's children be, to see and discern that there is no good thing in them,
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as of themselues, and it is a plaine euidence against men whosoeuer they be, that thinke they haue some goodnesse in them, of themselues,
as of themselves, and it is a plain evidence against men whosoever they be, that think they have Some Goodness in them, of themselves,
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and that thinke they are so purged from the corruption of sinne, as that they haue no more remayning in them, that they know not themselues,
and that think they Are so purged from the corruption of sin, as that they have no more remaining in them, that they know not themselves,
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and as one saith well, they are Noni homines, they are new and strange men indeed, that is, they are notable hypocrites.
and as one Says well, they Are Noni homines, they Are new and strange men indeed, that is, they Are notable Hypocrites.
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Againe, is it so, that Gods children, and as many as be truely regenerate, are priuie to it,
Again, is it so, that God's children, and as many as be truly regenerate, Are privy to it,
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and well acquainted with it, that there is no good thing in themselues, as of themselues? doe they see it,
and well acquainted with it, that there is no good thing in themselves, as of themselves? do they see it,
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and doe they well discerne it? Then doe not thou fancy to thy selfe, that thou art a a childe of God,
and do they well discern it? Then do not thou fancy to thy self, that thou art a a child of God,
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vnlesse thou finde it thus with thee, that thou seest and discernest the hidden corruption of thine owne heart,
unless thou find it thus with thee, that thou See and discernest the hidden corruption of thine own heart,
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and that thou art well acquainted with it, that there is no good thing in thee as of thy selfe.
and that thou art well acquainted with it, that there is no good thing in thee as of thy self.
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Euery one of yeeres and discretion, can take notice of foule open sins;
Every one of Years and discretion, can take notice of foul open Sins;
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but few see & discerne it, and few are throughly acquainted with it, that there is no good thing dwelling in them;
but few see & discern it, and few Are thoroughly acquainted with it, that there is no good thing Dwelling in them;
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and if thou once come to see it, and well to discerne it, and complaine of it, that there is no goodnes in thee,
and if thou once come to see it, and well to discern it, and complain of it, that there is no Goodness in thee,
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and if thou come to be thorowly acquainted with thine owne blindnesse of mind, deadnesse of heart,
and if thou come to be thoroughly acquainted with thine own blindness of mind, deadness of heart,
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and the like, and see these things in thy selfe with griefe, and complayne of them, that is a good complaint, it seales vp comfort vnto thee, it is a plaine euidence that thou art a child of God:
and the like, and see these things in thy self with grief, and complain of them, that is a good complaint, it Seals up Comfort unto thee, it is a plain evidence that thou art a child of God:
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for thus indeed it is with Gods children, and with as many as are truely regenerate.
for thus indeed it is with God's children, and with as many as Are truly regenerate.
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Now the second thing offered from hence, in that the Apostle saith, I know that in me (that is) in my flesh dwelleth no good thing, I know it, I am priuie to it,
Now the second thing offered from hence, in that the Apostle Says, I know that in me (that is) in my Flesh dwells no good thing, I know it, I am privy to it,
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and I freely acknowledge it, is this,
and I freely acknowledge it, is this,
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That Gods children are not onely priuie to it, that there is no good thing in them,
That God's children Are not only privy to it, that there is no good thing in them,
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as of themselues, but they are ready to acknowledge it on any iust occasiō, they dissemble not the weaknesse of their vnregenerate nature,
as of themselves, but they Are ready to acknowledge it on any just occasion, they dissemble not the weakness of their unregenerate nature,
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but they are ready to acknowledge it freely and ingeniously, whensoeuer it may make for the glory of God,
but they Are ready to acknowledge it freely and ingeniously, whensoever it may make for the glory of God,
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and the good of others, yea, Gods childrē are ready to shame themselues in laying open their sinfull infirmities,
and the good of Others, yea, God's children Are ready to shame themselves in laying open their sinful infirmities,
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yea in charging on themselues foule sinnes, whereof they haue beene guilty, when it may be for Gods glory,
yea in charging on themselves foul Sins, whereof they have been guilty, when it may be for God's glory,
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or any way for the good of others. Thus did the Apostle 1. Tim. 1.13, 14, 15.
or any Way for the good of Others. Thus did the Apostle 1. Tim. 1.13, 14, 15.
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This then for the vse of it shewes, that it is a wrong and an imputation falsly and vniustly cast on Gods children, that they are conceited of their owne holinesse,
This then for the use of it shows, that it is a wrong and an imputation falsely and unjustly cast on God's children, that they Are conceited of their own holiness,
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and that they thinke themselues holy and pure. Alas, there is no such matter: Gods children are priuy to that in themselues, which the world cānot charge them withall,
and that they think themselves holy and pure. Alas, there is no such matter: God's children Are privy to that in themselves, which the world cannot charge them withal,
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and they are ready to acknowledge it as occasion is offered, and they doe most of all others abase and condemne themselues,
and they Are ready to acknowledge it as occasion is offered, and they do most of all Others abase and condemn themselves,
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and though they know nothing by themselues, in regard of any grosse sinne, as the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 4.4. yet they dare not stand on that, but still condemne themselues, being priuy to it, that there is in them matter inough deseruing condemnation.
and though they know nothing by themselves, in regard of any gross sin, as the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 4.4. yet they Dare not stand on that, but still condemn themselves, being privy to it, that there is in them matter enough deserving condemnation.
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In the next place obserue we, that the Apostle affirmes this of himselfe, that there was no good thing dwelling in him,
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle affirms this of himself, that there was no good thing Dwelling in him,
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as a proofe of that which he said in the Verse foregoing, that sinne dwelt in him:
as a proof of that which he said in the Verse foregoing, that sin dwelled in him:
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he proues it by this, That there was in him, namely, in his flesh, no good thing dwelling and abiding.
he Proves it by this, That there was in him, namely, in his Flesh, no good thing Dwelling and abiding.
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And thus he reasons, There is in me, that is, in my flesh, no good thing dwelling; therefore sinne dwels in me.
And thus he Reasons, There is in me, that is, in my Flesh, no good thing Dwelling; Therefore sin dwells in me.
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This manner of reasoning points out thus much to vs, That where there is no good thing dwelling, there sin dwels.
This manner of reasoning points out thus much to us, That where there is no good thing Dwelling, there since dwells.
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In whomsoeuer there is no goodnesse, no holinesse abiding, in them sinne and corruption hath certaine residence and abode: In whomsoever there is no Goodness, no holiness abiding, in them sin and corruption hath certain residence and Abided:
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yea such men as haue in them no holinesse nor sanctification at all in them, there is nothing but sinne and corruption abiding,
yea such men as have in them no holiness nor sanctification At all in them, there is nothing but sin and corruption abiding,
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and that throughout in all the powers of their soules.
and that throughout in all the Powers of their Souls.
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Men and Women may please themselues in a conceit of some goodnes in them, and thinke that they are of a better temper and better nature then others,
Men and Women may please themselves in a conceit of Some Goodness in them, and think that they Are of a better temper and better nature then Others,
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and that they haue more goodnesse in them then others: because haply they are not troubled and annoyed with such particular corruptions as others are;
and that they have more Goodness in them then Others: Because haply they Are not troubled and annoyed with such particular corruptions as Others Are;
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but indeed, vnlesse they be renued by grace, and haue true holinesse & sanctification in them, they doe but deceiue themselues:
but indeed, unless they be renewed by grace, and have true holiness & sanctification in them, they do but deceive themselves:
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that they are not troubled and annoyed with those particular corruptions that others are, is but from restrayning grace, the Lord moderating and brideling their corruption, that they breake not forth;
that they Are not troubled and annoyed with those particular corruptions that Others Are, is but from restraining grace, the Lord moderating and bridling their corruption, that they break not forth;
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indeed and truth they haue nothing but sinne and corruption abiding in them, in all the powers and faculties of their soules.
indeed and truth they have nothing but sin and corruption abiding in them, in all the Powers and faculties of their Souls.
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For why? Euery man and woman in the world is either regenerate or vnregenerate;
For why? Every man and woman in the world is either regenerate or unregenerate;
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euery one is either in his naturall state and condition, and beares the image of old Adam, and the image of Satan,
every one is either in his natural state and condition, and bears the image of old Adam, and the image of Satan,
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or else is translated & set out of that state, and is renued according to Gods Image,
or Else is translated & Set out of that state, and is renewed according to God's Image,
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and in some measure beares the Image of God; there is no medium: no middle nor indifferent state and condition betweene these two.
and in Some measure bears the Image of God; there is no medium: not middle nor indifferent state and condition between these two.
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And hence it is, that we are often in the Scripture exhorted to cast off, or put off the old man,
And hence it is, that we Are often in the Scripture exhorted to cast off, or put off the old man,
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and to put on the new, as Ephes. 4.22, 23, 24. Cast off (saith the Apostle) the old man, and put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousnesse and true holinesse. and to put on the new, as Ephesians 4.22, 23, 24. Cast off (Says the Apostle) the old man, and put on the new man, which After God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
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And Coloss. 3.9, 10. Lye not one to another, seeing that yee haue put off the old man with his workes,
And Coloss. 3.9, 10. Lie not one to Another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his works,
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and haue put on the new which is renned in knowledge, after the Image of him that created him. and have put on the new which is renned in knowledge, After the Image of him that created him.
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Plainely teaching vs, that there is no middle state and condition betweene these two.
Plainly teaching us, that there is no middle state and condition between these two.
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A man or woman is certainly either regenerate or vnregenerate, and beares either the image of the old man with his workes, or the Image of God.
A man or woman is Certainly either regenerate or unregenerate, and bears either the image of the old man with his works, or the Image of God.
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And therefore such men or women as haue no true holinesse nor sanctification in them, there is nothing but sin and corruption abiding in all the powers and faculties of their soules.
And Therefore such men or women as have no true holiness nor sanctification in them, there is nothing but since and corruption abiding in all the Powers and faculties of their Souls.
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And this I note, to shew that many deceiue themselues;
And this I note, to show that many deceive themselves;
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many in the world please themselues exceedingly in a kind of harmelesnesse and ciuility, in that they are of an harmelesse disposition, many in the world please themselves exceedingly in a kind of harmelesnesse and civility, in that they Are of an harmless disposition,
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and in that they are not giuen to such foule and grosse sinnes as others are.
and in that they Are not given to such foul and gross Sins as Others Are.
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Oh, herein they blesse themselues, and in this respect they thinke themselues in a maruellous good case.
O, herein they bless themselves, and in this respect they think themselves in a marvelous good case.
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Alas, if men haue no better ground of comfort then this, this is but a poore euidence of comfort;
Alas, if men have no better ground of Comfort then this, this is but a poor evidence of Comfort;
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for this they may be by restrayning grace.
for this they may be by restraining grace.
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Art thou then of an harmelesse disposition? It is well thou art so, it is Gods mercy thou art so, I deny it not.
Art thou then of an harmless disposition? It is well thou art so, it is God's mercy thou art so, I deny it not.
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But what holinesse and sanctification hast thou in thee? Art thou, notwithstanding thy harmelesse disposition, ignorant of the will and wayes of God? Hast thou in thee no true zeale to Gods glory, no true loue to God, to his Word and Ordinances, to his Children? Dost thou find no new quality of grace and holinesse wrought in thee? Deceiue not thy selfe, thy case is not good, thy harmelesse disposition is only from the ouer-ruling hand of God, moderating and brideling thy corruption,
But what holiness and sanctification hast thou in thee? Art thou, notwithstanding thy harmless disposition, ignorant of the will and ways of God? Hast thou in thee no true zeal to God's glory, no true love to God, to his Word and Ordinances, to his Children? Dost thou find no new quality of grace and holiness wrought in thee? Deceive not thy self, thy case is not good, thy harmless disposition is only from the overruling hand of God, moderating and bridling thy corruption,
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and indeed there is yet nothing but sinne and corruption abiding in all the powers & faculties of thy soule,
and indeed there is yet nothing but sin and corruption abiding in all the Powers & faculties of thy soul,
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and as yet thou bearest the image of Adam; Therefore rest not in that, but if thou wouldst haue ground of true comfort, neuer rest till thou find that there is some new goodnesse and holinesse wrought in thee, that thou art truly inlightened, that thou hast in thine heart a true loue of God, a true delight in good things;
and as yet thou bearest the image of Adam; Therefore rest not in that, but if thou Wouldst have ground of true Comfort, never rest till thou find that there is Some new Goodness and holiness wrought in thee, that thou art truly enlightened, that thou hast in thine heart a true love of God, a true delight in good things;
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and that indeed will minister true and sound comfort to thy soule.
and that indeed will minister true and found Comfort to thy soul.
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Now further, in that the Apostle here affirmes of himselfe, that in him, that is, in his flesh, in his corrupt and vnregenerte nature,
Now further, in that the Apostle Here affirms of himself, that in him, that is, in his Flesh, in his corrupt and vnregenerte nature,
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and so farre forth as he was vnregenerate, there was no good thing dwelling, he being a man truly regenerate,
and so Far forth as he was unregenerate, there was no good thing Dwelling, he being a man truly regenerate,
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and endued with a great measure of grace, he giues vs to vnderstand, how it is with the best and most regenerate:
and endued with a great measure of grace, he gives us to understand, how it is with the best and most regenerate:
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and the point hence is this,
and the point hence is this,
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That in the best and most regenerate that liue in this world, there is no goodnesse of themselues, howsoeuer there is much goodnesse in them,
That in the best and most regenerate that live in this world, there is no Goodness of themselves, howsoever there is much Goodness in them,
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and they haue many graces and good things in them, as they are regenerate and renued by the Spirit of God,
and they have many graces and good things in them, as they Are regenerate and renewed by the Spirit of God,
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yet as they are still in part flesh, in that flesh of theirs, and in that part of them that is yet vnregenerate, there is no good thing to be found, there is no goodnesse in any power or faculty of their soules, no, not in their minds,
yet as they Are still in part Flesh, in that Flesh of theirs, and in that part of them that is yet unregenerate, there is no good thing to be found, there is no Goodness in any power or faculty of their Souls, no, not in their minds,
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so farre forth as their minds be vnregenerate: and hence it is that the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 13.9. that true Beleeuers know but in part:
so Far forth as their minds be unregenerate: and hence it is that the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 13.9. that true Believers know but in part:
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and of himselfe he affirmes as much, Vers. 12. I know in part. True Beleeuers are but in part inlightened,
and of himself he affirms as much, Vers. 12. I know in part. True Believers Are but in part enlightened,
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and so in part, and so farre forth as their mindes are not inlightened, there is no sound knowledge of God,
and so in part, and so Far forth as their minds Are not enlightened, there is no found knowledge of God,
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nor of his will in their mindes.
nor of his will in their minds.
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And hence it is, that the best and dearest of Gods children we reade of in the Scripture, haue acknowledged themselues to be vile, filthy, and vncleane, as Isai. 64.6. saith the Prophet, We haue all beene as an vucleane thing, and all our righteousnesse is as filthy clouts:
And hence it is, that the best and dearest of God's children we read of in the Scripture, have acknowledged themselves to be vile, filthy, and unclean, as Isaiah 64.6. Says the Prophet, We have all been as an vucleane thing, and all our righteousness is as filthy clouts:
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euen I am vncleane aswell as others. And Iob 9.31. Iob saith, His owne clothes made him filthy.
even I am unclean aswell as Others. And Job 9.31. Job Says, His own clothes made him filthy.
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Whence it is cleere, that howsoeuer these holy Seruants of God and his deare children, were men that had the Spirit of grace and sanctification in a very ample and large measure,
Whence it is clear, that howsoever these holy Servants of God and his deer children, were men that had the Spirit of grace and sanctification in a very ample and large measure,
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yet they found that there was no goodnes in them as they were vnregenerate, but rather much filthinesse,
yet they found that there was no Goodness in them as they were unregenerate, but rather much filthiness,
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and much vncleannesse, polluting and defiling the best of their actions.
and much uncleanness, polluting and defiling the best of their actions.
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And thus indeed it is with the best of Gods children, and the most regenerate that liue in the world, in their flesh,
And thus indeed it is with the best of God's children, and the most regenerate that live in the world, in their Flesh,
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and in that part of them that is vnregenerate, there is no good thing to be found;
and in that part of them that is unregenerate, there is no good thing to be found;
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and the reason is plaine, namely this,
and the reason is plain, namely this,
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Nature, in regard of the corruption of it, not altered nor changed, nor wrought on by grace, is still like it selfe, there is no goodnesse in it, no, there is nothing in it but corruption,
Nature, in regard of the corruption of it, not altered nor changed, nor wrought on by grace, is still like it self, there is no Goodness in it, no, there is nothing in it but corruption,
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euen a pronenesse to all euill, and an vntowardnesse and auersnesse to all good things,
even a proneness to all evil, and an untowardness and averseness to all good things,
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and the best things in corrupted nature and in the flesh, as the Apostle saith, Rom. 8.7. The wisedome of the flesh is enmity against God.
and the best things in corrupted nature and in the Flesh, as the Apostle Says, Rom. 8.7. The Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity against God.
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Now Gods children, so farre forth as they are still in part flesh and not regenerate, they are not altered and changed,
Now God's children, so Far forth as they Are still in part Flesh and not regenerate, they Are not altered and changed,
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nor wrought on by grace, but the flesh that remaynes in them in part, still continues flesh,
nor wrought on by grace, but the Flesh that remains in them in part, still continues Flesh,
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and it is still corrupt and naught:
and it is still corrupt and nought:
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and therfore hereupon we may conclude, that howsoeuer Gods children, and such as are truly regenerate, haue many graces and good things in them,
and Therefore hereupon we may conclude, that howsoever God's children, and such as Are truly regenerate, have many graces and good things in them,
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as they are regenerate and renued by grace, yet as they are still in part flesh, in their flesh,
as they Are regenerate and renewed by grace, yet as they Are still in part Flesh, in their Flesh,
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and in that part of them that is yet vnregenerate, there is no good thing to be found.
and in that part of them that is yet unregenerate, there is no good thing to be found.
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Now then first, is it thus with Gods children and such as are truly regenerate, that in their flesh,
Now then First, is it thus with God's children and such as Are truly regenerate, that in their Flesh,
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and in their vnregenerate part, there is no good thing to be found? What good thing then, I beseech you, can there be found in vnregenerate persons, and in such as are yet in their naturall condition? Is it possible that they should haue any thing that is truly good in them? No, no:
and in their unregenerate part, there is no good thing to be found? What good thing then, I beseech you, can there be found in unregenerate Persons, and in such as Are yet in their natural condition? Is it possible that they should have any thing that is truly good in them? No, no:
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it is altogether impossible, and it is erroneous and false which the Papists hold and teach, That men,
it is altogether impossible, and it is erroneous and false which the Papists hold and teach, That men,
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before Regeneration, haue so much goodnesse in them, as they are able to prepare themselues to receiue grace,
before Regeneration, have so much Goodness in them, as they Are able to prepare themselves to receive grace,
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yea, to doe good works that may please God, and merit of congruity, as they speake.
yea, to do good works that may please God, and merit of congruity, as they speak.
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This is a foule and grosse error, if men that are truly regenerate haue no good thing in them,
This is a foul and gross error, if men that Are truly regenerate have no good thing in them,
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as they are yet flesh, and so farre forth as they are vnregenerate, certainely such as be vnregenerate, cannot possibly haue any thing that is truely good in them, they being altogether flesh,
as they Are yet Flesh, and so Far forth as they Are unregenerate, Certainly such as be unregenerate, cannot possibly have any thing that is truly good in them, they being altogether Flesh,
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and nothing but flesh, neither can they doe any thing truely good and pleasing to God.
and nothing but Flesh, neither can they do any thing truly good and pleasing to God.
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Things that are good they may doe, but as they are done by them, they are not good,
Things that Are good they may do, but as they Are done by them, they Are not good,
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nor pleasing to God, much lesse doe they merit any thing at the hands of God;
nor pleasing to God, much less doe they merit any thing At the hands of God;
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for their flesh and their corrupt nature is the ground of all that they doe;
for their Flesh and their corrupt nature is the ground of all that they do;
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and so the things done by them, though good in themselues, yet as they are done by them, they are sinnes.
and so the things done by them, though good in themselves, yet as they Are done by them, they Are Sins.
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Therefore we are to renounce it as an vntruth, and Popish error, that men, before Regeneration, are able to prepare themselues to receiue grace,
Therefore we Are to renounce it as an untruth, and Popish error, that men, before Regeneration, Are able to prepare themselves to receive grace,
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and to doe good workes pleasing to God, and meriting of congruity.
and to do good works pleasing to God, and meriting of congruity.
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Againe, is it so, that howsoeuer Gods children haue many good things in them, as they be regenerate,
Again, is it so, that howsoever God's children have many good things in them, as they be regenerate,
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yet as they are still in part flesh, there is in that flesh of theirs no good thing to be found.
yet as they Are still in part Flesh, there is in that Flesh of theirs no good thing to be found.
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Surely then, Gods children must know they haue cause to be humbled for their best actions:
Surely then, God's children must know they have cause to be humbled for their best actions:
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for why? their flesh will be meddling in their best workes, and the best things they doe, come in part from the flesh:
for why? their Flesh will be meddling in their best works, and the best things they do, come in part from the Flesh:
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and so farre forth as any thing done by Gods children comes from the flesh, it sauours of the flesh,
and so Far forth as any thing done by God's children comes from the Flesh, it savours of the Flesh,
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and it is euill, and they haue cause to be humbled for it;
and it is evil, and they have cause to be humbled for it;
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yea, on the ground of doctrine now deliuered, Gods children must further learne to keepe their hearts and mindes exercised on good things,
yea, on the ground of Doctrine now Delivered, God's children must further Learn to keep their hearts and minds exercised on good things,
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& they must looke that they exercise that grace and that holinesse that is in them:
& they must look that they exercise that grace and that holiness that is in them:
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for indeed, the heart and mind of man is euer stirring and working;
for indeed, the heart and mind of man is ever stirring and working;
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and if grace be not kept on foote, and stirring, and in exercise, the flesh will be stirring and working,
and if grace be not kept on foot, and stirring, and in exercise, the Flesh will be stirring and working,
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and there is no good thing in that, and that will certainly bring forth nothing but euill.
and there is no good thing in that, and that will Certainly bring forth nothing but evil.
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And hence it is, no doubt, that Gods children are many times foyled and ouercome of temptation to sinne,
And hence it is, no doubt, that God's children Are many times foiled and overcome of temptation to sin,
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because they keepe not that grace that is in them, stirring, and working, and in exercise:
Because they keep not that grace that is in them, stirring, and working, and in exercise:
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for it is either through want of grace, or weakenesse of grace, or through want of the exercise of grace, that men fall into sinne;
for it is either through want of grace, or weakness of grace, or through want of the exercise of grace, that men fallen into sin;
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for, if grace be not stirred vp and exercised, the heart that hath no good thing in it, of it selfe ioynes hands with the Deuill,
for, if grace be not stirred up and exercised, the heart that hath no good thing in it, of it self joins hands with the devil,
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and betrayes men into his hands, and thrusts them on into temptation.
and betrays men into his hands, and thrusts them on into temptation.
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This was Dauids case, and Iudahs case, Gen. 38. Oh then, learne, whosoeues thou art, to keepe that grace that is in thee, stirring and in exercise,
This was David case, and Judas case, Gen. 38. O then, Learn, whosoeues thou art, to keep that grace that is in thee, stirring and in exercise,
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if thou wouldst not be foyled and ouercome of temptation to sinne; thy heart hath no good thing in it of it selfe;
if thou Wouldst not be foiled and overcome of temptation to sin; thy heart hath no good thing in it of it self;
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and if that grace that is in it, be not kept stirring, and working, and in exercise, it will deceiue thee,
and if that grace that is in it, be not kept stirring, and working, and in exercise, it will deceive thee,
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and thrust thee on into temptation.
and thrust thee on into temptation.
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Come we now to the second generall thing laid before vs in this Verse, the confirmation of the Apostles Proposition, That in him, namely, in his flesh, dwelt no good thing, in those words, For to will is present with me,
Come we now to the second general thing laid before us in this Verse, the confirmation of the Apostles Proposition, That in him, namely, in his Flesh, dwelled no good thing, in those words, For to will is present with me,
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but I find no meanes to performe that which is good. but I find no means to perform that which is good.
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In these words the Apostle confirmes his Proposition, that in him, that is, in his flesh, no good thing dwelled, from the effect of sin dwelling in him, which was the hindering of him in doing of good;
In these words the Apostle confirms his Proposition, that in him, that is, in his Flesh, no good thing dwelled, from the Effect of since Dwelling in him, which was the hindering of him in doing of good;
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as that it so hindred him in doing good, as hee found no meanes to performe it:
as that it so hindered him in doing good, as he found no means to perform it:
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which is amplified by his will to good, as he was regenerate, and howsoeuer as hee was regenerate, hee willed good,
which is amplified by his will to good, as he was regenerate, and howsoever as he was regenerate, he willed good,
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yet hee found no meanes to performe that which is good.
yet he found no means to perform that which is good.
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So much in generall is comprised in these wordes, For to will is present with mee,
So much in general is comprised in these words, For to will is present with me,
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but I find no meanes to performe that which is good. but I find no means to perform that which is good.
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For to will: the word (Will) here signifies not that power or faculty of the soule that is called Will.For to will: the word (Will) Here signifies not that power or faculty of the soul that is called Will.
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And againe, it signifies not an absolute act or worke of willing, to will absolutely, nor to will indifferently, nor yet to will euill;
And again, it signifies not an absolute act or work of willing, to will absolutely, nor to will indifferently, nor yet to will evil;
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but an act of willing good, to will that which is good, namely, to choose good, to purpose good,
but an act of willing good, to will that which is good, namely, to choose good, to purpose good,
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and to desire to doe that which is good, as appeares plainly by that the Apostle subioynes, I find no meanes to performe that which is good.
and to desire to do that which is good, as appears plainly by that the Apostle subioynes, I find no means to perform that which is good.
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As if he had said, To will good, to choose good, to purpose and to desire the doing of good, is present with me,
As if he had said, To will good, to choose good, to purpose and to desire the doing of good, is present with me,
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but I find no meanes to performe that good.
but I find no means to perform that good.
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(Is present) The word Present signifies, is ready, & is at hand, or is not to seeke.(Is present) The word Present signifies, is ready, & is At hand, or is not to seek.
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(With me) that is, with me Paul, as I am regenerate, and renued by grace:(With me) that is, with me Paul, as I am regenerate, and renewed by grace:
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for the Apostle here speakes of himselfe with that limitation, that with him, as he was regenerate to will, Good was present with me,
for the Apostle Here speaks of himself with that limitation, that with him, as he was regenerate to will, Good was present with me,
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but I find no meanes to performe, or as it is in the Originall, but to performe that which is good I find not. but I find no means to perform, or as it is in the Original, but to perform that which is good I find not.
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The word here rendred (to performe) signifies to accomplish, or to perfect;
The word Here rendered (to perform) signifies to accomplish, or to perfect;
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and by the word (Good) we are to vnderstand that which is truely good.
and by the word (Good) we Are to understand that which is truly good.
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And so the Apostles meaning is, to accomplish the good I purpose and desire to doe,
And so the Apostles meaning is, to accomplish the good I purpose and desire to do,
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or to perfect good things, euen things truly good, as I would doe them, and without imperfection.
or to perfect good things, even things truly good, as I would do them, and without imperfection.
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(I find not) that is, I find not sufficient ability and power, I find that I want ability and strength to that purpose, my flesh and corruption that still remaynes in me hindring of mee.(I find not) that is, I find not sufficient ability and power, I find that I want ability and strength to that purpose, my Flesh and corruption that still remains in me hindering of me.
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Some may say, It seemes then that Paul was not regenerate, in that he saith, he willed good,
some may say, It seems then that Paul was not regenerate, in that he Says, he willed good,
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but was not able to performe it; for in the regenerate, God works both the will and the deed. Philip. 2.13.
but was not able to perform it; for in the regenerate, God works both the will and the deed. Philip. 2.13.
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saith the Apostle, It is God that workes in you both the will and thee deed, euen of his good pleasure.
Says the Apostle, It is God that works in you both the will and thee deed, even of his good pleasure.
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I answere, That it is true indeed that God works both the will and the deed in the regenerate, whensoeuer they doe both will good,
I answer, That it is true indeed that God works both the will and the deed in the regenerate, whensoever they do both will good,
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and performe good, it is God that works both;
and perform good, it is God that works both;
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but hence it followes not, that regenerate persons doe alwayes, and in euery particular act, both will good and doe good. No:
but hence it follows not, that regenerate Persons do always, and in every particular act, both will good and do good. No:
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sometimes they will and desire to doe good, and either they doe it not, or at the least they doe it not as it ought to be done:
sometime they will and desire to do good, and either they do it not, or At the least they do it not as it ought to be done:
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but when they will good and doe good, it is God that works both in them:
but when they will good and do good, it is God that works both in them:
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that is the meaning of the Apostle:
that is the meaning of the Apostle:
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and so notwithstanding this, it remaynes a truth, that the Apostle was truly regenerate, when he spake thus of himselfe, To will is present with me,
and so notwithstanding this, it remains a truth, that the Apostle was truly regenerate, when he spoke thus of himself, To will is present with me,
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but I find no meanes to performe that which is good. but I find no means to perform that which is good.
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And his meaning is, That as hee was regenerate, hee had a will and desire to doe good,
And his meaning is, That as he was regenerate, he had a will and desire to do good,
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but many times he was hindred, and was not able either to doe the good he desired,
but many times he was hindered, and was not able either to do the good he desired,
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or he was not able to doe it, as it ought to be done.
or he was not able to do it, as it ought to be done.
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Thus then briefly conceiue we the Apostles meaning in these words, For to will is present with me,
Thus then briefly conceive we the Apostles meaning in these words, For to will is present with me,
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but I find no meanes to performe that which is good: as if hee had said,but I find no means to perform that which is good: as if he had said,
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For to will, and to choose good, to purpose good, and to desire to doe that which is good, is ready and at hand, For to will, and to choose good, to purpose good, and to desire to do that which is good, is ready and At hand,
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and not to seeke with me, as I am regenerate and renued by grace;
and not to seek with me, as I am regenerate and renewed by grace;
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but through that corruption that still in part abides in mee, I am hindred in doing that good,
but through that corruption that still in part abides in me, I am hindered in doing that good,
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so as I find that I want ability and power many times to accomplish that good I purpose and desire to doe,
so as I find that I want ability and power many times to accomplish that good I purpose and desire to do,
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or at least, to perfect good things as I would, and to doe them without imperfection,
or At least, to perfect good things as I would, and to do them without imperfection,
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as they ought to be done. as they ought to be done.
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First note wee hence, how the Apostle confirmes it, that there was no good thing dwelling in him, that is, in his flesh, and how he knew it so to be, namely thus;
First note we hence, how the Apostle confirms it, that there was no good thing Dwelling in him, that is, in his Flesh, and how he knew it so to be, namely thus;
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he found, that as hee was regenerate, there was in him a will to good, a purpose to doe good,
he found, that as he was regenerate, there was in him a will to good, a purpose to do good,
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but yet hee was hindred in the doing of it, so as either hee did it not at all, or hee did it vntowardly:
but yet he was hindered in the doing of it, so as either he did it not At all, or he did it untowardly:
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by this hee knew it, and was well acquainted with it, that in him, namely, in his flesh, there was no good thing abiding.
by this he knew it, and was well acquainted with it, that in him, namely, in his Flesh, there was no good thing abiding.
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Whence take we notice of it in a word,
Whence take we notice of it in a word,
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That men may know that they haue no good thing in them, of themselues, and may be acquainted with it, that they haue still corruption abiding in them:
That men may know that they have no good thing in them, of themselves, and may be acquainted with it, that they have still corruption abiding in them:
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if they obserue how they are hindred in doing good;
if they observe how they Are hindered in doing good;
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if men doe but marke and obserue, and withall consider, how they are either kept backe from doing good;
if men do but mark and observe, and withal Consider, how they Are either kept back from doing good;
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or if they doe any good thing, how vntowardly they doe it;
or if they do any good thing, how untowardly they do it;
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they cannot choose but be priuy to it, and well acquainted with it, that there is still corruption and sinne abiding in them,
they cannot choose but be privy to it, and well acquainted with it, that there is still corruption and sin abiding in them,
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and that their hearts are still in part naught, they cannot but see this and discerne it:
and that their hearts Are still in part nought, they cannot but see this and discern it:
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and doubtlesse, hence it is, that Familists and others are blowne vp, with a conceit of perfection in themselues,
and doubtless, hence it is, that Familists and Others Are blown up, with a conceit of perfection in themselves,
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and thinke that they are come to an absolute perfection of holinesse, because they obserue not how they be hindred in doing of good things:
and think that they Are come to an absolute perfection of holiness, Because they observe not how they be hindered in doing of good things:
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they marke not, or at least, consider not, that the best things they doe, they doe them vntowardly:
they mark not, or At least, Consider not, that the best things they do, they do them untowardly:
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they thinke they doe good things perfectly, and without any fayling at all, and that makes them swell with a conceit of perfection in themselues:
they think they do good things perfectly, and without any failing At all, and that makes them swell with a conceit of perfection in themselves:
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if men doe but obserue and consider how vntowardly they doe good things, and how many wayes they faile in the doing of them, it will certainly put them out of all conceit of perfection in themselues.
if men do but observe and Consider how untowardly they do good things, and how many ways they fail in the doing of them, it will Certainly put them out of all conceit of perfection in themselves.
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If then thou that art a child of God, if thou (I say) wouldst see and discerne the naughtinesse of thine owne heart, and the corruption that still in part abides in it, doe but marke and consider how vntowardly thou dost good things, with what deadnesse and dulnesse of heart thou dost them,
If then thou that art a child of God, if thou (I say) Wouldst see and discern the naughtiness of thine own heart, and the corruption that still in part abides in it, do but mark and Consider how untowardly thou dost good things, with what deadness and dulness of heart thou dost them,
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how thy thoughts are distracted and carryed aside in the doing of them, how thou dost them not with due respect to Gods glory,
how thy thoughts Are distracted and carried aside in the doing of them, how thou dost them not with due respect to God's glory,
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but in sinister and by-respects, and the like, and it will bring thee to a sight of the naughtinesse of thine owne heart,
but in sinister and by-respects, and the like, and it will bring thee to a sighed of the naughtiness of thine own heart,
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and make thee to acknowledge that thou hast still in thee a naughty and a corrupt heart:
and make thee to acknowledge that thou hast still in thee a naughty and a corrupt heart:
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if thou see all thy righteousnesse to be as filthy clouts, thou wilt then with the holy Prophet acknowledge, Isai. 64. vers. 6. that thou art vncleane, and that •ere is still filthinesse and corruption in part abiding in thee;
if thou see all thy righteousness to be as filthy clouts, thou wilt then with the holy Prophet acknowledge, Isaiah 64. vers. 6. that thou art unclean, and that •ere is still filthiness and corruption in part abiding in thee;
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thou wilt then see it and discerne it. The point was in part before handled, therefore I spare further to speake of it.
thou wilt then see it and discern it. The point was in part before handled, Therefore I spare further to speak of it.
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Now in that the Apostle saith, To will is present with mee, to will and to choose good, to purpose good,
Now in that the Apostle Says, To will is present with me, to will and to choose good, to purpose good,
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and to desire to doe that which is good, is ready and at hand, and not to seeke with mee,
and to desire to do that which is good, is ready and At hand, and not to seek with me,
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as I am regenerate and renued by grace, wee are giuen to vnderstand.
as I am regenerate and renewed by grace, we Are given to understand.
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That Gods children, and such as are truely regenerate, haue power, not of themselues, but through grace, to will that which is truely good,
That God's children, and such as Are truly regenerate, have power, not of themselves, but through grace, to will that which is truly good,
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yea, it followes from hence, that GODS children haue in them a ready purpose of heart,
yea, it follows from hence, that GOD'S children have in them a ready purpose of heart,
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and a ready desire to doe good things, and to please God in all things; to will good, is ready and at hand with Gods children, as they bee regenerate,
and a ready desire to do good things, and to please God in all things; to will good, is ready and At hand with God's children, as they be regenerate,
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and renued by the Spirit of grace.
and renewed by the Spirit of grace.
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And touching this, for the euidence and truth of it, wee haue not onely the example of the Apostle in this place,
And touching this, for the evidence and truth of it, we have not only the Exampl of the Apostle in this place,
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but the examples of other Saints and Children of God, as of Dauid, when hee saith of himselfe, Psalm. 40. vers. 8. I desired to doe thy will, O my God, yea, thy Law is within my heart.
but the Examples of other Saints and Children of God, as of David, when he Says of himself, Psalm. 40. vers. 8. I desired to do thy will, Oh my God, yea, thy Law is within my heart.
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As if hee had said, My heart is inclined, and I haue a ready will, purpose and desire in me to doe thy will, O my God. Thus good Ioshua, Iosh. 24.15. he saith, I and my house will serue the Lord:
As if he had said, My heart is inclined, and I have a ready will, purpose and desire in me to do thy will, Oh my God. Thus good Ioshua, Joshua 24.15. he Says, I and my house will serve the Lord:
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I am resolued and I haue a ready will and purpose within mee to serue the Lord.
I am resolved and I have a ready will and purpose within me to serve the Lord.
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Thus much Christ affirmes of his Disciples, Matth. 26.41. The Spirit, saith he, is ready indeed, but the flesh is weake.
Thus much christ affirms of his Disciples, Matthew 26.41. The Spirit, Says he, is ready indeed, but the Flesh is weak.
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I see in you a readinesse of Spirit, there is in you a ready will to good, but the flesh is weake.
I see in you a readiness of Spirit, there is in you a ready will to good, but the Flesh is weak.
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And many other examples might be brought to this purpose, confirming this truth, that Gods children haue in them a power not of themselues,
And many other Examples might be brought to this purpose, confirming this truth, that God's children have in them a power not of themselves,
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but through grace, to will and to choose that which is truely good, yea, as they are regenerate, they haue in them a ready purpose of heart,
but through grace, to will and to choose that which is truly good, yea, as they Are regenerate, they have in them a ready purpose of heart,
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and a ready desire to doe good things: And the reason is this,
and a ready desire to do good things: And the reason is this,
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Because as they are regenerate, and as they haue grace in them, they are altered and changed,
Because as they Are regenerate, and as they have grace in them, they Are altered and changed,
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and of vnfit and vnwilling, they are made apt and fit, willing and ready to thinke, will, affect,
and of unfit and unwilling, they Are made apt and fit, willing and ready to think, will, affect,
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and doe good things, and so through that grace that is in them, they haue power to will,
and do good things, and so through that grace that is in them, they have power to will,
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and to choose good, yea, as they are regenerate, they haue a ready purpose of heart,
and to choose good, yea, as they Are regenerate, they have a ready purpose of heart,
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and a ready desire to doe good things. But haply here some will moue this question:
and a ready desire to do good things. But haply Here Some will move this question:
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Haue Gods children at all times a will to good, and is it euer present with them to will that which is truely good,
Have God's children At all times a will to good, and is it ever present with them to will that which is truly good,
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and alwayes in the like measure?
and always in the like measure?
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To this I answere, That though Gods children haue in them at all times a power, through grace, to will that which is good,
To this I answer, That though God's children have in them At all times a power, through grace, to will that which is good,
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yet sometimes they doe not will this or that particular good actually, neither doe they will this or that particular good, which haply they will actually, alwayes in the like measure,
yet sometime they do not will this or that particular good actually, neither do they will this or that particular good, which haply they will actually, always in the like measure,
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but sometimes weakely, and sometimes more strongly, as in time of tryall, and time of temptation they doe not haply wil this or that particular good actually,
but sometime weakly, and sometime more strongly, as in time of trial, and time of temptation they do not haply will this or that particular good actually,
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or if they will it, yet not in the like measure as at other times.
or if they will it, yet not in the like measure as At other times.
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But yet this still remaynes a truth, that through that grace that is in them, they haue power to will that which is truly good,
But yet this still remains a truth, that through that grace that is in them, they have power to will that which is truly good,
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and as they are regenerate, and in generall they haue in them a ready purpose, and a ready desire to doe good things.
and as they Are regenerate, and in general they have in them a ready purpose, and a ready desire to do good things.
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Now then for the vse of this: First,
Now then for the use of this: First,
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This serues as a ground of tryall to euery one of vs, whether we be Gods children, and truely regenerate or no.
This serves as a ground of trial to every one of us, whither we be God's children, and truly regenerate or no.
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Wouldst thou know whether thou be a child of God or no? Examine thy selfe by this note:
Wouldst thou know whither thou be a child of God or no? Examine thy self by this note:
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Dost thou finde that thou art enabled by grace to will that which is truly good? Hast thou in thee a ready purpose,
Dost thou find that thou art enabled by grace to will that which is truly good? Hast thou in thee a ready purpose,
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and a ready desire to doe good things? Dost thou no sooner heare of any good duty required of thee,
and a ready desire to do good things? Dost thou no sooner hear of any good duty required of thee,
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but thine heart answers, I will doe it, and to will to doe it is present with mee? Certainely that is an infallible euidence that thou art a child of God.
but thine heart answers, I will do it, and to will to do it is present with me? Certainly that is an infallible evidence that thou art a child of God.
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But on the other side, if thou find that when good duties are required at thine hand,
But on the other side, if thou find that when good duties Are required At thine hand,
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and thou art called on to doe good things, as to heare the Word of God, to pray, to sanctifie the Sabbath,
and thou art called on to do good things, as to hear the Word of God, to pray, to sanctify the Sabbath,
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and such like, thou art auerse and repugnant to these things, and thine heart and mind goes against these things, thou hast no mind to them;
and such like, thou art averse and repugnant to these things, and thine heart and mind Goes against these things, thou hast no mind to them;
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deceiue not thy selfe, thou art not yet in the state of regeneration, no, thou art yet in the state of nature,
deceive not thy self, thou art not yet in the state of regeneration, no, thou art yet in the state of nature,
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and till thine heart be changed, thou canst haue no comfort in that state.
and till thine heart be changed, thou Canst have no Comfort in that state.
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Againe, for a second vse, is it so, that Gods children, and such as are truely regenerate, haue in them power, through grace, to will that which is truely good,
Again, for a second use, is it so, that God's children, and such as Are truly regenerate, have in them power, through grace, to will that which is truly good,
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and as they are regenerate, they haue in them a ready purpose of heart, and a ready desire to doe good things? Then here is a ground of comfort for thee, whosoeuer thou art that findest in thee,
and as they Are regenerate, they have in them a ready purpose of heart, and a ready desire to do good things? Then Here is a ground of Comfort for thee, whosoever thou art that Findest in thee,
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as the Apostle speakes, 2. Cor. 8.11, 12. a willing mind, and a readinesse to will good things.
as the Apostle speaks, 2. Cor. 8.11, 12. a willing mind, and a readiness to will good things.
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Dost thou find in thee a ready purpose of heart, and a ready desire to doe the will of God? and dost thou find, that (the Lord calling on thee, to doe this or that good duety) thine heart answers readily, I will doe it, I purpose to doe it, I desire in my heart to doe it? Comfort thy selfe;
Dost thou find in thee a ready purpose of heart, and a ready desire to do the will of God? and dost thou find, that (the Lord calling on thee, to do this or that good duty) thine heart answers readily, I will do it, I purpose to do it, I desire in my heart to do it? Comfort thy self;
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that is a sure euidence of thy regeneration, and that thou hast true grace in thine heart:
that is a sure evidence of thy regeneration, and that thou hast true grace in thine heart:
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for as it is a note of a wicked man, willingly to purpose to liue in any knowne sinne;
for as it is a note of a wicked man, willingly to purpose to live in any known sin;
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so is it a note of a child of God, to haue a will ready and prepared to doe the will of God,
so is it a note of a child of God, to have a will ready and prepared to do the will of God,
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and in euery thing to please God.
and in every thing to please God.
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If then it be the ready purpose of thine heart, and the ready desire of thy soule, to doe good things,
If then it be the ready purpose of thine heart, and the ready desire of thy soul, to do good things,
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and to will good things is present with thee, and thou findest in thee an heart ready and prepared to doe good things,
and to will good things is present with thee, and thou Findest in thee an heart ready and prepared to do good things,
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and thou settest thy selfe purposely to doe them, vsing carefully all good meanes to that end, that is a sure testimony that thou art regenerate, a child of God,
and thou settest thy self purposely to do them, using carefully all good means to that end, that is a sure testimony that thou art regenerate, a child of God,
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and in the state of grace and saluation.
and in the state of grace and salvation.
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Now from this that the Apostle saith, To will is prosent with me but to performe I find not.
Now from this that the Apostle Says, To will is prosent with me but to perform I find not.
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His meaning being this, as we shewed, that to will good, to purpose good, to desire to doe good, was ready and at hand with him,
His meaning being this, as we showed, that to will good, to purpose good, to desire to do good, was ready and At hand with him,
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as hee was regenerate, but yet through corruption still abiding in him, hee found that hee wanted ability many times either to accomplish the good he desired to doe,
as he was regenerate, but yet through corruption still abiding in him, he found that he wanted ability many times either to accomplish the good he desired to do,
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or if hee did any good thing, that hee was not able to doe it perfectly,
or if he did any good thing, that he was not able to do it perfectly,
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as it ought to be done. Hence two things offer themselues: I will speake of them in order.
as it ought to be done. Hence two things offer themselves: I will speak of them in order.
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First, this hence we are giuen to vnderstand:
First, this hence we Are given to understand:
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That howsoeuer to will good, to desire to doe good, be ready at hand, and present to Gods children,
That howsoever to will good, to desire to do good, be ready At hand, and present to God's children,
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as they be regenerate, yet many times, through that corruption that still abides in them, they want ability to doe good, they are not able to do the good things they purpose and desire to doe;
as they be regenerate, yet many times, through that corruption that still abides in them, they want ability to do good, they Are not able to do the good things they purpose and desire to do;
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to doe this or that particular good, is many times to seeke with the best of Gods children,
to do this or that particular good, is many times to seek with the best of God's children,
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though to will that good, be present with them, and that by reason of that corruption that still abides in them.
though to will that good, be present with them, and that by reason of that corruption that still abides in them.
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And to make this further manifest, that Text is cleere to this purpose, Matth. 26.41. where Christ saith of his Disciples, The Spirit indeed is ready, but the flesh is weake.
And to make this further manifest, that Text is clear to this purpose, Matthew 26.41. where christ Says of his Disciples, The Spirit indeed is ready, but the Flesh is weak.
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As if he had said, There is in you a readinesse of Spirit, there is in you a ready will and purpose to watch with me,
As if he had said, There is in you a readiness of Spirit, there is in you a ready will and purpose to watch with me,
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but through the weaknesse of your flesh, you are not able to doe that good you would, you cannot doe that good you purpose and desire to doe.
but through the weakness of your Flesh, you Are not able to do that good you would, you cannot do that good you purpose and desire to do.
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And hence it was (no doubt) that Dauid, Psal. 119.106. bound himselfe with an Oath to keepe the righteous Iudgements of the Lord, I haue sworne, and will performe it, that I will keepe thy righteous Iudgements.
And hence it was (no doubt) that David, Psalm 119.106. bound himself with an Oath to keep the righteous Judgments of the Lord, I have sworn, and will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous Judgments.
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If Dauid had found no weakenesse, no mistrust, nor doubtfulnesse in himselfe, he needed not so straightly to haue bound himselfe:
If David had found no weakness, no mistrust, nor doubtfulness in himself, he needed not so straightly to have bound himself:
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but finding this, that howsoeuer he had in him, as he was regenerate, a will to good, a purpose and desire to doe good things,
but finding this, that howsoever he had in him, as he was regenerate, a will to good, a purpose and desire to do good things,
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yet through the corruption of his nature still abiding in him in part, there was in him a weakenesse and want of ability to doe good things:
yet through the corruption of his nature still abiding in him in part, there was in him a weakness and want of ability to do good things:
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hee therefore did prouoke and stirre vp himselfe to a greater care, by an Oath and solemne Couenant made with God.
he Therefore did provoke and stir up himself to a greater care, by an Oath and solemn Covenant made with God.
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In Dauids example wee see, how it is with the best of Gods children, that howsoeuer to will good, to purpose good, to desire to doe good things, is ready,
In David Exampl we see, how it is with the best of God's children, that howsoever to will good, to purpose good, to desire to do good things, is ready,
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and at hand, and present with them, as they be regenerate, yet many times through that corruption that still abides in them, they want ability to doe good, they are not able to doe the good things they purpose and desire to doe,
and At hand, and present with them, as they be regenerate, yet many times through that corruption that still abides in them, they want ability to do good, they Are not able to do the good things they purpose and desire to do,
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and one reason of it is giuen by the Apostle, Gal. 5.17. The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh:
and one reason of it is given by the Apostle, Gal. 5.17. The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh:
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and these two are contrary one to the other, so that ye cannot doe the same things that yee would. and these two Are contrary one to the other, so that you cannot do the same things that ye would.
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The flesh is not only remayning in Gods children, but it is also stirring in them,
The Flesh is not only remaining in God's children, but it is also stirring in them,
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and lusting, and rebelling against the Spirit, and against that grace that is in them.
and lusting, and rebelling against the Spirit, and against that grace that is in them.
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And hence it is that many times they are hindred, and cannot doe the good things they would.
And hence it is that many times they Are hindered, and cannot do the good things they would.
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Againe, a second reason of it is this:
Again, a second reason of it is this:
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It is God that works in his children both the will and deed, Philip. 2.13 It is hee that makes them both to will good,
It is God that works in his children both the will and deed, Philip. 2.13 It is he that makes them both to will good,
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and to doe good, as Christ saith, Ioh. 15.5. Without him true Beleeuers can doe nothing that is good.
and to do good, as christ Says, John 15.5. Without him true Believers can do nothing that is good.
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And hence it was, that Dauid 1. Chron. 29.14.
And hence it was, that David 1. Chronicles 29.14.
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broke out into magnifying and praysing the Name of the Lord, for that the Lord had not only made him and his people, willing to offer,
broke out into magnifying and praising the Name of the Lord, for that the Lord had not only made him and his people, willing to offer,
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but had also enabled them to offer indeed.
but had also enabled them to offer indeed.
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Who am I (saith hee) and what is my people, that wee should be able to offer willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, Who am I (Says he) and what is my people, that we should be able to offer willingly After this sort? for all things come of thee,
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and of thine owne hand haue we giuen thee. and of thine own hand have we given thee.
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Now God sometimes is pleased to with-hold his assisting grace from his children, euen that grace that should assist them in doing of good:
Now God sometime is pleased to withhold his assisting grace from his children, even that grace that should assist them in doing of good:
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and thence also it is, that they are not able many times to do the good things they purpose and desire to doe,
and thence also it is, that they Are not able many times to do the good things they purpose and desire to do,
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and though to will be present with them, yet to doe this or that particular good, is many times to seeke with them, through that corruption that still abides in them, they are hindred and they are not able to doe it:
and though to will be present with them, yet to do this or that particular good, is many times to seek with them, through that corruption that still abides in them, they Are hindered and they Are not able to do it:
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and thus it is euen with the best of Gods children. And this for the vse,
and thus it is even with the best of God's children. And this for the use,
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First, discouers and makes knowne to vs that it is an easier matter to purpose, then to practise good things.
First, discovers and makes known to us that it is an Easier matter to purpose, then to practise good things.
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To will good, is present to Gods children, as they be regenerate:
To will good, is present to God's children, as they be regenerate:
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but to doe this or that particular good, is many times to seeke with them, through that corruption that still abides in them:
but to do this or that particular good, is many times to seek with them, through that corruption that still abides in them:
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and therefore if wee find our selues enabled by grace to will that which is truly good,
and Therefore if we find our selves enabled by grace to will that which is truly good,
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if wee find in vs at any time a purpose and desire of doing any good thing, we must not presume of our owne wisdome, will and strength for the doing of it,
if we find in us At any time a purpose and desire of doing any good thing, we must not presume of our own Wisdom, will and strength for the doing of it,
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but we must desire further strength from God to enable vs to the performance of it:
but we must desire further strength from God to enable us to the performance of it:
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it is Gods grace that wee are able to will good, and to purpose and desire to doe good truly;
it is God's grace that we Are able to will good, and to purpose and desire to do good truly;
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but yet there is a further grace required for the doing of that good; and if that grace be not likewise giuen, wee shall neuer doe it.
but yet there is a further grace required for the doing of that good; and if that grace be not likewise given, we shall never do it.
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Now, when we haue done one good thing, we cannot doe a second, but by a new supply of grace.
Now, when we have done one good thing, we cannot do a second, but by a new supply of grace.
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When therefore wee finde our hearts disposed to good things, as DAVIDS heart was to pray, 2. Sam. 7.27.
When Therefore we find our hearts disposed to good things, as DAVIDS heart was to pray, 2. Sam. 7.27.
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when our hearts are prepared and ready to do any good thing, wee may not vndertake the doing of it otherwise then thus,
when our hearts Are prepared and ready to do any good thing, we may not undertake the doing of it otherwise then thus,
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euen with a denyall of all power in our selues, and with earnest crauing the presence of Gods Spirit and Grace, without which wee cannot purpose, much lesse performe any thing that is truly good;
even with a denial of all power in our selves, and with earnest craving the presence of God's Spirit and Grace, without which we cannot purpose, much less perform any thing that is truly good;
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and in euery good thing we doe, wee must giue all glory to God:
and in every good thing we do, we must give all glory to God:
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for hee it is that makes vs able both to will and to do good things.
for he it is that makes us able both to will and to do good things.
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Againe, for a second vse, is it so, that Gods children are not able many times to doe the good things they purpose and desire to doe? and though to will good, be present with them,
Again, for a second use, is it so, that God's children Are not able many times to do the good things they purpose and desire to do? and though to will good, be present with them,
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yet to doe this or that particular good, is many times to seeke with them, through the corruption that still abides in them:
yet to do this or that particular good, is many times to seek with them, through the corruption that still abides in them:
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they are like to prisoners that haue escaped out of prison, who would goe twenty miles in an houre,
they Are like to Prisoners that have escaped out of prison, who would go twenty miles in an hour,
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but are not able to goe one mile.
but Are not able to go one mile.
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Is it thus with the best of Gods children? Then be not thou, whosoeuer thou art, too much deiected and cast downe, that findest in thy selfe a purpose and a desire to doe good things,
Is it thus with the best of God's children? Then be not thou, whosoever thou art, too much dejected and cast down, that Findest in thy self a purpose and a desire to do good things,
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and yet withall findest thy selfe vnable to performe them. For example:
and yet withal Findest thy self unable to perform them. For Exampl:
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Art thou able to say in truth of heart, I would be more humbled for my sinnes, I would faine weepe and shead teares for my sinnes,
Art thou able to say in truth of heart, I would be more humbled for my Sins, I would feign weep and shed tears for my Sins,
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but mine heart is hard and I cannot doe it;
but mine heart is hard and I cannot do it;
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I would faine pray with more feeling and more feruency, I would heare the Word with more cheerefulnesse and delight:
I would feign pray with more feeling and more fervency, I would hear the Word with more cheerfulness and delight:
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but, alas, I find in my selfe a deadnesse and dulnesse, and I cannot doe these good things as I would? is it thus with thee? Comfort thy selfe, thy case is no other then the case of all Gods children:
but, alas, I find in my self a deadness and dulness, and I cannot do these good things as I would? is it thus with thee? Comfort thy self, thy case is no other then the case of all God's children:
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thus it hath beene with them, and thus it will be with the best of Gods children.
thus it hath been with them, and thus it will be with the best of God's children.
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Looke that thy purpose and desire after these good things, be in truth, and vnfained,
Look that thy purpose and desire After these good things, be in truth, and unfeigned,
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and that thou be carefull to cherish it, striuing against thy hardnesse, deadnesse, and dulnesse of heart,
and that thou be careful to cherish it, striving against thy hardness, deadness, and dulness of heart,
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and vsing all good meanes that may bring that purpose and desire of thine into act;
and using all good means that may bring that purpose and desire of thine into act;
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and then though thou bee not able to bring it forth into act, yet know to thy comfort, it is no otherwise with thee,
and then though thou be not able to bring it forth into act, yet know to thy Comfort, it is not otherwise with thee,
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then with the dearest of Gods Children; thy case and theirs is alike:
then with the dearest of God's Children; thy case and theirs is alike:
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the Lord is pleased to trie thee whether thou wilt continue striuing against thy corruption or no.
the Lord is pleased to try thee whither thou wilt continue striving against thy corruption or no.
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And if thou so doe, hee will at length giue thee power against it; and in the meane time assure thy selfe, hee accepts thy will for the deed,
And if thou so do, he will At length give thee power against it; and in the mean time assure thy self, he accepts thy will for the deed,
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as hee doth at the hands of his Children: and let that be thy comfort.
as he does At the hands of his Children: and let that be thy Comfort.
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Now in the second thing offered from hence, that the Apostle saith, To will good, to purpose good, is present with mee, but through that corruption that still abides in me, I finde that I want abilitie either to accomplish the good I desire to doe,
Now in the second thing offered from hence, that the Apostle Says, To will good, to purpose good, is present with me, but through that corruption that still abides in me, I find that I want ability either to accomplish the good I desire to do,
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or if I doe any good thing, that I am not able to doe it perfectly as I ought. Hence we are taught;
or if I do any good thing, that I am not able to do it perfectly as I ought. Hence we Are taught;
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That the good things Gods Children doe, they doe them not perfectly; it is not possible for any Childe of God to doe any good so perfectly,
That the good things God's Children do, they do them not perfectly; it is not possible for any Child of God to do any good so perfectly,
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as that there should be no euill found in his action: no, no: as saith the Prophet Isaiah, Isai. 64.6. All our righteousnesse is as filthie clouts.
as that there should be no evil found in his actium: no, no: as Says the Prophet Isaiah, Isaiah 64.6. All our righteousness is as filthy clouts.
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The best actions Gods Children doe, are polluted and defiled, and there is sinne cleauing to them,
The best actions God's Children do, Are polluted and defiled, and there is sin cleaving to them,
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and it must needs be so: for why? GODS Children are not perfectly renued by grace;
and it must needs be so: for why? GOD'S Children Are not perfectly renewed by grace;
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there is still corruption in part abiding in them.
there is still corruption in part abiding in them.
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Sinfull desires are neuer wholly wanting to them, but they haue them still in part in them:
Sinful Desires Are never wholly wanting to them, but they have them still in part in them:
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and therefore they cannot performe good things perfectly, but there must needs be some want, and some defect cleauing to the best of their actions, Ionah, 4.2.
and Therefore they cannot perform good things perfectly, but there must needs be Some want, and Some defect cleaving to the best of their actions, Jonah, 4.2.
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It is said, that IONAH prayed vnto the Lord. But if wee read the place, wee shall finde, that hee did it maruellous vntowardly, it was rather a quarrelling with God, then a praying vnto him.
It is said, that JONAH prayed unto the Lord. But if we read the place, we shall find, that he did it marvelous untowardly, it was rather a quarreling with God, then a praying unto him.
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So indeed the good things that Gods Children doe, they doe them exceeding vntowardly, and they cannot possibly doe good things perfectly. Obiect.
So indeed the good things that God's Children do, they do them exceeding untowardly, and they cannot possibly do good things perfectly. Object.
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The workes of God are perfect, good things done by Gods Children are the workes of God; therefore they are perfect. Answere.
The works of God Are perfect, good things done by God's Children Are the works of God; Therefore they Are perfect. Answer.
