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Matt. 22. 5. But they made light of it. THE blessed Son of God, that thought it not enough to die for the World,
Matt. 22. 5. But they made Light of it. THE blessed Son of God, that Thought it not enough to die for the World,
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but would himself also be the Preacher of Grace and Salvation, doth comprize in this Parable the sum of his Gospel.
but would himself also be the Preacher of Grace and Salvation, does comprise in this Parable the sum of his Gospel.
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By the King that is here said to make the Marriage, is meant, God the Father, that sent his Son into the World to cleanse them from their sins, and espouse them to himself.
By the King that is Here said to make the Marriage, is meant, God the Father, that sent his Son into the World to cleanse them from their Sins, and espouse them to himself.
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By his Son, for whom the Marriage is made, is meant, The Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, who took to his God-head the nature of Man, that he might be capable of being their Redeemer when they had lost themselves in sin.
By his Son, for whom the Marriage is made, is meant, The Lord jesus christ, the Eternal Son of God, who took to his Godhead the nature of Man, that he might be capable of being their Redeemer when they had lost themselves in since.
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By the Marriage, is meant, The Conjunction of Christ to the soul of Sinners, when he giveth up himself to them to be their Saviour,
By the Marriage, is meant, The Conjunction of christ to the soul of Sinners, when he gives up himself to them to be their Saviour,
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and they give up themselves to him as his Redeemed Ones, to be saved and ruled by him;
and they give up themselves to him as his Redeemed Ones, to be saved and ruled by him;
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The perfection of which Marriage will be at the Day of Judgment, when the Conjunction between the whole Church and Christ shall be solemnized.
The perfection of which Marriage will be At the Day of Judgement, when the Conjunction between the Whole Church and christ shall be solemnized.
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The word here translated Marriage, rather signifieth the Marriage-Feast; and the meaning is, that the World is invited by the Gospel, to come in and partake of Christ and Salvation, which comprehendeth both Pardon, Justification,
The word Here translated Marriage, rather signifies the Marriage-feast; and the meaning is, that the World is invited by the Gospel, to come in and partake of christ and Salvation, which comprehendeth both Pardon, Justification,
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and Right to Salvation, and all other Priviledges of the Members of Christ. The Invitation, is God's offer of Christ and Salvation in the Gospel;
and Right to Salvation, and all other Privileges of the Members of christ. The Invitation, is God's offer of christ and Salvation in the Gospel;
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The Servants that invite them, are the Preachers of the Gospel who are sent forth by God to that end;
The Servants that invite them, Are the Preachers of the Gospel who Are sent forth by God to that end;
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The preparation for the feast there mentioned, is, The sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and the enacting of a Law of Grace,
The preparation for the feast there mentioned, is, The sacrifice of jesus christ, and the enacting of a Law of Grace,
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and opening a way for revolting Sinners to return to God.
and opening a Way for revolting Sinners to return to God.
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There is mention of sending second Messengers, because God useth not to take the first denyal,
There is mention of sending second Messengers, Because God uses not to take the First denial,
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but to exercise his patience till Sinners are obstinate.
but to exercise his patience till Sinners Are obstinate.
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The first Persons invited are the Jews; upon their obstinate Refusal they are sentenced to punishment;
The First Persons invited Are the jews; upon their obstinate Refusal they Are sentenced to punishment;
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and the Gentiles are invited, and not only invited, but by powerful Preaching, and Miracles, and effectual Grace compelled, that is, infallibly prevailed with to come in.
and the Gentiles Are invited, and not only invited, but by powerful Preaching, and Miracles, and effectual Grace compelled, that is, infallibly prevailed with to come in.
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The number of them is so great, that the house is filled with the Guests;
The number of them is so great, that the house is filled with the Guests;
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Many come sincerely, not only looking at the pleasure of the Feast, that is, at the Pardon of sin,
Many come sincerely, not only looking At the pleasure of the Feast, that is, At the Pardon of since,
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and Deliverance from the Wrath of God, but also at the honour of the Marriage, that is, of the Redeemer,
and Deliverance from the Wrath of God, but also At the honour of the Marriage, that is, of the Redeemer,
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and their profession by giving up themselves to a holy Conversation;
and their profession by giving up themselves to a holy Conversation;
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but some come in only for the Feast, that is, Justification by Christ, having not the wedding Garment of sound Resolution for Obedience in their Life,
but Some come in only for the Feast, that is, Justification by christ, having not the wedding Garment of found Resolution for obedience in their Life,
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and looking only at themselves in Believing, and not to the glory of their Redeemer;
and looking only At themselves in Believing, and not to the glory of their Redeemer;
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and these are sentenced to everlasting Misery, and speed as ill as those that came not in at all;
and these Are sentenced to everlasting Misery, and speed as ill as those that Come not in At all;
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seeing a Faith that will not work, is but like that of the Devil;
seeing a Faith that will not work, is but like that of the devil;
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and they that look to be pardoned and saved by it, are mistaken, as James sheweth, 2. 24.
and they that look to be pardoned and saved by it, Are mistaken, as James shows, 2. 24.
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The words of my Text contain a Narration of the ill-entertainment that the Gospel findeth with many to whom it is sent,
The words of my Text contain a Narration of the ill-entertainment that the Gospel finds with many to whom it is sent,
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even after a first and second invitation. They made light of it, and are taken up with other things.
even After a First and second invitation. They made Light of it, and Are taken up with other things.
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Though it be the Jews that were first guilty, they have too many followers among us Gentiles to this day.
Though it be the jews that were First guilty, they have too many followers among us Gentiles to this day.
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Doct. For all the wonderful love and mercy that God hath manifested in giving his Son to be the Redeemer of the World,
Doct. For all the wondered love and mercy that God hath manifested in giving his Son to be the Redeemer of the World,
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and which the Son hath manifested in Redeeming them by his Blood; for all his full preparation by being a sufficient sacrifice for the sins of all;
and which the Son hath manifested in Redeeming them by his Blood; for all his full preparation by being a sufficient sacrifice for the Sins of all;
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for all his Personal Excellencies, and that full and glorious Salvation that he hath procured, and for all his free offers of these, and frequent and earnest Invitations of Sinners;
for all his Personal Excellencies, and that full and glorious Salvation that he hath procured, and for all his free offers of these, and frequent and earnest Invitations of Sinners;
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yet many do make light of all this, and prefer their worldly enjoyments before it. The ordinary entertainment of all is by contempt. yet many do make Light of all this, and prefer their worldly enjoyments before it. The ordinary entertainment of all is by contempt.
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Not that all do so, or that all continue to do so who were once guilty of it:
Not that all do so, or that all continue to do so who were once guilty of it:
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for God hath his chosen, whom he will compel to come in.
for God hath his chosen, whom he will compel to come in.
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But till the Spirit of Grace over-power the dead and obstinate hearts of Men, they hear the Gospel as a common story,
But till the Spirit of Grace overpower the dead and obstinate hearts of Men, they hear the Gospel as a Common story,
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and the great matters contained in it go not to the heart.
and the great matters contained in it go not to the heart.
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The Method in which I shall handle this Doctrin, is this: 1. I shall shew you what it is that Men make light of. 2. What this sin of making light of it is. 3. The cause of the sin. 4. The use of the Doctrin.
The Method in which I shall handle this Doctrine, is this: 1. I shall show you what it is that Men make Light of. 2. What this since of making Light of it is. 3. The cause of the since. 4. The use of the Doctrine.
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1. The thing that carnal hearers make light of, is, 1. The Doctrin of the Gospel it self, which they hear regardlesly.
1. The thing that carnal hearers make Light of, is, 1. The Doctrine of the Gospel it self, which they hear regardlessly.
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2. The benefits offered them therein: which are, 1. Christ himself. 2. The benefits which he giveth.
2. The benefits offered them therein: which Are, 1. christ himself. 2. The benefits which he gives.
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Concerning Christ himself, the Gospel 1. Declareth his Person and Nature, and the great things that he hath done and suffered for Man:
Concerning christ himself, the Gospel 1. Declareth his Person and Nature, and the great things that he hath done and suffered for Man:
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his Redeeming him from the wrath of God by his Blood, and procuring a grant of Salvation with himself.
his Redeeming him from the wrath of God by his Blood, and procuring a grant of Salvation with himself.
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Furthermore, The same Gospel maketh an offer of Christ to sinners, that if they will accept him on his easie and reasonable terms, he will be their Saviour, the Physitian of their Souls, their Husband and their Head.
Furthermore, The same Gospel makes an offer of christ to Sinners, that if they will accept him on his easy and reasonable terms, he will be their Saviour, the physician of their Souls, their Husband and their Head.
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2. The benefits that he offereth them, are these, 1. That with these blessed Relations to him, himself and interest in him, they shall have the pardon of all their sins past,
2. The benefits that he Offereth them, Are these, 1. That with these blessed Relations to him, himself and Interest in him, they shall have the pardon of all their Sins past,
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and be saved from God's Wrath, and be set in a sure way of obtaining a Pardon for all the sins that they shall commit hereafter,
and be saved from God's Wrath, and be Set in a sure Way of obtaining a Pardon for all the Sins that they shall commit hereafter,
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so they do but obey sincerely, and turn not again to the Rebellion of their Unregeneracy. 2. They shall have his Spirit to become their Guide and Sanctifier,
so they do but obey sincerely, and turn not again to the Rebellion of their Unregeneracy. 2. They shall have his Spirit to become their Guide and Sanctifier,
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and to dwell in their Souls, and help them against their Enemies, and conform them more and more to his Image,
and to dwell in their Souls, and help them against their Enemies, and conform them more and more to his Image,
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and heal their Diseases, and bring them back to God. 3. They shall have right to everlasting Glory when this Life is ended,
and heal their Diseases, and bring them back to God. 3. They shall have right to everlasting Glory when this Life is ended,
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and shall be raised up thereto at the last;
and shall be raised up thereto At the last;
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besides many excellent priviledges in the way, in Means, Preservation and Provision, and the fore tast of what they shall enjoy hereafter:
beside many excellent privileges in the Way, in Means, Preservation and Provision, and the before taste of what they shall enjoy hereafter:
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All these benefits the Gospel offereth to them that will have Christ on his reasonable terms.
All these benefits the Gospel Offereth to them that will have christ on his reasonable terms.
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The sum of all is in 1 John 5. 11, 12. This is the Record, that God hath given us eternal Life,
The sum of all is in 1 John 5. 11, 12. This is the Record, that God hath given us Eternal Life,
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and this Life is in his Son:
and this Life is in his Son:
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He that hath the Son, hath Life, and he that hath not the Son, hath not Life. He that hath the Son, hath Life, and he that hath not the Son, hath not Life.
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II. What this Sin of making light of the Gospel is? 1. To make light of the Gospel, is, to take no great heed to what is spoken,
II What this since of making Light of the Gospel is? 1. To make Light of the Gospel, is, to take no great heed to what is spoken,
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as if it were not a certain Truth, or else were a matter that little concerned them,
as if it were not a certain Truth, or Else were a matter that little concerned them,
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or as if God had not written these things for them. 2. When the Gospel doth not affect Men,
or as if God had not written these things for them. 2. When the Gospel does not affect Men,
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or go to their hearts; but though they seem to attend to what is said,
or go to their hearts; but though they seem to attend to what is said,
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yet men are not awakened by it from their security, nor doth it work in any measure such holy Passion in their Souls,
yet men Are not awakened by it from their security, nor does it work in any measure such holy Passion in their Souls,
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as matters of such everlasting Consequence should do; this is making light of the Gospel of Salvation.
as matters of such everlasting Consequence should do; this is making Light of the Gospel of Salvation.
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When we tell men what Christ hath done and suffered for their Souls, and it scarce moveth them:
When we tell men what christ hath done and suffered for their Souls, and it scarce moves them:
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We tell them of keen and cutting Truths, but nothing will pierce them: We can make them hear, but we cannot make them feel:
We tell them of keen and cutting Truths, but nothing will pierce them: We can make them hear, but we cannot make them feel:
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Our words take up in the porch of their Ears and Fancies, but will not enter into the inward parts;
Our words take up in the porch of their Ears and Fancies, but will not enter into the inward parts;
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as if we spake to men that had no hearts or feeling;
as if we spoke to men that had no hearts or feeling;
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this is a making light of Christ and Salvation, Acts 28. 26, 27. hearing ye shall hear,
this is a making Light of christ and Salvation, Acts 28. 26, 27. hearing you shall hear,
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and shall not understand, seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive.
and shall not understand, seeing you shall see, and shall not perceive.
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For the Heart of this People is waxen gross, and their Ears are dull of hearing, their Eyes are closed, &c.
For the Heart of this People is waxed gross, and their Ears Are dull of hearing, their Eyes Are closed, etc.
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3. When Men have no high Estimation of Christ and Salvation, but whatsoever they may say with their tongues,
3. When Men have no high Estimation of christ and Salvation, but whatsoever they may say with their tongues,
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or dreamingly and speculatively believe, yet in their serious and practical thoughts, they have a higher estimation of the matters of this World,
or dreamingly and speculatively believe, yet in their serious and practical thoughts, they have a higher estimation of the matters of this World,
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than they have of Christ, and the Salvation that he hath purchased; this is a making light of him.
than they have of christ, and the Salvation that he hath purchased; this is a making Light of him.
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When Men account the Doctrin of Christ to be but a matter of words and names,
When Men account the Doctrine of christ to be but a matter of words and names,
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as Gallio, Acts 18. 4. or as Festus, Acts 25. 19. a superstitious matter about one Jesus who was dead, and Paul saith is alive.
as Gallio, Acts 18. 4. or as Festus, Acts 25. 19. a superstitious matter about one jesus who was dead, and Paul Says is alive.
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Or ask the Preachers of the Gospel, as the Athenians, Acts 17. 18. What will this babler say? This is contempt of Christ.
Or ask the Preachers of the Gospel, as the Athenians, Acts 17. 18. What will this babbler say? This is contempt of christ.
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4. When Men are informed of the truths of the Gospel, and on what Terms Christ and his Benefits may be had,
4. When Men Are informed of the truths of the Gospel, and on what Terms christ and his Benefits may be had,
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and how it is the will of God that they should Believe and Accept the offer;
and how it is the will of God that they should Believe and Accept the offer;
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and that he commandeth them to do it upon pain of damnation;
and that he commands them to do it upon pain of damnation;
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and yet men will not consent, unless they could have Christ on terms of their own:
and yet men will not consent, unless they could have christ on terms of their own:
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They will not part with their worldly contents, nor lay down their Pleasures and Profits,
They will not part with their worldly contents, nor lay down their Pleasures and Profits,
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and Honour at his Feet, as being content to take so much of them only as he will give them back,
and Honour At his Feet, as being content to take so much of them only as he will give them back,
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and as is consistent with his Will and Interest, but think its a hard saying, that they must forsake all in Resolution for Christ;
and as is consistent with his Will and Interest, but think its a hard saying, that they must forsake all in Resolution for christ;
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this is a making light of him and their Salvation.
this is a making Light of him and their Salvation.
