The necessity of the pouring out of the spirit from on high upon a sinning apostatizing people, set under judgment, in order to their merciful deliverance and salvation as it was delivered in part, upon 21. 9. 1678 being a general fast throughout the united colonies of N.E. / by William Adams ...
Isai. 32.13 —.18. Ver. 13. Vpon the Land of my People shall come up thorns and briers, yea, upon all the houses of joy in the joyous City. Ver. 14. Because the Palaces shall be forsaken, the multitude of the City shall be left, the Forts and Towers shall be for Dens for ever, a joy of wild Asses, a Pasture of Flocks; Ver. 15.
Isaiah 32.13 —.18. Ver. 13. Upon the Land of my People shall come up thorns and briers, yea, upon all the houses of joy in the joyous city. Ver. 14. Because the Palaces shall be forsaken, the multitude of the city shall be left, the Forts and Towers shall be for Dens for ever, a joy of wild Asses, a Pasture of Flocks; Ver. 15.
and the fruitful Field be counted for a Forrest. Ver. 16. Then Judgment shall dwell in the Wilderness, and Righteousness remain in the fruitful Field. Ver. 17. And the work of Righteousness shall be peace, and the Effect of Righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever. Ver. 18. And my People shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.
and the fruitful Field be counted for a Forest. Ver. 16. Then Judgement shall dwell in the Wilderness, and Righteousness remain in the fruitful Field. Ver. 17. And the work of Righteousness shall be peace, and the Effect of Righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever. Ver. 18. And my People shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.
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IN the beginning of this Chapter there is a Prophesy of the righteous and prosperous reign of a King, whose Subjects shall live in a comfortable and happy condition under his government, things and persons shall be called by their right names, a wicked man shall be called a wicked man, a good man owned for a good man,
IN the beginning of this Chapter there is a Prophesy of the righteous and prosperous Reign of a King, whose Subject's shall live in a comfortable and happy condition under his government, things and Persons shall be called by their right names, a wicked man shall be called a wicked man, a good man owned for a good man,
and every one treated rightly, and all things managed righteously, every person and thing handled according to their true merits, ver. 1, to 9. And this King is by some taken to be Hezekiah. Engl. Annot. But by others Christ, under whose reign especially all these things are accomplished.
and every one treated rightly, and all things managed righteously, every person and thing handled according to their true merits, ver. 1, to 9. And this King is by Some taken to be Hezekiah. England Annot But by Others christ, under whose Reign especially all these things Are accomplished.
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Jun. in loc. Christ does indeed alwayes rule, but there is at some times a more eminent and powerful administration of his Kingdome, wherein there is a more visible and plenary fulfilling of the things here spoken of,
Jun. in loc. christ does indeed always Rule, but there is At Some times a more eminent and powerful administration of his Kingdom, wherein there is a more visible and plenary fulfilling of the things Here spoken of,
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if thereby they might prevent, or at least moderate the Judgement impending over them. Ver. 9, to 13. Rise up ye Women that are at ease, hear my voice ye eareless daughters, give ear unto my Speech:
if thereby they might prevent, or At least moderate the Judgement impending over them. Ver. 9, to 13. Rise up the Women that Are At ease, hear my voice you eareless daughters, give ear unto my Speech:
Many dayes and years shall ye be troubled, ye careless Women, &c. Tremble ye Women that are at ease, &c. Would careless secure Men and Women be awakened by warnings given, much of their sorrow might be diverted.
Many days and Years shall you be troubled, you careless Women, etc. Tremble you Women that Are At ease, etc. Would careless secure Men and Women be awakened by Warnings given, much of their sorrow might be diverted.
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Had we sinful and foolish People in New-England been wise in season, and taken those solemn warnings have been given us, much of that sorrow and misery which we have felt,
Had we sinful and foolish People in New england been wise in season, and taken those solemn Warnings have been given us, much of that sorrow and misery which we have felt,
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but were secure) their settlement under a dispensation of Judgement, and the continuance and process of their miseryes to a determined period, at which there should be a great turn and change of Gods dispensations towards them, ver. 13. to 19. read. 3. In the two last Verses,
but were secure) their settlement under a Dispensation of Judgement, and the Continuance and process of their miseries to a determined Period, At which there should be a great turn and change of God's dispensations towards them, ver. 13. to 19. read. 3. In the two last Verses,
Ʋpon the Land of my People shall come up Thorns & Briars ] Thorns & Bryars may be here taken literally, & so the expression denotes the great devastation & depopulation should be made in the Land. They may also be taken metaphorically, as Ezek. 28 24. There shall be no more a pricking Brier to the house of Israel,
Ʋpon the Land of my People shall come up Thorns & Briers ] Thorns & Briars may be Here taken literally, & so the expression denotes the great devastation & depopulation should be made in the Land. They may also be taken metaphorically, as Ezekiel 28 24. There shall be no more a pricking Brier to the house of Israel,
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and disquieting troubles falling upon the Inhabitants of the Land. Ʋpon all the houses of joy ] They are called houses of joy, because they were at present full of mirth and merriment in them,
and disquieting Troubles falling upon the Inhabitants of the Land. Ʋpon all the houses of joy ] They Are called houses of joy, Because they were At present full of mirth and merriment in them,
Annot. And these were joyous or revelling Cityes, given to case, delight and pleasure, abounding with much Luxury, whose profane joy and revelling should be followed with distress.
Annot And these were joyous or reveling Cities, given to case, delight and pleasure, abounding with much Luxury, whose profane joy and reveling should be followed with distress.
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Because the Palaces shall be forsaken, the multitude of the City shall be left, ] There should be great desolations made in the places of their dwellings both for conveniency and delight:
Because the Palaces shall be forsaken, the multitude of the city shall be left, ] There should be great desolations made in the places of their dwellings both for conveniency and delight:
] Their places of strength, munition, defence and safeguard being deserted and lying waste, should become Receptacles and Dens for wild Beasts to lye down in.
] Their places of strength, munition, defence and safeguard being deserted and lying waste, should become Receptacles and Dens for wild Beasts to lie down in.
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Designat continuationem vel durationem non perpetuam semper, sed longam & non interruptam per aliquod tempus, & continuatam ad insignem aliquam periodum. Spanhem.
Designat continuationem vel durationem non perpetuam semper, sed Longam & non interruptam per aliquod Tempus, & continuatam ad insignem aliquam periodum. Spanhem.
A Joy of wild Asses ] These and other wild Creatures should range, run at large, play and disport themselves there, where sometimes dwellings and Castles were.
A Joy of wild Asses ] These and other wild Creatures should range, run At large, play and disport themselves there, where sometime dwellings and Castles were.
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viz. until the Spirit should be poured out upon the People, and the gracious Effects of it obtained in them v. 15. until the Spirit be poured upon us ] By Spirit here which is said to be poured out upon them, we may understand not so much the Person of the Holy Ghost (Not here to speak of the personal in dwelling of the Spirit in all the Saints,
viz. until the Spirit should be poured out upon the People, and the gracious Effects of it obtained in them v. 15. until the Spirit be poured upon us ] By Spirit Here which is said to be poured out upon them, we may understand not so much the Person of the Holy Ghost (Not Here to speak of the personal in Dwelling of the Spirit in all the Saints,
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And by pouring out of the Spirit, we may understand a plentiful effusion, or giving forth of the gifts and graces of the Spirit to the sound Conversion and through Sanctification of a People.
And by pouring out of the Spirit, we may understand a plentiful effusion, or giving forth of the Gifts and graces of the Spirit to the found Conversion and through Sanctification of a People.
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The dispensation of the Spirit in all the gracious and saving operations thereof is exprest by giving the Holy Ghost, Joh. 7.39, This spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive:
The Dispensation of the Spirit in all the gracious and Saving operations thereof is expressed by giving the Holy Ghost, John 7.39, This spoke he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive:
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for the Holy Ghost was not yet given. And by pouring out the gift of the Holy Ghost, Act. 10.45. On the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
for the Holy Ghost was not yet given. And by pouring out the gift of the Holy Ghost, Act. 10.45. On the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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By the Spirit being poured out upon them therefore is intended, a plentiful and abundant measure of the communication of the gifts and graces of the Spirit unto them,
By the Spirit being poured out upon them Therefore is intended, a plentiful and abundant measure of the communication of the Gifts and graces of the Spirit unto them,
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and this was the determined period of their miseryes. See more of this in M. I, Mather his Sermon on Isai. 44.3. Qu. 1, 2. where these things are directly and fully spoken too.
and this was the determined Period of their miseries. See more of this in M. I, Mather his Sermon on Isaiah 44.3. Qu. 1, 2. where these things Are directly and Fully spoken too.
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] I shall not trouble you with reciting the various Expositions given of this as in the parallel place, in Isai. 29.17. but only lay down and improve that, which comparing them with the Text, and one with another, I take to be most probable.
] I shall not trouble you with reciting the various Expositions given of this as in the parallel place, in Isaiah 29.17. but only lay down and improve that, which comparing them with the Text, and one with Another, I take to be most probable.
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What is therefore exprest in the latter part of this Verse, we may take to intimate the immediate effects or fruits of the pouring out of the Spirit wrought upon,
What is Therefore expressed in the latter part of this Verse, we may take to intimate the immediate effects or fruits of the pouring out of the Spirit wrought upon,
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but wild fruits of sin, they shall be changed, tilled, converted and made fruitful, to bring forth fruits of holiness unto God. 2. The admirable fruitfulness and encrease of grace in the godly;
but wild fruits of since, they shall be changed, tilled, converted and made fruitful, to bring forth fruits of holiness unto God. 2. The admirable fruitfulness and increase of grace in the godly;
and be so eminent in the acting of it, that what they did before shall be accounted as the fruit of a barren Forrest, in comparison of what they do now.
and be so eminent in the acting of it, that what they did before shall be accounted as the fruit of a barren Forest, in comparison of what they do now.
Or the meaning may be The fruitful field shall be counted for a Forrest, i.e. Those that were before fruitful fields shall upon the pouring out of the Spirit fructifie so incredibly, that they shall seem rather to be a Wood, a Forrest, a Thicket,
Or the meaning may be The fruitful field shall be counted for a Forest, i.e. Those that were before fruitful fields shall upon the pouring out of the Spirit fructify so incredibly, that they shall seem rather to be a Wood, a Forest, a Thicket,
then fields of Tillage, (by an appropriation of such expressions as are sometimes used concerning the incredible fertility of some Fields in grain and fruits,
then fields of Tillage, (by an appropriation of such expressions as Are sometime used Concerning the incredible fertility of Some Fields in grain and fruits,
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3. The great turn and change following upon the pouring out of the Spirit, v. 16, 17, 18. Then shall, &c. The immediate Effects & fruits of the pouring out of the Spirit were exprest in the former Verse:
3. The great turn and change following upon the pouring out of the Spirit, v. 16, 17, 18. Then shall, etc. The immediate Effects & fruits of the pouring out of the Spirit were expressed in the former Verse:
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The mediate or more remote effect and consequent of it, is here exprest to be, the restoration and multiplication of sure mercies and blessings upon them in the Particulars mentioned in these verses. And they respect either.
The mediate or more remote Effect and consequent of it, is Here expressed to be, the restoration and multiplication of sure Mercies and blessings upon them in the Particulars mentioned in these Verses. And they respect either.
