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A Sermon of the Absolute Dominion of God-Redeemer;
A Sermon of the Absolute Dominion of God-Redeemer;
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And the necessity of being Devoted and Living to him. 1 Cor. 6. 19, 20. — And ye are not your own,
And the necessity of being Devoted and Living to him. 1 Cor. 6. 19, 20. — And you Are not your own,
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for ye are bought with a price, therefore glorifie God in your body, and in your spirit, which are Gods.
for you Are bought with a price, Therefore Glorify God in your body, and in your Spirit, which Are God's
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FUndamentals in Religion are the life of the superstructure.
FUndamentals in Religion Are the life of the superstructure.
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Like the Vitals and Naturals in the body, which are first necessary for themselves, and then also for the quickning and nourishing of the rest:
Like the Vitals and Naturals in the body, which Are First necessary for themselves, and then also for the quickening and nourishing of the rest:
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there being no life or growth of the inferiour parts, but what they do receive from the powers of these;
there being no life or growth of the inferior parts, but what they do receive from the Powers of these;
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its but a dead discourse which is not animated by these greater Truths, what ever the bulk of its materials may consist of.
its but a dead discourse which is not animated by these greater Truths, what ever the bulk of its materials may consist of.
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The frequent repetition therefore of these, is an excusable as frequent preaching.
The frequent repetition Therefore of these, is an excusable as frequent preaching.
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And they that nauseate it as loathsome battologie, do love Novelty better then Verity, and playing with words to please the fancy, rather then closing with Christ to save the soul.
And they that nauseate it as loathsome battology, do love Novelty better then Verity, and playing with words to please the fancy, rather then closing with christ to save the soul.
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And as it is the chief part of the cure in most external maladies to corroborate the vital and natural powers, which then will do the work themselves;
And as it is the chief part of the cure in most external maladies to corroborate the vital and natural Powers, which then will do the work themselves;
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so is it the most effectual course, for the cure of particular miscarriages in mens lives, to further the main work of grace upon their hearts:
so is it the most effectual course, for the cure of particular miscarriages in men's lives, to further the main work of grace upon their hearts:
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could we make men better Christians, it would do much to make them better Magistrates, Councellors, Jurers, Witnesses, Subjects, Neighbours, &c. And this must be done by the deeper impress of those vitall Truths,
could we make men better Christians, it would do much to make them better Magistrates, Councillors, Jurers, Witnesses, Subject's, Neighbours, etc. And this must be done by the Deeper Impress of those vital Truths,
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and the Good in them exhibited, which are adaequate objects of our vital graces.
and the Good in them exhibited, which Are adequate objects of our vital graces.
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Could we help you to wind up the spring of faith, and so move the first wheel of Christian Love, we should find it the readiest and surest means to move the inferior wheels of duty.
Could we help you to wind up the spring of faith, and so move the First wheel of Christian Love, we should find it the Readiest and Surest means to move the inferior wheels of duty.
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The flaws and irregular motions without, do shew that something is amiss within; which if we could rectifie, we might the easier mend the rest:
The flaws and irregular motions without, do show that something is amiss within; which if we could rectify, we might the Easier mend the rest:
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I shall suppose therefore that I need no more apologie for chusing such a subject at such a season as this,
I shall suppose Therefore that I need no more apology for choosing such a Subject At such a season as this,
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then for bringing bread to a feast. And if I medicate the brain and heart, for the curing of sensless Paralytick members,
then for bringing bred to a feast. And if I medicate the brain and heart, for the curing of senseless Paralytic members,
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or the inordinate Convulsive motions of any hearers, I have the warrant of the Apostles example in my Text. Among other great enormities in the Church of Corinth, he had these three to reprehend and heal:
or the inordinate Convulsive motions of any hearers, I have the warrant of the Apostles Exampl in my Text. Among other great enormities in the Church of Corinth, he had these three to reprehend and heal:
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First their sidings and divisions occasioned by some factious self-seeking teachers. Secondly, their personal contentions by Lawsuites, and that before unbelieving Judges.
First their sidings and divisions occasioned by Some factious self-seeking Teachers. Secondly, their personal contentions by Lawsuits, and that before unbelieving Judges.
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Thirdly, the foul sin of fornication, which some among them had faln into;
Thirdly, the foul since of fornication, which Some among them had fallen into;
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the great cure which he useth to all these and more especially to the last, is the urging of these great foundation Truths;
the great cure which he uses to all these and more especially to the last, is the urging of these great Foundation Truths;
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whereof one is in the words before my text; viz. the Right of the Holy Ghost;
whereof one is in the words before my text; viz. the Right of the Holy Ghost;
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the other in the words of my Text; which contains first A denial of any Right of propriety in themselves.
the other in the words of my Text; which contains First A denial of any Right of propriety in themselves.
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Secondly, An asserting of Christs propriety in them. Thirdly, the proof of this from his purchase, which is the Title.
Secondly, an asserting of Christ propriety in them. Thirdly, the proof of this from his purchase, which is the Title.
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Fourthly, their duty concluded from the former premises; which is to glorfie God, and that with the whole man;
Fourthly, their duty concluded from the former premises; which is to glorfie God, and that with the Whole man;
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with the spirit, because God is a spirit, and loaths hypocrisie;
with the Spirit, Because God is a Spirit, and Loathes hypocrisy;
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with the body, which is particularly mentioned, because it seems they were encouraged to fornication by such conceits, that it was but an act of the flesh and not of the minde,
with the body, which is particularly mentioned, Because it seems they were encouraged to fornication by such conceits, that it was but an act of the Flesh and not of the mind,
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and therefore as they thought the smaler sin. The Apostles words from last to First, according to the order of Intention, do express,
and Therefore as they Thought the smaller since. The Apostles words from last to First, according to the order of Intention, do express,
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first mans duty, to glorifie God with soul and body, and not to serve our lusts!
First men duty, to Glorify God with soul and body, and not to serve our Lustiest!
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Secondly, the great fundamental obligation to this duty, Gods dominion or propriety. 3ly. The foundation of that Dominion, Christs purchase;
Secondly, the great fundamental obligation to this duty, God's dominion or propriety. 3ly. The Foundation of that Dominion, Christ purchase;
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according to the order of execution from first to last, these three great fundamentals of our religion, lie thus. First Christs purchase. Secondly, Gods propriety thence arising.
according to the order of execution from First to last, these three great fundamentals of our Religion, lie thus. First Christ purchase. Secondly, God's propriety thence arising.
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Thirdly, mans duty, wholly to glorifie God, arising from both The argument lies thus.
Thirdly, men duty, wholly to Glorify God, arising from both The argument lies thus.
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They that are not their own, but wholly Gods, should wholly glorifie God, aud not serve their lusts:
They that Are not their own, but wholly God's, should wholly Glorify God, and not serve their Lustiest:
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but you are not your own, but wholly Gods: therefore you should wholly glorifie God & not serve your lusts.
but you Are not your own, but wholly God's: Therefore you should wholly Glorify God & not serve your Lustiest.
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The major is clear by the common light of nature. Every one should have the use of their own. The Minor is proved thus.
The Major is clear by the Common Light of nature. Every one should have the use of their own. The Minor is proved thus.
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They that are bought with a price are not their own, but his that bought them;
They that Are bought with a price Are not their own, but his that bought them;
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but you are bought with a price: therefore, &c. For the meaning of the terms briefly:but you Are bought with a price: Therefore, etc. For the meaning of the terms briefly:
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[ NONLATINALPHABET ] vestri, as the vulgar; vestri juris, as Beza and others;
[ ] Yours, as the Vulgar; Yours Juris, as Beza and Others;
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is most fitly expressed by our English - [ your own ] [ ye are bought:
is most fitly expressed by our English - [ your own ] [ you Are bought:
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] a Synecdoche generis, saith Piscator; for [ ye are redeemed ] [ with a price ] There is no buying without a price:
] a Synecdoche Generis, Says Piscator; for [ you Are redeemed ] [ with a price ] There is no buying without a price:
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This therefore is an Emphaticall Pleonasmus, as Beza, Piscator, and others: as to see with the eyes, to hear with the ears:
This Therefore is an Emphatical Pleonasm, as Beza, Piscator, and Others: as to see with the eyes, to hear with the ears:
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Or else [ a price ] is put for [ a great price ] as Calvin, Peter Martyr, and Piscator rather thinks:
Or Else [ a price ] is put for [ a great price ] as calvin, Peter Martyr, and Piscator rather thinks:
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And therefore the Vulgar adds the Epithet [ magno ] & the Arabick [ pretioso ] as Beza notes;
And Therefore the vulgar adds the Epithet [ magno ] & the Arabic [ pretioso ] as Beza notes;
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as agreeing to that of 1 Pet. 1. 18. I see not but we may supose the Apostle to respect both the purchase and the greatness of the price;
as agreeing to that of 1 Pet. 1. 18. I see not but we may suppose the Apostle to respect both the purchase and the greatness of the price;
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as Grotius and some others do, [ Glorifie God ] that is, by using your bodies and souls wholly for him,
as Grotius and Some Others do, [ glorify God ] that is, by using your bodies and Souls wholly for him,
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and abstaining from those lusts which do dishonour him. The Vulgar adds [ & portate ] q. d. beare God about in your hearts,
and abstaining from those Lustiest which do dishonour him. The vulgar adds [ & portate ] q. worser. bear God about in your hearts,
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and let his spirit dwell with you instead of lust. But this addition is contrary to all our Greek Copies.
and let his Spirit dwell with you instead of lust. But this addition is contrary to all our Greek Copies.
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Grotius thinks that some Copies had [ NONLATINALPHABET ] and thence some unskillful scribe did put [ NONLATINALPHABET ] however it seems that reading was very antient,Grotius thinks that Some Copies had [ ] and thence Some unskillful scribe did put [ ] however it seems that reading was very ancient,
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when not only Austin. but Cyprian and Tertullian followed it, as Beza noteth.
when not only Austin. but Cyprian and Tertullian followed it, as Beza notes.
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The last words [ and in your spirit, which are Gods ] are out of all the old Latin Traslations,
The last words [ and in your Spirit, which Are God's ] Are out of all the old Latin Translations,
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and therefore its like out of the Greek, which they used:
and Therefore its like out of the Greek, which they used:
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But they are in all the present Greek Copies, except our M. S. as also in the Syriack and Arabick version.
But they Are in all the present Greek Copies, except our M. S. as also in the Syriac and Arabic version.
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The rest of the explication shall follow the Doctrines, which are these. Doct. 1. We are bought with a price.
The rest of the explication shall follow the Doctrines, which Are these. Doct. 1. We Are bought with a price.
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Doct. 2. Because we are bought to, we are not our own, but his that bought us.Doct. 2. Because we Are bought to, we Are not our own, but his that bought us.
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Doct. 3. Because we are not our own, but wholly Gods, therefore we must not serve our lusts,Doct. 3. Because we Are not our own, but wholly God's, Therefore we must not serve our Lustiest,
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but glorifie him in the Body and Spirit. In these three conclusions is the substance of the Text;
but Glorify him in the Body and Spirit. In these three conclusions is the substance of the Text;
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which I shall first explain, and then make application of them in that order as the Apostle here doth.
which I shall First explain, and then make application of them in that order as the Apostle Here does.
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The Points that need explication are these.
The Points that need explication Are these.
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First, in what sense we are said to be bought with a price? who bought us? and of whom? and from what? and with what price?
First, in what sense we Are said to be bought with a price? who bought us? and of whom? and from what? and with what price?
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Secondly, How we are Gods own upon the Title of this purchase. Thirdly, How we are not our own.
Secondly, How we Are God's own upon the Title of this purchase. Thirdly, How we Are not our own.
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Fourthly, What it is to glorifie God in Body and in Spirit on this account.
Fourthly, What it is to Glorify God in Body and in Spirit on this account.
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Fifthly, Who they be that on this ground are or may be urged to this duty.
Fifthly, Who they be that on this ground Are or may be urged to this duty.
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First, For the first of these, whether buying, here be taken properly or Metaphorically, I will not now, enquire.
First, For the First of these, whither buying, Here be taken properly or Metaphorically, I will not now, inquire.
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First, mankind by sin became guilty of death, liable to Gods wrath, and a slave to Satan, and his own lusts.
First, mankind by since became guilty of death, liable to God's wrath, and a slave to Satan, and his own Lustiest.
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The sentence in part was past and execution begun, the rest would have followed, if not prevented.
The sentence in part was past and execution begun, the rest would have followed, if not prevented.
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This is the bondage from which we are redeemed. Secondly, he that redeemed us, is the Son of God; himself God and man;
This is the bondage from which we Are redeemed. Secondly, he that redeemed us, is the Son of God; himself God and man;
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and the Father by the Son. Acts 20. 28. He purchased us with his own blood.
and the Father by the Son. Acts 20. 28. He purchased us with his own blood.
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Thirdly, the price was the whole humiliation of Christ;
Thirdly, the price was the Whole humiliation of christ;
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in the first act whereof (his incarnation) the Godhead was alone, which by humbling it self, did suffer reputatively, which could not really:
in the First act whereof (his incarnation) the Godhead was alone, which by humbling it self, did suffer reputatively, which could not really:
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In the rest the whole person was the sufferer, but still the humane nature Really, and the Divine but Reputatively.
In the rest the Whole person was the sufferer, but still the humane nature Really, and the Divine but Reputatively.
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And why we may not add as part of the price the merit of that obedience wherein his suffering did not consist, I yet see not.
And why we may not add as part of the price the merit of that Obedience wherein his suffering did not consist, I yet see not.
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But from whom were we redeemed? Answ. From Satan by rescue against his will: From Gods wrath or Vindictive justice by his own procurement and consent.
But from whom were we redeemed? Answer From Satan by rescue against his will: From God's wrath or Vindictive Justice by his own procurement and consent.
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He substituted for us such a sacrifice, by which he could as fully attain the ends of his righteous Government, in the Demonstration of his justice and hatred of sin,
He substituted for us such a sacrifice, by which he could as Fully attain the ends of his righteous Government, in the Demonstration of his Justice and hatred of since,
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as if the sinner had suffered himself.
as if the sinner had suffered himself.
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And in this sound sense it is far from being an absurdity, as the Socinian dreameth,
And in this found sense it is Far from being an absurdity, as the Socinian dreameth,
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for God to satisfie his own Justice, or to buy us of himself: or redeem us from himself,
for God to satisfy his own justice, or to buy us of himself: or Redeem us from himself,
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2. Next let us consider, how we are Gods upon the Title of this purchase.
2. Next let us Consider, how we Are God's upon the Title of this purchase.
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By [ God ] here is meant both the Son, who being God, hath procured a right in us by his Redemption;
By [ God ] Here is meant both the Son, who being God, hath procured a right in us by his Redemption;
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and also the Father, who sent his Son, and redeemed us by him, and to whom it was that the Son redeemed us Rev. 5. 9. Thou hast redeemed us to God by thy Blood.
and also the Father, who sent his Son, and redeemed us by him, and to whom it was that the Son redeemed us Rev. 5. 9. Thou hast redeemed us to God by thy Blood.
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In one word, it is God as Redeemer, the manhood also of the second person included, that hath purchased this right.
In one word, it is God as Redeemer, the manhood also of the second person included, that hath purchased this right.
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Here you must observe that God as Creator had a plenary Right of propriety and Government, on which he founded the Law of works that then was.
Here you must observe that God as Creator had a plenary Right of propriety and Government, on which he founded the Law of works that then was.
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This right he hath not lost:
This right he hath not lost:
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Our fall did lose our Right in him, but could not destroy his right in us.
Our fallen did loose our Right in him, but could not destroy his right in us.
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Because it destroyed our right, therefore the promissory part of that Law was immediately thereupon dissolved,
Because it destroyed our right, Therefore the promissory part of that Law was immediately thereupon dissolved,
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or ceased through our incapacity (and therefore Divines say, that as a Covenant it ceased) but because it destroyed not Gods Right,
or ceased through our incapacity (and Therefore Divines say, that as a Covenant it ceased) but Because it destroyed not God's Right,
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therefore the prec•ptive, and penall parts of that Law do still remain. But how remain? In their being:
Therefore the prec•ptive, and penal parts of that Law do still remain. But how remain? In their being:
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but not alone, or without remedy. For the Son of God became a sacrifice in our stead;
but not alone, or without remedy. For the Son of God became a sacrifice in our stead;
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not that we might absolutely, immediately, or ipso facto, be fully delivered, or that any man should ab ipsa hostia from the very sacrifice as made, have a right to the great benefits of personall plenary Reconciliation and Remission, and everlasting life;
not that we might absolutely, immediately, or ipso facto, be Fully Delivered, or that any man should ab ipsa Hostia from the very sacrifice as made, have a right to the great benefits of personal plenary Reconciliation and Remission, and everlasting life;
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but that the necessity of perishing through the unsatisfiedness of justice for the alone offences against the Law of works being removed from mankind they might all be delivered up to him as Proprietary & Rector, that he might rule them as his redeemed ones,
but that the necessity of perishing through the unsatisfiedness of Justice for the alone offences against the Law of works being removed from mankind they might all be Delivered up to him as Proprietary & Rector, that he might Rule them as his redeemed ones,
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and make for them such new Laws of grace, for the conveyances of his benefits,
and make for them such new Laws of grace, for the conveyances of his benefits,
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as might demonstrate the wisdom and mercy of our Redeemer, and be most suitable to his ends.
as might demonstrate the Wisdom and mercy of our Redeemer, and be most suitable to his ends.
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The world is now morall ▪ dead in sin, though naturally alive.
The world is now moral ▪ dead in since, though naturally alive.
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Christ hath redeemed them, but will cure them by the actuall conveyance of the benefits of Redemption,
christ hath redeemed them, but will cure them by the actual conveyance of the benefits of Redemption,
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or no at all He hath undertaken to this end, himself to be their Physitian, to cure all that will come to him,
or not At all He hath undertaken to this end, himself to be their physician, to cure all that will come to him,
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and take him so to be, and trust him, and obey him in the Application of his Medicines. He hath erected an Hospitall. his Church to this end;
and take him so to be, and trust him, and obey him in the Application of his Medicines. He hath erected an Hospital. his Church to this end;
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and commanded all to come into this Ark. Those that are far distant, he first commandeth to come nearer;
and commanded all to come into this Ark Those that Are Far distant, he First commands to come nearer;
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and those that are neare, he inviteth to come in. Too many do refuse and perish in their refusall.
and those that Are near, he Inviteth to come in. Too many do refuse and perish in their refusal.
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He will not suffer all to do so, but mercifully boweth the wills of his Elect,
He will not suffer all to do so, but mercifully boweth the wills of his Elect,
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and by an insuperable powerfull drawing, compells them to come in.
and by an insuperable powerful drawing, compels them to come in.
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You may see then that here is a Novum us & Dominii & Imperii, a new right of Propriety and rule, founded on the new bottom of Redemption:
You may see then that Here is a Novum us & Dominii & Imperii, a new right of Propriety and Rule, founded on the new bottom of Redemption:
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But that this doth not destroy the old which was founded on Creation; but is in the very nature and use of it, an emendative addition.
But that this does not destroy the old which was founded on Creation; but is in the very nature and use of it, an emendative addition.
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Redemption is to mend the Creature, not of any defect that was left in the Creation,
Redemption is to mend the Creature, not of any defect that was left in the Creation,
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but from the ruine which came by our defacing transgression.
but from the ruin which Come by our defacing Transgression.
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The Law of grace upon this Redemption, is superadded to the Law of nature given on the Creation:
The Law of grace upon this Redemption, is superadded to the Law of nature given on the Creation:
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not to amend any imperfections in that Law, but to save the sinner from its unsufferable penalty, by dissolving its obligation of him thereto And thus in its nature and use it is a remedying Law.
not to amend any imperfections in that Law, but to save the sinner from its unsufferable penalty, by dissolving its obligation of him thereto And thus in its nature and use it is a remedying Law.
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And so you may see that Christ is now the Owner, and by right the Governor of the whole world, on the Title of redemption,
And so you may see that christ is now the Owner, and by right the Governor of the Whole world, on the Title of redemption,
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as God before was, and still is on the Title of Creation. 3. By this you may also percive in whit sense, we are not our own.
as God before was, and still is on the Title of Creation. 3. By this you may also percive in whit sense, we Are not our own.
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In the strictest sence there is no proprietary, or absolute Lord in the world but God.
In the Strictest sense there is no proprietary, or absolute Lord in the world but God.
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No man can say this is fully and strictly mine. God gives us indeed whatever we enjoy;
No man can say this is Fully and strictly mine. God gives us indeed whatever we enjoy;
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but his giving is not as mans: we part with out Propriety in that which which we give: but God gives nothing so.
but his giving is not as men: we part with out Propriety in that which which we give: but God gives nothing so.
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His giving to us makes it not the less his own. As a man giveth his goods to his steward to dispose of for his use,
His giving to us makes it not the less his own. As a man gives his goods to his steward to dispose of for his use,
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or instruments to his servant to do his work with, so God giveth his benefits to us.
or Instruments to his servant to do his work with, so God gives his benefits to us.
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Or at the utmost, as you give cloathes to your child, which are more yours still then his,
Or At the utmost, as you give clothes to your child, which Are more yours still then his,
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and you may take them away at your pleasure.
and you may take them away At your pleasure.
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I confess when God hath told us that he will not take them away, he is as it were obliged in fidelity to continue them,
I confess when God hath told us that he will not take them away, he is as it were obliged in Fidis to continue them,
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but yet doth not hereby let go his propriety.
but yet does not hereby let go his propriety.
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And so Christ bids us call no man on Earth Father, that is, our absolute Lord or Ruler,
And so christ bids us call no man on Earth Father, that is, our absolute Lord or Ruler,
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because we have but one such master, who is in Heaven.
Because we have but one such master, who is in Heaven.
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Mat. 23. 7, 8, 9, 10. So that you may see by this, what Propriety is left us,Mathew 23. 7, 8, 9, 10. So that you may see by this, what Propriety is left us,
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and what right we have to our selves, and our Possessions: Even such as a steward in his Masters goods;
and what right we have to our selves, and our Possessions: Even such as a steward in his Masters goods;
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or a servant in his tools, or a child in his coat, which is a propriety improper, subordinate and secundum quid, and will secure us against the usurpation of another:
or a servant in his tools, or a child in his coat, which is a propriety improper, subordinate and secundum quid, and will secure us against the usurpation of Another:
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One servant may not take his fellows instrument from him, nor one child his brothers coat from him, without the Parents or Masters consent.
One servant may not take his Fellows Instrument from him, nor one child his Brother's coat from him, without the Parents or Masters consent.
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They have them for their use, though not the full propriety:
They have them for their use, though not the full propriety:
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It may be called a propriety in respect to our fellow servant, though it be not properly so as we stand in respect to God.
It may be called a propriety in respect to our fellow servant, though it be not properly so as we stand in respect to God.
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We have right enough to consute the Leveller:
We have right enough to consute the Leveller:
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but not to exempt either us or ours from the claim and use of our absolute Lord.
but not to exempt either us or ours from the claim and use of our absolute Lord.
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4. For the fourth Question, What it is to glorifie God in body, and spirit, I answer in a word:
4. For the fourth Question, What it is to Glorify God in body, and Spirit, I answer in a word:
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It is, when upon true believing apprehensions of his right to us, and of our great obligations to him as our Redeemer, we heartily and unfeignedly devote our selves to him,
It is, when upon true believing apprehensions of his right to us, and of our great obligations to him as our Redeemer, we heartily and unfeignedly devote our selves to him,
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and live as a people so devoted;
and live as a people so devoted;
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so bending the chiefest of our care and study, how to please him in exactest obedience, that the glory of his mercy and holiness,
so bending the chiefest of our care and study, how to please him in Exactest Obedience, that the glory of his mercy and holiness,
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and of his wise and righteous Laws, may be seen in our conversations;
and of his wise and righteous Laws, may be seen in our conversations;
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and that the holy conformity of our lives to these Lawes, may shew that there is the like conformity in our minds,
and that the holy conformity of our lives to these Laws, may show that there is the like conformity in our minds,
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and that they are written in our hearts;
and that they Are written in our hearts;
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when the exellency of the Christian Religion is so appareut in the excellency of our lives, causing us to do that which no others can imitate, that the lustre of our good works may shine before men,
when the excellency of the Christian Religion is so appareut in the excellency of our lives, causing us to do that which no Others can imitate, that the lustre of our good works may shine before men,
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and cause them to glorifie our Father in Heaven.
and cause them to Glorify our Father in Heaven.
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To conclude, when we still respect God as our only Soveragin, and Christ as our Redeemer,
To conclude, when we still respect God as our only Sovereign, and christ as our Redeemer,
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and his Spirit as our Sanctifier, and his Law as our Rule;
and his Spirit as our Sanctifier, and his Law as our Rule;
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that the doing of his will, and the denying, of our own, is the daily work of our lives,
that the doing of his will, and the denying, of our own, is the daily work of our lives,
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and the promoting of his blessed ends is our end ▪ this is the glorifying of God that hath Redeemed us.
and the promoting of his blessed ends is our end ▪ this is the glorifying of God that hath Redeemed us.
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5. The last question is, who they be that are & may be urged to glorifie God on this ground, that the hath bought them? Doubtless, only those whom he hath bought:
5. The last question is, who they be that Are & may be urged to Glorify God on this ground, that the hath bought them? Doubtless, only those whom he hath bought:
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but who are those? It discourageth me to tell you, because among the godly, it is a controversie;
but who Are those? It Discourageth me to tell you, Because among the godly, it is a controversy;
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but if they will controvert points of such great moment, they cannot disoblige or excuse us from preaching them.
but if they will controvert points of such great moment, they cannot disoblige or excuse us from preaching them.
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Among the variety of mens opinions, it is safe to speak in the Language of the holy Ghost,
Among the variety of men's opinions, it is safe to speak in the Language of the holy Ghost,
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and accordingly to believe, viz that [ as by the offence of one, Judgement came upon all men to condemnation,
and accordingly to believe, videlicet that [ as by the offence of one, Judgement Come upon all men to condemnation,
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even so by the righteousness of one, the free gift came upon all men to Justification of life, Rom. 5. 8. ] And that he gave himself a ran•ome for all,
even so by the righteousness of one, the free gift Come upon all men to Justification of life, Rom. 5. 8. ] And that he gave himself a ran•ome for all,
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and is the only Mediator between God and man.
and is the only Mediator between God and man.
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1 Tim. 2. 5, 6. That he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only,1 Tim. 2. 5, 6. That he is the propitiation for our Sins, and not for ours only,
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but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2. 2. That God is the Saviour of all men, especially of those that believe. 1 Tim. 4. 10. That he is the Saviour of the world.
but also for the Sins of the Whole world. 1 John 2. 2. That God is the Saviour of all men, especially of those that believe. 1 Tim. 4. 10. That he is the Saviour of the world.
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John 4. 42. 1 John 4. 14. 15. That he tasteth death for every man. Heb. 2. 9. with many the like.John 4. 42. 1 John 4. 14. 15. That he tasteth death for every man. Hebrew 2. 9. with many the like.
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It is very sad to consider, how mens unskilfulness to reconcile Gods general grace with his special,
It is very sad to Consider, how men's unskilfulness to reconcile God's general grace with his special,
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and to assign to each its proper part, hath made the Pelagians and their Successors to deny the special grace,
and to assign to each its proper part, hath made the Pelagians and their Successors to deny the special grace,
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and too many of late, no less dangerously to deny the general grace; and what contentions these two errroneous parties have maintained, and still maintain in the Church,
and too many of late, no less dangerously to deny the general grace; and what contentions these two errroneous parties have maintained, and still maintain in the Church,
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and how few observe or follow that true and sober mean which Austin the Maul of the Pelagians;
and how few observe or follow that true and Sobrium mean which Austin the Maul of the Pelagians;
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and his scholars Prosper and Fulgentius walked in!
and his Scholars Prosper and Fulgentius walked in!
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If when our dark confused heads are unable to assign each truth its place, and rightly to order each wheel,
If when our dark confused Heads Are unable to assign each truth its place, and rightly to order each wheel,
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and pin in the admirable fabrick of Gods Revelations, we shall therefore fall a wrangling against them,
and pin in the admirable fabric of God's Revelations, we shall Therefore fallen a wrangling against them,
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and reject them, we may then be drawn to blaspheme the Trinity, to reject either Christs humane nature or his Divine;
and reject them, we may then be drawn to Blaspheme the Trinity, to reject either Christ humane nature or his Divine;
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and what truth shall we not be in danger to lose? so think this general grace to be inconsistent with the special, is no wiser then to think the foundation inconsistent with the Fabrick that is built thereupon;
and what truth shall we not be in danger to loose? so think this general grace to be inconsistent with the special, is no Wiser then to think the Foundation inconsistent with the Fabric that is built thereupon;
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and that the builders themselves should have such thoughts, is a matter of compassionate consideration to the friends of the Church.
and that the Builders themselves should have such thoughts, is a matter of compassionate consideration to the Friends of the Church.
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Doubtless Christ dyed not for all alike, nor with equal intentions of saving them;
Doubtless christ died not for all alike, nor with equal intentions of Saving them;
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and yet he hath born the sins of all men on the Cross, and was a sacrifice, propitiation and ransom for all.
and yet he hath born the Sins of all men on the Cross, and was a sacrifice, propitiation and ransom for all.
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Even they that bring in damnable heresies, deny the Lord that bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.
Even they that bring in damnable heresies, deny the Lord that bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.
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2 Pet. 2. 1. God sent not his Son into the world, to condemn the world, 2 Pet. 2. 1. God sent not his Son into the world, to condemn the world,
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but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned;
but that the world through him might be saved. He that Believeth on him is not condemned;
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but he that believeth not, is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begootten Son of God.
but he that Believeth not, is condemned already, Because he hath not believed in the name of the only begootten Son of God.
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And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather then light, because their deeds were evil. And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather then Light, Because their Deeds were evil.
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John 3. 17, 18, 19. I doubt not but my Text doth warrant me to tell you all, that you are not your own,
John 3. 17, 18, 19. I doubt not but my Text does warrant me to tell you all, that you Are not your own,
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but are bought with a price, and therefore must glorifie him that bought you:
but Are bought with a price, and Therefore must Glorify him that bought you:
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And I am very confident, that if any one at judgement will be the advocate of an unbeliever,
And I am very confident, that if any one At judgement will be the advocate of an unbeliever,
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and say he deserves not a sorer punishment for sinning against the Lord that bought him, his plea will not be taken:
and say he deserves not a Sorer punishment for sinning against the Lord that bought him, his plea will not be taken:
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Or, if any such would comfort the consciences in Hell or go about to cure them of so much of their torment, by telling them, that they never sinned against one that redeemed them,
Or, if any such would Comfort the Consciences in Hell or go about to cure them of so much of their torment, by telling them, that they never sinned against one that redeemed them,
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nor ever rejected the blood of Christ shed for them, and therefore need not accuse themselves of any such sin, those poor sinners would not be able to believe them.
nor ever rejected the blood of christ shed for them, and Therefore need not accuse themselves of any such since, those poor Sinners would not be able to believe them.
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If it be only the Elect with whom we must thus argue [ you are not your own.
If it be only the Elect with whom we must thus argue [ you Are not your own.
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you are bought with a price, therefore glorifie God ] then can we truly plead thus with none till we know them to be Elect;
you Are bought with a price, Therefore Glorify God ] then can we truly plead thus with none till we know them to be Elect;
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which will not be in this world. I do not think Paul knew them all to be Elect that he wrote to;
which will not be in this world. I do not think Paul knew them all to be Elect that he wrote to;
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I mean, absolutely chosen to salvation;
I mean, absolutely chosen to salvation;
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nor do I think he would so peremptorily affirm them to be bought with a price, who were fornicators, defrauders, contentious, drunk at the Lords supper, &c. and from hence have argued against their sins,
nor do I think he would so peremptorily affirm them to be bought with a price, who were fornicators, defrauders, contentious, drunk At the lords supper, etc. and from hence have argued against their Sins,
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if he had taken this for a Priviledge proper to the elect.
if he had taken this for a Privilege proper to the elect.
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I had rather say to scandalous sinners [ you are bought with a price, therefore glorifie God ] then [ you are absolutely elect to salvation, therefore glorifie God.
I had rather say to scandalous Sinners [ you Are bought with a price, Therefore Glorify God ] then [ you Are absolutely elect to salvation, Therefore Glorify God.
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] And I believe, that as it is the sin of Apostates to [ Crucifie to themselves the Son of God afresh ] Heb. 6. 5, 6. So is it their misery that [ there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
] And I believe, that as it is the since of Apostates to [ Crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh ] Hebrew 6. 5, 6. So is it their misery that [ there remains no more sacrifice for Sins,
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but a certain fearful looking for of judgement, and fiery indignation which shall devour the adversaries,
but a certain fearful looking for of judgement, and fiery Indignation which shall devour the Adversaries,
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because they have trodden under foot the Son of God, and counted the blood of the Covenant wherewith they were sanctified an unholy thing. Because they have trodden under foot the Son of God, and counted the blood of the Covenant wherewith they were sanctified an unholy thing.
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Heb. 10. 26, 27, 28. Lastly, I judge it also a good argument to draw us from offending others,
Hebrew 10. 26, 27, 28. Lastly, I judge it also a good argument to draw us from offending Others,
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and occasioning their sin, that [ through us, our weak Brother shall perish for whom Christ dyed. 1 Cor. 8. 3. ] So much for explication.
and occasioning their since, that [ through us, our weak Brother shall perish for whom christ died. 1 Cor. 8. 3. ] So much for explication.
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I would next proceed to the confirmation of the Doctrines here contained, but that they are so clear in the Text, I would next proceed to the confirmation of the Doctrines Here contained, but that they Are so clear in the Text,
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and in many other, that I think it next to needless; and we have now no time for needless work;
and in many other, that I think it next to needless; and we have now no time for needless work;
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and therefore shall only cite these two or three Texts, which confirm almost all that I have said together. and Therefore shall only Cite these two or three Texts, which confirm almost all that I have said together.
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Rom. 14. 9. For to this end Christ both dyed and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. 2 Cor. 5. 14, 15. We thus judge, that if one dyed for all, then were all dead;
Rom. 14. 9. For to this end christ both died and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. 2 Cor. 5. 14, 15. We thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead;
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and that he dyed for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves,
and that he died for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves,
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but unto him which dyed for them and rose again. Mat. 28. 18, 19, 20. All power is given me in Heven and in Earth.
but unto him which died for them and rose again. Mathew 28. 18, 19, 20. All power is given me in Heaven and in Earth.
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Go ye therefore, Disciple all Nations, Baptizing them, &c. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. 1 Pet. 1. 17, 18. If ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth every man according to his works, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear;
Go you Therefore, Disciple all nations, Baptizing them, etc. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. 1 Pet. 1. 17, 18. If you call on the Father, who without respect of Persons Judgeth every man according to his works, pass the time of your sojourning Here in Fear;
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forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation — but with the pretious blood of Christ,
forasmuch as you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain Conversation — but with the precious blood of christ,
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as of a lamb without blemish, and without spot. These Texts speak to the same purpose with that which I have in hand.
as of a lamb without blemish, and without spot. These Texts speak to the same purpose with that which I have in hand.
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Vse. In applying these very usefull truths, would time permit, I should begin at the Intellect, with a confutation of divers contrary errors,Use. In applying these very useful truths, would time permit, I should begin At the Intellect, with a confutation of diverse contrary errors,
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and a collection of many observable Consectaries.
and a collection of many observable Consequences.
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It would go better with all Common-wealths and Princes on Earth, if they well considered, that the absolute Propriety and Soveraignty of God-Redeemer, is the Basis of all lawfull Societies and Governments:
It would go better with all Commonwealths and Princes on Earth, if they well considered, that the absolute Propriety and Sovereignty of God-Redeemer, is the Basis of all lawful Societies and Governments:
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and that no man hath any absolute Propriety, but only the use of the Talents that God doth entrust him with:
and that no man hath any absolute Propriety, but only the use of the Talents that God does entrust him with:
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that the soveraignty of the Creature is but Analogical, secundum quid; improper, and subordinate to God the proper Sovereign;
that the sovereignty of the Creature is but Analogical, secundum quid; improper, and subordinate to God the proper Sovereign;
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that it belongs to him to appoint his inferior Officers; that there is no power but from God;
that it belongs to him to appoint his inferior Officers; that there is no power but from God;
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and that he giveth none against himself;
and that he gives none against himself;
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that a Theocracy is the Government that must be desired and submitted to, whether the subordinate part be Monarchical, Arristocratical, or Democratical:
that a Theocracy is the Government that must be desired and submitted to, whither the subordinate part be Monarchical, Arristocratical, or Democratical:
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and the rejecting of this was the Israelites sin, in choosing them a King;
and the rejecting of this was the Israelites since, in choosing them a King;
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that it is still possible and necessary to live under this Theocracy, though the Administration be not by such extraordinary means as among the Israelites;
that it is still possible and necessary to live under this Theocracy, though the Administration be not by such extraordinary means as among the Israelites;
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that all humane Laws are but by-Laws subordinate to God. How far his Laws must take place in all Governments:
that all humane Laws Are but by-Laws subordinate to God. How Far his Laws must take place in all Governments:
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How far those Laws of men are ipso facto Null, that are unquestionably destructive of the Laws of God:
How Far those Laws of men Are ipso facto Null, that Are unquestionably destructive of the Laws of God:
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How far they that are not their own, may give Authority to others;
How Far they that Are not their own, may give authority to Others;
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and what aspect these Principles have upon Liberty in that latitude as it is taken by some,
and what aspect these Principles have upon Liberty in that latitude as it is taken by Some,
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and upon the Authority of the multitude, especially in Church-Government;
and upon the authority of the multitude, especially in Church-Government;
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should I stand on these and other the like Consequents, which these Fundamentals in hand might lead us to discuss, I should prevent that more seasonable application which I in tend,
should I stand on these and other the like Consequents, which these Fundamentals in hand might led us to discuss, I should prevent that more seasonable application which I in tend,
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and perhaps be thought in some of them to meddle beyond my bounds.
and perhaps be Thought in Some of them to meddle beyond my bounds.
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I'le only say, That God is the first and the last, in our Ethicks and Politicks,
I'll only say, That God is the First and the last, in our Ethics and Politics,
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as well as in our Physicks;
as well as in our Physics;
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that as there is ho Creature which he made not, so it is no good right of Property or Government which he some way gives not;
that as there is ho Creature which he made not, so it is no good right of Property or Government which he Some Way gives not;
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that all Commonwealths not built on this foundation are as Castles in the air, or as childrens tottering structures, which in the very framing are prepared for their ruine,
that all Commonwealths not built on this Foundation Are as Castles in the air, or as Children's tottering structures, which in the very framing Are prepared for their ruin,
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and strictly are no Commonwealths at all;
and strictly Are no Commonwealths At all;
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and those Governors that rule no more for God then for themselves, shall be dealt with as Traitors to the Universal Soveraign.
and those Governors that Rule no more for God then for themselves, shall be dealt with as Traitors to the Universal Sovereign.
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Thus far at least must our Politicks be Divine, unless we will be meet confederate Rebels.
Thus Far At least must our Politics be Divine, unless we will be meet confederate Rebels.
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But it is yet a closer application which I intend.
But it is yet a closer application which I intend.
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Though we are, not our own, yet every mans welfare should he so dear to himself, that methinks every man of you should presently enquire how far you are concerned, in the business which we have in hand. I'le tell you how far.
Though we Are, not our own, yet every men welfare should he so dear to himself, that methinks every man of you should presently inquire how Far you Are concerned, in the business which we have in hand. I'll tell you how Far.
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The Case here described is all our own.
The Case Here described is all our own.
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We are bought with a price, and therefore not our own, and therefore must live to him that bought us.
We Are bought with a price, and Therefore not our own, and Therefore must live to him that bought us.
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We must do it, or else we violate our Allegiance, aud are Traitors to our Redeemer.
We must do it, or Else we violate our Allegiance, and Are Traitors to our Redeemer.
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We must do it, or else we shall perish as despisers of his blood. It is no matter of indifferency, nor a duty which may be dispenced with.
We must do it, or Else we shall perish as despisers of his blood. It is no matter of indifferency, nor a duty which may be dispensed with.
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That God who is our Owner by Creation and Redemption,, and who doth hitherto keep our souls in these bodies by whose meer will and power you are all here alive before him this day, will shortly call you before his bar, where these matters will be more seriously and searchingly enquired after.
That God who is our Owner by Creation and Redemption,, and who does hitherto keep our Souls in these bodies by whose mere will and power you Are all Here alive before him this day, will shortly call you before his bar, where these matters will be more seriously and searchingly inquired After.
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The great, Question of the day will then be this, Whether you have bin heartily devoted to your Redeemer,
The great, Question of the day will then be this, Whither you have been heartily devoted to your Redeemer,
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and lived to him? or to your carnal selves? Upon the resolution of this Question, your everlasting Salvation or Damnation will depend.
and lived to him? or to your carnal selves? Upon the resolution of this Question, your everlasting Salvation or Damnation will depend.
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What think you then? Should not this Question be now put home, by every rational Hearer to his own heart? But I suppose some will say, There is no man that wholly lives to God, for all are sinners:
What think you then? Should not this Question be now put home, by every rational Hearer to his own heart? But I suppose Some will say, There is no man that wholly lives to God, for all Are Sinners:
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how then can our Salvation depend so much on this? I answer in a word:
how then can our Salvation depend so much on this? I answer in a word:
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Though no man pay God all that he oweth him, yet no man shall be saved, that giveth him not the preheminence.
Though no man pay God all that he owes him, yet no man shall be saved, that gives him not the pre-eminence.
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He will own none as true Subjects, that do not cordially own him in his Soveraignty.
He will own none as true Subject's, that do not cordially own him in his Sovereignty.
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Be it known to you all, there shall not a man of you enter into his kingdom,
Be it known to you all, there shall not a man of you enter into his Kingdom,
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nor ever see his face in peace, that giveth him not the cheifest room in your hearts,
nor ever see his face in peace, that gives him not the chiefest room in your hearts,
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and maketh not his work your cheifest business. He will be no underling or servant to your flesh.
and makes not his work your chiefest business. He will be no underling or servant to your Flesh.
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He will be served with the Best, if he cannot have All And in this sense it is that I say the Question will be put, in that great day, by the Judge of all,
He will be served with the Best, if he cannot have All And in this sense it is that I say the Question will be put, in that great day, by the Judge of all,
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Whether God or our carnal selves were preferred? and whether we lived to him that bought us,
Whither God or our carnal selves were preferred? and whither we lived to him that bought us,
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or to our flesh? Beloved Hearers!
or to our Flesh? beloved Hearers!
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I will not ask you whether you indeed believe that there will be such a day, I will take it for granted,
I will not ask you whither you indeed believe that there will be such a day, I will take it for granted,
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while you call your selves Ch•istians, much less will I question whether you would then be saved or condemned.
while you call your selves Ch•istians, much less will I question whither you would then be saved or condemned.
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Nature will not suffer you to be willing of such a misery, though corruption make you too willing of the cause.
Nature will not suffer you to be willing of such a misery, though corruption make you too willing of the cause.
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But the Common stupidity of the world doth perswade me to ask you this, Whether you think it meet that men who must be so solemnly examined upon this Point,
But the Common stupidity of the world does persuade me to ask you this, Whither you think it meet that men who must be so solemnly examined upon this Point,
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and whose life or death depends on the decision, should not examine themselves on it beforehand,
and whose life or death depends on the decision, should not examine themselves on it beforehand,
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and well consider what answer they must then make? and whether any pains can be too great in so needfull a work? and whether he that miscarrieth to save a labour, do not madly betray his soul unto perdition? as if such rational diligence were worse then Hell,
and well Consider what answer they must then make? and whither any pains can be too great in so needful a work? and whither he that miscarrieth to save a labour, do not madly betray his soul unto perdition? as if such rational diligence were Worse then Hell,
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or his present carnal ease were more desirable then his Salvation.
or his present carnal ease were more desirable then his Salvation.
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Let us then rouse up our selves Brethren, in the fear of God, and make this a day of judgement to our selves.
Let us then rouse up our selves Brothers, in the Fear of God, and make this a day of judgement to our selves.
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Let us know whether we are Children of Life or of Dea•h.
Let us know whither we Are Children of Life or of Dea•h.
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O how can a man that is well in his wits, enjoy with any comfort the things of this world,
O how can a man that is well in his wits, enjoy with any Comfort the things of this world,
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before he know, at least in probability, what he shall enjoy in the next!
before he know, At least in probability, what he shall enjoy in the next!
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How can men go cheerfully up and down about the business of this life, before they have faithfully laboured to make sure, that it shall go well with them in the life to come!
How can men go cheerfully up and down about the business of this life, before they have faithfully laboured to make sure, that it shall go well with them in the life to come!
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That we may now know this without deceit, let us all as in the presence of the Living God, lay bare our hearts, examine them,
That we may now know this without deceit, let us all as in the presence of the Living God, lay bore our hearts, examine them,
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and judge them, by this portion of his word according to the evidence.
and judge them, by this portion of his word according to the evidence.
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7. Whoever he be that takes not himself for his own, but lives to his Redeemer, he is one that hath found himself really undone,
7. Whoever he be that Takes not himself for his own, but lives to his Redeemer, he is one that hath found himself really undone,
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and hath unfeignedly confessed the forfeiture of his Salvation;
and hath unfeignedly confessed the forfeiture of his Salvation;
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and finding that Redemption hath been made by Christ, and that there is hope and life to be had in him,
and finding that Redemption hath been made by christ, and that there is hope and life to be had in him,
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and none but in him, as he gladly receives the tidings, so he carefully acknowledgeth the right of his Redeemer,
and none but in him, as he gladly receives the tidings, so he carefully acknowledgeth the right of his Redeemer,
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and in a sober, deliberate and voluntary Covetant renounceth the world, the flesh and the Devill,
and in a Sobrium, deliberate and voluntary Covetant Renounceth the world, the Flesh and the devil,
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and resigneth up himself to Christ as his due. He saith [ Lord, I have too long served thine Enemies and mine own;
and resigneth up himself to christ as his endue. He Says [ Lord, I have too long served thine Enemies and mine own;
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by cleaving to my self, and forsaking God, I have lost both my self and God.
by cleaving to my self, and forsaking God, I have lost both my self and God.
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Wilt thou be my Saviour and the Physitian of my soul, and wash me with thy blood,
Wilt thou be my Saviour and the physician of my soul, and wash me with thy blood,
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and repair the ruins of my soul by thy spirit, and I am willing to be thine;
and repair the ruins of my soul by thy Spirit, and I am willing to be thine;
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I yield up myself to the conduct of thy grace, to be saved in thy way,
I yield up myself to the conduct of thy grace, to be saved in thy Way,
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and fitted for thy service, and live to God from whom I have revolted. ] This is the Case of all that are sincere.and fitted for thy service, and live to God from whom I have revolted. ] This is the Case of all that Are sincere.
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By many Scriptures we might quickly confirm this, if it were lyable to question. Luke 14. 25, 26. If any man come to me, and hate not his Father,By many Scriptures we might quickly confirm this, if it were liable to question. Luke 14. 25, 26. If any man come to me, and hate not his Father,
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and Mother, and Wife And Children, and Brethren and Sisters and his own life also, he cannot be my Disciple;
and Mother, and Wife And Children, and Brothers and Sisters and his own life also, he cannot be my Disciple;
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and whosoever doth not bear his Cross and come after me, cannot be my Disciple;
and whosoever does not bear his Cross and come After me, cannot be my Disciple;
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So ver. 33. Whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my Disciple;So ver. 33. Whosoever he be of you that Forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my Disciple;
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which is expounded, Mat. 10. 37. He that loveth Father or Mother more then me, is not worthy of me.which is expounded, Mathew 10. 37. He that loves Father or Mother more then me, is not worthy of me.
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Mat. 16. 24. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his Cross, and follow me;Mathew 16. 24. If any man will come After me, let him deny himself, and take up his Cross, and follow me;
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for whosoever will save his life shall lose it; and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall finde it.
for whosoever will save his life shall loose it; and whosoever will loose his life for my sake shall find it.
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Psal. 73. 25, 26, 27. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee, Psal. 16. 5. The Lord is the Portion of mine Inheritance, &c. Heb. 11. 24, 25, 26. Moses refused honor, chose rather to suffer affliction with the People of God,Psalm 73. 25, 26, 27. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee, Psalm 16. 5. The Lord is the Portion of mine Inheritance, etc. Hebrew 11. 24, 25, 26. Moses refused honour, chosen rather to suffer affliction with the People of God,
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then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming the reproacb of Christ greater riches then the treasures of Egypt;
then to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season; esteeming the reproacb of christ greater riches then the treasures of Egypt;
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for he had respect to the recompence of the reward.
for he had respect to the recompense of the reward.
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I forbear citing more, the case being so evident, that God is set highest in the heart of every sound Believer, they being in Covenant resigned to him as his Own.I forbear citing more, the case being so evident, that God is Set highest in the heart of every found Believer, they being in Covenant resigned to him as his Own.
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On the contrary, most of the unsanctified are Christians but in name, because they were educated to this profession, On the contrary, most of the unsanctified Are Christians but in name, Because they were educated to this profession,
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& it is the common Religion of the Country where they live, and they hear none make question of it;
& it is the Common Religion of the Country where they live, and they hear none make question of it;
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or if they do, it is to their own disgrace, the name of Christ having got this advantage to be everywhere among us well spoken of even by those that shall perish for neglecting him and his Laws.
or if they do, it is to their own disgrace, the name of christ having god this advantage to be everywhere among us well spoken of even by those that shall perish for neglecting him and his Laws.
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These men have resigned their names to Christ, but reserved their hearts to flesh pleasing vanities.
These men have resigned their names to christ, but reserved their hearts to Flesh pleasing vanities.
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Or if under Conviction aud terror of Conscience, they do make any resignation of their souls to Christ, it comes short of the true resignation of the sanctfied in these particulars. Or if under Conviction and terror of Conscience, they do make any resignation of their Souls to christ, it comes short of the true resignation of the sanctified in these particulars.
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1. It is a firm and rooted belief of the Gospel which is the cause of sincere resignation to Christ.
1. It is a firm and rooted belief of the Gospel which is the cause of sincere resignation to christ.
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•ney are so fully perswaded of the truth of those things which Christ hath done,
•ney Are so Fully persuaded of the truth of those things which christ hath done,
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and promised to do hereafter, that they will venture all that they have in this world,
and promised to do hereafter, that they will venture all that they have in this world,
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and their everlasting state upon it:
and their everlasting state upon it:
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Wheras the belief of self-d•ceivers is only superficial, staggering, not rooted and will not carry them to such adventures. Mat. 13. 2l, 22, 23. 2. Sincere self-resignation is accompanied with such a love to him that we are devoted to, which over-toppeth (as to the rational part) all other love.
Whereas the belief of self-d•ceivers is only superficial, staggering, not rooted and will not carry them to such adventures. Mathew 13. 2l, 22, 23. 2. Sincere Self-resignation is accompanied with such a love to him that we Are devoted to, which overtoppeth (as to the rational part) all other love.
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The soul hath a prevailing complacency in God, and closeth with him as its chiefest good;
The soul hath a prevailing complacency in God, and closeth with him as its chiefest good;
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Psal. 73. 25. & 63. 3. But the unsanctified have no such complacency in him; they would fain please him by their flatteries, left he should do them any hurt;Psalm 73. 25. & 63. 3. But the unsanctified have no such complacency in him; they would fain please him by their flatteries, left he should do them any hurt;
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but might they enjoy but the pleasures of this world, they could be well content to live without him.
but might they enjoy but the pleasures of this world, they could be well content to live without him.
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3. Sincere self-resignation is a departing from our carnal selves and all Creatures as they stand in competition with Christ for our hearts;
3. Sincere Self-resignation is a departing from our carnal selves and all Creatures as they stand in competition with christ for our hearts;
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and so it containeth a Crncifying of the flesh, and mortification of all its lusts.
and so it Containeth a Crncifying of the Flesh, and mortification of all its Lustiest.
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Gal. 5. 24. Rom. 8 1. to 14. There is a hearty renouncing of former contrad ctory Interests and delights, that Christ may be set highest and chiefly delighted in.Gal. 5. 24. Rom. 8 1. to 14. There is a hearty renouncing of former Contradict ctory Interests and delights, that christ may be Set highest and chiefly delighted in.
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But self deceivers are never truly mortified, when they seem to devote themselves most seriously to Christ:
But self deceivers Are never truly mortified, when they seem to devote themselves most seriously to christ:
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there is a contrary prevailing Interest in their minds; their fleshly felicity is nearer to their hearts, and this world is never unfeignedly renounced.
there is a contrary prevailing Interest in their minds; their fleshly felicity is nearer to their hearts, and this world is never unfeignedly renounced.
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4. Sincere self-resignation is resolved upon deliberation, and not a rash inconsiderate promise, which is afterwards reverst.
4. Sincere Self-resignation is resolved upon deliberation, and not a rash inconsiderate promise, which is afterwards reversed.
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The illuminated see that perfection in God, that vanity in the Creature,, that desirable sufficiency in Christ,
The illuminated see that perfection in God, that vanity in the Creature,, that desirable sufficiency in christ,
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and emptiness in themselves, that they firmly resolve to cast themselves on him, and be his alone;
and emptiness in themselves, that they firmly resolve to cast themselves on him, and be his alone;
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And though they cannot please him as they would, they'l dye before they'l change their Master;
And though they cannot please him as they would, They'll die before They'll change their Master;
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but with self-deceivers it is not thus.
but with Self-deceivers it is not thus.
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5. Sincere resignation is absolute and unreserved. Such do not Capitulate and condition with Christ [ I will be thine so far, and no further;
5. Sincere resignation is absolute and unreserved. Such do not Capitulate and condition with christ [ I will be thine so Far, and no further;
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so thou wilt but save my estate, or credit, or lise.
so thou wilt but save my estate, or credit, or lise.
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] But self-deceivers have ever such Reserves in their hearts, though they do not express them, nor perhaps themselves discern them.
] But Self-deceivers have ever such Reserves in their hearts, though they do not express them, nor perhaps themselves discern them.
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They have secret Limitations, Exceptions and Conditions:
They have secret Limitations, Exceptions and Conditions:
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they have ever a salve for their worldly safety or felicity, and will rather venture upon a threatned Misery which they see not,
they have ever a salve for their worldly safety or felicity, and will rather venture upon a threatened Misery which they see not,
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though everlasting, then upon a certain Temporary misery which they see. These deep Reserves are the soul of Hypocrisy.
though everlasting, then upon a certain Temporary misery which they see. These deep Reserves Are the soul of Hypocrisy.
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6. Sincere self-resignation is fixed and habituate;
6. Sincere Self-resignation is fixed and habituate;
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it is not forced by a moving Sermon, or a dangerous sickness, and then forgotten and laid aside;
it is not forced by a moving Sermon, or a dangerous sickness, and then forgotten and laid aside;
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but it is become a fixed habit in the soul; it is otherwise with self-deceivers;
but it is become a fixed habit in the soul; it is otherwise with Self-deceivers;
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Though they will oblige themselves to Christ with vows in a time of fear and danger,
Though they will oblige themselves to christ with vows in a time of Fear and danger,
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yet so loose is the knot, that when the danger seems over, their bonds fall off.
yet so lose is the knot, that when the danger seems over, their bonds fallen off.
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Its one thing to be affrighted, and another to have the heart quite changed and renewed.
Its one thing to be affrighted, and Another to have the heart quite changed and renewed.
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Its one thing to hire our selves with a Master in our necessities, and then serve our selves, or run away;
Its one thing to hire our selves with a Master in our necessities, and then serve our selves, or run away;
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and another thing to nail our ears to his door, and say, I love thee, and therefore will uot depart.
and Another thing to nail our ears to his door, and say, I love thee, and Therefore will uot depart.
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So much for the first mark of one that lives not as his own, but as Gods, to wit, sincere self-resignation. The second is this.
So much for the First mark of one that lives not as his own, but as God's, to wit, sincere Self-resignation. The second is this.
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2. As the heart is thus devoted to God, so also is the life, where men do truly take themselves for his:
2. As the heart is thus devoted to God, so also is the life, where men do truly take themselves for his:
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And that will appear in these three particulars.
And that will appear in these three particulars.
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1. The principal study and care of such men, is how to please God, and promote his interest, and do his work:
1. The principal study and care of such men, is how to please God, and promote his Interest, and do his work:
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this is it that they most seriously mind and contrive.
this is it that they most seriously mind and contrive.
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Their own felicity they seek in this way, 1 Cor. 7. 32. 33. Rom. 6. 11. 13, 16. Col. 1. 10. & 3, 1, 2, 3. Phil. 1. 20. 21, 24. It is not so ▪ with the unsanctified, they drive on another design.
Their own felicity they seek in this Way, 1 Cor. 7. 32. 33. Rom. 6. 11. 13, 16. Col. 1. 10. & 3, 1, 2, 3. Philip 1. 20. 21, 24. It is not so ▪ with the unsanctified, they drive on Another Design.
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Their own work is principally minded, and their carnal interest preferred to Christs.
Their own work is principally minded, and their carnal Interest preferred to Christ.
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They live to the flesh and make provision for it, to satisfie its desires, Rom. 13. 14. 2. It is the chiefest delight of a man devoted to God, to see Christs interest prosper and prevail.
They live to the Flesh and make provision for it, to satisfy its Desires, Rom. 13. 14. 2. It is the chiefest delight of a man devoted to God, to see Christ Interest prosper and prevail.
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It doth him more good to see the Church flourish, the Gospel succeed, the souls of men brought in to God,
It does him more good to see the Church flourish, the Gospel succeed, the Souls of men brought in to God,
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and all things fitted to his blessed pleasure then it would do him to prosper himself in the world;
and all things fitted to his blessed pleasure then it would do him to prosper himself in the world;
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to do good to mens bodies, much more to their souls, is more pleasing to him,
to do good to men's bodies, much more to their Souls, is more pleasing to him,
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then to be honourable or rich. To give is sweeter to him, then to receive.
then to be honourable or rich. To give is Sweeten to him, then to receive.
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His own matters he respects as lower things, that come not so neer his heart as Gods. But with the unsanctified it is not so their prosperity and honours are most of their delight,
His own matters he respects as lower things, that come not so near his heart as God's But with the unsanctified it is not so their Prosperity and honours Are most of their delight,
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and the absence of them their greatest trouble.
and the absence of them their greatest trouble.
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3. With a man that is truly devoted to God, the interest of Christ doth bear down all contradicting interest in the ordinary course of his life:
3. With a man that is truly devoted to God, the Interest of christ does bear down all contradicting Interest in the ordinary course of his life:
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As his own unrighteous righteousness, so his own renounced carnal interest, is loss and dung to him in comparison of Christs, Phil. 3. 8. 9. He cannot take himself to be a loser by that which is gain to the souls of men, and tendeth to promote the interest of his Lord.
As his own unrighteous righteousness, so his own renounced carnal Interest, is loss and dung to him in comparison of Christ, Philip 3. 8. 9. He cannot take himself to be a loser by that which is gain to the Souls of men, and tendeth to promote the Interest of his Lord.
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He serveth God with the first aud best, and lets his own work stand by till Christs be done,
He serves God with the First and best, and lets his own work stand by till Christ be done,
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or rather owneth none but Christs:
or rather owneth none but Christ:
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His own dishonour being lighter to him then Christs, and a ruined estate less grievous then a ruined Church;
His own dishonour being lighter to him then Christ, and a ruined estate less grievous then a ruined Church;
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therefore doth he first seek Gods Kingdom, and its righteousness, Mat. 6. 33. and chuseth rather to neglect his flesh, his gain, his friends, his life;
Therefore does he First seek God's Kingdom, and its righteousness, Mathew 6. 33. and chooseth rather to neglect his Flesh, his gain, his Friends, his life;
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then the cause and work of Christ it is far otherwise with the umsanctified;
then the cause and work of christ it is Far otherwise with the umsanctified;
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they will contentedly give Christ the most glorious titles, and full-mouthed commendations, Luke 6. 46 But they have one that is neerer their hearts then he, their carnal self must sway the Scepter, God shall have all that the flesh can spare;
they will contentedly give christ the most glorious titles, and full-mouthed commendations, Lycia 6. 46 But they have one that is nearer their hearts then he, their carnal self must sway the Sceptre, God shall have all that the Flesh can spare;
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if he will be content to be served with its leavings, they will serve him if not, they must be excused;
if he will be content to be served with its leavings, they will serve him if not, they must be excused;
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they can allow him no more. The crying time, is the parting time; when God or the world must needs be neglected.
they can allow him no more. The crying time, is the parting time; when God or the world must needs be neglected.
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In such a straite, the righteous are still righteous ▪ Rev. 22. 11. But the unsted fast in the Covenant, do manifest their unstedfastness;
In such a strait, the righteous Are still righteous ▪ Rev. 22. 11. But the unstead fast in the Covenant, do manifest their unsteadfastness;
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and though they will not part wlth Christ professedly, nor without some witty distinctions and evasions,
and though they will not part wlth christ professedly, nor without Some witty Distinctions and evasions,
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nor without great sorow, and pretence of continued fidelity, yet part they will, and shift for themselves and hold that they have as long as they can, Luke. 18. 23. In a word, the sanctified are heartily devoted to God,
nor without great sorrow, and pretence of continued Fidis, yet part they will, and shift for themselves and hold that they have as long as they can, Lycia. 18. 23. In a word, the sanctified Are heartily devoted to God,
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and live to him, and were they uncapable of serviug or enjoying him, the•r lives would afford them little content, what ever else they did possess:
and live to him, and were they uncapable of serviug or enjoying him, the•r lives would afford them little content, what ever Else they did possess:
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But the unsanctified are more strongly addicted to their flesh, & live to their carnal selves;
But the unsanctified Are more strongly addicted to their Flesh, & live to their carnal selves;
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& might they securely enjoy the pleasures of this world, they could easily spare the fruit on of God,
& might they securely enjoy the pleasures of this world, they could Easily spare the fruit on of God,
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and could be as willing to be dispenced with for his spirituall service, as to persorme it.
and could be as willing to be dispensed with for his spiritual service, as to persorme it.
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And thus I have given you the true discription of those that live to their Redeemer, as being not their own;
And thus I have given you the true description of those that live to their Redeemer, as being not their own;
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and those that live to themselves, as if they were not his that bought them.
and those that live to themselves, as if they were not his that bought them.
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Having thus told you what the Word saith, it followeth, that we next enquire what your hearts say, you hear what you must be;
Having thus told you what the Word Says, it follows, that we next inquire what your hearts say, you hear what you must be;
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will you now consider what you are? Are all the people that hear me this day, devoted in heart and life to their Redeemer? Do you all live as Christ's,
will you now Consider what you Are? are all the people that hear me this day, devoted in heart and life to their Redeemer? Do you all live as Christ's,
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and not your own? If so, I must needs say, it is an extraordinary Assembly,
and not your own? If so, I must needs say, it is an extraordinary Assembly,
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and such as I had never the happiness to know.
and such as I had never the happiness to know.
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O that it were so indeed, that we might rejoyce together, and magnifie our deliverer, in stead of reprehending you, or lamenting your unhappiness.
O that it were so indeed, that we might rejoice together, and magnify our deliverer, in stead of reprehending you, or lamenting your unhappiness.
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But alas, we are not such strangers in the World, as to be guilty of such a groundless judgement.
But alas, we Are not such Strangers in the World, as to be guilty of such a groundless judgement.
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Let us enquire more particularly into the case.
Let us inquire more particularly into the case.
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1. Are those so sincerely devoted to Christ? and do they so deny themselves, whose daily thoughts and care,
1. are those so sincerely devoted to christ? and do they so deny themselves, whose daily thoughts and care,
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and labour, is how they may live in more reputation and content, and may be better provided for the satisfying of their flesh? If they be low and poor,
and labour, is how they may live in more reputation and content, and may be better provided for the satisfying of their Flesh? If they be low and poor,
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and their condition is displeasing to them, their greatest care is to repair it to their minds;
and their condition is displeasing to them, their greatest care is to repair it to their minds;
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if they be higher and more wealthy, their business is to keep it or increase it;
if they be higher and more wealthy, their business is to keep it or increase it;
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that hunt after honour, and thirst after a thriving and more plenteous state;
that hunt After honour, and thirst After a thriving and more plenteous state;
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that can stretch their consciences to the size of all times, and humour those that they think may advance them,
that can stretch their Consciences to the size of all times, and humour those that they think may advance them,
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and be most humble servants to those above them, and contemptuously neglect whosoever is below them;
and be most humble Servants to those above them, and contemptuously neglect whosoever is below them;
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that wil put their hands to the feet of those that they hope to rise by,
that will put their hands to the feet of those that they hope to rise by,
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and put their feet on the necks of their subdued adversaries, and trample upon all that stand in their way;
and put their feet on the necks of their subdued Adversaries, and trample upon all that stand in their Way;
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that applaud not men for their honesty, but their worldly honours, and will magnifie that man while he is capable of advancing them, whom they would have scorned if providence had laid him in the dust:
that applaud not men for their honesty, but their worldly honours, and will magnify that man while he is capable of advancing them, whom they would have scorned if providence had laid him in the dust:
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that are friends to all that befriend their interest and designs, and enemies to the most upright that cross them in their course;
that Are Friends to all that befriend their Interest and designs, and enemies to the most upright that cross them in their course;
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that love not men so much, because they love God, as because they love them;
that love not men so much, Because they love God, as Because they love them;
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Are these devoted to God, or to themselves? Is it for God or themselves, that men so industriously scramble for Honours and places of Government,
are these devoted to God, or to themselves? Is it for God or themselves, that men so industriously scramble for Honours and places of Government,
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or of Gain, Will they use their offices or honours for God, that hunt after them as a prey,
or of Gain, Will they use their Offices or honours for God, that hunt After them as a prey,
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as if they had not burthen enough already, nor Talents enough to answer for neglecting!
as if they had not burden enough already, nor Talents enough to answer for neglecting!
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Are those men devoted to God, that can tread down his most unquestionable interest on earth,
are those men devoted to God, that can tread down his most unquestionable Interest on earth,
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when it seems to be inconsistent with their own!
when it seems to be inconsistent with their own!
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Let the Gospel go down, let the Church be broken in pieces ▪ let sound doctrine be despised, let Ministers be hindered or tired with vexations, let the souls of people sink or swim rather then they should be hindered in the way of their ambition.
Let the Gospel go down, let the Church be broken in Pieces ▪ let found Doctrine be despised, let Ministers be hindered or tired with vexations, let the Souls of people sink or swim rather then they should be hindered in the Way of their ambition.
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I shall leave it to the trial of another day, whether all the publike actions of this Age, with their effects, have been for God,
I shall leave it to the trial of Another day, whither all the public actions of this Age, with their effects, have been for God,
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or for self? This doth not belong to my examination, but to his that will throughly perform it ere long,
or for self? This does not belong to my examination, but to his that will thoroughly perform it ere long,
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and search these matters to the quick, and open them to the world. There were never higher pretences for God in an Age, then have been in this;
and search these matters to the quick, and open them to the world. There were never higher pretences for God in an Age, then have been in this;
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had there been but answerable intentions and performances, his affairs and our own, had been in much better case then they are; but enough of this.
had there been but answerable intentions and performances, his affairs and our own, had been in much better case then they Are; but enough of this.
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Should we descend to mens particular families and conversations, we should find the matter little better with the most.
Should we descend to men's particular families and conversations, we should find the matter little better with the most.
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Are they all for God that follow the world so eagerly, that they cannot spare him a serious thought? an hours time for his worship in their families,
are they all for God that follow the world so eagerly, that they cannot spare him a serious Thought? an hours time for his worship in their families,
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or in secret? that will see that their own work be done;
or in secret? that will see that their own work be done;
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but for the souls of those that are committed to their charge, they regard them not.
but for the Souls of those that Are committed to their charge, they regard them not.
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Let them be never so ignorant, they will not instruct them, nor cause them to read the Word,
Let them be never so ignorant, they will not instruct them, nor cause them to read the Word,
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or learn a Catechism nor will spend the Lords peculiar day in such exercises; and its much if they hinder not those that would.
or Learn a Catechism nor will spend the lords peculiar day in such exercises; and its much if they hinder not those that would.
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Is it for God that men give up their hearts to this World, so that they cannot have while once a day,
Is it for God that men give up their hearts to this World, so that they cannot have while once a day,
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or week to think soberly what they must do in the next? or how they may be ready for their great approaching change? Is it for God, that men despise his Ministers, reject his Word, abhor reformation, scor• at Church, Government,
or Week to think soberly what they must do in the next? or how they may be ready for their great approaching change? Is it for God, that men despise his Ministers, reject his Word, abhor Reformation, scor• At Church, Government,
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and deride the persons that are addicted to his fear, and the families that call upon his Name? These men will shortly understand a little better then now they will do,
and deride the Persons that Are addicted to his Fear, and the families that call upon his Name? These men will shortly understand a little better then now they will do,
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whether indeed they lived to God, or to themselves.
whither indeed they lived to God, or to themselves.
