Serious advice to delivered ones from sickness or any other dangers threatning death, how they ought to carry it that their mercyes may be continued, and other misery prevented, or, The healed ones prophulacticon or healthfull diet delivered in several sermons on John 5: 14 by James Allin.
IN the Chapter you have, first the Hystory of a glorious Miracle Christ wrought in healing an impotent man, from the first, to the tenth verse. 2. The Jews quarrelling at it, designing the ruine of him that healed him, from the tenth, to the nineteenth verse. 3. Christs Apology for himself in defence of the work he had done, to the end of the Chapter.
IN the Chapter you have, First the History of a glorious Miracle christ wrought in healing an impotent man, from the First, to the tenth verse. 2. The jews quarreling At it, designing the ruin of him that healed him, from the tenth, to the nineteenth verse. 3. Christ Apology for himself in defence of the work he had done, to the end of the Chapter.
after an Angel had troubled the waters. 2. You have the person healed, described. 1. By his Impotency, left of all in the time, none helped him into the water. 2. By the long time he had been under this distemper, which was 38 years. 3. You have the manner of his cure, it was by Christs word of command, in obedience to his command, he was to take up his bed and walk,
After an Angel had troubled the waters. 2. You have the person healed, described. 1. By his Impotency, left of all in the time, none helped him into the water. 2. By the long time he had been under this distemper, which was 38 Years. 3. You have the manner of his cure, it was by Christ word of command, in Obedience to his command, he was to take up his Bed and walk,
But you see Christ finding this person gives him heavenly Counsel how to carry it, that the benefit received may be for good to him, goe and sin no more, &c.
But you see christ finding this person gives him heavenly Counsel how to carry it, that the benefit received may be for good to him, go and sin no more, etc.
In the words are two things, 1. Christ finding this impotent man he had healed, 2. The excellent counsel Christ gives him, 1. By way of direction, Behold thou art healed, 2. By way of caution, sin no more, lest, &c. In Christs finding this man, two things observable, 1. The time of it, it was afterward, after his obedience to Christ carrying his bed, which the Iews charged him with,
In the words Are two things, 1. christ finding this impotent man he had healed, 2. The excellent counsel christ gives him, 1. By Way of direction, Behold thou art healed, 2. By Way of caution, sin no more, lest, etc. In Christ finding this man, two things observable, 1. The time of it, it was afterwards, After his Obedience to christ carrying his Bed, which the Iews charged him with,
Doct. That they who meet with most difficulty in the way of their obedience to Christ, may expect to meet with a reward in having more of Christs presence.
Doct. That they who meet with most difficulty in the Way of their Obedience to christ, may expect to meet with a reward in having more of Christ presence.
So that whether it be Duty in the way of our general course, or any particular duty we are doing for Christ, no difficulty should discourage us therein;
So that whither it be Duty in the Way of our general course, or any particular duty we Are doing for christ, no difficulty should discourage us therein;
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so far as they know they shall therein be acquainted with more of their duty. God will give greater and clearer discoveries of his mind to him in that way;
so Far as they know they shall therein be acquainted with more of their duty. God will give greater and clearer discoveries of his mind to him in that Way;
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Christ is a gracious Physitian, and comes now to heal his Soul as well as his body, that he may be kept in such a measure of health as may be for his comfort,
christ is a gracious physician, and comes now to heal his Soul as well as his body, that he may be kept in such a measure of health as may be for his Comfort,
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That which Christ herein calls him unto, it is a diligent observance of the mercy God had bestowed, he would have him take more notice in a fuller view of this mercy, thou art made whole, Adding, Behold, healing mercy is that which should not pass you more serious consideration, where God gives it.
That which christ herein calls him unto, it is a diligent observance of the mercy God had bestowed, he would have him take more notice in a fuller view of this mercy, thou art made Whole, Adding, Behold, healing mercy is that which should not pass you more serious consideration, where God gives it.
2. The caution Christ gives him, Sin no more lest a worse thing come unto thee, he gives him a special Caution against sin, specially that fin God had been punishing him for;
2. The caution christ gives him, since no more lest a Worse thing come unto thee, he gives him a special Caution against since, specially that fin God had been punishing him for;
lest a worse thing then thirty eight years sickness by such a distemper come to thee. And when Christ saith, Behold thou art made whole, he doth not say, I have healed thee, thereby teaching us humility (for he did not understand Christ to be God) but would mind him of the chief Author, consider thou art healed;
lest a Worse thing then thirty eight Years sickness by such a distemper come to thee. And when christ Says, Behold thou art made Whole, he does not say, I have healed thee, thereby teaching us humility (for he did not understand christ to be God) but would mind him of the chief Author, Consider thou art healed;
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and lift up thine Eyes West-ward and East-ward, and North-ward, and South-ward, and behold with thine Eyes the Land, &c. he was to see the Land of Canaan with his outward bodily Eye.
and lift up thine Eyes Westward and Eastward, and Northward, and Southward, and behold with thine Eyes the Land, etc. he was to see the Land of Canaan with his outward bodily Eye.
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2. There is a beholding with the understanding, a considering of it, a looking upon it with the Eye of the Soul, Rom. 11. 32. Behold therefore the goodness and Severity of God;
2. There is a beholding with the understanding, a considering of it, a looking upon it with the Eye of the Soul, Rom. 11. 32. Behold Therefore the Goodness and Severity of God;
1. Taking a full view of it in the latitude of the mercy, a looking it all over, it is a through and diligent observation, taking notice of every Argument in it that doth advance the mercy for your better acknowledgement of it:
1. Taking a full view of it in the latitude of the mercy, a looking it all over, it is a through and diligent observation, taking notice of every Argument in it that does advance the mercy for your better acknowledgement of it:
Not to take it by the lump, but observing every Circumstance that may heighten it to your consideration, to behold it so that you may see matter of wonderment, to behold every mercy with admiration:
Not to take it by the lump, but observing every Circumstance that may heighten it to your consideration, to behold it so that you may see matter of wonderment, to behold every mercy with admiration:
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2. It bespeaks the intention of the act, Behold, you must look intensly upon it, you must keep your eye fixed upon it, it must not go out of your view, you must look wishly all round about it,
2. It bespeaks the intention of the act, Behold, you must look intensely upon it, you must keep your eye fixed upon it, it must not go out of your view, you must look wishly all round about it,
I shall mention some of those things in delivering mercyes that are worthy your observation. 1. Take notice of the time and seasonableness of the mercy;
I shall mention Some of those things in delivering Mercies that Are worthy your observation. 1. Take notice of the time and seasonableness of the mercy;
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God then delivered you, and if it had not been then, what had become of you? Mercy coming in that needful Season puts a beauty upon it, as Eccles. 3. Every thing is beautiful in its Season, it is then a mercy suitable.
God then Delivered you, and if it had not been then, what had become of you? Mercy coming in that needful Season puts a beauty upon it, as Eccles. 3. Every thing is beautiful in its Season, it is then a mercy suitable.
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Abraham takes notice of his mercy and the deliverance of his Son in the nick of time, Gen. 22. 12. At that time when he was taking the knife to slay his Son,
Abraham Takes notice of his mercy and the deliverance of his Son in the neck of time, Gen. 22. 12. At that time when he was taking the knife to slay his Son,
to have a healing mercy in a killing time it heightens the Mercy in a special manner, In Isai. 26, 20. God puts a special Remark upon this deliverance, they must enter into their Chambers;
to have a healing mercy in a killing time it heightens the Mercy in a special manner, In Isaiah 26, 20. God puts a special Remark upon this deliverance, they must enter into their Chambers;
Now you must observe all the Concomitants of mercy that do attend it, as you find Hezekiah doth, Isai. 38. 17. Behold for peace I had great bitterness.
Now you must observe all the Concomitants of mercy that do attend it, as you find Hezekiah does, Isaiah 38. 17. Behold for peace I had great bitterness.
what work, and what gracious effect it hath, all believers are under that general Promise, Rom. 8. that all things shall work together for good to them, &c. afflictions shall,
what work, and what gracious Effect it hath, all believers Are under that general Promise, Rom. 8. that all things shall work together for good to them, etc. afflictions shall,
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That is the first thing to be observed in our healing and delivering mercyes, the Circumstances in it that heighten the mercy, being looked upon with a considerate fixed Eye,
That is the First thing to be observed in our healing and delivering Mercies, the circumstances in it that heighten the mercy, being looked upon with a considerate fixed Eye,
Now you should look on the work of Providence together with the Word of God, and see what particular word of God is made good to you by his Providence,
Now you should look on the work of Providence together with the Word of God, and see what particular word of God is made good to you by his Providence,
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God saith, call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorifie me, Psal. 50. 15. Now such a Deliverance is an Answer to such a Word and Promise sued out by Prayer,
God Says, call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee, and thou shalt Glorify me, Psalm 50. 15. Now such a Deliverance is an Answer to such a Word and Promise sued out by Prayer,
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and honours Gods word, in seeing God fulfilling it in the Execution of Providences, so in Joh. 19. 36. not a bone of Christ was broken, this was done that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
and honours God's word, in seeing God fulfilling it in the Execution of Providences, so in John 19. 36. not a bone of christ was broken, this was done that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
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3. In all Deliverances and healing mercyes, that you should observe and consider in them who is the author of them, we are not only to look to the work done, that this person is healed, but whence it is.
