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A SERMON On the DEATH of Mr. Richard Baxter. Luke 23.46.
A SERMON On the DEATH of Mr. Richard Baxter. Luke 23.46.
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And when Jesus had cried with a loud Voice, he said, Father, into thy Hands I commend my Spirit.
And when jesus had cried with a loud Voice, he said, Father, into thy Hands I commend my Spirit.
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THE Words are the Prayer of our Blessed Saviour in the Extremity of his Passion.
THE Words Are the Prayer of our Blessed Saviour in the Extremity of his Passion.
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His unrighteous and implacable Enemies had nail'd his Body to the Cross, but they had no power over his Spirit, that was ready to take its flight to the Sanctuary of Life and Immortality.
His unrighteous and implacable Enemies had nailed his Body to the Cross, but they had no power over his Spirit, that was ready to take its flight to the Sanctuary of Life and Immortality.
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This dying Prayer of Christ is a Pattern for sincere Christians: He has invested them with the Relation of Children of God;
This dying Prayer of christ is a Pattern for sincere Christians: He has invested them with the Relation of Children of God;
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and authorises them by his Example, to commend their departing Spirits to his powerful Love. The Observation I shall unfold and apply, is this:
and authorises them by his Exampl, to commend their departing Spirits to his powerful Love. The Observation I shall unfold and apply, is this:
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'Tis the Priviledg of dying Saints, to commend their Spirits into the Hands of their Heavenly Father.
It's the Privilege of dying Saints, to commend their Spirits into the Hands of their Heavenly Father.
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In discoursing of this, I shall, I. Consider the Foundation of this Priviledg. II. Shew what a blessed Priviledg this is. III. Apply it.
In discoursing of this, I shall, I. Consider the Foundation of this Privilege. II Show what a blessed Privilege this is. III. Apply it.
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I. The Foundation of this Priviledg is to be consider'd: This is built upon two things.
I. The Foundation of this Privilege is to be considered: This is built upon two things.
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1. The Relation of God to the Saints. 2. His Perfections joined with that Relation. 1. The Relation of God to the Saints.
1. The Relation of God to the Saints. 2. His Perfections joined with that Relation. 1. The Relation of God to the Saints.
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The Title of Father is upon several Accounts attributed to God. (1.) He is a Father by Creation:
The Title of Father is upon several Accounts attributed to God. (1.) He is a Father by Creation:
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O Lord, thou art our Father: we are the Clay, thou art the Potter, we are the Work of thine Hands. Oh Lord, thou art our Father: we Are the Clay, thou art the Potter, we Are the Work of thine Hands.
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He formed Man's Body into a Majestick Figure, becoming his original State, being Lord of the lower World.
He formed Man's Body into a Majestic Figure, becoming his original State, being Lord of the lower World.
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But in a peculiar manner he is stiled the Father of Spirits: they have a near Alliance,
But in a peculiar manner he is styled the Father of Spirits: they have a near Alliance,
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and Resemblance of the Father of Lights, in their intellectual Powers, and their immortal Nature.
and Resemblance of the Father of Lights, in their intellectual Powers, and their immortal Nature.
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From hence it is, the Angels are called the Sons of God: They are the eldest Offspring of his Power.
From hence it is, the Angels Are called the Sons of God: They Are the eldest Offspring of his Power.
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Adam has the Title of the Son of God. And since the Fall, Men are called God's Offspring. There is an indelible Character of Dignity engraven in the reasonable Nature by the Hand of God. Adam has the Title of the Son of God. And since the Fallen, Men Are called God's Offspring. There is an indelible Character of Dignity engraven in the reasonable Nature by the Hand of God.
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But since Man turn'd Rebel to his Creator and Father, this endearing obliging Relation aggravates his Rebellion,
But since Man turned Rebel to his Creator and Father, this endearing obliging Relation aggravates his Rebellion,
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but gives him no Interest in the Paternal Love of God, of which he has made a deadly Forfeiture.
but gives him no Interest in the Paternal Love of God, of which he has made a deadly Forfeiture.
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'Tis threatned against ignorant perverse Sinners, He that made them, will not save them.
It's threatened against ignorant perverse Sinners, He that made them, will not save them.
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(2.) Upon the account of external Calling and Profession, there is an intercurrent Relation of Father and Sons between God and his People.
(2.) Upon the account of external Calling and Profession, there is an intercurrent Relation of Father and Sons between God and his People.
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Thus the Posterity of Seth are called the Sons of God: and the entire Nation of the Jews are so stiled;
Thus the Posterity of Seth Are called the Sons of God: and the entire nation of the jews Are so styled;
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When Israel was young, I called my Son out of Egypt. When Israel was young, I called my Son out of Egypt.
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And all that have received Baptism, the Seal of the holy Covenant, and profess Christianity, in this general Sense may be called the Children of God.
And all that have received Baptism, the Seal of the holy Covenant, and profess Christianity, in this general Sense may be called the Children of God.
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But 'tis not the outward Dedication that entitles Men to a saving Interest in God, unless they live according to that Dedication.
But it's not the outward Dedication that entitles Men to a Saving Interest in God, unless they live according to that Dedication.
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There are baptized Infidels, as well as unbaptized.
There Are baptised Infidels, as well as unbaptized.
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How many every day fall as deep as Hell, whose hopes were high, on the account of their external Christianity.
How many every day fallen as deep as Hell, whose hope's were high, on the account of their external Christianity.
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(3.) God is our Father upon a more excellent Account, by Renovation and Adoption.
(3.) God is our Father upon a more excellent Account, by Renovation and Adoption.
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The natural Man is what St. Paul saith of the voluptuous Widow, dead while he lives. There is not only a cessation of spiritual Acts,
The natural Man is what Saint Paul Says of the voluptuous Widow, dead while he lives. There is not only a cessation of spiritual Acts,
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but an utter incapacity to perform them: he cannot obey nor enjoy God. Now the renewing of Man is called a Regeneration:
but an utter incapacity to perform them: he cannot obey nor enjoy God. Now the renewing of Man is called a Regeneration:
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Our Saviour tells Nicodemus, Verily I say unto you, Vnless a Man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Our Saviour tells Nicodemus, Verily I say unto you, Unless a Man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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The reason of the Expression is, because there is a new Nature, spiritual, holy and heavenly, communicated, different from the carnal, polluted and earthly Nature, derived from the first Adam. And as the Relation of a Father results from the communicating a vital active Principle to another, in that kind of Life like his own:
The reason of the Expression is, Because there is a new Nature, spiritual, holy and heavenly, communicated, different from the carnal, polluted and earthly Nature, derived from the First Adam. And as the Relation of a Father results from the communicating a vital active Principle to Another, in that kind of Life like his own:
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so God by making us Partakers of a Divine Nature, of his Life and Image, is stiled our Father:
so God by making us Partakers of a Divine Nature, of his Life and Image, is styled our Father:
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Of his own Will beg at he us, with the Word of Truth. Of his own Will beg At he us, with the Word of Truth.
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And we are said, to be born again, not of corruptible Seed, but incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
And we Are said, to be born again, not of corruptible Seed, but incorruptible, by the Word of God, which lives and Abideth for ever.
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By the Divine Influence, the Word of God implants in them such Qualities and Dispositions whereby they resemble God, are holy, as he is holy, in all manner of Conversation.
By the Divine Influence, the Word of God implants in them such Qualities and Dispositions whereby they resemble God, Are holy, as he is holy, in all manner of Conversation.
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They are called godly, as they are like him in their Minds, Affections and Actions.
They Are called godly, as they Are like him in their Minds, Affections and Actions.
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And to such God has the Heart and Eye of a Father, to regard and relieve them in all their Exigencies.
And to such God has the Heart and Eye of a Father, to regard and relieve them in all their Exigencies.
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Like as a Father pities his Children, so the Lord pities them that serve him. We are also the Children of God by Adoption. Like as a Father pities his Children, so the Lord pities them that serve him. We Are also the Children of God by Adoption.
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This heavenly Privilege is obtained for us by the meritorious Sufferings of Christ, and is founded in our Union with him.
This heavenly Privilege is obtained for us by the meritorious Sufferings of christ, and is founded in our union with him.
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God sent his Son, that he might redeem them that were under the Law, that they might receive the Adoption of Sons. God sent his Son, that he might Redeem them that were under the Law, that they might receive the Adoption of Sons.
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For his sake we are not only pardoned, but preferr'd to this Heavenly Dignity.
For his sake we Are not only pardoned, but preferred to this Heavenly Dignity.
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'Tis worthy of Observation, that the Degrees of our Redemption mentioned in Scripture, have annex'd to them parallel degrees of our Adoption.
It's worthy of Observation, that the Degrees of our Redemption mentioned in Scripture, have annexed to them parallel Degrees of our Adoption.
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Thus when 'tis said, We are redeemed from the Curse of the Law, 'tis added, That we might receive the Adoption of Sons.
Thus when it's said, We Are redeemed from the Curse of the Law, it's added, That we might receive the Adoption of Sons.
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When 'tis said, We are freed from the servile Spirit of the Law, it follows, We have received the Spirit of Adoption, Rom. 8.15. whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
When it's said, We Are freed from the servile Spirit of the Law, it follows, We have received the Spirit of Adoption, Rom. 8.15. whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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And the Apostle tells us, That the redemption of our Bodies from the bondage of Corruption, into the glorious Liberty of the Sons of God, is our Adoption, that is the manifestation of it before all the World.
And the Apostle tells us, That the redemption of our Bodies from the bondage of Corruption, into the glorious Liberty of the Sons of God, is our Adoption, that is the manifestation of it before all the World.
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Our Adoption is founded in our Union with Christ. A Member of Christ, and a Son of God are the same:
Our Adoption is founded in our union with christ. A Member of christ, and a Son of God Are the same:
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'Tis therefore said, As many as received him, to them gave he Power, or Privilege, to become the Sons of God,
It's Therefore said, As many as received him, to them gave he Power, or Privilege, to become the Sons of God,
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even to them that believe on his Name. And ye are all the Sons of God, by Faith in Jesus Christ. even to them that believe on his Name. And you Are all the Sons of God, by Faith in jesus christ.
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This is the vital Band of our Union with Christ, and invests us with his Relation to God.
This is the vital Band of our union with christ, and invests us with his Relation to God.
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When he was to leave the World, he sends this comfortable Message to his Disciples;
When he was to leave the World, he sends this comfortable Message to his Disciples;
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Go, tell my Brethren, I ascend to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. Go, tell my Brothers, I ascend to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.
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His Relation has the precedence in Order, Dignity and Causality. He is God's own Son, in a sense infinitely high and proper to himself:
His Relation has the precedence in Order, Dignity and Causality. He is God's own Son, in a sense infinitely high and proper to himself:
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To which of the Angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee? The sublimest Prophet breaks forth with Wonder, Who shall declare his Generation? 'Tis above our Capacity and Conception. To which of the Angels said he At any time, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee? The Sublimest Prophet breaks forth with Wonder, Who shall declare his Generation? It's above our Capacity and Conception.
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It becomes us to acquiesce in what the Scripture reveals. He is the eternal Word and Wisdom of God, the Brightness of his Father's Glory.
It becomes us to acquiesce in what the Scripture reveals. He is the Eternal Word and Wisdom of God, the Brightness of his Father's Glory.
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This is the most fit Comparison: for as Light is productive of Light without any diminution;
This is the most fit Comparison: for as Light is productive of Light without any diminution;
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so the Eternal Father communicated his Essence to the Son. In short, God is Christ's Father by Nature, and God by Dispensation;
so the Eternal Father communicated his Essence to the Son. In short, God is Christ's Father by Nature, and God by Dispensation;
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he is our God as the Author of Nature, and our Father by Adoption.
he is our God as the Author of Nature, and our Father by Adoption.
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Before I proceed, it is fit to observe the Excellence of the Evangelical Adoption above the Civil Adoption among Men.
Before I proceed, it is fit to observe the Excellence of the Evangelical Adoption above the Civil Adoption among Men.
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(1.) Adoption is a legal Act in imitation of Nature, for the Comfort of those who are without Children.
(1.) Adoption is a Legal Act in imitation of Nature, for the Comfort of those who Are without Children.
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But God had a Son, the Heir of his Love and Glory. His adopting Love is heightned by considering our Meanness and Vileness:
But God had a Son, the Heir of his Love and Glory. His adopting Love is heightened by considering our Meanness and Vileness:
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we are but a little breathing Dust, worthless Rebels.
we Are but a little breathing Dust, worthless Rebels.
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The Apostle cries out in a rapture of Admiration and Joy, Behold what manner of Love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God! If we consider the natural Distance between God and us,
The Apostle cries out in a rapture of Admiration and Joy, Behold what manner of Love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God! If we Consider the natural Distance between God and us,
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as he is the Creator, and we are the Works of his Hands, 'tis truly infinite;
as he is the Creator, and we Are the Works of his Hands, it's truly infinite;
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but the moral Distance between the holy righteous God and the guilty polluted Creature, is, if it were possible, more than infinite: Love inconceivable!
but the moral Distance between the holy righteous God and the guilty polluted Creature, is, if it were possible, more than infinite: Love inconceivable!
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That releases us from Bondage, and adopts us into the Line of Heaven.
That releases us from Bondage, and adopts us into the Line of Heaven.
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If we admire any thing of this World in comparison of it, 'tis a sign we have no share in this Privilege.
If we admire any thing of this World in comparison of it, it's a Signen we have no share in this Privilege.
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(2.) Civil Adoption conveys no Praise-worthy Qualities into the Person that is adopted. A King may adopt one to be his Son, and the Heir of his Kingdom,
(2.) Civil Adoption conveys no Praiseworthy Qualities into the Person that is adopted. A King may adopt one to be his Son, and the Heir of his Kingdom,
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but cannot endow him with a Royalty of Spirit, with ruling Wisdom, with Justice and Equity, Clemency and Bounty, with Magnanimity and Fortitude, that may qualify him to manage the Scepter.
but cannot endow him with a Royalty of Spirit, with ruling Wisdom, with justice and Equity, Clemency and Bounty, with Magnanimity and Fortitude, that may qualify him to manage the Sceptre.
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The adopted Prince may be of a low sordid Disposition, a Slave to his vile Lusts, and designing to enslave others.
The adopted Prince may be of a low sordid Disposition, a Slave to his vile Lustiest, and designing to enslave Others.
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But all the adopted Sons of God are divinely renewed;
But all the adopted Sons of God Are divinely renewed;
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they are purified from defiling & debasing Lusts, and are adorn'd with all the Graces of the Spirit, that God is not ashamed to be called their God and Father, nor Christ ashamed to call them Brethren.
they Are purified from defiling & debasing Lustiest, and Are adorned with all the Graces of the Spirit, that God is not ashamed to be called their God and Father, nor christ ashamed to call them Brothers.
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Now from this special Relation and Interest of God in the Saints, there is a sure Foundation of their Trust in his saving Mercy.
Now from this special Relation and Interest of God in the Saints, there is a sure Foundation of their Trust in his Saving Mercy.
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David addresses himself to God for his preservation from imminent Danger, I am thine, save me: As if his miscarrying would be a Loss to God, who had so dear a Propriety in him. David Addresses himself to God for his preservation from imminent Danger, I am thine, save me: As if his miscarrying would be a Loss to God, who had so dear a Propriety in him.
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I come now to the second thing that encourages the praying Faith of the Saints when they leave the World, to commend their Souls to him, His Perfections joined with his Relation:
I come now to the second thing that encourages the praying Faith of the Saints when they leave the World, to commend their Souls to him, His Perfections joined with his Relation:
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His Love inclines, his Truth engages, and his Power enables him to bring them safely to Heaven. 1. His Love.
His Love inclines, his Truth engages, and his Power enables him to bring them safely to Heaven. 1. His Love.
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This is the brightest Ray of the Deity, the first and clearest Notion we have of God.
This is the Brightest Ray of the Deity, the First and Clearest Notion we have of God.
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St. John tells us, God is Love. His Love cannot be fully express'd by the dearest Relations and Affections in Nature.
Saint John tells us, God is Love. His Love cannot be Fully expressed by the dearest Relations and Affections in Nature.
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The Relation of Parents, as 'tis most deeply implanted in Nature, so it implies the most cordial, strong and tender Affection.
The Relation of Parents, as it's most deeply implanted in Nature, so it Implies the most cordial, strong and tender Affection.
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But as God is infinitely greater and better than earthly Parents;
But as God is infinitely greater and better than earthly Parents;
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so he equally excels them, as in his Abilities, so in his good Will to his Children.
so he equally excels them, as in his Abilities, so in his good Will to his Children.
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Our Saviour directs us, Call no Man Father upon Earth, for one is your Father, which is in Heaven:
Our Saviour directs us, Call no Man Father upon Earth, for one is your Father, which is in Heaven:
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The Title and Love of a Father is peculiar to him.
The Title and Love of a Father is peculiar to him.
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Our Saviour argues, If you that are evil, know how to give good things to your Children,
Our Saviour argues, If you that Are evil, know how to give good things to your Children,
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how much more shall your heavenly Father to those that ask him? The Inference is strong, not only from the Divine Authority of the Speaker,how much more shall your heavenly Father to those that ask him? The Inference is strong, not only from the Divine authority of the Speaker,
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but from the native Perspicuity of the Things:
but from the native Perspicuity of the Things:
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for the Love of an earthly Father is but an Infusion into his Breast from the heavenly Father,
for the Love of an earthly Father is but an Infusion into his Breast from the heavenly Father,
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and but a faint resemblance of his Love. The Love of a Mother is more tender and endearing than of a Father:
and but a faint resemblance of his Love. The Love of a Mother is more tender and endearing than of a Father:
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Even a fearful Hen will fly upon Death, to preserve its tender Brood from the Devourer:
Even a fearful Hen will fly upon Death, to preserve its tender Brood from the Devourer:
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Yet the Love of God to his Children far excels it.
Yet the Love of God to his Children Far excels it.
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Can a Woman forget her sucking Child? What Heart, what Marble is in her Breast so incompassionate and unrelenting,Can a Woman forget her sucking Child? What Heart, what Marble is in her Breast so incompassionate and unrelenting,
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as to neglect her helpless Infant? She may, but, saith God, I will never forget thee.
as to neglect her helpless Infant? She may, but, Says God, I will never forget thee.
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The Seraphims, those bright and unperishing Flames, are but faint and cold, in comparison of God's Love to his Children.
The Seraphims, those bright and unperishing Flames, Are but faint and cold, in comparison of God's Love to his Children.
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'Tis observable how the Love of God to them expresses it self in all the Notions of Propriety and Preciousness, to make it more sensible to us.
It's observable how the Love of God to them Expresses it self in all the Notions of Propriety and Preciousness, to make it more sensible to us.
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They are stiled his Treasure, his Jewels, the most precious part of his Treasure, the Jewels of his Crown, that are the richest Jewels.
They Are styled his Treasure, his Jewels, the most precious part of his Treasure, the Jewels of his Crown, that Are the Richest Jewels.
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Now will he throw away his Treasure, or suffer the cruel Enemy to rob him of his Jewels? Will he not take them into his safe Custody? 'Tis to be observed, that the Esteem and Affection of God principally respects the Souls of his Children:
Now will he throw away his Treasure, or suffer the cruel Enemy to rob him of his Jewels? Will he not take them into his safe Custody? It's to be observed, that the Esteem and Affection of God principally respects the Souls of his Children:
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Their Souls have an original Affinity with him in their Substance as Spirits:
Their Souls have an original Affinity with him in their Substance as Spirits:
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and being born again of the Spirit, they are Spirit in their Divine Qualities & Endowments,
and being born again of the Spirit, they Are Spirit in their Divine Qualities & Endowments,
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and more endear'd to him than by their first Alliance. His tender Care to preserve them, will be correspondent to his Valuation and Love.
and more endeared to him than by their First Alliance. His tender Care to preserve them, will be correspondent to his Valuation and Love.
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Moreover, the Condition of departing Souls affords another Argument of reliance upon his Love; for they leave this visible World, with all their Supports and Comforts;
Moreover, the Condition of departing Souls affords Another Argument of reliance upon his Love; for they leave this visible World, with all their Supports and Comforts;
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they are stripp'd of all sensible Securities:
they Are stripped of all sensible Securities:
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And will he leave them fatherless in such a forlorn and desolate State? His Love is express'd by Mercy, Compassion, Pity, melting Affections, that are most tenderly moved when the beloved Object is in Distress.
And will he leave them fatherless in such a forlorn and desolate State? His Love is expressed by Mercy, Compassion, Pity, melting Affections, that Are most tenderly moved when the Beloved Object is in Distress.
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Our Saviour propounds an Argument for dependance upon the delivering Love of God, from the Exigence of his People;
Our Saviour propounds an Argument for dependence upon the delivering Love of God, from the Exigence of his People;
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Shall not God deliver his own Elect, the Designation of Love, who cry day and night to him? He will do it speedily. Shall not God deliver his own Elect, the Designation of Love, who cry day and night to him? He will do it speedily.
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Love is never more ardent and active than in times of Distress. Therefore when his dying Children are deprived of all their Hopes and dependance upon Creatures,
Love is never more Ardent and active than in times of Distress. Therefore when his dying Children Are deprived of all their Hope's and dependence upon Creatures,
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and fly to him for Protection and Relief, will he not hear their mournful Requests,
and fly to him for Protection and Relief, will he not hear their mournful Requests,
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and grant their fainting Desires? When their earthly Tabernacles are so ruinous, that they are forc'd to dislodg, will the Love of a Heavenly Father suffer their naked Souls to wander in the vast Regions of the other World, seeking Rest,
and grant their fainting Desires? When their earthly Tabernacles Are so ruinous, that they Are forced to dislodge, will the Love of a Heavenly Father suffer their naked Souls to wander in the vast Regions of the other World, seeking Rest,
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and finding none? Certainly he will bring them into his reviving Presence.and finding none? Certainly he will bring them into his reviving Presence.
