but this of Faith should more especially be regarded by us, because Divine Wisdom and Truth it self have marked it out as a certain and infallible one. But alas!
but this of Faith should more especially be regarded by us, Because Divine Wisdom and Truth it self have marked it out as a certain and infallible one. But alas!
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these are things that Men generally little dream of, being so far from thinking and contriving how they may conquer, that they have, in a manner, forgotten that they are in a State of War;
these Are things that Men generally little dream of, being so Far from thinking and contriving how they may conquer, that they have, in a manner, forgotten that they Are in a State of War;
and what if their Godfathers and Godmothers did, by making a rash or formal Promise in their Names, entail this uneasie War upon them? They see no reason why they should be bound to the trouble of prosecuting it.
and what if their Godfathers and Godmothers did, by making a rash or formal Promise in their Names, entail this uneasy War upon them? They see no reason why they should be bound to the trouble of prosecuting it.
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who, since they do profess a Faith that requires it of them, are resolv'd, in order to the gaining of this Victory, to fight manfully under their Lord's Banner against Sin, the World,
who, since they do profess a Faith that requires it of them, Are resolved, in order to the gaining of this Victory, to fight manfully under their Lord's Banner against since, the World,
What I have to say upon this Subject shall be confined to answering Three Questions, which any one, who has a mind to understand the Importance of these Words, will naturally ask. I.
What I have to say upon this Subject shall be confined to answering Three Questions, which any one, who has a mind to understand the Importance of these Words, will naturally ask. I.
If that will do, we are all of us already Conquerours. It was our Fate to be born such, by being born of Christian Parents, whose careful institution of us in this Faith in our tender years, gave us then so deep a tincture of it, that if we would, we cannot quite wash it out.
If that will do, we Are all of us already Conquerors. It was our Fate to be born such, by being born of Christian Parents, whose careful Institution of us in this Faith in our tender Years, gave us then so deep a tincture of it, that if we would, we cannot quite wash it out.
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The mighty Works which Jesus did, the Testimony of his Miracles (as they tell us who have been at the pains seriously to consider them) are so convincing and demonstrative, that they who read them cannot but believe them,
The mighty Works which jesus did, the Testimony of his Miracles (as they tell us who have been At the pains seriously to Consider them) Are so convincing and demonstrative, that they who read them cannot but believe them,
and therefore every Body amongst whom we live, profess accordingly, and what should we get by being singular and pretending to disbelieve that, of the truth of which all the civiliz'd World seems fully satisfyed? no body that we know of denying it but a Company of Jews, Turks, and Heathens, People whose very Character is Ignorance and Obstinacy,
and Therefore every Body among whom we live, profess accordingly, and what should we get by being singular and pretending to disbelieve that, of the truth of which all the civilized World seems Fully satisfied? no body that we know of denying it but a Company of jews, Turks, and heathens, People whose very Character is Ignorance and Obstinacy,
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Such as are, That his Generation is Eternal, his Substance the same with that of the Father, that he came into the World the true Messiah, the very Christ, our Anointed King, Prophet, and Priest, to rule us, to teach us,
Such as Are, That his Generation is Eternal, his Substance the same with that of the Father, that he Come into the World the true Messiah, the very christ, our Anointed King, Prophet, and Priest, to Rule us, to teach us,
Suppose we be full and orthodox in our Creeds and Confessions of Faith, able to confute all sorts of Hereticks out of Scripture and Tradition, Fathers and Councels,
Suppose we be full and orthodox in our Creeds and Confessions of Faith, able to confute all sorts of Heretics out of Scripture and Tradition, Father's and Counsels,
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or make him mine? What if with an undaunted Confidence, without any care or consideration of my own Obedience, I can rely wholly upon his for my Justification? What if without any regard to my actions, let me live how I please, I can apply all those gracious and glorious Promises to my self which are made only to the good and holy? in a word, what if I can account my self justifyed,
or make him mine? What if with an undaunted Confidence, without any care or consideration of my own obedience, I can rely wholly upon his for my Justification? What if without any regard to my actions, let me live how I please, I can apply all those gracious and glorious Promises to my self which Are made only to the good and holy? in a word, what if I can account my self justified,
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but by the Grace of God, and the Assistance of his Spirit, so inwardly grafted in our hearts, that it becomes a strong Principle of Action in us, powerfully swaying us against the inclinations of our corrupt Nature,
but by the Grace of God, and the Assistance of his Spirit, so inwardly grafted in our hearts, that it becomes a strong Principle of Actium in us, powerfully swaying us against the inclinations of our corrupt Nature,
This is the Faith that must overcome the World, even an active one; for Heaven, the reward of this Victory, was never promis'd to them that did nothing.
This is the Faith that must overcome the World, even an active one; for Heaven, the reward of this Victory, was never promised to them that did nothing.