3. In all Deliverances and healing Mercies, that you should observe and Consider in them who is the author of them, we Are not only to look to the work done, that this person is healed, but whence it is.
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The Effect is a manifestation of the cause, we must labour to understand the cause, our understanding must look through things done to the cause, every one should see the hand of God which healeth him,
The Effect is a manifestation of the cause, we must labour to understand the cause, our understanding must look through things done to the cause, every one should see the hand of God which heals him,
so we are told in Scripture, God as your Father cares for you, he knows what you need, Math. 6. 26, 27. if for inanimate Creatures, much more for rational, especially, those among them that are also spiritual,
so we Are told in Scripture, God as your Father Cares for you, he knows what you need, Math. 6. 26, 27. if for inanimate Creatures, much more for rational, especially, those among them that Are also spiritual,
Trusting in, and leaving the Issue with the care of our heavenly Father, who careth for us, 1 Pet. 5. 7. therefore we are bid to cast our care upon him, and so every godly man rowls that care as to the Issue and Event upon the Lord,
Trusting in, and leaving the Issue with the care of our heavenly Father, who Careth for us, 1 Pet. 5. 7. Therefore we Are bid to cast our care upon him, and so every godly man rowls that care as to the Issue and Event upon the Lord,
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and then in the Deliverance the Lord manifests his care, so that in considering the mercy, you may read and see, that God doth take a fatherly care of you under whatsoever dispensation of Providence you are.
and then in the Deliverance the Lord manifests his care, so that in considering the mercy, you may read and see, that God does take a fatherly care of you under whatsoever Dispensation of Providence you Are.
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and gave the blessing to a good Issue, 2 Pet. 2. 9. The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of Temptation, &c. he hath many wayes he doth not make known till the time of Deliverance,
and gave the blessing to a good Issue, 2 Pet. 2. 9. The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of Temptation, etc. he hath many ways he does not make known till the time of Deliverance,
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3. Observe in what way God doth convey his mercy, that is a great and beautiful thing, to behold the way in which God conveys every mercy to you; The way is Christ Jesus.
3. Observe in what Way God does convey his mercy, that is a great and beautiful thing, to behold the Way in which God conveys every mercy to you; The Way is christ jesus.
therefore never look on any mercy, but in the view of it, remember and think of Jesus Christ, 1 Cor. 3. 22 23. all is yours, saith the Apostle, life, death, every thing,
Therefore never look on any mercy, but in the view of it, Remember and think of jesus christ, 1 Cor. 3. 22 23. all is yours, Says the Apostle, life, death, every thing,
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and only by him, and that should be a most beautiful Contemplation to us here upon Earth, which will be so glorious to our Eye in Heaven, where this discovery will be made fully,
and only by him, and that should be a most beautiful Contemplation to us Here upon Earth, which will be so glorious to our Eye in Heaven, where this discovery will be made Fully,
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and if you are made whole, know that healing mercy is of grace, yea, there are riches of mercy in every outward favour the Lord bestows; and this you should behold;
and if you Are made Whole, know that healing mercy is of grace, yea, there Are riches of mercy in every outward favour the Lord bestows; and this you should behold;
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yet he hath respect to things below, Psal. 138. and those that are so very low as we have made our selves by our sins, Oh what a stoop is it in the divine Majesty to take such care of vile sinners, that God should have any respect to your prayers,
yet he hath respect to things below, Psalm 138. and those that Are so very low as we have made our selves by our Sins, O what a stoop is it in the divine Majesty to take such care of vile Sinners, that God should have any respect to your Prayers,
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6. Lastly, observe and consider the end that God aims at in your Deliverance, God is a rational Agent aiming at a spetial mark in the Deliverances he gives.
6. Lastly, observe and Consider the end that God aims At in your Deliverance, God is a rational Agent aiming At a special mark in the Deliverances he gives.
as one mercy is leading to many other mercyes from God to you, so the designe of them all is to lead you to God, to serve him with chearfulness, Deut. 28. 48. Consider therefore what God calls for, that you may comply with God,
as one mercy is leading to many other Mercies from God to you, so the Design of them all is to led you to God, to serve him with cheerfulness, Deuteronomy 28. 48. Consider Therefore what God calls for, that you may comply with God,
as the Psalmist, Psal. 116. 1. I will love the Lord because he hath heard my voice, &c. There should be a drawing out of our affections to God from the beholding the mercyes of God to us;
as the Psalmist, Psalm 116. 1. I will love the Lord Because he hath herd my voice, etc. There should be a drawing out of our affections to God from the beholding the Mercies of God to us;
2. We should be so fixed in our contemplation of the works of Gods mercyes that we should never forget them, observe them so as to be alwayes minding them, Psal. 111. he will cause his works to be remembred, &c. It must not be such a view as (Jam. 1. 21.) a Man looking his natural face in a glass,
2. We should be so fixed in our contemplation of the works of God's Mercies that we should never forget them, observe them so as to be always minding them, Psalm 111. he will cause his works to be remembered, etc. It must not be such a view as (Jam. 1. 21.) a Man looking his natural face in a glass,
That is the second thing how you should take notice of Gods delivering mercy, we should take a through view of them, observing how the Lord manages all our afflictions, by mercifull providences leading us on to eternal:
That is the second thing how you should take notice of God's delivering mercy, we should take a through view of them, observing how the Lord manages all our afflictions, by merciful providences leading us on to Eternal:
I shewed you what was the notice we should take of such a delivering and saving providence, we should look upon it throughly, upon all the circumstances that doe endear that mercy to us, that tender care of God, that respect it hath to our Prayers:
I showed you what was the notice we should take of such a delivering and Saving providence, we should look upon it thoroughly, upon all the Circumstances that do endear that mercy to us, that tender care of God, that respect it hath to our Prayers:
We should doe it with intention, so as to be affected with it, that it may abide with us, that we may remember it, that it may be a mercy never forgotten.
We should do it with intention, so as to be affected with it, that it may abide with us, that we may Remember it, that it may be a mercy never forgotten.
It is a duty that God commandeth, and that God expecteth, and therefore hath frequently put that affix upon a special mercy, Behold it. So Christ saith to this man Behold this mercy, look upon it with wonder, that a Sinner, a provoking sinner should be saved and delivered:
It is a duty that God commands, and that God Expects, and Therefore hath frequently put that affix upon a special mercy, Behold it. So christ Says to this man Behold this mercy, look upon it with wonder, that a Sinner, a provoking sinner should be saved and Delivered:
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That was a matter of the Psalmists wonder, Psal. 31. 19. And in Math. 6. 28. Christ saith there to his Disciples, Why take ye thought for raiment? consider the lillies of the field how they grow:
That was a matter of the Psalmists wonder, Psalm 31. 19. And in Math. 6. 28. christ Says there to his Disciples, Why take you Thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field how they grow:
Why did they so soon forget it? Because they did not consider Gods mercy, did not charge their Souls with the remembrance of it, that they should forget none of Gods benefits.
Why did they so soon forget it? Because they did not Consider God's mercy, did not charge their Souls with the remembrance of it, that they should forget none of God's benefits.
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Abraham makes it a standing Proverb, and encouragement to Faith, Gen. 22. 12. He puts a remark on that mercy, a name on the place, there God beheld me,
Abraham makes it a standing Proverb, and encouragement to Faith, Gen. 22. 12. He puts a remark on that mercy, a name on the place, there God beheld me,
God in every deliverance doth come near to us, and it is a marvellous inobservance not to take notice of him when he is near, Psal. 106. 4. Remember me O Lord with the favour thou hast to thy People, visit me with thy Salvation.