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erunt, inquit, fructus spiritus in arvo, i.e. Ecclesiâ Dei, Justitia, &c. Jun. in Loc. Christians, Professors who have given up their names to Christ shall be studiously carefull to hold fast righteousness, sincerity and uprightness in all their carriages and actions towards God and man, being plain-hearted, right-down, fair and square in all their dealings:
erunt, inquit, fructus spiritus in arvo, i.e. Ecclesiâ Dei, Justitia, etc. Jun. in Loc. Christians, Professors who have given up their names to christ shall be studiously careful to hold fast righteousness, sincerity and uprightness in all their carriages and actions towards God and man, being plainhearted, right-down, fair and square in all their dealings:
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behaving themselves in all things holily, justly and unblameably, being harmless, and without rebuke, putting away all semblance of dishonesty, unjust dealing, unfaithfulness, untruth, encroaching, covetousness, double-dealing, unsteadiness, shifting, winding, turning and whatsoever else is unworthy the vocation wherewith they are called.
behaving themselves in all things holily, justly and unblamably, being harmless, and without rebuke, putting away all semblance of dishonesty, unjust dealing, unfaithfulness, untruth, encroaching, covetousness, double-dealing, unsteadiness, shifting, winding, turning and whatsoever Else is unworthy the vocation wherewith they Are called.
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and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever. There shall be peace. Soulpeace. Peace with God, and the testimony of that peace in their Consciences:
and the Effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever. There shall be peace. Soulpeace. Peace with God, and the testimony of that peace in their Consciences:
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a religious composure of mind, resting quietly upon God alone, and depending on him with confident assurance of receiving protection (and all good) from him. English Annot. in Loc. Or,
a religious composure of mind, resting quietly upon God alone, and depending on him with confident assurance of receiving protection (and all good) from him. English Annot in Loc. Or,
2. Outward Blessings, peaceableness in their habitations, security and quietness in their dwellings, v. 18. and my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation,
2. Outward Blessings, peaceableness in their habitations, security and quietness in their dwellings, v. 18. and my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation,
and the effects and Consequents of it, it is variously fixed by Expositors, as, to the restitution of the Jewish state after Sennacheribs defeat to the Jews return from the Babylonian Captivity:
and the effects and Consequents of it, it is variously fixed by Expositors, as, to the restitution of the Jewish state After Sennacherib's defeat to the jews return from the Babylonian Captivity:
and that this Scripture may be and is in its proportion and measure fulfilled at other times besides that to which it hath a more particular and principal respect;
and that this Scripture may be and is in its proportion and measure fulfilled At other times beside that to which it hath a more particular and principal respect;
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and that there is such a dependance of our freedome from evills, and obtaining of mercyes upon the Spirits being poured out upon us as is exprest in the Text. It is written for our learning,
and that there is such a dependence of our freedom from evils, and obtaining of Mercies upon the Spirits being poured out upon us as is expressed in the Text. It is written for our learning,
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Doct. When God hath once set a People under a dispensation of Judgment, their miseryes will be like to proceed, till there be the pouring out of the Spirit from on high upon them to their sound Conversion,
Doct. When God hath once Set a People under a Dispensation of Judgement, their miseries will be like to proceed, till there be the pouring out of the Spirit from on high upon them to their found Conversion,
This Doctrine may be further opened in these Propofitions; Prop. I. God doth sometimes set a People under a dispensation of Judgement. As this People here.
This Doctrine may be further opened in these Propofitions; Prop. I. God does sometime Set a People under a Dispensation of Judgement. As this People Here.
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The Lord in the way of his Providence exposes them to Judgement, sets them in the way of misery, sorrow and calamity lighting upon them, follows them with evil:
The Lord in the Way of his Providence exposes them to Judgement, sets them in the Way of misery, sorrow and calamity lighting upon them, follows them with evil:
He does as it were set them as a mark to shoot the Arrows of his anger and displeasure at, Lam. 3.12. He hath bent his bow and set me as a mark for the Arrow.
He does as it were Set them as a mark to shoot the Arrows of his anger and displeasure At, Lam. 3.12. He hath bent his bow and Set me as a mark for the Arrow.
He marks them our for Judgement, they are a people of his anger, a generation of his wrath, Jer. 7.29. he sets himself against them, he sets his face against them, Lev. 26.17. And I will set my face against you.
He marks them our for Judgement, they Are a people of his anger, a generation of his wrath, Jer. 7.29. he sets himself against them, he sets his face against them, Lev. 26.17. And I will Set my face against you.
It is because of them, their sins, that God carryes it in a way of displeasure towards any, Ezek. 14.7, 8. Thus the Lord gives an account of his doing thus and thus with his People,
It is Because of them, their Sins, that God carries it in a Way of displeasure towards any, Ezekiel 14.7, 8. Thus the Lord gives an account of his doing thus and thus with his People,
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because they had sinned so and so against him, Hos. 7.2. compared with 12.13. In the second. Verse; They consider not in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness:
Because they had sinned so and so against him, Hos. 7.2. compared with 12.13. In the second. Verse; They Consider not in their hearts that I Remember all their wickedness:
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Upon a Peoples falling into sin and backsliding from him, the Lord is wont to reprove them for their sin, give them warning of their danger, and call them to return:
Upon a Peoples falling into since and backsliding from him, the Lord is wont to reprove them for their since, give them warning of their danger, and call them to return:
But when they will not hearken to entertain his reproofs, or embrace his Counsels, then are they set under Judgement, Hos. 11.6, 7. And the Sword shall abide on his Cityes,
But when they will not harken to entertain his reproofs, or embrace his Counsels, then Are they Set under Judgement, Hos. 11.6, 7. And the Sword shall abide on his Cities,
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unless there have been a refusal of divine reproofs, Prov. 1.24, 31. Because I have called and ye refused, I have stretched out my hand and no man regarded:
unless there have been a refusal of divine reproofs, Curae 1.24, 31. Because I have called and you refused, I have stretched out my hand and no man regarded:
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I also will laugh at your calamity, &c. God gives this expresly as a Reason of his giving up his people to Judicial dispensations, Psal. 81.11, 12. But my people would not hearken to my voice,
I also will laugh At your calamity, etc. God gives this expressly as a Reason of his giving up his people to Judicial dispensations, Psalm 81.11, 12. But my people would not harken to my voice,
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God exercises a great deal of lenity towards a sinning people, and shows much compassion towards them, waiting and using means with much long suffering that they would return and be saved as being loth to give them up, Hos. 11.8.
God exercises a great deal of lenity towards a sinning people, and shows much compassion towards them, waiting and using means with much long suffering that they would return and be saved as being loath to give them up, Hos. 11.8.
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then he gives them up to Judgement, 2 Chron. 36.15, 16. And the Lord God of their Fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes and sending:
then he gives them up to Judgement, 2 Chronicles 36.15, 16. And the Lord God of their Father's sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes and sending:
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because he had compassion on his People and on his dwelling place: But they mocked the Messengers of God, & despised his words, & misused his Prophets,
Because he had compassion on his People and on his Dwelling place: But they mocked the Messengers of God, & despised his words, & misused his prophets,
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Though I have redeemed them, yet they have spoken lyes against me. Though I have bound and strengthned their Arms, yet do they imagine mischief against me.
Though I have redeemed them, yet they have spoken lies against me. Though I have bound and strengthened their Arms, yet do they imagine mischief against me.
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Their affliction will rise higher and higher. Their sorrows abound more and more. Their sorrows and miseryes will be like to encrease and grow. 1. Extensive. extensively.
Their affliction will rise higher and higher. Their sorrows abound more and more. Their sorrows and miseries will be like to increase and grow. 1. Extensive. extensively.
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To extend to all kinds of misery and to all persons. 1. To all kinds of misery, Psal. 16.4. Their sorrows shall be multiplyed that hasten after another God:
To extend to all Kinds of misery and to all Persons. 1. To all Kinds of misery, Psalm 16.4. Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten After Another God:
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The Lord reckons up various kinds of miseryes which he threatens to bring upon his disobedient sinning people, Lev. 26.14, to 39 And they are exprest as such as should be rising and growing, from one degree to a seven times greater, if the first did not reclaim them, ver. 18. I will punish you yet seven times more for your sins.
The Lord reckons up various Kinds of miseries which he threatens to bring upon his disobedient sinning people, Lev. 26.14, to 39 And they Are expressed as such as should be rising and growing, from one degree to a seven times greater, if the First did not reclaim them, ver. 18. I will Punish you yet seven times more for your Sins.
Which rise of punishment is four times exprest within the compass of these verses. And in Jer. 15.3. I will appoint over them four kinds, saith the Lord.
Which rise of punishment is four times expressed within the compass of these Verses. And in Jer. 15.3. I will appoint over them four Kinds, Says the Lord.
Judgement come upon all quarters, there will be no corner or place for escape, Exek. 21.15. I have set the point of the Sword against all their gates, &c. The Clouds of Gods Judgements which at first were small and little will be like to spread and grow thick upon such a people, till even the Heavens be dark over them, Isai. 5.30. And in that day they shall roar against them, like the roaring of the Sea:
Judgement come upon all quarters, there will be no corner or place for escape, Ezek. 21.15. I have Set the point of the Sword against all their gates, etc. The Clouds of God's Judgments which At First were small and little will be like to spread and grow thick upon such a people, till even the Heavens be dark over them, Isaiah 5.30. And in that day they shall roar against them, like the roaring of the Sea:
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There shall be universally trouble on Earth and anger from Heaven and no appearance of case or relief to such a People, Jer. 45.5. Behold I will bring evil upon all flesh saith the Lord. and 12.12. The Sword of the Lord shall devour from the one end of the Land even to the other end of the Land; no flesh shall have peace. 2. Intensivè, Intensively.
There shall be universally trouble on Earth and anger from Heaven and no appearance of case or relief to such a People, Jer. 45.5. Behold I will bring evil upon all Flesh Says the Lord. and 12.12. The Sword of the Lord shall devour from the one end of the Land even to the other end of the Land; no Flesh shall have peace. 2. Intensivè, Intensively.
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and so be more hard to be borne, and fill those under them with anguish and vexation, Isai. 8.21. And they shall pass through it hardly bestead and hungry:
and so be more hard to be born, and fill those under them with anguish and vexation, Isaiah 8.21. And they shall pass through it hardly besteaded and hungry:
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Their necessities and distresses shall be such as shall make them grow extreamly impatient and exceedingly disquieted, ver. 22. behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish:
Their necessities and Distresses shall be such as shall make them grow extremely impatient and exceedingly disquieted, ver. 22. behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish:
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Eng. Annot. The Lord will make more and more wrath appear in his Judgments upon such a People, make his Arrows in their hearts sharp, cutting and piercing, Psal. 45.5. Thine Arrows are sharp in the heart of the Kings enemies.
Eng Annot The Lord will make more and more wrath appear in his Judgments upon such a People, make his Arrows in their hearts sharp, cutting and piercing, Psalm 45.5. Thine Arrows Are sharp in the heart of the Kings enemies.
He will put bitterness in their cup, fill their Souls with bitterness, make their affliction and so their condition bitter, 2 King. 14 26. The Lord saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter, Lam. 3.15. He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath made me drunken with wormwood.
He will put bitterness in their cup, fill their Souls with bitterness, make their affliction and so their condition bitter, 2 King. 14 26. The Lord saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter, Lam. 3.15. He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath made me drunken with wormwood.
When God is sit in a way of Judgement against a people, he will make the end and issue of that dispensation a bitter day, Am. 8.10. And I will make it as the mourning of an only Son, and the end thereof as a bitter day.
When God is fit in a Way of Judgement against a people, he will make the end and issue of that Dispensation a bitter day, Am. 8.10. And I will make it as the mourning of an only Son, and the end thereof as a bitter day.
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It is impossible but that they should sink more and more, whom God in his anger hath set himself against, Ezek. 22.14. Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong in the dayes that I shall deal with thee? I the Lord have spoken it and will do it.