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What a vain thing therefore were it, to think that bare believing will put us in possession of it? that the Crown of Glory is expos'd as the prize, not of those who run and fight,
What a vain thing Therefore were it, to think that bore believing will put us in possession of it? that the Crown of Glory is exposed as the prize, not of those who run and fight,
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How then shall its feeble, lifeless hands weild all the mighty Weapons of our spiritual Warfare? How shall it demolish the strong Holds of Satan, disarm and bind that powerful one, bring away the Spoils,
How then shall its feeble, Lifeless hands wield all the mighty Weapons of our spiritual Warfare? How shall it demolish the strong Holds of Satan, disarm and bind that powerful one, bring away the Spoils,
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Some are so spiritual and refin'd in their Religion, that they are afraid that Works, let them be never so good, should marr their Faith, and hinder its Efficacy:
some Are so spiritual and refined in their Religion, that they Are afraid that Works, let them be never so good, should mar their Faith, and hinder its Efficacy:
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where the Apostle, when he hath told you of Enoch 's Faith, which translated him an extraordinary way into the Regions of Life, without so much as ever touching upon the Confines of Death, subjoins,
where the Apostle, when he hath told you of Enoch is Faith, which translated him an extraordinary Way into the Regions of Life, without so much as ever touching upon the Confines of Death, subjoins,
when he has mentioned Abraham 's Faith, the next things you hear of, are its noble and wonderful Effects, his leaving his native Country at God's Command, going he knew not whither,
when he has mentioned Abraham is Faith, the next things you hear of, Are its noble and wondered Effects, his leaving his native Country At God's Command, going he knew not whither,
There is nothing in the Elementary World so full of difficulty, danger, and terrour, but that this World of iniquity can shew somewhat far more dangerous and terrible.
There is nothing in the Elementary World so full of difficulty, danger, and terror, but that this World of iniquity can show somewhat Far more dangerous and terrible.
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If we will describe it plainly in its proper Colours, which are black enough, it includes all the evils and mischiefs that a Man who hath a mind to be good, can reasonably be afraid of;
If we will describe it plainly in its proper Colours, which Are black enough, it includes all the evils and mischiefs that a Man who hath a mind to be good, can reasonably be afraid of;
For instance, on our right hands we have Pleasures bewitching us into their impure Embraces, Profit casting out its golden Baits to entice us, Applause and Honour displaying their Pomps and Vanities to draw us after them, through all the unlawful ways they would lead us.
For instance, on our right hands we have Pleasures bewitching us into their impure Embraces, Profit casting out its golden Baits to entice us, Applause and Honour displaying their Pomps and Vanities to draw us After them, through all the unlawful ways they would led us.
On the left hand the World presents us with a quite different unpleasant prospect of Oppositions and Hardships, of Scorn and Shame, of Poverty and Want,
On the left hand the World presents us with a quite different unpleasant prospect of Oppositions and Hardships, of Scorn and Shame, of Poverty and Want,
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nay sometimes (and may that Scene never open in our days, as it once threatned to do) with Bonds and Imprisonments, with Torments and Death to be undergone by those who would live godly in the true profession of the Faith of Jesus Christ.
nay sometime (and may that Scene never open in our days, as it once threatened to do) with Bonds and Imprisonments, with Torments and Death to be undergone by those who would live godly in the true profession of the Faith of jesus christ.
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but still we have ordinary and common ones enough to encounter with, such as are the general neglect of real true Religion, which makes it disregarded as a thing out of fashion:
but still we have ordinary and Common ones enough to encounter with, such as Are the general neglect of real true Religion, which makes it disregarded as a thing out of fashion:
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It's being derided by the pretended Wits, and consequently decried by their Admirers the Atheistical Fools of this Age, which makes it every where a sport and a by-word,
It's being derided by the pretended Wits, and consequently decried by their Admirers the Atheistical Fools of this Age, which makes it every where a sport and a Byword,
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Beauty to Pride and Unchastity, Sickness to Impatience, Health to Security and not considering our latter end? Our Table frequently becomes a Snare to us,
Beauty to Pride and Unchastity, Sickness to Impatience, Health to Security and not considering our latter end? Our Table frequently becomes a Snare to us,
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They seem all the while to talk on our side, and therefore to deny them what they would have, is called in Scripture Language, denying our selves, which few have the heart and resolution to do.
They seem all the while to talk on our side, and Therefore to deny them what they would have, is called in Scripture Language, denying our selves, which few have the heart and resolution to do.