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2. If you are devoted to God, what do you for him? Is it his business that you mind? How much of your time do you spend for him? How much of your speech is for him? How much of your Estates yearly is serviceable to his interest? Let Conscience speak whether he have your studies and affections;
2. If you Are devoted to God, what do you for him? Is it his business that you mind? How much of your time do you spend for him? How much of your speech is for him? How much of your Estates yearly is serviceable to his Interest? Let Conscience speak whither he have your studies and affections;
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let you familiars be witnesses, whether he have your speeches and best endeavors; let the Church witness, what you have done for it;
let you familiars be Witnesses, whither he have your Speeches and best endeavors; let the Church witness, what you have done for it;
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and the Poor witness, what you have done for them; and the souls of ignorant and ungodly men, what you have done for them;
and the Poor witness, what you have done for them; and the Souls of ignorant and ungodly men, what you have done for them;
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shew by the work you have done, who you have lived to; God or your carnal selves;
show by the work you have done, who you have lived to; God or your carnal selves;
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If indeed you have lied to God, something will be seen that you have done for him;
If indeed you have lied to God, something will be seen that you have done for him;
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nay it is not a something that will serve the trun.
nay it is not a something that will serve the trun.
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It must be the Best. Remember that it is by your Works that you shall be judged,
It must be the Best. remember that it is by your Works that you shall be judged,
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and not by your pretences, professions or complements;
and not by your pretences, professions or compliments;
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your Judge already knows your Case, he needs no witnesses, he will not be mocked with saying you are for him;
your Judge already knows your Case, he needs no Witnesses, he will not be mocked with saying you Are for him;
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shew it, or saying it will not serve.
show it, or saying it will not serve.
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Methinks now the consciences of some of you should prevent me, and preach over the sharper part the Sermon to your selves,
Methinks now the Consciences of Some of you should prevent me, and preach over the sharper part the Sermon to your selves,
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and say, [ I am the man that have lived to my self ] and so consider of the consequents of such a life:
and say, [ I am the man that have lived to my self ] and so Consider of the consequents of such a life:
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But I will leave this to your Meditation when you come home, and next proceed to the exhortative part of Application.
But I will leave this to your Meditation when you come home, and next proceed to the exhortative part of Application.
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Men, Brethren, and Fathers, the business that I come hither upon, is to proclaim ••ods right to you,
Men, Brothers, and Father's, the business that I come hither upon, is to proclaim ••ods right to you,
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and all that's yours, even his new right of Redemption, supposing that of Creation;
and all that's yours, even his new right of Redemption, supposing that of Creation;
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and to let you know, that you are all bought with a price, and therefore are not your own,
and to let you know, that you Are all bought with a price, and Therefore Are not your own,
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but his that bought you, and must accordingly be dedicated and live to him. Honourable and Worshipful, and all men of what degree soever;
but his that bought you, and must accordingly be dedicated and live to him. Honourable and Worshipful, and all men of what degree soever;
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I do here on the behalf, and in the name of Christ, lay claim to you all, to your souls and bodies, to all your faculties, abilities,
I do Here on the behalf, and in the name of christ, lay claim to you all, to your Souls and bodies, to all your faculties, abilities,
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and interests on the title of Redemption;
and interests on the title of Redemption;
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all is Gods, Do you acknowledge his Title, and consent unto his claim? what say you? are you his,
all is God's, Do you acknowledge his Title, and consent unto his claim? what say you? Are you his,
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or are you not? D•re you deny it? If any man dare be so bold, I am here ready to make good the claime of Christ.
or Are you not? D•re you deny it? If any man Dare be so bold, I am Here ready to make good the claim of christ.
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If you dare not deny it, we must take it as confessed.
If you Dare not deny it, we must take it as confessed.
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Beare witnesse all, that God laid claime to you and yours, and no man durst deny his Title I do next therefore require you,
Bear witness all, that God laid claim to you and yours, and no man durst deny his Title I do next Therefore require you,
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and command you in his Name, Give him his own: Render to God the things that are Gods. Will you this day renounce your carnal selves,
and command you in his Name, Give him his own: Render to God the things that Are God's Will you this day renounce your carnal selves,
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and freely confesse you are not your own, and cheerfully aud unreservedly resign your selves to God,
and freely confess you Are not your own, and cheerfully and unreservedly resign your selves to God,
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and say, as Jos 24. 51. As for me and my houshold, we will serve the Lord.
and say, as Jos 24. 51. As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.
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Do not ask what God will do with you? or how he will use you or dispose of you? trust him for that and obey his will.
Do not ask what God will do with you? or how he will use you or dispose of you? trust him for that and obey his will.
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Fear not evill from the chiefest good, unless it be in neglecting or resising him.
fear not evil from the chiefest good, unless it be in neglecting or resising him.
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Be sure of it, God will use you better then Sathan would, or then this world would,
Be sure of it, God will use you better then Sathan would, or then this world would,
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or better then you have used, or would use your seles. He will not employ you in dishonorable drudgeries, and then dash you in pieces.
or better then you have used, or would use your seles. He will not employ you in dishonourable Drudgeries, and then dash you in Pieces.
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He will not seduce you with swinish sensualities, and keep you in play with childish vanities, till you drop into damnation before you are aware.
He will not seduce you with swinish Sensualities, and keep you in play with childish vanities, till you drop into damnation before you Are aware.
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Nor will he full you asleep in presumptuous security, ti•l you unexpectedly awake in unquenchable fire.
Nor will he full you asleep in presumptuous security, ti•l you unexpectedly awake in unquenchable fire.
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You need not feare such dealing as this from him;
You need not Fear such dealing as this from him;
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His Commandements are not grievous, I Joh. 5 3. His Yoake is easie, his burthen is light, His commandments Are not grievous, I John 5 3. His Yoke is easy, his burden is Light,
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and tendeth to the perfect rest of the soule, Mat, 11 28, 29, 30. What say you? will you hereafter be His? unfeignedly His? resolvedly, unreservedly,and tendeth to the perfect rest of the soul, Mathew, 11 28, 29, 30. What say you? will you hereafter be His? unfeignedly His? resolvedly, unreservedly,
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and constantly His? Or will you not? Take heed, that you refuse not him that speaketh, Heb. 12. 25. Reject not, neglect not this offer,
and constantly His? Or will you not? Take heed, that you refuse not him that speaks, Hebrew 12. 25. Reject not, neglect not this offer,
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lest you have never have another on the like termes again:
lest you have never have Another on the like terms again:
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He is willing to pardon all that is past, and put up all the wrongs that you have done him,
He is willing to pardon all that is past, and put up all the wrongs that you have done him,
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so you will but repent of them, and now at last be heartily and intirely his, not onely in tongue, but in deed and life:
so you will but Repent of them, and now At last be heartily and entirely his, not only in tongue, but in deed and life:
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Well, I have proclaimed Gods right to you; I have offered you his gracious acceptance if yet you demur, or sleepily neglect it,
Well, I have proclaimed God's right to you; I have offered you his gracious acceptance if yet you demur, or sleepily neglect it,
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or obstinatly resist him, take that you get by it; remember you perish not without warning.
or obstinately resist him, take that you get by it; Remember you perish not without warning.
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The confession of Christs Right, which this day you have been forced to, shall remame as on recore, to the confusion of your faces;
The Confessi of Christ Right, which this day you have been forced to, shall remame as on recore, to the confusion of your faces;
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and you shall then be forced to remember though you had rather forget it, what now you were forced to confess,
and you shall then be forced to Remember though you had rather forget it, what now you were forced to confess,
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though you had rather you could deny it.
though you had rather you could deny it.
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But I am loth to leave you to this Prognostick or to part on termes so sad to your souls and sad to me:
But I am loath to leave you to this Prognostic or to part on terms so sad to your Souls and sad to me:
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I will add therefore some Reasons to perswade you, to submit:
I will add Therefore Some Reasons to persuade you, to submit:
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and though it be not in my power to follow them so to your hearts as to make them effectual;
and though it be not in my power to follow them so to your hearts as to make them effectual;
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yet I shall do my part in propounding them, and leave them to God to set them home, beseeching him that maketh, new maketh, openeth,
yet I shall do my part in propounding them, and leave them to God to Set them home, beseeching him that makes, new makes, Openeth,
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and softneth hearts at his pleasure to do these blessed works on yours, and to perswade you within,
and softeneth hearts At his pleasure to do these blessed works on yours, and to persuade you within,
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while I am perswading you without, that I may not lose my labour and my hopes,
while I am persuading you without, that I may not loose my labour and my hope's,
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nor you your souls, nor God his due. 1. Consider the fulness of Gods Right to you:
nor you your Souls, nor God his endue. 1. Consider the fullness of God's Right to you:
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no creature is capable of the like. He made you of nothing, and therefore you have nothing which is not his.
no creature is capable of the like. He made you of nothing, and Therefore you have nothing which is not his.
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He Redeemed you when you were fallen to worse then nothing:
He Redeemed you when you were fallen to Worse then nothing:
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Had not Christ ransomed you by being a sacrifice for your sins, you had been hopelesly left to everlasting perdition give him therefore his own which he hath so dearly bought, 1 Pet: 1. 18. 2. Consider that you have no right of propriety to your selves;
Had not christ ransomed you by being a sacrifice for your Sins, you had been hopelessly left to everlasting perdition give him Therefore his own which he hath so dearly bought, 1 Pet: 1. 18. 2. Consider that you have no right of propriety to your selves;
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if you have, how came you by it? Did you make your selves? did you Redeem your selves? do you maintain and preserve your selves? If you are your own, tell God you will not be beholden to him for his preservation:
if you have, how Come you by it? Did you make your selves? did you redeem your selves? do you maintain and preserve your selves? If you Are your own, tell God you will not be beholden to him for his preservation:
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Why cannot you preserve your selves in health, if you are your own? Why cannot you recover your selves from sickness? Is it your selves that gives power to your food to nourish you? to the Earth to bear you,
Why cannot you preserve your selves in health, if you Are your own? Why cannot you recover your selves from sickness? Is it your selves that gives power to your food to nourish you? to the Earth to bear you,
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and furnish you with necessar•es? to the Air, to cool and recreate your spirits? If you are your own, save your selves from sickness, and death;
and furnish you with necessar•es? to the Air, to cool and recreate your spirits? If you Are your own, save your selves from sickness, and death;
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keep back your age, deliver your souls from the wrath of God; answer his pure justice for your own sins;
keep back your age, deliver your Souls from the wrath of God; answer his pure Justice for your own Sins;
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never plead the blood of a Redeemer, if you are your own. If you can do these things, I will yield that you are your own.
never plead the blood of a Redeemer, if you Are your own. If you can do these things, I will yield that you Are your own.
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But no man can ransome his foul from death, it cost a dearer price then so, Acts 20. 28. You are not debtors therefore to the fles• to live after it, Rom 8. 12. but to him that dyed, to subdue the flesh, Rom 6. 11. 3. None else can calim any Title to you, further then under God upon his gift.
But no man can ransom his foul from death, it cost a Dearer price then so, Acts 20. 28. You Are not debtors Therefore to the fles• to live After it, Rom 8. 12. but to him that died, to subdue the Flesh, Rom 6. 11. 3. None Else can calim any Title to you, further then under God upon his gift.
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Men did not Create you or redeem you; be not therefore servatns of men, 1 Cor. 7. 23. unless it be under Christ, and for him.
Men did not Create you or Redeem you; be not Therefore servatns of men, 1 Cor. 7. 23. unless it be under christ, and for him.
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Certainly Sathan did not create you, or redeem you; what right then hath he to you, that he should be served?
Certainly Sathan did not create you, or Redeem you; what right then hath he to you, that he should be served?
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4. Seing then that you are Gods, and his alone, is it not the most haynous theevery to rob him of his Right? If they must be hang'd that ro• men of so smal a thing as earthly necessaries, wherein they have but an improper derived propriety;
4. Sing then that you Are God's, and his alone, is it not the most heinous thievery to rob him of his Right? If they must be hanged that ro• men of so small a thing as earthly necessaries, wherein they have but an improper derived propriety;
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what torments do those deserve that rob God of so precious a Creature, that cost him so dear,
what torments do those deserve that rob God of so precious a Creature, that cost him so dear,
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and might be so useful, and wherein he hath so full and unpuestionable propriety? The greatest, the richest, the wisest men that are trusted with most are the greatest Robbers on earth,
and might be so useful, and wherein he hath so full and unpuestionable propriety? The greatest, the Richest, the Wisest men that Are trusted with most Are the greatest Robbers on earth,
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if they live not to God, and shall have the greatest punishment.
if they live not to God, and shall have the greatest punishment.
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5. Is it not incomparably more honourable to be Gods, then to be your own? and to live to him, then to your selves:
5. Is it not incomparably more honourable to be God's, then to be your own? and to live to him, then to your selves:
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the object and end doth nobilitate the act, and thereby the Agent. It is more honourabe to serve a Prince, then a Plowman.
the Object and end does nobilitate the act, and thereby the Agent. It is more honourable to serve a Prince, then a Plowman.
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Th•• man that least seeks his own honour or carnal interest, but most freely denyeth it,
Th•• man that least seeks his own honour or carnal Interest, but most freely denyeth it,
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and most intirely seeks the honour of God, is most highly honoured with God and good men;
and most entirely seeks the honour of God, is most highly honoured with God and good men;
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when selfe-seekers defraud themselves of their hopes.
when self-seekers defraud themselves of their hope's.
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Most men think vilely, or at least suspitiously, of that man that seeks for honour to himself:
Most men think vilely, or At least suspiciously, of that man that seeks for honour to himself:
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they think if the matter were combustible, he need not to blow the fire so hard:
they think if the matter were combustible, he need not to blow the fire so hard:
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if he were worthy of honour, his worth would attract it by a sweet magnetick power;
if he were worthy of honour, his worth would attract it by a sweet magnetic power;
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so much industry they think is the most probable mark of indignity, and of some consciousness of it in the seekers breast.
so much industry they think is the most probable mark of indignity, and of Some consciousness of it in the seekers breast.
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If he attain some of his ends, men are ready to look on his honour but as Almes, which he was fain to begge for before he got it:
If he attain Some of his ends, men Are ready to look on his honour but as Alms, which he was fain to beg for before he god it:
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and could he make shift to ascend the Throne, so much in the eyes of the wisest men would be detracted from his honour,
and could he make shift to ascend the Throne, so much in the eyes of the Wisest men would be detracted from his honour,
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as they did believe himselfe to have a hand in contriving it.
as they did believe himself to have a hand in contriving it.
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Quod sequitur fugio, &c. They honour him more that refuseth a Crown when it is offered then him that ambitiously aspireth after it, or rapaciously apprehendeth it.Quod sequitur Fugio, etc. They honour him more that Refuseth a Crown when it is offered then him that ambitiously aspireth After it, or rapaciously apprehendeth it.
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If they see a men much desire their applause, they think he needs it. Solomon saith, To scarch their own glory. Pro. 25. 27. 6. You can never have a better Master then God, nor yet a sweeter employment then his service.
If they see a men much desire their applause, they think he needs it. Solomon Says, To scarch their own glory. Pro 25. 27. 6. You can never have a better Master then God, nor yet a Sweeten employment then his service.
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There is nothing in him that may be the least discouragement to you, nor in his works that shall be distastefull.
There is nothing in him that may be the least discouragement to you, nor in his works that shall be distasteful.
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The reason why the world thinks otherwise, is because of the distempered aversnesse of their souls.
The reason why the world thinks otherwise, is Because of the distempered averseness of their Souls.
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A sick stomack is no fit Judge of the pleasantnesse of meats. To live to God is to live to the truest and highest delights.
A sick stomach is no fit Judge of the pleasantness of Meats. To live to God is to live to the Truest and highest delights.
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His Kingdome is not meats and drinks, but in Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Ghost.
His Kingdom is not Meats and drinks, but in Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Ghost.
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His servants indeed are often troubled;
His Servants indeed Are often troubled;
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but ask them the reason, and they I quickly tell you, that it is not for being his sevatns,
but ask them the reason, and they I quickly tell you, that it is not for being his sevatns,
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or for serving him too much: but for fear lest they are not his servatns, or for serving him no better.
or for serving him too much: but for Fear lest they Are not his servatns, or for serving him no better.
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It is not in his waies, or at least not for them, that they meet with their perplexities,
It is not in his ways, or At least not for them, that they meet with their perplexities,
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but in stepping out of them, & wandring in their own.
but in stepping out of them, & wandering in their own.
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Many besides the servants of God, do seek felicity and satisfaction to their minds, and some discover where it lyeth;
Many beside the Servants of God, do seek felicity and satisfaction to their minds, and Some discover where it lies;
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but only they attain it and enjoy it. But on the contrray, he hath an ill Master that is ruled by himselfe.
but only they attain it and enjoy it. But on the contrray, he hath an ill Master that is ruled by himself.
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A Master that is blind and proud and passionate, that will lead you to precipices, and thence deject you;
A Master that is blind and proud and passionate, that will led you to precipices, and thence deject you;
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that will most effectually ruine you, when he thinks he is doing you the greatest good:
that will most effectually ruin you, when he thinks he is doing you the greatest good:
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whose work is bad, and his wages no better;
whose work is bad, and his wages no better;
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that feedeth his servants in plenty but as swine, and in the day of famine denyeth them the husks;
that feeds his Servants in plenty but as Swine, and in the day of famine denyeth them the husks;
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what ever you may now imagine while you are distracted with sensuality;
what ever you may now imagine while you Are distracted with sensuality;
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I dare say, if ever God bring you to your selves, you will consider that it is better be in your Fathers house, where the poorest servant hath bread enough,
I Dare say, if ever God bring you to your selves, you will Consider that it is better be in your Father's house, where the Poorest servant hath bred enough,
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then to be fed with dreams and pictures, and to perish with hunger; Reject not God till you have found a better Master.
then to be fed with dreams and pictures, and to perish with hunger; Reject not God till you have found a better Master.
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7. If you will needs be your own, and seek your selves, you disengage: God from dealing with you as His in a gracious sense.
7. If you will needs be your own, and seek your selves, you disengage: God from dealing with you as His in a gracious sense.
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If you will not trust him, nor venture your selves upon his promise and conduct,
If you will not trust him, nor venture your selves upon his promise and conduct,
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but still shift for your selves, then look to your selves as well as you can, save your selves in danger cure your own diseases, quiet your own Consciences, grapple with death in your own strength, plead your own Cause in judgement,
but still shift for your selves, then look to your selves as well as you can, save your selves in danger cure your own diseases, quiet your own Consciences, grapple with death in your own strength, plead your own Cause in judgement,
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and save your selves from Hell if you can;
and save your selves from Hell if you can;
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and when you have done, go and boast of your own sufficiency and atchievements, and tell men how little you are beholden to Christ.
and when you have done, go and boast of your own sufficiency and achievements, and tell men how little you Are beholden to christ.
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Woe to you, if upon these provocations, God should give you over to provide for your selves,
Woe to you, if upon these provocations, God should give you over to provide for your selves,
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and leave you without any other salvation then your own power if able to effect;
and leave you without any other salvation then your own power if able to Effect;
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mark the connexion of this sin and punishment in Deut 32. 18, 19, 20. Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful,
mark the connexion of this since and punishment in Deuteronomy 32. 18, 19, 20. Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful,
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and hast forgotten God that formed thee.
and hast forgotten God that formed thee.
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And when the Lord saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his Sons and of his Daughters;
And when the Lord saw it, he abhorred them, Because of the provoking of his Sons and of his Daughters;
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And he said I will hide my face from them: I will see what their end shall be:
And he said I will hide my face from them: I will see what their end shall be:
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As if he should say, I will see how well they can save themselves, and make them know by experience their own insufficiency.
As if he should say, I will see how well they can save themselves, and make them know by experience their own insufficiency.
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8. Those men that seek themselves, and live to themselves, and not to God, are unfaithful and treacherous both to God and man.
8. Those men that seek themselves, and live to themselves, and not to God, Are unfaithful and treacherous both to God and man.
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As they neglect God in prosperity, so they do but flatter him in adversity, Psal. 78. 34, 35, 36, 37. And •e that will be false to God, whose interest to him is so absolute, is unlikely to be true to men, whose interest in him is infinitely less;
As they neglect God in Prosperity, so they do but flatter him in adversity, Psalm 78. 34, 35, 36, 37. And •e that will be false to God, whose Interest to him is so absolute, is unlikely to be true to men, whose Interest in him is infinitely less;
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Hee that can shake off the great obligations of Creation, Redemption Preservation and provision, which God layeth on him, is unlikely be held by such slender obligations as he receives from men.
He that can shake off the great obligations of Creation, Redemption Preservation and provision, which God Layeth on him, is unlikely be held by such slender obligations as he receives from men.
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I'le never trust that man far, if I know him that's false to his Redeemer;
I'll never trust that man Far, if I know him that's false to his Redeemer;
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He that will sell his God, his Saviour, his Soul and Heaven for a litle sensuality, vain-glory or worldly wealth;
He that will fell his God, his Saviour, his Soul and Heaven for a little sensuality, vainglory or worldly wealth;
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I shall not wonder if he sell his best friend for a Groat:
I shall not wonder if he fell his best friend for a Groat:
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Self-seeking men, will take you for their friend no longer then you can serve their turns;
Self-seeking men, will take you for their friend no longer then you can serve their turns;
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but if once you need them, or stand in their way you shall find what they esteemed you for.
but if once you need them, or stand in their Way you shall find what they esteemed you for.
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He that is in haste to be rich, and thereupon respecteth persons, for a piece of bread that man will transgress, saith Solomon, Prov. 28. 20, 21. 9. Sanctification consisteth in your hearty resignation and living to God;
He that is in haste to be rich, and thereupon respecteth Persons, for a piece of bred that man will transgress, Says Solomon, Curae 28. 20, 21. 9. Sanctification Consisteth in your hearty resignation and living to God;
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and therefore you are unsanctified if you are destitute of this:
and Therefore you Are unsanctified if you Are destitute of this:
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Without holiness none shall see God, Heb. 12. 14. And what is holiness, but our sincere dedication,Without holiness none shall see God, Hebrew 12. 14. And what is holiness, but our sincere dedication,
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and devotedness to God? Being no longer common and unclean, but separated in resolution, affection and conversation from the world,
and devotedness to God? Being no longer Common and unclean, but separated in resolution, affection and Conversation from the world,
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and our carnal selves to him. It is the Office of the holy Ghost, to work you to this;
and our carnal selves to him. It is the Office of the holy Ghost, to work you to this;
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and if you resist and refuse it, you do not soundly believe in the Holy Ghost,
and if you resist and refuse it, you do not soundly believe in the Holy Ghost,
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but instead of believing in him, you fight against him.
but instead of believing in him, you fight against him.
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10. You are verbally devoted to Christ in solemn Covenant, entered into Baptism, and frequently renewed in the Lords Supper ▪ and at other seasons.
10. You Are verbally devoted to christ in solemn Covenant, entered into Baptism, and frequently renewed in the lords Supper ▪ and At other seasons.
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Did you not there solemnly by your parents, resign your self to Christ as his? and renounce the flesh, the world and the Devil ▪ and promise to fight under Christs banner against them to your lives end:
Did you not there solemnly by your Parents, resign your self to christ as his? and renounce the Flesh, the world and the devil ▪ and promise to fight under Christ banner against them to your lives end:
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O happy person that performeth this Covenant ▪ and everlastingly miserable are they that do not.
Oh happy person that Performeth this Covenant ▪ and everlastingly miserable Are they that do not.
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Fides non recepta, sed custodita viv•••cat, saith Cyprian. It is not Covenant making, without Covenant keeping, that is like to save you.Fides non recepta, sed custodita viv•••cat, Says Cyprian. It is not Covenant making, without Covenant keeping, that is like to save you.
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Do you stand to the Covenant that you made by your parents? or do you disclaim it? If you disclaim it, you renounce your part in Christ ▪ and his benefits in that Covenant made over to you.
Do you stand to the Covenant that you made by your Parents? or do you disclaim it? If you disclaim it, you renounce your part in christ ▪ and his benefits in that Covenant made over to you.
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If you stand to it, you must perform your promise, and live to God to whom you were resigned.
If you stand to it, you must perform your promise, and live to God to whom you were resigned.
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To take Gods oath of Allegiance so solemnly, and afterward to turn to his Enemies which we renounced, is a rebllion that shall not be alwaies unrevenged.
To take God's oath of Allegiance so solemnly, and afterwards to turn to his Enemies which we renounced, is a rebllion that shall not be always unrevenged.
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11. Gods absolute dominion and soveraignty over us, is the very foundation of all Religion,
11. God's absolute dominion and sovereignty over us, is the very Foundation of all Religion,
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even of that little that is found left among Infidels and Pagans, much more evidently of the saving Religion of Christians:
even of that little that is found left among Infidels and Pagans, much more evidently of the Saving Religion of Christians:
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He that dare say he believeth not this, will never sure have the face to call himself a Christian.
He that Dare say he Believeth not this, will never sure have the face to call himself a Christian.
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Is it not a matter of most sad consideration, that ever so many millions should think to be saved by a Doctrine which they believe not,
Is it not a matter of most sad consideration, that ever so many millions should think to be saved by a Doctrine which they believe not,
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or by a Religion that never went deeper then the braine, and is openly contradicted by the tenour of their lives!
or by a Religion that never went Deeper then the brain, and is openly contradicted by the tenor of their lives!
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Is a true Religion enough to save you, if you be not true to that Religion? How do men make shift to quiet their Consciences in such gross hypocrisie? Is there a man to be found in this Congregation, that will not confess that he is rightfully his Redeemers? But hath he indeed their hearts? their time, their strength,
Is a true Religion enough to save you, if you be not true to that Religion? How do men make shift to quiet their Consciences in such gross hypocrisy? Is there a man to be found in this Congregation, that will not confess that he is rightfully his Redeemer's? But hath he indeed their hearts? their time, their strength,
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and their interest? follow some of them from morning to night, you shall not hear one serious word for Christ,
and their Interest? follow Some of them from morning to night, you shall not hear one serious word for christ,
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nor see any serious indeavours for his interest. And yet these men will professe that they are his;
nor see any serious endeavours for his Interest. And yet these men will profess that they Are his;
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How sad a case is it, that mens own Confessions should condemn them, and that which they called their Religion, should judge them to that everlasting misery, which they thought it would have sav'd them from!
How sad a case is it, that men's own Confessions should condemn them, and that which they called their Religion, should judge them to that everlasting misery, which they Thought it would have saved them from!
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And how glorious would the Christian Religion appeare, if men were true to it, if Christs Doctrine had its full impression on their hearts,
And how glorious would the Christian Religion appear, if men were true to it, if Christ Doctrine had its full impression on their hearts,
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and were expressed in their lives!
and were expressed in their lives!
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Is he not an exellent person that denyeth himselfe, and doth all for God? that goeth on no businesse but Gods, that searcheth out Gods interest in every part of his calling and employment,
Is he not an excellent person that denyeth himself, and does all for God? that Goes on no business but God's, that Searches out God's Interest in every part of his calling and employment,
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and intendeth that, that whether he eat or drink, or whatever he doth, doth all to the glory of God, 1. Cor. 10. 31. that can say as Paul, Gal. 2, 20. I am crucified with Christ;
and intends that, that whither he eat or drink, or whatever he does, does all to the glory of God, 1. Cor. 10. 31. that can say as Paul, Gal. 2, 20. I am Crucified with christ;
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neverthelesse I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me; nevertheless I live, yet not I, but christ lives in me;
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And Phil, 3. 7, 8. What things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ,
And Philip, 3. 7, 8. What things were gain to me, those I counted loss for christ,
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yea doubtless, and I count all things, but loss, for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord,
yea doubtless, and I count all things, but loss, for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my Lord,
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for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ. for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win christ.
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And Phil. 1. 21. For to me to live is Christ, and to dye is gaine.
And Philip 1. 21. For to me to live is christ, and to die is gain.
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Perhaps you think that the degree of these examples is unimitable by us: but I am sure all that will be saved, must imitate them in the truth. 12. Self-seeking is self-losing;
Perhaps you think that the degree of these Examples is unimitable by us: but I am sure all that will be saved, must imitate them in the truth. 12. Self-seeking is self-losing;
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and delivering up your self and all you have to God, is the only way to save your selves, and to secure all.
and delivering up your self and all you have to God, is the only Way to save your selves, and to secure all.
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The more you are His, the more you are your own indeed:
The more you Are His, the more you Are your own indeed:
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and the more you deliver to him, and expend for him, the greater is your gain.
and the more you deliver to him, and expend for him, the greater is your gain.
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These Paradoxes are familiar tryed truths to the true Believer;
These Paradoxes Are familiar tried truths to the true Believer;
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these are his daily food and exercise, which seem to others such Scorpions as they dare not touch,
these Are his daily food and exercise, which seem to Others such Scorpions as they Dare not touch,
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or such stones as they are not able to digest. He knoweth that self-humbling is the true self-exalting;
or such stones as they Are not able to digest. He Knoweth that Self-humbling is the true Self-exalting;
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and self-exalting is the infallible way to be brought low.
and Self-exalting is the infallible Way to be brought low.
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Luke 14 11. & 18. 14. Mat ▪ 23. 12. He believeth that there is a losing of life which saves it,Lycia 14 11. & 18. 14. Mathew ▪ 23. 12. He Believeth that there is a losing of life which saves it,
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and a saving of it which certainly loseth it.
and a Saving of it which Certainly loses it.
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Mat. 10. 39. & 16. 25. O that I could reach the hearts of Self-seekers, that spend their care and time for their bodies,Mathew 10. 39. & 16. 25. O that I could reach the hearts of Self-seekers, that spend their care and time for their bodies,
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and live not unto God! That I were but able to make them see the issue of their Course,
and live not unto God! That I were but able to make them see the issue of their Course,
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and what it will profit them to win all the world, and lose their souls!
and what it will profit them to win all the world, and loose their Souls!
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O all you busie men of this world ▪ hearken to the proclamation of him that bought you, Isa. 55. 1, 2, 3. Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters!
Oh all you busy men of this world ▪ harken to the proclamation of him that bought you, Isaiah 55. 1, 2, 3. Ho, every one that Thirsteth, come you to the waters!
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buy wine and milk without money or price:
buy wine and milk without money or price:
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wherefore do you spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently to me,
Wherefore do you spend money for that which is not bred? and your labour for that which Satisfieth not? harken diligently to me,
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and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness; incline your ear, and come unto me;
and eat you that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness; incline your ear, and come unto me;
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hear, and your soul shall live, and I will make an everlasting Covenant with you. hear, and your soul shall live, and I will make an everlasting Covenant with you.
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O sirs, what a deal of care and labour do you lose? how much more gainfully might your lives be improved? Godliness with contentment, is the great gain, 1 Tim. 6. 6. That which you now think you make your own, will shortly prove to be least your own; and that is most lost which you so carefully labour for:
Oh Sirs, what a deal of care and labour do you loose? how much more gainfully might your lives be improved? Godliness with contentment, is the great gain, 1 Tim. 6. 6. That which you now think you make your own, will shortly prove to be least your own; and that is most lost which you so carefully labour for:
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you that are now so idlely busie in gathering together the Treasurie of an Ant-hillock, and building Childrens tottering piles;
you that Are now so idly busy in gathering together the Treasury of an Ant-hillock, and building Children's tottering piles;
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you forget that the foot of death is coming to spurn it all abroad, and tread down you and it together.
you forget that the foot of death is coming to spurn it all abroad, and tread down you and it together.
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You spend the day of life and visitation, in painting your phantasies with the images of felicity,
You spend the day of life and Visitation, in painting your fantasies with the Images of felicity,
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and in dressing your selves, and feathering your nest with that which you impiously steal from God;
and in dressing your selves, and feathering your nest with that which you impiously steal from God;
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and you do forget, that the night of blackness is at hand, when God will undress you of your temporary contents,
and you do forget, that the night of blackness is At hand, when God will undress you of your temporary contents,
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and deplume you of your borrowed bravery: How easily!
and deplume you of your borrowed bravery: How Easily!
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how speedily • how certainly will he do it? Read over your case in Luke 12. from 16. to 22. How can you make shift to read such Texts,
how speedily • how Certainly will he do it? Read over your case in Lycia 12. from 16. to 22. How can you make shift to read such Texts,
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and not perceive that they speak to you? When you are a pulling down and building up and contriving what to do with your fruits,
and not perceive that they speak to you? When you Are a pulling down and building up and contriving what to do with your fruits,
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and saying to your selves, I have so much now as will serve me so many years, I will take mine ease, eat, drink and be merry;
and saying to your selves, I have so much now as will serve me so many Years, I will take mine ease, eat, drink and be merry;
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remember then the conclusion, [ But God said unto him, Thou fool this night thy soul shall be required of thee,
Remember then the conclusion, [ But God said unto him, Thou fool this night thy soul shall be required of thee,
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then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? ] So is he that layeth up treasure for himself,then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? ] So is he that Layeth up treasure for himself,
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and is not rich towards God ] Are these things Yours or Mine, saith God! whose are they? if they are yours, keep them now if you can:
and is not rich towards God ] are these things Yours or Mine, Says God! whose Are they? if they Are yours, keep them now if you can:
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either stay with them, or take them with you.
either stay with them, or take them with you.
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But God will make you know that they are his, and disrobe such men as thieves, that are adorned with that which is none of their own;
But God will make you know that they Are his, and disrobe such men as thieves, that Are adorned with that which is none of their own;
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this honour •aith God, is mine, thou stolest it from me: This wealth is mine, this life, and all is mine.
this honour •aith God, is mine, thou stolest it from me: This wealth is mine, this life, and all is mine.
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Only thy self he will not own: They shall require thy soul, that have conquered and ruled it;
Only thy self he will not own: They shall require thy soul, that have conquered and ruled it;
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Though it was his by right of Creation and Redemption, yet seeing it was not his by a free Dedication, he will not own it as to everlasting salvation;
Though it was his by right of Creation and Redemption, yet seeing it was not his by a free Dedication, he will not own it as to everlasting salvation;
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but say, Depart from me, I know you not ye workers of iniquity, Mat. 7. 23. O with what hearts then, will self-seeking Gentlemen part with their honours and estates!
but say, Depart from me, I know you not the workers of iniquity, Mathew 7. 23. O with what hearts then, will self-seeking Gentlemen part with their honours and estates!
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and the earthly minded with their beloved possessions:
and the earthly minded with their Beloved possessions:
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when he that resigned all to God, and devoted himself and all to his service, shall find his consumed estate to be increased his neglected honour abundantly repaired,
when he that resigned all to God, and devoted himself and all to his service, shall find his consumed estate to be increased his neglected honour abundantly repaired,
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and in this life he shall receive an hundred fold, and in the world to come, eternal life, Mat. 10. 30. Joh. 4, 56. 1 Tim. 6. 12. 19. 13. Lastly consider, When judgement comes, enquiry will be made, whether you have lived as your own, or as his that bought you:
and in this life he shall receive an hundred fold, and in the world to come, Eternal life, Mathew 10. 30. John 4, 56. 1 Tim. 6. 12. 19. 13. Lastly Consider, When judgement comes, enquiry will be made, whither you have lived as your own, or as his that bought you:
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then he will require his own with improvement, Luke 19. 23. The great business of that day will be, not so much to search after particular sins,
then he will require his own with improvement, Lycia 19. 23. The great business of that day will be, not so much to search After particular Sins,
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or duties, which were contrary to the scope of heart and life; but to know whether you lived to God, or to your flesh;
or duties, which were contrary to the scope of heart and life; but to know whither you lived to God, or to your Flesh;
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whether your time, and care, and wealth, were expended for Christ in his members and interest? or for your carnal selves, Mat. 25. In as much as you did it not to these, you did it not to him.
whither your time, and care, and wealth, were expended for christ in his members and Interest? or for your carnal selves, Mathew 25. In as much as you did it not to these, you did it not to him.
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You that Christ hath given Authority to, shall then be accomptable, whether you improved it to his advantage? You that he hath given honor to, must then give account,
You that christ hath given authority to, shall then be accountable, whither you improved it to his advantage? You that he hath given honour to, must then give account,
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whether you improved it to his honor? In the fear of God, Sirs, cast up your accounts in time,
whither you improved it to his honour? In the Fear of God, Sirs, cast up your accounts in time,
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and bethink you what answer will then stand good:
and bethink you what answer will then stand good:
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It will be a doleful hearing to a guilty soul, when Christ shall say, I gave thee thirty or fourty years time:
It will be a doleful hearing to a guilty soul, when christ shall say, I gave thee thirty or fourty Years time:
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thy flesh had so much in eating, and drinking, and sleeping, and labouring, in idleness and vain talking, and recreations, and other vanities;
thy Flesh had so much in eating, and drinking, and sleeping, and labouring, in idleness and vain talking, and recreations, and other vanities;
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but where was my part? how much was laid out for the promoting of my glory? I lent you so much of the wealth of the world;
but where was my part? how much was laid out for the promoting of my glory? I lent you so much of the wealth of the world;
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so much was spent on your backs, and so much on your bellies, so much on costly toyes,
so much was spent on your backs, and so much on your bellies, so much on costly toys,
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or superfluities, so much in revengeful suits and contentions, and so much was left for your posterity;
or superfluities, so much in revengeful suits and contentions, and so much was left for your posterity;
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but where was my part? how much was laid out to further the Gospel,
but where was my part? how much was laid out to further the Gospel,
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and to relieve the souls or the bodies of your brethren? I gave thee a family,
and to relieve the Souls or the bodies of your brothers? I gave thee a family,
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and committed them to thy care to govern them for me, and fit them for my service:
and committed them to thy care to govern them for me, and fit them for my service:
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but how didst thou perform it? O Brethren, bethink you in time what answer to make to such Interrogatories;
but how didst thou perform it? O Brothers, bethink you in time what answer to make to such Interrogatories;
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your judge hath told you, that your doom must then pass according as you have improved your talents for him;
your judge hath told you, that your doom must then pass according as you have improved your Talents for him;
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and that he that hideth his Talent, though he give God his own, shall be cast into utter darkness, where is weeping and gnashing of teeth, Mat. 25 ▪ 30. How easily will Christ then evince his right in you,
and that he that Hideth his Talon, though he give God his own, shall be cast into utter darkness, where is weeping and gnashing of teeth, Mathew 25 ▪ 30. How Easily will christ then evince his right in you,
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and convince you that it was your duty to have lived unto him? Do you think sirs, that you shall then have the face to say, I thought Lord, that I had been made and redeemed for my self? I thought I had nothing to do on earth,
and convince you that it was your duty to have lived unto him? Do you think Sirs, that you shall then have the face to say, I Thought Lord, that I had been made and redeemed for my self? I Thought I had nothing to do on earth,
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but live in as much plenty as I could, and pleasure to my flesh, and serve thee on the by, that thou mightest continue my prosperity,
but live in as much plenty as I could, and pleasure to my Flesh, and serve thee on the by, that thou Mightest continue my Prosperity,
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and save me when I could keep the world no longer; I knew not that I was thine, and should have lived to thy glory.
and save me when I could keep the world no longer; I knew not that I was thine, and should have lived to thy glory.
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If any of you plead thus, what store of Arguments hath Christ to silence you! He will then convince you, that his Title to you was not questionable:
If any of you plead thus, what store of Arguments hath christ to silence you! He will then convince you, that his Title to you was not questionable:
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He will prove that thou wast his by thy very Being, and fetch unanswerable Arguments from every part and faculty:
He will prove that thou wast his by thy very Being, and fetch unanswerable Arguments from every part and faculty:
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He will prove it from his Incarnation, his life of humiliation, his bloody sweat ▪ his crown of Thorns, his Cross, his Grave;
He will prove it from his Incarnation, his life of humiliation, his bloody sweat ▪ his crown of Thorns, his Cross, his Grave;
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He that had wounds to shew after his Resurrection, for the convincing of a doubting Disciple, will have such Scars to shew then,
He that had wounds to show After his Resurrection, for the convincing of a doubting Disciple, will have such Scars to show then,
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as shall suffice to convince a self excusing Rebel: All these shall witness that he was thy rightful Lord:
as shall suffice to convince a self excusing Rebel: All these shall witness that he was thy rightful Lord:
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He will prove it also from the discoveries of his Word, from the warnings of his Ministers, from the mercies which thou receivedst from him, that thou wast not ignorant of his Right, and of thy duty;
He will prove it also from the discoveries of his Word, from the Warnings of his Ministers, from the Mercies which thou Received from him, that thou wast not ignorant of his Right, and of thy duty;
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or at least, not ignorant for want of meanes: He will prove it from thy Baptismal Covenant and renewed engagements:
or At least, not ignorant for want of means: He will prove it from thy Baptismal Covenant and renewed engagements:
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The Congregation can witness that you did promise to be his, and seale to it by the reception of both his Sacraments:
The Congregation can witness that you did promise to be his, and seal to it by the reception of both his Sacraments:
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And as he will easily prove his right: so will he as easily prove, that you denyed it to him:
And as he will Easily prove his right: so will he as Easily prove, that you denied it to him:
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He will prove it from your Works, from the course of your life, from the streame of your thoughts, from your love, your desires ▪ and the rest of the affections of your disclosed hearts.
He will prove it from your Works, from the course of your life, from the stream of your thoughts, from your love, your Desires ▪ and the rest of the affections of your disclosed hearts.
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O Brethren, what a day will that be, when Christ shall come in person with thousands of his Angels, to sit in judgment on the rebellious world,
Oh Brothers, what a day will that be, when christ shall come in person with thousands of his Angels, to fit in judgement on the rebellious world,
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and claim his due which is now denyed him:
and claim his due which is now denied him:
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when Plaintiff and Defendant Witnesses and Jurors, Councellors and Justices Judges, and all the Princes on Earth, shall stand equal before the impartial Judge expecting to be sentenced to their unchangeable state:
when Plaintiff and Defendant Witnesses and Jurors, Councillors and Justices Judges, and all the Princes on Earth, shall stand equal before the impartial Judge expecting to be sentenced to their unchangeable state:
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then if a man should ask you, [ what think you now, Sir, of living to God? Is it better to be devoted to him,
then if a man should ask you, [ what think you now, Sir, of living to God? Is it better to be devoted to him,
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or to the flesh? which now do you take for the better master? what would you do now,
or to the Flesh? which now do you take for the better master? what would you do now,
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if it were all to do again? ] what would you then say to such a Question? how would you answer it? would you make as light of it as now you do? O sirs, you may hear these things now from your poor fellow-creature,
if it were all to do again? ] what would you then say to such a Question? how would you answer it? would you make as Light of it as now you do? O Sirs, you may hear these things now from your poor fellow-creature,
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as proud-hearted Gallants, or as self-conceited Deriders, or as besotted worldlings, or senseless blocks, or secret Infidels, that as those Deut. 29. 19. do bless themselves in their hearts,
as proudhearted Gallants, or as self-conceited Deriders, or as besotted worldlings, or senseless blocks, or secret Infidels, that as those Deuteronomy 29. 19. do bless themselves in their hearts,
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and say, We shall have peace, though we walk in the imagination of our hearts: But then you will heare them as trembling prisoners!
and say, We shall have peace, though we walk in the imagination of our hearts: But then you will hear them as trembling Prisoners!
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Read the 20 verse at leisure. Such a sight will work, when words will not: especially words not believed, nor considered of.
Read the 20 verse At leisure. Such a sighed will work, when words will not: especially words not believed, nor considered of.
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When you shall see the God that you disowned, the Redeemer whom you •eglected the Glory which you forfeited, by preferring the plesures of the flesh before it, the Saints triumphing whom you refused to imitate,
When you shall see the God that you disowned, the Redeemer whom you •eglected the Glory which you forfeited, by preferring the pleasures of the Flesh before it, the Saints triumphing whom you refused to imitate,
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and a dolefull eternity of misery to be remedilesly endured, then Saints will seem wiser men in your eyes,
and a doleful eternity of misery to be remedilessly endured, then Saints will seem Wiser men in your eyes,
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and how gladly would• you then be such? but O too late!
and how gladly would• you then be such? but Oh too late!
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what a thing is it, that men who say they believe such a judgment, and everlasting life and death,
what a thing is it, that men who say they believe such a judgement, and everlasting life and death,
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as all Christians, profess to do, can yet read, and hear, and talk of such things as insensibly,
as all Christians, profess to do, can yet read, and hear, and talk of such things as insensibly,
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as if they were dreames or fables!
as if they were dreams or fables!
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I know it is the nature of sin, to deceive, and of a sinfull heart to be too willing of such deceiving;
I know it is the nature of since, to deceive, and of a sinful heart to be too willing of such deceiving;
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and it's the business of Satan by deceiving to destroy, and with the most specious baits to angle for souls;
and it's the business of Satan by deceiving to destroy, and with the most specious baits to angle for Souls;
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and therefore I must expect, that those of you that are taken, and are neerest to the pit, should be least fearful of the danger,
and Therefore I must expect, that those of you that Are taken, and Are nearest to the pit, should be least fearful of the danger,
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and most confident to escape, though you are conscious that you live not to God, but to your selves:
and most confident to escape, though you Are conscious that you live not to God, but to your selves:
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But for my part, I have read, and considered what God saith in his Word,
But for my part, I have read, and considered what God Says in his Word,
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and I have found such evidence of its certain truth, that I heartily wish, that I might rather live on a dunghill,
and I have found such evidence of its certain truth, that I heartily wish, that I might rather live on a dunghill,
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and be the s•••n of the world, and spend my few daies in beggery and calamity,
and be the s•••n of the world, and spend my few days in beggary and calamity,
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then that I should stand before the Lord my Judge, in the case of that man whatever he be, that is not in heart and life devoted unto God, but liveth to his flesh:
then that I should stand before the Lord my Judge, in the case of that man whatever he be, that is not in heart and life devoted unto God, but lives to his Flesh:
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for I know that if we live after the flesh, we shall dye, Rom. 8. 13. I had rather lie here in Lazarus poverty,for I know that if we live After the Flesh, we shall die, Rom. 8. 13. I had rather lie Here in Lazarus poverty,
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and want the compassion and releife of man, then to be cloathed with the best,
and want the compassion and relief of man, then to be clothed with the best,
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and fare deliciously, and hereafter be denyed a drop of water to cool the flames of the wrath of God.
and fare deliciously, and hereafter be denied a drop of water to cool the flames of the wrath of God.
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I confess, this is likely to seem but harsh and ungreatful preaching to many of you;
I confess, this is likely to seem but harsh and ungrateful preaching to many of you;
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some pleasant fingles, or witty sayings, or shreds of Reading, and pretty cadency of neat expressions, were liker to be accepted,
Some pleasant fingles, or witty sayings, or shreds of Reading, and pretty cadency of neat expressions, were liker to be accepted,
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and procure applause with them who had rather have their ears and phantasies tickled, then rubbed so roughly,
and procure applause with them who had rather have their ears and fantasies tickled, then rubbed so roughly,
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and be roused from their ease & pleasing dreams.
and be roused from their ease & pleasing dreams.
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But shall I pr•ach for my self, while I pretend to be preaching you from your selves to God? Shall I seek my se•f,
But shall I pr•ach for my self, while I pretend to be preaching you from your selves to God? Shall I seek my se•f,
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while I am preaching of the everla••ing misery of Self-seekers? God fobid.
while I am preaching of the everla••ing misery of Self-seekers? God fobid.
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Sirs, I know the terrours of the Lord, 2 Cor. 5 11. I believe and therefore speak.
Sirs, I know the terrors of the Lord, 2 Cor. 5 11. I believe and Therefore speak.
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Were I a Christian no deeper then the throat, I would fish for my self, and study more to please you, then to save you;
Were I a Christian no Deeper then the throat, I would Fish for my self, and study more to please you, then to save you;
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I love not to make a needless stir in mens Consciences. nor to trouble their peace by a Doctrine which I do not believe my self.
I love not to make a needless stir in men's Consciences. nor to trouble their peace by a Doctrine which I do not believe my self.
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But I believe that our Judge is even at the door, and that we shall shortly see him coming in his Glory,
But I believe that our Judge is even At the door, and that we shall shortly see him coming in his Glory,
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and the Host of Heaven attending him with acclamations; In the mean time, your particular doom draws on;
and the Host of Heaven attending him with acclamations; In the mean time, your particular doom draws on;
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the fashion of all these things passeth away; as those seats will anon be empty when you are departed;
the fashion of all these things passes away; as those seats will anon be empty when you Are departed;
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so it is but a moment till all your habitations shall change their possessors and the places of your abode and too great delight shall know you no more.
so it is but a moment till all your habitations shall change their Possessors' and the places of your Abided and too great delight shall know you no more.
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I must needs speak to you as to transient, itinerant mortals, who must ere long be carried on mens shoulders to the dust ▪ and there be left by those that must shortly follow you then farewel Honours and fleshly Delights, farewell all the accommodations & contents of this world;
I must needs speak to you as to Transient, itinerant mortals, who must ere long be carried on men's shoulders to the dust ▪ and there be left by those that must shortly follow you then farewell Honours and fleshly Delights, farewell all the accommodations & contents of this world;
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O that you had sooner bid them farewel•;
Oh that you had sooner bid them farewel•;
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Had you lived to Christ as you did to them, he would not so have turn'd you off,
Had you lived to christ as you did to them, he would not so have turned you off,
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nor have left your dislodged souls to utter desolation.
nor have left your dislodged Souls to utter desolation.
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In a word, As •u•e as the word of God is true, if you own him not now as your Lord and Soveragin, he will not own you then as his chosen to salvation:
In a word, As •u•e as the word of God is true, if you own him not now as your Lord and Sovereign, he will not own you then as his chosen to salvation:
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and if now you live not To him, you shall not then live With him. Be not deceived, God is not mocked:
and if now you live not To him, you shall not then live With him. Be not deceived, God is not mocked:
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for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap: for he that so•e•h to his fl•sh shall of the flesh reap corruption;
for whatsoever a man Soweth, that shall he also reap: for he that so•e•h to his fl•sh shall of the Flesh reap corruption;
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but he that s•weth to the spirit, shall of the 〈 ◊ 〉 everlasting life, Gal. 6. 7. 8. Consider this ye that forget God, lest he tear you in p•eces,
but he that s•weth to the Spirit, shall of the 〈 ◊ 〉 everlasting life, Gal. 6. 7. 8. Consider this you that forget God, lest he tear you in p•eces,
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and there be none to deliver you, Psal. 50. 22. Beloved Hearers, Believe as you pretend to Believe, and then live as you do Believe;and there be none to deliver you, Psalm 50. 22. beloved Hearers, Believe as you pretend to Believe, and then live as you do Believe;
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If you believe that you are not your own, but his that made you, and bought you with a Price, and that he will thus try you for your lives,
If you believe that you Are not your own, but his that made you, and bought you with a Price, and that he will thus try you for your lives,
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and everlasting comforts, on this Question, Whether you have lived to him, or to your selves? then live as men that do indeed believe it. Let your Religion be visible, as well as audible;
and everlasting comforts, on this Question, Whither you have lived to him, or to your selves? then live as men that do indeed believe it. Let your Religion be visible, as well as audible;
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and let those that see your lives, and observe the scope of your endeavours, see that you Believe it.
and let those that see your lives, and observe the scope of your endeavours, see that you Believe it.
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But if you believe not these things, but are Infidels in your hearts, and think you shall feel neither pain nor pleasure when this life is ended,
But if you believe not these things, but Are Infidels in your hearts, and think you shall feel neither pain nor pleasure when this life is ended,
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but that man dyeth as the beast, then I cannot wonder if you live as you believe.
but that man Dies as the beast, then I cannot wonder if you live as you believe.
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He that thinks he shall dye like a Dogg ▪ is like enough to live like a Dogg ▪ even in his filthiness,
He that thinks he shall die like a Dog ▪ is like enough to live like a Dog ▪ even in his filthiness,
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and in snarling for the bones of worldly vanities, which the Children do contemn. Having spoken this much by way of Exhortation:
and in snarling for the bones of worldly vanities, which the Children do contemn. Having spoken this much by Way of Exhortation:
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I shall add a few words for your more particular direction that you may see to what my Exhortation doth tend,
I shall add a few words for your more particular direction that you may see to what my Exhortation does tend,
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and it may not be lost.
and it may not be lost.
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1. Be sure that you look to the uprightness of your heart, in this great business of devoting your selves to God; especially see,
1. Be sure that you look to the uprightness of your heart, in this great business of devoting your selves to God; especially see,
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1. That you discern and soundly believe that excellency in God, which is not in the Creature;
1. That you discern and soundly believe that excellency in God, which is not in the Creature;
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and that perfect felicity in his love, and in the promised glory, which will easily pay for all your losses.
and that perfect felicity in his love, and in the promised glory, which will Easily pay for all your losses.
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2. And that upon a deliberate comparing him with the pleasures of this world, you do resolvedly renounce them,
2. And that upon a deliberate comparing him with the pleasures of this world, you do resolvedly renounce them,
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and dedicate your selves to him.
and dedicate your selves to him.
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3. And specially that you search carefully lest any Reserve should lurk in your hearts and you should not deliver up your selves to him absolutely,
3. And specially that you search carefully lest any Reserve should lurk in your hearts and you should not deliver up your selves to him absolutely,
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for life and death, for better and worse, but should still retain some hopes of an earthly felicity,
for life and death, for better and Worse, but should still retain Some hope's of an earthly felicity,
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and not take the unseen felicity for your portion:
and not take the unseen felicity for your portion:
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It is the lot of the wicked to have their portion in this life, Psal. 17. 14. And let me here warn you of one delusion, by which many thousands have perished,It is the lot of the wicked to have their portion in this life, Psalm 17. 14. And let me Here warn you of one delusion, by which many thousands have perished,
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and cheated themselves out of their everlasting hopes:
and cheated themselves out of their everlasting hope's:
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they think that it is only some grosser disgracefull sins, as swearing, drunkenness, whoredom, injustice, &c. that will prove mens perdition;
they think that it is only Some grosser disgraceful Sins, as swearing, Drunkenness, whoredom, injustice, etc. that will prove men's perdition;
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and because they are not guilty of these, they are secure, when as it is the predominancy of the interest of the flesh, against the interest of God in their hearts and lives, that is the certain evidence of a state of Damnation, which way soever it be that this is expressed.
and Because they Are not guilty of these, they Are secure, when as it is the predominancy of the Interest of the Flesh, against the Interest of God in their hearts and lives, that is the certain evidence of a state of Damnation, which Way soever it be that this is expressed.
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Many a civil Gentleman hath his heart more addicted to his worldly interest, and less to God, then some Whoremongers and Drunkards.
Many a civil Gentleman hath his heart more addicted to his worldly Interest, and less to God, then Some Whoremongers and Drunkards.
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If you live with good reputation for Civility, yea for extraordinary ingenuity, yea for religious zeal,
If you live with good reputation for Civility, yea for extraordinary ingenuity, yea for religious zeal,
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and no disgracefull vice is perceived in your lives;
and no disgraceful vice is perceived in your lives;
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yet if your hearts be on those things which you possess, and you love your present enjoyments better then God and the glory that he hath promised, your case is as dangerous as the Publicans and Harlots;
yet if your hearts be on those things which you possess, and you love your present enjoyments better then God and the glory that he hath promised, your case is as dangerous as the Publicans and Harlots;
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you may spend your days in better reputation but you will end them in as certain desolation as they.
you may spend your days in better reputation but you will end them in as certain desolation as they.
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The Question is only, Whether God have your hearts and lives? and not, Whether you denyed them to him with a plausible Civility:
The Question is only, Whither God have your hearts and lives? and not, Whither you denied them to him with a plausible Civility:
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nay it is meerly for their carnal elves, to preserve their reputation, that some men do forbear those grosser, Crimes,
nay it is merely for their carnal elves, to preserve their reputation, that Some men do forbear those grosser, Crimes,
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when yet God hath as little of them as of the more visibly prophane. Love not the world nor the things that are in the world;
when yet God hath as little of them as of the more visibly profane. Love not the world nor the things that Are in the world;
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If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2. 15. 2. If you are wholly, Gods, live wholly to him, at least do not stint him, and grudge him your service.If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2. 15. 2. If you Are wholly, God's, live wholly to him, At least do not stint him, and grudge him your service.
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It is grown the common Conceit of the World, that a l•fe of Absolute Dedication to God, is more adoe then needs.
It is grown the Common Conceit of the World, that a l•fe of Absolute Dedication to God, is more ado then needs.
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What needs all this adoe, say they; cannot you be saved with less adoe then this!
What needs all this ado, say they; cannot you be saved with less ado then this!
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I will now demand of these men but an Answer to these few sober Quest•ons.
I will now demand of these men but an Answer to these few Sobrium Quest•ons.
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1. Do you fear giving more to God then his due? Is not all his own? And how can you give him more then all?
1. Do you Fear giving more to God then his endue? Is not all his own? And how can you give him more then all?
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2. He is not so backward in giving to you, that owes you nothing, but gives you plenty, variety and continuance of all the good you enjoy;
2. He is not so backward in giving to you, that owes you nothing, but gives you plenty, variety and Continuance of all the good you enjoy;
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and do you think you well requite him? 3. Christ said not of his life and precious blood, It is too much;
and do you think you well requite him? 3. christ said not of his life and precious blood, It is too much;
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And will you say of your poor unprofitable Service, It is too much? 4. Who will you give that to which you spare from God? that time,
And will you say of your poor unprofitable Service, It is too much? 4. Who will you give that to which you spare from God? that time,
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and study, and love and labour? to any that hath more right to it or better deserves it,
and study, and love and labour? to any that hath more right to it or better deserves it,
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or will better reward you then he will do?
or will better reward you then he will do?
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5. Are you afraid of being losers by him? have you cause for such Fears;
5. are you afraid of being losers by him? have you cause for such Fears;
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is be unfaithfull, or unable to performe his Promises? will you repent when you come to heaven, that you did too much to get it? will not that blessedness pay you to the full?
is be unfaithful, or unable to perform his Promises? will you Repent when you come to heaven, that you did too much to get it? will not that blessedness pay you to the full?
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6. What if you had not wages but your work? is it not better to live to God then to man? is not purity better then impurity? If feasting he grievous, it is because you are sick;
6. What if you had not wages but your work? is it not better to live to God then to man? is not purity better then impurity? If feasting he grievous, it is Because you Are sick;
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if the be your pleasure, it is because you are swine, and not because the condition is desireable.
if the be your pleasure, it is Because you Are Swine, and not Because the condition is desirable.
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7. Will it comfort you more in the reckoning and review, to have laid out your selves for God,
7. Will it Comfort you more in the reckoning and review, to have laid out your selves for God,
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or for the World? Will you then wish that you had done less for heaven,
or for the World? Will you then wish that you had done less for heaven,
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or for earth? Sirs, these Questions, are easily answered, if you are but willing to consider them.
or for earth? Sirs, these Questions, Are Easily answered, if you Are but willing to Consider them.
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8. Doth it be seem those to be afraid of serving God too much, that are such bankrupts as we are,
8. Does it be seem those to be afraid of serving God too much, that Are such Bankrupts as we Are,
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and are sure that we shall not give him the twentieth part of his due, if we do the best we can:
and Are sure that we shall not give him the twentieth part of his due, if we do the best we can:
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and when the best that are scorned by the world for their forwardness, do abhor themselves for their backwardness!
and when the best that Are scorned by the world for their forwardness, do abhor themselves for their backwardness!
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yea could we do all, we are but unprofitable servants, and should do but our duty, Luke 17. 10. Alas,
yea could we do all, we Are but unprofitable Servants, and should do but our duty, Lycia 17. 10. Alas,
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how little cause have we to fear lest we should give God too much of our hearts or of our lives?
how little cause have we to Fear lest we should give God too much of our hearts or of our lives?
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3. If you are not your own, remember that nothing else is your own; what can be more your own then your selves?
3. If you Are not your own, Remember that nothing Else is your own; what can be more your own then your selves?
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1, Your Parts and Abilities of minde or body, are not your own; use them therefore for him that owneth them.
1, Your Parts and Abilities of mind or body, Are not your own; use them Therefore for him that owneth them.
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2. Your Authority and Dignities are not your own; see therefore that you make the best of them for him that lent them you.
2. Your authority and Dignities Are not your own; see Therefore that you make the best of them for him that lent them you.
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3. Your Children themselves are not your own; design them for the utmost of his service that trusts you with them;
3. Your Children themselves Are not your own; Design them for the utmost of his service that trusts you with them;
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educate them in that way as they may be most serviceable to God.
educate them in that Way as they may be most serviceable to God.
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It is the great wickedness of too many of our Gentry, that they prepare their Posterity only to live plenteously and in credit in the world,
It is the great wickedness of too many of our Gentry, that they prepare their Posterity only to live plenteously and in credit in the world,
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but not to be serviceable to God or the Commonwealth.
but not to be serviceable to God or the Commonwealth.
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Design them all that are capable, to Magistracy or Ministry, or some usefull way of life:
Design them all that Are capable, to Magistracy or Ministry, or Some useful Way of life:
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And whatever be their employment, endeavour to possess them with the fear of the Lord, that they may devote themselves to him.
And whatever be their employment, endeavour to possess them with the Fear of the Lord, that they may devote themselves to him.
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Think not the Preaching of the Gospel a work too low for the Sons of the Noblest person in the Land. It would be an excellent furtherance to the work of the Gospel,
Think not the Preaching of the Gospel a work too low for the Sons of the Noblest person in the Land. It would be an excellent furtherance to the work of the Gospel,
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if Noble men and Gentlemen would addict their Sons to the Ministry that are fit for it,
if Noble men and Gentlemen would addict their Sons to the Ministry that Are fit for it,
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and can be spared from the Magistracy;
and can be spared from the Magistracy;
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They might have more respect from their People, and easier Rule them, and might better win them with bounty then poor men can do:
They might have more respect from their People, and Easier Rule them, and might better win them with bounty then poor men can do:
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They need not to contend with them for Tythes or maintenance.
They need not to contend with them for Tithes or maintenance.
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4. If you are not your own, your whole Families are not your own: use them therefore as Families that are dedicated to God.
4. If you Are not your own, your Whole Families Are not your own: use them Therefore as Families that Are dedicated to God.
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5. If you are not your own, then your wealth is not your own honour God therefore with your substance,
5. If you Are not your own, then your wealth is not your own honour God Therefore with your substance,
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and with the first fruits of your increase, Prov. 3. 9. Do you ask how? Is there no poor people that want the faithful preaching of the Gospel for want of means or other furtherance? Is there no godly Scholers that want means to maintain them at the Universities, to fit them for this Work? Is there no poor Neighbors about you, that are ignorant, that if you buy them Bibles and Catechismes,
and with the First fruits of your increase, Curae 3. 9. Do you ask how? Is there no poor people that want the faithful preaching of the Gospel for want of means or other furtherance? Is there no godly Scholars that want means to maintain them At the Universities, to fit them for this Work? Is there no poor Neighbours about you, that Are ignorant, that if you buy them Bibles and Catechisms,
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and hire them to learn them, might come to knowledge and to life? Are there no poor Children that you might set Apprentices to godly Masters, where soul and body might both have helps? The poor you have always with you.
and hire them to Learn them, might come to knowledge and to life? are there no poor Children that you might Set Apprentices to godly Masters, where soul and body might both have helps? The poor you have always with you.
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It is not for want of objects for your charity, if you hide your Talents or consume them on your selves;
It is not for want of objects for your charity, if you hide your Talents or consume them on your selves;
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the time is coming when it would do you more good to have laid them out to your masters use then in pampering the flesh.
the time is coming when it would do you more good to have laid them out to your Masters use then in pampering the Flesh.
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Some grudge that God should have the Tenths, that is, that they should be consesecrated to the maintenance of his service;
some grudge that God should have the Tenths, that is, that they should be consesecrated to the maintenance of his service;
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but little do these consider that All is His, and must All be accounted for. Some question whether now there be such a sin as Sacriledge in being;
but little do these Consider that All is His, and must All be accounted for. some question whither now there be such a since as Sacrilege in being;
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but little do they consider that every sin is a king of sacriledge. When you dedicated your self to God, you dedicated all you had; and it was Gods before;
but little do they Consider that every since is a King of sacrilege. When you dedicated your self to God, you dedicated all you had; and it was God's before;
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do not take if from him again remember the halving of Ananias! and give God all.
do not take if from him again Remember the halving of Ananias! and give God all.
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Objection, But must we not provide for our Families? Answer. Yes, because God requires it and in so doing you render it to him:Objection, But must we not provide for our Families? Answer. Yes, Because God requires it and in so doing you render it to him:
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That is given to him, which is expended in obedience to him, so be it you still prefer his most eminent interest.
That is given to him, which is expended in Obedience to him, so be it you still prefer his most eminent Interest.
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Lastly, If you are not your own, then must not your Works be principally for your selves,
Lastly, If you Are not your own, then must not your Works be principally for your selves,
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but for him that oweth you.
but for him that owes you.
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As the scope of your lives must be to the honor of your Lord, so be sure that you hourly renew these intentions;
As the scope of your lives must be to the honour of your Lord, so be sure that you hourly renew these intentions;
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when you set your foot out of your doors, ask whether your business you go upon be for God:
when you Set your foot out of your doors, ask whither your business you go upon be for God:
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when you go to your Rest, examine your selves what you have done that day for God;
when you go to your Rest, examine your selves what you have done that day for God;
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especially let no opportunity over-slip you, wherein you may do him extraordinary service.
especially let not opportunity overslip you, wherein you may do him extraordinary service.
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You must so perform the very labours of your Callings, that they may be ultimately for God;
You must so perform the very labours of your Callings, that they may be ultimately for God;
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so love your dearest friends and enjoyments, that it be God that is principally loved in them.
so love your dearest Friends and enjoyments, that it be God that is principally loved in them.
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More particularly as to the business of the Day, what need I say more then in a word to apply this general Doctrine to your speciall Work?
More particularly as to the business of the Day, what need I say more then in a word to apply this general Doctrine to your special Work?
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If the Honourable Judges, and the Justices will remember, that they are Gods, and not their own, what a Rule and stay will it be to them for their Work? what an answer will it afford them against all sollicitations from carnal self or importunate friends? viz. I am not mine own nor come I hither to do mine own Work;
If the Honourable Judges, and the Justices will Remember, that they Are God's, and not their own, what a Rule and stay will it be to them for their Work? what an answer will it afford them against all solicitations from carnal self or importunate Friends? viz. I am not mine own nor come I hither to do mine own Work;
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I cannot therefore dispose of my self or it, but must do as he that owes me, doth command me,
I cannot Therefore dispose of my self or it, but must do as he that owes me, does command me,
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How would this also incite them to promote Christs interest with their utmost power and faithfully to own the Causes which lie owneth.
How would this also incite them to promote Christ Interest with their utmost power and faithfully to own the Causes which lie owneth.
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2. If all Councellors and Solliciters of Causes did truly take themselves for Gods, and not their own, they durst not plead for,
2. If all Councillors and Solicitors of Causes did truly take themselves for God's, and not their own, they durst not plead for,
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nor sollicite a Cause which they knew God disowneth;
nor solicit a Cause which they knew God disowneth;
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They would remember that what they do against the Innocent, or speak against a righteous Cause, is done and said against their Lord from whom they may expect ere long to hear, In as much as you said,
They would Remember that what they do against the Innocent, or speak against a righteous Cause, is done and said against their Lord from whom they may expect ere long to hear, In as much as you said,
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or did this against the least of these, you said, or did it against me. God is the great Patron of Innocency, and the pleader of every righteous Cause;
or did this against the least of these, you said, or did it against me. God is the great Patron of Innocency, and the pleader of every righteous Cause;
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and he that will be so bold as to plead against him, had need of a large Fee to save him harmless.
and he that will be so bold as to plead against him, had need of a large Fee to save him harmless.
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Say not, it is your Calling which you must live by, unless you that once listed your selves in your Baptism under Christ will now take pay & make it your profession to fight aggainst him:
Say not, it is your Calling which you must live by, unless you that once listed your selves in your Baptism under christ will now take pay & make it your profession to fight aggainst him:
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The emptier your Purses are of Gain so gotten, the richer you are; at least the fuller they are, you are so much the poorer;
The emptier your Purses Are of Gain so got, the Richer you Are; At least the fuller they Are, you Are so much the Poorer;
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As we that are Ministers do find by experience, that it was not without provocation from us, that God of late hath let loose so many Hands,
As we that Are Ministers do find by experience, that it was not without provocation from us, that God of late hath let lose so many Hands,
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and Pens, and Tongues against us though our calling is more evidently owned by God, then any one in the world besides;
and Pens, and Tongues against us though our calling is more evidently owned by God, then any one in the world beside;
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so I doubt not but you may find upon due examination, that the late contempt which hath been cast upon your profession, is a reproof of your guilt from God who did permit it.
so I doubt not but you may find upon due examination, that the late contempt which hath been cast upon your profession, is a reproof of your guilt from God who did permit it.