It is impossible but that they should sink more and more, whom God in his anger hath Set himself against, Ezekiel 22.14. Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the Lord have spoken it and will do it.
and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? Jer. 10.10. At his wrath the Earth shall tremble, and the Nations shall not be able to abide his indignation, Job. 34.29.
and who may stand in thy sighed when once thou art angry? Jer. 10.10. At his wrath the Earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his Indignation, Job. 34.29.
Which though not efficiently causal, yet qualifies the Subject for the receiving of the Mercy which God for his own sake will bestow through Christ, Isai. 66.15. For behold the Lord will come with fire, and with his Chariots;
Which though not efficiently causal, yet Qualifies the Subject for the receiving of the Mercy which God for his own sake will bestow through christ, Isaiah 66.15. For behold the Lord will come with fire, and with his Chariots;
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So long as there is not repentance and reformation in a people there is no likelihood that Gods wrath should be pacified by Judgements formerly inflicted:
So long as there is not Repentance and Reformation in a people there is no likelihood that God's wrath should be pacified by Judgments formerly inflicted:
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For when the Soveraign God hath once taken a people thus into his hand, it is likely in reason that he will have his will of them or bring them very low, mend or mar them, bow or break them, Lev. 26.23. And if ye will not be reformed by these things:
For when the Sovereign God hath once taken a people thus into his hand, it is likely in reason that he will have his will of them or bring them very low, mend or mar them, bow or break them, Lev. 26.23. And if you will not be reformed by these things:
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And this will be like to continue and encrease their affliction, Hos. 13.2, 3. And now (postquam moniti fuerint & castigati, Rivet. After they have been warned and chastned) they sin more and more.
And this will be like to continue and increase their affliction, Hos. 13.2, 3. And now (Postquam moniti fuerint & castigati, Rivet. After they have been warned and chastened) they sin more and more.
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By which four similitudes, the greatness and certainty of their calamity is denoted, and that that flourishing prosperity which they hoped for should come to nothing. Prop. III. The miseries of such a people will be like to proceed till there be a pouring out of the Spirit from on high upon them to their sound conversion.
By which four Similitudes, the greatness and certainty of their calamity is denoted, and that that flourishing Prosperity which they hoped for should come to nothing. Prop. III. The misery's of such a people will be like to proceed till there be a pouring out of the Spirit from on high upon them to their found conversion.
15. If God hath once so far taken a people in hand as to set them under a dispensation of Judgement, there is no grounded hope of their deliverance and release in mercy, till God do in a gracious manner pour out his Spirit upon them,
15. If God hath once so Far taken a people in hand as to Set them under a Dispensation of Judgement, there is no grounded hope of their deliverance and release in mercy, till God do in a gracious manner pour out his Spirit upon them,
1. The Conversion of sinners, which is exprest in the Text by, the Wilderness becoming a fruitful field, Psal. 51.13. Sinners shall be converted unto thee.
1. The Conversion of Sinners, which is expressed in the Text by, the Wilderness becoming a fruitful field, Psalm 51.13. Sinners shall be converted unto thee.
The Lord sends down his Spirit for this end to convince, awaken, convert, regenerate and sanctifie sinners, Joh. 16.8, 11. to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God:
The Lord sends down his Spirit for this end to convince, awaken, convert, regenerate and sanctify Sinners, John 16.8, 11. to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to Light and from the power of Satan unto God:
This is the work of the Ministry, Act. 26.18. which works effectually only through the power, presence and assistance of the Spirit accompanying of the same.
This is the work of the Ministry, Act. 26.18. which works effectually only through the power, presence and assistance of the Spirit accompanying of the same.
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and to hate and abandon those things [ of sin, world and vanity ] which they have loved and set their hearts upon, 1 Cor. 6.11. And such were some of you:
and to hate and abandon those things [ of since, world and vanity ] which they have loved and Set their hearts upon, 1 Cor. 6.11. And such were Some of you:
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and by the Spirit of our God. Or, 2. The Conversion of Saints and Christians. Which is exprest in the Text according to the interpretation given, by;
and by the Spirit of our God. Or, 2. The Conversion of Saints and Christians. Which is expressed in the Text according to the Interpretation given, by;
Apprehending himself deprived in a manner of that holy disposition and power of godliness, which God had formerly wrought in bm, asi before he begged for pardon,
Apprehending himself deprived in a manner of that holy disposition and power of godliness, which God had formerly wrought in bm, asi before he begged for pardon,
He is given for this end, for the furthering the work of grace and holiness in believers in renewed and more strong acts of repentance, saith and obedience:
He is given for this end, for the furthering the work of grace and holiness in believers in renewed and more strong acts of Repentance, Says and Obedience:
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to make them more free from sin end pollution, more and more conformable to the will of God in all things, more abundantly fruitful in every good work: to enlarge them in duty:
to make them more free from since end pollution, more and more conformable to the will of God in all things, more abundantly fruitful in every good work: to enlarge them in duty:
or at least very many among them will be either enquiring for, or walking in the way to Zion with their faces thitherward, Jer. 50.4, 5. In those dayes, and in that time, saith the Lord, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping;
or At least very many among them will be either inquiring for, or walking in the Way to Zion with their faces thitherward, Jer. 50.4, 5. In those days, and in that time, Says the Lord, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping;
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Such a people will be bound for God, having received the Spirit of God every one will go bound in the Spirit to the performance of his duty and the glorifying and honouring of God.
Such a people will be bound for God, having received the Spirit of God every one will go bound in the Spirit to the performance of his duty and the glorifying and honouring of God.
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There would appear a right and full bent of Spirit for God in persons, doing all sincerely in the name and in an evangellical manner exactly according to the will of the Lord Jesus, heartily giving thanks to God and the Father by him, Col. 3, 17. The Spirit of God and of holiness will breath and be manifest in them:
There would appear a right and full bent of Spirit for God in Persons, doing all sincerely in the name and in an Evangelical manner exactly according to the will of the Lord jesus, heartily giving thanks to God and the Father by him, Col. 3, 17. The Spirit of God and of holiness will breath and be manifest in them:
There will be a godly sorrow and mourning for sin in All, Ezek. 7.16. But they that escape of them shall escape and shall be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his iniquity.
There will be a godly sorrow and mourning for since in All, Ezekiel 7.16. But they that escape of them shall escape and shall be on the Mountains like Dove of the valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his iniquity.
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And till the Spirit be thus poured out and these gracious effects of it in some good measure obtained to the Conversion and Sanctification of a people under Judgement their misery and sorrow will be like to procead and continue. And that,
And till the Spirit be thus poured out and these gracious effects of it in Some good measure obtained to the Conversion and Sanctification of a people under Judgement their misery and sorrow will be like to proceed and continue. And that,
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1. Because the profaneness, unbelief and impenitency of sinners, and the unholiness and unfruitfulness of Christians are the causes of these sorrows and miseryes.
1. Because the profaneness, unbelief and impenitency of Sinners, and the unholiness and unfruitfulness of Christians Are the Causes of these sorrows and miseries.
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And as till the causes be removed there is no probability that the effect should cease, Josh. 7.12. neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.
And as till the Causes be removed there is no probability that the Effect should cease, Josh. 7.12. neither will I be with you any more, except you destroy the accursed from among you.
So in order to the removal of these from a people, the pouring out of the Spirit from on high upon them to their sound conversion and sanctification is the grand expedient.
So in order to the removal of these from a people, the pouring out of the Spirit from on high upon them to their found conversion and sanctification is the grand expedient.
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3. Till then they will be provoking God, Though the Lord be striking them they will certainly be adding new provocations, Jer. 5.3. Thou hast stricken them but they have not grieved:
3. Till then they will be provoking God, Though the Lord be striking them they will Certainly be adding new provocations, Jer. 5.3. Thou hast stricken them but they have not grieved:
thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction, they have made their faces harder then a rock, they have refused to return, Isai. 57.17. For the iniquity of his Covetousness was I wroth and smote him:
thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction, they have made their faces harder then a rock, they have refused to return, Isaiah 57.17. For the iniquity of his Covetousness was I wroth and smote him:
Prop. IV. When the Spirit from on high is poured out upon a People to their sound Conversion there will be a restoration and multiplication of sure mercyes and blessings upon them.
Prop. IV. When the Spirit from on high is poured out upon a People to their found Conversion there will be a restoration and multiplication of sure Mercies and blessings upon them.
The Seal of Gods providence would then turn towards them and there would be a remarkable, glorious and happy change among them, Text, ver. 16, 17, 18. Then there should be a new face and aspect of divine providence upon them,
The Seal of God's providence would then turn towards them and there would be a remarkable, glorious and happy change among them, Text, ver. 16, 17, 18. Then there should be a new face and aspect of divine providence upon them,
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There would be Holiness to the Lord as it were engraven in bells and pots, Zech. 14.20.21. Holiness would be conspicuous both in persons and actions.
There would be Holiness to the Lord as it were engraven in Bells' and pots, Zechariah 14.20.21. Holiness would be conspicuous both in Persons and actions.
Judgment and righteousness would dwell and remain every where both in the wilderness and in the field, Text, ver. 16. Then Judgement shall dwell in the wilderness,
Judgement and righteousness would dwell and remain every where both in the Wilderness and in the field, Text, ver. 16. Then Judgement shall dwell in the Wilderness,
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Christians might then see those ignorant profane, wicked creatures, whom they now with grief behold or hear of, that they mind nothing but their vanity, their pride, excess, intemperance, disorder, who now will not be perswaded to pray, to read,
Christians might then see those ignorant profane, wicked creatures, whom they now with grief behold or hear of, that they mind nothing but their vanity, their pride, excess, intemperance, disorder, who now will not be persuaded to pray, to read,
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or hear the word of God with diligence, reverence and obedience, who will be profane, wanton, intemperate, negligent, irreligious, who will do any thing but what they should,
or hear the word of God with diligence, Reverence and Obedience, who will be profane, wanton, intemperate, negligent, irreligious, who will do any thing but what they should,
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But then we might see them serious, humble, attentive to what is good, acting in the fear of God, diligent and studious to know the will of God, careful to please God, fearful of displeasing him, circumspect in their actions, Christian in their behaviour, adorning the doctrine of the Gospel, denying all ungodliness and worldly lusts,
But then we might see them serious, humble, attentive to what is good, acting in the Fear of God, diligent and studious to know the will of God, careful to please God, fearful of displeasing him, circumspect in their actions, Christian in their behaviour, adorning the Doctrine of the Gospel, denying all ungodliness and worldly Lustiest,
] Men by their religious speech and communication, at which they did but stammer, when they assayed ought before, shall now manifest the inward alteration and change of their hearts.
] Men by their religious speech and communication, At which they did but stammer, when they assayed ought before, shall now manifest the inward alteration and change of their hearts.
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Engl. Annot. There are many who having little or nothing of Religion in their hearts, little or no discerning or taste of things of the Spirit of God.
England Annot There Are many who having little or nothing of Religion in their hearts, little or no discerning or taste of things of the Spirit of God.