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The Devil also, the Prince of this World, may here be understood, who by insinuating himself into us, by learning and observing all our secret Inclinations,
The devil also, the Prince of this World, may Here be understood, who by insinuating himself into us, by learning and observing all our secret Inclinations,
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and then fitting his Temptations to our Lusts, knows how and where to wound us: as long therefore as he remains Unconquer'd, our Victory is imperfect:
and then fitting his Temptations to our Lustiest, knows how and where to wound us: as long Therefore as he remains Unconquered, our Victory is imperfect:
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and from a consideration of this dangerous Station in which we are set, and the many and powerful and subtle Enemies we have to deal with, we may conclude, that as by the mere strength of nature we cannot be safe;
and from a consideration of this dangerous Station in which we Are Set, and the many and powerful and subtle Enemies we have to deal with, we may conclude, that as by the mere strength of nature we cannot be safe;
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so, that nothing less than so powerful an assistance as that of Faith can make us Conquerours. III. I come now in the last place to shew how our Faith overcomes, and what kind of Victory it is, that it obtains for us.
so, that nothing less than so powerful an assistance as that of Faith can make us Conquerors. III. I come now in the last place to show how our Faith overcomes, and what kind of Victory it is, that it obtains for us.
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nor inspire this Faith into our Hearts as irresistibly as at first he did the breath of Life into our Nostrils, making us as purely passive in our Spiritual,
nor inspire this Faith into our Hearts as irresistibly as At First he did the breath of Life into our Nostrils, making us as purely passive in our Spiritual,
and is therefore frequently in Scripture compared to such things, whose Originals are weak and almost unperceivable, their increase slow and in a manner unsensible,
and is Therefore frequently in Scripture compared to such things, whose Originals Are weak and almost unperceivable, their increase slow and in a manner unsensible,
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As for the manner of the Combat, a Man's Faith or Religion teaches him to set the Battle regularly in array, confronting every Vice which shall assault him with the exercise of some contrary Grace, or Christian Virtue;
As for the manner of the Combat, a Man's Faith or Religion Teaches him to Set the Battle regularly in array, confronting every Vice which shall assault him with the exercise of Some contrary Grace, or Christian Virtue;
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Nor is it wanting (if I may without affectation pursue a Metaphor in which St. Paul seems to delight and use upon all occasions) in all the other arts and advantages of War by which Worldly Victories are gain'd.
Nor is it wanting (if I may without affectation pursue a Metaphor in which Saint Paul seems to delight and use upon all occasions) in all the other arts and advantages of War by which Worldly Victories Are gained.
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to avoid disorder, confusion, mutiny in its own Camp, it wisely holds the reins of our tumultuous Passions, checks the host and violence of their Motions, guides their Strength,
to avoid disorder, confusion, mutiny in its own Camp, it wisely holds the reins of our tumultuous Passion, Checks the host and violence of their Motions, guides their Strength,
It encourages us by the noble Example of those that have been Conquerours in this War before us, especially recounting to us the great Atchievements of Christ Jesus the Captain of our Salvation, the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
It encourages us by the noble Exampl of those that have been Conquerors in this War before us, especially recounting to us the great Achievements of christ jesus the Captain of our Salvation, the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
Thus it is that Faith overcomes, and the Victory, which it obtains, consists in this, that it at last sets us above the World, above fearing its Frowns,
Thus it is that Faith overcomes, and the Victory, which it obtains, consists in this, that it At last sets us above the World, above fearing its Frowns,
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as once the virtuous Joseph did, How can I do this great Wickedness, and sin against God? But by the way we must not flatter our selves, that our Victory can in this Life be perfect,
as once the virtuous Joseph did, How can I do this great Wickedness, and since against God? But by the Way we must not flatter our selves, that our Victory can in this Life be perfect,
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and its Victory nothing else but the prevailing of that perswasion over all other Religions in the World, introduce a new Faith quite different from that which is truly Christian;
and its Victory nothing Else but the prevailing of that persuasion over all other Religions in the World, introduce a new Faith quite different from that which is truly Christian;
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A Faith debased with an unnatural mixture of Passion, Prejudice, Interest, and I know not what other designs and practices, to which true Religion is utterly a Stranger,
A Faith debased with an unnatural mixture of Passion, Prejudice, Interest, and I know not what other designs and practices, to which true Religion is utterly a Stranger,
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And if we practise according to this Holy Faith, besides the spiritual advantages we gain by it, we shall most effectually second the generous designs and endeavours of a Prince, who would make us Happy in this World.
And if we practise according to this Holy Faith, beside the spiritual advantages we gain by it, we shall most effectually second the generous designs and endeavours of a Prince, who would make us Happy in this World.
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Now to the Blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who only hath immortality dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto, whom no Man hath seen nor can see, Be honour and power Everlasting, Amen. FINIS.
Now to the Blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who only hath immortality Dwelling in the Light which no man can approach unto, whom no Man hath seen nor can see, Be honour and power Everlasting, Amen. FINIS.