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When men might have part in him and all his Benefits, if they would, and they will not,
When men might have part in him and all his Benefits, if they would, and they will not,
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unless they may keep the World too; and are resolved to please their flesh, whatever comes of it;
unless they may keep the World too; and Are resolved to please their Flesh, whatever comes of it;
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this is a high contempt of Christ and everlasting life, Mat. 13. 21, 22. Luke 18. 23. you may find examples of such as I here describe.
this is a high contempt of christ and everlasting life, Mathew 13. 21, 22. Lycia 18. 23. you may find Examples of such as I Here describe.
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5. When men will promise fair, and profess their willingness to have Christ on his terms,
5. When men will promise fair, and profess their willingness to have christ on his terms,
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and to forsake all for him; but yet do stick to the World and their sinful Courses;
and to forsake all for him; but yet do stick to the World and their sinful Courses;
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and when it comes to practice, will not be removed by all that Christ hath done and said:
and when it comes to practice, will not be removed by all that christ hath done and said:
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this is making light of Christ and Salvation, Jer. 42. 5. compared with 43. 2. III. The causes of this sin are the next thing to be enquired after.
this is making Light of christ and Salvation, Jer. 42. 5. compared with 43. 2. III. The Causes of this since Are the next thing to be inquired After.
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It may seem a wonder that ever Men that have the use of their reason, should be so sottish as to make light of matters of such consequence. But the cause is;
It may seem a wonder that ever Men that have the use of their reason, should be so sottish as to make Light of matters of such consequence. But the cause is;
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1. Some Men understand not the very sense of the Words of the Gospel, when they hear it,
1. some Men understand not the very sense of the Words of the Gospel, when they hear it,
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and how can they be taken with that which they understand not? Though we speak to them in plain English,
and how can they be taken with that which they understand not? Though we speak to them in plain English,
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and study to speak it as plainly as we can;
and study to speak it as plainly as we can;
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yet People have so estranged themselves from God, and the matters of their own happiness, that they know not what we say,
yet People have so estranged themselves from God, and the matters of their own happiness, that they know not what we say,
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as if we spoke in another language, and as if they were under that Judgment, Isa. 28. 11. with stammering Lips,
as if we spoke in Another language, and as if they were under that Judgement, Isaiah 28. 11. with stammering Lips,
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and with another Tongue will he speak to his People.
and with Another Tongue will he speak to his People.
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2. Some that do understand the Words that we speak, yet because they are carnal, understand not the matter; for the natural Man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God,
2. some that do understand the Words that we speak, yet Because they Are carnal, understand not the matter; for the natural Man receives not the things of the Spirit of God,
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neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned, 1 Cor. 2. 14. They are earthly,
neither can he know them, Because they Are spiritually discerned, 1 Cor. 2. 14. They Are earthly,
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and these things are heavenly, John 3. 12. The things of the Spirit are not well known by bare hear-say,
and these things Are heavenly, John 3. 12. The things of the Spirit Are not well known by bore hearsay,
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but by a spiritual tast, which none have but those that are taught by the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 2. 12, that we may know the things that are given us of God.
but by a spiritual taste, which none have but those that Are taught by the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 2. 12, that we may know the things that Are given us of God.
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3. A carnal mind apprehendeth not a suitableness in these spiritual and heavenly things to his mind,
3. A carnal mind apprehendeth not a suitableness in these spiritual and heavenly things to his mind,
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and therefore he sets light by them, and hath no mind of them.
and Therefore he sets Light by them, and hath no mind of them.
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When you tell him of everlasting glory, he heareth you as if you were perswading him to go play with the Sun:
When you tell him of everlasting glory, he hears you as if you were persuading him to go play with the Sun:
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they are matters of another World, and out of his element;
they Are matters of Another World, and out of his element;
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and therefore he hath no more delight in them than a Fish would have to be in the fairest Meadow,
and Therefore he hath no more delight in them than a Fish would have to be in the Fairest Meadow,
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or than a Swine hath in a Jewel, or a Dog in a piece of Gold:
or than a Swine hath in a Jewel, or a Dog in a piece of Gold:
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They may be good to others, but he cannot apprehend them as suitable to him, because he hath a nature that is otherwise inclined:
They may be good to Others, but he cannot apprehend them as suitable to him, Because he hath a nature that is otherwise inclined:
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he savoureth not the things of the Spirit, Rom 8. 5. 4. The main cause of the slighting of Christ and Salvation, is, a secret root of unbelief in mens hearts.
he savoureth not the things of the Spirit, Rom 8. 5. 4. The main cause of the slighting of christ and Salvation, is, a secret root of unbelief in men's hearts.
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Whatsoever they may pretend, they do not soundly and throughly believe the Word of God:
Whatsoever they may pretend, they do not soundly and thoroughly believe the Word of God:
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They are taught in general to say, The Gospel is true; but they never saw the Evidence of its truth so far,
They Are taught in general to say, The Gospel is true; but they never saw the Evidence of its truth so Far,
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as throughly to perswade them of it;
as thoroughly to persuade them of it;
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nor have they got their Souls setled on the Infallibility of God's Testimony, nor considered of the Truth of the particular Doctrins revealed in the Scripture,
nor have they god their Souls settled on the Infallibility of God's Testimony, nor considered of the Truth of the particular Doctrines revealed in the Scripture,
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so far as soundly to believe them.
so Far as soundly to believe them.
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Oh did you all but soundly believe the words of this Gospel, of the evil of sin, of the need of Christ,
O did you all but soundly believe the words of this Gospel, of the evil of since, of the need of christ,
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and what he hath done for you, and what you must be and do, if ever you will be saved by him;
and what he hath done for you, and what you must be and do, if ever you will be saved by him;
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and what will become of you for ever, if you do it not;
and what will become of you for ever, if you do it not;
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I dare say, it would cure the contempt of Christ, and you would not make so light of the matters of your Salvation.
I Dare say, it would cure the contempt of christ, and you would not make so Light of the matters of your Salvation.
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But men do not believe, while they say they do, and would face us down that they do,
But men do not believe, while they say they do, and would face us down that they do,
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and verily think that they do themselves.
and verily think that they do themselves.
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There is a root of bitterness, and an evil Heart of unbelief, that makes them depart from the living God, Heb. 2. 12. and 4. 1, 2, 6. Tell any Man in this Congregation, that he shall have a gift of 10000 l. if he will but go to London for it;
There is a root of bitterness, and an evil Heart of unbelief, that makes them depart from the living God, Hebrew 2. 12. and 4. 1, 2, 6. Tell any Man in this Congregation, that he shall have a gift of 10000 l. if he will but go to London for it;
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if he believe you, he will go; but if he believe not, he will not;
if he believe you, he will go; but if he believe not, he will not;
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and if he will not go, you may be sure he believeth not, supposing that he is able.
and if he will not go, you may be sure he Believeth not, supposing that he is able.
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I know a slight belief may stand with a wicked life.
I know a slight belief may stand with a wicked life.
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Such as men have of the Truth of a Prognostication, it may be true, and it may be false;
Such as men have of the Truth of a Prognostication, it may be true, and it may be false;
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but a true and sound belief is not consistent with so great neglect of the things that are believed.
but a true and found belief is not consistent with so great neglect of the things that Are believed.
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5. Christ and Salvation are made light of by the World, because of their desperate hardness of Heart.
5. christ and Salvation Are made Light of by the World, Because of their desperate hardness of Heart.
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The Heart is hard naturally, and by custom in sinning made more hard;
The Heart is hard naturally, and by custom in sinning made more hard;
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especially by long abuse of Mercy, and neglect of the means of Grace, and resisting the Spirit of God.
especially by long abuse of Mercy, and neglect of the means of Grace, and resisting the Spirit of God.
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Hence it is that men are turned into such Stones:
Hence it is that men Are turned into such Stones:
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and till God cure them of the stone of the Heart, no wonder if they feel not what they know,
and till God cure them of the stone of the Heart, no wonder if they feel not what they know,
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or regard not what we say, but make light of all; 'Tis hard preaching a stone into tears, or making a rock to tremble.
or regard not what we say, but make Light of all; It's hard preaching a stone into tears, or making a rock to tremble.
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You may stand over a dead body long enough, and say to it, Oh thou Carcase, when thou hast lain roting and mouldring to dust, till the Resurrection, God will then call thee to account for thy sin,
You may stand over a dead body long enough, and say to it, O thou Carcase, when thou hast lain roting and mouldering to dust, till the Resurrection, God will then call thee to account for thy since,
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and cast thee into everlasting fire, before you can make it feel what you say, or fear the misery that is never so truly threatned;and cast thee into everlasting fire, before you can make it feel what you say, or Fear the misery that is never so truly threatened;
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when Mens Hearts are like the High-way that is trodden to hardness by long custom in sinning,
when Men's Hearts Are like the Highway that is trodden to hardness by long custom in sinning,
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or like the clay that is hardned to a stone, by the heat of those Mercies which should have melted them into Repentance;
or like the clay that is hardened to a stone, by the heat of those mercies which should have melted them into Repentance;
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when they have Consciences seared with a hot Iron, as the Apostle speaks, 2 Tim. 4. 2. no wonder then if they be past feeling,
when they have Consciences seared with a hight Iron, as the Apostle speaks, 2 Tim. 4. 2. no wonder then if they be past feeling,
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and working all uncleanness with greediness, do make light of Christ and Everlasting Glory. Oh that this were not the case of too many of our Hearers!
and working all uncleanness with greediness, do make Light of christ and Everlasting Glory. O that this were not the case of too many of our Hearers!
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Had we but living Souls to speak to, they would hear and feel, and not make light of what we say.
Had we but living Souls to speak to, they would hear and feel, and not make Light of what we say.
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I know they are naturally alive, but they are spiritually dead, as Scripture witnesseth, Eph. 2. 3. Oh if there were but one spark of the life of Grace in them, the Doctrin of Salvation by Jesus Christ, would appear to them to be the weightiest business in the World.
I know they Are naturally alive, but they Are spiritually dead, as Scripture Witnesseth, Ephesians 2. 3. O if there were but one spark of the life of Grace in them, the Doctrine of Salvation by jesus christ, would appear to them to be the Weightiest business in the World.
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Oh how confident should I be, methinks, to prevail with men, and to take them off this World,
O how confident should I be, methinks, to prevail with men, and to take them off this World,
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and bring them to mind the matters of another World, if I spake but to Men that had Life, and Sense, and Reason!
and bring them to mind the matters of Another World, if I spoke but to Men that had Life, and Sense, and Reason!
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But when we speak to Blocks and dead Men, how should we be regarded? Oh how sad a case are these Souls in, that are fallen under this fearful judgment of spiritual madness and deadness!
But when we speak to Blocks and dead Men, how should we be regarded? O how sad a case Are these Souls in, that Are fallen under this fearful judgement of spiritual madness and deadness!
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To have a blind Mind, and a hard Heart, to be sottish and senseless, Mar. 4. 12. John 12. 40. lest they should be converted,
To have a blind Mind, and a hard Heart, to be sottish and senseless, Mar. 4. 12. John 12. 40. lest they should be converted,
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and their sin should be forgiven them.
and their since should be forgiven them.
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6. Christ and Salvation are made light of by the World, because they are wholly enslaved to their sense,
6. christ and Salvation Are made Light of by the World, Because they Are wholly enslaved to their sense,
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and taken up with lower things;
and taken up with lower things;
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the matters of another World are out of sight, and so far from their senses, that they cannot regard them;
the matters of Another World Are out of sighed, and so Far from their Senses, that they cannot regard them;
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but present things are nearer them, in their eyes, and in their hands:
but present things Are nearer them, in their eyes, and in their hands:
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There must be a living faith to prevail over sense, before Men can be so taken with things that are not seen,
There must be a living faith to prevail over sense, before Men can be so taken with things that Are not seen,
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though they have the Word of God for their security, as to neglect and let go things that are still before their eyes. Sense works with great advantage;
though they have the Word of God for their security, as to neglect and let go things that Are still before their eyes. Sense works with great advantage;
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and therefore doth much in resisting Faith where it is.
and Therefore does much in resisting Faith where it is.
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No wonder then if it carry all before it, where there is no true and lively faith to resist,
No wonder then if it carry all before it, where there is no true and lively faith to resist,
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and to lead the Soul to higher things: this cause of making light of Christ and Salvation, is expressed here in my Text:
and to led the Soul to higher things: this cause of making Light of christ and Salvation, is expressed Here in my Text:
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One went to his Farm, and another to his Merohandize: Men have Houses and Lands to look after;One went to his Farm, and Another to his Merohandize: Men have Houses and Lands to look After;
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they have Wife and Children to mind, they have their Body and outward Estate to regard,
they have Wife and Children to mind, they have their Body and outward Estate to regard,
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therefore they forget that they have a God, a Redeemer, a Soul to mind; These matters of the World are still with them.
Therefore they forget that they have a God, a Redeemer, a Soul to mind; These matters of the World Are still with them.
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They see these, but they see not God, nor Christ, nor their Souls, nor everlasting Glory.
They see these, but they see not God, nor christ, nor their Souls, nor everlasting Glory.
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These things are near at hand, and therefore work naturally, and so more forcibly;
These things Are near At hand, and Therefore work naturally, and so more forcibly;
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but the other are thought on as a great way off, and therefore too distant to work on their affections,
but the other Are Thought on as a great Way off, and Therefore too distant to work on their affections,
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or to be at the present so much regarded by them.
or to be At the present so much regarded by them.
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Their Body hath life and sense, and therefore if they want meats, or drink, or cloaths, will feel their want,
Their Body hath life and sense, and Therefore if they want Meats, or drink, or clothes, will feel their want,
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and tell them of it, and give them no rest till their wants be supplied; and therefore they cannot make light of their bodily necessities;
and tell them of it, and give them no rest till their Wants be supplied; and Therefore they cannot make Light of their bodily necessities;
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but their Souls in spiritual respects are dead, and therefore feel not their wants, but will let them alone in their greatest necessities;
but their Souls in spiritual respects Are dead, and Therefore feel not their Wants, but will let them alone in their greatest necessities;
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and be as quiet when they are starved and languishing to Destruction, as if all were well, and nothing ailed them.
and be as quiet when they Are starved and languishing to Destruction, as if all were well, and nothing ailed them.
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And hereupon poor people are wholly taken up in providing for the Body, as if they had nothing else to mind.
And hereupon poor people Are wholly taken up in providing for the Body, as if they had nothing Else to mind.
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They have their Trades and Callings to follow, and so much to do from morning to night, that they can find no time for matters of Salvation:
They have their Trades and Callings to follow, and so much to do from morning to night, that they can find no time for matters of Salvation:
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Christ would teach them, but they have no leisure to hear him: The Bible is before them, but they cannot have while to read it:
christ would teach them, but they have no leisure to hear him: The bible is before them, but they cannot have while to read it:
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A Minister is in the Town with them, but they cannot have while to go to enquire of him what they shall do to be saved:
A Minister is in the Town with them, but they cannot have while to go to inquire of him what they shall do to be saved:
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And when they do hear, their Hearts are so full of the World, and carried away with these lower matters, that they cannot mind the things which they hear.
And when they do hear, their Hearts Are so full of the World, and carried away with these lower matters, that they cannot mind the things which they hear.