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If Divine Love be so condescending, that the high and lofty One that inhabits Eternity, dwells with the humble and contrite Spirit, to revive the Spirit of the Humble, when they are confin'd to our lowly Earth, we may be assur'd,
If Divine Love be so condescending, that the high and lofty One that inhabits Eternity, dwells with the humble and contrite Spirit, to revive the Spirit of the Humble, when they Are confined to our lowly Earth, we may be assured,
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when that Spirit shall be devested of Flesh, he will bring it to Heaven the Temple of his Glory, to be with him for ever.
when that Spirit shall be devested of Flesh, he will bring it to Heaven the Temple of his Glory, to be with him for ever.
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'Tis greater Love for a King to lay aside his State, and dwell in a mean Cottage with his Favourite,
It's greater Love for a King to lay aside his State, and dwell in a mean Cottage with his Favourite,
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than to receive him into his Palace, and communicate to him of his rich Abundance. 'Tis another most comfortable Consideration, that the Love of God is unvariable towards his Children:
than to receive him into his Palace, and communicate to him of his rich Abundance. It's Another most comfortable Consideration, that the Love of God is unvariable towards his Children:
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His Love is the sole moving Cause of our filial Relation to him: Of his own Will he begat us by the Word of Truth.
His Love is the sole moving Cause of our filial Relation to him: Of his own Will he begat us by the Word of Truth.
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His Soveraign free Love was the Principle of his electing any to the Dignity of being his Children:
His Sovereign free Love was the Principle of his electing any to the Dignity of being his Children:
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This Love is as unchangeable as free; and Election that proceeds from it, is as unchangeable as his Love.
This Love is as unchangeable as free; and Election that proceeds from it, is as unchangeable as his Love.
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What can induce him to alter his Affection towards them? For such is the perfection of his Knowledg, that he can never be surprized by a sudden new Event, that may cause a change in his Mind and Will.
What can induce him to altar his Affection towards them? For such is the perfection of his Knowledge, that he can never be surprised by a sudden new Event, that may cause a change in his Mind and Will.
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He foresaw all the Sins of his People, with their provoking Aggravations.
He foresaw all the Sins of his People, with their provoking Aggravations.
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Now if the foresight of them did not hinder his electing Love in its rise, can they frustrate its end, the bringing of them to Glory?
Now if the foresight of them did not hinder his electing Love in its rise, can they frustrate its end, the bringing of them to Glory?
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Besides, we may argue from what his Love has done for his Children, to what he will do:
Beside, we may argue from what his Love has done for his Children, to what he will do:
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He has given his Son and Spirit to them, the surest Signs of his Love, if we consider the unvaluable Excellence of the Gifts, and the Design of the Giver.
He has given his Son and Spirit to them, the Surest Signs of his Love, if we Consider the unvaluable Excellence of the Gifts, and the Design of the Giver.
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The Son of God is the most excellent Gift of his Love, as undeserved, as he was undesired:
The Son of God is the most excellent Gift of his Love, as undeserved, as he was undesired:
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And from hence the Apostle argues, He that gave his Son for us all, how much more will he with him give us all things? Blessed God! What richer Evidence,
And from hence the Apostle argues, He that gave his Son for us all, how much more will he with him give us all things? Blessed God! What Richer Evidence,
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and more convincing Demonstration can there be of thy Love? Will he not with him give us all things? The Inference is direct and conclusive, with respect to temporal and eternal Things.
and more convincing Demonstration can there be of thy Love? Will he not with him give us all things? The Inference is Direct and conclusive, with respect to temporal and Eternal Things.
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He will give to his Children in the present World, whatever his Wisdom, in conjunction with his Love, sees good for them.
He will give to his Children in the present World, whatever his Wisdom, in conjunction with his Love, sees good for them.
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To illustrate this by a low and familiar Instance;
To illustrate this by a low and familiar Instance;
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If a Mother bestows upon her Daughter rich Jewels for her Marriage-Ornaments, will she deny her Pins to dress her? And we may as strongly argue, that with his Son he will give us eternal Blessings.
If a Mother bestows upon her Daughter rich Jewels for her Marriage-Ornaments, will she deny her Pins to dress her? And we may as strongly argue, that with his Son he will give us Eternal Blessings.
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Will he give us the Tree of Life, and not permit us to eat of the Fruit of it? What was the design of his Counsel and Compassion, in giving his Son to be a Sacrifice for us,
Will he give us the Tree of Life, and not permit us to eat of the Fruit of it? What was the Design of his Counsel and Compassion, in giving his Son to be a Sacrifice for us,
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but to restore us to his Favour? The Apostle reasons strongly, If when we were Enemies, we were reconciled to God by the Death of his Son, much more being reconciled, we shall be saved by his Life.
but to restore us to his Favour? The Apostle Reasons strongly, If when we were Enemies, we were reconciled to God by the Death of his Son, much more being reconciled, we shall be saved by his Life.
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He has paid our Ransom, and revers'd the Sentence of Condemnation against us; and it invincibly follows, he can more easily accomplish our Happiness in Heaven.
He has paid our Ransom, and reversed the Sentence of Condemnation against us; and it invincibly follows, he can more Easily accomplish our Happiness in Heaven.
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If Love justify a Sinner, it will glorify a Saint.
If Love justify a Sinner, it will Glorify a Saint.
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And as the Gift of the Son, so the most precious Gift of the Spirit to God's Children, to make them holy and heavenly, is the most certain sign of his Love to them.
And as the Gift of the Son, so the most precious Gift of the Spirit to God's Children, to make them holy and heavenly, is the most certain Signen of his Love to them.
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The Apostle in the fullest expression speaks of it; God who is rich in Mercy, for his great Love wherewith he has loved us,
The Apostle in the Fullest expression speaks of it; God who is rich in Mercy, for his great Love wherewith he has loved us,
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even when we were dead in Sins, quickned us together with Christ: By Grace ye are saved. even when we were dead in Sins, quickened us together with christ: By Grace you Are saved.
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Sanctification is the effect of rich Mercy, great Love, and saving Grace. The Children of God are seal'd by the Holy Spirit to the Day of Redemption:
Sanctification is the Effect of rich Mercy, great Love, and Saving Grace. The Children of God Are sealed by the Holy Spirit to the Day of Redemption:
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that Seal distinguishes them from the obstinate and polluted World, and ratifies the conveyance of eternal Life to them.
that Seal Distinguishes them from the obstinate and polluted World, and Ratifies the conveyance of Eternal Life to them.
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The Spirit is stiled the Earnest of the Inheritance. His dwelling in the Saints by his sanctifying and comforting Operations, is an Earnest of their dwelling with God in his Sanctuary above.
The Spirit is styled the Earnest of the Inheritance. His Dwelling in the Saints by his sanctifying and comforting Operations, is an Earnest of their Dwelling with God in his Sanctuary above.
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From hence the Apostle propounds a strong Argument to assure the Saints, upon their leaving this World, of their reception into Heaven;
From hence the Apostle propounds a strong Argument to assure the Saints, upon their leaving this World, of their reception into Heaven;
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Now he that hath wrought us for the self-same thing, is God; and the Almighty always obtains his End:Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing, is God; and the Almighty always obtains his End:
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who hath also given us the earnest of his Spirit. Holiness is the Morning-Star of the great Day;who hath also given us the earnest of his Spirit. Holiness is the Morning-Star of the great Day;
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Grace is the Preparative and Assurance of Glory:
Grace is the Preparative and Assurance of Glory:
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For altho the Saints are in themselves mutable, and while there remains Corruption within, and a tempting World without, are liable to falling away,
For although the Saints Are in themselves mutable, and while there remains Corruption within, and a tempting World without, Are liable to falling away,
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yet the free and powerful Love of God that revived them when dead, will preserve them living;
yet the free and powerful Love of God that revived them when dead, will preserve them living;
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that which raised them from the Grave, will prevent their relapsing into it. The Gifts of God are without Repentance.
that which raised them from the Grave, will prevent their relapsing into it. The Gifts of God Are without Repentance.
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How triumphantly does the Apostle express his Confidence, Who shall separate us from the Love of God? Shall Tribulation,
How triumphantly does the Apostle express his Confidence, Who shall separate us from the Love of God? Shall Tribulation,
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or Distress, or Persecution, or Famine, or Nakedness, or Peril, or Sword? These are the most powerful Terrors that the perverse World, in combination with the Devil, can make use of to constrain us to desert the Service of God; but they are vain.or Distress, or Persecution, or Famine, or Nakedness, or Peril, or Sword? These Are the most powerful Terrors that the perverse World, in combination with the devil, can make use of to constrain us to desert the Service of God; but they Are vain.
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Nay, in all these things we are more than Conquerors, through him that loved us: For I am perswaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, Nay, in all these things we Are more than Conquerors, through him that loved us: For I am persuaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers,
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nor Things present, nor Things to come, nor Height, nor Depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the Love of God, that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. nor Things present, nor Things to come, nor Height, nor Depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate us from the Love of God, that is in christ jesus our Lord.
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This blessed Assurance of the Apostle is not rais'd from his extraordinary Privileges, not from the apparition of Angels to him,
This blessed Assurance of the Apostle is not raised from his extraordinary Privileges, not from the apparition of Angels to him,
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nor his rapture to Paradise, nor special Revelations, but from the Love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord, that everlastingly embraces all his Children.
nor his rapture to Paradise, nor special Revelations, but from the Love of God in christ jesus our Lord, that everlastingly embraces all his Children.
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Briefly, in that God has given his Son to die for us, and his Spirit to live in us, his Son to purchase and prepare Heaven for us, his Spirit to prepare us for Heaven, a dying Saint may with blessed Tranquillity commend his Soul into God's Hands.
Briefly, in that God has given his Son to die for us, and his Spirit to live in us, his Son to purchase and prepare Heaven for us, his Spirit to prepare us for Heaven, a dying Saint may with blessed Tranquillity commend his Soul into God's Hands.
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I have more particularly considered the Fatherly Love of God, what a strong Security it affords to his Children, that he will never leave them, in that no Point requires and deserves more Confirmation,
I have more particularly considered the Fatherly Love of God, what a strong Security it affords to his Children, that he will never leave them, in that no Point requires and deserves more Confirmation,
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and weight of Argument to press it down into our distrustful Hearts.
and weight of Argument to press it down into our distrustful Hearts.
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2. The Divine Truth affords a strong Security to the Children of God, to commend their Souls to him at last.
2. The Divine Truth affords a strong Security to the Children of God, to commend their Souls to him At last.
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Truth is an Attribute as essential and dear to God as any of his Perfections.
Truth is an Attribute as essential and dear to God as any of his Perfections.
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And in the Accomplishment of our Salvation, he ordered all things becoming to his Wisdom, that is for the illustration of all his principal Attributes,
And in the Accomplishment of our Salvation, he ordered all things becoming to his Wisdom, that is for the illustration of all his principal Attributes,
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and accordingly design'd the Glory of his Truth equally with the Honour of his Mercy.
and accordingly designed the Glory of his Truth equally with the Honour of his Mercy.
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Thus he declares to his chosen People, Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth Covenant and Mercy, with them that love him, and keep his Commandments.
Thus he declares to his chosen People, Know Therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which Keepeth Covenant and Mercy, with them that love him, and keep his commandments.
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The Attribute that is set next to the Deity, as most sacred, is the Faithful God ;
The Attribute that is Set next to the Deity, as most sacred, is the Faithful God;
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and that further express'd, keeping Covenant and Mercy ; for he delights in fulfilling his Promises, as in the freest Acts of Mercy.
and that further expressed, keeping Covenant and Mercy; for he delights in fulfilling his Promises, as in the Freest Acts of Mercy.
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The Psalmist breaks forth with the affectionate Praises of these Attributes, I will worship towards thy holy Temple,
The Psalmist breaks forth with the affectionate Praises of these Attributes, I will worship towards thy holy Temple,
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and praise thy Name for thy loving Kindness and thy Truth: for thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name. and praise thy Name for thy loving Kindness and thy Truth: for thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name.
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His Word here immediately signifies his Promise, that has its rise from his loving Kindness, and its performance from his Truth.
His Word Here immediately signifies his Promise, that has its rise from his loving Kindness, and its performance from his Truth.
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This he magnifies both with respect to the matter of his Promises that are exceeding great and precious,
This he Magnifies both with respect to the matter of his Promises that Are exceeding great and precious,
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and the fulfilling them above all that we can ask or think. God cannot repent or lie ;
and the fulfilling them above all that we can ask or think. God cannot Repent or lie;
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his Counsels are unretractable, from the Immutability of his Nature; his Promises are infallible, from his Fidelity:
his Counsels Are unretractable, from the Immutability of his Nature; his Promises Are infallible, from his Fidis:
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they are as unchangeable as the Sun and Stars in their appointed Courses; nay, more stable than the Centre:
they Are as unchangeable as the Sun and Stars in their appointed Courses; nay, more stable than the Centre:
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for Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but not a tittle of his Promises, and our Hopes be unfulfilled.for Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but not a tittle of his Promises, and our Hope's be unfulfilled.
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If the Frame of Nature were dissolved, it would be no loss to God, who is glorious and blessed in his own Perfections:
If the Frame of Nature were dissolved, it would be no loss to God, who is glorious and blessed in his own Perfections:
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but if his Promises fail, the Honour of his Truth would be impair'd and blemish'd. The Psalmist saith, Those that know thy Name, will trust in thee:
but if his Promises fail, the Honour of his Truth would be impaired and blemished. The Psalmist Says, Those that know thy Name, will trust in thee:
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Those who know the Creature, its Levity, Mutability and Mortality, will be discourag'd from trusting in it;
Those who know the Creature, its Levity, Mutability and Mortality, will be discouraged from trusting in it;
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but those who know the eternal Constancy of God in his Nature and Promises, will securely rely upon him.
but those who know the Eternal Constancy of God in his Nature and Promises, will securely rely upon him.
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Now the Promises, the Declarations of God's Love, without which we cannot have any solid and sustaining Hope in our Death, assure us of God's receiving the separate Spirits of his Children.
Now the Promises, the Declarations of God's Love, without which we cannot have any solid and sustaining Hope in our Death, assure us of God's receiving the separate Spirits of his Children.
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There was a constant clearness, tho not in that degree of Light as since the appearance of Christ, of the Happiness of the departed Saints.
There was a constant clearness, though not in that degree of Light as since the appearance of christ, of the Happiness of the departed Saints.
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Dying Jacob breaks forth with a lively Hope, O Lord, I have waited for thy Salvation.
Dying Jacob breaks forth with a lively Hope, Oh Lord, I have waited for thy Salvation.
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Job says, Tho he kill me, yet will I trust in him ; that is, for his Almighty Mercy in the next State.Job Says, Though he kill me, yet will I trust in him; that is, for his Almighty Mercy in the next State.
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The Psalmist expresses his Confidence, Thou wilt guide me by thy Counsel, and receive me into thy Glory.
The Psalmist Expresses his Confidence, Thou wilt guide me by thy Counsel, and receive me into thy Glory.
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After the safe conducting him through a World of Troubles and Temptations, he would bring him to Heaven, a Place of equal Purity and Glory.
After the safe conducting him through a World of Troubles and Temptations, he would bring him to Heaven, a Place of equal Purity and Glory.
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David when he was in pressing Peril, addresses to God, Into thy Hands I commend my Spirit, to be preserved as a precious Depositum; David when he was in pressing Peril, Addresses to God, Into thy Hands I commend my Spirit, to be preserved as a precious Depositum;
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thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of Truth. thou hast redeemed me, Oh Lord God of Truth.
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His Assurance is built on God's Right and Title to him, Thou hast redeemed me, and his everlasting Fidelity.
His Assurance is built on God's Right and Title to him, Thou hast redeemed me, and his everlasting Fidis.
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The Apostle speaks with full assurance, We know that if our earthly House of this Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a Building of God eternal in the Heavens.
The Apostle speaks with full assurance, We know that if our earthly House of this Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a Building of God Eternal in the Heavens.
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And, we are confident, I say, rather to be absent from the Body, and present with the Lord.
And, we Are confident, I say, rather to be absent from the Body, and present with the Lord.
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St. Peter encourages Christians when surrounded with Death, to commit their Souls to him:
Saint Peter encourages Christians when surrounded with Death, to commit their Souls to him:
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Wherefore let them that suffer according to the Will of God, commit the keeping of their Souls to him in wel-doing, as unto a faithful Creator. Wherefore let them that suffer according to the Will of God, commit the keeping of their Souls to him in welldoing, as unto a faithful Creator.
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He encourageth them to encounter Death in its most formidable Pomp, by considering their Souls shall be safe for ever, upon the account of God's Right and Interest in them, and his Fidelity:
He Encourageth them to encounter Death in its most formidable Pomp, by considering their Souls shall be safe for ever, upon the account of God's Right and Interest in them, and his Fidis:
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he has an original Right in them by the first Creation, as they are intellectual immortal Spirits in their Nature,
he has an original Right in them by the First Creation, as they Are intellectual immortal Spirits in their Nature,
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but a nearer and more especial Right by a new and nobler Creation, as they are renewed Spirits, made like to him in his Holiness, the most Divine Perfection.
but a nearer and more especial Right by a new and Nobler Creation, as they Are renewed Spirits, made like to him in his Holiness, the most Divine Perfection.
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The Relation of Creator implies his omnipotent Love, and the Attribute of Faithful, his eternal Love declar'd in his Promises.
The Relation of Creator Implies his omnipotent Love, and the Attribute of Faithful, his Eternal Love declared in his Promises.
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There can never be the least cause to charge him with Insincerity or Inconstancy. The Favour of God is round about the Righteous as a Shield:
There can never be the least cause to charge him with Insincerity or Inconstancy. The Favour of God is round about the Righteous as a Shield:
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And his Faithfulness is round about him, that he is always ready to perform his Promise to them. And his Faithfulness is round about him, that he is always ready to perform his Promise to them.
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They may safely trust the worth of their Souls, and the weight of Eternity with him, who has said, he will never leave them, nor forsake them.
They may safely trust the worth of their Souls, and the weight of Eternity with him, who has said, he will never leave them, nor forsake them.
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Besides, the Promise of a Reward to the obedient Children of God, is secur'd not only by his Fidelity,
Beside, the Promise of a Reward to the obedient Children of God, is secured not only by his Fidis,
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but the declar'd Equity of his Proceedings in his final Judgment. 'Tis a Regality invested in the Crown of Heaven to dispense Rewards:
but the declared Equity of his Proceedings in his final Judgement. It's a Regality invested in the Crown of Heaven to dispense Rewards:
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Whoever comes to God, must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Whoever comes to God, must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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His Being and rewarding Bounty are the Foundations of Religion.
His Being and rewarding Bounty Are the Foundations of Religion.
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'Tis true, such is the Distance between God and the Creature, and the eternal Obligations of it to God, that it can challenge nothing from God, as due to its Merit.
It's true, such is the Distance between God and the Creature, and the Eternal Obligations of it to God, that it can challenge nothing from God, as due to its Merit.
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Justice unqualified with Bounty and Clemency, owes nothing to the most excellent Obedience of the Creature, tho innocent.
justice unqualified with Bounty and Clemency, owes nothing to the most excellent obedience of the Creature, though innocent.
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But since the Fall, our best Works are defective and defiled, and want Pardon;
But since the Fallen, our best Works Are defective and defiled, and want Pardon;
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and our heaviest Sufferings are but light in the Ballance, against the exceeding Weight of Glory.
and our Heaviest Sufferings Are but Light in the Balance, against the exceeding Weight of Glory.
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But the Apostle tells the Thessalonians, It is a righteous thing with God to recompense Tribulation to them who trouble you:
But the Apostle tells the Thessalonians, It is a righteous thing with God to recompense Tribulation to them who trouble you:
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and to you who are troubled, rest with us. Consider them in the Comparison;and to you who Are troubled, rest with us. Consider them in the Comparison;
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'Tis becoming his governing Justice to punish the unrighteous Persecutors, and reward his faithful Servants who suffer for his Glory.
It's becoming his governing justice to Punish the unrighteous Persecutors, and reward his faithful Servants who suffer for his Glory.
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Now the present Life is the Day for our Work, as our Saviour saith, I must do the Work of him that sent me, while 'tis called to Day:
Now the present Life is the Day for our Work, as our Saviour Says, I must do the Work of him that sent me, while it's called to Day:
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And at Death, the Spirit returns to God that gave it, in order to Judgment, either fatal or favourable, according to the tenor of Mens good Works,
And At Death, the Spirit returns to God that gave it, in order to Judgement, either fatal or favourable, according to the tenor of Men's good Works,
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and the desert of their bad.
and the desert of their bad.
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The Promise is to them, who by patient continuance in wel-doing, seek for Glory, and Honour,
The Promise is to them, who by patient Continuance in welldoing, seek for Glory, and Honour,
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and Immortality, they shall obtain eternal Life. and Immortality, they shall obtain Eternal Life.
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Our Saviour encourages his suffering Servants, Be faithful to the Death, and I will give you the Crown of Life.
Our Saviour encourages his suffering Servants, Be faithful to the Death, and I will give you the Crown of Life.
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The compleat Reward is reserved to the great Day of universal Recompences, when the Sons of God by Regeneration, shall be the Sons of a glorious Resurrection.