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when they are put upon it to speak of any spiritual matters, or to perform any religious duty, they do miserably stammer, sumble and falter, they cannot speak,
when they Are put upon it to speak of any spiritual matters, or to perform any religious duty, they do miserably stammer, sumble and falter, they cannot speak,
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But were there abundant effusion of the Spirit upon these, it would loose their tongues and make them able to speak distinctly, understandingly and feelingly of spiritual and holy things, Isai. 29.18. And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book:
But were there abundant effusion of the Spirit upon these, it would lose their tongues and make them able to speak distinctly, understandingly and feelingly of spiritual and holy things, Isaiah 29.18. And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book:
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they shall be recovered of those their former maladies, and by the Spirit of God effectually working with his word, they shall come to have their cars and eyes opened, to understand the truth and will of God, to give all credit,
they shall be recovered of those their former maladies, and by the Spirit of God effectually working with his word, they shall come to have their cars and eyes opened, to understand the truth and will of God, to give all credit,
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and thence were ready to quarrel or speak untowardly of the messages or messengers of God, these shall come to themselves and set themselves to seek wisdome and understanding, to learn the doctrine and will of God,
and thence were ready to quarrel or speak untowardly of the messages or messengers of God, these shall come to themselves and Set themselves to seek Wisdom and understanding, to Learn the Doctrine and will of God,
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and shall betake themselves to, and walk in the wayes of wisdome. More passages to the same purpose we have in Isai. 35.5, 6.7. Then ] when by the foregoing afflictions, Gods people being now fitted for mercy.
and shall betake themselves to, and walk in the ways of Wisdom. More passages to the same purpose we have in Isaiah 35.5, 6.7. Then ] when by the foregoing afflictions, God's people being now fitted for mercy.
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] Those that were spiritually blind before, shall now being enlightned, see, conceive and understand, both the mystery of Godliness revealed in Gods word,
] Those that were spiritually blind before, shall now being enlightened, see, conceive and understand, both the mystery of Godliness revealed in God's word,
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Then shall the lame man leap as an Hart, ] Men shall be cured of such spiritual defects in their Souls, whereby they were disabled unto sincere, upright, constant and chearful walking in Gods wayes.
Then shall the lame man leap as an Heart, ] Men shall be cured of such spiritual defects in their Souls, whereby they were disabled unto sincere, upright, constant and cheerful walking in God's ways.
And the parched ground shall become a Pool, and the thirsty Land springs of water: In the habitation of dragons where each lay shall be grass with reeds and rushes.
And the parched ground shall become a Pool, and the thirsty Land springs of water: In the habitation of dragons where each lay shall be grass with reeds and Rushes.
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Engl. Annot. Thus do these Scriptures hold forth to us the great alteration that should be wrought in sinners by the pouring out of Gods holy Spirit upon them.
England Annot Thus do these Scriptures hold forth to us the great alteration that should be wrought in Sinners by the pouring out of God's holy Spirit upon them.
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One might then see them lamenting and abandoning their former folly and vanity and minding heaven in good earnest, acknowledging and confessing their iniquity, begging pardon with great earnestness, flying to Jesus Christ, relying on him,
One might then see them lamenting and abandoning their former folly and vanity and minding heaven in good earnest, acknowledging and confessing their iniquity, begging pardon with great earnestness, flying to jesus christ, relying on him,
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even the heart & reins of godly parents rejoice, when the heart of their children shall be thus wise and their lips speak right things? Prov. 23.15, 16. What think you of this, you whose hearts are mourning for the dissoluteness of,
even the heart & reins of godly Parents rejoice, when the heart of their children shall be thus wise and their lips speak right things? Curae 23.15, 16. What think you of this, you whose hearts Are mourning for the dissoluteness of,
how full would your hearts and mouths then be of the praises of the holy one of Israel? How would you sanctify and glorify him? Isai. 29.22, 23: Jacob shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now wax pale:
how full would your hearts and mouths then be of the praises of the holy one of Israel? How would you sanctify and Glorify him? Isaiah 29.22, 23: Jacob shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now wax pale:
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and sanctify the holy One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of Israel. 2. We should then see Christians perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Making Religion their business.
and sanctify the holy One of Jacob, and shall Fear the God of Israel. 2. We should then see Christians perfecting holiness in the Fear of God. Making Religion their business.
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Then we might hear them full of heavenly, spiritual and lively discourse, sweet and savoury words and speeches flowing from the good treasure and abundance of the heart;
Then we might hear them full of heavenly, spiritual and lively discourse, sweet and savoury words and Speeches flowing from the good treasure and abundance of the heart;
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See them edifying, teaching and admonishing one another, Col. 3.16. considering one another, exhorting and provoking to love & good works, Heb. 10.24, 25. Then you might see sweet agreement, affection, cordialness, faithfulness and peaceableness among brethren, bearing and forbearing one another in love.
See them edifying, teaching and admonishing one Another, Col. 3.16. considering one Another, exhorting and provoking to love & good works, Hebrew 10.24, 25. Then you might see sweet agreement, affection, cordialness, faithfulness and peaceableness among brothers, bearing and forbearing one Another in love.
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or the customes or manners thereof, not disorderly, not proud, not froward, not unmerciful, not churlish, not intemperate, not ungrateful, not worldly,
or the customs or manners thereof, not disorderly, not proud, not froward, not unmerciful, not churlish, not intemperate, not ungrateful, not worldly,
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Herein exercising themselves to have a conscience altogether void of offence both toward God and toward man, with a single eye and exactly minding the Rule in all their carriage towards both Oh what desireable times would these be when piety and holiness should thus flourish!
Herein exercising themselves to have a conscience altogether void of offence both towards God and towards man, with a single eye and exactly minding the Rule in all their carriage towards both O what desirable times would these be when piety and holiness should thus flourish!
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And the glory of God, the honour of his Name and esteem of his Ordinances and wayes should be highly advanced by the holy and amiable lives of all his Servants!
And the glory of God, the honour of his Name and esteem of his Ordinances and ways should be highly advanced by the holy and amiable lives of all his Servants!
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They should be kept in perfect peace, Isai. 26.3. Their Souls setled in quiet assured apprehensions of the grace and favour of God to them, enjoying that great peace which they have that love the Law of God without any offensive disquietment.
They should be kept in perfect peace, Isaiah 26.3. Their Souls settled in quiet assured apprehensions of the grace and favour of God to them, enjoying that great peace which they have that love the Law of God without any offensive disquietment.
There should not then be such dismal horror feizing the Souls of poor creatures, as now doth the Souls of some poor wretches that have hardly minded they had Souls to save till death hath awakned them.
There should not then be such dismal horror feizing the Souls of poor creatures, as now does the Souls of Some poor wretches that have hardly minded they had Souls to save till death hath awakened them.
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But it should be well with their Souls, and they might walk up and down in the light of Gods countenance, Psal. 89.15. they should experience the tokens of Gods favour toward them and be gladded therewith, Psal. 21.6. Thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy conntenance, Psal. 6.7. Thou hast put gladness into my heart.
But it should be well with their Souls, and they might walk up and down in the Light of God's countenance, Psalm 89.15. they should experience the tokens of God's favour towards them and be gladded therewith, Psalm 21.6. Thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy Countenance, Psalm 6.7. Thou hast put gladness into my heart.
As the sight of Christ after risen from the dead to his disciples comfortless and distressed upon their Lords crucifixion filled their hearts with solid and stable joy which none could take from them:
As the sighed of christ After risen from the dead to his Disciples comfortless and distressed upon their lords crucifixion filled their hearts with solid and stable joy which none could take from them:
So the fight and gracious presence of Christ by his holy Spirit with his afflicted Servants will eminently support and rejoyce their hearts under all their sorrows,
So the fight and gracious presence of christ by his holy Spirit with his afflicted Servants will eminently support and rejoice their hearts under all their sorrows,
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when he shall provide them with the grace of the holy Spirit; And this Diodate understands by Christs seeing his Disciples again, in the Text now quoted.
when he shall provide them with the grace of the holy Spirit; And this Diodate understands by Christ seeing his Disciples again, in the Text now quoted.
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Hence is it spoken of the Servants of Christ, that they are. As sorrowful yet alway rejoycing, 2 Cor. 6.10. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also, Rom. 5.3. I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation, 2 Cor. 7.4.
Hence is it spoken of the Servants of christ, that they Are. As sorrowful yet always rejoicing, 2 Cor. 6.10. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also, Rom. 5.3. I am filled with Comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation, 2 Cor. 7.4.
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They have the peace of God which passeth all understanding keeping their hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, which eats out all their care, fear and disquietment, Phil. 4.6, 7. 2. In the enjoyment of outward peace and quietness with the blessings of it.
They have the peace of God which passes all understanding keeping their hearts and minds through christ jesus, which eats out all their care, Fear and disquietment, Philip 4.6, 7. 2. In the enjoyment of outward peace and quietness with the blessings of it.
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then had thy peace been as a River, and thy righteousness as the waves of the Sea. The Lord would give great prosperity to his people, were they sanctified and filled with the graces of his holy Spirit, at least what and how much would be good and best for them.
then had thy peace been as a River, and thy righteousness as the waves of the Sea. The Lord would give great Prosperity to his people, were they sanctified and filled with the graces of his holy Spirit, At least what and how much would be good and best for them.
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They should have his protection and blessing, & if that were best, security from temporal evils, Psal. 91.9, 10. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge,
They should have his protection and blessing, & if that were best, security from temporal evils, Psalm 91.9, 10. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge,
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Enemies open or secret should not prevail, nor their attempts prosper, because the Lord of Hosts himself would be their defence and safeguard, Isai. 31.5.
Enemies open or secret should not prevail, nor their attempts prosper, Because the Lord of Hosts himself would be their defence and safeguard, Isaiah 31.5.
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and passing over, he will preserve it, Zech. 12.9, 10. And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
and passing over, he will preserve it, Zechariah 12.9, 10. And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the Nations that come against Jerusalem.
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And I will pour upon the house of David and upon the Inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace &c. Judgments that are destructive should cease and be removed from them, Psal. 85.1, 2, 3. Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy Land:
And I will pour upon the house of David and upon the Inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace etc. Judgments that Are destructive should cease and be removed from them, Psalm 85.1, 2, 3. Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy Land:
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thy self from the fierceness of thine anger, Psal. 91.3. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler: and from the noisome pestilence.
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thy self from the fierceness of thine anger, Psalm 91.3. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the Fowler: and from the noisome pestilence.
If the Lord be with a person or people in the way of his gracious dispensation, they will be blessed and magnified exceedingly. 2 Chron. 1.1. and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. Psal. 65.4. & 144.15.
If the Lord be with a person or people in the Way of his gracious Dispensation, they will be blessed and magnified exceedingly. 2 Chronicles 1.1. and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly. Psalm 65.4. & 144.15.
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His favour will raise, his anger will depress and sink them. His dispensations are no vain things, Psal. 30.7. Lord by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong, thou didst hide thy face and I was troubled, Job. 34.29.
His favour will raise, his anger will depress and sink them. His dispensations Are no vain things, Psalm 30.7. Lord by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong, thou didst hide thy face and I was troubled, Job. 34.29.
When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whither it be done against a nation, or against a man only.
When he gives quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he Hideth his face, who then can behold him? whither it be done against a Nation, or against a man only.
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ƲSE 2. Learn hence, to be sensible of the misery and danger of our case, whom, as we may justly conclude, God hath set under a dispensation of Judgment.
ƲSE 2. Learn hence, to be sensible of the misery and danger of our case, whom, as we may justly conclude, God hath Set under a Dispensation of Judgement.
But now God in his providence seems to be speaking in the same language to us as to them, Jer. 15.6. Thou hast forsaken me, saith the Lord, thou art gone backward:
But now God in his providence seems to be speaking in the same language to us as to them, Jer. 15.6. Thou hast forsaken me, Says the Lord, thou art gone backward:
thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment. 1. Misery and distress grow general and universal. As Job. 30.14. They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters:
thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment. 1. Misery and distress grow general and universal. As Job. 30.14. They Come upon me as a wide breaking in of waters:
in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me. The Lord is compassing and afflicting us on every side, As Isai. 29.3. I will camp against thee round about, &c. Affliction comes up as it were from all quarters and makes its way to all places and persons almost more or less.
in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me. The Lord is compassing and afflicting us on every side, As Isaiah 29.3. I will camp against thee round about, etc. Affliction comes up as it were from all quarters and makes its Way to all places and Persons almost more or less.