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They are so full of the thoughts and desires, and cares of this World, that there is no room to pour into them the water of Life:
They Are so full of the thoughts and Desires, and Cares of this World, that there is no room to pour into them the water of Life:
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The cares of the World do choak the Word, and make it become unfruitful, Mat. 13. 22. Men cannot serve two Masters, God and Mammon,
The Cares of the World do choke the Word, and make it become unfruitful, Mathew 13. 22. Men cannot serve two Masters, God and Mammon,
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but they will lean to the one, and despise the other, Mat. 6. 24. He that loveth the World, the love of the Father is not in him, 1 John 2. 15, 16. Men cannot chuse but set light by Christ and Salvation,
but they will lean to the one, and despise the other, Mathew 6. 24. He that loves the World, the love of the Father is not in him, 1 John 2. 15, 16. Men cannot choose but Set Light by christ and Salvation,
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while they set so much by any thing on Earth;
while they Set so much by any thing on Earth;
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It is that which is highly esteemed among Men, is abominable in the sight of God, Luke 16. 15. Oh this is the ruin of many thousand Souls!
It is that which is highly esteemed among Men, is abominable in the sighed of God, Lycia 16. 15. O this is the ruin of many thousand Souls!
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It would grieve the Heart of any honest Christian, to see how eagerly this vain World is followed every where,
It would grieve the Heart of any honest Christian, to see how eagerly this vain World is followed every where,
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and how little Men set by Christ, and the World to come:
and how little Men Set by christ, and the World to come:
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to compare the care that Men have for the World, with the care of their Souls;
to compare the care that Men have for the World, with the care of their Souls;
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and the time that they lay out on the World, with that time they lay out for their Salvation:
and the time that they lay out on the World, with that time they lay out for their Salvation:
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To see how the World fills their Mouths, their Hands, their Houses, their Hearts; and Christ hath little more than a bare Title:
To see how the World fills their Mouths, their Hands, their Houses, their Hearts; and christ hath little more than a bore Title:
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To come into their company, and hear no discourse but of the World;
To come into their company, and hear no discourse but of the World;
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to come into their houses, and hear and see nothing but for the World, as if this World would last forever, or would purchase them another.
to come into their houses, and hear and see nothing but for the World, as if this World would last forever, or would purchase them Another.
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When I ask sometime the Ministers of the Gospel how their labours succeed, they tell me, People continue still the same,
When I ask sometime the Ministers of the Gospel how their labours succeed, they tell me, People continue still the same,
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and give up themselves wholly to the World, so that they mind not what Ministers say to them,
and give up themselves wholly to the World, so that they mind not what Ministers say to them,
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nor will give any full entertainment to the Word, and all because of the deluding World: nor will give any full entertainment to the Word, and all Because of the deluding World:
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And, oh that too many Ministers themselves did not make light of that Christ whom they preach, being drawn away with the love of this World!
And, o that too many Ministers themselves did not make Light of that christ whom they preach, being drawn away with the love of this World!
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In a word, Men of a worldly Disposition do judge of things according to worldly advantages;
In a word, Men of a worldly Disposition do judge of things according to worldly advantages;
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therefore Christ is slighted, Isa. 53. 3. He is despised and rejected of men, they hide their faces from him,
Therefore christ is slighted, Isaiah 53. 3. He is despised and rejected of men, they hide their faces from him,
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and esteem him not, as seeing no beauty or comeliness in him, that they should desire him. and esteem him not, as seeing no beauty or comeliness in him, that they should desire him.
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7. Christ and Salvation are made light of, because men do not soberly consider of the truth and weight of these necessary things;
7. christ and Salvation Are made Light of, Because men do not soberly Consider of the truth and weight of these necessary things;
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They suffer not their minds so long to dwell upon them, till they procure a due esteem, and deeply affect their Heart;
They suffer not their minds so long to dwell upon them, till they procure a due esteem, and deeply affect their Heart;
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did they believe them, and not consider of them, how should they work? Oh when men have reason given them to think and consider of the things that most concern them,
did they believe them, and not Consider of them, how should they work? O when men have reason given them to think and Consider of the things that most concern them,
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and yet they will not use it, this causeth their contempt.
and yet they will not use it, this Causes their contempt.
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8. Christ and Salvation are made light of, because Men were never sensible of their sin and misery, and extream necessity of Christ and his Salvation:
8. christ and Salvation Are made Light of, Because Men were never sensible of their since and misery, and extreme necessity of christ and his Salvation:
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their eyes were never opened to see themselves as they are; nor their Hearts soundly humbled in the sense of their condition:
their eyes were never opened to see themselves as they Are; nor their Hearts soundly humbled in the sense of their condition:
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If this were done, they would soon be brought to value a Saviour:
If this were done, they would soon be brought to valve a Saviour:
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A truly broken Heart can no more make light of Christ and Salvation, than a hungry Man of his food,
A truly broken Heart can no more make Light of christ and Salvation, than a hungry Man of his food,
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or a sick man of the means that would give him ease: but till then, our Words cannot have access to their Hearts:
or a sick man of the means that would give him ease: but till then, our Words cannot have access to their Hearts:
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while sin and misery is made light of, Christ and Salvation will be made light of;
while since and misery is made Light of, christ and Salvation will be made Light of;
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but when these are perceived an intolerable burden, then nothing will serve the turn but Christ.
but when these Are perceived an intolerable burden, then nothing will serve the turn but christ.
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Till men be truly humbled, they can venture Christ and Salvation for a lust, for a little worldly gain, even for less than nothing;
Till men be truly humbled, they can venture christ and Salvation for a lust, for a little worldly gain, even for less than nothing;
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but when God hath illuminated them, and broken their Hearts, then they would give a World for a Christ;
but when God hath illuminated them, and broken their Hearts, then they would give a World for a christ;
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then they must have Christ, or they die;
then they must have christ, or they die;
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all things then are loss and dung to them, in regard of the excellent knowledge of Christ, Phil. 3. 8. When they are once pricked in their hearts for sin and misery,all things then Are loss and dung to them, in regard of the excellent knowledge of christ, Philip 3. 8. When they Are once pricked in their hearts for since and misery,
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then they cry out, Men and Brethren, what shall we do? Acts 2. 37. When they are awakened by Gods Judgments,
then they cry out, Men and Brothers, what shall we do? Acts 2. 37. When they Are awakened by God's Judgments,
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as the poor Jaylor, Acts 16. 29. then they cry out, Sirs, what shall I do to be saved? This is the reason why God will bring men so low by humiliation,
as the poor Jailor, Acts 16. 29. then they cry out, Sirs, what shall I do to be saved? This is the reason why God will bring men so low by humiliation,
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before he bring them to salvation. 9. Men take occasion to make light of Christ, by the commonness of the Gospel;
before he bring them to salvation. 9. Men take occasion to make Light of christ, by the commonness of the Gospel;
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because they do hear of it every day, the frequency is an occasion to dull their affections; I say an occasion;
Because they do hear of it every day, the frequency is an occasion to dull their affections; I say an occasion;
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for it is no just cause. Were it a rarity, it might take more with them;
for it is no just cause. Were it a rarity, it might take more with them;
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but now, if they hear a Minister preach nothing but these saving Truths, they say, We have these every day:
but now, if they hear a Minister preach nothing but these Saving Truths, they say, We have these every day:
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They make not light of their bread or drink, their health or life, because they possess them every day; they make not light of the Sun,
They make not Light of their bred or drink, their health or life, Because they possess them every day; they make not Light of the Sun,
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because it shineth every day; at least they should not, for the mercy is the greater;
Because it shines every day; At lest they should not, for the mercy is the greater;
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but Christ and Salvation are made light of, because they hear of them often; This is, say they, a good plain dry Sermon:
but christ and Salvation Are made Light of, Because they hear of them often; This is, say they, a good plain dry Sermon:
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Pearls are trod in the dirt where they are common; They loath this dry Manna, Prov. 27. 7. The full Soul loaths the hony-comb;Pearls Are trod in the dirt where they Are Common; They loath this dry Manna, Curae 27. 7. The full Soul Loathes the honeycomb;
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but to the hungry every bitter thing is sweet.
but to the hungry every bitter thing is sweet.
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10. Christ and Salvation are made light of because of this disjunctive Presumption, either that he is sure enough theirs already, and God that is so merciful,
10. christ and Salvation Are made Light of Because of this disjunctive Presumption, either that he is sure enough theirs already, and God that is so merciful,
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and Christ that hath suffered so much for them, is surely resolved to save them,
and christ that hath suffered so much for them, is surely resolved to save them,
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or else it may easily be obtained at any time, if it be not yet so.
or Else it may Easily be obtained At any time, if it be not yet so.
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A conceited facility to have a part in Christ and Salvation at any time, doth occasion men to make light of them.
A conceited facility to have a part in christ and Salvation At any time, does occasion men to make Light of them.
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It is true, that Grace is free, and the Offer is universal, according to the extent of the preaching of the Gospel;
It is true, that Grace is free, and the Offer is universal, according to the extent of the preaching of the Gospel;
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and it is true that men may have Christ when they will; that is, when they are willing to have him on his terms;
and it is true that men may have christ when they will; that is, when they Are willing to have him on his terms;
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but he that hath promised thee Christ, if thou be willing, hath not promised to make thee willing:
but he that hath promised thee christ, if thou be willing, hath not promised to make thee willing:
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and if thou art not willing now, how canst thou think thou shalt be willing hereafter? If thou canst make thine own Heart willing,
and if thou art not willing now, how Canst thou think thou shalt be willing hereafter? If thou Canst make thine own Heart willing,
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why is it not done now? Can you do it better when sin hath more hardned it,
why is it not done now? Can you do it better when since hath more hardened it,
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and God may have given thee over to thy self? Oh sinners! you might do much, tho' you are not able of your selves to come in,
and God may have given thee over to thy self? O Sinners! you might do much, though you Are not able of your selves to come in,
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if you would now subject your selves to the working of the Spirit, and set in while the gales of grace continue;
if you would now Subject your selves to the working of the Spirit, and Set in while the gales of grace continue;
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but did you know what a hard and impossible thing it is to be so much as willing to have Christ and Grace,
but did you know what a hard and impossible thing it is to be so much as willing to have christ and Grace,
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when the Heart is given over to it self, and the Spirit hath withdrawn its former invitations, you would not be so confident of your own strength to believe and repent:
when the Heart is given over to it self, and the Spirit hath withdrawn its former invitations, you would not be so confident of your own strength to believe and Repent:
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nor would you make light of Christ upon such foolish confidence.
nor would you make Light of christ upon such foolish confidence.
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If indeed it be so easie a matter as you imagine for a sinner to believe and repent at any time;
If indeed it be so easy a matter as you imagine for a sinner to believe and Repent At any time;
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how comes it to pass that it is done by so few, but most of the World do perish in their impenitency,
how comes it to pass that it is done by so few, but most of the World do perish in their impenitency,
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when they have all the helps and means that we can afford them? It is true, the thing is very reasonable and easie in it self to a pure nature;
when they have all the helps and means that we can afford them? It is true, the thing is very reasonable and easy in it self to a pure nature;
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but while Man is blind and dead, these things are in a sort impossible to him, which are never so easie to others.
but while Man is blind and dead, these things Are in a sort impossible to him, which Are never so easy to Others.
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It is the easiest and sweetest life in the World to a gracious soul to live in the love of God,
It is the Easiest and Sweetest life in the World to a gracious soul to live in the love of God,
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and the delightful thoughts of the life to come, where all their hope and happiness lieth:
and the delightful thoughts of the life to come, where all their hope and happiness lies:
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But to a worldly carnal Heart it is as easie to remove a Mountain, as to bring them to this.
But to a worldly carnal Heart it is as easy to remove a Mountain, as to bring them to this.
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However, these Men are their own condemners;
However, these Men Are their own condemners;
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for if they think it so easie a matter to repent and believe, and so have Christ and right to Salvation,
for if they think it so easy a matter to Repent and believe, and so have christ and right to Salvation,
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then have they no excuse for neglecting this which they thought so easie. O wretched impenitent Soul!
then have they no excuse for neglecting this which they Thought so easy. O wretched impenitent Soul!
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what mean you to say, when God shall ask you, Why did you not Repent and Love your Redeemer above the World,
what mean you to say, when God shall ask you, Why did you not repent and Love your Redeemer above the World,
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when you thought it so easie that you could do it at any time? IV. Use 1. We come now to the Application:when you Thought it so easy that you could do it At any time? IV. Use 1. We come now to the Application:
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and hence you may be informed of the blindness and folly of all carnal men:
and hence you may be informed of the blindness and folly of all carnal men:
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how contemptible are their judgements that think Christ and Salvation contemptible? and how little reason there is why any should be moved by them,
how contemptible Are their Judgments that think christ and Salvation contemptible? and how little reason there is why any should be moved by them,
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or discouraged by any of their scorns or contradictions
or discouraged by any of their scorns or contradictions
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How shall we sooner know a man to be a fool, than if he know no difference between Dung and Gold!
How shall we sooner know a man to be a fool, than if he know no difference between Dung and Gold!
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Is there such a thing as madness in the World, if that Man be not mad, that sets light by Christ and his own Salvation,
Is there such a thing as madness in the World, if that Man be not mad, that sets Light by christ and his own Salvation,
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while he daily toyls for the dung of the earth? And yet what pity is it to see, that a company of poor ignorant Souls will be ashamed of godliness,
while he daily toils for the dung of the earth? And yet what pity is it to see, that a company of poor ignorant Souls will be ashamed of godliness,
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if such Men as these do but deride them!
if such Men as these do but deride them!
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Or will think hardly of a holy life, if such as these do speak against it!
Or will think hardly of a holy life, if such as these do speak against it!
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Hearers, if you see any set light by Christ and Salvation, do you set light by that Man's Wit, and by his Words, and hear the reproaches of a holy life,
Hearers, if you see any Set Light by christ and Salvation, do you Set Light by that Man's Wit, and by his Words, and hear the Reproaches of a holy life,
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as you would hear the words of a mad Man; not with regard, but with a Compassion of his misery.
as you would hear the words of a mad Man; not with regard, but with a Compassion of his misery.
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Use 2. What wonder if we and our preaching be despised, and the best Ministers complain of ill success,Use 2. What wonder if we and our preaching be despised, and the best Ministers complain of ill success,
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when the Ministry of the Apostles themselves did succeed i no better? What wonder if for all that we can say or do, our hearers still set light by Christ and their own Salvation;
when the Ministry of the Apostles themselves did succeed i not better? What wonder if for all that we can say or do, our hearers still Set Light by christ and their own Salvation;
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when the Apostles hearers did the same? They that did second their Doctrin by Miracles:
when the Apostles hearers did thee same? They that did second their Doctrine by Miracles:
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If any Men could have shaken and torn in pieces the Hearts of Sinners they could have done it:
If any Men could have shaken and torn in Pieces the Hearts of Sinners they could have done it:
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If any could have laid them at their feet, and made them all cry out as some, What shall we do, it would have been they.
If any could have laid them At their feet, and made them all cry out as Some, What shall we do, it would have been they.