The complete Reward is reserved to the great Day of universal Recompenses, when the Sons of God by Regeneration, shall be the Sons of a glorious Resurrection.
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But the righteous Judg will give a present Reward at the end of the Day, to all that with unfainting Perseverance have perform'd his Work.
But the righteous Judge will give a present Reward At the end of the Day, to all that with unfainting Perseverance have performed his Work.
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Our Saviour tells us, that all who wrought in the Vineyard, receiv'd their Rewards in the last Hour of the Day :
Our Saviour tells us, that all who wrought in the Vineyard, received their Rewards in the last Hour of the Day:
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The Parallel is instructive, that when the Night of Death comes, the Reward will be dispens'd.
The Parallel is instructive, that when the Night of Death comes, the Reward will be dispensed.
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There is a Law recorded concerning the paying Wages to those who were hir'd, that it should be in the end of the Day;
There is a Law recorded Concerning the paying Wages to those who were hired, that it should be in the end of the Day;
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that it should not be detain'd all Night with thee until the Morning.
that it should not be detained all Night with thee until the Morning.
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The Allusion is very congruous, that God will fulfil his own Law to his Sons that serve him. The Allusion is very congruous, that God will fulfil his own Law to his Sons that serve him.
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The Reward shall not abide with him the long dark Interval, the Night, wherein their Bodies sleep in the Grave, till the Morning of the Resurrection.
The Reward shall not abide with him the long dark Interval, the Night, wherein their Bodies sleep in the Grave, till the Morning of the Resurrection.
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Our Saviour promised the dying Penitent, To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. The End of our Faith is immediately attended with the Salvation of the Soul:
Our Saviour promised the dying Penitent, To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. The End of our Faith is immediately attended with the Salvation of the Soul:
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The Labour of Faith being finish'd, is productive of the beatifick Vision in the State of Light and Glory.
The Labour of Faith being finished, is productive of the beatific Vision in the State of Light and Glory.
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The Sum is, That the Children of God, who have by constant Conversation sincerely endeavoured to please and glorify him, may with an entire Resignation commit their Souls to his Hands,
The Sum is, That the Children of God, who have by constant Conversation sincerely endeavoured to please and Glorify him, may with an entire Resignation commit their Souls to his Hands,
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as if an Angel were sent from Heaven to them in their dying Agonies, with the comfortable Message, that they should presently be with God.
as if an Angel were sent from Heaven to them in their dying Agonies, with the comfortable Message, that they should presently be with God.
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3. The Divine Power, in conjunction with Love and Truth, is the Foundation of our secure dependance upon God in our last Hours.
3. The Divine Power, in conjunction with Love and Truth, is the Foundation of our secure dependence upon God in our last Hours.
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This Consideration is absolutely necessary for our sure Trust:
This Consideration is absolutely necessary for our sure Trust:
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For Love without Power is ineffectual, and Power without Love of no comfortable Advantage to us.
For Love without Power is ineffectual, and Power without Love of no comfortable Advantage to us.
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The Apostle gives this reason of his chearful and couragious Sufferings in the Service of God, For I know in whom I have believed, and am perswaded he is able to keep what I have committed to him, till that Day.
The Apostle gives this reason of his cheerful and courageous Sufferings in the Service of God, For I know in whom I have believed, and am persuaded he is able to keep what I have committed to him, till that Day.
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His Faith respected the Promises of God concerning his Salvation, which are infinitely sure, the Divine Power being alsufficient to fulfil them.
His Faith respected the Promises of God Concerning his Salvation, which Are infinitely sure, the Divine Power being All-sufficient to fulfil them.
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The precious Depositum that is committed to his dear Care, he can and will preserve inviolate.
The precious Depositum that is committed to his dear Care, he can and will preserve inviolate.
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The Father of sincere Believers, is the Lord of Heaven and Earth, who by his Word, without the least strain of his Power, made the World,
The Father of sincere Believers, is the Lord of Heaven and Earth, who by his Word, without the least strain of his Power, made the World,
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and preserves it from falling into Confusion.
and preserves it from falling into Confusion.
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'Tis the Essence of Faith, to assure us of God's Almighty Mercy to all that have the true Characters of his Children, that are qualified for his Salvation.
It's the Essence of Faith, to assure us of God's Almighty Mercy to all that have the true Characters of his Children, that Are qualified for his Salvation.
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Our Redeemer joins the two Relations of our Father and our God ; the gracious and the glorious Relation are inseparable.
Our Redeemer joins the two Relations of our Father and our God; the gracious and the glorious Relation Are inseparable.
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Now the Love of our heavenly Father engages the Power of our God, that we shall want nothing to secure our Happiness, that is within the object of Omnipotence.
Now the Love of our heavenly Father engages the Power of our God, that we shall want nothing to secure our Happiness, that is within the Object of Omnipotence.
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I shall insist no further upon the Consideration of the Divine Power, because it will return under some of the following Heads of Discourse.
I shall insist no further upon the Consideration of the Divine Power, Because it will return under Some of the following Heads of Discourse.
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II. The Blessedness of this Privilege is to be unfolded. This will appear by considering, First, What is the Depositum, the Thing that is intrusted in God's Hands.
II The Blessedness of this Privilege is to be unfolded. This will appear by considering, First, What is the Depositum, the Thing that is Entrusted in God's Hands.
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Secondly, What is implied in his receiving of it. In answer to the first;Secondly, What is implied in his receiving of it. In answer to the First;
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'Tis the Soul, the more excellent and immortal Part of Man, that is commended to God's keeping.
It's the Soul, the more excellent and immortal Part of Man, that is commended to God's keeping.
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1. ' Tis our more excellent Part in its Nature and Capacity. Man is a compounded Creature, of a Body and a Soul:
1. ' This our more excellent Part in its Nature and Capacity. Man is a compounded Creature, of a Body and a Soul:
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the Body in its Original and Resolution is Earth;
the Body in its Original and Resolution is Earth;
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the Soul is of a divine Descent, a spiritual Substance, and in the Nobility and Perfections of its Nature, but a little lower than the Angels:
the Soul is of a divine Descent, a spiritual Substance, and in the Nobilt and Perfections of its Nature, but a little lower than the Angels:
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'tis the vile Body, but the precious Soul. In its Capacity it incomparably excels the Body;
it's the vile Body, but the precious Soul. In its Capacity it incomparably excels the Body;
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for the Body lives & moves in the low Region of the Senses, that are common with the Worms of the Earth;
for the Body lives & moves in the low Region of the Senses, that Are Common with the Worms of the Earth;
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but the Soul in its Understanding and Desires, is capable of Communion with the blessed God, of Grace and Glory.
but the Soul in its Understanding and Desires, is capable of Communion with the blessed God, of Grace and Glory.
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From hence it is, that the whole World can't make one Man happy;
From hence it is, that the Whole World can't make one Man happy;
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for the Ingredients of true and compleat Happiness are the Perfection and Satisfaction of the Soul. The Apostle tells us, The less is blessed of the greater.
for the Ingredients of true and complete Happiness Are the Perfection and Satisfaction of the Soul. The Apostle tells us, The less is blessed of the greater.
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Can the World bring Perfection to Man, that is so incomparably short of his Imperfection? Our Saviour assures us, the Gain of the whole World cannot recompense the Loss of one Soul. There is a vast Circuit in our Desires,
Can the World bring Perfection to Man, that is so incomparably short of his Imperfection? Our Saviour assures us, the Gain of the Whole World cannot recompense the Loss of one Soul. There is a vast Circuit in our Desires,
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and all the Lines terminate in the Centre of Blessedness.
and all the Lines terminate in the Centre of Blessedness.
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Can the World give sincere Satisfaction to them? Solomon who was as rich and high as the World could make him, has left an everlasting Testimony of the Vanity of transient Things, from his experimental Observation,
Can the World give sincere Satisfaction to them? Solomon who was as rich and high as the World could make him, has left an everlasting Testimony of the Vanity of Transient Things, from his experimental Observation,
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and the Direction of the Holy Spirit: So he begins and ends his Sermon, Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity ;
and the Direction of the Holy Spirit: So he begins and ends his Sermon, Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity;
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so vain and vexing, that we shall not only be weary of them, but of this Life, wherein we use them.
so vain and vexing, that we shall not only be weary of them, but of this Life, wherein we use them.
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Can the Creature make us happy, when their Emptiness, and Anguish annex'd to it, makes our Lives miserable? The World cannot satisfy our narrow Senses:
Can the Creature make us happy, when their Emptiness, and Anguish annexed to it, makes our Lives miserable? The World cannot satisfy our narrow Senses:
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The Eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the Ear with hearing, much less the infinite Desires of our supreme Faculties.The Eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the Ear with hearing, much less the infinite Desires of our supreme Faculties.
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Those who are now inchanted with its Allurements, within a little while will see through its false Colours.
Those who Are now enchanted with its Allurements, within a little while will see through its false Colours.
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As when one awakes, all the pleasant Scenes of Fancy in his Dream vanish;
As when one awakes, all the pleasant Scenes of Fancy in his Dream vanish;
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so when the Soul is awakened in the End of Life, the World and the Lusts thereof pass away, and the remembrance of them. I shall add further;
so when the Soul is awakened in the End of Life, the World and the Lustiest thereof pass away, and the remembrance of them. I shall add further;
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What clearer Evidence can we have of the worth of the Soul, than from God's Esteem, the Creator of it? Now when God foresaw the Revolture of our first Parent, that brought him under a double Death in one Sentence, temporal and eternal,
What clearer Evidence can we have of the worth of the Soul, than from God's Esteem, the Creator of it? Now when God foresaw the Revolture of our First Parent, that brought him under a double Death in one Sentence, temporal and Eternal,
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and that all Mankind was desperately lost in him, then his compassionate Counsels were concerning his Recovery:
and that all Mankind was desperately lost in him, then his compassionate Counsels were Concerning his Recovery:
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His Love and Wisdom accorded to contrive the Means to accomplish our Redemption, by the Death of his incarnate Son:
His Love and Wisdom accorded to contrive the Means to accomplish our Redemption, by the Death of his incarnate Son:
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We are not redeemed with Silver and Gold, but with the precious Blood of Christ, as a Lamb without spot and blemish. We Are not redeemed with Silver and Gold, but with the precious Blood of christ, as a Lamb without spot and blemish.
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Of what value is a Soul in God's account, that he bought with his own Son's Blood, the most sacred Treasure of Heaven? We may say for the Honour of our Redeemer and our own, that which the Angels cannot, we were so valued by God himself, that his Son became Man,
Of what valve is a Soul in God's account, that he bought with his own Son's Blood, the most sacred Treasure of Heaven? We may say for the Honour of our Redeemer and our own, that which the Angels cannot, we were so valued by God himself, that his Son became Man,
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and died on the Cross for the Salvation of our Souls.
and died on the Cross for the Salvation of our Souls.
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I shall only mention another Evidence and Effect of God's valuation of our Souls, that is, the eternal Weight of Glory, which exceeds all the Thoughts of our Minds, and Desires of our Hearts.
I shall only mention Another Evidence and Effect of God's valuation of our Souls, that is, the Eternal Weight of Glory, which exceeds all the Thoughts of our Minds, and Desires of our Hearts.
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What are all the Kingdoms and Pleasures of the World, in comparison of that Blessedness God has prepar'd for those who love him? Now the Soul that is inestimably precious,
What Are all the Kingdoms and Pleasures of the World, in comparison of that Blessedness God has prepared for those who love him? Now the Soul that is inestimably precious,
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and should be most dear to us, is secured from Danger, when received by God's Hands.
and should be most dear to us, is secured from Danger, when received by God's Hands.
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2. The Soul is our immortal Part. The Body is compounded of jarring Principles, frail and mortal:
2. The Soul is our immortal Part. The Body is compounded of jarring Principles, frail and Mortal:
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A Casualty or Sickness dissolves the vital Union, and it falls to the Dust. But the Soul is a Spirit by Nature,
A Casualty or Sickness dissolves the vital union, and it falls to the Dust. But the Soul is a Spirit by Nature,
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and immortal by its inherent Property.
and immortal by its inherent Property.
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Its spiritual Operations perform'd without the ministry of the Senses, (the Eye of the Mind contemplates its Objects,
Its spiritual Operations performed without the Ministry of the Senses, (the Eye of the Mind contemplates its Objects,
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when the Eyes of the Body are clos'd) demonstrate its spiritual Nature:
when the Eyes of the Body Are closed) demonstrate its spiritual Nature:
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for the Being is the Root of its working, and consequently that it exists independently upon the Body:
for the Being is the Root of its working, and consequently that it exists independently upon the Body:
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But of this we have the clearest assurance in the Scripture.
But of this we have the Clearest assurance in the Scripture.
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This is another demonstration that present Things cannot make us happy, for they forsake us the first step we take into the next World,
This is Another demonstration that present Things cannot make us happy, for they forsake us the First step we take into the next World,
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and then the Soul enters into Happiness or Misery equally eternal. The Immortality of the Soul, and the Immutability of its State, are inseparable then;
and then the Soul enters into Happiness or Misery equally Eternal. The Immortality of the Soul, and the Immutability of its State, Are inseparable then;
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for the present Life is the time of our Work, the next is of Recompences according to our Works.
for the present Life is the time of our Work, the next is of Recompenses according to our Works.
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If we die in the Lord, the Consequence is infallible, we shall live with him for ever:If we die in the Lord, the Consequence is infallible, we shall live with him for ever:
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If we die in our Sins, we shall not be received by his merciful Hands, but fall into his bottomless Displeasure.
If we die in our Sins, we shall not be received by his merciful Hands, but fallen into his bottomless Displeasure.
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And of what concernment is it to have our Souls with God in that infinite and incomprehensible Duration? All the Measures of Time, Days and Weeks, Months and Years,
And of what concernment is it to have our Souls with God in that infinite and incomprehensible Duration? All the Measures of Time, Days and Weeks, Months and years,
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and Ages, are swallow'd up in that invisible Depth, as the Rivers that pour into the Sea, are swallowed up without any overflowing of its Waters.
and Ages, Are swallowed up in that invisible Depth, as the rivers that pour into the Sea, Are swallowed up without any overflowing of its Waters.
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The Dove that Noah let out of the Ark, as a Spy to discover whether the Deluge was abated, found not a Place to rest on;
The Dove that Noah let out of the Ark, as a Spy to discover whither the Deluge was abated, found not a Place to rest on;
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but after many Circuits in the Air, it returned to the Ark. If our Thoughts take wing,
but After many Circuits in the Air, it returned to the Ark If our Thoughts take wing,
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and multiply Millions of Millions of Ages, we cannot rest in any Computation, for there remains after all an entire innumerable Eternity.
and multiply Millions of Millions of Ages, we cannot rest in any Computation, for there remains After all an entire innumerable Eternity.
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Secondly, I will consider more particularly what is contained in this blessed Privilege:Secondly, I will Consider more particularly what is contained in this blessed Privilege:
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The reception of the Soul into God's Hands, implies three things. 1. Entire Safety. 2. Heavenly Felicity. 3. 'Tis a certain Pledg of the reviving of the Body,
The reception of the Soul into God's Hands, Implies three things. 1. Entire Safety. 2. Heavenly Felicity. 3. It's a certain Pledge of the reviving of the Body,
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and its reunion with the Soul in the State of Glory. 1. Entire Safety.
and its reunion with the Soul in the State of Glory. 1. Entire Safety.
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After Death the separate Soul of a true Believer immediately passes through the airy and Ethereal Regions to the highest Heaven, the Temple of God, the native Seat and Element of blessed Spirits.
After Death the separate Soul of a true Believer immediately passes through the airy and Ethereal Regions to the highest Heaven, the Temple of God, the native Seat and Element of blessed Spirits.
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The Air is possess'd by Satan with his Confederate Army, who are Rebels to God, and Enemies to the Souls of Men:
The Air is possessed by Satan with his Confederate Army, who Are Rebels to God, and Enemies to the Souls of Men:
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he is stiled the Prince of the Power of the Air:
he is styled the Prince of the Power of the Air:
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He often raises Storms and Tempests, discharges Thunder and Lightning, the woful Effects of which are felt in the lower World. He often raises Storms and Tempests, discharges Thunder and Lightning, the woeful Effects of which Are felt in the lower World.
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The Numbers, the Strength, and the Malice of the evil Angels to the Souls of Men, render them very terrible:
The Numbers, the Strength, and the Malice of the evil Angels to the Souls of Men, render them very terrible:
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We may conjecture at their Number, from what is related in the Gospel, that a Legion possess'd one Man. They are superiour Spirits to Man,
We may conjecture At their Number, from what is related in the Gospel, that a Legion possessed one Man. They Are superior Spirits to Man,
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and tho stripp'd of their moral Excellencies, Holiness, Goodness and Truth, yet retain their natural Power at least in great degrees. Their Malice is unquenchable.
and though stripped of their moral Excellencies, Holiness, goodness and Truth, yet retain their natural Power At least in great Degrees. Their Malice is unquenchable.
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'Tis said of the Devil, He goes about like a roaring Lion, seeking whom he may devour.
It's said of the devil, He Goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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All the Joy those malignant Spirits are capable of, is the involving the Souls of Men in their desperate Calamity.
All the Joy those malignant Spirits Are capable of, is the involving the Souls of Men in their desperate Calamity.
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And tho they know their opposing God will increase their Guilt and Torment, yet their Diligence is equal to their Malice, to seduce, pervert and ruin Souls for ever.
And though they know their opposing God will increase their Gilded and Torment, yet their Diligence is equal to their Malice, to seduce, pervert and ruin Souls for ever.
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Now when the Saints die, all the Powers of Darkness would, if possible, hinder the ascension of their Souls to God.
Now when the Saints die, all the Powers of Darkness would, if possible, hinder the Ascension of their Souls to God.
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What David complains of his cruel Enemies, is applicable in this case, Their Souls are among Lions;
What David complains of his cruel Enemies, is applicable in this case, Their Souls Are among Lions;
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and if destitute of divine Preservation, the Danger would be the same;
and if destitute of divine Preservation, the Danger would be the same;
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as if a little Flock of Lambs were to encounter with a great number of fierce Lions, or fiery Dragons.
as if a little Flock of Lambs were to encounter with a great number of fierce Lions, or fiery Dragons.
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Anger sets an edg upon Power, and makes a Combatant but of equal Strength to overcome.
Anger sets an edge upon Power, and makes a Combatant but of equal Strength to overcome.
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How dangerous then would the Condition be of naked Souls, oppos'd by over-matching Enemies, armed with Rage against them? How easily would they hurry them to the Abyss, the Den of Dragons, the Prison where lost Souls are secur'd to the Day of Judgment?
How dangerous then would the Condition be of naked Souls, opposed by overmatching Enemies, armed with Rage against them? How Easily would they hurry them to the Abyss, the Den of Dragons, the Prison where lost Souls Are secured to the Day of Judgement?
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But all the Potentates of Hell are infinitely inferiour to God: they are restrain'd and tortur'd by the Chains of his powerful Justice:
But all the Potentates of Hell Are infinitely inferior to God: they Are restrained and tortured by the Chains of his powerful justice:
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a Legion of them could not enter into the Swine without his permission, much less can they touch the Apple of his Eye.
a Legion of them could not enter into the Swine without his permission, much less can they touch the Apple of his Eye.
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That black Prince with all his infernal Host cannot intercept one naked Soul from arriving at the Kingdom of Glory.
That black Prince with all his infernal Host cannot intercept one naked Soul from arriving At the Kingdom of Glory.
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Our Saviour assures us, None is able to pluck them out of his Father's Hands.
Our Saviour assures us, None is able to pluck them out of his Father's Hands.
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The Lord Christ our Head and Leader, having vanquish'd in his last Battel on the Cross, Principalities and Powers, made his triumphant Ascension to Glory: The Lord christ our Head and Leader, having vanquished in his last Battle on the Cross, Principalities and Powers, made his triumphant Ascension to Glory:
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Thus his Members having overcome their spiritual Enemies, shall by the same Almighty Power be carried through the Dominions of Satan, in the sight of their Enemies, (tormented with the remembrance of their lost Happiness,
Thus his Members having overcome their spiritual Enemies, shall by the same Almighty Power be carried through the Dominions of Satan, in the sighed of their Enemies, (tormented with the remembrance of their lost Happiness,
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and Envy that humane Souls should partake of it) to the Place of God's glorious Residence.
and Envy that humane Souls should partake of it) to the Place of God's glorious Residence.
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I shall also observe, that as the Lord is a God of Power, so he is a God of Order,
I shall also observe, that as the Lord is a God of Power, so he is a God of Order,
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and uses subordinate Means for the accomplishment of his Will.
and uses subordinate Means for the accomplishment of his Will.
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Our Saviour has reveal'd, that the Angels transport the separate Souls of the Righteous to Heaven:
Our Saviour has revealed, that the Angels transport the separate Souls of the Righteous to Heaven:
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Those glorious Spirits, who always behold the Face of God, such is their exact Obedience to him,
Those glorious Spirits, who always behold the Face of God, such is their exact obedience to him,
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and perfect Love to his Children, that they disdain not to protect his little ones in this open State.
and perfect Love to his Children, that they disdain not to Pact his little ones in this open State.
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They rejoice at the Conversion of Sinners, at their first entrance into the Way of Life, They rejoice At the Conversion of Sinners, At their First Entrance into the Way of Life,
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and with tender watchfulness encompass them here, never withdrawing their protecting Presence, till they bring them to their celestial Country,
and with tender watchfulness encompass them Here, never withdrawing their protecting Presence, till they bring them to their celestial Country,
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and resign their Charge to the Lord of Life.
and resign their Charge to the Lord of Life.