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Had Lawyers and Divines less lived to themselves, and more to God, we might have escaped,
Had Lawyers and Divines less lived to themselves, and more to God, we might have escaped,
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if not the scourge of reproachful Tongues, yet at least the lashes of Conscience.
if not the scourge of reproachful Tongues, yet At least the Lashes of Conscience.
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To deal freely with you, Gentlemen, it is a matter that they who are strangers to our profession, can scarce put any fair construction upon;
To deal freely with you, Gentlemen, it is a matter that they who Are Strangers to our profession, can scarce put any fair construction upon;
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that the worst cause for a little money should find an Advocate among you! This deiveth the standers by upon this harsh Dilemma, to think that either your Understanding,
that the worst cause for a little money should find an Advocate among you! This deiveth the standers by upon this harsh Dilemma, to think that either your Understanding,
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or your Consciences, are very bad.
or your Consciences, Are very bade.
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If indeed you so little know a good cause from a bad, then it must needs tempt men to think you very uhskilful in your profession.
If indeed you so little know a good cause from a bad, then it must needs tempt men to think you very uhskilful in your profession.
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The seldom and smaller differences of Divines, in a more sublime and mysterious profession, is yet a discovery so far of their ignorance,
The seldom and smaller differences of Divines, in a more sublime and mysterious profession, is yet a discovery so Far of their ignorance,
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and is imputed to their disgrace:
and is imputed to their disgrace:
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But when almost every Cause, even the worst that comes to the Barr, shall have some of you for it, and some against it;
But when almost every Cause, even the worst that comes to the Bar, shall have Some of you for it, and Some against it;
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and in the palpablest cases you are some on one side, and some on the other, this strange difference of your judgements, doth seem to bewray their weakness:
and in the palpablest cases you Are Some on one side, and Some on the other, this strange difference of your Judgments, does seem to bewray their weakness:
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But if you know the Causes to be bad which you Defend, and to be good which you oppose, it more evidently bewrayes a deplorate Conscience:
But if you know the Causes to be bad which you Defend, and to be good which you oppose, it more evidently betrays a deplorate Conscience:
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I speak not of your innocent of excusable mistakes in Cases of great difficulties; not yet of excusing a Cause bad in the main from unjust aggravations;
I speak not of your innocent of excusable mistakes in Cases of great difficulties; not yet of excusing a Cause bade in the main from unjust aggravations;
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But when Money will hire you to plead for injustice against your own knowledge, and to use your wits to defraud the Righteous,
But when Money will hire you to plead for injustice against your own knowledge, and to use your wits to defraud the Righteous,
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and spoil his Cause or vex him with delays for the advantage of your unrighteous Clyent, I would not have your Conscience for all your gains,
and spoil his Cause or vex him with delays for the advantage of your unrighteous Client, I would not have your Conscience for all your gains,
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nor your Accomp• to make for all the world;
nor your Accomp• to make for all the world;
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Its sad that any known unrighteous Cause should have a professed Christian in the face of a Christian Judicature to defend it,
Its sad that any known unrighteous Cause should have a professed Christian in the face of a Christian Judicature to defend it,
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and Sathan should plead by the Tongues of men so deeply engaged to Christ: But its incomparably more sad, that almost every unjust Cause should find a Patron;
and Sathan should plead by the Tongues of men so deeply engaged to christ: But its incomparably more sad, that almost every unjust Cause should find a Patron;
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and no contentious malicious person should be more ready to do wrong, then some Lawyers to defend him,
and no contentious malicious person should be more ready to do wrong, then Some Lawyers to defend him,
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for a (dear bought) Fee!
for a (dear bought) Fee!
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Did you honestly obey God, and speak not a word against your judgement, but leave every unjust man to defend his own Cause, what peace would it bring to your Consciences? what honour to your now reproached Profession? what relief to the oppressed? and what an excellent cure to the troublesome contentions of proud or malicious men?
Did you honestly obey God, and speak not a word against your judgement, but leave every unjust man to defend his own Cause, what peace would it bring to your Consciences? what honour to your now reproached Profession? what relief to the oppressed? and what an excellent cure to the troublesome contentions of proud or malicious men?
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3. To your Jurers and Witnesses I shall say but this, you also are not your own;
3. To your Jurers and Witnesses I shall say but this, you also Are not your own;
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and he that oweth you, hath told you, That he will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain:
and he that owes you, hath told you, That he will not hold him guiltless that Takes his Name in vain:
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Its much into your hands that the law hath committed the Cause of the Just;
Its much into your hands that the law hath committed the Cause of the Just;
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should you betray it by perjury and false witness, while there is a Conscience in your guilty breast,
should you betray it by perjury and false witness, while there is a Conscience in your guilty breast,
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and a God in Heaven you shall not want a witness of your sin, or a revenger of the oppressed,
and a God in Heaven you shall not want a witness of your since, or a revenger of the oppressed,
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if the blood of Christ on your sound repentance do not rescue you.
if the blood of christ on your found Repentance do not rescue you.
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4. If Plantiff and Defendant did well consider that they are not their own, they would not be too prone to quarrels,
4. If Plaintiff and Defendant did well Consider that they Are not their own, they would not be too prove to quarrels,
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but would lose their right, when God the chief Proprietor did require it.
but would loose their right, when God the chief Proprietor did require it.
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Why do you not rather take wrong and suffer your selves to be defrauded, then do wrong and defraud,
Why do you not rather take wrong and suffer your selves to be defrauded, then do wrong and defraud,
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and that your Brethren? 1 Cor. 6, 7, 8, 9.
and that your Brothers? 1 Cor. 6, 7, 8, 9.
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To conclude, I earnestly intreat you all that have heard me this day, that when you come home, you will betake your selves to a sober consideration of the claim that God hath laid to you,
To conclude, I earnestly entreat you all that have herd me this day, that when you come home, you will betake your selves to a Sobrium consideration of the claim that God hath laid to you,
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and the Right he hath in you, and all that you have;
and the Right he hath in you, and all that you have;
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and resolve without any further delay to give him his own, and give it not to his enemies, and yours.
and resolve without any further Delay to give him his own, and give it not to his enemies, and yours.
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When you see the Judgement set, and the Prisoners waiting to receive their sentence, remember with what unconceiveable Glory and Terror your Judge will shortly come to demand his due;
When you see the Judgement Set, and the Prisoners waiting to receive their sentence, Remember with what unconceivable Glory and Terror your Judge will shortly come to demand his due;
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and what an enquiry must be made into the tenor of your lives.
and what an enquiry must be made into the tenor of your lives.
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As you see, the Ecclipsed Sun withdraw its light, so remember how before this dreadful final Judgement, the Sun and Moon,
As you see, the Eclipsed Sun withdraw its Light, so Remember how before this dreadful final Judgement, the Sun and Moon,
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and whole frame of Nature shall be dissolved!
and Whole frame of Nature shall be dissolved!
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and how God will withdraw the light of his countenance from those that have neglected him in the day of their Visitation.
and how God will withdraw the Light of his countenance from those that have neglected him in the day of their Visitation.
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As ever you would be His, then see that you be His now:
As ever you would be His, then see that you be His now:
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own him as your absolute Lord, if you expect he should own you then as his People.own him as your absolute Lord, if you expect he should own you then as his People.
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Woe to you that ever you were Born, if you put God then to distrain for his Due, and to take that up in your punishment, which you denyed to give him in voluntary obedience.
Woe to you that ever you were Born, if you put God then to distrain for his Due, and to take that up in your punishment, which you denied to give him in voluntary Obedience.
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You would all be His, in the time of your extremity; then you cry to him, as your God for deliverance.
You would all be His, in the time of your extremity; then you cry to him, as your God for deliverance.
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Hear him now if you would then be heard: live to him now, and live with him for ever.
Hear him now if you would then be herd: live to him now, and live with him for ever.
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A Popish Priest can perswade multitudes of Men and Women, to renounce the very possession of worldly Goods,
A Popish Priest can persuade Multitudes of Men and Women, to renounce the very possession of worldly Goods,
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and the exercise of their outward Callings, in a mistaken devotedness to God.
and the exercise of their outward Callings, in a mistaken devotedness to God.
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May not I then hope to prevail with you, to devote your selves with the fruit of your Callings,
May not I then hope to prevail with you, to devote your selves with the fruit of your Callings,
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and Possessions to his unquestionable service? Will the Lord of mercy but fasten these perswasions upon your hearts, and Cause them to prevail;
and Possessions to his unquestionable service? Will the Lord of mercy but fasten these persuasions upon your hearts, and Cause them to prevail;
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what a happy day will this prove to us all.
what a happy day will this prove to us all.
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God will have his Own! the Church will have your utmost help, the souls of those about you will have the fruit of your diligence and good examples, the Common-Wealth will have the fruit of your fidelity, the poor will have the benefit of your charity, I shall have the desired end of my labour,
God will have his Own! the Church will have your utmost help, the Souls of those about you will have the fruit of your diligence and good Examples, the commonwealth will have the fruit of your Fidis, the poor will have the benefit of your charity, I shall have the desired end of my labour,
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and your selves will have the great and everlasting gain.
and your selves will have the great and everlasting gain.
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A SERMON of the absolute Soveraignty of CHRIST. Psal. 2. 10, 11, 12. Be wise now therefore, O ye Kings be instructed ye Judges of the Earth.
A SERMON of the absolute Sovereignty of CHRIST. Psalm 2. 10, 11, 12. Be wise now Therefore, Oh you Kings be instructed you Judges of the Earth.
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Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoyce with trembling, &c. TTo waste this precious hour in an Invective against in justice and its associates, is none of my purpose;
Serve the Lord with Fear, and rejoice with trembling, etc. TTo waste this precious hour in an Invective against in Justice and its associates, is none of my purpose;
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they are sins so directly against the principles in Nature, so well known, I believe, to you all,
they Are Sins so directly against the principles in Nature, so well known, I believe, to you all,
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and so commonly preached against upon these occasions, that upon the penalty of forfeiting the credit of my discretion, I am bound to make choice of a more nccessary subject.
and so commonly preached against upon these occasions, that upon the penalty of forfeiting the credit of my discretion, I am bound to make choice of a more nccessary Subject.
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What? have we need to spend our time and studies to perswade Christians from Bribery, Perjury and Oppresson? and from licking up the vomit which Pagans have cast out? and that in an age of blood and desolation,
What? have we need to spend our time and studies to persuade Christians from Bribery, Perjury and Oppresson? and from licking up the vomit which Pagans have cast out? and that in an age of blood and desolation,
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when God is taking the proudest Oppressiors by the throat, and raising Monuments of Justice upon the ••nes of the unjust!
when God is taking the proudest Oppressors by the throat, and raising Monuments of justice upon the ••nes of the unjust!
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And I would fain believe that no corrupt Lawyers do attend your Judictures, and that Iezabels witnesses dwell not in our Country,
And I would fain believe that no corrupt Lawyers do attend your Judictures, and that Jezebel's Witnesses dwell not in our Country,
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nor yet a Jurie that feare not an Oath:
nor yet a Jury that Fear not an Oath:
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I have therefore chosen another subject, which being of the greatest moment, can never be unseasonable,
I have Therefore chosen Another Subject, which being of the greatest moment, can never be unseasonable,
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even to proclaim him who is constituted the king and Judge of All, to acquaint you with his pleasure, and to demand your subjection.
even to proclaim him who is constituted the King and Judge of All, to acquaint you with his pleasure, and to demand your subjection.
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The chiefe scope of the Psalm is, To foretell the extent and pevalency of the Kingdom of Christ, admonishing his enemies to submit to his Goverment, deriding the vanity of their opposing projects and furie and forewarning them of their ruine if they come not in.
The chief scope of the Psalm is, To foretell the extent and pevalency of the Kingdom of christ, admonishing his enemies to submit to his Government, deriding the vanity of their opposing projects and fury and forewarning them of their ruin if they come not in.
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The verses which I have read are the Application of the foregoing prediction by a serious admonition to the proudest offenders:
The Verses which I have read Are the Application of the foregoing prediction by a serious admonition to the proudest offenders:
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They contain, 1. The Persons admonished [ Kings and Judges ] 2. Their Duty. 1. In general to God serve him ] with the adjuncts annexed, 1. Rejoycing. 2. Fear and trembling, 2. More specially, their duty to the Son, [ Kiss him.
They contain, 1. The Persons admonished [ Kings and Judges ] 2. Their Duty. 1. In general to God serve him ] with the adjuncts annexed, 1. Rejoicing. 2. fear and trembling, 2. More specially, their duty to the Son, [ Kiss him.
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] 3. The Motives to this duty. 1. Principally and directly expressed [ left he be angry ] which anger is set sorth by the effect [ and ye perish;
] 3. The Motives to this duty. 1. Principally and directly expressed [ left he be angry ] which anger is Set forth by the Effect [ and you perish;
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] which perishing is aggravated, 1. From the suddeness and unexpectedness [ in the way. ] 2. From the dreadfullness [ kindled.
] which perishing is aggravated, 1. From the suddenness and unexpectedness [ in the Way. ] 2. From the dreadfullness [ kindled.
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] 1. It is fire, and will kindle and burn. 2. A little of it will produce this sad effect. 3. It will be Woe to those that do not escape it;
] 1. It is fire, and will kindle and burn. 2. A little of it will produce this sad Effect. 3. It will be Woe to those that do not escape it;
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which Woe is set forth by the contrary happiness of those that by submission do escape. 2. The motives subservient and implyed, are in the monitory words [ be wise, be learned ] q. d.
which Woe is Set forth by the contrary happiness of those that by submission do escape. 2. The motives subservient and employed, Are in the monitory words [ be wise, be learned ] q. worser.
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else you will shew and prove your selves men of ignorance and madness, unlearned and unwise.
Else you will show and prove your selves men of ignorance and madness, unlearned and unwise.
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Some Questions here we should answer for explicaton of the terms. As
some Questions Here we should answer for explicaton of the terms. As
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1. Whether the Lord in v. 11. and the Son in v. 12. be both meant of Christ the second person?
1. Whither the Lord in v. 11. and the Son in v. 12. be both meant of christ the second person?
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2. Whether the Anger here mentioned, be the anger of the Father or the Son [ lest he angry. ] I might spend much time here to litle purpose, in shewing you the different judgement of Divines, of these when in the issue there is no great difference which way ever we take them.
2. Whither the Anger Here mentioned, be the anger of the Father or the Son [ lest he angry. ] I might spend much time Here to little purpose, in showing you the different judgement of Divines, of these when in the issue there is no great difference which Way ever we take them.
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3. What is meant by [ Kissing the Son ] I answer, According to it's threefold object it hath a threefold duty contained in it.
3. What is meant by [ Kissing the Son ] I answer, According to it's threefold Object it hath a threefold duty contained in it.
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1. We kiss the feet in token of Subjection; so must we kiss the Son. 2. We kiss the hand in token of Dependence;
1. We kiss the feet in token of Subjection; so must we kiss the Son. 2. We kiss the hand in token of Dependence;
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so must we kiss the hand of Christ;
so must we kiss the hand of christ;
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that is, Resign our selves to him, and expect all our happiness and receivings from him.
that is, Resign our selves to him, and expect all our happiness and receivings from him.
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3. We kiss the mouth in token of love and friendship; and so also must we kiss the Son.
3. We kiss the Mouth in token of love and friendship; and so also must we kiss the Son.
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4. What is meant by [ Perishing in the way ] I answer, (omitting the variety of interpretations) it is their sudden unexpected perishing in the heat of their rage,
4. What is meant by [ Perishing in the Way ] I answer, (omitting the variety of interpretations) it is their sudden unexpected perishing in the heat of their rage,
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and in pursuit of their designs dgainst the Kingdom of Christ. I know no other terms of any great difficulty here.
and in pursuit of their designs dgainst the Kingdom of christ. I know no other terms of any great difficulty Here.
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Many Observations might be hence raised: As,
Many Observations might be hence raised: As,
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1. Serving the Lord is the great work and business that the World hath to do.
1. Serving the Lord is the great work and business that the World hath to do.
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2. This service should be accompanyed with rejoycing. 3. So should it also with fear and trembling.
2. This service should be accompanied with rejoicing. 3. So should it also with Fear and trembling.
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4. There is no such opposition between spiritual Joy and Fear, but that they may and must consist together.
4. There is no such opposition between spiritual Joy and fear, but that they may and must consist together.
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5. Scripture useth familiar expressions concerning mans communion with Christ (such as this; Kiss the Son. )
5. Scripture uses familiar expressions Concerning men communion with christ (such as this; Kiss the Son.)
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6. There is anger in God, or that which we cannot conceive better of then under the Notion of Anger.
6. There is anger in God, or that which we cannot conceive better of then under the Notion of Anger.
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7. There is a way to kindle this Anger; it is man that kindleth it. 8. The way to kindle it chiefly, is, not kissing the Son.
7. There is a Way to kindle this Anger; it is man that kindleth it. 8. The Way to kindle it chiefly, is, not kissing the Son.
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9. The kindling of it will be the perishing of the sinner. 10. The Enemies of Christ shall perish suddenly and unexpectedly.
9. The kindling of it will be the perishing of the sinner. 10. The Enemies of christ shall perish suddenly and unexpectedly.
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11. A little of Gods anger will utterly undo them. 12. They are blessed men that scape it, and miserable that must feeel it.
11. A little of God's anger will utterly undo them. 12. They Are blessed men that escape it, and miserable that must feeel it.
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13. It is therefore notorious folly to neglect Christ and stand out.
13. It is Therefore notorious folly to neglect christ and stand out.
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14. Kings, Judges, and Rulers of the earth, are the first men that Christ summons in,
14. Kings, Judges, and Rulers of the earth, Are the First men that christ summons in,
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and the chief in the Calam tie if they stand out. But I will draw the scope of the Text into this one Doctrine;
and the chief in the Calam tie if they stand out. But I will draw the scope of the Text into this one Doctrine;
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in the handling whereof, I shall spend the time allotted me.
in the handling whereof, I shall spend the time allotted me.
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Doct. No power or priviledge can save that man from the fearful sudden consuming wrath of God, that doth not unfeignedly love, depend upon,Doct. No power or privilege can save that man from the fearful sudden consuming wrath of God, that does not unfeignedly love, depend upon,
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and subject himself unto the Lord Jesus Christ.
and Subject himself unto the Lord jesus christ.
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If they be the greatest Kings aud Judges, yet if they do not kiss the Mouth, the Hand, the Feet of Christ, his wrath will be kindled,
If they be the greatest Kings and Judges, yet if they do not kiss the Mouth, the Hand, the Feet of christ, his wrath will be kindled,
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and they will perish in the way of their rebellion and neglect. In handling this point I shall observe this Order.
and they will perish in the Way of their rebellion and neglect. In handling this point I shall observe this Order.
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1. I will shew you what this love, dependence and subjection are. 2. What wrath it is that will thus kindle and consume them.
1. I will show you what this love, dependence and subjection Are. 2. What wrath it is that will thus kindle and consume them.
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3. Why this kissing the Son is the only way to escape it. 4. Why no Power or Priviledge else can procure their escape. 5. The Application.
3. Why this kissing the Son is the only Way to escape it. 4. Why no Power or Privilege Else can procure their escape. 5. The Application.
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For the first, I shall only give you a naked description, wishing that I had time for a fuller explication.
For the First, I shall only give you a naked description, wishing that I had time for a fuller explication.
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1. Subjection to Christ is, The acknowledging of his absolute soveraignty both as he is God Creator and as Redeemer, over all the world, and particularly our selves;
1. Subjection to christ is, The acknowledging of his absolute sovereignty both as he is God Creator and as Redeemer, over all the world, and particularly our selves;
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and a hearty consent to this his overaignty, especially that he be our Lord, and his Laws our Rule,
and a hearty consent to this his overaignty, especially that he be our Lord, and his Laws our Rule,
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and a delivering up our selves to him to be governed accordingly.
and a delivering up our selves to him to be governed accordingly.
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2. This dependence on Christ is, when acknowledging the sufficiency of his satisfaction, and his power,
2. This dependence on christ is, when acknowledging the sufficiency of his satisfaction, and his power,
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and willingness to save all that receive him manifested in his free universal offer in the Gospel we do heartily accept him for our only Saviour,
and willingness to save all that receive him manifested in his free universal offer in the Gospel we do heartily accept him for our only Saviour,
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and accordingly (renouncing all other) do wait upon him believingly for the benefits of his sufferings and office,
and accordingly (renouncing all other) do wait upon him believingly for the benefits of his sufferings and office,
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and the performance of his faithful Covenant to us, in restoring us to all the blessings which we lost,
and the performance of his faithful Covenant to us, in restoring us to all the blessings which we lost,
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and advancing us to a for greater everlasting Glory.
and advancing us to a for greater everlasting Glory.
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3. This affection to Christ is, when in the knowledge and sense of his love to us, both common and especial,
3. This affection to christ is, when in the knowledge and sense of his love to us, both Common and especial,
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and of his own excellency, and the blessedness of enjoying him, and the Father, and life by him;
and of his own excellency, and the blessedness of enjoying him, and the Father, and life by him;
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our hearts do chuse him and the Father b• him as our only happiness, and accordingly love him above all things in the world.
our hearts do choose him and the Father b• him as our only happiness, and accordingly love him above all things in the world.
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As this three fold Description containeth the sum of the Gospel, so hath it nothing but what is of necessity to sound Christianity.
As this three fold Description Containeth the sum of the Gospel, so hath it nothing but what is of necessity to found Christianity.
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If any one of these three be not found in thy heart, either I have little, skill in Divinity,
If any one of these three be not found in thy heart, either I have little, skill in Divinity,
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or thou hast no true Christianity, nor canst be saved in that condition.
or thou hast no true Christianity, nor Canst be saved in that condition.
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Object. But doth not the Scripture make believing the condition of the Covenant? but here is a great deal more then believing.Object. But does not the Scripture make believing the condition of the Covenant? but Here is a great deal more then believing.
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Answ. Sometime Faith is taken in a narrower sense, and then it is not made the sole condition of the New Covenant,Answer Sometime Faith is taken in a narrower sense, and then it is not made the sole condition of the New Covenant,
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but repentance and forgiving others, are joyned with it as conditions of our forgiveness; and obedience, and perseverance as conditions of our continued justification and salvation.
but Repentance and forgiving Others, Are joined with it as conditions of our forgiveness; and Obedience, and perseverance as conditions of our continued justification and salvation.
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But when Faith is made the sole condition of the Covenant, then it comprehendeth essentially (not only supposeth as precedent or concomitant) if not all three,
But when Faith is made the sole condition of the Covenant, then it comprehendeth essentially (not only Supposeth as precedent or concomitant) if not all three,
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yet at least the two first of the fore described qualifications, viz. Dependence and Subjection;
yet At least the two First of the before described qualifications, viz. Dependence and Subjection;
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which if it were well understood, would much free the common sort of Christians from their soul destroying mistakes,
which if it were well understood, would much free the Common sort of Christians from their soul destroying mistakes,
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and the Body of Divinity from a multitude of common errors, and our Religion from much of that reproach of Solisidianism which is cast upon it by the Papists.
and the Body of Divinity from a multitude of Common errors, and our Religion from much of that reproach of socinianism which is cast upon it by the Papists.
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2. I must be as brief in opening the second thing, viz. What wrath is it that will thus kindle and consume them? What wrath is in God, we need not here trouble our selves to enquire;
2. I must be as brief in opening the second thing, viz. What wrath is it that will thus kindle and consume them? What wrath is in God, we need not Here trouble our selves to inquire;
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But only what is intimated in the threats or curses of the Covenants. As there are two Covenants, so each hath his proper penalty for its violation.
But only what is intimated in the Treats or curses of the Covenants. As there Are two Covenants, so each hath his proper penalty for its violation.
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1. Then ti•l men do come in and submit to Christ, they lie under the wrath of God for all their sins as they are against the Covenant of Works;
1. Then ti•l men do come in and submit to christ, they lie under the wrath of God for all their Sins as they Are against the Covenant of Works;
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or they are lyable to the curse of that Covenant: Christs death hath taken away the curse of the Covenaut, not absolutely from any man,
or they Are liable to the curse of that Covenant: Christ death hath taken away the curse of the Covenant, not absolutely from any man,
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but conditionally, which becomes absolute when the condition is performed.
but conditionally, which becomes absolute when the condition is performed.
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The Elect themselves are not by nature under the Covenant of Grace, but remain under the curse of the first Covenant, till they come in to Christ.
The Elect themselves Are not by nature under the Covenant of Grace, but remain under the curse of the First Covenant, till they come in to christ.
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2. Whosoever rejecteth or neglecteth this Grace, and so finally breaketh the New Covenant, must also bear the curse or penalty thereof, besides all the former, which will be a far greater curse,
2. Whosoever rejecteth or neglecteth this Grace, and so finally breaks the New Covenant, must also bear the curse or penalty thereof, beside all the former, which will be a Far greater curse,
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even as the blessings of this Covenant are far greater then those of the first.
even as the blessings of this Covenant Are Far greater then those of the First.
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It was a heavy punishment to be cast out of Paradise, and from the presence and favour of God,
It was a heavy punishment to be cast out of Paradise, and from the presence and favour of God,
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and to be cursed by him, and subjected to eternal death, and all Creatures below cursed for our sakes, to bear all those curses and plagues threatned in Deut. 27. and 28. and to have the wrath of God smoak against us, &c. as Deut. 29 20. But of how much sorer punishment shall he be thought worthy, that doth tread under foot the blood of this Covenant,
and to be cursed by him, and subjected to Eternal death, and all Creatures below cursed for our sakes, to bear all those curses and plagues threatened in Deuteronomy 27. and 28. and to have the wrath of God smoke against us, etc. as Deuteronomy 29 20. But of how much Sorer punishment shall he be Thought worthy, that does tread under foot the blood of this Covenant,
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and do despite to the spirit of Grace! and do despite to the Spirit of Grace!
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Heb. 10. 28, 29. It is true, that for all other sins, the wrath of God cometh upon the Children of Disobedience (or Unperswadableness) that is, on them that will not be perswded to obey the Lord Christ, Epha 5. 6. But it is on no other with us;
Hebrew 10. 28, 29. It is true, that for all other Sins, the wrath of God comes upon the Children of Disobedience (or Unpersuadableness) that is, on them that will not be perswded to obey the Lord christ, Epha 5. 6. But it is on no other with us;
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for this is the condemnation that light is come into the world, and men love darkness rather then light, John 1. 19.
for this is the condemnation that Light is come into the world, and men love darkness rather then Light, John 1. 19.
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3. Why is this kissing the Son, (that is loving, depending on, and submitting to him) the only way to escape these curses?
3. Why is this kissing the Son, (that is loving, depending on, and submitting to him) the only Way to escape these curses?
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Answ. 1. The most proper and primary reason which can be given is, The will of the great Law-giver, who having absolute soveraignty over us might dispose of us as he please,Answer 1. The most proper and primary reason which can be given is, The will of the great Lawgiver, who having absolute sovereignty over us might dispose of us as he please,
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and make us such Laws and Conditions as seem best to his wisdom, upon which our justification and salvation should depend;
and make us such Laws and Conditions as seem best to his Wisdom, upon which our justification and salvation should depend;
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He hath resolved that this shall be the only condition and way, and that as no man shall be justified by a meer Christ or his death abstracted from Faith (that is of Age and use of Reason:) so this Faith shall be the condition upon which they shall be justified:
He hath resolved that this shall be the only condition and Way, and that as no man shall be justified by a mere christ or his death abstracted from Faith (that is of Age and use of Reason:) so this Faith shall be the condition upon which they shall be justified:
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or, as a Christ neglected shall save no man, so the accepting or receiving of him, shall justifie and save them,
or, as a christ neglected shall save no man, so the accepting or receiving of him, shall justify and save them,
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as the conditon of the Covenant performed, under which Notion it is that Faith justifieth. 2. Yet other improper or subordinate Reasons (which receive their life from the former,
as the condition of the Covenant performed, under which Notion it is that Faith Justifieth. 2. Yet other improper or subordinate Reasons (which receive their life from the former,
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and without it would be no Reasons) may be given; as 1. From the equity;
and without it would be no Reasons) may be given; as 1. From the equity;
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and 2. From the sutbleness and conveniency. 1. It is but equal that he who hath bought us, and that so dearly,
and 2. From the sutbleness and conveniency. 1. It is but equal that he who hath bought us, and that so dearly,
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and from a state so deplorable and desperate as we were in, should be acknowledged and accepted for our Saviour and our Lord;
and from a state so deplorable and desperate as we were in, should be acknowledged and accepted for our Saviour and our Lord;
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and that we who are not our own, but are bought with a price, should glorifie him with our bodies and souls which are his, 1 Cor. 6. 20. & 7. 23. Epecially when for that end he both dyed aud rose again, that he might rule or be Lord over both quick and dead, Rom. 14. 9. If one of you should buy a man from the Galleyes or Gallowes, with the price of your whole estate,
and that we who Are not our own, but Are bought with a price, should Glorify him with our bodies and Souls which Are his, 1 Cor. 6. 20. & 7. 23. Especially when for that end he both died and rose again, that he might Rule or be Lord over both quick and dead, Rom. 14. 9. If one of you should buy a man from the Galleys or Gallows, with the price of your Whole estate,
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or the life of your only Son:
or the life of your only Son:
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would you not expect that he should be at your dispose? that he should love you, depend on you and be subject to you?
would you not expect that he should be At your dispose? that he should love you, depend on you and be Subject to you?
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2. And as salvation by free Grace through Christ is a way most sutable to Gods honor,
2. And as salvation by free Grace through christ is a Way most suitable to God's honour,
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and to our own necessities and low condition, so in subordination thereto, the way of believing is most rationally conducible to the same ends.
and to our own necessities and low condition, so in subordination thereto, the Way of believing is most rationally conducible to the same ends.
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As we could not have had a fitter way to the Father then by Christ,
As we could not have had a fitter Way to the Father then by christ,
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so neither could there be a fitter way to Christ, or means to partake of him then by Faith.
so neither could there be a fitter Way to christ, or means to partake of him then by Faith.
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For though I cannot call it the instrumental Cause of our justification, either Active or Passive;
For though I cannot call it the instrumental Cause of our justification, either Active or Passive;
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yet is this Faith (or Acceptation of Christ, for our Saviour and King, which is here called [ Kising the Son ] the fairest condition that we could reasonably expect,
yet is this Faith (or Acceptation of christ, for our Saviour and King, which is Here called [ Kising the Son ] the Fairest condition that we could reasonably expect,
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and the most apparently tending to the honor of our Redeemer;
and the most apparently tending to the honour of our Redeemer;
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applying and appropriating to our selves the person, righteousness, and benefits procured and offered, but no• the least of the houor of the Work.
applying and appropriating to our selves the person, righteousness, and benefits procured and offered, but no• the least of the houor of the Work.
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All we do is but to accept what Christ hath procured, and that must be by the special assistance of his Spirit too.
All we do is but to accept what christ hath procured, and that must be by the special assistance of his Spirit too.
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4. The fourth thing I promised, is to shew you, Why no other Priviledge or Power in the world can save him that doth not kiss the Son? It may here suffice, that I have shewed you Gods determination to the contrary.
4. The fourth thing I promised, is to show you, Why no other Privilege or Power in the world can save him that does not kiss the Son? It may Here suffice, that I have showed you God's determination to the contrary.
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But further consider if any shonld hope to scape by their Dignities, Titles, Friends, Strength or any other endowments,
But further Consider if any should hope to escape by their Dignities, Titles, Friends, Strength or any other endowments,
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or virtuous qualifications) 1. What is their task? 2. What is their power to perform it?
or virtuous qualifications) 1. What is their task? 2. What is their power to perform it?
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1. They must resist the unresistible will of God;
1. They must resist the unresistible will of God;
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They must do that which Heaven or Earth, Men or Devils were never able yet to do:
They must do that which Heaven or Earth, Men or Devils were never able yet to do:
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They have resisted his Laws and his love; but they could never resist his purpose or his power.
They have resisted his Laws and his love; but they could never resist his purpose or his power.
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The power that undertaketh to save the Enemy or Neglecter of Christ, must first overcome the power of the Almighty,
The power that undertaketh to save the Enemy or Neglecter of christ, must First overcome the power of the Almighty,
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and conquer him that doth command the World:
and conquer him that does command the World:
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And who hath the strength that is sufficient for this? Sinner, before thou venture thy soul upon such a mad conceit,
And who hath the strength that is sufficient for this? Sinner, before thou venture thy soul upon such a mad conceit,
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or think to be saved whether God will or not, try first thy skill and strength in some inferiour attempt;
or think to be saved whither God will or not, try First thy skill and strength in Some inferior attempt;
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Bid the Sun or Moon stand still in the Firmament, invert the several seasons of the year.
Bid the Sun or Moon stand still in the Firmament, invert the several seasons of the year.
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Bid the snow and frost to come in Summer, and the flowers and fruits to spring in Winter:
Bid the snow and frost to come in Summer, and the flowers and fruits to spring in Winter:
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command the streams to turn their course, or the Tide its times, or the winds their motion.
command the streams to turn their course, or the Tide its times, or the winds their motion.
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If these will obey thee, and thy word can prevail with them against the Law of their Creator,
If these will obey thee, and thy word can prevail with them against the Law of their Creator,
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then maist thou proceed with a greater confidence and courage, and have some hopes to save the neglecters of Christ:
then Mayest thou proceed with a greater confidence and courage, and have Some hope's to save the neglecters of christ:
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Or try first whether thou canst save thy present life against the course of nature and will of God;
Or try First whither thou Canst save thy present life against the course of nature and will of God;
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call back thine age and years that are past, command thy pains and sickness to be gone:
call back thine age and Years that Are past, command thy pains and sickness to be gone:
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chide back this bold approaching death:
chide back this bold approaching death:
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Will they not obey thee? Canst thou do none of these? How then canst thou expect the saving of thy soul against the determinate will and Way of God? Where dwelleth that man,
Will they not obey thee? Canst thou do none of these? How then Canst thou expect the Saving of thy soul against the determinate will and Way of God? Where dwells that man,
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or what was his name, that did neglect Christ, and yet escape damnation? Who hath hardned himself against him,
or what was his name, that did neglect christ, and yet escape damnation? Who hath hardened himself against him,
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and hath prospered? Job 9. 4. And dost thou think then to be the first? Thou maist perhaps knock boldly at the Gate of Heaven;
and hath prospered? Job 9. 4. And dost thou think then to be the First? Thou Mayest perhaps knock boldly At the Gate of Heaven;
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and plead thy Greatness, thy virtues, thy Almsdeeds and formal devotion: but thou shalt receive a sadder answer then thou dost expect:
and plead thy Greatness, thy Virtues, thy Almsdeeds and formal devotion: but thou shalt receive a sadder answer then thou dost expect:
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Jesus we know and obediential Faith in him we know; but who are ye? jesus we know and obediential Faith in him we know; but who Are you?
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2 He that will save the soul that loveth not, dependeth not on and subjecteth not himself to Christ, must first make false the word of God,
2 He that will save the soul that loves not, dependeth not on and subjecteth not himself to christ, must First make false the word of God,
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and make the true and faithful God a lyer; this is another part of his task;
and make the true and faithful God a liar; this is Another part of his task;
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God hath given it under his hand for truth, That he that believeth not, is condemned already, Joh. 3. 18. That he shall not see life,
God hath given it under his hand for truth, That he that Believeth not, is condemned already, John 3. 18. That he shall not see life,
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but the wrath of God abideth on him, Joh. 3. 36. That they who are invited to Christ,but the wrath of God Abideth on him, John 3. 36. That they who Are invited to christ,
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and make light of it, or make excuses, shall never taste of his Supper, Luke 14. 24. Mat. 22. 5. 8. That it shall be easier for Sodom in the day of Judgement,
and make Light of it, or make excuses, shall never taste of his Supper, Lycia 14. 24. Mathew 22. 5. 8. That it shall be Easier for Sodom in the day of Judgement,
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then for that City which refuseth the offers of the Gospel, Mat. 12. 15. That whosoever would not have Christ to raign over them, shall be brought forth at last,
then for that city which Refuseth the offers of the Gospel, Mathew 12. 15. That whosoever would not have christ to Reign over them, shall be brought forth At last,
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and destroyed before him as his Enemies, Luk. 19. 27. That they shall all be damned that believe not the truth but have pleasure in unrighteousness, 2 Thes. 2. 12, &c. And hath the Almighty said that thus it shall be? Who then is he that dare say it shall not be? Is this the concluded Decree of Heaven? what power or policy is able to reverse it? hath God said it & wil he not do it?and destroyed before him as his Enemies, Luk. 19. 27. That they shall all be damned that believe not the truth but have pleasure in unrighteousness, 2 Thebes 2. 12, etc. And hath the Almighty said that thus it shall be? Who then is he that Dare say it shall not be? Is this the concluded decree of Heaven? what power or policy is able to reverse it? hath God said it & will he not do it?
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Thus you see his task, that will undertake to save one neglecter of Christ. 2. Let us now consider, what Power that is that must perform it:
Thus you see his task, that will undertake to save one neglecter of christ. 2. Let us now Consider, what Power that is that must perform it:
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If it be done, it must be either, 1. By Wisdom: or 2. By Strength;
If it be done, it must be either, 1. By Wisdom: or 2. By Strength;
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whereas the chiefest of men even the Kings and Judges of the Earth, are both ignorant and Impotent.
whereas the chiefest of men even the Kings and Judges of the Earth, Are both ignorant and Impotent.
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1. Ignorant. Though Judges are learned in the repute of the World: Alas, poor crawling breathing dust!
1. Ignorant. Though Judges Are learned in the repute of the World: Alas, poor crawling breathing dust!
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Do you know the secrets of your Masters counsel? and are you able to over reach them,
Do you know the secrets of your Masters counsel? and Are you able to over reach them,
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and frustrate his designs? Doth this Book know what is written in it? Can the Seat you sit on, over-top your counsels? more likely then for you to over-top the Lord:
and frustrate his designs? Does this Book know what is written in it? Can the Seat you fit on, overtop your Counsels? more likely then for you to overtop the Lord:
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silly worms, you know not what God is, nor know you any one of his unrevealed thoughts, no more then that Pillar doth know your thoughts:
silly worms, you know not what God is, nor know you any one of his unrevealed thoughts, no more then that Pillar does know your thoughts:
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you know not what you are your selves, nor see any further then the superficies of your skin;
you know not what you Are your selves, nor see any further then the superficies of your skin;
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what is thy soul? and when didst thou receive it? Dost thou know its form,
what is thy soul? and when didst thou receive it? Dost thou know its from,
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or didst thou feel it enter? which part didst thou feel it first possess? Thou canst call it a Spirit,
or didst thou feel it enter? which part didst thou feel it First possess? Thou Canst call it a Spirit,
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but knowst thou what a Spirit is? or rather only what it is not; Thou knowest not that whereby thou knowest;
but Knowest thou what a Spirit is? or rather only what it is not; Thou Knowest not that whereby thou Knowest;
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and how was thy body formed in the womb? what was it an hundred years agoe? what is that vital heat and moisture? what causeth that order and (diversity of its parts? when will the most expert Anatomists and Physitians be agreed? Why, there are mysteries in the smallest worm which thou canst not reach;
and how was thy body formed in the womb? what was it an hundred Years ago? what is that vital heat and moisture? what Causes that order and (diversity of its parts? when will the most expert Anatomists and Physicians be agreed? Why, there Are Mysteres in the Smallest worm which thou Canst not reach;
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nor couldst thou resolve the doubts arising about an Ant or Atome, much less about the Sun,
nor Couldst thou resolve the doubts arising about an Ant or Atom, much less about the Sun,
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or Fire, or Air or or Wind, &c. and canst thou not know thy self,
or Fire, or Air or or Wind, etc. and Canst thou not know thy self,
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nor the smallest part of thy self, nor the smallest Creature? and yet canst thou overreach the everlasting Counsels?
nor the Smallest part of thy self, nor the Smallest Creature? and yet Canst thou overreach the everlasting Counsels?
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2. And is thy might and Power any greater then thy Policy? Why, what are the Kings and Rulers of the Earth,
2. And is thy might and Power any greater then thy Policy? Why, what Are the Kings and Rulers of the Earth,
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but lumps of Clay, that can speake and go? moving shadows, the Flowers of a day, a corruptible seed, blown up to that swelled consistence in which it appears,
but lumps of Clay, that can speak and go? moving shadows, the Flowers of a day, a corruptible seed, blown up to that swelled consistence in which it appears,
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as Children blow their bubbles of Soape, somewhat invisibly condensate;
as Children blow their bubbles of Soap, somewhat invisibly condensate;
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which that it may become visible, is become more gross, and so more vile, and will shortly be almost all turned into invisible again;
which that it may become visible, is become more gross, and so more vile, and will shortly be almost all turned into invisible again;
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& that little dust which corruption leaves by the force of fire, may be dissipated yet more,
& that little dust which corruption leaves by the force of fire, may be dissipated yet more,
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and then where is this specious part of the man? Surely now that body which is so much esteemed, is but a loathsome lump of corruptible flesh, covered with a smooth skin,
and then where is this specious part of the man? Surely now that body which is so much esteemed, is but a loathsome lump of corruptible Flesh, covered with a smooth skin,
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and kept a little while from stinking by the presence of the soul, and must shortly be cast out of sight into a Grave,
and kept a little while from stinking by the presence of the soul, and must shortly be cast out of sighed into a Grave,
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as unfit for the sight or smell of the living, and there be consumed with rot•enness and worm:
as unfit for the sighed or smell of the living, and there be consumed with rot•enness and worm:
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These are the Kings and Rulers of the Earth;
These Are the Kings and Rulers of the Earth;
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this is the power that must conquer Heaven, and save them that rebel against Christ the Lord;
this is the power that must conquer Heaven, and save them that rebel against christ the Lord;
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They that can not live a moneth without repairing their consuming bodies by food, one part whereof doth turn to their vital blood and spirits,
They that can not live a Monn without repairing their consuming bodies by food, one part whereof does turn to their vital blood and spirits,
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and the other to most loathsome unsufferable excrements; so neere is the kin between their Best and Worst.
and the other to most loathsome unsufferable excrements; so near is the kin between their Best and Worst.
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Judge all you that have common reason, whether he that cannot keep himself alive an hour,
Judge all you that have Common reason, whither he that cannot keep himself alive an hour,
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and shortly will not be able to stirr a finger to remove the worms that feed upon his heart be able to resist the strengh of Christ,
and shortly will not be able to stir a finger to remove the worms that feed upon his heart be able to resist the strength of christ,
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and save the soul, that God hath said and sworn shall not be saved? Ah poor souls, that have no better Saviours!
and save the soul, that God hath said and sworn shall not be saved? Ah poor Souls, that have not better Saviors!
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And well may Christ, his Truth aud Cause prevail, that have no stronger enemies.
And well may christ, his Truth and Cause prevail, that have no Stronger enemies.
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Vse 1. You have here a Text that will fully inform you, how you are like to speed at the Barr of Christ;Use 1. You have Here a Text that will Fully inform you, how you Are like to speed At the Bar of christ;
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who shall dye, and who shall live;
who shall die, and who shall live;
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The great Assize is neare at hand, the feet of our Judg are even at the dore;
The great Assize is near At hand, the feet of our Judge Are even At the door;
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go thy way unbelieving sinner, when thou hast had all the pleasure that sin will afford thee, lye down in the dust and sleep a while, the rousing voice shall quickly awake thee,
go thy Way unbelieving sinner, when thou hast had all the pleasure that since will afford thee, lie down in the dust and sleep a while, the rousing voice shall quickly awake thee,
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and thine eyes shall see that dreadfull day! O blessed! oh dolefull day! blessed to the Saints, dolefull to the wicked: O the rejoycing!
and thine eyes shall see that dreadful day! O blessed! o doleful day! blessed to the Saints, doleful to the wicked: Oh the rejoicing!
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O the lamenting that there willbe! the triunphant shoutings of joyful Saints! the hideous roaring cries of the ungodly!
O the lamenting that there willbe! the triunphant shoutings of joyful Saints! the hideous roaring cries of the ungodly!
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when each man hath newly received his Doom•, and there is nothing but eternal Glory, and eternall fire.
when each man hath newly received his Doom•, and there is nothing but Eternal Glory, and Eternal fire.
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Beloved hearers, every man of you shall shortly there appeare, and wait as the trembling prisoner at the Barr, to hear what Doom must pass upon you;
beloved hearers, every man of you shall shortly there appear, and wait as the trembling prisoner At the Bar, to hear what Doom must pass upon you;
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Do you not believe this? I hope you doe believe it.
Do you not believe this? I hope you do believe it.
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Why what would you give now to know for certain how it shall then go with you? why here is the Book by which you must be judged,
Why what would you give now to know for certain how it shall then go with you? why Here is the Book by which you must be judged,
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and here is the summe of it in my Text, & the grounds upon which the Judge will then proceed.
and Here is the sum of it in my Text, & the grounds upon which the Judge will then proceed.
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Will you but go along with me, and answer the Questions which hence I shall put to you,
Will you but go along with me, and answer the Questions which hence I shall put to you,
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and search and judg your selves by them as you go, and you may know what Doom you may then expect;
and search and judge your selves by them as you go, and you may know what Doom you may then expect;
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onely deal faithfully, and search throughly; for self flatery will not prevent your sorrow. And here you must know;
only deal faithfully, and search thoroughly; for self flattery will not prevent your sorrow. And Here you must know;
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that it is the kiss of the heart, and not of the lips, which we must here enquire after:
that it is the kiss of the heart, and not of the lips, which we must Here inquire After:
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The question will not be at the Great Day, Who hath spoke Christ fair? or who have called themselves by the name of Christians? or who hath said the Creed or the Lords Prayer oftnest? or cryed, Lord, Lord? or come to Church? for carryed a Bible? or who hath held this opinion? or who that? It would make a mans heart ake to think how zealously men will honour the shadow of Christ and bow at his Name,
The question will not be At the Great Day, Who hath spoke christ fair? or who have called themselves by the name of Christians? or who hath said the Creed or the lords Prayer oftenest? or cried, Lord, Lord? or come to Church? for carried a bible? or who hath held this opinion? or who that? It would make a men heart ache to think how zealously men will honour the shadow of christ and bow At his Name,
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and reverence the Image of the Cross which he dyed on, and the names and reliques of the Saints that dyed for him,
and Reverence the Image of the Cross which he died on, and the names and Relics of the Saints that died for him,
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and yet do utterly neglect the Lord himselfe, and cannot endure to be governed by him,
and yet do utterly neglect the Lord himself, and cannot endure to be governed by him,
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and resist his spirit, and scorne his strict and holy waies, and dispitefully hate them that most love and obey him,
and resist his Spirit, and scorn his strict and holy ways, and despitefully hate them that most love and obey him,
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and yet belive themselves to be real Christians.
and yet believe themselves to be real Christians.
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For God sake, Sirs, do not so delude your immortal souls, as to think your Baptism and your outward devotion,
For God sake, Sirs, do not so delude your immortal Souls, as to think your Baptism and your outward devotion,
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and your good meanings (as you call them) and your righteous dealing with men, will serve the turn to prove you Christians:
and your good meanings (as you call them) and your righteous dealing with men, will serve the turn to prove you Christians:
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Alas, this is but with Judas, to kiss the mouth of Christ, and indeed to fetch your death from those blessed lips, from whence the Saints do fetch their life:
Alas, this is but with Judas, to kiss the Mouth of christ, and indeed to fetch your death from those blessed lips, from whence the Saints do fetch their life:
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I will shew you some surer signs then these. 1. And first let me a little enquire into your subjection to Christ.
I will show you Some Surer Signs then these. 1. And First let me a little inquire into your subjection to christ.
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Do you remember the time when yon were the servants of sin, and when Sathan led you captive at his will? and the Prince of darkness ruled in your souls? and all within you was in a carnal peace? Do you remember when the Spirit in the word came powerfully upon your hearts,
Do you Remember the time when yond were the Servants of since, and when Sathan led you captive At his will? and the Prince of darkness ruled in your Souls? and all within you was in a carnal peace? Do you Remember when the Spirit in the word Come powerfully upon your hearts,
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and bound Sathan, and cast him our, and answered all your r•asonings, and conquered all your carnal wisdom,
and bound Sathan, and cast him our, and answered all your r•asonings, and conquered all your carnal Wisdom,
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and brought you from darkness to light, and from the power of Sathan unto God, Acts 26. 18. Or at least are you sure, that now you live not under the same Lord and Laws as the ungodly do? Hath Christ now the only soveraignty in your souls? Is his word thy Law which thou darest not pass? doth it bind thy thoughts,
and brought you from darkness to Light, and from the power of Sathan unto God, Acts 26. 18. Or At least Are you sure, that now you live not under the same Lord and Laws as the ungodly doe? Hath christ now the only sovereignty in your Souls? Is his word thy Law which thou Darest not pass? does it bind thy thoughts,
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and rule thy tongue? and command thy self and all thou hast? Hast thou laid all down at the feet of Christ? and resigned thy self and all to his will? and devoted all to his dispose and service? If custom bid thee curse and swear,
and Rule thy tongue? and command thy self and all thou hast? Hast thou laid all down At the feet of christ? and resigned thy self and all to his will? and devoted all to his dispose and service? If custom bid thee curse and swear,
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and Christ forbid thee, which dost thou obey? If thy Appetite bid thee take thy cups and fare deliciously every day;
and christ forbid thee, which dost thou obey? If thy Appetite bid thee take thy cups and fare deliciously every day;
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If thy company bid thee play the good-fellow, or scorn the Godly;
If thy company bid thee play the Goodfellow, or scorn the Godly;
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If thy covetousness bid thee love the world, and Christ forbid thee, which dost thou obey? If Christ bid thee be Holy,
If thy covetousness bid thee love the world, and christ forbid thee, which dost thou obey? If christ bid thee be Holy,
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and walk precisely, and be violent for Heaven and strive to enter in, and the world and the flesh be enemies to all this,
and walk precisely, and be violent for Heaven and strive to enter in, and the world and the Flesh be enemies to all this,
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and cry it down as tedious folly;
and cry it down as tedious folly;
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which dost thou obey? Dost thou daily and spiritually worship him in private, and in thy Family,
which dost thou obey? Dost thou daily and spiritually worship him in private, and in thy Family,
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and teach thy Children and Servants to fear the Lord? I intreat you Sirs, deal truly in answering these Questions;
and teach thy Children and Servants to Fear the Lord? I entreat you Sirs, deal truly in answering these Questions;
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never man was saved by the bare title of a Christian;
never man was saved by the bore title of a Christian;
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If you are not subject to Christ, you are not Christians, no more then a Picture or a Carcase is a man;
If you Are not Subject to christ, you Are not Christians, no more then a Picture or a Carcase is a man;
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and your salvation will be such as your Christianity is:
and your salvation will be such as your Christianity is:
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subjection is an essential part of thy Faith, and obedience is its fruit In short then;
subjection is an essential part of thy Faith, and Obedience is its fruit In short then;
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dost thou make him thy fear? and tremble at his word? Darest thou run upon fire,
dost thou make him thy Fear? and tremble At his word? Darest thou run upon fire,
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or water, sword or canon, rather then wilfully run upon his displeasure? wouldst thou rather displease thy dearest friend, the greatest Prince,
or water, sword or canon, rather then wilfully run upon his displeasure? Wouldst thou rather displease thy dearest friend, the greatest Prince,
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or thine own flesh, then wittingly provoke him? When Christ speaks against thy sweetest sin, thy nature or custom,
or thine own Flesh, then wittingly provoke him? When christ speaks against thy Sweetest since, thy nature or custom,
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or credit, or life, against thy rooted opinions, or thy corrupt traditions:
or credit, or life, against thy rooted opinions, or thy corrupt traditions:
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Art thou willing to submit to all that he revealeth? Dost thou say, Speak, Lord, for thy Servant heareth? Lord, what wouldst thou have me to do? I am ready to do thy will, O God,
Art thou willing to submit to all that he Revealeth? Dost thou say, Speak, Lord, for thy Servant hears? Lord, what Wouldst thou have me to do? I am ready to do thy will, Oh God,
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Beloved Hearers, This is the frame of every Servant of Christ, and this is the acknowledging and accepting him for your Lord.
beloved Hearers, This is the frame of every Servant of christ, and this is the acknowledging and accepting him for your Lord.
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I beseech you cozen not your souls with shews and formalities:
I beseech you cozen not your Souls with shows and formalities:
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if ever you be saved without this subjection, it must be without Christs merits or mercy:
if ever you be saved without this subjection, it must be without Christ merits or mercy:
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It must be in a way that Scripture revealeth not •nay, it must be in despite of God; his truth must be falsified;
It must be in a Way that Scripture Revealeth not •nay, it must be in despite of God; his truth must be falsified;
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his power must be mastered before the disobedient can be saved from his wrath.
his power must be mastered before the disobedient can be saved from his wrath.
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2 Examine also your Dependence on Christ, whether you kiss his Hands as well as his Feet.
2 Examine also your Dependence on christ, whither you kiss his Hands as well as his Feet.
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Do you understand that you are all by nature Condemned men and lyable to the everlasting wrath of God? that Christ hath interposed and paid this Debt,
Do you understand that you Are all by nature Condemned men and liable to the everlasting wrath of God? that christ hath interposed and paid this Debt,
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and bought us as his own by the satisfaction of that justice; that all things are now delivered into his hands, John 1•. •.
and bought us as his own by the satisfaction of that Justice; that all things Are now Delivered into his hands, John 1•. •.
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and he is made Head over all things to his Church Ephes. 1. 21, 22. Dost thou take him for thy onely Saviour? and believe the History of his Life and Passion, the truth of his divine and humane nature, his Resurrection, his Office,
and he is made Head over all things to his Church Ephesians 1. 21, 22. Dost thou take him for thy only Saviour? and believe the History of his Life and Passion, the truth of his divine and humane nature, his Resurrection, his Office,
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and his approaching Judgement? Dost thou see that all thy supposed Righteousness is but vanity and sin,
and his approaching Judgement? Dost thou see that all thy supposed Righteousness is but vanity and since,
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and that thy self art unable to make the least satisfaction to the Law by thy Works or Sufferings;
and that thy self art unable to make the least satisfaction to the Law by thy Works or Sufferings;
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and if his blood do not wash thee, and his righteousness justifie thee, thou must certainly be damned yet,
and if his blood do not wash thee, and his righteousness justify thee, thou must Certainly be damned yet,
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and perish for ever? Dost thou therefore cast thy self into his arms, and venture thy everlasting state upon him,
and perish for ever? Dost thou Therefore cast thy self into his arms, and venture thy everlasting state upon him,
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and trust him with thy soul, and fetch all thy help and healing from him? When sin is remembred and thy Conscience troubled,
and trust him with thy soul, and fetch all thy help and healing from him? When since is remembered and thy Conscience troubled,
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and the forethoughts of judgement do amaze thy soul, dost thou then fetch thy comfort from the view of his blood,
and the forethoughts of judgement do amaze thy soul, dost thou then fetch thy Comfort from the view of his blood,
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and the thoughts of the Freeness and Fulness of his Satisfaction, his Love, and Gospel-offers and promises? Dost thou so build upon his promise of a Happiness hereafter, that thou canst let goe all thy happiness here,
and the thoughts of the Freeness and Fullness of his Satisfaction, his Love, and Gospel-offers and promises? Dost thou so built upon his promise of a Happiness hereafter, that thou Canst let go all thy happiness Here,
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and drink of his Cup, and be baptized with his Baptism, and lose thy life upon his promise that thou shalt save it? Canst thou part with goods and friends,
and drink of his Cup, and be baptised with his Baptism, and loose thy life upon his promise that thou shalt save it? Canst thou part with goods and Friends,
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and all that thou hast, in hope of a promised Glory which thou never sawest? If thou canst drink with him of the Brook in the way, thou shalt also with him lift up the head Psal 110 v. last.
and all that thou hast, in hope of a promised Glory which thou never Sawest? If thou Canst drink with him of the Brook in the Way, thou shalt also with him lift up the head Psalm 110 v. last.
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Dost thou perceive a Mediator as well as a God in all thy mercies, both special and common,
Dost thou perceive a Mediator as well as a God in all thy Mercies, both special and Common,
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and tast his blood in all that thou receivest, and wait upon his hand for thy future supplies? Why, this is kissing the hand of Christ, and depending upon him.
and taste his blood in all that thou receivest, and wait upon his hand for thy future supplies? Why, this is kissing the hand of christ, and depending upon him.
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O how contrary is the Case of the World! whose confidence is like the Samaritans worship;
O how contrary is the Case of the World! whose confidence is like the Samaritans worship;
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they trust God and their Wits and Labours; Christ and their supposed Merits; I would I might not say, Christ and deceit and wicked contrivances.
they trust God and their Wits and Labours; christ and their supposed Merits; I would I might not say, christ and deceit and wicked contrivances.
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Oh blasphemous joyning of heaven and hell to make up one foundation of their trust!
O blasphemous joining of heaven and hell to make up one Foundation of their trust!
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3. Examine a little also your love to Christ, Do you thus kiss the Son? do your souls cleave to him,
3. Examine a little also your love to christ, Do you thus kiss the Son? do your Souls cleave to him,
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and embrace him with the strongest of your affections? Sirs though there is nothing that the blind world is more confident in then this [ that they love Christ with all their hearts ] yet is there nothing wherein they are more false and faulty;
and embrace him with the Strongest of your affections? Sirs though there is nothing that the blind world is more confident in then this [ that they love christ with all their hearts ] yet is there nothing wherein they Are more false and faulty;
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I beseech you therefore deal truly in answering here.
I beseech you Therefore deal truly in answering Here.
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Are your hearts set upon the Lord Jesus? do you love him above all things in this World? do you stick at your answer? do you not know? sure then at best you love him but little,
are your hearts Set upon the Lord jesus? do you love him above all things in this World? do you stick At your answer? do you not know? sure then At best you love him but little,
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or else you could not choose but know it. Love is a stirring and sensible Affection;
or Else you could not choose but know it. Love is a stirring and sensible Affection;
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you know what it is to love a Friend; Feel by this Pulse, whether you live or dye:
you know what it is to love a Friend; Feel by this Pulse, whither you live or die:
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Doth it beat more strongly toward Christ then to any thing else? Never question man, the necessity of this;
Does it beatrice more strongly towards christ then to any thing Else? Never question man, the necessity of this;
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he hath concluded, If thou love any thing more then him, thou art unworthy of him, nor canst be his Disciple.
he hath concluded, If thou love any thing more then him, thou art unworthy of him, nor Canst be his Disciple.
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Are thy thoughts of Christ thy freest and thy sweetest thoughts? are thy speeches of him thy sweetest speeches? when thou awakest, art thou still with him,
are thy thoughts of christ thy Freest and thy Sweetest thoughts? Are thy Speeches of him thy Sweetest Speeches? when thou awakest, art thou still with him,
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and is he next thy heart? when thou walkest abroad, dost thou take him in thy thoughts? canst thou say and lye not, that thou wert ever deeply in love with him, that thou dost love him but as heartily as thou lovest thy friend,
and is he next thy heart? when thou walkest abroad, dost thou take him in thy thoughts? Canst thou say and lie not, that thou Wertenberg ever deeply in love with him, that thou dost love him but as heartily as thou Lovest thy friend,
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and art as loth to displease him;
and art as loath to displease him;
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and as glad of his presence, and art as much troubled at his strangeness or absence? Hath thy Minister or godly Acquaintance ever heard thee bemoaning thy soul for want of Christ,
and as glad of his presence, and art as much troubled At his strangeness or absence? Hath thy Minister or godly Acquaintance ever herd thee bemoaning thy soul for want of christ,
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or inquiring what thou shouldst do to attain him:
or inquiring what thou Shouldst do to attain him:
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or thy Family heard thee commending his excellency, and labouring to kindle their affections towards him? why love will not be hid;
or thy Family herd thee commending his excellency, and labouring to kindle their affections towards him? why love will not be hid;
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when it hath its desire, it will be rejoycing!: and when it wants, it will be Complaining.
when it hath its desire, it will be rejoicing!: and when it Wants, it will be Complaining.
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Or at least, Can thy Conscience witness thy longings, thy groans, thy prayers for a Christ? Wilt thou stand to the Testimony of these Witnesses? Do you love his weak, his poor despised Members? Do you visit them, cloath them, feed them to your power? not only in a Common Natural Compassion to them as they are your Neighbors:
Or At least, Can thy Conscience witness thy longings, thy groans, thy Prayers for a christ? Wilt thou stand to the Testimony of these Witnesses? Do you love his weak, his poor despised Members? Do you visit them, cloth them, feed them to your power? not only in a Common Natural Compassion to them as they Are your Neighbours:
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but do you love or relieve a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, or a Disciple in the name of a Disciple? Mat 10. 40, 41, 43. shall all these decide the Question?
but do you love or relieve a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, or a Disciple in the name of a Disciple? Mathew 10. 40, 41, 43. shall all these decide the Question?
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Beloved Hearers, I profess to you all in the Name of our Lord, that it is not your bold and confident affirming that you love Christ, which will serve your turn when Christ shall judge:
beloved Hearers, I profess to you all in the Name of our Lord, that it is not your bold and confident affirming that you love christ, which will serve your turn when christ shall judge:
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he will search deep, and judge according to the truth in the inward parts.
he will search deep, and judge according to the truth in the inward parts.
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How many thousands will then perish as his utter Enemies, that verily thought themselves his friends? How easily now might they finde their mistake,
How many thousands will then perish as his utter Enemies, that verily Thought themselves his Friends? How Easily now might they find their mistake,
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if they would but be at the pains to examine themselves? Oh try, try, Sirs, before God try you;
if they would but be At the pains to examine themselves? O try, try, Sirs, before God try you;
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judge your selves before Christ judge you.
judge your selves before christ judge you.
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It would grieve a mans heart that knows what it is to love Christ, to believe, to be subject to him, to see how rare these are in the world and yet how confident and careless most men are!
It would grieve a men heart that knows what it is to love christ, to believe, to be Subject to him, to see how rare these Are in the world and yet how confident and careless most men Are!
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It may be that you may think much that I so question your love;
It may be that you may think much that I so question your love;
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yet Christ that knew all things, questioned Peters love to him, and that three times till it grieved P•t•r. I am a stranger to the most of you,
yet christ that knew all things, questioned Peter's love to him, and that three times till it grieved P•t•r. I am a stranger to the most of you,
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and therefore know not your conditions or inclinations:
and Therefore know not your conditions or inclinations:
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yet judge me not censorious if I fear the worst, and if I measure you by the rest of the world;
yet judge me not censorious if I Fear the worst, and if I measure you by the rest of the world;
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and then I may confidently and sadly conclude that Christ hath few loving Subjects among you.
and then I may confidently and sadly conclude that christ hath few loving Subject's among you.
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If we could hear your Oaths and vain speeches turned to heavenly soul-edifying discourse and your covetousness to conscionablene•s,
If we could hear your Oaths and vain Speeches turned to heavenly soul-edifying discourse and your covetousness to conscionablene•s,
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and see that the word of Christ were your Law, and that you laid out your endeavours for heaven in good earnest, then we should say;
and see that the word of christ were your Law, and that you laid out your endeavours for heaven in good earnest, then we should say;
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These People are the loving Subjects of Christ. These People Are the loving Subject's of christ.
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But when men are enemies to Christs Doctrine, and ways and worship, and had rather live after the flesh,
But when men Are enemies to Christ Doctrine, and ways and worship, and had rather live After the Flesh,
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and the world, and the traditions of their Fathers, and are notorious for profaness, superstition and enmity to Reformation, who can chuse but condole your case? and if your obstinacy will not endure us to help you,
and the world, and the traditions of their Father's, and Are notorious for profaneness, Superstition and enmity to Reformation, who can choose but condole your case? and if your obstinacy will not endure us to help you,
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yet you shall give us leave whether you will or no, to lament you. Vse 2. But its time that I turn my speech to Exhortation:
yet you shall give us leave whither you will or no, to lament you. Use 2. But its time that I turn my speech to Exhortation:
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And oh that you would encourage me with your resolution to obey!
And o that you would encourage me with your resolution to obey!
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My business here to day is as his Herauld and Embassadour, to proclaim the Lord Jesus your King and Saviour;
My business Here to day is as his Herald and Ambassador, to proclaim the Lord jesus your King and Saviour;
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and to know whether you will heartily acknowledg and take him so to be, or not:
and to know whither you will heartily acknowledge and take him so to be, or not:
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and to perswade you to take so fair an offer, while you may have it: and to kiss the Son, lest his wrath be kindled.
and to persuade you to take so fair an offer, while you may have it: and to kiss the Son, lest his wrath be kindled.
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This is my business here, in which if I had not some hope to speed, the Lord knows I would not have been here to day.
This is my business Here, in which if I had not Some hope to speed, the Lord knows I would not have been Here to day.
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You will say, This is a common Errand:
You will say, This is a Common Errand:
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do you think we never heard of hrist before? I confess it is common blessed be God for it (and long may it so continue and encrease,
do you think we never herd of hrist before? I confess it is Common blessed be God for it (and long may it so continue and increase,
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and let it be as constant and durable to us as the Sun in the Firmament:
and let it be as constant and durable to us as the Sun in the Firmament:
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and the Lord grant that England• sins or Enemies may never bereave them of the blessing of the Gospel;
and the Lord grant that England• Sins or Enemies may never bereave them of the blessing of the Gospel;
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and then it will be a 〈 ◊ 〉 Land then yet ever was on the face of the Earth) but is it as common to receive Christ in love & obedience? I would it were I know the name of Christ is common;
and then it will be a 〈 ◊ 〉 Land then yet ever was on the face of the Earth) but is it as Common to receive christ in love & Obedience? I would it were I know the name of christ is Common;
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the Swearer doth swear by it;
the Swearer does swear by it;
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the Beggar begs by it, the Charmer puts it into his charms, and the Jester into his jests,
the Beggar begs by it, the Charmer puts it into his charms, and the Jester into his jests,
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and every Papist and ignorant Protestant doth mutter it ofttimes over his Prayers:
and every Papist and ignorant Protestant does mutter it ofttimes over his Prayers:
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But who trembleth at it? or triumpheth in it? who maketh it his Fear and his Joy? and give up their souls and lives to be governed by Christ? I do here solemnly proclaim to you, that the Lord Jesus will not be put off with your complements;
But who Trembleth At it? or Triumpheth in it? who makes it his fear and his Joy? and give up their Souls and lives to be governed by christ? I do Here solemnly proclaim to you, that the Lord jesus will not be put off with your compliments;
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he cares not for your meer name of Christianity, nor your Cap, nor your knee; If thy heart be not set upon him, thou art none of his;
he Cares not for your mere name of Christianity, nor your Cap, nor your knee; If thy heart be not Set upon him, thou art none of his;
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His word must be your Law, and you must depend on him alone for soul and body,
His word must be your Law, and you must depend on him alone for soul and body,
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or never look for mercy at his hands;
or never look for mercy At his hands;
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He is the Author of eternal salvation to them (only) that obey him, Heb. 5. 9.
He is the Author of Eternal salvation to them (only) that obey him, Hebrew 5. 9.
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What say you then, Sirs, in answer to my message? and what course do you resolve upon? shall Christ be your love,
What say you then, Sirs, in answer to my message? and what course do you resolve upon? shall christ be your love,
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and your Lord, or not? Will you kiss the Son, or will you sleight him stil? methinks you should easily be resolved,
and your Lord, or not? Will you kiss the Son, or will you sleight him still? methinks you should Easily be resolved,
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and say, Away with pleasure, and credit, and worldly gain; away with these bewitching delights and companions;
and say, Away with pleasure, and credit, and worldly gain; away with these bewitching delights and Sodales;
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Christ hath bought my heart, and he shall have it, he is my Lord, and I will be ruled by him.
christ hath bought my heart, and he shall have it, he is my Lord, and I will be ruled by him.
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Hearers, I hope God hath kept your alive till now to show you mercy, and brought some sinners hither to day to prevail with their hearts:
Hearers, I hope God hath kept your alive till now to show you mercy, and brought Some Sinners hither to day to prevail with their hearts:
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And my hope is somewhat strengthened by Gods disposal of my own Spirit:
And my hope is somewhat strengthened by God's disposal of my own Spirit:
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I was strongly tempted to have preached this Sermon in the enticing words of humane wisdom, tending to a proud ostentation of parts:
I was strongly tempted to have preached this Sermon in the enticing words of humane Wisdom, tending to a proud ostentation of parts:
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But Christ hath assisted me to conquer the temptation, and commanded me to preach him in plainness and evidence of the Spirit.