God in every deliverance does come near to us, and it is a marvellous inobservance not to take notice of him when he is near, Psalm 106. 4. remember me Oh Lord with the favour thou hast to thy People, visit me with thy Salvation.
we should observe and see God there, what of the name of God is written upon it, what of the mercy, grace, goodness of God, else you carry it with disrespect to God.
we should observe and see God there, what of the name of God is written upon it, what of the mercy, grace, Goodness of God, Else you carry it with disrespect to God.
and therefore we should live in the view of those mercies, that are the matter and occasion of our praise, Psal. 107, 19. 20. They cry to the Lord in their trouble, be saveth them out of their distresses:
and Therefore we should live in the view of those Mercies, that Are the matter and occasion of our praise, Psalm 107, 19. 20. They cry to the Lord in their trouble, be Saveth them out of their Distresses:
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You cannot give God praise for deliverance, unless you observe the full of that mercy, and your hearts be suitably affected by the Consideration of it: But by way of Improvement.
You cannot give God praise for deliverance, unless you observe the full of that mercy, and your hearts be suitably affected by the Consideration of it: But by Way of Improvement.
we should by consideration look into every thing of the mercy, yea and what doth attend it, that which may further that notice that you may take of those mercies.
we should by consideration look into every thing of the mercy, yea and what does attend it, that which may further that notice that you may take of those Mercies.
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There should be never a special deliverance and mercy God vouchsafeth you, but you should keep a Record of that mercy, that it might be alwayes to be overlooked by you,
There should be never a special deliverance and mercy God vouchsafeth you, but you should keep a Record of that mercy, that it might be always to be overlooked by you,
And Abraham called the name of the place Jehooah jireth, there God beheld me, Gen. 22. So Gen. 16. Hagar, when God, in special distress delivered lier,
And Abraham called the name of the place Jehooah Jireth, there God beheld me, Gen. 22. So Gen. 16. Hagar, when God, in special distress Delivered liar,
But to pass to that I mainly intend, and that is the caution Christ gives to this healed man, goe & sin no more, Christ here dealeth with him as a gracious Saviour, that shews he had not only care of his outward Deliverance,
But to pass to that I mainly intend, and that is the caution christ gives to this healed man, go & sin no more, christ Here deals with him as a gracious Saviour, that shows he had not only care of his outward Deliverance,
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this the Lord Jesus give him charge about, do not eat of their dainties, it will prove a surfet, there will be a relapse, that will be a more dangerous disease if you do not take heed of sin.
this the Lord jesus give him charge about, do not eat of their dainties, it will prove a surfeit, there will be a relapse, that will be a more dangerous disease if you do not take heed of since.
For the clearing this Truth, I shall 1. Shew you what this duty is to sin no more, what it is that God doth expect of those he hath prevented misery unto,
For the clearing this Truth, I shall 1. Show you what this duty is to since no more, what it is that God does expect of those he hath prevented misery unto,
If you have been preserved, and God hath delivered you from it, this is your duty, that you sin no more. 2. The Reasons why it is the duty and should be the special care of them under saving mercy.
If you have been preserved, and God hath Delivered you from it, this is your duty, that you sin no more. 2. The Reasons why it is the duty and should be the special care of them under Saving mercy.
I Answer, 1. Negatively, It is not meant a Legal obedience, Christ doth not call any to impossibilities, to perform duty without the least stain of sin, that is impossible to fallen man,
I Answer, 1. Negatively, It is not meant a Legal Obedience, christ does not call any to impossibilities, to perform duty without the least stain of since, that is impossible to fallen man,
yea, to man restored, since his fall in this world, it is not a Doctrine of Legal perfection Christ here commendeth, it is a great Truth, Eccl. 7. 20. There is no man that liveth and sinneth not, 1 King. 8. 46. saith Solomon, If they sin, and come and confess it,
yea, to man restored, since his fallen in this world, it is not a Doctrine of Legal perfection christ Here commends, it is a great Truth, Ecclesiastes 7. 20. There is no man that lives and Sinneth not, 1 King. 8. 46. Says Solomon, If they sin, and come and confess it,
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for there is no man that liveth and doth not sin, Joh. 1. 8. he that saith he hath no sin •e denyeth the Truth, the Truth is not in him, that is his greatest sin, a very great sin,
for there is no man that lives and does not since, John 1. 8. he that Says he hath no since •e denyeth the Truth, the Truth is not in him, that is his greatest since, a very great since,
2. But it is an Evangelical obedience, and Perfection Christ calls for, & especially you may take up the meaning of it under these three considerations & heads.
2. But it is an Evangelical Obedience, and Perfection christ calls for, & especially you may take up the meaning of it under these three considerations & Heads.
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1. Goe and sin no more, that is, labour to be in such an Estate, that thou mayst be in a Gospel Sense in a sinless Estate, you are now healed, you have bodily h•aling;
1. Go and sin no more, that is, labour to be in such an Estate, that thou Mayest be in a Gospel Sense in a sinless Estate, you Are now healed, you have bodily h•aling;
for his Seed remains in him, and he cannot sin, because he is born of God, that is that Christ now directs you to, to labour to be in such a State, in which thou canst not sin, that you may not be under the dominion and reign of sin, under the domineering Ruling power of sin,
for his Seed remains in him, and he cannot sin, Because he is born of God, that is that christ now directs you to, to labour to be in such a State, in which thou Canst not sin, that you may not be under the dominion and Reign of since, under the domineering Ruling power of since,
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Now let it be your main care to improve your health and strength renewed and spared to you, to get a right to eternal life, that you may be a child of God,
Now let it be your main care to improve your health and strength renewed and spared to you, to get a right to Eternal life, that you may be a child of God,
and his own will, but Jesus Christ was actually the Saviour of this man by this command, he did hereby heal his Soul by this command as well as his body, by bidding him take up his bed and walk,
and his own will, but jesus christ was actually the Saviour of this man by this command, he did hereby heal his Soul by this command as well as his body, by bidding him take up his Bed and walk,
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this is the great thing God would have you goe to him for, that your Souls may be healed as well as your bodies, that is the first thing, that you labour to be in such a State, that no affliction may ever come upon you in way of Judgement, or in Gods wrath.
this is the great thing God would have you go to him for, that your Souls may be healed as well as your bodies, that is the First thing, that you labour to be in such a State, that no affliction may ever come upon you in Way of Judgement, or in God's wrath.
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2. Goe and sin no more, it doth import thus much, that it should be the diligent care and endeavour of them that are under saving mercy, that they do not allow themselves in any known sin, take heed of sin as of a poison, that will do you a great deal more mischief now then ever before;
2. Go and sin no more, it does import thus much, that it should be the diligent care and endeavour of them that Are under Saving mercy, that they do not allow themselves in any known since, take heed of since as of a poison, that will do you a great deal more mischief now then ever before;
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that you do not allow any sin either in thoughts or actions, nor live in any known sin, 1 Joh. 2. 1. saith the Apostle there, My little Children these things write I unto you that you sin not,
that you do not allow any since either in thoughts or actions, nor live in any known since, 1 John 2. 1. Says the Apostle there, My little Children these things write I unto you that you sin not,
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but if any man sin we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, all the writings of the Gospel (that is the meaning of it) it is not to encourage you to sin,
but if any man since we have an Advocate with the Father, jesus christ the righteous, all the writings of the Gospel (that is the meaning of it) it is not to encourage you to since,
and in a conflict carry you captive, then make your confession to Christ and labour to get pardon and power against it, Rom. 7. 18, 24, 25. as Paul did, he acknowledged there he did sin,
and in a conflict carry you captive, then make your Confessi to christ and labour to get pardon and power against it, Rom. 7. 18, 24, 25. as Paul did, he acknowledged there he did sin,
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but it was against his will, the sin that I would not do, I do it, and how doth it appear to be against his will, by the sad moans he made to Jesus Christ, by his earnest cry for deliverance,
but it was against his will, the since that I would not do, I do it, and how does it appear to be against his will, by the sad moans he made to jesus christ, by his earnest cry for deliverance,
there is your encouragement, you have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ therighteous, there is great liberty for you to goe for every Covenant mercy;
there is your encouragement, you have an Advocate with the Father, jesus christ therighteous, there is great liberty for you to go for every Covenant mercy;
for which God hath especially afflicted you, or hath threatned you for, that sin God hath in especial manner been dealing with you for, chastising you for, goe and sin no more, commit that sin no more,
for which God hath especially afflicted you, or hath threatened you for, that since God hath in especial manner been dealing with you for, chastising you for, go and sin no more, commit that since no more,
so he saith to that woman, Joh. 8. Goe sin no more, take heed of Adultery as long as you live, you must remember that ordinarily the chastisements and afflictions God brings on his people, are for their sins,
so he Says to that woman, John 8. Go since no more, take heed of Adultery as long as you live, you must Remember that ordinarily the chastisements and afflictions God brings on his people, Are for their Sins,
and there should be the great care of a Christian, that he should forsake them, not to meddle with them any more, that that hath pulled down so great a Judgement, Oh take heed you sin that sin no more.
and there should be the great care of a Christian, that he should forsake them, not to meddle with them any more, that that hath pulled down so great a Judgement, O take heed you sin that since no more.