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How safe are the departed Saints, when convey'd through Satan's Territories by the Royal Guard of Angels that excel in strength? 2. Heavenly Felicity.
How safe Are the departed Saints, when conveyed through Satan's Territories by the Royal Guard of Angels that excel in strength? 2. Heavenly Felicity.
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The receiving of holy Souls into God's Hands, is introductive into his Presence, which is both a Sanctuary to secure us from all Evil,
The receiving of holy Souls into God's Hands, is introductive into his Presence, which is both a Sanctuary to secure us from all Evil,
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and a Store-house to furnish us with all that is good. The Lord is a Sun and a Shield:
and a Storehouse to furnish us with all that is good. The Lord is a Sun and a Shield:
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he is to intellectual Beings, what the Sun is to sensitive, communicates Light and Life, and Joy to them.
he is to intellectual Beings, what the Sun is to sensitive, communicates Light and Life, and Joy to them.
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In his Presence is fulness of Joy, at his right Hand are Rivers of Pleasure for ever. In his Presence is fullness of Joy, At his right Hand Are rivers of Pleasure for ever.
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All that is evil and afflicting, is abolish'd: all that is desirable, is conferr'd upon his Children.
All that is evil and afflicting, is abolished: all that is desirable, is conferred upon his Children.
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A glimpse or reflected Ray of his reconciled and favourable Countenance, even in this lower World, infuses into the Hearts of his Children a Joy unspeakable and glorious: a taste of the Divine Goodness here, causes a disrelish of all the carnal Sweets, the dreggy Delights which natural Men so greedily desire.
A glimpse or reflected Ray of his reconciled and favourable Countenance, even in this lower World, infuses into the Hearts of his Children a Joy unspeakable and glorious: a taste of the Divine goodness Here, Causes a disrelish of all the carnal Sweets, the dreggy Delights which natural Men so greedily desire.
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And if the faint Dawn be so reviving and comfortable, what is the Brightness of the full Day? None can understand the Happiness that results from the full and eternal sight of God's Face,
And if the faint Dawn be so reviving and comfortable, what is the Brightness of the full Day? None can understand the Happiness that results from the full and Eternal sighed of God's Face,
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and the fruition of his Love, but those who enjoy the Presence of God in perfection. His Goodness is truly infinite;
and the fruition of his Love, but those who enjoy the Presence of God in perfection. His goodness is truly infinite;
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the more the Saints above know it, and enjoy it, the more they esteem it, and delight in it.
the more the Saints above know it, and enjoy it, the more they esteem it, and delight in it.
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His compleat and communicative Love satisfies the immense Desires of that innumerable Company of blessed Spirits that are before his Throne:
His complete and communicative Love Satisfies the immense Desires of that innumerable Company of blessed Spirits that Are before his Throne:
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there is no Envy, no Avarice, no Ambition in that Kingdom, where God is all in all.
there is no Envy, no Avarice, no Ambition in that Kingdom, where God is all in all.
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The Divine Presence is an ever-flowing Fountain of Felicity. The continual reflection upon this, makes Heaven to be Heaven to the Blessed:
The Divine Presence is an ever-flowing Fountain of Felicity. The continual reflection upon this, makes Heaven to be Heaven to the Blessed:
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their Security is as valuable as their Felicity: they are above all danger of losing it.
their Security is as valuable as their Felicity: they Are above all danger of losing it.
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Methinks the belief of this should cause us, as it were with Wings of Fire, with most ardent Desires to fly to the Bosom of God, the alone Centre of our Souls, where we shall rest for ever.
Methinks the belief of this should cause us, as it were with Wings of Fire, with most Ardent Desires to fly to the Bosom of God, the alone Centre of our Souls, where we shall rest for ever.
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3. The reception of the Soul into Heaven is a certain Pledg of the Resurrection of the Body,
3. The reception of the Soul into Heaven is a certain Pledge of the Resurrection of the Body,
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and its re-union with the Soul in the State of Glory. The Covenant of God was made with the entire Persons of Believers:
and its reunion with the Soul in the State of Glory. The Covenant of God was made with the entire Persons of Believers:
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therefore under the Law the sacred Seal of it was in their Flesh.
Therefore under the Law the sacred Seal of it was in their Flesh.
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To be the God of Promise to them, implies his being a blessed Rewarder to them.
To be the God of Promise to them, Implies his being a blessed Rewarder to them.
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Our Saviour silences the Sadduces, who disbeliev'd the Resurrection, from the tenour of God's Covenant, I am the God of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, which Title he was pleased to retain after their Death;
Our Saviour silences the Sadducees, who disbelieved the Resurrection, from the tenor of God's Covenant, I am the God of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, which Title he was pleased to retain After their Death;
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Now God is not the God of the Dead, but of the Living. Now God is not the God of the Dead, but of the Living.
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The immediate Inference from thence is, that their Souls did actually live in Blessedness, and that their Bodies,
The immediate Inference from thence is, that their Souls did actually live in Blessedness, and that their Bodies,
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tho dead to Nature, were alive to God with respect to his Promise and Power.
though dead to Nature, were alive to God with respect to his Promise and Power.
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If we consider that the Divine Law binds the outward Man as well as the inward,
If we Consider that the Divine Law binds the outward Man as well as the inward,
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and that during the time of our Work and Trial here, our Service and Sufferings for the Glory of God are from the concurrence of the Soul and Body, it will appear that the Promise of the Reward belongs to both,
and that during the time of our Work and Trial Here, our Service and Sufferings for the Glory of God Are from the concurrence of the Soul and Body, it will appear that the Promise of the Reward belongs to both,
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and that the receiving of the Soul into Heaven, is an earnest of our full Redemption, even that of the Body.
and that the receiving of the Soul into Heaven, is an earnest of our full Redemption, even that of the Body.
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'Tis true, there is no visible Difference between the Bodies of the Saints and of the Wicked here;
It's true, there is no visible Difference between the Bodies of the Saints and of the Wicked Here;
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they are sick with the same Diseases, and die in the same manner.
they Are sick with the same Diseases, and die in the same manner.
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As 'tis with Trees in deep Winter, when they are covered with Snow, we cannot distinguish which are absolutely dead and destin'd to the Ax and Fire,
As it's with Trees in deep Winter, when they Are covered with Snow, we cannot distinguish which Are absolutely dead and destined to the Ax and Fire,
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and which retain their Sap, and will be fruitful and flourishing in the returning Year: so the dead Bodies of the Godly and Ungodly, to external appearance, are alike:
and which retain their Sap, and will be fruitful and flourishing in the returning Year: so the dead Bodies of the Godly and Ungodly, to external appearance, Are alike:
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But what a vast difference will be between them in the next World!
But what a vast difference will be between them in the next World!
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The Bodies of the Ungodly, in conjunction with their Souls, shall be cast into the Lake of Fire;
The Bodies of the Ungodly, in conjunction with their Souls, shall be cast into the Lake of Fire;
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the Bodies of the Godly resumed by their Souls, shall enjoy a full and flourishing Happiness for ever.
the Bodies of the Godly resumed by their Souls, shall enjoy a full and flourishing Happiness for ever.
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The Application. 1. This may inform us of the contrary States into which dying Persons immediately pass:
The Application. 1. This may inform us of the contrary States into which dying Persons immediately pass:
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The Children of God resign their Spirits to the Hands of their gracious Heavenly Father,
The Children of God resign their Spirits to the Hands of their gracious Heavenly Father,
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but Rebels and Strangers to God, fall into the Hands of a revenging Judg. Could we see the attending Spirits that surround sick Persons in their last Hours, what a wonderful Impression would it make upon us? A Guard of glorious Angels convey the departed Saints to the Bosom of God's Love,
but Rebels and Strangers to God, fallen into the Hands of a revenging Judges Could we see the attending Spirits that surround sick Persons in their last Hours, what a wondered Impression would it make upon us? A Guard of glorious Angels convey the departed Saints to the Bosom of God's Love,
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and the Kingdom of his Glory.
and the Kingdom of his Glory.
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But when the Wicked die, a Legion of Furies sieze upon their expected Prey, and hurry them to the infernal Prison, from whence there is no redemption.
But when the Wicked die, a Legion of Furies seize upon their expected Prey, and hurry them to the infernal Prison, from whence there is no redemption.
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How many Rebels and open Enemies to God are in the Pale of the Christian Church? They will loudly repeat, Our Father which art in Heaven, notwithstanding the impudent and palpable Atheism of their Lives:
How many Rebels and open Enemies to God Are in the Pale of the Christian Church? They will loudly repeat, Our Father which art in Heaven, notwithstanding the impudent and palpable Atheism of their Lives:
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they live as if they were independent, and not accountable to him who will judg the World without respect of Persons.
they live as if they were independent, and not accountable to him who will judge the World without respect of Persons.
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The more strict his Commands are, the Contempt of them is more visible. Our Saviour's Prohibition is peremptory, I say unto you, Swear not at all:
The more strict his Commands Are, the Contempt of them is more visible. Our Saviour's Prohibition is peremptory, I say unto you, Swear not At all:
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but how many make no more conscience of Swearing than they do of Speaking, and pour forth Oaths of all fashions and sizes.
but how many make no more conscience of Swearing than they do of Speaking, and pour forth Oaths of all fashions and sizes.
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We are severely forbid all degrees of Impurity, in the Look, in Words, or in Wish;
We Are severely forbid all Degrees of Impurity, in the Look, in Words, or in Wish;
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yet how many without reflection or remorse, continue in the deepest Pollutions! We are commanded to live soberly in this present World ;
yet how many without reflection or remorse, continue in the Deepest Pollutions! We Are commanded to live soberly in this present World;
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yet how many indulge their swinish Appetites, and debase themselves even below the Beasts that perish.
yet how many indulge their swinish Appetites, and debase themselves even below the Beasts that perish.
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And as the sensual Appetites are notoriously predominant in some, so the angry Appetite is tyrannous in others.
And as the sensual Appetites Are notoriously predominant in Some, so the angry Appetite is tyrannous in Others.
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Pride, Wrath, Revenge, possess the Breasts of many:
Pride, Wrath, Revenge, possess the Breasts of many:
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How often for a slight, or but reputed Injury, they are so fir'd with Passion, that their hot Blood cannot be satisfied without the cold Blood of their Enemies.
How often for a slight, or but reputed Injury, they Are so fired with Passion, that their hight Blood cannot be satisfied without the cold Blood of their Enemies.
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In short, many live in such open defiance of the Divine Law, as if there were no God to see and punish their Sins,
In short, many live in such open defiance of the Divine Law, as if there were no God to see and Punish their Sins,
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or as if they would make a trial whether he will be true to his Threatning, and revenge their bold Impieties:
or as if they would make a trial whither he will be true to his Threatening, and revenge their bold Impieties:
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They are partly worse than Brutes; for having an understanding Faculty, a Principle of Reason, they submit it to Sense: and partly worse than Devils;
They Are partly Worse than Brutes; for having an understanding Faculty, a Principle of Reason, they submit it to Sense: and partly Worse than Devils;
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for as the Devils, they rebel against God, and yet not, as they, tremble in their Rebellion.
for as the Devils, they rebel against God, and yet not, as they, tremble in their Rebellion.
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Now when Death is ready with its cold Hands to close their Eyes, and Conscience awakes out of its Slumber, what Horrors seize upon them!
Now when Death is ready with its cold Hands to close their Eyes, and Conscience awakes out of its Slumber, what Horrors seize upon them!
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They are stripp'd of their carnal Securities, the Creature cannot help them, and the Creator will not.
They Are stripped of their carnal Securities, the Creature cannot help them, and the Creator will not.
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They have been Enemies to that Love that made them and preserv'd them, and, notwithstanding their violent Provocations, has spar'd them so long.
They have been Enemies to that Love that made them and preserved them, and, notwithstanding their violent Provocations, has spared them so long.
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They have rejected that infinitely condescending and compassionate Love, that so tenderly beseech'd them to be reconciled to God,
They have rejected that infinitely condescending and compassionate Love, that so tenderly beseeched them to be reconciled to God,
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as if it were his Interest to save them.
as if it were his Interest to save them.
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Whither will they fly from their Judg? What can rescue them from instant and irrecoverable Misery? Can they hope that Mercy will be their Advocate? Their Condemnation is so righteous, that Mercy cannot dispense with it.
Whither will they fly from their Judge? What can rescue them from instant and irrecoverable Misery? Can they hope that Mercy will be their Advocate? Their Condemnation is so righteous, that Mercy cannot dispense with it.
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'Tis a fearful thing to fall into the Hands of the living God, who lives for ever, and can punish for ever.It's a fearful thing to fallen into the Hands of the living God, who lives for ever, and can Punish for ever.
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Who knows the Power of his Wrath? 'Tis boundless beyond all our Thoughts and Time.
Who knows the Power of his Wrath? It's boundless beyond all our Thoughts and Time.
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O take notice of this with Terror, all ye that forget God, lest he tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver!
O take notice of this with Terror, all you that forget God, lest he tear you in Pieces, and there be none to deliver!
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Others are not so visibly disobedient as notorious Sinners, but are as really.
Others Are not so visibly disobedient as notorious Sinners, but Are as really.
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You may see their Picture in the disobedient Son, mentioned by our Saviour in the Gospel, who when his Father commanded him to go work in the Vineyard, answered, I go, Sir, and went not.
You may see their Picture in the disobedient Son, mentioned by our Saviour in the Gospel, who when his Father commanded him to go work in the Vineyard, answered, I go, Sir, and went not.
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'Tis true, they perform the external part of some Duties, and abstain from the gross acts of some Sins,
It's true, they perform the external part of Some Duties, and abstain from the gross acts of Some Sins,
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but 'tis with an exception and a reserve. A Duty that is contrary to their carnal Appetites and Interest, they will not perform;
but it's with an exception and a reserve. A Duty that is contrary to their carnal Appetites and Interest, they will not perform;
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a Sin that bribes them with Profit or Pleasure, a temperamental Sin, they will not part with.
a since that Bribes them with Profit or Pleasure, a temperamental since, they will not part with.
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Now any indulged habitual Lust is not the Spot of God's Children, but denominates the Sinner a Child of the Devil:
Now any indulged habitual Lust is not the Spot of God's Children, but denominates the Sinner a Child of the devil:
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for tho the Saints till they are devested of frail Flesh, have their Allays, and cannot be exempt from the relicks of Sin;
for though the Saints till they Are devested of frail Flesh, have their Alleys, and cannot be exempt from the Relics of since;
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yet the Divine Nature communicated to them, is opposite to every Sin, and is an active Principle to subdue Sin.
yet the Divine Nature communicated to them, is opposite to every since, and is an active Principle to subdue Sin.
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And from hence S. John tells us, He that is born of God, cannot sin, that is, deliberately and habitually:
And from hence S. John tells us, He that is born of God, cannot sin, that is, deliberately and habitually:
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Such Sinners, tho in the Hour of Death they may address with all the applying Titles, Our Father, and our God, shall ever be excluded from his sacred and saving Protection.
Such Sinners, though in the Hour of Death they may address with all the applying Titles, Our Father, and our God, shall ever be excluded from his sacred and Saving Protection.
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2. Let us seriously consider whether we are of this spiritual Progeny, the Children of God, not only in Title, but in Reality.
2. Let us seriously Consider whither we Are of this spiritual Progeny, the Children of God, not only in Title, but in Reality.
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The Inquiry is of infinite moment; for all the Promises and Priviledges of the Gospel are annex'd to this Sonship:
The Inquiry is of infinite moment; for all the Promises and Privileges of the Gospel Are annexed to this Sonship:
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This secures us from the Wrath to come, and entitles us to the eternal Inheritance; Fear not, little Flock, 'tis your Father's good Pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
This secures us from the Wrath to come, and entitles us to the Eternal Inheritance; fear not, little Flock, it's your Father's good Pleasure to give you the Kingdom.
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This Inquiry is very useful to calm and quiet the troubled Saints, and to awaken unregenerate Persons out of their confident Dream of their good State.
This Inquiry is very useful to Cam and quiet the troubled Saints, and to awaken unregenerate Persons out of their confident Dream of their good State.
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Many sincere Christians are infinitely concern'd whether they are the Children of God; of this their Tears and Fears give abundant evidence.
Many sincere Christians Are infinitely concerned whither they Are the Children of God; of this their Tears and Fears give abundant evidence.
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The reasons of their Doubts are partly the Jealousy of their own Hearts, which are naturally deceitful above all things, and most deceitful to a Man's self;
The Reasons of their Doubts Are partly the Jealousy of their own Hearts, which Are naturally deceitful above all things, and most deceitful to a Man's self;
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and partly from the consequence of the Deceit:
and partly from the consequence of the Deceit:
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for knowing the inestimable value of this Privilege, to be the Sons of God, and that if they are deceived in it, they are undone for ever, they are anxiously thoughtful about it.
for knowing the inestimable valve of this Privilege, to be the Sons of God, and that if they Are deceived in it, they Are undone for ever, they Are anxiously thoughtful about it.
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But carnal Persons who are not acquainted with the Hypocrisy of their Hearts, nor duly understand the excellence of the Privilege, easily believe what they coldly desire.
But carnal Persons who Are not acquainted with the Hypocrisy of their Hearts, nor duly understand the excellence of the Privilege, Easily believe what they coldly desire.
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And the great deceiver of Souls is equally subtile to varnish what is evil with the false colours of Good,
And the great deceiver of Souls is equally subtle to varnish what is evil with the false colours of Good,
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and to conceal what is good under the appearance of Evil. From hence it is, that many tender-spirited Christians are timorous,
and to conceal what is good under the appearance of Evil. From hence it is, that many tender-spirited Christians Are timorous,
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and full of unquiet Agitations all their Lives:
and full of unquiet Agitations all their Lives:
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and many who have but a shew and fair pretence of Religion, are undisturb'd and hopeful, till at last they fall from their supposed Heaven and high Hopes, into the Abyss of Misery.
and many who have but a show and fair pretence of Religion, Are undisturbed and hopeful, till At last they fallen from their supposed Heaven and high Hope's, into the Abyss of Misery.
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This Trial will be most clear and convincing, by representing from Scripture the inseparable Properties and Characters of the Children of God, that distinguish them from all that are in the State of unrenewed Nature.
This Trial will be most clear and convincing, by representing from Scripture the inseparable Properties and Characters of the Children of God, that distinguish them from all that Are in the State of unrenewed Nature.
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The Apostle tells sincere Christians, The Spirit it self witnesses with our Spirits, that we are the Children of God.
The Apostle tells sincere Christians, The Spirit it self Witnesses with our Spirits, that we Are the Children of God.
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Here is a Consent and Agreement of those Witnesses, in whom are all that is requisite to give value to their Testimony.
Here is a Consent and Agreement of those Witnesses, in whom Are all that is requisite to give valve to their Testimony.
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For the Spirit of God, such is his unerring Knowledg, who searches the deep things of God, and such is the absolute Sanctity of his Nature, that he can neither deceive nor be deceived,
For the Spirit of God, such is his unerring Knowledge, who Searches the deep things of God, and such is the absolute Sanctity of his Nature, that he can neither deceive nor be deceived,
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so that his Testimony is infinitely sure, and of more worth than the concurrent Testimony of Heaven and Earth, of Angels and Men.
so that his Testimony is infinitely sure, and of more worth than the concurrent Testimony of Heaven and Earth, of Angels and Men.
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The other Witness is the renewed Conscience, that is acquainted with the Aims and Affections of the Heart,
The other Witness is the renewed Conscience, that is acquainted with the Aims and Affections of the Heart,
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as the Apostle saith, Who knows the things of a Man, save the Spirit of a Man? This Faculty reflects upon our Actions, and the Principles of them:
as the Apostle Says, Who knows the things of a Man, save the Spirit of a Man? This Faculty reflects upon our Actions, and the Principles of them:
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to this Faculty is referr'd the decision of our spiritual State;
to this Faculty is referred the decision of our spiritual State;
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If our Hearts condemn us not of any allowed Sin, then have we Peace towards God. If our Hearts condemn us not of any allowed since, then have we Peace towards God.
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From the consent and agreement of these Witnesses, there is a blessed Assurance of our Evangelical Sonship, that overcomes all our Fears.
From the consent and agreement of these Witnesses, there is a blessed Assurance of our Evangelical Sonship, that overcomes all our Fears.
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Now this Testimony is rational and argumentative, from the discovery of those Graces that constitute a Person the Child of God.
Now this Testimony is rational and argumentative, from the discovery of those Graces that constitute a Person the Child of God.
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I will make the Inquiry concerning the Grace of Faith and of Love, which are the vital Bands of our Union with Christ, the principal Fruits of the sanctifying Spirit, and the Symptoms of Salvation.
I will make the Inquiry Concerning the Grace of Faith and of Love, which Are the vital Bans of our union with christ, the principal Fruits of the sanctifying Spirit, and the Symptoms of Salvation.
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(1.) The Grace of Faith is express'd in Scripture by receiving of Christ: this answers to God's offer of him to our acceptance in the Gospel.
(1.) The Grace of Faith is expressed in Scripture by receiving of christ: this answers to God's offer of him to our acceptance in the Gospel.
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It receives him entirely in his Person and Natures, as the incarnate Son of God;
It receives him entirely in his Person and Nature's, as the incarnate Son of God;
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and in his Office, as a Prince and Saviour, to give Repentance and remission of Sins.
and in his Office, as a Prince and Saviour, to give Repentance and remission of Sins.