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You may see then that it is not meerly for want of good Preachers that men make light of Christ and Salvation:
You may see then that it is not merely for want of good Preachers that men make Light of christ and Salvation:
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the first News of such a thing as the Pardon of Sin, and the Hopes of Glory,
the First News of such a thing as the Pardon of since, and the Hope's of Glory,
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and the Danger of everlasting Misery, would turn the hearts of men within them, if they were as tractable in spiritual matters as in temporal:
and the Danger of everlasting Misery, would turn the hearts of men within them, if they were as tractable in spiritual matters as in temporal:
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But alas, it is far otherwise.
But alas, it is Far otherwise.
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It must not seem any strange thing, nor must it too much discourage the Preachers of the Gospel,
It must not seem any strange thing, nor must it too much discourage the Preachers of the Gospel,
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if when they have said all that they can devise to say to win the hearts of men to Christ, the most do still slight him,
if when they have said all that they can devise to say to win the hearts of men to christ, the most do still slight him,
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and while they bow the Knee to him, and honour him with their Lips, do yet set so light by him in their hearts,
and while they bow the Knee to him, and honour him with their Lips, do yet Set so Light by him in their hearts,
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as to prefer every fleshly pleasure or commodity before him. It will be thus with many:
as to prefer every fleshly pleasure or commodity before him. It will be thus with many:
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let us be glad that it is not thus with All. Use 3. But for closer application.
let us be glad that it is not thus with All. Use 3. But for closer application.
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Seeing this is the great condemning Sin, before we enquire after it into the hearts of our hearers, it beseems us to begin at home,
Seeing this is the great condemning since, before we inquire After it into the hearts of our hearers, it beseems us to begin At home,
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and see that we who are Preachers of the Gospel, be not guilty of it our selves.
and see that we who Are Preachers of the Gospel, be not guilty of it our selves.
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The Lord forbid that they that have undertaken the sacred Office of revealing the Excellencies of Christ to the World, should make light of him themselves,
The Lord forbid that they that have undertaken the sacred Office of revealing the Excellencies of christ to the World, should make Light of him themselves,
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and slight that Salvation which they do daily preach. The Lord knows we are all of us so low in our Estimation of Christ,
and slight that Salvation which they do daily preach. The Lord knows we Are all of us so low in our Estimation of christ,
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and do this great Work so negligently, that we have cause to be ashamed of our best Sermons;
and do this great Work so negligently, that we have cause to be ashamed of our best Sermons;
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but should this Sin prevail in us, we were the most miserable of all men. Brethren, I love not censoriousness;
but should this since prevail in us, we were the most miserable of all men. Brothers, I love not censoriousness;
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yet dare not befriend so vile a Sin in my self or others under pretence of avoiding it;
yet Dare not befriend so vile a since in my self or Others under pretence of avoiding it;
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especially when there is so great necessity that it should be healed first in them that make it their work to heal it in others.
especially when there is so great necessity that it should be healed First in them that make it their work to heal it in Others.
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O that there were no cause to complain that Christ and Salvation are made light of by the Preachers of it.
O that there were no cause to complain that christ and Salvation Are made Light of by the Preachers of it.
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But, 1. Do not the negligent studies of some speak it out? 2. Doth not their dead and drousie Preaching declare it? do not they make light of the Doctrin they preach, that do it as if they were half asleep,
But, 1. Do not the negligent studies of Some speak it out? 2. Does not their dead and drowsy Preaching declare it? do not they make Light of the Doctrine they preach, that do it as if they were half asleep,
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and feel not what they speak themselves?
and feel not what they speak themselves?
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3. Doth not the carelesness of some mens private endeavours discover it? what do they for Souls? how slightly do they reprove Sin? how little do they when they are out of the Pulpit for the saving of mens Souls?
3. Does not the carelessness of Some men's private endeavours discover it? what do they for Souls? how slightly do they reprove since? how little do they when they Are out of the Pulpit for the Saving of men's Souls?
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4. Doth not the continued neglect of those things wherein the Interest of Christ consisteth, discover it? 1. The Churches Purity and Reformation. 2. Its Unity.
4. Does not the continued neglect of those things wherein the Interest of christ Consisteth, discover it? 1. The Churches Purity and Reformation. 2. Its Unity.
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5. Doth not the covetous and worldly lives of too many discover it, losing advantages for mens souls,
5. Does not the covetous and worldly lives of too many discover it, losing advantages for men's Souls,
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for a little gain to themselves? And most of this is because men are Preachers before they are Christians,
for a little gain to themselves? And most of this is Because men Are Preachers before they Are Christians,
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and tell men of that which they never felt themselves.
and tell men of that which they never felt themselves.
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Of all men on earth, there are few that are in so bad a condition as such Ministers:
Of all men on earth, there Are few that Are in so bad a condition as such Ministers:
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and if indeed they do believe that Scripture which they preach, methinks it should be terrible to them in their studying and preaching it. Use 4. Beloved hearers;
and if indeed they do believe that Scripture which they preach, methinks it should be terrible to them in their studying and preaching it. Use 4. beloved hearers;
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the Office that God hath called us to, is, by declaring the glory of his grace, to help under Christ, to the saving of mens Souls.
the Office that God hath called us to, is, by declaring the glory of his grace, to help under christ, to the Saving of men's Souls.
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I hope you think not that I come hither to day on any other errand.
I hope you think not that I come hither to day on any other errand.
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The Lord knows I had not set a foot out of doors but in hope to succeed in this Work for your Souls.
The Lord knows I had not Set a foot out of doors but in hope to succeed in this Work for your Souls.
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I have considered and often considered, what is the mater that so many Thousands should perish when God hath done so much for their Salvation;
I have considered and often considered, what is the mater that so many Thousands should perish when God hath done so much for their Salvation;
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and I find this that is mentioned in my Text is the cause.
and I find this that is mentioned in my Text is the cause.
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It is one of the wonders of the World, that when God hath so loved the World as to send his Son,
It is one of the wonders of the World, that when God hath so loved the World as to send his Son,
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and Christ hath made a satisfaction by his death sufficient for them all, and offereth the benefits of it so freely to them,
and christ hath made a satisfaction by his death sufficient for them all, and Offereth the benefits of it so freely to them,
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even without mony or price, that yet the most of the World should perish; yea the most of those that are thus called by his Word!
even without money or price, that yet the most of the World should perish; yea the most of those that Are thus called by his Word!
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Why here is the reason, when Christ hath done all this, men make light of it.
Why Here is the reason, when christ hath done all this, men make Light of it.
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God hath shewed that he is not unwilling;
God hath showed that he is not unwilling;
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and Christ hath shewed that he is not unwilling that men should be restored to God's favour and be saved;
and christ hath showed that he is not unwilling that men should be restored to God's favour and be saved;
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but men are actually unwilling themselves. God takes not pleasure in the death of sinners,
but men Are actually unwilling themselves. God Takes not pleasure in the death of Sinners,
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but rather that they return and live, Ezek. 33. 11. But men take such pleasure in sin, that they will dye before they will return.
but rather that they return and live, Ezekiel 33. 11. But men take such pleasure in since, that they will die before they will return.
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The Lord Jesus was content to be their Physitian, and hath provided them a sufficient plaister of his own blood:
The Lord jesus was content to be their physician, and hath provided them a sufficient plaster of his own blood:
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but if men make light of it, and will not apply it, what wonder if they perish after all? This Scripture giveth us the reason of their perdition.
but if men make Light of it, and will not apply it, what wonder if they perish After all? This Scripture gives us the reason of their perdition.
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This sad experience tells us the most of the World is guilty of.
This sad experience tells us the most of the World is guilty of.
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It is a most lamentable thing to see how most men do spend their care, their time, their pains for known vanities;
It is a most lamentable thing to see how most men do spend their care, their time, their pains for known vanities;
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while God and Glory are cast aside:
while God and Glory Are cast aside:
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That he who is all should seem to them as nothing; and that which is nothing should seem to them as good as all; that God should set mankind in such a race where heaven or hell is their certain end,
That he who is all should seem to them as nothing; and that which is nothing should seem to them as good as all; that God should Set mankind in such a raze where heaven or hell is their certain end,
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and that they should set down, and loyter, or run after the childish Toyes of the World,
and that they should Set down, and loiter, or run After the childish Toys of the World,
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and so much forget the Prize that they should run for. Were it but possible for one of us to see the whole of this business,
and so much forget the Prize that they should run for. Were it but possible for one of us to see the Whole of this business,
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as the all seeing God doth;
as the all seeing God does;
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to see at one view both heaven and hell which men are so near, and see what most men in the World are minding,
to see At one view both heaven and hell which men Are so near, and see what most men in the World Are minding,
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and what they are doing every day, it would be the saddest sight that could be imagined.
and what they Are doing every day, it would be the Saddest sighed that could be imagined.
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Oh how should we marvail at their madness, and lament their self-delusion! Oh poor distracted World!
O how should we marvel At their madness, and lament their self-delusion! O poor distracted World!
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what is it that you run after? and what is it that you neglect? If God had never told them what they were sent into the World to do,
what is it that you run After? and what is it that you neglect? If God had never told them what they were sent into the World to do,
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or whether they were going, or what was before them in another World, then they had been excusable;
or whither they were going, or what was before them in Another World, then they had been excusable;
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but he hath told them over and over, till they were weary of it. Had he left it doubtful, there had been some excuse;
but he hath told them over and over, till they were weary of it. Had he left it doubtful, there had been Some excuse;
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but it is his sealed word, and they profess to believe it, and would take it ill of us if we should question whether they do believe it or not.
but it is his sealed word, and they profess to believe it, and would take it ill of us if we should question whither they do believe it or not.
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Beloved, I come not to accuse any of you particularly of this crime:
beloved, I come not to accuse any of you particularly of this crime:
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but seeing it is the commonest cause of mens Destruction, I suppose you will judge it the fittest matter for our enquiry,
but seeing it is the Commonest cause of men's Destruction, I suppose you will judge it the Fittest matter for our enquiry,
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and deserving our greatest care for the cure.
and deserving our greatest care for the cure.
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To which end I shall 1. Endeavour the Conviction of the guilty. 2. Shall give them such considerations as may tend to humble and reform them. 3. I shall conclude with such direction as may help them that are willing to escape the destroying Power of Sin. And for the first ▪ consider ▪
To which end I shall 1. Endeavour the Conviction of the guilty. 2. Shall give them such considerations as may tend to humble and reform them. 3. I shall conclude with such direction as may help them that Are willing to escape the destroying Power of Sin. And for the First ▪ Consider ▪
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1. It is the case of most sinners to think themselves freest from those sins that they are most enslaved to;
1. It is the case of most Sinners to think themselves Freest from those Sins that they Are most enslaved to;
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and one reason why we cannot reform them, is, because we cannot convince them of their guilt.
and one reason why we cannot reform them, is, Because we cannot convince them of their guilt.
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It is the nature of sin so far to blind and befool the sinner, that he knoweth not what he doth,
It is the nature of since so Far to blind and befool the sinner, that he Knoweth not what he does,
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but thinketh he is free from it when it reigneth in him, on when he is committing it:
but Thinketh he is free from it when it Reigneth in him, on when he is committing it:
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It bringeth men to be so much unacquainted with themselves, that they know not what they think,
It brings men to be so much unacquainted with themselves, that they know not what they think,
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or what they mean and intend, nor what they love or hate, much less what they are habituated and disposed to.
or what they mean and intend, nor what they love or hate, much less what they Are habituated and disposed to.
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They are alive to sin, and dead to all the Reason, Consideration and Resolution that should recover them,
They Are alive to sin, and dead to all the Reason, Consideration and Resolution that should recover them,
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as if it were only by their sinning that we must know they are alive.
as if it were only by their sinning that we must know they Are alive.
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May I hope that you that hear me to day, are but willing to know the Truth of your case,
May I hope that you that hear me to day, Are but willing to know the Truth of your case,
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and then I shall be encouraged to proceed to an enquiry. God will judge impartially;
and then I shall be encouraged to proceed to an enquiry. God will judge impartially;
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why should not we do so? Let me therefore by these following Questions try whether none of you are slighters of Christ and your own Salvation.
why should not we do so? Let me Therefore by these following Questions try whither none of you Are slighters of christ and your own Salvation.
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And follow me, I beseech you, by putting them close to your own hearts, and faithfully answering them,
And follow me, I beseech you, by putting them close to your own hearts, and faithfully answering them,
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1. Things that men highly value will be remembred, they will be matter of their freest and sweetest thoughts: this is a known case.
1. Things that men highly valve will be remembered, they will be matter of their Freest and Sweetest thoughts: this is a known case.
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Do not those then make light of Christ and Salvation, that think of them so seldom and coldly in comparison of other things? Follow thy own heart man,
Do not those then make Light of christ and Salvation, that think of them so seldom and coldly in comparison of other things? Follow thy own heart man,
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and observe what it daily runneth out after; and then judge whether it make not light of Christ.
and observe what it daily Runneth out After; and then judge whither it make not Light of christ.
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We cannot perswade men to one hours sober consideration what they should do for an interest in Christ,
We cannot persuade men to one hours Sobrium consideration what they should do for an Interest in christ,
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or in thankfulness for his love, and yet they will not believe that they make light of him.
or in thankfulness for his love, and yet they will not believe that they make Light of him.
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2. Things that we highly value will be matter of our Discourse: The judgment and heart will command the tongue.
2. Things that we highly valve will be matter of our Discourse: The judgement and heart will command the tongue.
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Freely and delightfully will our speech run after them. This also is a known case.
Freely and delightfully will our speech run After them. This also is a known case.
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Do not those then make light of Christ and Salvation, that shun the mention of his name,
Do not those then make Light of christ and Salvation, that shun the mention of his name,
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unless it be in a vain or sinful use? Those that love not the company where Christ and Salvation is much talked of;
unless it be in a vain or sinful use? Those that love not the company where christ and Salvation is much talked of;
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but think it troublesome precise Discourse:
but think it troublesome precise Discourse:
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That had rather hear some merry Jests, or idle Tales, or talk of their Riches or Business in the World.
That had rather hear Some merry Jests, or idle Tales, or talk of their Riches or Business in the World.
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When you may follow them from morning to night, and scarce have a savory word of Christ;
When you may follow them from morning to night, and scarce have a savoury word of christ;
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but perhaps some slight and weary mention of him sometimes; judge whether these make not light of Christ and Salvation.
but perhaps Some slight and weary mention of him sometime; judge whither these make not Light of christ and Salvation.
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How seriously do they talk of the World? Psal. 144. 8, 11. and speak vanity!
How seriously do they talk of the World? Psalm 144. 8, 11. and speak vanity!
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but how heartlesly do they make mention of Christ and Salvation!
but how heartlessly do they make mention of christ and Salvation!
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3. The things that we highly value, we would secure the possession of, and therefore would take any convenient Course to have all doubts and fears about them well resolved.
3. The things that we highly valve, we would secure the possession of, and Therefore would take any convenient Course to have all doubts and fears about them well resolved.