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Such workes as bee the workes of GOD alone, are most perfect:
Such works as be the works of GOD alone, Are most perfect:
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but such workes as are workes both of GOD and man, of which sort are good things done by GODS Children, they are not perfect,
but such works as Are works both of GOD and man, of which sort Are good things done by GOD'S Children, they Are not perfect,
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because they come from God indeed, but yet through the sinfull minde and will of man,
Because they come from God indeed, but yet through the sinful mind and will of man,
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and they partake of the corruption of man, and are thereby defiled: as pure water running thorow a filthie Channell, is polluted and made foule.
and they partake of the corruption of man, and Are thereby defiled: as pure water running thorough a filthy Channel, is polluted and made foul.
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And so it is still a certaine truth, that the good things Gods Children doe, they doe them not perfectly,
And so it is still a certain truth, that the good things God's Children do, they do them not perfectly,
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but there is euill and sinne cleauing to the best of their actions.
but there is evil and sin cleaving to the best of their actions.
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Now this for the vse of it, first, meetes with an errour of the Papists, who holde and teach, that the workes of the Regenerate are perfectly good,
Now this for the use of it, First, meets with an error of the Papists, who hold and teach, that the works of the Regenerate Are perfectly good,
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and that Regenerate persons may perfectly fufill the Law of God in time of this life;
and that Regenerate Persons may perfectly fulfil the Law of God in time of this life;
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and though sometimes they sin, yet it is but venially, not mortally; not against, but besides the Law of God.
and though sometime they sin, yet it is but venially, not mortally; not against, but beside the Law of God.
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This is an errour plainely conuinced by the Doctrine now deliuered:
This is an error plainly convinced by the Doctrine now Delivered:
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and indeed it is a transgression of the Law of God, not only to doe euill,
and indeed it is a Transgression of the Law of God, not only to do evil,
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but to faile in the doing of good, and it deserues the Curse of God, and from such fayling none are freed, no not the best of Gods Children:
but to fail in the doing of good, and it deserves the Curse of God, and from such failing none Are freed, no not the best of God's Children:
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And therefore, it is erroneous and false, to say that the Regenerate may perfectly fulfill the Law of God in time of this life.
And Therefore, it is erroneous and false, to say that the Regenerate may perfectly fulfil the Law of God in time of this life.
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Againe, is it so, that the good things Gods Children doe, they doe them not perfectly,
Again, is it so, that the good things God's Children do, they do them not perfectly,
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but there is sinne cleauing to the best of their actions? Then wee must take heed, that when wee haue either spoken well,
but there is sin cleaving to the best of their actions? Then we must take heed, that when we have either spoken well,
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or done well, we be not proud of it;
or done well, we be not proud of it;
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there is imperfection cleaues to our best speeches and best actions, yea, matter enough to condemne vs,
there is imperfection cleaves to our best Speeches and best actions, yea, matter enough to condemn us,
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if God be not gracious to vs, in Christ:
if God be not gracious to us, in christ:
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and therefore take wee heede of pride and swelling, in regard of any good things said or done by vs.
and Therefore take we heed of pride and swelling, in regard of any good things said or done by us
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Last of all, is it so, that the good things Gods Children doe, they doe them not perfectly,
Last of all, is it so, that the good things God's Children do, they do them not perfectly,
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but sinne cleaues to the best of their actions? Then be not thou, whosoeuer thou art, discouraged,
but sin cleaves to the best of their actions? Then be not thou, whosoever thou art, discouraged,
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because some fayling and some imperfection cleaues to the good things done by thee.
Because Some failing and Some imperfection cleaves to the good things done by thee.
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Labour thou to doe good things according to knowledge, in soundnesse of iudgement, and truth of heart,
Labour thou to do good things according to knowledge, in soundness of judgement, and truth of heart,
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& vse thy best care & endeuour to do them as they ought to bee done;
& use thy best care & endeavour to do them as they ought to be done;
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and then, though thou doe them weakely and imperfectly, yet bee not thereupon discouraged and vtterly cast downe:
and then, though thou do them weakly and imperfectly, yet be not thereupon discouraged and utterly cast down:
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remember that there bee wants and imperfections cleauing to the best actions that the dearest of Gods Children doe performe;
Remember that there be Wants and imperfections cleaving to the best actions that the dearest of God's Children do perform;
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be thou humbled for thy fayling, and craue pardon for it in and through Christ,
be thou humbled for thy failing, and crave pardon for it in and through christ,
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and striue to doe better, and assure thy selfe, the Lord will neuer lay it to thy charge: no, no:
and strive to do better, and assure thy self, the Lord will never lay it to thy charge: no, no:
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the Lord seeing thee doe good things willingly, though weakely, he will spare thee, as a Father spareth his owne Sonne that serues him, a Father, finding in his childe a good will and desire to please him, takes that which his childe doth, in good part,
the Lord seeing thee doe good things willingly, though weakly, he will spare thee, as a Father spares his own Son that serves him, a Father, finding in his child a good will and desire to please him, Takes that which his child does, in good part,
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and is content with it, though it bee done maruellous weakely, and though the thing done bee very faultie;
and is content with it, though it be done marvelous weakly, and though the thing done bee very faulty;
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so deales the LORD with his Children.
so deals the LORD with his Children.
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VERS. 19. For I doe not the good thing which I would, but the euill which I would not, that doe I.
VERS. 19. For I do not the good thing which I would, but the evil which I would not, that do I.
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IN this Verse our Apostle confirmes that which he said in the Verse before; That though to will was present with him, yet to performe good hee found not;
IN this Verse our Apostle confirms that which he said in the Verse before; That though to will was present with him, yet to perform good he found not;
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by an argument from the effect negatiuely, and hee denies the effect to bee answerable to his will and desire, touching that which is truely good, that indeed his will was to doe good, but hee did it not:
by an argument from the Effect negatively, and he Denies the Effect to be answerable to his will and desire, touching that which is truly good, that indeed his will was to do good, but he did it not:
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and therefore he found in himselfe a want of abilitie to performe the good hee willed,
and Therefore he found in himself a want of ability to perform the good he willed,
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and purposed, and desired to doe. So hee reasons:
and purposed, and desired to do. So he Reasons:
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to will is present with mee, but I finde no meanes to performe that which is good: to will is present with me, but I find no means to perform that which is good:
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for (saith he) I doe not the good thing which I would.
for (Says he) I do not the good thing which I would.
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And that is further amplified by the contrarie effect in respect of euill: the Apostle affirmes on the contrarie, that the euill which he would not doe, that hee did, But the euill which I would not, that doe I.
And that is further amplified by the contrary Effect in respect of evil: the Apostle affirms on the contrary, that the evil which he would not do, that he did, But the evil which I would not, that do I.
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And so wee haue the dependance of this Verse, on foregoing matter, and the summe and substance of it.
And so we have the dependence of this Verse, on foregoing matter, and the sum and substance of it.
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The words of this Verse neede not much to bee stood on, touching the sence of them, wee had the same in effect, Verse 15. where the Apostle saith, What I would, that doe I not,
The words of this Verse need not much to be stood on, touching the sense of them, we had the same in Effect, Verse 15. where the Apostle Says, What I would, that do I not,
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but what I hate that doe I. I will briefly runne them ouer.but what I hate that do I. I will briefly run them over.
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(For I doe not the good thing which I would.) By good thing, wee are to vnderstand, that which is spiritually and truely good, and pleasing to God: (For I do not the good thing which I would.) By good thing, we Are to understand, that which is spiritually and truly good, and pleasing to God:
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and the Word here rendred (doe) signifies to act, effect and bring forth Which I would: that is, which I,
and the Word Here rendered (doe) signifies to act, Effect and bring forth Which I would: that is, which I,
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as I am regenerate, would act and doe, and which I purpose and earnestly desire to doe.
as I am regenerate, would act and do, and which I purpose and earnestly desire to do.
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But the euill which I would not. But the evil which I would not.
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By euill is here meant the contrarie to the good before spoken of, namely, the euill of sinne, and that is repugnant and contrarie to the Law of God, and displeasing to God.
By evil is Here meant the contrary to the good before spoken of, namely, the evil of sin, and that is repugnant and contrary to the Law of God, and displeasing to God.
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Which I would not, that is, as before I shewed, which I, as I am regenerate, would not doe, that I doe, that I act and doe, and bring forth:Which I would not, that is, as before I showed, which I, as I am regenerate, would not do, that I do, that I act and do, and bring forth:
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yet this (as heretofore I said) is not to be vnderstood as if the Apostle had beene forced to doe euill against his will,
yet this (as heretofore I said) is not to be understood as if the Apostle had been forced to do evil against his will,
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but that he consented not to it with his whole will, hee being now regenerate, the euill hee now did, was not with the full and whole consent of his will.
but that he consented not to it with his Whole will, he being now regenerate, the evil he now did, was not with the full and Whole consent of his will.
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And againe, we must know, that the Apostle saying, he did not the good thing which he would haue done, wee are to vnderstand it, that so it was with him many times, not alwayes, that many times he did it not;
And again, we must know, that the Apostle saying, he did not the good thing which he would have done, we Are to understand it, that so it was with him many times, not always, that many times he did it not;
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and on the otherside, in saying, The euill which hee would not, that hee did, wee are likewise to conceiue it, that so it was with him many times, not alwayes.
and on the otherside, in saying, The evil which he would not, that he did, we Are likewise to conceive it, that so it was with him many times, not always.
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Thus then take wee vp the Apostles meaning in the wordes of this Verse, as if hee had said,
Thus then take we up the Apostles meaning in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
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For the good thing, euen that thing that is truely good and pleasing to God, which I,
For the good thing, even that thing that is truly good and pleasing to God, which I,
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as I am regenerate, would act and doe, and which I purpose and earnestly desire to doe, many times I doe not, I act not, I effect it not, I bring it not forth:
as I am regenerate, would act and do, and which I purpose and earnestly desire to do, many times I do not, I act not, I Effect it not, I bring it not forth:
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but on the other side, the euill that is repugnant, and contrarie to the Law of GOD,
but on the other side, the evil that is repugnant, and contrary to the Law of GOD,
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and displeasing to God, which as I am regenerate, I would not doe, that many times I act,
and displeasing to God, which as I am regenerate, I would not do, that many times I act,
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and bring forth, and that many times I doe.
and bring forth, and that many times I do.
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Wee shall stand the lesse while on this Verse, because we had it in substance before, Verse 15. The Apostle here repeates that in substance, which there hee layde downe,
we shall stand the less while on this Verse, Because we had it in substance before, Verse 15. The Apostle Here repeats that in substance, which there he laid down,
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as likewise in Verse 20. hee repeates that which we had Verse 16, 17. Now this the Apostle did not for want of matter;
as likewise in Verse 20. he repeats that which we had Verse 16, 17. Now this the Apostle did not for want of matter;
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hee was full of heauenly matter, neither was it idly and vnprofitably done, but to good purpose, no doubt, to let vs vnderstand, that the things hee here puts downe touching the spirituall Combat, are things of waight and importance,
he was full of heavenly matter, neither was it idly and unprofitably done, but to good purpose, no doubt, to let us understand, that the things he Here puts down touching the spiritual Combat, Are things of weight and importance,
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and needfull to bee knowne, and that wee cannot bee too well acquainted with them: and againe, that we are dull of hearing, and dull of conceiuing these heauenly matters,
and needful to be known, and that we cannot be too well acquainted with them: and again, that we Are dull of hearing, and dull of conceiving these heavenly matters,
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and doe not sufficiently marke and consider them:
and do not sufficiently mark and Consider them:
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and therefore the Apostle is pleased to repeate them, and to vrge and presse them on vs againe;
and Therefore the Apostle is pleased to repeat them, and to urge and press them on us again;
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and indeede, repetitions (which shall be the point I will hence note in the first place) I say,
and indeed, repetitions (which shall be the point I will hence note in the First place) I say,
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Repetitions in Scripture are not idle and vaine, they are not fruitlesse, vnprofitable and to no purpose;
Repetitions in Scripture Are not idle and vain, they Are not fruitless, unprofitable and to no purpose;
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but they are to very good purpose, they serue to teach vs the infallible and certaine truth of things repeated; but they Are to very good purpose, they serve to teach us the infallible and certain truth of things repeated;
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doubling of things in Scripture is for more certaintie, and more plainenesse. Gen. 41.32. Ioseph saith, The Dreame was doubled; because the thing was established by GOD. And Philip. 3.1. the Apostle saith, It grieued not him to write the same things to them.
doubling of things in Scripture is for more certainty, and more plainness. Gen. 41.32. Ioseph Says, The Dream was doubled; Because the thing was established by GOD. And Philip. 3.1. the Apostle Says, It grieved not him to write the same things to them.
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And he saith, To them it was a sure thing.
And he Says, To them it was a sure thing.
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And againe, repeating and doubling of things in Scripture, serues to put vs in minde, that wee are more carefully to marke and obserue,
And again, repeating and doubling of things in Scripture, serves to put us in mind, that we Are more carefully to mark and observe,
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and to minde and remember the things repeated. Heb. 2.1. it is said, Wee ought diligently to giue heed to the things which we haue alreadie heard;
and to mind and Remember the things repeated. Hebrew 2.1. it is said, we ought diligently to give heed to the things which we have already herd;
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euen when they are repeated, and when we heare them againe. And there is reason for it:
even when they Are repeated, and when we hear them again. And there is reason for it:
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For if the Lord haue a mouth to speake, we must haue an eare to heare, a minde to attend,
For if the Lord have a Mouth to speak, we must have an ear to hear, a mind to attend,
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and an heart to yeeld to that which is spoken.
and an heart to yield to that which is spoken.
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And if the Lord double his speech, we must double our attention, and we must double our care to marke and obserue,
And if the Lord double his speech, we must double our attention, and we must double our care to mark and observe,
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and minde and remember the thing that is doubled, and accordingly make vse of it. And this ferues for the iust reproofe of many in the World:
and mind and Remember the thing that is doubled, and accordingly make use of it. And this ferues for the just reproof of many in the World:
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Many there bee that are defectiue, and come short of their dutie in this respect, they haue little or no regard of that the Lord speakes to them in his Word, no,
Many there be that Are defective, and come short of their duty in this respect, they have little or no regard of that the Lord speaks to them in his Word, not,
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though the Lord double, yea, treble his speech, and often vrge and presse the same thing on them, especially in matter of threatning and denouncing of Iudgement, the Lord in his Word doubling his threats of Iudgement against sinne, who almost regards it according to that manner of deliuerie? who is it almost that doubles his attention,
though the Lord double, yea, triple his speech, and often urge and press the same thing on them, especially in matter of threatening and denouncing of Judgement, the Lord in his Word doubling his Treats of Judgement against sin, who almost regards it according to that manner of delivery? who is it almost that doubles his attention,
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and his care to be bettered by it accordingly? To instance in some particulars, 1. Cor. 6.9, 10. the Apostle saith, The vnrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdome of God.
and his care to be bettered by it accordingly? To instance in Some particulars, 1. Cor. 6.9, 10. the Apostle Says, The unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
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And he reckons vp particulars, Neither Fornicaters, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor Wantons, nor Buggerers,
And he reckons up particulars, Neither Fornicators, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor Wantons, nor Buggers,
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nor The eues, nor Couetous, nor Drunkards, nor Raylers, nor Extortioners shall inherit the Kingdome of God. nor The eues, nor Covetous, nor Drunkards, nor Railers, nor Extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God.
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And he repeates the same againe, Gal. 5.19, 20, 21. And againe, Ephes. 5.5.
And he repeats the same again, Gal. 5.19, 20, 21. And again, Ephesians 5.5.
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No Whoremonger, neither Vncleane person, nor Conetous person which is an Idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdome of Christ, and of God. No Whoremonger, neither Unclean person, nor Conetous person which is an Idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of christ, and of God.
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Let no man deceiue you with vaine words: for, for such things commeth the wrath of God vpon the children of disobedience. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for, for such things comes the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
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Now, where is that Whoremonger, that Filthy person, that Drunkard, that according to this doubled threatning, doubles his regard of it,
Now, where is that Whoremonger, that Filthy person, that Drunkard, that according to this doubled threatening, doubles his regard of it,
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and his care to bee bettered by it to this reformation? where is almost such an one to be found? Nay, doe not many Filthy persons,
and his care to be bettered by it to this Reformation? where is almost such an one to be found? Nay, do not many Filthy Persons,
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and Drunkards, and such like, euen blunt the edge of Gods thteatnings on the hardnesse of their hearts? Well, thinke on it, whosoeuer thou art:
and Drunkards, and such like, even blunt the edge of God's thteatnings on the hardness of their hearts? Well, think on it, whosoever thou art:
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Hath the Lord spoken a thing, and shall not hee doe it? Hath hee threatned Iudgements against thee for thy sinne,
Hath the Lord spoken a thing, and shall not he do it? Hath he threatened Judgments against thee for thy sin,
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and that againe, and againe, and shall not hee bee as good as his word? Yes, assuredly;
and that again, and again, and shall not he be as good as his word? Yes, assuredly;
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Vnlesse thou answere the Lord in doubling his threatnings by a sound and through reformation, he will bring his threatned Iudgements on thee;
Unless thou answer the Lord in doubling his threatenings by a found and through Reformation, he will bring his threatened Judgments on thee;
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yea, know it for a truth, thou that goest on in thy knowne sinne, notwithstanding the Lord doubles his threates of Iudgement against thee, either in his written Word,
yea, know it for a truth, thou that goest on in thy known sin, notwithstanding the Lord doubles his Treats of Judgement against thee, either in his written Word,
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or in the Ministerie of his Word, the Lord directing his Ministers often to hit vpon the sin,
or in the Ministry of his Word, the Lord directing his Ministers often to hit upon the since,
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& iustly to denounce the Iudgements of God against thee for the same, thou dost in an high degree resist the Spirit of God, Act. 7.51. and as it is Pro. 1.25. Thou despisest all the Counsels of God.
& justly to denounce the Judgments of God against thee for the same, thou dost in an high degree resist the Spirit of God, Act. 7.51. and as it is Pro 1.25. Thou Despisest all the Counsels of God.
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And assure thy selfe, the Lord will deale with thee proportionably; he will certainely double his Plagues and Iudgements on thee.
And assure thy self, the Lord will deal with thee proportionably; he will Certainly double his Plagues and Judgments on thee.
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Repetitions in Scripture, or in the Ministerie of the Word, are not idle and vaine:
Repetitions in Scripture, or in the Ministry of the Word, Are not idle and vain:
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no, no, they signifie the infallible truth of the things repeated, and that wee are more carefully to attend them,
no, no, they signify the infallible truth of the things repeated, and that we Are more carefully to attend them,
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and to make vse of them: and therefore when the Lord doubles his speach in promising mercy, in commanding any dutie,
and to make use of them: and Therefore when the Lord doubles his speech in promising mercy, in commanding any duty,
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and especially in threatning Iudgement against sinne;
and especially in threatening Judgement against sin;
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let vs looke wee answere the Lord, in doubling our attention and care to profit by the same:
let us look we answer the Lord, in doubling our attention and care to profit by the same:
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otherwise, the Lord will one day certainely require it at our hands, and wee shall smart for it.
otherwise, the Lord will one day Certainly require it At our hands, and we shall smart for it.
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Now from this Verse, in that the Apostle saith, that hee did not the good thing which he would;
Now from this Verse, in that the Apostle Says, that he did not the good thing which he would;
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hee would haue done good, but he did it not, he points out to vs,
he would have done good, but he did it not, he points out to us,
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That the good which Gods children would doe, as they are regenerate, many times they doe it not, they doe not alwaies performe that good they desire to doe.
That the good which God's children would do, as they Are regenerate, many times they do it not, they do not always perform that good they desire to do.
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And againe, in that he saith, The good thing which I would, I do not, but the euill which I would not, that doe I: wee might further note,
And again, in that he Says, The good thing which I would, I do not, but the evil which I would not, that do I: we might further note,
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That Gods children are neuer so giuen ouer, as to sinne with the whole will, and with full consent of will:
That God's children Are never so given over, as to sin with the Whole will, and with full consent of will:
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for when they omit the doing of good, or faile in the doing of any good, they would not so doe; for when they omit the doing of good, or fail in the doing of any good, they would not so do;
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or when they doe euill, they would not doe it, they doe it not with full consent of will.
or when they do evil, they would not do it, they do it not with full consent of will.
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But these things we haue formerly handled; therefore I passe by them. And the point I will stand on, hence offered, is this:
But these things we have formerly handled; Therefore I pass by them. And the point I will stand on, hence offered, is this:
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In that the Apostle saith, I doe not the good thing that I would, but the euill that I would not, that doe I.
In that the Apostle Says, I do not the good thing that I would, but the evil that I would not, that do I.
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Hence wee are giuen to vnderstand,
Hence we Are given to understand,
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That Gods children doe not onely sometimes omit the doing of good, or faile in the doing of that good which they doe, and so sinne;
That God's children do not only sometime omit the doing of good, or fail in the doing of that good which they do, and so sin;
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but sometimes they sinne in doing euill:
but sometime they sin in doing evil:
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euen the best of Gods children that liue on the face of the earth, sometimes sinne in doing that which is directly euill,
even the best of God's children that live on the face of the earth, sometime sin in doing that which is directly evil,
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and sometimes they doe that which is directly repugnant and contrary to the rule of Gods Law.
and sometime they do that which is directly repugnant and contrary to the Rule of God's Law.
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Gods children not onely sinne by fayling in performance of good duties, but sometimes also by euill actions,
God's children not only sin by failing in performance of good duties, but sometime also by evil actions,
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euen by such actions as are simply euill in themselues, and directly contrary to the Law.
even by such actions as Are simply evil in themselves, and directly contrary to the Law.
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Thus did the Apostle, he did euill. And thus wee finde that Abraham sinned by lying, Gen. 20.2. Iob by impatiencie, Iob 3. Ezechiah by vaine-glory, 2. King. 20.13. Moses by speaking vnaduisedly, Num. 20.10.
Thus did the Apostle, he did evil. And thus we find that Abraham sinned by lying, Gen. 20.2. Job by impatiency, Job 3. Hezekiah by vainglory, 2. King. 20.13. Moses by speaking unadvisedly, Num. 20.10.
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And so many other of Gods deare children haue sinned, by doing things simply euill in themselues,
And so many other of God's deer children have sinned, by doing things simply evil in themselves,
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and directly contrary to Gods Law:
and directly contrary to God's Law:
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yea, wee finde that Gods children sometimes through the strength of their owne corruption and violence of temptation, haue beene ouertaken with foule grosse euils;
yea, we find that God's children sometime through the strength of their own corruption and violence of temptation, have been overtaken with foul gross evils;
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as Noah, Lot, Dauid, and Peter. Now if any demand why the Lord suffers his children so to be ouertaken?
as Noah, Lot, David, and Peter. Now if any demand why the Lord suffers his children so to be overtaken?
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I answere, For their further humbling, and because the Lord will haue his children acquainted with their owne weaknesse,
I answer, For their further humbling, and Because the Lord will have his children acquainted with their own weakness,
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and will giue them to see that they stand in need of his grace continually,
and will give them to see that they stand in need of his grace continually,
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yea though they haue gone farre in Christianitie, yet that they are but men, and so may learne wholly to relye on his grace.
yea though they have gone Far in Christianity, yet that they Are but men, and so may Learn wholly to rely on his grace.
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Now then, this being a truth, that the best of Gods children not onely sinne by fayling in good duties, but sometimes also by doing that which is directly euill,
Now then, this being a truth, that the best of God's children not only sin by failing in good duties, but sometime also by doing that which is directly evil,
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and contrary to the Law of God, it must needes bee false which the Papists hold and teach;
and contrary to the Law of God, it must needs be false which the Papists hold and teach;
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That a man may in time of this life be without sinne, and may so liue, That a man may in time of this life be without sin, and may so live,
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as that hee may bee altogether void of sinne. That cannot stand with the truth now deliuered, but must needs bee erronious and false.as that he may be altogether void of sin. That cannot stand with the truth now Delivered, but must needs be erroneous and false.
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But they bring for defence of their opinion, the example of Zachary and Elizabeth, Luk. 1.6. where it is said, that they were both iust before God, and walked in all the Commandements and Ordinances of the Lord without reproofe. Answere.
But they bring for defence of their opinion, the Exampl of Zachary and Elizabeth, Luk. 1.6. where it is said, that they were both just before God, and walked in all the commandments and Ordinances of the Lord without reproof. Answer.
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They were indeed iust before God, that is, iustified by faith in the sight of God,
They were indeed just before God, that is, justified by faith in the sighed of God,
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and as a fruit of that, they walked blamelessely before men, they were holy and iust persons, yet not free from sinne:
and as a fruit of that, they walked blamelessely before men, they were holy and just Persons, yet not free from sin:
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for Zachary, as one of Gods people, looked for remission of sinnes, and salnation by Christ, Verse 77. Againe:
for Zachary, as one of God's people, looked for remission of Sins, and salvation by christ, Verse 77. Again:
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Is it so, that the best of Gods children not onely sinne by failing in good duties, but sometimes also by doing that which is directly euill? Then the best of vs haue neede to be watchfull ouer our owne hearts, we are in danger to be ouercome of temptation,
Is it so, that the best of God's children not only sin by failing in good duties, but sometime also by doing that which is directly evil? Then the best of us have need to be watchful over our own hearts, we Are in danger to be overcome of temptation,
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and occasions of sinne and doing euill being offered, to bee sometimes ouercarried by corruption that still abides in vs, to the doing of it.
and occasions of sin and doing evil being offered, to be sometime overcarried by corruption that still abides in us, to the doing of it.
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And if the corruption of nature was so strong in Paul, and other of Gods children,
And if the corruption of nature was so strong in Paul, and other of God's children,
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as that sometimes they were ouer-carried by it, not onely by failing in good duties, but by the doing of euill;
as that sometime they were overcarried by it, not only by failing in good duties, but by the doing of evil;
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Oh what need haue we then to be watchfull ouer our selues, we hauing not so great a measure of grace as they had!
O what need have we then to be watchful over our selves, we having not so great a measure of grace as they had!
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yea, the best of vs haue cause euery day to be humbled for our sinnes, and euery day to renue our repentance, and to say, Lord, forgiue vs our sinnes:
yea, the best of us have cause every day to be humbled for our Sins, and every day to renew our Repentance, and to say, Lord, forgive us our Sins:
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yea, though we be assured of our owne saluation, and know nothing by our selues,
yea, though we be assured of our own salvation, and know nothing by our selves,
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though we be not guiltie of any grosse sinne, yet with Dauid we haue need to pray, Lord, cleanse vs from our secret faults, Psal. 19.12.
though we be not guilty of any gross sin, yet with David we have need to pray, Lord, cleanse us from our secret Faults, Psalm 19.12.
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We doe many things that are directly euill, and repugnant to the Law of God,
We do many things that Are directly evil, and repugnant to the Law of God,
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and we haue cause to be humbled not onely for our failings, but for our sinnes also that are directly against the Law of God,
and we have cause to be humbled not only for our failings, but for our Sins also that Are directly against the Law of God,
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and are in themselues transgressions of Gods Law.
and Are in themselves transgressions of God's Law.
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VERS. 20.
VERS. 20.
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Now if I doe that I would not, it is no more I that doe it, Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it,
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but the sinne that dwelleth in me. but the sin that dwells in me.
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IN this Verse our Apostle further confirmes that Proposition, that howsoeuer, as he was regenerate, he willed good,
IN this Verse our Apostle further confirms that Proposition, that howsoever, as he was regenerate, he willed good,
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yet hee was not able to performe it, from the cause of hinderance.
yet he was not able to perform it, from the cause of hindrance.
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He here points out the true and right cause of it, whence it was that hee was hindred in doing of good, that he could not doe it, namely, his owne in-dwelling corruption;
He Here points out the true and right cause of it, whence it was that he was hindered in doing of good, that he could not do it, namely, his own indwelling corruption;
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yea, he saith, that it was from his owne in-dwelling corruption, that he did the euill that hee would not haue done.
yea, he Says, that it was from his own indwelling corruption, that he did the evil that he would not have done.
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And this Verse containes in it an inference brought in, on that hee said Verse before, that the euill hee would not doe, that hee did.
And this Verse contains in it an Inference brought in, on that he said Verse before, that the evil he would not do, that he did.
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Thereupon the Apostle concludes, that it was not he that did the euill.
Thereupon the Apostle concludes, that it was not he that did the evil.
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If (saith he) I doe that I would not, it is not I that doe it. If (Says he) I do that I would not, it is not I that do it.
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And he amplifies that by a note of difference touching himselfe, in regard of his present condition compared with his former, that howsoeuer in former times it was he that did it,
And he amplifies that by a note of difference touching himself, in regard of his present condition compared with his former, that howsoever in former times it was he that did it,
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yet now it was no more hee that did the euill that was done by him.
yet now it was no more he that did the evil that was done by him.
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If I doe that I would not, it is no more I that doe it. If I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it.
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And then hee further shewes, what it was that did it, namely, his owne indwelling corruption:
And then he further shows, what it was that did it, namely, his own indwelling corruption:
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but, saith he, the sinne that dwelleth in me, that doth it.
but, Says he, the sin that dwells in me, that does it.
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The Apostle heere, as I said, repeates the selfe-same thing hee deliuered Verse 16, 17. and in the very same words:
The Apostle Here, as I said, repeats the selfsame thing he Delivered Verse 16, 17. and in the very same words:
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and therefore we need not stand on the opening of them, but onely call to mind and remember how they haue beene formerly expounded.
and Therefore we need not stand on the opening of them, but only call to mind and Remember how they have been formerly expounded.
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And thus, as you may remember, we expounded them, and thus they are to be conceiued,
And thus, as you may Remember, we expounded them, and thus they Are to be conceived,
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as if the Apostle had said,
as if the Apostle had said,
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Now then, if I doe that euill which I would not doe, it is no longer I as I am regenerate, Now then, if I do that evil which I would not do, it is no longer I as I am regenerate,
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and so farre forth as I am regenerate, that doe that euill, but the sinfull corruption that still in part remaines in mee,
and so Far forth as I am regenerate, that do that evil, but the sinful corruption that still in part remains in me,
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and hath a powerfull and working presence in mee, euen forcibly crossing the motions of the Spirit in mee,
and hath a powerful and working presence in me, even forcibly crossing the motions of the Spirit in me,
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and haling and pulling me to euill, that is it that doth the euill that is done. and haling and pulling me to evil, that is it that does the evil that is done.
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Now this Verse being but a repetition of that which was before deliuered, I will passe by things formerly handled,
Now this Verse being but a repetition of that which was before Delivered, I will pass by things formerly handled,
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and onely speake of such things as may hence be further gathered.
and only speak of such things as may hence be further gathered.
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The Papists, but to point at a note of theirs on these two Verses 19, 20. haue this annotation:
The Papists, but to point At a note of theirs on these two Verses 19, 20. have this annotation:
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say they, That which the Apostle heere speakes of himselfe, makes nothing against Free-will, but plainely proues it:
say they, That which the Apostle Here speaks of himself, makes nothing against Freewill, but plainly Proves it:
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and how so? Why (say they) because the proper act of the will,
and how so? Why (say they) Because the proper act of the will,
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namely, to will or nill, to consent or dissent, is euer free in it selfe,
namely, to will or nill, to consent or dissent, is ever free in it self,
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as heere wee may see in the Apostle, though the operation may bee hindred by some externall force:
as Here we may see in the Apostle, though the operation may be hindered by Some external force:
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yea, (say they) in that the Apostle saith, If I doe that I would not, it is no more I that doe it, it doth most euidently proue Free-will:
yea, (say they) in that the Apostle Says, If I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, it does most evidently prove Freewill:
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that is their note on this place.
that is their note on this place.
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To this I answere, It is true indeed, that the act of the will, namely, to will or nill, to consent or dissent, is euer free: but how? Surely thus;
To this I answer, It is true indeed, that the act of the will, namely, to will or nill, to consent or dissent, is ever free: but how? Surely thus;
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in the vnregenerate it is free from coaction and compulsion, but not from a necessitie alwayes of willing that which is euill,
in the unregenerate it is free from coaction and compulsion, but not from a necessity always of willing that which is evil,
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and in the regenerate, of which state the Apostle here speakes in his owne person, the will is reformed by grace,
and in the regenerate, of which state the Apostle Here speaks in his own person, the will is reformed by grace,
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and made free to will that which is truely good, as Christ saith, Ioh. 8.36. If the Sonne make you free, then yee shall be free indeed.
and made free to will that which is truly good, as christ Says, John 8.36. If the Son make you free, then ye shall be free indeed.
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And so this place makes nothing for the proofe of the naturall strength and power of the will to that which is good, that the will of man hath a power in it selfe,
And so this place makes nothing for the proof of the natural strength and power of the will to that which is good, that the will of man hath a power in it self,
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and by it selfe, to will that which is good, either in the state of Nature or Grace, which is the point in question betweene vs and the Papists.
and by it self, to will that which is good, either in the state of Nature or Grace, which is the point in question between us and the Papists.
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No, this place shewes plainely, that the will regenerate, is onely by grace enabled to will that which is good,
No, this place shows plainly, that the will regenerate, is only by grace enabled to will that which is good,
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and that the will hath power, not in it selfe, or by it selfe, but by grace to will good,
and that the will hath power, not in it self, or by it self, but by grace to will good,
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and to nill euill, and that onely in part, and not perfectly.
and to nill evil, and that only in part, and not perfectly.
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So much these two Verses will affoord to vs touching freedome of will, and no more. I proceed:
So much these two Verses will afford to us touching freedom of will, and no more. I proceed:
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If I doe that I would not, it is no more I that doe it, but the sinne that dwelleth in me. If I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but the sin that dwells in me.
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The Apostle still (which likewise I wil note in a word) calls concupiscence that remained in him, Sinne, and he giues to it the name of Sinne. Yea, say the Papists, it is called sinne,
The Apostle still (which likewise I will note in a word) calls concupiscence that remained in him, Sin, and he gives to it the name of Sin. Yea, say the Papists, it is called sin,
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but not properly and truely, but improperly, either because it is the effect of sinne,
but not properly and truly, but improperly, either Because it is the Effect of sin,
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as the Writing is called the Hand, because it was written with the hand, or for that it is the cause of sinne;
as the Writing is called the Hand, Because it was written with the hand, or for that it is the cause of sin;
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as Cold is called Slothfull, because it makes a man slothfull. A silly shift!
as Cold is called Slothful, Because it makes a man slothful. A silly shift!
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For concupiscence may be, and indeed is, both the effect of sinne, the cause of sinne,
For concupiscence may be, and indeed is, both the Effect of sin, the cause of sin,
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and sinne also truely and properly in diuers respects. In respect of the fall of Adam, it is the effect of sinne;
and sin also truly and properly in diverse respects. In respect of the fallen of Adam, it is the Effect of sin;
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in regard of actuall sinnes, it is the mother and cause of sinne;
in regard of actual Sins, it is the mother and cause of sin;
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and it is also in it selfe truely and properly sinne, because it is not agreeable to Gods Law,
and it is also in it self truly and properly sin, Because it is not agreeable to God's Law,
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but directly contrary to it, and should not haue beene in man, if man had kept his state of Innocencie,
but directly contrary to it, and should not have been in man, if man had kept his state of Innocence,
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and had not broken the Law of God.
and had not broken the Law of God.
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And as one saith well, What can be more absurd, then to deny that to bee sinne properly, that is contrary to God, to his Spirit,
And as one Says well, What can be more absurd, then to deny that to be sin properly, that is contrary to God, to his Spirit,
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and to the Law of God? Therefore this is but a poore shift of the Papists, to say, that Concupiscence is the effect of sin,
and to the Law of God? Therefore this is but a poor shift of the Papists, to say, that Concupiscence is the Effect of since,
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or cause of sinne, and therefore not properly sinne. I leaue them.
or cause of sin, and Therefore not properly sin. I leave them.
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In the next place obserue we, the Apostle blames his owne corruption, as the roote and cause of the euill he did vnwillingly;
In the next place observe we, the Apostle blames his own corruption, as the root and cause of the evil he did unwillingly;
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hee layes the fault and blame where it ought to lye, namely, on his owne in-dwelling corruption, that hee did the euill hee would not haue done:
he lays the fault and blame where it ought to lie, namely, on his own indwelling corruption, that he did the evil he would not have done:
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saith he, It is not I, but the sinne that dwelleth in mee, that doth it.
Says he, It is not I, but the sin that dwells in me, that does it.
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And indeed thus it ought to be with vs:
And indeed thus it ought to be with us:
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We are to lay the fault of euery euill thing we doe, on the rottennesse and corruption of our owne hearts, We Are to lay the fault of every evil thing we do, on the rottenness and corruption of our own hearts,
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and we are to blame that as the true and proper cause of that euill: for why? as it is Iam. 1.14. Euery man is tempted, when he is drawne away by his owne concupiscence, and is intised.
and we Are to blame that as the true and proper cause of that evil: for why? as it is Iam. 1.14. Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own concupiscence, and is enticed.
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It is a mans owne concupiscence, and the corruption of his owne heart, that drawes euery man to sinne,
It is a men own concupiscence, and the corruption of his own heart, that draws every man to sin,
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and were there not corruption of nature still in part abiding in Gods children, the Deuill could neuer fasten any temptation on them,
and were there not corruption of nature still in part abiding in God's children, the devil could never fasten any temptation on them,
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neither could the world nor any thing in the world draw them on any sinne. The Deuil set on Christ and tempted him, but in vaine:
neither could the world nor any thing in the world draw them on any sin. The devil Set on christ and tempted him, but in vain:
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for he found nought in him, Ioh. 14.30.
for he found nought in him, John 14.30.
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And so, if Gods children were altogether without corruption, the Deuill could not force any temptation on them,
And so, if God's children were altogether without corruption, the devil could not force any temptation on them,
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& they should neuer sinne at all:
& they should never sin At all:
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and therefore we are to lay the fault of euery euill thing we doe, on the corruption of our owne hearts,
and Therefore we Are to lay the fault of every evil thing we do, on the corruption of our own hearts,
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and blame that as the true and proper cause of it.
and blame that as the true and proper cause of it.
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Lay not the fault of that euill thou dost, on any thing out of thy selfe as the cause of it. For example:
Lay not the fault of that evil thou dost, on any thing out of thy self as the cause of it. For Exampl:
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thou being brought into pouerty, or into some trouble, it may be, thou fallest by indirect meanes to helpe thy selfe;
thou being brought into poverty, or into Some trouble, it may be, thou Fallest by indirect means to help thy self;
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thou betrayest the good cause thou hast in hand, if thou so do:
thou Betrayest the good cause thou hast in hand, if thou so doe:
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lay not the fault of that euill thou dost, on thy pouerty, or on the extreme hard dealing of men. No, no:
lay not the fault of that evil thou dost, on thy poverty, or on the extreme hard dealing of men. No, no:
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thy pouerty, and the extreme dealing of men, may be an occasion of that euill thou dost,
thy poverty, and the extreme dealing of men, may be an occasion of that evil thou dost,
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but certainly, the cause of it is in thy selfe, euen in thine owne bosome, the corruption of thine owne heart.
but Certainly, the cause of it is in thy self, even in thine own bosom, the corruption of thine own heart.
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It was not the want of the feare of God in the place that caused ABRAHAM to lye, Gen. 20.2. That indeed was the occasion of his lying;
It was not the want of the Fear of God in the place that caused ABRAHAM to lie, Gen. 20.2. That indeed was the occasion of his lying;
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but the cause of it was his owne thought, his owne doubting & feare, arising from the corruption of his owne heart,
but the cause of it was his own Thought, his own doubting & Fear, arising from the corruption of his own heart,
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as appears plainly, Vers. 11. Saith ABRAHAM, I thought this surely, The feare of God is not in this place,
as appears plainly, Vers. 11. Says ABRAHAM, I Thought this surely, The Fear of God is not in this place,
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and they will slay me for my wiues sake. and they will slay me for my wives sake.
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We must learne then, when wee doe any euill, not to blame any thing out of our selues,
We must Learn then, when we do any evil, not to blame any thing out of our selves,
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but to lay the fault where it ought to lye, namely, on the naughtinesse of our owne hearts,
but to lay the fault where it ought to lie, namely, on the naughtiness of our own hearts,
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as the true and proper cause of it, and wee are to bee humbled for that,
as the true and proper cause of it, and we Are to be humbled for that,
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as for the euill it selfe; that is our dutie.
as for the evil it self; that is our duty.
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I only point at it in a word, because we spake of it at large, Vers. 5.
I only point At it in a word, Because we spoke of it At large, Vers. 5.
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Now lastly, in that the Apostle vseth this phrase, Sinne that dwelleth in me, he giues vs to vnderstand,
Now lastly, in that the Apostle uses this phrase, Sin that dwells in me, he gives us to understand,
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That the corruption of nature is a different thing from the powers of the soule:
That the corruption of nature is a different thing from the Powers of the soul:
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for wee know that the dweller differs, and is really distinguished from the house where he dwels: for we know that the dweller differs, and is really distinguished from the house where he dwells:
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and so the corruption of nature dwelling in vs, it must needes bee conceiued to bee a reall distinct thing from the soule,
and so the corruption of nature Dwelling in us, it must needs be conceived to be a real distinct thing from the soul,
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and from the powers and faculties of it, and it is not a corruption of the substance of the soule;
and from the Powers and faculties of it, and it is not a corruption of the substance of the soul;
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for then the soule could not be immortal, if the substance of it were corrupted, neither could Christ haue taken on him mans Nature, without sinne:
for then the soul could not be immortal, if the substance of it were corrupted, neither could christ have taken on him men Nature, without sin:
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but the corruption of Nature is a thing that dwels and abides in the soule,
but the corruption of Nature is a thing that dwells and abides in the soul,
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and a thing that cleaues to the faculties of it, and to the affections of the heart,
and a thing that cleaves to the faculties of it, and to the affections of the heart,
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and it is such a thing as may be remoued from the soule by the powerfull worke of Gods Spirit.
and it is such a thing as may be removed from the soul by the powerful work of God's Spirit.
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And hence it is called an euill that compasseth vs about.
And hence it is called an evil that Compasseth us about.
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Heb. 12. vers. 1. Cast away euery thing, that presseth downe, and the sinne that hangeth so fast on, or, doth so easily compasse about; for so the word signifies.Hebrew 12. vers. 1. Cast away every thing, that Presseth down, and the sin that hangs so fast on, or, does so Easily compass about; for so the word signifies.
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And those exhortations that are frequent in the Scripture, Cast, or Put off the old man, doe giue vs to vnderstand as much, That the corruption of Nature is not a corruption of the substance of the soule,
And those exhortations that Are frequent in the Scripture, Cast, or Put off the old man, do give us to understand as much, That the corruption of Nature is not a corruption of the substance of the soul,
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but a reall distinct thing from the soule, and a thing that cleaues to the faculties of it,
but a real distinct thing from the soul, and a thing that cleaves to the faculties of it,
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and to the affections of the heart, and a thing that may be seuered from the soule by the powerfull worke of Gods Spirit.
and to the affections of the heart, and a thing that may be severed from the soul by the powerful work of God's Spirit.
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And this for the vse of it,
And this for the use of it,
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Teacheth vs, that regeneration doth not abolish any facultie of the soule, nor any naturall affection of the heart,
Teaches us, that regeneration does not Abolah any faculty of the soul, nor any natural affection of the heart,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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but it onely takes away the filthinesse and corruption of them, euen that corruption that dwels in the soule and cleaues to the faculties and powers of it;
but it only Takes away the filthiness and corruption of them, even that corruption that dwells in the soul and cleaves to the faculties and Powers of it;
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and then indeede is a man truely regenerate, when that corruption that is naturally in the powers of his soule,
and then indeed is a man truly regenerate, when that corruption that is naturally in the Powers of his soul,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and in the affections of his heart, is remoued:
and in the affections of his heart, is removed:
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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And a man may know that he is regenerate, by this, as by a speciall note;
And a man may know that he is regenerate, by this, as by a special note;
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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If so be a man find the affections of his heart, especially the chiefe and ruling affections of it, still as strong,
If so be a man find the affections of his heart, especially the chief and ruling affections of it, still as strong,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and as powerfull in him as euer they were, and yet the corruption of them in a good measure remoued and taken away, then hee is truely regenerate. For example:
and as powerful in him as ever they were, and yet the corruption of them in a good measure removed and taken away, then he is truly regenerate. For Exampl:
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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Dost thou find thy naturall affection of ioy, of delight, and reioycing, as strong and as powerfull in thee as euer it was,
Dost thou find thy natural affection of joy, of delight, and rejoicing, as strong and as powerful in thee as ever it was,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and that the sinfulnesse and corruption of that affection is remoued? Dost thou find now, that thou canst as heartily reioyce and delight thy selfe as euer thou couldst, not in sinne and in outward things, not in carnall pleasure, in Drunkennesse, in Good-fellowship and merry meetings,
and that the sinfulness and corruption of that affection is removed? Dost thou find now, that thou Canst as heartily rejoice and delight thy self as ever thou Couldst, not in sin and in outward things, not in carnal pleasure, in drunkenness, in Good-fellowship and merry meetings,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and such like, but in the loue & fauour of God in Christ, in obedience to his will, in the duties of his worship, in hearing the Word, in Prayer,
and such like, but in the love & favour of God in christ, in Obedience to his will, in the duties of his worship, in hearing the Word, in Prayer,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and such like, and it is now the ioy of thine heart to be exercised in holy things? Surely, that is a speciall euidence and testimony that thou art truly regenerate,
and such like, and it is now the joy of thine heart to be exercised in holy things? Surely, that is a special evidence and testimony that thou art truly regenerate,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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& that the Spirit of God hath wrought powerfully in thee. So for the affection of anger:
& that the Spirit of God hath wrought powerfully in thee. So for the affection of anger:
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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Dost thou find that affection as strong in thee as euer it was, and yet the sinnefulnesse of it remoued? Dost thou find that now thine anger is stirred vp not on euery trifling occasion,
Dost thou find that affection as strong in thee as ever it was, and yet the sinnefulnesse of it removed? Dost thou find that now thine anger is stirred up not on every trifling occasion,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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nor expressed for meere priuate causes concerning thine owne person, but on waighty & great causes, the manifest offence of God,
nor expressed for mere private Causes Concerning thine own person, but on weighty & great Causes, the manifest offence of God,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and that it is kindled in thee through desire to maintayne the glorie of God,
and that it is kindled in thee through desire to maintain the glory of God,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and out of a loue of vertue and iustice, & directed against sinne, and not the person of the sinner? Surely,
and out of a love of virtue and Justice, & directed against sin, and not the person of the sinner? Surely,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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then thou maist thereupon conclude to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art truely regenerate, thy affection still remaynes,
then thou Mayest thereupon conclude to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art truly regenerate, thy affection still remains,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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but the corruption of it is in some good measure remoued and taken away, and so we may trie our selues in other affections:
but the corruption of it is in Some good measure removed and taken away, and so we may try our selves in other affections:
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and let vs remember this, that the corruption of nature is not a corruption of the substance of the soule,
and let us Remember this, that the corruption of nature is not a corruption of the substance of the soul,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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but a reall distinct thing from the soule, a thing that cleaues to the faculties of the soule,
but a real distinct thing from the soul, a thing that cleaves to the faculties of the soul,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and the affections of the heart, and may be seuered from the soule, by the powerfull worke of Gods Spirit;
and the affections of the heart, and may be severed from the soul, by the powerful work of God's Spirit;
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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and so Regeneration doth not abolish any facultie of the soule, nor any affection of the heart,
and so Regeneration does not Abolah any faculty of the soul, nor any affection of the heart,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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but only takes away the filthinesse and corruption that cleaues to them, and then indeed we are truely regenerate,
but only Takes away the filthiness and corruption that cleaves to them, and then indeed we Are truly regenerate,
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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when the affections of our hearts remayne in full force and strength, and the sinfulnesse of them is remoued.
when the affections of our hearts remain in full force and strength, and the sinfulness of them is removed.
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(24) verse (DIV2)
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VERS. 21. I find then by the Law (or this Law:
VERS. 21. I find then by the Law (or this Law:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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for so the words are to be read) that when I would doe good, euill is present with mee.
for so the words Are to be read) that when I would do good, evil is present with me.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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IN this Verse our Apostle further strengthens his foregoing Proposition, that though to will good was present with him,
IN this Verse our Apostle further strengthens his foregoing Proposition, that though to will good was present with him,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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as hee was regenerate, yet to performe good hee wanted power;
as he was regenerate, yet to perform good he wanted power;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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by this that when he would haue done good, hee was hindred by euill, that was readie and at hand,
by this that when he would have done good, he was hindered by evil, that was ready and At hand,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and stood vp in his way. And this Verse contaynes another conclusion, inferd on foregoing matter:
and stood up in his Way. And this Verse contains Another conclusion, inferred on foregoing matter:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and here the Apostle further concludes, that hee being willing to doe good, as he was regenerate, there was,
and Here the Apostle further concludes, that he being willing to do good, as he was regenerate, there was,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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as it were, a Law laid on him to the contrary, and he was as it were inioyned to the contrary,
as it were, a Law laid on him to the contrary, and he was as it were enjoined to the contrary,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and hee was vnder such a condition, as hee could not doe that good: and hee makes knowne what that Law was, namely, euill that was present with him:
and he was under such a condition, as he could not do that good: and he makes known what that Law was, namely, evil that was present with him:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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yea, he amplifies this from his owne experience, that he found it so in his owne experience.
yea, he amplifies this from his own experience, that he found it so in his own experience.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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I find, saith hee, when I would doe good, there is a Law, or this Law, to the contrary, euen euill present with mee: I find, Says he, when I would do good, there is a Law, or this Law, to the contrary, even evil present with me:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and that hinders mee that I cannot doe it. That is the generall drift and purpose of the Apostle in this Verse. I find then a Law.
and that hinders me that I cannot do it. That is the general drift and purpose of the Apostle in this Verse. I find then a Law.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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I find (saith the Apostle:) that is, Mine owne experience teacheth mee, and I am able to speake out of mine owne experience: I find (Says the Apostle:) that is, Mine own experience Teaches me, and I am able to speak out of mine own experience:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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I find it so in mine owne experience:
I find it so in mine own experience:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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When I would doe good (for those words in the right order of the sentence are the next,When I would do good (for those words in the right order of the sentence Are the next,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and so the next to be expounded) and the meaning of them is this:
and so the next to be expounded) and the meaning of them is this:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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When I, as I am regenerate, would doe that which is truely good, a Law (or this Law.) The word Law is here diuersly taken by diuers Interpreters;
When I, as I am regenerate, would do that which is truly good, a Law (or this Law.) The word Law is Here diversely taken by diverse Interpreters;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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some take it in the good part, for the Law of God, others in the euill part,
Some take it in the good part, for the Law of God, Others in the evil part,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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for the Law of sinne and corruption.
for the Law of sin and corruption.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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I will not trouble you with varietie of Interpretations, but giue you that meaning of it which I conceiue to be most agreeable to the Context;
I will not trouble you with variety of Interpretations, but give you that meaning of it which I conceive to be most agreeable to the Context;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and as I take it, the word (Law) is here put to signifie a strong & forcible power,
and as I take it, the word (Law) is Here put to signify a strong & forcible power,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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euen such a power as hath in it the force and strength of a Law, that is, a commanding, a controlling, and a binding power.
even such a power as hath in it the force and strength of a Law, that is, a commanding, a controlling, and a binding power.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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And that the word Law in this place, is thus to be taken, may plainly appeare by the vse of it, Ʋers. 23. where the Apostle speakes of the Law of the members,
And that the word Law in this place, is thus to be taken, may plainly appear by the use of it, Ʋers. 23. where the Apostle speaks of the Law of the members,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and the Law of the mind, leading captiue to the Law of sinne: and the Law of the mind, leading captive to the Law of sin:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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meaning the power of sinne in the mind, and the power of grace in the mind.
meaning the power of sin in the mind, and the power of grace in the mind.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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And the Apostle here puts it downe indefinitely without any addition, NONLATINALPHABET, a Law, or this law,
And the Apostle Here puts it down indefinitely without any addition,, a Law, or this law,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and not the law of the flesh of sinne, of death;
and not the law of the Flesh of sin, of death;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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because hee presently subioynes what law hee meant, namely, the euill that was present with him.
Because he presently subioynes what law he meant, namely, the evil that was present with him.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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Euill (saith he) is present with me. And by euill here, wee are to vnderstand euill motions, lusts,Evil (Says he) is present with me. And by evil Here, we Are to understand evil motions, Lustiest,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and desires arising from the corruption of nature;
and Desires arising from the corruption of nature;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and those were present with the Apostle, that is, they were readie and at hand, to crosse and to hinder the good purposes and desires of his heart.
and those were present with the Apostle, that is, they were ready and At hand, to cross and to hinder the good Purposes and Desires of his heart.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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Thus then, as I take it, wee are to vnderstand the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
Thus then, as I take it, we Are to understand the Apostle in the words of this Verse, as if he had said,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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I finde then in mine owne experience, that thus it is with me; I find then in mine own experience, that thus it is with me;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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when I, as I am regenerate, would doe that which is truely good, then there is a strong and forcible power,
when I, as I am regenerate, would do that which is truly good, then there is a strong and forcible power,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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as it were a Law, commanding, and controlling, and binding mee to the contrary:
as it were a Law, commanding, and controlling, and binding me to the contrary:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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I meane, the euill motions, lusts and desires that arise from the corruption that still in part abides in mee, which are readie and at hand to crosse and to hinder the good purposes and desires of my heart:
I mean, the evil motions, Lustiest and Desires that arise from the corruption that still in part abides in me, which Are ready and At hand to cross and to hinder the good Purposes and Desires of my heart:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and by them I finde my selfe yoked and hindred in the doing of good. and by them I find my self yoked and hindered in the doing of good.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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Here first obserue we, that the Apostle doth not barely affirme this, that when hee would doe good, euill as a Law was present with him;
Here First observe we, that the Apostle does not barely affirm this, that when he would do good, evil as a Law was present with him;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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but hee affirmes it as a truth, whereof he had experience: and he saith, hee found it so in his owne experience;
but he affirms it as a truth, whereof he had experience: and he Says, he found it so in his own experience;
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I finde (saith hee) that when I would doe good, euill, as a law, is present with me. Hence take wee notice of it,I find (Says he) that when I would do good, evil, as a law, is present with me. Hence take we notice of it,
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That Gods Children finde it in their owne experience, that when they would doe good, euill,
That God's Children find it in their own experience, that when they would do good, evil,
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as a Law, is present with them, and hinders them.
as a Law, is present with them, and hinders them.
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It is not only so indeed, that when Gods Children purpose good, and set on the doing of good, that euill is present,
It is not only so indeed, that when God's Children purpose good, and Set on the doing of good, that evil is present,
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and readie at hand, and starts vp in them, and hinders them in the doing of it,
and ready At hand, and starts up in them, and hinders them in the doing of it,
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but they also finde it so to bee, and GODS Children are able to speake it out of their owne experience,
but they also find it so to be, and GOD'S Children Are able to speak it out of their own experience,
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and to affirme it as an experienced truth, that they finde it so in themselues:
and to affirm it as an experienced truth, that they find it so in themselves:
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for why? It being so, that the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, Gal. 5.17.
for why? It being so, that the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh, Gal. 5.17.
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and there being euill motions and lusts, stirring in the hearts of Gods Children, they are able to mark and to obserue them,
and there being evil motions and Lustiest, stirring in the hearts of God's Children, they Are able to mark and to observe them,
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& to take notice of them, they being enlightened and hauing the light of the Lord in them, as it is, Prou. 20.27. euen that Light that searcheth all the bowels of the belly.
& to take notice of them, they being enlightened and having the Light of the Lord in them, as it is, Prou. 20.27. even that Light that Searches all the bowels of the belly.
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They are able to see and discerne that euill that starts vp in them, against the good they purpose and desire to do,
They Are able to see and discern that evil that starts up in them, against the good they purpose and desire to do,
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and they are able to marke and obserue it, and so they are able to affirme it out of their owne obseruation and experience, that so it is with them, that when they would doe good, there is some euill starts vp and hinders them,
and they Are able to mark and observe it, and so they Are able to affirm it out of their own observation and experience, that so it is with them, that when they would do good, there is Some evil starts up and hinders them,
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so as either they doe not that good they would, or they doe it very vntowardly.
so as either they do not that good they would, or they do it very untowardly.
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Thus doubtlesse it is with euery Childe of God;
Thus doubtless it is with every Child of God;
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Euery Childe of God is able to say, that in some measure hee hath experience of it in himselfe, that when he would doe good, euill is present with him and hinders him.
Every Child of God is able to say, that in Some measure he hath experience of it in himself, that when he would do good, evil is present with him and hinders him.
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And for the vse of this, They vainly boast that they are children of God, that find not this in themselues,
And for the use of this, They vainly boast that they Are children of God, that find not this in themselves,
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and haue not experience of it in some measure.
and have not experience of it in Some measure.
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They that say, as the Familists and other proud spirits doe, that they doe good things,
They that say, as the Familists and other proud spirits do, that they do good things,
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and finde no hinderance at all in the doing of them, but doe them perfectly, they contradict the common experience of all Gods Children:
and find no hindrance At all in the doing of them, but do them perfectly, they contradict the Common experience of all God's Children:
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and so it is a plaine euidence against them, that they are not in the number of GODS Children:
and so it is a plain evidence against them, that they Are not in the number of GOD'S Children:
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And indeed, if wee would approue our selues to bee the Children of God, and make it good to the comfort of our owne soules, that wee are so indeed, wee must be able to say, that in some measure wee haue experience of this in our selues, that when wee would doe good, euill is present with vs and hinders vs,
And indeed, if we would approve our selves to be the Children of God, and make it good to the Comfort of our own Souls, that we Are so indeed, we must be able to say, that in Some measure we have experience of this in our selves, that when we would do good, evil is present with us and hinders us,
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yea, we must be able to say, I finde this or that particular euill starting vp in me and hindering me, as the Apostle saith, 2. Cor. 2.11. Wee must not bee ignorant of Satans Enterprizes, that is, of his wiles and fetches, of his secret conueyance of sinne into our hearts.
yea, we must be able to say, I find this or that particular evil starting up in me and hindering me, as the Apostle Says, 2. Cor. 2.11. we must not be ignorant of Satan Enterprises, that is, of his wiles and Fetches, of his secret conveyance of sin into our hearts.
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So, doubtlesse, we must not be ignorant of the secret working of sinne in our selues, we must bee able to see and discerne the lusts of our hearts that are stirring and working in vs,
So, doubtless, we must not be ignorant of the secret working of sin in our selves, we must be able to see and discern the Lustiest of our hearts that Are stirring and working in us,
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and how they rise vp and hinder vs when we would doe good, and to say out of our owne experience, I finde that thus and thus I am hindered when I would doe good, this or that euill starts vp and hinders mee,
and how they rise up and hinder us when we would do good, and to say out of our own experience, I find that thus and thus I am hindered when I would do good, this or that evil starts up and hinders me,
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when I am about to doe it. So it is with Gods Children;
when I am about to do it. So it is with God's Children;
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yea, the more holy a man is, the more hee sees and finds in his owne experience, that when he would doe good, euill is present with him.
yea, the more holy a man is, the more he sees and finds in his own experience, that when he would do good, evil is present with him.
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And so it must be with thee, if thou wouldest approue thy selfe a Childe of God:
And so it must be with thee, if thou Wouldst approve thy self a Child of God:
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and this is no matter of vtter discouragement. Now further: In that the Apostle saith, When I would doe good, euill.
and this is no matter of utter discouragement. Now further: In that the Apostle Says, When I would do good, evil.
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as a Law, is present with me, some euill motion, lust or desire is readie and at hand, countermanding and controlling the good I purpose, and desire in my heart:
as a Law, is present with me, Some evil motion, lust or desire is ready and At hand, countermanding and controlling the good I purpose, and desire in my heart:
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Hence we are giuen to vnderstand,
Hence we Are given to understand,
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That it is the common condition of all Gods Children, that the good motions that come from the Spirit of grace in them, are euer either interrupted or troubled,
That it is the Common condition of all God's Children, that the good motions that come from the Spirit of grace in them, Are ever either interrupted or troubled,
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or they are mingled with some euill motions that arise from that corruption that still abides in them.
or they Are mingled with Some evil motions that arise from that corruption that still abides in them.