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This receiving Christ implies an Act of the Understanding and the Will;
This receiving christ Implies an Act of the Understanding and the Will;
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the Understanding assents to the Truth of the Divine Revelation, that Christ crucified is an alsufficient Saviour;
the Understanding assents to the Truth of the Divine Revelation, that christ Crucified is an All-sufficient Saviour;
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and the Will closes with the Terms of it, that he will save to the uttermost all that obey him :
and the Will closes with the Terms of it, that he will save to the uttermost all that obey him:
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From hence it follows, that reliance upon him, and a sincere resolution to obey him, are necessarily included in saving Faith.
From hence it follows, that reliance upon him, and a sincere resolution to obey him, Are necessarily included in Saving Faith.
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This Scripture-Account distinguishes between that substantial Faith that is proper to the elect Children of God,
This Scripture account Distinguishes between that substantial Faith that is proper to the elect Children of God,
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and the Shadow of it in the Unregenerate;
and the Shadow of it in the Unregenerate;
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the one is the intimate and active Principle of Obedience, the other is a dead Assent without Efficacy, a mere Carcass and Counterfeit of Faith.
the one is the intimate and active Principle of obedience, the other is a dead Assent without Efficacy, a mere Carcase and Counterfeit of Faith.
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A sincere Believer as fervently desires to be saved from the Dominion and Pollution of his Sins,
A sincere Believer as fervently Desires to be saved from the Dominion and Pollution of his Sins,
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as from the Guilt and deadly Malignity:
as from the Gilded and deadly Malignity:
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a carnal Man desires an Interest in Christ as a Saviour, that he may securely enjoy his Lusts.
a carnal Man Desires an Interest in christ as a Saviour, that he may securely enjoy his Lusts.
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The crafty and cursed Serpent deceives Men to their ruine, by citing Scripture, and misapplying it.
The crafty and cursed Serpent deceives Men to their ruin, by citing Scripture, and misapplying it.
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The Promise is sure, Whoever believes, shall be saved ; and he easily perswades them they are Believers.
The Promise is sure, Whoever believes, shall be saved; and he Easily persuades them they Are Believers.
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'Tis strange to astonishment, that Men who have Reason and Understanding, should presume in a high degree of the present Favour of God,
It's strange to astonishment, that Men who have Reason and Understanding, should presume in a high degree of the present Favour of God,
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and their future Happiness, as if they were his dear Children, when their Enmity against his holy Name and Will is evident in their Actions.
and their future Happiness, as if they were his dear Children, when their Enmity against his holy Name and Will is evident in their Actions.
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We can never have too firm a dependance on God's Promise, when we are qualified for that Dependance.
We can never have too firm a dependence on God's Promise, when we Are qualified for that Dependence.
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Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord; Come out from among them, and be you separate, Says the Lord;
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and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you, and will be a Father to you, saith the Lord Almighty. and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you, and will be a Father to you, Says the Lord Almighty.
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Faith that purifies the Heart and Conversation, invests us with this blessed Privilege, and all the saving Mercies annex'd to it.
Faith that Purifies the Heart and Conversation, invests us with this blessed Privilege, and all the Saving mercies annexed to it.
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(2.) From the spiritual Relation between God and Believers, there naturally and necessarily results a sincere, dutiful, child-like Love to him, correspondent to his beneficent and fatherly Love to them:
(2.) From the spiritual Relation between God and Believers, there naturally and necessarily results a sincere, dutiful, childlike Love to him, correspondent to his beneficent and fatherly Love to them:
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This God indispensably requires, and specially delights in; Thou lovest Truth in the inward Parts. Filial Obedience is inseparable from filial Love in its Reality:
This God indispensably requires, and specially delights in; Thou Lovest Truth in the inward Parts. Filial obedience is inseparable from filial Love in its Reality:
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For this is the Love of God, that we keep his Commandments. For this is the Love of God, that we keep his commandments.
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Our Saviour distinguishes between sincere Lovers of him, and pretended, that they who love him, keep his Commandments ;
Our Saviour Distinguishes between sincere Lovers of him, and pretended, that they who love him, keep his commandments;
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but they who love him not, keep not his Commandments. The Obedience that springs from Love to God, is uniform, respects all his Commands: but they who love him not, keep not his commandments. The obedience that springs from Love to God, is uniform, respects all his Commands:
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for the two filial Affections, an ardent Desire to please God in all things, and an ingenuous Fear of displeasing him in any thing, are inseparably joined with our Love to him.
for the two filial Affections, an Ardent Desire to please God in all things, and an ingenuous fear of displeasing him in any thing, Are inseparably joined with our Love to him.
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The Obedience that proceeds from Love, is free and voluntary, from Inclination as well as Duty.
The obedience that proceeds from Love, is free and voluntary, from Inclination as well as Duty.
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How passionately does the holy Psalmist express his Affection, O how I love thy Law!
How passionately does the holy Psalmist express his Affection, Oh how I love thy Law!
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In the Covenant of Grace, God promises to write his Law in the Hearts of his Children:
In the Covenant of Grace, God promises to write his Law in the Hearts of his Children:
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not only in their Minds and Memories, but to endear it to their Affections. not only in their Minds and Memories, but to endear it to their Affections.
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There is much difference between servile and constrain'd Obedience, and filial chosen Obedience, as between the Motion of a living Man from the Soul, the inward Spring of Life,
There is much difference between servile and constrained obedience, and filial chosen obedience, as between the Motion of a living Man from the Soul, the inward Spring of Life,
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and the Motion of an Image or Statue from forcible Weights and Wheels.
and the Motion of an Image or Statue from forcible Weights and Wheels.
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From filial Love proceeds godly Sorrow, if at any time by Carelesness and Surprize, or an over powering Temptation, on, his Children do what is offensive and odious in his sight.
From filial Love proceeds godly Sorrow, if At any time by Carelessness and Surprise, or an over Pouring Temptation, on, his Children do what is offensive and odious in his sighed.
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When they consider their unkind and unthankful Returns for his Mercies, they look to their Heavenly Father with Grief and Shame,
When they Consider their unkind and unthankful Returns for his mercies, they look to their Heavenly Father with Grief and Shame,
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and down upon themselves with Abhorrence and Indignation:
and down upon themselves with Abhorrence and Indignation:
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They are wounded with the sting of that Expostulation, Do ye thus requite the Lord, O foolish People and unwise? Is he not thy Father who bought thee?
They Are wounded with the sting of that Expostulation, Do you thus requite the Lord, Oh foolish People and unwise? Is he not thy Father who bought thee?
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From filial Love proceeds a Zeal for his Glory;
From filial Love proceeds a Zeal for his Glory;
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If I be a Father, where is my Honour? A Child of God is dearly concerned that his Name be reverenced and magnified, his Laws be observed, his Worship maintained, that his Interest be advanced in the World.If I be a Father, where is my Honour? A Child of God is dearly concerned that his Name be reverenced and magnified, his Laws be observed, his Worship maintained, that his Interest be advanced in the World.
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He has a burning Zeal against Sin and presumptuous Sinners. The Prophet Elijah says, I have been jealous for the Lord of Hosts:
He has a burning Zeal against since and presumptuous Sinners. The Prophet Elijah Says, I have been jealous for the Lord of Hosts:
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for the Children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, and thrown down thine Altars. for the Children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, and thrown down thine Altars.
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Those who with an indifferent Eye see the Cause, the Truth, the Interest of God depress'd in the World, do renounce the Title of his Children.
Those who with an indifferent Eye see the Cause, the Truth, the Interest of God depressed in the World, do renounce the Title of his Children.
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From the Relation to God as his Sons, proceeds a sincere fervent Love to all the Saints.
From the Relation to God as his Sons, proceeds a sincere fervent Love to all the Saints.
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St. John infers, Every one that loveth him that begat, loves him that is begotten.
Saint John infers, Every one that loves him that begat, loves him that is begotten.
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Grace is not less powerful in producing cordial mutual Affections between the Children of the same Heavenly Father,
Grace is not less powerful in producing cordial mutual Affections between the Children of the same Heavenly Father,
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than the subordinate Endearments of Nature.
than the subordinate Endearments of Nature.
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Notwithstanding the civil Distinction between them, some high and rich, others mean and poor, yet there is a spiritual Equality;
Notwithstanding the civil Distinction between them, Some high and rich, Others mean and poor, yet there is a spiritual Equality;
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the lowest Saints are Princes of the Blood-Royal of Heaven.
the lowest Saints Are Princes of the Blood royal of Heaven.
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To him that has washed us from our Sins in his Blood, and made us Kings and Priests to God, be Glory for ever. To him that has washed us from our Sins in his Blood, and made us Kings and Priests to God, be Glory for ever.
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The filial Relation to God inclines and encourages all sincere Christians to resign themselves, even in their most afflicted Condition, to the Wisdom and Will of God.
The filial Relation to God inclines and encourages all sincere Christians to resign themselves, even in their most afflicted Condition, to the Wisdom and Will of God.
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Our Saviour meekly yielded up himself to his cruel Enemies, upon this Consideration, The Cup which my Father has given me, shall I not drink it? The Saints in imitation of Christ,
Our Saviour meekly yielded up himself to his cruel Enemies, upon this Consideration, The Cup which my Father has given me, shall I not drink it? The Saints in imitation of christ,
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and upon the same Ground, entirely resign themselves to the Divine Disposal; for their Heavenly Father loves them better than they can love themselves.
and upon the same Ground, entirely resign themselves to the Divine Disposal; for their Heavenly Father loves them better than they can love themselves.
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Finally, The filial Relation to God is productive as of lively Hopes, so of ardent Desires to be with him.
Finally, The filial Relation to God is productive as of lively Hope's, so of Ardent Desires to be with him.
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Love makes them to esteem Communion with him here in his holy Ordinances, as the Joy of their Lives.
Love makes them to esteem Communion with him Here in his holy Ordinances, as the Joy of their Lives.
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The Psalmist when banish'd from the Tabernacle, breaks forth in his impatient Desires, When shall I come and appear before God? that is, in the Place where he communicates his Grace to those that worship him.
The Psalmist when banished from the Tabernacle, breaks forth in his impatient Desires, When shall I come and appear before God? that is, in the Place where he communicates his Grace to those that worship him.
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But our Father is in Heaven as his Throne, and most gloriously exhibits himself to his Saints there.
But our Father is in Heaven as his Throne, and most gloriously exhibits himself to his Saints there.
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The Earth is the Element and Residence of carnal Men, of their Souls as well as their Bodies:
The Earth is the Element and Residence of carnal Men, of their Souls as well as their Bodies:
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They desire their Inheritance may be on this side Jordan, and are content to leave the Heavenly Canaan to those who like it.
They desire their Inheritance may be on this side Jordan, and Are content to leave the Heavenly Canaan to those who like it.
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But those who are born from above, desire to be dissolved, that they may be in their Father's House,
But those who Are born from above, desire to be dissolved, that they may be in their Father's House,
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and his reviving Presence for ever.
and his reviving Presence for ever.
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3. Let us be perswaded to prepare for the reception of our Souls in the next World.
3. Let us be persuaded to prepare for the reception of our Souls in the next World.
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The present Life is a Passage to Eternity, and 'tis so short and fading, so uncertain and hazardous, that 'tis our principal Wisdom without delay to secure our Souls in the future State.
The present Life is a Passage to Eternity, and it's so short and fading, so uncertain and hazardous, that it's our principal Wisdom without Delay to secure our Souls in the future State.
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Our Saviour says, I must work the Work of him that sent me while it is Day:
Our Saviour Says, I must work the Work of him that sent me while it is Day:
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the Night cometh when no Man can work. Now is the accepted Time, now is the Day of Salvation. the Night comes when no Man can work. Now is the accepted Time, now is the Day of Salvation.
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'Tis our indispensable Duty and main Interest now, to work out our own Salvation with fear and trembling.
It's our indispensable Duty and main Interest now, to work out our own Salvation with Fear and trembling.
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In the state of Death there is an Incapacity to do any thing in order to Salvation:
In the state of Death there is an Incapacity to do any thing in order to Salvation:
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There is no Work nor Wisdom in the Grave: and all the Offers of Salvation cease for ever.There is no Work nor Wisdom in the Grave: and all the Offers of Salvation cease for ever.
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The Sufferings of the Son of God are not a Ransom for Sinners in that State:
The Sufferings of the Son of God Are not a Ransom for Sinners in that State:
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He reconciled things in Earth and in Heaven, but not things in Hell.He reconciled things in Earth and in Heaven, but not things in Hell.
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The Golden Scepter is extended to none there, the Holy Spirit strives with none, they are without the Reserves of Mercy.
The Golden Sceptre is extended to none there, the Holy Spirit strives with none, they Are without the Reserves of Mercy.
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The Guilt of Sin remains in its full Obligation, the Pollution of Sin in its deepest Die,
The Gilded of since remains in its full Obligation, the Pollution of since in its Deepest Die,
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and the Punishment of Sin in its Extremity for ever.
and the Punishment of since in its Extremity for ever.
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O what Folly is it, or rather Frenzy, not to provide for our Souls in their greatest Exigence!
Oh what Folly is it, or rather Frenzy, not to provide for our Souls in their greatest Exigence!
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Common Reason instructs us, knowing our own Weakness, to commit our Treasure to the custody of our Friends, which we cannot otherwise keep from our Enemies;
Common Reason instructs us, knowing our own Weakness, to commit our Treasure to the custody of our Friends, which we cannot otherwise keep from our Enemies;
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especially to such a Friend as can and will preserve it for our Use and Advantage.
especially to such a Friend as can and will preserve it for our Use and Advantage.
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The Soul is our Jewel above all Price, 'tis our Wisdom to secure it out of all danger:
The Soul is our Jewel above all Price, it's our Wisdom to secure it out of all danger:
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Let us therefore commit it to the safe and sure Hands of our Heavenly Father, otherwise we cannot preserve it from the infernal Spirits, the Robbers and Murderers of Souls.
Let us Therefore commit it to the safe and sure Hands of our Heavenly Father, otherwise we cannot preserve it from the infernal Spirits, the Robbers and Murderers of Souls.
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The wise Preacher denounces a fearful Evil, Wo be to him that is alone when he falleth ;
The wise Preacher denounces a fearful Evil, Woe be to him that is alone when he falls;
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for he hath not another to help him up. In all the Senses of falling, Death is the greatest Fall: for he hath not Another to help him up. In all the Senses of falling, Death is the greatest Fallen:
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the High, the Honourable, the Rich, fall from all their State; and Men of all Degrees are forsaken of all their carnal Comforts and Supports.
the High, the Honourable, the Rich, fallen from all their State; and Men of all Degrees Are forsaken of all their carnal Comforts and Supports.
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If then the solitary Soul has not a God to receive, support and comfort it, how woful is its Condition!
If then the solitary Soul has not a God to receive, support and Comfort it, how woeful is its Condition!
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Methinks the apprehension of this should strike a Terror so deep into the Hearts of Men, that they should be restless till they have secur'd a Retreat for their departing Souls.
Methinks the apprehension of this should strike a Terror so deep into the Hearts of Men, that they should be restless till they have secured a Retreat for their departing Souls.
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For this end let us, according to the earnest Advice of St. Peter, be diligent, that we may be found of him in Peace, without spot, and blameless.
For this end let us, according to the earnest advice of Saint Peter, be diligent, that we may be found of him in Peace, without spot, and blameless.
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The Lord Jesus is the only Peace-maker of the righteous and holy God to Sinners.
The Lord jesus is the only Peacemaker of the righteous and holy God to Sinners.
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The Judg of this World is flaming with Wrath, and terrible in Vengeance to Sinners that appear before his Tribunal out of Christ.
The Judge of this World is flaming with Wrath, and terrible in Vengeance to Sinners that appear before his Tribunal out of christ.
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We shall for ever be excluded from his blessed Communion, without the Mediator restore us to his Favour.
We shall for ever be excluded from his blessed Communion, without the Mediator restore us to his Favour.
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Our Reconciliation only is by Redemption in his Blood. The Chastisement of our Peace was upon him.
Our Reconciliation only is by Redemption in his Blood. The Chastisement of our Peace was upon him.
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He is the Lord our Righteousness, by whom alone we can stand in Judgment. God was in Christ reconciling the World to himself. He is the Lord our Righteousness, by whom alone we can stand in Judgement. God was in christ reconciling the World to himself.
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There is now an Act of Oblivion offer'd in the Gospel to all that come to God by him. We have sure Salvation in his Name:
There is now an Act of Oblivion offered in the Gospel to all that come to God by him. We have sure Salvation in his Name:
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But we must with consenting Wills, close with him as our Lord and Life.
But we must with consenting Wills, close with him as our Lord and Life.
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The first Gospel preach'd by the Angel after his coming into the World, declares, There was born in the City of David a Saviour, Christ the Lord.
The First Gospel preached by the Angel After his coming into the World, declares, There was born in the city of David a Saviour, christ the Lord.
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We must not separate between Christ the Saviour, and Christ the Lord; between his Salvation and his Dominion.
We must not separate between christ the Saviour, and christ the Lord; between his Salvation and his Dominion.
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God indispensably requires we should resign our selves to his Son as our King, and rely upon him as our Priest to atone his Displeasure.
God indispensably requires we should resign our selves to his Son as our King, and rely upon him as our Priest to atone his Displeasure.
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If we thus receive him, he will restore us to the Favour and Peace of God, establisht in an everlasting Covenant.
If we thus receive him, he will restore us to the Favour and Peace of God, established in an everlasting Covenant.
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How tenderly and compassionately does the great God invite Sinners to re-enter into his Favour, to acquaint our selves with him, and to be at peace!
How tenderly and compassionately does the great God invite Sinners to re-enter into his Favour, to acquaint our selves with him, and to be At peace!
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His Embassadours in his Name, and in Christ's stead beseech them to be reconciled to God. His ambassadors in his Name, and in Christ's stead beseech them to be reconciled to God.
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But their perverse Spirits would have God reconciled to them, that they might be exempt from Punishment;
But their perverse Spirits would have God reconciled to them, that they might be exempt from Punishment;
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but are unwilling to be reconciled to him, to part with their Lusts. In short, reconciliation with God necessarily infers defiance with Sin. Ye that love the Lord hate Evil. If Men do not cease their Rebellion, there is no shadow of hope to obtain the Divine Favour.
but Are unwilling to be reconciled to him, to part with their Lusts. In short, reconciliation with God necessarily infers defiance with Sin. You that love the Lord hate Evil. If Men do not cease their Rebellion, there is no shadow of hope to obtain the Divine Favour.
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Do ye provoke the Lord to Jealousie, are you stronger than he? Jealousie is the most sensible and severe Affection.Do you provoke the Lord to Jealousy, Are you Stronger than he? Jealousy is the most sensible and severe Affection.
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As 'tis with a Town taken by storm, all that are found in Arms are without Mercy cut off;
As it's with a Town taken by storm, all that Are found in Arms Are without Mercy Cut off;
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so all that at Death are found with the weapons of unrighteousness, their unrepented unforsaken Sins about them, must expect Judgment without Mercy.
so all that At Death Are found with the weapons of unrighteousness, their unrepented unforsaken Sins about them, must expect Judgement without Mercy.
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Lastly, Let the Children of God be encouraged with Peace and Joy to commend their Souls to him.
Lastly, Let the Children of God be encouraged with Peace and Joy to commend their Souls to him.
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Let rebellious Sinners tremble with deadly Fear upon the brink of Eternity; but let the Saints, with a lively Hope, enter into the Divine World.
Let rebellious Sinners tremble with deadly fear upon the brink of Eternity; but let the Saints, with a lively Hope, enter into the Divine World.
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If Men possess their Treasure with Joy and Jealousie, and guard it with vigilant Care, will not God preserve his dearest Treasure, the Souls of his Children committed to his Trust?
If Men possess their Treasure with Joy and Jealousy, and guard it with vigilant Care, will not God preserve his dearest Treasure, the Souls of his Children committed to his Trust?
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Can Love forsake, can Truth deceive, can Almighty Power fail? Will a Father, a heavenly Father, be without Bowels to his own Off-spring? No, he cannot deny himself:
Can Love forsake, can Truth deceive, can Almighty Power fail? Will a Father, a heavenly Father, be without Bowels to his own Offspring? No, he cannot deny himself:
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he is readiest to relieve, when they are in distress. Old Simeon is a leading Example to Believers:
he is Readiest to relieve, when they Are in distress. Old Simeon is a leading Exampl to Believers:
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after he had embraced Christ in his Armes, how earnestly did he desire his Dissolution? Lord, now lettest thou thy Servant depart in peace,
After he had embraced christ in his Arms, how earnestly did he desire his Dissolution? Lord, now Lettest thou thy Servant depart in peace,
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for mine eyes have seen thy Salvation. for mine eyes have seen thy Salvation.
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St. Stephen in the midst of a showr of Stones, with a blessed Tranquillity, makes his dying Prayer, Lord Jesus receive my Spirit.
Saint Stephen in the midst of a shower of Stones, with a blessed Tranquillity, makes his dying Prayer, Lord jesus receive my Spirit.
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If the Fears of humble Souls arise in that hour, because they have not the Conspicuous marks of God's Children, the Graces of the Spirit in that degree of Eminency, as some Saints have had:
If the Fears of humble Souls arise in that hour, Because they have not the Conspicuous marks of God's Children, the Graces of the Spirit in that degree of Eminency, as Some Saints have had:
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Let them consider, there are different Ages among the Children of God: some are in a state of Infancy and Infirmity; others are more Confirm'd:
Let them Consider, there Are different Ages among the Children of God: Some Are in a state of Infancy and Infirmity; Others Are more Confirmed:
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but the relation is the same in all, and gives an interest in his promised Mercy.
but the Relation is the same in all, and gives an Interest in his promised Mercy.