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Do not those men then make light of Christ and Salvation, that have lived twenty or thirty Years in uncertainty whether they have any part in these or not,
Do not those men then make Light of christ and Salvation, that have lived twenty or thirty years in uncertainty whither they have any part in these or not,
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and yet never seek out for the right resolution of their doubts? Are all that hear me this day certain they shall be saved? Oh that they were!
and yet never seek out for the right resolution of their doubts? are all that hear me this day certain they shall be saved? O that they were!
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Oh had you not made light of Salvation, you could not so easily bear such doubtings of it;
O had you not made Light of Salvation, you could not so Easily bear such doubtings of it;
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you could not rest till you had made it sure, or done your best to make it sure.
you could not rest till you had made it sure, or done your best to make it sure.
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Have you no body to enquire of that might help you in such a Work? Why you have Ministers that are purposely appointed to that Office.
Have you no body to inquire of that might help you in such a Work? Why you have Ministers that Are purposely appointed to that Office.
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Have you gone to them and told them the doubtfulness of your case, and asked their help in the judging of your condition? Alas Ministers may sit in their Studies from one year to another,
Have you gone to them and told them the doubtfulness of your case, and asked their help in the judging of your condition? Alas Ministers may fit in their Studies from one year to Another,
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before ten Persons among one Thousand, will come to them on such an errand!
before ten Persons among one Thousand, will come to them on such an errand!
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Do not these make light of Christ and Salvation? when the Gospel pierceth the heart indeed, they cry out, Men and Brethren, what shall we do to be saved!
Do not these make Light of christ and Salvation? when the Gospel pierces the heart indeed, they cry out, Men and Brothers, what shall we do to be saved!
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Acts 16. 30. and 9. 6. trembling and astonished, Paul cries out, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And so did the convinced Jews to Peter, Acts 2. 37. But when hear we such Questions?Acts 16. 30. and 9. 6. trembling and astonished, Paul cries out, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And so did the convinced jews to Peter, Acts 2. 37. But when hear we such Questions?
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4. The things that we value do deeply affect us, and some motions will be in the heart according to our Estimation of them.
4. The things that we valve do deeply affect us, and Some motions will be in the heart according to our Estimation of them.
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Oh Sirs, If men made not light of these things, what workings would there be in the hearts of all our hearers? What strange affections would it raise in them to hear of the matters of the World to come!
O Sirs, If men made not Light of these things, what workings would there be in the hearts of all our hearers? What strange affections would it raise in them to hear of the matters of the World to come!
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How would their hearts melt before the Power of the Gospel? what sorrow would be wrought in the discovery of their sin? what astonishment at the consideration of their misery? what unspeakable Joy at the glad Tidings of Salvation by the Blood of Christ? what resolution would be raised in them upon the discovery of their duty? Oh what hearers should we have if it were not for this sin!
How would their hearts melt before the Power of the Gospel? what sorrow would be wrought in the discovery of their since? what astonishment At the consideration of their misery? what unspeakable Joy At the glad Tidings of Salvation by the Blood of christ? what resolution would be raised in them upon the discovery of their duty? O what hearers should we have if it were not for this since!
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whereas now, we are like to weary them, or preach them asleep with matters of unspeakable moment.
whereas now, we Are like to weary them, or preach them asleep with matters of unspeakable moment.
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We talk to them of Christ and Salvation till we make their heads ake;
We talk to them of christ and Salvation till we make their Heads ache;
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Little would one think by their careless carriage, that they heard and regarded what we said,
Little would one think by their careless carriage, that they herd and regarded what we said,
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or thought we spoke at all to them. 5. Our estimation of things will be seen in the diligence of our endeavours.
or Thought we spoke At all to them. 5. Our estimation of things will be seen in the diligence of our endeavours.
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That which we highliest value, we shall think no pains too great to obtain.
That which we highliest valve, we shall think no pains too great to obtain.
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Do not those men then make light of Christ and Salvation, that think all too much that they do for them, that murmur at his Service,
Do not those men then make Light of christ and Salvation, that think all too much that they do for them, that murmur At his Service,
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and think it too grievous for them to endure? that ask of his Service as Judas of the Oyntment;
and think it too grievous for them to endure? that ask of his Service as Judas of the Ointment;
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What need this wast? cannot men be saved without so much ado? this is more ado than needs. What need this waste? cannot men be saved without so much ado? this is more ado than needs.
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For the World they will labour all the day, and all their lives; but for Christ and Salvation they are afraid of doing too much.
For the World they will labour all the day, and all their lives; but for christ and Salvation they Are afraid of doing too much.
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Let us preach to them as long as we will, we cannot bring them to relish or resolve upon a life of holiness.
Let us preach to them as long as we will, we cannot bring them to relish or resolve upon a life of holiness.
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Follow them to their houses, and you shall not hear them read a Chapter, nor call upon God with their Families once a day;
Follow them to their houses, and you shall not hear them read a Chapter, nor call upon God with their Families once a day;
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Nor will they allow him that one day in seven which he hath separated to his service.
Nor will they allow him that one day in seven which he hath separated to his service.
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But pleasure, or worldly business, or idleness must have a part.
But pleasure, or worldly business, or idleness must have a part.
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And many of them are so far hardened, as to reproach them that will not be as mad as themselves.
And many of them Are so Far hardened, as to reproach them that will not be as mad as themselves.
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And is not Christ worth the seeking? Is not everlasting Salvation worth more than all this? Doth not that Soul make light of all these, that thinks his ease more worth than they? Let but common sense judge.
And is not christ worth the seeking? Is not everlasting Salvation worth more than all this? Does not that Soul make Light of all these, that thinks his ease more worth than they? Let but Common sense judge.
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6. That which we most highly value, we think we cannot buy too dear: Christ and Salvation are freely given,
6. That which we most highly valve, we think we cannot buy too dear: christ and Salvation Are freely given,
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and yet the most of men go without them, because they cannot enjoy the world and them together.
and yet the most of men go without them, Because they cannot enjoy the world and them together.
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They are called but to part with that which would hinder them from Christ, and they will not do it.
They Are called but to part with that which would hinder them from christ, and they will not do it.
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They are called but to give God his own, and to resign all to his Will,
They Are called but to give God his own, and to resign all to his Will,
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and let go the Profits and Pleasures of this World, when they must let go either Christ or them, and they will not.
and let go the Profits and Pleasures of this World, when they must let go either christ or them, and they will not.
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They think this too dear a bargain, and say they cannot spare these things: They must hold their credit with men;
They think this too dear a bargain, and say they cannot spare these things: They must hold their credit with men;
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they must look to their Estates:
they must look to their Estates:
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how shall they live else? They must have their pleasure, whatsoever becomes of Christ and Salvation:
how shall they live Else? They must have their pleasure, whatsoever becomes of christ and Salvation:
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As if they could live without Christ better than without these? as if they were afraid of being losers by Christ,
As if they could live without christ better than without these? as if they were afraid of being losers by christ,
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or could make a saving match by losing their Souls to gain the World.
or could make a Saving match by losing their Souls to gain the World.
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Christ hath told us over and over, that if we will not forsake all for him, we cannot be his Disciples, Mat. 10. Far are these men from for saking all,
christ hath told us over and over, that if we will not forsake all for him, we cannot be his Disciples, Mathew 10. far Are these men from for saking all,
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and yet will needs think that they are his Disciples indeed.
and yet will needs think that they Are his Disciples indeed.
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7. That which men highly esteem, they would help their friends to as well as themselves.
7. That which men highly esteem, they would help their Friends to as well as themselves.
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Do not those men make light of Christ and Salvation, that can take so much care to leave their Children Portions in the World,
Do not those men make Light of christ and Salvation, that can take so much care to leave their Children Portions in the World,
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and do so little to help them to Heaven? That provide outward necessaries so carefully for their Families,
and do so little to help them to Heaven? That provide outward necessaries so carefully for their Families,
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but do so little to the saving of their Souls? Their neglected Children and Friends will witness, that either Christ or their Childrens Souls,
but do so little to the Saving of their Souls? Their neglected Children and Friends will witness, that either christ or their Children's Souls,
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or both, were made light of.
or both, were made Light of.
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8. That which men highly esteem, they will so diligently seek after, that you may see it in the success, if it be a matter within their reach.
8. That which men highly esteem, they will so diligently seek After, that you may see it in the success, if it be a matter within their reach.
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You may see how many make light of Christ, by the little knowledge they have of him,
You may see how many make Light of christ, by the little knowledge they have of him,
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and the little communion with him, and communication from him; and the little, yea, none of his special graces in them. Alas!
and the little communion with him, and communication from him; and the little, yea, none of his special graces in them. Alas!
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how many Ministers can speak it to the sorrow of their Hearts, that many of their People know almost nothing of Christ,
how many Ministers can speak it to the sorrow of their Hearts, that many of their People know almost nothing of christ,
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though they hear of him dayly! nor know they what they must do to be saved;
though they hear of him daily! nor know they what they must do to be saved;
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if we ask them an account of these things, they answer, as if they understood not what we say to them,
if we ask them an account of these things, they answer, as if they understood not what we say to them,
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and tell us they are no Scholars, and therefore think they are excusable for their ignorance.
and tell us they Are no Scholars, and Therefore think they Are excusable for their ignorance.
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Oh if these men had not made light of Christ and their Salvation, but had bestowed but half so much pains to know and enjoy him,
O if these men had not made Light of christ and their Salvation, but had bestowed but half so much pains to know and enjoy him,
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as they have done to understand the matters of their Trades and Callings in the World, they would not have been so ignorant as they are:
as they have done to understand the matters of their Trades and Callings in the World, they would not have been so ignorant as they Are:
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They make light of these things, and therefore will not be at the pains to study or learn them.
They make Light of these things, and Therefore will not be At the pains to study or Learn them.
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When Men that can learn the hardest Trade in a few years, have not learned a Catechism,
When Men that can Learn the Hardest Trade in a few Years, have not learned a Catechism,
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nor how to understand their Creed, under twenty or thirty years preaching, nor cannot abide to be questioned about such things;
nor how to understand their Creed, under twenty or thirty Years preaching, nor cannot abide to be questioned about such things;
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doth not this shew that they have slighted them in their Hearts? How will these despisers of Christ and Salvation be able one day to look him in the face,
does not this show that they have slighted them in their Hearts? How will these despisers of christ and Salvation be able one day to look him in the face,
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and to give an account of these neglects? Thus much I have spoken in order to your Conviction.
and to give an account of these neglects? Thus much I have spoken in order to your Conviction.
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Do not some of your consciences by this time smite you, and say, I am the Man that have made light of my Salvation? If they do not, it is because you make light of it still,
Do not Some of your Consciences by this time smite you, and say, I am the Man that have made Light of my Salvation? If they do not, it is Because you make Light of it still,
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for all that is said to you.
for all that is said to you.
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But because, if it be the will of the Lord, I would fain have this damning Distemper cured,
But Because, if it be the will of the Lord, I would fain have this damning Distemper cured,
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and am loth to leave you in such a desperate condition, if I knew how to remedy it;
and am loath to leave you in such a desperate condition, if I knew how to remedy it;
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I will give you some Considerations, which may move you, if you be men of reason and understanding, to look better about you;
I will give you Some Considerations, which may move you, if you be men of reason and understanding, to look better about you;
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and I beseech you weigh them, and make use of them as ye go, and lay open your Hearts to the work of Grace,
and I beseech you weigh them, and make use of them as you go, and lay open your Hearts to the work of Grace,
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and sadly bethink you what a case you are in, if you prove such as make light of Christ.
and sadly bethink you what a case you Are in, if you prove such as make Light of christ.
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Consider, 1. Thou makest light of him that made not light of thee who didst deserve it.
Consider, 1. Thou Makest Light of him that made not Light of thee who didst deserve it.
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Thou wast worthy of nothing but contempt.
Thou wast worthy of nothing but contempt.
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As a Man, what art thou but a worm to God? As a Sinner, thou art far viler than a Toad:
As a Man, what art thou but a worm to God? As a Sinner, thou art Far Viler than a Toad:
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yet Christ was so far from making light of thee and thy happiness, that he came down into the flesh,
yet christ was so Far from making Light of thee and thy happiness, that he Come down into the Flesh,
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and lived a life of suffering, and offered himself a sacrifice to the Justice which thou hadst provoked, that thy miserable Soul might have a remedy.
and lived a life of suffering, and offered himself a sacrifice to the justice which thou Hadst provoked, that thy miserable Soul might have a remedy.
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It is no less than Miracles of love and mercy that he hath shewed to us;
It is no less than Miracles of love and mercy that he hath showed to us;
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and yet shall we slight them after all?
and yet shall we slight them After all?
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Angels admire them, whom they less concern, 1 Pet. 1. 12. and shall redeemed Sinners make light of them? What barbarous,
Angels admire them, whom they less concern, 1 Pet. 1. 12. and shall redeemed Sinners make Light of them? What barbarous,
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yea devilish, yea worse then devilish Ingratitude is this? the Devils never had a Saviour offered them,
yea devilish, yea Worse then devilish Ingratitude is this? the Devils never had a Saviour offered them,
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but thou hast, and dost thou yet make light of him?
but thou hast, and dost thou yet make Light of him?
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2. Consider the work of Man's Salvation by Jesus Christ, is the Master-piece of all the works of God, wherein he would have his love and mercy to be magnified.
2. Consider the work of Man's Salvation by jesus christ, is the Masterpiece of all the works of God, wherein he would have his love and mercy to be magnified.
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As the Creation declareth his Goodness and Power, so doth Redemption his Goodness and Mercy;
As the Creation Declareth his goodness and Power, so does Redemption his goodness and Mercy;
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he hath contrived the very frame of his Worship so, that it shall much consist in the magnifying of this work;
he hath contrived the very frame of his Worship so, that it shall much consist in the magnifying of this work;
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and after all this, will you make light of it? His Name is wonderful, Isa. 9. 6. He did the work that none could do, John 15. 24. Greater love could none shew than his, John 15. 13. How great was the evil and misery that he delivered us from? the good procured for us? all are wonders, from his Birth to his Ascension;
and After all this, will you make Light of it? His Name is wondered, Isaiah 9. 6. He did the work that none could do, John 15. 24. Greater love could none show than his, John 15. 13. How great was the evil and misery that he Delivered us from? the good procured for us? all Are wonders, from his Birth to his Ascension;
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from our new Birth to our Glorification, all are wonders of matchless Mercy. And yet do you make light of them!
from our new Birth to our Glorification, all Are wonders of matchless Mercy. And yet do you make Light of them!
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3. You make light of matters of greatest excellency and moment in the World: you know not what it is that you slight;
3. You make Light of matters of greatest excellency and moment in the World: you know not what it is that you slight;
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had you well known, you could not have done it.
had you well known, you could not have done it.
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As Christ said to the Woman of Samaria, John 4. 10. hadst thou known who it is that speaketh to thee, thou wouldst have asked of him the waters of Life.
As christ said to the Woman of Samaria, John 4. 10. Hadst thou known who it is that speaks to thee, thou Wouldst have asked of him the waters of Life.