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In the best of Gods Children there is euer some euill, readie and at hand to countermand and controll them,
In the best of God's Children there is ever Some evil, ready and At hand to countermand and control them,
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when they purpose and desire to doe any good thing, and no sooner doe GODS Children purpose and desire to doe any good thing,
when they purpose and desire to do any good thing, and no sooner do GOD'S Children purpose and desire to do any good thing,
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or attempt, or set on the doing of it, but there is some euill motion or lust present and readie to hinder them, presently either pride,
or attempt, or Set on the doing of it, but there is Some evil motion or lust present and ready to hinder them, presently either pride,
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or selfe-loue, or Vain-glorie, Hypocrisie, or doubt, or feare, or the like, starts vp in them and lookes them in the face,
or Self-love, or Vainglory, Hypocrisy, or doubt, or Fear, or the like, starts up in them and looks them in the face,
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and controlls them, and either hinders them from the doing of that good, or intermingles it selfe with the doing of it.
and controls them, and either hinders them from the doing of that good, or intermingles it self with the doing of it.
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And hence, no doubt, it was, that Dauid, Psal. 86.11. hauing prayed that the Lord would teach him his way, and then hee would walke in his Truth, he presently subioynes, Knit or ioyne mine heart vnto thee, that I may feare thy Name.
And hence, no doubt, it was, that David, Psalm 86.11. having prayed that the Lord would teach him his Way, and then he would walk in his Truth, he presently subioynes, Knit or join mine heart unto thee, that I may Fear thy Name.
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As if hee had said, Though I be taught of thee, O Lord, and haue in mee, through thy grace, a will to walke in thy Truth,
As if he had said, Though I be taught of thee, Oh Lord, and have in me, through thy grace, a will to walk in thy Truth,
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yet vnlesse thou knit my heart fast vnto thee, it is readie to start aside,
yet unless thou knit my heart fast unto thee, it is ready to start aside,
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and by some euill motion or lust to bee transported, and to bee carryed away from thee,
and by Some evil motion or lust to be transported, and to be carried away from thee,
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and I am in danger to be crossed and hindered in respect of the good I would doe;
and I am in danger to be crossed and hindered in respect of the good I would do;
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and therefore, Lord, knit my heart, and tye it fast to thee, and keepe it close with thee.
and Therefore, Lord, knit my heart, and tie it fast to thee, and keep it close with thee.
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And hence also it was, that Dauid seeing the people to offer willingly and with ioy, hee thus prayed for them, 1. Chron. 29.18.
And hence also it was, that David seeing the people to offer willingly and with joy, he thus prayed for them, 1. Chronicles 29.18.
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O Lord God (saith hee) of ABRAHAM, IZHAK and ISRAEL our fathers, keepe this for euer in the purpose and the thoughts of the heart of thy people, Oh Lord God (Says he) of ABRAHAM, ISAAC and ISRAEL our Father's, keep this for ever in the purpose and the thoughts of the heart of thy people,
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and prepare their hearts vnto thee. and prepare their hearts unto thee.
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DAVID knew well, that if the Lord did not keepe that good purpose in them, it would be lost and gone, some euill motion or lust would either hinder it,
DAVID knew well, that if the Lord did not keep that good purpose in them, it would be lost and gone, Some evil motion or lust would either hinder it,
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or thrust it quite out of their hearts. And thus indeed it is with the best of Gods Children;
or thrust it quite out of their hearts. And thus indeed it is with the best of God's Children;
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no sooner doe they purpose to doe any good thing, or set on the doing of it,
no sooner do they purpose to do any good thing, or Set on the doing of it,
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but there is some motion or lust starts vp and lookes them in the face,
but there is Some motion or lust starts up and looks them in the face,
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and countermands them, and either hinders them from doing of that good, or intermingles it selfe with the doing of it:
and countermands them, and either hinders them from doing of that good, or intermingles it self with the doing of it:
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and why? The reason of it is this,
and why? The reason of it is this,
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There is flesh and corruption stil in part abiding in the best of Gods Children that liue on the face of the earth,
There is Flesh and corruption still in part abiding in the best of God's Children that live on the face of the earth,
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and that corruption is not idle, but it is stirring and working in them, and the workes and actions of it are one of these, either to fill the minde with wicked thoughts and rebellious inclinations,
and that corruption is not idle, but it is stirring and working in them, and the works and actions of it Are one of these, either to fill the mind with wicked thoughts and rebellious inclinations,
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or else to deface and represse the good motions of the Spirit, and so it comes to passe, that no sooner doth a Child of God conceiue a good thought and purpose in his heart, to doe any good thing,
or Else to deface and repress the good motions of the Spirit, and so it comes to pass, that no sooner does a Child of God conceive a good Thought and purpose in his heart, to do any good thing,
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or set himselfe to doe it, but there is some euill motion or lust starts vp,
or Set himself to do it, but there is Some evil motion or lust starts up,
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and lookes him in the face, and controlls him, and either hinders him from the doing of it,
and looks him in the face, and controls him, and either hinders him from the doing of it,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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or intermingles it selfe with that good that he doth.
or intermingles it self with that good that he does.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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And this being a truth, in the first place it makes knowne, that the best workes of the regenerate are sinfull,
And this being a truth, in the First place it makes known, that the best works of the regenerate Are sinful,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and come short of that holinesse that ought to bee in them:
and come short of that holiness that ought to be in them:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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for why? when a Childe of God would doe good, there is some euill present with him,
for why? when a Child of God would do good, there is Some evil present with him,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and readie at hand, and controlls him, and either hinders him from doing of it,
and ready At hand, and controls him, and either hinders him from doing of it,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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or intermingles it selfe with the good hee doth, and so it must needes bee in part sinfull:
or intermingles it self with the good he does, and so it must needs be in part sinful:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and if the Lord should examine it, according to the rigour of his Law and Iustice, it is not able to abide the tryall.
and if the Lord should examine it, according to the rigour of his Law and justice, it is not able to abide the trial.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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Some obiections are brought to the contrarie;
some objections Are brought to the contrary;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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but of small moment, and therefore I passe by them, and come to another vse of this point.
but of small moment, and Therefore I pass by them, and come to Another use of this point.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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Is it so, that no sooner doe the best of Gods Children purpose and desire to doe any good thing, or set on the doing of it,
Is it so, that no sooner doe thee best of God's Children purpose and desire to do any good thing, or Set on the doing of it,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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but there is some euill motion or lust starts vp, and lookes them in the face,
but there is Some evil motion or lust starts up, and looks them in the face,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and countermands them, and either hinders them from doing of it, or intermingles in the doing of it? Surely then it concernes vs,
and countermands them, and either hinders them from doing of it, or intermingles in the doing of it? Surely then it concerns us,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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when any good thought is put into our hearts, and when wee haue a purpose or desire of doing any good thing, to looke to it, to watch ouer our owne hearts,
when any good Thought is put into our hearts, and when we have a purpose or desire of doing any good thing, to look to it, to watch over our own hearts,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and to make much of that good thought, purpose, and desire, and to cherish it, and to labour by all good meanes to bring it forth into act.
and to make much of that good Thought, purpose, and desire, and to cherish it, and to labour by all good means to bring it forth into act.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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If wee doe not so, certainely some euill motion or lust starting vp in our hearts, will out-face it, and will beare it downe.
If we do not so, Certainly Some evil motion or lust starting up in our hearts, will outface it, and will bear it down.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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Haply thou hast, in time of hearing the Word, a good motion put into thine heart,
Haply thou hast, in time of hearing the Word, a good motion put into thine heart,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and on the hearing of thine owne sinne reprooued, thou hast a purpose to leaue it;
and on the hearing of thine own sin reproved, thou hast a purpose to leave it;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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as to lay aside thy Pride, thy Garishnesse in apparell, thy Drunkennesse, thy Swearing, and such like.
as to lay aside thy Pride, thy Garishness in apparel, thy drunkenness, thy Swearing, and such like.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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Oh, make much of that good purpose, there will be some euill motion or lust readie to countermand it,
O, make much of that good purpose, there will be Some evil motion or lust ready to countermand it,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and when thou commest abroad into the ayre of the World, a thousand to one it wil be quenched & gone,
and when thou Comest abroad into the air of the World, a thousand to one it will be quenched & gone,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and it will vanish and come to nothing; thine owne heart will then furnish thee with a thousand excuses to the contrarie.
and it will vanish and come to nothing; thine own heart will then furnish thee with a thousand excuses to the contrary.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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And so it may bee, thou hast a purpose to follow thy calling with diligence, to serue God,
And so it may be, thou hast a purpose to follow thy calling with diligence, to serve God,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and to shew thy selfe religious and one truely fearing God. Well, looke to it, and watch thine owne heart;
and to show thy self religious and one truly fearing God. Well, look to it, and watch thine own heart;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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thy heart will be readie to suggest one excuse or other to the contrary, as the hardnesse, the impossibilitie, the trouble and the danger of the matter;
thy heart will be ready to suggest one excuse or other to the contrary, as the hardness, the impossibility, the trouble and the danger of the matter;
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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as that (forsooth) it will bring losse of fauour, of goods, of libertie, or the like:
as that (forsooth) it will bring loss of favour, of goods, of liberty, or the like:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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yea, that thou shalt be mocked and pointed at with the finger, and called a Puritane,
yea, that thou shalt be mocked and pointed At with the finger, and called a Puritan,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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or the like, as it is, Prou. 22.13. One Lyon or other will be in the way.
or the like, as it is, Prou. 22.13. One lion or other will be in the Way.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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Oh, therefore looke to it, when thou hast any good thought, purpose, or desire put into thine heart, of forsaking euill,
O, Therefore look to it, when thou hast any good Thought, purpose, or desire put into thine heart, of forsaking evil,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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or doing any good, make much of it, cherish it, and pray to the Lord to keepe that good purpose in thine heart,
or doing any good, make much of it, cherish it, and pray to the Lord to keep that good purpose in thine heart,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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as Dauid did, 1. Chron. 29.18. No sooner hast thou any good purpose put into thine heart, but some euill motion or lust will bee readie to controll it:
as David did, 1. Chronicles 29.18. No sooner hast thou any good purpose put into thine heart, but Some evil motion or lust will be ready to control it:
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and therefore it concernes thee to looke to it, and to cherish it, and to make much of it,
and Therefore it concerns thee to look to it, and to cherish it, and to make much of it,
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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and to labour by all good meanes to bring it forth into act.
and to labour by all good means to bring it forth into act.
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(25) verse (DIV2)
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VERS. 22.23. For I delight in the Law of God, concerning the inner man: But I see another Law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my minde,
VERS. 22.23. For I delight in the Law of God, Concerning the inner man: But I see Another Law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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and leading me captiue vnto the Law of sinne which is in my members.
and leading me captive unto the Law of sin which is in my members.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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IN these two Verses our Apostle layes before vs the third degree of the spirituall combate betweene the flesh and the Spirit, in them that are truely regenerate, still insisting in his owne example,
IN these two Verses our Apostle lays before us the third degree of the spiritual combat between the Flesh and the Spirit, in them that Are truly regenerate, still insisting in his own Exampl,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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namely, this, that his delight was in good, touching his inner man, but yet he was led captiue by the law of his members to sinne:
namely, this, that his delight was in good, touching his inner man, but yet he was led captive by the law of his members to sin:
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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so that here the Apostle makes knowne in his owne person, the spirituall Combat more fully and plainely, and in a further degree:
so that Here the Apostle makes known in his own person, the spiritual Combat more Fully and plainly, and in a further degree:
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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for to delight in the Law of God, is more then to will good, and to haue the law of the members rebelling against the Law of the minde, is more then simply to will euill, or to doe euill.
for to delight in the Law of God, is more then to will good, and to have the law of the members rebelling against the Law of the mind, is more then simply to will evil, or to do evil.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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For the connexion of these Verses with foregoing matter, we haue here a proofe of that the Apostle said, Vers. 21. That when he would doe good, euill, as a law, was present with him; from this, that the Law of his members rebelled against the Law of his minde,
For the connexion of these Verses with foregoing matter, we have Here a proof of that the Apostle said, Vers. 21. That when he would do good, evil, as a law, was present with him; from this, that the Law of his members rebelled against the Law of his mind,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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and led him captiue vnto the law of sinne, which was in his members:
and led him captive unto the law of sin, which was in his members:
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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and that is amplified by his delight in the Law of God, that though he delighted in the Law of God in his inner man,
and that is amplified by his delight in the Law of God, that though he delighted in the Law of God in his inner man,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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yet the law of his members rebelled against the Law of his minde: and therefore when he would doe good, euill, as a law, was present with him.
yet the law of his members rebelled against the Law of his mind: and Therefore when he would do good, evil, as a law, was present with him.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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That is the dependance of these two Verses on the Verse foregoing, and the generall matter of them.
That is the dependence of these two Verses on the Verse foregoing, and the general matter of them.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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Come wee to handle them seuerally.
Come we to handle them severally.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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In the two and twentieth Verse the Apostle makes knowne his delight in the Law of God;
In the two and twentieth Verse the Apostle makes known his delight in the Law of God;
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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that he delighted in the Law of God:
that he delighted in the Law of God:
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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and lest he should be mistaken, he explaines himselfe, by limiting his speech to the Inner man, that is, was in his inner man that he delighted in the Law of God.
and lest he should be mistaken, he explains himself, by limiting his speech to the Inner man, that is, was in his inner man that he delighted in the Law of God.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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I delight (saith he) in the Law of God, concerning the inner man. I delight (Says he) in the Law of God, Concerning the inner man.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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And so the matter of this Verse, is the Apostles delight in the Law of God, expressed with restraint of that delight to his Inner man.
And so the matter of this Verse, is the Apostles delight in the Law of God, expressed with restraint of that delight to his Inner man.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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For I delight in the Law of God: For I delight in the Law of God:
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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that is, I take pleasure and ioy, yea much pleasure and great ioy, I finde much sweetnesse and pleasure:
that is, I take pleasure and joy, yea much pleasure and great joy, I find much sweetness and pleasure:
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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for so the word signifieth in the Originall.
for so the word signifies in the Original.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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And by the Law of God we are here to vnderstand the Morall Law, which the Apostle, Ʋerse 12. said, was holy, and iust, and good:
And by the Law of God we Are Here to understand the Moral Law, which the Apostle, Ʋerse 12. said, was holy, and just, and good:
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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which makes knowne the good will of God, touching all good duties, both of piety towards God,
which makes known the good will of God, touching all good duties, both of piety towards God,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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and of loue, and iustice, and mercy towards men.
and of love, and Justice, and mercy towards men.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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In this Law the Apostle tooke pleasure and delight, and that in the knowledge and meditation of it,
In this Law the Apostle took pleasure and delight, and that in the knowledge and meditation of it,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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and in the practice of the duties therein required. Concerning the Inner man. Some would haue onely the mind & vnderstāding to be ment:
and in the practice of the duties therein required. Concerning the Inner man. some would have only the mind & understanding to be meant:
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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but indeed that comes too short of the purpose & meaning of that Phrase.
but indeed that comes too short of the purpose & meaning of that Phrase.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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By Inner mā, we are to vnderstand the regenerat part throughout, both in soule and in body,
By Inner man, we Are to understand the regenerate part throughout, both in soul and in body,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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euen whatsoeuer is either within in the powers of the soule, or without in the parts & members of the body, being renued by grace,
even whatsoever is either within in the Powers of the soul, or without in the parts & members of the body, being renewed by grace,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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and so far forth as they be regenerate and renued.
and so Far forth as they be regenerate and renewed.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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And the regenerate part is thus called the Inner man, because Regeneration is chiefly seated in the heart,
And the regenerate part is thus called the Inner man, Because Regeneration is chiefly seated in the heart,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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and in the minde, and in, in the inward powers & faculties of the soule,
and in the mind, and in, in the inward Powers & faculties of the soul,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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& doth diffuse and spread it selfe from thence, to the parts and members of the body:
& does diffuse and spread it self from thence, to the parts and members of the body:
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and therefore Christ saith to the Pharises, Luke 17.2. The Kingdome of God is within you. and Therefore christ Says to the Pharisees, Lycia 17.2. The Kingdom of God is within you.
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And the Apostle saith, Rom. 2.29. that true Circumcision is of the heart, and in the Spirit. And the Apostle Says, Rom. 2.29. that true Circumcision is of the heart, and in the Spirit.
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And hence it is called, The Hid man of the heart, 1. Pet. 3.4. Let the hid man of the heart be vncorrupt.
And hence it is called, The Hid man of the heart, 1. Pet. 3.4. Let the hid man of the heart be uncorrupt.
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That is one speciall reason why the regenerate part is called The Inner man.
That is one special reason why the regenerate part is called The Inner man.
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Now then, thus conceiue we the Apostles meaning in the words of this Verse, as if he had said:
Now then, thus conceive we the Apostles meaning in the words of this Verse, as if he had said:
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For I, as I am regenerate, and in that part of me that is regenerate and renued by grace throughout, both in my soule and in my body, in the powers and faculties of the one, For I, as I am regenerate, and in that part of me that is regenerate and renewed by grace throughout, both in my soul and in my body, in the Powers and faculties of the one,
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and in the parts and members of the other, do take great pleasure & much ioy in the good Law of God, commanding good duties, both of pietie towards God,
and in the parts and members of the other, do take great pleasure & much joy in the good Law of God, commanding good duties, both of piety towards God,
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& of loue, iustice, and mercy towards men.
& of love, Justice, and mercy towards men.
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I find much sweetnesse and pleasure in the knowledge of that Law, and in meditating in the same,
I find much sweetness and pleasure in the knowledge of that Law, and in meditating in the same,
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& in the practice of good duties that are therin cētayned, according to that measure of grace that is giuen to me. & in the practice of good duties that Are therein centayned, according to that measure of grace that is given to me.
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Now in that the Apostle here saith of himselfe, that as he was regenerate, he delighted in the Law of God: The point hence is this,
Now in that the Apostle Here Says of himself, that as he was regenerate, he delighted in the Law of God: The point hence is this,
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That Gods children, and such as are truely regenerate, they delight in the good Law of God, and in the things therein commanded, it is a matter of sweetnes and much pleasure to them, to be acquainted with the Law of God,
That God's children, and such as Are truly regenerate, they delight in the good Law of God, and in the things therein commanded, it is a matter of sweetness and much pleasure to them, to be acquainted with the Law of God,
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and to meditate in it, & according to the measure of grace giuen, and as occasion is offered them, to yeeld obedience to it;
and to meditate in it, & according to the measure of grace given, and as occasion is offered them, to yield Obedience to it;
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it is euen the ioy of the hearts of Gods children, to know the Law of God, to meditate in it,
it is even the joy of the hearts of God's children, to know the Law of God, to meditate in it,
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and to practise the duties therein required, as any iust occasion is offered. And hence it is, that S. Iohn saith, 1. Iohn 5.3. that the Commandements of God are not grieuous.
and to practise the duties therein required, as any just occasion is offered. And hence it is, that S. John Says, 1. John 5.3. that the commandments of God Are not grievous.
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His meaning is to them that haue their hearts renued by grace, to them the Commandement of God was not grieuous, but easie, sweete and pleasant.
His meaning is to them that have their hearts renewed by grace, to them the Commandment of God was not grievous, but easy, sweet and pleasant.
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Dauid makes knowne a maruellous great delight hee tooke in the Lawes and Commandements of God, Psal. 119.97. Oh how loue I thy Law! it is my meditation continually. David makes known a marvelous great delight he took in the Laws and commandments of God, Psalm 119.97. O how love I thy Law! it is my meditation continually.
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As if he had said, I am not able to expresse the greatnesse of my loue and delight in thy Law:
As if he had said, I am not able to express the greatness of my love and delight in thy Law:
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I want words to expresse it.
I want words to express it.
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And in that Psalme we finde, that hee sets forth his loue and delight in the Law and Commandements of God by many notable similitudes, Verse 14. I haue had as great delight in the way of thy Testimonies, as in all riches.
And in that Psalm we find, that he sets forth his love and delight in the Law and commandments of God by many notable Similitudes, Verse 14. I have had as great delight in the Way of thy Testimonies, as in all riches.
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Verse 72. The Law of thy mouth is better vnto men, then thousands of gold and siluer, Verse 111. Thy Testimonies ban• I taken as an heritage for euer:
Verse 72. The Law of thy Mouth is better unto men, then thousands of gold and silver, Verse 111. Thy Testimonies ban• I taken as an heritage for ever:
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for they are the ioy of mine heart. for they Are the joy of mine heart.
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Verse 127. Therefore loue I thy Commandements about gold, yea, aboue most fine gold. Verse 162. I reioyce at thy Word, as one that findeth much spayle: and the like. And Psalme 19.10.
Verse 127. Therefore love I thy commandments about gold, yea, above most fine gold. Verse 162. I rejoice At thy Word, as one that finds much spayle: and the like. And Psalm 19.10.
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hee puts it downe positiuely, that the Statutes and Iudgements of the Lord are more to be desired then gold, he puts it down positively, that the Statutes and Judgments of the Lord Are more to be desired then gold,
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yea, then much fine gold, sweeter also then the hony, and the honycombe. yea, then much fine gold, Sweeten also then the honey, and the Honeycomb.
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Thus it was with Dauid, and doubtlesse, thus it is with as many as haue the Spirit of DAVID,
Thus it was with David, and doubtless, thus it is with as many as have the Spirit of DAVID,
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euen with as many as haue the Spirit of Grace and Sanctification, and are truely regenerate:
even with as many as have the Spirit of Grace and Sanctification, and Are truly regenerate:
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it is their ioy, and their delight is to know the Law of God, to meditate in it,
it is their joy, and their delight is to know the Law of God, to meditate in it,
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and to practise the duties therein required, as iust occasion is offered: and the reasons and grounds of their delight are these,
and to practise the duties therein required, as just occasion is offered: and the Reasons and grounds of their delight Are these,
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First, they are able to looke on the Law of God with a spirituall eye, and to see the beautie and excellency of it;
First, they Are able to look on the Law of God with a spiritual eye, and to see the beauty and excellency of it;
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euen therein to behold most absolute holinesse and righteousnesse set before them, yea, the very image of God Himselfe, in respect of his perfect Iustice, manifested:
even therein to behold most absolute holiness and righteousness Set before them, yea, the very image of God Himself, in respect of his perfect justice, manifested:
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and these things are most louely, and must needes affect and draw the hearts of Gods children to them.
and these things Are most lovely, and must needs affect and draw the hearts of God's children to them.
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Againe, secondly Gods children know, that howsoeuer the Morall Law is not the cause of eternall life,
Again, secondly God's children know, that howsoever the Moral Law is not the cause of Eternal life,
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yet it is the rule of good life, and the way in which they are to walke that shall bee saued:
yet it is the Rule of good life, and the Way in which they Are to walk that shall be saved:
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and therefore they ioy and delight in the knowledge of it, and in meditating in it,
and Therefore they joy and delight in the knowledge of it, and in meditating in it,
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and in the practice of the duties required in it, as iust occasion is offered.
and in the practice of the duties required in it, as just occasion is offered.
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Euery childe of God hath his measure of delight in these things, indeed some a greater,
Every child of God hath his measure of delight in these things, indeed Some a greater,
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and some a lesse measure, according to the measure of grace that is giuen them.
and Some a less measure, according to the measure of grace that is given them.
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But haply here some may say, The Morall Law of God reueales sinne, and it accuseth and condemnes for sinne:
But haply Here Some may say, The Moral Law of God reveals sin, and it Accuseth and condemns for sin:
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doe Gods children finde sweetnesse and pleasure in it in that respect?
do God's children find sweetness and pleasure in it in that respect?
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I answere, Yes, they doe, in that the Law of God discouers to them euils and sinnes, that they may see them, bee humbled for them,
I answer, Yes, they do, in that the Law of God discovers to them evils and Sins, that they may see them, be humbled for them,
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and seeke to God for mercy for the pardon of them, and that they may auoid and forsake euill and sinne:
and seek to God for mercy for the pardon of them, and that they may avoid and forsake evil and sin:
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euen in this respect Gods children ioy and delight in the Law of God, and finde sweetnesse in it.
even in this respect God's children joy and delight in the Law of God, and find sweetness in it.
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And therefore Dauid said, Psal. 141.5. Let the righteous smite me:
And Therefore David said, Psalm 141.5. Let the righteous smite me:
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for that is a benefite vnto mee, and let him reprooue me, and it shall be as a precious Oyle that shall not breake mine head. for that is a benefit unto me, and let him reprove me, and it shall be as a precious Oil that shall not break mine head.
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Gods children loue the Law of God, because it discouers sinne to them, and they like those meanes best, that are most powerfull and effectuall to that purpose.
God's children love the Law of God, Because it discovers sin to them, and they like those means best, that Are most powerful and effectual to that purpose.
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Thus it is with euery childe of God, and with euery one that is truely regenerate in some measure.
Thus it is with every child of God, and with every one that is truly regenerate in Some measure.
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Now then let this, for the vse of it, serue as a ground of tryall to euery one of vs. By this,
Now then let this, for the use of it, serve as a ground of trial to every one of us By this,
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as one speciall note, we may know, whether we be Gods children, and truely regenerate or no.
as one special note, we may know, whither we be God's children, and truly regenerate or no.
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Dost thou find that thou hast a measure of true delight in the Law of God? Dost thou take pleasure in the knowledge of it, in meditating and musing on it? Dost thou find sweetnesse in the practice of the good duties therein required? Is it the ioy of thine heart to be exercised in the dueties of pietie, in hearing the Word of God, in praying, in the duties of equitie, iustice, loue and mercy to towards men? Are these things as meate and drinke to thee? Dost thou find that thou canst delight in these things,
Dost thou find that thou hast a measure of true delight in the Law of God? Dost thou take pleasure in the knowledge of it, in meditating and musing on it? Dost thou find sweetness in the practice of the good duties therein required? Is it the joy of thine heart to be exercised in the duties of piety, in hearing the Word of God, in praying, in the duties of equity, Justice, love and mercy to towards men? are these things as meat and drink to thee? Dost thou find that thou Canst delight in these things,
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as at a Feast or Banquet? Dost thou find sweetnesse in the Word of God,
as At a Feast or Banquet? Dost thou find sweetness in the Word of God,
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when thy sinnes are thereby discouered and rebuked? And canst thou reioyce vnsaynedly and blesse God for it,
when thy Sins Are thereby discovered and rebuked? And Canst thou rejoice vnsaynedly and bless God for it,
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when any thing thou takest pleasure in, is discouered to be a sinne? And dost thou loue them that louingly admonish thee of a manifest sinne? Is it thus with thee? Surely, that is an infallible euidence and testimony that thou art truely regenerate,
when any thing thou Takest pleasure in, is discovered to be a sin? And dost thou love them that lovingly admonish thee of a manifest sin? Is it thus with thee? Surely, that is an infallible evidence and testimony that thou art truly regenerate,
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and hast the Spirit of grace in thee, and that thou art a child of God?
and hast the Spirit of grace in thee, and that thou art a child of God?
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But on the other side, If so be thou find that thou hast no delight in the Law of God, thou carest not for the knowledge of it, the meanes to come by the knowledge of it being offered, thou regardest not,
But on the other side, If so be thou find that thou hast no delight in the Law of God, thou Carest not for the knowledge of it, the means to come by the knowledge of it being offered, thou regardest not,
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and thou findest no sweetnesse in the practice of good duties, in hearing the Word, in Prayer, in receiuing the Sacraments, in sanctifying the Sabbath,
and thou Findest no sweetness in the practice of good duties, in hearing the Word, in Prayer, in receiving the Sacraments, in sanctifying the Sabbath,
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and other holy duties, or in duties of loue towards men.
and other holy duties, or in duties of love towards men.
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Are these things tedious and irkesome to thee? and thou sayest as the people did, Amos 8.5 When will the Sabbath be gone? It is wearisome to thee to performe holy duties,
are these things tedious and irksome to thee? and thou Sayest as the people did, Amos 8.5 When will the Sabbath be gone? It is wearisome to thee to perform holy duties,
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and thou performest them heauily and sleepily.
and thou performest them heavily and sleepily.
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And when the Law and Word of God discouers thy sinnes, thou art so farre from louing it,
And when the Law and Word of God discovers thy Sins, thou art so Far from loving it,
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and delighting in it, as in that respect thou hatest it, & couldst wish there were no such Law,
and delighting in it, as in that respect thou Hatest it, & Couldst wish there were no such Law,
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yea, thou hatest those that louingly admonish thee of thy sinnes, and iustly reproue thee for the same,
yea, thou Hatest those that lovingly admonish thee of thy Sins, and justly reprove thee for the same,
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as it is the manner of too many; Is it thus with thee? Deceiue not thy selfe, whosoeuer thou art;
as it is the manner of too many; Is it thus with thee? Deceive not thy self, whosoever thou art;
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thy case is not good, thou art yet in the dregs of nature, the Spirit of God hath not yet wrought on thee,
thy case is not good, thou art yet in the dregs of nature, the Spirit of God hath not yet wrought on thee,
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and thou canst not comfort thy selfe in this, that thou art a child of God. No, no:
and thou Canst not Comfort thy self in this, that thou art a child of God. No, no:
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euery child of God hath some measure of true delight in the Law of God, in the knowledge of it, in meditating on it,
every child of God hath Some measure of true delight in the Law of God, in the knowledge of it, in meditating on it,
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and in the practice of good duties: and therefore hereby trie thy selfe.
and in the practice of good duties: and Therefore hereby try thy self.
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Haply thou wilt say, Wicked men and hypocrites sometimes delight in the Law and in the Word of God, Mat. 13.20 Christ saith, Temporaries, such as fall away in the time of tryall, receiue the Word with ioy:
Haply thou wilt say, Wicked men and Hypocrites sometime delight in the Law and in the Word of God, Mathew 13.20 christ Says, Temporaries, such as fallen away in the time of trial, receive the Word with joy:
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and it is said of Herod, Mar. 6.20. that he heard IOHN gladly, and did many things.
and it is said of Herod, Mar. 6.20. that he herd JOHN gladly, and did many things.
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How then shall I know that my delight in the Law and Word of God, goes beyond the delight of an hypocrite,
How then shall I know that my delight in the Law and Word of God, Goes beyond the delight of an hypocrite,
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and is such as will yeeld me true comfort, and that I may gather thence that I am truly regenerate?
and is such as will yield me true Comfort, and that I may gather thence that I am truly regenerate?
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I answere thee, Thou shalt know it by two things especially:
I answer thee, Thou shalt know it by two things especially:
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First, if thou find thy delight to be impartiall, euen a delight in the whole Law and Word of God;
First, if thou find thy delight to be impartial, even a delight in the Whole Law and Word of God;
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whether the Word comfort, or teach, or exhort, or threaten, or reproue, yet still thou findest sweetnesse in it.
whither the Word Comfort, or teach, or exhort, or threaten, or reprove, yet still thou Findest sweetness in it.
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For though an hypocrite may delight in the Word of God promising mercy and good things,
For though an hypocrite may delight in the Word of God promising mercy and good things,
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or teaching some things not so contrary to his humour, yet if either it discouer his priuy corruption,
or teaching Some things not so contrary to his humour, yet if either it discover his privy corruption,
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or rebuke him for the same, then hee likes it not: and therefore if it be so with thee, that whether the Word comfort, or threaten,
or rebuke him for the same, then he likes it not: and Therefore if it be so with thee, that whither the Word Comfort, or threaten,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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or rebuke, yet still it is sweet and pleasant to thee: therein thou goest beyond an hypocrite.
or rebuke, yet still it is sweet and pleasant to thee: therein thou goest beyond an hypocrite.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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Againe, if thou find that thy delight in the Word of God is a working delight, it works in thee an holy care and endeuour, to conforme thy selfe to the will of God, reuealed in his holy and righteous Law,
Again, if thou find that thy delight in the Word of God is a working delight, it works in thee an holy care and endeavour, to conform thy self to the will of God, revealed in his holy and righteous Law,
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and that as well in thy inward thoughts and affections, as in thy outward actions; therein certainly it goes beyond the delight of an hypocrite:
and that as well in thy inward thoughts and affections, as in thy outward actions; therein Certainly it Goes beyond the delight of an hypocrite:
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his delight may make him doe some outward good things, and that is all;
his delight may make him do Some outward good things, and that is all;
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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it neuer makes him striue to subdue his reason, will, and affections, to the obedience of the Word of God.
it never makes him strive to subdue his reason, will, and affections, to the Obedience of the Word of God.
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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By these two notes then trie thy selfe, and neuer rest, til thou find that thou dost delight in the whole Law and Word of God,
By these two notes then try thy self, and never rest, till thou find that thou dost delight in the Whole Law and Word of God,
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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whether it teach comfort, or threaten, or rebuke, and that thy delight in the Word of God is a working delight, working in thee an holy care and endeuour, to conforme thy selfe to the holy will of God in all things, aswell in thy thoughts and inward affections, as in thy outward actions:
whither it teach Comfort, or threaten, or rebuke, and that thy delight in the Word of God is a working delight, working in thee an holy care and endeavour, to conform thy self to the holy will of God in all things, aswell in thy thoughts and inward affections, as in thy outward actions:
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and thereupon thou maist conclude clude to thy comfort, that thy delight in the Law and Word of God goes beyond the delight of an hypocrite,
and thereupon thou Mayest conclude clude to thy Comfort, that thy delight in the Law and Word of God Goes beyond the delight of an hypocrite,
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and thence also thou maist conclude, that thou art truely regenerate, and hast in thee the Spirit of grace and sanctification.
and thence also thou Mayest conclude, that thou art truly regenerate, and hast in thee the Spirit of grace and sanctification.
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Againe, is it so, that Gods children delight in the Law of God? Doe they find sweetnesse in that that reueales sinne,
Again, is it so, that God's children delight in the Law of God? Do they find sweetness in that that reveals sin,
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and doth accuse and condemine for sinne? Surely, much more doe they find sweetnesse and comfort in the Word of the Gospell, that discouering to them the riches of Gods mercy in Christ for the pardon of their sinnes, without question their ioy and delight in that, in knowing it and beleeuing it, is vnspeakable and glorious.
and does accuse and condemine for sin? Surely, much more do they find sweetness and Comfort in the Word of the Gospel, that discovering to them the riches of God's mercy in christ for the pardon of their Sins, without question their joy and delight in that, in knowing it and believing it, is unspeakable and glorious.
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The world commonly thinks that the life of a true beleening Christian, is without ioy;
The world commonly thinks that the life of a true beleening Christian, is without joy;
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an heauy, lumpish, and vncomfortable life, and that there is no mirth in them that truly feare God, they liue a life without delight. Alas, poore soules!
an heavy, lumpish, and uncomfortable life, and that there is no mirth in them that truly Fear God, they live a life without delight. Alas, poor Souls!
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they are deceiued that so thinke;
they Are deceived that so think;
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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Gods children find sweetnesse and comfort in the Law of God, humbling them and wounding them for their sins,
God's children find sweetness and Comfort in the Law of God, humbling them and wounding them for their Sins,
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and much more sweetnesse do they find in the sweet promises of the Gospell:
and much more sweetness do they find in the sweet promises of the Gospel:
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yea, they find such sweetnesse in them (being knowne, beleeued, and applyed to themselues by a true faith) as they would not part withall for ten thousand worlds:
yea, they find such sweetness in them (being known, believed, and applied to themselves by a true faith) as they would not part withal for ten thousand world's:
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for those binde vp their broken hearts & wounded soules, with heauenly comfort, and they worke in them peace of conscience, which is a continuall feast,
for those bind up their broken hearts & wounded Souls, with heavenly Comfort, and they work in them peace of conscience, which is a continual feast,
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and they settle them in assurance of right to eternall life, happinesse, and glorie in heauen,
and they settle them in assurance of right to Eternal life, happiness, and glory in heaven,
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and doe giue them a taske and a beginning of that ioy, eye hath not seene, eare hath not heard,
and do give them a task and a beginning of that joy, eye hath not seen, ear hath not herd,
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nor the heart of man conceiued:
nor the heart of man conceived:
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and therefore thou art deceiued, that thinkest they haue no delight, and liue a life without ioy.
and Therefore thou art deceived, that Thinkest they have no delight, and live a life without joy.
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In that the Apostle here saith, He delighted in the Law of God, concerning the innerman;
In that the Apostle Here Says, He delighted in the Law of God, Concerning the Innerman;
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Hence also we gathered argument of his regeneration, that therefore the Apostle was truly regenerate, because his delight was in the Law of God concerning the inner man.
Hence also we gathered argument of his regeneration, that Therefore the Apostle was truly regenerate, Because his delight was in the Law of God Concerning the inner man.
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As first this, in that he delighted in the knowledge of the Law of God, and in obedience to it.
As First this, in that he delighted in the knowledge of the Law of God, and in Obedience to it.
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Therefore he was a man truely regenerate, and againe in that here hee speakes of his Inner man, thereby meaning his regenerate part, that therefore also he was a man truely regenerate.
Therefore he was a man truly regenerate, and again in that Here he speaks of his Inner man, thereby meaning his regenerate part, that Therefore also he was a man truly regenerate.
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Now against this argument obiections are brought:
Now against this argument objections Are brought:
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we haue heretofore propounded the obiection that lyes against the first, and answered it, Vers. 16. and therefore I passe by that,
we have heretofore propounded the objection that lies against the First, and answered it, Vers. 16. and Therefore I pass by that,
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and I will now only propound the obiection made against the second argument, and answere that, and then proceed. Thus then some doe obiect;
and I will now only propound the objection made against the second argument, and answer that, and then proceed. Thus then Some do Object;
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say they, The Inner man doth not here signifie the regenerate part, but by Inner man, we are to vnderstand the mind,
say they, The Inner man does not Here signify the regenerate part, but by Inner man, we Are to understand the mind,
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as standing in opposition to the body: and for this they bring 2. Cor. 4.16. where the Apostle saith, Though our outward manperish, yet the inward man is renued daily.
as standing in opposition to the body: and for this they bring 2. Cor. 4.16. where the Apostle Says, Though our outward manperish, yet the inward man is renewed daily.
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Meaning, say they, by outward man, the body: and by inwardman, the minde: yea, say they, the Apostle so expounds himselfe, Verse 25. of this Chapter:
Meaning, say they, by outward man, the body: and by inwardman, the mind: yea, say they, the Apostle so expounds himself, Verse 25. of this Chapter:
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(26) verse (DIV2)
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Then I my selfe in my minde serue the Law of God, but in my flesh the law of sinne. Then I my self in my mind serve the Law of God, but in my Flesh the law of sin.
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By his minde, vnderstanding the same that before he expressed, in saying the Inner man. Now the minde is formed as well in vnregenerate persons,
By his mind, understanding the same that before he expressed, in saying the Inner man. Now the mind is formed as well in unregenerate Persons,
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as in them that bee truely regenerate;
as in them that be truly regenerate;
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and therefore it is no good argument to prooue the Apostle to bee regenerate, because he speakes of his inner man. Now to this I answere: It is false:
and Therefore it is no good argument to prove the Apostle to be regenerate, Because he speaks of his inner man. Now to this I answer: It is false:
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they say that by inner man, is here meant the minde; for the inner man is here opposed not to the body, but to the members,
they say that by inner man, is Here meant the mind; for the inner man is Here opposed not to the body, but to the members,
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and to the flesh, by which the vnregenerate part is signified:
and to the Flesh, by which the unregenerate part is signified:
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and therefore it must needs be, that by the inner man, is here meant the regenerate part.
and Therefore it must needs be, that by the inner man, is Here meant the regenerate part.
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And that this is no misconstruction of these words, that of the Apostle, Ephes. 3.16, 17. makes it cleere, where he saith, That yee may be strengthened by his Spirit in the Inner man:
And that this is no misconstruction of these words, that of the Apostle, Ephesians 3.16, 17. makes it clear, where he Says, That ye may be strengthened by his Spirit in the Inner man:
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That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith. That christ may dwell in your hearts by faith.
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Shewing plainly, that by the Inner man, he meanes not only the mind, but the heart also,
Showing plainly, that by the Inner man, he means not only the mind, but the heart also,
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& the affections of it, & the regenerate part throughout. As for the Text alleaged, 2. Cor. 4.16. they misvnderstand it, expounding the inward man to be the mind, and the outward man, the body.
& the affections of it, & the regenerate part throughout. As for the Text alleged, 2. Cor. 4.16. they misunderstand it, expounding the inward man to be the mind, and the outward man, the body.
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The Text it selfe is against that Exposition; for the Apostle saith, The inward man is renued daily.
The Text it self is against that Exposition; for the Apostle Says, The inward man is renewed daily.
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Now renouation is not only of the mind, but it is also of all other powers and faculties of the soule,
Now renovation is not only of the mind, but it is also of all other Powers and faculties of the soul,
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yea of all the parts and members of the body, and hee saith againe, Though our outward man perish, or be corrupted;
yea of all the parts and members of the body, and he Says again, Though our outward man perish, or be corrupted;
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meaning, whatsoeuer in true beleeuers is by the Crosse and by afflictions weakened, and diminished, and purged out:
meaning, whatsoever in true believers is by the Cross and by afflictions weakened, and diminished, and purged out:
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and that is not only the corruption of the body, but the corruption also of the soule,
and that is not only the corruption of the body, but the corruption also of the soul,
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and that chiefly euen the sinfull lusts and desires of the heart, loue of the world, loue of pleasures, and carnall ioy and delight:
and that chiefly even the sinful Lustiest and Desires of the heart, love of the world, love of pleasures, and carnal joy and delight:
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and so that Text makes rather against them, then for them. And whereas they alleage the Apostles owne Exposition in the last Verse of this Chapter,
and so that Text makes rather against them, then for them. And whereas they allege the Apostles own Exposition in the last Verse of this Chapter,
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if the words be rightly vnderstood, they make nothing to their purpose:
if the words be rightly understood, they make nothing to their purpose:
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for certainely the minde seruing God, is the part of man that is spirituall and truly regenerate:
for Certainly the mind serving God, is the part of man that is spiritual and truly regenerate:
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the mind being not regenerate, but in the naturall state and condition, it is defiled, Tit. 1.15.
the mind being not regenerate, but in the natural state and condition, it is defiled, Tit. 1.15.
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and cannot serue God. And therefore when the Apostle saith, I my solfe in my mind serue the Law of God, he meanes, in his mind regenerate, and renued by grace:and cannot serve God. And Therefore when the Apostle Says, I my solfe in my mind serve the Law of God, he means, in his mind regenerate, and renewed by grace:
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and the minde is put for the whole Inner man, and for his regenerate part throughout,
and the mind is put for the Whole Inner man, and for his regenerate part throughout,
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and so it still remaynes a true note of the Apostles regeneration, that hee here speakes of his Inner man, and it is a true note to others, that they also are truly regenerate,
and so it still remains a true note of the Apostles regeneration, that he Here speaks of his Inner man, and it is a true note to Others, that they also Are truly regenerate,
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if they be able to speake it in truth, that they haue in them an Inner man, or new man,
if they be able to speak it in truth, that they have in them an Inner man, or new man,
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and that now they are so wrought on by the Spirit of grace, as that they find themselues altered and changed throughout, that the Image of God in some measure is set on all the powers of their soules,
and that now they Are so wrought on by the Spirit of grace, as that they find themselves altered and changed throughout, that the Image of God in Some measure is Set on all the Powers of their Souls,
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and on all the parts and members of their bodies, and that now they are new creatures in Iesus Christ, 2. Cor. 5.17. That is a true note of their Regeneration:
and on all the parts and members of their bodies, and that now they Are new creatures in Iesus christ, 2. Cor. 5.17. That is a true note of their Regeneration:
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and let that serue for answere to the Obiection propounded.
and let that serve for answer to the Objection propounded.
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Now further, in that the Apostle here speaking of his regenerate part, sets it forth in these termes,
Now further, in that the Apostle Here speaking of his regenerate part, sets it forth in these terms,
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and cals his regenerate part throughout both in soule and body, his Inner man, and that for the reason which before I gaue,
and calls his regenerate part throughout both in soul and body, his Inner man, and that for the reason which before I gave,
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because Regeneration is chiefly seated in the heart and mind, and in the inward powers & faculties of the soule:
Because Regeneration is chiefly seated in the heart and mind, and in the inward Powers & faculties of the soul:
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hence we may take vp this conclusion, That true Regeneration is chiefly seated in the heart and in the mind:
hence we may take up this conclusion, That true Regeneration is chiefly seated in the heart and in the mind:
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a man or woman that would find true comfort in the worke of grace in themselues, must find it working and powerful, especially and principally in their hearts and minds, howsoeuer the worke of grace must be found in all the powers of the soule, a man or woman that would find true Comfort in the work of grace in themselves, must find it working and powerful, especially and principally in their hearts and minds, howsoever the work of grace must be found in all the Powers of the soul,
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yea in all chapters and members of the body, yet it must be found chiefly in the heart & in the mind.
yea in all Chapters and members of the body, yet it must be found chiefly in the heart & in the mind.
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And hence it is that the Apostle thus exhorts, Rom. 12.2. Be yee changed by the re•••ing of your mind. And Ephes. 4.23. hee vseth an exhortation to the same purpose, Be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 2. Cor. 7.1. That wee may grow up in full holinesse in the feare of God (saith the Apostle) let vs cleanse our selues from all filthinesse of the flesh and spirit.
And hence it is that the Apostle thus exhorts, Rom. 12.2. Be ye changed by the re•••ing of your mind. And Ephesians 4.23. he uses an exhortation to the same purpose, Be renewed in the Spirit of your mind, 2. Cor. 7.1. That we may grow up in full holiness in the Fear of God (Says the Apostle) let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit.
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As if he had faid, We cannot grow vp to full holinesse or to sound and true holinesse,
As if he had faid, We cannot grow up to full holiness or to found and true holiness,
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if wee be not cleansed from all filthinesse both of the flesh and spirit, and especially of Spirit;
if we be not cleansed from all filthiness both of the Flesh and Spirit, and especially of Spirit;
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for what is it for a man to cleanse his hand, foote, eye, or tongue,
for what is it for a man to cleanse his hand, foot, eye, or tongue,
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or the like, and yet haue his mind polluted and filthy? Surely, that is with the Pharise to make cleane the out-side of the cup and platter,
or the like, and yet have his mind polluted and filthy? Surely, that is with the Pharisee to make clean the outside of the cup and platter,
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when the in-side is full of rottennesse and corruption:
when the inside is full of rottenness and corruption:
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and wee know, it is but in vaine for a man to lop off the branches,
and we know, it is but in vain for a man to lop off the branches,
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or to cut downe the bodie of a Tree that hee would haue grow no more,
or to Cut down the body of a Tree that he would have grow no more,
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and yet leaue the root in the earth; for that will sprout and grow vp againe;
and yet leave the root in the earth; for that will sprout and grow up again;
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so it is to no purpose to cut off as it were some branches of sinne,
so it is to no purpose to Cut off as it were Some branches of sin,
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and leaue the roote of it in the heart and in the mind; for that will at one time or other send forth other bitter and vnsauourie fruit.
and leave the root of it in the heart and in the mind; for that will At one time or other send forth other bitter and unsavoury fruit.
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Wee must therefore labour to stocke vp the roote of sinne, and to finde the worke of grace chiefly in our hearts and minds,
we must Therefore labour to stock up the root of sin, and to find the work of grace chiefly in our hearts and minds,
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if we would haue true comfort in the worke of grace in our selues: and the reason of it may be these.
if we would have true Comfort in the work of grace in our selves: and the reason of it may be these.
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First, as before the fall of man, the minde of man retayned the chiefe part of the Image of God:
First, as before the fallen of man, the mind of man retained the chief part of the Image of God:
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so now being renewed by grace, it hath in it the chiefest part of the Image of God restored and renewed.
so now being renewed by grace, it hath in it the chiefest part of the Image of God restored and renewed.
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And againe, the heart and minde are the beginning of all good actions;
And again, the heart and mind Are the beginning of all good actions;
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and if the minde bee darke and ignorant, and the heart full of rebellion, there can be nothing but sinne in all the powers of the soule,
and if the mind be dark and ignorant, and the heart full of rebellion, there can be nothing but sin in all the Powers of the soul,
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and in all the parts and members of the bodie:
and in all the parts and members of the body:
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and therefore it must needes bee, that if wee would finde true comfort in the worke of grace in our selues, wee must finde it working and powerfull, especially and principally in our hearts and minds.
and Therefore it must needs be, that if we would find true Comfort in the work of grace in our selves, we must find it working and powerful, especially and principally in our hearts and minds.
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And therefore for the vse of this.
And Therefore for the use of this.
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Deceiue not thy selfe, whosoeuer thou art, thinke not to finde true comfort to thine owne soule, only because thy outward man is in some measure reformed,
Deceive not thy self, whosoever thou art, think not to find true Comfort to thine own soul, only Because thy outward man is in Some measure reformed,
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and thy hands, eyes and other outward parts of the bodie are reformed, and that in respect of thy outward carriage thou walkest vnblameably and without repoofe.
and thy hands, eyes and other outward parts of the body Are reformed, and that in respect of thy outward carriage thou walkest unblamably and without repoofe.
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Alas, this thou maist doe, and yet want the power of grace in thy heart and minde;
Alas, this thou Mayest do, and yet want the power of grace in thy heart and mind;
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yea, this thou maist doe, and yet bee ignorant of God, and of the wayes of God,
yea, this thou Mayest do, and yet be ignorant of God, and of the ways of God,
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and be yet a man or woman of an vnreformed heart.
and be yet a man or woman of an unreformed heart.
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We see it in common experience, that some that are grossely ignorant, yet walke vnblameably in respect of the World, they deale iustly and truely with euery one,
We see it in Common experience, that Some that Are grossly ignorant, yet walk unblamably in respect of the World, they deal justly and truly with every one,
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yea, and they performe some outward duties of Pietie and Religion, and an Hypocrite, one that is rotten at the heart,
yea, and they perform Some outward duties of Piety and Religion, and an Hypocrite, one that is rotten At the heart,
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and carries in him an heart full of wicked and noysome lusts, of Pride, Enuie, Couetousnesse,
and carries in him an heart full of wicked and noisome Lustiest, of Pride, Envy, Covetousness,
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and the like, may make a goodly shew, and may seeme to be religious, yea, he may carrie himselfe so religiously in respect of his outward carriage,
and the like, may make a goodly show, and may seem to be religious, yea, he may carry himself so religiously in respect of his outward carriage,
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as that they that are truly religious, & conuerse with him, cannot discerne him, but may be deceiued by him.
as that they that Are truly religious, & converse with him, cannot discern him, but may be deceived by him.
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Thus did Iudas, he carryed himselfe so smoothly as the rest of the Apostles could not discerne him, no,
Thus did Iudas, he carried himself so smoothly as the rest of the Apostles could not discern him, no,
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when Christ said, One of them should betray him, they could not presently point at Iudas, and say he was the man.
when christ said, One of them should betray him, they could not presently point At Iudas, and say he was the man.
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No, no, doubtlesse Iudas had behaued himselfe as religiously in shew, as the best of them,
No, no, doubtless Iudas had behaved himself as religiously in show, as the best of them,
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yet was he a notable Hypocrite, he had a rotten heart within him, and a bitter root of couetousnesse was in his heart:
yet was he a notable Hypocrite, he had a rotten heart within him, and a bitter root of covetousness was in his heart:
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and therefore rest not in this, whosoeuer thou art, that thou art outwardly reformed; that will deceiue thee if thou rest in it.
and Therefore rest not in this, whosoever thou art, that thou art outwardly reformed; that will deceive thee if thou rest in it.
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If thou wouldst haue true comfort in the worke of grace in thy selfe, labour to finde it powerfull in thy heart and in thy minde principally,
If thou Wouldst have true Comfort in the work of grace in thy self, labour to find it powerful in thy heart and in thy mind principally,
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and to this purpose consider, that if grace bee not powerfull and working specially in thine heart, in time of tryall it will deceiue thee,
and to this purpose Consider, that if grace be not powerful and working specially in thine heart, in time of trial it will deceive thee,
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and the Lord will at one time or other discouer thee and lay thee open to thy shame.
and the Lord will At one time or other discover thee and lay thee open to thy shame.
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And hence it is, that many fall away from the profession they haue made in former time,
And hence it is, that many fallen away from the profession they have made in former time,
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and returne with the Dogge to his vomit, and the Sow to her tumbling in the myre,
and return with the Dog to his vomit, and the Sow to her tumbling in the mire,
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because indeed they were neuer sound at the root: grace was neuer powerfull in their hearts.
Because indeed they were never found At the root: grace was never powerful in their hearts.
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Oh then, labour for this, and neuer rest till thou finde it in thy selfe,
O then, labour for this, and never rest till thou find it in thy self,
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euen grace working especially in thine heart and minde, neuer rest till thou finde thy minde truely inlightened,
even grace working especially in thine heart and mind, never rest till thou find thy mind truly enlightened,
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and thine heart truely reformed, and that thou makest conscience of thy very thoughts, and that thine heart is vpright with God, though thou haue many faylings;
and thine heart truly reformed, and that thou Makest conscience of thy very thoughts, and that thine heart is upright with God, though thou have many failings;
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and that indeed will yeeld thee true comfort both in life and death. One thing yet remaines to bee noted;
and that indeed will yield thee true Comfort both in life and death. One thing yet remains to be noted;
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in that the Apostle here cals his regenerate part his Inner man, and giues to it the title of a whole man, not a piece or part of a man;
in that the Apostle Here calls his regenerate part his Inner man, and gives to it the title of a Whole man, not a piece or part of a man;
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but as it were an entire and whole man. Hence we are further taught,
but as it were an entire and Whole man. Hence we Are further taught,
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That true Regeration is entyre, it spreads it selfe ouer the whole man, euen ouer all the powers of the soule, and ouer all the parts and members of the bodie,
That true Regeneration is entire, it spreads it self over the Whole man, even over all the Powers of the soul, and over all the parts and members of the body,
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and where sanctifying grace is truely wrought, it is not found in one power or facultie of the soule,
and where sanctifying grace is truly wrought, it is not found in one power or faculty of the soul,
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and not in anoher, but it is found in a proportionable measure in euery power and facultie of the soule,
and not in Another, but it is found in a proportionable measure in every power and faculty of the soul,
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and in euery part and member of the bodie:
and in every part and member of the body:
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for why? The Spirit of GOD neuer workes in any man or woman, but he goes thorow stitch with his worke, hee workes throughout;
for why? The Spirit of GOD never works in any man or woman, but he Goes thorough stitch with his work, he works throughout;
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if he enlighten the minde with sauing knowledge, he also works on the will, and on the affections in like proportion,
if he enlighten the mind with Saving knowledge, he also works on the will, and on the affections in like proportion,
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and in all other faculties of the soule. And hence it is, that regeneration is called a new Creation, 2. Cor. 5.17. If any man be in Christ, let him be a new creature:
and in all other faculties of the soul. And hence it is, that regeneration is called a new Creation, 2. Cor. 5.17. If any man be in christ, let him be a new creature:
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and a new birth, Tit. 3.5. and therefore it must needes be entyre, and of the whole man;and a new birth, Tit. 3.5. and Therefore it must needs be entire, and of the Whole man;
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for doubtlesse the Spirit of God brings not forth a monstrous birth, all head and nothing else,
for doubtless the Spirit of God brings not forth a monstrous birth, all head and nothing Else,
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but hee brings forth a perfect birth, I meane, perfect in respect of all the parts,
but he brings forth a perfect birth, I mean, perfect in respect of all the parts,
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and where hee sanctifies, hee sanctifies throughout, as the Apostle prayed, 1. Thess. 5.23. in Spirit, in soule and in bodie.
and where he Sanctifies, he Sanctifies throughout, as the Apostle prayed, 1. Thess 5.23. in Spirit, in soul and in body.
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Let no man then deceiue himselfe, let no man thinke he is truly regenerate, because haply he is enlightened, and because he hath in him some knowledge of God and of good things,
Let no man then deceive himself, let no man think he is truly regenerate, Because haply he is enlightened, and Because he hath in him Some knowledge of God and of good things,
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and is able to speake of such things, and yet notwithstanding his heart is not reformed,
and is able to speak of such things, and yet notwithstanding his heart is not reformed,
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but hee nourisheth in his heart some corrupt lust, or some inordinate affection of Pride, of Enuie, of Couetousnesse or the like:
but he Nourishes in his heart Some corrupt lust, or Some inordinate affection of Pride, of Envy, of Covetousness or the like:
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if any so thinke, he deceiues himselfe. Herod knew much, and did many good things:
if any so think, he deceives himself. Herod knew much, and did many good things:
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yet he was a meere carnall man, possessed with an inordinate loue of his Brothers Wife.
yet he was a mere carnal man, possessed with an inordinate love of his Brother's Wife.
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And therefore thinke not that the Spirit of God hath wrought in thee to thy Regeneration,
And Therefore think not that the Spirit of God hath wrought in thee to thy Regeneration,
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vnlesse thou finde that hee hath wrought on thee throughout.
unless thou find that he hath wrought on thee throughout.
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If thou wouldst be sure that thou art truely regenerate, thou must finde a proportionable measure of grace in euery power and facultie of thy soule;
If thou Wouldst be sure that thou art truly regenerate, thou must find a proportionable measure of grace in every power and faculty of thy soul;
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thou must finde not only thy minde enlightened with knowledge, but thine heart also in like proportion sanctified,
thou must find not only thy mind enlightened with knowledge, but thine heart also in like proportion sanctified,
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and that now thou doest not only know God as hee hath reuealed himselfe in his Word and Workes,
and that now thou dost not only know God as he hath revealed himself in his Word and Works,
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but doest also acknowledge him, and put thy confidence in him as a louing Father, and that now thou louest God, his Word, his Children, and doest truely feare God,
but dost also acknowledge him, and put thy confidence in him as a loving Father, and that now thou love God, his Word, his Children, and dost truly Fear God,
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and endeuour to please him in all things, leading a pure and vnblameable life, as becommeth a new creature:
and endeavour to please him in all things, leading a pure and unblameable life, as becomes a new creature:
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that will giue thee assurance, that thou art truely regenerate.
that will give thee assurance, that thou art truly regenerate.
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VERS. 23. But I see another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my minde,
VERS. 23. But I see Another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind,
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and leading me captiue vnto the law of sinne, which is in my members. and leading me captive unto the law of sin, which is in my members.
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THe Apostle hauing said in the Verse before, that hee delighted in the Law of God, concerning the Inner man, and as he was renewed by grace:
THe Apostle having said in the Verse before, that he delighted in the Law of God, Concerning the Inner man, and as he was renewed by grace:
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here hee makes knowne how it was with him, in respect of the remainder of sinne that still abode in him (namely) thus, that there was an enmitie betweene that remainder of sinne,
Here he makes known how it was with him, in respect of the remainder of sin that still Abided in him (namely) thus, that there was an enmity between that remainder of sin,
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and the Grace of Regeneration that was in him.
and the Grace of Regeneration that was in him.
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And first, hee sets downe the measure of that enmitie, as that sinne remayning in him, resisted and rebelled against the grace that was wrought in him, it did violently resist it as a Rebell his Prince.
And First, he sets down the measure of that enmity, as that sin remaining in him, resisted and rebelled against the grace that was wrought in him, it did violently resist it as a Rebel his Prince.
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And he amplifies that by his owne sence, feeling and sight of it, that he saw it so to be;
And he amplifies that by his own sense, feeling and sighed of it, that he saw it so to be;
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hee saith, I see another law in my members rebelling against the Law of my minde.
he Says, I see Another law in my members rebelling against the Law of my mind.