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The weakness of their Faith cannot frustrate God's faithfulness. 'Tis the Sincerity, not the Strength of Grace, that is requisite to Salvation.
The weakness of their Faith cannot frustrate God's faithfulness. It's the Sincerity, not the Strength of Grace, that is requisite to Salvation.
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If Faith be shaking as a bruised reed, and but kindling as the smoaking flax, it shall be victorious.
If Faith be shaking as a Bruised reed, and but kindling as the smoking flax, it shall be victorious.
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O that these powerfull Comforts may encourage dying Christians to commend their Souls with Ardency and Assurance to God, their Father, and Felicity.
O that these powerful Comforts may encourage dying Christians to commend their Souls with Ardency and Assurance to God, their Father, and Felicity.
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I have now finisht my Discourse upon the Text, and shall apply my self to speak of the other Subject, the Reverend Mr. Richard Baxter, that Excellent Instrument of Divine Grace, to recover and restore so many revolted Souls to God, out of the Empire of his Enemy:
I have now finished my Discourse upon the Text, and shall apply my self to speak of the other Subject, the Reverend Mr. Richard Baxter, that Excellent Instrument of Divine Grace, to recover and restore so many revolted Souls to God, out of the Empire of his Enemy:
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or in the Apostles Language, to translate them from the Kingdom of Darkness, into the Kingdom of his dear Son. I am sensible, that in speaking of him I shall be under a double Disadvantage:
or in the Apostles Language, to translate them from the Kingdom of Darkness, into the Kingdom of his dear Son. I am sensible, that in speaking of him I shall be under a double Disadvantage:
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For those who perfectly knew him, will be apt to think my Account of him to be short and defective,
For those who perfectly knew him, will be apt to think my Account of him to be short and defective,
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an imperfect Shadow of his resplendent Vertues:
an imperfect Shadow of his resplendent Virtues:
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others who were unacquainted with his extraordinary Worth, will from Ignorance or Envy be inclin'd to think his just Praises to be undue and excessive.
Others who were unacquainted with his extraordinary Worth, will from Ignorance or Envy be inclined to think his just Praises to be undue and excessive.
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Indeed if Love could make me eloquent, I should use all the most lively and graceful Colours of Language to •dorn his Memory:
Indeed if Love could make me eloquent, I should use all the most lively and graceful Colours of Language to •dorn his Memory:
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but this Consideration relieves me in the Consciousness of my Disability, that a plain Narrative of what Mr. Baxter was,
but this Consideration relieves me in the Consciousness of my Disability, that a plain Narrative of what Mr. Baxter was,
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and did, will bee a most noble Eulogy:
and did, will be a most noble Eulogy:
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and that his substantial Piety no more needs artificial Oratory to set it off, than refined Gold wants Paint to add Lustre and Value to it.
and that his substantial Piety no more needs artificial Oratory to Set it off, than refined Gold Wants Paint to add Lustre and Valve to it.
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I shall not speak of his Parentage, and his first Years: but I must not omit a Testimony I receiv'd concerning his early Piety.
I shall not speak of his Parentage, and his First years: but I must not omit a Testimony I received Concerning his early Piety.
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His Father said with Tears of Joy to a Friend, my Son Richard I hope was sanctified from the Womb:
His Father said with Tears of Joy to a Friend, my Son Richard I hope was sanctified from the Womb:
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for when he was a little Boy in Coats, if he heard other Children in play speak profane Words, he would reprove them to the Wonder of those that heard him.
for when he was a little Boy in Coats, if he herd other Children in play speak profane Words, he would reprove them to the Wonder of those that herd him.
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He had not the Advantage of Academical Education:
He had not the Advantage of Academical Education:
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but by the Divine Blessing upon his rare Dexterity and Diligence, his Sacred Knowledge was in that Degree of Eminence,
but by the Divine Blessing upon his rare Dexterity and Diligence, his Sacred Knowledge was in that Degree of Eminence,
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as few in the University ever arrive to.
as few in the university ever arrive to.
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Not long after his Entrance into the Ministry the Civil War began, and the Times rain'd Blood so long, till the languishing State of the Kingdom, was almost desperate and incurable.
Not long After his Entrance into the Ministry the Civil War began, and the Times rained Blood so long, till the languishing State of the Kingdom, was almost desperate and incurable.
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How far he was concern'd as a Chaplain in the Parliament's Army, he has publisht an Account, and the reasons of it.
How Far he was concerned as a Chaplain in the Parliament's Army, he has published an Account, and the Reasons of it.
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After the War, he was fixt at Kederminster. There his Ministry by the Divine Influence, was of admirable Efficacy.
After the War, he was fixed At Kidderminster. There his Ministry by the Divine Influence, was of admirable Efficacy.
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The Harvest answer'd the Seed that was sowed.
The Harvest answered the Seed that was sowed.
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Before his coming, the Place was like a Piece of dry and barren Earth, onely Ignorance and Profaneness as Natives of the Soil were rise among them;
Before his coming, the Place was like a Piece of dry and barren Earth, only Ignorance and Profaneness as Natives of the Soil were rise among them;
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but by the Blessing of Heaven upon his Labour and Cultivating, the Face of Paradise appear'd there in all the Fruits of Righteousness.
but by the Blessing of Heaven upon his Labour and Cultivating, the Face of Paradise appeared there in all the Fruits of Righteousness.
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Many were translated from the state of polluted Nature, to the state of Grace; and many were advanc'd to higher degrees of Holiness.
Many were translated from the state of polluted Nature, to the state of Grace; and many were advanced to higher Degrees of Holiness.
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The bad were chang'd to good, and the good to better. Conversion is the Excellent Work of Divine Grace:
The bad were changed to good, and the good to better. Conversion is the Excellent Work of Divine Grace:
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the Efficacy of the Means is from the Supreme Mover.
the Efficacy of the Means is from the Supreme Mover.
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But God usually makes those Ministers successfull in that Blessed Work, whose principal Design and Delight is to glorifie him in the saving of Souls.
But God usually makes those Ministers successful in that Blessed Work, whose principal Design and Delight is to Glorify him in the Saving of Souls.
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This was the reigning Affection in his Heart; and he was extraordinarily qualified to obtain his End.
This was the reigning Affection in his Heart; and he was extraordinarily qualified to obtain his End.
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His Prayers were an Effusion of the most lively melting Expressions, and his intimate ardent Affections to God;
His Prayers were an Effusion of the most lively melting Expressions, and his intimate Ardent Affections to God;
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from the abundance of his Heart his Lips spake. His Soul took Wing for Heaven, and rapt up the Souls of others with him.
from the abundance of his Heart his Lips spoke. His Soul took Wing for Heaven, and rapt up the Souls of Others with him.
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Never did I see or hear a holy Minister address himself to God with more Reverence and Humility, with respect to his glorious Greatness;
Never did I see or hear a holy Minister address himself to God with more reverence and Humility, with respect to his glorious Greatness;
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never with more Zeal and Fervency correspondent to the infinite Moment of his requests; nor with more Filial Affiance in the Divine Mercy.
never with more Zeal and Fervency correspondent to the infinite Moment of his requests; nor with more Filial Affiance in the Divine Mercy.
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In his Sermons there was a rare Union of Arguments and Motives to convince the Mind and gain the Heart:
In his Sermons there was a rare union of Arguments and Motives to convince the Mind and gain the Heart:
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All the Fountains of Reason and Perswasion were open to his discerning Eye. There was no resisting the Force of his Discourses without denying Reason and Divine Revelation.
All the Fountains of Reason and Persuasion were open to his discerning Eye. There was no resisting the Force of his Discourses without denying Reason and Divine Revelation.
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He had a marvellous Felicity and Copiousness in speaking. There was a noble Negligence in his Stile:
He had a marvellous Felicity and Copiousness in speaking. There was a noble Negligence in his Style:
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for his great Mind could not stoop to the affected Eloquence of Words: he despis'd flashy Oratory:
for his great Mind could not stoop to the affected Eloquence of Words: he despised flashy Oratory:
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but his Expressions were clear and powerful, so convincing the Understanding, so entring into the Soul,
but his Expressions were clear and powerful, so convincing the Understanding, so entering into the Soul,
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so engaging the Affections, that those were as deaf as Adders, who were not charm'd by so wise a Charmer.
so engaging the Affections, that those were as deaf as Adders, who were not charmed by so wise a Charmer.
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He was animated with the Holy Spirit, and breath'd Celestial Fire, to inspire Heat and Life into dead Sinners,
He was animated with the Holy Spirit, and breathed Celestial Fire, to inspire Heat and Life into dead Sinners,
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and to melt the obdurate in their frozen Tombs. Methinks I still hear him speak those powerfull Words:
and to melt the obdurate in their frozen Tombs. Methinks I still hear him speak those powerful Words:
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A Wretch that is condemn'd to dy to Morrow cannot forget it: A Wretch that is condemned to die to Morrow cannot forget it:
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And yet poor Sinners, that continually are uncertain to live an Hour, and certain speedily to see the Majesty of the Lord to their unconceivable Joy or Terror,
And yet poor Sinners, that continually Are uncertain to live an Hour, and certain speedily to see the Majesty of the Lord to their unconceivable Joy or Terror,
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as sure as they now live on Earth, can forget these things for which they have their memory:
as sure as they now live on Earth, can forget these things for which they have their memory:
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and which one would think should drown the matters of this World, as the report of a Canon does a Whisper,
and which one would think should drown the matters of this World, as the report of a Canon does a Whisper,
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or as the Sun obscures the poorest Glo-worm. O wonderfull stupidity of an unrenewed Soul! O wonderfull folly and distractedness of the ungodly!
or as the Sun obscures the Poorest Glowworm. O wonderful stupidity of an unrenewed Soul! O wonderful folly and distractedness of the ungodly!
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That ever Men can forget, I say again, that they can forget, Eternal joy, Eternal Woe,
That ever Men can forget, I say again, that they can forget, Eternal joy, Eternal Woe,
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and the Eternal God, and the place of their Eternal unchangeable Abodes, when they stand even at the door;
and the Eternal God, and the place of their Eternal unchangeable Abodes, when they stand even At the door;
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and there is but the thin Vail of Flesh between them and that amazing sight, that Eternal gulph,
and there is but the thin vail of Flesh between them and that amazing sighed, that Eternal gulf,
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and they are daily dying and stepping in. and they Are daily dying and stepping in.
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Besides, his wonderfull diligence in Catechizing the particular Families under his Charge, was exceeding usefull to plant Religion in them.
Beside, his wonderful diligence in Catechizing the particular Families under his Charge, was exceeding useful to plant Religion in them.
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Personal instruction, and application of Divine Truths, has an excellent advantage and efficacy to insinuate and infuse Religion into the Minds and Hearts of Men,
Personal instruction, and application of Divine Truths, has an excellent advantage and efficacy to insinuate and infuse Religion into the Minds and Hearts of Men,
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and by the Conversion of Parents and Masters to reform whole Families that are under their immediate direction and government.
and by the Conversion of Parents and Masters to reform Whole Families that Are under their immediate direction and government.
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While he was at Kederminster he wrote and publisht that accomplisht Model of an Evangelical Minister, styled Gildas Salvianus, or the Reform'd Pastor:
While he was At Kidderminster he wrote and published that accomplished Model of an Evangelical Minister, styled Gildas Salvianus, or the Reformed Pastor:
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In that book, he clears beyond all cavil, That the Duty of Ministers is not confin'd to their Study and the Pulpit,
In that book, he clears beyond all cavil, That the Duty of Ministers is not confined to their Study and the Pulpit,
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but that they should make use of opportunities to instruct Families within their Care, as 'tis said by the Apostle, that he had kept back nothing from his Hearers that was profitable, but had taught them publickly, and from house to house.
but that they should make use of opportunities to instruct Families within their Care, as it's said by the Apostle, that he had kept back nothing from his Hearers that was profitable, but had taught them publicly, and from house to house.
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The Idea of a faithfull Minister delineated in that book, was a Copy taken from the Life, from his own zealous Example.
The Idea of a faithful Minister delineated in that book, was a Copy taken from the Life, from his own zealous Exampl.
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His unwearied industry to do good to his Flock, was answer'd by Correspondent Love and Thankfulness.
His unwearied industry to do good to his Flock, was answered by Correspondent Love and Thankfulness.
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He was an Angel in their Esteem. He would often speak with great Complacence of their dear Affections:
He was an Angel in their Esteem. He would often speak with great Complacence of their dear Affections:
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and a little before his Death, said, He believ'd they were more Expressive of kindness to him,
and a little before his Death, said, He believed they were more Expressive of kindness to him,
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than the Christian Converts were to the Apostle Paul, by what appears in his Writings.
than the Christian Converts were to the Apostle Paul, by what appears in his Writings.
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While he remain'd at Kederminster, his Illustrious Worth was not shaded in a Corner, but dispers'd its Beams and Influence round the Countrey.
While he remained At Kidderminster, his Illustrious Worth was not shaded in a Corner, but dispersed its Beams and Influence round the Country.
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By his Counsel and Excitation, the Ministers in Worcestershire, Episcopal, Presbyterian and Congregational were united, that by their Studies, Labours,
By his Counsel and Excitation, the Ministers in Worcestershire, Episcopal, Presbyterian and Congregational were united, that by their Studies, Labours,
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and Advice, the Doctrine and Practise of Religion, the Truths and Holiness of the Gospel might be preserved in all the Churches committed to their Charge.
and advice, the Doctrine and practice of Religion, the Truths and Holiness of the Gospel might be preserved in all the Churches committed to their Charge.
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This Association was of excellent use, the ends of Church-government were obtain'd by it: and it was a leading Example to the Ministers of other Counties.
This Association was of excellent use, the ends of Church-government were obtained by it: and it was a leading Exampl to the Ministers of other Counties.
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Mr. Baxter was not above his Brethren Ministers, by a Superiour Title, or any secular advantage,
Mr. Baxter was not above his Brothers Ministers, by a Superior Title, or any secular advantage,
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but by his divine endowments and separate excellencies, his extraordinary wisdom, zeal, and fidelity: he was the Soul of that Happy Society.
but by his divine endowments and separate excellencies, his extraordinary Wisdom, zeal, and Fidis: he was the Soul of that Happy Society.
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He continued among his beloved people, till the year 1660. then he came to London. A while after the King's Restoration, there were many Endeavours us'd in order to an Agreement between the Episcopal and Presbyterian Ministers.
He continued among his Beloved people, till the year 1660. then he Come to London. A while After the King's Restoration, there were many Endeavours used in order to an Agreement between the Episcopal and Presbyterian Ministers.
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For this end several of the Bishops elect, and of the Ministers, were call'd to attend the King at Worcester - House:
For this end several of the Bishops elect, and of the Ministers, were called to attend the King At Worcester - House:
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there was read to them a Declaration, drawn up with great wisdom and moderation, by the Lord Chancellor the Earl of Clarendon. I shall onely observe that in reading the several parts of the Declaration, Dr. Morley was the principal manager of the Conference among the Bishops,
there was read to them a Declaration, drawn up with great Wisdom and moderation, by the Lord Chancellor the Earl of Clarendon. I shall only observe that in reading the several parts of the Declaration, Dr. Morley was the principal manager of the Conference among the Bishops,
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and Mr. Baxter among the Ministers: and one particular I cannot forget;
and Mr. Baxter among the Ministers: and one particular I cannot forget;
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it was desir'd by the Ministers, that the Bishops should exercise their Church Power with the counsel and consent of Presbyters.
it was desired by the Ministers, that the Bishops should exercise their Church Power with the counsel and consent of Presbyters.
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This limiting of their Authority was so displeasing, that Dr. Cosins, then elect of Durham, said,
This limiting of their authority was so displeasing, that Dr. Cousin's, then elect of Durham, said,
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If your Majesty grants this you will Unbishop your Bishops.
If your Majesty grants this you will Unbishop your Bishops.
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Dr. Reynolds upon this produced the Book, entituled, The Portraicture of his Sacred Majesty in his Solitude and Sufferings, and read the following Passage:
Dr. Reynolds upon this produced the Book, entitled, The Portraiture of his Sacred Majesty in his Solitude and Sufferings, and read the following Passage:
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Not that I am against the managing of this Presidency and Authority in One Man by the joint Counsel and Consent of many Presbyters: Not that I am against the managing of this Presidency and authority in One Man by the joint Counsel and Consent of many Presbyters:
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I have offer'd to restore that, as a fit means to avoid those Errors, Corruptions and Partialities, which are incident to any One Man:
I have offered to restore that, as a fit means to avoid those Errors, Corruptions and Partialities, which Are incident to any One Man:
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also to avoid Tyranny, which becomes no Christians, least of all Church-men.
also to avoid Tyranny, which becomes not Christians, least of all Churchmen.
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Besides, it will be a means to take away that burthen and odium of affairs, which may lie too heavy on one Man's shoulders,
Beside, it will be a means to take away that burden and odium of affairs, which may lie too heavy on one Man's shoulders,
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as indeed I think it did formerly on the Bishops here. as indeed I think it did formerly on the Bishops Here.
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The good Doctor thought, that the Judgment of the King's afflicted and inquiring Father would have been of great moment to incline him to that temperament:
The good Doctor Thought, that the Judgement of the King's afflicted and inquiring Father would have been of great moment to incline him to that temperament:
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but the King presently replied, All that is in that Book is not Gospel.
but the King presently replied, All that is in that Book is not Gospel.
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My Lord Chancellor prudently moderated in that matter, that the Bishops, in weighty Causes, should have the assistance of the Presbyters.
My Lord Chancellor prudently moderated in that matter, that the Bishops, in weighty Causes, should have the assistance of the Presbyters.
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Mr. Baxter considering the state of our affairs in that time, was well pleased with that Declaration:
Mr. Baxter considering the state of our affairs in that time, was well pleased with that Declaration:
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He was of Calvin 's mind, who judiciously observes, upon our Saviour's words, That the Son of Man shall send forth his Angels,
He was of calvin is mind, who judiciously observes, upon our Saviour's words, That the Son of Man shall send forth his Angels,
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and they shall gather out of his Kingdom all things that offend:
and they shall gather out of his Kingdom all things that offend:
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Qui ad extirpandum quicquid displicet praepostere festinant, antevertant Christi judicium, & ereptum Angelis officium sibi temere usurpant.
Qui ad extirpandum quicquid displicet praepostere Hastening, antevertant Christ judicium, & ereptum Angels officium sibi Temere usurpant.
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They that make too much haste to redress at once all things that are amiss, anticipate the Judgment of Christ,
They that make too much haste to redress At once all things that Are amiss, anticipate the Judgement of christ,
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and rashly usurp the Office of the Angels. and rashly usurp the Office of the Angels.
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Besides, that Declaration granted such a freedom to Conscientious Ministers, that were unsatisfied as to the Old Conformity, that if it had been observed, it had prevented the dolefull Division succeeded afterward.
Beside, that Declaration granted such a freedom to Conscientious Ministers, that were unsatisfied as to the Old Conformity, that if it had been observed, it had prevented the doleful Division succeeded afterwards.
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But when there was a motion made in the House of Commons, that the Declaration might pass into an Act, it was oppos'd by one of the Secretarys of State, which was a sufficient Indication of the King's averseness to it.
But when there was a motion made in the House of Commons, that the Declaration might pass into an Act, it was opposed by one of the Secretarys of State, which was a sufficient Indication of the King's averseness to it.
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After the Declaration there were many Conferences at the Savoy between the Bishops and some Doctors of their Party, with Mr. Baxter and some other Ministers,
After the Declaration there were many Conferences At the Savoy between the Bishops and Some Doctors of their Party, with Mr. Baxter and Some other Ministers,
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for an Agreement, wherein his Zeal for Peace was most conspicuous: but all was in vain.
for an Agreement, wherein his Zeal for Peace was most conspicuous: but all was in vain.
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Of the Particulars that were debated, he has given an account in Print.
Of the Particulars that were debated, he has given an account in Print.
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Mr. Baxter, after his coming to London, during the time of Liberty, did not neglect that which was the principal Exercise of his Life, the preaching the Gospel, being always sensible of his duty of saving Souls.
Mr. Baxter, After his coming to London, during the time of Liberty, did not neglect that which was the principal Exercise of his Life, the preaching the Gospel, being always sensible of his duty of Saving Souls.
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He Preacht at St. Dunstans on the Lord's-days in the Afternoon.
He Preached At Saint Dunstan on the Lord's-days in the Afternoon.
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I remember one instance of his firm Faith in the Divine Providence, and his Fortitude when he was engaged in his Ministry there.
I Remember one instance of his firm Faith in the Divine Providence, and his Fortitude when he was engaged in his Ministry there.
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The Church was Old, and the People were apprehensive of some danger in meeting in it:
The Church was Old, and the People were apprehensive of Some danger in meeting in it:
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and while Mr. Baxter was Preaching, something in the Steeple fell down, and the noise struck such a terror into the People, they presently, in a wild disorder, run out of the Church:
and while Mr. Baxter was Preaching, something in the Steeple fell down, and the noise struck such a terror into the People, they presently, in a wild disorder, run out of the Church:
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their eagerness to haste away, put all into a tumult: Mr. Baxter, without visible disturbance, sat down in the Pulpit:
their eagerness to haste away, put all into a tumult: Mr. Baxter, without visible disturbance, sat down in the Pulpit:
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after the hurry was over, he resum'd his Discourse, and said, to compose their Minds;
After the hurry was over, he resumed his Discourse, and said, to compose their Minds;
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We are in the Service of God to prepare our selves, that we may be fearless at the great noise of the dissolving World, We Are in the Service of God to prepare our selves, that we may be fearless At the great noise of the dissolving World,
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when the Heavens shall pass away, and the Elements melt in fervent heat; the Earth also, and the Works therein shall be burnt up. when the Heavens shall pass away, and the Elements melt in fervent heat; the Earth also, and the Works therein shall be burned up.