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Quest. But you will say, how shall we know, what is that sin that God doth specially chastise us for, that we may be warned and take heed ever of committing that sin any more?
Quest. But you will say, how shall we know, what is that since that God does specially chastise us for, that we may be warned and take heed ever of committing that since any more?
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for what sins God doth especially threaten to punish his people for all afflictions, are the accomplishment of Gods word, they are the fulfilling of Gods Threatnings,
for what Sins God does especially threaten to Punish his people for all afflictions, Are the accomplishment of God's word, they Are the fulfilling of God's Threatenings,
therefore in the Threatning you may read what the sin is that God punisheth, that that he saith, Psal. 89. when they break my Laws, I will chastise them with Rods. Especially God doth threaten to punish with his immediate hand, afflictions that come from God more immediately, are to punish those sins that men cannot see, that doe not lye under the observation of men, that men cannot reach, sins committed in fecret, Hebr. 13. 4. whoremongers and Adulterers God will judge, God himself will judge them, they may commit that sin secretly, out of the view of men,
Therefore in the Threatening you may read what the since is that God Punisheth, that that he Says, Psalm 89. when they break my Laws, I will chastise them with Rods. Especially God does threaten to Punish with his immediate hand, afflictions that come from God more immediately, Are to Punish those Sins that men cannot see, that do not lie under the observation of men, that men cannot reach, Sins committed in fecret, Hebrew 13. 4. whoremongers and Adulterers God will judge, God himself will judge them, they may commit that since secretly, out of the view of men,
and Oppression, that men cannot find out, the Lord himself is the Avenger of such. 2. Observe for what sins God hath inflicted punishment on his professing people of old,
and Oppression, that men cannot find out, the Lord himself is the Avenger of such. 2. Observe for what Sins God hath inflicted punishment on his professing people of old,
and the ordinary way of his dispensations against them, when they are sins of a professing people. 1 Cor. 10. 6. The Apostle gives a Catalogue of those sins for which God did inflict variety of Judgements on his peopel Israel in the wilderness,
and the ordinary Way of his dispensations against them, when they Are Sins of a professing people. 1 Cor. 10. 6. The Apostle gives a Catalogue of those Sins for which God did inflict variety of Judgments on his people Israel in the Wilderness,
There was a murmuring spirit against God, and against those God set up, for these things God did punish, 1 Cor. 11. 30. For this cause many are weak and sick among you, and many fallen asleep.
There was a murmuring Spirit against God, and against those God Set up, for these things God did Punish, 1 Cor. 11. 30. For this cause many Are weak and sick among you, and many fallen asleep.
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3. If you would know what sin God doth chastise and punish you for, take special notice of what sin God doth represent the guilt of before you in the time of your sickness;
3. If you would know what since God does chastise and Punish you for, take special notice of what since God does represent the guilt of before you in the time of your sickness;
or in the time of the visitation of his people, God doth many times carry a discovery of the sin in the punishment, it carryes a great deal of Conviction with it, may be many times you have heard many a Sermon that hath convinced you of that very sin, that you have taken no notice of:
or in the time of the Visitation of his people, God does many times carry a discovery of the since in the punishment, it carries a great deal of Conviction with it, may be many times you have herd many a Sermon that hath convinced you of that very since, that you have taken no notice of:
usually, that is the special provocation God hath, which he makes mens Consciences to smite them for, at such a time, that though it may be Conscience hath told thee many a time,
usually, that is the special provocation God hath, which he makes men's Consciences to smite them for, At such a time, that though it may be Conscience hath told thee many a time,
and checkt thee, but now awakeneth thee in another manner, therefore it is said, you find God doth many times represent the guilt of sin (that hath long time before been committed) in the time of affliction,
and checked thee, but now awakeneth thee in Another manner, Therefore it is said, you find God does many times represent the guilt of since (that hath long time before been committed) in the time of affliction,
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It was in a time of affliction God brought to remembrance, and brought into his view the guilt of some youthful sins,2 Job. 13, 26. Thou hast made me to possess all the sins of my youth;
It was in a time of affliction God brought to remembrance, and brought into his view the guilt of Some youthful sins,2 Job. 13, 26. Thou hast made me to possess all the Sins of my youth;
so God suffers many times even sins that have been pardoned in his own, to be represented to them as if they had never been pardoned, in the time of affliction, that they might be the more humbled for them,
so God suffers many times even Sins that have been pardoned in his own, to be represented to them as if they had never been pardoned, in the time of affliction, that they might be the more humbled for them,
So 1 King. 17. 18. Saith that woman to Elisha, when God had slain her son, Dost thou come to bring my sins to remembrance? Afflictions bring sins to remembrance, those that it may be we have forgotten, they are as if they were newly committed, those sins that were a provocation to God:
So 1 King. 17. 18. Says that woman to Elisha, when God had slave her son, Dost thou come to bring my Sins to remembrance? Afflictions bring Sins to remembrance, those that it may be we have forgotten, they Are as if they were newly committed, those Sins that were a provocation to God:
observe in the time of distress, what are those sins God doth load your Consciences with, that you would be glad to be unburthened of, that you make many vows and promises to God of amendment, that is your great duty,
observe in the time of distress, what Are those Sins God does load your Consciences with, that you would be glad to be unburdened of, that you make many vows and promises to God of amendment, that is your great duty,
thou art healed and restored to means of salvation, therefore doe not sin any more, doe not live in such a state, mercy bespeaks thee. 2. From the Justice of God that slandeth ready to avenge abused mercyes:
thou art healed and restored to means of salvation, Therefore do not sin any more, do not live in such a state, mercy bespeaks thee. 2. From the justice of God that slandeth ready to avenge abused Mercies:
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Have you not made many vows and promises at such a time that you would not? Now God expecteth that you should pay your vows. 2. From the nature of this duty of thankfullness to God:
Have you not made many vows and promises At such a time that you would not? Now God Expects that you should pay your vows. 2. From the nature of this duty of thankfulness to God:
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You will all owne that you owe God Thankfullness for healing mercy, the truth of it appears in this, that you doe not provoke God again, it is else but to mock God,
You will all own that you owe God Thankfulness for healing mercy, the truth of it appears in this, that you do not provoke God again, it is Else but to mock God,
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if you look upon this healing mercy, how can you kick against that bowels, love and kindness that hath healed you? The great design of mercy is to lead you to Repentance, Rom. 2. 4. The goodness of God that leadeth thee to Repentance, that is the errand that every mercy comes on to you, its the voice and language of every mercy and deliverance, that you should Sin no more, should not abuse this mercy, by sinning against the God of your mercy. You are healed:
if you look upon this healing mercy, how can you kick against that bowels, love and kindness that hath healed you? The great Design of mercy is to led you to Repentance, Rom. 2. 4. The Goodness of God that leads thee to Repentance, that is the errand that every mercy comes on to you, its the voice and language of every mercy and deliverance, that you should since no more, should not abuse this mercy, by sinning against the God of your mercy. You Are healed:
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Who healed you, whence was it you were healed? Was it not wonderfull mercy of God, that you should be on this side the bottomless pit? Were not many of you unprepared to dye,
Who healed you, whence was it you were healed? Was it not wonderful mercy of God, that you should be on this side the bottomless pit? Were not many of you unprepared to die,
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There is so much goodness and truth appears in every mercy of God, that nothing can carry greater perswasion to draw you to God, and to prevent your sin.
There is so much Goodness and truth appears in every mercy of God, that nothing can carry greater persuasion to draw you to God, and to prevent your since.
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O the Rhetorick there is in mercy, if you could but understand the Language of it, wonderfull sweetness there is in every mercy to perswade you not to sin;
O the Rhetoric there is in mercy, if you could but understand the Language of it, wonderful sweetness there is in every mercy to persuade you not to since;
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I should have shewed you here, and given you some hints of those Arguments, mighty Arguments, that lye in a delivering mercy, the language it speaks to them that are delivered, to caution them against sin,
I should have showed you Here, and given you Some hints of those Arguments, mighty Arguments, that lie in a delivering mercy, the language it speaks to them that Are Delivered, to caution them against since,
There are three Arguments, a threefold Cord, that might draw and perswade men to this duty, that when they are delivered and saved by God, they should take heed they do not sin any more, they do not despise and contemn this mercy of God,
There Are three Arguments, a threefold Cord, that might draw and persuade men to this duty, that when they Are Delivered and saved by God, they should take heed they do not sin any more, they do not despise and contemn this mercy of God,
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WE are now upon the second Doctrine, viz. That they that are under delivering and saving mercy ought to be very careful that they sin no more, that is, 1. Not to abide in any state of sin, you that God hath spared longer in this world, you should not live without Christ and conversion one day more. 2. Not to sin any sin willingly or wilfully, to live in any known sin,
WE Are now upon the second Doctrine, viz. That they that Are under delivering and Saving mercy ought to be very careful that they sin no more, that is, 1. Not to abide in any state of since, you that God hath spared longer in this world, you should not live without christ and conversion one day more. 2. Not to sin any since willingly or wilfully, to live in any known since,
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And there are these two main Arguments in it, 1. It is great ingratitude to God to sin again after healing mercy, would you carry it so to any man that was an Instrument of your healing.
