The spouse of Christ coming out of affliction, leaning upon her beloved, or, A sermon preached by Mr. John Allin, the late Reverend Pastor to the Church of Christ at Dedham, at the administration of the Lords Supper, August 6, 1671 and may be useful to any Church of Christ, or true believer in a state of affliction.
Others of some other Spouse or Church of Christ, to arise after her, according to that promise of the waters that run from under the Threshold of the Temple, towards the East, leading towards Arabia, Syria and Egypt, Ezek. 47. but when we consider what went before,
Others of Some other Spouse or Church of christ, to arise After her, according to that promise of the waters that run from under the Threshold of the Temple, towards the East, leading towards Arabia, Syria and Egypt, Ezekiel 47. but when we Consider what went before,
namely, I charge you Oh Daughters of •erusalem that you stir not up, nor awake my Love until he please, which words gives occasion of this Question, paralel to this you may see, chap. 3.5, 6. & chap. 5.8, 9. & chap. 6.1. Whether is thy Beloved g••e, O thou fairest among women, &c. as in those places the Daughters of Jerusalem are brought in, enquiring after Christ the Beloved of the Spouse,
namely, I charge you O Daughters of •erusalem that you stir not up, nor awake my Love until he please, which words gives occasion of this Question, parallel to this you may see, chap. 3.5, 6. & chap. 5.8, 9. & chap. 6.1. Whither is thy beloved g••e, Oh thou Fairest among women, etc. as in those places the Daughters of Jerusalem Are brought in, inquiring After christ the beloved of the Spouse,
so in the Text they are brought in admiring and inquiring concerning the Spouse of Christ, saying, Who is this that comes thus up out of the vvilderness, &c. the Question is put in the Feminine Gender,
so in the Text they Are brought in admiring and inquiring Concerning the Spouse of christ, saying, Who is this that comes thus up out of the Wilderness, etc. the Question is put in the Faemin Gender,
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as if they should say, vvhat Woman is this? and indeed they that should behold the coming of the Shulamite, viz the Return of the Jews, it will be a Question worth the inquiring with Admiration,
as if they should say, what Woman is this? and indeed they that should behold the coming of the Shulamite, videlicet the Return of the jews, it will be a Question worth the inquiring with Admiration,
and saying, who is this? and hence I conceive the Question is concerning that Spouse, that gave such a charge in ver. 4. unto which Christ gives Answer in the words following, I raised thee up under the Apple Tree, &c. although some take that Answer, to be the Churches, to stir up Christ by Prayer:
and saying, who is this? and hence I conceive the Question is Concerning that Spouse, that gave such a charge in ver. 4. unto which christ gives Answer in the words following, I raised thee up under the Apple Tree, etc. although Some take that Answer, to be the Churches, to stir up christ by Prayer:
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For the meaning of the Words, Who is this? it argues something extraordinary, which is matter of special observation and worthy of exequity, chap. 3.6. Who is this that cometh out of the Wilderness like Pilars of Sm•ak per••med with Mirrh, chap. 5.9. what is thy Beloved more 〈 … 〉, &c. chap. 6.1.
For the meaning of the Words, Who is this? it argues something extraordinary, which is matter of special observation and worthy of exequity, chap. 3.6. Who is this that comes out of the Wilderness like Pilars of Sm•ak per••med with Mirrh, chap. 5.9. what is thy beloved more 〈 … 〉, etc. chap. 6.1.
whether is thy Beloved gone, O thou 〈 … 〉 Women, &c. it is one thing that shall be inquired into a• the return of this Church of the Jews, whence they come:
whither is thy beloved gone, Oh thou 〈 … 〉 Women, etc. it is one thing that shall be inquired into a• the return of this Church of the jews, whence they come:
as Deut. 8. what can we expect to finde in a Wilderness, Mat. 11.7. What went you into the VVildern•ss to see, a Wilderness is a state of affliction and temptation, Mat. 4.1. then was •esus led aside into the Wilderness to be temptod of the Devil, now the return of this Shulamite to their own Land is ••ophecied of,
as Deuteronomy 8. what can we expect to find in a Wilderness, Mathew 11.7. What went you into the VVildern•ss to see, a Wilderness is a state of affliction and temptation, Mathew 4.1. then was •esus led aside into the Wilderness to be temptod of the devil, now the return of this Shulamite to their own Land is ••ophecied of,
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so will I plead with you saith the Lord God, He will bring them through great afflictions and temptations to discover the rebels and to cut them off, ver. 37.38. and the rest shall be accepted, ver. 40.41. with this agreeth the Prophecy of Dan. 12.1. And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince which standeth for the Children of thy people,
so will I plead with you Says the Lord God, He will bring them through great afflictions and temptations to discover the rebels and to Cut them off, ver. 37.38. and the rest shall be accepted, ver. 40.41. with this agreeth the Prophecy of Dan. 12.1. And At that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince which Stands for the Children of thy people,
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and in all those sad things that shall befal them, such as never was since it was a Nation, this Spouse shall come up from this Wilderness to the admiration of such as shall behold her, Isai. 63.13, 14. That led them through the deep as an Horse in the Wilderness, that they should not stumble,
and in all those sad things that shall befall them, such as never was since it was a nation, this Spouse shall come up from this Wilderness to the admiration of such as shall behold her, Isaiah 63.13, 14. That led them through the deep as an Horse in the Wilderness, that they should not Stumble,
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the Greek Translate it, confirming or strengthening her self in her Beloved, any of these words do well express her Faith in Christ her Beloved, being sensible of her distresses and wilderness temptations;
the Greek Translate it, confirming or strengthening her self in her beloved, any of these words do well express her Faith in christ her beloved, being sensible of her Distresses and Wilderness temptations;
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she dare not trust to any thing but her Beloved, as saith the Apostle, We despaired in our selves, that we might trust in the living God, being sensible of her own weakness, she leans upon him, she adjoyns and associates her self to him that can and will guid her through all difficulties.
she Dare not trust to any thing but her beloved, as Says the Apostle, We despaired in our selves, that we might trust in the living God, being sensible of her own weakness, she leans upon him, she adjoins and associates her self to him that can and will guide her through all difficulties.