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After the Church of St. Dunstans was pull'd down in order to its re-building, he removed to Black-Fryars, and continued his preaching there to a vast Concourse of Hearers, till the fatal Bartholomew.
After the Church of Saint Dunstan was pulled down in order to its rebuilding, he removed to Black-Fryars, and continued his preaching there to a vast Concourse of Hearers, till the fatal Bartholomew.
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In the Year 1661, a Parliament was call'd, wherein was past the Act of Uniformity, that expell'd from their publick Places about two thousand Ministers.
In the Year 1661, a Parliament was called, wherein was passed the Act of Uniformity, that expelled from their public Places about two thousand Ministers.
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I will onely take notice concerning the Causes of that Proceeding, that the Old Clergy from Wrath and Revenge,
I will only take notice Concerning the Causes of that Proceeding, that the Old Clergy from Wrath and Revenge,
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and the young Gentry from their servile Compliance with the Court, and their Distaste of serious Religion, were very active to carry on and compleat that Act. That this is no rash Imputation upon the ruling Clergy then is evident, not onely from their Concurrence in passing that Law,
and the young Gentry from their servile Compliance with the Court, and their Distaste of serious Religion, were very active to carry on and complete that Act. That this is no rash Imputation upon the ruling Clergy then is evident, not only from their Concurrence in passing that Law,
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for Actions have a Language as convincing as that of Words, but from Dr. Sheldon then Bishop of London their great Leader;
for Actions have a Language as convincing as that of Words, but from Dr. Sheldon then Bishop of London their great Leader;
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who when the Lord Chamberlain Manchester, told the King, while the Act of Uniformity was under debate, that he was afraid the Terms of it were so rigid, that many of the Ministers would not comply with it ;
who when the Lord Chamberlain Manchester, told the King, while the Act of Uniformity was under debate, that he was afraid the Terms of it were so rigid, that many of the Ministers would not comply with it;
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he replyed, I am afraid they will.
he replied, I am afraid they will.
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This Act was past after the King had engaged his Faith and Honour in his Declaration from Breda, to preserve the Liberty of Conscience inviolate, which promise open'd the way for his Restorat•on;
This Act was passed After the King had engaged his Faith and Honour in his Declaration from Breda, to preserve the Liberty of Conscience inviolate, which promise opened the Way for his Restorat•on;
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and after the Royalists here, had given publick Assurance, that all former Animosities should be buried, as Rubbish under the Foundation of a Vniversal Concord.
and After the Royalists Here, had given public Assurance, that all former Animosities should be buried, as Rubbish under the Foundation of a Universal Concord.
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Mr. Baxter was involv'd with so many Ministers in this Calamity, who was their brightest Ornament,
Mr. Baxter was involved with so many Ministers in this Calamity, who was their Brightest Ornament,
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and the best Defence of their righteous, though oppressed Cause: Two Observations he made upon that Act and our Ejection.
and the best Defence of their righteous, though oppressed Cause: Two Observations he made upon that Act and our Ejection.
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The one was, that the Ministers were turned and kept out from the publick Exercise of their Office, in that time of their Lives, that was most fit to be dedicated end employed for the Service and Glory of God, that is between thirty and sixty Years,
The one was, that the Ministers were turned and kept out from the public Exercise of their Office, in that time of their Lives, that was most fit to be dedicated end employed for the Service and Glory of God, that is between thirty and sixty years,
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when their intellectual and instrumental Faculties were in their Vigour.
when their intellectual and instrumental Faculties were in their Vigour.
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The other was in a Letter to me after the Death of several Bishops who were concurrent in passing that Act,
The other was in a letter to me After the Death of several Bishops who were concurrent in passing that Act,
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and exprest no Sorrow for it:
and expressed no Sorrow for it:
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his words were, for ought I see, the Bishops will own the turning of us out, at the Tribunal of Christ, and thither we appeal.
his words were, for ought I see, the Bishops will own the turning of us out, At the Tribunal of christ, and thither we appeal.
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After the Act of Uniformity had taken its effect, in the Ejection of so many Ministers, there was sometimes a Connivance at the private Exercise of their Ministry, sometime publick Indulgence granted,
After the Act of Uniformity had taken its Effect, in the Ejection of so many Ministers, there was sometime a Connivance At the private Exercise of their Ministry, sometime public Indulgence granted,
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and often a severe Prosecution of them, as the Popish and Politick Interest of the Court varied.
and often a severe Prosecution of them, as the Popish and Politic Interest of the Court varied.
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When there was Liberty, Mr. Baxter applyed himself to his delightful Work, to the great Advantage of those who enjoyed his Ministry.
When there was Liberty, Mr. Baxter applied himself to his delightful Work, to the great Advantage of those who enjoyed his Ministry.
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But the Church-Party oppos'd vehemently the Liberty that was granted.
But the Church-Party opposed vehemently the Liberty that was granted.
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Indeed such was their Fierceness, that if the Dissenting Ministers had been as wise as Serpents,
Indeed such was their Fierceness, that if the Dissenting Ministers had been as wise as Serpents,
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and as innocent as Doves, they could not escape their deep Censures.and as innocent as Dove, they could not escape their deep Censures.
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The Pulpit represented them as seditiously disaffected to the State, as obstinate Schismaticks, and often the Name of God was not onely taken in vain,
The Pulpit represented them as seditiously disaffected to the State, as obstinate Schismatics, and often the Name of God was not only taken in vain,
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but in violence, to authorise their hard Speeches, and harder Actions against them.but in violence, to authorise their hard Speeches, and harder Actions against them.
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Some drops of that Storm fell upon Mr. Baxter, who calmly submitted to their injurious dealings.
some drops of that Storm fell upon Mr. Baxter, who calmly submitted to their injurious dealings.
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I shall speak of that afterward.
I shall speak of that afterwards.
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In the Interval, between his Deprivation and his Death, he wrote and publisht the most of his Books, of which I shall give some account.
In the Interval, between his Deprivation and his Death, he wrote and published the most of his Books, of which I shall give Some account.
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His Books, for their number and variety of Matter in them, make a Library. They contain a Treasure of Controversial, Casuistical, Positive and Practical Divinity.
His Books, for their number and variety of Matter in them, make a Library. They contain a Treasure of Controversial, Casuistical, Positive and Practical Divinity.
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Of them I shall relate the Words of one, whose exact Judgment, joyn'd with his Moderation, will give a great value to his Testimony;
Of them I shall relate the Words of one, whose exact Judgement, joined with his Moderation, will give a great valve to his Testimony;
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they are of the very Reverend Dr. Wilkins, afterwards Bishop of Chester: he said that Mr. Baxter had cultivated every Subject he handled;
they Are of the very Reverend Dr. Wilkins, afterwards Bishop of Chester: he said that Mr. Baxter had cultivated every Subject he handled;
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and if he had lived in the Primitive Times, he had been one of the Fathers of the Church.
and if he had lived in the Primitive Times, he had been one of the Father's of the Church.
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I shall add what he said with admiration of him another time, That it was enough for one Age to produce such a Person as Mr. Baxter.
I shall add what he said with admiration of him Another time, That it was enough for one Age to produce such a Person as Mr. Baxter.
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Indeed, he had such an amplitude in his Thoughts, such vivacity of Imagination, and such solidity and depth of Judgment, as rarely meet together.
Indeed, he had such an amplitude in his Thoughts, such vivacity of Imagination, and such solidity and depth of Judgement, as rarely meet together.
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His inquiring Mind was freed from the servile dejection and bondage of an implicit Faith.
His inquiring Mind was freed from the servile dejection and bondage of an implicit Faith.
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He adher'd to the Scriptures as the perfect Rule of Faith, and searcht whether the Doctrines received and taught were Consonant to it.
He adhered to the Scriptures as the perfect Rule of Faith, and searched whither the Doctrines received and taught were Consonant to it.
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This is the duty of every Christian according to his capacity, especially of Ministers, and the necessary means to open the Mind for Divine Knowledge,
This is the duty of every Christian according to his capacity, especially of Ministers, and the necessary means to open the Mind for Divine Knowledge,
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and for the advancement of the Truth. He publisht several Books against the Papists with that clearness and strength, as will Confound, if not Convince them.
and for the advancement of the Truth. He published several Books against the Papists with that clearness and strength, as will Confound, if not Convince them.
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He said, he onely desir'd Armies and Antiquity against the Papists:
He said, he only desired Armies and Antiquity against the Papists:
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Armies, he cause of their bloody Religion so often exemplified in England, Ireland, France and other Countries.Armies, he cause of their bloody Religion so often exemplified in England, Ireland, France and other Countries.
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However they may appear on the Stage, they are always the same persons in the Tyring-room:
However they may appear on the Stage, they Are always the same Persons in the Tiring-room:
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their Religion binds them to extirpate Hereticks, and often over-rules the milder inclinations of their nature:
their Religion binds them to extirpate Heretics, and often overrules the milder inclinations of their nature:
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Antiquity, because they are inveigled with a fond pretence to it, as if it were favourable to their Cause:Antiquity, Because they Are inveigled with a found pretence to it, as if it were favourable to their Cause:
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but it has been demonstrated by many learned Protestants, that the Argument of Antiquity is directly against the principal Doctrines of Popery,
but it has been demonstrated by many learned Protestants, that the Argument of Antiquity is directly against the principal Doctrines of Popery,
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as that of the Supremacy, of Transubstantiation, of Image-worship, and others. He has wrote several excellent Books against the impudent Atheism of this loose Age.
as that of the Supremacy, of Transubstantiation, of Image-worship, and Others. He has wrote several excellent Books against the impudent Atheism of this lose Age.
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In them he establishes the fundamental Principle, upon which the whole Fabrick of Christianity is built;
In them he establishes the fundamental Principle, upon which the Whole Fabric of Christianity is built;
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that after this short uncertain life, there is a future state of happiness or misery equally Eternal,
that After this short uncertain life, there is a future state of happiness or misery equally Eternal,
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and that Death is the last irrevocable step into that unchangeable state.
and that Death is the last irrevocable step into that unchangeable state.
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From hence it follows by infallible Consequence, that the reasonable Creature should prefer the interest of the Soul before that of the Body, and secure Eternal life.
From hence it follows by infallible Consequence, that the reasonable Creature should prefer the Interest of the Soul before that of the Body, and secure Eternal life.
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This being laid, he proves the Christian Religion to be the onely way of fallen Man's being restor'd to the favour of God, and obtaining a blessed Immortality.
This being laid, he Proves the Christian Religion to be the only Way of fallen Man's being restored to the favour of God, and obtaining a blessed Immortality.
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This great Argument he manages with that clearness and strength, that none can refuse assent unto it, without denying the infallible Principles of Faith,
This great Argument he manages with that clearness and strength, that none can refuse assent unto it, without denying the infallible Principles of Faith,
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and the evident Principles of Nature.
and the evident Principles of Nature.
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He also publisht some warm Discourses, to Apologize for the Preaching of Dissenting Ministers, and to excite them to do their Duty.
He also published Some warm Discourses, to Apologise for the Preaching of Dissenting Ministers, and to excite them to do their Duty.
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He did not think that Act of Uniformity could disoblige them from the Exercise of their Office.
He did not think that Act of Uniformity could disoblige them from the Exercise of their Office.
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'Tis true, Magistrates are Titular-Gods by their Deputation and Vicegerency, but subordinate and accountable to God above.
It's true, Magistrates Are Titular-Gods by their Deputation and Vicegerency, but subordinate and accountable to God above.
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Their Laws have no binding force upon the Conscience, but from his Command; and if contrary to his Law, are to be disobeyed.
Their Laws have no binding force upon the Conscience, but from his Command; and if contrary to his Law, Are to be disobeyed.
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The Ministers Consecrated to the Service of God are under a moral perpetual Obligation of Preaching the saving Truths of the Gospel, as they have opportunity.
The Ministers Consecrated to the Service of God Are under a moral perpetual Obligation of Preaching the Saving Truths of the Gospel, as they have opportunity.
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There needs no miraculous Testimony of their Commission from Heaven, to authorize the doing their ordinary Duty.
There needs no miraculous Testimony of their Commission from Heaven, to authorise the doing their ordinary Duty.
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In some points of modern Controversie he judiciously chose the middle way, and advised young Divines to follow it.
In Some points of modern Controversy he judiciously chosen the middle Way, and advised young Divines to follow it.
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His reverence of the Divine Purity, made him very shy and jealous of any Doctrine that seem'd to reflect a blemish and stain upon it.
His Reverence of the Divine Purity, made him very shy and jealous of any Doctrine that seemed to reflect a blemish and stain upon it.
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He was a clear asserter of the soveraign Freeness, and infallible Efficacy of Divine Grace in the Conversion of Souls.
He was a clear asserter of the sovereign Freeness, and infallible Efficacy of Divine Grace in the Conversion of Souls.
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In a Sermon reciting the Words of the Covenant of Grace, I will put my fear into their hearts,
In a Sermon reciting the Words of the Covenant of Grace, I will put my Fear into their hearts,
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and they shall not depart from me; he observed the Tenor of it was, I will, and you shall. and they shall not depart from me; he observed the Tenor of it was, I will, and you shall.
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Divine Grace makes the rebellious Will obedient, but does not make the Will to be no Will.
Divine Grace makes the rebellious Will obedient, but does not make the Will to be no Will.
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By the Illumination of the Mind, the Will is inclin'd to Obedience, according to the Words of our Saviour, All that have heard and learn'd of the Father come to me.
By the Illumination of the Mind, the Will is inclined to obedience, according to the Words of our Saviour, All that have herd and learned of the Father come to me.
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He preach'd that the Death of Christ was certainly effectual for all the Elect to make them partakers of Grace and Glory,
He preached that the Death of christ was Certainly effectual for all the Elect to make them partakers of Grace and Glory,
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and that it was so far beneficial to all Men, that they are not left in the same desperate State with the fallen Angels,
and that it was so Far beneficial to all Men, that they Are not left in the same desperate State with the fallen Angels,
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but are made capable of Salvation by the Grace of the Gospel: not capable of Efficience to convert themselves, but as Subjects to receive saving Grace.
but Are made capable of Salvation by the Grace of the Gospel: not capable of Efficience to convert themselves, but as Subject's to receive Saving Grace.
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He did so honour the sincerity of God, as entirely to believe his Will declared in his Word:
He did so honour the sincerity of God, as entirely to believe his Will declared in his Word:
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he would not interpret the Promises of the Gospel in a less gracious sense than God intended them:
he would not interpret the Promises of the Gospel in a less gracious sense than God intended them:
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Therefore if Men finally perish, 'tis not for want of Mercy in God, nor Merits in Christ,
Therefore if Men finally perish, it's not for want of Mercy in God, nor Merits in christ,
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but for their wilfull refusing Salvation.
but for their wilful refusing Salvation.
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His Books of Practical Divinity have been effectual for more numerous Conversions of Sinners to God,
His Books of Practical Divinity have been effectual for more numerous Conversions of Sinners to God,
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than any printed in our time:
than any printed in our time:
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and while the Church remains on Earth, will be of continual Efficacy to recover lost Souls.
and while the Church remains on Earth, will be of continual Efficacy to recover lost Souls.
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There is a vigorous Pulse in them that keeps the Reader awake and attentive.
There is a vigorous Pulse in them that keeps the Reader awake and attentive.
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His Book of the Saints Everlasting Rest, was written by him when languishing in the suspence of Life and Death,
His Book of the Saints Everlasting Rest, was written by him when languishing in the suspense of Life and Death,
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but has the Signatures of his holy and vigorous Mind.
but has the Signatures of his holy and vigorous Mind.
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To allure our Desires, he unvails the Sanctuary above, and discovers the Glory and Joys of the Blessed in the Divine Presence, by a Light so strong and lively, that all the glittering Vanities of this World vanish in that Comparison,
To allure our Desires, he unvails the Sanctuary above, and discovers the Glory and Joys of the Blessed in the Divine Presence, by a Light so strong and lively, that all the glittering Vanities of this World vanish in that Comparison,
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and a sincere Believer will despise them, as one of mature Age does the Toys and Baubles of Children.
and a sincere Believer will despise them, as one of mature Age does the Toys and Baubles of Children.
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To excite our fear he removes the Skreen, and makes the Everlasting Fire of Hell so visible,
To excite our Fear he removes the Skreen, and makes the Everlasting Fire of Hell so visible,
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and represents the tormenting Passions of the Damned in those dreadfull Colours, that if duly considered, would check and controul the unbridled licentious Appetites of the most sensual Wretches.
and represents the tormenting Passion of the Damned in those dreadful Colours, that if duly considered, would check and control the unbridled licentious Appetites of the most sensual Wretches.
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His Call to the Vnconverted; how small in bulk, but how powerfull in vertue? Truth speaks in it with that authority and efficacy, that it makes the Reader to lay his hand upon his heart,
His Call to the Unconverted; how small in bulk, but how powerful in virtue? Truth speaks in it with that Authority and efficacy, that it makes the Reader to lay his hand upon his heart,
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and find he has a Soul and a Conscience, though he lived before as if he had none.
and find he has a Soul and a Conscience, though he lived before as if he had none.
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He told some friends, that six Brothers were Converted by reading that Call; and that every Week he received Letters of some Converted by his Books.
He told Some Friends, that six Brother's were Converted by reading that Call; and that every Week he received Letters of Some Converted by his Books.
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This he spake with most humble thankfulness, that God was pleased to use him as an instrument for the Salvation of Souls.
This he spoke with most humble thankfulness, that God was pleased to use him as an Instrument for the Salvation of Souls.
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He that was so solicitous for the Salvation of others, was not negligent of his own;
He that was so solicitous for the Salvation of Others, was not negligent of his own;
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but as regular Love requires, his first Care was to prepare himself for Heaven. In him the Vertues of the Contemplative and Active Life were eminently united.
but as regular Love requires, his First Care was to prepare himself for Heaven. In him the Virtues of the Contemplative and Active Life were eminently united.
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His time was spent in Communion with God, and in Charity to Men. He lived above the sensible World, and in solitude and silence convers'd with God.
His time was spent in Communion with God, and in Charity to Men. He lived above the sensible World, and in solitude and silence conversed with God.
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The frequent and serious Meditation of Eternal things was the powerfull means to make his Heart holy and heavenly, and from thence his Conversation.
The frequent and serious Meditation of Eternal things was the powerful means to make his Heart holy and heavenly, and from thence his Conversation.
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His Life was a practical Sermon, a drawing Example. There was an Air of Humility and Sanctity in his mortified Countenance;
His Life was a practical Sermon, a drawing Exampl. There was an Air of Humility and Sanctity in his mortified Countenance;
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and his Deportment was becoming a Stranger upon Earth, and a Citizen of Heaven.
and his Deportment was becoming a Stranger upon Earth, and a Citizen of Heaven.
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Though all Divine Graces, the fruit of the Spirit, were visible in his Conversation, yet some were more eminent.
Though all Divine Graces, the fruit of the Spirit, were visible in his Conversation, yet Some were more eminent.
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Humility is to other Graces, as the Morning-Star is to the Sun, that goes before it,
Humility is to other Graces, as the Morning-Star is to the Sun, that Goes before it,
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and follows it in the Evening: Humility prepares us for the receiving of Grace, God gives Grace to the humble:
and follows it in the Evening: Humility prepares us for the receiving of Grace, God gives Grace to the humble:
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and it follows the Exercise of Grace; Not I, says the Apostle, but the Grace of God in me.
and it follows the Exercise of Grace; Not I, Says the Apostle, but the Grace of God in me.
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In Mr. Baxter there was a rare Union of sublime Knowledge, and other spiritual Excellencies, with the lowest opinion of himself.
In Mr. Baxter there was a rare union of sublime Knowledge, and other spiritual Excellencies, with the lowest opinion of himself.
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He wrote to one that sent a Letter to him full of Expressions of Honour and Esteem, You do admire one you do not know; Knowledge will cure your Error.
He wrote to one that sent a letter to him full of Expressions of Honour and Esteem, You do admire one you do not know; Knowledge will cure your Error.
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The more we know God, the more reason we see to admire him ; but our knowledge of the Creature discovers its imperfections, and lessens our esteem.The more we know God, the more reason we see to admire him; but our knowledge of the Creature discovers its imperfections, and lessens our esteem.
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To the same person expressing his Veneration of him for his excellent Gifts and Graces, he replied with heat, I have the remainders of pride in me,
To the same person expressing his Veneration of him for his excellent Gifts and Graces, he replied with heat, I have the remainders of pride in me,
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how dare you blow up the sparks of it? He desir'd some Ministers, his chosen friends, to meet at his House,how Dare you blow up the sparks of it? He desired Some Ministers, his chosen Friends, to meet At his House,
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and spend a day in Prayer for his direction in a matter of moment: before the Duty was begun, he said, I have desir'd your assistance at this time,
and spend a day in Prayer for his direction in a matter of moment: before the Duty was begun, he said, I have desired your assistance At this time,
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because I believe God will sooner hear your Prayers than mine. He imitated St. Austin both in his Penitential Confessions, and Retractations.Because I believe God will sooner hear your Prayers than mine. He imitated Saint Austin both in his Penitential Confessions, and Retractations.
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In conjunction with Humility, he had great Candor for others. He could willingly bear with persons of differing Sentiments:
In conjunction with Humility, he had great Candor for Others. He could willingly bear with Persons of differing Sentiments:
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he would not prostitute his own judgment, nor ravish anothers. He did not over-esteem himself, nor under-value others.he would not prostitute his own judgement, nor ravish another's. He did not over-esteem himself, nor undervalue Others.