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And then, secondly, hee makes knowne the issue and successe of that resistance and that rebelling of sinne, which was this, That it led him captiue to sinne,
And then, secondly, he makes known the issue and success of that resistance and that rebelling of sin, which was this, That it led him captive to sin,
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and brought him vnder the power of sinne, in the words following: leading me captiue vnto the law of sinne, which is in my members.
and brought him under the power of sin, in the words following: leading me captive unto the law of sin, which is in my members.
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Thus wee haue the seuerall parts of this Verse, and the generall matter of it. Now for the first part of this Verse in these words:
Thus we have the several parts of this Verse, and the general matter of it. Now for the First part of this Verse in these words:
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I see another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my minde. I will stand awhile to cleere the wordes touching the sence and meaning of them:I see Another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind. I will stand awhile to clear the words touching the sense and meaning of them:
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But I see another law in my members. I see. The word signifieth, I behold, or looke on.But I see Another law in my members. I see. The word signifies, I behold, or look on.
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The meaning is, I plainly see and perceiue, and I discerne another law in my members. The meaning is, I plainly see and perceive, and I discern Another law in my members.
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The word (Law) is here put as before, Vers. 21. Metaphorically, to signifie the corruption of nature,
The word (Law) is Here put as before, Vers. 21. Metaphorically, to signify the corruption of nature,
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and not that barely, but the power, and force, and strength of it, hauing in it the power and force of a Law,
and not that barely, but the power, and force, and strength of it, having in it the power and force of a Law,
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as it were ruling, gouerning and commanding.
as it were ruling, governing and commanding.
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As if he had said, I see another power, euen the corruption of nature, which is as a Law that commandeth in my members.
As if he had said, I see Another power, even the corruption of nature, which is as a Law that commands in my members.
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Some would haue the word (members) here to signifie only the parts and members of the bodie,
some would have the word (members) Here to signify only the parts and members of the body,
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but (as I take it) we are thereby to vnderstand the same the Apostle spake of before, Vers 18. vnder the word flesh, namely, the vnregenerate part throughout, both in the powers of the soule,
but (as I take it) we Are thereby to understand the same the Apostle spoke of before, Vers 18. under the word Flesh, namely, the unregenerate part throughout, both in the Powers of the soul,
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and in the parts and members of the bodie.
and in the parts and members of the body.
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And the vnregenerate part is thus called flesh, or members, because when the corruption of nature breakes out,
And the unregenerate part is thus called Flesh, or members, Because when the corruption of nature breaks out,
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and brings forth the effects and cursed fruits of it, it is seene and perceiued rather in the outward parts and members of the bodie,
and brings forth the effects and cursed fruits of it, it is seen and perceived rather in the outward parts and members of the body,
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then in the inward powers and faculties of the soule:
then in the inward Powers and faculties of the soul:
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and therefore the Apostle said, Rom. 6.12, 19. Let no sinne raigne therefore in your mortall bodie, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
and Therefore the Apostle said, Rom. 6.12, 19. Let no sin Reign Therefore in your Mortal body, that you should obey it in the Lustiest thereof.
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Neither giue your members seruants to vncleanenesse and to iniquitie, to commit iniquitie, but giue your members seruants vnto righteousnesse in holinesse. Neither give your members Servants to uncleanness and to iniquity, to commit iniquity, but give your members Servants unto righteousness in holiness.
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(Rebelling.) The word here rendred rebelling, is metaphoricall, it is borrowed and taken from such as openly rebell against their lawfull Prince and Soueraigne,(Rebelling.) The word Here rendered rebelling, is metaphorical, it is borrowed and taken from such as openly rebel against their lawful Prince and Sovereign,
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and take Weapons and beare Armes, and wage Warre against him, and stand at open defiance with him;
and take Weapons and bear Arms, and wage War against him, and stand At open defiance with him;
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and it signifieth not a weake, or secret, or vnder-hand resisting, but as it were an open and a violent opposing,
and it signifies not a weak, or secret, or underhand resisting, but as it were an open and a violent opposing,
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euen a strong and powerfull withstanding and striuing against. The Law of my mind.
even a strong and powerful withstanding and striving against. The Law of my mind.
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The word Law is here againe put by way of similitude, for the power and force of grace in the minde;
The word Law is Here again put by Way of similitude, for the power and force of grace in the mind;
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and by (minde) wee are to vnderstand the minde regenerate and renewed by grace;
and by (mind) we Are to understand the mind regenerate and renewed by grace;
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and by a Synechdoche, that is put for the whole Inner man, and for the regenerate part throughout, both in soule and in bodie;
and by a Synecdoche, that is put for the Whole Inner man, and for the regenerate part throughout, both in soul and in body;
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because here the minde is opposed to the members, or to the flesh, by which the regenerate part is signified:
Because Here the mind is opposed to the members, or to the Flesh, by which the regenerate part is signified:
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and so by the Law of the minde, is here meant the power of grace, as a Law commanding in the regenerate part.
and so by the Law of the mind, is Here meant the power of grace, as a Law commanding in the regenerate part.
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Thus then conceiue wee the Apostles meaning, when hee saith, But I see another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my minde, as if he had said,
Thus then conceive we the Apostles meaning, when he Says, But I see Another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind, as if he had said,
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But I plainely see, and well perceiue, and I discerne another power and force, I meane, the corruption of my nature, that still in part abides in me, which is as a law that commands in that part of me that is vnregenerate; But I plainly see, and well perceive, and I discern Another power and force, I mean, the corruption of my nature, that still in part abides in me, which is as a law that commands in that part of me that is unregenerate;
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I see, and I discerne, that mightily, violently, and strongly opposing, and striuing against the power of grace, that is in my whole Inner man,
I see, and I discern, that mightily, violently, and strongly opposing, and striving against the power of grace, that is in my Whole Inner man,
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euen the power of grace, which is as a Law that commands to the contrarie in that part of mee that is truely regenerate. even the power of grace, which is as a Law that commands to the contrary in that part of me that is truly regenerate.
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Now first, in that the Apostle hauing said in the Verse before, that he delighted in the Law of God concerning the inner man, hee presently subioynes to it in this Verse, but I see another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my minde.
Now First, in that the Apostle having said in the Verse before, that he delighted in the Law of God Concerning the inner man, he presently subioynes to it in this Verse, but I see Another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind.
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As if he had said, But I see there is resistance, there is opposition made against that delight of mine, by the remainder of sinne still abiding in mee.
As if he had said, But I see there is resistance, there is opposition made against that delight of mine, by the remainder of sin still abiding in me.
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Hence note we in a word the point was stood on before,
Hence note we in a word the point was stood on before,
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That Gods children haue their delight they take in the Word of God, and in good things, many times crossed and hindred,
That God's children have their delight they take in the Word of God, and in good things, many times crossed and hindered,
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& besides outward things, as the world and wicked men, and the like opposing them, in respect of their loue and liking of good things,
& beside outward things, as the world and wicked men, and the like opposing them, in respect of their love and liking of good things,
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and their delight in them, they haue the remainder of sinne still abiding in them, to crosse them, and to oppose against them:
and their delight in them, they have the remainder of sin still abiding in them, to cross them, and to oppose against them:
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and when they finde sweetnesse and delight in good things, their owne corruption is ready to quash and quell that delight of theirs:
and when they find sweetness and delight in good things, their own corruption is ready to quash and quell that delight of theirs:
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because indeed (as heretofore I haue shewed) corruption of nature still abiding in them, is stirring and working,
Because indeed (as heretofore I have showed) corruption of nature still abiding in them, is stirring and working,
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and one worke of it is to defile and represse the good motions of the minde,
and one work of it is to defile and repress the good motions of the mind,
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and the worke of grace that is in them.
and the work of grace that is in them.
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And hence it is, that no sooner doth a childe of God finde delight in good things,
And hence it is, that no sooner does a child of God find delight in good things,
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but his owne corruption makes resistance and opposition against that delight of his, and seekes to hinder it,
but his own corruption makes resistance and opposition against that delight of his, and seeks to hinder it,
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& to shake it out of his heart.
& to shake it out of his heart.
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And therefore know this, whosoeuer thou art, that thou canst not looke alwayes to finde the like measure of delight in good things;
And Therefore know this, whosoever thou art, that thou Canst not look always to find the like measure of delight in good things;
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thy delight in good things will be sometimes greater, and sometimes lesse, for why? thine owne corruption makes resistance,
thy delight in good things will be sometime greater, and sometime less, for why? thine own corruption makes resistance,
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and stands in opposition against that delight of thine, and thou shalt finde it will sometimes hinder it,
and Stands in opposition against that delight of thine, and thou shalt find it will sometime hinder it,
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and weaken it, and lessen it in the measure:
and weaken it, and lessen it in the measure:
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and therefore when thou findest in thee any measure of delight in good things, make much of it, cherrish it,
and Therefore when thou Findest in thee any measure of delight in good things, make much of it, cherish it,
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and labour to keepe it in thine heart, and to that purpose doe these two things:
and labour to keep it in thine heart, and to that purpose do these two things:
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First, esteeme of good things according to the worth and excellency of them, as Iob did, Iob 23.12. I haue esteemed the words of his mouth, more then mine appointed food.
First, esteem of good things according to the worth and excellency of them, as Job did, Job 23.12. I have esteemed the words of his Mouth, more then mine appointed food.
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Secondly, establish thy delight by counsell, as it is Pro. 20.18. I meane, by taking counsell with God:
Secondly, establish thy delight by counsel, as it is Pro 20.18. I mean, by taking counsel with God:
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goe to the Lord by prayer, bee earnest and instant with him to helpe and assist thee by his grace, that thou maist continue delighting in good things.
go to the Lord by prayer, be earnest and instant with him to help and assist thee by his grace, that thou Mayest continue delighting in good things.
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And if thou doe these two things, doubtlesse thou shalt be able to keepe thine heart in some good measure, delighting in good things,
And if thou do these two things, doubtless thou shalt be able to keep thine heart in Some good measure, delighting in good things,
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yea, thou shalt finde thy delight in those things much increased.
yea, thou shalt find thy delight in those things much increased.
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Obserue wee in the next place, that the Apostle doth not barely affirme this, that there was a law in his members rebelling against the Law of his minde,
Observe we in the next place, that the Apostle does not barely affirm this, that there was a law in his members rebelling against the Law of his mind,
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but hee affirmes it as a thing seene and discerned, and plainely perceiued by him.
but he affirms it as a thing seen and discerned, and plainly perceived by him.
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I see (saith he) another law in my members rebelling against the Law of my mind: I see (Says he) Another law in my members rebelling against the Law of my mind:
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I plainely see it, and I well perceiue it.
I plainly see it, and I well perceive it.
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Hence then take wee notice of a speciall qualification of Gods children, and the point hence is this,
Hence then take we notice of a special qualification of God's children, and the point hence is this,
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That thus it is with Gods children, and with as many as bee truely regenerate, that they are well acquainted with the rebellion of their owne hearts;
That thus it is with God's children, and with as many as be truly regenerate, that they Are well acquainted with the rebellion of their own hearts;
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Gods children see, and well perceiue the strong working of their owne corruption still in part abiding in them,
God's children see, and well perceive the strong working of their own corruption still in part abiding in them,
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how violently and mightily it opposeth and striueth against the power of grace that is in them, they are not ignorant of it,
how violently and mightily it Opposeth and strives against the power of grace that is in them, they Are not ignorant of it,
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but they see and discerne how farre sinne spreads it selfe in their nature, and the great might and force it hath in them.
but they see and discern how Far sin spreads it self in their nature, and the great might and force it hath in them.
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And hence it is, that the people of God, and the children of God, many times complaine of the rebellion of their owne hearts,
And hence it is, that the people of God, and the children of God, many times complain of the rebellion of their own hearts,
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and of the vilenesse of their corrupt nature;
and of the vileness of their corrupt nature;
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which they would neuer doe, if they had not a liuely sence and feeling of it,
which they would never do, if they had not a lively sense and feeling of it,
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and if they did not cleerely see it, and discerne it. Isai. 63.17. The Prophet, in the behalfe of the people, complaines of blindnesse of minde and hardnesse of heart;
and if they did not clearly see it, and discern it. Isaiah 63.17. The Prophet, in the behalf of the people, complains of blindness of mind and hardness of heart;
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O Lord, (saith he) why hast thou made vs to erre from thy wayes, O Lord, (Says he) why hast thou made us to err from thy ways,
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and hardened our heart from thy feare? And Isai. 64.6. We haue all beene as an vncleane thing, and all our righteousnesse is as filthy cloutes. And Psal. 51.10. Dauid cries out, Create in mee a cleane heart, O God, and renne a right Spirit within me. and hardened our heart from thy Fear? And Isaiah 64.6. We have all been as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness is as filthy clouts. And Psalm 51.10. David cries out, Create in me a clean heart, Oh God, and run a right Spirit within me.
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Which hee would not haue done, but that hee saw and discerned in him an vncleane heart, and a crooked spirit.
Which he would not have done, but that he saw and discerned in him an unclean heart, and a crooked Spirit.
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And thus indeed it is with all Gods children, they are well acquainted with the rebellion of their owne hearts, they plainely see,
And thus indeed it is with all God's children, they Are well acquainted with the rebellion of their own hearts, they plainly see,
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and perceiue, and feele the strong working of sinne in themselues, and they discerne the violent opposition that it makes against that grace that is in them;
and perceive, and feel the strong working of sin in themselves, and they discern the violent opposition that it makes against that grace that is in them;
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Gods children painely see vnbeliefe and doubting opposing their faith, ignorance and erronious conceits standing vp against their sound knowledge, hardnesse,
God's children painely see unbelief and doubting opposing their faith, ignorance and erroneous conceits standing up against their found knowledge, hardness,
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and dulnesse, & deadnesse of Spirit, standing against their delight and cheerefulnesse in good things and the like:
and dulness, & deadness of Spirit, standing against their delight and cheerfulness in good things and the like:
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And the reason of it is this,
And the reason of it is this,
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They haue the life of grace in them, they are quickned by the Spirit of grace,
They have the life of grace in them, they Are quickened by the Spirit of grace,
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and they are liuing in respect of the grace that is in them:
and they Are living in respect of the grace that is in them:
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and, as the wise man saith, they haue their eyes in their head, and they haue their spirituall sences about them,
and, as the wise man Says, they have their eyes in their head, and they have their spiritual Senses about them,
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and they are apprehensiue, and sensible of that opposition that is made against that life and power of grace that is in them;
and they Are apprehensive, and sensible of that opposition that is made against that life and power of grace that is in them;
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and so they plainely see, and perceiue, and feele the strong working of sinne in themselues,
and so they plainly see, and perceive, and feel the strong working of sin in themselves,
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and they are well acquainted with the rebellion of their owne hearts. Now then this for the Vse:
and they Are well acquainted with the rebellion of their own hearts. Now then this for the Use:
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First, it makes knowne a manifest difference betweene the regenerat and the vnregenerate. The regenerate, they are well acquainted with the rebellion of their owne hearts;
First, it makes known a manifest difference between the regenerate and the unregenerate. The regenerate, they Are well acquainted with the rebellion of their own hearts;
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but (alas) it is farre otherwise with the vnregenerate, they haue no manner of sight, but (alas) it is Far otherwise with the unregenerate, they have no manner of sighed,
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nor sence, nor feeling of the power and strong working of sinne in themselues;
nor sense, nor feeling of the power and strong working of sin in themselves;
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they haue many sinfull lusts ruling and raigning in them, and they see them not, much lesse doe they trouble them:
they have many sinful Lustiest ruling and reigning in them, and they see them not, much less doe they trouble them:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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you shall neuer heare a carnall Gospeller, a carnall professor of the Gospell, complaining of his vnbeliefe, of his hardnesse of heart, of his deadnes and dulnesse in hearing the Word of God, in praying, or the like;
you shall never hear a carnal Gospeler, a carnal professor of the Gospel, complaining of his unbelief, of his hardness of heart, of his deadness and dulness in hearing the Word of God, in praying, or the like;
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he hath no sight of these things, he perceiues them not: no, he perceiues not the temptations of Sathan;
he hath no sighed of these things, he perceives them not: no, he perceives not the temptations of Sathan;
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the grosse temptations of Sathan layd against him, neuer trouble him;
the gross temptations of Sathan laid against him, never trouble him;
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which indeed is a plaine euidence that the strong man armed holds possession of him, Luk. 11.21.
which indeed is a plain evidence that the strong man armed holds possession of him, Luk. 11.21.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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And know it, whosoeuer thou art, if thou be ignorant, blind, and vnfeeling, in respect of the power of the sinfull lusts that are in thee, it is the more probable thou art still in thy naturall blindnesse,
And know it, whosoever thou art, if thou be ignorant, blind, and unfeeling, in respect of the power of the sinful Lustiest that Are in thee, it is the more probable thou art still in thy natural blindness,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and that thou art not an haires-breadth beyond an vnregenerate person.
and that thou art not an hair's-breadth beyond an unregenerate person.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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Againe, is it so, that Gods children are well acquainted with the rebellion of their owne hearts? is it so with them, that they plainely see,
Again, is it so, that God's children Are well acquainted with the rebellion of their own hearts? is it so with them, that they plainly see,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and well perceiue and feele the strong working of sinne in themselues, and how it opposeth the power of grace that is in them? Then here is comfort for thee, whosoeuer thou art that hast a sight of thine owne inward rebellion,
and well perceive and feel the strong working of sin in themselves, and how it Opposeth the power of grace that is in them? Then Here is Comfort for thee, whosoever thou art that haste a sighed of thine own inward rebellion,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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& dost plainely see and discerne the strong working of sinne, opposing against that power of grace that is in thee.
& dost plainly see and discern the strong working of sin, opposing against that power of grace that is in thee.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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Dost thou see vnbeliefe & doubting opposing against thy faith, dulnesse and deadnes of heart standing against thy delight and cheerefulnesse in good things,
Dost thou see unbelief & doubting opposing against thy faith, dulness and deadness of heart standing against thy delight and cheerfulness in good things,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and crossing and hindering thee in the performance of good duties? Comfort thy selfe, it is no otherwise with thee then with the dearest of Gods children,
and crossing and hindering thee in the performance of good duties? Comfort thy self, it is not otherwise with thee then with the dearest of God's children,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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yea this is a plaine euidence that thou art a childe of God, and truely regenerate;
yea this is a plain evidence that thou art a child of God, and truly regenerate;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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for certainely corruption neuer sees corruption, but grace onely sees it.
for Certainly corruption never sees corruption, but grace only sees it.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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And that thou hast a true feeling of thine owne inward rebellion, it is from the life of grace,
And that thou hast a true feeling of thine own inward rebellion, it is from the life of grace,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and from the Spirit of grace;
and from the Spirit of grace;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and as one saith well, If thou feele the hardnesse of thine owne heart, it is so much comfort to thee,
and as one Says well, If thou feel the hardness of thine own heart, it is so much Comfort to thee,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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as it is a testimony that thine heart is not altogether hardened: and therefore bee not discouraged because thou seest the inward rebellion of thine owne heart,
as it is a testimony that thine heart is not altogether hardened: and Therefore be not discouraged Because thou See the inward rebellion of thine own heart,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and because thou feelest a strong opposition against that grace that is in thee.
and Because thou Feel a strong opposition against that grace that is in thee.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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If thou see and feele these things with griefe, and desirest to bee freed from them, and to be better;
If thou see and feel these things with grief, and Desirest to be freed from them, and to be better;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and being wearied and tired with sinne, desirest to please God in a simple obedience of faith, comfort thy selfe;
and being wearied and tired with sin, Desirest to please God in a simple Obedience of faith, Comfort thy self;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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that seales vp to thee, that thou art a childe of God: thinke on that to thy comfort.
that Seals up to thee, that thou art a child of God: think on that to thy Comfort.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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The next thing that comes to be obserued is this;
The next thing that comes to be observed is this;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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the Apostle (as heere wee see) speaking of the remainder of sinne that still abode in him,
the Apostle (as Here we see) speaking of the remainder of sin that still Abided in him,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and rebelling against the power of grace that was in him, hee expresseth his minde vnder the word [ Law; ] I see (saith hee) another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my minde.
and rebelling against the power of grace that was in him, he Expresses his mind under the word [ Law; ] I see (Says he) Another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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Hee compares the remainder of sinne that was in him, to a law ruling, gouerning, and commanding.
He compares the remainder of sin that was in him, to a law ruling, governing, and commanding.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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Hence we are giuen to vnderstand thus much,
Hence we Are given to understand thus much,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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That the corruption of nature doth not onely remaine in GODS children in part, so long as they liue in this world,
That the corruption of nature does not only remain in GOD'S children in part, so long as they live in this world,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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but it hath also great force in them;
but it hath also great force in them;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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it is as a Law that rules, and gouernes, & commands in that part of them that is yet vnregenerate,
it is as a Law that rules, and governs, & commands in that part of them that is yet unregenerate,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and so farre foorth as Gods children be vnregenerate, the remainder of sinne doth exercise a kinde of authoritie in all the powers of their soules,
and so Far forth as God's children be unregenerate, the remainder of sin does exercise a kind of Authority in all the Powers of their Souls,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and in all the parts and members of their bodyes, and it is as a Law that commands and requires obedience to be giuen vnto it;
and in all the parts and members of their bodies, and it is as a Law that commands and requires Obedience to be given unto it;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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the corruption of nature remaining in Gods children, is no weake and feeble thing, but it is a thing that is strong and powerfull in the best of them, in their vnregenerate part.
the corruption of nature remaining in God's children, is no weak and feeble thing, but it is a thing that is strong and powerful in the best of them, in their unregenerate part.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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And hence it is, that the corruption of nature that abides in true beleeuers, and in such as are truely regenerate, is still called The old man, as Ephes. 4.23. Put off the old man, saith the Apostle, speaking to the Saints.
And hence it is, that the corruption of nature that abides in true believers, and in such as Are truly regenerate, is still called The old man, as Ephesians 4.23. Put off the old man, Says the Apostle, speaking to the Saints.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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Euen in Gods children it hath the name and title of the old man, it is in them as an old man, it is no tender weakling,
Eve in God's children it hath the name and title of the old man, it is in them as an old man, it is no tender weakling,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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but it is tough, and strong, and as it were a man growne in yeeres, and it carries with it some authoritie, and power, and command in their vnregenerate part.
but it is tough, and strong, and as it were a man grown in Years, and it carries with it Some Authority, and power, and command in their unregenerate part.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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And hence likewise it was, that the Apostle speaking to the Romanes, of whom he was perswaded that they were dead to sinne,
And hence likewise it was, that the Apostle speaking to the Romans, of whom he was persuaded that they were dead to sin,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and quickned by grace to newnesse of life, Rom. 6.12. he vseth this disswasion or dehortation, Let not sinne raigne in your mortall bod yes, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
and quickened by grace to newness of life, Rom. 6.12. he uses this dissuasion or dehortation, Let not sin Reign in your Mortal bod yes, that you should obey it in the Lustiest thereof.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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As if he had sayd, I know, and perswade my selfe, that you are truely regenerate,
As if he had said, I know, and persuade my self, that you Are truly regenerate,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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but yet I know withall, that sinne in part still abides in you, yea, it is not onely in you,
but yet I know withal, that sin in part still abides in you, yea, it is not only in you,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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but it is strong and powerfull in you, so farre foorth as you are yet vnregenerate,
but it is strong and powerful in you, so Far forth as you Are yet unregenerate,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and it will still looke to rule, and raigne, and command in you as in former times;
and it will still look to Rule, and Reign, and command in you as in former times;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and therefore it concernes you to looke to it:
and Therefore it concerns you to look to it:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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let not sinne rule and raigne in you, that yee should obey in the lusts thereof.
let not sin Rule and Reign in you, that ye should obey in the Lustiest thereof.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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And to these, many other testimonies might be added, confirming this truth:
And to these, many other testimonies might be added, confirming this truth:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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That the corruption of nature doth not only remaine in Gods children in part, whilest they liue in this world,
That the corruption of nature does not only remain in God's children in part, whilst they live in this world,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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but it is as a Law that rules, and gouernes, and commands in the best of them, in their vnregenerate part,
but it is as a Law that rules, and governs, and commands in the best of them, in their unregenerate part,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and so farre forth as they be vnregenerate:
and so Far forth as they be unregenerate:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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yea, doubtlesse, Gods children finde it so in their owne experience, that the corruption of nature that still abides in them in part, somtimes commands in their vnderstanding, sometimes in their will and affections, sometimes in the parts and members of their bodies,
yea, doubtless, God's children find it so in their own experience, that the corruption of nature that still abides in them in part, sometimes commands in their understanding, sometime in their will and affections, sometime in the parts and members of their bodies,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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yea, sometimes they are ouercarried by it to some foule sinne. Now the reason and ground of it is this:
yea, sometime they Are overcarried by it to Some foul sin. Now the reason and ground of it is this:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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In their vnregenerate part, and so farre foorth as they be vnregenerate, there is nothing to withstand the power and force of their naturall corruption, the vnregenerate part hath no grace in it to withstand that corruption,
In their unregenerate part, and so Far forth as they be unregenerate, there is nothing to withstand the power and force of their natural corruption, the unregenerate part hath no grace in it to withstand that corruption,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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but it remaines in the naturall force and strength of it, and therefore it must needes bee strong and powerfull,
but it remains in the natural force and strength of it, and Therefore it must needs be strong and powerful,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and as a law ruling and commanding in the vnregenerate part. And this being a truth;
and as a law ruling and commanding in the unregenerate part. And this being a truth;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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first, it serues further to confirme that which heretofore I haue made knowne, and will now only remember in a word,
First, it serves further to confirm that which heretofore I have made known, and will now only Remember in a word,
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namely this, that the best actions of the regenerate are imperfectly good, and they come short of that perfection that ought to bee in them:
namely this, that the best actions of the regenerate Are imperfectly good, and they come short of that perfection that ought to be in them:
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for why? The most holy and most regenerate that liue in the world, are throughout in part vnregenerate,
for why? The most holy and most regenerate that live in the world, Are throughout in part unregenerate,
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and so farre forth as they be vnregenerate, the corruption of their owne hearts hath the command of them, it rules,
and so Far forth as they be unregenerate, the corruption of their own hearts hath the command of them, it rules,
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and gouernes, and commands as a Law in that part of them that is yet vnregenerate,
and governs, and commands as a Law in that part of them that is yet unregenerate,
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and that being throughout, it cannot possibly bee that their best works should be perfect.
and that being throughout, it cannot possibly be that their best works should be perfect.
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Againe, is it so, that the corruption of nature doth not onely remaine in Gods children in part, so long as they liue in this world,
Again, is it so, that the corruption of nature does not only remain in God's children in part, so long as they live in this world,
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but it is also as a Law ruling, and gonerning, and commanding in their vnregenerate part,
but it is also as a Law ruling, and gonerning, and commanding in their unregenerate part,
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and so farre foorth as they be vnregenerate? Is it thus with Gods children,
and so Far forth as they be unregenerate? Is it thus with God's children,
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and such as are truely regenerate? How then, I beseech you, is it with vnregenerate persons,
and such as Are truly regenerate? How then, I beseech you, is it with unregenerate Persons,
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and with them that are yet in their naturall state? Surely it must needes bee, that the corruption of nature,
and with them that Are yet in their natural state? Surely it must needs be, that the corruption of nature,
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as a law, rules, and gouernes, and commands in them altogether;
as a law, rules, and governs, and commands in them altogether;
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in them there is no dramme of sanctifying grace, there is nothing but flesh in them;
in them there is no dram of sanctifying grace, there is nothing but Flesh in them;
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and therefore they are wholly and throughout ruled, and gouerned, and commanded by the corruption of their owne hearts;
and Therefore they Are wholly and throughout ruled, and governed, and commanded by the corruption of their own hearts;
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and that is a miserable condition:
and that is a miserable condition:
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yet so it is with euery vnregenerate person, his owne corruption hath the whole command of him,
yet so it is with every unregenerate person, his own corruption hath the Whole command of him,
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and his owne lusts are as lawes vnto him, and the holy Ghost makes it knowne so to bee in the Booke of God. We read Iob 21.14. Iob brings in the wicked, saying thus to God, Depart from vs: wee desire not the knowledge of thy wayes. And Ierem. 6.16.
and his own Lustiest Are as laws unto him, and the holy Ghost makes it known so to be in the Book of God. We read Job 21.14. Job brings in the wicked, saying thus to God, Depart from us: we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. And Jeremiah 6.16.
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the Prophet brings in the Lord, saying thus to his people, Stand in the waies, and behold,
the Prophet brings in the Lord, saying thus to his people, Stand in the ways, and behold,
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and aske for the old way, which is the good way, and walke therein, and yee shall finde rest for your soules. and ask for the old Way, which is the good Way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your Souls.
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And he presently subioynes the answere of the people, We will not walke therein.
And he presently subioynes the answer of the people, We will not walk therein.
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Now we may not thinke, that they were so forlorne, and so shamelesse, as that they durst thus speake with their mouthes;
Now we may not think, that they were so forlorn, and so shameless, as that they durst thus speak with their mouths;
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but the meaning is, that thus they spake in their hearts, & their affections spoke thus, in that they purposed with themselues to cast off the yoke of the Lord,
but the meaning is, that thus they spoke in their hearts, & their affections spoke thus, in that they purposed with themselves to cast off the yoke of the Lord,
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and to liue after their owne lusts.
and to live After their own Lustiest.
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And doe not wee finde it in wofull experience, that many cast off the Word of God,
And do not we find it in woeful experience, that many cast off the Word of God,
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and the wayes of God, and they will not bee guided by the will of God made knowne vnto them? Yea, some sticke not to speake it, that they will follow their owne wayes,
and the ways of God, and they will not be guided by the will of God made known unto them? Yea, Some stick not to speak it, that they will follow their own ways,
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and will do what seemes good to themselues, say the Preachers what they will or can to the contrary.
and will do what seems good to themselves, say the Preachers what they will or can to the contrary.
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And what is this but a plaine euidence, that their owne corruption hath the whole command of them,
And what is this but a plain evidence, that their own corruption hath the Whole command of them,
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and that their owne lusts are as lawes to them, and haue the command of them altogether? and that is a fearefull condition.
and that their own Lustiest Are as laws to them, and have the command of them altogether? and that is a fearful condition.
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And take notice of it, whosoeuer thou art, that art yet in thy naturall state and condition;
And take notice of it, whosoever thou art, that art yet in thy natural state and condition;
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Hast thou no euidence of sanctifying grace in thy heart? Dost thou not finde and feele the power and the worke of the Spirit in thy soule in any measure? Surely,
Hast thou no evidence of sanctifying grace in thy heart? Dost thou not find and feel the power and the work of the Spirit in thy soul in any measure? Surely,
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then this is thy case, then thine owne corruption hath the whole command of thee,
then this is thy case, then thine own corruption hath the Whole command of thee,
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and the lusts of thine owne heart are as lawes to thee, and they rule thee,
and the Lustiest of thine own heart Are as laws to thee, and they Rule thee,
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and they command the, and thou art at their becke and command, and a slaue to them;
and they command thee, and thou art At their beck and command, and a slave to them;
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and that is a miserable bondage:
and that is a miserable bondage:
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and if thou tender the good of thy soule, hasten out of it with all possible speede.
and if thou tender the good of thy soul, hasten out of it with all possible speed.
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Now further obserue we, that the Apostle saith, that remainder of sinne that dwelt in him, was as a law commanding in his members:
Now further observe we, that the Apostle Says, that remainder of sin that dwelled in him, was as a law commanding in his members:
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I see another law in my members: I see Another law in my members:
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meaning, as I shewed, his vnregenerate part throughout, which is expressed vnder the word (members,) because when the corruption of nature breakes out,
meaning, as I showed, his unregenerate part throughout, which is expressed under the word (members,) Because when the corruption of nature breaks out,
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and brings foorth the fruits of it, it is rather seene in the parts and members of the body,
and brings forth the fruits of it, it is rather seen in the parts and members of the body,
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then in the powers and faculties of the soule. The point hence is this:
then in the Powers and faculties of the soul. The point hence is this:
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That the corruption of nature is especially seene and perceiued by the fruits of it, breaking out by the parts and members of the body, howsoeuer the corruption of nature bee strong and powerfull in the powers and faculties of the soule,
That the corruption of nature is especially seen and perceived by the fruits of it, breaking out by the parts and members of the body, howsoever the corruption of nature be strong and powerful in the Powers and faculties of the soul,
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& haue a most strong working in them:
& have a most strong working in them:
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and there is neuer any corrupt action in the body, but there hath beene first a corrupt motion and sinfull affection in the soule,
and there is never any corrupt actium in the body, but there hath been First a corrupt motion and sinful affection in the soul,
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yet it shewes it selfe as a law, ruling and commanding most euidently and most apparantly, in and by the sinfull actions of the bodie,
yet it shows it self as a law, ruling and commanding most evidently and most apparently, in and by the sinful actions of the body,
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and by the cursed frults of it that are brought forth in and by the parts and members of the bodie:
and by the cursed frults of it that Are brought forth in and by the parts and members of the body:
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and hence it was that the Apostle, Rom. 3.9.
and hence it was that the Apostle, Rom. 3.9.
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hauing said that all both Iewes & Gentiles were vnder sinne, and that sinne had power ouer them, having said that all both Iewes & Gentiles were under sin, and that sin had power over them,
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and was as a law ruling and commanding in them, and being to prooue that,
and was as a law ruling and commanding in them, and being to prove that,
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and to make that manifest, he speakes of the power and working of sinne, and of the fruits of it in the seuerall parts and members of their bodies, Ver. 13.14, 15. Their throat (saith he) is an open sepulchre, they haue vsed their tonges to deceit, the poyson of Aspes is vnder their lips, whose mouth is full of cursing and bitternesse.
and to make that manifest, he speaks of the power and working of sin, and of the fruits of it in the several parts and members of their bodies, Ver. 13.14, 15. Their throat (Says he) is an open Sepulchre, they have used their tongues to deceit, the poison of Asps is under their lips, whose Mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.
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Their feet are swift to shead bloud: I am. 3.6. The Apostle saith, The euill tongue is a world of wickednesse. Their feet Are swift to shed blood: I am. 3.6. The Apostle Says, The evil tongue is a world of wickedness.
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and Ʋers. 8. It is full of deadly poyson.
and Ʋers. 8. It is full of deadly poison.
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The great wickednesse and poyson of the heart breakes forth, and is apparant to be seene in that part and member of the body.
The great wickedness and poison of the heart breaks forth, and is apparent to be seen in that part and member of the body.
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And hence, doubtlesse, it was, that the Saints in former times laboured to keepe the corruption of their hearts from breaking out by the parts and members of their bodies,
And hence, doubtless, it was, that the Saints in former times laboured to keep the corruption of their hearts from breaking out by the parts and members of their bodies,
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and to that purpose they made couenants with their eies, and tongues, and mouthes, and lips, as Iob 31.1. I made a couenant with mine eyes;
and to that purpose they made Covenants with their eyes, and tongues, and mouths, and lips, as Job 31.1. I made a Covenant with mine eyes;
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why then should I thinke on a maid? Psal. 39.1. I thought (saith DAVID) I will take heed to my wayes, that I sinne not with my tongue:
why then should I think on a maid? Psalm 39.1. I Thought (Says DAVID) I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue:
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I will keepe my mouth bridled, while the wicked is in my sight. Psal. 119.37. Dauid prayes, Turne away mine eyes from regarding vanity, and Psul. 141.3. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keepe the doore of my lips. I will keep my Mouth bridled, while the wicked is in my sighed. Psalm 119.37. David prays, Turn away mine eyes from regarding vanity, and Psul. 141.3. Set a watch, Oh Lord, before my Mouth, and keep the door of my lips.
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Thus did this Holy man pray, and thus did he & others make couenants with the parts and members of their bodies,
Thus did this Holy man pray, and thus did he & Others make Covenants with the parts and members of their bodies,
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because they knew well, that the corruption of their hearts is especially seene and perceiued by the fruits of it, breaking out by the parts and members of the body.
Because they knew well, that the corruption of their hearts is especially seen and perceived by the fruits of it, breaking out by the parts and members of the body.
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And the reasons of it are these:
And the Reasons of it Are these:
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First, because the corruption of nature breaking out by the parts & members of the body, it appeares plainly to be powerfull in the whole man,
First, Because the corruption of nature breaking out by the parts & members of the body, it appears plainly to be powerful in the Whole man,
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and that it rules and commands not onely within in the heart, but without also, and hath rule of the whole man.
and that it rules and commands not only within in the heart, but without also, and hath Rule of the Whole man.
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And secondly, because when the corruption of nature breakes out by the parts and members of the body, it is either by sinfull words or deeds, which are more sensible then inward euill motions and lusts,
And secondly, Because when the corruption of nature breaks out by the parts and members of the body, it is either by sinful words or Deeds, which Are more sensible then inward evil motions and Lustiest,
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and euill thoughts of the heart.
and evil thoughts of the heart.
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And therefore, on these grounds we may set this down as a certayne truth, that the corruption of nature is especially seene and perceiued by the fruits of it, breaking out by the parts and members of the body,
And Therefore, on these grounds we may Set this down as a certain truth, that the corruption of nature is especially seen and perceived by the fruits of it, breaking out by the parts and members of the body,
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and it shewes it selfe as a Law ruling and commanding, most euidently and most apparantly in and by the sinfull actions of the body.
and it shows it self as a Law ruling and commanding, most evidently and most apparently in and by the sinful actions of the body.
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Now then this being a truth, it serues to teach vs, that we may safely iudge sinne to be strong and powerful, and to be ruling and commanding in that man or woman, in whom wee see it to breake out in the fruits of it, by the parts and members of the body:
Now then this being a truth, it serves to teach us, that we may safely judge sin to be strong and powerful, and to be ruling and commanding in that man or woman, in whom we see it to break out in the fruits of it, by the parts and members of the body:
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such as declare their sins, as Sodome, and hide them not, as the Prophet speakes, Isai. •. 9. A man may see it, and euen reade it in their faces.such as declare their Sins, as Sodom, and hide them not, as the Prophet speaks, Isaiah •. 9. A man may see it, and even read it in their faces.
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Certainly in them sinne rules, and commands as a Law, and one may safely so iudge.
Certainly in them sin rules, and commands as a Law, and one may safely so judge.
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We haue good euidence for it: Common Drunkards and common Swearers, & such as vtter out whatsoeuer the malice, the pride,
We have good evidence for it: Common Drunkards and Common Swearers, & such as utter out whatsoever the malice, the pride,
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or lust of their hearts can suggest, and proud persons, such as set out the vanity and pride of their hearts in their shaggehaire, fore-tops,
or lust of their hearts can suggest, and proud Persons, such as Set out the vanity and pride of their hearts in their shaggehaire, foretops,
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and garish attire, & the like, they thinke they are hardly dealt withall, and there is wrong done them when they are thought to be wicked & prophane:
and garish attire, & the like, they think they Are hardly dealt withal, and there is wrong done them when they Are Thought to be wicked & profane:
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but indeede there is good euidence for it, and wee may safely so iudge of them, it is euident and apparant that sinne rules and commands in them as a Law, in that it breakes out in the fruits of it by the parts and members of the body.
but indeed there is good evidence for it, and we may safely so judge of them, it is evident and apparent that sin rules and commands in them as a Law, in that it breaks out in the fruits of it by the parts and members of the body.
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Yea but, saith the proud person, there is sometimes a prouder heart vnder a sober habit,
Yea but, Says the proud person, there is sometime a Prouder heart under a Sobrium habit,
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then there is vnder that you call garish. It may be so;
then there is under that you call garish. It may be so;
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yet that is but a meere coniecture, that is vnknowne to thee, and thou so iudging, thou art vncharitable in thy censure:
yet that is but a mere conjecture, that is unknown to thee, and thou so judging, thou art uncharitable in thy censure:
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but if a man looke on thee that art garish in thy apparell, he needs not goe by gesse,
but if a man look on thee that art garish in thy apparel, he needs not go by guess,
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but hee may certainly say, sinne rules and commands as a Law in thy heart,
but he may Certainly say, sin rules and commands as a Law in thy heart,
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and so thou that hast no rule of thy tongue, but thy mouth runnes ouer and powres out Swearing, Cursing, Rayling, and such like:
and so thou that hast no Rule of thy tongue, but thy Mouth runs over and Powers out Swearing, Cursing, Railing, and such like:
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A man may certainly say it, and not erre in so saying, that sinne rules and commands in thee as a Law.
A man may Certainly say it, and not err in so saying, that sin rules and commands in thee as a Law.
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And therefore thinke it not a small matter, as many doe, to follow the fashion of the world, to be idle in thy speech, to sweare by Faith and Troth.
And Therefore think it not a small matter, as many do, to follow the fashion of the world, to be idle in thy speech, to swear by Faith and Troth.
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What, say some, are these so great matters? Yea, they are so great, as they shew plainely thou hast no grace in thy heart,
What, say Some, Are these so great matters? Yea, they Are so great, as they show plainly thou hast no grace in thy heart,
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but that the Deuill sits in thy heart, and that sinne hath the chiefe rule and command of thy whole man,
but that the devil sits in thy heart, and that sin hath the chief Rule and command of thy Whole man,
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and a man may so iudge of thee.
and a man may so judge of thee.
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Againe, is it so, that the corruption of nature is especially seene and perceiued by the fruits of it, breaking out by the parts and members of the body? Surely,
Again, is it so, that the corruption of nature is especially seen and perceived by the fruits of it, breaking out by the parts and members of the body? Surely,
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then wee must not onely watch ouer our hearts, though ouer them chiefly, but we must also set a watch ouer euery part and member of our bodies,
then we must not only watch over our hearts, though over them chiefly, but we must also Set a watch over every part and member of our bodies,
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and not suffer our eyes to wander after vanity, nor our tongues to roue and run at random,
and not suffer our eyes to wander After vanity, nor our tongues to rove and run At random,
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and to vtter forth whatsoeuer the lust of our hearts can suggest. I am. 1.26. saith the Apostle, If a man seemethreligious, and refrayneth not his tongue, but deceineth his owne heart, that man deceiues himselfe, his religion is but vaine.
and to utter forth whatsoever the lust of our hearts can suggest. I am. 1.26. Says the Apostle, If a man seemethreligious, and refraineth not his tongue, but deceineth his own heart, that man deceives himself, his Religion is but vain.
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And on the contrary, if wee narrowly watch ouer the parts and members of our bodies,
And on the contrary, if we narrowly watch over the parts and members of our bodies,
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and suffer not sinne to breake out by any part or member of our bodies, in the common practice of any knowne sinne, this will be the comfort of it, that sinne doth not rule and command our whole man.
and suffer not sin to break out by any part or member of our bodies, in the Common practice of any known sin, this will be the Comfort of it, that sin does not Rule and command our Whole man.
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In the next place comes to be considered, the measure of opposition and resistance, that the remainder of sinne made against that power of grace that was in the Apostle, vnder the word (Rebelling.) I see another Law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind:
In the next place comes to be considered, the measure of opposition and resistance, that the remainder of sin made against that power of grace that was in the Apostle, under the word (Rebelling.) I see Another Law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind:
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that is, as I shewed, not weakly, or secretly, or vnder-hand resisting, but as it were openly and violently opposing and striuing against the Law of my mind.
that is, as I showed, not weakly, or secretly, or underhand resisting, but as it were openly and violently opposing and striving against the Law of my mind.
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The point hence offered is this, The point hence offered is this,
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That the corruption of nature, that still in part abides in Gods children, is as a Rebell against that power of grace that is in them,
That the corruption of nature, that still in part abides in God's children, is as a Rebel against that power of grace that is in them,
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and as a Rebell it doth violently and strongly oppose and striue against it.
and as a Rebel it does violently and strongly oppose and strive against it.
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The corruption of nature that remaynes in Gods children, makes not a weake and feeble resistance against the power of grace that is in them,
The corruption of nature that remains in God's children, makes not a weak and feeble resistance against the power of grace that is in them,
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but it makes a mightie, strong and violent opposition against it, yea, it striues vtterly to extinguish grace, to roote it out,
but it makes a mighty, strong and violent opposition against it, yea, it strives utterly to extinguish grace, to root it out,
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and to destroy it, it fareth with the remaynder of sinne, and with the lusts that arise thence,
and to destroy it, it fareth with the remainder of sin, and with the Lustiest that arise thence,
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as it doth with one that riseth vp in rebellion against his naturall and lawfull Prince,
as it does with one that Riseth up in rebellion against his natural and lawful Prince,
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and takes vp armes against him, vnder pretence of title to the Crowne and Kingdome,
and Takes up arms against him, under pretence of title to the Crown and Kingdom,
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as Absalom did against his father Dauid, 2. Sam. 15. Such an one will not content himselfe onely with this, to thrust his Prince out of his Kingdome,
as Absalom did against his father David, 2. Sam. 15. Such an one will not content himself only with this, to thrust his Prince out of his Kingdom,
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and to put him from his gouernment, and to ouerthrow his Lawes, that he may set vp his owne,
and to put him from his government, and to overthrow his Laws, that he may Set up his own,
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but he will seeke to depriue him of his life also.
but he will seek to deprive him of his life also.
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So is it with the remaynder of sinne that still abides in Gods children, and with their rebellious lusts, they seeke not onely as it were to depose grace,
So is it with the remainder of sin that still abides in God's children, and with their rebellious Lustiest, they seek not only as it were to depose grace,
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and to keepe it vnder from ruling and raigning, but euen to take away the life of it,
and to keep it under from ruling and reigning, but even to take away the life of it,
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and vtterly to roote it out, and they doe violently and strongly oppose against it.
and utterly to root it out, and they do violently and strongly oppose against it.
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And this is that which the Apostle Peter intends and meanes, when he saith, 1. Pet. 2.11. that fleshly lusts fight against the soule. And this is that which the Apostle Peter intends and means, when he Says, 1. Pet. 2.11. that fleshly Lustiest fight against the soul.
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Dearely beloued (saith he) I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstayne from fleshly lusts which fight against the soule. Dearly Beloved (Says he) I beseech you as Strangers and pilgrim's, abstain from fleshly Lustiest which fight against the soul.
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As if he had said, which oppose against that grace and goodnesse that is in the soule,
As if he had said, which oppose against that grace and Goodness that is in the soul,
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and against the saluation and eternall good of the soule, euen to strip it of all grace, that it may perish by sinne;
and against the salvation and Eternal good of the soul, even to strip it of all grace, that it may perish by sin;
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as Souldiers and enemies vse to doe, whose end & purpose in fighting, is to spoile and kill.
as Soldiers and enemies use to do, whose end & purpose in fighting, is to spoil and kill.
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And to this purpose also speakes the Apostle, Iam. 4.1.
And to this purpose also speaks the Apostle, Iam. 4.1.
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saith he, Whence are warres and contentions among you? Are they not hence, euen of your lusts that fight in your members? that is, from those vile lusts that warre and fight in the powers of your soules, Says he, Whence Are wars and contentions among you? are they not hence, even of your Lustiest that fight in your members? that is, from those vile Lustiest that war and fight in the Powers of your Souls,
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and in the parts and members of your bodies, and as Rebels doe oppose and striue against that grace that is in you.
and in the parts and members of your bodies, and as Rebels do oppose and strive against that grace that is in you.
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And hence it is, that the Apostle compares himselfe and other Apostles and Ministers of the Gospell, to Souldiers fighting against sinne and Satan, and saith, 2. Cor. 10.4. That the weapons of their warfare work not carnall, but mighty through God to cast downe holds:
And hence it is, that the Apostle compares himself and other Apostles and Ministers of the Gospel, to Soldiers fighting against sin and Satan, and Says, 2. Cor. 10.4. That the weapons of their warfare work not carnal, but mighty through God to cast down holds:
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that is, the holds of sinne and Satan.
that is, the holds of sin and Satan.
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He compares sinne and Satan to enemies entrenched, and lying within strong Towers, walls and holds,
He compares sin and Satan to enemies entrenched, and lying within strong Towers, walls and holds,
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and so mightily opposing against grace and goodnesse;
and so mightily opposing against grace and Goodness;
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and hee subioynes Vers. 5. Casting downe the imaginations, and euery high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God,
and he subioynes Vers. 5. Casting down the Imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God,
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and bringing into captiuity enery thought, euen euery rebellious thought, to the obedience of Christ. Alluding, no doubt, to that, Ierem. 1.10. and bringing into captivity enery Thought, even every rebellious Thought, to the Obedience of christ. Alluding, no doubt, to that, Jeremiah 1.10.
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where the Lord saith to the Prophet, Behold, this day I set thee ouer the Nations and ouer the Kingdomes, to plucke vp,
where the Lord Says to the Prophet, Behold, this day I Set thee over the nations and over the Kingdoms, to pluck up,
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and to roote out, and to destroy, and throw donne, to build, and to plant. and to root out, and to destroy, and throw done, to built, and to plant.
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We see then this made cleere by euidence of Scripture, that the corruption of nature that still in part abides in Gods children, is as a Rebell against the power of grace that is in them,
We see then this made clear by evidence of Scripture, that the corruption of nature that still in part abides in God's children, is as a Rebel against the power of grace that is in them,
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and as a Rebell doth violently oppose and striue against it. And the reason of it is this,
and as a Rebel does violently oppose and strive against it. And the reason of it is this,
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Grace and corruption are mingled together throughout, in euery power and facultie of the soule of that person that is truely regenerate,
Grace and corruption Are mingled together throughout, in every power and faculty of the soul of that person that is truly regenerate,
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as light and darknesse are mingled together in the dawning of the day, and as heat and cold are mingled together in luke-warme water.
as Light and darkness Are mingled together in the dawning of the day, and as heat and cold Are mingled together in lukewarm water.
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We know that luke-warme water is not in one part hot, and in another part of it cold,
We know that lukewarm water is not in one part hight, and in Another part of it could,
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but it is hot in part, and cold in part throughout:
but it is hight in part, and cold in part throughout:
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and such a mixture is there of grace and corruption in them that are truly regenerate,
and such a mixture is there of grace and corruption in them that Are truly regenerate,
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and withall there is a flat contrariety betweene grace and corruption, and they are as contrary one to the other,
and withal there is a flat contrariety between grace and corruption, and they Are as contrary one to the other,
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as light and darknesse, and as fire and water;
as Light and darkness, and as fire and water;
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and therefore it must needs be, that the corruption of nature, that still in part abides in Gods children, doth as a Rebell, violently and strongly oppose & striue against the power of grace that is in them,
and Therefore it must needs be, that the corruption of nature, that still in part abides in God's children, does as a Rebel, violently and strongly oppose & strive against the power of grace that is in them,
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and it makes not a weake and feeble resistance, but a mighty, strong, and violent opposition against it,
and it makes not a weak and feeble resistance, but a mighty, strong, and violent opposition against it,
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and the lusts that arise thence, doe mightily warre and rebell against the working, and the fruits of grace,
and the Lustiest that arise thence, do mightily war and rebel against the working, and the fruits of grace,
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as vnbeliefe against faith, ignorance against knowledge, despaire against hope, hypocrisie against singlenesse of heart, pride against humilitie, and so in other particulars.
as unbelief against faith, ignorance against knowledge, despair against hope, hypocrisy against singleness of heart, pride against humility, and so in other particulars.
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Now this being a truth, for vse, it serues as a ground of admonition to all Gods children:
Now this being a truth, for use, it serves as a ground of admonition to all God's children:
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hereupon they are to be warned & to be stirred vp to set themselues against the rebellion of their hearts, hereupon they Are to be warned & to be stirred up to Set themselves against the rebellion of their hearts,
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and the sinfull lusts that arise from their corruption, as against so many dangerous Rebels,
and the sinful Lustiest that arise from their corruption, as against so many dangerous Rebels,
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yea, this must teach Gods children alwayes to stand on their gard, and to be watchfull,
yea, this must teach God's children always to stand on their guard, and to be watchful,
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for it is certayne, that a child of God is no longer safe then while hee is watchfull.
for it is certain, that a child of God is no longer safe then while he is watchful.
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Will a King be secure and carelesse, hauing many strong Rebels vp in armes against him in his owne Kingdome, seeking to pull the Crowne from his head? Surely no:
Will a King be secure and careless, having many strong Rebels up in arms against him in his own Kingdom, seeking to pull the Crown from his head? Surely not:
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If he tender his owne safetie, hee will not, but hee will with all possible speed seeke to subdue them,
If he tender his own safety, he will not, but he will with all possible speed seek to subdue them,
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and to bring them downe, yea to take away their heads. Thus must Gods children deale with the rebellious lusts of their owne hearts:
and to bring them down, yea to take away their Heads. Thus must God's children deal with the rebellious Lustiest of their own hearts:
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Dost thou find in thee the lust of Pride, of Enuy, of Couetousnesse, of Vncleannesse,
Dost thou find in thee the lust of Pride, of Envy, of Covetousness, of Uncleanness,
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or any other sinfull lust rising vp and rebelling against that power of grace that is in thee? Oh seeke and labour to subdue it,
or any other sinful lust rising up and rebelling against that power of grace that is in thee? O seek and labour to subdue it,
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yea, to kill it, and to take away the life of it, and that with all possible speed;
yea, to kill it, and to take away the life of it, and that with all possible speed;
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suffer it not to harbour and to rest in thee, in hope hereafter to deale with it, and to ouercome it. No, no:
suffer it not to harbour and to rest in thee, in hope hereafter to deal with it, and to overcome it. No, no:
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the longer thou dost suffer it, the stronger it will be, and the more hard to ouer-master,
the longer thou dost suffer it, the Stronger it will be, and the more hard to overmaster,
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yea it is a iudgement of God on thee, if thou suffer a knowne lust in thine heart,
yea it is a judgement of God on thee, if thou suffer a known lust in thine heart,
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and vse not meanes to subdue it, and to mortifie & to kill it:
and use not means to subdue it, and to mortify & to kill it:
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therefore betimes grapple with it, and seeke to subdue it, and to take away the life of it.
Therefore betimes grapple with it, and seek to subdue it, and to take away the life of it.
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Haply thou wilt say, How is it to be done? How shall I subdue the Pride, the Enuie, the Couetousnesse and Vncleannesse of mine owne heart? I answere. Haply thou wilt say, How is it to be done? How shall I subdue the Pride, the Envy, the Covetousness and Uncleanness of mine own heart? I answer.
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To that purpose thou must doe three things:
To that purpose thou must do three things:
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First, apply to thy selfe Christ crucified, and rest not, til thou art able to say that thou art crucified with Christ,
First, apply to thy self christ Crucified, and rest not, till thou art able to say that thou art Crucified with christ,
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as the Apostle saith, Gal. 2.19.
as the Apostle Says, Gal. 2.19.
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Secondly, seriously apply the Word of God, and especially the Commandements and threatnings of God that are directly against thy lusts, to the seuerall lusts of thine owne heart:
Secondly, seriously apply the Word of God, and especially the commandments and threatenings of God that Are directly against thy Lustiest, to the several Lustiest of thine own heart:
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for the Word of God is the sword of the Spirit to cut downe sinne and corruption, Ephes. 6.17.
for the Word of God is the sword of the Spirit to Cut down sin and corruption, Ephesians 6.17.
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Thirdly, be carefull to auoid all occasions & moones that may stirre vp the sinfull motions and rebellious lusts of thy heart.
Thirdly, be careful to avoid all occasions & moons that may stir up the sinful motions and rebellious Lustiest of thy heart.
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These things must thou doe, if thou wouldst subdue the rebellion of thine owne heart, and the sinfull lusts of it:
These things must thou do, if thou Wouldst subdue the rebellion of thine own heart, and the sinful Lustiest of it:
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and be thou carefull to vse these meanes, and euer remember this, that thou hast a Rebell in thine owne bosome, the corruption of thine owne heart,
and be thou careful to use these means, and ever Remember this, that thou hast a Rebel in thine own bosom, the corruption of thine own heart,
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and the sinful lusts that are in thy heart, are as dangerous Rebels, they fight strongly against that grace that is in thy soule,
and the sinful Lustiest that Are in thy heart, Are as dangerous Rebels, they fight strongly against that grace that is in thy soul,
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yea, against the eternall good and saluation of thy soule, yea, they secke to strip it of all grace, that it may perish by sinne.
yea, against the Eternal good and salvation of thy soul, yea, they secke to strip it of all grace, that it may perish by sin.
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Therefore stand on thy gard, and betimes set thy selfe against them, & labour by all good meanes to subdue them,
Therefore stand on thy guard, and betimes Set thy self against them, & labour by all good means to subdue them,
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and to mortifie them, and to take away the life of them; that is the dutie of euery child of God. Againe, for a second vse;
and to mortify them, and to take away the life of them; that is the duty of every child of God. Again, for a second use;
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Is it so, that the corruption of nature, that still in part abides in Gods children, is as a Rebell against that power of grace that is in them,
Is it so, that the corruption of nature, that still in part abides in God's children, is as a Rebel against that power of grace that is in them,
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and as a Rebell, doth violently oppose against it? Then here is matter of comfort for thee whosoeuer thou art, that art euer complayning of the rebellion of thine owne heart.
and as a Rebel, does violently oppose against it? Then Here is matter of Comfort for thee whosoever thou art, that art ever complaining of the rebellion of thine own heart.
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Oh, say some, I find the rebellion of my heart to be great and strong, I haue much adoe with mine owne heart,
O, say Some, I find the rebellion of my heart to be great and strong, I have much ado with mine own heart,
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and I can hardly stand against the rebellious lusts of it.
and I can hardly stand against the rebellious Lustiest of it.
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Is it thus with thee? Surely, then thy case is no other then the case of the holy Apostle, hee saw a Law in his members, rebelling against the Law of his mind.
Is it thus with thee? Surely, then thy case is no other then the case of the holy Apostle, he saw a Law in his members, rebelling against the Law of his mind.
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And thus it is with the best of Gods children:
And thus it is with the best of God's children:
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yea, comfort thy selfe in this, that the corruption of thy heart, and the sinfull lusts of it, are as Rebels, opposing against the power of grace that is in thee:
yea, Comfort thy self in this, that the corruption of thy heart, and the sinful Lustiest of it, Are as Rebels, opposing against the power of grace that is in thee:
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for being as Rebels, they shall be dealt with as Rebels; they shall neuer prosper: doubtlesse, God curseth Rebels, & sets himselfe against them.
for being as Rebels, they shall be dealt with as Rebels; they shall never prosper: doubtless, God Curseth Rebels, & sets himself against them.
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A Rebell against his naturall Prince, whom doth he rise vp against? Surely, not onely against his Prince,
A Rebel against his natural Prince, whom does he rise up against? Surely, not only against his Prince,
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but against God also, in whose roome that Prince standeth;
but against God also, in whose room that Prince Stands;
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and the Lord will not suffer such an one to prosper, but he will cut him short.
and the Lord will not suffer such an one to prosper, but he will Cut him short.
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And much more will the Lord cut short the rebellion of thy heart, thou being a child of God,
And much more will the Lord Cut short the rebellion of thy heart, thou being a child of God,
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and he wil not suffer that to prosper. The corruption of thine heart, and the sinfull lusts of it, are as Rebels:
and he will not suffer that to prosper. The corruption of thine heart, and the sinful Lustiest of it, Are as Rebels:
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and against whom doe they rebell and set themselues? Surely, in speciall manner against God himselfe, against Christ, against his Crowne and Dignity,
and against whom do they rebel and Set themselves? Surely, in special manner against God himself, against christ, against his Crown and Dignity,
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and against the grace of his holy Spirit.
and against the grace of his holy Spirit.
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Therefore certainly the Lord will not suffer them to prosper, but in the end he will ouerturne them & bring them to naught.
Therefore Certainly the Lord will not suffer them to prosper, but in the end he will overturn them & bring them to nought.