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In our late and present troubles of sword, sickness and mortality there is scarce any but seels some thing whereof they are ready to complain, either in person, estates, relations:
In our late and present Troubles of sword, sickness and mortality there is scarce any but seels Some thing whereof they Are ready to complain, either in person, estates, relations:
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So that there is an eminent accomplishment upon us at this day of that solemn word in Ezek. 21.15, 16, 17. I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, that their heart may faint; and their ruines be multiplyed.
So that there is an eminent accomplishment upon us At this day of that solemn word in Ezekiel 21.15, 16, 17. I have Set the point of the sword against all their gates, that their heart may faint; and their ruins be multiplied.
Ah it is made bright, it is wrapt up for the slaughter, Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand or on the left, whithersoever thy face is set.
Ah it is made bright, it is wrapped up for the slaughter, Go thee one Way or other, either on the right hand or on the left, whithersoever thy face is Set.
There is no time so bad, but God hears the prayers of his dear Servants (though they may not alwayes be able to perceive it) that watch and keep their garments, which they make to him for grace and mercy to their own Souls, Ezek. 14.14. Though these three men Noah, Daniel and Job were in it, they should deliver but their own Souls:
There is no time so bad, but God hears the Prayers of his dear Servants (though they may not always be able to perceive it) that watch and keep their garments, which they make to him for grace and mercy to their own Souls, Ezekiel 14.14. Though these three men Noah, daniel and Job were in it, they should deliver but their own Souls:
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And if the eminentest of his Servants do pray for them, he will not hear them, Jer. 15.1. Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be towards this people.
And if the Eminentest of his Servants do pray for them, he will not hear them, Jer. 15.1. Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be towards this people.
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seems to cover up himself that their cry and prayer may not come at him to trouble him in that which he intends not to do, Lam. 3.8, 44. Isai. 29.1, 2. Let them kill Sacrifices: yet I will distress Ariei,
seems to cover up himself that their cry and prayer may not come At him to trouble him in that which he intends not to do, Lam. 3.8, 44. Isaiah 29.1, 2. Let them kill Sacrifices: yet I will distress Ariei,
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And therefore oh that we could see that we are in a bad case that we were indeed sensible of the misery and danger of our condition being thus set under Judgement!
And Therefore o that we could see that we Are in a bad case that we were indeed sensible of the misery and danger of our condition being thus Set under Judgement!
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and be broken, and snared and taken, and stop his ear to our cryes, and shall not we be affected with our misery? Oh that we could hold up our hard hearts to be broken by the powerful hand of a gracious God Lord smite these Rocks! Make us sensible! Make us relent!
and be broken, and snared and taken, and stop his ear to our cries, and shall not we be affected with our misery? O that we could hold up our hard hearts to be broken by the powerful hand of a gracious God Lord smite these Rocks! Make us sensible! Make us relent!
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1. How little kindly and sincere mourning for sin is there among us? That is one special effect of the pouring out of the Spirit on a people that have been rebellious;
1. How little kindly and sincere mourning for since is there among us? That is one special Effect of the pouring out of the Spirit on a people that have been rebellious;
as Psal. 126.5, 6. Many are apt to make their moan for want of health, want of peace, want of money, &c. But how few are there that lament and mourn truly for want of a broken heart, for want of pardon of sin, the favour of God and his grace? Were there more of this, there would be hope. As is the Proverb;
as Psalm 126.5, 6. Many Are apt to make their moan for want of health, want of peace, want of money, etc. But how few Are there that lament and mourn truly for want of a broken heart, for want of pardon of since, the favour of God and his grace? Were there more of this, there would be hope. As is the Proverb;
Were there this sowing in floods of tears of true repentance, we might then hope for an abundance of the fruits and graces of the Spirit and the blessings accomyanying them to follow. But, alas!
Were there this sowing in floods of tears of true Repentance, we might then hope for an abundance of the fruits and graces of the Spirit and the blessings accomyanying them to follow. But, alas!
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2. How little activity and delight in the service and worship of God and reaching after Communion with God therein is there among us? how dull, cold and unspiritual are most in the work and service of God? Now the Spirit is a quickning Spirit, and if that were poured out on us we should be lively, active,
2. How little activity and delight in the service and worship of God and reaching After Communion with God therein is there among us? how dull, cold and unspiritual Are most in the work and service of God? Now the Spirit is a quickening Spirit, and if that were poured out on us we should be lively, active,
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We should serve God with utmost intention and affection, we should be never better then when in his presence reaching after communion with him. As David, Psal. 27.4.
We should serve God with utmost intention and affection, we should be never better then when in his presence reaching After communion with him. As David, Psalm 27.4.
and 42.1, 2. But alas how little is our beart drawn out to, and strength put forth in the house, worship and Ordinances of God! we drive too heavily, we either want wheels, or oyl to our wheels.
and 42.1, 2. But alas how little is our beart drawn out to, and strength put forth in the house, worship and Ordinances of God! we drive too heavily, we either want wheels, or oil to our wheels.
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3. How little of a praying frame, of a spirit of grace and supplication is among us? Where the Spirit of Christ is, there are these Abba's, those groanings that cannot be uttered, Gal. 4.6. God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father, Rom. 8.26. The Spirit it self maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
3. How little of a praying frame, of a Spirit of grace and supplication is among us? Where the Spirit of christ is, there Are these Abba's, those groanings that cannot be uttered, Gal. 4.6. God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father, Rom. 8.26. The Spirit it self makes Intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Where there is any good measure of the Spirit there is liberty of access to God, there will be freedome of pouring out the the heart before God and strong wrestling with God, holy importunity and taking the Kingdome of heaven by violence.
Where there is any good measure of the Spirit there is liberty of access to God, there will be freedom of pouring out the the heart before God and strong wrestling with God, holy importunity and taking the Kingdom of heaven by violence.
and strong actings of faith upon the Lord Jesus therein? How little of patient and painful wrestlings with the Lord in them? How little of earnest looking after prayers,
and strong actings of faith upon the Lord jesus therein? How little of patient and painful wrestlings with the Lord in them? How little of earnest looking After Prayers,
5. How little breathings of love to God, his wayes, Ordinances and Saints are among us? Were the holy Ghost in the gifts and graces of it given to us in plentiful manner, the love of God would be shed abroad in our hearts, it would be much there, Rom. 5.5. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is given to us.
5. How little breathings of love to God, his ways, Ordinances and Saints Are among us? Were the holy Ghost in the Gifts and graces of it given to us in plentiful manner, the love of God would be shed abroad in our hearts, it would be much there, Rom. 5.5. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is given to us.
too much heedlessness, carelessness, unholiness & profaneness in conversation; too much loathing, slighting, undervaluing & disregarding of God his word, Ordinances & Saints:
too much heedlessness, carelessness, unholiness & profaneness in Conversation; too much loathing, slighting, undervaluing & disregarding of God his word, Ordinances & Saints:
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We are from this Text informed that the pouring out, or with-holding of the Spirit, hath a great influence to alter or dispose the frame or manner or state of times and dispensations:
We Are from this Text informed that the pouring out, or withholding of the Spirit, hath a great influence to altar or dispose the frame or manner or state of times and dispensations:
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It is the duty of Christians to labour to discern the signs of the times, for want of which our Saviour blames and sharply reproves those, Math. 16.3. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky, but can ye not discern the signes of the times? Luk. 12.56. But how is it that ye do not discern this time? That was the time of the Messiah and his coming;
It is the duty of Christians to labour to discern the Signs of the times, for want of which our Saviour blames and sharply reproves those, Math. 16.3. Oh you Hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky, but can you not discern the Signs of the times? Luk. 12.56. But how is it that you do not discern this time? That was the time of the Messiah and his coming;
The signes of any times they are those visible appearances of Gods providence whereby God leads us to discern that which is more inward as to his purposes, intentions and expectations.
The Signs of any times they Are those visible appearances of God's providence whereby God leads us to discern that which is more inward as to his Purposes, intentions and Expectations.
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or to a people in such or such a time, which way the providence of God is at present working, or like to work toward such a people, what God is doing with or among them.
or to a people in such or such a time, which Way the providence of God is At present working, or like to work towards such a people, what God is doing with or among them.
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Now the Spirit of God in the pouring out or withdrawing of it, being a special eminent and remarkable signe of the times, by a wise and prudent observation of the motions and workings of that, we may be signally led to this discerning of the times.
Now the Spirit of God in the pouring out or withdrawing of it, being a special eminent and remarkable Signen of the times, by a wise and prudent observation of the motions and workings of that, we may be signally led to this discerning of the times.
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and standing up on their feet from the dead? Is the Spirit of God striving, mightily shaking, powerfully and irresistibly working upon the hearts of secure sinners? Does it force them to cry out of their sin and misery, wretched and woful condition? Does it terrifie them from persisting in,
and standing up on their feet from the dead? Is the Spirit of God striving, mightily shaking, powerfully and irresistibly working upon the hearts of secure Sinners? Does it force them to cry out of their since and misery, wretched and woeful condition? Does it terrify them from persisting in,
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or medling with iniquity? Does it humble and make them look about them with greatest care and sollicitude how they may do to escape the wrath of God and to obtain Salvation? Are these workings of the Spirit upon the hearts of smners in these times? Speak you who still remain unregenerate!
or meddling with iniquity? Does it humble and make them look about them with greatest care and solicitude how they may do to escape the wrath of God and to obtain Salvation? are these workings of the Spirit upon the hearts of smners in these times? Speak you who still remain unregenerate!
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and alluring you by love to Jesus Christ? Or hath it done striving with you in that solemn manner and moving upon you in that winning way which formerly it hath done, whereby it made you sometimes to listen to its motions? Have you got the mastery of the Spirit by frequent resistance, that now you will not be jog'd or moved by it? Or hath the Spirit rever thus moved upon you? Will you let us know how it is with you in this matter, that we may the better understand what God is doing or about to do? If there be these movings, awakenings & allurings of the Spirit in the Souls of men and women in any considerable measure among us, it is a good signe:
and alluring you by love to jesus christ? Or hath it done striving with you in that solemn manner and moving upon you in that winning Way which formerly it hath done, whereby it made you sometime to listen to its motions? Have you god the mastery of the Spirit by frequent resistance, that now you will not be jogged or moved by it? Or hath the Spirit rever thus moved upon you? Will you let us know how it is with you in this matter, that we may the better understand what God is doing or about to do? If there be these movings, awakenings & allurings of the Spirit in the Souls of men and women in any considerable measure among us, it is a good Signen:
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1. What subduing of hearts and wills is wrought by it, What strong holds pulled down, what vain refuges discovered, what sinful pleas taken off thereby? Do we see those that are Enemies to Christ falling down before him when he rides forth conquering and to conquer by his word? Psal. 110.2. The Lord shall send the Rod of thy stringth out of Zion.
1. What subduing of hearts and wills is wrought by it, What strong holds pulled down, what vain refuges discovered, what sinful pleasant taken off thereby? Do we see those that Are Enemies to christ falling down before him when he rides forth conquering and to conquer by his word? Psalm 110.2. The Lord shall send the Rod of thy stringth out of Zion.
or the strong Scepter whereby Christ doth mightily subdue and govern his people, Jacks. in loc. And where there is a presence of the Spirit accompanying the dispensation of the Word, it will subdue hearts.
or the strong Sceptre whereby christ does mightily subdue and govern his people, Jacks. in loc. And where there is a presence of the Spirit accompanying the Dispensation of the Word, it will subdue hearts.
2. What heart-breakings and Soul-meltings there are under the Word of God? How does the hammer of Gods word wielded by the Spirit break the rock in pieces? Jer. 23.29.
2. What Heart-breakings and Soul-meltings there Are under the Word of God? How does the hammer of God's word wielded by the Spirit break the rock in Pieces? Jer. 23.29.