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1 Pet. 5.10. that he will make you perfect, strengthen, stablish, settle you, herein the Spouse comforts her self, leaning upon her Beloved. For the understanding the Discription of this her Beloved upon whom she thus leans, Consider,
1 Pet. 5.10. that he will make you perfect, strengthen, establish, settle you, herein the Spouse comforts her self, leaning upon her beloved. For the understanding the Description of this her beloved upon whom she thus leans, Consider,
1. VVho is it but Jesus Christ, the Head and Husband of his Church, who is able to save to the uttermost all that come unto God by him, Heb. 7.25. who is that firm Rock of Ages, that precious Corner Stone, that whosoever believeth on him shall never be confounded, 1 Pet. 3.6.
1. Who is it but jesus christ, the Head and Husband of his Church, who is able to save to the uttermost all that come unto God by him, Hebrew 7.25. who is that firm Rock of Ages, that precious Corner Stone, that whosoever Believeth on him shall never be confounded, 1 Pet. 3.6.
2. Her Beloved, that is he that hath infinitely and most freely loved his Church, Ephes. 5.25. and given himself for it to purifie and cleanse it, Rev. 1.5. Ʋnto him that have loved us,
2. Her beloved, that is he that hath infinitely and most freely loved his Church, Ephesians 5.25. and given himself for it to purify and cleanse it, Rev. 1.5. Ʋnto him that have loved us,
and given himself for me, these two, the alsufficiency of Christ, and his great and infinite love to her is ground sufficient to lean upon him in all conditions,
and given himself for me, these two, the All-sufficiency of christ, and his great and infinite love to her is ground sufficient to lean upon him in all conditions,
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4. Compassion, or bowels of infinite compassions, his Spouse is as the apple of his eye, therefore the Lord Jesus must needs be in every respect the most suitable object of Faith, being so all-sufficient, faithful, compassionate and loving,
4. Compassion, or bowels of infinite compassions, his Spouse is as the apple of his eye, Therefore the Lord jesus must needs be in every respect the most suitable Object of Faith, being so All-sufficient, faithful, compassionate and loving,
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now then this is the beloved of the Spouse, she came leaning upon this her Beloved, whose first love did draw her heart to love him again with a most ardent love,
now then this is the Beloved of the Spouse, she Come leaning upon this her beloved, whose First love did draw her heart to love him again with a most Ardent love,
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as ver. 7. Many vvaters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drovvn it, Psal. 119.132. Look thou vpon me and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do to them that love thy name, and ver. 159. Consider how I love thy •recepts, quicken me Oh Lord according to thy loving kindness;
as for. 7. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it, Psalm 119.132. Look thou upon me and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do to them that love thy name, and ver. 159. Consider how I love thy •recepts, quicken me O Lord according to thy loving kindness;
Proof, That the excellency of the Spouse of Christ is in leaning upon her Beloved, Heh. 11. gives a Cloud of VVitnesses, Abraham left his Country by Faith, offered up Isaac by Faith; Noah prepares an Arke by Faith, others endured cruel mocking by Faith; Oh the vertue and admirable effects of Faith!
Proof, That the excellency of the Spouse of christ is in leaning upon her beloved, Heh. 11. gives a Cloud of VVitnesses, Abraham left his Country by Faith, offered up Isaac by Faith; Noah prepares an Ark by Faith, Others endured cruel mocking by Faith; O the virtue and admirable effects of Faith!
My servant Cal•• saith the Lord, he shall go in, his Seed shall possess it, how highly the Lord approves of Faith, you may see in the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3.8, 9, 10. he finds no fault with them,
My servant Cal•• Says the Lord, he shall go in, his Seed shall possess it, how highly the Lord approves of Faith, you may see in the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3.8, 9, 10. he finds no fault with them,
Reas. 1. It is so, not only from the excellency of Faith it self, but from the excellency of a tryed Faith, 1 Pet. 1.7. That the trial of your Faith, being much more precious then of Gold that perisheth,
Reas. 1. It is so, not only from the excellency of Faith it self, but from the excellency of a tried Faith, 1 Pet. 1.7. That the trial of your Faith, being much more precious then of Gold that Perishes,
though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Christ Jesus, Psal. 12.6. The Words of the Lord are pure words,
though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory At the appearing of christ jesus, Psalm 12.6. The Words of the Lord Are pure words,
this the Lord takes great notice of, Ier. 2.2. I remember the kindness of thy youth, the love of thy •spousals when thou wentest after me in the wilderness, &c.
this the Lord Takes great notice of, Jeremiah 2.2. I Remember the kindness of thy youth, the love of thy •spousals when thou wentest After me in the Wilderness, etc.