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The corruption of thy heart that still in part abides in thee, and the sinfull lusts of it, may for a time molest and trouble thee, opposing against that grace that is in thee:
The corruption of thy heart that still in part abides in thee, and the sinful Lustiest of it, may for a time molest and trouble thee, opposing against that grace that is in thee:
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yet know this to thy comfort, they shall neuer wholly vanquish and ouercome that grace. No, no;
yet know this to thy Comfort, they shall never wholly vanquish and overcome that grace. No, no;
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they vexe and trouble thee vniustly, and as Rebels, they oppose against that grace that is in thee,
they vex and trouble thee unjustly, and as Rebels, they oppose against that grace that is in thee,
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and they shall be sure to be put to the worst in the end. Satan fought against Christ, but he tooke the foile:
and they shall be sure to be put to the worst in the end. Satan fought against christ, but he took the foil:
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and so sinne, that fights against the grace of Christ in his members, shall be foyled in the end,
and so sin, that fights against the grace of christ in his members, shall be foiled in the end,
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and that grace of Christ and power of his Spirit shall at length wholly ouercome it, & vtterly destroy it.
and that grace of christ and power of his Spirit shall At length wholly overcome it, & utterly destroy it.
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Let that be thy comfort, and thinke on it to thy comfort.
Let that be thy Comfort, and think on it to thy Comfort.
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Now here a question is to bee answered, occasioned from this that the Apostle saith, hee saw another law in his members, rebelling against the law of his minde.
Now Here a question is to be answered, occasioned from this that the Apostle Says, he saw Another law in his members, rebelling against the law of his mind.
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I will briefly propound and answere it. The question is this:
I will briefly propound and answer it. The question is this:
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Whether the Childe of God may sinne of Rebellion, or sinne rebelliously or no? This question some mooue.
Whither the Child of God may sin of Rebellion, or sin rebelliously or no? This question Some move.
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And to this I answere, That doubtlesse a Childe of GOD may sinne of Rebellion,
And to this I answer, That doubtless a Child of GOD may sin of Rebellion,
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or may rebelliously in part, not wholly, as the wicked doe, and as Saul did, to whom Samuel said, 1. Sam. 15.23. Rebellion is as the sinne of Witchcraft, and transgression is wickednesse and Idolatrie.
or may rebelliously in part, not wholly, as the wicked doe, and as Saul did, to whom Samuel said, 1. Sam. 15.23. Rebellion is as the sin of Witchcraft, and Transgression is wickedness and Idolatry.
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Gods Children cannot so sinne of Rebellion, and in that degree rebelliously, but in part they may,
God's Children cannot so sin of Rebellion, and in that degree rebelliously, but in part they may,
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and there is ground for it from this Text;
and there is ground for it from this Text;
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for there is in the best of Gods Children that liue on the face of the earth, the law of their members rebelling against the Law of their minde,
for there is in the best of God's Children that live on the face of the earth, the law of their members rebelling against the Law of their mind,
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and leading them captiue vnto the law of sinne, which is in their members; and leading them captive unto the law of sin, which is in their members;
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there is rebellion in their corrupt flesh throughout in part, in their mindes, wils and affections,
there is rebellion in their corrupt Flesh throughout in part, in their minds, wills and affections,
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and that ouer-carries them sometimes to the doing of euill, yea, as the Apostle addes, it leades them captiue to the law of sinne, yea, to the doing of some foule euill,
and that ouer-carries them sometime to the doing of evil, yea, as the Apostle adds, it leads them captive to the law of sin, yea, to the doing of Some foul evil,
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as we reade of Dauid, Peter, and others. And such as the proper cause is, such must needs be the effect:
as we read of David, Peter, and Others. And such as the proper cause is, such must needs be the Effect:
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and therefore the proper cause of that euill that is done by them, being the inward rebellion of their mindes, wils and affections, the euill that is done by them, comming from thence, especially being a foule euill, it must needes bee, that it is done in part rebelliously,
and Therefore the proper cause of that evil that is done by them, being the inward rebellion of their minds, wills and affections, the evil that is done by them, coming from thence, especially being a foul evil, it must needs be, that it is done in part rebelliously,
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and is in some degree a sinne of rebellion. Dan. 9.5. The Prophet saith plainely, We haue rebelled. And Vers. 9. Albeit we haue rebelled.
and is in Some degree a sin of rebellion. Dan. 9.5. The Prophet Says plainly, We have rebelled. And Vers. 9. Albeit we have rebelled.
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That was but in the generall confession of sinne. Doubtlesse, he confessed the truth. I would but aske this question:
That was but in the general Confessi of sin. Doubtless, he confessed the truth. I would but ask this question:
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May not a Childe of God sometimes sin against knowledge and conscience? Without question hee may; and therefore rebelliously.
May not a Child of God sometime since against knowledge and conscience? Without question he may; and Therefore rebelliously.
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Yea, but say some not against knowledge in that particular act? Yes, euen in that particular act, he not resisting the lust of his heart,
Yea, but say Some not against knowledge in that particular act? Yes, even in that particular act, he not resisting the lust of his heart,
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but giuing way to it, nourishing it and consenting to it in his will that ouer-carries him euen against his knowledge, sometimes to doe some foule euill:
but giving Way to it, nourishing it and consenting to it in his will that ouer-carries him even against his knowledge, sometime to do Some foul evil:
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this was the case of Dauid, Peter, and others:
this was the case of David, Peter, and Others:
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and therefore, doubtlesse, a Childe of God may sinne of rebellion, or rebelliously, sometimes in part not wholly.
and Therefore, doubtless, a Child of God may sin of rebellion, or rebelliously, sometime in part not wholly.
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Wee are further to marke, that the Apostle saith, The law in his members rebelled against the Law of his minde.
we Are further to mark, that the Apostle Says, The law in his members rebelled against the Law of his mind.
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The remainder of sinne that still abode in him, warred and fought against the power of grace that was in him,
The remainder of sin that still Abided in him, warred and fought against the power of grace that was in him,
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and so the fight and warre that was in him, was betweene corruption and grace.
and so the fight and war that was in him, was between corruption and grace.
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And thus indeed it is in the Children of God, and such as are truely regenerate;
And thus indeed it is in the Children of God, and such as Are truly regenerate;
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there is in them a strong fight and bitter combate betweene corruption and grace;
there is in them a strong fight and bitter combat between corruption and grace;
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the flesh and the Spirit are at continuall warre and enmitie, and they fight and striue one against the other in the Children of God, that is the fight and combate that is in them.
the Flesh and the Spirit Are At continual war and enmity, and they fight and strive one against the other in the Children of God, that is the fight and combat that is in them.
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And the combate betweene the flesh and the Spirit is proper to Gods Children, and such as are truely regenerate, it is found in them alone.
And the combat between the Flesh and the Spirit is proper to God's Children, and such as Are truly regenerate, it is found in them alone.
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Vnregenerate persons are not acquainted with it, they know not what it meanes. And therefore the Apostle speaking of it, Gal. 5.17. he doth appropriate it to such as haue the Spirit of grace and sanctification, and are able to walke in the Spirit.
Unregenerate Persons Are not acquainted with it, they know not what it means. And Therefore the Apostle speaking of it, Gal. 5.17. he does Appropriate it to such as have the Spirit of grace and sanctification, and Are able to walk in the Spirit.
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Hee saith in the Verse before, 16. Walke in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.
He Says in the Verse before, 16. Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the Lustiest of the Flesh.
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And then he subioynes, For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh,
And then he subioynes, For the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh,
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and these are contrarie one to the other. and these Are contrary one to the other.
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Indeede vnregenerate persons may haue a kinde of fight and combate in them, and doubtlesse there is sometimes a kinde of fight in the wicked, Indeed unregenerate Persons may have a kind of fight and combat in them, and doubtless there is sometime a kind of fight in the wicked,
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but it is either betweene the appetite and reason, the appetite, and sence, and naturall passions fighting and warring against reason:
but it is either between the appetite and reason, the appetite, and sense, and natural passion fighting and warring against reason:
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or it is betweene sinne and the conscience enlightened by the light of nature, and by the Word of God, the conscience carrying in it the light of nature,
or it is between sin and the conscience enlightened by the Light of nature, and by the Word of God, the conscience carrying in it the Light of nature,
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and that light being not extinguished, nor weakened by sinne, it smites, and checkes and controlls the motions of sinne,
and that Light being not extinguished, nor weakened by sin, it smites, and Checks and controls the motions of sin,
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and it doth warne and accuse men when they doe any euill against that light, as Rom. 2.15.
and it does warn and accuse men when they do any evil against that Light, as Rom. 2.15.
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the Apostle saith, The Gentiles shew the effect of the Law, written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witnes,
the Apostle Says, The Gentiles show the Effect of the Law, written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness,
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& their thoughts accusing one another, or excusing. & their thoughts accusing one Another, or excusing.
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There is one of these two serts of fight and combate in such as be yet vnregenerate:
There is one of these two serts of fight and combat in such as be yet unregenerate:
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but as for the fight betweene the flesh and the Spirit, and betweene grace and corruption, they are not acquainted with it, they haue no experience of it,
but as for the fight between the Flesh and the Spirit, and between grace and corruption, they Are not acquainted with it, they have no experience of it,
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because indeede they haue not the Spirit, they haue not sanctified grace in them, but they are wholly within and without, flesh, corruption and sinne.
Because indeed they have not the Spirit, they have not sanctified grace in them, but they Are wholly within and without, Flesh, corruption and sin.
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And as Christ saith of Satan, Luke 11.18. that he is not deuided against himselfe: And as christ Says of Satan, Lycia 11.18. that he is not divided against himself:
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so it may be truely said, that sinne is not deuided against sinne, and flesh is not deuided against flesh.
so it may be truly said, that sin is not divided against sin, and Flesh is not divided against Flesh.
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Therefore, I say, vnregenerate persons are altogether vnacquainted with the fight that is betweene the flesh and the Spirit, and betweene grace and corruption;
Therefore, I say, unregenerate Persons Are altogether unacquainted with the fight that is between the Flesh and the Spirit, and between grace and corruption;
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that is only found in Gods Children, and such as are truely regenerate, and they that find it in thēselues, may cōclude that they are regenerate.
that is only found in God's Children, and such as Are truly regenerate, and they that find it in themselves, may conclude that they Are regenerate.
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Haply some will say, How shall we distinguish the combat that is betweene the appetite and reason,
Haply Some will say, How shall we distinguish the combat that is between the appetite and reason,
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or between sin and the natural light of conscience, from the fight that is betweene the flesh and the Spirit,
or between since and the natural Light of conscience, from the fight that is between the Flesh and the Spirit,
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and betweene grace and corruption, how shall we put a difference betweene them? I answere the difference between them;
and between grace and corruption, how shall we put a difference between them? I answer the difference between them;
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The combate betweene the appetite and reason, or betweene sin & the naturall light of conscience, is in seuerall & distinct faculties of the soule;
The combat between the appetite and reason, or between since & the natural Light of conscience, is in several & distinct faculties of the soul;
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in that combate, one faculty of the soule is carryed against another, the appetite against reason, the affections against conscience:
in that combat, one faculty of the soul is carried against Another, the appetite against reason, the affections against conscience:
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but the combate betweene the flesh and the Spirit, betweene grace and corruption, is in one and the same power and facultie of the soule;
but the combat between the Flesh and the Spirit, between grace and corruption, is in one and the same power and faculty of the soul;
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in that combate the minde is carryed against it selfe, and the will against it selfe, and the affections against themselues:
in that combat the mind is carried against it self, and the will against it self, and the affections against themselves:
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because they are partly spirituall, and partly carnall: and thou shalt know that this combate is in thee by this especially:
Because they Are partly spiritual, and partly carnal: and thou shalt know that this combat is in thee by this especially:
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If thou find thine heart carried against it selfe, euen against it owne liking, in respect of thy best-pleasing sinne;
If thou find thine heart carried against it self, even against it own liking, in respect of thy best-pleasing sin;
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if thou finde in thy selfe a true dislike and a lothing of that sinne thou wast inclined to by nature;
if thou find in thy self a true dislike and a loathing of that sin thou wast inclined to by nature;
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that is a sure note, that there is sanctifying grace in thy heart; and by this try thy selfe.
that is a sure note, that there is sanctifying grace in thy heart; and by this try thy self.
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Now in the last place obserue wee, that the Apostle speaking of the power of grace that was in his whole innerman, in his regenerate part, he cals it the law of his minde:
Now in the last place observe we, that the Apostle speaking of the power of grace that was in his Whole Innerman, in his regenerate part, he calls it the law of his mind:
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I see another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my minde. He giues to it the name and title of a Law.I see Another law in my members, rebelling against the Law of my mind. He gives to it the name and title of a Law.
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Hence wee are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
Hence we Are given to understand thus much:
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That the grace of Regeneration that is in Gods Children and in true Beleeuers, is as a Law in them, and it hath a great stroke and power in them:
That the grace of Regeneration that is in God's Children and in true Believers, is as a Law in them, and it hath a great stroke and power in them:
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sanctifying grace is as a Law that rules, and gouernes, and commands in Gods Children, in their whole inner man, in their regenerate part throughout;
sanctifying grace is as a Law that rules, and governs, and commands in God's Children, in their Whole inner man, in their regenerate part throughout;
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so farre forth as Gods Children bee regenerate, sanctifying Grace hath the rule, and gouernment,
so Far forth as God's Children be regenerate, sanctifying Grace hath the Rule, and government,
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and command of them in all the powers of their soules, and in all the parts and members of their bodies:
and command of them in all the Powers of their Souls, and in all the parts and members of their bodies:
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for why? It is in euery Childe of God in his measure, as it was with the Apostle, who saith of himselfe, Gal. 2.20. Thus I liue, yet not I now, but Christ liueth in me, and in that I now liue in the flesh, I liue by faith in the Sonne of God.
for why? It is in every Child of God in his measure, as it was with the Apostle, who Says of himself, Gal. 2.20. Thus I live, yet not I now, but christ lives in me, and in that I now live in the Flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God.
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Thus it is with euery Childe of God, Christ liues in him, and he liues by faith in Christ.
Thus it is with every Child of God, christ lives in him, and he lives by faith in christ.
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Yea the Apostle puts it downe in the generall, Gal. 3.11. The iust shall liue, or liues by faith:
Yea the Apostle puts it down in the general, Gal. 3.11. The just shall live, or lives by faith:
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euery iust and holy person liues by faith, true sauing faith and sanctifying grace, is the guide of his life,
every just and holy person lives by faith, true Saving faith and sanctifying grace, is the guide of his life,
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and all his thoughts, words, and workes are guided, ordered and gouerned by it. And hence it was, that Dauid said, Psalme 16.7. that his reines did teach him in the night.
and all his thoughts, words, and works Are guided, ordered and governed by it. And hence it was, that David said, Psalm 16.7. that his reins did teach him in the night.
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And to this purpose speakes the Prophet, Isai. 30.21. Thine eare shall heare a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walke yee in it. And to this purpose speaks the Prophet, Isaiah 30.21. Thine ear shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the Way, walk ye in it.
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As if hee had said, Thou shalt haue one within thee to guide and to gouerne thee,
As if he had said, Thou shalt have one within thee to guide and to govern thee,
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euen the Spirit of grace and sanctification. And this is that the Lord promised to his people, Ierem. 31.33. that hee would put his Law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts.
even the Spirit of grace and sanctification. And this is that the Lord promised to his people, Jeremiah 31.33. that he would put his Law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts.
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And so his Law written in the Booke of God, should be also a Law written in their hearts, and in their inward parts.
And so his Law written in the Book of God, should be also a Law written in their hearts, and in their inward parts.
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Which plainely and strongly confirmes the truth of the point in hand, that the grace of Regeneration is as a Law in Gods Children,
Which plainly and strongly confirms the truth of the point in hand, that the grace of Regeneration is as a Law in God's Children,
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and as a Law it rules, and gouernes, and commands in their regenerate part;
and as a Law it rules, and governs, and commands in their regenerate part;
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so farre forth as they be regenerate, it hath the command of them in all the powers of their soules,
so Far forth as they be regenerate, it hath the command of them in all the Powers of their Souls,
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and in all the parts and members of their bodies: and the reason and ground of it is this,
and in all the parts and members of their bodies: and the reason and ground of it is this,
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In the regenerate part, and so farre forth as GODS Children be regenerate, the grace that is in them, is euen the life of God, Ephes. 4.18. and it is the power of the Spirit of Christ, euen the power of the Spirit that raysed vp Christ from the dead, called The vertue of his Resurrection, Philip. 3.10.
In the regenerate part, and so Far forth as GOD'S Children be regenerate, the grace that is in them, is even the life of God, Ephesians 4.18. and it is the power of the Spirit of christ, even the power of the Spirit that raised up christ from the dead, called The virtue of his Resurrection, Philip. 3.10.
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And therefore it must needes bee strong, and powerfull, and as a Law ruling and commanding in their regenerate part,
And Therefore it must needs be strong, and powerful, and as a Law ruling and commanding in their regenerate part,
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and that throughout in all the powers of their soules, and in all the parts and members of their bodies. Now then for vse.
and that throughout in all the Powers of their Souls, and in all the parts and members of their bodies. Now then for use.
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First, this being a truth, it meetes with an errour and false opinion of the Papists, who hold and teach, that a man cannot know whether hee haue faith and sanctifying grace in him or no, when they are pressed with it, that a true Beleeuer may be assured of his owne saluation, by the testimonie of the Spirit of grace in his heart:
First, this being a truth, it meets with an error and false opinion of the Papists, who hold and teach, that a man cannot know whither he have faith and sanctifying grace in him or no, when they Are pressed with it, that a true Believer may be assured of his own salvation, by the testimony of the Spirit of grace in his heart:
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because as many as are led by the Spirit of God, are the sonnes of God, Rom. 8.14.
Because as many as Are led by the Spirit of God, Are the Sons of God, Rom. 8.14.
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They answere, that a man cannot know whether hee haue faith and grace in him, or no.
They answer, that a man cannot know whither he have faith and grace in him, or no.
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This opinion of theirs cannot stand with the truth now deliuered:
This opinion of theirs cannot stand with the truth now Delivered:
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for why? Is sanctifying grace strong and powerfull in GODS Children, and as a Law ruling and commanding in them? It is euen the life of God in them,
for why? Is sanctifying grace strong and powerful in GOD'S Children, and as a Law ruling and commanding in them? It is even the life of God in them,
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and the power of the Spirit of Christ in them.
and the power of the Spirit of christ in them.
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Is it so? and yet is it not perceiued by them? Surely it is not possible, it cannot bee,
Is it so? and yet is it not perceived by them? Surely it is not possible, it cannot be,
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but that they must needs know it and feele it themselues.
but that they must needs know it and feel it themselves.
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Yea, but (say they) it is in your owne doctrine, That a man may haue faith, and not feele it;
Yea, but (say they) it is in your own Doctrine, That a man may have faith, and not feel it;
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you teach, That a man must not goe by feeling, but by beleeuing. It is true indeede;
you teach, That a man must not go by feeling, but by believing. It is true indeed;
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wee teach, That a man may haue faith, and not feele it sometimes;
we teach, That a man may have faith, and not feel it sometime;
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as in some great trouble and distresse of conscience, when the conscience of a true Beleeuer feeles nothing but sinne,
as in Some great trouble and distress of conscience, when the conscience of a true Believer feels nothing but sin,
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and iudgeth God angry with him, wee teach, In such a case not to follow the sense of mans owne heart,
and Judgeth God angry with him, we teach, In such a case not to follow the sense of men own heart,
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but to sticke to the Word of God, which saith, that God lookes to the afflicted,
but to stick to the Word of God, which Says, that God looks to the afflicted,
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and such as are troubled in Spirit, and broken in heart, and that Christ turnes not away his face from such as labour vnder the burden of their sinnes, but refresheth them, Mat. 11.28.
and such as Are troubled in Spirit, and broken in heart, and that christ turns not away his face from such as labour under the burden of their Sins, but refresheth them, Mathew 11.28.
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But doth it hereupon follow, that a true Beleeuer can neuer feele grace in himselfe? No, no: that is no good consequent:
But does it hereupon follow, that a true Believer can never feel grace in himself? No, no: that is no good consequent:
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doubtlesse, a Childe of God, out of the case of great trouble, or distresse of conscience, may know and feele sanctifying grace strong and powerfull in him,
doubtless, a Child of God, out of the case of great trouble, or distress of conscience, may know and feel sanctifying grace strong and powerful in him,
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and as a law ruling and commanding in his regenerate part. And so for a second vse of the point.
and as a law ruling and commanding in his regenerate part. And so for a second use of the point.
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Is it so that sanctifying grace is strong and powerfull in Gods Children? Is it as a Law ruling and commanding in their regenerate part,
Is it so that sanctifying grace is strong and powerful in God's Children? Is it as a Law ruling and commanding in their regenerate part,
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and that throughout in their minds, wils, and in all the powers of their soules,
and that throughout in their minds, wills, and in all the Powers of their Souls,
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and in all the parts and members of their bodies? Surely then it cannot be, that a child of God should make a common practice of any kowne sinne, he hath a Law within him, that commands him to the contrarie,
and in all the parts and members of their bodies? Surely then it cannot be, that a child of God should make a Common practice of any kown sin, he hath a Law within him, that commands him to the contrary,
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and that Law will not suffer him so to doe.
and that Law will not suffer him so to do.
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And if a Childe of God fall into any sinne, he fals not into it with full consent of will, the Law of grace that is in him, checkes him,
And if a Child of God fallen into any sin, he falls not into it with full consent of will, the Law of grace that is in him, Checks him,
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and controlls him, and will not suffer him to yeeld full consent of will to the doing of any knowne euill;
and controls him, and will not suffer him to yield full consent of will to the doing of any known evil;
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yea, on the ground of Doctrine now deliuered, it followes, that as many as are Gods Children, they yeeld willing and readie obedience to the will of God, made knowne to them, they are such as are spoken of.
yea, on the ground of Doctrine now Delivered, it follows, that as many as Are God's Children, they yield willing and ready Obedience to the will of God, made known to them, they Are such as Are spoken of.
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They serue God, not of constraint, but willingly, as if there were no Law to cōpell them: They serve God, not of constraint, but willingly, as if there were no Law to compel them:
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for why? the Law of God written, and the Law of their hearts is all one in substance;
for why? the Law of God written, and the Law of their hearts is all one in substance;
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the Law of God is written in their hearts, and the Law of grace, euen the grace of Regeneration, is strong and powerfull in them,
the Law of God is written in their hearts, and the Law of grace, even the grace of Regeneration, is strong and powerful in them,
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and as a Law it rules and commands in their regenerate part throughout, it commands not only their mindes,
and as a Law it rules and commands in their regenerate part throughout, it commands not only their minds,
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but their wils also, so farre forth as they be regenerate, and so they are made free and voluntarie in yeelding obedience to God,
but their wills also, so Far forth as they be regenerate, and so they Are made free and voluntary in yielding Obedience to God,
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and they obey God willingly and readily, according to that measure of grace that is in them.
and they obey God willingly and readily, according to that measure of grace that is in them.
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And take this for a certaine truth, that according to the measure of sanctifying grace in any man or woman,
And take this for a certain truth, that according to the measure of sanctifying grace in any man or woman,
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so is the measure of their willingnesse and readinesse in doing good things. If thou wilt doe no more good then thou art compelled to doe; for example:
so is the measure of their willingness and readiness in doing good things. If thou wilt do no more good then thou art compelled to do; for Exampl:
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If thou wilt not keepe the Sabbath, and sanctifie it further then thou art compelled by mans Law, thou art but a formall Hypocrite. And so for euill things:
If thou wilt not keep the Sabbath, and sanctify it further then thou art compelled by men Law, thou art but a formal Hypocrite. And so for evil things:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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If thou wilt abstaine from euill, no further then thou art restrayned by the Lawes of men,
If thou wilt abstain from evil, no further then thou art restrained by the Laws of men,
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as it is with the most, when they are told of Swearing, Rayling, Sabbath-breaking:
as it is with the most, when they Are told of Swearing, Railing, Sabbath-breaking:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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Oh, say they, I hope it is no hanging matter, it is neither Felony nor Treason;
O, say they, I hope it is no hanging matter, it is neither Felony nor Treason;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and therefore they make no bones of it. If it be thus with thee, thou art but a gracelesse Wretch, whosoeuer thou art:
and Therefore they make no bones of it. If it be thus with thee, thou art but a graceless Wretch, whosoever thou art:
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thou hast no dramme of sanctifying grace in thee. Gods Children will not breake the Sabbath:
thou hast no dram of sanctifying grace in thee. God's Children will not break the Sabbath:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and why? Grace ouer-rules them, and is as a Law to them, yea, according to the measure of grace that is in them, they willingly keepe the Sabbath,
and why? Grace overrules them, and is as a Law to them, yea, according to the measure of grace that is in them, they willingly keep the Sabbath,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and yeeld obedience to God in all his Commandements. And hereby try thy selfe;
and yield Obedience to God in all his commandments. And hereby try thy self;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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If thou haue sanctifying grace in thee, thou art readie and willing to doe good things, thou art not haled and drawne to doe good,
If thou have sanctifying grace in thee, thou art ready and willing to do good things, thou art not haled and drawn to do good,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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but thou doest it willingly and of a readie minde, and from thy willingnesse to doe good things, thou mayst gather and conclude, that thou hast sanctifying grace in thine heart:
but thou dost it willingly and of a ready mind, and from thy willingness to do good things, thou Mayest gather and conclude, that thou hast sanctifying grace in thine heart:
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and by this try thy selfe. Now here a cauill of the Anabaptists is to bee met withall:
and by this try thy self. Now Here a cavil of the Anabaptists is to be met withal:
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say they, Sanctifying Grace is as a Law to Gods Children, and as a Law it rules, and gouernes, and commands them:
say they, Sanctifying Grace is as a Law to God's Children, and as a Law it rules, and governs, and commands them:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and therefore they need not the Lawes of men to gouerne them? The answere is easie:
and Therefore they need not the Laws of men to govern them? The answer is easy:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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If Gods Children were sanctified perfectly, and had a perfection of grace and sanctification, then in respect of themselues they should not neede the Lawes of men to gouerne them:
If God's Children were sanctified perfectly, and had a perfection of grace and sanctification, then in respect of themselves they should not need the Laws of men to govern them:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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but alas, there is no such matter: they are sanctified but in part, in time of this life.
but alas, there is no such matter: they Are sanctified but in part, in time of this life.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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Againe the visible Church of God containes as well Hypocrites and Wicked men, as true Beleeuers:
Again the visible Church of God contains as well Hypocrites and Wicked men, as true Believers:
av dt j n1 pp-f np1 vvz a-acp av n2 cc j n2, c-acp j n2:
(27) verse (DIV2)
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therefore the best Churches need Magistracie for the punishment of euill doers, and for the protection of the Church and Gods Children:
Therefore the best Churches need Magistracy for the punishment of evil doers, and for the protection of the Church and God's Children:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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therefore the reason is naught, that sanctifying grace is as a Law to GODS Children, and therefore they need not the Lawes of men.
Therefore the reason is nought, that sanctifying grace is as a Law to GOD'S Children, and Therefore they need not the Laws of men.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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Come we now to the second part of this Verse, in the words following: And leading mee captiue to the Law of sinne, which is in my members.
Come we now to the second part of this Verse, in the words following: And leading me captive to the Law of sin, which is in my members.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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In these words, our Apostle makes knowne to vs the issue & successe of the resistance and rebelling of the remaynder of sinne, that still abode in him, against the power of grace that was in him,
In these words, our Apostle makes known to us the issue & success of the resistance and rebelling of the remainder of sin, that still Abided in him, against the power of grace that was in him,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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as, namely, that the successe of it was this:
as, namely, that the success of it was this:
c-acp, av, cst dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbds d:
(27) verse (DIV2)
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That hee was thereby brought vnder the power of sinne, and made to yeeld to sinne:
That he was thereby brought under the power of sin, and made to yield to sin:
cst pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp n1:
(27) verse (DIV2)
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which the Apostle (still continuing his former Metaphor and similitude, taken from warre or fighting) deliuers vnder these termes, that he was led captiue to sinne:
which the Apostle (still Continuing his former Metaphor and similitude, taken from war or fighting) delivers under these terms, that he was led captive to sin:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and he sets downe the power of sinne as before, vnder the word Law. Leading me captiue to the Law of sinne.
and he sets down the power of sin as before, under the word Law. Leading me captive to the Law of sin.
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And that is further amplified by the subiect of it, in his members, and leading me captiue to the Law of sinne which is in my members.
And that is further amplified by the Subject of it, in his members, and leading me captive to the Law of sin which is in my members.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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Let vs a little examine these words, that wee may find out the true sense and meaning of them, And leading mee captiue, in this word:
Let us a little examine these words, that we may find out the true sense and meaning of them, And leading me captive, in this word:
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for it is but one word in the Originall, or in this Phrase and forme of speech, (Leading captiue.) The Apostle alludes to the manner of great and mighty Conquerors in warre, such as haue gotten the victory ouer their enemies,
for it is but one word in the Original, or in this Phrase and Form of speech, (Leading captive.) The Apostle alludes to the manner of great and mighty Conquerors in war, such as have got the victory over their enemies,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and are wont to leade them whom they haue taken aliue, as prisoners fast bound and tyed,
and Are wont to lead them whom they have taken alive, as Prisoners fast bound and tied,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and to keepe them vnder their power as Vassals and Slaues.
and to keep them under their power as Vassals and Slaves.
cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n2 cc n2.
(27) verse (DIV2)
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To this the Apostle here hath respect, and his meaning is, that sinne rising vp in rebellion against the power of grace that was in him,
To this the Apostle Here hath respect, and his meaning is, that sin rising up in rebellion against the power of grace that was in him,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and warring and fighting against it, sometimes it preuayled against grace, and sometimes it ouercame him,
and warring and fighting against it, sometime it prevailed against grace, and sometime it overcame him,
cc j-vvg cc vvg p-acp pn31, av pn31 vvd p-acp n1, cc av pn31 vvd pno31,
(27) verse (DIV2)
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and as it were tooke him prisoner, and carryed him away like a captiue, and as a vanquished man (to the Law of sinne.) The word (Law) is here put,
and as it were took him prisoner, and carried him away like a captive, and as a vanquished man (to the Law of sin.) The word (Law) is Here put,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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as before, to signifie the power of sinne, and by sinne, wee are to vnderstand the corruption of nature,
as before, to signify the power of sin, and by sin, we Are to understand the corruption of nature,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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euen the remaynder of sinne that still abode in the Apostle, together with the euill motions and lusts arising from thence.
even the remainder of sin that still Abided in the Apostle, together with the evil motions and Lustiest arising from thence.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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And therefore he addes, which is in my members: or as it is in the Originall, which hath existence and being in my members.
And Therefore he adds, which is in my members: or as it is in the Original, which hath existence and being in my members.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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As if he had said, To the force and to the power of sinne which hath an actuall being in my members,
As if he had said, To the force and to the power of sin which hath an actual being in my members,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and the euill motions and lusts of it.
and the evil motions and Lustiest of it.
cc dt j-jn n2 cc n2 pp-f pn31.
(27) verse (DIV2)
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By (Members) wee are to vnderstand, as before, all the powers of the soule,
By (Members) we Are to understand, as before, all the Powers of the soul,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and all the parts and members of the body.
and all the parts and members of the body.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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Thus then conceiue wee the meaning of these words, And leading me captiue to the Law of sinne which is in my members.
Thus then conceive we the meaning of these words, And leading me captive to the Law of sin which is in my members.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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As if the Apostle had said, And sometimes preuayling against that grace that is in me,
As if the Apostle had said, And sometime prevailing against that grace that is in me,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and ouercomming me, and by the strength of it getting victory ouer me, and carrying me as a captiue,
and overcoming me, and by the strength of it getting victory over me, and carrying me as a captive,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and as a vanquished man, and bringing mee vnder the force and power of that corruption that still in part abides in mee,
and as a vanquished man, and bringing me under the force and power of that corruption that still in part abides in me,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and to the power of the euill motions and lusts of it, which lusts haue their actuall being in all the powers of my soule,
and to the power of the evil motions and Lustiest of it, which Lustiest have their actual being in all the Powers of my soul,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and in all the parts and members of my body. Come we to the matter of obseruation and doctrine;and in all the parts and members of my body. Come we to the matter of observation and Doctrine;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and first, in that the Apostle saith, The remainder of sinne that still abode in him, rebelled, fought and warred against the power of grace that was in him,
and First, in that the Apostle Says, The remainder of sin that still Abided in him, rebelled, fought and warred against the power of grace that was in him,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and sometimes preuayled against it, and led him as a captiue, & brought him vnder the power of sinne.
and sometime prevailed against it, and led him as a captive, & brought him under the power of sin.
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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We are to take notice how it is with the best of Gods children sometimes, namely thus:
We Are to take notice how it is with the best of God's children sometime, namely thus:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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That the best of Gods children, the most holy, and the most regenerate that liue in the world, haue not onely sinne in part abiding in them, That the best of God's children, the most holy, and the most regenerate that live in the world, have not only sin in part abiding in them,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and fighting, and warring against that power of grace that is in them, but sometimes preuayling against that grace,
and fighting, and warring against that power of grace that is in them, but sometime prevailing against that grace,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and getting the vpper hand of it;
and getting the upper hand of it;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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sinne that abides in Gods children in part, though it doe not for euer, and wholly ouercome the grace that is in them, that is not possible,
sin that abides in God's children in part, though it do not for ever, and wholly overcome the grace that is in them, that is not possible,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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yet sometimes in part and for a time, it gets the victorie ouer it, & doth conquer it,
yet sometime in part and for a time, it gets the victory over it, & does conquer it,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and as it were leades away a child of God, as a captiue vnder the power of it. We reade, Exod. 17.11. that in the battell that was betweene Israel and Amalek, While MOSES held vp his hand, ISRAEL preuailed, but when he let his hand downe, AMALEK preuailed: So it is in the fight and combat betweene Grace and Sinne in Gods children:
and as it were leads away a child of God, as a captive under the power of it. We read, Exod 17.11. that in the battle that was between Israel and Amalek, While MOSES held up his hand, ISRAEL prevailed, but when he let his hand down, AMALEK prevailed: So it is in the fight and combat between Grace and Sin in God's children:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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the victorie and conquest is sometimes on one part, and sometimes on the other;
the victory and conquest is sometime on one part, and sometime on the other;
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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sometimes Grace is too strong for sinne, and beares downe the motions of it, and keeps them vnder:
sometime Grace is too strong for sin, and bears down the motions of it, and keeps them under:
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and sometimes againe Sinne is too strong for Grace, and beares it down in part for a time,
and sometime again Sin is too strong for Grace, and bears it down in part for a time,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and so farre preuailes ouer it, as sometimes it carryes a child of God as a captiue to it,
and so Far prevails over it, as sometime it carries a child of God as a captive to it,
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(27) verse (DIV2)
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and to the lusts of it, and by the strength of it drawes him to the doing of some euill.
and to the Lustiest of it, and by the strength of it draws him to the doing of Some evil.
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And to this purpose wee haue many examples in the Booke of God, as of Noah, of Lot, of Abraham, of Moses, of Dauid, of Peter, and others.
And to this purpose we have many Examples in the Book of God, as of Noah, of Lot, of Abraham, of Moses, of David, of Peter, and Others.
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And doubtlesse, Gods children are able to witnesse this to be a truth, out of their owne experience,
And doubtless, God's children Are able to witness this to be a truth, out of their own experience,
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though it be to their griefe.
though it be to their grief.
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Yea, if we obserue it, we shall find, that sinne abiding in Gods children, hath sometimes strangely preuailed ouer the power of grace that was in them,
Yea, if we observe it, we shall find, that sin abiding in God's children, hath sometime strangely prevailed over the power of grace that was in them,
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and strangely ouercarryed them, yea, the very best of them:
and strangely ouercarryed them, yea, the very best of them:
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as, haue they not beene strangely ouer-carryed and led away by their owne corruption, when they haue cast forth doubtfull speeches, touching Gods grace & fauour towards them,
as, have they not been strangely overcarried and led away by their own corruption, when they have cast forth doubtful Speeches, touching God's grace & favour towards them,
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as if God had forsaken them, and quite cast them out of his sight, and shut vp his loue from them,
as if God had forsaken them, and quite cast them out of his sighed, and shut up his love from them,
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and reckoned them as enemies?
and reckoned them as enemies?
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Thus it was with Dauid, Psal. 77.7, 8, 9. Will the Lord absent himselfe for euer? and will he shew no more fauour? Is his morcy cleane gone for euer? Doth his promise faile for enormore? Hath God forgotten to be mercifull? Hath he shut vp his tender mercies in displeasure? And was not Iob, that deare seruant and child of God, strangely ouer-carryed by the strength of his owne corruption,
Thus it was with David, Psalm 77.7, 8, 9. Will the Lord absent himself for ever? and will he show no more favour? Is his morcy clean gone for ever? Does his promise fail for enormore? Hath God forgotten to be merciful? Hath he shut up his tender Mercies in displeasure? And was not Job, that deer servant and child of God, strangely overcarried by the strength of his own corruption,
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when hee cursed the time and moneths of his life? Iob 3.3, to 12. And the like did the holy Prophet Ieremiah, Ierem. 20.14, 15. Cursed be the day wherein I was borne,
when he cursed the time and months of his life? Job 3.3, to 12. And the like did the holy Prophet Jeremiah, Jeremiah 20.14, 15. Cursed be the day wherein I was born,
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and let not the day wherein my mother bare mee, be blessed. And Ierom. 12.1.and let not the day wherein my mother bore me, be blessed. And Jerom 12.1.
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he reasons the case with God, as if the Lord were not righteous in his administration and gouernement of the world,
he Reasons the case with God, as if the Lord were not righteous in his administration and government of the world,
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because of the great prosperity of the wicked. And thus did Dauid, Psal. 73.13, 14.
Because of the great Prosperity of the wicked. And thus did David, Psalm 73.13, 14.
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Thus haue these holy seruants and children of God beene strangely ouer-carryed by the strength of their owne corruption;
Thus have these holy Servants and children of God been strangely overcarried by the strength of their own corruption;
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and it plainly proues the point in hand, That sinne that abides in Gods children in part, sometimes preuailes ouer that grace that is in them,
and it plainly Proves the point in hand, That sin that abides in God's children in part, sometime prevails over that grace that is in them,
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and so ouercomes it, and conquers it, and so sometimes it leades them away vnder the power of it, to the acting of some euill.
and so overcomes it, and conquers it, and so sometime it leads them away under the power of it, to the acting of Some evil.
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And the reason of it is this,
And the reason of it is this,
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The grace that is in Gods children, is vpheld by the assisting hand and power of God, it is the hand and power of God that continually vpholds it,
The grace that is in God's children, is upheld by the assisting hand and power of God, it is the hand and power of God that continually upholds it,
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and keepes it from sayling, it is of a sayling nature in it selfe, and were it not continually vpheld by the hand of God, it would faile.
and keeps it from sailing, it is of a sailing nature in it self, and were it not continually upheld by the hand of God, it would fail.
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Now the Lord is pleased somtimes for causes knowne to himselfe, a little to with-draw his assisting hand from that grace that is in Gods children:
Now the Lord is pleased sometimes for Causes known to himself, a little to withdraw his assisting hand from that grace that is in God's children:
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and thence it is that sometimes sinne that abides in them, preuailes ouer it, and ouercomes it in part,
and thence it is that sometime sin that abides in them, prevails over it, and overcomes it in part,
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and for a time, and that sometimes it leades ouen the best of Gods children, as captiues vnder the power of it, to the doing of some euill. This then being a truth,
and for a time, and that sometime it leads oven the best of God's children, as captives under the power of it, to the doing of Some evil. This then being a truth,
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It may serue as a ground of admonition to euery one of vs, though wee be the children of God,
It may serve as a ground of admonition to every one of us, though we be the children of God,
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and haue a great measure of grace in vs, yet this may admonish vs to be maruellous heedfull to our selues,
and have a great measure of grace in us, yet this may admonish us to be marvelous heedful to our selves,
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and to liue in continuall mistrust of the corruption that still in part abides in vs,
and to live in continual mistrust of the corruption that still in part abides in us,
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and to watch it narrowly, lest it should ouercarry vs to the doing of euill:
and to watch it narrowly, lest it should ouercarry us to the doing of evil:
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for why? Is it so, that the best of Gods children, euen the Lords Worthies,
for why? Is it so, that the best of God's children, even the lords Worthies,
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as I may iustly call them, Dauid, Peter, Paul, and such stout Champions and valiant Captaynes as these, haue beene sometimes taken prisoners of sinne,
as I may justly call them, David, Peter, Paul, and such stout Champions and valiant Captains as these, have been sometime taken Prisoners of sin,
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and carryed away as captiues vnder the power of their owne corruption? Is it thus sometimes with the best of Gods children? Oh then, what need haue wee that are but as common Souldiers,
and carried away as captives under the power of their own corruption? Is it thus sometime with the best of God's children? O then, what need have we that Are but as Common Soldiers,
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yea, but as Shrimps and poore weaklings, in respect of them, what need (I say) haue we to liue in feare & trembling,
yea, but as Shrimps and poor Weaklings, in respect of them, what need (I say) have we to live in Fear & trembling,
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and in continuall mistrust of the corruption of our owne hearts, and narrowly to watch it, that wee be not ouer-carryed by it to the doing of euill?
and in continual mistrust of the corruption of our own hearts, and narrowly to watch it, that we be not overcarried by it to the doing of evil?
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And let vs know this, that be we as watchfull as possibly wee can, yet sometimes the corruption that still in part abides in vs, will beare downe the grace that is in vs,
And let us know this, that be we as watchful as possibly we can, yet sometime the corruption that still in part abides in us, will bear down the grace that is in us,
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and will sometimes vanquish it in part, and sometimes bring vs vnder the power of sinne.
and will sometime vanquish it in part, and sometime bring us under the power of sin.
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And therefore it concernes vs to looke to the corruption of our owne hearts:
And Therefore it concerns us to look to the corruption of our own hearts:
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and when thou feelest any euill motion, any stirring to euill in thy heart, labour to stop it,
and when thou Feel any evil motion, any stirring to evil in thy heart, labour to stop it,
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and to stifle it in the beginning, nip it in the very bud;
and to stifle it in the beginning, nip it in the very bud;
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if thou giue way to it, and suffer it to get head, it will beare downe that grace that is in thee,
if thou give Way to it, and suffer it to get head, it will bear down that grace that is in thee,
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though thouhaue a great measure of grace:
though thouhaue a great measure of grace:
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and therefore, I say, stop it in the beginning, and know this, that the Deuill cannot draw thee to the doing of any euill,
and Therefore, I say, stop it in the beginning, and know this, that the devil cannot draw thee to the doing of any evil,
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but by the consent of thine owne heart, hee hath no power to enforce thee to sinne,
but by the consent of thine own heart, he hath no power to enforce thee to sin,
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but a sleight he hath to perswade thee to it, neither can he bring thee to the acting of sinne at the first,
but a sleight he hath to persuade thee to it, neither can he bring thee to the acting of sin At the First,
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but by conuaying sinne into thine heart by little and little;
but by conveying sin into thine heart by little and little;
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therefore watch ouer thine owne heart, and when any euill motion riseth vp in it, set thy selfe against it,
Therefore watch over thine own heart, and when any evil motion Riseth up in it, Set thy self against it,
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and suffer it not to gaine the consent of thy will:
and suffer it not to gain the consent of thy will:
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if thou doe, it will beare downe the grace that is in thee, and bring thee vnder the power of it, to the doing of euill.
if thou do, it will bear down the grace that is in thee, and bring thee under the power of it, to the doing of evil.
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Againe, Is it so, that the best of Gods children, & the most holy that liue in this world, haue not onely sinne in part abiding in them, fighting and warring against the power of grace that is in them,
Again, Is it so, that the best of God's children, & the most holy that live in this world, have not only sin in part abiding in them, fighting and warring against the power of grace that is in them,
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but somtimes preuayling against that grace, and getting the victorie ouer it, & leading them as captiues vnder the power of it? Let no man then deceiue himselfe, let no man presume on the strength of grace that is in him, for the auoyding of sin:
but sometimes prevailing against that grace, and getting the victory over it, & leading them as captives under the power of it? Let no man then deceive himself, let no man presume on the strength of grace that is in him, for the avoiding of since:
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let none thinke that he hath in him such strength of grace, as that no temptation can take hold of him, especially that hee cannot be drawne on any foule and grosse sinne.
let none think that he hath in him such strength of grace, as that no temptation can take hold of him, especially that he cannot be drawn on any foul and gross sin.
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If any so think, he deceiues himselfe, and those are too bold & too foole-hardy, that tyre themselues like wantons,
If any so think, he deceives himself, and those Are too bold & too foolhardy, that tyre themselves like wantons,
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and follow the fashions of the world, or keep company vnnecessarily with wicked persons, and yet thinke or say, Tush, they shal take no hurt by them,
and follow the fashions of the world, or keep company unnecessarily with wicked Persons, and yet think or say, Tush, they shall take no hurt by them,
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and thinke that they haue such strength of grace, as that they shall not be tainted with any of their sinnes.
and think that they have such strength of grace, as that they shall not be tainted with any of their Sins.
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Surely, such persons know not themselues, they are vnacquainted with the corruption of their owne hearts.
Surely, such Persons know not themselves, they Are unacquainted with the corruption of their own hearts.
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Peter thought himselfe strong inough to stand out, and that he had grace sufficient to carry him out, when he said, Matt. 26.33. that Though all men should be offended by thee, yet will I neuer be offended. Wee know what followed:Peter Thought himself strong enough to stand out, and that he had grace sufficient to carry him out, when he said, Matt. 26.33. that Though all men should be offended by thee, yet will I never be offended. we know what followed:
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He going into the High Priests Hall, and sitting there at the fire, he was ouertaken, and he denyed his Master.
He going into the High Priests Hall, and sitting there At the fire, he was overtaken, and he denied his Master.
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And art thou stronger then Peter? No, no;
And art thou Stronger then Peter? No, no;
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presume not on thine owne strength for the auoyding of any sinne, but labour thou to be strong in the power of the Lord, Ephes. 6.10.
presume not on thine own strength for the avoiding of any sin, but labour thou to be strong in the power of the Lord, Ephesians 6.10.
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Seeke to him, & sue to him for strength of grace, and especially when thou goest into the throng of the world to a feast, to the market, or the like. Last of all;
Seek to him, & sue to him for strength of grace, and especially when thou goest into the throng of the world to a feast, to the market, or the like. Last of all;
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Is it so, that the best and the most holy that liue in the world, haue not onely sinne in part abiding in them,
Is it so, that the best and the most holy that live in the world, have not only sin in part abiding in them,
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but sometimes also preuayling against that grace that is in them, and getting the victorie ouer it,
but sometime also prevailing against that grace that is in them, and getting the victory over it,
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and carrying them as captiues vnder the power of it, to the doing of euill?
and carrying them as captives under the power of it, to the doing of evil?
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Here is then matter of comfort for thee, whosoeuer thou art, that art sometimes ouerborne by the strength of thine owne corruption, against thy purpose, to the doing of some euill;
Here is then matter of Comfort for thee, whosoever thou art, that art sometime overborn by the strength of thine own corruption, against thy purpose, to the doing of Some evil;
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thy case is no other then the case of the best of Gods children. Thus it hath bene with Paul, Peter, and diuers others;
thy case is no other then the case of the best of God's children. Thus it hath be with Paul, Peter, and diverse Others;
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they haue bene sometimes, as it were, taken prisoners, and carried away as captiues by their owne corruption, to the doing of euill,
they have be sometime, as it were, taken Prisoners, and carried away as captives by their own corruption, to the doing of evil,
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and yet still were they the children of God, though they shrunke away from God in part,
and yet still were they the children of God, though they shrunk away from God in part,
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yet he neuer tooke his loue from them:
yet he never took his love from them:
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and so it is with thee, though thou fall away from God in part by thy sinne,
and so it is with thee, though thou fallen away from God in part by thy sin,
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yet thou art still within the compasse of his loue, and he will reach out his hand to thee, and raise thee vp againe.
yet thou art still within the compass of his love, and he will reach out his hand to thee, and raise thee up again.
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It is a comfort to a man that is falne into some grieuous disease, when he heares that others haue bene sicke of the same disease, and yet haue recouered.
It is a Comfort to a man that is fallen into Some grievous disease, when he hears that Others have be sick of the same disease, and yet have recovered.
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So let it cheere thee vp, when thou art sometimes led as a captiue against thy purpose, to the doing of some euill, that thy betters haue bene so,
So let it cheer thee up, when thou art sometime led as a captive against thy purpose, to the doing of Some evil, that thy betters have be so,
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and yet haue done well, and were still the children of God. Thinke on that to thy comfort.
and yet have done well, and were still the children of God. Think on that to thy Comfort.
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Now before I leaue the point deliuered, I thinke it needfull to answere a question that haply some may moue (namely) this:
Now before I leave the point Delivered, I think it needful to answer a question that haply Some may move (namely) this:
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Some may demaund why the Lord suffers his children sometimes to be ouertaken by grosse sinnes? The Lord beares speciall loue to his children,
some may demand why the Lord suffers his children sometime to be overtaken by gross Sins? The Lord bears special love to his children,
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and out of the abundance of his loue towards them, he is ready to doe them good at all times,
and out of the abundance of his love towards them, he is ready to do them good At all times,
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and he is able to free them from sinne altogether:
and he is able to free them from sin altogether:
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why then doth the Lord suffer his children not only to slip and faile in good duties,
why then does the Lord suffer his children not only to slip and fail in good duties,
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but sometimes to be carryed as captiues vnder the power of their owne corruption, still in part abiding in them, to the doing of some foule and grosse euill,
but sometime to be carried as captives under the power of their own corruption, still in part abiding in them, to the doing of Some foul and gross evil,
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as he did Noah, Lot, Dauid, Peter, and others? what should be the reason of that? I answere:
as he did Noah, Lot, David, Peter, and Others? what should be the reason of that? I answer:
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This the Lord doth in great wisedome, and for speciall good causes, he being able to drawe good out of the greatest euill,
This the Lord does in great Wisdom, and for special good Causes, he being able to draw good out of the greatest evil,
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as (namely) for the magnifying of his mercy towards his children, in passing by and pardoning their great offences,
as (namely) for the magnifying of his mercy towards his children, in passing by and pardoning their great offences,
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and to make them more thankefull to him, for the abundance of his grace and mercy vouchsafed vnto them, hauing gotten the pardon of such sinnes:
and to make them more thankful to him, for the abundance of his grace and mercy vouchsafed unto them, having got the pardon of such Sins:
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yea, euen by the grosse sinnes of his children it pleaseth God (Which indeed is admirable:) yet so it is, it pleaseth God to do his children good,
yea, even by the gross Sins of his children it Pleases God (Which indeed is admirable:) yet so it is, it Pleases God to do his children good,
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as thereby to humble them not only for the sinne which now they are falne into,
as thereby to humble them not only for the sin which now they Are fallen into,
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but it may be also for some other sinne, whereof they were formerly guilty, and haue not throughly repented of,
but it may be also for Some other sin, whereof they were formerly guilty, and have not thoroughly repented of,
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euen by the sinne now lying vpon them, to make them more seriously to thinke on that sinne,
even by the sin now lying upon them, to make them more seriously to think on that sin,
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and to be further humbled for it, and thereby also to worke in them more feare and warinesse for the time to come,
and to be further humbled for it, and thereby also to work in them more Fear and wariness for the time to come,
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and to make them take more heed of Satans sleightes, and to gather more strength against him;
and to make them take more heed of Satan sleights, and to gather more strength against him;
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as we may see in Dauid, who after his fall into Adulterie and Murder, being recouered, was able to beare the cursing of Shemei, when Shemei barked at him like a dogge, he let all passe in the Spirit of meekenesse, 2. Sam. 16.10.
as we may see in David, who After his fallen into Adultery and Murder, being recovered, was able to bear the cursing of Shimei, when Shimei barked At him like a dog, he let all pass in the Spirit of meekness, 2. Sam. 16.10.
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And so, through the wonderfull wisedome and goodnes of God, the grosse sinnes of his children turne greatly to their good,
And so, through the wonderful Wisdom and Goodness of God, the gross Sins of his children turn greatly to their good,
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euen to be as medicines for sinnes past, and preuentions of sins to come;
even to be as medicines for Sins past, and preventions of Sins to come;
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yea, we may obserue, that the Lord often suffers such to fall, as he hath ordained for excellent vse in the Church,
yea, we may observe, that the Lord often suffers such to fallen, as he hath ordained for excellent use in the Church,
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as he did Ionas and Peter, to this end, that they may be the more humbled,
as he did Ionas and Peter, to this end, that they may be the more humbled,
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and more fit to minister comfort to others afterward, that they may comfort others with the comfort, wherewith themselues haue bene comforted of the Lord, 2. Cor. 1.4. and may be better able to strengthen others, as Christ said to Peter, Luke 22.32. When thou art conuerted, strengthen thy brethren.
and more fit to minister Comfort to Others afterwards, that they may Comfort Others with the Comfort, wherewith themselves have be comforted of the Lord, 2. Cor. 1.4. and may be better able to strengthen Others, as christ said to Peter, Lycia 22.32. When thou art converted, strengthen thy brothers.
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For these and the like good causes doth the Lord suffer his deare children, sometimes to be carried as captiues vnder the power of their owne corruption, to doe some foule euill.
For these and the like good Causes does the Lord suffer his deer children, sometime to be carried as captives under the power of their own corruption, to do Some foul evil.
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Now proceed we, you may remember, in that the Apostle here saith, he was led captiue vnto the lawe of sinne which was in his members:
Now proceed we, you may Remember, in that the Apostle Here Says, he was led captive unto the law of sin which was in his members:
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hence also an argument was gathered to conclude the Apostles Regeneration, that therefore he was a man truly regenerate,
hence also an argument was gathered to conclude the Apostles Regeneration, that Therefore he was a man truly regenerate,
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because he was led captiue to the law of sinne. Now against this, obiection is made by some.
Because he was led captive to the law of sin. Now against this, objection is made by Some.
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Say they, This is no good argument to proue the Apostles regeneration, that he was led captiue to the law of sinne.
Say they, This is no good argument to prove the Apostles regeneration, that he was led captive to the law of sin.
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For why? The Apostle saith of such as are yet in their naturall state and condition, 2. Tim. 2.26. that they are in the snare of the deuill, and taken and held of him as captiues at his will.
For why? The Apostle Says of such as Are yet in their natural state and condition, 2. Tim. 2.26. that they Are in the snare of the Devil, and taken and held of him as captives At his will.
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To this I answer, there be two sorts of captiuitie in respect of sin;
To this I answer, there be two sorts of captivity in respect of since;
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one, when men are wholly captiued vnder the power of their owne corruption, & that voluntarily, a voluntarie captiuitie; one, when men Are wholly captived under the power of their own corruption, & that voluntarily, a voluntary captivity;
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and of that the Apostle speakes, 2. Tim. 2.26.
and of that the Apostle speaks, 2. Tim. 2.26.
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and the other is, a forced captituitie, when men are led as captiues by the strength of their owne corruption,
and the other is, a forced captituitie, when men Are led as captives by the strength of their own corruption,
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and brought vnder the power of it in part, and that vnwillingly, and against their purpose;
and brought under the power of it in part, and that unwillingly, and against their purpose;
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and that may befall such as are truly regenerate:
and that may befall such as Are truly regenerate:
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and of that the Apostle here speakes, and so it still remaines a true note of his Regeneration, that he was led captiue to the lawe of sinne.
and of that the Apostle Here speaks, and so it still remains a true note of his Regeneration, that he was led captive to the law of sin.
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Now the point hence offered is this,
Now the point hence offered is this,
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That there is a plaine difference betweene the regenerate and the vnregenerate, in respect of their captiuity to sinne, as (namely) thus:
That there is a plain difference between the regenerate and the unregenerate, in respect of their captivity to sin, as (namely) thus:
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Such as are truly regenerate, are sometimes in part captiued, and brought vnder the power of their owne corruption;
Such as Are truly regenerate, Are sometime in part captived, and brought under the power of their own corruption;
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but it is vnwillingly, and their captiuity vnder the power of sinne is forced, and it is with a feeling of their bondage,
but it is unwillingly, and their captivity under the power of sin is forced, and it is with a feeling of their bondage,
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and an earnest desire to be freed from their captiuity:
and an earnest desire to be freed from their captivity:
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but it is farre otherwise with vnregenerate persons, they freely and with full consent of will, put themselues vnder the power of their owne vile lusts,
but it is Far otherwise with unregenerate Persons, they freely and with full consent of will, put themselves under the power of their own vile Lustiest,
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and their captiuity vnder sinne is voluntary, and they haue no feeling of their bondage:
and their captivity under sin is voluntary, and they have no feeling of their bondage:
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no, they suspect it not, much lesse do they truly desire liberty and freedome from it.
no, they suspect it not, much less do they truly desire liberty and freedom from it.
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We know, that a Prince will not willingly be led away captiue of a Rebell;
We know, that a Prince will not willingly be led away captive of a Rebel;
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and if he be taken by the hands of a Rebell, it is against his will,
and if he be taken by the hands of a Rebel, it is against his will,
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and he is neuer well, till he be freed:
and he is never well, till he be freed:
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but a base fellow, one of meane condition, and a debashed wretch, of wretched life and conuersation, he will easily ioyne hands with a Rebell,
but a base fellow, one of mean condition, and a debashed wretch, of wretched life and Conversation, he will Easily join hands with a Rebel,
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and willingly suffer himselfe to be led by him to the same Rebellion, and take pleasure in it:
and willingly suffer himself to be led by him to the same Rebellion, and take pleasure in it:
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so is it in this case;
so is it in this case;
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one that is borne anew of the Spirit, will not willingly be led away as a captiue by his rebelling flesh,
one that is born anew of the Spirit, will not willingly be led away as a captive by his rebelling Flesh,
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and if sometimes he bee surprised, and ouercome by the lusts of it, it is against his will,
and if sometime he be surprised, and overcome by the Lustiest of it, it is against his will,
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and he desires to be freed from that captiuity, yea, he takes any oportunitie that is offered, to be freed from it,
and he Desires to be freed from that captivity, yea, he Takes any opportunity that is offered, to be freed from it,
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as Peter did on the crowing of the Cocke, Mat. 26.75. and on Christ his looking back on him, Luke 22.61.
as Peter did on the crowing of the Cock, Mathew 26.75. and on christ his looking back on him, Lycia 22.61.
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& as Dauid did, so soone as euer the Lord sent the Prophet Nathan to him, 2. Sam. 12.13.
& as David did, so soon as ever the Lord sent the Prophet Nathan to him, 2. Sam. 12.13.
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But on the other side, one that is wholy carnall, and as yet in his base condition of nature, he willingly puts forth his hand to sinne,
But on the other side, one that is wholly carnal, and as yet in his base condition of nature, he willingly puts forth his hand to sin,
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and he yeeldes to the euill motions and lusts of his owne heart, and is led by them without resistance,
and he yields to the evil motions and Lustiest of his own heart, and is led by them without resistance,
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yea, he takes pleasure in them, as the Apostle saith of the Gentiles, Ephes. 4.19. He giues himselfe to worke wickednes, euen with greedines, he drinkes iniquitie like water, Iob 15.16. and drawes sinne, as with a cartrope, Isaiah 5.18.
yea, he Takes pleasure in them, as the Apostle Says of the Gentiles, Ephesians 4.19. He gives himself to work wickedness, even with greediness, he drinks iniquity like water, Job 15.16. and draws sin, as with a Cartrope, Isaiah 5.18.