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He would give liberal Encomiums of many Conforming Divines. He was severe to himself, but candid in excusing the faults of others.
He would give liberal Encomiums of many Conforming Divines. He was severe to himself, but candid in excusing the Faults of Others.
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Whereas, the busie Inquirer and Censurer of the faults of others, is usually the easie Neglecter of his own.
Whereas, the busy Inquirer and Censurer of the Faults of Others, is usually the easy Neglecter of his own.
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Self-denial and Contempt of the World were shining Graces in him.
Self-denial and Contempt of the World were shining Graces in him.
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I never knew any person less indulgent to himself, and more indifferent to his Temporal interest.
I never knew any person less indulgent to himself, and more indifferent to his Temporal Interest.
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The offer of a Bishoprick was no temptation to him: for his exalted Soul despised the Pleasures and Profits which others so earnestly desire;
The offer of a Bishopric was no temptation to him: for his exalted Soul despised the Pleasures and Profits which Others so earnestly desire;
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he valued not an empty Title upon his Tomb. His Patience was truly Christian.
he valued not an empty Title upon his Tomb. His Patience was truly Christian.
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God does often try his Children by Afflictions, to exercise their Graces, to occasion their Victory,
God does often try his Children by Afflictions, to exercise their Graces, to occasion their Victory,
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and to entitle them to a triumphant Felicity. This Saint was tried by many Afflictions. We are very tender of our Reputation:
and to entitle them to a triumphant Felicity. This Saint was tried by many Afflictions. We Are very tender of our Reputation:
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his Name was obscur'd under a Cloud of detraction. Many slanderous Darts were thrown at him.
his Name was obscured under a Cloud of detraction. Many slanderous Darts were thrown At him.
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(4) application (DIV2)
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He was charg'd with Schism and Sedition.
He was charged with Schism and Sedition.
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He was accus'd for his Paraphrase upon the New Testament, as guilty of disloyal Aspersions upon the Government,
He was accused for his paraphrase upon the New Testament, as guilty of disloyal Aspersions upon the Government,
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and Condemn'd, unheard, to a Prison, where he remain•d for some years.
and Condemned, unheard, to a Prison, where he remain•d for Some Years.
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But he was so far from being moved at the unrighteous prosecution, that he joyfully said to a constant friend, What could I desire more of God,
But he was so Far from being moved At the unrighteous prosecution, that he joyfully said to a constant friend, What could I desire more of God,
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than after having serv'd him to my power, I should now be called to suffer for him. than After having served him to my power, I should now be called to suffer for him.
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One who had been a fierce Dissenter, was afterward rankled with an opposite heat, and very contumeliously in his Writings reflected upon Mr. Baxter, who calmly endur'd his Contempt:
One who had been a fierce Dissenter, was afterwards rankled with an opposite heat, and very contumeliously in his Writings reflected upon Mr. Baxter, who calmly endured his Contempt:
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and when the same person publisht a learned Discourse in Defence of Christianity, Mr. Baxter said, I forgive him all for his Writing that Book.
and when the same person published a learned Discourse in Defence of Christianity, Mr. Baxter said, I forgive him all for his Writing that Book.
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Indeed he was so much the more truly honourable, as he was thought worthy of the hatred of those persons.
Indeed he was so much the more truly honourable, as he was Thought worthy of the hatred of those Persons.
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'Tis true, the Censures and Reproaches of others whom he esteemed and loved, toucht him in the tender part.
It's true, the Censures and Reproaches of Others whom he esteemed and loved, touched him in the tender part.
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But he, with the great Apostle, counted it a small thing to be judg'd by Mens day.
But he, with the great Apostle, counted it a small thing to be judged by Men's day.
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He was entire to his Conscience, and independent upon the opinion of others. But his Patience was more eminently tried by his continual pains and languishing.
He was entire to his Conscience, and independent upon the opinion of Others. But his Patience was more eminently tried by his continual pains and languishing.
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Martyrdom is a more easie way of dying, when the Combat and the Victory are finisht at once,
Martyrdom is a more easy Way of dying, when the Combat and the Victory Are finished At once,
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than to dye by degrees every day.
than to die by Degrees every day.
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His Complaints were frequent, but who ever heard an unsubmissive word drop from his lips? He was not put out of his Patience,
His Complaints were frequent, but who ever herd an unsubmissive word drop from his lips? He was not put out of his Patience,
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nor out of the possession of himself.
nor out of the possession of himself.
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In his sharp Pains, he said, I have a rational Patience, and a believing Patience, though sense would recoil.
In his sharp Pains, he said, I have a rational Patience, and a believing Patience, though sense would recoil.
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His pacifick Spirit was a clear Character of his being a Child of God.
His pacific Spirit was a clear Character of his being a Child of God.
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How ardently he endeavour'd to cement the breaches among us, which others widen and keep open, is publickly known.
How ardently he endeavoured to cement the Breaches among us, which Others widen and keep open, is publicly known.
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He said to a friend, I can as willingly be a Martyr for Love, as for any Article of the Creed.
He said to a friend, I can as willingly be a Martyr for Love, as for any Article of the Creed.
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'Tis strange to astonishment, that those who agree in the substantial and great Points of the Reformed Religion,
It's strange to astonishment, that those who agree in the substantial and great Points of the Reformed Religion,
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and are of differing Sentiments onely in things not so clear, nor of that moment as those wherein they consent, should still be opposite Parties.
and Are of differing Sentiments only in things not so clear, nor of that moment as those wherein they consent, should still be opposite Parties.
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Methinks the remembrance how our Divisions lately expos'd us to our watchfull Adversary, and were almost fatal to the interest of Religion, should conciliate our Affections.
Methinks the remembrance how our Divisions lately exposed us to our watchful Adversary, and were almost fatal to the Interest of Religion, should conciliate our Affections.
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Our common danger and common deliverance, should prepare our Spirits for a sincere and firm Union.
Our Common danger and Common deliverance, should prepare our Spirits for a sincere and firm union.
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When our Sky was so dark without a glimmering Horizon, then by a new dawning of God's wonderful Providence, a Deliverer appear'd, our gracious Soveraign, who has the Honour of establishing our Religion at home,
When our Sky was so dark without a glimmering Horizon, then by a new dawning of God's wondered Providence, a Deliverer appeared, our gracious Sovereign, who has the Honour of establishing our Religion At home,
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and gives us hopes of restoring it abroad, in places from whence it has been so unrighteously and cruelly expell'd.
and gives us hope's of restoring it abroad, in places from whence it has been so unrighteously and cruelly expelled.
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May the Union of his Protestant Subjects in religious things so desir'd by wise and good Men, be accomplisht by his princely Counsel and Authority.
May the union of his Protestant Subject's in religious things so desired by wise and good Men, be accomplished by his princely Counsel and authority.
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Integrity with Charity would remove those things that have so long disunited us. I return from this Digression.
Integrity with Charity would remove those things that have so long disunited us. I return from this Digression.
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Love to the Souls of Men was the peculiar Character of Mr. Baxter 's Spirit.
Love to the Souls of Men was the peculiar Character of Mr. Baxter is Spirit.
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In this he imitated and honoured our Saviour, who prayed, dyed, and lives for the Salvation of Souls.
In this he imitated and honoured our Saviour, who prayed, died, and lives for the Salvation of Souls.
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All his natural and supernatural Endowments were subservient to this blessed End. It was his Meat and Drink, the Life and Joy of his Life to doe good to Souls.
All his natural and supernatural Endowments were subservient to this blessed End. It was his Meat and Drink, the Life and Joy of his Life to do good to Souls.
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His Industry was almost incredible in his Studies:
His Industry was almost incredible in his Studies:
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he had a sensitive nature desirous of ease as others have, and saint Faculties, yet such was the continual Application of himself to his great Work,
he had a sensitive nature desirous of ease as Others have, and saint Faculties, yet such was the continual Application of himself to his great Work,
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as if the Labour of one Day had supplyed strength for another, and the willingness of the Spirit had supported the Weakness of the Flesh.
as if the Labour of one Day had supplied strength for Another, and the willingness of the Spirit had supported the Weakness of the Flesh.
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In his usual Conversation, his serious, frequent and delightfull Discourse was of Divine things, to inflame his Friends with the Love of Heaven.
In his usual Conversation, his serious, frequent and delightful Discourse was of Divine things, to inflame his Friends with the Love of Heaven.
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He received with tender Compassion and condescending Kindness, the meanest that came to him for Councel and Consolation.
He received with tender Compassion and condescending Kindness, the Meanest that Come to him for Council and Consolation.
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He gave in one year a hundred Pounds to buy Bibles for the poor.
He gave in one year a hundred Pounds to buy Bibles for the poor.
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He has in his Will dispos'd of all that remains of his Estate after the Legacies to his Kindred,
He has in his Will disposed of all that remains of his Estate After the Legacies to his Kindred,
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for the benefit of the Souls and Bodies of the Poor.
for the benefit of the Souls and Bodies of the Poor.
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He continued to preach so long notwithstanding his wasted languishing Body, that the last time, he almost died in the Pulpit.
He continued to preach so long notwithstanding his wasted languishing Body, that the last time, he almost died in the Pulpit.
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It would have been his joy to have been transfigured in the Mount.
It would have been his joy to have been transfigured in the Mount.
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Not long after his last Sermon, he felt the Approaches of Death, and was confin'd to his sick Bed. Death reveals the Secrets of the Heart,
Not long After his last Sermon, he felt the Approaches of Death, and was confined to his sick Bed Death reveals the Secrets of the Heart,
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then words are spoken with most feeling and least Affectation. This excellent Saint was the same in his Life and Death:
then words Are spoken with most feeling and least Affectation. This excellent Saint was the same in his Life and Death:
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his last Hours were spent in preparing others and himself to appear before God.
his last Hours were spent in preparing Others and himself to appear before God.
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He said to his Friends that visited him, You come hither to learn to dye, I am not the onely Person that must go this way, I can assure you, that your whole Life be it never so long is little enough to prepare for Death.
He said to his Friends that visited him, You come hither to Learn to die, I am not the only Person that must go this Way, I can assure you, that your Whole Life be it never so long is little enough to prepare for Death.
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Have a care of this vain deceitful World, and the Lusts of the Flesh:
Have a care of this vain deceitful World, and the Lustiest of the Flesh:
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be sure you choose God for your portion, Heaven for your home, God's Glory for your end, His word for your rule,
be sure you choose God for your portion, Heaven for your home, God's Glory for your end, His word for your Rule,
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and then you need never fear but we shall meet with Comfort. and then you need never Fear but we shall meet with Comfort.
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Never was a Sinner more humble and debasing himself, never was a sincere Believer more calm and comfortable.
Never was a Sinner more humble and debasing himself, never was a sincere Believer more Cam and comfortable.
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He acknowledged himself to be the vilest Dunghilworm ('twas his usual Expression) that ever went to Heaven.
He acknowledged himself to be the Vilest Dunghilworm ('twas his usual Expression) that ever went to Heaven.
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He admir'd the Divine Condescension to us, often saying, Lord what is Man, what am I vile Worm to the great God? Many times he prayed, God be merciful to me a Sinner, and blessed God, that that was left upon record in the Gospel as an effectual Prayer.
He admired the Divine Condescension to us, often saying, Lord what is Man, what am I vile Worm to the great God? Many times he prayed, God be merciful to me a Sinner, and blessed God, that that was left upon record in the Gospel as an effectual Prayer.
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He said, God may justly condemn me for the best Duty I ever did:
He said, God may justly condemn me for the best Duty I ever did:
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and all my hopes are from the free Mercy of God in Christ, which he often prayed for.and all my hope's Are from the free Mercy of God in christ, which he often prayed for.
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789
After a slumber he wak'd and said, I shall rest from my Labour: a Minister then present said, And your Works follow you:
After a slumber he waked and said, I shall rest from my Labour: a Minister then present said, And your Works follow you:
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to whom he replyed, No Works, I will leave out Works, if God will grant me the other.
to whom he replied, No Works, I will leave out Works, if God will grant me the other.
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When a Friend was comforting him with the remembrance of the good many had received by his preaching and Writings, he said, I was but a Pen in God's hand,
When a Friend was comforting him with the remembrance of the good many had received by his preaching and Writings, he said, I was but a Pen in God's hand,
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and what praise is due to a Pen. His resign'd Submission to the Will of God in his sharp Sickness, was eminent.and what praise is due to a Pen. His resigned Submission to the Will of God in his sharp Sickness, was eminent.
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793
When extremity of pain constrain'd him earnestly to pray to God for his release by Death, he would check himself;
When extremity of pain constrained him earnestly to pray to God for his release by Death, he would check himself;
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It is not fit for me to prescribe, and said, when thou wilt, what thou wilt, how thou wilt. It is not fit for me to prescribe, and said, when thou wilt, what thou wilt, how thou wilt.
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Being in great Anguish, he said, O how unsearchable are his ways and his paths past finding out!
Being in great Anguish, he said, Oh how unsearchable Are his ways and his paths passed finding out!
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the reaches of his Providence we cannot fathom: the reaches of his Providence we cannot fathom:
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and to his Friends, Do not think the worse of Religion for what you see me suffer.
and to his Friends, Do not think the Worse of Religion for what you see me suffer.
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Being often ask'd by his Friends, how it was with his inward Man, he replied, I bless God I have a well-grounded Assurance of my Eternal Happiness,
Being often asked by his Friends, how it was with his inward Man, he replied, I bless God I have a well-grounded Assurance of my Eternal Happiness,
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and great Peace and Comfort within;
and great Peace and Comfort within;
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but it was his trouble he could not triumphantly express it, by reason of his extreme pains. but it was his trouble he could not triumphantly express it, by reason of his extreme pains.
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He said, Flesh must perish, and we must feel the perishing of it: and that though his Judgment submitted, yet sense would still make him groan.
He said, Flesh must perish, and we must feel the perishing of it: and that though his Judgement submitted, yet sense would still make him groan.
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Being asked by a Person of Quality, whether he had not great Joy from his believing Apprehensions of the invisible State, he replied:
Being asked by a Person of Quality, whither he had not great Joy from his believing Apprehensions of the invisible State, he replied:
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What else think you Christianity serves for? He said, The Consideration of the Deity in his Glory and Greatness was too high for our Thoughts; What Else think you Christianity serves for? He said, The Consideration of the Deity in his Glory and Greatness was too high for our Thoughts;
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but the Consideration of the Son of God in our Nature, and of the Saints in Heaven, whom he knew and loved, did much sweeten and familiarize Heaven to him. but the Consideration of the Son of God in our Nature, and of the Saints in Heaven, whom he knew and loved, did much sweeten and familiarize Heaven to him.
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The description of Heaven in the 12. to the Heb. and the 22. was most comfortable to him:
The description of Heaven in the 12. to the Hebrew and the 22. was most comfortable to him:
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That he was going to the innumerable company of Angels, and to the general Assembly and Church of the first-born, whose Names are written in Heaven; That he was going to the innumerable company of Angels, and to the general Assembly and Church of the firstborn, whose Names Are written in Heaven;
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and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect;
and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect;
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And to Jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than the blood of Abel. And to jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than the blood of Abel.
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That Scripture, he said, deserved a thousand thousand thoughts: He said, O how comfortable is that promise, Eye has not seen, nor Ear heard,
That Scripture, he said, deserved a thousand thousand thoughts: He said, Oh how comfortable is that promise, Eye has not seen, nor Ear herd,
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neither hath it entred into the heart of Man to conceive the things God hath laid up for those who love him. neither hath it entered into the heart of Man to conceive the things God hath laid up for those who love him.
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At another time he said, That he found great comfort and sweetness in repeating the words of the Lord's Prayer,
At Another time he said, That he found great Comfort and sweetness in repeating the words of the Lord's Prayer,
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and was sorry that some good people were prejudiced against the use of it; for there were all necessary Petitions for Soul and Body contain'd in it. and was sorry that Some good people were prejudiced against the use of it; for there were all necessary Petitions for Soul and Body contained in it.
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At other times he gave excellent Counsel to young Ministers that visited him, and earnestly prayed to God to bless their labours,
At other times he gave excellent Counsel to young Ministers that visited him, and earnestly prayed to God to bless their labours,
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and make them very successfull in Converting many Souls to Christ: and make them very successful in Converting many Souls to christ:
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And express'd great joy in the hopes that God would do a great deal of good by them;
And expressed great joy in the hope's that God would do a great deal of good by them;
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and that they were of moderate peacefull Spirits. He did often pray that God would be mercifull to this miserable distracted World:
and that they were of moderate peaceful Spirits. He did often pray that God would be merciful to this miserable distracted World:
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and that he would preserve his Church and Interest in it. and that he would preserve his Church and Interest in it.
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He advis'd his Friends to beware of self-conceitedness, as a Sin that was likely to ruine this Nation:
He advised his Friends to beware of Self-conceitedness, as a since that was likely to ruin this nation:
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and said, I have written a Book against it, which I am afraid has done little good.
and said, I have written a Book against it, which I am afraid has done little good.
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Being askd whether he had alter'd his mind in Controversial Points, he said, Those that please may know my mind in my Writings:
Being asked whither he had altered his mind in Controversial Points, he said, Those that please may know my mind in my Writings:
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and what he had done was not for his own Reputation, but the Glory of God. and what he had done was not for his own Reputation, but the Glory of God.
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I went to him with a very worthy Friend, Mr. Mather of New-England, the day before he died,
I went to him with a very worthy Friend, Mr. Mather of New england, the day before he died,
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and speaking some comforting Words to him, he replyed, I have pain, there is no arguing against sense,
and speaking Some comforting Words to him, he replied, I have pain, there is no arguing against sense,
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but I have peace, I have peace. but I have peace, I have peace.
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I told him you are now approaching to your long-desir'd home, he answer'd, I believe, I believe.
I told him you Are now approaching to your long-desired home, he answered, I believe, I believe.
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He, said to Mr. Mather, I bless God that you have accomplisht your business, the Lord prolong your Life.
He, said to Mr. Mather, I bless God that you have accomplished your business, the Lord prolong your Life.
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He exprest a great willingness to dye, and during his Sickness, when the Question was ask'd,
He expressed a great willingness to die, and during his Sickness, when the Question was asked,
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how he did, his reply was, almost well. His joy was most remarkable, when in his own apprehensions Death was nearest:
how he did, his reply was, almost well. His joy was most remarkable, when in his own apprehensions Death was nearest:
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and his Spiritual Joy at length was consummate in Eternal Joy. Thus lived and dyed that blessed Saint.
and his Spiritual Joy At length was consummate in Eternal Joy. Thus lived and died that blessed Saint.
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I have without any artificial Fiction of words, given a sincere short Account of him. All our Tears are below the just grief for such an unvaluable Loss.
I have without any artificial Fiction of words, given a sincere short Account of him. All our Tears Are below the just grief for such an unvaluable Loss.
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It is the Comfort of his Friends, that he enjoys a blessed Reward in Heaven, and has left a precious Remembrance on the Earth.
It is the Comfort of his Friends, that he enjoys a blessed Reward in Heaven, and has left a precious Remembrance on the Earth.
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Now blessed be the gracious God, that he was pleased to prolong the Life of his Servant,
Now blessed be the gracious God, that he was pleased to prolong the Life of his Servant,
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so useful and beneficial to the World to a full Age: that he has brought him slowly and safely to Heaven.
so useful and beneficial to the World to a full Age: that he has brought him slowly and safely to Heaven.
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I shall conclude this Account with my own deliberate Wish:
I shall conclude this Account with my own deliberate Wish:
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May I live the short remainder of my Life, as entirely to the Glory of God, as he lived;
May I live the short remainder of my Life, as entirely to the Glory of God, as he lived;
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and when I shall come to the Period of my Life, may I dye in the same blessed Peace wherein he died;
and when I shall come to the Period of my Life, may I die in the same blessed Peace wherein he died;
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may I be with him in the Kingdom of Light and Love for ever.
may I be with him in the Kingdom of Light and Love for ever.
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POSTSCRIPT.
POSTSCRIPT.
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I Shall annex two Passages declaratory, the one of his Humility, the other of his Excellent Abilities.
I Shall annex two Passages declaratory, the one of his Humility, the other of his Excellent Abilities.
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He had such an Abhorrence of himself for his Sins, that he said to a Minister, I can more easily believe, that God will forgive me,
He had such an Abhorrence of himself for his Sins, that he said to a Minister, I can more Easily believe, that God will forgive me,
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than I can forgive my self. than I can forgive my self.
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The other was being in the Pulpit to preach, he found that he had forgot to put his Notes into his Bible:
The other was being in the Pulpit to preach, he found that he had forgotten to put his Notes into his bible:
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he pray'd to God for his Assistance, and took the first Text that occurr'd to his View in opening the Bible:
he prayed to God for his Assistance, and took the First Text that occurred to his View in opening the bible:
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and preach'd an Excellent Sermon for the Matter and Order of it upon the Priesthood of Christ.
and preached an Excellent Sermon for the Matter and Order of it upon the Priesthood of christ.
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After he was come down, he enquir'd of a Minister present, whether he had not tir'd him, who replyed, No ;
After he was come down, he inquired of a Minister present, whither he had not tired him, who replied, No;
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but with several others declar'd they were exceedingly satisfied with his Discourse: he said, It was necessary to have a Body of Divinity in ones Head. FINIS.
but with several Others declared they were exceedingly satisfied with his Discourse: he said, It was necessary to have a Body of Divinity in ones Head. FINIS.
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