Reas. 3. Because it's a glorious thing to behold the love of God, and Jesus Christ, to lead up such a Spouse out of a Wilderness, it causes that glory as is ascribed to God, of old,
Reas. 3. Because it's a glorious thing to behold the love of God, and jesus christ, to led up such a Spouse out of a Wilderness, it Causes that glory as is ascribed to God, of old,
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as that one act at the red Sea did, Exod. 15, 16. VVho is like unto thee O Lord, glorious in Holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders, Deut. 32.10, 11. He found them in a desart Land,
as that one act At the read Sea did, Exod 15, 16. Who is like unto thee Oh Lord, glorious in Holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders, Deuteronomy 32.10, 11. He found them in a desert Land,
So when he brought them out of Babilon to 〈 … 〉, we read in Ezra and Nehemiah what afflictions and oppositions they m•t withal, of Blastings and Mildews,
So when he brought them out of Babylon to 〈 … 〉, we read in Ezra and Nehemiah what afflictions and oppositions they m•t withal, of Blastings and Mildews,
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and disappointments in their Labours they were exercised withal, as may be seen in the Prophecy of Haggai, and so it will be with this Shulamite, the Church of the Jews at their return;
and disappointments in their Labours they were exercised withal, as may be seen in the Prophecy of Chaggai, and so it will be with this Shulamite, the Church of the jews At their return;
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if we compare Dan. 12.11, 12. it appears to be fourty five years, and so it hath been with the reformed Churches that are come out of spiritual Babilon, in Scotland, Holland and Geneva, and the rest, what bloody wars? what persecutions and tryals of various kinds? nay, what Soul is it that the Lord hath brought home to himself,
if we compare Dan. 12.11, 12. it appears to be fourty five Years, and so it hath been with the reformed Churches that Are come out of spiritual Babylon, in Scotland, Holland and Geneva, and the rest, what bloody wars? what persecutions and trials of various Kinds? nay, what Soul is it that the Lord hath brought home to himself,
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Let us not promise our selves a peaceable condition, we may fear that the Lord hath further wilderness tryals to bring us through, that he may purge out the Rebels,
Let us not promise our selves a peaceable condition, we may Fear that the Lord hath further Wilderness trials to bring us through, that he may purge out the Rebels,
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when there is so much Devision, Worldliness, &c. Let us not be secure, the Lord may justly carry us through a wilderness of sore tryals, to purge his Churches of the Chaffe,
when there is so much Division, Worldliness, etc. Let us not be secure, the Lord may justly carry us through a Wilderness of soar trials, to purge his Churches of the Chaff,
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thus Iob under all his afflictions and temptations, could believe that his Redeemer did live, and that he should see him at the last day upon the Earth, which was an eminency in him;
thus Job under all his afflictions and temptations, could believe that his Redeemer did live, and that he should see him At the last day upon the Earth, which was an eminency in him;
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yet have but little Faith, how oft did the Lord Jesus upbraid his Disciples with this, Oh ye of little Faith, and sometimes, how is it that you have no Faith? this is an eminency in a Christian,
yet have but little Faith, how oft did the Lord jesus upbraid his Disciples with this, O you of little Faith, and sometime, how is it that you have no Faith? this is an eminency in a Christian,
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when he can give much Glory to God by Believing, Christ delighteth in this, and admires the Faith of the Centurion, Mat. 8.10. VVhen Jesus heard it he marvelled, and said to them that followed;
when he can give much Glory to God by Believing, christ delights in this, and admires the Faith of the Centurion, Mathew 8.10. When jesus herd it he marveled, and said to them that followed;
In this life of Faith, the Apostle Paul was very eminent, when he said, the life that I now live, I live by Faith in the Son of God, Psal. 27.1, 2, 3. the strength of his Faith was such, that he said, though an Host should encamp against me my heart should not fai•,
In this life of Faith, the Apostle Paul was very eminent, when he said, the life that I now live, I live by Faith in the Son of God, Psalm 27.1, 2, 3. the strength of his Faith was such, that he said, though an Host should encamp against me my heart should not fai•,
Faith gives God the Glory of his Power, faithfulness, mercy and grace, to lean and venture the whole Interest of the Soul for Eternity upon the Lord Jesus Christ, notwithstanding so many Sins, Corruptions and Temptations, this is a great and glorious work, this is our victory over the world,
Faith gives God the Glory of his Power, faithfulness, mercy and grace, to lean and venture the Whole Interest of the Soul for Eternity upon the Lord jesus christ, notwithstanding so many Sins, Corruptions and Temptations, this is a great and glorious work, this is our victory over the world,
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Oh the eminency of Faith and love, as the Apostle highly commends the Church of the Thessalonians, 1 Thess. 1.2, 3. VVe give thanks to God alwayes for your work of Faith,
O the eminency of Faith and love, as the Apostle highly commends the Church of the Thessalonians, 1 Thess 1.2, 3. We give thanks to God always for your work of Faith,
the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with Faith and Love, which is in Christ Iesus, where ye see much Faith and Love, you may say, there is abundance of Grace in that Soul, 1 Pet. 1.8. VVhom having not seen yee love, in whom though now ye see him not,
the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with Faith and Love, which is in christ Iesus, where you see much Faith and Love, you may say, there is abundance of Grace in that Soul, 1 Pet. 1.8. Whom having not seen ye love, in whom though now you see him not,
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This Love causeth the Soul to love the Holy God, his Holy Law, and also to love all the Saints of God, and this is far above nature, it argues a purified heart to love the Saints, as 1 Pet. 1.22 Seing ye have purified your Souls in obeying the Truth through the Spirit,
This Love Causes the Soul to love the Holy God, his Holy Law, and also to love all the Saints of God, and this is Far above nature, it argues a purified heart to love the Saints, as 1 Pet. 1.22 Sing you have purified your Souls in obeying the Truth through the Spirit,
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Love is the fulfilling of the Law, and Faith worketh by love, these two Graces will be the glory of the Shulamite, the new Ierusalem that is to come down from Heaven,
Love is the fulfilling of the Law, and Faith works by love, these two Graces will be the glory of the Shulamite, the new Ierusalem that is to come down from Heaven,
Ʋse 3. Instruction: Here we may observe and see the safety of any Soul o• Church of Christ, to lean and stay it self upon Jesus Christ in Wilderness Tryals and Afflictions:
Ʋse 3. Instruction: Here we may observe and see the safety of any Soul o• Church of christ, to lean and stay it self upon jesus christ in Wilderness Trials and Afflictions:
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and brought them into the promised Land, what can any Soul have to lean upon in an evil day of tryal, trust not in Princes, or any Son of man, his breath is in his nostrils, by strength shall no man prevail:
and brought them into the promised Land, what can any Soul have to lean upon in an evil day of trial, trust not in Princes, or any Son of man, his breath is in his nostrils, by strength shall no man prevail:
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Confidence in Church Priviledges, if men trust to them or Ordinances, yea if they cry the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, see what the Lord speaketh to this very largely;
Confidence in Church Privileges, if men trust to them or Ordinances, yea if they cry the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, see what the Lord speaks to this very largely;
as Holy David, Psal. 27.4, 5. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I s••k after, that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the dayes of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
as Holy David, Psalm 27.4, 5. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I s••k After, that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
have you chosen him as your Portion? your all in all? are all things dung and drosse in comparison of him? can you suffer the loss of all for him? this is a true leaning upon Christ as your Beloved;
have you chosen him as your Portion? your all in all? Are all things dung and dross in comparison of him? can you suffer the loss of all for him? this is a true leaning upon christ as your beloved;
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whether will such a Soul flee for help in times of tryal, trouble and distresses? there is then none but Christ, none but Christ that will suit the Soul, in this respect you may venture to lean upon him, he is able and willing to bear all the weight that is laid upon him;