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Thus standes the difference betweene the regenerate and the vnregenerate, in respect of their captiuity to sin:
Thus Stands the difference between the regenerate and the unregenerate, in respect of their captivity to since:
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The regenerate, they are somtimes taken and led as captiues vnder the power of their owne corruption,
The regenerate, they Are sometimes taken and led as captives under the power of their own corruption,
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but it is vnwillingly, and they are weary of that bondage:
but it is unwillingly, and they Are weary of that bondage:
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But vnregenerate persons, they make themselues vassalls and slaues to the lusts of their owne hearts,
But unregenerate Persons, they make themselves vassals and slaves to the Lustiest of their own hearts,
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and they yeeld to them with full consent of will, and they willingly fight vnder the banner of sinne and Satan, against God and against his Word:
and they yield to them with full consent of will, and they willingly fight under the banner of sin and Satan, against God and against his Word:
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and the ground of this difference is this:
and the ground of this difference is this:
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Because there is grace in the one, and none in the other, the regenerate haue in them a measure of sanctifying grace,
Because there is grace in the one, and none in the other, the regenerate have in them a measure of sanctifying grace,
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and the vnregenerate haue none, they are wholly flesh, and nothing but a lumpe of sinne.
and the unregenerate have none, they Are wholly Flesh, and nothing but a lump of sin.
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Now then, to make vse of this difference,
Now then, to make use of this difference,
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First, this may serue to discouer vnto vs, who they be that sinne of infirmitie, who they be that may truly plead infirmitie in sinning,
First, this may serve to discover unto us, who they be that sin of infirmity, who they be that may truly plead infirmity in sinning,
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and may truly say, It is of weakenes that sometimes they fall into sinne. Surely only the children of God, and such as are truly regenerate:
and may truly say, It is of weakness that sometime they fallen into sin. Surely only the children of God, and such as Are truly regenerate:
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for why? they only are led captiues vnder the power of sinne vnwillingly, and they only are sometimes ouercome of the lusts of their owne hearts, not because they are willing to yeeld to them,
for why? they only Are led captives under the power of sin unwillingly, and they only Are sometime overcome of the Lustiest of their own hearts, not Because they Are willing to yield to them,
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but because they are weake to resist them, and are sometimes surprised by the deceitfulnes of sinne,
but Because they Are weak to resist them, and Are sometime surprised by the deceitfulness of sin,
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and by the sleights of Satan.
and by the sleights of Satan.
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Vnregenerate persons cannot truly pleade infirmitie in sinne, though indeed sometimes the base Drunkard, and the most filthy person that liues in the world, will plead infirmitie,
Unregenerate Persons cannot truly plead infirmity in sin, though indeed sometime the base Drunkard, and the most filthy person that lives in the world, will plead infirmity,
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and say, Oh, his sinne is his infirmitie, and you must beare with him, it is his infirmitie. Poore soules! They deceiue themselues;
and say, O, his sin is his infirmity, and you must bear with him, it is his infirmity. Poor Souls! They deceive themselves;
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can that be said to be a sinne of infirmitie, which they rush into with full consent of will,
can that be said to be a sin of infirmity, which they rush into with full consent of will,
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and with much pleasure giue themselues vnto? No, no; if they so thinke, they deceiue themselues:
and with much pleasure give themselves unto? No, no; if they so think, they deceive themselves:
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that is a sinne of weakenes and infirmitie, when men purpose and resolue against it, striue against it, pray against it,
that is a sin of weakness and infirmity, when men purpose and resolve against it, strive against it, pray against it,
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and vse all good meanes to keepe them from it;
and use all good means to keep them from it;
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and yet sometimes they are ouer-carryed by the strength of their own corruption, and doe sometimes vnwillingly fall into it,
and yet sometime they Are overcarried by the strength of their own corruption, and do sometime unwillingly fallen into it,
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and that is proper to the regenerate; and therefore let no vnregenerate person plead his infirmitie in sinning. Againe, for a second vse:
and that is proper to the regenerate; and Therefore let no unregenerate person plead his infirmity in sinning. Again, for a second use:
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Let the difference betweene the regenerate and the vnregenerate, in respect of their captiuitie to sinne, bee a ground of tryall to euery one of vs. Wee haue often in this Chapter had occasion to vrge it in the substance of it:
Let the difference between the regenerate and the unregenerate, in respect of their captivity to sin, be a ground of trial to every one of us we have often in this Chapter had occasion to urge it in the substance of it:
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in a word therefore to presse it.
in a word Therefore to press it.
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Hereby try thy selfe, whosoeuer thou art, in what state and condition thou art, whether in the state of grace,
Hereby try thy self, whosoever thou art, in what state and condition thou art, whither in the state of grace,
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or in the state of nature.
or in the state of nature.
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Dost thou find that thou art sometimes captiued and brought vnder the power of thine owne corruption,
Dost thou find that thou art sometime captived and brought under the power of thine own corruption,
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but yet vnwillingly, and thou wouldst not be brought vnder the power of it, and thy captiuity to sinne is forced,
but yet unwillingly, and thou Wouldst not be brought under the power of it, and thy captivity to sin is forced,
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and thou hast a feeling of thy bondage, and it is grieuous to thee, and thou desirest to bee freed from it,
and thou hast a feeling of thy bondage, and it is grievous to thee, and thou Desirest to be freed from it,
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and being ouer-carryed by the strength of thy corruption, to the doing of euill, thou neuer art quiet till thou hast recouered thy selfe? Is it thus with thee? Surely,
and being overcarried by the strength of thy corruption, to the doing of evil, thou never art quiet till thou hast recovered thy self? Is it thus with thee? Surely,
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then thou mayst hereupon conclude, to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art truely regenerate and in the state of grace.
then thou Mayest hereupon conclude, to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art truly regenerate and in the state of grace.
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But on the other side, if so bee thou bee readie to put forth thine hand to sin,
But on the other side, if so be thou be ready to put forth thine hand to since,
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and thou doest yeeld to the lusts of thine owne heart willingly, and takest pleasure in fulfilling them,
and thou dost yield to the Lustiest of thine own heart willingly, and Takest pleasure in fulfilling them,
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and it is euen meate and drinke to thee to doe euill, yea, thou rushest into sinne, as a bard Horse into the Battell, Ierem. 8.6. and thou art such a one as Christ speakes of, Iohn 8.44. the lusts of the Deuill thou doest:
and it is even meat and drink to thee to do evil, yea, thou rushest into sin, as a barred Horse into the Battle, Jeremiah 8.6. and thou art such a one as christ speaks of, John 8.44. the Lustiest of the devil thou dost:
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for thy sinfull lusts are his lusts, hee desires thou shouldst fulfill them; thou doest euill things, and thou wilt doe them;
for thy sinful Lustiest Are his Lustiest, he Desires thou Shouldst fulfil them; thou dost evil things, and thou wilt do them;
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as many there bee of that sort, they doe wickedly, and they will do it,
as many there be of that sort, they do wickedly, and they will do it,
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& what hath any man to doe with them? If it bee thus with thee, deceiue not thy selfe;
& what hath any man to do with them? If it be thus with thee, deceive not thy self;
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certainely thou art yet in the dregges of nature, thou art a captiue and slaue to thine owne lusts,
Certainly thou art yet in the dregs of nature, thou art a captive and slave to thine own Lustiest,
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and thou art willing so to be, and thou art vnder the power of the Deuill,
and thou art willing so to be, and thou art under the power of the devil,
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and held of him at his will and pleasure: and that is a miserable captiuitie. One thing yet remaines to bee noted.
and held of him At his will and pleasure: and that is a miserable captivity. One thing yet remains to be noted.
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The Apostle saith, leading me captiue to the law of sinne:
The Apostle Says, leading me captive to the law of sin:
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(that is) to the power of sinne, and the euill lusts rising from thence.
(that is) to the power of sin, and the evil Lustiest rising from thence.
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And hee addes, which is in my members: which hath existence and being in my members. Whence note wee,
And he adds, which is in my members: which hath existence and being in my members. Whence note we,
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That the corruption of nature sends forth euill lusts, which haue an actuall being in the powers and faculties of the soule.
That the corruption of nature sends forth evil Lustiest, which have an actual being in the Powers and faculties of the soul.
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And therefore doubtlesse it is not as some haue thought, a meere priuation a meere absence of holinesse and righteousnesse: And Therefore doubtless it is not as Some have Thought, a mere privation a mere absence of holiness and righteousness:
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but it is a positiue thing, and hath a reall being, and indeed it is the mother-sinn,
but it is a positive thing, and hath a real being, and indeed it is the mother-sinn,
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as Iames speakes, & all sins that are committed, are not done by imitation, as Pelagius his followers thought;
as James speaks, & all Sins that Are committed, Are not done by imitation, as Pelagius his followers Thought;
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neither is it true, that children doe euill only by imitation, and because they see or heare others doe euill. No no:
neither is it true, that children do evil only by imitation, and Because they see or hear Others do evil. No not:
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there is a roote of bitternesse, that hath a reall being in children, euen a bundle of folly bound vp in their hearts, Pron. 22.15. and that giues being to all the euils they commit.
there is a root of bitterness, that hath a real being in children, even a bundle of folly bound up in their hearts, Prone. 22.15. and that gives being to all the evils they commit.
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And Parents are to take notice of it, and to labour by instruction, admonition, counsell, reproofe,
And Parents Are to take notice of it, and to labour by instruction, admonition, counsel, reproof,
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and seasonable correction to driue it out, and to endeuour by all good meanes to weaken the image of the olde man in their children,
and seasonable correction to driven it out, and to endeavour by all good means to weaken the image of the old man in their children,
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and to labour to haue them changed and transformed daily more and more, into the blessed Image of Iesus Christ.
and to labour to have them changed and transformed daily more and more, into the blessed Image of Iesus christ.
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VERS. 24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer mee from the the bodie of this death!
VERS. 24. Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the the body of this death!
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OVr Apostle hauing at large laid forth the Spirituall Combate, the Combate betweene the flesh and the Spirit, from the fourteenth Verse, to this foure and twentieth, here he concludes and shuts vp his speech touching that matter, with an Epiphonema, with an exclamation;
Our Apostle having At large laid forth the Spiritual Combat, the Combat between the Flesh and the Spirit, from the fourteenth Verse, to this foure and twentieth, Here he concludes and shuts up his speech touching that matter, with an Epiphonema, with an exclamation;
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hee breakes out and saith, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer me from the bodie of this death!
he breaks out and Says, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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Now this exclamation, for the matter and substance of it, containes the issue and successe of the conflict that is betweene the flesh and the Spirit, in them that are truly regenerate, that they are thereby brought to feele themselues wretched and miserable,
Now this exclamation, for the matter and substance of it, contains the issue and success of the conflict that is between the Flesh and the Spirit, in them that Are truly regenerate, that they Are thereby brought to feel themselves wretched and miserable,
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and to bewaile their wretchednesse, and to complaine of it, and to desire deliuerance from it, which the Apostle deliuers, still insisting in his owne person:
and to bewail their wretchedness, and to complain of it, and to desire deliverance from it, which the Apostle delivers, still insisting in his own person:
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O wretched man that I am (saith he) who shall deliuer me from the bodie of this death! Oh wretched man that I am (Says he) who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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And to this exclamation or complaint he subioynes a consolation, in respect of freedome & deliuerance in and through Christ,
And to this exclamation or complaint he subioynes a consolation, in respect of freedom & deliverance in and through christ,
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for which he giues thankes to God, Vers. 25. in the beginning of it, I thanke God through Iesus Christ our Lord.
for which he gives thanks to God, Vers. 25. in the beginning of it, I thank God through Iesus christ our Lord.
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And to that he addes a conclusion of all, briefly repeating the summe and substance of the spirituall conflict, still giuing instance of it in his owne person in the words following:
And to that he adds a conclusion of all, briefly repeating the sum and substance of the spiritual conflict, still giving instance of it in his own person in the words following:
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Then I my selfe in my minde serue the Law of God, but in my flesh the law of sinne. Of these things in order.Then I my self in my mind serve the Law of God, but in my Flesh the law of sin. Of these things in order.
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O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer mee from the bodie of this death! Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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Here first the Apostle complaines of his wretchednesse, and bewailes it out of a true sence and feeling of it:
Here First the Apostle complains of his wretchedness, and bewails it out of a true sense and feeling of it:
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O wretched man that I am! Oh wretched man that I am!
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And then makes knowne his desire of deliuerance, and from what hee would bee deliuered, in the wordes following:
And then makes known his desire of deliverance, and from what he would be Delivered, in the words following:
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Who shall deliuer mee from the bodie of this death? That is the generall matter of this Verse.Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? That is the general matter of this Verse.
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I will stand a while to cleere the sence and meaning of the wordes, O wretched man that I am!
I will stand a while to clear the sense and meaning of the words, Oh wretched man that I am!
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The word here rendred ( wretched, or miserable ) doth not signifie one in a cursed case and condition,
The word Here rendered (wretched, or miserable) does not signify one in a cursed case and condition,
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as being out of the fauour of God, being here applyed to the Apostle;
as being out of the favour of God, being Here applied to the Apostle;
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but it signifies one tyred and wearied with continuall conflicts and striuing with sinne, as it were a Champion that hath a long time fought and stood out against his enemies, at length hee is wearie and tyred,
but it signifies one tired and wearied with continual conflicts and striving with sin, as it were a Champion that hath a long time fought and stood out against his enemies, At length he is weary and tired,
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and like to bee ouercome of his Aduersaries, vnlesse hee bee helped:
and like to be overcome of his Adversaries, unless he be helped:
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as such an one cryes out sometimes, Oh, how am I tyred, and how am I wearied!
as such an one cries out sometime, O, how am I tired, and how am I wearied!
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So was it with the Apostle, in respect of continuall buffettings, conflicts, and combates that he sustayned, betweene the remainder of sinne that was in him,
So was it with the Apostle, in respect of continual buffetings, conflicts, and combats that he sustained, between the remainder of sin that was in him,
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and the power of grace that was in him; thereupon it was he broke out in this manner, O wretched man that I am!
and the power of grace that was in him; thereupon it was he broke out in this manner, Oh wretched man that I am!
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As if hee had said, How am I tyred, and how am I wearied with continuall conflicts and striuing with sinne!
As if he had said, How am I tired, and how am I wearied with continual conflicts and striving with sin!
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Who shall deliuer me? or, who shall rid mee, or set me free?Who shall deliver me? or, who shall rid me, or Set me free?
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And this the Apostle vttered not, as being ignorant who should deliuer him, or as doubting or despayring of deliuerance,
And this the Apostle uttered not, as being ignorant who should deliver him, or as doubting or despairing of deliverance,
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but thereby signifies his great desire of it.
but thereby signifies his great desire of it.
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It is as it were the voyce of one panting, and breathing, and desiring to bee deliuered.
It is as it were the voice of one panting, and breathing, and desiring to be Delivered.
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And withall the Apostle hereby signifies the greatnesse of the combate, out of which hee was not able to winde himselfe by his owne strength;
And withal the Apostle hereby signifies the greatness of the combat, out of which he was not able to wind himself by his own strength;
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and therefore he saith, Who shall deliuer me from the bodie of this death? or from this bodie of death. These words are diuersly expounded.
and Therefore he Says, Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? or from this body of death. These words Are diversely expounded.
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Some expound them thus, This mortall bodie subiect to death.
some expound them thus, This Mortal body Subject to death.
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As if the Apostle had desired to be deliuered from his conflicts with sinne, by his bodily death.
As if the Apostle had desired to be Delivered from his conflicts with sin, by his bodily death.
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But (as I take it) that is not his purpose and meaning:
But (as I take it) that is not his purpose and meaning:
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but rather by the word Body, we are to vnderstand the masse and lumpe of sinne, still in part abiding in the Apostle, whereof he complained.
but rather by the word Body, we Are to understand the mass and lump of sin, still in part abiding in the Apostle, whereof he complained.
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It is vsuall in Scripture, to style the corruption of nature, euen the whole masse or lumpe of sinne, by the name and title of a body, as Rom. 6.6. That the bodie of sinne might be destroyed; and in many other places.
It is usual in Scripture, to style the corruption of nature, even the Whole mass or lump of sin, by the name and title of a body, as Rom. 6.6. That the body of sin might be destroyed; and in many other places.
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And it is called a bodie of death, because it is a deadly thing in it selfe,
And it is called a body of death, Because it is a deadly thing in it self,
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and makes vs liable to death; without Gods mercy, to death temporall, and to death eternall:
and makes us liable to death; without God's mercy, to death temporal, and to death Eternal:
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and therefore it is called a body of death. Thus then conceiue the Apostles meaning in this Verse, as if he had said,
and Therefore it is called a body of death. Thus then conceive the Apostles meaning in this Verse, as if he had said,
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O poore tyred and wearied man that I am, I find my selfe in a miserable case, being toyled and turmoyled with continuall conflicts, Oh poor tired and wearied man that I am, I find my self in a miserable case, being toiled and turmoiled with continual conflicts,
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and striuing with the relikes of sinne that still abide in me, and I long and greatly desire deliuerance and freedome,
and striving with the Relics of sin that still abide in me, and I long and greatly desire deliverance and freedom,
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and I am not able to wind out my selfe by mine owne strength:
and I am not able to wind out my self by mine own strength:
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and therefore who shall deliuer me from that massie lumpe of sinne, that still in part abides in me, which is a deadly thing in it selfe,
and Therefore who shall deliver me from that massy lump of sin, that still in part abides in me, which is a deadly thing in it self,
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and of it selfe makes me liable to death, euen death temporall and death eternall? and of it self makes me liable to death, even death temporal and death Eternal?
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Now first, in that the Apostle out of the sence and feeling of sinne in himselfe, rebelling against the power of grace that was in him,
Now First, in that the Apostle out of the sense and feeling of sin in himself, rebelling against the power of grace that was in him,
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and sometimes leading him captiue to the law of sinne, breakes out in this manner, and cryes out:
and sometime leading him captive to the law of sin, breaks out in this manner, and cries out:
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O wretched or miserable man, O poore tyred and wearied man that I am, how am I toyled and turmoyled with continuall conflicts and combates!
Oh wretched or miserable man, Oh poor tired and wearied man that I am, how am I toiled and turmoiled with continual conflicts and combats!
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we may easily gather and take vp this conclusion,
we may Easily gather and take up this conclusion,
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That it is a miserable thing, and makes men in some degree wretched and miserable, in that they carrie about but the remainder of sinne;
That it is a miserable thing, and makes men in Some degree wretched and miserable, in that they carry about but the remainder of sin;
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in that they haue still abiding in them but some relikes of their naturall corruption, and are troubled with the continuall assaults and force of that corruption;
in that they have still abiding in them but Some Relics of their natural corruption, and Are troubled with the continual assaults and force of that corruption;
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euen the dearest of Gods children that liue on the face of the earth, are in some degree wretched, by reason of sinne still abiding in them in part, even the dearest of God's children that live on the face of the earth, Are in Some degree wretched, by reason of sin still abiding in them in part,
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and still rebelling against the power of grace that is in them, and by reason of the continuall conflicts they vndergoe, betweene grace and that corruption that still remaines in them in part;
and still rebelling against the power of grace that is in them, and by reason of the continual conflicts they undergo, between grace and that corruption that still remains in them in part;
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though the corruption of nature be in part weakened and abolished in Gods children, yet it is a wretched and wearisome thing to them, to carrie about them but the remnants of sinne,
though the corruption of nature be in part weakened and abolished in God's children, yet it is a wretched and wearisome thing to them, to carry about them but the remnants of sin,
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and to haue that stirring in them.
and to have that stirring in them.
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This (no doubt) was one cause, why the Apostle desired to be dissolued or loosed,
This (no doubt) was one cause, why the Apostle desired to be dissolved or loosed,
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and to be with Christ, Philip. 1.23. I desire to be loosed, and to be with Christ.
and to be with christ, Philip. 1.23. I desire to be loosed, and to be with christ.
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Though indeed the chiefe cause of his desire was, that he might be with Christ,
Though indeed the chief cause of his desire was, that he might be with christ,
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as himselfe speakes, and enioy the presence of Christ, and the fulnesse of ioy with him in Heauen,
as himself speaks, and enjoy the presence of christ, and the fullness of joy with him in Heaven,
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yet (no doubt) one cause of his desire was, that he might be freed from his wretchednesse and wearisomenesse, in respect of the remainder of sinne that still abode in him:
yet (not doubt) one cause of his desire was, that he might be freed from his wretchedness and wearisomeness, in respect of the remainder of sin that still Abided in him:
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And that the remainder of sinne makes Gods children in some degree wretched and miserable, may easily appeare to vs,
And that the remainder of sin makes God's children in Some degree wretched and miserable, may Easily appear to us,
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if we duly consider the effects of it in the dearest of Gods children liuing in this world:
if we duly Consider the effects of it in the dearest of God's children living in this world:
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For why? Sinne still remaining in Gods children in part, what doth it? Surely it defiles them in part, both within and without, it defiles them in part in all the powers of their soules,
For why? Sin still remaining in God's children in part, what does it? Surely it defiles them in part, both within and without, it defiles them in part in all the Powers of their Souls,
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and in all the parts and members of their bodies;
and in all the parts and members of their bodies;
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yea, it defiles their most holy & best actions, it makes a blot and staine cleaue to the best things they performe,
yea, it defiles their most holy & best actions, it makes a blot and stain cleave to the best things they perform,
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and makes all their righteousnesse as a menstruous cloth, Isai. 64.6.
and makes all their righteousness as a menstruous cloth, Isaiah 64.6.
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It makes them offend their good and gracious God and Father, whom they would not willingly offend,
It makes them offend their good and gracious God and Father, whom they would not willingly offend,
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yet it makes them to offend him, by doing things contrary to his Will and Word;
yet it makes them to offend him, by doing things contrary to his Will and Word;
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yea, it makes them many times grieue and make sad the holy Spirit, by whom they are sealed vnto the day of Redemption, Ephes. 4.30.
yea, it makes them many times grieve and make sad the holy Spirit, by whom they Are sealed unto the day of Redemption, Ephesians 4.30.
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And lastly, it brings downe on them many temporall chastisements, many sore and grieuous afflictions,
And lastly, it brings down on them many temporal chastisements, many soar and grievous afflictions,
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as it did on Dauid, 2. Sam. 12.10, 11. The Sword shall neuer depart from thine house:
as it did on David, 2. Sam. 12.10, 11. The Sword shall never depart from thine house:
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And in it selfe, it makes them liable to Gods wrath and euerlasting perdition, and deserues eternall punishment,
And in it self, it makes them liable to God's wrath and everlasting perdition, and deserves Eternal punishment,
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if the Lord were not gracious and mercifull to them.
if the Lord were not gracious and merciful to them.
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And therefore from these effects, as on so many grounds, we may resolue on this as a certaine and cleare truth, that it is a miserable thing, to carrie about but the relikes of sinne,
And Therefore from these effects, as on so many grounds, we may resolve on this as a certain and clear truth, that it is a miserable thing, to carry about but the Relics of sin,
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and it makes the best of Gods children in some degree wretched, in that they carrie about but the remainder of sinne. And this being a truth,
and it makes the best of God's children in Some degree wretched, in that they carry about but the remainder of sin. And this being a truth,
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First, it serues to confirme that Argument wee vse against the Papists, to proue Concupiscence to be truely and properly sinne; which they denie.
First, it serves to confirm that Argument we use against the Papists, to prove Concupiscence to be truly and properly sin; which they deny.
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Wee argue thus from this Text: Concupiscence makes men miserable. Therefore it is truely and properly sinne:
we argue thus from this Text: Concupiscence makes men miserable. Therefore it is truly and properly sin:
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for nothing but sinne makes men miserable. But to elude and put off this Argument, the Papists haue found out a shift:
for nothing but sin makes men miserable. But to elude and put off this Argument, the Papists have found out a shift:
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Say they, The word here vsed, doth not signifie one in disgrace with God, and subiect to his heauie displeasure:
Say they, The word Here used, does not signify one in disgrace with God, and Subject to his heavy displeasure:
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for that which makes men miserable in that sence, is sinne indeed, say they:
for that which makes men miserable in that sense, is sin indeed, say they:
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But the word here signifies an vnhappie man, exposed to the danger of sinne, and to all the miseries of this world. These be their words.
But the word Here signifies an unhappy man, exposed to the danger of sin, and to all the misery's of this world. These be their words.
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A poore shift, and easily answered:
A poor shift, and Easily answered:
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For what is it that makes men vnhappie, and exposeth them to the miseries of this world? Is it any thing else but sinne? Certainely, nothing but sinne makes men vnhappie,
For what is it that makes men unhappy, and exposeth them to the misery's of this world? Is it any thing Else but sin? Certainly, nothing but sin makes men unhappy,
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as forgiuenesse of sinnes makes happie, Blessed is he whose wickednesse is forgiuen, and whose sinne is couered, Psal. 32.1. So sinne makes wretched.
as forgiveness of Sins makes happy, Blessed is he whose wickedness is forgiven, and whose sin is covered, Psalm 32.1. So sin makes wretched.
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Againe it is true, that the word here applyed to the Apostle, doth not signifie one in disgrace with the Lord;
Again it is true, that the word Here applied to the Apostle, does not signify one in disgrace with the Lord;
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but yet taken by it selfe, it hath that signification, as appeares plainely, Iam. 5.1. Weepe and howle for the miseries that shall come vpon you.
but yet taken by it self, it hath that signification, as appears plainly, Iam. 5.1. Weep and howl for the misery's that shall come upon you.
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What miseries? Surely, chiefely miseries in the world to come. And therefore this is but a poore shift of the Papists, to elude our Argument.
What misery's? Surely, chiefly misery's in the world to come. And Therefore this is but a poor shift of the Papists, to elude our Argument.
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Now for vse of the point to our selues.
Now for use of the point to our selves.
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Is it so, that it is a miserable thing, to carrie about but the relikes of sinne? And that the best of Gods children are in some degree wretched, in that they carrie about but the remainder of sinne? Surely then, Gods children haue not a perfection of blessednesse in the time of this life,
Is it so, that it is a miserable thing, to carry about but the Relics of sin? And that the best of God's children Are in Some degree wretched, in that they carry about but the remainder of sin? Surely then, God's children have not a perfection of blessedness in the time of this life,
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but their blessednesse here is mixed with some miserie.
but their blessedness Here is mixed with Some misery.
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Though they be in an happie and blessed estate, and truly blessed in this life, hauing pardon of their sinnes, assurance of Gods loue, the first fruits of the Spirit,
Though they be in an happy and blessed estate, and truly blessed in this life, having pardon of their Sins, assurance of God's love, the First fruits of the Spirit,
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and right and title to all the comforts of the Saints of God;
and right and title to all the comforts of the Saints of God;
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yet their blessednesse here is with a mixture of some miserie, in that they carrie about the remainder of sinne,
yet their blessedness Here is with a mixture of Some misery, in that they carry about the remainder of sin,
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and shall carrie it so long as they liue in this world; and that defiles their best actions, and makes them offend their good & gracious God,
and shall carry it so long as they live in this world; and that defiles their best actions, and makes them offend their good & gracious God,
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and grieue his Spirit, and drawes on them many times the afflicting hand of God;
and grieve his Spirit, and draws on them many times the afflicting hand of God;
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and so their blessednesse here is but in part, and shal not be made perfect in respect of full freedome from sinne, till their soules be remoued out of their bodies.
and so their blessedness Here is but in part, and shall not be made perfect in respect of full freedom from sin, till their Souls be removed out of their bodies.
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And this should make Gods children willingly embrace death, when it comes;
And this should make God's children willingly embrace death, when it comes;
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death should be welcome to them, because that will set them at libertie, not onely from the miseries of this world,
death should be welcome to them, Because that will Set them At liberty, not only from the misery's of this world,
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but also from sinne, the greatest burden, griefe, and vexation to their soules all their life long, after their effectuall calling.
but also from sin, the greatest burden, grief, and vexation to their Souls all their life long, After their effectual calling.
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In this respect therefore, when death comes, they are willingly to yeeld to it, and as it were with both hands to embrace it.
In this respect Therefore, when death comes, they Are willingly to yield to it, and as it were with both hands to embrace it.
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Last of all, is it so, that sinne remaining but in part, makes men miserable in some degree? How then doth sinne raigning and domineering, make miserable? And in what a miserable case and condition are they, that haue in them the whole body of sinne, in the full force and strength of it? Surely, their miserie must needes be exceeding great and intolerable;
Last of all, is it so, that sin remaining but in part, makes men miserable in Some degree? How then does sin reigning and domineering, make miserable? And in what a miserable case and condition Are they, that have in them the Whole body of sin, in the full force and strength of it? Surely, their misery must needs be exceeding great and intolerable;
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take wee but a short view of it; they are miserable within, without, and on euery side.
take we but a short view of it; they Are miserable within, without, and on every side.
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For why? they are in bondage to Satan, and to the lusts of their owne hearts;
For why? they Are in bondage to Satan, and to the Lustiest of their own hearts;
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they are led of the Deuill, at his will and pleasure;
they Are led of the devil, At his will and pleasure;
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they haue in them an accusing and guiltie conscience, and that dogs them and followes them continually;
they have in them an accusing and guilty conscience, and that Dogs them and follows them continually;
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and though it may be for a time benummed and asleepe, yet at length it will awaken,
and though it may be for a time benumbed and asleep, yet At length it will awaken,
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and sometimes they feele the flames of Hell flashing vp in their soules.
and sometime they feel the flames of Hell flashing up in their Souls.
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The good things done by them, as hearing the Word, Praying, and the like, are not onely defiled with sinne,
The good things done by them, as hearing the Word, Praying, and the like, Are not only defiled with sin,
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but they are sinnes, and abominable in Gods sight;
but they Are Sins, and abominable in God's sighed;
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they are subiect to all the Plagues, Iudgements, and Curses of God, denounced against sinne and sinners in this life, whereof we read Deut. 28. Yea, the blessings of God are curses to them, Mal. 2.2.
they Are Subject to all the Plagues, Judgments, and Curses of God, denounced against sin and Sinners in this life, whereof we read Deuteronomy 28. Yea, the blessings of God Are curses to them, Malachi 2.2.
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And when this life ends, then they enter into a Sea and Gulfe of vnspeakeable, vnconceiueable, and endlesse miserie.
And when this life ends, then they enter into a Sea and Gulf of unspeakable, unconceivable, and endless misery.
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For then they shall be seuered from the comfortable presence of God, and from the glorious fellowship of Christ,
For then they shall be severed from the comfortable presence of God, and from the glorious fellowship of christ,
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and of his Angels & Saints, and shall haue eternall fellowship with the Deuill and his Angels,
and of his Angels & Saints, and shall have Eternal fellowship with the devil and his Angels,
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and feele the whole wrath of God on them:
and feel the Whole wrath of God on them:
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It had been better for them to haue been made Toades, then men or women, liuing and dying in that state and condition:
It had been better for them to have been made Toads, then men or women, living and dying in that state and condition:
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for when the Toade dies, there is an end of the miserie of it; but when they die, then begins their endlesse, easelesse, and remedilesse miserie.
for when the Toad die, there is an end of the misery of it; but when they die, then begins their endless, easeless, and remediless misery.
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And let all such as are yet in their naturall state and condition, and as yet liue in their sinnes,
And let all such as Are yet in their natural state and condition, and as yet live in their Sins,
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and will not be reformed, consider these things;
and will not be reformed, Consider these things;
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and if Hell haue not taken full possession of their soules, it will make them bethinke themselues of speedie reformation.
and if Hell have not taken full possession of their Souls, it will make them bethink themselves of speedy Reformation.
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Consider we in the next place, that the Apostle breaking out, and vttering this exclamation, O wretched man that I am!
Consider we in the next place, that the Apostle breaking out, and uttering this exclamation, Oh wretched man that I am!
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It was (doubtlesse) out of a true sence and feeling of his wretchednesse, in regard of sinne still abiding in him,
It was (doubtless) out of a true sense and feeling of his wretchedness, in regard of sin still abiding in him,
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and rebelling against the power of grace that was in him, sometimes leading him as a captiue vnder the power of it.
and rebelling against the power of grace that was in him, sometime leading him as a captive under the power of it.
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The Apostle, without question, had a liuely sence and feeling of his miserie, and held himselfe in some degree wretched and miserable, by reason of the remainder of sinne that was in him, continually fighting & warring against the power of grace that was in him:
The Apostle, without question, had a lively sense and feeling of his misery, and held himself in Some degree wretched and miserable, by reason of the remainder of sin that was in him, continually fighting & warring against the power of grace that was in him:
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and thereupon it was, that he broke out, and cryed out, O wretched man that I am!
and thereupon it was, that he broke out, and cried out, Oh wretched man that I am!
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Hence then wee are further giuen to vnderstand thus much,
Hence then we Are further given to understand thus much,
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That Gods children, and such as are truly regenerate, they feele, and they account themselues wretched and miserable, in regard of the remainder of sinne that they find in themselues, euer rebelling against the power of grace that is in them,
That God's children, and such as Are truly regenerate, they feel, and they account themselves wretched and miserable, in regard of the remainder of sin that they find in themselves, ever rebelling against the power of grace that is in them,
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and they grieue for that miserie of theirs especially, and complaine of it, and desire to be deliuered from it.
and they grieve for that misery of theirs especially, and complain of it, and desire to be Delivered from it.
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Gods children feele themselues tyred and wearied, and as it were worne out with continuall tugging and striuing against the corruption of their hearts,
God's children feel themselves tired and wearied, and as it were worn out with continual tugging and striving against the corruption of their hearts,
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and nothing more troubles them and grieues them, and nothing doe they more complaine of,
and nothing more Troubles them and grieves them, and nothing do they more complain of,
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then the relikes of sinne still abiding in them, and drawing them from their sound obedience to the will of God,
then the Relics of sin still abiding in them, and drawing them from their found Obedience to the will of God,
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and making them sometimes to doe euill.
and making them sometime to do evil.
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That which Gods children account their greatest miserie, is the sinne that still in part abides in them,
That which God's children account their greatest misery, is the sin that still in part abides in them,
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and their rebellious lusts rising from that corruption, their vnbeliefe, their dulnesse and deadnesse, and the like:
and their rebellious Lustiest rising from that corruption, their unbelief, their dulness and deadness, and the like:
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These are the things that most of all trouble Gods children, which they most grieue for,
These Are the things that most of all trouble God's children, which they most grieve for,
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and complaine of, and for which especially they feele and hold themselues wretched and miserable.
and complain of, and for which especially they feel and hold themselves wretched and miserable.
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Wee shall find, that Gods children haue beene able to beare their troubles, euen the greatest troubles, with patience,
we shall find, that God's children have been able to bear their Troubles, even the greatest Troubles, with patience,
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and they haue quietly suffered reproches, afflictions, imprisonment, banishment, torment, & martyrdome, when their bodies haue beene racked and rent in pieces by most cruell tortures, howsoeuer they were not Stoical and sencelesse in regard of those torments,
and they have quietly suffered Reproaches, afflictions, imprisonment, banishment, torment, & martyrdom, when their bodies have been racked and rend in Pieces by most cruel tortures, howsoever they were not Stoical and senseless in regard of those torments,
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yet they neuer thought themselues wretched and miserable in respect of them;
yet they never Thought themselves wretched and miserable in respect of them;
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they neuer broke out on the feeling of them, and said, O poore wretched men that we are! No:
they never broke out on the feeling of them, and said, Oh poor wretched men that we Are! No:
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they haue found matter of ioy and of reioycing in them, as the Holy Ghost witnesseth of them, Heb. 10.34. They suffered with ioy the spoyling of their goods, knowing, that in Heauen they had a better and an enduring substance.
they have found matter of joy and of rejoicing in them, as the Holy Ghost Witnesseth of them, Hebrew 10.34. They suffered with joy the spoiling of their goods, knowing, that in Heaven they had a better and an enduring substance.
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And the Apostle saith of himselfe, and of other Ministers of the Gospell, 2. Cor. 6.4, 5, 6. That they found matter of reioycing in necessities, in stripes,
And the Apostle Says of himself, and of other Ministers of the Gospel, 2. Cor. 6.4, 5, 6. That they found matter of rejoicing in necessities, in stripes,
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and in prisons, in tumults, and in labours, &c. And he concludes, vers. 10. As sorrowing, and yet alwayes reioycing;
and in prisons, in tumults, and in labours, etc. And he concludes, vers. 10. As sorrowing, and yet always rejoicing;
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as poore, and yet making many rich; as hauing nothing, and yet possessing all things. as poor, and yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
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Thus haue Gods children beene affected, in respect of the greatest troubles that haue befalne them in this world.
Thus have God's children been affected, in respect of the greatest Troubles that have befallen them in this world.
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But for the trouble of sinne still abiding in them, and felt rebelling against the power of grace in them,
But for the trouble of sin still abiding in them, and felt rebelling against the power of grace in them,
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and sometimes leading them as captiues vnder the power of it, that they haue esteemed as their miserie of all miseries,
and sometime leading them as captives under the power of it, that they have esteemed as their misery of all misery's,
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and that they haue grieued for and complained of especially.
and that they have grieved for and complained of especially.
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When the Apostle Paul was troubled with temptations to sinne, which Satan suggested to his mind,
When the Apostle Paul was troubled with temptations to sin, which Satan suggested to his mind,
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& he felt his owne corruption ready to stirre him vp to pride, through the abundance of Reuelations, he esteemed those things as beatings and buffettings,
& he felt his own corruption ready to stir him up to pride, through the abundance of Revelations, he esteemed those things as beatings and buffetings,
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and as prickes and thornes in his flesh, 2. Cor. 12.7.
and as pricks and thorns in his Flesh, 2. Cor. 12.7.
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Lest I should be exalted out of measure, through the abundance of Reuelations, there was giuen me a pricke in the flesh, the messenger of Satan, to buffet me, Lest I should be exalted out of measure, through the abundance of Revelations, there was given me a prick in the Flesh, the Messenger of Satan, to buffet me,
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because I should not be exalted out of measure. Psal. 119.136. Dauid saith, His eyes gushed out with riuers of water, because men kept not the Law of God. Because I should not be exalted out of measure. Psalm 119.136. David Says, His eyes gushed out with Rivers of water, Because men kept not the Law of God.
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Was Dauid thus grieued for other mens sinnes? Oh then, how was he grieued on the feeling of his owne corruption, still in part abiding in him,
Was David thus grieved for other men's Sins? O then, how was he grieved on the feeling of his own corruption, still in part abiding in him,
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and rebelling against the power of grace in him, and sometimes ouer-carrying him to the doing of euill? Without question, that was a most bitter griefe and vexation to his soule.
and rebelling against the power of grace in him, and sometime ouer-carrying him to the doing of evil? Without question, that was a most bitter grief and vexation to his soul.
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And if the righteous soule of iust LOT was vexed from day to day, in seeing and hearing the vnlawfull deedes of the Sodomites, as the Apostle witnesseth, 2. Pet. 2.8.
And if the righteous soul of just LOT was vexed from day to day, in seeing and hearing the unlawful Deeds of the Sodomites, as the Apostle Witnesseth, 2. Pet. 2.8.
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Doubtlesse, his soule was much more vexed, when he found that he had beene so farre ouer-carried,
Doubtless, his soul was much more vexed, when he found that he had been so Far overcarried,
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as that he had committed Incest with his owne daughters, Gen. 19.33. &c. Heb. 11.25. it is said, That MOSES chose rather to suffer aduersitie with the people of God,
as that he had committed Incest with his own daughters, Gen. 19.33. etc. Hebrew 11.25. it is said, That MOSES chosen rather to suffer adversity with the people of God,
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then to enioy the pleasures of sinnes for a season. then to enjoy the pleasures of Sins for a season.
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Hee would rather endure any aduersitie, then he would yeeld to the corruption of his owne heart, to liue in sinne;
He would rather endure any adversity, then he would yield to the corruption of his own heart, to live in sin;
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hee held and accounted that, of all miseries, the greatest; and therefore hee made choice rather to endure any hardnesse with the people of God,
he held and accounted that, of all misery's, the greatest; and Therefore he made choice rather to endure any hardness with the people of God,
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then to enioy the pleasures of sinne.
then to enjoy the pleasures of sin.
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And thus (vndoubtedly) it is with all that haue the same Spirit and Grace that Moses had, euen with all Gods children;
And thus (undoubtedly) it is with all that have the same Spirit and Grace that Moses had, even with all God's children;
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they esteeme sinne still abiding in them, and rebelling against the power of grace in them,
they esteem sin still abiding in them, and rebelling against the power of grace in them,
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and sometimes leading them captiue vnder the power of it, their greatest miserie, and that is the thing they grieue for,
and sometime leading them captive under the power of it, their greatest misery, and that is the thing they grieve for,
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and complaine of, aboue all things in the world. And the reasons of it are these:
and complain of, above all things in the world. And the Reasons of it Are these:
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First, Gods children haue their eyes opened, and they see and well discerne, that sinne still abiding in them,
First, God's children have their eyes opened, and they see and well discern, that sin still abiding in them,
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and rebelling against the power of grace in them, is the cause of all other euils and troubles they vndergoe and endure;
and rebelling against the power of grace in them, is the cause of all other evils and Troubles they undergo and endure;
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and that, were it not for sinne still remaining in them, they should be free from all other miseries in the world.
and that, were it not for sin still remaining in them, they should be free from all other misery's in the world.
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And againe, Gods children are able to apprehend sin still abiding in them, and rebelling against the power of grace in them,
And again, God's children Are able to apprehend since still abiding in them, and rebelling against the power of grace in them,
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and to take notice of it, in the true nature of it, and as it is indeed in it selfe (as namely) that it is vile and odious in Gods sight,
and to take notice of it, in the true nature of it, and as it is indeed in it self (as namely) that it is vile and odious in God's sighed,
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and displeasing to God, and in it selfe, and of it selfe, makes them liable to the wrath of God, which no other miserie in the world besides doth;
and displeasing to God, and in it self, and of it self, makes them liable to the wrath of God, which no other misery in the world beside does;
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their pouertie, their imprisonment, or any other miserie they endure, deserues not the wrath of God in it selfe and of it selfe;
their poverty, their imprisonment, or any other misery they endure, deserves not the wrath of God in it self and of it self;
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nay, they are as highly in Gods fauour in their pouertie, as in their wealth; in prison as when they are at libertie.
nay, they Are as highly in God's favour in their poverty, as in their wealth; in prison as when they Are At liberty.
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Indeed their carriage in other troubles and miseries, may deserue Gods anger and displeasure:
Indeed their carriage in other Troubles and misery's, may deserve God's anger and displeasure:
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but the troubles and miseries in themselues, and of themselues, do not, but sinne that still abides in them, that doth, in it selfe,
but the Troubles and misery's in themselves, and of themselves, do not, but sin that still abides in them, that does, in it self,
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and of it selfe, deserue the wrath of God:
and of it self, deserve the wrath of God:
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and this, Gods children haue eyes to see, and they are able to apprehend and to take notice of.
and this, God's children have eyes to see, and they Are able to apprehend and to take notice of.
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And hence it is, euen on these grounds, that Gods children account sinne still abiding in them,
And hence it is, even on these grounds, that God's children account sin still abiding in them,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and rebelling against the power of grace in them, their greatest miserie, and that the spirituall euils they finde in themselues,
and rebelling against the power of grace in them, their greatest misery, and that the spiritual evils they find in themselves,
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as their Vnbeliefe, their Dulnesse of minde, their Deadnesse of heart, do most of all trouble them,
as their Unbelief, their Dulness of mind, their Deadness of heart, doe most of all trouble them,
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and those are the things they most grieue for, and complaine of, and for which especially they feele and hold themselues wretched and miserable.
and those Are the things they most grieve for, and complain of, and for which especially they feel and hold themselves wretched and miserable.
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Now then, this being a truth, it first points out to vs a manifest difference that is between Gods children & the men of this world:
Now then, this being a truth, it First points out to us a manifest difference that is between God's children & the men of this world:
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for why? Gods children hold sin still abiding in them, their greatest misery, and they account their spirituall euils their greatest euils,
for why? God's children hold since still abiding in them, their greatest misery, and they account their spiritual evils their greatest evils,
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and those most of all trouble them, & of those they most of all complaine: but (alas) it is far otherwise with the men of this world;
and those most of all trouble them, & of those they most of all complain: but (alas) it is Far otherwise with the men of this world;
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what do they commonly complaine of? and for what do they thinke themselues wretched and miserable;
what do they commonly complain of? and for what do they think themselves wretched and miserable;
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Surely, for nothing but bodily euils;
Surely, for nothing but bodily evils;
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as because haply they are blinde, or lame, or deafe, or they are imprisoned, or they are extreme poore, or the like:
as Because haply they Are blind, or lame, or deaf, or they Are imprisoned, or they Are extreme poor, or the like:
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and ye shall sometimes heare a worldly man or woman crie out, and say, Oh! neuer did any endure such miserie,
and you shall sometime hear a worldly man or woman cry out, and say, Oh! never did any endure such misery,
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as I haue, and do vndergoe!
as I have, and do undergo!
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And why so? Surely, because they be vnder some grieuous sicknesse, or some extreme paine,
And why so? Surely, Because they be under Some grievous sickness, or Some extreme pain,
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or they are vnder extreme pouertie, or the like:
or they Are under extreme poverty, or the like:
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but neuer shall you heare a carnall man or woman complaine of their wretchednesse and miserie, in respect of sinne that is in them,
but never shall you hear a carnal man or woman complain of their wretchedness and misery, in respect of sin that is in them,
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and because they are full of spirituall euils;
and Because they Are full of spiritual evils;
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as because they are ignorant of God, and of the wayes of God, because their hearts are hard,
as Because they Are ignorant of God, and of the ways of God, Because their hearts Are hard,
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and because they are full of vile sinfull lusts, and such like. No, no: those things neuer trouble them, a carnall man or woman neuer complaines of those things.
and Because they Are full of vile sinful Lustiest, and such like. No, no: those things never trouble them, a carnal man or woman never complains of those things.
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And that this note of difference may be more profitable, let vs euery one examine our selues,
And that this note of difference may be more profitable, let us every one examine our selves,
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whether we be affected as Gods children, or no, and whether we haue in vs that Spirit and that Grace that is in Gods children or no.
whither we be affected as God's children, or no, and whither we have in us that Spirit and that Grace that is in God's children or no.
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Dost thou finde that when thou art vnder any bodily euill, thou art blinde, or lame,
Dost thou find that when thou art under any bodily evil, thou art blind, or lame,
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or deafe, or thou art extreme sicke, extreme poore, or in prison, or the like? yea, it may be, many bodily euils are on thee at once.
or deaf, or thou art extreme sick, extreme poor, or in prison, or the like? yea, it may be, many bodily evils Are on thee At once.
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Dost thou finde, that though thou art not sencelesse in regard of these euils, but thou hast a feeling of them,
Dost thou find, that though thou art not senseless in regard of these evils, but thou hast a feeling of them,
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yet thou art most apprehensiue of thy miserie, in regard of sinne, and of spirituall euils that are on thee,
yet thou art most apprehensive of thy misery, in regard of sin, and of spiritual evils that Are on thee,
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and thou accountest the sinne that is in thee, thy greatest miserie? Dost thou hold the vnbeliefe of thy heart, thy dulnes in good things,
and thou Accountest the sin that is in thee, thy greatest misery? Dost thou hold the unbelief of thy heart, thy dulness in good things,
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and such like, a greater miserie then thy pouertie, or thy sicknes, or any other bodily miserie whatsoeuer? And canst thou rather desire rather the remouall of thy vnbeliefe,
and such like, a greater misery then thy poverty, or thy sickness, or any other bodily misery whatsoever? And Canst thou rather desire rather the removal of thy unbelief,
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and thy dulnes in good things, then the remouall of thy pouerty or sicknes? and,
and thy dulness in good things, then the removal of thy poverty or sickness? and,
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if the Lord were so pleased, that thy spirituall euils might be remoued, though thy bodily euils were continued on thee,
if the Lord were so pleased, that thy spiritual evils might be removed, though thy bodily evils were continued on thee,
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then that thy bodily euils should be taken away, and thy spirituall euils continued? is it thus with thee? Certainly, that is a sure euidence that thou hast in thee the affection, the Spirit,
then that thy bodily evils should be taken away, and thy spiritual evils continued? is it thus with thee? Certainly, that is a sure evidence that thou hast in thee the affection, the Spirit,
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and the life and grace of a childe of God:
and the life and grace of a child of God:
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but on the other side dost thou finde, that when thou art pressed with any bodily euill, thou art blinde,
but on the other side dost thou find, that when thou art pressed with any bodily evil, thou art blind,
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or lame, or deafe, or such like, thou art altogether apprehensiue of thy bodily euill,
or lame, or deaf, or such like, thou art altogether apprehensive of thy bodily evil,
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and that sits neere thee, and thou canst bewaile that in the bitternes of thy soule,
and that sits near thee, and thou Canst bewail that in the bitterness of thy soul,
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and crie out in respect of that, O wretched man or woman that I am! and, Neuer did any endure the like miserie that I endure!
and cry out in respect of that, Oh wretched man or woman that I am! and, Never did any endure the like misery that I endure!
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but as for the sinne of thy soule, thy blindnes of minde, thy hardnes of heart,
but as for the sin of thy soul, thy blindness of mind, thy hardness of heart,
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and vile lusts of it, those neuer trouble thee, and of them thou neuer complainest, they are no burden to thee, thou art a very poore man or woman,
and vile Lustiest of it, those never trouble thee, and of them thou never complainest, they Are no burden to thee, thou art a very poor man or woman,
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and withall thou art a wicked, vile and sinfull man or woman, thou art ignorant and gracelesse,
and withal thou art a wicked, vile and sinful man or woman, thou art ignorant and graceless,
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and thy pouerty, that pincheth thee, and that lies hard on thee, and thou feelest the miserie of it, and canst weepe for it;
and thy poverty, that pincheth thee, and that lies hard on thee, and thou Feel the misery of it, and Canst weep for it;
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but thy vilenesse and sinne, that neuer troubles thee, and thou neuer bewailest thy selfe in respect of that.
but thy vileness and sin, that never Troubles thee, and thou never bewailest thy self in respect of that.
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Certainly that shewes plainely that thou art of the world, and sauorest only the things of the world,
Certainly that shows plainly that thou art of the world, and sauorest only the things of the world,
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and thou art farre from the affections of a child of God; yea, know it whosoeuer thou art;
and thou art Far from the affections of a child of God; yea, know it whosoever thou art;
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art thou extreme poore and wicked also? and dost thou feele thy pouerty, and hast thou no feeling of thy vilenesse and sinne? knowe it for a truth, that the Lord hath begunne to sit in Iudgement against thee:
art thou extreme poor and wicked also? and dost thou feel thy poverty, and hast thou no feeling of thy vileness and sin? know it for a truth, that the Lord hath begun to fit in Judgement against thee:
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and thy pouerty, thou still continuing in thy vilenesse and sinne, is but a pledge of more fearefull plagues and Iudgements yet to come on thee,
and thy poverty, thou still Continuing in thy vileness and sin, is but a pledge of more fearful plagues and Judgments yet to come on thee,
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and it is but a beginning of sorrowes, Mat. 24.8. Oh then, let vs euery one herein examine our selues, and see how we stand affected in respect of the sinne that is in vs:
and it is but a beginning of sorrows, Mathew 24.8. O then, let us every one herein examine our selves, and see how we stand affected in respect of the sin that is in us:
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and if we would approue our selues to be Gods children, sinne and the spirituall euils that be in vs, must be esteemed of vs as our greatest miserie,
and if we would approve our selves to be God's children, sin and the spiritual evils that be in us, must be esteemed of us as our greatest misery,
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yea, though we haue no bodily euill on vs, wee are in health, and our outward estate is prosperous,
yea, though we have no bodily evil on us, we Are in health, and our outward estate is prosperous,
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yet then we must be able out of a true feeling of sinne, and the spirituall euils that be in vs, striuing against grace,
yet then we must be able out of a true feeling of sin, and the spiritual evils that be in us, striving against grace,
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and hindering vs in good things, to crie out with the Apostle, O wretched man that I am!
and hindering us in good things, to cry out with the Apostle, Oh wretched man that I am!
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if we would be sure that we haue in vs the life and grace of Gods children.
if we would be sure that we have in us the life and grace of God's children.
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And so for further vse of the point, heere is matter of comfort for thee, whosoeuer thou art, that art euer complaining of thy spirituall euils still cleauing vnto thee,
And so for further use of the point, Here is matter of Comfort for thee, whosoever thou art, that art ever complaining of thy spiritual evils still cleaving unto thee,
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and art euer sighing, and groning vnder the burden of thine vnbeliefe, thy dulnes of minde, accounting it thy greatest miserie, to be burdened with these sinfull infirmities.
and art ever sighing, and groaning under the burden of thine unbelief, thy dulness of mind, accounting it thy greatest misery, to be burdened with these sinful infirmities.
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Dost thou hold thy selfe wretched and miserable in respect of thy spirituall euils, and are all other miseries thou endurest, thy pouertie, thy sicknes,
Dost thou hold thy self wretched and miserable in respect of thy spiritual evils, and Are all other misery's thou endurest, thy poverty, thy sickness,
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and such like, nothing to thee, in comparison of thy miserie, because of sinne still abiding in thee,
and such like, nothing to thee, in comparison of thy misery, Because of sin still abiding in thee,
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and still rebelling against the power of grace that is in thee? And couldst thou be content to vndergo any miserie in the world,
and still rebelling against the power of grace that is in thee? And Couldst thou be content to undergo any misery in the world,
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so that thou mightest be freed from thy spirituall euils? Then comfort thy selfe, thou hast the Spirit, the life and grace of a childe of God,
so that thou Mightest be freed from thy spiritual evils? Then Comfort thy self, thou hast the Spirit, the life and grace of a child of God,
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and thou art in the state of grace and of Gods children; thinke on it to thy comfort. Note we farther:
and thou art in the state of grace and of God's children; think on it to thy Comfort. Note we farther:
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The Apostle here giues instance in himselfe, O wretched man that I am!
The Apostle Here gives instance in himself, Oh wretched man that I am!
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The Apostle was a man that had a great measure of Grace and Sanctification, yet he held himselfe wretched and miserable, in regard of sinne still abiding in him,
The Apostle was a man that had a great measure of Grace and Sanctification, yet he held himself wretched and miserable, in regard of sin still abiding in him,
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and rebelling against the power of grace that was in him, teaching vs by his example,
and rebelling against the power of grace that was in him, teaching us by his Exampl,
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That the best of Gods Children ought to bee farre from that fond conceite, that they are come to perfection of grace in degree,
That the best of God's Children ought to be Far from that found conceit, that they Are come to perfection of grace in degree,
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and haue fulnesse of ioy, and comfort, and need not any more to weepe for their sinnes.
and have fullness of joy, and Comfort, and need not any more to weep for their Sins.
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That is a fond and foolish opinion of some, who thinke they haue howled and wept for their sinnes,
That is a found and foolish opinion of Some, who think they have howled and wept for their Sins,
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and they haue bin sufficiently humbled for them, and they neede not to weepe any more.
and they have been sufficiently humbled for them, and they need not to weep any more.
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That is to indent with God, how farre they will proceede in humiliation.
That is to indent with God, how Far they will proceed in humiliation.
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Though wee haue ioy in beleeuing, and in the apprehension of Gods loue and fauour towards vs in Christ,
Though we have joy in believing, and in the apprehension of God's love and favour towards us in christ,
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and that our sinnes are forgiuen, and that wee haue right and title to all the comforts of the Saints of God both in this life,
and that our Sins Are forgiven, and that we have right and title to all the comforts of the Saints of God both in this life,
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and in the life to come, and in this respect our hearts doe reioyce with ioy vnspeakeable and glorious;
and in the life to come, and in this respect our hearts do rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious;
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yet in regard of sinne still abiding in vs, and rebelling against the power of grace in vs, the best of vs all haue cause to cry out, O wretched man or woman that I am, who shall deliuer mee from the bodie of this death!
yet in regard of sin still abiding in us, and rebelling against the power of grace in us, the best of us all have cause to cry out, Oh wretched man or woman that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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Come we now to the words following:
Come we now to the words following:
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Who shall deliuer me from the bodie of this death? These words, Who shall deliuer me? as I shewed, are not to be taken as if the Apostle had beene ignorant who should deliuer him,Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? These words, Who shall deliver me? as I showed, Are not to be taken as if the Apostle had been ignorant who should deliver him,
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or as vttered by way of doubting or despayring of deliuerance;
or as uttered by Way of doubting or despairing of deliverance;
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but they are vttered by the Apostle, as it were panting, and breathing, and earnestly desiring deliuerance.
but they Are uttered by the Apostle, as it were panting, and breathing, and earnestly desiring deliverance.
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The Apostle was alreadie in part freed from the power of his owne corruption, being a man truely regenerate and truely sanctified,
The Apostle was already in part freed from the power of his own corruption, being a man truly regenerate and truly sanctified,
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yet feeling the remainder of sinne that was in him, still rebelling against the power of grace in him,
yet feeling the remainder of sin that was in him, still rebelling against the power of grace in him,
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and finding himselfe in that respect wretched and miserable, hee desires further deliuerance, and more and more to be deliuered,
and finding himself in that respect wretched and miserable, he Desires further deliverance, and more and more to be Delivered,
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yea, doubtlesse, hee earnestly desired a full and petfect deliuerance. And as it was with the Apostle, so is it with all Gods Children.
yea, doubtless, he earnestly desired a full and petfect deliverance. And as it was with the Apostle, so is it with all God's Children.
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And the point hence is this,
And the point hence is this,
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That Gods Children and such as are truely regenerate, they sigh and grone vnder the burden of sinne still abiding in them in part,
That God's Children and such as Are truly regenerate, they sighs and groan under the burden of sin still abiding in them in part,
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and still clogging and troubling them, and they desire deliuerance from it, yea, they earnestly pant,
and still clogging and troubling them, and they desire deliverance from it, yea, they earnestly pant,
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and breathe after a full and perfect deliuerance from the corruption of nature, and from the spirituall euils they find in themselues:
and breathe After a full and perfect deliverance from the corruption of nature, and from the spiritual evils they find in themselves:
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they would willingly shake them off, and bee rid of them altogether.
they would willingly shake them off, and be rid of them altogether.
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GODS Children constantly and continually desire deliuerance from sinne, and from sinfull infirmities, still sticking in them and cleauing to them,
GOD'S Children constantly and continually desire deliverance from sin, and from sinful infirmities, still sticking in them and cleaving to them,
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and they would thinke it their happinesse in part, to bee altogether freed from them.
and they would think it their happiness in part, to be altogether freed from them.
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And for this wee haue not only euidence in this Text, but in other places of Scripture: reade Psalme 51.12. Dauid there prayes thus to the Lord, Stablish me with thy free Spirit.
And for this we have not only evidence in this Text, but in other places of Scripture: read Psalm 51.12. David there prays thus to the Lord, Establish me with thy free Spirit.
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What is that? Why surely, with that Spirit of thine that is euery day more and more to set mee at libertie from vnder the power of Satan,
What is that? Why surely, with that Spirit of thine that is every day more and more to Set me At liberty from under the power of Satan,
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and from vnder the power of mine owne corruption:
and from under the power of mine own corruption:
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as if hee had said, O, vouchsafe to mee that good Spirit of thine, and such a measure of thy grace,
as if he had said, Oh, vouchsafe to me that good Spirit of thine, and such a measure of thy grace,
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as I may more and more be freed from the bondage of mine owne corruption. So againe, Psal. 143.10. he prayes to the Lord on this manner, Let thy good Spirit lead mee into the Land of righteousnesse.
as I may more and more be freed from the bondage of mine own corruption. So again, Psalm 143.10. he prays to the Lord on this manner, Let thy good Spirit led me into the Land of righteousness.