And there Are these two main Arguments in it, 1. It is great ingratitude to God to sin again After healing mercy, would you carry it so to any man that was an Instrument of your healing.
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A Physitian whose endeavours God hath blessed, would you therefore do him the greatest mischief? Thus you do when you sin against God, who is the Author of all your deliverances.
A physician whose endeavours God hath blessed, would you Therefore do him the greatest mischief? Thus you do when you sin against God, who is the Author of all your Deliverances.
This is an ill requital, Deut. 32. 5. Do you thus requite the Lord, is this all the thanks that you will give to a healing God, to spit in the face of Christ,
This is an ill requital, Deuteronomy 32. 5. Do you thus requite the Lord, is this all the thanks that you will give to a healing God, to spit in the face of christ,
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Hath God saved thee from Hell, and delivered thee out of the pit, and is this all thy requital? That that goes nearest to God are sins against love, Psal. 55. 12. Had it been an Enemy I could have born it,
Hath God saved thee from Hell, and Delivered thee out of the pit, and is this all thy requital? That that Goes nearest to God Are Sins against love, Psalm 55. 12. Had it been an Enemy I could have born it,
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Therefore that should be a great Argument with them that are healed, hath God healed you? Do not the greatest wrong and injury against God. 2. It is not only ingratitude to God,
Therefore that should be a great Argument with them that Are healed, hath God healed you? Do not the greatest wrong and injury against God. 2. It is not only ingratitude to God,
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And thou hast no reason to doubt but that there are Arms of mercy ready to receive thee, that hath reached out so much love unto thee when thou wert in the way of thy sin. 2. It shows thee the way to greater mercy,
And thou hast no reason to doubt but that there Are Arms of mercy ready to receive thee, that hath reached out so much love unto thee when thou Wertenberg in the Way of thy since. 2. It shows thee the Way to greater mercy,
But if you turn aside to lying vanityes, you forsake your own mercyes, Joh. 2. 8. 3. It is a great folly because healing mercy gives space for Repentance,
But if you turn aside to lying vanities, you forsake your own Mercies, John 2. 8. 3. It is a great folly Because healing mercy gives Molle for Repentance,
What serious thoughts have you had, if you had time again how you would improve it. 5. Take heed how you spend the time now you have it, Rom. 2. 4. losing a season for Salvation,
What serious thoughts have you had, if you had time again how you would improve it. 5. Take heed how you spend the time now you have it, Rom. 2. 4. losing a season for Salvation,
God can heat the surnace seven times hotter then ever yet: Lev. 26. 14. But if ye will not hearken unto me, to doe all these commandments, &c. I will even punish you seven times more for your iniquityes.
God can heat the surnace seven times hotter then ever yet: Lev. 26. 14. But if you will not harken unto me, to do all these Commandments, etc. I will even Punish you seven times more for your iniquities.
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As God can punish you more, so he will certainly punish an impenitent people, when Judgements and mercyes will not change them, Ezra. 9. 14. Should we break again thy Commandments, wilt thou not be angry with us till thou hast consumed us? That this holy man was afraid of after deliverance.
As God can Punish you more, so he will Certainly Punish an impenitent people, when Judgments and Mercies will not change them, Ezra. 9. 14. Should we break again thy commandments, wilt thou not be angry with us till thou hast consumed us? That this holy man was afraid of After deliverance.
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but in our Spirits & Conversations This was a man that Jesus Christ found forward in the Temple bringing his thankoffering to God, and he was early there:
but in our Spirits & Conversations This was a man that jesus christ found forward in the Temple bringing his Thank offering to God, and he was early there:
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To think to flatter and speak God fair, it is the greatest indignity a sinner can put upon the great God, he that is able to discern all your flatteryes,
To think to flatter and speak God fair, it is the greatest indignity a sinner can put upon the great God, he that is able to discern all your flatteries,
In Jer. 1. 6. it is said, the Lord hearkened and heard, & no man spake aright, no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, what have I done? like wild Creatures that have been chained up a while they are the more fierce;
In Jer. 1. 6. it is said, the Lord harkened and herd, & no man spoke aright, no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, what have I done? like wild Creatures that have been chained up a while they Are the more fierce;
Have you been delivered from the sword of a cruel enemy, or the Small Pox, that killing disease? Have your Families been delivered? What is your duty now? That should be the great enquiry of your Souls, what shall I doe for God? I cannot give you Counsel in better words then Christ gives here, Goe and sin no more, that is, take heed t•at you doe not goe on in those evills that God hath convinced any of in themselves or others in the time of their distress. As,
Have you been Delivered from the sword of a cruel enemy, or the Small Pox, that killing disease? Have your Families been Delivered? What is your duty now? That should be the great enquiry of your Souls, what shall I do for God? I cannot give you Counsel in better words then christ gives Here, Go and sin no more, that is, take heed t•at you do not go on in those evils that God hath convinced any of in themselves or Others in the time of their distress. As,
This neglect of Christ will be charged heavy at that day upon you, that doe not make it your great, main and daily business to be turned and truly changed, to be fitted to die;
This neglect of christ will be charged heavy At that day upon you, that do not make it your great, main and daily business to be turned and truly changed, to be fitted to die;
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when God hath put you in fear of death and eternity, what evills have been your trouble and fear then but your unfitness for that change? Will it not be your great sin, that another sickness or danger should find you as unprepared as you were? How bitterly have I heard this lamented by some that they have not given up themselves to be in Covenant with the people of God as well as to the Lord;
when God hath put you in Fear of death and eternity, what evils have been your trouble and Fear then but your unfitness for that change? Will it not be your great since, that Another sickness or danger should find you as unprepared as you were? How bitterly have I herd this lamented by Some that they have not given up themselves to be in Covenant with the people of God as well as to the Lord;
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Hath not God made the special promise of a blessing to a thousand generations? That that doth perpetuate there enjoyment of God to future Ages, is this joyning our selves to the people of God.
Hath not God made the special promise of a blessing to a thousand generations? That that does perpetuate there enjoyment of God to future Ages, is this joining our selves to the people of God.
Therefore to live in the neglect of that is a great sin, and if God hath convinced you of it, take heed that you forfeit not your deliverance by such sins.
Therefore to live in the neglect of that is a great since, and if God hath convinced you of it, take heed that you forfeit not your deliverance by such Sins.
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Again, negligence under the means of grace: This hath also been sorrowfully bewailed; either in not coming to hear, that they have neglected any Season:
Again, negligence under the means of grace: This hath also been sorrowfully bewailed; either in not coming to hear, that they have neglected any Season:
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If it were no more then that it is the Counsel of Christ from his own blessed mouth, who is a true lover of mens Souls, that were enough to further any that have love to Jesus Christ,
If it were no more then that it is the Counsel of christ from his own blessed Mouth, who is a true lover of men's Souls, that were enough to further any that have love to jesus christ,
Suppose you had been hearing Christ himself, and that he had spoken in particular to you, do not you think his words would have been of weight to you? why, this is Christs advice,
Suppose you had been hearing christ himself, and that he had spoken in particular to you, do not you think his words would have been of weight to you? why, this is Christ Advice,
if it be received with Thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the word of God and Prayer, ( i. e. ) if it be received with a heart truly Thankful, it is sanctified, without this you have no good in any Creature enjoyment, because it is unsanctified:
if it be received with Thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the word of God and Prayer, (i. e.) if it be received with a heart truly Thankful, it is sanctified, without this you have no good in any Creature enjoyment, Because it is unsanctified:
but if it do not better you in your Souls, it is far from being good to you, I may say of such mercies as of Jonahs goard, Jon. 4. 5, 6. When he was in great distress,
but if it do not better you in your Souls, it is Far from being good to you, I may say of such Mercies as of Jonahs Guard, Jon. 4. 5, 6. When he was in great distress,
and the Sun beat upon him, and greatly afflicted him, and the Lord made a goard to come up over Jonah, to be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief,
and the Sun beatrice upon him, and greatly afflicted him, and the Lord made a Guard to come up over Jonah, to be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief,
therefore take heed that you sin no more, for that will spoyle you of the best good of your mercyes, the flower and sweetness of a mercy will be eaten out thereby, that is the first Motive.
