Mans Self-Reflection, Is the Special Means to further his RECOVERY from his APOSTASY FROM GOD. PSALM 119.59. I thought on my Wayes, and turned my Feet unto thy Testimonies.
men Self-Reflection, Is the Special Means to further his RECOVERY from his APOSTASY FROM GOD. PSALM 119.59. I Thought on my Ways, and turned my Feet unto thy Testimonies.
so that we have it thus repeared eight times in the whole, and may well be called the true Christians Instructor, in which God Teacheth him not only by his Word,
so that we have it thus repeared eight times in the Whole, and may well be called the true Christians Instructor, in which God Teaches him not only by his Word,
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By his Precepts he tells us, what we ought to do, and the way we should walk in to Salvation, by Recorded Examples what Saints did that were in this way of Salvation, which we are to Enquire after for our Imitation. Jer. 6.16.
By his Precepts he tells us, what we ought to do, and the Way we should walk in to Salvation, by Recorded Examples what Saints did that were in this Way of Salvation, which we Are to Inquire After for our Imitation. Jer. 6.16.
In this Paragraph which is the Eighth in order, & begins & ends with the Letter Cheth. The Psalmist begins with asserting his right in God as his Portien, verse 57. which he proves. First.
In this Paragraph which is the Eighth in order, & begins & ends with the letter Cheth. The Psalmist begins with asserting his right in God as his Portien, verse 57. which he Proves. First.
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By the high Esteem of his Favour, which he proves by his Reverend Sincere and Earnest Supplication for it as an effect of his faith in his promise, verse 58. Thirdly.
By the high Esteem of his Favour, which he Proves by his Reverend Sincere and Earnest Supplication for it as an Effect of his faith in his promise, verse 58. Thirdly.
It is further proved by his Consideration and Thoughtfulness of his ways to further his Repentance and Return to God after straying from him, verse 59. This is both a proof of his Interest in God, and direction to the Cure of a Professing Peoples Apostasy from God, where it is total or partial;
It is further proved by his Consideration and Thoughtfulness of his ways to further his Repentance and Return to God After straying from him, verse 59. This is both a proof of his Interest in God, and direction to the Cure of a Professing Peoples Apostasy from God, where it is total or partial;
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So that it concerns Rich and Poor, High and Low, Good and Bad; as all need Repentance, so should use this means. Secondly. The act, I thought. Thirdly.
So that it concerns Rich and Poor, High and Low, Good and Bad; as all need Repentance, so should use this means. Secondly. The act, I Thought. Thirdly.
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And his External Walk & Conversation, whether according to Gods Rule of them or not. 2. The success of it, I turned my feet to the Testimonies. I will or shall turn:
And his External Walk & Conversation, whither according to God's Rule of them or not. 2. The success of it, I turned my feet to the Testimonies. I will or shall turn:
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That due Consideration or thoughtfulness on their ways, is a special means for the Cure of the Apostasy of Gods Professing People from their due Obedience to him.
That due Consideration or thoughtfulness on their ways, is a special means for the Cure of the Apostasy of God's Professing People from their due obedience to him.
3. This of Consideration is a special one, mans own applying to himself, Job 5.27 See it and know it for thy good. Hag. 1.5.7. Thus saith the Lord, Consider your ways, which is Reiterated.
3. This of Consideration is a special one, men own applying to himself, Job 5.27 See it and know it for thy good. Hag. 1.5.7. Thus Says the Lord, Consider your ways, which is Reiterated.
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Reason 1. This Consideration of our ways, is necessary by Gods Precept requiring it, in order to Repentance. Hag. 1.5. and his dislike where it is not. Deut. 32.29. O that there were such an heart, that they would consider their latter end.
Reason 1. This Consideration of our ways, is necessary by God's Precept requiring it, in order to Repentance. Hag. 1.5. and his dislike where it is not. Deuteronomy 32.29. Oh that there were such an heart, that they would Consider their latter end.
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this is sometimes put for the whole of what God requires. Jer. 3.13. Psal. 32.5. And ariseth from bethinking themselves, 2 Chron. 6.37. only acknowledge your Iniquity. I confessed my sin, and thou forgavest; if they bethink themselves.
this is sometime put for the Whole of what God requires. Jer. 3.13. Psalm 32.5. And arises from bethinking themselves, 2 Chronicles 6.37. only acknowledge your Iniquity. I confessed my since, and thou forgavest; if they bethink themselves.
subordinate only to God about his own actions in reference to God, and his inward duty to him. Rom. 14.4. Who art thou that judgest another mans servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth.
subordinate only to God about his own actions in Referente to God, and his inward duty to him. Rom. 14.4. Who art thou that Judges Another men servant? to his own master he Stands or falls.