But christ hath assisted me to conquer the temptation, and commanded me to preach him in plainness and evidence of the Spirit.
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I come not to perswade you to opinions or factions, to be for this side, or for that;
I come not to persuade you to opinions or factions, to be for this side, or for that;
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but to be with all your hearts for Christ, as ever you look that Christ should be for you:
but to be with all your hearts for christ, as ever you look that christ should be for you:
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to love him as he that hath bought you from eternal wrath, and dyed to save you from the everlasting burnings;
to love him as he that hath bought you from Eternal wrath, and died to save you from the everlasting burnings;
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to lay hold on him with most earnest affectionate apprehension, as a man that is ready to drown would do upon a bough,
to lay hold on him with most earnest affectionate apprehension, as a man that is ready to drown would do upon a bough,
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or upon the hand of his friend that would pull him to the shore:
or upon the hand of his friend that would pull him to the shore:
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to wait for the Law of thy direction from him, and do nothing till thou hast asked counsel at his word,
to wait for the Law of thy direction from him, and do nothing till thou hast asked counsel At his word,
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and know his mind whether thou shouldst do it or no;
and know his mind whither thou Shouldst do it or no;
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till thou feel thy Conscience bound by his Law, that thou canst not stirr till he give thee leave;
till thou feel thy Conscience bound by his Law, that thou Canst not stir till he give thee leave;
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that the commands of parents and Princes may stoop to his, much more the commands of custome and company, of credit or pleasure, of the world or flesh:
that the commands of Parents and Princes may stoop to his, much more the commands of custom and company, of credit or pleasure, of the world or Flesh:
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These are the things that I exhort you to and I must tell you that Christ doth flatly expect them at your hands.
These Are the things that I exhort you to and I must tell you that christ does flatly expect them At your hands.
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I will here back these Exhortations with some perswading Considerations. Think of what I say, and weigh it as we go.
I will Here back these Exhortations with Some persuading Considerations. Think of what I say, and weigh it as we go.
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If I speak not truth and reason, then reject it with disdain and spare not:
If I speak not truth and reason, then reject it with disdain and spare not:
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but if it be and thy Conscience tell thee so, take heed then how thou dost neglect or reject it,
but if it be and thy Conscience tell thee so, take heed then how thou dost neglect or reject it,
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lest thou be found a fighter against the Spirit, and lest the curse of God do seize upon that heart that would not yield to truth and reason.
lest thou be found a fighter against the Spirit, and lest the curse of God do seize upon that heart that would not yield to truth and reason.
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And I will draw these Considerations only from my Text. 1. Thou art else a Rebel against thy Soveraign Lord.
And I will draw these Considerations only from my Text. 1. Thou art Else a Rebel against thy Sovereign Lord.
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This I gather from the command in my Text:
This I gather from the command in my Text:
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and indeed the scope of the whole Psalm. God hath given thee into the hands of his on and made him Lord and King of all,
and indeed the scope of the Whole Psalm. God hath given thee into the hands of his on and made him Lord and King of all,
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& commanded all men to accept him, and submit unto him.
& commanded all men to accept him, and submit unto him.
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Who can shew such title to the Soveraignty? such right to rule thee as Christ can do? He is thy maker and so is not Satan;
Who can show such title to the Sovereignty? such right to Rule thee as christ can do? He is thy maker and so is not Satan;
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he dearly bought thee, and so did not the world; Thou wast not Redeemed with silver and Gold, and corruptible things.
he dearly bought thee, and so did not the world; Thou wast not Redeemed with silver and Gold, and corruptible things.
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1 Pet. 1. 18. I make this challenge here in the behalf of Christ;
1 Pet. 1. 18. I make this challenge Here in the behalf of christ;
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let any thing in the world step forth and shew a better title to thee, to thy heart,
let any thing in the world step forth and show a better title to thee, to thy heart,
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and to thy life, then Christ doth shew: and let them take thy heart, and take thy rule.
and to thy life, then christ does show: and let them take thy heart, and take thy Rule.
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But why do I speak thus? I know thou wilt confess it;
But why do I speak thus? I know thou wilt confess it;
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and yet wilt thou not yield him thy chiefest love and obedience? out of thy own mouth then art thou condemned and thou proclaimest thy self a knowing and wilful Rebel.
and yet wilt thou not yield him thy chiefest love and Obedience? out of thy own Mouth then art thou condemned and thou proclaimest thy self a knowing and wilful Rebel.
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2. To deny thy affections and subjection to Christ, is the most barbarous unkindness that a sinner can be guilty of.
2. To deny thy affections and subjection to christ, is the most barbarous unkindness that a sinner can be guilty of.
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Did he pitty thee in thy lost estate, and take thee up when thou laist wounded in the way,
Did he pity thee in thy lost estate, and take thee up when thou laist wounded in the Way,
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and make thee a plaister of the blood of his heart? And is this thy requital? Did he come down from heaven to earth, to seek thee when thou wast lost,
and make thee a plaster of the blood of his heart? And is this thy requital? Did he come down from heaven to earth, to seek thee when thou wast lost,
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and take upon him all thy dept, and put himself into the prison of the world and flesh? hath he paid for thy folly,
and take upon him all thy dept, and put himself into the prison of the world and Flesh? hath he paid for thy folly,
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and born that wrath of God which thou must have suffered for ever? and doth he not now deserve to be entertained with most affectionate respect? but with a few cold thoughts instead of hearty love,
and born that wrath of God which thou must have suffered for ever? and does he not now deserve to be entertained with most affectionate respect? but with a few cold thoughts instead of hearty love,
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and with a few formal words instead of worship? What hurt had it been to him if thou hadst perished? what would he have lost by it if thou hadst lain in Hell? would not Justice have been glorified upon a disobedient wretch? Might not he have said to his Father, What are these worms and sinners to me? must I smart for their folly? must I suffer when they have sineed? must I debase my self to become man,
and with a few formal words instead of worship? What hurt had it been to him if thou Hadst perished? what would he have lost by it if thou Hadst lain in Hell? would not justice have been glorified upon a disobedient wretch? Might not he have said to his Father, What Are these worms and Sinners to me? must I smart for their folly? must I suffer when they have sineed? must I debase my self to become man,
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because they would have exalted themseves to become as God? if they will needs undo themselves, what is it to me? if they will cast themselves into the flames of Hell, must I go thither to fetch them out? — Thus Christ might have put off the suffering and the shame,
Because they would have exalted themseves to become as God? if they will needs undo themselves, what is it to me? if they will cast themselves into the flames of Hell, must I go thither to fetch them out? — Thus christ might have put off the suffering and the shame,
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aud let it fall and lie where it was due: but he did not; His compassion would not suffer him to see us suffer;
and let it fallen and lie where it was due: but he did not; His compassion would not suffer him to see us suffer;
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Justice must be satisfied, the threat must be fulfilled;
justice must be satisfied, the threat must be fulfilled;
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Christ seeth that we cannot overcome it, but he can, therefore hee comes down into flesh, he lives on earth, he fasteth, he weepeth, he is weary, he is tempted, he hath not a place to put his head, he is ha•ed, he is spit upon, he is cloathed as a fool,
christ sees that we cannot overcome it, but he can, Therefore he comes down into Flesh, he lives on earth, he fasteth, he weeps, he is weary, he is tempted, he hath not a place to put his head, he is ha•ed, he is spit upon, he is clothed as a fool,
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and made a scorn, he sweateth blood, he is Crucified with Theeves, he bares the burden that would have sunk all us to Hell;
and made a scorn, he sweateth blood, he is crucified with Thieves, he bares the burden that would have sunk all us to Hell;
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and must he after all this, be neglected and forgotten? and his Laws that should rule us, be laid aside and be accounted too strict and precise for us to live by? O let the Heavens blush;
and must he After all this, be neglected and forgotten? and his Laws that should Rule us, be laid aside and be accounted too strict and precise for us to live by? O let the Heavens blush;
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and the Earth be ashamed at this barbarous ingratitude!
and the Earth be ashamed At this barbarous ingratitude!
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How can such a people shew their faces at his comming, or look him in the face when he shall judge them for this!
How can such a people show their faces At his coming, or look him in the face when he shall judge them for this!
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would you use a friend thus? No, nor an enemy.
would you use a friend thus? No, nor an enemy.
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Me thinks you should rather wonder with your selves, that ever Christ should give you leave to love him,
Me thinks you should rather wonder with your selves, that ever christ should give you leave to love him,
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and say Will the Lord endure such a wretch to kiss him? will he suffer himself to be embraced by those arms which have been defiled so oft by the embracements of sin? will he so highly honour me,
and say Will the Lord endure such a wretch to kiss him? will he suffer himself to be embraced by those arms which have been defiled so oft by the embracements of since? will he so highly honour me,
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as to be his subject and his servant, and to be guided by such a blessed and perfect Law? and doth he require no harder conditions then these for my salvation? Take then my heart, Lord it is only thine;
as to be his Subject and his servant, and to be guided by such a blessed and perfect Law? and does he require no harder conditions then these for my salvation? Take then my heart, Lord it is only thine;
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and oh that it were better worth thy having, or take it and make it better:
and o that it were better worth thy having, or take it and make it better:
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the Spear hath opened me a passage to thy heart ▪ let the Spirit open thee a passage into mine:
the Spear hath opened me a passage to thy heart ▪ let the Spirit open thee a passage into mine:
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deservedly may those Gates be fuel for Hell, that would not open to let in the King of Glory.
deservedly may those Gates be fuel for Hell, that would not open to let in the King of Glory.
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3. To deny thine affection and subjection to the Son, is the greatest folly and madness in the world.
3. To deny thine affection and subjection to the Son, is the greatest folly and madness in the world.
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Why doth he require this so earnestly at thy hands? is it for thy hurt,
Why does he require this so earnestly At thy hands? is it for thy hurt,
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or for thy good? would he make a prey of thee for his own advantage? is it for any need hat he hath of thee,
or for thy good? would he make a prey of thee for his own advantage? is it for any need hat he hath of thee,
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or of thy service, or because thou hast need of him for thy direction or salvation? would he steal away thy heart as the world doth to delude it? would he draw thee as Satan doth to serve him, that he may torment thee? if so, it were no wonder that thou art so hardly drawn to him:
or of thy service, or Because thou hast need of him for thy direction or salvation? would he steal away thy heart as the world does to delude it? would he draw thee as Satan does to serve him, that he may torment thee? if so, it were no wonder that thou art so hardly drawn to him:
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but thou knowest sure that Christ hath none of these ends. The truth is this:
but thou Knowest sure that christ hath none of these ends. The truth is this:
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His dying on the Cross, is but part of the work that is necessary to thy Salvation;
His dying on the Cross, is but part of the work that is necessary to thy Salvation;
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this was but the paying of the debt;
this was but the paying of the debt;
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he must give thee moreover a peculiar interest, and make that to be absolutely thine, which was thine but conditionally;
he must give thee moreover a peculiar Interest, and make that to be absolutely thine, which was thine but conditionally;
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he must take off thy rags, and wash thy sores, and qualify thy soul for the prepared Glory,
he must take off thy rags, and wash thy sores, and qualify thy soul for the prepared Glory,
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and bring thee out of the prison of sin and death, and present thee to his Father blameless and undefiled,
and bring thee out of the prison of since and death, and present thee to his Father blameless and undefiled,
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and estate thee in greater dignity then thou fellest from:
and estate thee in greater dignity then thou fellest from:
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and all this must he do drawing thee to himself, and laying himself upon thee as the Prophet upon the Child,
and all this must he do drawing thee to himself, and laying himself upon thee as the Prophet upon the Child,
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and closing thy heart with his heart, and thy will with his will, and thy thoughts and waies with the Rule of his Word;
and closing thy heart with his heart, and thy will with his will, and thy thoughts and ways with the Rule of his Word;
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And is this against thee or for thee? is there any hurt to thee in all this? I dare challenge Earth and Hell,
And is this against thee or for thee? is there any hurt to thee in all this? I Dare challenge Earth and Hell,
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and all the Enemies of Christ in both, to shew the least hurt that ever he caused to the soul of a believer,
and all the Enemies of christ in both, to show the least hurt that ever he caused to the soul of a believer,
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or the least wrong to the soul of any.
or the least wrong to the soul of any.
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And must he then have such a stir to do thee good? must he so beseech thee to be happy,
And must he then have such a stir to do thee good? must he so beseech thee to be happy,
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and follow thee with entreaties? and yet art thou like a stock that neither heare's nor fee•'s? Nay dost thou not murmur and strive against him ▪ as if he were about to do thee mischief ▪ and would rather cut thy throat then cure thee,
and follow thee with entreaties? and yet art thou like a stock that neither hear's nor fee•'s? Nay dost thou not murmur and strive against him ▪ as if he were about to do thee mischief ▪ and would rather Cut thy throat then cure thee,
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and were going to destroy thee, and not to save thee? I appeal to any that hath not renounced his Reason,
and were going to destroy thee, and not to save thee? I appeal to any that hath not renounced his Reason,
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whether this be not notorious bruitish unreasonableness;
whither this be not notorious brutish unreasonableness;
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and whether thou be not liker a beast, that must be cast or held while you dress his sores,
and whither thou be not liker a beast, that must be cast or held while you dress his sores,
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then to a man that should help on his own recovery? Foolish Sinner! It is thy sin that hurts thee, and not thy Saviour:
then to a man that should help on his own recovery? Foolish Sinner! It is thy since that hurts thee, and not thy Saviour:
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why dost thou not rather strive against that? It is the Devil that would destroy thee,
why dost thou not rather strive against that? It is the devil that would destroy thee,
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and yet thou dost not grudge at they obedience to him. Be judge thy self, whether this be wise or equal dealing.
and yet thou dost not grudge At they Obedience to him. Be judge thy self, whither this be wise or equal dealing.
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Sinner, I beseech thee in the behalf of thy poor soul, if thou have such a mind to renounce thy Saviour, do it not till thou hast found a better Master;
Sinner, I beseech thee in the behalf of thy poor soul, if thou have such a mind to renounce thy Saviour, do it not till thou hast found a better Master;
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say as Peter, Wither shall we go? Lord thou hast the words of eternal life:
say as Peter, Wither shall we go? Lord thou hast the words of Eternal life:
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And when thou knowest once where to be better, then go thy way, part with Christ and spare not:
And when thou Knowest once where to be better, then go thy Way, part with christ and spare not:
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If thy merry company, or thy honour, or thy wealth, or all thy friends and delights in the world will do that for thee which Christ hath done,
If thy merry company, or thy honour, or thy wealth, or all thy Friends and delights in the world will do that for thee which christ hath done,
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and which at last he will do if thou stick to him; then take them for thy Gods, and let Christ go.
and which At last he will do if thou stick to him; then take them for thy God's, and let christ go.
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In the meane time let me prevaile with thee, as thou are a man of reason, sell not thy Saviour till thou know for what, sell not thy soul till thou know why, sell not thy hopes of Heaven for nothing.
In the mean time let me prevail with thee, as thou Are a man of reason, fell not thy Saviour till thou know for what, fell not thy soul till thou know why, fell not thy hope's of Heaven for nothing.
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God forbid that thy wilfull folly should bring thee to Hell, and there thou shouldst lie roaring and crying out for ever, This is the reward of my neglecting Christ, he would have led me to Glory,
God forbid that thy wilful folly should bring thee to Hell, and there thou Shouldst lie roaring and crying out for ever, This is the reward of my neglecting christ, he would have led me to Glory,
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and I would not follow him, I sold heaven for a few merry hours, for a little honour,
and I would not follow him, I sold heaven for a few merry hours, for a little honour,
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and ease, and delight to my flesh:
and ease, and delight to my Flesh:
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here I lie in torment, because I would not be ruled by Christ, but chose my lusts and pleasure be fore him.
Here I lie in torment, Because I would not be ruled by christ, but chosen my Lustiest and pleasure be before him.
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— Sinner, do not think I speak harshly or uncharitably to call this neglect of Christ thy folly:
— Sinner, do not think I speak harshly or uncharitably to call this neglect of christ thy folly:
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As true as thou livest and hearest me this day, except thy timely submission do prevent it (which God grant it may) thou wilt one of these dayes befool thy self a thousand times more then I now befool thee,
As true as thou Livest and Hearst me this day, except thy timely submission do prevent it (which God grant it may) thou wilt one of these days befool thy self a thousand times more then I now befool thee,
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and call thy self mad, and a thousand times mad, when thou thinkest how fair thou wast for heaven,
and call thy self mad, and a thousand times mad, when thou Thinkest how fair thou wast for heaven,
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and how ready Christ was to have been thy Saviour and thy Lord, and how light thou madest of all his offers:
and how ready christ was to have been thy Saviour and thy Lord, and how Light thou Madest of all his offers:
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Either this will prove true to thy cost, or else am I a fals Prophet, and a cursed deceiver.
Either this will prove true to thy cost, or Else am I a falls Prophet, and a cursed deceiver.
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Be wise therefore, be learned, and kiss the Son. The former Considerations were drawn from Aggravations of the sinne;
Be wise Therefore, be learned, and kiss the Son. The former Considerations were drawn from Aggravations of the sin;
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the following are drawn from the Aggravations of the punishment, and that fom the words of the Text too.
the following Are drawn from the Aggravations of the punishment, and that From the words of the Text too.
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1. God will be angry if you kiss not the Son. His wrath is as fire,
1. God will be angry if you kiss not the Son. His wrath is as fire,
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and this neglect of Christ is the way to kindle it. If thou art not a Believer, thou art condemned already:
and this neglect of christ is the Way to kindle it. If thou art not a Believer, thou art condemned already:
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but this will bring upon thee a double condemnation. Believe it for a truth.
but this will bring upon thee a double condemnation. Believe it for a truth.
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All thy sinnes as they are the Covenant of Works even the most hainous of them, are not so provoking & destroying as thy slighting of Christ.
All thy Sins as they Are the Covenant of Works even the most heinous of them, Are not so provoking & destroying as thy slighting of christ.
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Oh what will the Father say to such an unworthy wrecth!
O what will the Father say to such an unworthy wrecth!
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Must I send my Son from my bosome to suffer for thee? must he groan when thou shouldst groan? and bleed when thou shouldst bleed and dye when thou shouldst dye? And canst thou not now be perswaded to embrace him and obey him must the world be courted while he stands by? must he have the naked title of thy Lord and Saviour,
Must I send my Son from my bosom to suffer for thee? must he groan when thou Shouldst groan? and bleed when thou Shouldst bleed and die when thou Shouldst die? And Canst thou not now be persuaded to embrace him and obey him must the world be courted while he Stands by? must he have the naked title of thy Lord and Saviour,
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while thy fleshly pleasures and profits have thy heart? what wrath can be too great, what hell too hot,
while thy fleshly pleasures and profits have thy heart? what wrath can be too great, what hell too hight,
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for such an ungrateful, unworthy wretch!
for such an ungrateful, unworthy wretch!
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Must I prepare thee a portion of the blood of my Son, and wilt not thou be perswaded now to drink it? must I be at so much cost to save thee,
Must I prepare thee a portion of the blood of my Son, and wilt not thou be persuaded now to drink it? must I be At so much cost to save thee,
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and wilt thou not obey that thou maist be saved? Go seize upon him justice, let my wrath consume thee, let hell devour thee, let thy own Conscience for ever torment thee;
and wilt thou not obey that thou Mayest be saved? Go seize upon him Justice, let my wrath consume thee, let hell devour thee, let thy own Conscience for ever torment thee;
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seeing thou hast chosen death, thou shalt have it;
seeing thou hast chosen death, thou shalt have it;
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and as thou hast rejected Heaven, thou shalt never see it, but my wrath shall abide upon thee for ever, Joh. 3. 36. — Woe to the sinner if this be once thy sentence!
and as thou hast rejected Heaven, thou shalt never see it, but my wrath shall abide upon thee for ever, John 3. 36. — Woe to the sinner if this be once thy sentence!
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thou wert better have all the world angry with thee• and bound in an oath against thee,
thou Wertenberg better have all the world angry with thee• and bound in an oath against thee,
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as the Jews against Paul, then that one drop of his anger should light upon thee:
as the jews against Paul, then that one drop of his anger should Light upon thee:
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thou wert better have Heaven and Earth to fall upon thee, then one degree of Gods displeasure.
thou Wertenberg better have Heaven and Earth to fallen upon thee, then one degree of God's displeasure.
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2. As this wrath is Fire, so is it a consuming fire, and causeth the sinner utterly to perish.
2. As this wrath is Fire, so is it a consuming fire, and Causes the sinner utterly to perish.
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All this is plain in the Text: not that the Being of the soul will cease:
All this is plain in the Text: not that the Being of the soul will cease:
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such a perishing the sinner would be glad o•:
such a perishing the sinner would be glad o•:
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A happy man would he think himself, if he might dye as the bruits and be no more; but such wishes are vain.
A happy man would he think himself, if he might die as the bruits and be no more; but such wishes Are vain.
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It is but a glimpse of his own condition, which he shall see in the great combustion of the world;
It is but a glimpse of his own condition, which he shall see in the great combustion of the world;
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when he seeth the heaven and earth on fire, he see's but the picture of his approaching wo.
when he sees the heaven and earth on fire, he see's but the picture of his approaching woe.
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But alas, it is he that must feel the devouring fire. The world will be but refined or consumed by its fire;
But alas, it is he that must feel the devouring fire. The world will be but refined or consumed by its fire;
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but there must he burn, and burn for ever, and yet be neither consumed nor refined.
but there must he burn, and burn for ever, and yet be neither consumed nor refined.
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The Earth will not feel the flames that burn it, but his soul and body must feel it with a witness;
The Earth will not feel the flames that burn it, but his soul and body must feel it with a witness;
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Little know his friends that are honourably interring his Corps, what his miserable sonl is seeing and feeling;
Little know his Friends that Are honourably interring his Corpse, what his miserable Son is seeing and feeling;
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Here endeth the story of his prosperity and delights, and now begins the Tragedy that will never have end;
Here Endeth the story of his Prosperity and delights, and now begins the Tragedy that will never have end;
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Oh how his merry days are vanished as a dream! and his jovial life as a Tale that is told!
O how his merry days Are vanished as a dream! and his jovial life as a Tale that is told!
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His witty jests his pleasant sports, his Cards and Dice, his merry company and wanton dalliance, his Cups and Queans,
His witty jests his pleasant sports, his Cards and Dice, his merry company and wanton dalliance, his Cups and Queans,
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yea his hopes of heaven and confident concerts of escaping this wrath, are all perished with him in the way;
yea his hope's of heaven and confident concerts of escaping this wrath, Are all perished with him in the Way;
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As the wax melteth before the fire, as the chaff is scattered before the wind,
As the wax melts before the fire, as the chaff is scattered before the wind,
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as the stubble consumeth before the flames, as the flowers do wither before the scorching Sun;
as the stubble consumeth before the flames, as the flowers do wither before the scorching Sun;
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so are all his sinful pleasures withered, consumed, scattered and melted.
so Are all his sinful pleasures withered, consumed, scattered and melted.
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And is not the hearty embracing of Christ and subjection to him, a cheap prevention of all this? Oh who among you can dwell with the devouring fire? Who can dwell with the everlasting burnings? Isai. 33. 14. This God hath said he will surely do;
And is not the hearty embracing of christ and subjection to him, a cheap prevention of all this? O who among you can dwell with the devouring fire? Who can dwell with the everlasting burnings? Isaiah 33. 14. This God hath said he will surely do;
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if you are able to gain-s•y and resist him, try your strength;
if you Are able to gain-s•y and resist him, try your strength;
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read his ehal enge, Isai. 27. 4. Who would set the briars and thorns agaist me in battel? I would go through them, I would burn them together.
read his ehal enge, Isaiah 27. 4. Who would Set the briers and thorns aghast me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together.
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3. This perishing will be sudden and unexpected, in the way of their sin and resistance of Christ, in the way of their fleshly delights and hopes;
3. This perishing will be sudden and unexpected, in the Way of their since and resistance of christ, in the Way of their fleshly delights and hope's;
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They shall perish in the way, l Thes. 5. 3. Mat. 24. 37:They shall perish in the Way, l Thebes 5. 3. Mathew 24. 37:
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As fire doth utterly break out in the night when men are sleeping, and consumeth the fruit of their long labours:
As fire does utterly break out in the night when men Are sleeping, and consumeth the fruit of their long labours:
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so will this fire break forth upon their souls;
so will this fire break forth upon their Souls;
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and how neer may it be when you little think on it? A hundred to one but some of us present.
and how near may it be when you little think on it? A hundred to one but Some of us present.
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shall within a few moneths be in another world;
shall within a few months be in Another world;
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and what world will it be, you may easily conceive if you do not embrace and obey the Son. How many have been smitten with Herod in the midst of their vain glory? How many like Ahab have been wounded in fight,
and what world will it be, you may Easily conceive if you do not embrace and obey the Son. How many have been smitten with Herod in the midst of their vain glory? How many like Ahab have been wounded in fight,
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and dunged the Earth with their flesh and blood, who left the Lords people to be fed with bread and water of affliction in confidence of their own return in peace? How many, have been swallowed up like Pharaoh and his Host in their rash and malicious persuit of the godly? Little thinks many an ignorant careless soul, what a change of his condition he shall shortly find;
and dunged the Earth with their Flesh and blood, who left the lords people to be fed with bred and water of affliction in confidence of their own return in peace? How many, have been swallowed up like Pharaoh and his Host in their rash and malicious pursuit of the godly? Little thinks many an ignorant careless soul, what a change of his condition he shall shortly find;
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Those thousands of souls that are now in misery, did as little think of that doleful state while they were merily pleasing the flesh on earth,
Those thousands of Souls that Are now in misery, did as little think of that doleful state while they were merrily pleasing the Flesh on earth,
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and forgetting Christ and their eternal state, as you do now;
and forgetting christ and their Eternal state, as you do now;
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they could as contemptuously jeer the Preacher as you, and verily believe that all this talk was but words and wind,
they could as contemptuously jeer the Preacher as you, and verily believe that all this talk was but words and wind,
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and empty threats and ventured their souls as boldy upon their carnal hopes:
and empty Treats and ventured their Souls as boldy upon their carnal hope's:
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Little thought Sodom of the devouring fire, when they were fnriously assaulting the door of their righteous reprover:
Little Thought Sodom of the devouring fire, when they were fnriously assaulting the door of their righteous reprover:
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As little do the raging enemies of godliness among us, think of the deplorable state which they are hasting to!
As little do the raging enemies of godliness among us, think of the deplorable state which they Are hasting to!
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They will cry out themselves then. Little did I think to see this day, or feel these torments!
They will cry out themselves then. Little did I think to see this day, or feel these torments!
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— Why, thou wouldst not th•nk of it, or else thou mightest:
— Why, thou Wouldst not th•nk of it, or Else thou Mightest:
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God told thee in Scripture, and Ministers in their preaching, but thou wouldst not believe till it was too late.
God told thee in Scripture, and Ministers in their preaching, but thou Wouldst not believe till it was too late.
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A little of Gods wrath will bring down all this upon those that embrace not and obey not the Son. If his wrath be kindled,
A little of God's wrath will bring down all this upon those that embrace not and obey not the Son. If his wrath be kindled,
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yea but a little, &c. As his mercy being the mercy of an infinite God, a little of it will sweeten a world of crosses;
yea but a little, etc. As his mercy being the mercy of an infinite God, a little of it will sweeten a world of Crosses;
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so therefore will a little of his wrath consume a world of pleasures;
so Therefore will a little of his wrath consume a world of pleasures;
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one spark fell among the Bethshemites, and consumed fifty thousand and seventy men, but for looking into the Ark, till the people cry out, Who can stand before this Holy Lord God? 1 Sam. 6. 19, 20. How then will the neglecters of Christ stand before him? Sirs, me thinks we should not hear of this as strangers or unbelievers!
one spark fell among the Beth-shemites, and consumed fifty thousand and seventy men, but for looking into the Ark, till the people cry out, Who can stand before this Holy Lord God? 1 Sam. 6. 19, 20. How then will the neglecters of christ stand before him? Sirs, me thinks we should not hear of this as Strangers or unbelievers!
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There did but one spark fall upon England, and what a combustion hath it cast this Kingdom into? how many Houses and Towns hath it consumed? How many thousand of people hath it impoverished? how many children hath it left fatherless? and how many thousand bodies hath it bereaved of their souls? And though there are as many hearty prayers,
There did but one spark fallen upon England, and what a combustion hath it cast this Kingdom into? how many Houses and Towns hath it consumed? How many thousand of people hath it impoverished? how many children hath it left fatherless? and how many thousand bodies hath it bereft of their Souls? And though there Are as many hearty Prayers,
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and tears poured forth to quench it, as most Kingdoms on earth have had;
and tears poured forth to quench it, as most Kingdoms on earth have had;
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yet is the fire kindled afresh, and threatneth a more terrible desolation then before, as if it would turn us all to ashes. One spark fell upon Germany, another upon Ireland, and what it hath done there, I need not tell you.
yet is the fire kindled afresh, and threatens a more terrible desolation then before, as if it would turn us all to Ashes. One spark fell upon Germany, Another upon Ireland, and what it hath done there, I need not tell you.
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If a little of this wrath do but seize upon thy body what cryes and groans and lamentations doth it raise? If it be on one member,
If a little of this wrath doe but seize upon thy body what cries and groans and lamentations does it raise? If it be on one member,
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yea but a tooth, how dost thou roar with intolerable pain, and wouldst not take the world to live for ever in that condition? If it seize upon the Conscience, what torments doth it cause,
yea but a tooth, how dost thou roar with intolerable pain, and Wouldst not take the world to live for ever in that condition? If it seize upon the Conscience, what torments does it cause,
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as if the man were already in the suburbs of Hell? He thinketh every thing he seeth is against him;
as if the man were already in the suburbs of Hell? He Thinketh every thing he sees is against him;
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he feareth every bit he eateth should be his bane: If he sleep, he dreams of death and judgement;
he fears every bit he Eateth should be his bane: If he sleep, he dreams of death and judgement;
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when he awaketh, his Conscience and horror awake with him: he is weary of living, and fearful of dying;
when he awakes, his Conscience and horror awake with him: he is weary of living, and fearful of dying;
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even the thoughts of heaven are terrible to him, because he thinks it is not for him.
even the thoughts of heaven Are terrible to him, Because he thinks it is not for him.
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Oh what a pittiful sight is it to see a man under the wrath of God! And are these little little sparks so intolerable hot? What then do you think are the Everlasting flames? Beloved Hearers,
O what a pitiful sighed is it to see a man under the wrath of God! And Are these little little sparks so intolerable hight? What then do you think Are the Everlasting flames? beloved Hearers,
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if God had not spoke this I durst not have spoke it;
if God had not spoke this I durst not have spoke it;
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The desire of my soul is that you may never feel it or else I should never have chosen so unpleasing a subject,
The desire of my soul is that you may never feel it or Else I should never have chosen so unpleasing a Subject,
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but that I hope the foreknowing may help you to prevent it;
but that I hope the foreknowing may help you to prevent it;
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But let me tell you from God, that as sure as the heaven is over your head,
But let me tell you from God, that as sure as the heaven is over your head,
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and the earth under your feet, except the Son of God be nearer thy heart,
and the earth under your feet, except the Son of God be nearer thy heart,
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and dearer to thy heart then friends, or goods, or pleasures, or life, or any thing in this world, this burning wrath will never be prevented.
and Dearer to thy heart then Friends, or goods, or pleasures, or life, or any thing in this world, this burning wrath will never be prevented.
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Mat. 10. 37. Luke 14. 26. 5. When this wrath of God is throughly kindled, the world will discern the blessed from the wretched;Mathew 10. 37. Lycia 14. 26. 5. When this wrath of God is thoroughly kindled, the world will discern the blessed from the wretched;
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Then blessed are they that trust in him. It is the property of the wicked, to be wise too late:Then blessed Are they that trust in him. It is the property of the wicked, to be wise too late:
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Those that now they esteem but precise fools, will then be acknowledged blessed men: Bear with their scorns Christians in the mean time;
Those that now they esteem but precise Fools, will then be acknowledged blessed men: Bear with their scorns Christians in the mean time;
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they will very shortly wish themselves in your stead, and would give all that ever they were masters of, that they had sought and loved Christ as earnestly as you,
they will very shortly wish themselves in your stead, and would give all that ever they were Masters of, that they had sought and loved christ as earnestly as you,
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and had a little of your oyl when they find their lamps are out, Mat. 25. 8.
and had a little of your oil when they find their lamps Are out, Mathew 25. 8.
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And now Hearers, what is your resolution? perhaps you have been enemies to Christ under the name of Christians:
And now Hearers, what is your resolution? perhaps you have been enemies to christ under the name of Christians:
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Will you be so still? Have you not loathed this busie diligent serving of him? and hated them that most carefully seek him, more then the vilest drunkard or blaspemer? Have not his word and service and sabbaths been a burthen to you? Have not multitudes ventured their lives against his Ordinances and Government? Nay is it not almost the common voice of the Nation in effect, Give us our sports and liberty of sinning, give us our Readers,
Will you be so still? Have you not loathed this busy diligent serving of him? and hated them that most carefully seek him, more then the Vilest drunkard or blasphemer? Have not his word and service and Sabbaths been a burden to you? Have not Multitudes ventured their lives against his Ordinances and Government? Nay is it not almost the Common voice of the nation in Effect, Give us our sports and liberty of sinning, give us our Readers,
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and singing-men, and drunken Preachers, give us our Holy-daies and Ceremonies, and the Customes of our fore-fathers;
and Singing-men, and drunken Preachers, give us our Holidays and Ceremonies, and the Customs of our Forefathers;
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Away with these precise fellows, they are an eye-sore to us;
Away with these precise Fellows, they Are an eyesore to us;
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these precise Preachers shall no• controll us, this precise Scripture shall be no Law to us, and consequently this Christ shall not Rule over us.these precise Preachers shall no• control us, this precise Scripture shall be no Law to us, and consequently this christ shall not Rule over us.
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How long hath England rebelled against his Government!
How long hath England rebelled against his Government!
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Mr. Vdal told them in the days of Queen Elizabeth, that if they would not set up the Discipline of Christ, in the Church, Christ would set it up himself in a way that would make their hearts to ake.
Mr. Udal told them in the days of Queen Elizabeth, that if they would not Set up the Discipline of christ, in the Church, christ would Set it up himself in a Way that would make their hearts to ache.
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I think their hearts have aked by this time:
I think their hearts have ached by this time:
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and as they judged him to the Gallowes for his Prediction, so hath Christ executed them by thousands for their Rebellion against him;
and as they judged him to the Gallows for his Prediction, so hath christ executed them by thousands for their Rebellion against him;
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and yet they are as unwilling of his Government as ever. The Kings of the Earth are afraid lest Christs Government should un-king them.
and yet they Are as unwilling of his Government as ever. The Kings of the Earth Are afraid lest Christ Government should unking them.
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The Rulers are jealous lest it will depose them from their Dignities;
The Rulers Are jealous lest it will depose them from their Dignities;
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even the Reformers that have adventured all to set it up, are jealous lest it will incroach upon their power and priviledges.
even the Reformers that have adventured all to Set it up, Are jealous lest it will encroach upon their power and privileges.
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Kings are afraid of it, and think themselves but half kings, where Christ doth set up his Word and Discipline.
Kings Are afraid of it, and think themselves but half Kings, where christ does Set up his Word and Discipline.
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Parliaments are afraid of it, lest it should usurp their Authority.
Parliaments Are afraid of it, lest it should usurp their authority.
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Lawyers are afraid of it, lest it should take away their gains, and the Laws of Christ should over-top the Laws of the Land. The people are afraid of it,
Lawyers Are afraid of it, lest it should take away their gains, and the Laws of christ should overtop the Laws of the Land. The people Are afraid of it,
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lest it will compel them to subjection to that Law and way which their souls abhor:
lest it will compel them to subjection to that Law and Way which their Souls abhor:
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Indeed if men may be their own judges, then Christ hath no enemies in England at all;
Indeed if men may be their own judges, then christ hath no enemies in England At all;
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we are his friends, and all good Christians: It is Precisians and Rebels that men hate, and not Christ;
we Are his Friends, and all good Christians: It is precisians and Rebels that men hate, and not christ;
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It is not the Government of Christ that we are afraid of but the domineering of aspiring ambitious Presbyters. (viz. That Generation of godly learned, humble Ministers, who have done more then any before them, to make themselves uncapable of preferment or domineering) and when men disobey and disregard our doctrine, it is not Christ,
It is not the Government of christ that we Are afraid of but the domineering of aspiring ambitious Presbyters. (viz. That Generation of godly learned, humble Ministers, who have done more then any before them, to make themselves uncapable of preferment or domineering) and when men disobey and disregard our Doctrine, it is not christ,
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but the Preacher that they despise and disobey.
but the Preacher that they despise and disobey.
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And if the Jews might so have been their own Judges, it was not the Son of God whom they crucified,
And if the jews might so have been their own Judges, it was not the Son of God whom they Crucified,
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but an enemy to Caesar, and a blasphemer that works by the Devil.
but an enemy to Caesar, and a blasphemer that works by the devil.
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It was not Panl a Saint that they persecuted, but one that they found to be a pestilent fellow,
It was not Paul a Saint that they persecuted, but one that they found to be a pestilent fellow,
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and a mover of sedition amongst the people.
and a mover of sedition among the people.
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But were there no seditious persons but Apostles and Christians? nor no troublers of Israel, but Elias? nor no enemies to Caesar, but Christ and his friends? Oh. God will shortly take off the vail of hypocrisy from the actions of the world,
But were there no seditious Persons but Apostles and Christians? nor no troublers of Israel, but Elias? nor no enemies to Caesar, but christ and his Friends? Oh. God will shortly take off the Vail of hypocrisy from the actions of the world,
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and make them confess that it was Christ they resisted, and that it was his holy waies and word that did kindle their fury;
and make them confess that it was christ they resisted, and that it was his holy ways and word that did kindle their fury;
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else would they as soon have fallen upon the ungodly rabble, as they did upon the most zealous and conscionable Christains:
Else would they as soon have fallen upon the ungodly rabble, as they did upon the most zealous and conscionable Christains:
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And however you mangle and deform them with your false accusations and reproach, he will then know and own his people and his Cause,
And however you mangle and deform them with your false accusations and reproach, he will then know and own his people and his Cause,
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and will say to the world, In despising them you despised me;
and will say to the world, In despising them you despised me;
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and in as much as you did it to one of these little ones, you did it unto me. and in as much as you did it to one of these little ones, you did it unto me.
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As Dr. Stoughton saith, If you strike a Schismatick, and God find a Saint lie a bleeding,
As Dr. Stoughton Says, If you strike a Schismatic, and God find a Saint lie a bleeding,
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and you to answer it, I would not be in yor coat for more then you got by it. and you to answer it, I would not be in Your coat for more then you god by it.
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Hath the world ever gained by resisting Christ? Doth it make the Crown sit faster on the heads of Kings? or must they not rather do to Christ,
Hath the world ever gained by resisting christ? Does it make the Crown fit faster on the Heads of Kings? or must they not rather do to christ,
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as King John to his supposed Vicar, resign their Crowns to him, and take them from him again as his Tributaries,
as King John to his supposed Vicar, resign their Crowns to him, and take them from him again as his Tributaries,
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before they can hold them by a certain tenure? read over but this Psalm and judge.
before they can hold them by a certain tenure? read over but this Psalm and judge.
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Herod must kill the child Jesus to secure his Crown:Herod must kill the child jesus to secure his Crown:
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The Jews must kill him least the Romans should come and take away their place and Nation, Joh. 11. 48,
The jews must kill him lest the Romans should come and take away their place and nation, John 11. 48,
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And did this means secure them? or did it bring upon them the destruction wich they thought to avoid?
And did this means secure them? or did it bring upon them the destruction which they Thought to avoid?
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Or have the people been greater gainers by this, then their Kings? What hath England got by resisting his Gospel and Government, by hating his servants,
Or have the people been greater gainers by this, then their Kings? What hath England god by resisting his Gospel and Government, by hating his Servants,
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& by scorning his holy waies? What have you got by it in this City? what say you? have you yet done with your enmity and resistance? have you enough,
& by scorning his holy ways? What have you god by it in this city? what say you? have you yet done with your enmity and resistance? have you enough,
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or would you yet have more? If you have not done with Christ, he hath not done with you;
or would you yet have more? If you have not done with christ, he hath not done with you;
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you may try again, and follow on as farre as Pharaoh if you will, but if you be not losers in the latter end, I have lost my judgement;
you may try again, and follow on as Far as Pharaoh if you will, but if you be not losers in the latter end, I have lost my judgement;
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and if you return in peace, God hath not spoken by me, (1 King. 22. 28)
and if you return in peace, God hath not spoken by me, (1 King. 22. 28)
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Sirs, I am loth to leave you till the bargain be made: What say you? Do you heartily consent that Christ shall be your soveraign; his Word, your Law; his people, your Companions; his worship, your recreation; his merits, your refuge; his glory, your end;
Sirs, I am loath to leave you till the bargain be made: What say you? Do you heartily consent that christ shall be your sovereign; his Word, your Law; his people, your Sodales; his worship, your recreation; his merits, your refuge; his glory, your end;
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and himself the desire and delight of your souls? The Lord Jesus now waiteth upou you for your resolution and answer;
and himself the desire and delight of your Souls? The Lord jesus now waits upou you for your resolution and answer;
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thou wilt very shortly wait on him for thy Doom:
thou wilt very shortly wait on him for thy Doom:
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as ever thou wouldst then have him speake life to thy soul, do thou now resolve upon the way of life, Remember thou art almost at death and judgement:
as ever thou Wouldst then have him speak life to thy soul, do thou now resolve upon the Way of life, remember thou art almost At death and judgement:
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what wouldst thou resolve if thou knewest that it were to morow? if thou didst but see what others do now suffer for neglecting him that doth now offer thee his grace;
what Wouldst thou resolve if thou Knewest that it were to morrow? if thou didst but see what Others do now suffer for neglecting him that does now offer thee his grace;
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what wouldst thou then resolve to do? Sirs, it stirreth my heart to look upou you (as Xerxes upon his Army) and to think that it is not an hundred yeares till every soul of you shall be in Heaven or in Hell ▪ and it may be not an 100 hours til some of your souls must take their leave of your bodies;
what Wouldst thou then resolve to do? Sirs, it stirs my heart to look upou you (as Xerxes upon his Army) and to think that it is not an hundred Years till every soul of you shall be in Heaven or in Hell ▪ and it may be not an 100 hours till Some of your Souls must take their leave of your bodies;
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when it comes to that, then you will cry, Away with the world, away with my pleasures;
when it comes to that, then you will cry, Away with the world, away with my pleasures;
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nothing can comfort me now but Christ;
nothing can Comfort me now but christ;
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why then will you not be of the same mind now? When the world cryes away with this holiness,
why then will you not be of the same mind now? When the world cries away with this holiness,
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and praying, and talking of heaven!
and praying, and talking of heaven!
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give us our sports, and our profits and the customes of our fore-fathers, i. e. away with Christ,
give us our sports, and our profits and the customs of our Forefathers, i. e. away with christ,
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and give us Barabbas: then doe you cry, away with all these, and give us Christ.
and give us Barabbas: then do you cry, away with all these, and give us christ.
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Oh, if it might stand with the will of God, that I might chuse what effect this Sermon should have upon your hearts;
O, if it might stand with the will of God, that I might choose what Effect this Sermon should have upon your hearts;
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verily it should be nothing that should hurt you in the least but this it should be, It should now fasten upon your souls,
verily it should be nothing that should hurt you in the least but this it should be, It should now fasten upon your Souls,
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and pierce into your Consciences, as an Arrow that is drawn out of the quiver of God;
and pierce into your Consciences, as an Arrow that is drawn out of the quiver of God;
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it should follow thee home to thy house, and bring thee down on thy knees in secret,
it should follow thee home to thy house, and bring thee down on thy knees in secret,
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and make thee there lament thy case, and cry out in bitterness of thy spirit, Lord, I am the sinner that have neglected thee, I have tasted more sweetness in the world then in thy blood,
and make thee there lament thy case, and cry out in bitterness of thy Spirit, Lord, I am the sinner that have neglected thee, I have tasted more sweetness in the world then in thy blood,
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and taken more pleasure in my earthly labours and delights, then I have done in praying to thee, or meditating on thee;
and taken more pleasure in my earthly labours and delights, then I have done in praying to thee, or meditating on thee;
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I have complemented with thee by a cold profession; but my heart was never set upon thee:
I have Complemented with thee by a cold profession; but my heart was never Set upon thee:
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— And here should it make thee lie in tears and prayers;
— And Here should it make thee lie in tears and Prayers;
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and follow Christ with cryes and complaints, till he should take thee up from the dust,
and follow christ with cries and complaints, till he should take thee up from the dust,
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and assure thee of his pardon, and change thy heart, and close it with his own.
and assure thee of his pardon, and change thy heart, and close it with his own.
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If thou wert the dearest friend that I have in the world, this is the success that I would wish this Sermon with thy soul;
If thou Wertenberg the dearest friend that I have in the world, this is the success that I would wish this Sermon with thy soul;
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That it might be as a voice still sounding in thine eares ▪ that when thou art next in thy sinfull company or delight, thon mightest as it were, heare this voyce in thy Conscience, Is this thine obedience to him that bought thee;
That it might be as a voice still sounding in thine ears ▪ that when thou art next in thy sinful company or delight, thon Mightest as it were, hear this voice in thy Conscience, Is this thine Obedience to him that bought thee;
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That when thou art next forgetting Christ, and neglecting his worship in secret, or in thy family,
That when thou art next forgetting christ, and neglecting his worship in secret, or in thy family,
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or publique, thou mightest see this sentence, as it were written upon thy wall, Kiss the Son least he be angry, and thou perish:
or public, thou Mightest see this sentence, as it were written upon thy wall, Kiss the Son lest he be angry, and thou perish:
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that thou mightest see it, as it were written upon the •ester of thy Bed, as oft as thou liest down in an unregenerate state;
that thou Mightest see it, as it were written upon the •ester of thy Bed, as oft as thou liest down in an unregenerate state;
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and that it may keep thine eyes waking, and thy soul disquieted, and give thee no rest, till thou hadst rest in Christ.
and that it may keep thine eyes waking, and thy soul disquieted, and give thee no rest, till thou Hadst rest in christ.
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In a word, If it were but as m•ch in my hands as it is in yours, what should become of this Sermon, I hope it would be the best Sermon to thee that ever thou heardest;
In a word, If it were but as m•ch in my hands as it is in yours, what should become of this Sermon, I hope it would be the best Sermon to thee that ever thou heardest;
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it should lay thee at the feet of Christ, and leave thee in his arms;
it should lay thee At the feet of christ, and leave thee in his arms;
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Oh that I did but know what Arguments would perswade you and what words would work thy heart hereto.
O that I did but know what Arguments would persuade you and what words would work thy heart hereto.
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If I were sure it would prevail, I would come down from the Pulpit, and go from man to man upon my knees with this request and advice in my Text;
If I were sure it would prevail, I would come down from the Pulpit, and go from man to man upon my knees with this request and Advice in my Text;
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O kiss the Son lest he be angry and you perish. Oh kiss the Son lest he be angry and you perish.
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But if thy heardned heart make light of all, and thou go on still in thy careless neglect of Christ,
But if thy heardned heart make Light of all, and thou go on still in thy careless neglect of christ,
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and yet wilt not believe but thou art his friend and servant, I do here from the Word,
and yet wilt not believe but thou art his friend and servant, I do Here from the Word,
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and in the name of Christ, pass this sentence upon thy soul: Thou shalt go hence, and perhaps linger out in thy security a few days more,
and in the name of christ, pass this sentence upon thy soul: Thou shalt go hence, and perhaps linger out in thy security a few days more,
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and then be called by death to judgement, where thou shalt be doomed to this everlasting fiery wrath.
and then be called by death to judgement, where thou shalt be doomed to this everlasting fiery wrath.
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Make as light of it as thou wilt, feel it thou shalt, put it off and scape it if thou canst:
Make as Light of it as thou wilt, feel it thou shalt, put it off and escape it if thou Canst:
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and when thon hast done, go boast that thou hast conquered Christ: In the mean time, I require this Congregation to bear witness, that thou hadst warning. This to all in general:
and when thon hast done, go boast that thou hast conquered christ: In the mean time, I require this Congregation to bear witness, that thou Hadst warning. This to all in general:
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My Text yet directeth me to speak more particularly to the Rulers and Judges of the Earth.
My Text yet directeth me to speak more particularly to the Rulers and Judges of the Earth.
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Honorable and Reverend Judges, worshipful Magistrates, if you were all Kings and Emperors, all is one to Christ;
Honourable and Reverend Judges, worshipful Magistrates, if you were all Kings and Emperor's, all is one to christ;
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you were but high and mighty dust and ashes: Christ sendeth his Summons first to you;
you were but high and mighty dust and Ashes: christ sends his Summons First to you;
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he knows the Leaders Interest in the Vulgar;
he knows the Leaders Interest in the vulgar;
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you are the Commanders in the Host of God and must do him more service then the common Soldiers:
you Are the Commanders in the Host of God and must do him more service then the Common Soldiers:
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If one of you should neglect him, and stand out against him, he will begin with you in the sight of the rest,
If one of you should neglect him, and stand out against him, he will begin with you in the sighed of the rest,
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and make your greatness a stepping stone to the honour of his justice, that the lowest may understand what they have to doe,
and make your greatness a stepping stone to the honour of his Justice, that the lowest may understand what they have to do,
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when they see the greatest cannot save themselves.
when they see the greatest cannot save themselves.
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Shall I say you are wiser then the People, and therefore that this Admonition is needless to you? No,
Shall I say you Are Wiser then the People, and Therefore that this Admonition is needless to you? No,
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then I should accuse the Spirit in my Text:
then I should accuse the Spirit in my Text:
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The Cedars of the Earth have always hardly stoopt to Christ, which hath made so many of them rooted up.
The Cedars of the Earth have always hardly stooped to christ, which hath made so many of them rooted up.
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Your Honors are an impediment to that self-abasing which he expecteth; your Dignities will more tend to blind you, then to illuminate;
Your Honours Are an impediment to that self-abasing which he Expects; your Dignities will more tend to blind you, then to illuminate;
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Theres few of any sort, but fewest of the great & wise, and mighty that are called:
Theres few of any sort, but fewest of the great & wise, and mighty that Are called:
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Yet a man would think, that among those that have held out in these trying times there should be no need of these suspitions:
Yet a man would think, that among those that have held out in these trying times there should be no need of these suspicions:
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But hath there not been always a succession of Sinners, even of those that have beheld the ruines of their Predecessors? Who would have thought, that a generation that had seen the Wonders in Egypt, and had pa••ed through the Sea ▪ and been maintained in a Wilderness with constant Miracles, should yet be such vile Idolaters,
But hath there not been always a succession of Sinners, even of those that have beheld the ruins of their Predecessors? Who would have Thought, that a generation that had seen the Wonders in Egypt, and had pa••ed through the Sea ▪ and been maintained in a Wilderness with constant Miracles, should yet be such vile Idolaters,
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or murmuring unbelievers, that only two of them should enter into Rest? The best of Saints have need of self-suspition and vigilancy;
or murmuring unbelievers, that only two of them should enter into Rest? The best of Saints have need of Self-suspicion and vigilancy;
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My advice therefore to You is this, Learn wisdom by the Examples that your eyes have seen;
My Advice Therefore to You is this, Learn Wisdom by the Examples that your eyes have seen;
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Them that honor God, he will honor; and they that despise him, shall be lightly esteemed. 1 Sam. 2. 30. More particularly, let me advise you, as your Duty to the Son, 1. That you take your commission & office as from him.Them that honour God, he will honour; and they that despise him, shall be lightly esteemed. 1 Sam. 2. 30. More particularly, let me Advice you, as your Duty to the Son, 1. That you take your commission & office as from him.
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I think it a doctrine more common then true, that Ministers only are under Christ the Mediatour,
I think it a Doctrine more Common then true, that Ministers only Are under christ the Mediator,
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and Magistrates are only under God as Creator. Christ is now Lord of All, and you are his Servants:
and Magistrates Are only under God as Creator. christ is now Lord of All, and you Are his Servants:
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As there is no power but from God, so none from God but by Christ. Look upon your selves as his Vicegerents;
As there is no power but from God, so none from God but by christ. Look upon your selves as his Vicegerents;
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therefore do not that which beseemeth not a Vicegerent of Christ.
Therefore do not that which beseems not a Vicegerent of christ.
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Remember, that as you see to the execution of the Laws of the Land, so will Christ see that his Laws be obeyed by you, or executed on you.
remember, that as you see to the execution of the Laws of the Land, so will christ see that his Laws be obeyed by you, or executed on you.
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Remember when you sit, and judge offenders, that you represent him that will judge you and all the world:
remember when you fit, and judge offenders, that you represent him that will judge you and all the world:
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And oh how lively a resemblance have you to raise your apprehension! Think with your selves:
And o how lively a resemblance have you to raise your apprehension! Think with your selves:
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Thus shall men tremble before his Barr; thus shall they wait to hear their doom;
Thus shall men tremble before his Bar; thus shall they wait to hear their doom;
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and be sure that your judgement be such, as may most lively represent the judgement of Christ, that the just may depart from your Barr with joy,
and be sure that your judgement be such, as may most lively represent the judgement of christ, that the just may depart from your Bar with joy,
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and the unjust with sadness, Let your justice be most severe, where Christ is most severe;
and the unjust with sadness, Let your Justice be most severe, where christ is most severe;
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and so far as you can exercise your clemency, let it be about those offences which our laws are more rigorous against, then the laws of God.
and so Far as you can exercise your clemency, let it be about those offences which our laws Are more rigorous against, then the laws of God.
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Be sure yet that you understand the extent of your commission; that you are not the sole officers of Jesus Christ;
Be sure yet that you understand the extent of your commission; that you Are not the sole Officers of jesus christ;
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you are under him as he, is head over All;
you Are under him as he, is head over All;
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Ministers are under him as he is head to his Church, Eph. 1, 22. Ministers are as truly the Magistrates Teachers, as Magistrates are their Governors;
Ministers Are under him as he is head to his Church, Ephesians 1, 22. Ministers Are as truly the Magistrates Teachers, as Magistrates Are their Governors;
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yea, by as high and undoubted authority must they over-see, govern, and command (ministerially as their Lords Embassadors) both Kings and Parliaments, to do whatsoever is written in this Bible,
yea, by as high and undoubted Authority must they oversee, govern, and command (ministerially as their lords ambassadors) both Kings and Parliaments, to do whatsoever is written in this bible,
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as you may command them to obey the laws of the Land;
as you may command them to obey the laws of the Land;
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yea and as strict a bond lieth on you to obey them so far as they speak according to this word,
yea and as strict a bound lies on you to obey them so Far as they speak according to this word,
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and keep within the bounds of their Calling, as doth on them to obey you in yours, Heb. 13. 7, 17. Deale not with them so dissemblingly,
and keep within the bounds of their Calling, as does on them to obey you in yours, Hebrew 13. 7, 17. Deal not with them so dissemblingly,
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as to call them your Pastors, Teachers, Over-seers and Rulers (as Scripture bids you) and yet to learn of them but what you list or to deny them leave to teach or advise you further then they receive particular warrant & direction from your selves:
as to call them your Pastors, Teachers, Overseers and Rulers (as Scripture bids you) and yet to Learn of them but what you list or to deny them leave to teach or Advice you further then they receive particular warrant & direction from your selves:
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Should our Assembly limit all their Ministeriall advice to the warrant and directions of Parliament, and not extend it to the warrant and directions of Christ;
Should our Assembly limit all their Ministerial Advice to the warrant and directions of Parliament, and not extend it to the warrant and directions of christ;
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would they not become the servants and pleasers of men? If you do not your best to set up all the Government of Christ,
would they not become the Servants and pleasers of men? If you do not your best to Set up all the Government of christ,
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even that in and proper to his Church, as well as that which is over them and for them;
even that in and proper to his Church, as well as that which is over them and for them;
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men may well think, it is your own seats and not Christs that you would advance.
men may well think, it is your own seats and not Christ that you would advance.
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I would all the Magistrates in England did well consider, that Christ hath beene teaching them this seven yeares, that their own peace or honours shall not be set up before his Gospel & Government;
I would all the Magistrates in England did well Consider, that christ hath been teaching them this seven Years, that their own peace or honours shall not be Set up before his Gospel & Government;
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and that they do but tire themselves in vain in such attempts;
and that they do but tire themselves in vain in such attempts;
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then they would learn to read my Text with the Vulgar, Apprehendite disciplinam: And if the Decisive power of the Ministry be doubtfull,
then they would Learn to read my Text with the vulgar, Apprehendite Disciplinam: And if the Decisive power of the Ministry be doubtful,
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yet least they would set up their Nunciative in its vigor, Christ will rule England, either as subjects, or as Rebels:
yet lest they would Set up their Nunciative in its vigor, christ will Rule England, either as subject's, or as Rebels:
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and all that Kings and States do gain by opposing his Rule, will not add one cubit to the stature of their greatness.
and all that Kings and States do gain by opposing his Rule, will not add one cubit to the stature of their greatness.
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Yet I do not understand by [ the Government of Christ ] a rigid conformity to the modell of this or that party or faction, with a violent extirpation of every dissenter.
Yet I do not understand by [ the Government of christ ] a rigid conformity to the model of this or that party or faction, with a violent extirpation of every dissenter.
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It is the ignorant part of Divines (alas!
It is the ignorant part of Divines (alas!
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such there are) who with the simple fellow in Erasmus, do expound Paul's Haereticum hominem devita i e.
such there Are) who with the simple fellow in Erasmus, do expound Paul's Hereticum hominem Devita i e.
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devitâ tolle. It is the Essentials, & not the Accidentals of Discipline that I speak of:devitâ Take. It is the Essentials, & not the Accidentals of Discipline that I speak of:
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And if so me disengaged standers by be not mistaken (who have the advantage by standing out of the dust of contention) each party hath some of these essentials,
And if so me disengaged standers by be not mistaken (who have the advantage by standing out of the dust of contention) each party hath Some of these essentials,
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and the worst is nearer the truth then his adversary is aware of:
and the worst is nearer the truth then his adversary is aware of:
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And were not the crowd and noise so great, that there is no hope of being heard, one would think it should be possible to reconcile them all:
And were not the crowd and noise so great, that there is no hope of being herd, one would think it should be possible to reconcile them all:
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However, shall the work be undone, while each party striveth to have the doing of it? I was afraid when I read the begining and end of this controversie in France. The learned Ramus pleadeth for Popular Church-Government in the Synod;
However, shall the work be undone, while each party striveth to have the doing of it? I was afraid when I read the beginning and end of this controversy in France. The learned Ramus pleads for Popular Church-Government in the Synod;
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they rejected it as an unwarrantable novelty; the contention grew sharp ▪ till the Parisian Massacre silenced the difference.
they rejected it as an unwarrantable novelty; the contention grew sharp ▪ till the Parisian Massacre silenced the difference.
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And must our differences have so sharp a cure? will nothing unite disjoyned Christians, but their own blood? God forbid.
And must our differences have so sharp a cure? will nothing unite disjoined Christians, but their own blood? God forbid.
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But in the mean time while we quarrell the work standeth still:
But in the mean time while we quarrel the work Stands still:
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some would have all the workers of iniquity now taken out of the Kindome of Christ, fotgetting that the Angels must take them out at last, Mat. 13. Some Ministers think as Myconius did when he was called to the Ministry by a Vision, leading him into a cornfield and bidding him reap, he thought he must put in his sickle at the bottom, till he was told, Domino meo non opus est stramine, modo aristae in horrea colligantur:
Some would have all the workers of iniquity now taken out of the Kingdom of christ, fotgetting that the Angels must take them out At last, Mathew 13. some Ministers think as Myconius did when he was called to the Ministry by a Vision, leading him into a cornfield and bidding him reap, he Thought he must put in his fickle At the bottom, till he was told, Domino meo non opus est stramine, modo aristae in horrea colligantur:
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My Master needeth not straw, gather but the eares and it shall suffice. Once more: I know I speak not to the Parliament that should remedy it;
My Master needs not straw, gather but the ears and it shall suffice. Once more: I know I speak not to the Parliament that should remedy it;
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but yet that you may be helpful in your places to advance this work of Christ, let me tell you what is the great thing in England that cryes for Reformation next our sins,
but yet that you may be helpful in your places to advance this work of christ, let me tell you what is the great thing in England that cries for Reformation next our Sins,
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even the fewness of Overseers in great Congregations, which maketh the greatest part of Pastoral work to lie undone,
even the fewness of Overseers in great Congregations, which makes the greatest part of Pastoral work to lie undone,
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and none to watch over the people in private, because they are scarce sufficient for the publique work.
and none to watch over the people in private, Because they Are scarce sufficient for the public work.
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It is pitty that Musculus, that may be head of a Society of Students if he will continue a Papist, must weave and dig for his living,
It is pity that Musculus, that may be head of a Society of Students if he will continue a Papist, must weave and dig for his living,
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if he will be a Protestant.
if he will be a Protestant.
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It is pitty that even Luthers wife and children must wander destitute of maintenance when he is dead:
It is pity that even Luthers wife and children must wander destitute of maintenance when he is dead:
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When Aesop the Stage-player can leave his Son 150000. l. and Roscius have 30. l. a day for the same Trade;
When Aesop the Stage-player can leave his Son 150000. l. and Roscius have 30. l. a day for the same Trade;
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and Aristotle be allowed 800. Talents to further his search into the secrets of nature:
and Aristotle be allowed 800. Talents to further his search into the secrets of nature:
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But am I pleading that Ministers may have more maintenance? No, be it just or unjust, it is none of my errand.
But am I pleading that Ministers may have more maintenance? No, be it just or unjust, it is none of my errand.
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But oh that the Church had more Ministers, which though at the present they cannot have for want of men,
But o that the Church had more Ministers, which though At the present they cannot have for want of men,
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yet hereafter they might have if it were not for want of maintenance: Alas then, what pitty is it that every Reformation should diminish the Churches Patrimony:
yet hereafter they might have if it were not for want of maintenance: Alas then, what pity is it that every Reformation should diminish the Churches Patrimony:
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If the men have offended, or if the office of Bishops or Deans be unwarrantable:
If the men have offended, or if the office of Bishops or Deans be unwarrantable:
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yet what have the Revenues done? Is it not pitty that one Troop of an hundred men, shall have seven commanding officers allowed them, besides others;
yet what have the Revenues done? Is it not pity that one Troop of an hundred men, shall have seven commanding Officers allowed them, beside Others;
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and 10000 or 40000 shall have but one or two Overseers allowed them for their souls? when the ministerial work is more laborious and of greater concernment,
and 10000 or 40000 shall have but one or two Overseers allowed them for their Souls? when the ministerial work is more laborious and of greater concernment,
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then the work of those Commanders.
then the work of those Commanders.
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I tell you again, The great thing that cries for Reformation in England next to sin, is the paucity of Ministers in great Congregations.
I tell you again, The great thing that cries for Reformation in England next to since, is the paucity of Ministers in great Congregations.
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I tell you this, that you may know which way to improve your several interests for the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ in England.
I tell you this, that you may know which Way to improve your several interests for the advancement of the Kingdom of christ in England.
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To you Lawyers and Jurers, my advice is this, Kiss the Son. Remember the judgement is Christs;
To you Lawyers and Jurers, my Advice is this, Kiss the Son. remember the judgement is Christ;
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every cause of Truth and Innocency doth he own, and will call it his Cause. Wo therefore to him that shall oppose it!
every cause of Truth and Innocency does he own, and will call it his Cause. Woe Therefore to him that shall oppose it!
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Remember every time yon take a Fee to plead against a Cause that you know to be just you take a Fee against a Cause of Christ, Will you be of counsel against him that is your Counsellor and King? dare you plead against him, that you expect should plead for you? or desire judgement (as the Jews) against your Lord and Judge? Hath he not told you, that he will say, In as much as ye did it to one of these little ones, ye did it unto me? Remember therefore when a Fee is offered you against the Innocent, that it is a Fee against Christ;
remember every time yond take a Fee to plead against a Cause that you know to be just you take a Fee against a Cause of christ, Will you be of counsel against him that is your Counsellor and King? Dare you plead against him, that you expect should plead for you? or desire judgement (as the jews) against your Lord and Judge? Hath he not told you, that he will say, In as much as you did it to one of these little ones, you did it unto me? remember Therefore when a Fee is offered you against the Innocent, that it is a Fee against christ;
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and Judas gain will be loss in the end, and will be too hot to hold long;
and Judas gain will be loss in the end, and will be too hight to hold long;
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you will be glad to bring it back, and glad if you could be well shut of it,
you will be glad to bring it back, and glad if you could be well shut of it,
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and cry, I have sinned in betraying the Cause of the Innocent. Say not, It is our Calling that we must live upon;
and cry, I have sinned in betraying the Cause of the Innocent. Say not, It is our Calling that we must live upon;
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If any man of you dare upon such grounds plead a Cause against his Conscience,
If any man of you Dare upon such grounds plead a Cause against his Conscience,
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if his Conscience do not plead it again more sharply against him, say I am a false Prophet.
if his Conscience do not plead it again more sharply against him, say I am a false Prophet.
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If any therefore shall say of you, as the Cardinals of Luther, Cur homini os non obstruitis auro & argento, let the same answer serve turn, Hem pecuniam non curat, &c. If any Honourable or Worshipful friend must be pleasured, enquire first whether he be a better friend then Christ;
If any Therefore shall say of you, as the Cardinals of Luther, Cur Homini os non obstruitis auro & argento, let the same answer serve turn, Hem pecuniam non curate, etc. If any Honourable or Worshipful friend must be pleasured, inquire First whither he be a better friend then christ;
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Tell him, the cause is Christs, & you cannot befriend him except he can procure you a dispensat on from him.
Tell him, the cause is Christ, & you cannot befriend him except he can procure you a dispensate on from him.
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When Pompy saw his souldiers ready to fly, he lay down in the passage, and told them, they should tread upon him then; which stopt their flight;
When Pompey saw his Soldiers ready to fly, he lay down in the passage, and told them, they should tread upon him then; which stopped their flight;
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so suppose every time you are drawn in to oppose a just Cause, that you saw Christ saying, Thou must trample upon me if thou do this As Luther to Melancton Ne Causa fidei sit sine fide:
so suppose every time you Are drawn in to oppose a just Cause, that you saw christ saying, Thou must trample upon me if thou do this As Luther to Melanchthon Ne Causa fidei sit sine fide:
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so say I to you all, Ne Causa justitiae sit sine justitia.
so say I to you all, Ne Causa justitiae sit sine justitia.
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When you begin to be cold in a good Cause, suppose you saw Christ shewing you his scars;
When you begin to be cold in a good Cause, suppose you saw christ showing you his scars;
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as the Soldier did to Caesar, when he desired him to plead his Cause; see here, I have done more then plead for you.
as the Soldier did to Caesar, when he desired him to plead his Cause; see Here, I have done more then plead for you.
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We have had those that have had a tongue for a fee or a friend, but none for Christ;
We have had those that have had a tongue for a fee or a friend, but none for christ;
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but God hath now therefore shut their mouths;
but God hath now Therefore shut their mouths;
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and we may say of them (as Granius by his bad Lawyer, when he heard him grown hoarse) If they had not lost their voyces, we had lost our Cause.
and we may say of them (as Granius by his bad Lawyer, when he herd him grown hoarse) If they had not lost their voices, we had lost our Cause.
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To conclude, Remember all of you, that there is an appeal from these earthly judgements;
To conclude, remember all of you, that there is an appeal from these earthly Judgments;
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these Causes must all be heard again, your wittnesses reexamined, your oaths, pleadings, and sentence reviewed;
these Causes must all be herd again, your Witnesses reexamined, your Oaths, pleadings, and sentence reviewed;
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and then (as Lampridius saith of Alexander Severus, That he would vomit choler if he saw a corrupt Judge ) So will Christ vomit wrath,
and then (as Lampridius Says of Alexander Severus, That he would vomit choler if he saw a corrupt Judge) So will christ vomit wrath,
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and vomit you out in wrath from his presence, if corrupt;
and vomit you out in wrath from his presence, if corrupt;
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Therefore kiss the Son lest he be angry and you perish, &c. I am sensible how I have encroached on your great affairs;Therefore kiss the Son lest he be angry and you perish, etc. I am sensible how I have encroached on your great affairs;
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Melancthon was wont to tell of a Priest that begun his Sermon thus, Scio quod vos non libenter auditis, Melanchthon was wont to tell of a Priest that begun his Sermon thus, Scio quod vos non Libenter Heard,
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& ego non libenter concionor, non diu igitur vos teneam. But I may say contrary: I am perswaded that you hear with a good will:& ego non Libenter concionor, non Diu igitur vos teneam. But I may say contrary: I am persuaded that you hear with a good will:
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and I am certain that I preach willingly, and therefore I was bold to hold you the longer. FINIS.
and I am certain that I preach willingly, and Therefore I was bold to hold you the longer. FINIS.