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Had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory, 1 Cor. 2. 8. So, had you known what Christ is, you would not have made light of him;
Had they known, they would not have Crucified the Lord of Glory, 1 Cor. 2. 8. So, had you known what christ is, you would not have made Light of him;
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had you been one day in Heaven, and but seen what they possess, and seen also what miserable Souls must endure that are shut out, you would never sure have made so light of Christ again.
had you been one day in Heaven, and but seen what they possess, and seen also what miserable Souls must endure that Are shut out, you would never sure have made so Light of christ again.
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Oh Sirs, it is no trifle, or jesting matter that the Gospel speaks of.
O Sirs, it is no trifle, or jesting matter that the Gospel speaks of.
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I must needs profess to you, that when I have the most serious thoughts of these things my self, I am ready to marvel that such amazing matters do not overwhelm the souls of Men;
I must needs profess to you, that when I have the most serious thoughts of these things my self, I am ready to marvel that such amazing matters do not overwhelm the Souls of Men;
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that the greatness of the Subject doth not so overmatch our understandings and affections, as even to drive men besides themselves,
that the greatness of the Subject does not so overmatch our understandings and affections, as even to drive men beside themselves,
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but that God hath always somewhat allayed it by the distance; much more that Men should be so blockish as to make light of them.
but that God hath always somewhat allayed it by the distance; much more that Men should be so blockish as to make Light of them.
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Oh Lord, that Men did but know what everlasting Glory, and everlasting Torments are.
O Lord, that Men did but know what everlasting Glory, and everlasting Torments Are.
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Would they then hear us as they do? Would they read and think of these things as they do? I profess I have been ready to wonder,
Would they then hear us as they do? Would they read and think of these things as they do? I profess I have been ready to wonder,
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when I have heard such weighty things delivered, how People can forbear crying out in the Congregation;
when I have herd such weighty things Delivered, how People can forbear crying out in the Congregation;
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much more, how they can rest till they have gone to their Ministers, and learned what they should do to be saved, that this great business might be put out of doubt.
much more, how they can rest till they have gone to their Ministers, and learned what they should do to be saved, that this great business might be put out of doubt.
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Oh that Heaven and Hell should work no more upon Men! Oh that Everlastingness should work no more!
O that Heaven and Hell should work no more upon Men! O that Everlastingness should work no more!
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Oh how can you forbear when you are alone, to think with your selves what it is to be everlastingly in Joy or in Torment!
O how can you forbear when you Are alone, to think with your selves what it is to be everlastingly in Joy or in Torment!
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I wonder that such thoughts do not break your sleep; and that they come not in your mind when you are about your labour!
I wonder that such thoughts do not break your sleep; and that they come not in your mind when you Are about your labour!
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I wonder how you can almost do any thing else: how you can have any quietness in your minds:
I wonder how you can almost do any thing Else: how you can have any quietness in your minds:
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how you can eat, or drink, or rest, till you have got some ground of everlasting Consolations!
how you can eat, or drink, or rest, till you have god Some ground of everlasting Consolations!
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Is that a Man or a Corps that is not affected with matters of this moment? That can be readier to sleep than to tremble,
Is that a Man or a Corpse that is not affected with matters of this moment? That can be Readier to sleep than to tremble,
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when he heareth how he must stand at the Bar of God? Is that a Man, or a Clod of Clay, that can rise and lie down without being deeply affected with his everlasting Estate? that can follow his worldly Business,
when he hears how he must stand At the Bar of God? Is that a Man, or a Clod of Clay, that can rise and lie down without being deeply affected with his everlasting Estate? that can follow his worldly Business,
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and make nothing of the great business of Salvation or Damnation;
and make nothing of the great business of Salvation or Damnation;
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and that when they know it is hard at hand? Truly Sirs, when I think of the weight of the matter, I wonder at the very best of God's Saints upon Earth, that they are no better,
and that when they know it is hard At hand? Truly Sirs, when I think of the weight of the matter, I wonder At the very best of God's Saints upon Earth, that they Are no better,
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and do no more in so weighty a case.
and do no more in so weighty a case.
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I wonder at those whom the World accounteth more holy than needs, and scorns for making too much ado;
I wonder At those whom the World accounteth more holy than needs, and scorns for making too much ado;
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that they can put off Christ and their Souls with so little: that they pour not out their Souls in every Supplication;
that they can put off christ and their Souls with so little: that they pour not out their Souls in every Supplication;
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that they are not more taken up with God; that their thoughts be not more serious in preparation for their account.
that they Are not more taken up with God; that their thoughts be not more serious in preparation for their account.
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I wonder that they be not an hundred times more strict in their lives; and more laborious and unwearied in striving for the Crown, than they are.
I wonder that they be not an hundred times more strict in their lives; and more laborious and unwearied in striving for the Crown, than they Are.
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And for my self, as I am ashamed of my dull and careless Heart, and of my slow and unprofitable course of Life;
And for my self, as I am ashamed of my dull and careless Heart, and of my slow and unprofitable course of Life;
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so, the Lord knows, I am ashamed of every Sermon that I preach, when I think what I have been speaking of, and who sent me;
so, the Lord knows, I am ashamed of every Sermon that I preach, when I think what I have been speaking of, and who sent me;
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and that Men's Salvation or Damnation is so much concerned in it.
and that Men's Salvation or Damnation is so much concerned in it.
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I am ready to tremble, lest God should judge me, as a slighter of his Truth,
I am ready to tremble, lest God should judge me, as a slighter of his Truth,
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and the souls of Men, and lest in the best Sermon I should be guilty of their blood.
and the Souls of Men, and lest in the best Sermon I should be guilty of their blood.
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Me-thinks we should not speak a word to men in matters of such Consequence, without Tears,
Methinks we should not speak a word to men in matters of such Consequence, without Tears,
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or the greatest earnestness that possibly we can;
or the greatest earnestness that possibly we can;
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were not we too much guilty of the sin which we reprove, it would be so.
were not we too much guilty of the since which we reprove, it would be so.
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Whether, we are alone, or in company, me-thinks our end, and such an end, should still be in our mind, and as before our eyes;
Whither, we Are alone, or in company, methinks our end, and such an end, should still be in our mind, and as before our eyes;
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and we should sooner forget any thing, and set light by any thing, or by all things, than by this.
and we should sooner forget any thing, and Set Light by any thing, or by all things, than by this.
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Consider 4. Who is it that sends this weighty Message to you? Is it not God himself? Shall the God of Heaven speak,
Consider 4. Who is it that sends this weighty Message to you? Is it not God himself? Shall the God of Heaven speak,
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and Men make light of it? You would not slight the Voice of an Angel or a Prince.
and Men make Light of it? You would not slight the Voice of an Angel or a Prince.
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5. Whose Salvation is it that you make light of? Is it not your own? Are you no more near or dear to your selves,
5. Whose Salvation is it that you make Light of? Is it not your own? are you no more near or dear to your selves,
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than to make light of your own happiness or misery? Why Sirs, do you not care whether you be saved or damned? Is Self-love lost? Are you turned your own Enemies? As he that slighteth his Meat, doth slight his life;
than to make Light of your own happiness or misery? Why Sirs, do you not care whither you be saved or damned? Is Self-love lost? are you turned your own Enemies? As he that slighteth his Meat, does slight his life;
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so if you slight Christ, whatsoever you may think, you will find it was your own Salvation that you slighted.
so if you slight christ, whatsoever you may think, you will find it was your own Salvation that you slighted.
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Hear what he saith, Prov. 1. 36. All they that hate me, love Death.
Hear what he Says, Curae 1. 36. All they that hate me, love Death.
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6. Your sin is greater, in that you profess to believe the Gospel which you make so light of.
6. Your since is greater, in that you profess to believe the Gospel which you make so Light of.
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For a professed Infidel to do it, that believes not that ever Christ died, or rose again;
For a professed Infidel to do it, that believes not that ever christ died, or rose again;
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or doth not believe that there is a Heaven or Hell, this were no such marvel;
or does not believe that there is a Heaven or Hell, this were no such marvel;
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but for you that make it your Creed, and your very Religion, and call your selves Christians,
but for you that make it your Creed, and your very Religion, and call your selves Christians,
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and have been baptized into this Faith, and seemed to stand to it: this is the wonder, and hath no excuse.
and have been baptised into this Faith, and seemed to stand to it: this is the wonder, and hath no excuse.
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What! believe that you shall live in endless Joy or Torment, and yet make no more of it, to escape Torment, and obtain that Joy.
What! believe that you shall live in endless Joy or Torment, and yet make no more of it, to escape Torment, and obtain that Joy.
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What! believe that God will shortly judge you, and yet make no more preparation for it? Either say plainly, I am no Christian, I do not believe these wonderful things!
What! believe that God will shortly judge you, and yet make no more preparation for it? Either say plainly, I am no Christian, I do not believe these wondered things!
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I will believe nothing but what I see; I will believe nothing but what I see;
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or else, let your hearts be affected with your Belief, and live as you say you do believe.
or Else, let your hearts be affected with your Belief, and live as you say you do believe.
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What do you think when you repeat the Creed, and mention Christ's Judgment and everlasting Life?
What do you think when you repeat the Creed, and mention Christ's Judgement and everlasting Life?
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7. What are these things you set so much by, as to prefer them before Christ and the saving of your Souls? Have you found a better friend, a greater and surer happiness than this? Good Lord!
7. What Are these things you Set so much by, as to prefer them before christ and the Saving of your Souls? Have you found a better friend, a greater and Surer happiness than this? Good Lord!
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What dung is it that men make so much of, while they set so light by everlasting Glory!
What dung is it that men make so much of, while they Set so Light by everlasting Glory!
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What Toyes are they that they are daily taken up with, while matters of life and death are neglected!
What Toys Are they that they Are daily taken up with, while matters of life and death Are neglected!
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Why Sirs, If you had every one a Kingdom in your hopes, what were it in comparison of the everlasting Kingdom? I cannot but look upon all the Glory and Dignity of this World, Lands and Lordships, Crowns and Kingdoms,
Why Sirs, If you had every one a Kingdom in your hope's, what were it in comparison of the everlasting Kingdom? I cannot but look upon all the Glory and Dignity of this World, Lands and Lordship's, Crowns and Kingdoms,
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even as on some brainsick beggarly Fellow, that borroweth fine Cloaths, and plays the part of a King or a Lord,
even as on Some brainsick beggarly Fellow, that borroweth fine Clothes, and plays the part of a King or a Lord,
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for an hour on a stage, and then comes down, and the sport is ended, and they are beggers again.
for an hour on a stage, and then comes down, and the sport is ended, and they Are beggars again.
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Were it not for God's interest in the Authority of Magistrates, or for the service they might do him, I should judge no better of them.
Were it not for God's Interest in the authority of Magistrates, or for the service they might do him, I should judge no better of them.
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For as to their own Glory, it is but a smoak:
For as to their own Glory, it is but a smoke:
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what matter is it whether you live poor or rich, unless it were a greater matter to dye rich than it is? You know well enough that Death levels all:
what matter is it whither you live poor or rich, unless it were a greater matter to die rich than it is? You know well enough that Death levels all:
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What matter is it at Judgment, whether you be to answer for the life of a rich man,
What matter is it At Judgement, whither you be to answer for the life of a rich man,
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or a poor man? Is Dives then any better than Lazarus? Oh that men knew what a poor deceiving shadow they grasp at,
or a poor man? Is Dives then any better than Lazarus? O that men knew what a poor deceiving shadow they grasp At,
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while they let go the everlasting Substance!
while they let go the everlasting Substance!
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The strongest and richest, and most voluptuous Sinners, do but lay in fuel for their sorrows,
The Strongest and Richest, and most voluptuous Sinners, do but lay in fuel for their sorrows,
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while they think they are gathering together a treasure. Alas! they are asleep, and dream that they are happy;
while they think they Are gathering together a treasure. Alas! they Are asleep, and dream that they Are happy;
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but when they awake, what a change will they find? Their Crown is made of Thorns!
but when they awake, what a change will they find? Their Crown is made of Thorns!
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their pleasure hath such a sting as will stick in the heart through all Eternity, except unfeigned Repentance do prevent it.
their pleasure hath such a sting as will stick in the heart through all Eternity, except unfeigned Repentance do prevent it.
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Oh how sadly will these wretches be convinced ere long, what a foolish bargain they made in selling Christ and their Salvation for these Trifles!
O how sadly will these wretches be convinced ere long, what a foolish bargain they made in selling christ and their Salvation for these Trifles!
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Let your Farms and Merchandize then save you if they can; and do that for you that Christ would have done.
Let your Farms and Merchandise then save you if they can; and do that for you that christ would have done.
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Cry then to thy Baal to save thee!
Cry then to thy Baal to save thee!
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Oh what thoughts have Drunkards and Adulterers, &c. of Christ, that will not part with the basest lust for him!
O what thoughts have Drunkards and Adulterers, etc. of christ, that will not part with the Basest lust for him!
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For a piece of bread, saith Solomon, such men do transgress, Prov. 28. 21.
For a piece of bred, Says Solomon, such men do transgress, Curae 28. 21.
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8. To set so light by Christ and Salvation is a certain mark that thou hast no part in them,
8. To Set so Light by christ and Salvation is a certain mark that thou hast no part in them,
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and if thou so continue, that Christ will set as light by thee:
and if thou so continue, that christ will Set as Light by thee:
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Those that honour him he will honour, and those that despise him shall be lightly esteemed, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Thou wilt feel one day that thou canst not live without him.
Those that honour him he will honour, and those that despise him shall be lightly esteemed, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Thou wilt feel one day that thou Canst not live without him.
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Thou wilt confess then thy need of him; and then thou mayst go look for a Saviour where thou wilt;
Thou wilt confess then thy need of him; and then thou Mayest go look for a Saviour where thou wilt;
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for he will be no Saviour for thee hereafter, that wouldst not value him, and submit to him here:
for he will be no Saviour for thee hereafter, that Wouldst not valve him, and submit to him Here:
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Then who will prove the loser by thy contempt? Oh what a thing will it be for a poor miserable Soul to cry to Christ for help in the day of extremity,
Then who will prove the loser by thy contempt? O what a thing will it be for a poor miserable Soul to cry to christ for help in the day of extremity,
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and to hear so sad an Answer as this! Thou didst set light by me and my Law in the day of thy Prosperity,
and to hear so sad an Answer as this! Thou didst Set Light by me and my Law in the day of thy Prosperity,
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and I will now set as light by thee in thy Adversity. Read Prov. 1. 24. to the end.
and I will now Set as Light by thee in thy Adversity. Read Curae 1. 24. to the end.
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Thou that as Esau didst sell thy Birth-right for a Mess of Pottage, shalt then find no place for repentance,
Thou that as Esau didst fell thy Birthright for a Mess of Pottage, shalt then find no place for Repentance,
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though thou seek it with tears, Heb. 12. 17. Do you think that Christ shed his blood to save them that continue to make light of it? and to save them that value a Cup of Drink or a Lust before his Salvation? I tell you Sirs,
though thou seek it with tears, Hebrew 12. 17. Do you think that christ shed his blood to save them that continue to make Light of it? and to save them that valve a Cup of Drink or a Lust before his Salvation? I tell you Sirs,
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though you set light by Christ and Salvation, God doth not so: He will not give them on such Terms as these:
though you Set Light by christ and Salvation, God does not so: He will not give them on such Terms as these:
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He valueth the Blood of his Son, and the everlasting Glory; and he will make you value them, if ever you have them.