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for its right judgment, therefore the Psalmist here saith, I thought, being set on work by Conscience that is seated in the heart or practical judgment, that influenceth the whole. 1 Joh. 3.20, 21. If the heart condemns, (that is Conscience) God is greater, and will much more condemn;
for its right judgement, Therefore the Psalmist Here Says, I Thought, being Set on work by Conscience that is seated in the heart or practical judgement, that influenceth the Whole. 1 John 3.20, 21. If the heart condemns, (that is Conscience) God is greater, and will much more condemn;
but if it does not, there may be Appeals to God to Justify, and confidence in it through Christ. Psal. 130.4. But there is forgiveness with thee that thou mayst be feared.
but if it does not, there may be Appeals to God to Justify, and confidence in it through christ. Psalm 130.4. But there is forgiveness with thee that thou Mayest be feared.
It is to be approved of God; all our Actions may in his final judgment. 2 Cor 5.11. It was so in mans Innocency, to prevent sin, to justify in way of perfect Obedience;
It is to be approved of God; all our Actions may in his final judgement. 2 Cor 5.11. It was so in men Innocency, to prevent since, to justify in Way of perfect obedience;
and since the Fall under the Gospel its main use is to further escaping Gods Condemnation of them. 1 Cor. 11.32. by judging themselves, and appealing to Gods Gracious Throne for approbation and pardon through Christ.
and since the Fallen under the Gospel its main use is to further escaping God's Condemnation of them. 1 Cor. 11.32. by judging themselves, and appealing to God's Gracious Throne for approbation and pardon through christ.
2. More particularly, I shall endeavour to shew what are those Exercises of the powers of the Soul when Conscience is awakened to its duty, in order to true turning to God, are stirred up by it, and in what order. First.
2. More particularly, I shall endeavour to show what Are those Exercises of the Powers of the Soul when Conscience is awakened to its duty, in order to true turning to God, Are stirred up by it, and in what order. First.
and so by the abuse of that power hath lost it, and his knowledge with it of moral good and evil, wholly as saying and any right judgment of it in order to it. Secondly.
and so by the abuse of that power hath lost it, and his knowledge with it of moral good and evil, wholly as saying and any right judgement of it in order to it. Secondly.
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for God hath shewed it unto them, For the invisible things of him from the Creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made,
for God hath showed it unto them, For the invisible things of him from the Creation of the world Are clearly seen, being understood by the things that Are made,
But God hath provided further help for the knowledge of our ways, and furthering Saving Returning out of that Apostasy, and after-strays from his Rule.
But God hath provided further help for the knowledge of our ways, and furthering Saving Returning out of that Apostasy, and after-strays from his Rule.
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And that is the Dispensation of his Word. Rom. 2.4. Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Psal. 147.19, 20. He sheweth his word unto Jacob:
And that is the Dispensation of his Word. Rom. 2.4. Or Despisest thou the riches of his Goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the Goodness of God leads thee to Repentance? Psalm 147.19, 20. He shows his word unto Jacob:
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his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. He hath not dealt so with every nation. Which hath the promise of the Spirit in the right dispensation of it.
his statutes and his Judgments unto Israel. He hath not dealt so with every Nation. Which hath the promise of the Spirit in the right Dispensation of it.
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and sometimes powerful Convictions and Awakenings of Conscience thereby. Acts 2.37. They were pricked in their hearts, and said, Men and Brethren, what shall we do to be saved? to stir up Enquiry after the Remedy.
and sometime powerful Convictions and Awakenings of Conscience thereby. Acts 2.37. They were pricked in their hearts, and said, Men and Brothers, what shall we do to be saved? to stir up Enquiry After the Remedy.