whither will such a Soul flee for help in times of trial, trouble and Distresses? there is then none but christ, none but christ that will suit the Soul, in this respect you may venture to lean upon him, he is able and willing to bear all the weight that is laid upon him;
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and grace, and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ, have you tryed his alsufficiency? can you be perswaded of the alsufficiency of one that you never tryed? but especially consider whether God hath drawn your heart to chuse Jesus Christ for your portion,
and grace, and mercy of the Lord jesus christ, have you tried his All-sufficiency? can you be persuaded of the All-sufficiency of one that you never tried? but especially Consider whither God hath drawn your heart to choose jesus christ for your portion,
for your stay and support, for your all and in all, and that you have laid the whole weight of your Souls upon him, have you given up your selves to Christ to be at his dispose? have you chosen and taken him for your Lord and Christ,
for your stay and support, for your all and in all, and that you have laid the Whole weight of your Souls upon him, have you given up your selves to christ to be At his dispose? have you chosen and taken him for your Lord and christ,
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so that if Christ should ask you the Question he asked Peter, Ioh. 2.1.17. Simon lovest thou me more then these? can you then Answer, in truth Lord thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I love thee, do you love to be in the company of Jesus Christ? do you love the Image of Christ wherever you see it? are you glad to do him any service? do you love all that is Christs, his Ordinances, Word, Law, his Ministers, Saints,
so that if christ should ask you the Question he asked Peter, John 2.1.17. Simon Lovest thou me more then these? can you then Answer, in truth Lord thou Knowest all things, thou Knowest that I love thee, do you love to be in the company of jesus christ? do you love the Image of christ wherever you see it? Are you glad to do him any service? do you love all that is Christ, his Ordinances, Word, Law, his Ministers, Saints,
and blessed and happy is that Soul that can thus lean upon Christ her Beloved, when wilderness-tryals, troubles and afflictions comes upon them, all such have Christ for their Head,
and blessed and happy is that Soul that can thus lean upon christ her beloved, when wilderness-trials, Troubles and afflictions comes upon them, all such have christ for their Head,
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what interest have you in the World that can reach your Souls to save them? what is there in Heaven or Earth that can save the Soul but only the Lord Jesus Christ? He is able to save to the utmost all that come to God by him, Joh. 3.36.
what Interest have you in the World that can reach your Souls to save them? what is there in Heaven or Earth that can save the Soul but only the Lord jesus christ? He is able to save to the utmost all that come to God by him, John 3.36.
First, Be much in the exercise of Faith, lean upon Christ as your Beloved, stay on him, rest upon him, cast all your burthen and care upon him, strengthen your selves in him, you will need a strong Faith in wilderness tryals that may befal us;
First, Be much in the exercise of Faith, lean upon christ as your beloved, stay on him, rest upon him, cast all your burden and care upon him, strengthen your selves in him, you will need a strong Faith in Wilderness trials that may befall us;
you have no righteousness, no goodness, no wisedome in your selves, where will you lean then if not upon Christ? what is there in the Creature that you may lean upon, all the things of the World are Vanity of vanities; therefore cast your care and your burthen upon the Lord Jesus who is able to stablish, strengthen and settle you, he is able to bear all the weight that is laid upon him;
you have no righteousness, no Goodness, no Wisdom in your selves, where will you lean then if not upon christ? what is there in the Creature that you may lean upon, all the things of the World Are Vanity of vanities; Therefore cast your care and your burden upon the Lord jesus who is able to establish, strengthen and settle you, he is able to bear all the weight that is laid upon him;
do your sins and corruptions trouble you, you may lay the weight of them upon the Lord Jesus, he is able to bear them, you may cast the care of your Souls upon him, ye may cast the care of your Families, the care of your Children, you may cast all upon him, he is able to bear the weight of all, he is the Rock of ages: Consider who your Beloved is, the Lord Jesus Christ, the God of Glory, the Redeemer and Saviour of his People, that Redeemeth Israel from all their Iniquities, If any man sin we have an Advocate, 1 •ohn 2.1.
do your Sins and corruptions trouble you, you may lay the weight of them upon the Lord jesus, he is able to bear them, you may cast the care of your Souls upon him, you may cast the care of your Families, the care of your Children, you may cast all upon him, he is able to bear the weight of all, he is the Rock of ages: Consider who your beloved is, the Lord jesus christ, the God of Glory, the Redeemer and Saviour of his People, that Redeemeth Israel from all their Iniquities, If any man since we have an Advocate, 1 •ohn 2.1.
whom he loveth he loveth to the end, believe much and you shall receive much, Christ saith to thee, be it as thou wilt, a Faith that will not be beaten off that hangs upon Christ for a blessing;
whom he loves he loves to the end, believe much and you shall receive much, christ Says to thee, be it as thou wilt, a Faith that will not be beaten off that hangs upon christ for a blessing;
and as Jacob will not let go without a blessing, shall surely have it, what can any believing Soul finde in Christ, that may not encourage him to lean upon him, he is the Saviour, the Head and Husband of his Church that takes care of them and that continually;
and as Jacob will not let go without a blessing, shall surely have it, what can any believing Soul find in christ, that may not encourage him to lean upon him, he is the Saviour, the Head and Husband of his Church that Takes care of them and that continually;
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consider what encouragements a Believer hath to venture all upon Christ, we have encouragement from the Covenant of Grace, Ezek. 36.25, 26. Then will Isprinkle clean water upon you,
Consider what encouragements a Believer hath to venture all upon christ, we have encouragement from the Covenant of Grace, Ezekiel 36.25, 26. Then will Isprinkle clean water upon you,
and he hath confirmed it also by the Seals of the Covenant, the Lord hath given us two Seals, he hath set the Seal of Baptism to it, whereby God hath owned us for his, We are Baptized into the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, besides he hath given us the blessed Supper of the Lord;
and he hath confirmed it also by the Seals of the Covenant, the Lord hath given us two Seals, he hath Set the Seal of Baptism to it, whereby God hath owned us for his, We Are Baptised into the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, beside he hath given us the blessed Supper of the Lord;
Oh what a blessed Seal is that wherein the Lord offers a crucified Christ to us, with all his merits, he offers Christ with all the benefits and priviledges thereunto belonging;
O what a blessed Seal is that wherein the Lord offers a Crucified christ to us, with all his merits, he offers christ with all the benefits and privileges thereunto belonging;
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when the Lord said, This is my Body which was broken for you, and this is my Blood which was shed for you, shall we be unbelieving notwithstanding all this,
when the Lord said, This is my Body which was broken for you, and this is my Blood which was shed for you, shall we be unbelieving notwithstanding all this,
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Lastly, Be much in love to Jesus Christ, that you may say, you lean upon your Beloved, is there not great cause that we should love Christ dearly, that hath given himself to death for us;
Lastly, Be much in love to jesus christ, that you may say, you lean upon your beloved, is there not great cause that we should love christ dearly, that hath given himself to death for us;
therefore let us shew our love to him, and let our love be enflamed to him, let us be willing to dye for him that hath dyed for us, let us love him with all our hearts and souls,
Therefore let us show our love to him, and let our love be inflamed to him, let us be willing to die for him that hath died for us, let us love him with all our hearts and Souls,
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namely, The blessing of peace, telling them what peace, saying, My peace I give unto y•u, not as the World giveth, and the fruit of Christ peace, was to stay their hearts against all trouble and fear,
namely, The blessing of peace, telling them what peace, saying, My peace I give unto y•u, not as the World gives, and the fruit of christ peace, was to stay their hearts against all trouble and Fear,
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but that they may know what peace this is, he tells them, it's my peace, Christ is the Prince of peace, the Attonement, the God of peace, all peace comes from him, he it is that gives all manner of peace.