He valueth the Blood of his Son, and the everlasting Glory; and he will make you valve them, if ever you have them.
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Nay, this will be thy condemnation, and leaveth no remedy.
Nay, this will be thy condemnation, and Leaveth no remedy.
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All the World cannot save him that sets light by Christ, Heb. 2. 3. Luke 14 24. None of them shall taste of his Supper, Mat. 10. 37. Nor can you blame him to deny you what you made light of your selves.
All the World cannot save him that sets Light by christ, Hebrew 2. 3. Lycia 14 24. None of them shall taste of his Supper, Mathew 10. 37. Nor can you blame him to deny you what you made Light of your selves.
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Can you find fault if you miss of the Salvation which you slighted?
Can you find fault if you miss of the Salvation which you slighted?
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9, The time is near when Christ and Salvation will not be made light of as now they are.
9, The time is near when christ and Salvation will not be made Light of as now they Are.
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When God hath shaken those careless Souls out of their Bodies, and you must answer for all your sins in your own Name;
When God hath shaken those careless Souls out of their Bodies, and you must answer for all your Sins in your own Name;
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O then, what what would you give for a Saviour? when a thousand Bills shall be brought in against you,
Oh then, what what would you give for a Saviour? when a thousand Bills shall be brought in against you,
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and none to relieve you, then you will consider, Oh, Christ would now have stood between me and the wrath of God:
and none to relieve you, then you will Consider, O, christ would now have stood between me and the wrath of God:
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had I not despised him, he would have answered all. had I not despised him, he would have answered all.
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When you see the World hath left you, and your companions in sin have deceived themselves and you,
When you see the World hath left you, and your Sodales in since have deceived themselves and you,
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and all your merry days are gone;
and all your merry days Are gone;
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then what would you give for that Christ and Salvation, that now you account not worth your labour? Do you think when you see the Judgment set,
then what would you give for that christ and Salvation, that now you account not worth your labour? Do you think when you see the Judgement Set,
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and you are doomed to everlasting Perdition for your Wickedness, that you should then make as light of Christ as now? Why will you not judge now,
and you Are doomed to everlasting Perdition for your Wickedness, that you should then make as Light of christ as now? Why will you not judge now,
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as you know you shall judge then? Will he then be worth ten thousand Worlds,
as you know you shall judge then? Will he then be worth ten thousand World's,
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and is he not now worth your highest Estimation, and dearest Affection?
and is he not now worth your highest Estimation, and dearest Affection?
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10. God will not only deny thee that Salvation thou madest light of, but he will take from thee all that which thou didst value before it:
10. God will not only deny thee that Salvation thou Madest Light of, but he will take from thee all that which thou didst valve before it:
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He that most highly esteems Christ, shall have him and the creatures so far as they are good here,
He that most highly esteems christ, shall have him and the creatures so Far as they Are good Here,
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and him without the Creature hereafter, because the Creature is not useful;
and him without the Creature hereafter, Because the Creature is not useful;
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and he that sets more by the Creature than by Christ, shall have some of the Creature without Christ here,
and he that sets more by the Creature than by christ, shall have Some of the Creature without christ Here,
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and neither Christ nor it hereafter. So much of these considerations, which may shew the true face of this hainous sin.
and neither christ nor it hereafter. So much of these considerations, which may show the true face of this heinous since.
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What think you now friends of this business? Do you not see by this time what a case that Soul is in that maketh light of Christ and Salvation? What need then is there that you should take heed lest this should prove your own case:
What think you now Friends of this business? Do you not see by this time what a case that Soul is in that makes Light of christ and Salvation? What need then is there that you should take heed lest this should prove your own case:
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The Lord knows it is too common a case.
The Lord knows it is too Common a case.
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Whoever is found guilty at the last of this sin, it were better for that man he had never been born.
Whoever is found guilty At the last of this since, it were better for that man he had never been born.
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It were better for him he had been a Turk or Indian, that never had heard the Name of a Saviour,
It were better for him he had been a Turk or Indian, that never had herd the Name of a Saviour,
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and that never had Salvation offered to him:
and that never had Salvation offered to him:
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For such men have no Cloak for their sin, John 15. 22. Besides all the rest of their sins, they have this killing sin to answer for, which will undo them.
For such men have no Cloak for their since, John 15. 22. Beside all the rest of their Sins, they have this killing since to answer for, which will undo them.
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And this will aggravate their misery:
And this will aggravate their misery:
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That Christ whom they set light by, must be their Judge, and for this sin will he judge them.That christ whom they Set Light by, must be their Judge, and for this since will he judge them.
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Oh that such would now consider how they will answer that Question that Christ puts to their Predecessors, Mat. 23. 33. How will ye escape the Damnation of Hell? or Heb. 2 ▪ 3. How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation? Can you escape without a Christ? or will a despised Christ save you then? If he be accursed that set light by Father or Mother, Deut. 27. 16. What then is he that sets light by Christ? It was the hainous sin of the Jews, that among them were found such as set light by Father and Mother, Ezek. 22. 7. But among us men slight the Father of Spirits.
O that such would now Consider how they will answer that Question that christ puts to their Predecessors, Mathew 23. 33. How will you escape the Damnation of Hell? or Hebrew 2 ▪ 3. How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation? Can you escape without a christ? or will a despised christ save you then? If he be accursed that Set Light by Father or Mother, Deuteronomy 27. 16. What then is he that sets Light by christ? It was the heinous since of the jews, that among them were found such as Set Light by Father and Mother, Ezekiel 22. 7. But among us men slight the Father of Spirits.
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In the Name of God Brethren, I beseech you to consider how you will then bear his Anger which you now make light of? You that cannot make light of a little sickness or want,
In the Name of God Brothers, I beseech you to Consider how you will then bear his Anger which you now make Light of? You that cannot make Light of a little sickness or want,
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or of natural Death, no not of a Tooth-ach, but groan as if you were undone,
or of natural Death, no not of a Toothache, but groan as if you were undone,
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how will you then make light of the Fury of the Lord, which will burn against the Contemners of his Grace? Doth it not behove you beforehand to think of these things?
how will you then make Light of the Fury of the Lord, which will burn against the Contemners of his Grace? Does it not behove you beforehand to think of these things?
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Hitherto I have been convincing you of the evil of the sin, and the danger that followeth:
Hitherto I have been convincing you of the evil of the since, and the danger that follows:
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I come now to know your Resolution for the time to come.
I come now to know your Resolution for the time to come.
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What say you? Do you mean to set as light by Christ and Salvation as hitherto you have done? and to be the same men after all this? I hope not.
What say you? Do you mean to Set as Light by christ and Salvation as hitherto you have done? and to be the same men After all this? I hope not.
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Oh let not your Ministers that would fain save you, be brought in as Witnesses against you, to condemn you.
O let not your Ministers that would fain save you, be brought in as Witnesses against you, to condemn you.
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At least, I beseech you put not this upon me. Why Sirs.
At least, I beseech you put not this upon me. Why Sirs.
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If the Lord shall say to us at Judgment, Did you never tell these men what Christ did for their Souls,
If the Lord shall say to us At Judgement, Did you never tell these men what christ did for their Souls,
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and what need they had of him, and how nearly it did concern them to look to their Salvation, that they made light of it? we must needs say the Truth:
and what need they had of him, and how nearly it did concern them to look to their Salvation, that they made Light of it? we must needs say the Truth:
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Yea Lord, we told them of it as plainly as we could;
Yea Lord, we told them of it as plainly as we could;
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we would have gone on our knees to them, if we had thought it would have prevailed;
we would have gone on our knees to them, if we had Thought it would have prevailed;
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we did intreat them as earnestly as we could, to consider these things: They heard of these things every day;
we did entreat them as earnestly as we could, to Consider these things: They herd of these things every day;
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but alass, we could never got them to their hearts;
but alas, we could never god them to their hearts;
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they gave us the hearing, but they made light of all that we could say to them.
they gave us the hearing, but they made Light of all that we could say to them.
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Oh sad will it prove on your side, if you sorce us to such an Answer as this.
O sad will it prove on your side, if you source us to such an Answer as this.
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But if the Lord do move the hearts of any of you, and you resolve to make light of Christ no more:
But if the Lord do move the hearts of any of you, and you resolve to make Light of christ no more:
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Or if any of you say, we do not make light of him;
Or if any of you say, we do not make Light of him;
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let me tell you here in the conclusion what you must do, or else you shall be judged as slighters of Christ and Salvation.
let me tell you Here in the conclusion what you must do, or Else you shall be judged as slighters of christ and Salvation.
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And first I will tell you what will not serve the turn. 1. You may have a notional knowledge of Christ and the necessity of his blood,
And First I will tell you what will not serve the turn. 1. You may have a notional knowledge of christ and the necessity of his blood,
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and of the excellency of Salvation, and yet perish as neglecters of him. This is too common among profest Christians.
and of the excellency of Salvation, and yet perish as neglecters of him. This is too Common among professed Christians.
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You may say all that other men do of him;
You may say all that other men do of him;
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What Gospel passages had Balaam? Jesus I know, and Paul I know, the very Devils could say, who believe and tremble, Jam. 2. 2. You may weep at the History of his Passion, when you read how he was used by the Jews;
What Gospel passages had balaam? jesus I know, and Paul I know, the very Devils could say, who believe and tremble, Jam. 2. 2. You may weep At the History of his Passion, when you read how he was used by the jews;
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and yet make light of him, and perish for so doing. 3. You may come desirously to his word and ordinances. Herod heard gladly;
and yet make Light of him, and perish for so doing. 3. You may come desirously to his word and ordinances. Herod herd gladly;
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so do many that yet must perish as neglecters of Salvation.
so do many that yet must perish as neglecters of Salvation.
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4. You may in a sit of fear have strong desires after a Christ, to ease you,
4. You may in a fit of Fear have strong Desires After a christ, to ease you,
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and to save you from God's wrath: as Saul had of David to play before him;
and to save you from God's wrath: as Saul had of David to play before him;
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and yet you may perish for making light of Christ.
and yet you may perish for making Light of christ.
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5. You may obey him in many things, so far as will not ruine you in the World:
5. You may obey him in many things, so Far as will not ruin you in the World:
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and escape much of the Pollutions of the World by his knowledge, and yet neglect him.
and escape much of the Pollutions of the World by his knowledge, and yet neglect him.
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6. You may suffer and lose much for him, so far as leaveth you an earthly Felicity; as Ananias; the young man.
6. You may suffer and loose much for him, so Far as Leaveth you an earthly Felicity; as Ananias; the young man.
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Some parcels of their pleasures and prosits many will part with in hope of Salvation, that shall perish everlastingly, for valuing it no more.
some parcels of their pleasures and profits many will part with in hope of Salvation, that shall perish everlastingly, for valuing it no more.
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7. You may be esteemed by others a man zealous for Christ, and loved and admired upon that account,
7. You may be esteemed by Others a man zealous for christ, and loved and admired upon that account,
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and yet be one that shall perish for making light of him.
and yet be one that shall perish for making Light of him.
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8. You may verily think your selves, that you set more by Christ and Salvation than any thing,
8. You may verily think your selves, that you Set more by christ and Salvation than any thing,
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and yet be mistaken, and be judged as Contemners of him: Christ justisieth not all that justisie themselves.
and yet be mistaken, and be judged as Contemners of him: christ justisieth not all that justify themselves.
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9. You may be zealous Preachers of Christ and Salvation, and reprove others for this neglect,
9. You may be zealous Preachers of christ and Salvation, and reprove Others for this neglect,
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and lament the sin of the World in like expressions as I have done this day;
and lament the since of the World in like expressions as I have done this day;
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and yet if you or I have no better evidence to prove our hearty esteem of Christ and Salvation, we are undone for all this.
and yet if you or I have no better evidence to prove our hearty esteem of christ and Salvation, we Are undone for all this.
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You hear Brethren what will not serve the turn;
You hear Brothers what will not serve the turn;
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Will you now hear what persons you must be if you would not be condemned as slighters of Christ? O search whether it be thus with your Souls, or no.
Will you now hear what Persons you must be if you would not be condemned as slighters of christ? O search whither it be thus with your Souls, or no.
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1. Your esteem of Christ and Salvation, must be greater than your esteem of all the Honors, Profits,
1. Your esteem of christ and Salvation, must be greater than your esteem of all the Honours, Profits,
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or Pleasures of this World, or else you slight him: No less will be accounted sincere, or accepted to your Salvation:
or Pleasures of this World, or Else you slight him: No less will be accounted sincere, or accepted to your Salvation:
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Think not this hard, when there is no comparison in the matters esteemed.
Think not this hard, when there is no comparison in the matters esteemed.
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To esteem the greatest Glory on Earth before Christ and Everlasting Glory, is a greater Folly,
To esteem the greatest Glory on Earth before christ and Everlasting Glory, is a greater Folly,
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and Wrong to Christ, than to esteem a Dog before your Prince, would be folly in you, and a wrong to him.
and Wrong to christ, than to esteem a Dog before your Prince, would be folly in you, and a wrong to him.
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Scripture is plain in this, Mat. 10. 37. He that loveth Father or Mother, Wife, Children, House, Land,
Scripture is plain in this, Mathew 10. 37. He that loves Father or Mother, Wife, Children, House, Land,
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or his own Life more than me, is not worthy of me, and cannot be my Disciple, as Luke 14. 26.or his own Life more than me, is not worthy of me, and cannot be my Disciple, as Lycia 14. 26.
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2. You must manifest this esteem of Christ and Salvation in your daily endeavours and seeking after him,
2. You must manifest this esteem of christ and Salvation in your daily endeavours and seeking After him,
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and in parting with any thing that he shall require of you.
and in parting with any thing that he shall require of you.
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God is a Spirit, and will not take an hypocritical Profession instead of the heart and spiritual Service which he commandeth.
God is a Spirit, and will not take an hypocritical Profession instead of the heart and spiritual Service which he commands.
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He will have the heart or nothing; and the chief room in the heart too. These must be had.
He will have the heart or nothing; and the chief room in the heart too. These must be had.
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If you say that you do not make light of Christ, or will not hereafter; let me try you in these few particulars, whether indeed you mean as you say, and do not dissemble.
If you say that you do not make Light of christ, or will not hereafter; let me try you in these few particulars, whither indeed you mean as you say, and do not dissemble.
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1. Will you for the time to come make Christ and Salvation the chiefest matter of your care and study? Thrust them not out of your thoughts,
1. Will you for the time to come make christ and Salvation the chiefest matter of your care and study? Thrust them not out of your thoughts,
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as a needless and unprofitable Subject; nor allow it only some running slight thoughts, which will not affect you.
as a needless and unprofitable Subject; nor allow it only Some running slight thoughts, which will not affect you.