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though not a perfect knowledge of God and himself, so of the evil of Sin, and good of Obedience, 2 Cor. 4.6. which is necessary to a right judgment of our ways, to a saving turning to him. Acts 26.18. called, a turning from darkness to light, and the power of Sin and Satan to God;
though not a perfect knowledge of God and himself, so of the evil of since, and good of obedience, 2 Cor. 4.6. which is necessary to a right judgement of our ways, to a Saving turning to him. Acts 26.18. called, a turning from darkness to Light, and the power of since and Satan to God;
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a sanctifying all the powers of the Soul, and begins with this, in giving a spiritual eye, fit to discern a spiritual object. 1 Cor. 2.15. The spiritual man discerneth all things.
a sanctifying all the Powers of the Soul, and begins with this, in giving a spiritual eye, fit to discern a spiritual Object. 1 Cor. 2.15. The spiritual man discerneth all things.
when under the powerful Convictions by the Word and Spirit, to a deep sense of sin, in its sinfulness and penal evil of it, to stir up to a Concernedness for deliverance, see Act. 2.37.
when under the powerful Convictions by the Word and Spirit, to a deep sense of since, in its sinfulness and penal evil of it, to stir up to a Concernedness for deliverance, see Act. 2.37.
as the Angels do into the Mysteries of mans Redemption, revealed, 2 Pet. 1.12. where is the same word, exerciseth his understanding to know it, enquires after it, and hath impressions of the worth and weight of it;
as the Angels do into the Mysteres of men Redemption, revealed, 2 Pet. 1.12. where is the same word, Exerciseth his understanding to know it, enquires After it, and hath impressions of the worth and weight of it;
when memory fails them in other things. Answerable to that Counsel of Solomon. Prov. 22.6. Train up a Child in the way he should go, and he will not depart from it when he is old.
when memory fails them in other things. Answerable to that Counsel of Solomon. Curae 22.6. Train up a Child in the Way he should go, and he will not depart from it when he is old.
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The Experience of Christians testifie to it, those that most complain of their weak memories, yet words they have understood, and had impression of on their hearts, they never forget.
The Experience of Christians testify to it, those that most complain of their weak memories, yet words they have understood, and had impression of on their hearts, they never forget.
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And encourageth his own faith in him about it, endeavour after such a knowledge. 2 Pet. 3.18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, as the way to the Remembrance of them.
And Encourageth his own faith in him about it, endeavour After such a knowledge. 2 Pet. 3.18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, as the Way to the Remembrance of them.
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Hence 2. The second act of memory is needful and useful to the cure of Apostasy, which is recalling to mind that which is actually forgotten concerning Gods Law, his Ordinances and Providences, and our own sins.
Hence 2. The second act of memory is needful and useful to the cure of Apostasy, which is recalling to mind that which is actually forgotten Concerning God's Law, his Ordinances and Providences, and our own Sins.
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1. This God helps in by his Word written, by frequent requiring it in his people to Remember his word. Prov. 4.4, 5. Let thine heart retain my words: keep my Commandments and live.
1. This God helps in by his Word written, by frequent requiring it in his people to remember his word. Curae 4.4, 5. Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments and live.
Get wisdom, get understanding, forget it not. His works. Exod. 13.3. Remember this day in which you came out of Egypt. both merciful and afflictive also. Deut. 24.9. So their own sins. Deut. 9.7. Remember, and forget not, how thou provokedst the Lord thy God to wrath in the Wilderness.
Get Wisdom, get understanding, forget it not. His works. Exod 13.3. remember this day in which you Come out of Egypt. both merciful and afflictive also. Deuteronomy 24.9. So their own Sins. Deuteronomy 9.7. remember, and forget not, how thou provokedst the Lord thy God to wrath in the Wilderness.
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So by the Ministry of it, it is one great use of it to put thee in remembrance. 2 Pet. 1.13. I think it meet, so long as I am in this Tabernacle to put you in remembrance.
So by the Ministry of it, it is one great use of it to put thee in remembrance. 2 Pet. 1.13. I think it meet, so long as I am in this Tabernacle to put you in remembrance.
as against the Justice or Mercy of God to us; see them as written in your heart. Jam. 1.25. see that Law written in the heart, is a setting sin before you. Psal. 51.3. My sin is ever before me.
as against the justice or Mercy of God to us; see them as written in your heart. Jam. 1.25. see that Law written in the heart, is a setting since before you. Psalm 51.3. My since is ever before me.
Stir up the activity of memory to its duty in it. Deut. 16.12. Thou shalt remember thou wast a Bond-man in Egypt. Isa. 63.7. I will remember the loving-kindness of the Lord, according to all the Lord hath bestowed on us.
Stir up the activity of memory to its duty in it. Deuteronomy 16.12. Thou shalt Remember thou wast a Bondman in Egypt. Isaiah 63.7. I will Remember the Lovingkindness of the Lord, according to all the Lord hath bestowed on us.