Therefore take heed that you sin no more, for that will spoil you of the best good of your Mercies, the flower and sweetness of a mercy will be eaten out thereby, that is the First Motive.
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for that is not all God intends in shewing poor sinners a common bounty, Christ seems to tell this healed man here, this is not all my meaning in coming to heal thee, I have Soul healing to bestow upon thee,
for that is not all God intends in showing poor Sinners a Common bounty, christ seems to tell this healed man Here, this is not all my meaning in coming to heal thee, I have Soul healing to bestow upon thee,
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but sin stops and prevents this, as the Lord said to David, If that had been too little I would have done so and so for thee, 2 Sam. 12. 8. the outward mercy is the least, God is inclined to do more,
but since stops and prevents this, as the Lord said to David, If that had been too little I would have done so and so for thee, 2 Sam. 12. 8. the outward mercy is the least, God is inclined to do more,
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Are you not made better by mercyes, are you not changed & renewed by repentance under mercyes, what is the matter? why, your sins have hindred, your iniquityes have kept good things from you.
are you not made better by Mercies, Are you not changed & renewed by Repentance under Mercies, what is the matter? why, your Sins have hindered, your iniquities have kept good things from you.
Christ tells them, Luk. 16 11. If you have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true Riches? if you carry it not well to God in a common mercy, do you think that God will bestow and betrust you with more and better mercyes?
christ tells them, Luk. 16 11. If you have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true Riches? if you carry it not well to God in a Common mercy, do you think that God will bestow and betrust you with more and better Mercies?
3. Consider, that sinning after deliverance it is a greater sin then your sins before you received the mercy, you cannot sin now at so easy a Rate as before;
3. Consider, that sinning After deliverance it is a greater since then your Sins before you received the mercy, you cannot sin now At so easy a Rate as before;
Your mercy puts an aggravation upon your sin, for to him that knoweth to do good and doth it not, to him it is sin, Iam. 4. ult. that is, he sinneth at a higher Rate then another,
Your mercy puts an aggravation upon your since, for to him that Knoweth to do good and does it not, to him it is since, Iam. 4. ult. that is, he Sinneth At a higher Rate then Another,
ult. The thing that David had done displeased the Lord, so that the Sword should not depart from his house, &c. Sins after Deliverances, and great Mercyes are a great provocation.
ult. The thing that David had done displeased the Lord, so that the Sword should not depart from his house, etc. Sins After Deliverances, and great mercies Are a great provocation.
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I doubt not but many of you in time of distress have made that prayer which David did, Psal. 119. 175. Let my Soul live, and it shall praise thee, have not many of your prayers and cryes in sickness been, that you might live to praise God to be better in Gods Service;
I doubt not but many of you in time of distress have made that prayer which David did, Psalm 119. 175. Let my Soul live, and it shall praise thee, have not many of your Prayers and cries in sickness been, that you might live to praise God to be better in God's Service;
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Now to live in sin to Gods dishonour after deliverance, how contrary is this to your Ingagements, to reproach and blaspheme his holy Name afterward.
Now to live in since to God's dishonour After deliverance, how contrary is this to your Engagements, to reproach and Blaspheme his holy Name afterwards.
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this is preserving Diet of an healed sinner, Christ as a wise and faithful Phisitian prescribes this as health preserving Diet. This is the way to preserve and continue the mercyes you have received and do enjoy,
this is preserving Diet of an healed sinner, christ as a wise and faithful physician prescribes this as health preserving Diet. This is the Way to preserve and continue the Mercies you have received and do enjoy,
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it would have born down all before it, all should have given way, no Enemy should have disturbed that peace given you by the favour of God upon his Reconciliation with you. But by way of Direction.
it would have born down all before it, all should have given Way, no Enemy should have disturbed that peace given you by the favour of God upon his Reconciliation with you. But by Way of Direction.
& to a thirstyman drink no more, so is it to say sin no more, Job. 15. 16. my meaning therefore is, labour to be in such a Case & Estate, that you may so sin no more as formerly,
& to a thirstyman drink no more, so is it to say since no more, Job. 15. 16. my meaning Therefore is, labour to be in such a Case & Estate, that you may so sin no more as formerly,
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Man is a rational creature and is alwayes acting and moving for an end, and that which is his greatest encouragement in his motion toward such an end, is the apprehension or good, that draws the affections of man, either real good, or the appearance of it:
Man is a rational creature and is always acting and moving for an end, and that which is his greatest encouragement in his motion towards such an end, is the apprehension or good, that draws the affections of man, either real good, or the appearance of it:
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the understanding is the guide of the will, the will hath the command of every other faculty, what the understanding represents as evill, the will avoids it, refuses it,
the understanding is the guide of the will, the will hath the command of every other faculty, what the understanding represents as evil, the will avoids it, refuses it,
How came man at first to be in love with sin, but by experience? The Devil tempted him, telling him that by eating the forbidden fruit he should know both good and evill.
How Come man At First to be in love with since, but by experience? The devil tempted him, telling him that by eating the forbidden fruit he should know both good and evil.
Therefore as you would not sin, O beg of the Lord and make it part of your daily prayer that God would give you an humbling sense of sin, that it may be more evill to look over it,
Therefore as you would not sin, Oh beg of the Lord and make it part of your daily prayer that God would give you an humbling sense of since, that it may be more evil to look over it,
whatever we talk of future judgements of God for sin, it seems nothing till we are throughly humbled, till God makes us feel what and how grievous it is to have an hell in our Consciences: this will make sin terrible.
whatever we talk of future Judgments of God for since, it seems nothing till we Are thoroughly humbled, till God makes us feel what and how grievous it is to have an hell in our Consciences: this will make since terrible.
And this counsel Christ gives to the blind man cast out by the Jews, Joh. 9. 35. When he had found him, he said to him, dost thou believe on the Son of God:
And this counsel christ gives to the blind man cast out by the jews, John 9. 35. When he had found him, he said to him, dost thou believe on the Son of God:
such a one will say, (when every one shall leave Christ and turn to his lust) as Peter, Lord, whether shall I goe, Joh. 6. 68. that is the language of every believer, I have found by Experience the bitter wayes of sin,
such a one will say, (when every one shall leave christ and turn to his lust) as Peter, Lord, whither shall I go, John 6. 68. that is the language of every believer, I have found by Experience the bitter ways of since,
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unless it were possible to lose his sanctifiing grace, and be cut off from believing. This is the man that takes the counsel of Christ, to sin no more:
unless it were possible to loose his sanctifying grace, and be Cut off from believing. This is the man that Takes the counsel of christ, to sin no more:
endeavour sight and sense of sin as the worst evil, and Christ the best good, then and not till then you will avoid the one, and cleave to the other.
endeavour sighed and sense of since as the worst evil, and christ the best good, then and not till then you will avoid the one, and cleave to the other.
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Direct. 2. Couched in this Counsel of Jesus Christ is, labour to keep up a d•ep and a through sense of the bitterness of that sin for which God hath been chastising of you.
Direct. 2. Couched in this Counsel of jesus christ is, labour to keep up a d•ep and a through sense of the bitterness of that since for which God hath been chastising of you.
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It is a meer pretence for a man to say, he doth what he can to avoid any evil while he runs into the Temptation to it, Jude Epist. v. 22. Hating the very garments spotted with the flesh:
It is a mere pretence for a man to say, he does what he can to avoid any evil while he runs into the Temptation to it, U^de Epistle v. 22. Hating the very garments spotted with the Flesh:
Those sins that are greatest Temptations, you must especially take heed of them, avoiding the very appearance of evil, that you may be sure to avoid that which is really evil.
Those Sins that Are greatest Temptations, you must especially take heed of them, avoiding the very appearance of evil, that you may be sure to avoid that which is really evil.
Dost thou think thou canst withstand a Temptation better then Christ himself. Temptation is the Seed of the Devil, and our hearts are the natural ground:
Dost thou think thou Canst withstand a Temptation better then christ himself. Temptation is the Seed of the devil, and our hearts Are the natural ground:
4. If you would not sin after Deliverance, then labour to get through knowledge, and make a full representation to your Souls of the evil effects and fruits of every sin.
4. If you would not sin After Deliverance, then labour to get through knowledge, and make a full representation to your Souls of the evil effects and fruits of every since.