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As if he had said, Let not the corruption of mine owne heart hinder mee in the way of holinesse and righteousnesse,
As if he had said, Let not the corruption of mine own heart hinder me in the Way of holiness and righteousness,
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but more and more free mee from it by thy grace, and let thy good Spirit so guide me,
but more and more free me from it by thy grace, and let thy good Spirit so guide me,
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as I may know what is good, and iust, and righteous, and be able also to practise it. And Psal. 119.32.
as I may know what is good, and just, and righteous, and be able also to practise it. And Psalm 119.32.
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he desires inlargement of his heart, a setting of his heart at libertie, no doubt, from the bondage of corruption, with a promise to runne the way of Gods Commandements, I will runne the way of thy Commandements,
he Desires enlargement of his heart, a setting of his heart At liberty, no doubt, from the bondage of corruption, with a promise to run the Way of God's commandments, I will run the Way of thy commandments,
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when thou shalt inlarge mine heart. 1. Iohn 3.3. saith Saint Iohn, Euerie one that hath this hope in him, purgeth himselfe: when thou shalt enlarge mine heart. 1. John 3.3. Says Saint John, Every one that hath this hope in him, Purgeth himself:
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euery one that hath hope of glorie when the Christ shall appeare to Iudgement, purgeth himselfe, that is, hee desires and hee endeuours more and more to purge out the corruption of his heart, it is the earnest desire of his heart more and more to haue it clensed out,
every one that hath hope of glory when the christ shall appear to Judgement, Purgeth himself, that is, he Desires and he endeavours more and more to purge out the corruption of his heart, it is the earnest desire of his heart more and more to have it cleansed out,
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and to be freed from it, it is the exhortation of the Holy Ghost, Heb. 12.1.
and to be freed from it, it is the exhortation of the Holy Ghost, Hebrew 12.1.
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to the beleeuing Hebrewes, and in them to all Beleeuers, that they should cast away, and throw off the sinne that hangeth so fast on, or easily compasseth about:
to the believing Hebrews, and in them to all Believers, that they should cast away, and throw off the sin that hangs so fast on, or Easily Compasseth about:
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meaning the corruption of their hearts, that they should altogether disburden themselues of it. And Mat 6.13.
meaning the corruption of their hearts, that they should altogether disburden themselves of it. And Mathew 6.13.
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Christ hath taught all that are able truely to call God Father, thus to pray, Deliuer vs from euill, that is, not only from the Deuill,
christ hath taught all that Are able truly to call God Father, thus to pray, Deliver us from evil, that is, not only from the devil,
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but also from the power of their owne corruption, and from all euils in the World.
but also from the power of their own corruption, and from all evils in the World.
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Now that which Christ teacheth to pray for, and that which the LORD cals for at the hands of his Children, doubtlesse, they desire to doe, as Dauid saith, Psal. 40.8. I desired to doe thy good will, O my God;
Now that which christ Teaches to pray for, and that which the LORD calls for At the hands of his Children, doubtless, they desire to do, as David Says, Psalm 40.8. I desired to do thy good will, Oh my God;
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yea, thy Law is within mine heart. yea, thy Law is within mine heart.
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And therefore this conclusion hath ground in Scripture, That Gods Children sigh and grone vnder the burden of sinne still abiding in them,
And Therefore this conclusion hath ground in Scripture, That God's Children sighs and groan under the burden of sin still abiding in them,
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and they desire deliuerance from it, yea, they breathe after a full and perfect deliuerance from the corruption of their nature,
and they desire deliverance from it, yea, they breathe After a full and perfect deliverance from the corruption of their nature,
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and from the spirituall euils they find in themselues, and they would willingly be altogether rid of them:
and from the spiritual evils they find in themselves, and they would willingly be altogether rid of them:
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it is the constant and continuall desire of their hearts; and the reasons of it are these,
it is the constant and continual desire of their hearts; and the Reasons of it Are these,
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First, Gods Children find, that by reason of the corruption of nature still abiding in them, they are prone to yeeld to temptations to sinne suggested by Satan,
First, God's Children find, that by reason of the corruption of nature still abiding in them, they Are prove to yield to temptations to sin suggested by Satan,
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and that if the Lord hold backe his grace neuer so little, it makes them yeeld not only consent of will,
and that if the Lord hold back his grace never so little, it makes them yield not only consent of will,
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but to the doing of euill, which is a cut, a wound, and a griefe to their soules.
but to the doing of evil, which is a Cut, a wound, and a grief to their Souls.
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Againe, Gods Children find much sweetnesse in their libertie and freedome from the corruption of nature in part, in that they are in part freed from it,
Again, God's Children find much sweetness in their liberty and freedom from the corruption of nature in part, in that they Are in part freed from it,
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and they are able in part with freedome of Spirit to serue the Lord, and they would not for all the World be againe in their former bondage.
and they Are able in part with freedom of Spirit to serve the Lord, and they would not for all the World be again in their former bondage.
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On these grounds then wee may set this downe for a truth, that Gods Children pant and breathe after deliuerance from the corruption of their nature,
On these grounds then we may Set this down for a truth, that God's Children pant and breathe After deliverance from the corruption of their nature,
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euen after a full and perfect deliuerance from it, and from their spirituall euils, and it is the constant and continuall desire of their hearts, to be altogether freed from them.
even After a full and perfect deliverance from it, and from their spiritual evils, and it is the constant and continual desire of their hearts, to be altogether freed from them.
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Now then first, this againe discouers to vs a manifest difference, that is betweene Gods Children and such as are yet in their naturall state and condition:
Now then First, this again discovers to us a manifest difference, that is between God's Children and such as Are yet in their natural state and condition:
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for why? Thus it is with Gods Children, they pant and breathe after a full and perfect deliuerance from the corruption of their hearts,
for why? Thus it is with God's Children, they pant and breathe After a full and perfect deliverance from the corruption of their hearts,
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and from their spirituall euils, but it is farre otherwise with them that are yet in their filth and dregs of nature.
and from their spiritual evils, but it is Far otherwise with them that Are yet in their filth and dregs of nature.
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Alas, they desire nothing lesse then deliuerance from the sinne that is in them, and from the vile lusts of their owne hearts. No, no:
Alas, they desire nothing less then deliverance from the sin that is in them, and from the vile Lustiest of their own hearts. No, no:
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they hold it their happinesse to liue in sinne, and to yeeld to the lusts of their hearts,
they hold it their happiness to live in sin, and to yield to the Lustiest of their hearts,
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and they account it euen their chiefe felicity, when they may follow the swinge of their owne corrupt hearts,
and they account it even their chief felicity, when they may follow the swinge of their own corrupt hearts,
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and nothing grieues them more, then when they are crossed in their sensuall delights and pleasures.
and nothing grieves them more, then when they Are crossed in their sensual delights and pleasures.
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Wee find it so in wofull experience.
we find it so in woeful experience.
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How many haue we, that are giuen ouer to the vile lusts of their owne hearts? And they cannot abide such as will not powre forth themselues to the same excesse of Ryot,
How many have we, that Are given over to the vile Lustiest of their own hearts? And they cannot abide such as will not pour forth themselves to the same excess of Riot,
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and they hate none more then such as goe about to reforme them, yea, such as are yet in their naturall state and condition,
and they hate none more then such as go about to reform them, yea, such as Are yet in their natural state and condition,
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and also in the state of reprobation, their desire to sinne is infinite, they haue in them a will to sinne for euer,
and also in the state of reprobation, their desire to sin is infinite, they have in them a will to sin for ever,
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if they might liue for euer in this World, euen when they are in Hell, their desire is to sinne as they were on the earth;
if they might live for ever in this World, even when they Are in Hell, their desire is to sin as they were on the earth;
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and therefore their punishment is eternall: that is one reason of the eternitie of it. And let vs euery one try our selues by the ground of Doctrine now deliuered:
and Therefore their punishment is Eternal: that is one reason of the eternity of it. And let us every one try our selves by the ground of Doctrine now Delivered:
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Doest thou hold thy selfe a Childe of God? Euery one no doubt is readie to assume that to himselfe. Dost thou hold thy self a Child of God? Every one no doubt is ready to assume that to himself.
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Doest thou, I say, whosoeuer thou art, hold thy selfe a Childe of God? Then try thy selfe by this particular note:
Dost thou, I say, whosoever thou art, hold thy self a Child of God? Then try thy self by this particular note:
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and if thou wouldst indeede approoue thy selfe so to bee, thou must finde thy selfe not only in part freed from the power of thine owne corruption,
and if thou Wouldst indeed approve thy self so to be, thou must find thy self not only in part freed from the power of thine own corruption,
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but that thou also findest sweetnesse in that freedome, and doest pant and breathe after a further deliuerance,
but that thou also Findest sweetness in that freedom, and dost pant and breathe After a further deliverance,
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euen after a full deliuerance from it, and that thou doest wish and desire that aboue all things in the World.
even After a full deliverance from it, and that thou dost wish and desire that above all things in the World.
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This must bee in thee, if thou wouldst make it good to the comfort of thine owne soule, that thou art a Childe of God:
This must be in thee, if thou Wouldst make it good to the Comfort of thine own soul, that thou art a Child of God:
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and though wee cannot come to bee altogether freed from the corruption of nature, and though wee cannot wholly shake off all sinfull infirmities whilest we liue here in this World,
and though we cannot come to be altogether freed from the corruption of nature, and though we cannot wholly shake off all sinful infirmities whilst we live Here in this World,
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yet if wee hold our selues Gods Children, wee are to looke to this, that it be the desire of our hearts, to bee altogether freed from them,
yet if we hold our selves God's Children, we Are to look to this, that it be the desire of our hearts, to be altogether freed from them,
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and that we desire it constantly and continually, and that our desire be not a light vanishing motion,
and that we desire it constantly and continually, and that our desire be not a Light vanishing motion,
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but that we second our desire with a carefull vse of all good meanes, diligent hearing and reading in the Word of God, Prayer, and the like;
but that we second our desire with a careful use of all good means, diligent hearing and reading in the Word of God, Prayer, and the like;
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yea, let vs bee restlesse and discontent in this respect:
yea, let us be restless and discontent in this respect:
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that is an holy discontentment, when wee finde our selues clogged with vnbeliefe, with doubting, with distrust,
that is an holy discontentment, when we find our selves clogged with unbelief, with doubting, with distrust,
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and the like, and we would faine shake them off, and wee cannot, then to bee in a sort discontent,
and the like, and we would feign shake them off, and we cannot, then to be in a sort discontent,
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and euen restlesse in our desire to be rid of them, and in our care to vse the meanes to that purpose, that is an holy discontentment.
and even restless in our desire to be rid of them, and in our care to use the means to that purpose, that is an holy discontentment.
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And know it, whosoeuer thou art, that art thus restlesse, and thus discontented, know it, I say, to thy comfort, that though thou canst not be altogether freed from that spiritual euill that lyes heauy on thy soule,
And know it, whosoever thou art, that art thus restless, and thus discontented, know it, I say, to thy Comfort, that though thou Canst not be altogether freed from that spiritual evil that lies heavy on thy soul,
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and thou desirest to shake off, and vsest all good meanes to that purpose, yet that euill shall neuer be imputed to thee;
and thou Desirest to shake off, and usest all good means to that purpose, yet that evil shall never be imputed to thee;
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though the Lord be pleased to keepe thee in exercise vnder it, yet hee will neuer charge it on thy soule,
though the Lord be pleased to keep thee in exercise under it, yet he will never charge it on thy soul,
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but will accept thy will and desire to be freed from it, as if thou wert indeed freed from it.
but will accept thy will and desire to be freed from it, as if thou Wertenberg indeed freed from it.
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Thinke on that to thy comfort.
Think on that to thy Comfort.
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Note we further, the Apostle saith not, How shall I deliuer my selfe? how shall I set my selfe free from the body of this death? But, Who shall deliuer me from the body of this death? As if hee had said, I am not able by mine owne strength and power to deliuer my selfe:
Note we further, the Apostle Says not, How shall I deliver my self? how shall I Set my self free from the body of this death? But, Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? As if he had said, I am not able by mine own strength and power to deliver my self:
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and therefore who shall deliuer me? Hee goes out of himselfe, to seeke deliuerance from the remaynder of sinne that was in him.
and Therefore who shall deliver me? He Goes out of himself, to seek deliverance from the remainder of sin that was in him.
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And thus it ought to be with all Gods children;
And thus it ought to be with all God's children;
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though they be in part freed from the power of their owne corruption, yet they are not able of themselues, by any power in themselues, further to free themselues;
though they be in part freed from the power of their own corruption, yet they Are not able of themselves, by any power in themselves, further to free themselves;
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no, they must still pray, as Christ hath taught, Lord, deliuer vs from euill;
no, they must still pray, as christ hath taught, Lord, deliver us from evil;
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that is, from the euill of sin still abiding in vs. It is Christ that must further deliuer them, as the Apostle subioynes:
that is, from the evil of since still abiding in us It is christ that must further deliver them, as the Apostle subioynes:
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I thanke God, through Iesus Christ our Lord. I thank God, through Iesus christ our Lord.
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This I note, to shew that first the Papists are deceiued, who hold, that a man regenerate hath such power in himselfe,
This I note, to show that First the Papists Are deceived, who hold, that a man regenerate hath such power in himself,
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as he is able to keepe himselfe free from mortall sinne, as they call it, yea, perfectly to fulfill the Law of God. That is a grosse error.
as he is able to keep himself free from Mortal sin, as they call it, yea, perfectly to fulfil the Law of God. That is a gross error.
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And againe, to shew that they please themselues with a fond and windy conceit, whosoeuer they be that thinke they may, at their owne time & pleasure, deliuer themselues from vnder the bondage of their owne lusts, they are in thraldome to the lusts of their owne hearts,
And again, to show that they please themselves with a found and windy conceit, whosoever they be that think they may, At their own time & pleasure, deliver themselves from under the bondage of their own Lustiest, they Are in thraldom to the Lustiest of their own hearts,
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and they thinke they can at their owne time and pleasures deliuer themselues: they that so thinke, are blinded by the Deuill, and are the Deuils fooles;
and they think they can At their own time and pleasures deliver themselves: they that so think, Are blinded by the devil, and Are the Devils Fools;
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he hood-winkes them, and makes them neglect the timely vsing of meanes, by which God worketh the calling & conuersion of his Chosen,
he hoodwinks them, and makes them neglect the timely using of means, by which God works the calling & conversion of his Chosen,
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and deliuerance from vnder the power of sinne and Satan, namely, diligent hearing, reading, and meditating in the Word of God, and the like.
and deliverance from under the power of sin and Satan, namely, diligent hearing, reading, and meditating in the Word of God, and the like.
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Come we now to the last words of this Verse, wherein the Apostle expresseth from what he would be deliuered,
Come we now to the last words of this Verse, wherein the Apostle Expresses from what he would be Delivered,
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namely, from the body of this death.
namely, from the body of this death.
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Who shall deliuer me, (saith he) from the body of this death? that is,Who shall deliver me, (Says he) from the body of this death? that is,
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as we shewed, from the massy lump of sin still abiding in me, which is deadly,
as we showed, from the massy lump of since still abiding in me, which is deadly,
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and in it selfe deserueth death of body, and death of soule.
and in it self deserves death of body, and death of soul.
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Now here in the first place obserue wee, that the Apostle desireth to be deliuered and freed from the massie lumpe of sinne hee still felt in himselfe, which hee cals by the name of a body:
Now Here in the First place observe we, that the Apostle Desires to be Delivered and freed from the massy lump of sin he still felt in himself, which he calls by the name of a body:
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he saith, Who shall deliuer me from the body of this death? Hee saith not, Who shall deliuer mee from some limme or member of that corruption I still find in my selfe? But, from the body of it.
he Says, Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? He Says not, Who shall deliver me from Some limb or member of that corruption I still find in my self? But, from the body of it.
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Hee desires to be deliuered from the body of corruption that he still found in himselfe,
He Desires to be Delivered from the body of corruption that he still found in himself,
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euen from sinne and corruption, extending it selfe still in part ouer all the powers of his soule.
even from sin and corruption, extending it self still in part over all the Powers of his soul.
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Thus it was with the Apostle, and thus indeed it ought to bee with al that would be like the Apostle,
Thus it was with the Apostle, and thus indeed it ought to be with all that would be like the Apostle,
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euen with all and euery one that would finde their hearts taken vp with a true desire of deliuerance, and freedome from the corruption of their owne nature.
even with all and every one that would find their hearts taken up with a true desire of deliverance, and freedom from the corruption of their own nature.
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And the point hence is this,
And the point hence is this,
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If wee desire to bee freed from the corruption of our owne nature truly, and as we ought to doe,
If we desire to be freed from the corruption of our own nature truly, and as we ought to do,
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and so as our desire may yeeld true comfort to vs, then it is our desire,
and so as our desire may yield true Comfort to us, then it is our desire,
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and we endeuour, and wee labour, and striue to be freed from the body of sinne, from the massie lump of corruption in all the powers of our soules,
and we endeavour, and we labour, and strive to be freed from the body of sin, from the massy lump of corruption in all the Powers of our Souls,
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and in all the parts and members of our bodies:
and in all the parts and members of our bodies:
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our desire is to haue corruption and sinne remoued and taken away, not from our minds alone,
our desire is to have corruption and sin removed and taken away, not from our minds alone,
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or from our wils alone, but from all and euery power and facultie of our soules,
or from our wills alone, but from all and every power and faculty of our Souls,
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and from all and euery part and member of our bodies. That the whole masse and body of sinne ouer-spreading all the powers of the one,
and from all and every part and member of our bodies. That the Whole mass and body of sin overspreading all the Powers of the one,
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and parts of the other, may be remoued, that is our desire, if we haue in vs a true desire:
and parts of the other, may be removed, that is our desire, if we have in us a true desire:
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for indeed that is such a desire, as is suteable and agreeable to that which the holy Ghost requires of vs. 2. Cor. 5.17. saith the Apostle, If any man be in Christ Iesus, let him be a new creature. And Ephes. 4.22. he saith againe, Cast off the old man, which is corrupt through the deceiuable lusts.
for indeed that is such a desire, as is suitable and agreeable to that which the holy Ghost requires of us 2. Cor. 5.17. Says the Apostle, If any man be in christ Iesus, let him be a new creature. And Ephesians 4.22. he Says again, Cast off the old man, which is corrupt through the deceivable Lustiest.
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And the like exhortations we haue in many other places of Scripture.
And the like exhortations we have in many other places of Scripture.
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And the holy Ghost requiring this of vs, euen a new creation, and a casting off the old man,
And the holy Ghost requiring this of us, even a new creation, and a casting off the old man,
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as it were a perfect man, with all the parts and members of a perfect man,
as it were a perfect man, with all the parts and members of a perfect man,
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surely, our desire is answerable to it, if it be a true desire. And so, if we desire freedome from our owne corruption truly, and as we ought,
surely, our desire is answerable to it, if it be a true desire. And so, if we desire freedom from our own corruption truly, and as we ought,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and so as we may find comfort in our desire, then we desire, as the holy Ghost requires of vs, freedome from the body of sinne, from the massie lumpe of sinne in all the powers of our soules,
and so as we may find Comfort in our desire, then we desire, as the holy Ghost requires of us, freedom from the body of sin, from the massy lump of sin in all the Powers of our Souls,
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and in all the parts and members of our bodies. And the reason and ground of it is this,
and in all the parts and members of our bodies. And the reason and ground of it is this,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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True Regeneration or sanctification is entire, it is of the whole man, it is found in all the powers of the soule,
True Regeneration or sanctification is entire, it is of the Whole man, it is found in all the Powers of the soul,
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and in all the parts and members of the body, sinne and corruption is remoued in part from all the powers of the one,
and in all the parts and members of the body, sin and corruption is removed in part from all the Powers of the one,
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and from all the parts and members of the other, and grace is wrought in part throughout in them that are truly sanctified, according to that of the Apostle, 1. Thess. 5.23. The very God of peace sanctifie you throughout.
and from all the parts and members of the other, and grace is wrought in part throughout in them that Are truly sanctified, according to that of the Apostle, 1. Thess 5.23. The very God of peace sanctify you throughout.
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And therefore it must needs be, that as many as desire to be freed from the corruption of their owne hearts truly,
And Therefore it must needs be, that as many as desire to be freed from the corruption of their own hearts truly,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and as they ought to desire;
and as they ought to desire;
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and so as they may find comfort in their desire, they desire, and they endeuour, and they labour,
and so as they may find Comfort in their desire, they desire, and they endeavour, and they labour,
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and striue to be freed from the body of sinne, from sinne throughout in all the powers of their soules,
and strive to be freed from the body of sin, from sin throughout in all the Powers of their Souls,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and in all the parts and members of their bodies.
and in all the parts and members of their bodies.
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Let no man then, for vse of this, deceiue himselfe, and thinke that he hath a true desire to be freed from the corruption of his nature, because haply hee desires to haue the blindnesse of his mind remoued,
Let no man then, for use of this, deceive himself, and think that he hath a true desire to be freed from the corruption of his nature, Because haply he Desires to have the blindness of his mind removed,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and error taken away from his iudgement, and yet hath no desire to be freed from the sinfull lusts of his heart.
and error taken away from his judgement, and yet hath no desire to be freed from the sinful Lustiest of his heart.
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Many there bee that haue a great desire after knowledge, & that their ignorance may be dispelled & remoued, their desire in that respect is insatiable; which I discommend not:
Many there be that have a great desire After knowledge, & that their ignorance may be dispelled & removed, their desire in that respect is insatiable; which I discommend not:
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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but in the meane time their hearts are ful of Pride, Enuy, Self-loue, Selfe-conceit, Couetousnesse,
but in the mean time their hearts Are full of Pride, Envy, Self-love, Self-conceit, Covetousness,
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and the like, and they haue no desire at all to haue their hearts cleansed & freed from those vile lusts.
and the like, and they have no desire At all to have their hearts cleansed & freed from those vile Lustiest.
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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Now such persons, if they thinke they desire freedome from sinne truely and to their comfort, they deceiue themselues, they are farre from that desire that was in the Apostle,
Now such Persons, if they think they desire freedom from sin truly and to their Comfort, they deceive themselves, they Are Far from that desire that was in the Apostle,
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& from that desire that is found in Gods children.
& from that desire that is found in God's children.
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Gods children, doubtlesse, feele the waight of sinne pressing and lying heauy, not onely on their minds,
God's children, doubtless, feel the weight of sin pressing and lying heavy, not only on their minds,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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but on their hearts also, and they desire to be disburdened, as from Ignorance, and Blindnesse of mind, and Error of iudgement:
but on their hearts also, and they desire to be disburdened, as from Ignorance, and Blindness of mind, and Error of judgement:
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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so from Pride, Selfe-loue, Couetousnesse, and other inordinate lusts and euill affections, and indeed from the whole body of sinne, from sin in all the powers of their soules,
so from Pride, Self-love, Covetousness, and other inordinate Lustiest and evil affections, and indeed from the Whole body of sin, from since in all the Powers of their Souls,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and in all the parts and members of their bodies. And this must be thy desire;
and in all the parts and members of their bodies. And this must be thy desire;
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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if thou wouldst find comfort in thy desire, thou must desire, and labour, and striue for the remouall of sinne from thy minde, wil, affections, memory, conscience, appetite, senses;
if thou Wouldst find Comfort in thy desire, thou must desire, and labour, and strive for the removal of sin from thy mind, will, affections, memory, conscience, appetite, Senses;
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and that Grace may be wrought in thee throughout, that is an holy and a sanctified desire, the desire of a Child of God,
and that Grace may be wrought in thee throughout, that is an holy and a sanctified desire, the desire of a Child of God,
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and that will seale vp to thee this comfort, that thou hast in thee the Spirit of grace and sanctification:
and that will seal up to thee this Comfort, that thou hast in thee the Spirit of grace and sanctification:
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and therefore neuer rest, till thou find that it is the desire of thy heart, to be deliuered from the body of sinne.
and Therefore never rest, till thou find that it is the desire of thy heart, to be Delivered from the body of sin.
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Now in that the Apostle here cals the corruption of nature still abiding in him in part, by the name of a body, wee are giuen to vnderstand thus much:
Now in that the Apostle Here calls the corruption of nature still abiding in him in part, by the name of a body, we Are given to understand thus much:
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I will but touch it briefly; we haue heretofore handled the point. That the corruption of nature is no light superficiall thing, no shaddow;
I will but touch it briefly; we have heretofore handled the point. That the corruption of nature is no Light superficial thing, no shadow;
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but it is as it were a massie and substantiall body, though indeed it is no substance, as some haue thought:
but it is as it were a massy and substantial body, though indeed it is no substance, as Some have Thought:
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for then could not the soule be immortall.
for then could not the soul be immortal.
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But it is as a body, and it hath as it were all the dimensions and all the parts of a foule, monstrous,
But it is as a body, and it hath as it were all the dimensions and all the parts of a foul, monstrous,
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and deformed body, in which are found all sinnes bound vp, as it were, in one body, which breake out as any occasion is offered.
and deformed body, in which Are found all Sins bound up, as it were, in one body, which break out as any occasion is offered.
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And hence it is, that the Apostle calls diuers foule sinnes breaking out of this body, members, Coloss. 3.5.
And hence it is, that the Apostle calls diverse foul Sins breaking out of this body, members, Coloss. 3.5.
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Mortifie your members which are on the earth, fornication, vncleannesse, the inordinate affection, euill concupiscence, and couetousnesse, which is Idolatrie. Mortify your members which Are on the earth, fornication, uncleanness, the inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is Idolatry.
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Yea, the corruption of nature contaynes in it all sinnes;
Yea, the corruption of nature contains in it all Sins;
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it is as a Roote, or an Ocean Sea, sending out streames and flouds of sinne;
it is as a Root, or an Ocean Sea, sending out streams and floods of sin;
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so that, as one saith well, If all heresies and sinnes were ceased in the world,
so that, as one Says well, If all heresies and Sins were ceased in the world,
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yet if the Lord leaue a man to himselfe, hee hath in him sufficient matter and spawne to breed all kind of error and sinne, Gal. 5.19.
yet if the Lord leave a man to himself, he hath in him sufficient matter and spawn to breed all kind of error and sin, Gal. 5.19.
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The Apostle hauing reckoned vp many workes of the flesh, he is forced to conclude, Vers. 21. and such like,
The Apostle having reckoned up many works of the Flesh, he is forced to conclude, Vers. 21. and such like,
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as not able to reckon vp all. And indeed, if a man from his infancy were seuered from the company of men,
as not able to reckon up all. And indeed, if a man from his infancy were severed from the company of men,
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and did liue in the wildernesse, where he could neither see, nor heare any euill,
and did live in the Wilderness, where he could neither see, nor hear any evil,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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yet so great is the corruption of his owne nature, that his owne heart would teach him to doe wickedly.
yet so great is the corruption of his own nature, that his own heart would teach him to do wickedly.
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I am not able to expresse the greatnesse of the corruption of mans degenerate nature.
I am not able to express the greatness of the corruption of men degenerate nature.
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No surely, if an Angell should come from heauen, he were not able to expresse it:
No surely, if an Angel should come from heaven, he were not able to express it:
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and therefore for the vse of this,
and Therefore for the use of this,
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Let no man thinke it a small matter, a light & trifling thing, to be in his naturall condition.
Let no man think it a small matter, a Light & trifling thing, to be in his natural condition.
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Some there be that please themselues, and thinke themselues in very good case, onely because they are free from some grosse actuall sinnes; some there be that please themselves, and think themselves in very good case, only Because they Are free from Some gross actual Sins;
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they are no Drunkards, no Whoremongers, or the like. Poore soules! they deceiue themselues:
they Are no Drunkards, no Whoremongers, or the like. Poor Souls! they deceive themselves:
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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this they may be by restrayning grace, and yet lie wallowing in the puddle of their owne filthinesse.
this they may be by restraining grace, and yet lie wallowing in the puddle of their own filthiness.
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And know it, whosoeuer thou art, it is not only thy actuall transgression of Gods Law, that makes thee lyable to Gods wrath,
And know it, whosoever thou art, it is not only thy actual Transgression of God's Law, that makes thee liable to God's wrath,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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but it is also thy naturall corruption, yea, that chiefly, that being the mother-sinne, and the roote of all other sinnes, that doth stand vp betweene thee and Gods fauour,
but it is also thy natural corruption, yea, that chiefly, that being the mother-sinne, and the root of all other Sins, that does stand up between thee and God's favour,
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and make thee lyable to Gods curse and euerlasting perdition.
and make thee liable to God's curse and everlasting perdition.
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And therefore labour thou to see the greatnesse of thy naturall corruption, and to see thy selfe vnder the wrath of God in regard of that,
And Therefore labour thou to see the greatness of thy natural corruption, and to see thy self under the wrath of God in regard of that,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and seeing it, bewayle and lament for that aboue all things in the world, yea,
and seeing it, bewail and lament for that above all things in the world, yea,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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when thou humblest thy selfe for any knowne actuall sin, then looke thou bewayle the corruption of thine owne heart,
when thou Humblest thy self for any known actual since, then look thou bewail the corruption of thine own heart,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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as the roote and mother of that and all other thy sinnes.
as the root and mother of that and all other thy Sins.
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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For haply thou mayst acknowledge some knowne actuall sinne, out of selfe-loue, or for feare of shame, or punishment, or the like:
For haply thou Mayest acknowledge Some known actual sin, out of Self-love, or for Fear of shame, or punishment, or the like:
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and vnlesse by that sinne thou be brought to haue a sense and sorrow for the mother of that and all other thy sinnes, thou shalt neuer find ease and refreshing from Christ.
and unless by that sin thou be brought to have a sense and sorrow for the mother of that and all other thy Sins, thou shalt never find ease and refreshing from christ.
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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Hee came not to call the righteous, Matth. 9.13.He Come not to call the righteous, Matthew 9.13.
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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but sinners to repentance: and not euery sinner, but that sinner that condemnes sinne in himselfe, but Sinners to Repentance: and not every sinner, but that sinner that condemns sin in himself,
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(28) verse (DIV2)
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and especially the mother sinne, and is weary, and loden, and grones vnder the burden of it, Matth. 11.28.
and especially the mother sin, and is weary, and laden, and groans under the burden of it, Matthew 11.28.
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Now further, the Apostle addes, the body of this death, or, this body of death, that is, which is deadly in it selfe, Now further, the Apostle adds, the body of this death, or, this body of death, that is, which is deadly in it self,
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and of it selfe deserues death, and makes mee lyable to death temporall, and death eternall.
and of it self deserves death, and makes me liable to death temporal, and death Eternal.
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We see then, that the best of Gods children, euen such as the Apostle was, though they haue but the remaynder of sinne in them,
We see then, that the best of God's children, even such as the Apostle was, though they have but the remainder of sin in them,
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yet they haue that in them, that of it selfe, and in it selfe deserues death of body,
yet they have that in them, that of it self, and in it self deserves death of body,
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and death of soule, they haue in them a body of death, euen that which in it selfe,
and death of soul, they have in them a body of death, even that which in it self,
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and of it selfe, makes them lyable to death temporall, and death eternall:
and of it self, makes them liable to death temporal, and death Eternal:
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for why? they haue still abiding in them in part, that which is contrary to the perfect purity & holinesse that is required in the Law of God,
for why? they have still abiding in them in part, that which is contrary to the perfect purity & holiness that is required in the Law of God,
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and is in it selfe truly and properly sinne, and the wages of sinne is death, Rom. 6.23.
and is in it self truly and properly sin, and the wages of sin is death, Rom. 6.23.
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And the soule that sinneth, and is guiltie of sinne, shall die, Ezech. 18.4. according to that threatning, Gen. 2.17. In the day thou catest thereof, thou shalt die the death. Obiection. Iam. 1.15. the Apostle saith, When lust hath conceiued, it bringeth forth sinne, and sinne when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
And the soul that Sinneth, and is guilty of sin, shall die, Ezekiel 18.4. according to that threatening, Gen. 2.17. In the day thou catest thereof, thou shalt die the death. Objection. Iam. 1.15. the Apostle Says, When lust hath conceived, it brings forth sin, and sin when it is finished, brings forth death.
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Therefore naturall corruption, of it selfe, and in it selfe, makes not lyable to death.
Therefore natural corruption, of it self, and in it self, makes not liable to death.
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I answere, The purpose of the Apostle in that place, is not to put a difference betweene naturall corruption,
I answer, The purpose of the Apostle in that place, is not to put a difference between natural corruption,
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and actuall sinne, in regard of the desert;
and actual sin, in regard of the desert;
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as if actuall sinne deserued death, and made men lyable to death, and that concupiscence or naturall corruption did not so:
as if actual sin deserved death, and made men liable to death, and that concupiscence or natural corruption did not so:
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but to shew that God tempteth no man to sinne, as it is Ʋers. 13. but that he is tempted, enticed,
but to show that God tempts no man to sin, as it is Ʋers. 13. but that he is tempted, enticed,
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and drawne to sinne by his owne concupiscence. and drawn to sin by his own concupiscence.
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And he puts downe the fruits of concupiscence, or naturall corruption, that it enticeth & draweth to sinne,
And he puts down the fruits of concupiscence, or natural corruption, that it entices & draws to sin,
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and that it brings forth sinne and death:
and that it brings forth sin and death:
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and therefore still it remaynes a truth, that the best of Gods children hauing but the remaynder of sinne in them, they haue that in them, which in it selfe,
and Therefore still it remains a truth, that the best of God's children having but the remainder of sin in them, they have that in them, which in it self,
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and of it selfe, makes them lyable to death temporall, and death eternall. And therefore for the vse of this,
and of it self, makes them liable to death temporal, and death Eternal. And Therefore for the use of this,
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Gods children, euen the best of them, are to acknowledge it Gods mercy, that they are not throwne to hell;
God's children, even the best of them, Are to acknowledge it God's mercy, that they Are not thrown to hell;
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they haue that in them, that deserues hell.
they have that in them, that deserves hell.
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And if the best of Gods children haue that in them that deserues hell, what then haue they that haue the body of sinne, in the full force and strength of it breaking out with many foule actuall sinnes? Surely, they haue that in them, that deserues the hottest fire of hell;
And if the best of God's children have that in them that deserves hell, what then have they that have the body of sin, in the full force and strength of it breaking out with many foul actual Sins? Surely, they have that in them, that deserves the hottest fire of hell;
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and they are but vnder Gods patience and long sufferance;
and they Are but under God's patience and long sufferance;
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and that they are suffered to liue many yeeres on the face of the earth, it is but the patience of God towards them, they are euery moment subiect to the strokes of Gods hand, to plagues and Iudgements in this world,
and that they Are suffered to live many Years on the face of the earth, it is but the patience of God towards them, they Are every moment Subject to the Strokes of God's hand, to plagues and Judgments in this world,
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and to euerlasting perdition in the world to come;
and to everlasting perdition in the world to come;
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and it is a foolish plea that some vse, when they are told of their sinnes,
and it is a foolish plea that Some use, when they Are told of their Sins,
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and that by the least of their sinnes, they deserue hell and damnation. Oh, say they, I hope there is no such matter.
and that by the least of their Sins, they deserve hell and damnation. O, say they, I hope there is no such matter.
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Will the Lord damne my soule for a little Swearing, for a little Idle and Foolish talking,
Will the Lord damn my soul for a little Swearing, for a little Idle and Foolish talking,
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and for a little Merriment? No, no: I hope there is more mercy with the Lord then so:
and for a little Merriment? No, no: I hope there is more mercy with the Lord then so:
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I pray God I neuer doe worse, and then I hope I shall doe well inough. Poore soule! Thou speakest ignorantly and foolishly.
I pray God I never do Worse, and then I hope I shall do well enough. Poor soul! Thou Speakest ignorantly and foolishly.
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Dost thou not ill inough to prouoke the Lord to anger, and to damne thee body and soule? This thou dost by the least of thy sinnes;
Dost thou not ill enough to provoke the Lord to anger, and to damn thee body and soul? This thou dost by the least of thy Sins;
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and though God be mercifull, yet he is iust also, and it stands with his Iustice, to damne thy soule for the least of thy sinnes, thou liuing and dying in it without repentance.
and though God be merciful, yet he is just also, and it Stands with his justice, to damn thy soul for the least of thy Sins, thou living and dying in it without Repentance.
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And therefore thinke not that the Lord should deale hardly with thee, if hee should damne thy soule and body for thy Swearing, thy Idle and Foolish speaking,
And Therefore think not that the Lord should deal hardly with thee, if he should damn thy soul and body for thy Swearing, thy Idle and Foolish speaking,
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vnlesse thou repent of those sinnes:
unless thou Repent of those Sins:
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for the least of those sinnes deserues death and damnation, and it is Gods mercy in Christ, that the best of Gods children are not thrown to hell,
for the least of those Sins deserves death and damnation, and it is God's mercy in christ, that the best of God's children Are not thrown to hell,
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for the remaynder of sinne that is in them, though they had no other sinnes at all.
for the remainder of sin that is in them, though they had no other Sins At all.
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VERS. 25. I thanke God through Iesus Christ our Lord:
VERS. 25. I thank God through Iesus christ our Lord:
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then I my selfe in my minde serue the Law of God, but in my flesh the law of sinne. then I my self in my mind serve the Law of God, but in my Flesh the law of sin.
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OVr Apostle hauing vttered his complaint, in regard of sinne still abiding in him, and rebelling against the power of grace in him, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer me from the body of this death!
Our Apostle having uttered his complaint, in regard of sin still abiding in him, and rebelling against the power of grace in him, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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and made knowne his desire to be deliuered, and from what hee would be deliuered;
and made known his desire to be Delivered, and from what he would be Delivered;
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heere in the first words of this verse, hee subioynes matter of comfort and consolation in and through Christ, for which he giues thankes to God,
Here in the First words of this verse, he subioynes matter of Comfort and consolation in and through christ, for which he gives thanks to God,
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and he saith, I thanke God through Iesus Christ:
and he Says, I thank God through Iesus christ:
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whome he further stiles by his Title, (Lord) appropriating that title to himselfe and other true beleeuers, through Iesus Christ our Lord.
whom he further stile by his Title, (Lord) appropriating that title to himself and other true believers, through Iesus christ our Lord.
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Now not to meddle with the words following, but to keepe within the compasse of these wordes, containing matter of comfort, whereby the Apostle did cheere vp himselfe, I will briefely lay forth the sence and meaning of them.
Now not to meddle with the words following, but to keep within the compass of these words, containing matter of Comfort, whereby the Apostle did cheer up himself, I will briefly lay forth the sense and meaning of them.
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I thanke God. Some would haue these words read thus: The grace of God through Iesus Christ. But indeede they are mistaken. I thank God. some would have these words read thus: The grace of God through Iesus christ. But indeed they Are mistaken.
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In the Originall word, it is the same that we haue, Rom. 1.8.
In the Original word, it is the same that we have, Rom. 1.8.
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NONLATINALPHABET: I thanke my God. And it is rightly rendred, I thanke God: (that is) I blesse God, I prayse God, or I giue him thankes.
: I thank my God. And it is rightly rendered, I thank God: (that is) I bless God, I praise God, or I give him thanks.
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Through Iesus Christ. These wordes haue respect, and looke backe to that the Apostle said verse before, Who shall deliuer me? Which being vttered by him (as I told you) as it were panting and breathing after deliuerance.Through Iesus christ. These words have respect, and look back to that the Apostle said verse before, Who shall deliver me? Which being uttered by him (as I told you) as it were panting and breathing After deliverance.
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Heere he subioynes matter of comfort in and through Iesus Christ, that in him he should be deliuered:
Here he subioynes matter of Comfort in and through Iesus christ, that in him he should be Delivered:
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for so the sentence is to be supplied, to make vp the full sence and meaning.
for so the sentence is to be supplied, to make up the full sense and meaning.
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As if the Apostle had said, Through Iesus Christ, I shall be deliuered, I certainly expect & looke for and full and perfect deliuerance from the p wer of sinne still abiding in me,
As if the Apostle had said, Through Iesus christ, I shall be Delivered, I Certainly expect & look for and full and perfect deliverance from the p were of sin still abiding in me,
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and from the guilt of sinne:
and from the guilt of sin:
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for both these are here to be vnderstood, as may easily appeare by the connexion of this Text, with that which followeth, Chap. 8. Now then, there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus.
for both these Are Here to be understood, as may Easily appear by the connexion of this Text, with that which follows, Chap. 8. Now then, there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus.
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And so these words through Iesus Christ, they carrie this sence;
And so these words through Iesus christ, they carry this sense;
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I am perswaded, I rest on it, that through Iesus Christ, I shall haue a full deliuerance from the power of sinne,
I am persuaded, I rest on it, that through Iesus christ, I shall have a full deliverance from the power of sin,
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and from the guilt of sinne, for which I blesse God, I thanke God, through Iesus Christ.
and from the guilt of sin, for which I bless God, I thank God, through Iesus christ.
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The Apostle addes our Lord: (that is) our Lord, not only as he is Lord ouer all creatures by right of creation,
The Apostle adds our Lord: (that is) our Lord, not only as he is Lord over all creatures by right of creation,
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but in more speciall manner, and that in a double respect: First, in respect of free donation from his Father, Iohn 17.9. Secondly, in respect of his worke of Redemption, 1. Cor. 6.19.20. Ye are not your owne:
but in more special manner, and that in a double respect: First, in respect of free donation from his Father, John 17.9. Secondly, in respect of his work of Redemption, 1. Cor. 6.19.20. You Are not your own:
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for yee are bought for a price. for ye Are bought for a price.
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Christ hath redeemed you with his owne bloud, and therefore you are his, he is Lord ouer you.
christ hath redeemed you with his own blood, and Therefore you Are his, he is Lord over you.
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Thus then conceyue we these words; I thanke God through Iesus Christ our Lord.
Thus then conceive we these words; I thank God through Iesus christ our Lord.
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As if the Apostle had said, I blesse God, I praise God, and I giue God thankes, that in and through Iesus Christ I certainly expect and looke for deliuerance,
As if the Apostle had said, I bless God, I praise God, and I give God thanks, that in and through Iesus christ I Certainly expect and look for deliverance,
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yea I am fully perswaded, and I rest on it, that in and through him, I shall haue a full and perfect deliuerance from the power of sinne still abiding in me,
yea I am Fully persuaded, and I rest on it, that in and through him, I shall have a full and perfect deliverance from the power of sin still abiding in me,
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and from the guilt of sinne, euen in and through him who is my Lord and yours,
and from the guilt of sin, even in and through him who is my Lord and yours,
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and the Lord of all true Beleeuers, both by douation and free gift from his Father, and by right of Redemption. and the Lord of all true Believers, both by douation and free gift from his Father, and by right of Redemption.
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First, here we see, we may easily obserue it, that the Apostle breaking out into a complaint of his wretchednes in regard of sinne still abiding in him in part,
First, Here we see, we may Easily observe it, that the Apostle breaking out into a complaint of his wretchedness in regard of sin still abiding in him in part,
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and desiring deliuerance from the power of sinne, and from the guilt of sinne, euen panting and breathing after it, he found no comfort in himselfe,
and desiring deliverance from the power of sin, and from the guilt of sin, even panting and breathing After it, he found no Comfort in himself,
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or in any thing that was in himselfe, or in any other, but only in Iesus Christ.
or in any thing that was in himself, or in any other, but only in Iesus christ.
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He found nothing that was able to free him from the power of sinne, and that might pacifie his conscience, in respect of the guilt of sinne, either in himselfe,
He found nothing that was able to free him from the power of sin, and that might pacify his conscience, in respect of the guilt of sin, either in himself,
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or elsewhere in the world, but only in Iesus Christ:
or elsewhere in the world, but only in Iesus christ:
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and hauing before cried out, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer me from the body of this death!
and having before cried out, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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Here he gathers comfort to himselfe, and cheeres vp his soule, that in Iesus Christ deliuerance was to be found,
Here he gathers Comfort to himself, and cheers up his soul, that in Iesus christ deliverance was to be found,
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and he saith, I thanke God through Iesus Christ, I shall be deliuered. The point hence is this:
and he Says, I thank God through Iesus christ, I shall be Delivered. The point hence is this:
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That the soule of man or woman being troubled in respect of sinne, feeling the waight and burden of it pressing and lying heauie on it,
That the soul of man or woman being troubled in respect of sin, feeling the weight and burden of it pressing and lying heavy on it,
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yea, the soule of man or woman feeling but the remainder of sinne, and sinfull infirmities, that still sticke and cleaue to it, (for that was the Apostles case) I say, feeling but the remainder of sin pressing,
yea, the soul of man or woman feeling but the remainder of sin, and sinful infirmities, that still stick and cleave to it, (for that was the Apostles case) I say, feeling but the remainder of since pressing,
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and lying heauie on it, and being weary and loden with the burden of it, it findes no ease, no comfort, no refreshing in it selfe,
and lying heavy on it, and being weary and laden with the burden of it, it finds no ease, no Comfort, no refreshing in it self,
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or in any thing else-where in the world, but only in Iesus Christ, the minde and conscience weary,
or in any thing elsewhere in the world, but only in Iesus christ, the mind and conscience weary,
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and loden, and groning vnder the burden of sin, cannot possibly be eased or comforted, and refreshed, till it come to rest on Christ, in him alone is ease, comfort,
and laden, and groaning under the burden of since, cannot possibly be eased or comforted, and refreshed, till it come to rest on christ, in him alone is ease, Comfort,
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and refreshing to be found to the wearie soule, and to the poore distressed minde and conscience.
and refreshing to be found to the weary soul, and to the poor distressed mind and conscience.
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And hence it is that Christ is called, The Prince of Peace, Isai. 9.6. Vnto vs a Childe is borne, and vnto vs a Sonne is giuen, and he shall call his name, Wonderfull, Counsellor, The mightie God, The euerlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
And hence it is that christ is called, The Prince of Peace, Isaiah 9.6. Unto us a Child is born, and unto us a Son is given, and he shall call his name, Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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And he is called our peace, Ephes. 2.14. He is our peace, who hath made of both one, and hath broken the stop of the partition Wall. Rom. 5.1. The Apostle saith, that being iustified by faith, we haue peace toward God, through our Lord Iesus Christ.
And he is called our peace, Ephesians 2.14. He is our peace, who hath made of both one, and hath broken the stop of the partition Wall. Rom. 5.1. The Apostle Says, that being justified by faith, we have peace towards God, through our Lord Iesus christ.
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And hence, doubtlesse, it was, that the Apostle saith, 1. Cor. 2.2.
And hence, doubtless, it was, that the Apostle Says, 1. Cor. 2.2.
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He esteemed to knowe nothing saue Iesus Christ, and him crucified. and Philip. 3.8, 9. The Apostle saith, He counted all things losse, He esteemed to know nothing save Iesus christ, and him Crucified. and Philip. 3.8, 9. The Apostle Says, He counted all things loss,
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and iudged them to be dung, in respect of this, that he might winne Christ, and be found in him. and judged them to be dung, in respect of this, that he might win christ, and be found in him.
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And Christ himselfe calls all that are weary, and loden, and grone vnder the burden of their sinnes, to come to him, with a promise that in him they shall finde ease, comfort, and refreshing: Mat. 11.28. Come vnto me, all ye that are wearie and laden, and I will ease you.
And christ himself calls all that Are weary, and laden, and groan under the burden of their Sins, to come to him, with a promise that in him they shall find ease, Comfort, and refreshing: Mathew 11.28. Come unto me, all you that Are weary and laden, and I will ease you.
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These and many other testimonies of Scripture do make this manifest, that in Christ alone, the poore wearie soule,
These and many other testimonies of Scripture do make this manifest, that in christ alone, the poor weary soul,
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and the distressed minde and conscience findes ease, and comfort, and refreshing, in respect of freedome from the guilt of sinne:
and the distressed mind and conscience finds ease, and Comfort, and refreshing, in respect of freedom from the guilt of sin:
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and the reason of it is this: In Christ alone is found that which is able to answer the iustice of God,
and the reason of it is this: In christ alone is found that which is able to answer the Justice of God,
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and to appease his anger for sinne, euen fulnesse of merit is found in his bloud alone,
and to appease his anger for sin, even fullness of merit is found in his blood alone,
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for the taking away both of the guilt and punishment due to sinne:
for the taking away both of the guilt and punishment due to sin:
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he being God and man in one person, his death and suffering is of infinite merit for the taking away of sinne;
he being God and man in one person, his death and suffering is of infinite merit for the taking away of sin;
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and therefore it must needes be, that in Christ alone is ease, comfort, and refreshing to be found to the weary soule,
and Therefore it must needs be, that in christ alone is ease, Comfort, and refreshing to be found to the weary soul,
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and to the poore distressed minde and conscience, and the soule of man or woman troubled for sin,
and to the poor distressed mind and conscience, and the soul of man or woman troubled for since,
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and tyred out, feeling the waight and butden of sinne pressing and lying heauie on it, can finde no ease, comfort or refreshing in it selfe,
and tired out, feeling the weight and butden of sin pressing and lying heavy on it, can find no ease, Comfort or refreshing in it self,
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or in any thing else-where in the world, touching freedome from guiltines of sinne, but only in Iesus Christ: and this being a truth,
or in any thing elsewhere in the world, touching freedom from guiltiness of sin, but only in Iesus christ: and this being a truth,
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For vse, it meetes with a Popish error;
For use, it meets with a Popish error;
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it is held and taught by the Papists, that peace and quietnes of conscience, euen towards God, may be had by inherent holinesse, it is held and taught by the Papists, that peace and quietness of conscience, even towards God, may be had by inherent holiness,
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and by the merit of good workes, that a man may haue his conscience quieted and pacified in respect of Iustification,
and by the merit of good works, that a man may have his conscience quieted and pacified in respect of Justification,
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and freedome from guiltines of sinne, by his owne inherent holines, and by the merit of his owne good workes.
and freedom from guiltiness of sin, by his own inherent holiness, and by the merit of his own good works.
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That is a grosse error, and it cannot stand with the Truth now deliuered.
That is a gross error, and it cannot stand with the Truth now Delivered.
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Luther reports, that hee in his time obserued many Papists, that tooke great paines, and on meere conscience did as much as was possible for them, in Fasting, Prayer, and other exercises;Luther reports, that he in his time observed many Papists, that took great pains, and on mere conscience did as much as was possible for them, in Fasting, Prayer, and other exercises;
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and all to this end, that they might finde quietnesse, and peace of conscience;
and all to this end, that they might find quietness, and peace of conscience;
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and yet the more they laboured, the more they were stricken downe with feare, and especially when they came to the houre of death;
and yet the more they laboured, the more they were stricken down with Fear, and especially when they Come to the hour of death;
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then (saith he) I haue seene them exceeding fearefull, yea, I haue seene sometimes Murtherers and others, executed as notorious Malefactors, dye more comfortably, then they did.
then (Says he) I have seen them exceeding fearful, yea, I have seen sometime Murderers and Others, executed as notorious Malefactors, die more comfortably, then they did.
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This Luther obserued in his time. And no maruell though it were so:
This Luther observed in his time. And no marvel though it were so:
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for it is not possible, that the conscience should be pacified touching freedome from guiltinesse of sinne, by any good thing found in vs,
for it is not possible, that the conscience should be pacified touching freedom from guiltiness of sin, by any good thing found in us,
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or done by vs for the merit of it;
or done by us for the merit of it;
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no, I dare bee bold to say, that Christ his fulfilling of the Law of God cannot pacifie the conscience, in respect of the guiltinesse of sinne:
no, I Dare be bold to say, that christ his fulfilling of the Law of God cannot pacify the conscience, in respect of the guiltiness of sin:
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for then Christ dyed in vaine, and therefore it is a grosse errour to say, that peace of conscience towards God may bee had by inherent holinesse,
for then christ died in vain, and Therefore it is a gross error to say, that peace of conscience towards God may be had by inherent holiness,
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and by the merit of good Workes. Againe, for a second vse:
and by the merit of good Works. Again, for a second use:
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is it so, that in Christ alone is found ease, comfort and refreshing to the weary soule,
is it so, that in christ alone is found ease, Comfort and refreshing to the weary soul,
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and to the poore distressed minde and conscience? Cannot the soule that is wearied with the burden of sinne, bee eased and comforted, till it come to rest on Iesus Christ?
and to the poor distressed mind and conscience? Cannot the soul that is wearied with the burden of sin, be eased and comforted, till it come to rest on Iesus christ?
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The learne wee, when sinne lyeth heauie on our soules, and wee feele the waight and the burden of it,
The Learn we, when sin lies heavy on our Souls, and we feel the weight and the burden of it,
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yea, we being Gods Children, and feeling sinfull infirmities lying heauy on our soules which we are wearie of,
yea, we being God's Children, and feeling sinful infirmities lying heavy on our Souls which we Are weary of,
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and would willingly shake off, and cannot; learne wee, I say, where wee are to seeke and to looke for ease, comfort, and refreshing.
and would willingly shake off, and cannot; Learn we, I say, where we Are to seek and to look for ease, Comfort, and refreshing.
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Surely not in our selues, nor in any thing in our selues, nor else-where in the World,
Surely not in our selves, nor in any thing in our selves, nor elsewhere in the World,
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but only in Iesus Christ the Store-house of all true comfort.
but only in Iesus christ the Storehouse of all true Comfort.
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Some there be that much complaine of their sinfull infirmities, and it is a good complaint;
some there be that much complain of their sinful infirmities, and it is a good complaint;
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I doubt not but they are the deare Children of God that so complaine, and they say sometimes, Oh,
I doubt not but they Are the deer Children of God that so complain, and they say sometime, O,
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if I might come to such a measure of faith, or such a measure of trust in God,
if I might come to such a measure of faith, or such a measure of trust in God,
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or such a measure of ioy and delight in good things, and such like, I should bee well, my minde would then bee at ease and quiet.
or such a measure of joy and delight in good things, and such like, I should be well, my mind would then be At ease and quiet.
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Indeed, I grant, if thou hadst that measure of faith, of trust in God, and delight in good things thou desirest, it would yeeld thee much comfort,
Indeed, I grant, if thou Hadst that measure of faith, of trust in God, and delight in good things thou Desirest, it would yield thee much Comfort,
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because it would strongly seale vp to thee thy being in Christ:
Because it would strongly seal up to thee thy being in christ:
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yet thou must know, that still thy comfort comes from Christ, it is not the measure of thy faith,
yet thou must know, that still thy Comfort comes from christ, it is not the measure of thy faith,
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nor the measure of any other grace that is in thee, because it is so great or so strong,
nor the measure of any other grace that is in thee, Because it is so great or so strong,
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and because of the excellencie, goodnesse and dignity of it, that yeelds thee comfort, but because faith hath an eye to Christ,
and Because of the excellency, Goodness and dignity of it, that yields thee Comfort, but Because faith hath an eye to christ,
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and from him drawes downe comfort, and because other graces doe euidence to thee thy being in Christ;
and from him draws down Comfort, and Because other graces do evidence to thee thy being in christ;
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and so from Christ alone, still comes all thy comfort and peace to thy soule.
and so from christ alone, still comes all thy Comfort and peace to thy soul.
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And therefore rest not in any grace or goodnesse in thy selfe, as the ground of thy comfort,
And Therefore rest not in any grace or Goodness in thy self, as the ground of thy Comfort,
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though it may yeeld thee much comfort, in that it giues thee assurance that thou art in Christ;
though it may yield thee much Comfort, in that it gives thee assurance that thou art in christ;
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yet still for the ground of thy comfort, goe out of thy selfe, and seeke for that in Christ alone:
yet still for the ground of thy Comfort, go out of thy self, and seek for that in christ alone:
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in him alone shalt thou find ease, comfort, rest, and refreshing to thy wearie soule.
in him alone shalt thou find ease, Comfort, rest, and refreshing to thy weary soul.
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Note wee further, the Apostle hauing cryed out, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer mee from the bodie of this death!
Note we further, the Apostle having cried out, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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here hee cheeres vp himselfe with this, that certainly in Christ he should haue a full deliuerance from the power of sinne.
Here he cheers up himself with this, that Certainly in christ he should have a full deliverance from the power of sin.
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Thus may Gods Children comfort and cheere vp themselues:
Thus may God's Children Comfort and cheer up themselves:
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That howsoeuer they now are troubled with many sinfull infirmities, that presse them and lye heauie on them,
That howsoever they now Are troubled with many sinful infirmities, that press them and lie heavy on them,
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yet one day in and through Christ they shall be fully and altogether freed from them:
yet one day in and through christ they shall be Fully and altogether freed from them:
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The Lord hath begunne his good worke of grace in them, and hee will perfect it, Philip. 1.6. and they shall one day know as they are knowne, 1. Cor. 13.12.The Lord hath begun his good work of grace in them, and he will perfect it, Philip. 1.6. and they shall one day know as they Are known, 1. Cor. 13.12.
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And therefore comfort thy selfe, whosoeuer thou art, that feelest the want of holinesse and sanctification,
And Therefore Comfort thy self, whosoever thou art, that Feel the want of holiness and sanctification,
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and art euer complayning of that want: here is ground of comfort for thee.
and art ever complaining of that want: Here is ground of Comfort for thee.
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Hast thou the first fruits of the Spirit? an hatred of all sinnes, a constant purpose to please God,
Hast thou the First fruits of the Spirit? an hatred of all Sins, a constant purpose to please God,
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and a true feare of God, and hereby euidence that thou art in Christ? Then comfort thy selfe:
and a true Fear of God, and hereby evidence that thou art in christ? Then Comfort thy self:
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hee will not only free thee from the guiltinesse of sinne, and from the punishment due vnto thee for sinne,
he will not only free thee from the guiltiness of sin, and from the punishment due unto thee for sin,
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but he will one day also free thee altogether from the power of sinne, and thou shalt one day be fully and perfectly sanctified,
but he will one day also free thee altogether from the power of sin, and thou shalt one day be Fully and perfectly sanctified,
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and bee inuested with the perfect and glorious Image of Iesus Christ.
and be invested with the perfect and glorious Image of Iesus christ.
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In the next place obserue wee, that the Apostle here speaking of his deliuerance from the power of sinne,
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle Here speaking of his deliverance from the power of sin,
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and from the guiltinesse of sinne through IESVS CHRIST, hee doth not barely affirme it,
and from the guiltiness of sin through JESUS CHRIST, he does not barely affirm it,
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and speake of it, but hee affirmes it, and speakes of it with thankesgiuing to God, hee saith not barely, Through Iesus Christ I shall bee deliuered:
and speak of it, but he affirms it, and speaks of it with thanksgiving to God, he Says not barely, Through Iesus christ I shall be Delivered:
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but I thanke God, I blesse God, and I giue him thankes through Iesus Christ, I shall haue deliuerance.
but I thank God, I bless God, and I give him thanks through Iesus christ, I shall have deliverance.
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Hee remembers this great benefit of deliuerance from the power of sinne, and from the guiltinesse of sinne through Christ,
He remembers this great benefit of deliverance from the power of sin, and from the guiltiness of sin through christ,
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and speakes of it with hearty thankes to God for it.
and speaks of it with hearty thanks to God for it.