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A SERMON Of Judgement, Preached at Pauls before the Honourable Lord Maior and Aldermen of the City of London, Dec. 17. 1654. 2 Cor. 5. 10, 11. For we must all appear before the Judgement seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body;
A SERMON Of Judgement, Preached At Paul's before the Honourable Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the city of London, Dec. 17. 1654. 2 Cor. 5. 10, 11. For we must all appear before the Judgement seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body;
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according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Knowing therefore the terrours of the Lord we perswade men.
according to that he hath done, whither it be good or bad. Knowing Therefore the terrors of the Lord we persuade men.
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IT is not unlikely, that some of those wits that are taken more with things new then with things Necessary, will marvel that I choose so common a subject,
IT is not unlikely, that Some of those wits that Are taken more with things new then with things Necessary, will marvel that I choose so Common a Subject,
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and tell me that they all know this already.
and tell me that they all know this already.
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But I do it purposely upon these following Considerations. 1. Because I well know, that it is these Common Truths that are the great and necessary things which mens everlasting happiness or misery doth most depend upon.
But I do it purposely upon these following Considerations. 1. Because I well know, that it is these Common Truths that Are the great and necessary things which men's everlasting happiness or misery does most depend upon.
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You may be ignorant of many Controversies aud Inferiour points, without the danger of your souls but so you cannot of these Fundamentals. 2. Because its apparent by the lives of men, that few know these Common Truths savingly ▪ that think they know them. 3. Because there are several degrees of knowing the same Truths,
You may be ignorant of many Controversies and Inferior points, without the danger of your Souls but so you cannot of these Fundamentals. 2. Because its apparent by the lives of men, that few know these Common Truths savingly ▪ that think they know them. 3. Because there Are several Degrees of knowing the same Truths,
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and the best are imperfect in degree, the principal growth in Knowledge that we should look after, is not to know more matters then we knew before,
and the best Are imperfect in degree, the principal growth in Knowledge that we should look After, is not to know more matters then we knew before,
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but to know that better, and with a clearer light and firmer apprehension; which we darkly and slightly knew before.
but to know that better, and with a clearer Light and firmer apprehension; which we darkly and slightly knew before.
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You may more safely be without any knowlege at all of many lower Truths, then without some further degree of the knowledge of those which you already know. 4. Besides it is known by sad Experience, that many perish who know the Truth,
You may more safely be without any knowledge At all of many lower Truths, then without Some further degree of the knowledge of those which you already know. 4. Beside it is known by sad Experience, that many perish who know the Truth,
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for want of the consideration of•, and making use of what they know, and so their knowledge doth but condemn them.
for want of the consideration of•, and making use of what they know, and so their knowledge does but condemn them.
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We have as much need therefore to teach and help you to get these Truths which you know into your hearts and lives,
We have as much need Therefore to teach and help you to get these Truths which you know into your hearts and lives,
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as to tell you more. 5. And indeed, it is the impression of these great and master-Truths, wherein the vitals and essentials of Gods Image upon the soul of man doth consist:
as to tell you more. 5. And indeed, it is the impression of these great and master-Truths, wherein the vitals and essentials of God's Image upon the soul of man does consist:
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And it is these Truths that are the very Instruments of the great works that are to be done upon the heart by the spirit and our selves.
And it is these Truths that Are the very Instruments of the great works that Are to be done upon the heart by the Spirit and our selves.
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In the right use of these it is that the Principal part of the skill and holy wisdom of a Christian doth consist;
In the right use of these it is that the Principal part of the skill and holy Wisdom of a Christian does consist;
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and in the diligent and constant use of these lieth the life and trade of Christianity.
and in the diligent and constant use of these lies the life and trade of Christianity.
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There is nothing amiss in mens hearts or lives, but it is for want of sound knowing and believing,
There is nothing amiss in men's hearts or lives, but it is for want of found knowing and believing,
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or well using these Fundamentals. 6. And moreover, me thinks, in this choice of my subject, I may expect this advantage with the Hearers, that I may spare that labour that else would be necessary for the proof of my Doctrine:
or well using these Fundamentals. 6. And moreover, me thinks, in this choice of my Subject, I may expect this advantage with the Hearers, that I may spare that labour that Else would be necessary for the proof of my Doctrine:
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and that I may also have easier. access to your hearts, and have a fuller stroak at them and with less resistance.
and that I may also have Easier. access to your hearts, and have a fuller stroke At them and with less resistance.
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If I came to tell you of anything not Common, I know not how far I might expect belief from you You might say, These things are uncertain to us or all men are not of this mind.
If I Come to tell you of anything not Common, I know not how Far I might expect belief from you You might say, These things Are uncertain to us or all men Are not of this mind.
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But when every Hearer confesseth the truth of my doctrine, and no man can deny it, without denying Christianity it self, I hope I may expect that your hearts should the sooner receive the impression of this Doctrine,
But when every Hearer Confesses the truth of my Doctrine, and no man can deny it, without denying Christianity it self, I hope I may expect that your hearts should the sooner receive the impression of this Doctrine,
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and the sooner yield to the duties which it directs you to:
and the sooner yield to the duties which it directs you to:
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and the easier let go the sins which from so certain a Truth shall be discovered.
and the Easier let go the Sins which from so certain a Truth shall be discovered.
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The words of my text, are the reason which the Apostle giveth both of his perswading other men to the fear of God,
The words of my text, Are the reason which the Apostle gives both of his persuading other men to the Fear of God,
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and his care to approve to God his own heart and life.
and his care to approve to God his own heart and life.
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They contain the Assertion and Description of the great Judgement, and one Use which he makes of it.
They contain the Assertion and Description of the great Judgement, and one Use which he makes of it.
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It assureth us, that Judged we must be, and who must be so Judged, and by whom, and about what, and on what terms, and to what end.
It assureth us, that Judged we must be, and who must be so Judged, and by whom, and about what, and on what terms, and to what end.
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The meaning of the words, so far as is necessary, I shall give you briefly.
The meaning of the words, so Far as is necessary, I shall give you briefly.
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We all, both we Apostles that Preach the Gospel, & you that hear it, must, willing or unwilling, there is no avoiding it, Appear, stand forth or make our appearance,We all, both we Apostles that Preach the Gospel, & you that hear it, must, willing or unwilling, there is no avoiding it, Appear, stand forth or make our appearance,
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and there have our hearts and wayes laid open, and appear as well as we. Before the Judgement seat of Christ; i. e.
and there have our hearts and ways laid open, and appear as well as we. Before the Judgement seat of christ; i. e.
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before the Redeemer of the world, to be Judged by him as our Rightful Lord. That every one, even of all mankind which are were, or shall be, without exception;
before the Redeemer of the world, to be Judged by him as our Rightful Lord. That every one, even of all mankind which Are were, or shall be, without exception;
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May receive, that is, may receive his sentence adjudging him to his due; and then may receive the execution of the sentence;May receive, that is, may receive his sentence adjudging him to his due; and then may receive the execution of the sentence;
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and may go away from the barr with that Reward or Punishment that is his due according to the Law by which he is Judged.
and may go away from the bar with that Reward or Punishment that is his endue according to the Law by which he is Judged.
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The things done in his body, that is the due Reward of the works done in his body;The things done in his body, that is the due Reward of the works done in his body;
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or as some copies read it, The things proper to the body, i. e. due to the man, even body as well as soul.
or as Some copies read it, The things proper to the body, i. e. due to the man, even body as well as soul.
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According to what he hath done whether it be good or bad: i. e.According to what he hath done whither it be good or bad: i. e.
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This is the cause to be tried and Judged, whether men have done well or ill,
This is the cause to be tried and Judged, whither men have done well or ill,
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whiles they were in the flesh, and what is due to them according to their deeds.
while they were in the Flesh, and what is due to them according to their Deeds.
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Knowing therefore, &c. i. e. Being certain therefore that these things are so, and that such a Terrible Judgement of Christ will come, we perswade men to become Christians and live as such, that they may then speed well, when others shall be destroyed;Knowing Therefore, etc. i. e. Being certain Therefore that these things Are so, and that such a Terrible Judgement of christ will come, we persuade men to become Christians and live as such, that they may then speed well, when Others shall be destroyed;
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or as others, Knowing the fear of the Lord, that is, the true Religion, we perswade men.
or as Others, Knowing the Fear of the Lord, that is, the true Religion, we persuade men.
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Doct. 1. There will be a Judgement. Doct 2. Christ will be the Judge. Doct. 3. All men shall there appear.Doct. 1. There will be a Judgement. Doct 2. christ will be the Judge. Doct. 3. All men shall there appear.
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Doct. 4. Men shall be then Judged according to the works that they did in the flesh, whether good or evil.Doct. 4. Men shall be then Judged according to the works that they did in the Flesh, whither good or evil.
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Doct. 5. The end of Judgement is, that men may receive their final due by Sentence and Execution.Doct. 5. The end of Judgement is, that men may receive their final endue by Sentence and Execution.
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Doct. 6. The knowledge and consideration of the terrible Judgement of God, should move us to perswade,Doct. 6. The knowledge and consideration of the terrible Judgement of God, should move us to persuade,
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and men to be perswaded to carefull preparation.
and men to be persuaded to careful preparation.
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The ordinary method for the handling of this subject of Judgement should be this. 1. To shew you what Judgement is in the General, and what it doth contain:
The ordinary method for the handling of this Subject of Judgement should be this. 1. To show you what Judgement is in the General, and what it does contain:
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and that is, 1. The persons. 2. The cause. 3. •he Actions. 1. The parties are, 1. the Accuser. 2. the Defendant. 3. Sometime Assistants. 4. The Judge. 2. The cause contains, 1. The Accusation. 2. the Defence. 3. With the Evidence of both. 4. And the Merit.
and that is, 1. The Persons. 2. The cause. 3. •he Actions. 1. The parties Are, 1. the Accuser. 2. the Defendant. 3. Sometime Assistants. 4. The Judge. 2. The cause contains, 1. The Accusation. 2. the Defence. 3. With the Evidence of both. 4. And the Merit.
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The Merit of the cause is, as it agreeth with the Law and Equity. 3. The Judicial Actions are, I. Introductory. 1. Citation. 2. Compulsion if need be. 3. Appearance of the Accused. II. Of the Essence of Judgement, 1. Debate by 1. the Accuser. 2. Defendant, called the Disceptation of the cause. 2. By the Judge. 1. Exploration 2. Sentence. 3. To see to the Execution:
The Merit of the cause is, as it agreeth with the Law and Equity. 3. The Judicial Actions Are, I Introductory. 1. Citante. 2. Compulsion if need be. 3. Appearance of the Accused. II Of the Essence of Judgement, 1. Debate by 1. the Accuser. 2. Defendant, called the Disceptation of the cause. 2. By the Judge. 1. Exploration 2. Sentence. 3. To see to the Execution:
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But because this Method is less suitable to your capacities;
But Because this Method is less suitable to your capacities;
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and hath something humane, I will reduce all to these following heads. 1. I will shew what Judgement is. 2. Who is the Judge;
and hath something humane, I will reduce all to these following Heads. 1. I will show what Judgement is. 2. Who is the Judge;
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and why. 3. Who must be ludged. 4. Who is the Accuser. 5. How the citation, constraint and appearance will be 6. What is the Law by wh men shall be judged. 7. What w•ll be the cause of the day:
and why. 3. Who must be ludged. 4. Who is the Accuser. 5. How the Citante, constraint and appearance will be 6. What is the Law by Where men shall be judged. 7. What w•ll be the cause of the day:
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what the Accusation, and what must be the just Defence. 8. What will be the Evidence.
what the Accusation, and what must be the just Defence. 8. What will be the Evidence.
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9. What are those frivolous insufficient excuses by which the unrighteous may think to escape. 10. What will be the sentence:
9. What Are those frivolous insufficient excuses by which the unrighteous may think to escape. 10. What will be the sentence:
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who shall dye, and who shall live; and what the Reward and Punishment is. 11. What are the Properties of the Sentence. 12. What and by whom the ex•cution will be.
who shall die, and who shall live; and what the Reward and Punishment is. 11. What Are the Properties of the Sentence. 12. What and by whom the ex•cution will be.
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In these particular heads we contain the whole Doctrine of this Judgement, and in this more familar method shall handle it. I.
In these particular Heads we contain the Whole Doctrine of this Judgement, and in this more familiar method shall handle it. I.
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FOR the first, Judgement as taken largely, comprehendeth all the forementioned particulars;
FOR the First, Judgement as taken largely, comprehendeth all the forementioned particulars;
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As taken more strictly for the Act of the Iudge, it is the trial of a Controverted case.
As taken more strictly for the Act of the Judge, it is the trial of a Controverted case.
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In our case note these things following.
In our case note these things following.
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1. Gods Iudgement is not intended for any Discovery to himself of what he knows not already:
1. God's Judgement is not intended for any Discovery to himself of what he knows not already:
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he knows already what all men are; and what they have done; and what is their due:
he knows already what all men Are; and what they have done; and what is their endue:
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But it is to discover to others and to men themselves the ground of his sentence, that so his Iudgement may attain its end:
But it is to discover to Others and to men themselves the ground of his sentence, that so his Judgement may attain its end:
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for the glorifying his grace on the Righteous, and for the convincing the wicked of their sin and desert,
for the glorifying his grace on the Righteous, and for the convincing the wicked of their since and desert,
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and to shew to all the world the Righteousness of the Iudge, and of his Sentence,
and to show to all the world the Righteousness of the Judge, and of his Sentence,
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and Execution, Rom. 3. 4, 26. and Rom. 2. 2. 2. It is not a Controversie therefore undecided in the mind of God, that is there to be decided;
and Execution, Rom. 3. 4, 26. and Rom. 2. 2. 2. It is not a Controversy Therefore undecided in the mind of God, that is there to be decided;
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but only one that is undecided, as to the knowledge and mind of creatures.
but only one that is undecided, as to the knowledge and mind of creatures.
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3. Yet is not this Iudgement a bare Declaration, but a Decision, and so a Declaration thereupon:
3. Yet is not this Judgement a bore Declaration, but a Decision, and so a Declaration thereupon:
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the cause will be then put out of controversie, and all further expectation of Decision be at an end;
the cause will be then put out of controversy, and all further expectation of Decision be At an end;
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and with the justified there will be no more Accusation, and with the condemned no more hope for ever.
and with the justified there will be no more Accusation, and with the condemned no more hope for ever.
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II. FOR the second thing, who shall be the Iudge; I answer, The Iudge is God himself by Iesus Christ. 1. Principally, God as Creator.
II FOR the second thing, who shall be the Judge; I answer, The Judge is God himself by Iesus christ. 1. Principally, God as Creator.
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2. As also, God as Redeemer; the humane nature of Iesus Christ having a derived subordinate power.
2. As also, God as Redeemer; the humane nature of Iesus christ having a derived subordinate power.
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God lost not his right to his creature either by mans fall, or the Redemption by Christ,
God lost not his right to his creature either by men fallen, or the Redemption by christ,
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but by the latter hath a new further right: but it is in and by Christ that God Iudgeth:
but by the latter hath a new further right: but it is in and by christ that God Judgeth:
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For as meer Creator of innocent mar, God judgeth none, but hath committed all judgement to the Son, who hath procured this right by the redeeming of fallen man, John 5. 22. But as the Son only doth it in the neerest sen•e so the Father as Creator doth it remotely and principally.
For as mere Creator of innocent mar, God Judgeth none, but hath committed all judgement to the Son, who hath procured this right by the redeeming of fallen man, John 5. 22. But as the Son only does it in the nearest sen•e so the Father as Creator does it remotely and principally.
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1. In that the power of the Son is derived from the Father, and so standeth in subordination to him as Fountain or Efficient.
1. In that the power of the Son is derived from the Father, and so Stands in subordination to him as Fountain or Efficient.
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2. In that the Iudgement of the Son (as also his whole Mediatorship) is to bring men to God their maker as their ultimate end,
2. In that the Judgement of the Son (as also his Whole Mediatorship) is to bring men to God their maker as their ultimate end,
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and recover them to him from whom they are faln, and so as a means to that end, the Iudgement of the Son is subordinate to the Father.
and recover them to him from whom they Are fallen, and so as a means to that end, the Judgement of the Son is subordinate to the Father.
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From hence you may see these following Truths worthy your consideration.
From hence you may see these following Truths worthy your consideration.
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1. That all men are Gods creatures, and none are the workmanship of themselves or any other;
1. That all men Are God's creatures, and none Are the workmanship of themselves or any other;
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or else the Creator should not Iudge them on that right.
or Else the Creator should not Judge them on that right.
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2. That Christ dyed for All, and is the Redeemer of the world, and a sacrifice for All;
2. That christ died for All, and is the Redeemer of the world, and a sacrifice for All;
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or else he should not Iudge them on that Right. For he will not Iudge wicked men as he will do the Devils;
or Else he should not Judge them on that Right. For he will not Judge wicked men as he will do the Devils;
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as the meer enemies of his Redeemed ones, but as being themselves his subjects in the world,
as the mere enemies of his Redeemed ones, but as being themselves his subject's in the world,
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and being bought by him, and therefore become his own, who ought to have glorified him that bought them, 2 Cor. 5. 14, 15. 2 Pet. 2. 1. 1 Cor. 6. 19, 20. 1 Joh. 2. 2. Heb. 2. 9. 1 Tim. 2. 6. 7. 3. Hence it appeareth that all men were under some Law of grace and did partake of some of the Redeemers mercy.
and being bought by him, and Therefore become his own, who ought to have glorified him that bought them, 2 Cor. 5. 14, 15. 2 Pet. 2. 1. 1 Cor. 6. 19, 20. 1 John 2. 2. Hebrew 2. 9. 1 Tim. 2. 6. 7. 3. Hence it appears that all men were under Some Law of grace and did partake of Some of the Redeemer's mercy.
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Though the Gospell came not to all, yet all had that mercy which could come from no other Fountain but his Blood,
Though the Gospel Come not to all, yet all had that mercy which could come from no other Fountain but his Blood,
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and which should have brought them neerer to Christ then they were, (though it were not sufficient to bring them to believe:) and which should have led them to Repentance.
and which should have brought them nearer to christ then they were, (though it were not sufficient to bring them to believe:) and which should have led them to Repentance.
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Rom. 2. 4. For the neglecting of which they justly perish; and not meerly for sinning against the Law that was given man in innocency:Rom. 2. 4. For the neglecting of which they justly perish; and not merely for sinning against the Law that was given man in innocency:
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Were that so, Christ would not Iudge them as Redeemer, and that for the abuse or not-improvement of his Talents,
Were that so, christ would not Judge them as Redeemer, and that for the abuse or not-improvement of his Talents,
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as he tels us he will do, Mat. 25. per totum.
as he tells us he will do, Mathew 25. per totum.
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4. If God will be the Iudge, then none can expect by any shifts or indirect means to scape at that day.
4. If God will be the Judge, then none can expect by any shifts or indirect means to escape At that day.
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For how should it be?
For how should it be?
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1. It is not possible that any should keep out of sight, or hide their sin and the evill of their actions, and so delude the Iudge:
1. It is not possible that any should keep out of sighed, or hide their since and the evil of their actions, and so delude the Judge:
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God will not be mocked now ▪ nor deceived then, Gal. 6. 7. they grossly deceive themselves that imagine any such thing:
God will not be mocked now ▪ nor deceived then, Gal. 6. 7. they grossly deceive themselves that imagine any such thing:
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God must be Omniscient and All-seeing ▪ or he cannot be God.
God must be Omniscient and All-seeing ▪ or he cannot be God.
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Should you hide your cause from men and from Devils, and be ignorant of it your selves,
Should you hide your cause from men and from Devils, and be ignorant of it your selves,
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yet cannot you hide it from God.
yet cannot you hide it from God.
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Never did there a thought pass thy heart, or a word pass thy mouth, which God was not acquainted with:
Never did there a Thought pass thy heart, or a word pass thy Mouth, which God was not acquainted with:
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and as he knows them, so he doth observe them.
and as he knows them, so he does observe them.
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He is not as Imperfect man, taken up with other business, so that he cannot mind All. As easie is it with him to observe every Thought or Word,
He is not as Imperfect man, taken up with other business, so that he cannot mind All. As easy is it with him to observe every Thought or Word,
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or Action of thine, as if he had but that one in the world to observe:
or Actium of thine, as if he had but that one in the world to observe:
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and as easie to observe each particular sinner, as if he had not another creature to look after in the world.
and as easy to observe each particular sinner, as if he had not Another creature to look After in the world.
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He is a fool indeed that thinks now that God takes no no•tice of him, Ezek. 8. 12. and 9. 9. or, that thinketh then to escape in the croud:
He is a fool indeed that thinks now that God Takes no no•tice of him, Ezekiel 8. 12. and 9. 9. or, that Thinketh then to escape in the crowd:
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He that found out one Guest that had not on a wedding Garment, Mat. 22. 12. will then find out every unholy soul,
He that found out one Guest that had not on a wedding Garment, Mathew 22. 12. will then find out every unholy soul,
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and give him so sad a salutation as shall make him speechless. Job 11. 11. For he knoweth vain man;
and give him so sad a salutation as shall make him speechless. Job 11. 11. For he Knoweth vain man;
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he seeth wickedness also, and will he not consider it? he sees wickedness also, and will he not Consider it?
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2. It is not possible that any should scape at that Day by any Tricks of wit and false Reasoning in their own Defence.
2. It is not possible that any should escape At that Day by any Tricks of wit and false Reasoning in their own Defence.
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God knoweth a sound Answer from an unsound, and a Truth from a Lye. Righteousness may be perverted here on earth, by out-witting the Judge;
God Knoweth a found Answer from an unsound, and a Truth from a Lie. Righteousness may be perverted Here on earth, by outwitting the Judge;
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but so will it not be then: To hope any of this is to hope that God will not be God.
but so will it not be then: To hope any of this is to hope that God will not be God.
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It is in vain then for the unholy man to say he is holy; or for any sinner to deny,
It is in vain then for the unholy man to say he is holy; or for any sinner to deny,
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or excuse, or extenuate his sin:
or excuse, or extenuate his since:
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To bring forth the counterfeit of any Grace, and plead with God any shels of hypocritical performances,
To bring forth the counterfeit of any Grace, and plead with God any shells of hypocritical performances,
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and to think to prove a Title to heaven by any thing short of Gods Condition;
and to think to prove a Title to heaven by any thing short of God's Condition;
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all these will be vain attempts. 3. And as impossible will it prove by fraud or flattery, by perswasion or bribery,
all these will be vain attempts. 3. And as impossible will it prove by fraud or flattery, by persuasion or bribery,
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or by any other means, to pervert Justice by turning the mind of God who is the Judge:
or by any other means, to pervert justice by turning the mind of God who is the Judge:
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fraud and flattery, bribery and importunity may do much with weak men; but with God they will do nothing.
fraud and flattery, bribery and importunity may do much with weak men; but with God they will do nothing.
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Were he changeable and partial, he were not God.
Were he changeable and partial, he were not God.
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4. If God be Judge, you may see the Cavils of Infidels are foolish, when they ask, How long will God be in Trying and Judging so many persons,
4. If God be Judge, you may see the Cavils of Infidels Are foolish, when they ask, How long will God be in Trying and Judging so many Persons,
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and taking an Account of so many Words, and Thoughts and Deeds? Sure it will be a long time, and a difficult work. and taking an Account of so many Words, and Thoughts and deeds? Sure it will be a long time, and a difficult work.
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As if God were as man, that knoweth not things till he seek out their Evidence by particular signs.
As if God were as man, that Knoweth not things till he seek out their Evidence by particular Signs.
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Let these fools understand, if they have any understanding, that the infinite God can shew to every man at once, all the thoughts,
Let these Fools understand, if they have any understanding, that the infinite God can show to every man At once, all the thoughts,
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and words, and actions that ever he hath been guilty of.
and words, and actions that ever he hath been guilty of.
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And in the twink of an eye, even at one view, can make all the world to see their ways and their deservings.
And in the twink of an eye, even At one view, can make all the world to see their ways and their deservings.
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Causing their Consciences and Memories to present them all before them in such a sort as shall be equivalent to a verbal debate.
Causing their Consciences and Memories to present them all before them in such a sort as shall be equivalent to a verbal debate.
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Psal. 50. 21, 22. he will set them in order before them.Psalm 50. 21, 22. he will Set them in order before them.
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5. If Jesus Christ be the Judge, then what a comfort must it needs be to his members, that he shall be Judge that loved them to the death,
5. If jesus christ be the Judge, then what a Comfort must it needs be to his members, that he shall be Judge that loved them to the death,
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and whom they loved above their lives, and he who was their Rock of hope and strength,
and whom they loved above their lives, and he who was their Rock of hope and strength,
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and the desire and delight of their souls!
and the desire and delight of their Souls!
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6. And if Jesus Christ must be the Judge what confusion will it bring to the faces of his enemies,
6. And if jesus christ must be the Judge what confusion will it bring to the faces of his enemies,
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and of all that set light by him in the day of their visitation? to see Mercy turned against them,
and of all that Set Light by him in the day of their Visitation? to see Mercy turned against them,
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and he that dyed for them, now ready to condemn them:
and he that died for them, now ready to condemn them:
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and that blood and grace which did Aggravate their sin, to be pleaded against them, to the increase of their misery: how sad will this be!
and that blood and grace which did Aggravate their since, to be pleaded against them, to the increase of their misery: how sad will this be!
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7. If the God of Love, and Grace and Truth be Judge, then no man need to fear any wrong.
7. If the God of Love, and Grace and Truth be Judge, then no man need to Fear any wrong.
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No subtilty of the Accuser, nor darkness of Evidence:
No subtlety of the Accuser, nor darkness of Evidence:
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no prejudice or partiality, or what soever else may be imagined, can there appear to the wrong of your cause.
no prejudice or partiality, or what soever Else may be imagined, can there appear to the wrong of your cause.
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Get a good cause and fear nothing: and if your cause be bad, nothing can deliyer you.
Get a good cause and Fear nothing: and if your cause be bad, nothing can deliyer you.
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III. FOR the Third Point, Who are they that must be judged? Answ. All the rational Creatures in this lower world.III. FOR the Third Point, Who Are they that must be judged? Answer All the rational Creatures in this lower world.
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And it seems, Angels also, either all, or, some: But because their case is more darkly made known to us,
And it seems, Angels also, either all, or, Some: But Because their case is more darkly made known to us,
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and less concerns us, we will pass it by. Every man that hath been made or born on earth (except Christ;
and less concerns us, we will pass it by. Every man that hath been made or born on earth (except christ;
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, who is God and man, and is the Judge) must be judged.
, who is God and man, and is the Judge) must be judged.
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If any foolish Infidel shall say, Where shall so great a number stand? I answer him, That he knoweth not the things invisible;
If any foolish Infidel shall say, Where shall so great a number stand? I answer him, That he Knoweth not the things invisible;
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either the nature of Spirits and spiritual bodies, nor what place containeth them, or how; but easily he may know that he that gave them all a being, can sustain them all,
either the nature of Spirits and spiritual bodies, nor what place Containeth them, or how; but Easily he may know that he that gave them all a being, can sustain them all,
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and have room for them all, and can at once disclose the thoughts of all, as I said before.
and have room for them all, and can At once disclose the thoughts of all, as I said before.
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The first in Order to be judged, are, the Saints, Mat. 25. and then with Christ they shall judge the rest of the World, 1 Cor. 6. 2, 3. not in an equal authority and commission with Christ,
The First in Order to be judged, Are, the Saints, Mathew 25. and then with christ they shall judge the rest of the World, 1 Cor. 6. 2, 3. not in an equal Authority and commission with christ,
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but as the present Approvers of his Righteous Judgement. The Princes of the earth shall stand then before Christ, even as the Peasants;
but as the present Approvers of his Righteous Judgement. The Princes of the earth shall stand then before christ, even as the Peasants;
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and the honorable as the base, the rich and the poor shall meet together, and the Lord shall judge them all, Prov. 22. 2. No men shall be excused from standing at that Bar,
and the honourable as the base, the rich and the poor shall meet together, and the Lord shall judge them all, Curae 22. 2. No men shall be excused from standing At that Bar,
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and giving up their account, and receiving their doom ▪ Learned and unlearned, young and old, godly and ungodly, all must stand there.
and giving up their account, and receiving their doom ▪ Learned and unlearned, young and old, godly and ungodly, all must stand there.
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I know some have vainly imagined, that the righteous shall not have any of their sins mentioned,
I know Some have vainly imagined, that the righteous shall not have any of their Sins mentioned,
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but their graces and duties only;
but their graces and duties only;
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but they consider not, that things will not then be transacted by words as we do now,
but they Consider not, that things will not then be transacted by words as we do now,
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but by cleer di•coveries by the infinite Light;
but by clear di•coveries by the infinite Light;
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and that if God should hot discover to them their sins, he would not discover the Riches of his Grace in the pardon of all these sins:
and that if God should hight discover to them their Sins, he would not discover the Riches of his Grace in the pardon of all these Sins:
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Even then they must be humbled in themselves, that they may be glorified, and for ever cry, Not unto us Lord,
Even then they must be humbled in themselves, that they may be glorified, and for ever cry, Not unto us Lord,
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but unto thy name be the glory. IV. FOR the Fourth Particular, who will be the Accuser?
but unto thy name be the glory. IV. FOR the Fourth Particular, who will be the Accuser?
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Answ. 1. Satan is called in Scripture the Accuser of the Brethren, Rev. 12. 10. and we find in Job 1: and other places, that now he doth Practise it even before God:Answer 1. Satan is called in Scripture the Accuser of the Brothers, Rev. 12. 10. and we find in Job 1: and other places, that now he does Practise it even before God:
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and therefore we judge it probable that he will do so then. But we would determine of nothing that Scripture hath not clearly determined.
and Therefore we judge it probable that he will do so then. But we would determine of nothing that Scripture hath not clearly determined.
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2. Conscience will be an Accuser, though, especially of the wicked, yet in some sense of the righteous:
2. Conscience will be an Accuser, though, especially of the wicked, yet in Some sense of the righteous:
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for it will tell the truth to all: and therefore so far as men are faulty, it will tell them of their faults.
for it will tell the truth to all: and Therefore so Far as men Are faulty, it will tell them of their Faults.
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The, wicked it will accuse of unpardoned sin, and of sin unrepented of; the godly only of sin repented of and pardoned.
The, wicked it will accuse of unpardoned since, and of since unrepented of; the godly only of since repented of and pardoned.
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It will be a Glass wherein every man may see the face of his heart and former Life ▪ Rom. 1. 15. 3. The Judge himself will be the Principal Accuser;
It will be a Glass wherein every man may see the face of his heart and former Life ▪ Rom. 1. 15. 3. The Judge himself will be the Principal Accuser;
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for it is he that is wronged, and he that prosecutes the cause and will do justice on the wicked:
for it is he that is wronged, and he that prosecutes the cause and will do Justice on the wicked:
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God judgeth even the righteous themselves to be sinners, or else they could not be pardoned sinners.
God Judgeth even the righteous themselves to be Sinners, or Else they could not be pardoned Sinners.
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But he judgeth the wicked to be impenitent, unbelieving, unconverted sinners.
But he Judgeth the wicked to be impenitent, unbelieving, unconverted Sinners.
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Remember what I said before, that it is not a verbal accusation, but an opening of the truth of the cause to the view of our selves and others, that God will then perform.
remember what I said before, that it is not a verbal accusation, but an opening of the truth of the cause to the view of our selves and Others, that God will then perform.
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Nor can any think it unworthy of God to be mens Accuser by such a disclosure, it being no dishonour to the purest light to reveal a dunghill,
Nor can any think it unworthy of God to be men's Accuser by such a disclosure, it being no dishonour to the Purest Light to reveal a dunghill,
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or to the greatest Prince to accuse a Traytor. Nor is it unmeet that God should be both Accuser and Judge;
or to the greatest Prince to accuse a Traitor. Nor is it unmeet that God should be both Accuser and Judge;
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seeing he is both absolute Lord, and perfectly just, and so far beyond all suspition of Injustice.
seeing he is both absolute Lord, and perfectly just, and so Far beyond all suspicion of Injustice.
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His Law also doth virtually accuse, Iohn 5. 45. But of this by it self. V. FOR the Fifth Particular, How will the sinners be called to the Bar?
His Law also does virtually accuse, John 5. 45. But of this by it self. V. FOR the Fifth Particular, How will the Sinners be called to the Bar?
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Answ. God will not stand to send them a Citation, nor require him to make his voluntary Appearance:Answer God will not stand to send them a Citante, nor require him to make his voluntary Appearance:
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but willing or unwilling, he will bring them in. 1. Before each mans particular Judgement, he sendeth Death to call away his soul;
but willing or unwilling, he will bring them in. 1. Before each men particular Judgement, he sends Death to call away his soul;
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a surly Serjeant, that will have no Nay:
a surly sergeant, that will have no Nay:
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How dear so ever this World may be to men, and how loth so ever they are to depart, away they must,
How dear so ever this World may be to men, and how loath so ever they Are to depart, away they must,
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and come before the Lord that made them; Death will not be bribed.
and come before the Lord that made them; Death will not be bribed.
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Every man that was set in the vinyard in the morning of their lives, must be called out at evening to Receive according to what he hath done:
Every man that was Set in the vineyard in the morning of their lives, must be called out At evening to Receive according to what he hath done:
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then must the naked soul alone appear before its Judge, and be accomptible for all that was done in the body:
then must the naked soul alone appear before its Judge, and be accomptible for all that was done in the body:
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and be sent before till the final judgement, to remain in happiness or misery, till the body be raised again, and joyned to it.
and be sent before till the final judgement, to remain in happiness or misery, till the body be raised again, and joined to it.
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In this appearance of the soul before God it seemeth by Scripture, that there is some Ministry of Angels;
In this appearance of the soul before God it seems by Scripture, that there is Some Ministry of Angels;
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for Luke 16. 22. it is said that the Angels carried Lazarus, that is, his soul, into Abrahams bosom.
for Lycia 16. 22. it is said that the Angels carried Lazarus, that is, his soul, into Abrahams bosom.
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What local motion there is, or situation of souls, is no fit matter for the enquiry of Mortals:
What local motion there is, or situation of Souls, is no fit matter for the enquiry of Mortals:
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and what it is in this that the Angels will do, we cannot clearly understand as yet;
and what it is in this that the Angels will do, we cannot clearly understand as yet;
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But most certain it is, that as soon as ever the soul is out of the Body, it comes to its account before the God of Spirits.
But most certain it is, that as soon as ever the soul is out of the Body, it comes to its account before the God of Spirits.
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2. At the end of the world the bodies of all men shall be raised from the earth,
2. At the end of the world the bodies of all men shall be raised from the earth,
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and joyned again to their souls; and the soul and body shall be judged to their endless state;
and joined again to their Souls; and the soul and body shall be judged to their endless state;
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and this is the great and generall Iudgement, where all men shal at once appear.
and this is the great and general Judgement, where all men shall At once appear.
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The same power of God that made men of nothing, will as easily then New make them by a Resurrection;
The same power of God that made men of nothing, will as Easily then New make them by a Resurrection;
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by which he will add much more perfection, even to the wicked in their Naturals, which will make them capable of the greater misery;
by which he will add much more perfection, even to the wicked in their Naturals, which will make them capable of the greater misery;
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even they shall have immortal and incorruptible bodies, which may be the subjects of immortal woe, 1 Cor. 15. 53. Iohn 5. 28, 29. Of this Resurrection, and our Appearance at Iudgement, the Angels will be some way the Ministers:
even they shall have immortal and incorruptible bodies, which may be the subject's of immortal woe, 1 Cor. 15. 53. John 5. 28, 29. Of this Resurrection, and our Appearance At Judgement, the Angels will be Some Way the Ministers:
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As they shall come with Christ to Iudgement so they shall sound his Trumpet, 1 Thes. 4. 16. and they shall gather the wicked out of Gods Kingdom;
As they shall come with christ to Judgement so they shall found his Trumpet, 1 Thebes 4. 16. and they shall gather the wicked out of God's Kingdom;
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and they shall gather the Tares to burn them, Mat. 13. 39, 40, 41. in the end of the world the Angels shall come forth and sever the wicked from among the just,
and they shall gather the Tares to burn them, Mathew 13. 39, 40, 41. in the end of the world the Angels shall come forth and sever the wicked from among the just,
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and shall cast them into the Furnace of fire, Mat. 17. 49, 50. FOR the sixth particular, What Law is it that men shall be Judged by?
and shall cast them into the Furnace of fire, Mathew 17. 49, 50. FOR the sixth particular, What Law is it that men shall be Judged by?
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Answ. That which was given them to live by:Answer That which was given them to live by:
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Gods Law is but the sign of his will, to teach us what shall be due from us and to us;
God's Law is but the Signen of his will, to teach us what shall be due from us and to us;
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before we fell he gave us such a Law as was suitable to our perfection;
before we fell he gave us such a Law as was suitable to our perfection;
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when we had sinned and turned from him, as we ceased not to be his creatures,
when we had sinned and turned from him, as we ceased not to be his creatures,
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nor he to be our Lord, so he destroyed not his Law, nor discharged or absolved us from the duty of our obedience.
nor he to be our Lord, so he destroyed not his Law, nor discharged or absolved us from the duty of our Obedience.
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But because we flood condemned by that Law, and could not be Iustified by it, having once Transgressed it, he was pleased to make a Law of Grace, even a new a remedying Law, by which we might be saved from the deserved punishment of the Old. So we shall be tryed at Judgement upon both these Laws. but ultimately upon the Last.
But Because we flood condemned by that Law, and could not be Justified by it, having once Transgressed it, he was pleased to make a Law of Grace, even a new a remedying Law, by which we might be saved from the deserved punishment of the Old. So we shall be tried At Judgement upon both these Laws. but ultimately upon the Last.
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The first Law commanded perfect Obedience, and threatned Death to us if ever we disobeyed;
The First Law commanded perfect obedience, and threatened Death to us if ever we disobeyed;
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the second Law finding us under the Guilt of sin against the first, doth command us to Repent and Believe in Christ,
the second Law finding us under the Gilded of since against the First, does command us to repent and Believe in christ,
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and so to return to God by him;
and so to return to God by him;
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and promiseth us pardon of all our sins upon that Condition, and also if we persevere, everlasting Glory.
and promises us pardon of all our Sins upon that Condition, and also if we persevere, everlasting Glory.
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So that in Judgement though it must first be evinced that we are sinners, and have deserved Death according to the Law of pure nature;
So that in Judgement though it must First be evinced that we Are Sinners, and have deserved Death according to the Law of pure nature;
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yet that is not the upshot of the Judgement.
yet that is not the upshot of the Judgement.
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For the enquiry will be next, whether we have accepted the remedy, and so obeyed the Law of grace,
For the enquiry will be next, whither we have accepted the remedy, and so obeyed the Law of grace,
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and performed its Condition for pardon and salvation; and upon this our Life or Death will depend.
and performed its Condition for pardon and salvation; and upon this our Life or Death will depend.
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It is both these Laws that condemn the wicked; but it is only the Law of grace that justifieth the righteous.
It is both these Laws that condemn the wicked; but it is only the Law of grace that Justifieth the righteous.
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Obj. But how shall Heathens bejudged by the Law of grace, that never did Receive it?Object But how shall heathens bejudged by the Law of grace, that never did Receive it?
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Answ. The express Gospel some of them had not, and therefore shall not directly be judged by it;Answer The express Gospel Some of them had not, and Therefore shall not directly be judged by it;
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but much of the Redeemers mercy they did enjoy, which should have led them to repent and seek out after Recovery from their misery,
but much of the Redeemer's mercy they did enjoy, which should have led them to Repent and seek out After Recovery from their misery,
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and to come neerer Christ and for the neglect and abuse of this, they shall be judged;
and to come nearer christ and for the neglect and abuse of this, they shall be judged;
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and not meerly for sinning against the Law that was given us in pure innocency: So that Christ as Redeemer shall judge them as well as others:
and not merely for sinning against the Law that was given us in pure innocency: So that christ as Redeemer shall judge them as well as Others:
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though they had but one Talent, yet must they give an account of that to the Redeemer, from whom they received it.
though they had but one Talon, yet must they give an account of that to the Redeemer, from whom they received it.
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But if any be unsatisfied in this, let them remember, that as God hath left the state of such more dark to us,
But if any be unsatisfied in this, let them Remember, that as God hath left the state of such more dark to us,
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and the terms on which he will Iudge them;
and the terms on which he will Judge them;
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so doth it much more concern us to look to the terms of our own Iudgement.
so does it much more concern us to look to the terms of our own Judgement.
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Obj. But how shall infants be judged by the Gospel, that were uncapable of it?Object But how shall Infants be judged by the Gospel, that were uncapable of it?
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Answ. For ought I find in Scripture, they stand or fall with their parents, and on the same terms;Answer For ought I find in Scripture, they stand or fallen with their Parents, and on the same terms;
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but I leave each to their own thoughts.
but I leave each to their own thoughts.
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VII. FOR the seventh head, What will be the cause of the day to be enquired after? what the Accusation, and what the Defence?VII. FOR the seventh head, What will be the cause of the day to be inquired After? what the Accusation, and what the Defence?
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Answ. This may be gathered from what was last said. The great Cause of the day will be to enquire and determine who shall dye, and who shall live;Answer This may be gathered from what was last said. The great Cause of the day will be to inquire and determine who shall die, and who shall live;
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who ought to go to heaven, and who to hell for ever, according to the Law by which they must then be Judged.
who ought to go to heaven, and who to hell for ever, according to the Law by which they must then be Judged.
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1. As there is a twofold Law by which they must be Judged, so will there then be a twofold Accusation.
1. As there is a twofold Law by which they must be Judged, so will there then be a twofold Accusation.
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The first will be, that they were sinners, and so having violated the Law of God, they Deserve Everlasting Death accordding to that Law;
The First will be, that they were Sinners, and so having violated the Law of God, they Deserve Everlasting Death according to that Law;
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If no defence could be made, this one Accusation would condemn all the world;
If no defence could be made, this one Accusation would condemn all the world;
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for it is most certain that all are sinners, and as certain that all sin deserveth Death.
for it is most certain that all Are Sinners, and as certain that all since deserveth Death.
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The only defence against this Accusation lyeth in this Plea;
The only defence against this Accusation lies in this Plea;
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Confessing the charge, we must plead that Christ hath satisfied for sins, and upon that consideration God hath forgiven us;
Confessing the charge, we must plead that christ hath satisfied for Sins, and upon that consideration God hath forgiven us;
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and therefore being forgiven, we ought not to be punished; To prove this we must shew the pardon under Gods hand in the Gospel.
and Therefore being forgiven, we ought not to be punished; To prove this we must show the pardon under God's hand in the Gospel.
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But because this pardoning Act of the Gospel doth forgive none but those that Repent and Believe,
But Because this pardoning Act of the Gospel does forgive none but those that repent and Believe,
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and so return to God, and to sincere Obedience for the time to come; therefore the next Accusation will be, that we did not perform these Conditions of forgiveness;
and so return to God, and to sincere obedience for the time to come; Therefore the next Accusation will be, that we did not perform these Conditions of forgiveness;
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and therefore being Vnbelievers, Impenitent and Rebels against the Redeemer, we have no right to pardon,
and Therefore being Unbelievers, Impenitent and Rebels against the Redeemer, we have no right to pardon,
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but by the sentence of the Gospel, are lyable to a greater punishment for this contempt of Christ and Grace This Accusation is either true or false where it is true, God and Conscience, who speak the truth, may well be said to be the Accusers:but by the sentence of the Gospel, Are liable to a greater punishment for this contempt of christ and Grace This Accusation is either true or false where it is true, God and Conscience, who speak the truth, may well be said to be the Accusers:
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Where it is false, it can be only the work of Satan the malitious adversary;
Where it is false, it can be only the work of Satan the malicious adversary;
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who, as we may see in Jobs case, will not stick to bring a false Accusation.
who, as we may see in Jobs case, will not stick to bring a false Accusation.
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If any think that the Accuser will not do so vain a work, at least they may see that potentially this is the Accusation that lyeth against us,
If any think that the Accuser will not do so vain a work, At lest they may see that potentially this is the Accusation that lies against us,
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and which we must be justified against. For all Justification implyeth an Actual or Potential Accusation.
and which we must be justified against. For all Justification Implies an Actual or Potential Accusation.
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He that is truly accused of final Impenitency, or Unbelief, or Rebellion, hath no other Defence to make; but must needs be condemned.
He that is truly accused of final Impenitency, or Unbelief, or Rebellion, hath no other Defence to make; but must needs be condemned.
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He that is falsly accused of such non-performance of the condition of Grace, must deny the Accusation,
He that is falsely accused of such non-performance of the condition of Grace, must deny the Accusation,
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and plead his own personal Righteousness as against that Accusation;
and plead his own personal Righteousness as against that Accusation;
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and produce that Faith, Repentance and sincere Obedience and Perseverance by which he fulfilled that Condition,
and produce that Faith, Repentance and sincere obedience and Perseverance by which he fulfilled that Condition,
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and so is Evangelically Righteous in himself, and therefore hath part in the blood of Christ, which is instead of a Legal righteousnses to him, in all things else,
and so is Evangelically Righteous in himself, and Therefore hath part in the blood of christ, which is instead of a Legal righteousnses to him, in all things Else,
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as having procured him a pardon of all his sin, and a right to everlasting glory.
as having procured him a pardon of all his since, and a right to everlasting glory.
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And thus we must then be Justified by Christs satisfaction only, against the accusation of being sinners in general, and of deserving Gods wrath for the Breach of the Law of works:
And thus we must then be Justified by Christ satisfaction only, against the accusation of being Sinners in general, and of deserving God's wrath for the Breach of the Law of works:
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But we must be justified by our faith, repentance and sincere Obedience itself, against the Accusation of being Impenitent, unbelievers, and Rebels against Christ, and having not performed the Condition of the promise,
But we must be justified by our faith, Repentance and sincere obedience itself, against the Accusation of being Impenitent, unbelievers, and Rebels against christ, and having not performed the Condition of the promise,
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and so having no part in Christ and his Benefits.
and so having no part in christ and his Benefits.
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So that in Summ you see, that the cause of the day will be to enquire,
So that in Sum you see, that the cause of the day will be to inquire,
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Whether, being all known sinners, we have accepted of Christ upon his terms, and so have right in him and his benefits,
Whither, being all known Sinners, we have accepted of christ upon his terms, and so have right in him and his benefits,
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or not? Whether they have forsaken this vain world for him, and loved him so faithfully, that they have manifested it, in parting with these things at his Command? And this is the meaning of Mat. 25. Where the enquiry is made to be,
or not? Whither they have forsaken this vain world for him, and loved him so faithfully, that they have manifested it, in parting with these things At his Command? And this is the meaning of Mathew 25. Where the enquiry is made to be,
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whether they have fed and visited him in his members, or not? That is,
whither they have fed and visited him in his members, or not? That is,
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whether they have so far loved him as their Redeemer, and God by him, as that they have manifested this to his members according to Opportunity,
whither they have so Far loved him as their Redeemer, and God by him, as that they have manifested this to his members according to Opportunity,
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though it cost them the hazard or loss of all:
though it cost them the hazard or loss of all:
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Seeing danger, and labour, and cost, are fitter to express love by, then Empty Complements and bare Professions.
Seeing danger, and labour, and cost, Are fitter to express love by, then Empty Compliments and bore Professions.
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Whether it be particularly enquired after, or only taken for granted that men are sinners, and have deserved Death according to the Law of works, and that Christ hath satisfied by his death, is all one as to the matter in hand, seeing Gods enquiry is but the Discovery and Conviction of us.
Whither it be particularly inquired After, or only taken for granted that men Are Sinners, and have deserved Death according to the Law of works, and that christ hath satisfied by his death, is all one as to the matter in hand, seeing God's enquiry is but the Discovery and Conviction of us.
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But the last Question, which must decide the Controversie, will be, whether we have performed the condition of the Gospel?
But the last Question, which must decide the Controversy, will be, whither we have performed the condition of the Gospel?
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I have the rather also said all this, to shew you in what sense these words are taken in the text, that Every man shall be Judged according to what he hath done in the flesh,
I have the rather also said all this, to show you in what sense these words Are taken in the text, that Every man shall be Judged according to what he hath done in the Flesh,
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whether it be good or bad. whither it be good or bad.
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Though every man be Judged worthy of Death for sinning, yet every man shail not be Judged to dye for it;
Though every man be Judged worthy of Death for sinning, yet every man shail not be Judged to die for it;
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and no man shall be Judged morthy of Life for his good works:
and no man shall be Judged morthy of Life for his good works:
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It is therefore according to the Gospel, as the rule of judgement, that this is meant.
It is Therefore according to the Gospel, as the Rule of judgement, that this is meant.
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They that have Repented and believed, and returned to true, though imperfect Obedience, shall be Judged to everlasting Life, according to these works;
They that have Repented and believed, and returned to true, though imperfect obedience, shall be Judged to everlasting Life, according to these works;
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not because these works Deserve it, but because the free Gift in the Gospel, through the blood of Christ, doth make these things the condition of our possessing it.
not Because these works Deserve it, but Because the free Gift in the Gospel, through the blood of christ, does make these things the condition of our possessing it.
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They that have lived and dyed Impenitent, Unbelievers and Rebels against Christ;
They that have lived and died Impenitent, Unbelievers and Rebels against christ;
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shall be judged to everlasting punishment, because they have deserved it, both by their sin in general against the Law,
shall be judged to everlasting punishment, Because they have deserved it, both by their since in general against the Law,
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and by these sins in special against the Gospel.
and by these Sins in special against the Gospel.
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This is called the Merit of the Cause, that is, what is a mans due according to the true meaning of the Law;
This is called the Merit of the Cause, that is, what is a men due according to the true meaning of the Law;
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Though the due may be by free gift.
Though the endue may be by free gift.
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And thus you see what will be the cause of the Day, and the matter to be enquired after and decided,
And thus you see what will be the cause of the Day, and the matter to be inquired After and decided,
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as to our Life or Death. VIII.
as to our Life or Death. VIII.
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THE next point in our method, is, to shew you, What will be the Evidence of the Cause?
THE next point in our method, is, to show you, What will be the Evidence of the Cause?
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Answ. There is a fivefold Evidence among men. 1. When the fact is notorious. 2. The knowledge of an unsuspected Competent Iudge. 3. The parties Confession ▪ 4. Witness. 5. Instruments and visible effects of the action.Answer There is a fivefold Evidence among men. 1. When the fact is notorious. 2. The knowledge of an unsuspected Competent Judge. 3. The parties Confessi ▪ 4. Witness. 5. Instruments and visible effects of the actium.
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All these Evidences will be at hand, and any one of them sufficient for the conviction of the guilty person at that day.
All these Evidences will be At hand, and any one of them sufficient for the conviction of the guilty person At that day.
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1. As the sins of all men; so the Impenitency and Rebellion of the wicked was notorious,
1. As the Sins of all men; so the Impenitency and Rebellion of the wicked was notorious,
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or at least will be then. For though some play the hypocrites, and hide the matter from the world and themselves,
or At least will be then. For though Some play the Hypocrites, and hide the matter from the world and themselves,
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yet God shall open their hearts and former lives to themselves, and to the view of all the world.
yet God shall open their hearts and former lives to themselves, and to the view of all the world.
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He shal set their sins in order before them so, that it shall be utterly in vain to deny or excuse them.
He shall Set their Sins in order before them so, that it shall be utterly in vain to deny or excuse them.
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If any menwill then think to make their cause as good to God as they cannow do to us, that are not able to see their hearts, they will be fouly mistaken.
If any menwill then think to make their cause as good to God as they cannow do to us, that Are not able to see their hearts, they will be foully mistaken.
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Now they can say they have as good hearts as the best: then God will bring them out in the light;
Now they can say they have as good hearts as the best: then God will bring them out in the Light;
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and shew them to themselves and all the world, whether they were good or bad.
and show them to themselves and all the world, whither they were good or bad.
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Now they will face us down that they do truly Repent, and they obey God as well as they can;
Now they will face us down that they do truly repent, and they obey God as well as they can;
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but God that knoweth the Deceivers, will then undecieve them.
but God that Knoweth the Deceivers, will then undecieve them.
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We cannot now make men acquainted with their own unsanctified hearts, nor convince them that have not true Faith, Repentance or Obedience;
We cannot now make men acquainted with their own unsanctified hearts, nor convince them that have not true Faith, Repentance or obedience;
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but God will convince them of it; They can find shifts and false answers to put off a Minister with;
but God will convince them of it; They can find shifts and false answers to put off a Minister with;
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but God will not so be shifted off.
but God will not so be shifted off.
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Let us preach as plainly to them as we can, and do all that ever we are able to acquaint them with the impenitency and unholiness of their own heart,
Let us preach as plainly to them as we can, and do all that ever we Are able to acquaint them with the impenitency and unholiness of their own heart,
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and the necessity of a new heart and life, yet we cannot do it;
and the necessity of a new heart and life, yet we cannot do it;
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but they will Believe whether we will or not, that the old heart will serve the turn;
but they will Believe whither we will or not, that the old heart will serve the turn;
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But how easily will God make them know the contrary? We plead with them in the dark;
But how Easily will God make them know the contrary? We plead with them in the dark;
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for though we have the candle of the Gospel in our hands when we come to shew them their corruption,
for though we have the candle of the Gospel in our hands when we come to show them their corruption,
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yet they shut their eyes, and are wilfully blind;
yet they shut their eyes, and Are wilfully blind;
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But God will open their eyes whether they will or not, not by holy Illumination, but by forced conviction; and then he will plead with them as in the open light.
But God will open their eyes whither they will or not, not by holy Illumination, but by forced conviction; and then he will plead with them as in the open Light.
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See here thy own unholy soul; See Here thy own unholy soul;
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canst thou now say thou didst love me above all? canst thou deny but thou didst love this world before me? and serve thy flesh and lusts,
Canst thou now say thou didst love me above all? Canst thou deny but thou didst love this world before me? and serve thy Flesh and Lustiest,
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though I told thee if thou didst so thou shouldst dye? Look upon thy own heart now,
though I told thee if thou didst so thou Shouldst die? Look upon thy own heart now,
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and see whether it be a holy or an unholy heart, a spiritual or a fleshly heart;
and see whither it be a holy or an unholy heart, a spiritual or a fleshly heart;
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a heavenly or au earthly heart? Look now upon all the course of thy life,
a heavenly or au earthly heart? Look now upon all the course of thy life,
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and see whether thou didst live to me, or to the world and thy flesh? Oh how easily will God convince men then of the very sins of their thoughts,and see whither thou didst live to me, or to the world and thy Flesh? O how Easily will God convince men then of the very Sins of their thoughts,
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and in their secret Closets, when they thought that no witness could have disclosed them!
and in their secret Closets, when they Thought that no witness could have disclosed them!
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Therefore its said that the Books shall be opened, and the dead Judged out of the books, Revel. 20. 12. Dan. 7. 10. The second Evidence will be the knowledge of the Judge.
Therefore its said that the Books shall be opened, and the dead Judged out of the books, Revel. 20. 12. Dan. 7. 10. The second Evidence will be the knowledge of the Judge.
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If the sinner would not be convinced; yet it is sufficient that the Judge knoweth the Cause; God needeth no further witness;
If the sinner would not be convinced; yet it is sufficient that the Judge Knoweth the Cause; God needs no further witness;
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he saw thee committing adultery in secret, lying, stealing, forswearing in secret.
he saw thee committing adultery in secret, lying, stealing, forswearing in secret.
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If thou do not know thy own heart to be unholy, it is enough that God knoweth it.
If thou do not know thy own heart to be unholy, it is enough that God Knoweth it.
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If you have the face to say, Lord, when did we see thee hungry? &c. Mat. 25. 44. yet God will make good the charge against thee,
If you have the face to say, Lord, when did we see thee hungry? etc. Mathew 25. 44. yet God will make good the charge against thee,
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and there needeth no more Testimony then his own.
and there needs no more Testimony then his own.
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Can foolish sinners think to lie hid or escape at that day, that will now sin wilfully before their Judge? that know every day that their Judge is looking on them while they forget him,
Can foolish Sinners think to lie hid or escape At that day, that will now since wilfully before their Judge? that know every day that their Judge is looking on them while they forget him,
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and give up themselves to the world, and yet go on even under his eye, as if to his face they dared him to punish them?
and give up themselves to the world, and yet go on even under his eye, as if to his face they dared him to Punish them?
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3. The third Evidence will be, the sinners Confession. God will force their own Consciences to witness against them, add their own tongues to confess the Accusation.
3. The third Evidence will be, the Sinners Confessi. God will force their own Consciences to witness against them, add their own tongues to confess the Accusation.
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If they do at first excuse it, he will leave them speechless, yea and condemning themselves before they have done.
If they do At First excuse it, he will leave them speechless, yea and condemning themselves before they have done.
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Oh what a difference between their language now and then!
O what a difference between their language now and then!
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Now we cannot tell them of their sin and misery, but they either tell us of our own faults,Now we cannot tell them of their since and misery, but they either tell us of our own Faults,
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or bid us look to our selves, or deny or excuse their fault, or make light of it:
or bid us look to our selves, or deny or excuse their fault, or make Light of it:
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but then their own tongues shall confess them, and cry out of the wilful folly that they committed,
but then their own tongues shall confess them, and cry out of the wilful folly that they committed,
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and lay a heavier charge upon them then we can now do.
and lay a Heavier charge upon them then we can now do.
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Now if we tell them that we are afraid they are unregenerate, and least their hearts are not truly set upon God;Now if we tell them that we Are afraid they Are unregenerate, and lest their hearts Are not truly Set upon God;
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they will tell us they hope: to be saved with such hearts as they have: But then, Oh how they will confess the folly and falseness of their own hearts!
they will tell us they hope: to be saved with such hearts as they have: But then, O how they will confess the folly and falseness of their own hearts!
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You may see a little of their case even in despairing sinners on earth, how far they are from denying or excusing their sins.
You may see a little of their case even in despairing Sinners on earth, how Far they Are from denying or excusing their Sins.
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Judas cryes out, I have sinned in bttraying Innocent blood, Mat. 27. 4. out of their own mouth shall they be Judged.Judas cries out, I have sinned in bttraying Innocent blood, Mathew 27. 4. out of their own Mouth shall they be Judged.
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That very tongue that now excuseth their sin, will in their torments be their great Accuser.
That very tongue that now excuseth their since, will in their torments be their great Accuser.
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For God will have it so to be.
For God will have it so to be.
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4. The fourth Evidence will be the witness of others. Oh how many thousand witnesses might there be produced, were there need to convince the guilty soul at that day!
4. The fourth Evidence will be the witness of Others. O how many thousand Witnesses might there be produced, were there need to convince the guilty soul At that day!
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1. All the Ministers of Christ that ever preached to them, or warned them, will be sufficient witnesses against them:
1. All the Ministers of christ that ever preached to them, or warned them, will be sufficient Witnesses against them:
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we must needs testifie that we preached to them the truth of the Gospel, and they would not believe it.we must needs testify that we preached to them the truth of the Gospel, and they would not believe it.
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We preached to them the goodness of God, yet they set not their hearts upon him:
We preached to them the Goodness of God, yet they Set not their hearts upon him:
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we shewed them their sin and they were not humbled.
we showed them their since and they were not humbled.
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We told them of the danger of an unregenerate state, and they did not regard us:
We told them of the danger of an unregenerate state, and they did not regard us:
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we acquainted them with the Absolute Necessity of holiness, but they made light of all:
we acquainted them with the Absolute Necessity of holiness, but they made Light of all:
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We let them know the deceitfulness of their hearts, and the need of a close and faithful examination,
We let them know the deceitfulness of their hearts, and the need of a close and faithful examination,
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but they would not bestow an hour in such a work; nor scarce once be afraid of being mistaken and miscarrying.
but they would not bestow an hour in such a work; nor scarce once be afraid of being mistaken and miscarrying.
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We let them know the vanity of this world, and yet they would not forsake it, no not for Christ and the hopes of glory;
We let them know the vanity of this world, and yet they would not forsake it, no not for christ and the hope's of glory;
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We told them of the everlasting felicity they might attain, but they would not set themselves to seek it.
We told them of the everlasting felicity they might attain, but they would not Set themselves to seek it.
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What we shal think of it then, the Lord knows;
What we shall think of it then, the Lord knows;
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but surely it seemeth now to us a matter of very sad consideration, that we must be brought in as witnesses against the souls of our neighbors and friends in the flesh.
but surely it seems now to us a matter of very sad consideration, that we must be brought in as Witnesses against the Souls of our neighbours and Friends in the Flesh.
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Those whom we now unfeignedly love, and would do any thing that we were able to do for their good, whose welfare is dearer to us then all worldly enjoyments;
Those whom we now unfeignedly love, and would do any thing that we were able to do for their good, whose welfare is Dearer to us then all worldly enjoyments;
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Alas, that we must be forced to testifie to their faces for their condemnation!
Alas, that we must be forced to testify to their faces for their condemnation!
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Ah Lord, with What a heart must a poor Minister study, when he considereth this, that all the words that he is studying must be brought in for a witness against many of his hearers!
Ah Lord, with What a heart must a poor Minister study, when he Considereth this, that all the words that he is studying must be brought in for a witness against many of his hearers!
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with What a heart must a Minister Preach, when he remembreth that all the words that he is speaking must condemn many,
with What a heart must a Minister Preach, when he Remember that all the words that he is speaking must condemn many,
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if not most of his hearers! Do we desire this sad fruit of our Labours? No:
if not most of his hearers! Do we desire this sad fruit of our Labours? No:
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we may say with the Prophet, Jer. 17. 16. I have not desired the woful day, thou knowest:
we may say with the Prophet, Jer. 17. 16. I have not desired the woeful day, thou Knowest:
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No, if we desired it, we would not do so much to prevent it:
No, if we desired it, we would not do so much to prevent it:
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we would not study, and preach, and pray, and intreat men that if it were possible we might not be put on such a task.
we would not study, and preach, and pray, and entreat men that if it were possible we might not be put on such a task.
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And doubtless it should make every honest Minister study hard, and pray hard, and intreat hard,
And doubtless it should make every honest Minister study hard, and pray hard, and entreat hard,
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and stoop low to men, and be earnest with men in season and out of season, that if it may be, they may not be the condemners of their peoples souls.
and stoop low to men, and be earnest with men in season and out of season, that if it may be, they may not be the condemners of their peoples Souls.
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But if men will not hear, and there be no remedy, who can help it? Christ himself came not into the world to condemn men,
But if men will not hear, and there be no remedy, who can help it? christ himself Come not into the world to condemn men,
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but to save them, and yet he will condemn those that will not yield to his saving work:
but to save them, and yet he will condemn those that will not yield to his Saving work:
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God takes no pleasure in the death of a sinner, but rather that he repent,
God Takes no pleasure in the death of a sinner, but rather that he Repent,
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and return, and live, Ezek. 18. 23, 32. and yet he will rejoyce over those to do them hurt,
and return, and live, Ezekiel 18. 23, 32. and yet he will rejoice over those to do them hurt,
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and destroy them that will not return, Deut 28. 63. And if we must be put on such a work, he will make us like-minded.
and destroy them that will not return, Deuteronomy 28. 63. And if we must be put on such a work, he will make us like-minded.
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The Holy Gost tels us, that the Saints shall Judge the world, 1 Cor. 6. 2, 3. and if they must Judge, they will Judge as God Judgeth;
The Holy Ghost tells us, that the Saints shall Judge the world, 1 Cor. 6. 2, 3. and if they must Judge, they will Judge as God Judgeth;
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you cannot blame us for it sinners:
you cannot blame us for it Sinners:
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we now warn you of it before hand, and if you will not prevent it, blame not us, but your selves. Alas!
we now warn you of it before hand, and if you will not prevent it, blame not us, but your selves. Alas!
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we are not our own Matters.
we Are not our own Matters.
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As we now speak not to you in our own names, so then we may not do what we list our selves,
As we now speak not to you in our own names, so then we may not do what we list our selves,
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or if we might, our wills will be as Gods will. God will make us Judge you, and witness against you;
or if we might, our wills will be as God's will. God will make us Judge you, and witness against you;
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Can we absolve you, when the righteous God will condemn you? when God is against you, whose side would you have us be of? We must be either against God or you. And can you think that we should be for any one against our Maker and Redeemer? We must either condemn the Sentence of Jesus Christ, or condemn you:
Can we absolve you, when the righteous God will condemn you? when God is against you, whose side would you have us be of? We must be either against God or you. And can you think that we should be for any one against our Maker and Redeemer? We must either condemn the Sentence of jesus christ, or condemn you:
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and is not there more reason to condemn you then him? can we have any mercy on you,
and is not there more reason to condemn you then him? can we have any mercy on you,
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when he that made you will not save you, and he that formed you, will shew you no mercy? Isa. 27. 11. Yea when he that dyed for you, will condemn you, shall we be more merciful then God? But alas!
when he that made you will not save you, and he that formed you, will show you no mercy? Isaiah 27. 11. Yea when he that died for you, will condemn you, shall we be more merciful then God? But alas!
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If we should be so foolish and unjust, what good would it do you? If we would be false witnesses and partial Judges, it would not save you;
If we should be so foolish and unjust, what good would it do you? If we would be false Witnesses and partial Judges, it would not save you;
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we are not Justified if we absolve our selves, 1 Cor. 4. 4. how unable then shall we be against Gods Sentence to Justifie you? If all the world should say, you were holy and penitent,
we Are not Justified if we absolve our selves, 1 Cor. 4. 4. how unable then shall we be against God's Sentence to Justify you? If all the world should say, you were holy and penitent,
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when God knows you were unholy and impenitent, it will do you no good. You pray every day that his will may be done, and it will be done:
when God knows you were unholy and impenitent, it will do you no good. You pray every day that his will may be done, and it will be done:
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It will be done upon you because it was not done by you.
It will be done upon you Because it was not done by you.
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What would you have us say, if God ask us, Did you tell this sinner of the need of Christ, of the glory of the world to come,
What would you have us say, if God ask us, Did you tell this sinner of the need of christ, of the glory of the world to come,
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and the vanity of this? Should we lye, and say we did not? what should we say if he ask us, Did not you tell them the misery of their natural state;
and the vanity of this? Should we lie, and say we did not? what should we say if he ask us, Did not you tell them the misery of their natural state;
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and what would become of them if they were not made new? Would you have us lye to God,and what would become of them if they were not made new? Would you have us lie to God,
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and say we did not? Why, if we did not, your blood will be required at our hands, Ezek. 33. 6. and 3. 18. and would you have us bring your blood upon our own heads by a lye? Yea,
and say we did not? Why, if we did not, your blood will be required At our hands, Ezekiel 33. 6. and 3. 18. and would you have us bring your blood upon our own Heads by a lie? Yea,
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and to do you no good, when we know that lyes will not prevail with God? No, no, sinners;
and to do you no good, when we know that lies will not prevail with God? No, no, Sinners;
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We must unavoidably testifie to the confusion of your faces.
We must avoidable testify to the confusion of your faces.
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If God ask us, we must bear witness against you and say? Lord, we did what we could according to our weak abilities, to reclaim them:
If God ask us, we must bear witness against you and say? Lord, we did what we could according to our weak abilities, to reclaim them:
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Indeed our own thoughts of everlasting things were so low, and our hearts so dull, that we must confess we did not follow them so close,
Indeed our own thoughts of everlasting things were so low, and our hearts so dull, that we must confess we did not follow them so close,
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nor speak so earnestly as we should have done:
nor speak so earnestly as we should have done:
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we did not cry so loud, or lift up our voice as a Trumpet to awaken them, (Isa. 58. 1.) we confess we did not speak to them with such melting compassion,
we did not cry so loud, or lift up our voice as a Trumpet to awaken them, (Isaiah 58. 1.) we confess we did not speak to them with such melting compassion,
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and with such streams of tears beseech them to regard, as a mutter of such great concernment should have been spoken with;
and with such streams of tears beseech them to regard, as a mutter of such great concernment should have been spoken with;
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We did not fall on our knees to them, and so earnestly begg of them for the Lords sake, to have mercy upon their own s•uls, as we should have done.
We did not fallen on our knees to them, and so earnestly beg of them for the lords sake, to have mercy upon their own s•uls, as we should have done.