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Remember worse things will befal you, Deut. 32. 29. O that my People were wise, that they understood this, that they would comsider their latter end.
remember Worse things will befall you, Deuteronomy 32. 29. Oh that my People were wise, that they understood this, that they would comsider their latter end.
5. If you would sin no more, That which is wrapt up in his heavenly Counsel, it is, that you would seriously weigh the advantage you shall have by not sinning.
5. If you would sin no more, That which is wrapped up in his heavenly Counsel, it is, that you would seriously weigh the advantage you shall have by not sinning.
If you would not see sorrow any more, you must not sin any more, 1 Pet. 3. 10. He that loveth life, and would see good dayes, let him refrain his Tongue from evil,
If you would not see sorrow any more, you must not sin any more, 1 Pet. 3. 10. He that loves life, and would see good days, let him refrain his Tongue from evil,
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All means & endeavours that any man can use himself, without the help of Gods Spirit will not do, Rom. 8. 13. mortifie the deeds of the body by the Spirit.
All means & endeavours that any man can use himself, without the help of God's Spirit will not do, Rom. 8. 13. mortify the Deeds of the body by the Spirit.
7. And Lastly, Resolve not in your own, but in Christs strength that you will not sin any more, Job. 34. 31. 32. I know resolutions and engagements in a mans own strength, they will fail him, Peter is a sad Instance, Luk. 22. He was as resolved as any could be, though I dye with thee, I will never deny thee.
7. And Lastly, Resolve not in your own, but in Christ strength that you will not sin any more, Job. 34. 31. 32. I know resolutions and engagements in a men own strength, they will fail him, Peter is a sad Instance, Luk. 22. He was as resolved as any could be, though I die with thee, I will never deny thee.
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Therefore (saith David) I said I would take heed to my wayes that I sin not with my Tongue, Psal. 143. But he begs that God would keep the door of his lips,
Therefore (Says David) I said I would take heed to my ways that I sin not with my Tongue, Psalm 143. But he begs that God would keep the door of his lips,
For the handling this Doctrinally, we shall shew you, 1. that there are worse things may befall men then ever yet have befallen them. 2. What are those sins, the continuance in which,
For the handling this Doctrinally, we shall show you, 1. that there Are Worse things may befall men then ever yet have befallen them. 2. What Are those Sins, the Continuance in which,
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1. That worse things may befal sinners, then ever yet have befallen them, God hath sharper Arrows in his Quiver, other manner of Judgements to inflict on sinners then ever sinners have undergone;
1. That Worse things may befall Sinners, then ever yet have befallen them, God hath sharper Arrows in his Quiver, other manner of Judgments to inflict on Sinners then ever Sinners have undergone;
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Christ tels this man (you do not read what his sickness was, but you find by the Effects it was very distressing, he was unable to help himself, had never a friend to help him,
christ tells this man (you do not read what his sickness was, but you find by the Effects it was very distressing, he was unable to help himself, had never a friend to help him,
1. In this world, as 1. Temporal, or outward Judgements, such as respect the outward man, God can bring other manner of outward miseryes then ever yet he hath done on any. 2. Spiritual Judgements, such as respect the inward man.
1. In this world, as 1. Temporal, or outward Judgments, such as respect the outward man, God can bring other manner of outward miseries then ever yet he hath done on any. 2. Spiritual Judgments, such as respect the inward man.
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1. For outward Judgements, the Lord hath variety of them, a great variety, but especially we read of four sore Judgements of God, Ezek. 14. 21. For thus saith the Lord,
1. For outward Judgments, the Lord hath variety of them, a great variety, but especially we read of four soar Judgments of God, Ezekiel 14. 21. For thus Says the Lord,
when God sends an arrow into the conscience, a wounded spirit who can bear? Prov. 18. 14. it is an intollerable unsufferable wound, especially when God will provide no balm in Gilead,
when God sends an arrow into the conscience, a wounded Spirit who can bear? Curae 18. 14. it is an intolerable unsufferable wound, especially when God will provide no balm in Gilead,
either those that will persecute for conscience sake, or as Christ saith of them, Math. 23 13. Such as will not goe to heaven themselves, nor suffer any else togoe;
either those that will persecute for conscience sake, or as christ Says of them, Math. 23 13. Such as will not go to heaven themselves, nor suffer any Else togoe;
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when you shall have such, that in stead of feeding the Flock, shall devour the Flock, Eccles. 34. 4. when there shall be none but wolves that shall not spare the Flock of Christ,
when you shall have such, that in stead of feeding the Flock, shall devour the Flock, Eccles. 34. 4. when there shall be none but wolves that shall not spare the Flock of christ,
as it is a far more desireable mercy then any outward enjoyment, for a people to see their Teachers, they are not driven into corners, Isai. 30. 12. So it is a sorer Judgement then the want of any outward comfort, that in stead of those that lead you to Heaven, should as blind guides lead you to Hell,
as it is a Far more desirable mercy then any outward enjoyment, for a people to see their Teachers, they Are not driven into corners, Isaiah 30. 12. So it is a Sorer Judgement then the want of any outward Comfort, that in stead of those that led you to Heaven, should as blind guides led you to Hell,
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when temporal and spiritual shall be together, that is a great deal worse, when God shall follow you with all his sore judgements, both these afflictive to the body and the Soul,
when temporal and spiritual shall be together, that is a great deal Worse, when God shall follow you with all his soar Judgments, both these afflictive to the body and the Soul,
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2. God hath worse to inflict in another world, if you should escape in this: if a sinner should goe scot-free here, every day would aggravate his everlasting punishment.
2. God hath Worse to inflict in Another world, if you should escape in this: if a sinner should go Scot free Here, every day would aggravate his everlasting punishment.
What will a sinner be a gainer in the issue, when his main work in sinning and going on in sin after deliverance, is but heaping up the measure of his wrath, Rom. 2. 4. Thou treasurest up wrath against the day of wrath,
What will a sinner be a gainer in the issue, when his main work in sinning and going on in since After deliverance, is but heaping up the measure of his wrath, Rom. 2. 4. Thou treasurest up wrath against the day of wrath,
and the Revelation of the righteous Judgement of God, Hell punishment is greater then any that can be inflicted in this world, Math. 13. 28. Fear him that can cast Soul and body into Hell, that is most to be feared as being the most terrible judgement;
and the Revelation of the righteous Judgement of God, Hell punishment is greater then any that can be inflicted in this world, Math. 13. 28. fear him that can cast Soul and body into Hell, that is most to be feared as being the most terrible judgement;
and there are degrees of punishment in hell, there is a hell that is seven times hotter, they that continue in sin after judgement and mercy after deliverance, they will have a greater degree of Torment, Heb. 10. 29. How much sorer Judgement shall they be counted worthy of, there are some are worthy of greater judgement then others are, and God hath greater:
and there Are Degrees of punishment in hell, there is a hell that is seven times hotter, they that continue in since After judgement and mercy After deliverance, they will have a greater degree of Torment, Hebrew 10. 29. How much Sorer Judgement shall they be counted worthy of, there Are Some Are worthy of greater judgement then Others Are, and God hath greater:
there is the Heathens Hell, there is the hell of them that live under the Gospel, there is the hypocrites hell where the fire will be more intense, there will be a thicker darkness;
there is the heathens Hell, there is the hell of them that live under the Gospel, there is the Hypocrites hell where the fire will be more intense, there will be a thicker darkness;
more exquisite Torment, that God will inflict upon one, then upon another, that is the first thing, that there are worse judgements may befall you, worse in this world,
more exquisite Torment, that God will inflict upon one, then upon Another, that is the First thing, that there Are Worse Judgments may befall you, Worse in this world,
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2. what is that continuance in sin for which God will inflict worse judgements, that continuance in sin after deliverance & mercies? Ans. 1. it is a continuance in a state of unregeneracy, a being without a saying close with Christ, the end of Gods mercyes and deliverances is to give space for repentance, to give another time, to try a sinner whether he will use longer time better, in making provision for Eternity Rom. 2. 5. the riches of Gods goodness that leadeth to Repentance, 2 Pet. 3. 15. the end of Gods long suffering is your Salvation, that is Gods end, his gracious end, that that he doth approve,
2. what is that Continuance in since for which God will inflict Worse Judgments, that Continuance in since After deliverance & Mercies? Ans. 1. it is a Continuance in a state of unregeneracy, a being without a saying close with christ, the end of God's Mercies and Deliverances is to give Molle for Repentance, to give Another time, to try a sinner whither he will use longer time better, in making provision for Eternity Rom. 2. 5. the riches of God's Goodness that leads to Repentance, 2 Pet. 3. 15. the end of God's long suffering is your Salvation, that is God's end, his gracious end, that that he does approve,
if that be not a sinners end, and his work that he may be saved, this is a continuance in sin, that will bring greater judgements, Rev. 2. 22. I gave her space to repent,
if that be not a Sinners end, and his work that he may be saved, this is a Continuance in since, that will bring greater Judgments, Rev. 2. 22. I gave her Molle to Repent,
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2. Continuance in sin, in those particular evils, God hath been convincing you of, as provocations to himself, some evil course and way of life, some particular evils that God hath burthened Conscience with in time of sickness,
2. Continuance in since, in those particular evils, God hath been convincing you of, as provocations to himself, Some evil course and Way of life, Some particular evils that God hath burdened Conscience with in time of sickness,
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and promised amendment, the continuance in those sins is a provocation to greater judgements, as is said of those, Jer. 42. 21, 22. I have this day declared to you,
and promised amendment, the Continuance in those Sins is a provocation to greater Judgments, as is said of those, Jer. 42. 21, 22. I have this day declared to you,
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and your word to God, God will certainly be as good as his Threatning to you, Jer. 44, 25, 26. when Ieremiah had told them from the Lord, what was the sin had provoked the Lord against them,
and your word to God, God will Certainly be as good as his Threatening to you, Jer. 44, 25, 26. when Jeremiah had told them from the Lord, what was the since had provoked the Lord against them,
if these be not reformed, if you will live in them still, and have your own way, what ever God saith to the contrary, this is to live in those sins that will pull down greater judgements.