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Now, that which the Apostle did, that must wee doe, euen as many as would approoue themselues to bee such as the Apostle was, that is, truely regenerate, and Gods Children:
Now, that which the Apostle did, that must we do, even as many as would approve themselves to be such as the Apostle was, that is, truly regenerate, and God's Children:
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his example must be our patterne, and the dutie hence is this,
his Exampl must be our pattern, and the duty hence is this,
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That wee must neuer mention and speake of GODS benefits and mercies vouchsafed vnto vs, and especially heauenly and spirituall benefits,
That we must never mention and speak of GOD'S benefits and Mercies vouchsafed unto us, and especially heavenly and spiritual benefits,
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as freedome from sinne, hell, death, and damnation, the fauour of God, comfort in Christ or the like,
as freedom from sin, hell, death, and damnation, the favour of God, Comfort in christ or the like,
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but wee are to haue our mouthes opened in magnifying and praysing God for the same;
but we Are to have our mouths opened in magnifying and praising God for the same;
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whensoeuer wee either thinke or speake of Gods blessings, benefits and mercies vouchsafed vnto vs,
whensoever we either think or speak of God's blessings, benefits and Mercies vouchsafed unto us,
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yea, the blessings and good things we hope for, and expect, and looke for at the hands of the Lord,
yea, the blessings and good things we hope for, and expect, and look for At the hands of the Lord,
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and especially heauenly and spirituall good things, such as concerne life and saluation, and the euerlasting good of our soules, we are not barely to thinke or speake of them,
and especially heavenly and spiritual good things, such as concern life and salvation, and the everlasting good of our Souls, we Are not barely to think or speak of them,
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but so to thinke, and so to speake of them, as that wee giue the Lord his due prayse and glorie,
but so to think, and so to speak of them, as that we give the Lord his due praise and glory,
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and in thinking and speaking of them, our hearts must be enlarged, and our mouthes opened, in giuing prayse and thankes to the Lord for the same;
and in thinking and speaking of them, our hearts must be enlarged, and our mouths opened, in giving praise and thanks to the Lord for the same;
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wee must blesse God, and giue him prayse for good things past, present or to come, especially for the good things of the life to come, whensoeuer we either thinke or speake of them. Thus did the holy Apostle:
we must bless God, and give him praise for good things passed, present or to come, especially for the good things of the life to come, whensoever we either think or speak of them. Thus did the holy Apostle:
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we find it in the beginning of most of his Epistles, that hee breakes out into prayse and thankes to God,
we find it in the beginning of most of his Epistles, that he breaks out into praise and thanks to God,
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for spirituall good things bestowed on himselfe, and on the Church and Saints of God to whom he writ, as Rom. 1.8. I thanke my God, through Iesus Christ, for you all, because your faith is published throughout the whole World. 1. Cor. 1.4. I thanke my God alwayes on your behalfe, for the grace of God which is giuen you in Iesus Christ. Ephes. 1.8. Blessed be God, euen the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, which hath blessed vs with all spirituall blessing in heauenly things in Christ.
for spiritual good things bestowed on himself, and on the Church and Saints of God to whom he writ, as Rom. 1.8. I thank my God, through Iesus christ, for you all, Because your faith is published throughout the Whole World. 1. Cor. 1.4. I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you in Iesus christ. Ephesians 1.8. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, which hath blessed us with all spiritual blessing in heavenly things in christ.
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And so in other of his Epistles. And thus did the Apostle Peter, 1. Pet. 1.3. saith he, Blessed bee God euen the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercie hath begotten vs againe vnto a liuely hope, by the Resurrection of Iesus Christ from the dead.
And so in other of his Epistles. And thus did the Apostle Peter, 1. Pet. 1.3. Says he, Blessed be God even the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the Resurrection of Iesus christ from the dead.
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And the holy man of God, Dauid, though hee made precious account and reckoning of Prayer,
And the holy man of God, David, though he made precious account and reckoning of Prayer,
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and vsed it much and often, yet Prayse and Thankesgiuing to God hee held and accounted most excellent,
and used it much and often, yet Praise and Thanksgiving to God he held and accounted most excellent,
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and that hee vsed seuen times a day (that is, often) a certaine number being put for an vncertaine. Psal. 119.164.
and that he used seuen times a day (that is, often) a certain number being put for an uncertain. Psalm 119.164.
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Seuen times a day doe I prayse thee, because of thy righteous iudgements, and hee composed and made many Psalmes purposely of Prayse and Thankesgiuing to God, Psalme 103.1, 2. he stirres vp himselfe, Seuen times a day do I praise thee, Because of thy righteous Judgments, and he composed and made many Psalms purposely of Praise and Thanksgiving to God, Psalm 103.1, 2. he stirs up himself,
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and cals on his owne soule, and all that was within him, to prayse the holy Name of the Lord,
and calls on his own soul, and all that was within him, to praise the holy Name of the Lord,
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for his mercies and benefits in pardoning his sinnes, in redeeming his life from the graue,
for his Mercies and benefits in pardoning his Sins, in redeeming his life from the graven,
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and crowning him with mercie and compassion.
and crowning him with mercy and compassion.
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This hath beene the practice of the holy Seruants of God in all Ages, to prayse the Lord for his mercies and benefits bestowed on them,
This hath been the practice of the holy Servants of God in all Ages, to praise the Lord for his Mercies and benefits bestowed on them,
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& especially for spirituall and heauenly blessings:
& especially for spiritual and heavenly blessings:
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and this ought to bee our practice, if we would approoue our selues to be guided by the same Spirit that they were;
and this ought to be our practice, if we would approve our selves to be guided by the same Spirit that they were;
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whensoeuer wee either thinke or speake of good things past or present bestowed vpon vs,
whensoever we either think or speak of good things passed or present bestowed upon us,
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or the good things we hope for from the Lord, especially good things heauenly and spirituall, wee are to haue our hearts enlarged,
or the good things we hope for from the Lord, especially good things heavenly and spiritual, we Are to have our hearts enlarged,
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and our mouthes opened in magnifying and praysing God for the same; that is our dutie, and there is reason for it.
and our mouths opened in magnifying and praising God for the same; that is our duty, and there is reason for it.
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The reason and ground of it is this,
The reason and ground of it is this,
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The glorie and prayse of God is the principall end of all his actions, Prou. 16.4. The Lord made all things for his owne sake:
The glory and praise of God is the principal end of all his actions, Prou. 16.4. The Lord made all things for his own sake:
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that is, for his glories sake it is, that wee are taught to pray for in the first place, that his name may bee glorified,
that is, for his Glories sake it is, that we Are taught to pray for in the First place, that his name may be glorified,
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and it is the shutting vp of all our Petitions: Thine, O Lord, is Kingdome, power, and glorie.
and it is the shutting up of all our Petitions: Thine, Oh Lord, is Kingdom, power, and glory.
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It is the end of all the blessings of God bestowed vpon vs. Therefore are blessings and good things bestowed on vs, That wee should set forth the vertues of God, as the Apostle speakes, 1. Pet. 2.9.
It is the end of all the blessings of God bestowed upon us Therefore Are blessings and good things bestowed on us, That we should Set forth the Virtues of God, as the Apostle speaks, 1. Pet. 2.9.
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that wee should magnifie the Power, Wisdome, Goodnesse, and Mercie of God, in bestowing good things on vs, that we should magnify the Power, Wisdom, goodness, and Mercy of God, in bestowing good things on us,
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and especially good things heauenly and spirituall.
and especially good things heavenly and spiritual.
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And therefore doubtlesse, this is a dutie incumbent, and lying on vs, That whensoeuer wee either thinke or speake of good things alreadie bestowed on vs,
And Therefore doubtless, this is a duty incumbent, and lying on us, That whensoever we either think or speak of good things already bestowed on us,
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or good things we expect and looke for from the Lord, especially good things heauenly and spirituall, our hearts are to be enlarged,
or good things we expect and look for from the Lord, especially good things heavenly and spiritual, our hearts Are to be enlarged,
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and our mouthes opened, in magnifying and praysing God for the same.
and our mouths opened, in magnifying and praising God for the same.
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Now this is a dutie little thought on, or at least little practised by many in the world.
Now this is a duty little Thought on, or At least little practised by many in the world.
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Where is (almost) that man, or woman, that giues true prayse to God for the good things of this life bestowed vpon them? Haply, Where is (almost) that man, or woman, that gives true praise to God for the good things of this life bestowed upon them? Haply,
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for forme and fashion, they vtter sometimes a few words; I prayse God, or I thanke the Lord, for this or that good thing.
for Form and fashion, they utter sometime a few words; I praise God, or I thank the Lord, for this or that good thing.
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But where is that enlarging of the heart, and that feeling affection, opening the mouth wide in praysing God, that was in Dauid? 1. Chr. 29.10, 11, 12, 13. Blessed be thou, O Lord God of Israel our Father, for euer and euer.
But where is that enlarging of the heart, and that feeling affection, opening the Mouth wide in praising God, that was in David? 1. Christ 29.10, 11, 12, 13. Blessed be thou, Oh Lord God of Israel our Father, for ever and ever.
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Thine, O Lord, is Greatnesse, and Power, and Glorie, and Ʋictorie, and Praise:
Thine, Oh Lord, is Greatness, and Power, and Glory, and Ʋictorie, and Praise:
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For all that is in the Heauen and Earth, is thine: thine is the Kingdome, O Lord,
For all that is in the Heaven and Earth, is thine: thine is the Kingdom, Oh Lord,
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and thou excellest as Head ouer all.
and thou excellest as Head over all.
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Both Riches and Honour come of thee, and thou reignest ouer all, and in thine hand is Power & Strength,
Both Riches and Honour come of thee, and thou Reignest over all, and in thine hand is Power & Strength,
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and in thine hand it is to make great, and to giue strength vnto all. Now therefore, our God, wee thanke thee, and prayse thy glorious Name. and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. Now Therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious Name.
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He could not find words sufficient to set forth the affection of his heart.
He could not find words sufficient to Set forth the affection of his heart.
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Where is this manner of praysing God to be found? Surely, it is hard to be found amongst men.
Where is this manner of praising God to be found? Surely, it is hard to be found among men.
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Well, as the Prophet saith, Hosea 4.15. Though Israel play the harlot, yet let not Iudah sinne.
Well, as the Prophet Says, Hosea 4.15. Though Israel play the harlot, yet let not Iudah sin.
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So I say in this case, Howsoeuer others neglect this dutie, yet let not such as feare the Lord, forget it;
So I say in this case, Howsoever Others neglect this duty, yet let not such as Fear the Lord, forget it;
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let them with feeling hearts magnifie the Name of the Lord for good things bestowed vpon them, especially for spirituall good things.
let them with feeling hearts magnify the Name of the Lord for good things bestowed upon them, especially for spiritual good things.
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Wee are to prayse God for the least bit of bread we haue to put into our mouthes, much more are wee to magnifie his Name,
we Are to praise God for the least bit of bred we have to put into our mouths, much more Are we to magnify his Name,
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for freeing vs from the power of Sinne, Hell, Death, and Damnation, and making vs his Children, his Sonnes and Daughters, yea, heires, euen ioint-heires with Christ, Rom. 8.17. and by him giuing vs certaine Title to an Inheritance euerlasting, in his owne Kingdome.
for freeing us from the power of Sin, Hell, Death, and Damnation, and making us his Children, his Sons and Daughters, yea, Heirs, even Joint heirs with christ, Rom. 8.17. and by him giving us certain Title to an Inheritance everlasting, in his own Kingdom.
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Oh, these things are to affect our hearts and soules, and for these we are to magnifie the Name of the Lord especially:
O, these things Are to affect our hearts and Souls, and for these we Are to magnify the Name of the Lord especially:
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yea, not onely in word to prayse God for these spirituall blessings, but to yeeld to him, in lieu of them, reall thanksgiuing;
yea, not only in word to praise God for these spiritual blessings, but to yield to him, in lieu of them, real thanksgiving;
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to labour to answer the Lords mercy in these things, by yeelding to him all holy obedience, to labour to answer the lords mercy in these things, by yielding to him all holy Obedience,
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and by walking humbly before him all the dayes of our life;
and by walking humbly before him all the days of our life;
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euen out of a feeling acknowledgement of his goodnesse and mercy towards vs in these things, to breake out and to say with Dauid, 2. Sam. 7.18.
even out of a feeling acknowledgement of his Goodness and mercy towards us in these things, to break out and to say with David, 2. Sam. 7.18.
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Lord, what am I? And who am I, that thou shouldest thinke on me,Lord, what am I? And who am I, that thou Shouldst think on me,
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& chuse me to Life and Saluation, free me from Sinne, and Hell, Death, and Damnation, making me thy Child,
& choose me to Life and Salvation, free me from Sin, and Hell, Death, and Damnation, making me thy Child,
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and an Heire of Heauen? Oh what shall I render to thee for these great and vnspeakable mercies!
and an Heir of Heaven? O what shall I render to thee for these great and unspeakable Mercies!
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Thus ought we to be affected, in respect of spirituall good things and blessings bestowed on vs;
Thus ought we to be affected, in respect of spiritual good things and blessings bestowed on us;
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and out of a feeling of them, to breake out into magnifying and praysing the Name of the Lord.
and out of a feeling of them, to break out into magnifying and praising the Name of the Lord.
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And a little to quicken vs vp to this dutie:
And a little to quicken us up to this duty:
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know, that truly to prayse God, is the most excellent thing wee can doe whilest wee liue here in this world: know, that truly to praise God, is the most excellent thing we can do whilst we live Here in this world:
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It is that which the Angels doe in Heauen, and it is that we shall doe for euer in the life to come;
It is that which the Angels do in Heaven, and it is that we shall do for ever in the life to come;
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yea, it is the most comfortable thing we can performe:
yea, it is the most comfortable thing we can perform:
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Nothing seales vp more comfort to the soule then this, to be able from the bottome of the heart to prayse the Lord,
Nothing Seals up more Comfort to the soul then this, to be able from the bottom of the heart to praise the Lord,
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and to giue him the glorie that is due to his Name.
and to give him the glory that is due to his Name.
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An hypocrite may pray to the Lord from the bottome of his heart, euen out of his selfe-loue,
an hypocrite may pray to the Lord from the bottom of his heart, even out of his Self-love,
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but he cannot truly, and from the bottome of his heart, prayse the Lord, and giue due glorie to his Name.
but he cannot truly, and from the bottom of his heart, praise the Lord, and give due glory to his Name.
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And therefore, if thou wouldest bee exercised in that dutie that is most excellent, and will yeeld thee most comfort, remember to magnifie and to prayse the Name of the Lord for good things bestowed on thee,
And Therefore, if thou Wouldst be exercised in that duty that is most excellent, and will yield thee most Comfort, Remember to magnify and to praise the Name of the Lord for good things bestowed on thee,
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and especially for good things Heauenly and Spirituall; that is the dutie of euery child of God.
and especially for good things Heavenly and Spiritual; that is the duty of every child of God.
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Now, in the last place, the Apostle addes, Our Lord: that is, as wee shewed, my Lord,
Now, in the last place, the Apostle adds, Our Lord: that is, as we showed, my Lord,
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and your Lord, and the Lord of all true Beleeuers, both by free donation from his Father, and by right of Redemption.
and your Lord, and the Lord of all true Believers, both by free donation from his Father, and by right of Redemption.
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Hence I might stand to shew,
Hence I might stand to show,
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That as many as acknowledge Christ their Iesus, must also acknowledge him to be their Lord,
That as many as acknowledge christ their Iesus, must also acknowledge him to be their Lord,
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and must take his yoke on them.
and must take his yoke on them.
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And therefore in vaine doe they hold Christ to be their Sauiour, and to haue borne the burden of their sinnes, who neuer submit their necks to his yoke.
And Therefore in vain do they hold christ to be their Saviour, and to have born the burden of their Sins, who never submit their necks to his yoke.
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But of this we haue spoken heretofore; therefore I passe by it: onely note in a word,
But of this we have spoken heretofore; Therefore I pass by it: only note in a word,
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That Christ is the Lord of all true Beleeuers in speciall manner, they being giuen to him of his Father, and hee hauing redeemed them, he is Lord ouer them in speciall manner.
That christ is the Lord of all true Believers in special manner, they being given to him of his Father, and he having redeemed them, he is Lord over them in special manner.
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And therefore doubtlesse hee carries a speciall hand ouer them, and hee gouernes them in speciall manner;
And Therefore doubtless he carries a special hand over them, and he governs them in special manner;
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he guides them in the way to Heauen; he exerciseth them vnder afflictions and trials, to spirituall obedience;
he guides them in the Way to Heaven; he Exerciseth them under afflictions and trials, to spiritual Obedience;
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hee supports them in their troubles; hee defends them against the rage of all enemies whatsoeuer.
he supports them in their Troubles; he defends them against the rage of all enemies whatsoever.
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And to this purpose speakes the Apostle, Ephes. 1.22. sayth he, Christ is made Head to his Church, to guide and gouerne it, as an Head in speciall manner;
And to this purpose speaks the Apostle, Ephesians 1.22. say he, christ is made Head to his Church, to guide and govern it, as an Head in special manner;
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but as for all other things, they are made subiect vnder his feet.
but as for all other things, they Are made Subject under his feet.
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So that out of all question, Christ hath a speciall care of his Church, and members of it;
So that out of all question, christ hath a special care of his Church, and members of it;
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hee guides and gouernes them in speciall manner.
he guides and governs them in special manner.
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And this for the vse of it, is a ground of sweet comfort to all true beleeuing members of Christ;
And this for the use of it, is a ground of sweet Comfort to all true believing members of christ;
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and this may cheere them vp against the feare of any aduersarie power whatsoeuer. For why? Christ, to whom all power is giuen, Matth. 28.18.
and this may cheer them up against the Fear of any adversary power whatsoever. For why? christ, to whom all power is given, Matthew 28.18.
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is their Lord in speciall manner, and hee will certainely guide them in the way to life and saluation,
is their Lord in special manner, and he will Certainly guide them in the Way to life and salvation,
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and protect and defend them against the enemies of their saluation. Yea, himselfe sayth, Iohn 17.2. All power was giuen him of his Father, ouer all flesh, that hee should giue eternall life to them that hee hath giuen him.
and Pact and defend them against the enemies of their salvation. Yea, himself say, John 17.2. All power was given him of his Father, over all Flesh, that he should give Eternal life to them that he hath given him.
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Let then the Deuill, Antichrist, and all the enemies of the Church, rage and swell,
Let then the devil, Antichrist, and all the enemies of the Church, rage and swell,
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and doe what they can against the Church and members of it, they shall neuer preuaile to the hurt of one soule that belongs to Christ;
and do what they can against the Church and members of it, they shall never prevail to the hurt of one soul that belongs to christ;
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He hath all the enemies of his Church vnder his feet, to tread them downe to Hell at his pleasure;
He hath all the enemies of his Church under his feet, to tread them down to Hell At his pleasure;
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and they may as soone, and as easily, pull Christ out of his Seat in Heauen,
and they may as soon, and as Easily, pull christ out of his Seat in Heaven,
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as one of his members out of his hands: And that is an excellent comfort to all that truely beleeue in Christ.
as one of his members out of his hands: And that is an excellent Comfort to all that truly believe in christ.
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NOw before wee come to the words following, an Obiection is to be remoued, that some bring against our Argument, by which we proue the Apostle to be truely regenerate, gathered from his Exclamation, O wretched man that I am who shall deliuer me from the body of this death!
NOw before we come to the words following, an Objection is to be removed, that Some bring against our Argument, by which we prove the Apostle to be truly regenerate, gathered from his Exclamation, Oh wretched man that I am who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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And his thanksgiuing subioyned, I thanke God, through Iesus Christ our Lord. For hence wee thus reasoned.
And his thanksgiving subjoined, I thank God, through Iesus christ our Lord. For hence we thus reasoned.
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The Apostle groned vnder his miserie, in regard of sinne still abiding in him, and desired deliuerance from it,
The Apostle groaned under his misery, in regard of sin still abiding in him, and desired deliverance from it,
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and gaue thanks to God for deliuerance through Iesus Christ our Lord. And therefore he was a man truly regenerate.
and gave thanks to God for deliverance through Iesus christ our Lord. And Therefore he was a man truly regenerate.
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Now against this Argument, some obiect on this manner: (Say they) In that the Apostle complaines of his wretchednesse, in regard of sinne that was in him,
Now against this Argument, Some Object on this manner: (Say they) In that the Apostle complains of his wretchedness, in regard of sin that was in him,
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and saith, Who shall deliuer me from the body of this death? and subioynes the grace of God through Iesus Christ;
and Says, Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? and subioynes the grace of God through Iesus christ;
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it shewes, that he was a man as yet not deliuered from his sinne, but that the grace of God, through Iesus Christ, might in time deliuer him:
it shows, that he was a man as yet not Delivered from his sin, but that the grace of God, through Iesus christ, might in time deliver him:
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And therefore (say they) this is no good Argument to proue the Apostle regenerate,
And Therefore (say they) this is no good Argument to prove the Apostle regenerate,
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and his being in the state of grace, and that he was a man truly regenerate,
and his being in the state of grace, and that he was a man truly regenerate,
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because he cryes out, O wretched man, who shall deliuer me from the body of this death!
Because he cries out, Oh wretched man, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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and then subioynes, The grace of God, through Iesus Christ our Lord. So lyes the Obiection.
and then subioynes, The grace of God, through Iesus christ our Lord. So lies the Objection.
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The Answer to it is easie. It stands partly on a wrong translation of some part of the Text.
The Answer to it is easy. It Stands partly on a wrong Translation of Some part of the Text.
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I answer to it, It appeares plainely by the Context, that the Apostle complained of his wretchednesse, in regard of the remainder of sinne still abiding in him;
I answer to it, It appears plainly by the Context, that the Apostle complained of his wretchedness, in regard of the remainder of sin still abiding in him;
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and from that he desired to be deliuered. And againe, the Apostle saith not, the grace of God through Iesus Christ;
and from that he desired to be Delivered. And again, the Apostle Says not, the grace of God through Iesus christ;
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but, I thanke God, I giue thankes to God through Iesus Christ.
but, I thank God, I give thanks to God through Iesus christ.
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Hee being able to blesse God, and to giue him thankes, that in part hee was deliuered,
He being able to bless God, and to give him thanks, that in part he was Delivered,
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and did certainly expect full deliuerance from the power of sinne through Iesus Christ, it is a plaine euidence, that he was a man truly regenerate,
and did Certainly expect full deliverance from the power of sin through Iesus christ, it is a plain evidence, that he was a man truly regenerate,
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and in the state of grace: for indeed, none but such as be truly regenerate, and in the state of grace,
and in the state of grace: for indeed, none but such as be truly regenerate, and in the state of grace,
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and none but such as be in Christ, can blesse God for his mercie towards them, in respect of any good thing bestowed on them,
and none but such as be in christ, can bless God for his mercy towards them, in respect of any good thing bestowed on them,
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or any good thing that they expect or looke for, from the hands of God. And not to passe from this without some vse of it,
or any good thing that they expect or look for, from the hands of God. And not to pass from this without Some use of it,
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Know it, whosoeuer thou art, that thou canst not blesse God, and giue him thanks for any good thing bestowed on thee, with comfort, vnlesse thou be in Christ;
Know it, whosoever thou art, that thou Canst not bless God, and give him thanks for any good thing bestowed on thee, with Comfort, unless thou be in christ;
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No, not for good things spirituall:
No, not for good things spiritual:
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As haply, thou art enlightened, and thou knowest God, who is goodnesse it selfe, and thou hast the knowledge of many other good things;
As haply, thou art enlightened, and thou Knowest God, who is Goodness it self, and thou hast the knowledge of many other good things;
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yet canst thou not blesse God with comfort for that illumination and knowledge, vnlesse thou be in Christ:
yet Canst thou not bless God with Comfort for that illumination and knowledge, unless thou be in christ:
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Much lesse canst thou blesse God with comfort for outward good things; as Meat, Drinke, Apparell, House, or Land, or the like. No, no;
Much less Canst thou bless God with Comfort for outward good things; as Meat, Drink, Apparel, House, or Land, or the like. No, no;
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good things, whether spirituall, or outward, bestowed on thee, they are but giuen thee, to leaue thee without excuse,
good things, whither spiritual, or outward, bestowed on thee, they Are but given thee, to leave thee without excuse,
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and further to encrease thy iudgement, vnlesse thou be in Christ, and in the state of grace.
and further to increase thy judgement, unless thou be in christ, and in the state of grace.
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Therefore if thou wouldest blesse God, and giue him thankes for good things bestowed vpon thee, with comfort, thou must be able to vse the Apostles forme of prayse and thanksgiuing, Ephes. 1.3. Blessed be God, who hath blessed me with spirituall, yea, with those temporall blessings I doe enioy in Christ.
Therefore if thou Wouldst bless God, and give him thanks for good things bestowed upon thee, with Comfort, thou must be able to use the Apostles Form of praise and thanksgiving, Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be God, who hath blessed me with spiritual, yea, with those temporal blessings I do enjoy in christ.
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And if thou aske me, how that is to be done? I answere thee;
And if thou ask me, how that is to be done? I answer thee;
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Labour to haue part in the merit of Christ, to apprehend, and to apply the merit of his death to thy selfe,
Labour to have part in the merit of christ, to apprehend, and to apply the merit of his death to thy self,
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and then thou shalt be able to blesse God with comfort, for good things vouchsafed to thee,
and then thou shalt be able to bless God with Comfort, for good things vouchsafed to thee,
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because then they are giuen to thee as pledges of Gods loue, and as blessings to thee, in and by the merit of Christ.
Because then they Are given to thee as pledges of God's love, and as blessings to thee, in and by the merit of christ.
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Come we now to the words following;
Come we now to the words following;
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Then I my selfe in my mind serue the Law of God, but in my flesh the Law of Sinne. Then I my self in my mind serve the Law of God, but in my Flesh the Law of Sin.
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In these words the Apostle concludes his speech touching the Spirituall Combat, briefely setting downe the summe and substance of it, still giuing instance of it in his owne person, Then I my selfe, &c. The connexion of these words, with fore-going matter, is thus:
In these words the Apostle concludes his speech touching the Spiritual Combat, briefly setting down the sum and substance of it, still giving instance of it in his own person, Then I my self, etc. The connexion of these words, with foregoing matter, is thus:
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The Apostle hauing cryed out, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer me from the bodie of this death!
The Apostle having cried out, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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and then cheered vp himselfe with comfort in and through Christ:
and then cheered up himself with Comfort in and through christ:
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In these words hee concludes to his comfort, that hee was not wholly captiued to sinne:
In these words he concludes to his Comfort, that he was not wholly captived to sin:
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but though his flesh and corruption still in part abiding in him, did much trouble him,
but though his Flesh and corruption still in part abiding in him, did much trouble him,
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yet in his minde he serued the Law of God.
yet in his mind he served the Law of God.
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Then I my selfe (saith he) in my mind serue the Law of God, Then I my self (Says he) in my mind serve the Law of God,
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but in my flesh the law of sinne. but in my Flesh the law of sin.
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Now here the Apostle insisting in his owne person, I my selfe, diuides himselfe into two parts, minde and flesh; In my minde, In my flesh.
Now Here the Apostle insisting in his own person, I my self, divides himself into two parts, mind and Flesh; In my mind, In my Flesh.
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And then hee makes knowne what he did in respect of these two parts, as,
And then he makes known what he did in respect of these two parts, as,
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namely, that in his mind he serued the Law of God, and in his flesh he serued the Law of sinne.
namely, that in his mind he served the Law of God, and in his Flesh he served the Law of sin.
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And so we see the dependance of these words on foregoing matter, and the generall matter and substance of them.
And so we see the dependence of these words on foregoing matter, and the general matter and substance of them.
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Now a little for the vnderstanding of these words:
Now a little for the understanding of these words:
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Then I my selfe, or, then, namely, I my selfe, euen I PAVL my selfe. It is strange, saith Beza, that some should thinke the Apostle spake in the person of another, Then I my self, or, then, namely, I my self, even I PAUL my self. It is strange, Says Beza, that Some should think the Apostle spoke in the person of Another,
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when hee so expresly sets it down that he meant himselfe (In my mind, In my flesh.) The words (mind and flesh) doe not here signifie,
when he so expressly sets it down that he meant himself (In my mind, In my Flesh.) The words (mind and Flesh) do not Here signify,
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as Bellarmine and the Papists expound them, the Apostles soule and body;
as Bellarmine and the Papists expound them, the Apostles soul and body;
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for hee being truely regenerate, was thorowout regenerate both in his soule and in his body in part;
for he being truly regenerate, was throughout regenerate both in his soul and in his body in part;
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But by mind we are to vnderstand his mind renued by grace, that is put, by a Synechdoche, for his whole regenerate part thorowout,
But by mind we Are to understand his mind renewed by grace, that is put, by a Synecdoche, for his Whole regenerate part throughout,
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euen the same which before hee cals the Inner man, Vers. 22. and which the Apostle Peter cals the hid man of the heart, 1. Pet. 3.4.
even the same which before he calls the Inner man, Vers. 22. and which the Apostle Peter calls the hid man of the heart, 1. Pet. 3.4.
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And so also by the word (flesh) we are to vnderstand his vnregenerate part thorowout both in body and soule, the corruption of nature abiding in him in part, in all the powers of his soule, And so also by the word (Flesh) we Are to understand his unregenerate part throughout both in body and soul, the corruption of nature abiding in him in part, in all the Powers of his soul,
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and in all the parts and members of his body, which is vsually called by the name of flesh in the Scripture. Serue the Law of God:
and in all the parts and members of his body, which is usually called by the name of Flesh in the Scripture. Serve the Law of God:
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that is, yeeld obedience to the Law of God, know it, delight in it, and doe the good things it requires:
that is, yield Obedience to the Law of God, know it, delight in it, and do the good things it requires:
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and by the Law of God is meant, as before I shewed, the morall Law of God, which makes knowne Gods will touching all good dueties both towards God and men.
and by the Law of God is meant, as before I showed, the moral Law of God, which makes known God's will touching all good duties both towards God and men.
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The law of sinne, that is, the power of sinne, the force and commanding power of that corruption that still abides in me,
The law of sin, that is, the power of sin, the force and commanding power of that corruption that still abides in me,
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and the euill motions of it: I yeeld to it, and am many times ouercarryed by it.
and the evil motions of it: I yield to it, and am many times ouercarryed by it.
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Thus then briefly vnderstand wee these words, as if the Apostle had said,
Thus then briefly understand we these words, as if the Apostle had said,
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Then namely I PAVL my selfe in mine owne person, in my regenerate part, and as I am regenerate, doe yeeld obedience to the Law of God, which makes knowne the good will of God touching all good duties; Then namely I PAUL my self in mine own person, in my regenerate part, and as I am regenerate, do yield Obedience to the Law of God, which makes known the good will of God touching all good duties;
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I know it, and I delight in it, and I doe the good things it requires.
I know it, and I delight in it, and I do the good things it requires.
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But in my vnregenerate part, as I am vnregenerate, I yeeld to the commanding power of that corruption that still abides in me,
But in my unregenerate part, as I am unregenerate, I yield to the commanding power of that corruption that still abides in me,
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and the euill motions of it, and am many times ouercarryed by it. and the evil motions of it, and am many times ouercarryed by it.
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First here we see, that the Apostle makes it cleere, that he spake of himselfe, in setting forth the spirituall combate.
First Here we see, that the Apostle makes it clear, that he spoke of himself, in setting forth the spiritual combat.
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Some make question and doubt of it, yea some haue flatly denyed it, that the Apostle in this discourse touching the spirituall combate, meant himselfe:
some make question and doubt of it, yea Some have flatly denied it, that the Apostle in this discourse touching the spiritual combat, meant himself:
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but the Apostle puts it here out of all question, and directly affirmes it, that it was of himselfe that he spake,
but the Apostle puts it Here out of all question, and directly affirms it, that it was of himself that he spoke,
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and hee spake not here of himselfe figuratiuely, as 1. Cor. 4.6.
and he spoke not Here of himself figuratively, as 1. Cor. 4.6.
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but directly and plainly, that he did not allow the euill which he did, that hee did the euill he hated, that hee did not the good which he would, that the Law in his members rebelled against the Law of his mind, and that in his mind he serued the Law of God,
but directly and plainly, that he did not allow the evil which he did, that he did the evil he hated, that he did not the good which he would, that the Law in his members rebelled against the Law of his mind, and that in his mind he served the Law of God,
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and in his flesh the Law of sinne. That these things he found in himselfe. Hence then we are giuen to vnderstand, that it is a true conclusion,and in his Flesh the Law of sin. That these things he found in himself. Hence then we Are given to understand, that it is a true conclusion,
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That the best of Gods children, the most holy that liue on the face of the earth, many times doe the euil they hate,
That the best of God's children, the most holy that live on the face of the earth, many times do the evil they hate,
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and doe not the good they would;
and do not the good they would;
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They are troubled with sinfull infirmities, the power of sinne rebels against the power of grace that is in them, They Are troubled with sinful infirmities, the power of sin rebels against the power of grace that is in them,
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and leades them captiue to the Law of sinne.
and leads them captive to the Law of sin.
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Wee haue here the Apostle an excellent instrument of Gods glory, an eminent man in Gods Church, affirming these things of himselfe with his owne mouth, that thus it was with him.
we have Here the Apostle an excellent Instrument of God's glory, an eminent man in God's Church, affirming these things of himself with his own Mouth, that thus it was with him.
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And from his example wee may conclude, that thus it is with the best of Gods children.
And from his Exampl we may conclude, that thus it is with the best of God's children.
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For why? as it is, Rom. 15.4. Whatsoeuer things are written aforetime, are written in the Booke of God, for our learning.
For why? as it is, Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever things Are written aforetime, Are written in the Book of God, for our learning.
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Wee must make vse to our selues of the instructions of the Word, laid downe either generally in the doctrine of it,
we must make use to our selves of the instructions of the Word, laid down either generally in the Doctrine of it,
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or particularly in the examples of it:
or particularly in the Examples of it:
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Therefore the Apostle thus setting himselfe before vs, that thus it was with him, he being a man truly regenerate,
Therefore the Apostle thus setting himself before us, that thus it was with him, he being a man truly regenerate,
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and an holy man of God, wee may safely conclude, that thus it is with the rest of Gods children. 1. Tim. 1.16.
and an holy man of God, we may safely conclude, that thus it is with the rest of God's children. 1. Tim. 1.16.
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The Apostle saith, For this cause was he, being chiefe of sinners, as there he speakes, receiued to mercy, that Iesus Christ should shew on him all long suffering, The Apostle Says, For this cause was he, being chief of Sinners, as there he speaks, received to mercy, that Iesus christ should show on him all long suffering,
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vnto the example of them which should, in time to come beleeue in him vnto eternall life. unto the Exampl of them which should, in time to come believe in him unto Eternal life.
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So then, the examples of holy men of GOD are set downe in the Scripture for our vse,
So then, the Examples of holy men of GOD Are Set down in the Scripture for our use,
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for our good, & for our comfort;
for our good, & for our Comfort;
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and we may gather, that seeing it was so with the Apostle, that he did the euill he would not haue done,
and we may gather, that seeing it was so with the Apostle, that he did the evil he would not have done,
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therefore it is so with the rest of Gods children.
Therefore it is so with the rest of God's children.
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And this may serue to strengthen poore weake Christians in their comfort, when they are troubled with their sinfull infirmities,
And this may serve to strengthen poor weak Christians in their Comfort, when they Are troubled with their sinful infirmities,
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and feele the rebelling of their owne flesh, and doubt whether it were thus with the deare children of God or no.
and feel the rebelling of their own Flesh, and doubt whither it were thus with the deer children of God or no.
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We haue here Paul affirming in plaine termes, that thus it was with himselfe, and from his example they may gather comfort to themselues,
We have Here Paul affirming in plain terms, that thus it was with himself, and from his Exampl they may gather Comfort to themselves,
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and thus conceiue, that surely it is no otherwise with them then with the rest of Gods children.
and thus conceive, that surely it is not otherwise with them then with the rest of God's children.
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It is a subtilty of Satan, when the poore soule being pressed with the weight of sinfull infirmities that cleaue to it, begins to gather some comfort,
It is a subtlety of Satan, when the poor soul being pressed with the weight of sinful infirmities that cleave to it, begins to gather Some Comfort,
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and to cheere vp it selfe by looking on the example of Paul, and thus to conceiue with it selfe:
and to cheer up it self by looking on the Exampl of Paul, and thus to conceive with it self:
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Thus it was with the holy Apostle;
Thus it was with the holy Apostle;
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my case is no other then it was with him, presently to snib and to checke that comfort with this suggestion, What art thou, compared to Paul? Hee was a man of rare gifts,
my case is no other then it was with him, presently to snib and to check that Comfort with this suggestion, What art thou, compared to Paul? He was a man of rare Gifts,
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and of great grace, and a man that had a great measure of holinesse and sanctification,
and of great grace, and a man that had a great measure of holiness and sanctification,
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and darest thou compare thy selfe with him?
and Darest thou compare thy self with him?
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The poore soule may easily answere him, It is true indeed, I am nothing, compared to Paul: but yet Paul hath set himselfe before me for an example, that thus it was with him, that he did the euill he hated,
The poor soul may Easily answer him, It is true indeed, I am nothing, compared to Paul: but yet Paul hath Set himself before me for an Exampl, that thus it was with him, that he did the evil he hated,
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and the good he would haue done, he did not, and hee being an excellent man, a man of rare gifts,
and the good he would have done, he did not, and he being an excellent man, a man of rare Gifts,
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and of great grace, my comfort is the greater;
and of great grace, my Comfort is the greater;
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I may from his example conclude, that the best of Gods children haue their weaknesses and sinfull infirmities,
I may from his Exampl conclude, that the best of God's children have their Weaknesses and sinful infirmities,
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and therefore no maruell though it be so with mee, euen the Apostle, who had such a measure of Faith, that he could say, Rom. 8.38.
and Therefore no marvel though it be so with me, even the Apostle, who had such a measure of Faith, that he could say, Rom. 8.38.
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I am perswaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, I am persuaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
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nor height, nor depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate vs from the loue of God, which is in Christ Iesus our Lord. nor height, nor depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in christ Iesus our Lord.
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Yet hee out of his owne mouth affirmes thus much of himselfe, that he had his sinfull infirmities,
Yet he out of his own Mouth affirms thus much of himself, that he had his sinful infirmities,
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and from his example I may conclude, that so it is with the best of Gods children:
and from his Exampl I may conclude, that so it is with the best of God's children:
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and therefore I haue no cause to be vtterly deiected, and put out of all hope,
and Therefore I have no cause to be utterly dejected, and put out of all hope,
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because of my weaknesses and sinfull infirmities. No, no:
Because of my Weaknesses and sinful infirmities. No, no:
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I will labour and striue against them, and in time I shall be able to ouercome them in Christ, I shall haue a full victorie and conquest ouer them.
I will labour and strive against them, and in time I shall be able to overcome them in christ, I shall have a full victory and conquest over them.
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In the next place obserue wee, that the Apostle here speaking of himselfe, hee diuides himselfe into mind and flesh, in my mind; in my flesh:
In the next place observe we, that the Apostle Here speaking of himself, he divides himself into mind and Flesh, in my mind; in my Flesh:
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meaning by his mind, his regenerate part, and by his vnregenerate part the corruption of nature still in part abiding in him.
meaning by his mind, his regenerate part, and by his unregenerate part the corruption of nature still in part abiding in him.
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Hence then we are againe put in mind of this wee haue had occasion to speake of,
Hence then we Are again put in mind of this we have had occasion to speak of,
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That the most holy, and the most regenerate that liue on the face of the earth, haue in them both flesh and Spirit;
That the most holy, and the most regenerate that live on the face of the earth, have in them both Flesh and Spirit;
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they haue in them both grace and corruption still in part abiding:
they have in them both grace and corruption still in part abiding:
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the dearest of the Saints and Children of God, are not freed from sinne abiding in them altogether,
the dearest of the Saints and Children of God, Are not freed from sin abiding in them altogether,
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but they haue corruption and sinne still in part remaining in them, and they are partly flesh, and partly Spirit;
but they have corruption and sin still in part remaining in them, and they Are partly Flesh, and partly Spirit;
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yet this is not so to bee vnderstood, as if GODS Children were in distinct and seuerall parts flesh and Spirit,
yet this is not so to be understood, as if GOD'S Children were in distinct and several parts Flesh and Spirit,
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as if they had grace in one power, and facultie of the soule, and flesh and corruption in another;
as if they had grace in one power, and faculty of the soul, and Flesh and corruption in Another;
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no, but that they are wholly and thorowout, partly flesh, and partly Spirit;
no, but that they Are wholly and throughout, partly Flesh, and partly Spirit;
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the whole minde of a regenerate person is partly flesh and partly Spirit, in part it is inlightened,
the Whole mind of a regenerate person is partly Flesh and partly Spirit, in part it is enlightened,
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and made able to vnderstand & conceiue good things, and in part it remaines blinde and ignorant.
and made able to understand & conceive good things, and in part it remains blind and ignorant.
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And so it is with his will and affections, and other powers and faculties of his soule;
And so it is with his will and affections, and other Powers and faculties of his soul;
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they are thorowout partly spirituall, and partly carnall, and there is flesh and Spirit thorowout in all the powers of the soule,
they Are throughout partly spiritual, and partly carnal, and there is Flesh and Spirit throughout in all the Powers of the soul,
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and in all the parts and members of the bodie, euen in the best of Gods Children,
and in all the parts and members of the body, even in the best of God's Children,
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so long as they liue on the face of the earth. Prouerb. 20.9. Who can say, I haue made mine heart cleane, I am cleane from my sinne? I am in this World free from all relikes of sinne? As if he had said, None can say it. 1. King. 8.46.
so long as they live on the face of the earth. Proverb. 20.9. Who can say, I have made mine heart clean, I am clean from my sin? I am in this World free from all Relics of sin? As if he had said, None can say it. 1. King. 8.46.
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There is no man that sinneth not, saith Salomon. No man liuing but hath sinne in him, There is no man that Sinneth not, Says Solomon. No man living but hath sin in him,
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and it breakes out into actuall sinne at one time or other. 1. Ioh. 1.8. If we say that we haue no sinne, we deceiue our selues, and truth is not in vs, Gal. 5.16.
and it breaks out into actual sin At one time or other. 1. John 1.8. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive our selves, and truth is not in us, Gal. 5.16.
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saith the Apostle, Walke in the Spirit. Hee speakes to them that had the Spirit, and were able to walke in the Spirit;
Says the Apostle, Walk in the Spirit. He speaks to them that had the Spirit, and were able to walk in the Spirit;
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and he subioynes, Ye shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh: there is flesh and the lusts of it still in you.
and he subioynes, You shall not fulfil the Lustiest of the Flesh: there is Flesh and the Lustiest of it still in you.
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These and many other testimonies cleare and confirme this truth to vs, that the most holy,
These and many other testimonies clear and confirm this truth to us, that the most holy,
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and most regenerate that liue on the face of the earth, haue in them both flesh and Spirit, there is grace and corruption still in part abiding in all the powers of their soules,
and most regenerate that live on the face of the earth, have in them both Flesh and Spirit, there is grace and corruption still in part abiding in all the Powers of their Souls,
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and in all the parts and members of their bodies.
and in all the parts and members of their bodies.
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Howsoeuer the Lord could free his children altogether from the corruption of nature, whilest they liue here in this world, by the powerfull worke of his holy Spirit,
Howsoever the Lord could free his children altogether from the corruption of nature, whilst they live Here in this world, by the powerful work of his holy Spirit,
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yet he is pleased to suffer some relikes of it still to abide in them, for speciall good causes.
yet he is pleased to suffer Some Relics of it still to abide in them, for special good Causes.
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As for the beating downe of pride, lest they should be too much lifted vp in them themselues.
As for the beating down of pride, lest they should be too much lifted up in them themselves.
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For the exercise of their faith, their hope, their patience, and other graces. For the stirring of them vp to feruent Prayer.
For the exercise of their faith, their hope, their patience, and other graces. For the stirring of them up to fervent Prayer.
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For the manifestation of his own Power, in vpholding them in their temptations.
For the manifestation of his own Power, in upholding them in their temptations.
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For these and the like good causes, is the Lord pleased to suffer some remnants of corruption still to abide in his children,
For these and the like good Causes, is the Lord pleased to suffer Some remnants of corruption still to abide in his children,
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and so the best that liue on the face of the earth, haue in them both flesh and Spirit, both grace and corruption.
and so the best that live on the face of the earth, have in them both Flesh and Spirit, both grace and corruption.
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And this, for the vse of it,
And this, for the use of it,
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First, meetes with some erroneous opinions, as that of Bellarmine and the Papists, touching the liberty of the Gospell:
First, meets with Some erroneous opinions, as that of Bellarmine and the Papists, touching the liberty of the Gospel:
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They teach, That by the liberty of the Gospell men are altogether freed from sinne:
They teach, That by the liberty of the Gospel men Are altogether freed from sin:
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so that, as they say, sinne is throughly dead, and not only not imputed, but not aliue, not hauing any being in the righteous: so they hold.
so that, as they say, sin is thoroughly dead, and not only not imputed, but not alive, not having any being in the righteous: so they hold.
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Now that is a foule and grosse error, directly contrary to the Truth now deliuered.
Now that is a foul and gross error, directly contrary to the Truth now Delivered.
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Againe, this Truth meetes with that foolish conceite of the Familists and others, who dreame of a perfection of inherent holinesse, grace and sanctification in the time of this life.
Again, this Truth meets with that foolish conceit of the Familists and Others, who dream of a perfection of inherent holiness, grace and sanctification in the time of this life.
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The best and the most holy haue in them not only grace, but corruption still abiding in part in all the powers of their soules,
The best and the most holy have in them not only grace, but corruption still abiding in part in all the Powers of their Souls,
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and in all the parts and members of their bodies, and that keepes them, that they cannot possibly aspire to perfection of holinesse in the time of this life.
and in all the parts and members of their bodies, and that keeps them, that they cannot possibly aspire to perfection of holiness in the time of this life.
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Againe, is it so, that the most holy, and the most regenerate, whilest they liue here in this world, haue in them not only Spirit,
Again, is it so, that the most holy, and the most regenerate, whilst they live Here in this world, have in them not only Spirit,
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but flesh also? haue they in them aswell a measure of corruption, as a measure of grace? Surely,
but Flesh also? have they in them aswell a measure of corruption, as a measure of grace? Surely,
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then it concernes the best of vs, whosoeuer we be, that haue attained the greatest measure of grace, still to bee purging out corruption,
then it concerns the best of us, whosoever we be, that have attained the greatest measure of grace, still to be purging out corruption,
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and still to be growing in grace, and still to be gathering increase of grace:
and still to be growing in grace, and still to be gathering increase of grace:
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and though we haue as great a measure of grace and holinesse, as the best of Gods Children euer had,
and though we have as great a measure of grace and holiness, as the best of God's Children ever had,
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yet still we haue flesh in vs, and still we haue our weaknesses.
yet still we have Flesh in us, and still we have our Weaknesses.
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And be we sure of this, where we are weake, be it in knowledge, or be it in affection;
And be we sure of this, where we Are weak, be it in knowledge, or be it in affection;
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there at one time or other we shall be assaulted and tried, and there the Tempter will come against vs:
there At one time or other we shall be assaulted and tried, and there the Tempter will come against us:
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and therefore we are euery day more and more to be purging out the old lumpe,
and Therefore we Are every day more and more to be purging out the old lump,
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and stil to be casting off the old man piece after piece, and euery day to labour with our owne hearts to empty out the corruption of them;
and still to be casting off the old man piece After piece, and every day to labour with our own hearts to empty out the corruption of them;
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our worke in this kinde is neuer at an end, whilest we liue here in this world:
our work in this kind is never At an end, whilst we live Here in this world:
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and to this purpose we are to be constant in the vse of the meanes:
and to this purpose we Are to be constant in the use of the means:
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In hearing the Word, In reading, In Prayer, In applying the power of Christ his death to our owne soules.
In hearing the Word, In reading, In Prayer, In applying the power of christ his death to our own Souls.
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And thinke not, because thou hast a great measure of knowledge and other good gifts, that therefore thou hast no need to attend on the ministerie of the Word. No, no:
And think not, Because thou hast a great measure of knowledge and other good Gifts, that Therefore thou hast no need to attend on the Ministry of the Word. No, no:
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thou hast still flesh and corruption in thee, and thou hast neede still to vse good meanes, that may serue to purge it out continually; that is thy dutie.
thou hast still Flesh and corruption in thee, and thou hast need still to use good means, that may serve to purge it out continually; that is thy duty.
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Now further obserue we, that the Apostle deuiding himselfe into minde and flesh, he makes knowne how it was with him in respect of these two parts;
Now further observe we, that the Apostle dividing himself into mind and Flesh, he makes known how it was with him in respect of these two parts;
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as that in his minde, in his regenerate part, he serued the Law of God: but in his flesh, in his part vnregenerate, he serued the law of sinne. The point hence is this,
as that in his mind, in his regenerate part, he served the Law of God: but in his Flesh, in his part unregenerate, he served the law of sin. The point hence is this,
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That the Spirit, and the flesh, Grace and corruption, they carrie Gods children diuers, yea, contrary wayes:
That the Spirit, and the Flesh, Grace and corruption, they carry God's children diverse, yea, contrary ways:
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One carries them to that which is holy and good, and the other to that which is euill and sinfull:
One carries them to that which is holy and good, and the other to that which is evil and sinful:
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grace in Gods children, that carries them to thinke, will and affect, purpose, desire and endeuour the doing of good and holy things:
grace in God's children, that carries them to think, will and affect, purpose, desire and endeavour the doing of good and holy things:
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and the corruption that is in them, that carries them to the cleane contrarie, to thinke, will, affect, purpose, desire,
and the corruption that is in them, that carries them to the clean contrary, to think, will, affect, purpose, desire,
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and endeuour the doing of euill and wicked things.
and endeavour the doing of evil and wicked things.
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Thus are Gods children diuersly carried, Grace carries them one way, and corruption, that hales and pulls them another way;
Thus Are God's children diversely carried, Grace carries them one Way, and corruption, that Hales and pulls them Another Way;
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and to this purpose the Apostle speakes plainely, Gal. 5.17. The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh:
and to this purpose the Apostle speaks plainly, Gal. 5.17. The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh:
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and these are contrary one to the other, so that yee cannot do the same things that yee would. and these Are contrary one to the other, so that ye cannot do the same things that ye would.
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The flesh, that stirres vp euill thoughts, motions and lusts;
The Flesh, that stirs up evil thoughts, motions and Lustiest;
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The Spirit, that stirres vp good thoughts, motions, purposes and desires, saith the Prophet, Isai. 30.21.
The Spirit, that stirs up good thoughts, motions, Purposes and Desires, Says the Prophet, Isaiah 30.21.
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Thine cares shall heare a word behinde thee, saying, This is the way, walke ye in it, Thine Cares shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the Way, walk you in it,
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when thou turnest to the right hand, and when thou turnest to the left. when thou Turnest to the right hand, and when thou Turnest to the left.
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As if he had said, Thine owne corruption will be readie to suggest euill to thee, to turne thee out of the way of holinesse:
As if he had said, Thine own corruption will be ready to suggest evil to thee, to turn thee out of the Way of holiness:
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but the Spirit of God in thee, that will suggest good things to thee, and tell thee in what way thou oughtest to walke.
but the Spirit of God in thee, that will suggest good things to thee, and tell thee in what Way thou Ought to walk.
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We see then, that grace and corruption, they carrie Gods children diuers, yea, contrary wayes. And the reason is this,
We see then, that grace and corruption, they carry God's children diverse, yea, contrary ways. And the reason is this,
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They are contrary grounds and beginnings, Gal. 5.17. yea, they are as it were Lords and masters of contrarie dispositions;
They Are contrary grounds and beginnings, Gal. 5.17. yea, they Are as it were lords and Masters of contrary dispositions;
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one is disposed to good, & the other to euill:
one is disposed to good, & the other to evil:
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and therefore no maruell though they carrie contrarie wayes, euen to contrary thoughts, affections, purposes, desires and endeuours.
and Therefore no marvel though they carry contrary ways, even to contrary thoughts, affections, Purposes, Desires and endeavours.
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Now here haply some may demaund, whether Grace and corruption do concurre and meete together in one and the same action,
Now Here haply Some may demand, whither Grace and corruption do concur and meet together in one and the same actium,
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and do carrie Gods children, diuers or contrarie wayes in one and the same worke, yea or no?
and do carry God's children, diverse or contrary ways in one and the same work, yea or no?
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To this I answer, That in some sort they do, namely, thus:
To this I answer, That in Some sort they do, namely, thus:
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In a good action grace carries forward to the doing of it, as it ought to be done,
In a good actium grace carries forward to the doing of it, as it ought to be done,
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and corruption also intermeddles and hinders it from perfection, yea, it defiles it, and makes the best thing that is done by a childe of God, vnable to stand in Gods sight,
and corruption also intermeddles and hinders it from perfection, yea, it defiles it, and makes the best thing that is done by a child of God, unable to stand in God's sighed,
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if he should not look on it in mercy.
if he should not look on it in mercy.
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And on the other side, in an euill action, corruption carries forward to the doing of it,
And on the other side, in an evil actium, corruption carries forward to the doing of it,
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and therein also grace hath a working, not to the acting of it, but to curbe and restraine the flesh,
and therein also grace hath a working, not to the acting of it, but to curb and restrain the Flesh,
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so that a child of God cannot do euill with full and habituall consent of will. 1. Ioh. 3.9.
so that a child of God cannot do evil with full and habitual consent of will. 1. John 3.9.
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The seed of Grace remaines in him, and he cannot sinne, because thus Grace and corruption do concurre in one and the same action, whether good or euill. The seed of Grace remains in him, and he cannot sin, Because thus Grace and corruption do concur in one and the same actium, whither good or evil.
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This serues to discouer, that there is no good thing done by any Child of God, This serves to discover, that there is no good thing done by any Child of God,
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but it is stayned with sinne, intermeddling corruption defiles it. Then (say the Papists) it pleaseth not God, if it bee sinfull. An idle cauill.
but it is stained with sin, intermeddling corruption defiles it. Then (say the Papists) it Pleases not God, if it be sinful. an idle cavil.
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Indeed, if it were absolutely sinfull, then it could not please God: but it is holy and good, for the kinde as it is inioyned by God,
Indeed, if it were absolutely sinful, then it could not please God: but it is holy and good, for the kind as it is enjoined by God,
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and as it comes from the Spirit of God, though in the manner of doing it failes,
and as it comes from the Spirit of God, though in the manner of doing it fails,
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and comes short of perfection, and is sinfull, that sinfulnes the Lord pardons, and so accepts of it, in and through Christ, as pleasing to him.
and comes short of perfection, and is sinful, that sinfulness the Lord Pardons, and so accepts of it, in and through christ, as pleasing to him.
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Againe, is it so, that grace and corruption carry Gods children contrary wayes? grace carries them to good,
Again, is it so, that grace and corruption carry God's children contrary ways? grace carries them to good,
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and corruption to euill? Then we may not thinke it strange when we feele our selues so carried,
and corruption to evil? Then we may not think it strange when we feel our selves so carried,
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and when we would thinke of good things, & delight in them, and do them, we are hindered,
and when we would think of good things, & delight in them, and do them, we Are hindered,
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and we cannot thinke of them, delight in them, and do them as we desire;
and we cannot think of them, delight in them, and do them as we desire;
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it is the case of the dearest of Gods children many times when they would thinke of good things, their mindes are carried from them,
it is the case of the dearest of God's children many times when they would think of good things, their minds Are carried from them,
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or they are dull & heauy in thinking of them, and when they would beleeue the sweet promises of the Word of God, they are oppressed with vnbeliefe, and the like:
or they Are dull & heavy in thinking of them, and when they would believe the sweet promises of the Word of God, they Are oppressed with unbelief, and the like:
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it is a mercy of God when thou feelest thy selfe carried contrary wayes, thou wouldest thinke of good things, delight in them,
it is a mercy of God when thou Feel thy self carried contrary ways, thou Wouldst think of good things, delight in them,
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and do them, and thine owne corruption carries thee a contrary way, if thou feelest it with griefe;
and do them, and thine own corruption carries thee a contrary Way, if thou Feel it with grief;
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thousands in the world are carried but one way, they goe on in an euill course, their mindes are carried after euill, they affect it,
thousands in the world Are carried but one Way, they go on in an evil course, their minds Are carried After evil, they affect it,
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and do it with pleasure, it neuer troubles them;
and do it with pleasure, it never Troubles them;
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and therefore, I say, it is a mercy of God vouchsafed to thee, if thou feelest thy selfe carryed away from God with great griefe.
and Therefore, I say, it is a mercy of God vouchsafed to thee, if thou Feel thy self carried away from God with great grief.
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Thus it is with Gods Children, yea, doubtlesse Gods Children thinke their present corruption euer the greatest:
Thus it is with God's Children, yea, doubtless God's Children think their present corruption ever the greatest:
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Because the more grace they haue, the more they feele their corruption. And as one saith well;
Because the more grace they have, the more they feel their corruption. And as one Says well;
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They that holde themselues to bee the Children of God, and yet feele not themselues carryed contrarie wayes, in respect of grace and corruption, they haue either Angelicall perfection (which let them take to themselues that can) or they haue not as yet the Spirit of Christ.
They that hold themselves to be the Children of God, and yet feel not themselves carried contrary ways, in respect of grace and corruption, they have either Angelical perfection (which let them take to themselves that can) or they have not as yet the Spirit of christ.
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And therefore let not this trouble thee, because thou feelest thy selfe carryed contrary wayes,
And Therefore let not this trouble thee, Because thou Feel thy self carried contrary ways,
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when thou wouldst thinke of good things, delight in them, and doe them, thou art hindered and thou canst not thinke of them, delight in them,
when thou Wouldst think of good things, delight in them, and do them, thou art hindered and thou Canst not think of them, delight in them,
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and doe them as thou desirest. Lastly, this being so, that grace and corruption carrie Gods Children contrary wayes:
and do them as thou Desirest. Lastly, this being so, that grace and corruption carry God's Children contrary ways:
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This must teach them to keepe grace in continuall exercise. This must teach them to keep grace in continual exercise.
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For certainly if grace bee not stirring, and working, and in exercise, corruption will bee stirring and working:
For Certainly if grace be not stirring, and working, and in exercise, corruption will be stirring and working:
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and therefore keepe thy faith, thy loue to God, to his Children, thy Zeale to Gods glory,
and Therefore keep thy faith, thy love to God, to his Children, thy Zeal to God's glory,
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and such like graces, in continuall exercise. Now in that the Apostle saith, In my minde I serue the Law of God,
and such like graces, in continual exercise. Now in that the Apostle Says, In my mind I serve the Law of God,
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and in my flesh the law of sinne: and in my Flesh the law of sin:
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The Papists haue this note, (say they) Nothing done by concupiscence, whereunto the Spirit, reason or mind of man consents not, can make him guiltie before God.
The Papists have this note, (say they) Nothing done by concupiscence, whereunto the Spirit, reason or mind of man consents not, can make him guilty before God.
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A very absurd and grosse conceit.
A very absurd and gross conceit.
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For whatsoeuer is done contrarie to the Law of God, or swaruing from his Law, it is sinne,
For whatsoever is done contrary to the Law of God, or swerving from his Law, it is sin,
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and makes a man guiltie before God, yea, the least euill thought arising from a mans owne corruption,
and makes a man guilty before God, yea, the least evil Thought arising from a men own corruption,
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though he reiect it and yeeld no consent to it at all, yet it makes him guiltie of sinne,
though he reject it and yield no consent to it At all, yet it makes him guilty of sin,
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yea, any euill done of infirmitie, when a Child of God being carryed aside by violence of temptation,
yea, any evil done of infirmity, when a Child of God being carried aside by violence of temptation,
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or strength of corruption, doth the euill he would not doe, and which hee disallowes in his iudgement,
or strength of corruption, does the evil he would not do, and which he disallows in his judgement,
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yet it makes him guiltie before God in it selfe.
yet it makes him guilty before God in it self.
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Indeed he is not held guiltie of that euill, because the Lord is pleased to looke on him, in and through Christ,
Indeed he is not held guilty of that evil, Because the Lord is pleased to look on him, in and through christ,
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and by his grace in him to acquit and discharge him of the guiltinesse of that sinne,
and by his grace in him to acquit and discharge him of the guiltiness of that sin,
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but in it selfe it makes him guiltie and liable to the curse of God, and to euerlasting perdition. Soli Deo Gloria. FINIS.
but in it self it makes him guilty and liable to the curse of God, and to everlasting perdition. Soli God Gloria. FINIS.
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