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But will you make it your business once a day to bethink you soberly when you are alone, What Christ hath done for you;
But will you make it your business once a day to bethink you soberly when you Are alone, What christ hath done for you;
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and what he will do if you do not make light of it:
and what he will do if you do not make Light of it:
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and what it is to be everlastingly happy or miserable? and what all things in this World are in comparison of your Salvation? and how they will shortly leave you? and what mind you will be then of;
and what it is to be everlastingly happy or miserable? and what all things in this World Are in comparison of your Salvation? and how they will shortly leave you? and what mind you will be then of;
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and how you will esteem them? will you promise me now and then to make it your business to withdraw your selves from the World,
and how you will esteem them? will you promise me now and then to make it your business to withdraw your selves from the World,
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and set your selves to such considerations as these? If you will not, are not you slighters of Christ,
and Set your selves to such considerations as these? If you will not, Are not you slighters of christ,
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and Salvation, that will not be perswaded soberly to think on them? This is my first Question to put you to the Trial,
and Salvation, that will not be persuaded soberly to think on them? This is my First Question to put you to the Trial,
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whether you will value Christ or not.
whither you will valve christ or not.
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2. Will you for the time to come, set more by the Word of God, which contains the discovery of these excellent things,
2. Will you for the time to come, Set more by the Word of God, which contains the discovery of these excellent things,
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and is your charter for Salvation, and your guide thereunto? You cannot set by Christ,
and is your charter for Salvation, and your guide thereunto? You cannot Set by christ,
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but you must set by his Word;
but you must Set by his Word;
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Therefore the Despisers of it are threatned with Destruction, Prov. 13. 13. Will you therefore attend to the publick preaching of this Word? will you read it daily? will you resolve to obey it whatever it may cost you? If you will not do this,
Therefore the Despisers of it Are threatened with Destruction, Curae 13. 13. Will you Therefore attend to the public preaching of this Word? will you read it daily? will you resolve to obey it whatever it may cost you? If you will not do this,
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but make light of the Word of God, you shall be judged as such as make light of Christ and Salvation, whatever you may sondly promise to your selves.
but make Light of the Word of God, you shall be judged as such as make Light of christ and Salvation, whatever you may sondly promise to your selves.
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3. Will you for the time to come esteem more of the Officers of Christ, whom he he hath purposely appointed to guide you to Salvation? and will you make use of them for that end? Alas, it is not to give the Minister a good word,
3. Will you for the time to come esteem more of the Officers of christ, whom he he hath purposely appointed to guide you to Salvation? and will you make use of them for that end? Alas, it is not to give the Minister a good word,
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and speak well of him, and pay him his Tythes duly, that will serve the turn:
and speak well of him, and pay him his Tithes duly, that will serve the turn:
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Is it for the necessity of your Souls that God hath set them in his Church;
Is it for the necessity of your Souls that God hath Set them in his Church;
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that they may be as Physitians under Christ, or his Apothecaries to apply his Remedies to your spiritual Diseases, not only in publick, but also in private:
that they may be as Physicians under christ, or his Apothecaries to apply his Remedies to your spiritual Diseases, not only in public, but also in private:
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That you may have some to go to for the resolving of your doubts, and for your instruction where you are ignorant,
That you may have Some to go to for the resolving of your doubts, and for your instruction where you Are ignorant,
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and for the help of their Exhortations and Prayers.
and for the help of their Exhortations and Prayers.
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Will you use hereafter to go to your Ministers privately, and sollicite them for advice? and if you have not such of your own as are fit, get advice from others;
Will you use hereafter to go to your Ministers privately, and solicit them for Advice? and if you have not such of your own as Are fit, get Advice from Others;
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and ask them, What you shall do to be saved, how to prepare for Death and Judgment? and will you obey the Word of God in their Mouths? If you will not do this much,
and ask them, What you shall do to be saved, how to prepare for Death and Judgement? and will you obey the Word of God in their Mouths? If you will not do this much,
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nor so much as enquire of those that should teach you, nor use the means which Christ hath established in his Church for your help, your own Consciences shall one day witness, that you were such as made light of Christ and Salvation.
nor so much as inquire of those that should teach you, nor use the means which christ hath established in his Church for your help, your own Consciences shall one day witness, that you were such as made Light of christ and Salvation.
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If any of you doubt whether it be your duty thus to ask counsel of your Teachers,
If any of you doubt whither it be your duty thus to ask counsel of your Teachers,
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as sick men do of their Physitians, let your own necessities resolve you; let God's express word resolve you;
as sick men do of their Physicians, let your own necessities resolve you; let God's express word resolve you;
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see what is said of the Priests of the Lord, even before Christ's coming, when much of their work did lie in Ceremonials!
see what is said of the Priests of the Lord, even before Christ's coming, when much of their work did lie in Ceremonials!
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Mal. 2. 5, 6. My Covenant was with him of life and peace: Malachi 2. 5, 6. My Covenant was with him of life and peace:
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and I gave them to him (to Levi) for the fear wherewith he feared me,
and I gave them to him (to Levi) for the Fear wherewith he feared me,
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and was afraid before my name.
and was afraid before my name.
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The Law of Truth was in his mouth, and Iniquity was not found in his lips;
The Law of Truth was in his Mouth, and Iniquity was not found in his lips;
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he walked with m• in Peace and Equity, and did turn many away from Iniquity.
he walked with m• in Peace and Equity, and did turn many away from Iniquity.
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For the Priests lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the Law at his Mouth:
For the Priests lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the Law At his Mouth:
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For he is the Messenger of the Lord of Hosts. For he is the Messenger of the Lord of Hosts.
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Nay, you must not only enquire, and submit to their advice, but also to their just reprehensions, and Church censures:
Nay, you must not only inquire, and submit to their Advice, but also to their just reprehensions, and Church censures:
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And without proud repining, submit to the Discipline of Christ in their Hands, if it shall be used in the Congregations whereof you are Members.
And without proud repining, submit to the Discipline of christ in their Hands, if it shall be used in the Congregations whereof you Are Members.
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4 Will you for the time to come, make Conscience of daily and earnest Prayer to God, that you may have a part in Christ and Salvation? do not go out of doors till you have breathed out these desires to God;
4 Will you for the time to come, make Conscience of daily and earnest Prayer to God, that you may have a part in christ and Salvation? do not go out of doors till you have breathed out these Desires to God;
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do not lie down to rest till you have breathed out these desires; say not, God knoweth my necessity without so often praying;
do not lie down to rest till you have breathed out these Desires; say not, God Knoweth my necessity without so often praying;
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for though he do, yet he will have you to know them, and feel them, and exercise your desires, and all the graces of his Spirit in these Duties:
for though he do, yet he will have you to know them, and feel them, and exercise your Desires, and all the graces of his Spirit in these Duties:
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It is he that hath commanded to pray continually, tho' he know your needs without, 1 Thess. 5. 17. Christ himself spent whole nights in prayer,
It is he that hath commanded to pray continually, though he know your needs without, 1 Thess 5. 17. christ himself spent Whole nights in prayer,
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and encourageth us to this course, Luke 18. 1. If you will not be perswaded to this much,
and Encourageth us to this course, Lycia 18. 1. If you will not be persuaded to this much,
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how can you say that you make not light of Christ and Salvation?
how can you say that you make not Light of christ and Salvation?
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5. Will you for the time to come, resolvedly cast away your known sins at the command of Christ? If you have been proud or contentious,
5. Will you for the time to come, resolvedly cast away your known Sins At the command of christ? If you have been proud or contentious,
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or malicious and revengeful, be so no more. If you have been Adulterers, or Swearers, or Cursers, be so no more.
or malicious and revengeful, be so no more. If you have been Adulterers, or Swearers, or Cursers, be so no more.
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You cannot hold these, and yet set by Christ and Salvation.
You cannot hold these, and yet Set by christ and Salvation.
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What say you? Are you resolved to let them go? If not, when you know 'tis the will of Christ,
What say you? are you resolved to let them go? If not, when you know it's the will of christ,
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and he hath told you, such shall not enter into his Kingdom, do not you make light of him?
and he hath told you, such shall not enter into his Kingdom, do not you make Light of him?
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6. Will you for the time to come, serve God in the dearest as well as in the cheapest part of his service;
6. Will you for the time to come, serve God in the dearest as well as in the cheapest part of his service;
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not only with your tongues, but with your purses and your deeds? shall the poor find that you set more by Christ than this World? shall it appear in any good uses that God calls you to be liberal in, according to your Abilities? Pure Religion and undefiled before God is this;
not only with your tongues, but with your purses and your Deeds? shall the poor find that you Set more by christ than this World? shall it appear in any good uses that God calls you to be liberal in, according to your Abilities? Pure Religion and undefiled before God is this;
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To visit the Fatherless and the Widows in their afflictions, Jam. 1. ult. Will you resolve to stick to Christ,To visit the Fatherless and the Widows in their afflictions, Jam. 1. ult. Will you resolve to stick to christ,
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and make sure this work of Salvation, tho' it cost you all that you have in the World? If you think these terms too dear, you make light of Christ, and will be judged accordingly.
and make sure this work of Salvation, though it cost you all that you have in the World? If you think these terms too dear, you make Light of christ, and will be judged accordingly.
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7. Will you for the time to come make much of all things that tend to your Salvation;
7. Will you for the time to come make much of all things that tend to your Salvation;
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and take every help that God offereth you, and gladly make use of all his Ordinances? Attend upon his strengthening Sacraments, spend the Lord's own day in these holy Employments.
and take every help that God Offereth you, and gladly make use of all his Ordinances? Attend upon his strengthening Sacraments, spend the Lord's own day in these holy Employments.
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Instruct your Children and Servants in these things, Deut. 6. 6, 7. get into good company that set their faces Heaven ward,
Instruct your Children and Servants in these things, Deuteronomy 6. 6, 7. get into good company that Set their faces Heaven ward,
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and will teach you the way, and help you thither:
and will teach you the Way, and help you thither:
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and take heed of the wicked Scornors, or foolish, voluptuous, fleshly men, or any that would hinder you in this work.
and take heed of the wicked Scorners, or foolish, voluptuous, fleshly men, or any that would hinder you in this work.
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Will you do these things? Or will you shew that you are slighters of Christ by neglecting them?
Will you do these things? Or will you show that you Are slighters of christ by neglecting them?
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8. Will you do all this with delight, not as your toyl, but as your pleasure? and take it for your highest Honour that you may be Christ's Disciples,
8. Will you do all this with delight, not as your toil, but as your pleasure? and take it for your highest Honour that you may be Christ's Disciples,
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and may be admitted to serve and worship him;
and may be admitted to serve and worship him;
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and rejoyce with holy Confidence in the sufficiency of that Sacrifice by which you may have pardon of all your failings,
and rejoice with holy Confidence in the sufficiency of that Sacrifice by which you may have pardon of all your failings,
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and right to the Inheritance of the Saints in light? If you will do these things sincerely, you will shew that you set by Christ and Salvation; else not.
and right to the Inheritance of the Saints in Light? If you will do these things sincerely, you will show that you Set by christ and Salvation; Else not.
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Dearly Beloved in the Lord, I have now done that work which I came upon;
Dearly beloved in the Lord, I have now done that work which I Come upon;
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what effects it hath, or will have upon your Hearts, I know not, nor is it any further in my power, to accomplish that which my soul desireth for you.
what effects it hath, or will have upon your Hearts, I know not, nor is it any further in my power, to accomplish that which my soul Desires for you.
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Were it the Lord's will that I might have my wish herein, the words that you have this day heard, should so stick by you, that the secure should be awakended by them,
Were it the Lord's will that I might have my wish herein, the words that you have this day herd, should so stick by you, that the secure should be awakended by them,
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and none of you should perish by the slighting of your Salvation.
and none of you should perish by the slighting of your Salvation.
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I cannot now follow you to your several Habitations, to apply this Word to your particular necessities:
I cannot now follow you to your several Habitations, to apply this Word to your particular necessities:
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but oh that I could make every Man's Conscience a Preacher to himself, that it might do it, which is ever with you:
but o that I could make every Man's Conscience a Preacher to himself, that it might do it, which is ever with you:
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that the next time you go Prayerless to Bed, or about your business, Conscience might cry out, Dost thou set no more by Christ and thy Salvation? that the next time you are tempted to think hardly of a holy and diligent life, (I will not say to deride it as more ado than needs) Conscience might cry out, Dost thou set so light by Christ and thy Salvation? that the next time you are ready to rush upon known sin,
that the next time you go Prayerless to Bed, or about your business, Conscience might cry out, Dost thou Set no more by christ and thy Salvation? that the next time you Are tempted to think hardly of a holy and diligent life, (I will not say to deride it as more ado than needs) Conscience might cry out, Dost thou Set so Light by christ and thy Salvation? that the next time you Are ready to rush upon known since,
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and to please your fleshly desires against the command of God, Conscience might cry out, Is Christ and Salvation no more worth,
and to please your fleshly Desires against the command of God, Conscience might cry out, Is christ and Salvation no more worth,
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than to cast them away, or venter them for thy Lusts? that when you are following the World with your most eager desires, forgetting the World to come,than to cast them away, or venture them for thy Lustiest? that when you Are following the World with your most eager Desires, forgetting the World to come,
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and the change that is a little before you, Conscience might cry out to you, Is Christ and Salvation no more worth than so? That when you are next spending the Lord's day in idleness or vain sports, Conscience might tell you what you are doing.
and the change that is a little before you, Conscience might cry out to you, Is christ and Salvation no more worth than so? That when you Are next spending the Lord's day in idleness or vain sports, Conscience might tell you what you Are doing.
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In a word, that in all your neglects of duty, your sticking at the supposed labour or cost of a godly Life;
In a word, that in all your neglects of duty, your sticking At the supposed labour or cost of a godly Life;
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yea, in all your cold and lazy Prayers and Performances, Conscience might tell you, how unsuitable such endeavours are to the Reward;
yea, in all your cold and lazy Prayers and Performances, Conscience might tell you, how unsuitable such endeavours Are to the Reward;
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and that Christ and Salvation should not be so slighted. I will say no more but this at this time:
and that christ and Salvation should not be so slighted. I will say no more but this At this time:
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It is a thousand pities, that when God hath provided a Saviour for the World,
It is a thousand pities, that when God hath provided a Saviour for the World,
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and when Christ hath suffered so much for their sins, and made a full satisfaction to Justice,
and when christ hath suffered so much for their Sins, and made a full satisfaction to justice,
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and purchased so glorious a Kingdom for his Saints, and all this is offered so freely to Sinners, to lost unworthy Sinners,
and purchased so glorious a Kingdom for his Saints, and all this is offered so freely to Sinners, to lost unworthy Sinners,
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even for nothing, that yet so many millions should everlastingly perish, because they made light of their Saviour and Salvation,
even for nothing, that yet so many millions should everlastingly perish, Because they made Light of their Saviour and Salvation,
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and prefer the vain World and their Lusts before them. and prefer the vain World and their Lustiest before them.
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I have delivered my Message, the Lord open your Hearts to receive it, I have perswaded you with the Word of truth and soberness;
I have Delivered my Message, the Lord open your Hearts to receive it, I have persuaded you with the Word of truth and soberness;
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the Lord perswade you more effectually, or else all this is lost. FINIS.
the Lord persuade you more effectually, or Else all this is lost. FINIS.
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