Is not my word like a hammer that breakth the rock in pieces? Does the word divide betwixt the joynts & the marrow, pierce to the discerning of the inward thoughts and intents of the heart? Do men and women sit trembling under the hearing of Gods word? Are their Souls plainly and wholly laid open to be wounded and bealed by the word of God? Does the word move and work kindly and sweetly upon the heart to perswade, to draw, to instruct, to correct, to awe, to unite the heart to God? Does it fully unravel our own woven webs, kindly humble us and make us fall all to pieces,
Is not my word like a hammer that breakth the rock in Pieces? Does the word divide betwixt the Joints & the marrow, pierce to the discerning of the inward thoughts and intents of the heart? Do men and women fit trembling under the hearing of God's word? are their Souls plainly and wholly laid open to be wounded and bealed by the word of God? Does the word move and work kindly and sweetly upon the heart to persuade, to draw, to instruct, to correct, to awe, to unite the heart to God? Does it Fully unravel our own woven webs, kindly humble us and make us fallen all to Pieces,
and does it sweetly allure and work up our hearts to an earnest, hearty and thankful devolving the whole weight and concernment of our restless, helpless Souls upon the everlasting Arms of a tender and gracious Father in Christ Jesus? Does it bring us to clasp about a strong, gracious and faithful Redeemer and Saviour,
and does it sweetly allure and work up our hearts to an earnest, hearty and thankful devolving the Whole weight and concernment of our restless, helpless Souls upon the everlasting Arms of a tender and gracious Father in christ jesus? Does it bring us to clasp about a strong, gracious and faithful Redeemer and Saviour,
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as who will hold there and not let him go, because else we shall perish? Or is it so that the heat of Gods word dispensed will not thaw or melt our frozen hearts,
as who will hold there and not let him go, Because Else we shall perish? Or is it so that the heat of God's word dispensed will not thaw or melt our frozen hearts,
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Is it the delight, joy and rejoycing of persons to be hearing, reading and practising according to the holy word of God? Is it as it was with David, Psal. 119.97. Oh how love I thy Law!
Is it the delight, joy and rejoicing of Persons to be hearing, reading and practising according to the holy word of God? Is it as it was with David, Psalm 119.97. O how love I thy Law!
My Soul thir steth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? Psal. 84.2. My Soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the Courts of the Lord, Psal. 122.1. I was glad when they said unto me;
My Soul their steth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? Psalm 84.2. My Soul Longeth, yea, even fainteth for the Courts of the Lord, Psalm 122.1. I was glad when they said unto me;
3. Consider, What tenderness of heart and heart-smiting for sin there is among us? Where there is much of the grace of the Spirit the heart will be tender,
3. Consider, What tenderness of heart and heart-smiting for since there is among us? Where there is much of the grace of the Spirit the heart will be tender,
Now what of this heart tenderness, and grief, and mourning for sin and Gods anger is there among us? Does the least transgression or miscarriage wound and grieve the Soul? Is a vain thought a trouble? Is an hypocritical frame or inclination a grief? Any appearance of evil disquieting, that the least corruption cannot be born without crying to God for deliverance? Or can persons bear away with lighter and lesser evils,
Now what of this heart tenderness, and grief, and mourning for since and God's anger is there among us? Does the least Transgression or miscarriage wound and grieve the Soul? Is a vain Thought a trouble? Is an hypocritical frame or inclination a grief? Any appearance of evil disquieting, that the least corruption cannot be born without crying to God for deliverance? Or can Persons bear away with lighter and lesser evils,
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and transmitted to posterity? Is every one in his place and capacity thoughtful and careful about this in good earnest, that it may be done? Or are we no whit or little concerned about the glory and work of God among us? Are not our own concernments minded more? If we can look to our selves, let Christ look to himself and his work,
and transmitted to posterity? Is every one in his place and capacity thoughtful and careful about this in good earnest, that it may be done? Or Are we not whit or little concerned about the glory and work of God among us? are not our own concernments minded more? If we can look to our selves, let christ look to himself and his work,
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Are there few upon whose hearts doth rest the care and sollicitude what will become of the Lords work? It is the property of such as inherit any good measure of a true Gospel spirit to seek the glory of God.
are there few upon whose hearts does rest the care and solicitude what will become of the lords work? It is the property of such as inherit any good measure of a true Gospel Spirit to seek the glory of God.
As the working of his Spirit is in us, so the presence of his mercyes and blessings will be with us, his presence or absence will be much according as our spirits are working towards or from him, 2 Chron. 15.2. The Lord is with you, while ye be with him:
As the working of his Spirit is in us, so the presence of his Mercies and blessings will be with us, his presence or absence will be much according as our spirits Are working towards or from him, 2 Chronicles 15.2. The Lord is with you, while you be with him:
But whether there be a sufficient number to obtain the sparing or saving such a place of light and means as New-England is, at least without the feeling of more sorrow first, may yet be a question.
But whither there be a sufficient number to obtain the sparing or Saving such a place of Light and means as New england is, At least without the feeling of more sorrow First, may yet be a question.
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For I am ready to take this for granted, that the same number of righteous persons that might save a sinning Sodom, would yet not be enough to save a sinning Israel. And that because of what the Lord sayes, Am. 3.2. You only have I known of all the Familyes of the Earth:
For I am ready to take this for granted, that the same number of righteous Persons that might save a sinning Sodom, would yet not be enough to save a sinning Israel. And that Because of what the Lord Says, Am. 3.2. You only have I known of all the Families of the Earth:
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Whether they be not mostly or in great part common and ineffectual, and so issue only in formalities. It is the inward saving and effectual operation of the Spirit that gives us grounded hope of the expectation of sure mercyes and blessings.
Whither they be not mostly or in great part Common and ineffectual, and so issue only in formalities. It is the inward Saving and effectual operation of the Spirit that gives us grounded hope of the expectation of sure Mercies and blessings.
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If the want of such and such graces and fruits of the Spirit hath brought us under the Lords displeasure, the same defect will sure be like to continue us there.
If the want of such and such graces and fruits of the Spirit hath brought us under the lords displeasure, the same defect will sure be like to continue us there.
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That there is more sin, and that iniquity abounds more, since Gods hand hath been out against us, I think is the general observation of all that take notice of any thing: According to that, Zeph. 3.7. I punished them: but they rose early and corrupted all their doings.
That there is more since, and that iniquity abounds more, since God's hand hath been out against us, I think is the general observation of all that take notice of any thing: According to that, Zephaniah 3.7. I punished them: but they rose early and corrupted all their doings.
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But if it grow more rare, and less and less, and the loss of good men and women, in whom the Spirit of God eminently was, is not in some good measure made up by the resting of the same Spirit upon others rising up in their stead, our case looks threatning.
But if it grow more rare, and less and less, and the loss of good men and women, in whom the Spirit of God eminently was, is not in Some good measure made up by the resting of the same Spirit upon Others rising up in their stead, our case looks threatening.
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If there be any strength for wrestling with God left, improve all the Interest you have with God and with his Son that you may prevail for this blessing. For Motive, Consider,
If there be any strength for wrestling with God left, improve all the Interest you have with God and with his Son that you may prevail for this blessing. For Motive, Consider,
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Hence we are bidden in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving to let our requests be made known unto God, Phil. 4.6. We must ask the Father in Christs name for all.
Hence we Are bidden in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving to let our requests be made known unto God, Philip 4.6. We must ask the Father in Christ name for all.
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As the Apostles were commanded to wait at Jerusalem for the promise of the Father, the sending down of the Spirit, Act. 1.4. and most or much of that time they spent in praying, ver. 14. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication.
As the Apostles were commanded to wait At Jerusalem for the promise of the Father, the sending down of the Spirit, Act. 1.4. and most or much of that time they spent in praying, ver. 14. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication.
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The people turneth not to him that smiteth them? We have not received correction but refused to return. Deliverances do not do it. We have been respited.
The people turns not to him that smites them? We have not received correction but refused to return. Deliverances do not do it. We have been respited.
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And when we have seen there hath been respite, have we not been secure still? As it was said of Pharaoh, Exod. 8.15. But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardned his heart and hearkned not.
And when we have seen there hath been respite, have we not been secure still? As it was said of Pharaoh, Exod 8.15. But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart and hearkened not.
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Things go hard with your Souls. Those things which remain are even ready to dy. As Rev. 3.2. Faith, love and other graces they are as it were under a Consumption, very feeble and languid.
Things go hard with your Souls. Those things which remain Are even ready to die. As Rev. 3.2. Faith, love and other graces they Are as it were under a Consumption, very feeble and languid.
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And how do sinners pine away in their iniquities not regarding God nor their own state and condition whilest they are without the effectual strivings of the holy Spirit with them? Will you not pity them and earnestly pray for this healing Remedy to be given to them? Can you see your own Souls pining,
And how do Sinners pine away in their iniquities not regarding God nor their own state and condition whilst they Are without the effectual strivings of the holy Spirit with them? Will you not pity them and earnestly pray for this healing Remedy to be given to them? Can you see your own Souls pining,
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and others Souls perishing, and not be importunate with God to put forth his hand to revive and save respectively? what will become of faith, holiness, love to God, his word, Ordinances, wayes and one another,
and Others Souls perishing, and not be importunate with God to put forth his hand to revive and save respectively? what will become of faith, holiness, love to God, his word, Ordinances, ways and one Another,
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This is that which the Lord hath spoken that he will doe, especially under the Gospel, Isai. 44.3. I will pour my Spirit on thy Seed and my blessing upon thine offspring. So Joel 2.28.20. Whence you have a bottome for faith to rest upon, an argument to plead in prayer for your children of the rising generation.
This is that which the Lord hath spoken that he will do, especially under the Gospel, Isaiah 44.3. I will pour my Spirit on thy Seed and my blessing upon thine offspring. So Joel 2.28.20. Whence you have a bottom for faith to rest upon, an argument to plead in prayer for your children of the rising generation.
yet that hinders not but that there is many a like dispensation of God in accomplishing these promises under the Gospel. Prophetical Scripture is often fulfilled.
yet that hinders not but that there is many a like Dispensation of God in accomplishing these promises under the Gospel. Prophetical Scripture is often fulfilled.
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yet there are also many Specimens, beginnings of fulfilling them, partile accomplishments, like dispensations of Gods providence, wherein those prophesies and promises are fulfilled in their measure and degree.
yet there Are also many Specimens, beginnings of fulfilling them, partile accomplishments, like dispensations of God's providence, wherein those prophecies and promises Are fulfilled in their measure and degree.
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And so this Prophesy and promise of Gods pouring out his Spirit, however it may have its full and compleat accomplishment in some particular glorious time hereafter:
And so this Prophesy and promise of God's pouring out his Spirit, however it may have its full and complete accomplishment in Some particular glorious time hereafter:
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yet there hath been a glorious accomplishment of it already in the Apostles times, as we are informed, Act. 2.16, 17, 18. But this is that which was spoken by the Prophet Joel;
yet there hath been a glorious accomplishment of it already in the Apostles times, as we Are informed, Act. 2.16, 17, 18. But this is that which was spoken by the Prophet Joel;
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that, There is no particular Church where the light hath shined but hath had its special times, some solemn day of the pouring out of the Spirit, before the Sun went down;
that, There is no particular Church where the Light hath shined but hath had its special times, Some solemn day of the pouring out of the Spirit, before the Sun went down;
and stirring the affection of many others under a common work of the Spirit, which usually goeth along with solemn times. Fulfilling of the Scripture, pag.
and stirring the affection of many Others under a Common work of the Spirit, which usually Goes along with solemn times. Fulfilling of the Scripture, page.