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But yet we told them the Message of God:
But yet we told them the Message of God:
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and we studyed to speak it to them as plainly and as piercingly as we could Fain we would have convinced them of their sin and misery, but we could not:
and we studied to speak it to them as plainly and as piercingly as we could Fain we would have convinced them of their since and misery, but we could not:
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Fain we would have drawn them to the admiration of Christ, but they made light of it, Mat. 22. 5. we would fain have brought them to the contempt of this vain world,
Fain we would have drawn them to the admiration of christ, but they made Light of it, Mathew 22. 5. we would fain have brought them to the contempt of this vain world,
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and to set their mind on the world to come, but we could not; Some compassion thou knowest Lord we had to their souls;
and to Set their mind on the world to come, but we could not; some compassion thou Knowest Lord we had to their Souls;
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many a weeping or groaning hour we have had in secret, because they would not hear and obey;
many a weeping or groaning hour we have had in secret, Because they would not hear and obey;
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and some sad complaints we have made over them in publike;
and Some sad complaints we have made over them in public;
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We told them that they must shortly dye and come to Judgement, and that this world would deceive them,
We told them that they must shortly die and come to Judgement, and that this world would deceive them,
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and leave them in the dust;
and leave them in the dust;
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we told them that the time was at hand when nothing but Christ Would do them good,
we told them that the time was At hand when nothing but christ Would do them good,
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and nothing but the favour of God would be sufficient for their happiness; but we could never get them to lay it to heart.
and nothing but the favour of God would be sufficient for their happiness; but we could never get them to lay it to heart.
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Many a time did we intreat them to think soberly of this life, and the life to come,
Many a time did we entreat them to think soberly of this life, and the life to come,
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and to compare them together with the Faith of Christians, and the reason of men; but they would not do it;
and to compare them together with the Faith of Christians, and the reason of men; but they would not do it;
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many a time did we intreat them but to take now and then an hour in secret to consider who made them, and for what he had made them, and why they were sent into this world;
many a time did we entreat them but to take now and then an hour in secret to Consider who made them, and for what he had made them, and why they were sent into this world;
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and what their business here is;
and what their business Here is;
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and whether they are going, and how it will go with them at their latter end;
and whither they Are going, and how it will go with them At their latter end;
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But we could never get most of them to spend one hour in serious thoughts of these weighty matters.
But we could never get most of them to spend one hour in serious thoughts of these weighty matters.
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Many a time did we intreat them to try whether they were Regenerate or not? whether Christ and his Spirit were in them,
Many a time did we entreat them to try whither they were Regenerate or not? whither christ and his Spirit were in them,
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or not? Whether their souls were brought back to God by Sanctification? but they would not try;
or not? Whither their Souls were brought back to God by Sanctification? but they would not try;
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We did beseech them to make sure work and not leave such a matter as everlasting Joy or Torment to a bold and mad adventure; but we could not prevail.
We did beseech them to make sure work and not leave such a matter as everlasting Joy or Torment to a bold and mad adventure; but we could not prevail.
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We intreated them to lay all other businesses aside a little while in the world,
We entreated them to lay all other businesses aside a little while in the world,
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and to enquire by the direction of the word of God, what would become of them in the world to come;
and to inquire by the direction of the word of God, what would become of them in the world to come;
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and to Judge themselves before God came to Judge them, seeing they had the Law and rule of Judgement before them;
and to Judge themselves before God Come to Judge them, seeing they had the Law and Rule of Judgement before them;
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but their minds were blinded, and their hearts were hardned; and the profit, and pleasure, and honour of this world did either stop their ears,
but their minds were blinded, and their hearts were hardened; and the profit, and pleasure, and honour of this world did either stop their ears,
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or quickly steal away their heartt, so that we could never get them to a sober consideration,
or quickly steal away their heartt, so that we could never get them to a Sobrium consideration,
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nor ever win their hearts to God. nor ever win their hearts to God.
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This will be the witness that many a hundred Ministers of the Gospel must give in against the souls of their people at that day.
This will be the witness that many a hundred Ministers of the Gospel must give in against the Souls of their people At that day.
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Alas, that ever you should cast this upon us! For the Lords sake, Sirs, pitty your poor Teachers, if you pitty not your selves.
Alas, that ever you should cast this upon us! For the lords sake, Sirs, pity your poor Teachers, if you pity not your selves.
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We had rather go a 1000. miles for you; we had rather be scorned and abused for your sakes:
We had rather go a 1000. miles for you; we had rather be scorned and abused for your sakes:
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we had rather lay our hands under your feet, and beseech you on our knees with tears, were we able,
we had rather lay our hands under your feet, and beseech you on our knees with tears, were we able,
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then be put on such a work as this. It is you that will do it if it be done.
then be put on such a work as this. It is you that will do it if it be done.
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We had rather follow you from house to house, and teach and exhort you, if you will but hear us, and accept of our exhortation.
We had rather follow you from house to house, and teach and exhort you, if you will but hear us, and accept of our exhortation.
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Your souls are pretious in our eyes, for we know they were so in the eyes of Christ,
Your Souls Are precious in our eyes, for we know they were so in the eyes of christ,
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and therefore we are loth to see this day; we were once in your case, and therefore know what it is to be blind,
and Therefore we Are loath to see this day; we were once in your case, and Therefore know what it is to be blind,
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and careless, and carnal as you are, and therefore would fain obtain your Deliverance.
and careless, and carnal as you Are, and Therefore would fain obtain your Deliverance.
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But if you will not hear, but we must accuse you, and we must condemn you;
But if you will not hear, but we must accuse you, and we must condemn you;
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The Lord Judge between you & us For we can witness that it was full sore against our wills.
The Lord Judge between you & us For we can witness that it was full soar against our wills.
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We have been faulty indeed in doing no more for you, and not following you with restless Importunity; (the Good Lord forgive us;) but yet we have not betrayed you by silence.
We have been faulty indeed in doing no more for you, and not following you with restless Importunity; (the Good Lord forgive us;) but yet we have not betrayed you by silence.
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2. All those that fear God, that have lived among ungodly men, will also be sufficient witnesses against them. Alas!
2. All those that Fear God, that have lived among ungodly men, will also be sufficient Witnesses against them. Alas!
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they must be put upon the same work, which is very unpleasant to their thoughts as Min•sters are;
they must be put upon the same work, which is very unpleasant to their thoughts as Min•sters Are;
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They must witness before the Lord, that they did as friends and neighbours admonish them ▪ that they gave them a good example,
They must witness before the Lord, that they did as Friends and neighbours admonish them ▪ that they gave them a good Exampl,
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and endeavoured to walke in holyness before them; but alas!
and endeavoured to walk in holiness before them; but alas!
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the most did but mock them, and call them Puritans and precise fools, and they made more a•o then needs for their salvation;
the most did but mock them, and call them Puritans and precise Fools, and they made more a•o then needs for their salvation;
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They must be forced to testifie, [ Lord we would fain have drawn them with us to hear the word,
They must be forced to testify, [ Lord we would fain have drawn them with us to hear the word,
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and to read it, and to pray in their families, and to santifie the holy day,
and to read it, and to pray in their families, and to santifie the holy day,
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and take such happy Opportunities for their souls; But we could not get them to it;
and take such happy Opportunities for their Souls; But we could not get them to it;
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we did in our places what we were able, to give them the Example of a Godly Conversation,
we did in our places what we were able, to give them the Exampl of a Godly Conversation,
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and they did but deride us;
and they did but deride us;
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they were readier to mark every slip of our lives, and to observe all our Infirmities,
they were Readier to mark every slip of our lives, and to observe all our Infirmities,
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and catch at any Accusation that was against us, then to follow us in any work of holy obedience,
and catch At any Accusation that was against us, then to follow us in any work of holy Obedience,
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or care for our everlasting peace;
or care for our everlasting peace;
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] The Lord knows it is a most heavy thing to consider now, that poor neighbours must be fain to come in against those they love so dearly,
] The Lord knows it is a most heavy thing to Consider now, that poor neighbours must be fain to come in against those they love so dearly,
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and by their Testimony to Judge them to p•rdition.
and by their Testimony to Judge them to p•rdition.
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Oh heavy case to think of, that a master must witness against his own servant ▪ Yea a husband against his own wife,
O heavy case to think of, that a master must witness against his own servant ▪ Yea a husband against his own wife,
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and a wife against her husband; yea parents against their own children, and say;
and a wife against her husband; yea Parents against their own children, and say;
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[ Lord ] taught them •hy word but they would not learn I told them what would come on it,
[ Lord ] taught them •hy word but they would not Learn I told them what would come on it,
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if they returned not to thee: I brought them to •ermons, and; I prayed with them and for them.
if they returned not to thee: I brought them to •ermons, and; I prayed with them and for them.
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I frequently ▪ minded them of th•se everlasting things, and of this dreadfull day which they now see.
I frequently ▪ minded them of th•se everlasting things, and of this dreadful day which they now see.
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But youthful lusts, and the temprations of the flash and the Devil led them away and I could never get them throughly and soundly to lay it to their hearts.
But youthful Lustiest, and the temprations of the flash and the devil led them away and I could never get them thoroughly and soundly to lay it to their hearts.
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] Oh you that are parents, and friends, and neighbours, in the fear of God bestir you now that you ma• not be put to this at that day of Judgement.
] O you that Are Parents, and Friends, and neighbours, in the Fear of God Bestir you now that you ma• not be put to this At that day of Judgement.
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Oh give them no rest, take no nay of them till you have perswaded their hearts from this word to God,
O give them no rest, take no nay of them till you have persuaded their hearts from this word to God,
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lest you be put to be their condemners:
lest you be put to be their condemners:
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it must be now that you must prevent it or else never ▪ now while you are with them,
it must be now that you must prevent it or Else never ▪ now while you Are with them,
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while you and they are in the flesh together, which will be but a little while:
while you and they Are in the Flesh together, which will be but a little while:
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Can you but now prevail with them, all will be well, and you may meet them Joyfully before the Lord.
Can you but now prevail with them, all will be well, and you may meet them Joyfully before the Lord.
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3. Another wittness that will testifie against the ungodly at that day, will be their sinful companions those that drew them into sin,
3. another witness that will testify against the ungodly At that day, will be their sinful Sodales those that drew them into since,
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or were drawn by them, or joyned with them in it.
or were drawn by them, or joined with them in it.
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Oh little do poor drunkards think, when they sit merrily in an Ale house, that one of them must bear witness against another and condemn one another:
O little doe poor drunkards think, when they fit merrily in an Ale house, that one of them must bear witness against Another and condemn one Another:
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If they thought of this, me thinks it should make them have less delight in that company:
If they Thought of this, me thinks it should make them have less delight in that company:
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Those that now joyn with you in wicked ness shall then be forced to witness, [ I confess Lord, I did hear him swear and curse;
Those that now join with you in wicked ness shall then be forced to witness, [ I confess Lord, I did hear him swear and curse;
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I heard him deride those that feared the Lord, and make a jest of a holy life:
I herd him deride those that feared the Lord, and make a jest of a holy life:
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I saw him in the Ale-house when he should be hearing the Word of God, or reading, or calling upon God, and preparing for this day.
I saw him in the Alehouse when he should be hearing the Word of God, or reading, or calling upon God, and preparing for this day.
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I joyned with him in fleshly delights, in abusing thy creature and our own bodies. ] Sinners, look your companions in the face the next time you are with them,
I joined with him in fleshly delights, in abusing thy creature and our own bodies. ] Sinners, look your Sodales in the face the next time you Are with them,
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and remember this that I now say;
and Remember this that I now say;
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that those men shall give in Evidence against you that now are your associates in all your mirth;
that those men shall give in Evidence against you that now Are your associates in all your mirth;
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Little thinketh the fornicator and lustful wanton that their sinful mates must then bear witness of that which they thought the dark had concealed and tell their shame before all the world.
Little Thinketh the fornicator and lustful wanton that their sinful mates must then bear witness of that which they Thought the dark had concealed and tell their shame before all the world.
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But this must be the fruit of sin. Its meet that they who encouraged one another sin, should condemn one another for it. And marvail not at it;
But this must be the fruit of since. Its meet that they who encouraged one Another since, should condemn one Another for it. And marvel not At it;
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for they shall be forced to it whether they will or no; Light will not then be hid:
for they shall be forced to it whither they will or no; Light will not then be hid:
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They ma• think to have some ease to their consciences, by accusing and condemning others. When Adam is questioned for his sin, he presently accuseth the woman, Gen. 3. 1•.
They ma• think to have Some ease to their Consciences, by accusing and condemning Others. When Adam is questioned for his since, he presently Accuseth the woman, Gen. 3. 1•.
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when Judas his conscience was awakened, he runs to the Pharisees with the money that dr•w him to it,
when Judas his conscience was awakened, he runs to the Pharisees with the money that dr•w him to it,
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and they cast it back in his own face, See thou to it, what is that to us? Mat. 27. 4 5, 6. Oh the cold comfort that sinners will have at that day!
and they cast it back in his own face, See thou to it, what is that to us? Mathew 27. 4 5, 6. O the cold Comfort that Sinners will have At that day!
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and the little pleasure that they will find in remembring their evil wai•s! Now when a fornicator or a worlding, or a merry voluptuous man is grown old,
and the little pleasure that they will find in remembering their evil wai•s! Now when a fornicator or a Worlding, or a merry voluptuous man is grown old,
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and cannot act all his sin again, he takes pleasure in remembring and telling others of his former folly; what he once was; and what he did;
and cannot act all his since again, he Takes pleasure in remembering and telling Others of his former folly; what he once was; and what he did;
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and the merry hours that he had;
and the merry hours that he had;
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but then when sinners are come to themselves a little more, they will remember and tell one another of these things with another heart.
but then when Sinners Are come to themselves a little more, they will Remember and tell one Another of these things with Another heart.
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Oh that they did but know now how these things will then affect them.
O that they did but know now how these things will then affect them.
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4. Another witness that will then rise up against them, will be the very Devils that tempted them:
4. another witness that will then rise up against them, will be the very Devils that tempted them:
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They that did purposely draw them to sin, that they might draw them to Torment for sin:
They that did purposely draw them to since, that they might draw them to Torment for since:
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They can witness that you harkned to their Temptations, when you would not harken to Gods Exhortations;
They can witness that you hearkened to their Temptations, when you would not harken to God's Exhortations;
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They can witness that you obeyed them in working Iniquity.
They can witness that you obeyed them in working Iniquity.
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But because you may think the Accusers Testimony is not to be taken, I will not stand on this.
But Because you may think the Accusers Testimony is not to be taken, I will not stand on this.
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Though it is not nothing where God knoweth it to be true. 5 The very Angels of God also may be witnesses against the wicked;
Though it is not nothing where God Knoweth it to be true. 5 The very Angels of God also may be Witnesses against the wicked;
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Therefore are we advised in Scriputre, not to sin before them, Eccl. 5. 6. 1 Cor. 11. 10. 1 Tim. 5. 21. I charge thee before the Elect Angels, &c. They can testifie that they would have been ministring Spirits for their good,
Therefore Are we advised in Scripture, not to sin before them, Ecclesiastes 5. 6. 1 Cor. 11. 10. 1 Tim. 5. 21. I charge thee before the Elect Angels, etc. They can testify that they would have been ministering Spirits for their good,
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when the wicked rather chose to be slaves to the Spirit of malitiousness.
when the wicked rather chosen to be slaves to the Spirit of Maliciousness.
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The holy Angels of God do many a time stand by you when you are sinning.
The holy Angels of God do many a time stand by you when you Are sinning.
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They see you when you see not them; they are imployed by God in some sort for your good, as well as we:
They see you when you see not them; they Are employed by God in Some sort for your good, as well as we:
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And as it is the grief of Ministers, that their labours succeed not, so may we suppose that according to their state and nature it is theirs For the that Rejoyce in heaven at the conversion of one sinner, may be said to sorrow,
And as it is the grief of Ministers, that their labours succeed not, so may we suppose that according to their state and nature it is theirs For the that Rejoice in heaven At the conversion of one sinner, may be said to sorrow,
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or to lose those joyes, when you refuse to be converted.
or to loose those Joys, when you refuse to be converted.
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These noble Spirits, these Holy and Glorious attendants of Christ, that shall wait upon him to Judgement, will be Witnesses against Rebellious sinners, to their Confusion.
These noble Spirits, these Holy and Glorious attendants of christ, that shall wait upon him to Judgement, will be Witnesses against Rebellious Sinners, to their Confusion.
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•irs, you have all in you naturally a fear of Spirits ▪ and invisible powers: Fear them aright:
•irs, you have all in you naturally a Fear of Spirits ▪ and invisible Powers: fear them aright:
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lest hearkening to the deceiving Spirits, and refusing the help of the Angels of God ▪ and wilfully sinning before their faces you should cause them at that day, to the terrour of your souls to stand forth as witnesses against you, to your Condemnation.
lest Harkening to the deceiving Spirits, and refusing the help of the Angels of God ▪ and wilfully sinning before their faces you should cause them At that day, to the terror of your Souls to stand forth as Witnesses against you, to your Condemnation.
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6 Conscience it self will be most effectual witness against the wicked at that day. I before told you it will be a Discerner, and force them to a Confession:
6 Conscience it self will be most effectual witness against the wicked At that day. I before told you it will be a Discerner, and force them to a Confessi:
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But a further office it hath, even to witness against them.
But a further office it hath, even to witness against them.
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If none else in the world had known of their secret sins, conscience will say, I was acquainted with them.
If none Else in the world had known of their secret Sins, conscience will say, I was acquainted with them.
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7. The spirit of Christ can witness against the ungodly, that he oft moved them to Repent and Return, and they rejected his motions:
7. The Spirit of christ can witness against the ungodly, that he oft moved them to repent and Return, and they rejected his motions:
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that the spoke to their hearts in secret, and oft set in with the Minister, and often minded them of their case, and perswaded them to God;
that the spoke to their hearts in secret, and oft Set in with the Minister, and often minded them of their case, and persuaded them to God;
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but they resisted, quenched and grieved the Spirit, Acts 7. 51. As the Spirit witnesseth with the Spirits of the righteous that they are the children of God, Rom. 8. 16. so doth he witness with the Conscience of the wicked, that they were children of Rebellion,
but they resisted, quenched and grieved the Spirit, Acts 7. 51. As the Spirit Witnesseth with the Spirits of the righteous that they Are the children of God, Rom. 8. 16. so does he witness with the Conscience of the wicked, that they were children of Rebellion,
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and therefore are justly children of wrath. This Spirit will not alway strive with men;
and Therefore Are justly children of wrath. This Spirit will not always strive with men;
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at last being vexed, it will prove their enemy, and rise up against them, Gen. 6. 3. Isa. 63. 10. If you will needs Grieve it now, it will Grieve you then. Were it not a Spirit of Grace, and were it not free mercy that it came to offer you, the Repulse would not have been so condemning,
At last being vexed, it will prove their enemy, and rise up against them, Gen. 6. 3. Isaiah 63. 10. If you will needs Grieve it now, it will Grieve you then. Were it not a Spirit of Grace, and were it not free mercy that it Come to offer you, the Repulse would not have been so condemning,
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nor the witness of this Spirit so heavy at the last. But it was the Spirit of Jesus, that came with recovering Grace, which you resisted:
nor the witness of this Spirit so heavy At the last. But it was the Spirit of jesus, that Come with recovering Grace, which you resisted:
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And though the wages of every sin is death, yet you will find that it will cost you somewhat more to Reject this salvation,
And though the wages of every since is death, yet you will find that it will cost you somewhat more to Reject this salvation,
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than to break the Creators •aw of works. Kindness, such Kindness, will not be rejected at easie rates.
than to break the Creators •aw of works. Kindness, such Kindness, will not be rejected At easy rates.
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Many a good motion is now made by the Spirit to the Heart of a sinner, which he doth not so much as once observe;
Many a good motion is now made by the Spirit to the Heart of a sinner, which he does not so much as once observe;
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and therefore doth not now Remember them. But then they shall be brought to his Remembrance with a witness.
and Therefore does not now remember them. But then they shall be brought to his Remembrance with a witness.
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Many a thousand secret motions to Repentance, to Faith, to a Holy Life, will be Then set before the eyes of the poor, unpardoned, trembling sinner, which he had quite forgotten:
Many a thousand secret motions to Repentance, to Faith, to a Holy Life, will be Then Set before the eyes of the poor, unpardoned, trembling sinner, which he had quite forgotten:
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And the Spirit of •od shall testifie to his Confusion. [ At such a Sermon I perswaded thy heart to Repent, and thou wouldst not;
And the Spirit of •od shall testify to his Confusion. [ At such a Sermon I persuaded thy heart to repent, and thou Wouldst not;
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At such a time I shewed thee the evil of thy sin, and perswaded thee to have forsaken it but thou wouldst not;
At such a time I showed thee the evil of thy since, and persuaded thee to have forsaken it but thou Wouldst not;
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I minded thee in thy secret thoughts, of the neerness of Judgement, and the Certainty and Weight of everlasting things, the need of Christ,
I minded thee in thy secret thoughts, of the nearness of Judgement, and the Certainty and Weight of everlasting things, the need of christ,
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and faith, and holyness, and of the Danger of sinning; but thou didst drown all my motions in the cares and pleasures of the world.
and faith, and holiness, and of the Danger of sinning; but thou didst drown all my motions in the Cares and pleasures of the world.
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Thou harknedst rather to the Devil than to me; The sensual inclinations of thy flesh did prevail against the strongest Arguments that I used:
Thou harknedst rather to the devil than to me; The sensual inclinations of thy Flesh did prevail against the Strongest Arguments that I used:
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Though I shewed Reasous, undenyable Reasons, from thy Creator, from thy Redeemer, from nature, from grace, from heaven,
Though I showed Reasons, undeniable Reasons, from thy Creator, from thy Redeemer, from nature, from grace, from heaven,
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and from hell, yet all would not so much as stop thee, much less turn thee, but thou wouldest go on;
and from hell, yet all would not so much as stop thee, much less turn thee, but thou Wouldst go on;
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Thou wouldest follow thy flesh, and now let it pay thee the wages of thy folly:
Thou Wouldst follow thy Flesh, and now let it pay thee the wages of thy folly:
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Thou wouldest be thy own guide, and take thine own Course, and now take what thou gettest by it ]
Thou Wouldst be thy own guide, and take thine own Course, and now take what thou gettest by it ]
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Poor sinners, I beseech you in the fear of God, the next time you have any such motions from the Spirit of God, to Repent,
Poor Sinners, I beseech you in the Fear of God, the next time you have any such motions from the Spirit of God, to repent,
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and Believe and Break off your sins, and the Occasions of them, consider then what a mercy is set before you:
and Believe and Break off your Sins, and the Occasions of them, Consider then what a mercy is Set before you:
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and how it will confound you at the day of Judgement, to have all these motions brought in against you,
and how it will confound you At the day of Judgement, to have all these motions brought in against you,
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and that the Spirit of Grace it self should be your Condemner! Alas, that men should choose their own Desructon. and wilfully choose it!
and that the Spirit of Grace it self should be your Condemner! Alas, that men should choose their own Desructon. and wilfully choose it!
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and that the foreknowledge of these things should not move them to relent. So much concerning the witness that will be brought in against the sinner.
and that the foreknowledge of these things should not move them to relent. So much Concerning the witness that will be brought in against the sinner.
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5. The fifth Evidence that will be given against the sinner, will be, The Instruments and Effects. You know among men,
5. The fifth Evidence that will be given against the sinner, will be, The Instruments and Effects. You know among men,
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if a man be found murthered by the high-way, and you are found standing by with a bloody sword in your hand;
if a man be found murdered by the highway, and you Are found standing by with a bloody sword in your hand;
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especially if there were a former dissention between you, it will be an Evidence that will prove a strong presumption, that you were the Murderer:
especially if there were a former dissension between you, it will be an Evidence that will prove a strong presumption, that you were the Murderer:
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But if the fact be certain by other Evidence, then many such things may be brought for aggravation of the fault.
But if the fact be certain by other Evidence, then many such things may be brought for aggravation of the fault.
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So a twofold Evidence will be brought against the sinner from these things. One to prove him guilty of the fact:
So a twofold Evidence will be brought against the sinner from these things. One to prove him guilty of the fact:
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the other to Aggravate the fault, and prove that his sin was very great.
the other to Aggravate the fault, and prove that his since was very great.
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For the former. 1. The very creatures which sinners abused to sin, may be brought in against them to their Conviction and Condemnation.
For the former. 1. The very creatures which Sinners abused to since, may be brought in against them to their Conviction and Condemnation.
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For though these creatures shall be consumed with the last destroying Fire, which shall consume all the world,
For though these creatures shall be consumed with the last destroying Fire, which shall consume all the world,
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yet they shall have a Being in the memory of the sinner (an esse Cognitum.) The very Wine or Ale,
yet they shall have a Being in the memory of the sinner (an esse Cognitum.) The very Wine or Ale,
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or other liquor which was abused to drunkenness may witness against the Drunkard.
or other liquour which was abused to Drunkenness may witness against the Drunkard.
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The sweet morsels by which the Glutton did please his Appetite, and all the good creatures of God which he luxuriously devoured, may witness against him ▪ Luke 16. 19. 25. He that fared deliciously every day in this life, was told by Abraham when he was dead ▪ and his soul in Hell, [ Remember that thou in thy life time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things:
The sweet morsels by which the Glutton did please his Appetite, and all the good creatures of God which he luxuriously devoured, may witness against him ▪ Lycia 16. 19. 25. He that fared deliciously every day in this life, was told by Abraham when he was dead ▪ and his soul in Hell, [ remember that thou in thy life time Received thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things:
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but now he is comfored, and thou art tormented, ] Though their sweet morsels and cups are past,
but now he is comfored, and thou art tormented, ] Though their sweet morsels and cups Are past,
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and gone, yet must they be Remembred at Judgement and in Hell.
and gone, yet must they be Remembered At Judgement and in Hell.
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[ Remember Son ] saith Abraham; Yea, and Remember he must ▪ whether he will or no;
[ remember Son ] Says Abraham; Yea, and remember he must ▪ whither he will or no;
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Long was the Glutton in sinning, and many a pleasant bit did he taste:
Long was the Glutton in sinning, and many a pleasant bit did he taste:
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and so many Evidences of his sin will lie against him, and the sweetness will then be turned into gall.
and so many Evidences of his since will lie against him, and the sweetness will then be turned into Gall.
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The very cloathing and ornaments by which Proud person did manifest their Pride, will be sufficient Evidence against them:
The very clothing and Ornament by which Proud person did manifest their Pride, will be sufficient Evidence against them:
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as his being clothed with Purple and fine Linnen, is mentoned, Luke 16. 19. The very Lands, and goods, and houses of worldlings will be an Evidence against them:
as his being clothed with Purple and fine Linen, is mentoned, Lycia 16. 19. The very Lands, and goods, and houses of worldlings will be an Evidence against them:
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Their Gold and Silver, which the covetous do now prefer before the everlasting Riches with Christ, will be an Evidence against them.
Their Gold and Silver, which the covetous do now prefer before the everlasting Riches with christ, will be an Evidence against them.
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James 5. 1, 2, 3, 4. Go to now, ye Rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. James 5. 1, 2, 3, 4. Go to now, you Rich men, weep and howl for your misery's that shall come upon you.
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Your Riches are corrupted, and your Garments, moath-eaten;
Your Riches Are corrupted, and your Garments, Moth-eaten;
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Your Gold and Silver is cankered, and the Rust of them shall be a Witenss against you, and shall eat your flesh, as it were fire;
Your Gold and Silver is cankered, and the Rust of them shall be a Witenss against you, and shall eat your Flesh, as it were fire;
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Ye have heaped Treasure together for the Last daies.
You have heaped Treasure together for the Last days.
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Behold the hire of the Laborers, which have reaped down you fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, cryety;
Behold the hire of the Laborers, which have reaped down you fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, cryety;
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and the cryes of them which have reaped, are entred into the ears of the Lord of Sabboth.
and the cries of them which have reaped, Are entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabbath.
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Ye have lived in pleasure on the Earth, and been wanton; Ye have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter. You have lived in pleasure on the Earth, and been wanton; You have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter.
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Oh that worldlings would well consider this one Text;
O that worldlings would well Consider this one Text;
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and therein observe whether a life of earthly pleasure and fulness of worldly Glory and Gallantry, be as desirable as they imagine,
and therein observe whither a life of earthly pleasure and fullness of worldly Glory and Gallantry, be as desirable as they imagine,
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and to what Time and Purpose they now lay up their Treasures; and how they must hear of these Things hereafter;
and to what Time and Purpose they now lay up their Treasures; and how they must hear of these Things hereafter;
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and what effect the review of their Jovial daies will have upon their miserable condemned souls.
and what Effect the review of their Jovial days will have upon their miserable condemned Souls.
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2. The very circumstances of Time, Place, and the like, may Evidence against his Condemnation. The drunkard shall Remember, In Such an Ale house.
2. The very Circumstances of Time, Place, and the like, may Evidence against his Condemnation. The drunkard shall remember, In Such an Ale house.
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I was so oft drunk, and in such a •avern I wasted my time.
I was so oft drunk, and in such a •avern I wasted my time.
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The Adulterer and Fornicator shall Remember the very Time the Place, the Room, the Bed, where they committed wickedness.
The Adulterer and Fornicator shall remember the very Time the Place, the Room, the Bed, where they committed wickedness.
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The Thief and Deceiver will Remember the Time, Place, & the persons they wronged and the Thing which they robbed or deceived them of.
The Thief and Deceiver will remember the Time, Place, & the Persons they wronged and the Thing which they robbed or deceived them of.
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The worldling will Remember the business which he preferred before the service of God; the worldly matters which had more of his heart then his Maker and Redeemer had;
The worldling will remember the business which he preferred before the service of God; the worldly matters which had more of his heart then his Maker and Redeemer had;
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the work which he was doing when he should have been Praying or Reading, or Catechising his Family,
the work which he was doing when he should have been Praying or Reading, or Catechising his Family,
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or thinking soberly of his latter end.
or thinking soberly of his latter end.
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A thousand of these will then come into his mind, and be as so many Evidences against him to his Condemnation.
A thousand of these will then come into his mind, and be as so many Evidences against him to his Condemnation.
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3. The very effects also of mens sins will be an Evidence against them. The wife and children of a Drunkard are Impoverished by his sin;
3. The very effects also of men's Sins will be an Evidence against them. The wife and children of a Drunkard Are Impoverished by his since;
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His family and the neighbourhood is disquieted by him. These will be so many Evidences against him.
His family and the neighbourhood is disquieted by him. These will be so many Evidences against him.
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So will the abuse of his own Reason; The enticing of others to the same sin, and hardning them by his example.
So will the abuse of his own Reason; The enticing of Others to the same since, and hardening them by his Exampl.
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One covetons unmerciful Landlord doth keep a hundred, or many hundred persons or families in so great necessities,
One covetous unmerciful Landlord does keep a hundred, or many hundred Persons or families in so great necessities,
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and care and labour, that they are tempted by it to overpass the service of God,
and care and labour, that they Are tempted by it to overpass the service of God,
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as having scarce time for it, or any room for it in their troubled thoughts;
as having scarce time for it, or any room for it in their troubled thoughts;
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All these miserable families and persons, and all the souls that are undone by this Temptation, will be so many Evidences against such Oppressors.
All these miserable families and Persons, and all the Souls that Are undone by this Temptation, will be so many Evidences against such Oppressors's.
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Yea, the poor whom they have neglected to relieve when they might:
Yea, the poor whom they have neglected to relieve when they might:
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the sick whom they have neglected to visit, when they might, will all witness then against the unmerciful, Mat. 25. The many ignorant, worldly, careless sinners, that have perished under an idle, and unfaithful Minister, will be so many witnesses against him to his Condemnation!
the sick whom they have neglected to visit, when they might, will all witness then against the unmerciful, Mathew 25. The many ignorant, worldly, careless Sinners, that have perished under an idle, and unfaithful Minister, will be so many Witnesses against him to his Condemnation!
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They may then cry out against him to his face [ I was ignorant Lord,
They may then cry out against him to his face [ I was ignorant Lord,
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and he never did so much as teach me, catechize me, nor tell me of these Things;
and he never did so much as teach me, catechise me, nor tell me of these Things;
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I was careless, and minded the world, and he let me go on quietly and was as careless as I, had never plainly and faithfully warned me, to waken me from my security.
I was careless, and minded the world, and he let me go on quietly and was as careless as I, had never plainly and faithfully warned me, to waken me from my security.
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] And so their blood will be required at his hands, though themselves also shall perish in their sins, Ezek. 33, 7. 8. 2. And as these Evidences will convince men of sin, so there are many more which will convince them of the Greatness of their sin.
] And so their blood will be required At his hands, though themselves also shall perish in their Sins, Ezekiel 33, 7. 8. 2. And as these Evidences will convince men of since, so there Are many more which will convince them of the Greatness of their since.
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And these are so many that it would too much lengthen my discourse to stand on them.
And these Are so many that it would too much lengthen my discourse to stand on them.
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A few I shall briefly touch.
A few I shall briefly touch.
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1. The very mercy of God in Creating men, in giving and continuing their Being to them, will be an Evidence for the Aggravation of their sin against him.
1. The very mercy of God in Creating men, in giving and Continuing their Being to them, will be an Evidence for the Aggravation of their since against him.
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What? will you abuse him, by whom it is that you are men? will you speak to his dishonor ▪ that giveth you your speech? will you live to his dishonor who giveth you your Lives? will you wrong him by his own creatures? and neglect him without whom you cannot subsist?
What? will you abuse him, by whom it is that you Are men? will you speak to his dishonour ▪ that gives you your speech? will you live to his dishonour who gives you your Lives? will you wrong him by his own creatures? and neglect him without whom you cannot subsist?
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2. The Redemption of men by the Lord Jesus Christ, will be an evidence to the exceeding Aggravation of their sins.
2. The Redemption of men by the Lord jesus christ, will be an evidence to the exceeding Aggravation of their Sins.
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You sinned against the Lord that bought you, 2 Pet. 2. 1. When the Feast was prepared,
You sinned against the Lord that bought you, 2 Pet. 2. 1. When the Feast was prepared,
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and all things were Ready, you made light of it, and found excuses, and would not come, Mat. 22. 4, 5, 6. Luke 14. 17, 18. Must Christ Redeem you by so dear a price from sin and misery,
and all things were Ready, you made Light of it, and found excuses, and would not come, Mathew 22. 4, 5, 6. Lycia 14. 17, 18. Must christ redeem you by so dear a price from since and misery,
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and yet will you continue the servants of sin, and prefer your slavery before your freedom,
and yet will you continue the Servants of since, and prefer your slavery before your freedom,
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and choose to be Satans drudges, rather then to be the servants of God? The sorrows and sufferings that Christ underwent for you, will then prove the increase of your own sorrows.
and choose to be Satan drudges, rather then to be the Servants of God? The sorrows and sufferings that christ underwent for you, will then prove the increase of your own sorrows.
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As a neglected Redeemer, it is that he will condemn you.
As a neglected Redeemer, it is that he will condemn you.
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And then you would be glad that it were but true Doctrine, that Christ never dyed for you, that you might not be condemned for refusing a Redeemer,
And then you would be glad that it were but true Doctrine, that christ never died for you, that you might not be condemned for refusing a Redeemer,
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and sinning against him that shed his blood for you. How deeply will his wounds then wound your consciences!
and sinning against him that shed his blood for you. How deeply will his wounds then wound your Consciences!
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You will then Remember, that to this end he both •yed, rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the Dead and the Living? And that he therefore dyed for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live to themselves,
You will then remember, that to this end he both •yed, rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the Dead and the Living? And that he Therefore died for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live to themselves,
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but to him that dyed for them, and rose again;
but to him that died for them, and rose again;
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Rom. 14. 9. 2 Cor. 5. 14, 15. Mat 28. 18. 19. 20. 1 Pet. 1. 17, 18. You will then understand that you were not your own,Rom. 14. 9. 2 Cor. 5. 14, 15. Mathew 28. 18. 19. 20. 1 Pet. 1. 17, 18. You will then understand that you were not your own,
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but were bought with a price, and therefore should have glorified him that Bought you, with your Bodies and Spirits,
but were bought with a price, and Therefore should have glorified him that Bought you, with your Bodies and Spirits,
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because they were His, 1 Cor. 6 ▪ 19, 20. This one Aggravation of your sin will make you doubly and remedilesly miserable;
Because they were His, 1 Cor. 6 ▪ 19, 20. This one Aggravation of your since will make you doubly and remedilessly miserable;
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that you Trod under foot the Son of God and counted the blood of the Covenant, wherewith you were sanctified,
that you Trod under foot the Son of God and counted the blood of the Covenant, wherewith you were sanctified,
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an unholy thing, Heb. 10. 26, 27, 28, 29. and crucified to your selves the Son of God afresh,
an unholy thing, Hebrew 10. 26, 27, 28, 29. and Crucified to your selves the Son of God afresh,
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and put him to open shame, Heb. 6. 5 6. 3. Moreover;
and put him to open shame, Hebrew 6. 5 6. 3. Moreover;
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All the personal mercies which they received, will be so many Evidences for the condemnation of the ungodly.
All the personal Mercies which they received, will be so many Evidences for the condemnation of the ungodly.
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The very earth that bore them, and yielded them its fruits, while they themselves are unfruitful to God The Air which they breathed in: the food which nourish'd them:
The very earth that boar them, and yielded them its fruits, while they themselves Are unfruitful to God The Air which they breathed in: the food which nourished them:
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the cloaths which cover'd them, the houses which they dwelt in, the beasts that laboured for them,
the clothes which covered them, the houses which they dwelled in, the beasts that laboured for them,
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and all the creatures that dyed for their use: All these may rise up against them to their condemnation.
and all the creatures that died for their use: All these may rise up against them to their condemnation.
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And the Judge may thus expostulate with them, [ Did all these mercies deserve no more Thanks? should you not have served him that so liberally maintained you? God thought not all these too good for you,
And the Judge may thus expostulate with them, [ Did all these Mercies deserve no more Thanks? should you not have served him that so liberally maintained you? God Thought not all these too good for you,
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and did you think your hearts and services too good for him? He served yous wth the weary labours of your fellow creature:
and did you think your hearts and services too good for him? He served yous with the weary labours of your fellow creature:
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and should you have grudged to bear his easie Yoak? They were your slaves and drudges,
and should you have grudged to bear his easy Yoke? They were your slaves and drudges,
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and you refused to be his free servants and his Sons? They suffered Death to feed your bodies,
and you refused to be his free Servants and his Sons? They suffered Death to feed your bodies,
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and you would not suffer the short forbearance of a little forbidden fleshly pleasure for the sake of him that made you and redeemed you. ]
and you would not suffer the short forbearance of a little forbidden fleshly pleasure for the sake of him that made you and redeemed you. ]
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Oh how many thousand mercies of God will then be reviewed by those that neglected them to the horrour of their souls,
O how many thousand Mercies of God will then be reviewed by those that neglected them to the horror of their Souls,
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when they shall be upbraided by the Judge with their base requital! All the deliverances from sickness and from danger;
when they shall be upbraided by the Judge with their base requital! All the Deliverances from sickness and from danger;
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all the honours, and priviledges, and other commodities, which so much contented them, will then be Gods Evidence to shame them and confound them.
all the honours, and privileges, and other commodities, which so much contented them, will then be God's Evidence to shame them and confound them.
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On this supposition doth the Apostle reprove such, Rom. 2. 4, 5, 6. Despisest thou the riches of his goodness,
On this supposition does the Apostle reprove such, Rom. 2. 4, 5, 6. Despisest thou the riches of his Goodness,
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and forbearance, and long suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? But after thy hardness and impenitent heart, treasurest up unto thy self wrath against the day of wrath,
and forbearance, and long suffering, not knowing that the Goodness of God leads thee to Repentance? But After thy hardness and impenitent heart, treasurest up unto thy self wrath against the day of wrath,
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& revelation of the righteous Judgement of God, who will render to every man, according to his Deeds. 4. Moreover.& Revelation of the righteous Judgement of God, who will render to every man, according to his deeds. 4. Moreover.
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All the means which God used for the Recovery of sinners in the day of their visitation, will rise up against Impenitent souls, in Judgement to their condemnation.
All the means which God used for the Recovery of Sinners in the day of their Visitation, will rise up against Impenitent Souls, in Judgement to their condemnation.
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You can hear Sermons carelessly and sleepily now; but O that you would consider, how the review of them will then awake you!
You can hear Sermons carelessly and sleepily now; but Oh that you would Consider, how the review of them will then awake you!
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You now make light of the warnings of God and man, and of all the wholesome advice that is given you,
You now make Light of the Warnings of God and man, and of all the wholesome Advice that is given you,
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but God will not then make light of your contempt.
but God will not then make Light of your contempt.
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Oh what cutting Questions will they be to the hearts of the ungodly, when all the means that were used for their good, are brought to their remembrance on one side,
O what cutting Questions will they be to the hearts of the ungodly, when all the means that were used for their good, Are brought to their remembrance on one side,
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and the temptations that drew them to sin on the other side, and the Lord shall plead his cause with their consciences,
and the temptations that drew them to sin on the other side, and the Lord shall plead his cause with their Consciences,
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and say [ Was I so hard a Master, or was my work so unreasonable,
and say [ Was I so hard a Master, or was my work so unreasonable,
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or was my wages so contemptible, that no perswasions could draw you into my service? was Satah so good a Master,
or was my wages so contemptible, that no persuasions could draw you into my service? was Satah so good a Master,
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or was his work so honest and profitable, or was his wages ' so desirable, that you would be so easily perswaded to do as he would have you? Was there more perswading Reason in his allurements and deceits,
or was his work so honest and profitable, or was his wages ' so desirable, that you would be so Easily persuaded to do as he would have you? Was there more persuading Reason in his allurements and Deceits,
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then in all my holy words, and all the powerfull Sermons that you heard, or all the faithfull admonitions you received;
then in all my holy words, and all the powerful Sermons that you herd, or all the faithful admonitions you received;
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or all the good examples of the righteous, or in all the works of God which you beheld? Was not a reason fecht from the love of God, from the evill of sin, the blood of Christ, the Judgement to come? the glory promised, the torments threatned,
or all the good Examples of the righteous, or in all the works of God which you beheld? Was not a reason fetched from the love of God, from the evil of since, the blood of christ, the Judgement to come? the glory promised, the torments threatened,
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as forcible with you, and as good in your eyes, to draw you to holiness,
as forcible with you, and as good in your eyes, to draw you to holiness,
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as a Reason from a little fleshly delight or worldly gain, to draw you to be unholy? ]
as a Reason from a little fleshly delight or worldly gain, to draw you to be unholy? ]
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In the name of God, sinners, I intreat you to bethink your selves in time, how you will sufficiently answer such Questions as these.
In the name of God, Sinners, I entreat you to bethink your selves in time, how you will sufficiently answer such Questions as these.
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You should have seen God in every creature that you beheld, and have read your duty in all his works;
You should have seen God in every creature that you beheld, and have read your duty in all his works;
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what can you look upon above you, or below you, or round about you, which might not have shewed you so much of the wisdom,
what can you look upon above you, or below you, or round about you, which might not have showed you so much of the Wisdom,
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and goodness, and greatness of your maker, as should have convinced you that it was your duty to be devoted to his wil? And yet you have his written word that speaks plainer then all these;
and Goodness, and greatness of your maker, as should have convinced you that it was your duty to be devoted to his will? And yet you have his written word that speaks plainer then all these;
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And will you despise them all? will you not see so great a Light? will you not hear so loud and constant calls? shall God,
And will you despise them all? will you not see so great a Light? will you not hear so loud and constant calls? shall God,
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and his Ministers speak in vain? And can you think that you shall not hear of this again,
and his Ministers speak in vain? And can you think that you shall not hear of this again,
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and pay for it one day? you have the Bible, & other good books by you;
and pay for it one day? you have the bible, & other good books by you;
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why do you out read them? You have Ministers at hand:
why do you out read them? You have Ministers At hand:
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why do you not go to them, and earnestly ask them, Sir, What must I do to be saved? & intreat them to teach you the way to life;
why do you not go to them, and earnestly ask them, Sir, What must I do to be saved? & entreat them to teach you the Way to life;
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you have some neighbors that fear God;
you have Some neighbours that Fear God;
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why do you not go to them, and take their good advice, and imitate them in the fear of God,
why do you not go to them, and take their good Advice, and imitate them in the Fear of God,
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and in a holy diligence for your souls? Now is the time for you to bestir your Selves;
and in a holy diligence for your Souls? Now is the time for you to Bestir your Selves;
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Life and Death are before you. You have gales of grace to further your voyage: There are more for you then against you. God will help you: his Spirit will help you: his Ministers will help you:
Life and Death Are before you. You have gales of grace to further your voyage: There Are more for you then against you. God will help you: his Spirit will help you: his Ministers will help you:
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every good Christian will help you;
every good Christian will help you;
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the Angels themselves will help you, if you will resolvedly set your selves to the work;
the Angels themselves will help you, if you will resolvedly Set your selves to the work;
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And yet will you not stir? Patience is waiting on you; Mercies are enticing you; Scourges are driving you; Judgement stayeth for you;
And yet will you not stir? Patience is waiting on you; mercies Are enticing you; Scourges Are driving you; Judgement stays for you;
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The Lights of God stand burning by you to direct you;
The Lights of God stand burning by you to Direct you;
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And yet will you not stir, but lie in darkness? And do you think you shall not hear of this? Do you think this will not one day cost you dear?
And yet will you not stir, but lie in darkness? And do you think you shall not hear of this? Do you think this will not one day cost you dear?
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IX THE ninth part of our work, is to shew you, What are those frivolous excuses by which the unrighteous may then indeavour their defence?
IX THE ninth part of our work, is to show you, What Are those frivolous excuses by which the unrighteous may then endeavour their defence?
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Having already shewed you what the Defence must be, that must be suffiicient to our Justification;
Having already showed you what the Defence must be, that must be suffiicient to our Justification;
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If any first demand, Whether the Evidence of their sin will not so overwhelm the sinner, that he will be speechless and past excuse? I answ.
If any First demand, Whither the Evidence of their since will not so overwhelm the sinner, that he will be speechless and past excuse? I Answer.
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Before God hath done with him, he will be so;
Before God hath done with him, he will be so;
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But it seems at first his dark understanding, and partial corrupted conserence will set him upon a vain Defence.
But it seems At First his dark understanding, and partial corrupted conserence will Set him upon a vain Defence.
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For Mat. 7. 22, 23. Christ telleth us that [ Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord ▪ have we not prophesied in thy name,
For Mathew 7. 22, 23. christ Telleth us that [ Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord ▪ have we not prophesied in thy name,
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and in thy name have cast out Devils, and in thy name have done many wonderful works? And then will I profess to them, I never knew you, Depart from me• ye workers of iniquity.
and in thy name have cast out Devils, and in thy name have done many wondered works? And then will I profess to them, I never knew you, Depart from me• you workers of iniquity.
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And in Mat 25. 11. The foolish Virgins cry, [ Lord, Lord, open to us.
And in Mathew 25. 11. The foolish Virgins cry, [ Lord, Lord, open to us.
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] And vers. 44. [ Then shall they also answer him ▪ saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred,
] And vers. 44. [ Then shall they also answer him ▪ saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered,
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or thirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not Minister unto thee? ] And vers. 24, 25. They fear not to cast some of the cause of their neglect on God himself, [ Then he which had received the one Talent came and said, Lord, I knew that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown,
or thirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not Minister unto thee? ] And vers. 24, 25. They Fear not to cast Some of the cause of their neglect on God himself, [ Then he which had received the one Talon Come and said, Lord, I knew that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown,
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and gathering where thou hast not strawed; and I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth;
and gathering where thou hast not strawed; and I was afraid, and went and hid thy talon in the earth;
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lo, there thou hast that is thine. ]
lo, there thou hast that is thine. ]
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It is cleer then, that Excuses they will be ready to make, and their full conviction will be in order after these Excuses (at least as in their minds,
It is clear then, that Excuses they will be ready to make, and their full conviction will be in order After these Excuses (At least as in their minds,
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if not in words) But what the particular Excuses will be, we may partly know by these Scriptures which recite them,
if not in words) But what the particular Excuses will be, we may partly know by these Scriptures which recite them,
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and partly by hearing what the ungodly do now say for themselves.
and partly by hearing what the ungodly do now say for themselves.
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And because it is for their present benefit that I now make mention of them, that they may see the vanity of all such Excuses, I will mention them as I now meet with them in the mouthes of Sinners in our ordinary discourse;
And Because it is for their present benefit that I now make mention of them, that they may see the vanity of all such Excuses, I will mention them as I now meet with them in the mouths of Sinners in our ordinary discourse;
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and these Excuses are of several sorts; some by which they would justify their estate; some Excuses of particular actions;
and these Excuses Are of several sorts; Some by which they would justify their estate; Some Excuses of particular actions;
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and that either in whole, or in part, some by which they would put by the penalty, though they confess the sin;
and that either in Whole, or in part, Some by which they would put by the penalty, though they confess the since;
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some by which they lay the blame on other men: and in some they would cast it upon God himself.
Some by which they lay the blame on other men: and in Some they would cast it upon God himself.
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I must touch but some of them very briefly. The first Excuse. I am not guilty of these things which I am accused of.
I must touch but Some of them very briefly. The First Excuse. I am not guilty of these things which I am accused of.
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I did love God above All, and my Neighbor as my self. I did use the World but for Necessity, but God had my heart. I did love God above All, and my Neighbour as my self. I did use the World but for Necessity, but God had my heart.
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Answer. The all-seeing Judge doth know the contrary; and he will make thy Conscience know it.Answer. The All-seeing Judge does know the contrary; and he will make thy Conscience know it.
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Look back man, upon thy heart and life.
Look back man, upon thy heart and life.
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How seldom and how neglectfully didst thou think of God? how coldly didst thou worship him,
How seldom and how neglectfully didst thou think of God? how coldly didst thou worship him,
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or make any mention of him? how carelesly didst thou serve him? and think much of all that thou didst therein? Thou rather thoughtest that his Service was making more adoe then needs,
or make any mention of him? how carelessly didst thou serve him? and think much of all that thou didst therein? Thou rather thoughtest that his Service was making more ado then needs,
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and didst grudge at those that were more diligent then thy self;
and didst grudge At those that were more diligent then thy self;
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but for the World, how heartily and how constantly didst thou seek and serve it? and yet wouldst thou now perswade the Judge that thou didst love God above all? He will shew thee thy naked heat,
but for the World, how heartily and how constantly didst thou seek and serve it? and yet Wouldst thou now persuade the Judge that thou didst love God above all? He will show thee thy naked heat,
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and the course of thy former life, which shail convince thee of the contrary. The Second Excuse. I lived not in any gross sin, but only in small Infirmities;
and the course of thy former life, which shail convince thee of the contrary. The Second Excuse. I lived not in any gross since, but only in small Infirmities;
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I was no Murderer, or Adulterer, or Fornicator, or Thief, nor did I deceive or wrong any,
I was no Murderer, or Adulterer, or Fornicator, or Thief, nor did I deceive or wrong any,
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or take any thing by violence.
or take any thing by violence.
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Answ. Was it not a gross sin to love the world above God, and to neglect Christ that dyed for thee,Answer Was it not a gross since to love the world above God, and to neglect christ that died for thee,
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and never to do him one hours hearty service, but meerly to seek thy carnal self,
and never to do him one hours hearty service, but merely to seek thy carnal self,
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and to live to thy flesh? God will open thine eyes then, and shew thee a thousand gross sins, which thou now forgettest or makest light of;
and to live to thy Flesh? God will open thine eyes then, and show thee a thousand gross Sins, which thou now forgettest or Makest Light of;
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and it is not only Gross sins, but All sin, great or small, that deserveth the wrath of God,
and it is not only Gross Sins, but All since, great or small, that deserveth the wrath of God,
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and will certainly bring thee under it for ever, if thou have not part in Christ to relieve thee Wo to the man that ever he was born that must answer in his own name for his smallest offences
and will Certainly bring thee under it for ever, if thou have not part in christ to relieve thee Woe to the man that ever he was born that must answer in his own name for his Smallest offences
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The Third Excuse. I did it ignorantly; I knew not that there was so much required to my Salvation.The Third Excuse. I did it ignorantly; I knew not that there was so much required to my Salvation.
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I thought less adoe might have served the turn: and that if I lookt to my body, God would take ca•e of my soul;
I Thought less ado might have served the turn: and that if I looked to my body, God would take ca•e of my soul;
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and that it was better to trust him what would become of me hereafter, then to trouble my mind so much about it.
and that it was better to trust him what would become of me hereafter, then to trouble my mind so much about it.
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Had I known better, I would have done better.
Had I known better, I would have done better.
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Answ. If you knew not better, who was it long of but your self? Did God hide these things from you? Did he not tell them you in his Word as plainly as the tongue of man can speak, That except you were regenerate and born again, you should not enter into the Kingdom of God John 3. 3• 5. That without holiness none should see God? Heb. 12. 14. That you mist strive to enter in at the strait gate;Answer If you knew not better, who was it long of but your self? Did God hide these things from you? Did he not tell them you in his Word as plainly as the tongue of man can speak, That except you were regenerate and born again, you should not enter into the Kingdom of God John 3. 3• 5. That without holiness none should see God? Hebrew 12. 14. That you missed strive to enter in At the strait gate;
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for many shall seek to enter, and shall not be able, Luke 13. 24. That if you lived after the flesh, you should dye:
for many shall seek to enter, and shall not be able, Lycia 13. 24. That if you lived After the Flesh, you should die:
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and if by the Spirit you mortified the deeds of the body, you should live.
and if by the Spirit you mortified the Deeds of the body, you should live.
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Rom 8. 13 That if any man have not the Spirit of Christ ▪ the same is none of his, Rom. 8. 9. And to be carnally minded is death;Rom 8. 13 That if any man have not the Spirit of christ ▪ the same is none of his, Rom. 8. 9. And to be carnally minded is death;
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but to be spiritually minded is life and peace, Rom. 8. 9. That you must not lay up for your selves a treasure on earth, where rust and moths do corrupt,
but to be spiritually minded is life and peace, Rom. 8. 9. That you must not lay up for your selves a treasure on earth, where rust and moths do corrupt,
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and thieves break through and steal, but must lay up for your selves a treasure in heaven, where rust and moths do not corrupt,
and thieves break through and steal, but must lay up for your selves a treasure in heaven, where rust and moths do not corrupt,
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and thieves break through and steal, Mat. 6. 19, 20. That you must seek first the Kingdom of God and the righteousness thereof, Mat. 6. 23. and not Labour for the food that perisheth,
and thieves break through and steal, Mathew 6. 19, 20. That you must seek First the Kingdom of God and the righteousness thereof, Mathew 6. 23. and not Labour for the food that Perishes,
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but for the food that endureth to everlasting life, which Christ would have given you, John 6. 27. That if you be risen with Christ, you must seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God,
but for the food that Endureth to everlasting life, which christ would have given you, John 6. 27. That if you be risen with christ, you must seek those things which Are above, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God,
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and not the things that are on earth, Col. 3. 1, 2, 3. Yea Your very Conversation should be in Heaven, Phil. 3. 19. 20. 21. What say you? Did not God tell you all this and much more;
and not the things that Are on earth, Col. 3. 1, 2, 3. Yea Your very Conversation should be in Heaven, Philip 3. 19. 20. 21. What say you? Did not God tell you all this and much more;
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aud plainly tell it you? Turn to your Bibles and see the words, and let them witness against you.
and plainly tell it you? Turn to your Bibles and see the words, and let them witness against you.
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2. And could you think with any Reason, that your souls being so much move precious then your bodies you should yet do so much more for your bodies,
2. And could you think with any Reason, that your Souls being so much move precious then your bodies you should yet do so much more for your bodies,
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then your souls? could you think all the labour of your lives little enough for a frail body that must lie shortly in the dirt;
then your Souls? could you think all the labour of your lives little enough for a frail body that must lie shortly in the dirt;
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and that your Immortal souls should be no more re•arded? Could you think with any Reason, that your souls should do so much for a life of a few years continuance,
and that your Immortal Souls should be no more re•arded? Could you think with any Reason, that your Souls should do so much for a life of a few Years Continuance,
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and do no more for a life that shall have no end?
and do no more for a life that shall have no end?
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3. And whereas you talk of trusting God with your souls, you did not trust him:
3. And whereas you talk of trusting God with your Souls, you did not trust him:
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You did but on that pretence, carelesly disregard them.
You did but on that pretence, carelessly disregard them.
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If you trust God, shew any word of Promise that ever he gave you to trust upon, that ever an Impenitent, Carnal ▪ Careless person shall be saved? No;
If you trust God, show any word of Promise that ever he gave you to trust upon, that ever an Impenitent, Carnal ▪ Careless person shall be saved? No;
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he hath told yon enough to the contrary.
he hath told yond enough to the contrary.
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And could you think that it was the will of God, that you should mind your bodies more then your souls,
And could you think that it was the will of God, that you should mind your bodies more then your Souls,
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and this life more then that to come? Why, he hath bid you strive,
and this life more then that to come? Why, he hath bid you strive,
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and run, and sight, and labour, and care, and seek, and use violence, and all diligence for the safety of your souls,
and run, and sighed, and labour, and care, and seek, and use violence, and all diligence for the safety of your Souls,
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and for the life to come:
and for the life to come:
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But where hath he bid you do so for your bodies? No, he knew that you were prone to do too much for them;
But where hath he bid you do so for your bodies? No, he knew that you were prove to do too much for them;
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and therefore he hath bid you [ Care not, and Labour not ] that is, Do it as if you did it not;
and Therefore he hath bid you [ Care not, and Labour not ] that is, Do it as if you did it not;
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and let your care and Labour for earthly things be none in comparision of that for heavenly things.
and let your care and Labour for earthly things be none in comparison of that for heavenly things.
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You know God can as well maintain your lives without your care and labour, as save your souls without it:
You know God can as well maintain your lives without your care and labour, as save your Souls without it:
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And yet you see he will not, he doth not:
And yet you see he will not, he does not:
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You must plough, and sow, and reap, and thresh, for all Gods Love and Care of you,
You must plough, and sow, and reap, and thresh, for all God's Love and Care of you,
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and not say, I will let all alone and trust God.
and not say, I will let all alone and trust God.
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And must you not much more use diligence in much greater things? If you will trust God, you must trust him in his own way,
And must you not much more use diligence in much greater things? If you will trust God, you must trust him in his own Way,
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and in the use of his own means.
and in the use of his own means.
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The fourth Excuse. I was never brought up to learning, I cannot so much as read:The fourth Excuse. I was never brought up to learning, I cannot so much as read:
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Nor did my Parents ever teach me any of these things, but only set me about my worldly business,
Nor did my Parents ever teach me any of these things, but only Set me about my worldly business,
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and provide food and rayment for me:
and provide food and raiment for me:
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but never once told me that I had a soul to save or lose, and and an everlasting life to provide and prepare for.
but never once told me that I had a soul to save or loose, and and an everlasting life to provide and prepare for.
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And therefore I could not come to the knowledge of them. Answ. The greater is their sin, who thus neglected you.
And Therefore I could not come to the knowledge of them. Answer The greater is their since, who thus neglected you.
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But this is no sufficient Excuse for you. Heaven is not prepared for the Learned only:
But this is no sufficient Excuse for you. Heaven is not prepared for the Learned only:
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nor will Christ ask you at Judgement, whether you are good Scholars or not, no nor so much as whether you could write or read. But consider well!
nor will christ ask you At Judgement, whither you Are good Scholars or not, no nor so much as whither you could write or read. But Consider well!
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was not Gods word so plainly written, that the unlearned might understand it? Did he not put it into the most familiar stile,
was not God's word so plainly written, that the unlearned might understand it? Did he not put it into the most familiar style,
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though he knew it would be offensive to the proud Scholars of the world, of purpose that he might fit it to the capacities of the ignorant? And if you could not read,
though he knew it would be offensive to the proud Scholars of the world, of purpose that he might fit it to the capacities of the ignorant? And if you could not read,
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yet tell me, Could not you have learned to read at 20, or 30 years of age,
yet tell me, Could not you have learned to read At 20, or 30 Years of age,
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if you had been but willing to bestow now and then an hour to that end? Or at least, did you not live near some that could Read? and could you not have procured them to read to you,
if you had been but willing to bestow now and then an hour to that end? Or At least, did you not live near Some that could Read? and could you not have procured them to read to you,
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or to help you? And did you not hear these things read to you in the Congregation by the Minister? or might have done if you would? And if your Parents did neglect you in your youth,
or to help you? And did you not hear these things read to you in the Congregation by the Minister? or might have done if you would? And if your Parents did neglect you in your youth,
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yet when you came to a fuller use of Reason, and heard of the matters of salvation from Gods Word, did it not concern you to have looked to your selves;
yet when you Come to a fuller use of Reason, and herd of the matters of salvation from God's Word, did it not concern you to have looked to your selves;
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and to have redeemed that time which you lost in your youth, by doubling your diligence when you came to riper years? The Apostles gathered Churches among Heathens that never heard of Christ before;
and to have redeemed that time which you lost in your youth, by doubling your diligence when you Come to riper Years? The Apostles gathered Churches among heathens that never herd of christ before;
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and converted many thousand souls that were never once told of a Saviour, or the way to salvation, till they had past a great part of their? lives.
and converted many thousand Souls that were never once told of a Saviour, or the Way to salvation, till they had passed a great part of their? lives.
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If you loitered till the latter part of the day, it behoved you then to have bestirred your selves the more:
If you loitered till the latter part of the day, it behooved you then to have bestirred your selves the more:
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and not to say, Through the fault of my Parents. I lost the beginning of my life, and therefore I will lose all;
and not to say, Through the fault of my Parents. I lost the beginning of my life, and Therefore I will loose all;
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they taught me not then, & therefore I will not learn now;
they taught me not then, & Therefore I will not Learn now;
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hav you not seen som of your neighbours, who were as ill educated as your selves, attain to much knowledge afterwards by their Industry? And why might not you have done so,
have you not seen Some of your neighbours, who were as ill educated as your selves, attain to much knowledge afterwards by their Industry? And why might not you have done so,
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if you had been as Industrious as they? May not God and Conscience witness, that it was because you cared not for knowledge,
if you had been as Industria as they? May not God and Conscience witness, that it was Because you cared not for knowledge,
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and would not be at pains to get it, that you knew no more? Speak truth, man in the presence of thy Judge;
and would not be At pains to get it, that you knew no more? Speak truth, man in the presence of thy Judge;
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was thy heart and mind set upon it? Didst thou pray daily for it to God? Didst thou use all the means thou couldst to get it? Didst thou attend diligently on the word in publike,
was thy heart and mind Set upon it? Didst thou pray daily for it to God? Didst thou use all the means thou Couldst to get it? Didst thou attend diligently on the word in public,
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and think of what thou heardest when thou camest home? Didst thou go to the Minister,
and think of what thou heardest when thou camest home? Didst thou go to the Minister,
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or to others that could teach thee, and intreat them to tell thee the way to salvation? Or didst thou not rather carelesly neglect these matters;
or to Others that could teach thee, and entreat them to tell thee the Way to salvation? Or didst thou not rather carelessly neglect these matters;
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and hear a Sermon as a common tale, even when the minister was speaking of Heaven or of Hell? It was not then thine unavoidable Ignorance, but thy negligence.
and hear a Sermon as a Common tale, even when the minister was speaking of Heaven or of Hell? It was not then thine unavoidable Ignorance, but thy negligence.
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Yea further, answer as in the presence of God:
Yea further, answer as in the presence of God:
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Didst thou obey so far as thou didst know? Or didst thou not rather sin against that knowledge which thou hadst? Thou knewest that the soul was better then the body,
Didst thou obey so Far as thou didst know? Or didst thou not rather sin against that knowledge which thou Hadst? Thou Knewest that the soul was better then the body,
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and everlasting life more to be regarded then this transitory life;
and everlasting life more to be regarded then this transitory life;
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But didst thou regard it accordingly? Thou sure knewest that God was better then the world, and Heaven then earth:
But didst thou regard it accordingly? Thou sure Knewest that God was better then the world, and Heaven then earth:
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at least, thou was told of it;
At least, thou was told of it;
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But didst thou accordingly value him, and love him more? Thou knewest sure that there was no salvation without Faith,
But didst thou accordingly valve him, and love him more? Thou Knewest sure that there was no salvation without Faith,
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and Repentance, and newness of life, and yet they were neglected.
and Repentance, and newness of life, and yet they were neglected.
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In a word, many a thousand sins which were committed, and duties that were omitted, against thy own Knowledge and Conscience, will marr this Excuse The fifth Excuse.
In a word, many a thousand Sins which were committed, and duties that were omitted, against thy own Knowledge and Conscience, will mar this Excuse The fifth Excuse.
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I lived not under a powerfull Minister to tell me of these things: but where there was no Preaching at all. I lived not under a powerful Minister to tell me of these things: but where there was no Preaching At all.
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Answ. And might you not have gone where a powerfull Minister was, with a little pains? Yea, did not the very plain Word that you heard read ▪ tell you of these things? and might you not have had a Bible your selves, and found them there? The Sixth Excuse.Answer And might you not have gone where a powerful Minister was, with a little pains? Yea, did not the very plain Word that you herd read ▪ tell you of these things? and might you not have had a bible your selves, and found them there? The Sixth Excuse.
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I was a Servant, and had no time from my labour to mind these matters; I was a Servant, and had no time from my labour to mind these matters;
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I lived with a hard master that required all his own work of me, but would allow me no time for the service of God. I lived with a hard master that required all his own work of me, but would allow me no time for the service of God.
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Or else, I was a poor man, and had a great charge to look, after,
Or Else, I was a poor man, and had a great charge to look, After,
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and with my hard labour had much adoe to live, so that I had no time for heavenly things. and with my hard labour had much ado to live, so that I had no time for heavenly things.
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Answ 1. Who should be first served? God, or man? What should be first sought after? heaven or earth? Did not Christ cell thee, One thing is necessary? Luke 10. 41, 42, Was it not as needfull to see that you escape Damnation,Answer 1. Who should be First served? God, or man? What should be First sought After? heaven or earth? Did not christ cell thee, One thing is necessary? Luke 10. 41, 42, Was it not as needful to see that you escape Damnation,
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and get safe to Heaven when this life is ended, as to see that you had food and raiment for your selves and yours?
and get safe to Heaven when this life is ended, as to see that you had food and raiment for your selves and yours?
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2. Did you spend no time in Recreation, nor Idleness, nor vain talking? why might not that at least have been spent about Heavenly things?
2. Did you spend no time in Recreation, nor Idleness, nor vain talking? why might not that At least have been spent about Heavenly things?
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3. Could you have taken no time from your rest or eating, or at other Intermissions? Mans Body will not endure so great Labours as have no Intermission.
3. Could you have taken no time from your rest or eating, or At other Intermissions? men Body will not endure so great Labours as have no Intermission.
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And why then might not godliness have been your ease and recreation?
And why then might not godliness have been your ease and recreation?
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4. Or might you not have minded these things even when you were about your labour,
4. Or might you not have minded these things even when you were about your labour,
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if you had but a heart to them?
if you had but a heart to them?
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5. At least you might have spent the Lords own Day in hearing, reading, and pondering of these matters,
5. At lest you might have spent the lords own Day in hearing, reading, and pondering of these matters,
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when you were forced to forbear your worldly labours, even by the wholsom Law of the Land. These therefore are all but vain Excuses;
when you were forced to forbear your worldly labours, even by the wholesome Law of the Land. These Therefore Are all but vain Excuses;
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and God will shortly make thee speak out, and plainly confess, It was not so much for want of Time or Helps,
and God will shortly make thee speak out, and plainly confess, It was not so much for want of Time or Helps,
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or warning, as for want of a heart to use them well. I should have found some time, though it had been when I should have slept,
or warning, as for want of a heart to use them well. I should have found Some time, though it had been when I should have slept,
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if my heart had been but set upon it. The Seventh Excuse. Little did I think •o have seen this day:
if my heart had been but Set upon it. The Seventh Excuse. Little did I think •o have seen this day:
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I did not Believe that ever God would be so severe. I thought his Threatnings had been but to keep men in awe:
I did not Believe that ever God would be so severe. I Thought his Threatenings had been but to keep men in awe:
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and I suspected either that the Scripture was not his word, or else I thought he would be better then his word.
and I suspected either that the Scripture was not his word, or Else I Thought he would be better then his word.
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I thought all that I heard of another life had been uncertain;
I Thought all that I herd of Another life had been uncertain;
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and therefore was loth to let go a certainty for an uncertainty, and lose my present pleasures which I had in hand for the hopes of that which I never did see.
and Therefore was loath to let go a certainty for an uncertainty, and loose my present pleasures which I had in hand for the hope's of that which I never did see.
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Answ. He that will not know his misery by believing to prevent it, shall know it by feeling to endure it.Answer He that will not know his misery by believing to prevent it, shall know it by feeling to endure it.
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You were told and told again what your unbelief would bring you to.
You were told and told again what your unbelief would bring you to.