The thoughts are the perfecting acts and operations of the Soul, whereby the Idaea and Image of things are framed in it, which it understands and remembers,
The thoughts Are the perfecting acts and operations of the Soul, whereby the Idaea and Image of things Are framed in it, which it understands and remembers,
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And therefore he calls for thy change, as the begining of our true turn to him. Isa. 55.2. Let the wicked forsake his ways, and the unrighteous his thoughts, and Return.
And Therefore he calls for thy change, as the beginning of our true turn to him. Isaiah 55.2. Let the wicked forsake his ways, and the unrighteous his thoughts, and Return.
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And more specially that it is on the sinful ways of heart and life in us, those that must be turned, from which God by his Prophet calls his people to do Hag. 1.5 7. as a means of Repentance,
And more specially that it is on the sinful ways of heart and life in us, those that must be turned, from which God by his Prophet calls his people to do Hag. 1.5 7. as a means of Repentance,
and remember the Convictions by it, with all the aggravations of them. So think on it, and keep your hearts to it. Psal. 51.3. let sin be always before you to humble you, and further seeking pardon and mortification of it, by seeing your selves in the glass of the Word. Jam. 1.25. Secondly.
and Remember the Convictions by it, with all the aggravations of them. So think on it, and keep your hearts to it. Psalm 51.3. let since be always before you to humble you, and further seeking pardon and mortification of it, by seeing your selves in the glass of the Word. Jam. 1.25. Secondly.
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Meditate on the penal evil of it, what your sin deserves? What Afflictions and Effects of Gods Displeasure for your sins? So meditate on Gods present Providences,
Meditate on the penal evil of it, what your since deserves? What Afflictions and Effects of God's Displeasure for your Sins? So meditate on God's present Providences,
Despisest thou the Riches of his goodness, and forbearance, and long suffering, &c. You that live under Gospel means have more advantage than others have by the light of nature, having also the Gospel Revelation of the Remedy against sin,
Despisest thou the Riches of his Goodness, and forbearance, and long suffering, etc. You that live under Gospel means have more advantage than Others have by the Light of nature, having also the Gospel Revelation of the Remedy against since,
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and a continuance in his world, notwithstanding provocation by often abusing his mercies, all of them in Rebellion against him, using of them against him, not only his common mercies,
and a Continuance in his world, notwithstanding provocation by often abusing his Mercies, all of them in Rebellion against him, using of them against him, not only his Common Mercies,
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Especially, it is a meditation true Converts should most think of, that are under greater mercy in being the Subjects of his special goodness. 2 Sam. 12.7, 8, 9. Thus the Prophet did awaken a David to this duty, to think of what God had done for him.
Especially, it is a meditation true Converts should most think of, that Are under greater mercy in being the Subject's of his special Goodness. 2 Sam. 12.7, 8, 9. Thus the Prophet did awaken a David to this duty, to think of what God had done for him.
or commission of sin, Hag. 1.8, 9. He directs to think of the Judgments they were under, in disappointing their expectations of the good and usefulness of the Creatures to them.
or commission of since, Hag. 1.8, 9. He directs to think of the Judgments they were under, in disappointing their Expectations of the good and usefulness of the Creatures to them.
and their states, manifesting thereby a Revelation of his Righteous Judgment. Rom. 2.6. It shall go well with the Righteous in their state and way of Gospel Obedience;
and their states, manifesting thereby a Revelation of his Righteous Judgement. Rom. 2.6. It shall go well with the Righteous in their state and Way of Gospel obedience;
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And an end of the patience and exercise under troubles and difficulties to the Godly in their way of Obedience to God. 2 Thes. 1.6, 7, 8. Think on this day which will be a day of Refreshing. Acts 3.19. When the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
And an end of the patience and exercise under Troubles and difficulties to the Godly in their Way of obedience to God. 2 Thebes 1.6, 7, 8. Think on this day which will be a day of Refreshing. Acts 3.19. When the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Having given some special helps and grounds of meditation, let me further help and move to the duty by some Directions and further motives in it under this Head.
Having given Some special helps and grounds of meditation, let me further help and move to the duty by Some Directions and further motives in it under this Head.