The Lord is not wont to say to his people, seek, or to stir them up to seek him in vain, Isa. 45.19. I said not unto the Seed of Jacob, seek ye me in vain. & 30.19. He will be very grasious unto thee at the voice of thy cry;
The Lord is not wont to say to his people, seek, or to stir them up to seek him in vain, Isaiah 45.19. I said not unto the Seed of Jacob, seek you me in vain. & 30.19. He will be very grasious unto thee At the voice of thy cry;
More encouragement to instant prayer for the pouring out of the Spirit, see in Mr. I. Mathers Sermon on Isai. 44.3. pag. 14, to 19. By all let Christians be perswaded to lift up the hands which hang down, and set to prayer, with a deep sense of our want of the Spirit, with a Soul humbling sense, that we have so grieved the Spirit, as thus to forsake and with hold its gracious operations from us:
More encouragement to instant prayer for the pouring out of the Spirit, see in Mr. I. Mathers Sermon on Isaiah 44.3. page. 14, to 19. By all let Christians be persuaded to lift up the hands which hang down, and Set to prayer, with a deep sense of our want of the Spirit, with a Soul humbling sense, that we have so grieved the Spirit, as thus to forsake and with hold its gracious operations from us:
and also with faith and expectation that God will do this for us for the sake and upon the account of Christ: And then we might hope that it would go well with us,
and also with faith and expectation that God will do this for us for the sake and upon the account of christ: And then we might hope that it would go well with us,
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and have no more to doe with the Son of God in your present state, as to any propriety in him, then the Devils had, Luk. 8.28. You may talk of Christ, and it may be profess him, but you have no right nor interest in him, Rom. 8.9. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
and have no more to do with the Son of God in your present state, as to any propriety in him, then the Devils had, Luk. 8.28. You may talk of christ, and it may be profess him, but you have no right nor Interest in him, Rom. 8.9. Now if any man have not the Spirit of christ, he is none of his.
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You lye under the heavy load of the guilt of innumerable evils, the which, if you had any sense, might-make your hearts to fail at the thoughts of it. Psal. 40.12. For innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine iniquityes have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up:
You lie under the heavy load of the guilt of innumerable evils, the which, if you had any sense, might-make your hearts to fail At the thoughts of it. Psalm 40.12. For innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up:
What a dreadfull thing is it for us who have been Transgressors from the womb, endless in acting of sin, to have all our sins to answer for before God, Job. 9.3. If he will contend with him, be cannot answer him one of a thousand.
What a dreadful thing is it for us who have been Transgressors from the womb, endless in acting of since, to have all our Sins to answer for before God, Job. 9.3. If he will contend with him, be cannot answer him one of a thousand.
if they be not pardoned, and pardoned they are not, if we have not Christ. In him pardon is to be had, Rom. 3.25. whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God.
if they be not pardoned, and pardoned they Are not, if we have not christ. In him pardon is to be had, Rom. 3.25. whom God hath Set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of Sins that Are past, through the forbearance of God.
God will enter into friendship with, or shew favour to no person but by the means and mediation of his Son. And therefore if thou art and continuest without Christ, God does and ever will look upon thee as an Enemy, thou shalt find no favour in his eyes.
God will enter into friendship with, or show favour to no person but by the means and mediation of his Son. And Therefore if thou art and Continuest without christ, God does and ever will look upon thee as an Enemy, thou shalt find no favour in his eyes.
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We are all by nature children of wrath and Enemies, but they who are gotten into Christ they are thereby reconciled, Col. 1.2, 22. You that were sometimes alienated and Enemyes in your minds by wicked works,
We Are all by nature children of wrath and Enemies, but they who Are got into christ they Are thereby reconciled, Col. 1.2, 22. You that were sometime alienated and Enemies in your minds by wicked works,
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and there it will abide to Eternity, for they can have no favour, if they continue out of Christ, Joh. 3.36. He that believeth not the Son, the wrath of God abideth on him.
and there it will abide to Eternity, for they can have no favour, if they continue out of christ, John 3.36. He that Believeth not the Son, the wrath of God Abideth on him.
Whatever else men may have, if they have not Christ, they can never be saved, Act. 4.12. Neither is there Salvation in any other, for there is none other Name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved, Joh. 3.36. He that believeth not the Son shall not see life. Poor creature!
Whatever Else men may have, if they have not christ, they can never be saved, Act. 4.12. Neither is there Salvation in any other, for there is none other Name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved, John 3.36. He that Believeth not the Son shall not see life. Poor creature!
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4. It is to be reprobate, i. e. disapproved, disallowed and rejected of God, Jer. 6.30. Reprobate [ or refuse and rejectea ] silver shall men call them, because the Lord hath rejected them, 2 Cor. 13.5. Know you not your own solves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates.
4. It is to be Reprobate, i. e. disapproved, disallowed and rejected of God, Jer. 6.30. Reprobate [ or refuse and rejectea ] silver shall men call them, Because the Lord hath rejected them, 2 Cor. 13.5. Know you not your own solves how that jesus christ is in you except you be Reprobates.
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They who are without Christ, though they may not be Reprobate, as the word is opposed to Elect; yet in their present state and as to what appears they are no better then those that are reprobate.
They who Are without christ, though they may not be Reprobate, as the word is opposed to Elect; yet in their present state and as to what appears they Are no better then those that Are Reprobate.
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Hast thou any reason to laugh and be merry, to enjoy one good hour, whilest thou art under the hand of so cruel a master and murtherer of Souls as thou art? He hath his will upon thee, 2 Tim. 2.26. Who are taken captive by him as his will.
Hast thou any reason to laugh and be merry, to enjoy one good hour, whilst thou art under the hand of so cruel a master and murderer of Souls as thou art? He hath his will upon thee, 2 Tim. 2.26. Who Are taken captive by him as his will.
Hence when persons are converted, they are turned from the power of Satan, delivered from the power of darkness, Act. 26.18. To open their eyes and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, Col. 1.13. Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness.
Hence when Persons Are converted, they Are turned from the power of Satan, Delivered from the power of darkness, Act. 26.18. To open their eyes and to turn them from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan unto God, Col. 1.13. Who hath Delivered us from the power of darkness.
Speculative knowledge you may have, but practical saving knowledge you have none, for the true saving knowledge of these is only attained by the help of the Spirit, which you are without, 1 Cor. 2.11, — 14. We have received the Spirit which is of God that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God — But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God,
Speculative knowledge you may have, but practical Saving knowledge you have none, for the true Saving knowledge of these is only attained by the help of the Spirit, which you Are without, 1 Cor. 2.11, — 14. We have received the Spirit which is of God that we might know the things that Are freely given to us of God — But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God,
The God of this world hath blinded the minds of them that believe not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them, 2 Cor. 4.4.
The God of this world hath blinded the minds of them that believe not, lest the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them, 2 Cor. 4.4.
And therefore whatever you may imagine, or speak, or reason concerning spiritual things, it is but even as the blind mans imagination, discourse and reasoning concerning Colours: It is very ignorantly:
And Therefore whatever you may imagine, or speak, or reason Concerning spiritual things, it is but even as the blind men imagination, discourse and reasoning Concerning Colours: It is very ignorantly:
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We are all naturally so impotent that we can do nothing that is good unless we have the Spirit to help our infirmities, Rom. 8.26. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: Which you have not.
We Are all naturally so impotent that we can do nothing that is good unless we have the Spirit to help our infirmities, Rom. 8.26. Likewise the Spirit also Helpeth our infirmities: Which you have not.
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We cannot take any step in a right path without the manuduction and leading of the Spirit, Rom. 8.14. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the Sons of God, Psal. 51.12. Ʋphold me with thy free Spirit:
We cannot take any step in a right path without the manuduction and leading of the Spirit, Rom. 8.14. For as many as Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the Sons of God, Psalm 51.12. Ʋphold me with thy free Spirit:
You may have these and those good natural dispositions, and some shews of good, but as for any spiritual, saving good that will abide the tryal when God shall judge what is good and what is bad, you have none of it.
You may have these and those good natural dispositions, and Some shows of good, but as for any spiritual, Saving good that will abide the trial when God shall judge what is good and what is bad, you have none of it.
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And therefore it may be said truly of you (whatever you may think of your good heart, &c.) your heart is little worth, Prov. 10.20. The heart of the wicked is little worth.
And Therefore it may be said truly of you (whatever you may think of your good heart, etc.) your heart is little worth, Curae 10.20. The heart of the wicked is little worth.
It is little worth indeed, for it is worth nothing. Hence is it said, Psal. 119.119. God putteth away all the wicked of the Earth like dross: they being of no worth.
It is little worth indeed, for it is worth nothing. Hence is it said, Psalm 119.119. God putteth away all the wicked of the Earth like dross: they being of no worth.
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But they in whom the Spirit of God dwells, they are the excellent upon the Earth, Psal. 16.3. They are Gods Jewels, Mal. 3.17. In that day when I make up my Jewels.
But they in whom the Spirit of God dwells, they Are the excellent upon the Earth, Psalm 16.3. They Are God's Jewels, Malachi 3.17. In that day when I make up my Jewels.
and serve the God of you Fathers with a perfect heart and willing mind, you will be like to destroy and lay this pleasant land desolate, your irreligion will be an occasion thereof, Psal. 107.34. He turneth a fruitful land into barrenness for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
and serve the God of you Father's with a perfect heart and willing mind, you will be like to destroy and lay this pleasant land desolate, your irreligion will be an occasion thereof, Psalm 107.34. He turns a fruitful land into Barrenness for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
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and then it will be charged upon you, you will be reputed guilty of it, as being you who have done it, Zech. 7.11, — 14: But they refused to hearken, &c. — for they said the pleasant land desolate.
and then it will be charged upon you, you will be reputed guilty of it, as being you who have done it, Zechariah 7.11, — 14: But they refused to harken, etc. — for they said the pleasant land desolate.
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Did sinners know in what danger of the lives of their immortal Souls they walk in every hour they are without the Spirit of Christ, they would never sing care away with vain mirth and pastime,
Did Sinners know in what danger of the lives of their immortal Souls they walk in every hour they Are without the Spirit of christ, they would never sing care away with vain mirth and pastime,
The present time is only ours, and to know and improve that, is our wisdom and duty, 2 Cor. 6.2. Behold, now is the accepted time, now is the day of Salvation.
The present time is only ours, and to know and improve that, is our Wisdom and duty, 2 Cor. 6.2. Behold, now is the accepted time, now is the day of Salvation.
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If we neglect making out after the Spirit to day, we know not what shall be on the morrow, Jam. 4 14. None knows what a day may bring forth, Prov. 27.1. Another day may bring the impenitent sinner into eternal flames.
If we neglect making out After the Spirit to day, we know not what shall be on the morrow, Jam. 4 14. None knows what a day may bring forth, Curae 27.1. another day may bring the impenitent sinner into Eternal flames.
If we sit still we are sure to perish, but if we stir up and set our selves to seek him, who knows but the Lord may help us so to seek him as that he may be sound of us? Something therefore of our duty in order hereto I shall endeavour to set before you in these following Directions.
If we fit still we Are sure to perish, but if we stir up and Set our selves to seek him, who knows but the Lord may help us so to seek him as that he may be found of us? Something Therefore of our duty in order hereto I shall endeavour to Set before you in these following Directions.
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Seriously mind what your state, what your danger, what your work is. That is the woful bane of many a Soul they do not consider, Isai. 1.3. My people doth not consider.
Seriously mind what your state, what your danger, what your work is. That is the woeful bane of many a Soul they do not Consider, Isaiah 1.3. My people does not Consider.