but that they may know what peace this is, he tells them, it's my peace, christ is the Prince of peace, the Atonement, the God of peace, all peace comes from him, he it is that gives all manner of peace.
the Apostle tells us, Phil 4.7 The peace of God that passeth all understanding, unspeakable and unutterable, such a peace that even those that have it cannot conceive the excellency of it, much less can they express it;
the Apostle tells us, Philip 4.7 The peace of God that passes all understanding, unspeakable and unutterable, such a peace that even those that have it cannot conceive the excellency of it, much less can they express it;
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now for such a sinner to be at peace with God, who can conceive what it is, you may see the excellency of it if you consider the persons that are now at peace,
now for such a sinner to be At peace with God, who can conceive what it is, you may see the excellency of it if you Consider the Persons that Are now At peace,
and the tearms is free grace, in a covenant of grace to all that believe, it is free grace in God to accept of a satisfaction in Christ, he might have exacted it of the sinner himself,
and the terms is free grace, in a Covenant of grace to all that believe, it is free grace in God to accept of a satisfaction in christ, he might have exacted it of the sinner himself,
and upon the tearms of the covenant of grace, and what follows, God now takes them into the state of Sons, ye shall be my Sons and Daughters, saith the Lord God Almighty, and they are made Heirs of the Glory of Christ,
and upon the terms of the Covenant of grace, and what follows, God now Takes them into the state of Sons, you shall be my Sons and Daughters, Says the Lord God Almighty, and they Are made Heirs of the Glory of christ,
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Secondly, This peace is the inward peace of a good Conscience, the sence of that peace which a Soul hath with God, through Jesus Christ, being prinkled from an evil Conscience, we have boldness,
Secondly, This peace is the inward peace of a good Conscience, the sense of that peace which a Soul hath with God, through jesus christ, being prinkled from an evil Conscience, we have boldness,
and access with assurance of Faith unto the holiest of all, and confidence towards God, 1 Joh. 3. God sending his Spirit the Comforter, to witness that we are at peace with God,
and access with assurance of Faith unto the Holiest of all, and confidence towards God, 1 John 3. God sending his Spirit the Comforter, to witness that we Are At peace with God,
yea, he sends his Spirit to seal up this peace with God, and this breeds joy unspeakable and full of glory, it fills the Soul with all joy in Believing, Rom. 15 13. Now the God of hope all you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost, so that we may boldly go to the Throne of grace,
yea, he sends his Spirit to seal up this peace with God, and this breeds joy unspeakable and full of glory, it fills the Soul with all joy in Believing, Rom. 15 13. Now the God of hope all you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost, so that we may boldly go to the Throne of grace,
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yea even to the holiest of all with confidence to wards God, and have liberty before him, this is a singular part of this peace, to be perswaded that we are at peace with God,
yea even to the Holiest of all with confidence to wards God, and have liberty before him, this is a singular part of this peace, to be persuaded that we Are At peace with God,
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For he is our peace who hath made bath one, and hath broken own the m•dd•e wall of partition between us, that we m•y be all o•e•a Iesus Christ, both J•ws and Gentiles.
For he is our peace who hath made bath one, and hath broken own the m•dd•e wall of partition between us, that we m•y be all o•e•a Iesus christ, both J•ws and Gentiles.
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Fourthly, This peace comprehends peace with the Creature, even with the Beasts of the field, Job 5 23 For thou shait be in lea•ue with the Stones of the field,
Fourthly, This peace comprehends peace with the Creature, even with the Beasts of the field, Job 5 23 For thou shait be in lea•ue with the Stones of the field,
all creatures are at peace with the Saints, and serve all for their guard, yea this peace of Christ is protection from all evil, 2 Tim. 4 18. And the Lord shall deliver me from every ev•l work,
all creatures Are At peace with the Saints, and serve all for their guard, yea this peace of christ is protection from all evil, 2 Tim. 4 18. And the Lord shall deliver me from every ev•l work,
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and preserve me unto his Heavenly Kingdome, Rom 8.28. And we know that all things w•rk together for good to them that love God, to them that are the called, according to his purpose.
and preserve me unto his Heavenly Kingdom, Rom 8.28. And we know that all things w•rk together for good to them that love God, to them that Are the called, according to his purpose.
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and with the workers of Iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbour, but mischief is in their heart, as we may see in the Example of Joab and Abner, 2 Sam. 3.27.
and with the workers of Iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbour, but mischief is in their heart, as we may see in the Exampl of Joab and Abner, 2 Sam. 3.27.
Christs peace secureth the Soul and inward man, it guards the heart, Phil. 4.7. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through •esus Christ, or as it is in the Original, shall guard your hearts.