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Did Gods Word make Heaven and Earth? doth it support them, and secure them and is not his Word sufficient security for you to have trusted your souls upon? did you know where was any better security to be had? and where was any surer ground for your confidence? And did you think so basely and blasphemously of God, that he would falsifie his Word,
Did God's Word make Heaven and Earth? does it support them, and secure them and is not his Word sufficient security for you to have trusted your Souls upon? did you know where was any better security to be had? and where was any Surer ground for your confidence? And did you think so basely and blasphemously of God, that he would falsify his Word,
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lest such as you should suffer? and that he was fain to rule the world by a Lye? Did God make the world so easily? and can he not govern it by true and righteous means? what need God to say that which he will not do, to awe sinners? can he not awe them by Truth? is it not just that those should eternally perish, that will entertain such desperate thoughts of God,
lest such as you should suffer? and that he was fain to Rule the world by a Lie? Did God make the world so Easily? and can he not govern it by true and righteous means? what need God to say that which he will not do, to awe Sinners? can he not awe them by Truth? is it not just that those should eternally perish, that will entertain such desperate thoughts of God,
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and then by such wicked imaginations encourage themselves in sin against him? And for the Truth of Scripture, God did not bid you believe it without Evidence.
and then by such wicked Imaginations encourage themselves in since against him? And for the Truth of Scripture, God did not bid you believe it without Evidence.
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He stamped on it the Image of his own Purity and Perfection, that you might know it by that Image and superscription,
He stamped on it the Image of his own Purity and Perfection, that you might know it by that Image and superscription,
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if you had eyes to see them: He sealed it by uncontrouled multitudes of Miracles;
if you had eyes to see them: He sealed it by uncontrolled Multitudes of Miracles;
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He delivered it down to your hands by infallible witnesses, so that he left you no room for rational Doubting.
He Delivered it down to your hands by infallible Witnesses, so that he left you no room for rational Doubting.
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And you knew that the matters of this world were not only uncertain ▪ but certainly vain and transitory,
And you knew that the matters of this world were not only uncertain ▪ but Certainly vain and transitory,
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and would shortly come to nothing, and leave you in distress.
and would shortly come to nothing, and leave you in distress.
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If it had then been uncertain whether there were a Glory and Mi•ery hereafter (as it was not) should not Reason have taught you to prefer the least probabilities of an everlasting unspeakable happiness,
If it had then been uncertain whither there were a Glory and Mi•ery hereafter (as it was not) should not Reason have taught you to prefer the least probabilities of an everlasting unspeakable happiness,
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before that which is certainly perishing and vain? These vain Excuses will but condemn you. The Eighth Excuse.
before that which is Certainly perishing and vain? These vain Excuses will but condemn you. The Eighth Excuse.
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I was so enticed and perswaded by sinner to do as they did, that I could not deny them: I was so enticed and persuaded by sinner to do as they did, that I could not deny them:
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they would never let me rest. they would never let me rest.
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Answ. And were you not as earnestly perswaded by God to forsake sin and erve him, and yet that would not prevail with you? You could not deny the Devils and fools,Answer And were you not as earnestly persuaded by God to forsake since and erve him, and yet that would not prevail with you? You could not deny the Devils and Fools,
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but you could deny God and all his Messengers.
but you could deny God and all his Messengers.
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Were not Ministers as earnest with you every week to repent and amend? What did men entice you with? with a little deluding fleshly pleasure for a few daies? And what did God entice you with? with the Promise of endless unconcievable felicity!
Were not Ministers as earnest with you every Week to Repent and amend? What did men entice you with? with a little deluding fleshly pleasure for a few days? And what did God entice you with? with the Promise of endless unconcievable felicity!
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And if this were a smaller matter in your eyes, then the other, then you have had your choice be content with it, and thank your selves.
And if this were a smaller matter in your eyes, then the other, then you have had your choice be content with it, and thank your selves.
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In your life time you had the good things which you chose, and preferred before heaven,
In your life time you had the good things which you chosen, and preferred before heaven,
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and therefore cannot expect to have heaven besides. The ninth Excuse. I lived among ungodly persons, that derided all that feared God;
and Therefore cannot expect to have heaven beside. The ninth Excuse. I lived among ungodly Persons, that derided all that feared God;
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so that if I had not done as I they did, but had made any more ado to be saved, should have been the very scorn of the place where I lived.
so that if I had not done as I they did, but had made any more ado to be saved, should have been the very scorn of the place where I lived.
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Answ. And was not heaven worth the enduring of a scorn? Is not he worthy to go without it that thinks so basely of it? Did not Christ tell you, that if you were ashamed of him before men, he would be ashamed of you before his Father and the Angels of heaven? Mark 8. 38. He sufferered more then scorns forth you:Answer And was not heaven worth the enduring of a scorn? Is not he worthy to go without it that thinks so basely of it? Did not christ tell you, that if you were ashamed of him before men, he would be ashamed of you before his Father and the Angels of heaven? Mark 8. 38. He sufferered more then scorns forth you:
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and could not you suffer a scorn for im and your selves? seeing you chose rather to endure everlasting Torment,
and could not you suffer a scorn for im and your selves? seeing you chosen rather to endure everlasting Torment,
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than a little derision from ignorant men, take that which you made choice of.
than a little derision from ignorant men, take that which you made choice of.
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And seeing so small a matter wonld drive you from heaven, and part God and you as a mock,
And seeing so small a matter would drive you from heaven, and part God and you as a mock,
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as the wind of a mans mouth, No wonder if you be commanded to Depart from him into everlasting fire.
as the wind of a men Mouth, No wonder if you be commanded to Depart from him into everlasting fire.
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The tenth Excuse. I had ungodly persons to my Parents, or Masters, or Landlord, or Governors, who threatned to undo me,The tenth Excuse. I had ungodly Persons to my Parents, or Masters, or Landlord, or Governors, who threatened to undo me,
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if I had addicted my self to so strict a life, and if I would not believe and do as they did.
if I had addicted my self to so strict a life, and if I would not believe and do as they did.
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Answ. What if they threatned you with present Death? Did not God also threaten you with everlasting Death,Answer What if they threatened you with present Death? Did not God also threaten you with everlasting Death,
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if you were not ruled by him? And whose threatning should you have chiefly feared? Is man more dreadful than God? Is death more terrible then Hell? Did not Chirst bid you Fear not them that can kill the body,
if you were not ruled by him? And whose threatening should you have chiefly feared? Is man more dreadful than God? Is death more terrible then Hell? Did not Christ bid you fear not them that can kill the body,
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and after that can do no more; but fear him that is able to destroy both body and soul in hell sire:
and After that can do no more; but Fear him that is able to destroy both body and soul in hell sire:
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yea I say unto you, fear him, Mat. 10. 28. Luke 12. 4, 5. and Isa. 51. 7. Fear ye not the Reproach of men,
yea I say unto you, Fear him, Mathew 10. 28. Luke 12. 4, 5. and Isaiah 51. 7. fear you not the Reproach of men,
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neither be afraid of their revilings.
neither be afraid of their revilings.
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For the moth shall eat them up like a Garment, & the worm shall eat them like wool:
For the moth shall eat them up like a Garment, & the worm shall eat them like wool:
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but My Righteousness shall be for ever, ard my salvation from Generation to Generation. Seeing therefore you have chosen rather to suffer from God for ever for your sin,but My Righteousness shall be for ever, ard my salvation from Generation to Generation. Seeing Therefore you have chosen rather to suffer from God for ever for your since,
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then to suffer small matters for well-doing for a moment, you must ever bear your own choice.
then to suffer small matters for welldoing for a moment, you must ever bear your own choice.
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Christ told you before hand, that if you could not forsake all the world and your own lives for him, you could not be his Disciples, Match. 10. 37, 38, 39. And seeing you thought his terms too hard,
christ told you before hand, that if you could not forsake all the world and your own lives for him, you could not be his Disciples, Match. 10. 37, 38, 39. And seeing you Thought his terms too hard,
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& would needs seek you out a better service, even take what you have chosen and found.
& would needs seek you out a better service, even take what you have chosen and found.
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The eleventh Excuse. I saw so many follow their pleasure and their worldly business, and never look after these higher things,The eleventh Excuse. I saw so many follow their pleasure and their worldly business, and never look After these higher things,
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and so few go the other way, that I thought sure God would not damn so great a part of the world,
and so few go the other Way, that I Thought sure God would not damn so great a part of the world,
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and therefore I ventured to do as the most did. Answ. God will make good his word upon many or few.
and Therefore I ventured to do as the most did. Answer God will make good his word upon many or few.
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Did you doubt of his will, or of his power? I For his will, he hath told it you in his word.
Did you doubt of his will, or of his power? I For his will, he hath told it you in his word.
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For his power he is as ab e to punish many as one man.
For his power he is as ab e to Punish many as one man.
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What is all he world to him, but as a drop of a Bucket, as the dust of the ballance? He told you before hand that the gate was strait,
What is all he world to him, but as a drop of a Bucket, as the dust of the balance? He told you before hand that the gate was strait,
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and the way to heaven was narrow, and few did find it;
and the Way to heaven was narrow, and few did find it;
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and the gate to destruction was wide, and the way was broad, and many did enter in at it.
and the gate to destruction was wide, and the Way was broad, and many did enter in At it.
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Mat. 7. 13, 14. And if you would not Believe him you must bear what your unbelief hath brought you to.Mathew 7. 13, 14. And if you would not Believe him you must bear what your unbelief hath brought you to.
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Wha• if you had twenty children, or servants, or friends: and the greater part of them should prove false to you and seek your destruction,
Wha• if you had twenty children, or Servants, or Friends: and the greater part of them should prove false to you and seek your destruction,
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or prove disobedient, and turn to your enemy? would you think it a good excuse:
or prove disobedient, and turn to your enemy? would you think it a good excuse:
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if the rest should do the like, because of their example? will you therefore wrong God,
if the rest should do the like, Because of their Exampl? will you Therefore wrong God,
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because you see others wrong him? would you spit in the face of your own Father,
Because you see Others wrong him? would you spit in the face of your own Father,
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if you saw others do so? God warned you, that you should not follow a multitude to do evil, Exod. 23. 2,
if you saw Others doe so? God warned you, that you should not follow a multitude to do evil, Exod 23. 2,
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And if yet you will do as most do, you must even speed as most speed. You should not so much consider, who they be as what they do,
And if yet you will do as most do, you must even speed as most speed. You should not so much Consider, who they be as what they do,
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and whither they go, and who they forsake, and what they lose, and what strength is in the Reasons that move them to do this And then you would find, It is God they forsake, it is sin they choose;
and whither they go, and who they forsake, and what they loose, and what strength is in the Reasons that move them to do this And then you would find, It is God they forsake, it is since they choose;
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it is heaven they lose, it is hell they run into;
it is heaven they loose, it is hell they run into;
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and it is no true reason, but Satans delusion, and sensual inclinations that lead them to it.
and it is no true reason, but Satan delusion, and sensual inclinations that led them to it.
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And should men be imitated be they many, or be they few, in such a course as this?
And should men be imitated be they many, or be they few, in such a course as this?
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The twelfth Excuse. I saw so many faults in those that were accounted Godly, and saw so much Division among them, that I thought they were as bad as others;The twelfth Excuse. I saw so many Faults in those that were accounted Godly, and saw so much Division among them, that I Thought they were as bad as Others;
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and among so many opinions, I knew not what Religion to be of. Answ. 1. A spot is soonest seen in the fairest cloth.
and among so many opinions, I knew not what Religion to be of. Answer 1. A spot is soonest seen in the Fairest cloth.
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And the malicious world useth to make such far worse then they are.
And the malicious world uses to make such Far Worse then they Are.
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2. But suppose all were true that malice saith of some, you could not say the like by others.
2. But suppose all were true that malice Says of Some, you could not say the like by Others.
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3. Or if you could, yet it was Gods Law, and not mens faults, that was made the Rule for you to live by:
3. Or if you could, yet it was God's Law, and not men's Faults, that was made the Rule for you to live by:
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Will it excuse you that others are bad?
Will it excuse you that Others Are bad?
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4. And from their diverse opinions, you should have taken counsel at Gods word, which was right:
4. And from their diverse opinions, you should have taken counsel At God's word, which was right:
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Did you first search the Scripture impartially, as willing to know the Truth, that you might obey it? and did you pray daily that God would lead you into the truth? and did you obey as much as you knew? Did you joyn with the godly so far as they are all agreed? they are all agreed in the Fundamental Articles of Christianity,
Did you First search the Scripture impartially, as willing to know the Truth, that you might obey it? and did you pray daily that God would led you into the truth? and did you obey as much as you knew? Did you join with the godly so Far as they Are all agreed? they Are all agreed in the Fundamental Articles of Christianity,
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and in all things absolutely necessary to a holy Life, and to salvation: that all known sin is to be forsaken, and all known duty to be done.
and in all things absolutely necessary to a holy Life, and to salvation: that all known since is to be forsaken, and all known duty to be done.
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Why did you not so far then agree with them? Alas, the imperfections of the godly,
Why did you not so Far then agree with them? Alas, the imperfections of the godly,
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and the false Accusations of the malicious world, will prove but a poor cover for your wilful ungodliness,
and the false Accusations of the malicious world, will prove but a poor cover for your wilful ungodliness,
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and Christ will convince you of the vanity of these Excuses. The thirteenth Excuse. The Scriptures were so dark, that I could not understand them.
and christ will convince you of the vanity of these Excuses. The thirteenth Excuse. The Scriptures were so dark, that I could not understand them.
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And I saw the wisest men differ so much in the exposition of them, that I thought it was in vain for me to trouble my self about them.
And I saw the Wisest men differ so much in the exposition of them, that I Thought it was in vain for me to trouble my self about them.
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If God would have had us live according to the Sriptures, he would sure have written them plainly, that men might understand them.
If God would have had us live according to the Scriptures, he would sure have written them plainly, that men might understand them.
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Answ. 1. It is all plainly written according to the nature of the subject:Answer 1. It is all plainly written according to the nature of the Subject:
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But a prejudiced, disaffected, yea or but untaught, disused soul cannot at first understand the plainest Teaching.
But a prejudiced, disaffected, yea or but untaught, disused soul cannot At First understand the Plainest Teaching.
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The plainest Greek or Hebrew Gramer that can be written, will be utterly obscure to him that is but newly entred the English School:
The Plainest Greek or Hebrew Gramer that can be written, will be utterly Obscure to him that is but newly entered the English School:
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yea after many years time that he spends in learning.
yea After many Years time that he spends in learning.
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Did you study hard, and pray for Gods teaching, and enquire of others, and wait patiently in Christs School, that you might come to further knowledge by Degrees? and were you willing to know even those Truths that called you out to self-denyal,
Did you study hard, and pray for God's teaching, and inquire of Others, and wait patiently in Christ School, that you might come to further knowledge by Degrees? and were you willing to know even those Truths that called you out to self-denial,
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and that did put you on the •ardest flesh displeasing duties? Had you done thus, you would have admired the Light of the Holy Scripture,
and that did put you on the •ardest Flesh displeasing duties? Had you done thus, you would have admired the Light of the Holy Scripture,
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and now have rejoyced that ever you saw them, and not have quarrelled at its seeming Darkness.
and now have rejoiced that ever you saw them, and not have quarreled At its seeming Darkness.
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This word might have made you wise to salvation, as it hath done others, Act. 20. 32. 2. Tim. 3. 15, 16, 17. This Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
This word might have made you wise to salvation, as it hath done Others, Act. 20. 32. 2. Tim. 3. 15, 16, 17. This Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
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the Testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the Lord are Right, Rejoycing the heart:
the Testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the Lord Are Right, Rejoicing the heart:
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the Commandment of Lord is pure, enligtning the eyes, Psal. 19. 7, 8. 2. So much as is of Necessity to salvation, is as plain as you could desire.the Commandment of Lord is pure, enligtning the eyes, Psalm 19. 7, 8. 2. So much as is of Necessity to salvation, is as plain as you could desire.
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Yet if you be Judged by these, you will be condemned: For you did not obey that which was most plain.
Yet if you be Judged by these, you will be condemned: For you did not obey that which was most plain.
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What darkness is in such words as these, Except ye Repent, ye shall All perish, Luk. 13. 3. 5. Love not the world, nor the things in the world:
What darkness is in such words as these, Except you repent, you shall All perish, Luk. 13. 3. 5. Love not the world, nor the things in the world:
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if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him, 1 John 2. 15 He that will come after me, let him deny himself, &c. Matth. 16. 24.if any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him, 1 John 2. 15 He that will come After me, let him deny himself, etc. Matthew 16. 24.
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3. If there had been nothing that seemed difficult to you, would you not have despised its simplicity,
3. If there had been nothing that seemed difficult to you, would you not have despised its simplicity,
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and have thought your selves wise enough at the first Reading, and needed no more?
and have Thought your selves wise enough At the First Reading, and needed no more?
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The fourteenth Excuse. There were so many seeming Contradictions in the Scripture, and so many strange improbable things, that I could not believe it.The fourteenth Excuse. There were so many seeming Contradictions in the Scripture, and so many strange improbable things, that I could not believe it.
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Answ. The contradictions were in your fancy, that did not understand the word which you read.Answer The contradictions were in your fancy, that did not understand the word which you read.
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Must the raw unexperienced Learner despise his book or Teacher, a oft as in his ignorance he thinks he meets with contradictions? Did you think God was no wiser then you,
Must the raw unexperienced Learner despise his book or Teacher, a oft as in his ignorance he thinks he meets with contradictions? Did you think God was no Wiser then you,
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and understood not himself, because you understood him not? Nor could reconcile his own words, because you could not reconcile them? You would needs be a Judge of the Law, instead of obeying it,
and understood not himself, Because you understood him not? Nor could reconcile his own words, Because you could not reconcile them? You would needs be a Judge of the Law, instead of obeying it,
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and speak evil of it rather then do it, Jam. 4. 11. 2. And those things which you called improbable in the word ▪ were the wonders of God, of purpose to confirm it.
and speak evil of it rather then do it, Jam. 4. 11. 2. And those things which you called improbable in the word ▪ were the wonders of God, of purpose to confirm it.
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If it had not been confirmed by wonders, you would have thought it unproved, and yet now it is so confirmed, you will not believe the Doctrine, because the witness seems incredible.
If it had not been confirmed by wonders, you would have Thought it unproved, and yet now it is so confirmed, you will not believe the Doctrine, Because the witness seems incredible.
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And that is, because they are matters above the power of man:
And that is, Because they Are matters above the power of man:
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As if they were therefoe above the power of God! You shall at last have your eyes so far opened,
As if they were Therefore above the power of God! You shall At last have your eyes so Far opened,
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as to see those seeming contradictions reconciled, and to certainty of those things which you accounted Improbable:
as to see those seeming contradictions reconciled, and to certainty of those things which you accounted Improbable:
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that you may be forced to confess the folly of your Arrogancy and Unbelief:
that you may be forced to confess the folly of your Arrogance and Unbelief:
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and then God will •udge you in Righteousness, who presumed unrighteously to Judge him and his word.
and then God will •udge you in Righteousness, who presumed unrighteously to Judge him and his word.
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The fifteenth Excuse. It seemed so unlikely a thing to me, that the merciful God should damn most of the world to everlasting fire, that I could not believe it.The fifteenth Excuse. It seemed so unlikely a thing to me, that the merciful God should damn most of the world to everlasting fire, that I could not believe it.
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Answ. 1. And did it not seem as unlikely to you, that his word should be false?Answer 1. And did it not seem as unlikely to you, that his word should be false?
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2. Should it not have seemed as unlikely that the Governor of the world should be unjust,
2. Should it not have seemed as unlikely that the Governor of the world should be unjust,
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and suffer his Law to be unexecuted and •he worst to speed as well as the best!
and suffer his Law to be unexecuted and •he worst to speed as well as the best!
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and to suffer vile sinful dust to despise his mercy, and abuse his patience, and turn all his Creatures against him, without due punishment?
and to suffer vile sinful dust to despise his mercy, and abuse his patience, and turn all his Creatures against him, without due punishment?
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3. Did you not feel pain and misery begin in this life? 4. You saw Toads and Serpents which had never sinned:
3. Did you not feel pain and misery begin in this life? 4. You saw Toads and Serpents which had never sinned:
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And you would rather live in any tolerable suffering, then to be a Toad.
And you would rather live in any tolerable suffering, then to be a Toad.
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And is it not Reason, that it should go worse with contemptuous sinners, then with those creatures that never sinned?
And is it not Reason, that it should go Worse with contemptuous Sinners, then with those creatures that never sinned?
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5. Could you expect that those should come to heaven, that would not believe there was such a state,
5. Could you expect that those should come to heaven, that would not believe there was such a state,
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but refused it, and preferred the world before it? And to be out of heaven is to be out of all Happiness:
but refused it, and preferred the world before it? And to be out of heaven is to be out of all Happiness:
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and he that is so out of all happiness, and knows that he lost it by his own folly, must needs Torment himself with such considerations, were there no other Torments.
and he that is so out of all happiness, and knows that he lost it by his own folly, must needs Torment himself with such considerations, were there no other Torments.
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And as man is capable of greater felicity then bruits, so must he needs be capable of more misery.
And as man is capable of greater felicity then bruits, so must he needs be capable of more misery.
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The sixteenth Excuse. The things which God promised in heaven, and threatned in Hell, were all out of my sight:The sixteenth Excuse. The things which God promised in heaven, and threatened in Hell, were all out of my sighed:
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and therefore I could not heartily believe them.
and Therefore I could not heartily believe them.
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Had I but once seen them, or spoke with one that had seen them, I should have been satisfied,
Had I but once seen them, or spoke with one that had seen them, I should have been satisfied,
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and have contemned the things of the world.
and have contemned the things of the world.
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Answ. Will you not believe till you see or feel? was not Gods word sufficient Evidence? would you have beleived one from the dead that had told you he had seen such things? and would you not believe Stephen that saw them? Act. 7. 56. Or Paul that heard and saw them? 2 Cor. 12. 3, 4. Nor Christ that came purposely from heaven to reveal them? why flesh and blood cannot see them. You see not God:Answer Will you not believe till you see or feel? was not God's word sufficient Evidence? would you have believed one from the dead that had told you he had seen such things? and would you not believe Stephen that saw them? Act. 7. 56. Or Paul that herd and saw them? 2 Cor. 12. 3, 4. Nor christ that Come purposely from heaven to reveal them? why Flesh and blood cannot see them. You see not God:
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will you not therefore Believe that there is a God? indeed, whatever you imagine,
will you not Therefore Believe that there is a God? indeed, whatever you imagine,
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if you would not Believe Moses and the Prophets, Christ and his Apostles, neither would you have believed though one had risen from the dead.
if you would not Believe Moses and the prophets, christ and his Apostles, neither would you have believed though one had risen from the dead.
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For Gods word is more credible then a dead mans: and Christ did rise from the dead, to attest it.
For God's word is more credible then a dead men: and christ did rise from the dead, to attest it.
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Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet believed. Noah saw no rain when he was preparing the Ark:
Blessed Are they that have not seen, and yet believed. Noah saw no rain when he was preparing the Ark:
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but because he believed, he made ready and escaped, Heb. 11. 7. when the world that would not Believe, did perish.
but Because he believed, he made ready and escaped, Hebrew 11. 7. when the world that would not Believe, did perish.
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But seeing Gods word was of no more weight with you, and no knowledge would serve your turn but by seeing and feeling; you shall see and feel everlastingly to your sorrow.
But seeing God's word was of no more weight with you, and no knowledge would serve your turn but by seeing and feeling; you shall see and feel everlastingly to your sorrow.
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The seventeeth Excuse. It was so strict a Law that God would have Ruled me by,The seventeeth Excuse. It was so strict a Law that God would have Ruled me by,
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and the way to Heaven was so strait and difficult, that I could not endure it.
and the Way to Heaven was so strait and difficult, that I could not endure it.
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I was not able to deny my flesh, and live such a life.
I was not able to deny my Flesh, and live such a life.
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Answ. 1. You were not Able, because you were not Willing. •hat was there but your own wicked hearts that should make such a life seem grievous to you? Every thing is hard and grievous to him who loaths it,Answer 1. You were not Able, Because you were not Willing. •hat was there but your own wicked hearts that should make such a life seem grievous to you? Every thing is hard and grievous to him who Loathes it,
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and whose heart is against it.
and whose heart is against it.
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The chief thing that God called you •o, was to love him, and make him your Delight. And are Love and Delight such grievous things? It was not grievous to you to love your meat, or drink, or money:
The chief thing that God called you •o, was to love him, and make him your Delight. And Are Love and Delight such grievous things? It was not grievous to you to love your meat, or drink, or money:
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It was no hard matter to you to love a friend that loved you: no nor to love your sin, which was your enemy:
It was no hard matter to you to love a friend that loved you: no nor to love your since, which was your enemy:
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And what should make it seem hard to love God, but a wicked heart? Is not he better and more Lovely then all these? And had you but Loved him, all the rest of his service would have seemed easie to you.
And what should make it seem hard to love God, but a wicked heart? Is not he better and more Lovely then all these? And had you but Loved him, all the rest of his service would have seemed easy to you.
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To think of him, to speak of him, to pray to him, to praise him,
To think of him, to speak of him, to pray to him, to praise him,
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yea to deny all and suffer for him, would have been sweet and pleasant to you,
yea to deny all and suffer for him, would have been sweet and pleasant to you,
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so far as you had Loved him.
so Far as you had Loved him.
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It was not God therefore, but your own naughty hearts that made his work seem grievous to you,
It was not God Therefore, but your own naughty hearts that made his work seem grievous to you,
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and the way to heaven seem hard.
and the Way to heaven seem hard.
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He told you truly, that his yoak was easie, and his burden light, and his Commandments were not grievous, Mat. 11. 29. 1. Joh. 5 3. They that tryed them found them the very Joy and Delight of their souls;
He told you truly, that his yoke was easy, and his burden Light, and his commandments were not grievous, Mathew 11. 29. 1. John 5 3. They that tried them found them the very Joy and Delight of their Souls;
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and why could not you do so?
and why could not you do so?
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2. But what if the way to heaven had been harder then it was? was not heaven worth your labour? were you afraid of being a loser by it? Could not God requite your labour or sufferings? Doth any Repent when they come to Heaven, that it cost them so dear to come thither? And is not hell worse then the hardest way to heaven? seeing you have chosen hell to save you a labour and suffering in in this life, you must have your choice.
2. But what if the Way to heaven had been harder then it was? was not heaven worth your labour? were you afraid of being a loser by it? Could not God requite your labour or sufferings? Does any repent when they come to Heaven, that it cost them so dear to come thither? And is not hell Worse then the Hardest Way to heaven? seeing you have chosen hell to save you a labour and suffering in in this life, you must have your choice.
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And seeing you thought not everlasting life to be worth so much as God required, that is, the Accepting thankfully,
And seeing you Thought not everlasting life to be worth so much as God required, that is, the Accepting thankfully,
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and minding, and seeking, and preferring it before this life, you have none to blame for the loss of it but your selves.
and minding, and seeking, and preferring it before this life, you have none to blame for the loss of it but your selves.
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The eighteenth Excuse. It was God that made me of a sensual nature: He gave me an Appetite to Meat, and Drink, and Ease, and lust;The eighteenth Excuse. It was God that made me of a sensual nature: He gave me an Appetite to Meat, and Drink, and Ease, and lust;
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He gave me that flesh which ruled me;
He gave me that Flesh which ruled me;
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how then can be condemn me, for living according to the nature which he gave me?
how then can be condemn me, for living according to the nature which he gave me?
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Answ. He gave that Appetite to be exercised moderately under the rule of reason, for the preservation and propagation of mankind.Answer He gave that Appetite to be exercised moderately under the Rule of reason, for the preservation and propagation of mankind.
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But did he not also give you Reason to govern that Appetite? and the Revelation of his will to guide that Reason? He gave you your flesh, to be a servant, and not a master.
But did he not also give you Reason to govern that Appetite? and the Revelation of his will to guide that Reason? He gave you your Flesh, to be a servant, and not a master.
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Your beast hath fleshly Appetite without reason;
Your beast hath fleshly Appetite without reason;
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and therefore God hath put him under you who have Reason that you should Rule him.
and Therefore God hath put him under you who have Reason that you should Rule him.
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Will you let your beast do what he list, and madly run upon whom he list,
Will you let your beast do what he list, and madly run upon whom he list,
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and say, you do but let him live according to his nature, which God hath given him? Why God that gave him such a nature, did intend him to be Ruled by a higher nature,
and say, you do but let him live according to his nature, which God hath given him? Why God that gave him such a nature, did intend him to be Ruled by a higher nature,
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even by the Reason which he gave to you: And so he did also by your flesh and sensual Appetite.
even by the Reason which he gave to you: And so he did also by your Flesh and sensual Appetite.
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The ninteenth Excuse. But I lived among so many baits, which enticed this flesh, that I could not resist them.The Nineteenth Excuse. But I lived among so many baits, which enticed this Flesh, that I could not resist them.
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My meat was a snare to me, my drink a snare, my cloaths, my house, my land a snare, every beauty that I saw was a snare:
My meat was a snare to me, my drink a snare, my clothes, my house, my land a snare, every beauty that I saw was a snare:
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and the better all these were, the stronger was my snare.
and the better all these were, the Stronger was my snare.
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If God would not have had my heart ensnared and drawn from him, he should not have put so many baits in my way.
If God would not have had my heart Ensnared and drawn from him, he should not have put so many baits in my Way.
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Yea and they were so Neer to me, and Daily with me, that though I was resolved to forbear them before,
Yea and they were so Near to me, and Daily with me, that though I was resolved to forbear them before,
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yet when they were brought to my hand, I could not forbear.
yet when they were brought to my hand, I could not forbear.
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Answ. Is this the thanks that God hath for his mercies? He sent you all these as favours from his own hand:Answer Is this the thanks that God hath for his Mercies? He sent you all these as favours from his own hand:
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He wrote his own name upon them, that in them you might see his power, and wisdom,
He wrote his own name upon them, that in them you might see his power, and Wisdom,
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and goodness, and so be led up to the Consideration of him, that you might fall in love with himself, who was the fountain, the life, the end of all.
and Goodness, and so be led up to the Consideration of him, that you might fallen in love with himself, who was the fountain, the life, the end of all.
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And do you overlook God in the creature, and live as without him in the world,
And do you overlook God in the creature, and live as without him in the world,
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and dote upon that which should have drawn you to himself, and then lay the blame on God? If he send a Suitor to speak to you in his name,
and dote upon that which should have drawn you to himself, and then lay the blame on God? If he send a Suitor to speak to you in his name,
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and write you a love Letter with his own hand, will you fall in Love with the Messengers or the Letter,
and write you a love letter with his own hand, will you fallen in Love with the Messengers or the letter,
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and neglect the Sender, and then blame him that wrote his letter on so fair a paper,
and neglect the Sender, and then blame him that wrote his Letter on so fair a paper,
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or in so neat a hand, or that sent it by such a comely Messenger? Certainly, these Excuses are too gross, to take with the wise and righteous God,
or in so neat a hand, or that sent it by such a comely Messenger? Certainly, these Excuses Are too gross, to take with the wise and righteous God,
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or to seem sufficient to a well informed Conscience.
or to seem sufficient to a well informed Conscience.
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2. And whereas you speak of the power of these objects, was there not much more in God, in Christ, in the promised glory, to have drawn your heart another way? why then did not these take as much with you as the other? You could not choose, forsooth,
2. And whereas you speak of the power of these objects, was there not much more in God, in christ, in the promised glory, to have drawn your heart Another Way? why then did not these take as much with you as the other? You could not choose, forsooth,
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but be enticed with such baits as were fitted to your sensual Appetite, and such things as a dog,
but be enticed with such baits as were fitted to your sensual Appetite, and such things as a dog,
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or a swine may enjoy as well as a man: But you could chosse, when Christ and glory were offered you:
or a Swine may enjoy as well as a man: But you could chosse, when christ and glory were offered you:
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yea you did choose to refuse the offer, and tread them under feet by your neglect!
yea you did choose to refuse the offer, and tread them under feet by your neglect!
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When Satan set your Cups, and your •arlots, and your profits before you, on one side;
When Satan Set your Cups, and your •arlots, and your profits before you, on one side;
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did not God set his favour and everlasting hapiness on the other side? And was it wise or equal dealing, to preferr your lusts before that glory?
did not God Set his favour and everlasting happiness on the other side? And was it wise or equal dealing, to prefer your Lustiest before that glory?
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3. Moreover it was not in the power of any of those baits to force your will,
3. Moreover it was not in the power of any of those baits to force your will,
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or to necessitate you to choose them.
or to necessitate you to choose them.
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They could be but Baits to entice you, and it was still in your own choice, wheth•r you would yield to the encicement, and choose them or not.
They could be but Baits to entice you, and it was still in your own choice, wheth•r you would yield to the encicement, and choose them or not.
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Shall every man be false to God that hath any bait to entice him from him? will you excuse your child or friend,
Shall every man be false to God that hath any bait to entice him from him? will you excuse your child or friend,
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if he would be false to you, upon as great enticements as these? If a cup-of drink,
if he would be false to you, upon as great enticements as these? If a cup-of drink,
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or a whore, or a little gain, could draw him more then all you love and interest, I do not think you would hold him excused.
or a whore, or a little gain, could draw him more then all you love and Interest, I do not think you would hold him excused.
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And whereas you speak of the Neerness and Continuance of these allurements, I would fain know, was not God as Neer you,
And whereas you speak of the Nearness and Continuance of these allurements, I would fain know, was not God as Near you,
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and Continually neer you, to draw you to himself? Faith might have •een him, though flesh and blood cannot.
and Continually near you, to draw you to himself? Faith might have •een him, though Flesh and blood cannot.
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Did he not stand by you when you were in your cups and lustfull Pleasure? Did he not tell you of the danger,
Did he not stand by you when you were in your cups and lustful Pleasure? Did he not tell you of the danger,
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and offer you far better things, if you would obey him and despise those baits? But you would hearken to none of this;
and offer you Far better things, if you would obey him and despise those baits? But you would harken to none of this;
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You should have remembred that he stood over you, and was looking on you;
You should have remembered that he stood over you, and was looking on you;
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and you should have said as Joseph, Gen. 39. 9. How can I do this great wickedness,
and you should have said as Joseph, Gen. 39. 9. How can I do this great wickedness,
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and sin against God? You had also Scripture neer you, and Reason neer you, and Conscience neer you, as well as the bait was neer you.and since against God? You had also Scripture near you, and Reason near you, and Conscience near you, as well as the bait was near you.
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And therefore this is a vain Excuse. The twentieth Excuse. It was God that let loose the Devil to tempt me;
And Therefore this is a vain Excuse. The twentieth Excuse. It was God that let lose the devil to tempt me;
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and he was to subtile for me to deal with; and therefore what wonder if I sinned and were overcome?
and he was to subtle for me to deal with; and Therefore what wonder if I sinned and were overcome?
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Answ. 1. He did not let loose the Devil to constrain you to sin. He could but entice, and you might choo•e whether you would yeild.Answer 1. He did not let lose the devil to constrain you to sin. He could but entice, and you might choo•e whither you would yield.
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The Devil could nether make you sin against your will, nor yet Necessitate you to be willing.
The devil could neither make you sin against your will, nor yet Necessitate you to be willing.
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2. You were a sure friend to Christ that while, that would forsake him as oft as you were tempted by the Devil.
2. You were a sure friend to christ that while, that would forsake him as oft as you were tempted by the devil.
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Is that a friend or a servant worthy to be regarded, that will disobey you ▪ or betray you as oft as he is tempted to it?
Is that a friend or a servant worthy to be regarded, that will disobey you ▪ or betray you as oft as he is tempted to it?
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2. Will you excuse your servant, if he leave your work undone, and follow cards,
2. Will you excuse your servant, if he leave your work undone, and follow cards,
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or dice, or the Ale-house, and say, I was tempted to it by one that was cuninger then I? shall every Murderer or Theif escape hanging,
or dice, or the Alehouse, and say, I was tempted to it by one that was cuninger then I? shall every Murderer or Thief escape hanging,
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because the Devil was too cunning for him in his Temptations? would you have the Jury or the Judge to take this for a good excuse?
Because the devil was too cunning for him in his Temptations? would you have the Jury or the Judge to take this for a good excuse?
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4. And why did you not hearken to God that enticed you the other way? You forget what helps he afforded you to discover the wiles of Satan,
4. And why did you not harken to God that enticed you the other Way? You forget what helps he afforded you to discover the wiles of Satan,
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and to vanquish the Temptation? He told you it was an enemy that tempted you:
and to vanquish the Temptation? He told you it was an enemy that tempted you:
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and would you hearken to an enemy? He told you it was a dream, a shadow, a painted pleasure, a guilded carkass, a lying promise,
and would you harken to an enemy? He told you it was a dream, a shadow, a painted pleasure, a Guilded carcase, a lying promise,
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and deceitful vanity by which you were tempted;
and deceitful vanity by which you were tempted;
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And yet would you regard it before your God? He told you that it was your God, your Saviour, your hopes, your everlasting happiness that the Tempter would beguile you of:
And yet would you regard it before your God? He told you that it was your God, your Saviour, your hope's, your everlasting happiness that the Tempter would beguile you of:
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And yet would you be beguiled? He told you, and plainly, and often told you that the Tempter would lead you to eternal fire,
And yet would you be beguiled? He told you, and plainly, and often told you that the Tempter would led you to Eternal fire,
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and undo you everlastingly before you were aware: and that a fatal hook was covered with that bait:
and undo you everlastingly before you were aware: and that a fatal hook was covered with that bait:
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And yet would you swallow it?
And yet would you swallow it?
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5. It is plain by all this, that it was not your natural weakness of faculties that caused you to be overcome by the subtilties of the Devil,
5. It is plain by all this, that it was not your natural weakness of faculties that caused you to be overcome by the subtleties of the devil,
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as a silly child is deceived by the crafty fellow that overwits him:
as a silly child is deceived by the crafty fellow that overwits him:
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But it was your carelesness, inconsiderateness, your sensual inclinations, aud vicious disposition, that drew you to a wilful obeying of the tempter,
But it was your carelessness, inconsiderateness, your sensual inclinations, and vicious disposition, that drew you to a wilful obeying of the tempter,
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and rejecting the wholsom advice of Christ. This therefore is a frivolous Excuse of your sin. The one and twentieth Excuse.
and rejecting the wholesome Advice of christ. This Therefore is a frivolous Excuse of your since. The one and twentieth Excuse.
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But I hope you will not say that all men have Free Will• And if my will were not free,
But I hope you will not say that all men have Free Will• And if my will were not free,
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how could I choose but sin? Answ. Your will was not free from Gods Rule and Government;
how could I choose but since? Answer Your will was not free from God's Rule and Government;
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nor was it free from its natural inclination to Good in general; for either of these were more properly slavery.
nor was it free from its natural inclination to Good in general; for either of these were more properly slavery.
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3. Nor was it free from the Influence of a dark understanding, 4. Nor free from its own contradicted vitious Inclination. 5. Nor freed from the Temptations of the flesh, the world and the Devil,
3. Nor was it free from the Influence of a dark understanding, 4. Nor free from its own contradicted vicious Inclination. 5. Nor freed from the Temptations of the Flesh, the world and the devil,
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But it was 1. Free from any natural Determination to evil, or to any thing that was doubtful. 2. And free from the Coaction or Violence of any. 3. And free from an irresistible Determination of any exterior cause, at least ordinarily.
But it was 1. Free from any natural Determination to evil, or to any thing that was doubtful. 2. And free from the Coaction or Violence of any. 3. And free from an irresistible Determination of any exterior cause, At least ordinarily.
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So that naturally, as men, you have the power or faculty of determining your own wils,
So that naturally, as men, you have the power or faculty of determining your own wills,
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and by your wils, of Ruling your inferiour Faculties in a great measure;
and by your wills, of Ruling your inferior Faculties in a great measure;
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yea of Ruling the senses and the Phantasie it self, which doth so much to dispose of our Understanding.
yea of Ruling the Senses and the Fantasy it self, which does so much to dispose of our Understanding.
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And if your wils which are naturally free, are yet so habitually vitious, that they encline you to do evil, that is not an excuse,
And if your wills which Are naturally free, Are yet so habitually vicious, that they incline you to do evil, that is not an excuse,
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but an Aggravation of your sin. But of this more under the next.
but an Aggravation of your since. But of this more under the next.
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The two and twentieth Excuse But I have not Power of myself to do any thing that is good:The two and twentieth Excuse But I have not Power of myself to do any thing that is good:
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What can the creature do? without Christ we can do nothing. It is God that must give me Ability, or I can have none:
What can the creature do? without christ we can do nothing. It is God that must give me Ability, or I can have none:
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and if he had given it me, I had not been an Vnbeliever or Impenitent.
and if he had given it me, I had not been an Unbeliever or Impenitent.
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I can no more Believe of myself, than I can ful•ill the Law of my self.
I can no more Believe of myself, than I can ful•ill the Law of my self.
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Answ. 1. These are the vain Cavils of learned folly, which God wil easily answer in a word.Answer 1. These Are the vain Cavils of learned folly, which God will Easily answer in a word.
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The word [ Power ] is taken in several senses.
The word [ Power ] is taken in several Senses.
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Sometime, and most commonly and fitly, for a faculty or a strength by which a man Can do his duty,
Sometime, and most commonly and fitly, for a faculty or a strength by which a man Can do his duty,
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if he Will. This Physickal Power you have, and the worst of sinners have while they are men on earth.
if he Will. This Physickal Power you have, and the worst of Sinners have while they Are men on earth.
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Were they Actually willing, they might acceptably perform sincere obedience; And were they Dispositively willing, they might Actually Believe and will.
Were they Actually willing, they might acceptably perform sincere Obedience; And were they Dispositively willing, they might Actually Believe and will.
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And thus the ungodly have Power to Believe. Sometime the word [ Power ] is taken for Authority or Leave; for legal or civil Power.
And thus the ungodly have Power to Believe. Sometime the word [ Power ] is taken for authority or Leave; for Legal or civil Power.
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And thus you have all not only Power or Liberty to Believe but also a Command which makes it your Duty,
And thus you have all not only Power or Liberty to Believe but also a Command which makes it your Duty,
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and a Threatning adjoyned, which will condemn you if you do not.
and a Threatening adjoined, which will condemn you if you do not.
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Sometime the word [ Power ] is taken Ethically and less properly, for a disposition ▪ Inclination, Habit or Freedom from the contrary habit or disposition.
Sometime the word [ Power ] is taken Ethically and less properly, for a disposition ▪ Inclination, Habit or Freedom from the contrary habit or disposition.
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And in this sense its true, that none but the effectually called have a Power to Believe.
And in this sense its true, that none but the effectually called have a Power to Believe.
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But then observe, 1. That this is but a moral less proper, and not a Physical proper Impotency:
But then observe, 1. That this is but a moral less proper, and not a Physical proper Impotency:
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And therefore Austin chuseth rather •o say that all men have power to believe, but all have not a Will,
And Therefore Austin chooseth rather •o say that all men have power to believe, but all have not a Will,
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or Faith it self? because we use to difference Power from willingness; and willingness actuateth the Power which we had before.
or Faith it self? Because we use to difference Power from willingness; and willingness actuateth the Power which we had before.
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And therefore our Divines choose rather to call Grace a Habit when they speak exactly, then a Power;
And Therefore our Divines choose rather to call Grace a Habit when they speak exactly, then a Power;
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and Dr. Twiss derides the Arminians for talking of a Power subjected in a Power 2. Note that this Impotency is but the same thing with you unwillingness and wilful blindness, in another word. 3. Note that this Impotency is long of your selves as to the Original,
and Dr. Twiss derides the Arminians for talking of a Power subjected in a Power 2. Note that this Impotency is but the same thing with you unwillingness and wilful blindness, in Another word. 3. Note that this Impotency is long of your selves as to the Original,
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and much more as to the not-curing and removing of it, Hath God given you no means towards the cure of this disability, which you have neglected? 4. Note that this Impotency is nnjust excuse but an Aggravation of your sin.
and much more as to the not-curing and removing of it, Hath God given you no means towards the cure of this disability, which you have neglected? 4. Note that this Impotency is nnjust excuse but an Aggravation of your since.
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If you were willing to be the servant of Christ, and yet were not Able, either because he would not accept you or because of a want of natural faculties,
If you were willing to be the servant of christ, and yet were not Able, either Because he would not accept you or Because of a want of natural faculties,
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or because of some other naural difficulty which the willingest mind could not overcome, this were some Excuse:
or Because of Some other naural difficulty which the willingest mind could not overcome, this were Some Excuse:
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But to be Habitually wilful in refusing Grace, is worse then to be meerly Actually unwilling.
But to be Habitually wilful in refusing Grace, is Worse then to be merely Actually unwilling.
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If a man have so accustomed himself to murder, drunkeness, stealing, or the like wickedness,
If a man have so accustomed himself to murder, Drunkenness, stealing, or the like wickedness,
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so far that he cannot leave it, will you therefore forgive him, or will any Judge or Jury hold him excused? Or rather think him the more unfit for mercy? 5. Note also that the want of a supernatural Habit, no nor the presence of the contrary Habit, do not Efficiently determine the will to particular acts:
so Far that he cannot leave it, will you Therefore forgive him, or will any Judge or Jury hold him excused? Or rather think him the more unfit for mercy? 5. Note also that the want of a supernatural Habit, no nor the presence of the contrary Habit, do not Efficiently determine the will to particular acts:
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much less take away its natural Fre••om. 6. And that till Habits attain an utter predominancy, (at least) there is a Power remaining in the will to resist them, and use means against them.
much less take away its natural Fre••om. 6. And that till Habits attain an utter predominancy, (At least) there is a Power remaining in the will to resist them, and use means against them.
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Though Eventually the perverse Inclination may hinder the use of it. The three and twentieth Excuse.
Though Eventually the perverse Inclination may hinder the use of it. The three and twentieth Excuse.
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I have heard from learned men, that God doth determine all Actions, Natural and Free, as the first Efficient Physical immediate Cause:
I have herd from learned men, that God does determine all Actions, Natural and Free, as the First Efficient Physical immediate Cause:
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or else nothing could Act. And then it was not long of me that I chose forbidden Objects,
or Else nothing could Act. And then it was not long of me that I chosen forbidden Objects,
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but of him that irresistly moved me therto, and whose Instrument I was.
but of him that irresistly moved me thereto, and whose Instrument I was.
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Answ. This is a trick of that wisdom which is foolishness with God, and to be deceived by vain Philosophy.Answer This is a trick of that Wisdom which is foolishness with God, and to be deceived by vain Philosophy.
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1. The very principle it self is most likely to be false, and those that tell you this, to err.
1. The very principle it self is most likely to be false, and those that tell you this, to err.
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Much more, I think, may be said against it then for it.
Much more, I think, may be said against it then for it.
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2. I am sure it is either false or reconcileable with Gods Holiness, and mans liberty and culpability;
2. I am sure it is either false or reconcilable with God's Holiness, and men liberty and culpability;
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so that its a mad thing to deceive yeur selves with such Philosophical uncertain•ies, when the Truth which you oppose by it is infallibly certain.
so that its a mad thing to deceive yeur selves with such Philosophical uncertain•ies, when the Truth which you oppose by it is infallibly certain.
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That God is not the Author of sin, but man himself, who is justly condemned for it, is undoubtedly true:
That God is not the Author of since, but man himself, who is justly condemned for it, is undoubtedly true:
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and would you obscure so clear a Truth, by searching into points beyond homane reach if not unsound, as you conclude them? The four and twentieth Excuse.
and would you Obscure so clear a Truth, by searching into points beyond homane reach if not unsound, as you conclude them? The four and twentieth Excuse.
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But at least, those learned Divines among us that doubt of this, do yet say that the will is necessarily and infallbly Determined by the Practical Understanding,
But At least, those learned Divines among us that doubt of this, do yet say that the will is necessarily and infallbly Determined by the Practical Understanding,
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and that is as much unresistibly necessitated by Objects:
and that is as much unresistibly necessitated by Objects:
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and therefore whatever act was done by my understanding or will, was thus necessitated, and I could not help it.
and Therefore whatever act was done by my understanding or will, was thus necessitated, and I could not help it.
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The• say, Liberty is but the Acting of the faculty aggreeably to its nature: And it was God as Creator that gave Adam his faculties:
The• say, Liberty is but the Acting of the faculty aggreeably to its nature: And it was God as Creator that gave Adam his faculties:
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and God by providential dtspose, that presented all Objects to him, by Which hi understanding, and so his Will were unvoidable necessitated.
and God by providential dtspose, that presented all Objects to him, by Which him understanding, and so his Will were unvoidable necessitated.
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Answ. This is of the same nature with the former: uncertain, if no• certainly false.Answer This is of the same nature with the former: uncertain, if no• Certainly false.
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Were this true, for ought we can see, it would lay all the sin and misery of this world on God, as the unresistible necessitating Cause;
Were this true, for ought we can see, it would lay all the since and misery of this world on God, as the unresistible necessitating Cause;
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which because we know infallibly to be false, we have no reason to take such principles to be true which infer it.
which Because we know infallibly to be false, we have no reason to take such principles to be true which infer it.
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The understanding doth not by a necessary efficiency Determine the will but morally;
The understanding does not by a necessary efficiency Determine the will but morally;
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or rather, is regularly a Condition or necessary Antecedent, without which it may not Determine itself.
or rather, is regularly a Condition or necessary Antecedent, without which it may not Determine itself.
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Yea the Will by commanding the sense and phantasie, doth much to determine the Understanding.
Yea the Will by commanding the sense and fantasy, does much to determine the Understanding.
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As the eye is not necessary to my going, but to my going right, so is not the Understandings Guidance necessary to my willing (there the simple Apprehension may suffice but to my Right willing. There are other wayes of Determining the Will Or if the Understanding did Determine the Will Efficiently and Necessarily, it is not every act of the Understanding that must do it.
As the eye is not necessary to my going, but to my going right, so is not the Understandings Guidance necessary to my willing (there the simple Apprehension may suffice but to my Right willing. There Are other ways of Determining the Will Or if the Understanding did Determine the Will Efficiently and Necessarily, it is not every act of the Understanding that must do it.
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If it be so, when it sai•h, This must be done, and saith it importunately;
If it be so, when it sai•h, This must be done, and Says it importunately;
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yet not when it only saith, This may be done, or you may venture on it;
yet not when it only Says, This may be done, or you may venture on it;
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which is the common part which it hath in sin.
which is the Common part which it hath in since.
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I am not pleased that these curious Objections fall in the way, nor do I delight to put them into vulgar heads;
I am not pleased that these curious Objections fallen in the Way, nor do I delight to put them into Vulgar Heads;
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but finding many young Schollars and others that have converted with them, assaulted with these Temptations, I thought meet to give a touch,
but finding many young Scholars and Others that have converted with them, assaulted with these Temptations, I Thought meet to give a touch,
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and but a touch, to take them out of their way:
and but a touch, to take them out of their Way:
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As Mr. Fenner hath done more fully in the Preface to his Hidden Manna, on this last point, to which I refer you. I only add this;
As Mr. Fenner hath done more Fully in the Preface to his Hidden Manna, on this last point, to which I refer you. I only add this;
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The will of man in its very Dominion doth bear Gods Image.
The will of man in its very Dominion does bear God's Image.
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It is a self Determining Power, though it byassed by Habits and needs a Guide. As the Heart & Vital Spirits by which it acteth, are to the rest of the Body,
It is a self Determining Power, though it biased by Habits and needs a Guide. As the Heart & Vital Spirits by which it Acts, Are to the rest of the Body,
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so is It to the soul.
so is It to the soul.
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The Light of Nature hath taught all the world to carry the Guilt of every crime to the will of man, and there to leave it;
The Light of Nature hath taught all the world to carry the Gilded of every crime to the will of man, and there to leave it;
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Upon this all Laws and Judgements are grounded. From Ignorance and Intellectual weakness, men commonly fetch Excuses for their faults;
Upon this all Laws and Judgments Are grounded. From Ignorance and Intellectual weakness, men commonly fetch Excuses for their Faults;
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but from the Will they are Aggravated.
but from the Will they Are Aggravated.
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If we think it strange that mans will should be the first cause, so much as of a sinful mode, and answer all occuring Objections:
If we think it strange that men will should be the First cause, so much as of a sinful mode, and answer all occurring Objections:
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it may suffice that we are certain the Holy Majesty is not the Author of sin;
it may suffice that we Are certain the Holy Majesty is not the Author of since;
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and he is able to make all this as plain as the Sun, and easily answer all these vain Excuses though we should be unable.
and he is able to make all this as plain as the Sun, and Easily answer all these vain Excuses though we should be unable.
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And if we be much ignorant of the frame and motions of our own souls, and especially of that high self determining principle, Free-Will, the great spring of our actions,
And if we be much ignorant of the frame and motions of our own Souls, and especially of that high self determining principle, Freewill, the great spring of our actions,
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and the curious Engine by which God doth Sapientially Govern the world, it is no wonder;
and the curious Engine by which God does Sapientially Govern the world, it is no wonder;
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Considering that the soul can know it self but by Reflection, and God gave us a soul to use, rather then to know itself;
Considering that the soul can know it self but by Reflection, and God gave us a soul to use, rather then to know itself;
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and to know its qualities and operations, rather then its Essence. The five and twentieth Excuse.
and to know its qualities and operations, rather then its Essence. The five and twentieth Excuse.
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No man can be saved, nor avoid any sin, nor believe in Christ, but those whom God hath predestinated thereto.
No man can be saved, nor avoid any since, nor believe in christ, but those whom God hath predestinated thereto.
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I was under an irreversible Sentence before I was born: and therefore I do nothing but what I was predestinated to do;
I was under an irreversible Sentence before I was born: and Therefore I do nothing but what I was predestinated to do;
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and if God decreed not to save me, how could I help it? Answ. 1. Gods Judgements are more plain, but his Decrees or secret purposes are mysterious:
and if God decreed not to save me, how could I help it? Answer 1. God's Judgments Are more plain, but his Decrees or secret Purposes Are mysterious:
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And to darken certainties, by having recourse to points obscure, is no part of Christian Wisdom.
And to darken certainties, by having recourse to points Obscure, is no part of Christian Wisdom.
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God told you your Duty in his word, and on what terms vou must be Judged to Life or Death;
God told you your Duty in his word, and on what terms vou must be Judged to Life or Death;
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Hither should you have recourse for Direction, and not to the unsearchable mysteries of his mind.
Hither should you have recourse for Direction, and not to the unsearchable Mysteres of his mind.
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2. God decreeth not to Condemn any but for sin. Sin, I say, as the Cause of that Condemnation, though not of his Decree.
2. God decreeth not to Condemn any but for since. since, I say, as the Cause of that Condemnation, though not of his decree.
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3. Gods Decrees are acts Immanent in himself, and make no change on you, and therefore do not necessitate you to sin, any more then his fore-knowledge doth.
3. God's Decrees Are acts Immanent in himself, and make no change on you, and Therefore do not necessitate you to since, any more then his foreknowledge does.
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For both cause only a necessity of Confequence, which is Logical, as the Divines on both sides do Consess.
For both cause only a necessity of Consequence, which is Logical, as the Divines on both sides do Confess.
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And therefore this no more caused you to sin, then if there had been no such Decree.
And Therefore this no more caused you to since, then if there had been no such decree.
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And its a doubt whether that Decree be not negative; A willing suspending of the Divine will, as to evil;
And its a doubt whither that decree be not negative; A willing suspending of the Divine will, as to evil;
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or at most A purpose to permit it. The six and twentieth Excuse. If it be no more, yet doth it make my perdition unavoidable;
or At most A purpose to permit it. The six and twentieth Excuse. If it be no more, yet does it make my perdition unavoidable;
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For even Gods foreknowledge doth so; For if he foreknow it, all the World cannot hinder it from coming to pass.
For even God's foreknowledge does so; For if he foreknow it, all the World cannot hinder it from coming to pass.
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Answ. Must God either be Ignorant of what you will do, or else be the cause of it? If you foreknow that the Sun will rise to morrow, that doth not cause it to rise.Answer Must God either be Ignorant of what you will do, or Else be the cause of it? If you foreknow that the Sun will rise to morrow, that does not cause it to rise.
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If you foreknow that one man will murder another, you are not the cause of it by foreknowing it. So is it here. The seven and twentieth Excuse.
If you foreknow that one man will murder Another, you Are not the cause of it by foreknowing it. So is it Here. The seven and twentieth Excuse.
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God might have hindred my Sin and Damnation if he would.
God might have hindered my since and Damnation if he would.
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Answ. And will you wilfully sin, and think to scape because God doth not hinder you? The Prince that makes a Law against murder, could lock you up,Answer And will you wilfully since, and think to escape Because God does not hinder you? The Prince that makes a Law against murder, could lock you up,
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and keep you from being a Murderer!
and keep you from being a Murderer!
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But are you excusable if he do not? We are certain that God could have hindered all the sin and and death,
But Are you excusable if he do not? We Are certain that God could have hindered all the since and and death,
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and confusion, and misery that is in the world ▪ And we are as certain that he doth not hinder it (but by forbidding it and giving men means against it:) And we are certain that he is Just,
and confusion, and misery that is in the world ▪ And we Are as certain that he does not hinder it (but by forbidding it and giving men means against it:) And we Are certain that he is Just,
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and Good, and Wise in all; and not bound to hinder it: And what his Reasons are, you may better know hereafter:
and Good, and Wise in all; and not bound to hinder it: And what his Reasons Are, you may better know hereafter:
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In the mean time, you had been better have looked to your own Duty. The eight and twentieth Excuse.
In the mean time, you had been better have looked to your own Duty. The eight and twentieth Excuse.
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How could I be saved if Christ d d not dye for me? He dyed but for his Elect;
How could I be saved if christ worser worser not die for me? He died but for his Elect;
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and none could be saved without his Death.
and none could be saved without his Death.
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Answ. He did dye for you and for more then his Elect, though he Absolutely purposed only their salvation.Answer He did die for you and for more then his Elect, though he Absolutely purposed only their salvation.
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Your sins crucified him, and your debt lay upon him;
Your Sins Crucified him, and your debt lay upon him;
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and •e so far ransomed you ▪ that nothing bu• your wilful refusal of the benefits could have condemned you. The nine and twentieth Excuse.
and •e so Far ransomed you ▪ that nothing bu• your wilful refusal of the benefits could have condemned you. The nine and twentieth Excuse.
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It was Adams sin that brought me into this Depravedness of will, Which I can neither care, nor could prevent.
It was Adams sin that brought me into this Depravedness of will, Which I can neither care, nor could prevent.
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Answ. 1. If Adam cast away his holiness.Answer 1. If Adam cast away his holiness.
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he could no more convey that to us which he cast away, then a Nobleman that is a Traytor, can convey his lost Inheritance or Honours to his son.
he could no more convey that to us which he cast away, then a Nobleman that is a Traitor, can convey his lost Inheritance or Honours to his son.
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2. You perish not only for your Original sin, but for rejecting the Recovering mercy of the Redeemer:
2. You perish not only for your Original since, but for rejecting the Recovering mercy of the Redeemer:
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you might have had Christ and Life in him for the Accepting. The thirtieth Excuse. God will require no more than be gives.
you might have had christ and Life in him for the Accepting. The thirtieth Excuse. God will require no more than be gives.
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He gave me not Grace to Repent and Believe; and wihtout his gift I could not have it.
He gave me not Grace to repent and Believe; and without his gift I could not have it.
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Answ. 1. God will justly require more then he giveth; that is, The improvement of his Gifts, as Mat. 25. shews.Answer 1. God will justly require more then he gives; that is, The improvement of his Gifts, as Mathew 25. shows.
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He gave Adam but a Power to persevere, and not Actual perseverance: Yet did he justly punish him for want of the Act;
He gave Adam but a Power to persevere, and not Actual perseverance: Yet did he justly Punish him for want of the Act;
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even for not using by his own will the Power which he had given him.
even for not using by his own will the Power which he had given him.
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2. It is long of your self, if God did not give you Grace to Believe:
2. It is long of your self, if God did not give you Grace to Believe:
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It was because you wilfully refused some preparatory Grace.
It was Because you wilfully refused Some preparatory Grace.
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Christ found you at a great distance from him, and he gave you Grace sufficient to have brought you neerer to him than you were;
christ found you At a great distance from him, and he gave you Grace sufficient to have brought you nearer to him than you were;
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you had grace sufficient to have made you better than you were, and restrained many sins,
you had grace sufficient to have made you better than you were, and restrained many Sins,
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and brought you to the means, when you turned your back on them:
and brought you to the means, when you turned your back on them:
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Though this were not sufficient to cause you to Believe, it was sufficient to have brought you neerer to Beleeving; and through your own wilfulness, became not Effectual: Even as Adam had sufficient grace to have stood, which was not Effectual. So that you had not only.
Though this were not sufficient to cause you to Believe, it was sufficient to have brought you nearer to Believing; and through your own wilfulness, became not Effectual: Even as Adam had sufficient grace to have stood, which was not Effectual. So that you had not only.
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Christ offered to you, if you would but Accept him;
christ offered to you, if you would but Accept him;
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but you had daily and precious helps and means, to have cu•ed your wils, and caused you to Accept him:
but you had daily and precious helps and means, to have cu•ed your wills, and caused you to Accept him:
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for neglect of which, and so for not believing, and so for all your other sins, you •ustly perish. The one and thirtieth Excuse.
for neglect of which, and so for not believing, and so for all your other Sins, you •ustly perish. The one and thirtieth Excuse.
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Alas, man is a worm, a d•y lea•, Job 13. 25. a silly foolish creature: and therefore his Actions be not regardble, nor deserve so great a punishment.
Alas, man is a worm, a d•y lea•, Job 13. 25. a silly foolish creature: and Therefore his Actions be not regardble, nor deserve so great a punishment.
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Answ. Though he be a worm, and as nothing to God and foolish by sin,Answer Though he be a worm, and as nothing to God and foolish by since,
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yet is he naturally so noble a creature, that the image of God was on him, Gen. 1. 26. and 5. 1 Jam. 3. 9. and the world made his servants,
yet is he naturally so noble a creature, that the image of God was on him, Gen. 1. 26. and 5. 1 Jam. 3. 9. and the world made his Servants,
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and Angels his attendants, Heb. 1. 14. so noble, that Christ dyed for him, God takes special care of him;
and Angels his attendants, Hebrew 1. 14. so noble, that christ died for him, God Takes special care of him;
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He is capable of knowing and enjoying God; and heaven is not thought too good for him if he will obey.
He is capable of knowing and enjoying God; and heaven is not Thought too good for him if he will obey.
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And he that is capable of so great Good, must be capable of as great.
And he that is capable of so great Good, must be capable of as great.
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Evil, and his wa•es not to be so overlooked by that God that hath undertaken to be his Governor:
Evil, and his wa•es not to be so overlooked by that God that hath undertaken to be his Governor:
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When it tendeth to Infidelity, the Devil will teach you to debase man, even lower than God would do. The two and thirtieth Excuse.
When it tendeth to Infidelity, the devil will teach you to debase man, even lower than God would do. The two and thirtieth Excuse.
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Sin is no Being: and shall men be damned for that which is nothing? Answ. 1. It is such a mode as deformeth Gods creature. It is a moral Being.
since is no Being: and shall men be damned for that which is nothing? Answer 1. It is such a mode as deformeth God's creature. It is a moral Being.
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It is a Relation of our actions and hearts to Gods will and Law. 2. They that say, Sin is nothing, say Pain and Loss is nothing too.
It is a Relation of our actions and hearts to God's will and Law. 2. They that say, since is nothing, say Pain and Loss is nothing too.
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You shall therefore be paid with one nothing for another.
You shall Therefore be paid with one nothing for Another.
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Make light of your misery, and say, It is nothing, as you did of your sin.
Make Light of your misery, and say, It is nothing, as you did of your since.
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3. Will you take this for a good Excuse from your children or servants it they abuse you? Or from a Theif or a Murderer? shall he escape by telling the Judge that his sin was Nothing? Or rathe•have death, which is nothing,
3. Will you take this for a good Excuse from your children or Servants it they abuse you? Or from a Thief or a Murderer? shall he escape by telling the Judge that his since was Nothing? Or rathe•have death, which is nothing,
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as the just eward of it? The three and thirtieth Excuse. But sin is a Tranfient thing.
as the just eward of it? The three and thirtieth Excuse. But since is a Tranfient thing.
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At least it doth God no harm, and therefore why sould he do us so much harm for it?
At least it does God no harm, and Therefore why should he do us so much harm for it?
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Answ. 1. It hurts not God, because he is above hurt.Answer 1. It hurts not God, Because he is above hurt.
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No thanks to you, if he be out of your reach. 2. You may wrong him, when you cannot Hurt him.
No thanks to you, if he be out of your reach. 2. You may wrong him, when you cannot Hurt him.
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And the wrong deserves as much as you can bear. If a Traytor endeavour the death of the Prince, in vain, his endeavour deserves death, though he never hurt him.
And the wrong deserves as much as you can bear. If a Traitor endeavour the death of the Prince, in vain, his endeavour deserves death, though he never hurt him.
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You despise Gods Law and Authority:
You despise God's Law and authority:
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you cause the Blaspheming of his name, Rom. 2 24. He calls it A pressing him as a •art is pressed with sheaves, Amos 2. 13. and a grieving of him.
you cause the Blaspheming of his name, Rom. 2 24. He calls it A pressing him as a •art is pressed with sheaves, Amos 2. 13. and a grieving of him.
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3. And you wrong his Image, his Church, the publike good, and the souls of others. The four and thirtieth Excuse.
3. And you wrong his Image, his Church, the public good, and the Souls of Others. The four and thirtieth Excuse.
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But Gods nature is so Good and Merciful, that sure be will not damn his own creature. But God's nature is so Good and Merciful, that sure be will not damn his own creature.
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Answ. 1. A merciful Judge will hang a man for a fault against man: By proportion then what is due for sin against God?Answer 1. A merciful Judge will hang a man for a fault against man: By proportion then what is due for since against God?
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2. All the death and calamity which you see in the world, comes from the anger of this merciful God:
2. All the death and calamity which you see in the world, comes from the anger of this merciful God:
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why then may not future misery come from it? 3. God knoweth his own mercy better then you do;
why then may not future misery come from it? 3. God Knoweth his own mercy better then you do;
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and he hath told you how far it shall extend. 4. He is infinitely merciful; but it is to the Heirs of mercy:
and he hath told you how Far it shall extend. 4. He is infinitely merciful; but it is to the Heirs of mercy:
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Not to the final Rejecters of His mercy.
Not to the final Rejecters of His mercy.
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5. Hath not God been merciful to thee in bearing with thee so long, and offering thee Grace in the blood of Christ, till thou didst wilfully reiect it? Thou wilt confess to thy everlasting wo that God was merciful;
5. Hath not God been merciful to thee in bearing with thee so long, and offering thee Grace in the blood of christ, till thou didst wilfully reject it? Thou wilt confess to thy everlasting woe that God was merciful;
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Had he not been so mercifull, thou wouldst not have been so miserable for rejecting it. The five and th•rtieth Excuse.
Had he not been so merciful, thou Wouldst not have been so miserable for rejecting it. The five and th•rtieth Excuse.
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I would not so Torment mine enemy my self. Answ. No reason you should.I would not so Torment mine enemy my self. Answer No reason you should.
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Is it all one to wrong you, and to wrong the God of Heaven? God is the only Judge of his own wrongs. The six and thirtieth Excuse.
Is it all one to wrong you, and to wrong the God of Heaven? God is the only Judge of his own wrongs. The six and thirtieth Excuse.
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All men are siners; and I was but a sinner. Answ. All were not Impenitent, Unbelieving, Rebellious sinners;All men Are Sinners; and I was but a sinner. Answer All were not Impenitent, Unbelieving, Rebellious Sinners;
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and therefore all are not unpardoned condemned sinners. All did not live after the flesh, and refuse to the last to be converted, as you did.
and Therefore all Are not unpardoned condemned Sinners. All did not live After the Flesh, and refuse to the last to be converted, as you did.
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God will teach you better to difference between sinners and sinners. The seven and thirtieth Excuse.
God will teach you better to difference between Sinners and Sinners. The seven and thirtieth Excuse.
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But if Christ have satisfied for my sins, and dyed for me, then how can I justly suffer for the same sins? will God punish one sin twice?
But if christ have satisfied for my Sins, and died for me, then how can I justly suffer for the same Sins? will God Punish one since twice?
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Answ 1. Christ suffered for man in the Nature of man; but not in your person, nor you in him.Answer 1. christ suffered for man in the Nature of man; but not in your person, nor you in him.