I believe there are many who think they are converted, and have the Spirit of God, who never set themselves to purpose to think what conversion was, what sin is from which they should convert;
I believe there Are many who think they Are converted, and have the Spirit of God, who never Set themselves to purpose to think what conversion was, what since is from which they should convert;
It would be a good step if sinners could get their hearts set upon, and their thoughts seriously busied about, those matters that lye betwixt God and their Souls;
It would be a good step if Sinners could get their hearts Set upon, and their thoughts seriously busied about, those matters that lie betwixt God and their Souls;
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Consideration is half Conversion. A giddy slighty generation that can scarce be serious or fixed in any thing, that cannot get their hearts fixed seriously to think of things, especially of a spiritual nature, are not like to be a converted generation, to he the subject of the pouring out of the Spirit.
Consideration is half Conversion. A giddy slighty generation that can scarce be serious or fixed in any thing, that cannot get their hearts fixed seriously to think of things, especially of a spiritual nature, Are not like to be a converted generation, to he the Subject of the pouring out of the Spirit.
We must therefore labour to set our hearts to the words of God, to feel them in through meditation that they may be our life? " One Truth felt in Meditation is worth a world.
We must Therefore labour to Set our hearts to the words of God, to feel them in through meditation that they may be our life? " One Truth felt in Meditation is worth a world.
A religious pondering frame would greatly make way for the presence of the spirit of grace in the Soul, Psal. 119.59. I thought on my wayes and turned.
A religious pondering frame would greatly make Way for the presence of the Spirit of grace in the Soul, Psalm 119.59. I Thought on my ways and turned.
When the holy Ghost is moving upon, or towards you, beware of opposing or stifling its motions: As they did, Act. 7.51. Ye Stiff necked and uncircumcised in heart and cars, ye do alwayes resist the holy Ghost.
When the holy Ghost is moving upon, or towards you, beware of opposing or stifling its motions: As they did, Act. 7.51. You Stiff necked and uncircumcised in heart and cars, you do always resist the holy Ghost.
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If persons will alwayes resist the holy Ghost, when it is moving towards them, how should they come by it to be partakers of it? Hence are we so expresly charged, 1 Thes. 5.19.
If Persons will always resist the holy Ghost, when it is moving towards them, how should they come by it to be partakers of it? Hence Are we so expressly charged, 1 Thebes 5.19.
When the Spirit of God is knocking at your hearts, and stirs your hearts to accept of him and of his graces, (which he is willing and ready to work in you) by no means neglect them or slight them,
When the Spirit of God is knocking At your hearts, and stirs your hearts to accept of him and of his graces, (which he is willing and ready to work in you) by no means neglect them or slight them,
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behold, I will pour out my Spi••• unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Sedgwick on the Covenant. p. 641. Direct. 3. Remove all prejudices against the Spirit out of your hearts.
behold, I will pour out my Spi••• unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Sedgwick on the Covenant. p. 641. Direct. 3. Remove all prejudices against the Spirit out of your hearts.
There are those things wont to be mentioned ( as in the Author but now quoted, p. 639) wherein we are apt to take up prejudice against the Spirit. 1. Against the humbling work of the Spirit. 2. The mortifying work of the Spirit. 3. The sanctifying work of the Spirit. 4. The Derisions that besal men for the Spirits sake.
There Are those things wont to be mentioned (as in the Author but now quoted, p. 639) wherein we Are apt to take up prejudice against the Spirit. 1. Against the humbling work of the Spirit. 2. The mortifying work of the Spirit. 3. The sanctifying work of the Spirit. 4. The Derisions that besal men for the Spirits sake.
Be so far from looking upon these as unreasonable, as that on the contrary you may account them most equitable, and indeed most pleasant: As Prov. 3.17. Her wayes are wayes of pleasantness.
Be so Far from looking upon these as unreasonable, as that on the contrary you may account them most equitable, and indeed most pleasant: As Curae 3.17. Her ways Are ways of pleasantness.
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By all means get your hearts reconciled to those wayes, in which the Spirit of God leads those he dwels in, that you may from the heart account those happy who by the help and grace of the Spirit can and do walk in them,
By all means get your hearts reconciled to those ways, in which the Spirit of God leads those he dwells in, that you may from the heart account those happy who by the help and grace of the Spirit can and do walk in them,
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They are the most excellent, glorious, profitable and desireable wayes and works, and it is the perverseness of mans heart and will that makes them at any time seem otherwise:
They Are the most excellent, glorious, profitable and desirable ways and works, and it is the perverseness of men heart and will that makes them At any time seem otherwise:
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Dir. 4. Get your hearts pressed with the intollerable load and burthen of sin, of which you can no way be eased but by the presence and help of the Spirit of God.
Dir 4. Get your hearts pressed with the intolerable load and burden of since, of which you can no Way be eased but by the presence and help of the Spirit of God.
Never rest nor be quiet till you come to see the intollerable, infinite, endless evil that is in sin, to be sensible that it is an unsupportable burthen.
Never rest nor be quiet till you come to see the intolerable, infinite, endless evil that is in since, to be sensible that it is an unsupportable burden.
It may be they have some physick of their own, something compounded in their own Kitchin, some course or work of their own, that they account will do the deed, expiate for their sin, and preserve them from perishing;
It may be they have Some physic of their own, something compounded in their own Kitchen, Some course or work of their own, that they account will do the deed, expiate for their since, and preserve them from perishing;
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But if you be thus sick, heart sick of sin, you will then feel an absolute need of the Physitian, you will then prize and look after him, Math. 9.12. They that be whole need not a Physitian, but they that are sick.
But if you be thus sick, heart sick of since, you will then feel an absolute need of the physician, you will then prize and look After him, Math. 9.12. They that be Whole need not a physician, but they that Are sick.
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and its contrariety to God appearing to us, then we shall be fit objects for the Spirit who is the comforter to manifest his gracious work upon, Isai. 57.18. I will lead him also and restore comforts unto him and on his mourners.
and its contrariety to God appearing to us, then we shall be fit objects for the Spirit who is the comforter to manifest his gracious work upon, Isaiah 57.18. I will led him also and restore comforts unto him and on his mourners.
because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tydings unto the meek, he hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to preclaim liberty to the Captives,
Because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek, he hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to preclaim liberty to the Captives,
If we do not feel sin to purpose (as it is to be feared few in these dayes do, whatever common convictions many have) there is little hope that we should have this blessed Comforter sent to us, to take up his abode with us.
If we do not feel since to purpose (as it is to be feared few in these days do, whatever Common convictions many have) there is little hope that we should have this blessed Comforter sent to us, to take up his Abided with us.
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When you feel an utter want of the Spirit of God in you, then run, flee to the throne of grace and let your Soul cry out to the living God for this mercy.
When you feel an utter want of the Spirit of God in you, then run, flee to the throne of grace and let your Soul cry out to the living God for this mercy.
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But be sure to pray & that with great earnestness from a deep sense of your distress and danger, that God will speedily help you, Psal. 70.1. Make haste, O God, to deliver me, make haste to help me, O Lord, Psal. 143.7. Hear me speedily, O Lord, my Spirit faileth:
But be sure to pray & that with great earnestness from a deep sense of your distress and danger, that God will speedily help you, Psalm 70.1. Make haste, Oh God, to deliver me, make haste to help me, Oh Lord, Psalm 143.7. Hear me speedily, Oh Lord, my Spirit Faileth:
Seek for the Spirit wherever there is hope it may be found in all those wayes which God hath instituted for the giving forth of grace, mercy and good to the Souls of men.
Seek for the Spirit wherever there is hope it may be found in all those ways which God hath instituted for the giving forth of grace, mercy and good to the Souls of men.
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The Gospel is called the ministration of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 3.8. We read of those upon whom the holy Ghost sell while they were hearing the word, Act. 10.44. While Peter yet spake these words, the holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. The Galatians Gal. 3.2. received the Spirit by the hearing of faith, i.e. the word of faith which the Apostles preached.
The Gospel is called the ministration of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 3.8. We read of those upon whom the holy Ghost fell while they were hearing the word, Act. 10.44. While Peter yet spoke these words, the holy Ghost fell on all them which herd the word. The Galatians Gal. 3.2. received the Spirit by the hearing of faith, i.e. the word of faith which the Apostles preached.
Therefore attend diligently to the Ministry of the Word, pray before you come, pray when you go from hearing of the word, that it might be a blessed means to conveigh the Spirit to you:
Therefore attend diligently to the Ministry of the Word, pray before you come, pray when you go from hearing of the word, that it might be a blessed means to convey the Spirit to you:
And when you come to the word attend with all your might, hear as for your lives, do not heedlesly let slip any one Sentence without your careful attention.
And when you come to the word attend with all your might, hear as for your lives, do not heedlessly let slip any one Sentence without your careful attention.
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Enquire the way of the Spirit from those who have had experience thereof, Jer. 50.4, 5. In those dayes and in that time saith the Lord, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping:
Inquire the Way of the Spirit from those who have had experience thereof, Jer. 50.4, 5. In those days and in that time Says the Lord, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping:
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Oh the holy breathings of the Spirit that have many times been kindled in the Souls of persons when they have been seriously and sincerely conferring concerning the things and wayes of the Spirit of God!
O the holy breathings of the Spirit that have many times been kindled in the Souls of Persons when they have been seriously and sincerely conferring Concerning the things and ways of the Spirit of God!
Many being some way or other rouzed, for a fit are very earnest, but not finding the Spirit of God to come quickly, they give over, they are soon cooled,
Many being Some Way or other roused, for a fit Are very earnest, but not finding the Spirit of God to come quickly, they give over, they Are soon cooled,
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and content themselves with their former formalities in the exercises of Religion. Take heed we do not cast away our Souls here: How many, many perish here!
and content themselves with their former formalities in the exercises of Religion. Take heed we do not cast away our Souls Here: How many, many perish Here!
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Let nothing divert you from this seeking, let nothing satisfy you till you have found the thing you seek for, Hos. 6.3. Then shall we know if we follow on to know the Lord.
Let nothing divert you from this seeking, let nothing satisfy you till you have found the thing you seek for, Hos. 6.3. Then shall we know if we follow on to know the Lord.
Importunity and constancy may at last prevail, Luk. 11.5, — 10. — Yet because of his importunity, he will rise and give him as many as he needeth, &c. and Luk. 18.1. And be spake a parable unto them to this and that men ought alwayes to pray and not to faint.
Importunity and constancy may At last prevail, Luk. 11.5, — 10. — Yet Because of his importunity, he will rise and give him as many as he needs, etc. and Luk. 18.1. And be spoke a parable unto them to this and that men ought always to pray and not to faint.
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Do not think that for a sinner to obtain all the gracious operations of the Spirit in himself, to get a due sense of sin as most odious and loathsome,
Do not think that for a sinner to obtain all the gracious operations of the Spirit in himself, to get a due sense of since as most odious and loathsome,
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and to rest his Soul upon Christ as most pretious, and to shew forth all the blessed fruits of the Spirit in his conversation, is a work easily or quickly done:
and to rest his Soul upon christ as most precious, and to show forth all the blessed fruits of the Spirit in his Conversation, is a work Easily or quickly done:
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and the fruitful field be counted for a Forrest, and so those mercyes and blessings which are consequent to this may be derived down to, and setled upon us.
and the fruitful field be counted for a Forest, and so those Mercies and blessings which Are consequent to this may be derived down to, and settled upon us.
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For a close, let every sincere one, whose heart is upon the work and glory of Christ, heartily and earnestly joyn with the Psalmist in that prayer & profession of his, Psal. 53.6. O that the Salvation of Israel were come out of Zion!
For a close, let every sincere one, whose heart is upon the work and glory of christ, heartily and earnestly join with the Psalmist in that prayer & profession of his, Psalm 53.6. Oh that the Salvation of Israel were come out of Zion!
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