Christ peace secureth the Soul and inward man, it guards the heart, Philip 4.7. And the peace of God which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through •esus christ, or as it is in the Original, shall guard your hearts.
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then oft suddain destruction comes upon them, as the Example of Haman in his great Honour and suddain downfall doth prove, Esth. 5.11, 12. And Haman told his friends of his great and singular favour with the King and Queen, but the next day, Chap. 7.10. He was hanged upon the Gallows he had prepared for Mordecai;
then oft sudden destruction comes upon them, as the Exampl of Haman in his great Honour and sudden downfall does prove, Esth. 5.11, 12. And Haman told his Friends of his great and singular favour with the King and Queen, but the next day, Chap. 7.10. He was hanged upon the Gallows he had prepared for Mordecai;
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but the peace which Christ gives, is a firm, lasting, everlasting peace, ••ai. 9.7. Of the increase of his Government and peace, there shall be no end;
but the peace which christ gives, is a firm, lasting, everlasting peace, ••ai. 9.7. Of the increase of his Government and peace, there shall be no end;
This being the fruit and effect of this peace, their hearts ought not to be troubled, let not your hearts be disquiet, let them not sink in any affliction that can befal you in this world;
This being the fruit and Effect of this peace, their hearts ought not to be troubled, let not your hearts be disquiet, let them not sink in any affliction that can befall you in this world;
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nor be afraid, Sanctifie the Lord of Hosts himself, and let him be your fear & dread, as if Christ should say, I give you that true peace that may quiet your hearts under any trouble 〈 ◊ 〉 distress,
nor be afraid, Sanctify the Lord of Hosts himself, and let him be your Fear & dread, as if christ should say, I give you that true peace that may quiet your hearts under any trouble 〈 ◊ 〉 distress,
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Doct. That that peace which Iesus Christ hath purchased, and given to his true Disciples, is such as may strength them againgst all distracting troubles and fears in this world.
Doct. That that peace which Iesus christ hath purchased, and given to his true Disciples, is such as may strength them against all distracting Troubles and fears in this world.
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The truth of this appears, Psal. 37.11. But the meek shall inherit the Earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace, and ver. 37. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright,
The truth of this appears, Psalm 37.11. But the meek shall inherit the Earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace, and ver. 37. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright,
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Psal. 112.7, 8. Surely he shall not be moved for ever, he shall not be afraid of evil tidings, his heart is fixed trusting in the Lord, his heart is established, he shall not be afraid: Rom. 8.1. There is therefore no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus, &c. they are out of all fear of Condemnation, Joh. 16.33.
Psalm 112.7, 8. Surely he shall not be moved for ever, he shall not be afraid of evil tidings, his heart is fixed trusting in the Lord, his heart is established, he shall not be afraid: Rom. 8.1. There is Therefore no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, etc. they Are out of all Fear of Condemnation, John 16.33.
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but be of good chear I have overcome the World, Rom. 5.1, 2, 3 ▪ Therefore being ju•ified by Fa•th, we have peace with God, through our Lord Iesus Christ, by whom also we have access by Faith to this grace wherein we stand,
but be of good cheer I have overcome the World, Rom. 5.1, 2, 3 ▪ Therefore being ju•ified by Fa•th, we have peace with God, through our Lord Iesus christ, by whom also we have access by Faith to this grace wherein we stand,
and r•joyce in hope of the glory of God: and not only so, but we glory in tribulations also, Phil 4.7. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep or guard your hearts and minds through Iesus Christ. Psal. 43.5. Why art thou cast down Oh my Soul, and why art thou disquieted within me, hope in God for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance and my God;
and r•joyce in hope of the glory of God: and not only so, but we glory in tribulations also, Philip 4.7. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep or guard your hearts and minds through Iesus christ. Psalm 43.5. Why art thou cast down O my Soul, and why art thou disquieted within me, hope in God for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance and my God;
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and why art thou disquieted within me, hope in God for I shall yet praise him, who is the he••th of my Countenance and my God, this made, him confident, he chides himself because he was now disquieted,
and why art thou disquieted within me, hope in God for I shall yet praise him, who is the he••th of my Countenance and my God, this made, him confident, he chides himself Because he was now disquieted,
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if an Host should compass me about, in the Name of the Lord I will destroy them, this peace with God takes away not only all fears and dangers of condemnation,
if an Host should compass me about, in the Name of the Lord I will destroy them, this peace with God Takes away not only all fears and dangers of condemnation,
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but this peace takes all away, and doth assure a Believer, that whatever he meets withal•n this World, shall be to his advantage, it makes prosperity to be safe and sweet to them,
but this peace Takes all away, and does assure a Believer, that whatever he meets withal•n this World, shall be to his advantage, it makes Prosperity to be safe and sweet to them,
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for this peace is so far above all evils and fears that can befal such as have it that in comparis•n t•ereof they are all light and momentany, not worthy to be compared with that glory to be revealed, their great hopes swallow up all their fears, •ob 19.25. For I know that my Rede•mer liveth,
for this peace is so Far above all evils and fears that can befall such as have it that in comparis•n t•ereof they Are all Light and momentany, not worthy to be compared with that glory to be revealed, their great hope's swallow up all their fears, •ob 19.25. For I know that my Rede•mer lives,
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Ans. 3. Their dissertions and temptations are alwayes turned to their good, and their peace return•d with advantage of greater peace and joy, their end is alwayes peace, though they should and may go out of the World in the want of the sense of it,
Ans. 3. Their Dissertations and temptations Are always turned to their good, and their peace return•d with advantage of greater peace and joy, their end is always peace, though they should and may go out of the World in the want of the sense of it,
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Ʋse 1. Instruction: Hence take notice of the wonderful care and love of the Lord Jesus to his Di•ciples, to establish their hearts against all the troubles, afflictions and fears that might befal them in this world,
Ʋse 1. Instruction: Hence take notice of the wondered care and love of the Lord jesus to his Di•ciples, to establish their hearts against all the Troubles, afflictions and fears that might befall them in this world,
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and therefore he saith, let not your heart be troubled, this was the farewel speech of Jesus Christ, my peace I leave with you, he delights in the prosperity of his people,
and Therefore he Says, let not your heart be troubled, this was the farewell speech of jesus christ, my peace I leave with you, he delights in the Prosperity of his people,