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Therefore set Conscience to its work, to apply those things home, and affect the soul with it. Job 5.27. Know it for thy good, and watch your hearts. Prov. 4.23. 2 Avoid hindrances, especially wandring and vain thoughts. Jer. 4.14. O Jerusalem, how long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee:
Therefore Set Conscience to its work, to apply those things home, and affect the soul with it. Job 5.27. Know it for thy good, and watch your hearts. Curae 4.23. 2 Avoid hindrances, especially wandering and vain thoughts. Jer. 4.14. Oh Jerusalem, how long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee:
3. Avoid Companying with vain and idle persons, and often converse with the Godly. Mal. 3.16. They that feared the Lord, spake often one to another, and thought upon his Name.
3. Avoid Companying with vain and idle Persons, and often converse with the Godly. Malachi 3.16. They that feared the Lord, spoke often one to Another, and Thought upon his Name.
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4. Take fit seasons and times for it, and places, (times) the morning and nights are fit times, sometimes oftner. Psal. 1.2. He meditates on the Law of God, day and night.
4. Take fit seasons and times for it, and places, (times) the morning and nights Are fit times, sometime oftener. Psalm 1.2. He meditates on the Law of God, day and night.
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For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. So the Evening. Psal. 119.148. Mine eyes prevent the night watches:
For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. So the Evening. Psalm 119.148. Mine eyes prevent the night watches:
and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and Brethren, what shall we do? And to revive it where it is. Psal. 39.3. My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned:
and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and Brothers, what shall we do? And to revive it where it is. Psalm 39.3. My heart was hight within me, while I was musing the fire burned:
4. The fourth and last operation of the Rational Soul in exercise for Returning to God, are his judging thoughts, to make a right judgment of them, to prevent Gods condemning for them. 1 Cor. 11.31. For if we would judge our selves, we should not be judged with the World. Prov. 28.13. He that confesseth and forsaketh, shall find mercy.
4. The fourth and last operation of the Rational Soul in exercise for Returning to God, Are his judging thoughts, to make a right judgement of them, to prevent God's condemning for them. 1 Cor. 11.31. For if we would judge our selves, we should not be judged with the World. Curae 28.13. He that Confesses and Forsaketh, shall find mercy.
1. There is a judgment of his own ways to be evil, and out of the way of Gods way of his Testimonies, which is supposed in his turning his feet into them;
1. There is a judgement of his own ways to be evil, and out of the Way of God's Way of his Testimonies, which is supposed in his turning his feet into them;
And justifies God in all the lesser Executions. Psal. 51.4. Silenceth complaint of them. Ezra 9.13. Seeing that thou our God, hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve.
And Justifies God in all the lesser Executions. Psalm 51.4. Silenceth complaint of them. Ezra 9.13. Seeing that thou our God, hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve.
So saith Conscience to the Sinner, and runs the Threatnings to the heart, this is that which is called pricking to the heart. Acts 2.37. at the heart of sin, and wounds it in its course, & sets it a bleeding, which the Law cannot;
So Says Conscience to the Sinner, and runs the Threatenings to the heart, this is that which is called pricking to the heart. Acts 2.37. At the heart of since, and wounds it in its course, & sets it a bleeding, which the Law cannot;
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2. There is a turning the feet to Gods Testimonies, this is the returning to the right way, by judging aright of Gods way, which he testifies of him, in his Gospel Revelation of pardon and grace in Christ, for Returning Sinners:
2. There is a turning the feet to God's Testimonies, this is the returning to the right Way, by judging aright of God's Way, which he Testifies of him, in his Gospel Revelation of pardon and grace in christ, for Returning Sinners:
and after the healing balsome of the Gospel, for pardon and grace in first Conversion, and so in after Returning, this moves the affections to the getting into this way,
and After the healing balsome of the Gospel, for pardon and grace in First Conversion, and so in After Returning, this moves the affections to the getting into this Way,
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And to be in love with thankful Obedience to the Commands of the Gospel. 1 Joh. 5.3. For this is the love of God, that we keep his Commandments, and his Commandments are not grievous;
And to be in love with thankful obedience to the Commands of the Gospel. 1 John 5.3. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments, and his commandments Are not grievous;
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his feet and affections will be carried this way of Gospel Obedience. Thus think on your ways to such a turning, pray for Gods directing of you. Jer. 10.23. O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself:
his feet and affections will be carried this Way of Gospel obedience. Thus think on your ways to such a turning, pray for God's directing of you. Jer. 10.23. Oh Lord, I know that the Way of man is not in himself:
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