if these be not reformed, if you will live in them still, and have your own Way, what ever God Says to the contrary, this is to live in those Sins that will pull down greater Judgments.
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3. That greater Judgements will befall such, for God hath threatned it, Lev 26. 24, 28. If that doth not doe, saith God, I will punish you seven times more for your abominations:
3. That greater Judgments will befall such, for God hath threatened it, Lev 26. 24, 28. If that does not do, Says God, I will Punish you seven times more for your abominations:
Judgements are the wages of sin, Rom. 6. 23. Now God will give wages according to every mans works, they that have been more in the work of sin, shall receive greater wages of sin;
Judgments Are the wages of since, Rom. 6. 23. Now God will give wages according to every men works, they that have been more in the work of since, shall receive greater wages of since;
there is Gods sparing mercy, and the riches of Gods goodness, as the Apostle calls it, Rom. 2. 4. Despisest thou the riches of his goodness? there is a great deal of riches of mercy in every mercy a sinner enjoyeth:
there is God's sparing mercy, and the riches of God's Goodness, as the Apostle calls it, Rom. 2. 4. Despisest thou the riches of his Goodness? there is a great deal of riches of mercy in every mercy a sinner Enjoyeth:
now he that knows his Masters will and doth it not, shall be beaten with many stripes, Luke 12. 47. 3. They are sins against vows and engagements to obedience, to sin after deliverance:
now he that knows his Masters will and does it not, shall be beaten with many stripes, Lycia 12. 47. 3. They Are Sins against vows and engagements to Obedience, to sin After deliverance:
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see how God puts Jacob in mind of it, how angry God was with Jacob when he did not perform his Vow, Gen. 35. 1. Goe to Bethel where thou vowedst to serve the Lord.
see how God puts Jacob in mind of it, how angry God was with Jacob when he did not perform his Voelli, Gen. 35. 1. Go to Bethel where thou Vowedest to serve the Lord.
It is a part of the wisdome of God in governing the world, that he knows how to give out punishments to evill doers, that he knows how to reward all the obedience of his Servants,
It is a part of the Wisdom of God in governing the world, that he knows how to give out punishments to evil doers, that he knows how to reward all the Obedience of his Servants,
and will doe no more, or put your selves in a fools Paradice, to say as Agag, 1 Sam. 15. 26. He put himself in his brave cloaths and said, The bitterness of death is over:
and will do no more, or put your selves in a Fools Paradise, to say as Agag, 1 Sam. 15. 26. He put himself in his brave clothes and said, The bitterness of death is over:
And you that continue in your sins have reason to be afraid that greater Judgement is nearer then you are aware of. 1 Thes. 5. 3. When they say peace and safety, when an ungodly man saith so that lives in his sin, all shall be well with me, then sudden destruction cometh.
And you that continue in your Sins have reason to be afraid that greater Judgement is nearer then you Are aware of. 1 Thebes 5. 3. When they say peace and safety, when an ungodly man Says so that lives in his since, all shall be well with me, then sudden destruction comes.
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meerly outward Providences are no argument of Gods special love, Eccles. 9. 1. You cannot see love or hatred by any of these things that are before you.
merely outward Providences Are no argument of God's special love, Eccles. 9. 1. You cannot see love or hatred by any of these things that Are before you.
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for these in themselves are but common mercies. 2. Consider that meerly when outward judgement ceaseth, we cannot thence conclude Gods anger ceaseth, or is turned away:
for these in themselves Are but Common Mercies. 2. Consider that merely when outward judgement ceases, we cannot thence conclude God's anger ceases, or is turned away:
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when they are delivered from an outward affliction, and sin remains, that that is the cause and coar of affliction and evill be not removed, you may certainly conclude it is but a reservation to greater judgements.
when they Are Delivered from an outward affliction, and since remains, that that is the cause and Coar of affliction and evil be not removed, you may Certainly conclude it is but a reservation to greater Judgments.
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if you are out of affliction, but still in sin, it is a certain argument of reservation to greater punishment, that worse things will befall you, unless timely Repentance prevent it.
if you Are out of affliction, but still in since, it is a certain argument of reservation to greater punishment, that Worse things will befall you, unless timely Repentance prevent it.
there is a work of mercy God hath to all his elect and people, to reform and refine them to purge away their sin, to make them holy, and to make them better.
there is a work of mercy God hath to all his elect and people, to reform and refine them to purge away their since, to make them holy, and to make them better.
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there is but part of paiment in one judgement that is upon them, and it is is to ensure them that the remainder is behind, that God will be sure to take the full paiment.
there is but part of payment in one judgement that is upon them, and it is is to ensure them that the remainder is behind, that God will be sure to take the full payment.
There are many Signs, as God's taking away those that are the prime, and hopefull ones of the next generation, that is a sad sign of worse judgements. 1 King. 14. 13. It was sad to Jeroboams house,
There Are many Signs, as God's taking away those that Are the prime, and hopeful ones of the next generation, that is a sad Signen of Worse Judgments. 1 King. 14. 13. It was sad to Jeroboams house,
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so the taking away so many of Gods faithfull ones, especially in eminent place, in Magistracy and in Ministry, putting out so many lights in the Candlesticks,
so the taking away so many of God's faithful ones, especially in eminent place, in Magistracy and in Ministry, putting out so many lights in the Candlesticks,
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Yet this is the saddest sign of all, that these things doe befal• us, and so few doe lay them to heart, that men are not awakened, to bestir themselves to lay hold on God, that when they have lost all visible props, they doe 〈 ◊ 〉 make sure of God to be their friend;
Yet this is the Saddest Signen of all, that these things do befal• us, and so few do lay them to heart, that men Are not awakened, to Bestir themselves to lay hold on God, that when they have lost all visible props, they do 〈 ◊ 〉 make sure of God to be their friend;
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though I do verily believe, and have many Arguments to sway my thoughts concerning it, that God will not throw up the work he hath done in New-England, will not utterly root up the plant he hath planted,
though I do verily believe, and have many Arguments to sway my thoughts Concerning it, that God will not throw up the work he hath done in New england, will not utterly root up the plant he hath planted,
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Those that are Elect, however they are like wild Asses Colts, God will have his Month to find you, God hath other Thorns to set in the way of your lovers,
Those that Are Elect, however they Are like wild Asses Colts, God will have his Monn to find you, God hath other Thorns to Set in the Way of your lovers,
them that God hath designed for Conversion, they shall be converted, what every way God hath to do it, it seems to be a terrible way? but if there be some God hath no such special love for, let me tell you, God will not spare you to spoyle his end, God is about reforming work, not only his People,
them that God hath designed for Conversion, they shall be converted, what every Way God hath to do it, it seems to be a terrible Way? but if there be Some God hath not such special love for, let me tell you, God will not spare you to spoil his end, God is about reforming work, not only his People,
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that you bewail your former, and take heed of future sinning, Eccl. 12. 1, 2. Remember your Creator in the dayes of your Youth, the Clouds may not return after the Rain.
that you bewail your former, and take heed of future sinning, Ecclesiastes 12. 1, 2. remember your Creator in the days of your Youth, the Clouds may not return After the Rain.