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as we may see Heb. 5.17, 18. Wherein God willing more abundantly to shew to the Heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an Oath, that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lye, you might have a strong consolation, who are fled for refuge, to lay hold upon the hope set before us, also the Lord said unto the Prophet, Isai. 40.1. Comfort ye, comfort ye my people saith my God, speak you comfortably to •erusalem,
as we may see Hebrew 5.17, 18. Wherein God willing more abundantly to show to the Heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an Oath, that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, you might have a strong consolation, who Are fled for refuge, to lay hold upon the hope Set before us, also the Lord said unto the Prophet, Isaiah 40.1. Comfort you, Comfort you my people Says my God, speak you comfortably to •erusalem,
yet Jesus Christ is most willing to bestow this precious everlasting peace upon you, to magnifie the exceeding riches of his grace, refuse not the consolations of the Almighty, dishonour not grieve not the Lord Jesus Christ by your unbelief;
yet jesus christ is most willing to bestow this precious everlasting peace upon you, to magnify the exceeding riches of his grace, refuse not the consolations of the Almighty, dishonour not grieve not the Lord jesus christ by your unbelief;
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Alas how many Souls are there that rest themselves in that peace which the world can give, carnal peace, carnal mirth, it is a poor peace you can have from the world, you may have the worlds peace,
Alas how many Souls Are there that rest themselves in that peace which the world can give, carnal peace, carnal mirth, it is a poor peace you can have from the world, you may have the world's peace,
and yet have a sad heart and conscience, that will tell you for all this you must come to Judgement, the very best peace the world can give, will leave the Soul in unserable fear and distress, in fear of the wrath of God, which will come upon the Sons of disobedience;
and yet have a sad heart and conscience, that will tell you for all this you must come to Judgement, the very best peace the world can give, will leave the Soul in unserable Fear and distress, in Fear of the wrath of God, which will come upon the Sons of disobedience;
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in the midst of laughter the heart will be sad, all you that thus content your selves, do not your Consciences often tell you of your great and many sins,
in the midst of laughter the heart will be sad, all you that thus content your selves, do not your Consciences often tell you of your great and many Sins,
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and woful state to Eternity? when Paul preached of righteousness, temporance and judgement to come, Felix trembled, Act. 24.25. that is a poor peace that the world giveth, that is only an outward peace but gives no inward peace and comfort to the Soul,
and woeful state to Eternity? when Paul preached of righteousness, temporance and judgement to come, Felix trembled, Act. 24.25. that is a poor peace that the world gives, that is only an outward peace but gives no inward peace and Comfort to the Soul,
and the Handwriting upon the wall caused his knees to smite one against another, as Dan. 5.5, 6. in that peace that the world gives, Conscience sometimes will fly in the face,
and the Handwriting upon the wall caused his knees to smite one against Another, as Dan. 5.5, 6. in that peace that the world gives, Conscience sometime will fly in the face,
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Oh the fearful expectation of wrath, and fiery indignation that oft seizeth upon the heart of such as are in the greatest peace and prosperity that the world can give;
O the fearful expectation of wrath, and fiery Indignation that oft seizes upon the heart of such as Are in the greatest peace and Prosperity that the world can give;
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Again this peace that the world doth give, how short and uncertain is it? it is but a short peace that the world giveth Solomon saith, if a sinner live an hundred years,
Again this peace that the world does give, how short and uncertain is it? it is but a short peace that the world gives Solomon Says, if a sinner live an hundred Years,
and his dayes be prolonged, yet I know it shall go well with those that fear God, yea, that is the thing to know how it shall be with the Soul, Haman may go home and boast of his greatness,
and his days be prolonged, yet I know it shall go well with those that Fear God, yea, that is the thing to know how it shall be with the Soul, Haman may go home and boast of his greatness,
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he could not foresee that the next day he must be hanged upon the Gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai; and so it is many times, a man in favour to day,
he could not foresee that the next day he must be hanged upon the Gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai; and so it is many times, a man in favour to day,
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when the world saies peace peace, then suddain destruction comes upon them as a Whirl wind, were this well considered, would any man rest contented with that peace which the world can give;
when the world Says peace peace, then sudden destruction comes upon them as a Whirl wind, were this well considered, would any man rest contented with that peace which the world can give;
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Ʋse 3. Tryal: This may put every one of us upon the tryal, how nearly doth it concern every Soul to consider and examine whether his peace be the peace of Christ,
Ʋse 3. Trial: This may put every one of us upon the trial, how nearly does it concern every Soul to Consider and examine whither his peace be the peace of christ,
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what peace can a Soul have that lives in a course of sin and enmity against God? as Iehu saith to King Ioram, what peace so long as the Whoredoms of thy mother Iezabel and her Witchcrafts are so many? so long as the Soul goes on in the wayes of any sin, loves it,
what peace can a Soul have that lives in a course of since and enmity against God? as Iehu Says to King Ioram, what peace so long as the Whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her Witchcrafts Are so many? so long as the Soul Goes on in the ways of any since, loves it,
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as Rom. 8.1. There is now no condemnation to those that are in Jesus Christ, but who are they? those that walk not after the flesh but after the spirit, as also ver. 13. For if ye live after the flesh you shall dye,
as Rom. 8.1. There is now no condemnation to those that Are in jesus christ, but who Are they? those that walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit, as also for. 13. For if you live After the Flesh you shall die,
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Oh where is your mortifying and purging out of sin by the Spirit? where is your delight in the wayes of Holiness and Sanctification? 1 Cor. 1.30. Jesus Christ is made (not only) wisdome and righteousness, but Sanctification and Redemption;
O where is your mortifying and purging out of since by the Spirit? where is your delight in the ways of Holiness and Sanctification? 1 Cor. 1.30. jesus christ is made (not only) Wisdom and righteousness, but Sanctification and Redemption;
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consider what power of Grace you have received, to mortifie the deeds of the flesh by the spirit, 2 Cor. 7.1. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting Holiness in the fear of God;
Consider what power of Grace you have received, to mortify the Deeds of the Flesh by the Spirit, 2 Cor. 7.1. Having Therefore these promises, dearly Beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God;
consider what love there is in you to peace, do you not delight, do you not love to be at distance from any of the Saints of God? but love peace, seek peace and ensue it.
Consider what love there is in you to peace, do you not delight, do you not love to be At distance from any of the Saints of God? but love peace, seek peace and ensue it.
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now will you content your selves with the Worlds peace? can you go from day to day with this peace? will you rise and go about your business with this peace? will you with the Drunkard sleep upon the top of a Mast? On awake, awake,
now will you content your selves with the World's peace? can you go from day to day with this peace? will you rise and go about your business with this peace? will you with the Drunkard sleep upon the top of a Mast? On awake, awake,
2. Consider what a dreadful Enemy you have, whiles you have only that peace that the World can give, you have God for your Enemy, the great and dreadful God, that will certainly be avenged of his Enemies, it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, Nahum 1.2. God is jealous,
2. Consider what a dreadful Enemy you have, while you have only that peace that the World can give, you have God for your Enemy, the great and dreadful God, that will Certainly be avenged of his Enemies, it is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God, Nahum 1.2. God is jealous,
Ye would tremble to sal• into the hand of a cruel Enemy, much more into the hand of God, whom you have justly provoked to be your Enemy, what cannot he do, he hath prepared instruments of death;
You would tremble to sal• into the hand of a cruel Enemy, much more into the hand of God, whom you have justly provoked to be your Enemy, what cannot he do, he hath prepared Instruments of death;
3. Consider, how willing God is to be at peace, see how the Lord expresses himself, Isai. 27.5. Let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me,
3. Consider, how willing God is to be At peace, see how the Lord Expresses himself, Isaiah 27.5. Let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me,
but here is the misery, men will not be at peace, Christ complains, you will not come to me that you might have life, who is it that is now at peace with God, that was not once in the same estate with your Selves,
but Here is the misery, men will not be At peace, christ complains, you will not come to me that you might have life, who is it that is now At peace with God, that was not once in the same estate with your Selves,
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if you delay you will dye in your sins, therefore if ever you intend to make your peace with God at all, do it now, really, speedily, and without delay.
if you Delay you will die in your Sins, Therefore if ever you intend to make your peace with God At all, do it now, really, speedily, and without Delay.
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4. Lastly, Lay down your enmity, if Rebels will be at peace with their King, they must lay down their weapons, Isai. 55.7, 8, 9. Let the Wicked forseek his way,
4. Lastly, Lay down your enmity, if Rebels will be At peace with their King, they must lay down their weapons, Isaiah 55.7, 8, 9. Let the Wicked forseek his Way,
there is joy in Heaven at the conversion of a sinner, if you would but come in and accept of peace, there is a way of peace yet for that sinner that hath lived in the peace of the World all this while,
there is joy in Heaven At the conversion of a sinner, if you would but come in and accept of peace, there is a Way of peace yet for that sinner that hath lived in the peace of the World all this while,
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and he cannot abide you should have this peace, therefore be watchful, and be humble, Isai. 57.15. For thus saith the High and Lofty one, that inhabiteth Eternity, whose Name is Holy, I dwell in the High and Holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones;
and he cannot abide you should have this peace, Therefore be watchful, and be humble, Isaiah 57.15. For thus Says the High and Lofty one, that Inhabiteth Eternity, whose Name is Holy, I dwell in the High and Holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble Spirit, to revive the Spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones;
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these are the Souls that shall have peace, but take heed of an evil and unbelieving heart, in departing from the living God, take heed you doat not upon the peace of the World, and grow secure by it.
these Are the Souls that shall have peace, but take heed of an evil and unbelieving heart, in departing from the living God, take heed you dote not upon the peace of the World, and grow secure by it.
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3. Exhortation: Make use of this peace, as it is intended by Christ, Let not your heart be troubled, Psal. 125.1, 2. they that trust in the Lord, shall be as Mount-Sion that cannot be removed,
3. Exhortation: Make use of this peace, as it is intended by christ, Let not your heart be troubled, Psalm 125.1, 2. they that trust in the Lord, shall be as Mount-Sion that cannot be removed,
but abideth for ever, as the Moun•a•n• are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people, from henceforth even for ever, Psal. 27.1, 2, 3. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear, the Lord is the strength of my life, of wh•m shall I be afraid,
but Abideth for ever, as the Moun•a•n• Are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people, from henceforth even for ever, Psalm 27.1, 2, 3. The Lord is my Light and my salvation, whom shall I Fear, the Lord is the strength of my life, of wh•m shall I be afraid,
though an Host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear, though War should rise against me, in this will I be confident, Psal. 46.1, 2. God is ou• refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble,
though an Host should encamp against me, my heart shall not Fear, though War should rise against me, in this will I be confident, Psalm 46.1, 2. God is ou• refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble,
therefore will not we fear, though the Earth be removed, and though the Mountains be carried into the midst of the Sea, why should such a Soul fear, for any evil tidings;
Therefore will not we Fear, though the Earth be removed, and though the Mountains be carried into the midst of the Sea, why should such a Soul Fear, for any evil tidings;
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do you meet with outward losses, what need that trouble you when you have such a God as you have? do you meet with painful afflictions? you may well bare them patiently,
do you meet with outward losses, what need that trouble you when you have such a God as you have? do you meet with painful afflictions? you may well bore them patiently,
so long as the Soul enjoys Christs peace, do you meet with ill Neighbours, or disquiet in your Families? all the•e are but light afflictions, not worthy to be compared to the Glory that shall be revealed;
so long as the Soul enjoys Christ peace, do you meet with ill Neighbours, or disquiet in your Families? all the•e Are but Light afflictions, not worthy to be compared to the Glory that shall be revealed;
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nay, doth Death look you in the face? you may tryumph over it, for the sting of Death is taken away, thanks be to God that hath given us the victory, through Jesus Christ our Lord,
nay, does Death look you in the face? you may triumph over it, for the sting of Death is taken away, thanks be to God that hath given us the victory, through jesus christ our Lord,
If you consider the reasons of the point. 1. The glorious excellency of this peace. 2. That it is the gift and purchase of Christ, and kept in his hand.
If you Consider the Reasons of the point. 1. The glorious excellency of this peace. 2. That it is the gift and purchase of christ, and kept in his hand.
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