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It was not you that provided the price, but God himself. Christ was not mans Deligate in satisfying, and therefore received not his Instructions from us,
It was not you that provided the price, but God himself. christ was not men Deligate in satisfying, and Therefore received not his Instructions from us,
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nor did it on our terms, but his own. It was not the same thing which the Law threatned, that Christ underwent:
nor did it on our terms, but his own. It was not the same thing which the Law threatened, that christ underwent:
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for that was the Damnation of the sinner himself, and not the suffering of another for him;
for that was the Damnation of the sinner himself, and not the suffering of Another for him;
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it cannot therefore be yours, but on Christs own terms.
it cannot Therefore be yours, but on Christ own terms.
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He dyed for thy sin, but with this intent, that for all that, if thou Refuse ••m ▪ thou shalt dye thy self.
He died for thy since, but with this intent, that for all that, if thou Refuse ••m ▪ thou shalt die thy self.
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It is therefore no wrong to thee to dye, for it was not thou that dyedst before:
It is Therefore no wrong to thee to die, for it was not thou that dyedst before:
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And Christ will take it for no wrong to him; For he will Judge thee to that Death.
And christ will take it for no wrong to him; For he will Judge thee to that Death.
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It is for refusing a Christ that dyed for thee that thou must perish for ever. The eight and thirtieth Excuse.
It is for refusing a christ that died for thee that thou must perish for ever. The eight and thirtieth Excuse.
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But I did not Refuse Christ. I believed and trusted in him to the last; and Repented of my sins, though I sometime wasovertaken with them.
But I did not Refuse christ. I believed and trusted in him to the last; and Repented of my Sins, though I sometime wasovertaken with them.
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Answ. Had this been true, thy sin would not have condemned thee. But there is no mocking God.Answer Had this been true, thy since would not have condemned thee. But there is no mocking God.
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He will shew thee then thy naked heart, and convince thousands that thought they Believed and Repented that indeed they did not.
He will show thee then thy naked heart, and convince thousands that Thought they Believed and Repented that indeed they did not.
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By thy works also will this be disovered, that is, by the main bent and scope of thy life,
By thy works also will this be disovered, that is, by the main bent and scope of thy life,
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as Matth. 25. throughout and Jam. 2. The nine and thirtieth Excuse. I did many Good Works;
as Matthew 25. throughout and Jam. 2. The nine and thirtieth Excuse. I did many Good Works;
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and • hope God will set those against my evil works.
and • hope God will Set those against my evil works.
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Answ. Thy good works were thy sins, because indeed they were not good, being not done in sincerity of heart for God.Answer Thy good works were thy Sins, Because indeed they were not good, being not done in sincerity of heart for God.
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The best mans works have some infirmity, which nothing can clense but the blood of Christ, which thou hast made light of,
The best men works have Some infirmity, which nothing can cleanse but the blood of christ, which thou hast made Light of,
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and therefore hast no part in.
and Therefore hast no part in.
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If all thy lise had been spent in perfect works except one day, they would not make satisfaction for the sins of that day.
If all thy lise had been spent in perfect works except one day, they would not make satisfaction for the Sins of that day.
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For they are but part of thy Dut. Wo to him that hath no better a Saviour at Judegment, then his own good works.
For they Are but part of thy Dut. Woe to him that hath no better a Saviour At Judegment, then his own good works.
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The Fortieth Excuse. I lived in poverty andmisery on earth, and therefore I hope I have had my suffering here and shall not suffer in this world and another too.The Fortieth Excuse. I lived in poverty andmisery on earth, and Therefore I hope I have had my suffering Here and shall not suffer in this world and Another too.
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1. By that Rule all poor men, and murderers, and thieves that are tormented and hanged, should be saved,
1. By that Rule all poor men, and murderers, and thieves that Are tormented and hanged, should be saved,
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but as Gooliness hath the promise of this life and that to come, so Impen•tency and Wickedness hath the Threatning of this life and that to come.
but as Gooliness hath the promise of this life and that to come, so Impen•tency and Wickedness hath the Threatening of this life and that to come.
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2. The Devils and the damned have suffered much more then you already; and yet they are never the nearer a Deliverance.
2. The Devils and the damned have suffered much more then you already; and yet they Are never the nearer a Deliverance.
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When thou hast suffered ten thousand years, thy pain will be never the neerer an end.
When thou hast suffered ten thousand Years, thy pain will be never the nearer an end.
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How then can a little misery on earth prevent it? Alas poor soul, these are but the foretasts and beginnings of thy sorrow.
How then can a little misery on earth prevent it? Alas poor soul, these Are but the foretastes and beginnings of thy sorrow.
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Nothing but pardon through the blood of Christ could have prevented thy Condemnation; and that thou rejectedst by Infidelity and Impenitency.
Nothing but pardon through the blood of christ could have prevented thy Condemnation; and that thou rejectedst by Infidelity and Impenitency.
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His Sufferings would have saved thee, if thou hadst not Refused him; but all thy own Sufferings will yeild thee no Relief.His Sufferings would have saved thee, if thou Hadst not Refused him; but all thy own Sufferings will yield thee no Relief.
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So much for the answering of the Vain Excuses which poor Sinners are ready to make for them selves;
So much for the answering of the Vain Excuses which poor Sinners Are ready to make for them selves;
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Wherein I have been so large, as that this part I confess is disproportionable to the rest:
Wherein I have been so large, as that this part I confess is disproportionable to the rest:
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but it was for these two Reasons. 1. That poor careless souls might see the vanity of such Defences;
but it was for these two Reasons. 1. That poor careless Souls might see the vanity of such Defences;
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and consider, if such a worm as I can easily confute them, how easily and how terribly will they be all answered by their Judge?
and Consider, if such a worm as I can Easily confute them, how Easily and how terribly will they be all answered by their Judge?
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2. I did it the rather, that godly Christians might the better understand how to deal with these vain Excuses when they meet with them:
2. I did it the rather, that godly Christians might the better understand how to deal with these vain Excuses when they meet with them:
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which will be daily, if they deal with men in this sad Condition.
which will be daily, if they deal with men in this sad Condition.
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X. WE have done with that part of the Judgement which consisteth in the exploration or tryal of the cause;
X. WE have done with that part of the Judgement which Consisteth in the exploration or trial of the cause;
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we now come to that which is the Conclusion and consummation of all; and that is, to shew you what the Sentence will be, and on whom.
we now come to that which is the Conclusion and consummation of all; and that is, to show you what the Sentence will be, and on whom.
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And for this, we must go strait to the word of God for our light, it being impossible for any man to have any particular knowledge of it, if Christ had not there revealed it unto us.
And for this, we must go strait to the word of God for our Light, it being impossible for any man to have any particular knowledge of it, if christ had not there revealed it unto us.
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Indeed almost all the world do acknowledge a life after this, where it shall go well with the good, and ill with the bad.
Indeed almost all the world do acknowledge a life After this, where it shall go well with the good, and ill with the bad.
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But who shall be then accounted Righteous, and who Vnrighteous, and on what terms and grounds, by whom they shall be judged,
But who shall be then accounted Righteous, and who Unrighteous, and on what terms and grounds, by whom they shall be judged,
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and to what condition, they know not.
and to what condition, they know not.
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The Sentence in Judgement will be, 1. Either on those that never had means to know Christ. 2 Or on those that had.
The Sentence in Judgement will be, 1. Either on those that never had means to know christ. 2 Or on those that had.
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1. For the former, as it less concerneth us to enquire of their case, so it is more obscurely revealed to us in the Scripture.
1. For the former, as it less concerns us to inquire of their case, so it is more obscurely revealed to us in the Scripture.
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It is certain that they shal1 be judged according to their Use of the means which they had, Rom. 2. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. and the Talents which they received, Mat. 25. But that it ever falleth out that he that hath but the One Talent of natural helps doth improve it to salvation,
It is certain that they shal1 be judged according to their Use of the means which they had, Rom. 2. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. and the Talents which they received, Mathew 25. But that it ever falls out that he that hath but the One Talon of natural helps does improve it to salvation,
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or that ever they who knew not Christ, are Justified and saved without that knowledge (being at age and use of reason) I find not in the Scriptures.
or that ever they who knew not christ, Are Justified and saved without that knowledge (being At age and use of reason) I find not in the Scriptures.
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I find indeed, that [ As many as have sinned without Law, shall also perish without Law:
I find indeed, that [ As many as have sinned without Law, shall also perish without Law:
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and as many as have sinned in the Law, shall be Judged by the Law. Rom. 2. 12. But not that any are Justified by the works of nature, such as are here said to be without Law. I find also, that [ They have the work of the Law written in their hearts their conscience also bearing witness & their Thoughts the mean while •ccusing,
and as many as have sinned in the Law, shall be Judged by the Law. Rom. 2. 12. But not that any Are Justified by the works of nature, such as Are Here said to be without Law. I find also, that [ They have the work of the Law written in their hearts their conscience also bearing witness & their Thoughts the mean while •ccusing,
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or else Excusing one another, in the day when God shal Judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to the Gospel ] Rom. 2. 15, 16. And I believe it is a Just Excuse, and not an unjust which is here meant But it will be but an Excuse so far as they were guiltless and that will be but in tanto, and not in toto in part only;
or Else Excusing one Another, in the day when God shall Judge the secrets of men by jesus christ according to the Gospel ] Rom. 2. 15, 16. And I believe it is a Just Excuse, and not an unjust which is Here meant But it will be but an Excuse so Far as they were guiltless and that will be but in tanto, and not in toto in part only;
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and so not a full •ustifiction A Heathens conscience may excuse him from those sins which he was never guilty of; but not from all. But no more of them.
and so not a full •ustifiction A heathens conscience may excuse him from those Sins which he was never guilty of; but not from all. But no more of them.
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2. The case of those that have had the Gospel, is more plainly opened to us in Gods Word, Their Sentence, is opened in many places of Scripture,
2. The case of those that have had the Gospel, is more plainly opened to us in God's Word, Their Sentence, is opened in many places of Scripture,
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but most fully in Matth 25. whence we will now collect it.
but most Fully in Matthew 25. whence we will now collect it.
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There we find that Jesus Christ the Redeemer, as King of the world, shall sit in Judgement on all men at the last;
There we find that jesus christ the Redeemer, as King of the world, shall fit in Judgement on all men At the last;
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and shall seperate them one from another, as a Shepherd divideth the Sheep from the Goats,
and shall separate them one from Another, as a Shepherd divides the Sheep from the Goats,
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and so shall pass the final Sentence. This Sentence is twofold, according to the different Condition of them that are judged.
and so shall pass the final Sentence. This Sentence is twofold, according to the different Condition of them that Are judged.
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To them on the right hand, there is a Sentence of justification, and Adjudication to everlasting glory;
To them on the right hand, there is a Sentence of justification, and Adjudication to everlasting glory;
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To them on the left hand, there is a Sentence of Condemnation to everlasting Punishment. The Sentence on each of these containeth, both the state which they are Judged to,
To them on the left hand, there is a Sentence of Condemnation to everlasting Punishment. The Sentence on each of these Containeth, both the state which they Are Judged to,
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and the reason or cause of the Judgement to that state. For as God will not Iudge any to Life or Death ▪ without just cause,
and the reason or cause of the Judgement to that state. For as God will not Judge any to Life or Death ▪ without just cause,
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so he will publish this cause in his sentence, as it is the manner of Judges to do;
so he will publish this cause in his sentence, as it is the manner of Judges to do;
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If you say, Christ will not use a voice;
If you say, christ will not use a voice;
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Let it satisfie, that though we know not the manner, yet if he do it but by mental discovery;
Let it satisfy, that though we know not the manner, yet if he do it but by mental discovery;
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as he shews men what shall everlastingly befall them, so he will shew them why it shall so befall them.
as he shows men what shall everlastingly befall them, so he will show them why it shall so befall them.
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1. The Sentence on them on the Right hand, will contain, 1. their Justification and Adjudication to Blessedness, & that both as generally denominated,
1. The Sentence on them on the Right hand, will contain, 1. their Justification and Adjudication to Blessedness, & that both as generally denominated,
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and as particularly determined, and described, 2. And the cause of this Iudgement.
and as particularly determined, and described, 2. And the cause of this Judgement.
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1. In general they shall be pronounced Blessed. Satan would have had them cursed and miserable;
1. In general they shall be pronounced Blessed. Satan would have had them cursed and miserable;
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the Law did curse them to misery;
the Law did curse them to misery;
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Many a fearful thought hath possessed their own brests, least they should prove at last accursed and miserable;
Many a fearful Thought hath possessed their own breasts, lest they should prove At last accursed and miserable;
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But now they hear the contrary from their Iudge. All the Promises in the Gospel could not perfectly overcome those their fears;
But now they hear the contrary from their Judge. All the Promises in the Gospel could not perfectly overcome those their fears;
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all the comfortable words of the Ministers of the Gospel conld not perfectly subdue them; all the tend•er mercies of God in Christ d•d not perfectly subdue them;
all the comfortable words of the Ministers of the Gospel conld not perfectly subdue them; all the tend•er Mercies of God in christ d•d not perfectly subdue them;
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But now they are vanquished all for ever.
But now they Are vanquished all for ever.
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He that once had heard his Redeemer in Iudgement call him Blessed, will never fear being Cursed more.
He that once had herd his Redeemer in Judgement call him Blessed, will never Fear being Cursed more.
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For he that Christ Blesseth, shall be Blessed indeed.
For he that christ Blesses, shall be Blessed indeed.
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The Description of their blessedness followeth, Come inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
The Description of their blessedness follows, Come inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the world.
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And also they are called Blessed Of the Father. Here is the fountain of their Blessedness, The Father;
And also they Are called Blessed Of the Father. Here is the fountain of their Blessedness, The Father;
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and the state of their blessedness in Being the Fathers;
and the state of their blessedness in Being the Father's;
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For I suppose they are called the Blessed of the Father, both because the Father blesseth them, that is, makes them Happy,
For I suppose they Are called the Blessed of the Father, both Because the Father Blesses them, that is, makes them Happy,
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and because these blessed ones are the Fathers own. And so Christ will publish it to the world in Judgement, that he came to glorifie the Father,
and Because these blessed ones Are the Father's own. And so christ will publish it to the world in Judgement, that he Come to Glorify the Father,
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and will proclaim him the Principal Efficient and Ultimate end of his work of Redemption and the blessedness of his Saints;
and will proclaim him the Principal Efficient and Ultimate end of his work of Redemption and the blessedness of his Saints;
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and that himself is (as Mediator) but the way to the Father.
and that himself is (as Mediator) but the Way to the Father.
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It is the Father that prepared the Kingdom for them, and from the foundation of the world, prepared it;
It is the Father that prepared the Kingdom for them, and from the Foundation of the world, prepared it;
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Both for [ them ] as chosen ones, and for them as future believers and Righteous ones.
Both for [ them ] as chosen ones, and for them as future believers and Righteous ones.
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It is called a Kingdom partly in respect to God the King, in whose glory we shall partake in our places:
It is called a Kingdom partly in respect to God the King, in whose glory we shall partake in our places:
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and partly Metaphorically from the Dignity of our Condition.
and partly Metaphorically from the Dignity of our Condition.
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For so it is that our selves are said to be made Kings, Rev. 1. 6. and 5. 1. 1 Pet. 2. 9. and not that we are properly Kings;
For so it is that our selves Are said to be made Kings, Rev. 1. 6. and 5. 1. 1 Pet. 2. 9. and not that we Are properly Kings;
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for then we must have subjects who must be Governed by us. Thus we see their Blessedness in the Fountain, end and state of Dignity:
for then we must have subject's who must be Governed by us. Thus we see their Blessedness in the Fountain, end and state of Dignity:
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As to the Receptive Act on their part, it is expressed by two words;
As to the Receptive Act on their part, it is expressed by two words;
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one signifying their first entrance on it, Come: the other their Possession, Inherit: that is, possess it as given by the Father,
one signifying their First Entrance on it, Come: the other their Possession, Inherit: that is, possess it as given by the Father,
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and Redeemed by the Son, and ho•d it in this Tenure for ever. The true Believer was convinced in this life, that indeed there was no true blessedness,
and Redeemed by the Son, and ho•d it in this Tenure for ever. The true Believer was convinced in this life, that indeed there was no true blessedness,
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but this enjoyment of God in the Kingdom of heaven. The Lord revealed this to his heart by his Word and Spirit:
but this enjoyment of God in the Kingdom of heaven. The Lord revealed this to his heart by his Word and Spirit:
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And therefore he contemned the seeming happiness on earth and laid up for himself a Treasure in heaven,
And Therefore he contemned the seeming happiness on earth and laid up for himself a Treasure in heaven,
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and made him friends with the Mammon of unrighteousness, and ventured all his hope in this Vessel.
and made him Friends with the Mammon of unrighteousness, and ventured all his hope in this Vessel.
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And now he findeth the wisdom of that choice in a rich return.
And now he finds the Wisdom of that choice in a rich return.
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God made him so Wise a Merchant as to sell All for this Pearl of greatest price:
God made him so Wise a Merchant as to fell All for this Pearl of greatest price:
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and therefore now he shall find the gain. As there Is no other true Happiness, but God in glory;
and Therefore now he shall find the gain. As there Is no other true Happiness, but God in glory;
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so is there nothing more suitable and welcom to the true Believer.
so is there nothing more suitable and welcome to the true Believer.
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O how welcome will the face of that God be, whom he loved, whom he sought, whom he longed and waited for.
O how welcome will the face of that God be, whom he loved, whom he sought, whom he longed and waited for.
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How welcome will that Kingdom be which he lived in Hope of! which he parted with All for!
How welcome will that Kingdom be which he lived in Hope of! which he parted with All for!
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and suffered for in the flesh!
and suffered for in the Flesh!
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How glad will he be to see the Blessed face of his Redeemer, who by his manifold Grace hath brought him unto this!
How glad will he be to see the Blessed face of his Redeemer, who by his manifold Grace hath brought him unto this!
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I leave the believing soul to think of it, and to make it the daily matter of his Delightful Meditation;
I leave the believing soul to think of it, and to make it the daily matter of his Delightful Meditation;
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What an unconceivable Ioy in one moment, his Sentence of Christ will fill his soul with.
What an unconceivable Joy in one moment, his Sentence of christ will fill his soul with.
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Undoubtedly it is now quite past our comprehension: though our imperfect forethoughts of it may well make our lives a continual Feast.
Undoubtedly it is now quite passed our comprehension: though our imperfect forethoughts of it may well make our lives a continual Feast.
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Were it but our Iustification from the Accusations of Satan, who would have us Condemned either as sinners in general,
Were it but our Justification from the Accusations of Satan, who would have us Condemned either as Sinners in general,
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or as Impenitent, Unbeleiving Rebels, against him that Redeemed us, in sp cial, it would lift up the heads of the Saints in that day:
or as Impenitent, Unbelieving Rebels, against him that Redeemed us, in Spa cial, it would lift up the Heads of the Saints in that day:
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After al• the fears of our own hearts, and the slanderous Accusations of Satan and the world, That we were either Impenitent Infidels,
After al• the fears of our own hearts, and the slanderous Accusations of Satan and the world, That we were either Impenitent Infidels,
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or Hypocrites, Christ will then Iustifie us and prononce us Righteous. So much for the Condition to which they are Iudged.
or Hypocrites, christ will then Justify us and pronounce us Righteous. So much for the Condition to which they Are Judged.
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2. The Reason or Cause of this Justification of the Saints, is given us both 1. In a general denomination,
2. The Reason or Cause of this Justification of the Saints, is given us both 1. In a general denomination,
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and 2. In a particular Description. 1. In General, it is because they Were Righteous, as is evident, Mat. 25. 46. The Righteous shall go into life Everlasting.
and 2. In a particular Description. 1. In General, it is Because they Were Righteous, as is evident, Mathew 25. 46. The Righteous shall go into life Everlasting.
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And indeed it is the business of every just Judge. to justifie the righteous and condemn the unrighteous.
And indeed it is the business of every just Judge. to justify the righteous and condemn the unrighteous.
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And shall not the Judge of all the earth judge righteously? Gen. 18. 25 God makes men Righteous, before he judges them so:
And shall not the Judge of all the earth judge righteously? Gen. 18. 25 God makes men Righteous, before he judges them so:
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and Judgeth them Righteous Because they are so.
and Judgeth them Righteous Because they Are so.
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He that abominateth that man who saith to the Righteous, thou art wicked, or to the wicked thou art Righteons; who Justifieth the wicked.
He that abominateth that man who Says to the Righteous, thou art wicked, or to the wicked thou art Righteous; who Justifieth the wicked.
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and Condemneth the Righteous, will certainly never do so himself.
and Condemneth the Righteous, will Certainly never do so himself.
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Indeed he will Justifie them that are sinners, but not against the Accusation that they are sinners: but against the Accusation, that they are guilty of punishment for sin:
Indeed he will Justify them that Are Sinners, but not against the Accusation that they Are Sinners: but against the Accusation, that they Are guilty of punishment for since:
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but that is, because he first made them just; and so Justifiable, by by pardoning their sin, through the blood of Christ.
but that is, Because he First made them just; and so Justifiable, by by pardoning their since, through the blood of christ.
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And its true also, that he will Justifie those that were wicked, but not those the are wicked: but Judgement findeth them ▪ as Death leaveth them and he wlll not take them for wicked, that are sanctified and cleansed of their former wickedness •o that Christ will first pardon them before he justifie them against the charge of being sinners in general;
And its true also, that he will Justify those that were wicked, but not those the Are wicked: but Judgement finds them ▪ as Death Leaveth them and he wlll not take them for wicked, that Are sanctified and cleansed of their former wickedness •o that christ will First pardon them before he justify them against the charge of being Sinners in general;
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and he will first give men Faith, Repentance, and new Obedience, before he will justifie them against the charge of being Impenitent, Infidels or Hypocrites,
and he will First give men Faith, Repentance, and new obedience, before he will justify them against the charge of being Impenitent, Infidels or Hypocrites,
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and consequently unpardoned, and doubly guilty of damnation.
and consequently unpardoned, and doubly guilty of damnation.
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This twofold righteousness, he will first Give men, and so constitute them Just, before he will Declare it, and Sentence them just.
This twofold righteousness, he will First Give men, and so constitute them Just, before he will Declare it, and Sentence them just.
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2. The Reason of the sentence, particularly Described, is from their Faith and Love to Christ, expressed in their Obedience, self-denyal and forsaking all for him.
2. The Reason of the sentence, particularly Described, is from their Faith and Love to christ, expressed in their obedience, self-denial and forsaking all for him.
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For I was hungry and ye fed me; I Was thirsty and ye gave me drink;
For I was hungry and you fed me; I Was thirsty and you gave me drink;
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I was a stranger and ye took me in; Naked and ye cloathed me: I was sick and ye visited me;
I was a stranger and you took me in; Naked and you clothed me: I was sick and you visited me;
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I was in prison and ye came to me:
I was in prison and you Come to me:
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Verily I say unto you, in as much as ye have done it to one of the least of these my Brethren, ye have done it unto me Mat. 25. 35. to 41. Here is 1. The causal conjunction for, 2. And the Cause or Reason it self.
Verily I say unto you, in as much as you have done it to one of the least of these my Brothers, you have done it unto me Mathew 25. 35. to 41. Here is 1. The causal conjunction for, 2. And the Cause or Reason it self.
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Concerning both which, Observe, 1. How it is that mans Obedience and self-denyal is the Reason and Cause of his Justification. 2. Why it is that God will have the Reason or Cause thus declared in the Sentence. For the first;
Concerning both which, Observe, 1. How it is that men obedience and self-denial is the Reason and Cause of his Justification. 2. Why it is that God will have the Reason or Cause thus declared in the Sentence. For the First;
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observe that its one thing to give a Reason of the Sentence, and another thing to express the Cause of the Benefit, Given us by the promise,
observe that its one thing to give a Reason of the Sentence, and Another thing to express the Cause of the Benefit, Given us by the promise,
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and Judged to us by the Sentence. Mans Obedience was no proper Cause why God did in this life Give pardon of sin to us, or a Right to glory:
and Judged to us by the Sentence. men obedience was no proper Cause why God did in this life Give pardon of since to us, or a Right to glory:
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much less of his Giving Christ to dye for us.
much less of his Giving christ to die for us.
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And therefore as to our Constitutive Justification at our Conversion, we must not say or think that God doth Justifie us,
And Therefore as to our Constitutive Justification At our Conversion, we must not say or think that God does Justify us,
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For, or Because of any works of our Obedience, Legal or Evangelical.
For, or Because of any works of our obedience, Legal or Evangelical.
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But when God hath so Justified us, when he comes to give a Reason of his Sentence in Judgement, he may and will fetch that Reason, partly from our Obedience,
But when God hath so Justified us, when he comes to give a Reason of his Sentence in Judgement, he may and will fetch that Reason, partly from our obedience,
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or our performance of the Conditions of the New Covenant.
or our performance of the Conditions of the New Covenant.
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For as in this life, we had a Righteousness consisting in free pardon of all sin through the blood of Christ,
For as in this life, we had a Righteousness consisting in free pardon of all since through the blood of christ,
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and a Righteousness consisting in our personal perormance of the Conditions of the promise which giveth that pardon and continueth it to us:
and a Righteousness consisting in our personal perormance of the Conditions of the promise which gives that pardon and Continueth it to us:
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so at Judgement we shall accordingly be justified.
so At Judgement we shall accordingly be justified.
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And as our Evangelical personal Righteousness, commonly called Inherent, was at first only in our Faith and Repentance, and Disposition to obey:
And as our Evangelical personal Righteousness, commonly called Inherent, was At First only in our Faith and Repentance, and Disposition to obey:
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but afterward in our Actual sincere Obedience, in which sense we are Constitutively Justified or made Righteous here by our works, in James his sense, Jam. 2. 24. so accordingly a double Reason will be assigned of our sentential Justification;
but afterwards in our Actual sincere obedience, in which sense we Are Constitutively Justified or made Righteous Here by our works, in James his sense, Jam. 2. 24. so accordingly a double Reason will be assigned of our sentential Justification;
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One from our pardon by Christs blood and merits; which will prove our Right to Impunity and to •lory.
One from our pardon by Christ blood and merits; which will prove our Right to Impunity and to •lory.
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The other from our own Faith and holy Obedience, which will prove our Right to that pardon through Christ,
The other from our own Faith and holy obedience, which will prove our Right to that pardon through christ,
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and to the free Gift of a Right to glory: and so this last is to be pleaded in subordination to the former.
and to the free Gift of a Right to glory: and so this last is to be pleaded in subordination to the former.
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For Christ•s beeome the the Author of Eternal salvation to all them that Obey him.
For Christ•s beeome the the Author of Eternal salvation to all them that Obey him.
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Heb. 5. 9. He therefore that will be saved, must have a Christ to save him as the Author,Hebrew 5. 9. He Therefore that will be saved, must have a christ to save him as the Author,
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and an Obedience to that Christ as the Condition on of that salvation; and consequently both must be declared in the Iudgement
and an obedience to that christ as the Condition on of that salvation; and consequently both must be declared in the Judgement
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The Reason why the ludge doth mention our Good works, rather then our Believing, may be because those holy self-denying expessions of Faith and Love to Christ do contain or certainly imply Faith in them,
The Reason why the ludge does mention our Good works, rather then our Believing, may be Because those holy self-denying expessions of Faith and Love to christ do contain or Certainly imply Faith in them,
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as the life of the tree in the fruit: but faith doth contain our works of Obedience but only as their cause.
as the life of the tree in the fruit: but faith does contain our works of obedience but only as their cause.
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These works also are a part of the personal Righteousness which is to be enquired after, that is, we shall not be Iudged righteous, meerly because we have Believed,
These works also Are a part of the personal Righteousness which is to be inquired After, that is, we shall not be Judged righteous, merely Because we have Believed,
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but also because we have added to our Faith vertue:
but also Because we have added to our Faith virtue:
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and have improved our Talents, and have loved Christ to •he hazard of all for his sake.
and have improved our Talents, and have loved christ to •he hazard of all for his sake.
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For it is not only or principally for the goodness of the work considered in it self,
For it is not only or principally for the Goodness of the work considered in it self,
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or the good that is done by 〈 ◊ 〉 to the poor;
or the good that is done by 〈 ◊ 〉 to the poor;
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but it is as these works did express our Faith and Love to Christ, by doing •im the most costly and hazardous service;
but it is as these works did express our Faith and Love to christ, by doing •im the most costly and hazardous service;
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hat by Fath we could see Christ in a poor beggar or a prisoner; and could love Christ in These better then our worldly goods or liberties;
hat by Fath we could see christ in a poor beggar or a prisoner; and could love christ in These better then our worldly goods or Liberties;
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which we must part with or hazard by the works that are here mentioned.
which we must part with or hazard by the works that Are Here mentioned.
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2. The Reasons why Christ will so publikely Declare the personal righteousness of men, to be the Reason or Cause of his Iustifying sentence, it is because It is the business of that day, not only to glorifie Gods meer Love & Mercy,
2. The Reasons why christ will so publicly Declare the personal righteousness of men, to be the Reason or Cause of his Justifying sentence, it is Because It is the business of that day, not only to Glorify God's mere Love & Mercy,
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but eminently to glorifie his Remunerative Iuice;
but eminently to Glorify his Remunerative Juice;
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and not only to express his love to the Elect as such, but to expess his love to them as Faithful and Obedient, and such as have denyed all for Christ, and Loved God above all;
and not only to express his love to the Elect as such, but to expess his love to them as Faithful and Obedient, and such as have denied all for christ, and Loved God above all;
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And to shew his justice to the men, and faithfulness in fulfilling all his promises, and also his holiness in the high estimation of the holiness of his people.
And to show his Justice to the men, and faithfulness in fulfilling all his promises, and also his holiness in the high estimation of the holiness of his people.
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I shall express this in the words of a Learned Divine (Dr Twiss against M. Cotton, pag 40.) Was there no more in Gods intention when he elected some,
I shall express this in the words of a Learned Divine (Dr Twiss against M. Cotton, page 40.) Was there no more in God's intention when he elected Some,
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then the manifestation of the riches of his glorious grace? Did not God purpose also to manifest the glory of his Remunerative Justice? It is not undenyable that God will bestow salvation on all his Elect (of ripe years) by way of reward and Crown of Righteousness, Which God the Righteous Judge will given? 2 Tim. 4. 2 Thes. 1. It is great pitty this is not considered, as usually it is not:
then the manifestation of the riches of his glorious grace? Did not God purpose also to manifest the glory of his Remunerative justice? It is not undeniable that God will bestow salvation on all his Elect (of ripe Years) by Way of reward and Crown of Righteousness, Which God the Righteous Judge will given? 2 Tim. 4. 2 Thebes 1. It is great pity this is not considered, as usually it is not:
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Especially for the momentous Consequence thereof in my Judgement. So far he.Especially for the momentous Consequence thereof in my Judgement. So Far he.
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So much of the Sentence of Justification which shall be passed by Christ at Judgement Upon the Righteous.
So much of the Sentence of Justification which shall be passed by christ At Judgement Upon the Righteous.
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2 We are next to consider of the Sentence of •ondemnation which shall then by Christ be passed on the unrighteous.
2 We Are next to Consider of the Sentence of •ondemnation which shall then by christ be passed on the unrighteous.
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Which is delivered to us by Christ, Mat. 25. in the same order as the former.
Which is Delivered to us by christ, Mathew 25. in the same order as the former.
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This Sentence containeth, 1. The Condemnation it self. 2. The Reason or Cause of it.
This Sentence Containeth, 1. The Condemnation it self. 2. The Reason or Cause of it.
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The Condemnation expresseth the misery which they are judged to. 1 Generally in the Denomination, Cursed. 2 Particularly by Description of their Cursed state.
The Condemnation Expresses the misery which they Are judged to. 1 Generally in the Denomination, Cursed. 2 Particularly by Description of their Cursed state.
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To be cursed, is to be a People destinated and adjudged to utter unhappiness; to all kind of misery without remedy.
To be cursed, is to be a People destinated and adjudged to utter unhappiness; to all kind of misery without remedy.
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2. Their Cursed condition is described in the next words. Depart fromme in to Everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
2. Their Cursed condition is described in the next words. Depart from in to Everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels.
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1. Depart! From whom? from the God th• made them in his Image.
1. Depart! From whom? from the God th• made them in his Image.
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From the Redeem that bought them by the price of his blood, an• offered to save them freely,
From the redeem that bought them by the price of his blood, an• offered to save them freely,
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for all their unworthyness, and many a time intreated them to Accept his offer, that their souls might live.
for all their unworthiness, and many a time entreated them to Accept his offer, that their Souls might live.
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From the Holy Ghost the Sanctifier and comforter of the faithful, who strove with their hearts, till they quenched and expelled him.
From the Holy Ghost the Sanctifier and comforter of the faithful, who strove with their hearts, till they quenched and expelled him.
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O sad Departing! who would not then choose rather to Depart from all the friends he had in the world, and from any thing Imaginable;
O sad Departing! who would not then choose rather to Depart from all the Friends he had in the world, and from any thing Imaginable;
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from his life, from himself, if it were possible, then from Christ? Depart! from what? why from the presence of the Judge;
from his life, from himself, if it were possible, then from christ? Depart! from what? why from the presence of the Judge;
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from all further Hopes of salvation for ever:
from all further Hope's of salvation for ever:
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from all possibility of ever being saved, and living in the joyful inheritance of the Righteous.
from all possibility of ever being saved, and living in the joyful inheritance of the Righteous.
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Depart! Not from Gods Essential presence, for that will be with them to their evelasting misery,Depart! Not from God's Essential presence, for that will be with them to their everlasting misery,
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but from the presence of his Grace, in that measure as they enjoyed it. Depart! Not from your fleshly, pleasures, and honours, and profits of the world;
but from the presence of his Grace, in that measure as they enjoyed it. Depart! Not from your fleshly, pleasures, and honours, and profits of the world;
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These were all gone and past already; and there was no further need to bid them Depart from these; Houses and Lands were gone. Mirth and Recreations were gone.
These were all gone and passed already; and there was no further need to bid them Depart from these; Houses and Lands were gone. Mirth and Recreations were gone.
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Their sweet morsels and cups were gone.
Their sweet morsels and cups were gone.
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All the Honour that men could give them was gone, before they were set at Christs barr to be Iudged.
All the Honour that men could give them was gone, before they were Set At Christ bar to be Judged.
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But from all expectations of ever enjoying these again, or ever tasting their former delights; from these they must Depart:
But from all Expectations of ever enjoying these again, or ever tasting their former delights; from these they must Depart:
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No from their sin, for that will go with them.
No from their since, for that will go with them.
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But the Liberty of commiting that part of it which was sweet to them, as Gluttony, Drunkenness, Whoredom, Idleness, and all Voluptuousness;
But the Liberty of committing that part of it which was sweet to them, as Gluttony, drunkenness, Whoredom, Idleness, and all Voluptuousness;
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from these they must Depart. But this is consequential; It is Christ and the Possibility of salivation, that they are Sentenced to Depart from.
from these they must Depart. But this is consequential; It is christ and the Possibility of salivation, that they Are Sentenced to Depart from.
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But Whither must they Depart? 1. Into fire. 2. Into that fire which was prepared for the Devil and his Angels. 3. Into everlasting fire.
But Whither must they Depart? 1. Into fire. 2. Into that fire which was prepared for the devil and his Angels. 3. Into everlasting fire.
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1. Not into a Purifying, but a Tormenting fire. Whether Elementary or not; Whether properly or Metaphorically called fire, let us not vainly trouble or selves to enquire.
1. Not into a Purifying, but a Tormenting fire. Whither Elementary or not; Whither properly or Metaphorically called fire, let us not vainly trouble or selves to inquire.
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It is enough to know, that as fire is one of the most grievous Tormentors of the flesh,
It is enough to know, that as fire is one of the most grievous Tormentors of the Flesh,
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so grievous will be those infernal Torments to the whole man, soul and body;
so grievous will be those infernal Torments to the Whole man, soul and body;
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Such as is most fitly represented to us under the notion of fire, and of burning. Its easie for a secure unbelieving soul to read and hear of it!
Such as is most fitly represented to us under the notion of fire, and of burning. Its easy for a secure unbelieving soul to read and hear of it!
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but woe, and ten thousand woes to them that must endure it.
but woe, and ten thousand woes to them that must endure it.
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In this life they had their good things, when it went harder as to the flesh with better men;
In this life they had their good things, when it went harder as to the Flesh with better men;
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but now they are tormented, when the godly are comforted, as Luke 16. 25. 2. But why is it called a fire prerared for the Devil and his Angels? 1. What is this Divel That hath Angels? 2. Who are his Angels? 3. When was it prepared for them? 4. Was it not also prepared for wicked men? To these in order.
but now they Are tormented, when the godly Are comforted, as Lycia 16. 25. 2. But why is it called a fire prerared for the devil and his Angels? 1. What is this devil That hath Angels? 2. Who Are his Angels? 3. When was it prepared for them? 4. Was it not also prepared for wicked men? To these in order.
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1. It seems by many passages in Scripture, that there is an Order among Spirits, both Good and Bad;
1. It seems by many passages in Scripture, that there is an Order among Spirits, both Good and Bad;
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and that there is one Devil that is the Prince over the rest.
and that there is one devil that is the Prince over the rest.
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2. It seem therefore that it's the rest of the evil spirits, that are called his Angels. And some think that the wicked who served him in this life, shall be numbered with his Angels in the life to come.
2. It seem Therefore that it's the rest of the evil spirits, that Are called his Angels. And Some think that the wicked who served him in this life, shall be numbered with his Angels in the life to come.
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Indeed the Apostle calls him The God of this world, 2 Cor 4. 4. as is ordinarily Iudged by Expositors;
Indeed the Apostle calls him The God of this world, 2 Cor 4. 4. as is ordinarily Judged by Expositors;
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and the Prince of the power of the Aire, the Spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience, Eph. 2. 2. And he Calleth false seducing Teachers the Ministers of Satan. 2 Cor. •1. 15 But that wicked men are Here meant as part of his Angels, is not clear.and the Prince of the power of the Air, the Spirit that now works in the children of disobedience, Ephesians 2. 2. And he Calls false seducing Teachers the Ministers of Satan. 2 Cor. •1. 15 But that wicked men Are Here meant as part of his Angels, is not clear.
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3. If it be the preparation of Gods purpose that is here meant, then it was from Eternity;
3. If it be the preparation of God's purpose that is Here meant, then it was from Eternity;
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but if it be any Commination of God as Ruler of the Angels, then was this fire prepared for them Conditionally, from the beginning of that Commination,
but if it be any Commination of God as Ruler of the Angels, then was this fire prepared for them Conditionally, from the beginning of that Commination,
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and was Due to them at their fall
and was Due to them At their fallen
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4. It seems that the Reason why here is no mention of preparing Hell-fire for the wicked,
4. It seems that the Reason why Here is no mention of preparing Hell-fire for the wicked,
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but only for the Devils, is not be cause indeed it was not prepared also for the wicked;
but only for the Devils, is not be cause indeed it was not prepared also for the wicked;
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but to note, that it is the Torment which was first prepared for, or assigned to the Devils, thereby shewing the greatness of the misery of the wicked, that the Devil and his Angels must be their Companions.
but to note, that it is the Torment which was First prepared for, or assigned to the Devils, thereby showing the greatness of the misery of the wicked, that the devil and his Angels must be their Sodales.
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Though some think, as is said before, that the reason why wicked men are not Mentioned here, is because they are part of the Angels of the Devil, and so included.
Though Some think, as is said before, that the reason why wicked men Are not Mentioned Here, is Because they Are part of the Angels of the devil, and so included.
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And some think it is purposely to manifest Gods General Love to mankind, that prepared not Hell for them, but they cast themselves into the Hell prepared for the Devils.
And Some think it is purposely to manifest God's General Love to mankind, that prepared not Hell for them, but they cast themselves into the Hell prepared for the Devils.
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But the first seems to be the true sense. And how apparently Righteous are the Judgements of the Lord!
But the First seems to be the true sense. And how apparently Righteous Are the Judgments of the Lord!
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that those men who would here entertain the Devil into their hearts and daily familiarity, should be then entertained by him into his place of Torments,
that those men who would Here entertain the devil into their hearts and daily familiarity, should be then entertained by him into his place of Torments,
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and there remain for ever in his society!
and there remain for ever in his society!
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Though few entertained him into Visible familiarity with their bodies as Witches do, who so make him their Familiar; yet all wicked men do entettain him into more full &c •nstant familiarity ▪ with their so uls then these withces do with their bodies.
Though few entertained him into Visible familiarity with their bodies as Witches do, who so make him their Familiar; yet all wicked men do entettain him into more full etc. •nstant familiarity ▪ with their so uls then these withces do with their bodies.
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how famliariar is he in their thoughts, to fill them with vanity, lust, or revenge!
how famliariar is he in their thoughts, to fill them with vanity, lust, or revenge!
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How familiar is he in their hearts to fill them with covetousness, malice, pride, or the like evils? and to banish all thoughts of returning to God,
How familiar is he in their hearts to fill them with covetousness, malice, pride, or the like evils? and to banish all thoughts of returning to God,
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and to quench every motion that tendeth to their recovery? How familiar is he with them,
and to quench every motion that tendeth to their recovery? How familiar is he with them,
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even when they seem to be worshipping God in the publike Assembles;
even when they seem to be worshipping God in the public Assembles;
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stealing the word out of their hearts, filling them with vain and wandring thoughts, blinding their minds that they cannot understand the plainest words that we are able to speak to them,
stealing the word out of their hearts, filling them with vain and wandering thoughts, blinding their minds that they cannot understand the Plainest words that we Are able to speak to them,
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and filling them with a proud rebellion against the Direction of their Teachers, and an obstinate refusal to be ruled by them, be the matter never so necessary to their own salvation? How familiar are these evil Spirits in their houses, filling them with ignorance, worldliness,
and filling them with a proud rebellion against the Direction of their Teachers, and an obstinate refusal to be ruled by them, be the matter never so necessary to their own salvation? How familiar Are these evil Spirits in their houses, filling them with ignorance, worldliness,
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and ungodliness, and turning out Gods service, so that they do not pray together once in a day,
and ungodliness, and turning out God's service, so that they do not pray together once in a day,
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or perhaps at all? How familiarly doth Satan use their tongues, in cursing, swearing, lying ribaldry, backbiting,
or perhaps At all? How familiarly does Satan use their tongues, in cursing, swearing, lying ribaldry, backbiting,
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or slandring? and is it not just with God to make these fiends their familiars in Torment, with whom they entertained such familiarity in sin? As Christ with all the Blessed Angels and Saints will make but one Kingdom or family,
or slandering? and is it not just with God to make these fiends their familiars in Torment, with whom they entertained such familiarity in since? As christ with all the Blessed Angels and Saints will make but one Kingdom or family,
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and shall live altogether in perpetual Delights;
and shall live altogether in perpetual Delights;
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so the Devil and all his Hellish Angels and wicked men shall make but one house-hold,
so the devil and all his Hellish Angels and wicked men shall make but one household,
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and shall live altogether in perpetual misery.
and shall live altogether in perpetual misery.
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O poor sinners I you are not troubled now at his presence, and power in your hearts;
O poor Sinners I you Are not troubled now At his presence, and power in your hearts;
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but will you not then be troubled at his presence, and tormenting power? As• long as you do not see him, let him do what he will with you, it grieves you little or nothing at all;
but will you not then be troubled At his presence, and tormenting power? As• long as you do not see him, let him do what he will with you, it grieves you little or nothing At all;
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but what will you say whe• you must see him and abide with him for ever? Oh Sirs his nam• is easily heard,
but what will you say whe• you must see him and abide with him for ever? O Sirs his nam• is Easily herd,
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but his company will be terrible to the stoutest heart alive.
but his company will be terrible to the Stoutest heart alive.
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He sheweth you a smiling face when he tempteth you, but he hath a grimmer face to shew you,
He shows you a smiling face when he tempts you, but he hath a grimmer face to show you,
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when temptations have conquered you and torments must succeed!
when temptations have conquered you and torments must succeed!
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As those that write of Witches, say, he appeareth at first to them in some comely tempting shape, till he have them fast tyed to him;
As those that write of Witches, say, he appears At First to them in Some comely tempting shape, till he have them fast tied to him;
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and then he beats them, and affrights them, and seldom appears to them but in some ugly hew.
and then he beats them, and affrights them, and seldom appears to them but in Some ugly hew.
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Believe it, poor sinners, you do not hear or see the worst of him, when you are merry about your sinful Pleasuers,
Believe it, poor Sinners, you do not hear or see the worst of him, when you Are merry about your sinful Pleasures,
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and Rejoycing in your Hopes of the Commodities or Preferments of the world;
and Rejoicing in your Hope's of the Commodities or Preferments of the world;
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he hath another kind of Voice which you must hear, & another face to shew you, that will make you know a a little better, whom you had to do with!
he hath Another kind of Voice which you must hear, & Another face to show you, that will make you know a a little better, whom you had to do with!
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You would be afraid now to meet him in the dark;
You would be afraid now to meet him in the dark;
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what will you be to live with him in everlasting darkness? Then you will know who it was that you entertained and obeyed,
what will you be to live with him in everlasting darkness? Then you will know who it was that you entertained and obeyed,
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and plaid with in your sins.
and played with in your Sins.
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3. And as the Text tells us, that it is a fire prepared for the Devil and his Angles:
3. And as the Text tells us, that it is a fire prepared for the devil and his Angles:
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So it telleth us, that it is An everlasting fire. It had a beginning ▪ but it shall have no end.
So it Telleth us, that it is an everlasting fire. It had a beginning ▪ but it shall have no end.
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If these wretches would have chosen the service of God, they would have met with no difficulty or trouble,
If these wretches would have chosen the service of God, they would have met with no difficulty or trouble,
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but what would have had a speedy end. Poverty and Injuries would have had an end:
but what would have had a speedy end. Poverty and Injuries would have had an end:
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scorns and abuses would have had an end:
scorns and Abuses would have had an end:
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fasting, humiliation sorrow for sin, watching, and fighting against our spiritual enemies, would all have had an end.
fasting, humiliation sorrow for since, watching, and fighting against our spiritual enemies, would all have had an end.
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But to avoid these, they chose that ease, that pleasure, which hath brought them to that torment which never will have end.
But to avoid these, they chosen that ease, that pleasure, which hath brought them to that torment which never will have end.
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I have said so much of these thing already in my Book called the Saints Rest, that I will now say but this much.
I have said so much of these thing already in my Book called the Saints Rest, that I will now say but this much.
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It is one of the wonders of the world, how men that do believe, or think they do believe this word of Christ to be true, that the wicked shall go into Everlastin fire, can yet venture on sin so boldly,
It is one of the wonders of the world, how men that do believe, or think they do believe this word of christ to be true, that the wicked shall go into Everlastin fire, can yet venture on since so boldly,
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and live in it so fearlesly, or sleep quietly till they are out of this unspeakable Danger!
and live in it so fearlessly, or sleep quietly till they Are out of this unspeakable Danger!
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Only the Commonness of it, and the known wickedness of mans heart, doth make this less wonderful.
Only the Commonness of it, and the known wickedness of men heart, does make this less wondered.
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And were there nothing else to convince us that sinners are Mad and Dead as to spiritual things, this were enough;
And were there nothing Else to convince us that Sinners Are Mad and Dead as to spiritual things, this were enough;
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That ever the greatest pleasures or profits of the World, or the most enticing baits that the Devil can offer them, should once prevail with them to forget these endless things,
That ever the greatest pleasures or profits of the World, or the most enticing baits that the devil can offer them, should once prevail with them to forget these endless things,
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and draw them to reject an Everlasting Glory, and cast themselves desperately into Everlasting fire; Yea and all this under daily warnings and instructions;
and draw them to reject an Everlasting Glory, and cast themselves desperately into Everlasting fire; Yea and all this under daily Warnings and instructions;
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and when its told them before hand by the God of Truth himself!
and when its told them before hand by the God of Truth himself!
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For the Lords sake, Sirs, and for your souls sakes if you care not what Ministers say or what such as I say,
For the lords sake, Sirs, and for your Souls sakes if you care not what Ministers say or what such as I say,
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yet will you soberly read now and then this 25. Chapter of Matthew, and Regard what is told you by him that must be your Iudge!
yet will you soberly read now and then this 25. Chapter of Matthew, and Regard what is told you by him that must be your Judge!
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and now and then bethink your selves soberly, whether these are matters for wise men to make light of? and what it is to be Everlastingly in Heaven or in Hell fire.
and now and then bethink your selves soberly, whither these Are matters for wise men to make Light of? and what it is to be Everlastingly in Heaven or in Hell fire.
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2. We have seen what is the Penalty contained in the sentence against the ungodly;
2. We have seen what is the Penalty contained in the sentence against the ungodly;
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The next thing that the Text directs us to, is the Cause or Reason of the Sentence, vers. 42. For I was hungry, and ye gave me no meat, &c. Then Reason is not given expresly either of their sin against the Law of works, that is,
The next thing that the Text directs us to, is the Cause or Reason of the Sentence, vers. 42. For I was hungry, and you gave me no meat, etc. Then Reason is not given expressly either of their since against the Law of works, that is,
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Because they were sinners, and not perfectly Innocent; Nor yet from their unbelief, which is the great sin against the Law of Grace:
Because they were Sinners, and not perfectly Innocent; Nor yet from their unbelief, which is the great since against the Law of Grace:
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But it is given from their not expressing their Faith and Love to Christ is works of mercy and self-denyal.
But it is given from their not expressing their Faith and Love to christ is works of mercy and self-denial.
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And why is this so?
And why is this so?
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1. We must not suppose that these words of Christ do express the whole Judicial process in every point; but the cheif parts.
1. We must not suppose that these words of christ do express the Whole Judicial process in every point; but the chief parts.
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It is supposed that all men are convicted of being sinners against the perfect Law of the Creator,
It is supposed that all men Are convicted of being Sinners against the perfect Law of the Creator,
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and that they are guilty of Death for that sin: and that there is no way but by Christ to obtain deliverance.
and that they Are guilty of Death for that since: and that there is no Way but by christ to obtain deliverance.
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But because all this must be acknowledged by the righteous themselves, as well as by the wicked,
But Because all this must be acknowledged by the righteous themselves, as well as by the wicked,
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therefore Christ doth not mention this, but that only wchich is the turning point or cuase in the Judgement.
Therefore christ does not mention this, but that only wchich is the turning point or cuase in the Judgement.
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For it is not all sinners that shall be finally Condemned but all Impenitent, Unbeleiving sinners, who have Rebelled finally against their Redeemer.
For it is not all Sinners that shall be finally Condemned but all Impenitent, Unbelieving Sinners, who have Rebelled finally against their Redeemer.
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2. And the reason why Faith it self is not expressed is, 1. Because it is clearly implyed,
2. And the reason why Faith it self is not expressed is, 1. Because it is clearly employed,
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and so is love to Christ as Redeemer: in that they should have Relieved Christ himself in his members:
and so is love to christ as Redeemer: in that they should have Relieved christ himself in his members:
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that is, as its expressed, Matth. 10. 42. they should have received a Prophet in the name of Prophet;
that is, as its expressed, Matthew 10. 42. they should have received a Prophet in the name of Prophet;
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and a Disciple in the name of a Disciple; All should be done for Christs sake;
and a Disciple in the name of a Disciple; All should be done for Christ sake;
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which could not be, unless they Believed in him, and Loved him. 2. Also because that the bare Act of Believing is not all that Christ requireth to a mans final Juitification and Salvation;
which could not be, unless they Believed in him, and Loved him. 2. Also Because that the bore Act of Believing is not all that christ requires to a men final Juitification and Salvation;
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But holy self denying Obedience must be added.
But holy self denying obedience must be added.
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And therefore this is given as the Reason of their Condemnation that they did not so obey.
And Therefore this is given as the Reason of their Condemnation that they did not so obey.
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We must observe also, that Christ here putteth the special for the general;
We must observe also, that christ Here putteth the special for the general;
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that is, one way of self-denying Obedience, and expression of Love, instead of such Obedience in general!
that is, one Way of self-denying obedience, and expression of Love, instead of such obedience in general!
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For al men have not ability to relieve those in misery, being perhaps some of them poor themselves.
For all men have not ability to relieve those in misery, being perhaps Some of them poor themselves.
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But all have that Love and self-denyal, which will some way express it self. And all have hearts and a Disposition to do thus, if they had ability;
But all have that Love and self-denial, which will Some Way express it self. And all have hearts and a Disposition to do thus, if they had ability;
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without such a Difposition, none can be saved.
without such a Difposition, none can be saved.
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It is the fond conceit of some, that if they have any love to the godly,
It is the found conceit of Some, that if they have any love to the godly,
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or wish them well, it is enough to prove them happy.
or wish them well, it is enough to prove them happy.
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But Christ here purposely lets us know, that whoever doth not Love him at so high a rate,
But christ Here purposely lets us know, that whoever does not Love him At so high a rate,
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as that he can part with his substance or any thing in the world, to those uses which he shall require them,
as that he can part with his substance or any thing in the world, to those uses which he shall require them,
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even to relieve his servants in want and sufferings for the masters sake, that man is none of Christs Disciple,
even to relieve his Servants in want and sufferings for the Masters sake, that man is none of Christ Disciple,
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nor will be owned by him at the last. XI. THE next point that we come to, is to shew you the Properties of this Sentence at Judgement.
nor will be owned by him At the last. XI. THE next point that we come to, is to show you the Properties of this Sentence At Judgement.
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When man had broken the Law of his Creator at the first, he was lyable to the Sentence of Death,
When man had broken the Law of his Creator At the First, he was liable to the Sentence of Death,
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and God presently sate in Judgement on him, and sentenced him to some part of the Punishment which he had deserved;
and God presently sat in Judgement on him, and sentenced him to Some part of the Punishment which he had deserved;
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But upon the Interposition of the Son, he before the rest, resolving on a way that might tend to his Recovery;
But upon the Interposition of the Son, he before the rest, resolving on a Way that might tend to his Recovery;
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And Death is due yet to every sinner for every sin which he commits, till a pardon do acquit him.
And Death is due yet to every sinner for every since which he commits, till a pardon do acquit him.
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But this Sentence which will pass on sinners at the last Judgement doth much differ from that which was passed on the first sin,
But this Sentence which will pass on Sinners At the last Judgement does much differ from that which was passed on the First since,
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or which is Due according to the Law of works alone; for,
or which is Due according to the Law of works alone; for,
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1. As to the Penalty, called the Pain of Loss, the first Judgement did deprive man of the favour of his Creator;
1. As to the Penalty, called the Pain of Loss, the First Judgement did deprive man of the favour of his Creator;
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but the second will deprive him of the favour both of the Creator and Redeemer; The first Iudgement deprived him of the Benefits of Innocency:
but the second will deprive him of the favour both of the Creator and Redeemer; The First Judgement deprived him of the Benefits of Innocency:
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the second deprives him of the Benefits of Redemption;
the second deprives him of the Benefits of Redemption;
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The Loss of his hopes & possibility of a pardon, of the Spirit, of Instification & Adoption,
The Loss of his hope's & possibility of a pardon, of the Spirit, of Justification & Adoption,
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and of the benefits wth Conditionally were promised and offered him;
and of the benefits with Conditionally were promised and offered him;
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these are the Punishments of the last Iudgement, which the Law of works did never threaten to the first man,
these Are the Punishments of the last Judgement, which the Law of works did never threaten to the First man,
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or to any, as it stood alone.
or to any, as it stood alone.
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Also the loss of Glory as Recovered, is the proper penalty of the violated Law of Grace:
Also the loss of Glory as Recovered, is the proper penalty of the violated Law of Grace:
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which is more then the first loss.
which is more then the First loss.
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As if a man should lose his Purse the second time, when another hath once found it for him;
As if a man should loose his Purse the second time, when Another hath once found it for him;
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Or rather as if a Traytor Redeemed by another, and having his life and honours offered him ▪ if he will Thankfully Accept it and come in, should by his Refusal and Obstinacy, lose this Recovered Life, which is offered him;
Or rather as if a Traitor Redeemed by Another, and having his life and honours offered him ▪ if he will Thankfully Accept it and come in, should by his Refusal and Obstinacy, loose this Recovered Life, which is offered him;
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which is an addition to his former penalty.
which is an addition to his former penalty.
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Besides that the Higher degree of Glory will be lost, which Christ would bestow on him, more then was lost at first.
Beside that the Higher degree of Glory will be lost, which christ would bestow on him, more then was lost At First.
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The very work of the Saints in heaven, will be to Praise and Glorifie him that Redeemed them;
The very work of the Saints in heaven, will be to Praise and glorify him that Redeemed them;
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and the Father in him ▪ which would not have been the work of man, if he had been innocent.
and the Father in him ▪ which would not have been the work of man, if he had been innocent.
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2. As to the Pain of sence, the last ludgement by the Redeemer will Sentence them to a far sorer Punishment then would have befaln them,
2. As to the Pain of sense, the last judgement by the Redeemer will Sentence them to a Far Sorer Punishment then would have befallen them,
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if no Saviour had been offered them, Heb. 10. 29. The conscience of Adam if he had not been Redeemed, would never have tormented him for Rejecting a Redeemer,
if no Saviour had been offered them, Hebrew 10. 29. The conscience of Adam if he had not been Redeemed, would never have tormented him for Rejecting a Redeemer,
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nor for refusing or abusing his gracious offers, and his mercies; nor for the forfeiting of a Recovered Happiness;
nor for refusing or abusing his gracious offers, and his Mercies; nor for the forfeiting of a Recovered Happiness;
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nor for refusing the easie terms of the Gospel, which would have Given him Christ and Salvation for the Accepting;
nor for refusing the easy terms of the Gospel, which would have Given him christ and Salvation for the Accepting;
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nor for neglecting, any means that tended to Recovery:
nor for neglecting, any means that tended to Recovery:
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NO nor for refusing Repentance unto Life, nor for disobeying a Redeemer that bought him by his blood.
NO nor for refusing Repentance unto Life, nor for disobeying a Redeemer that bought him by his blood.
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As all these are the Penalties of the Redeemers Law and Judgement, so is it a sorer penalty then Conscience would have inflicted meerly for not being perfectly Innocent;
As all these Are the Penalties of the Redeemer's Law and Judgement, so is it a Sorer penalty then Conscience would have inflicted merely for not being perfectly Innocent;
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and they will be far soarer gripings & gnawings of the never-dying worm for the abuse of these Talents,
and they will be Far soarer gripings & gnawings of the never-dying worm for the abuse of these Talents,
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than if we had been never trusted with any after our first forfeiture. Yea and God himself will accordingly proportion his Punishments.
than if we had been never trusted with any After our First forfeiture. Yea and God himself will accordingly proportion his Punishments.
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So that you see that Privatively and Positively, or as to their Loss and their Feeling, the Redemer will pass on them a heavyer doom then the Creator did,
So that you see that Privatively and Positively, or as to their Loss and their Feeling, the Redeemer will pass on them a Heavier doom then the Creator did,
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or would have done according to the first Law to perfect man. 3. Another Property of the Judgement of Christ, is, that It will be final, Peremptory,
or would have done according to the First Law to perfect man. 3. another Property of the Judgement of christ, is, that It will be final, Peremptory,
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and Excluding all further hopes or Possibilities of a Remedy. So was not the first Judgement of the Creator upon faln man.and Excluding all further hope's or Possibilities of a Remedy. So was not the First Judgement of the Creator upon fallen man.
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Though the Law of pure Nature knew no Remedy, nor gave man any hope of a Redeemer;
Though the Law of pure Nature knew no Remedy, nor gave man any hope of a Redeemer;
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yet did it no• exclude a Remedy, nor put in any barr against one; but God was free to Recover his Creature if he pleased.
yet did it no• exclude a Remedy, nor put in any bar against one; but God was free to Recover his Creature if he pleased.
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But in the Law of Grace he hath Resolved, that there shall be no more sacrifice for sin,
But in the Law of Grace he hath Resolved, that there shall be no more sacrifice for since,
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but a fearful looking for of Judgement and fire which shall devour the adversarie, Heb. 10. 26. 27. and that the fire shall be Everlasting, the worm shall not dye,
but a fearful looking for of Judgement and fire which shall devour the adversary, Hebrew 10. 26. 27. and that the fire shall be Everlasting, the worm shall not die,
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and the fire shall not be quenched, Mat. 25 ult. Mat. 13. 42, 50. John 5. 27. Mat. 5. 26. Mat. 3. 12. and Luke 3. 17. Mark 9. 43, 44, 45, 46, 48. He that now breaketh that pure Law that requireth perfect innocency (as we have all done) may fly to the Promise of Grace in Christ,
and the fire shall not be quenched, Mathew 25 ult. Mathew 13. 42, 50. John 5. 27. Mathew 5. 26. Mathew 3. 12. and Lycia 3. 17. Mark 9. 43, 44, 45, 46, 48. He that now breaks that pure Law that requires perfect innocency (as we have all done) may fly to the Promise of Grace in christ,
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and Appeal to the Law of Liberty, or deliverance, to be Judged by •that.
and Appeal to the Law of Liberty, or deliverance, to be Judged by •that.
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But he that falls under penal•y of that the Law whichshould have saved him, u• all final Unbelievers and Impenitent, Ungodly persons do, hath no other to Appeal to.
But he that falls under penal•y of that the Law whichshould have saved him, u• all final Unbelievers and Impenitent, Ungodly Persons do, hath no other to Appeal to.
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Christ would have been a Sanctuary and Refuge to thee from the Law of works, hadst thou but Come in to him:
christ would have been a Sanctuary and Refuge to thee from the Law of works, Hadst thou but Come in to him:
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But who shall be a Refuge to thee from the wrath of Christ? The Gospel would have freed thee from the Curse of the Law of works,
But who shall be a Refuge to thee from the wrath of christ? The Gospel would have freed thee from the Curse of the Law of works,
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if thou hadst but believed and obeyed it:
if thou Hadst but believed and obeyed it:
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But what shall free thee from the Condemnation of the Gospel? Had there no Accusation lain against thee,
But what shall free thee from the Condemnation of the Gospel? Had there no Accusation lain against thee,
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but that thou wast in general a sinner, that is, that thou wast not perfectly Innocen•, Christ would have answered that charge by his blood.
but that thou wast in general a sinner, that is, that thou wast not perfectly Innocen•, christ would have answered that charge by his blood.
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But seeing thou art also guilty of those special sins which he never shed his blood for, who shall deliver thee from that Accusation? When Christ gave himself a ransom for sinners, it was with this Resolution both in the Father and himself, that none should ever be Pardoned, Justified or Saved by that Ransom, that did not in the time of this life, sincerely return to God by Faith in the Redeemer,
But seeing thou art also guilty of those special Sins which he never shed his blood for, who shall deliver thee from that Accusation? When christ gave himself a ransom for Sinners, it was with this Resolution both in the Father and himself, that none should ever be Pardoned, Justified or Saved by that Ransom, that did not in the time of this life, sincerely return to God by Faith in the Redeemer,
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and live in sincere obedience to him, and persevering herein. So that he plainly excepted ▪ final Infidelity, Impenitency and Rebellion from pardon:
and live in sincere Obedience to him, and persevering herein. So that he plainly excepted ▪ final Infidelity, Impenitency and Rebellion from pardon:
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He never dyed for the final nonperformance of the Conditions of the New Covenant. So that his Judgement for these will be peremptory and remediless.
He never died for the final nonperformance of the Conditions of the New Covenant. So that his Judgement for these will be peremptory and remediless.
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I• you say, Why cannot God find out a remedy for this sin, as well as he did for the fi•st? I say, God cannot lye, Tit. 1. 2. He must be True and Faithfull,
I• you say, Why cannot God find out a remedy for this since, as well as he did for the fi•st? I say, God cannot lie, Tit. 1. 2. He must be True and Faithful,
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as necessarily as he must be God, because of the Absolute perfection of his nature; and he hath said and resolved, that there shall be no more remedy.
as necessarily as he must be God, Because of the Absolute perfection of his nature; and he hath said and resolved, that there shall be no more remedy.
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Many other Properties of Gods Iudgement general there are, as that Righteeousness, Impartiality, Inflexibility, and •he like, which because I would not make my Discourse too long.
Many other Properties of God's Judgement general there Are, as that Righteeousness, Impartiality, Inflexibility, and •he like, which Because I would not make my Discourse too long.
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I will pass over, contenting my self with the mention of these which are Proper to the Iudgment of the Redeemer, according to his own Laws in special. XII. THE twelfth and last thing which I promised to unfold, is, The Execution of this Judgement.
I will pass over, contenting my self with the mention of these which Are Proper to the Judgement of the Redeemer, according to his own Laws in special. XII. THE twelfth and last thing which I promised to unfold, is, The Execution of this Judgement.
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Here • should shew you both the Certainty of the Execution, and by whom it will be, and how;
Here • should show you both the Certainty of the Execution, and by whom it will be, and how;
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but having done all this already in the third Part of the foresaid Book of rest, I shall now only give this brief touch of it.
but having done all this already in the third Part of the foresaid Book of rest, I shall now only give this brief touch of it.
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No sooner is the dreadful Sentence past, Go ye cursed into Everlasting fire, but away they must be gone: There is no delay;
No sooner is the dreadful Sentence passed, Go you cursed into Everlasting fire, but away they must be gone: There is no Delay;
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much less any Reprieve to be expected: and yet much less is there any hope of an Escape.
much less any Reprieve to be expected: and yet much less is there any hope of an Escape.
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If the Judge once say, Take him Jaylor; and if Christ say, Take him Devils, you that Ruled and Deceived him,
If the Judge once say, Take him Jailor; and if christ say, Take him Devils, you that Ruled and Deceived him,
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now Torment him, all the world cannot rescue one such soul. It will be in vain to look about for help!now Torment him, all the world cannot rescue one such soul. It will be in vain to look about for help!
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Alas, there is none but Christ can help you; and he will not, because you refused his help:
Alas, there is none but christ can help you; and he will not, Because you refused his help:
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Nay, we may say, He cannot; not for want of Power;
Nay, we may say, He cannot; not for want of Power;
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but because he is True and Just, and therefore will make good that word which you believed not.
but Because he is True and Just, and Therefore will make good that word which you believed not.
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It is in vain then to cry to hils to fall on you, and the mountains to cover you from the presence of him that sitteth on the Throne.
It is in vain then to cry to hills to fallen on you, and the Mountains to cover you from the presence of him that Sitteth on the Throne.
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It will be in vain now to Repent, and wish you had not sleighted your salvation,
It will be in vain now to repent, and wish you had not sleighted your salvation,
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nor sold it for a little pleasure to your flesh It will be then in vain to cry Lord, Lord, open to us; O spare us; O pitty us;
nor sold it for a little pleasure to your Flesh It will be then in vain to cry Lord, Lord, open to us; Oh spare us; Oh pity us;
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O do not cast us into these hideous flames! Do not turn us among Devils! do not Torment thy Redeemed ones in this fire! Oh do not cast us into these hideous flames! Do not turn us among Devils! do not Torment thy Redeemed ones in this fire!
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All this will be then too •ate.
All this will be then too •ate.
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Poor sinner, whoever thou art that readest or hearest these lines, I beseech thee in Compassion to thy soul, Consider,
Poor sinner, whoever thou art that Readest or Hearst these lines, I beseech thee in Compassion to thy soul, Consider,
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How fearful the case of that man will be, that is newly doomed to the Everlasting fire, and is haled to the Execution without Remedy!
How fearful the case of that man will be, that is newly doomed to the Everlasting fire, and is haled to the Execution without Remedy!
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And what mad men are those that now do no more to prevent such a misery,
And what mad men Are those that now do no more to prevent such a misery,
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when they might do it on such eas•• terms, and now have so fair an Opportunity in their hands?
when they might do it on such eas•• terms, and now have so fair an Opportunity in their hands?
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The time was when Repentance might have done thee good: but Then all thy Repentings be in vain.
The time was when Repentance might have done thee good: but Then all thy Repentings be in vain.
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Now while the day of thy Visitation lasteth, hadst thou but a heart to pray and cry for mercy, in faith and fervency through Christ, thou mightest be heard.Now while the day of thy Visitation lasteth, Hadst thou but a heart to pray and cry for mercy, in faith and fervency through christ, thou Mightest be herd.
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But then Praying and Crying will do no good!
But then Praying and Crying will do no good!
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shouldst thou roar out in the extremity of thy horror and amazement, and beseeth the Lord Iesus but to forgive give thee one sin,
Shouldst thou roar out in the extremity of thy horror and amazement, and beseeth the Lord Iesus but to forgive give thee one since,
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or to send thee on earth once more, and to t•y thee once again in the flesh,
or to send thee on earth once more, and to t•y thee once again in the Flesh,
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whether thou •ouldst not love him, and lead a holy life, it would be all in vain.
whither thou •ouldst not love him, and led a holy life, it would be all in vain.
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Shouldst thou beese•ch him by all the mercifulness of his nature, by all his sufferings and bloody death, by all the mercifull promises of his Gospel, it would be all in vain.
Shouldst thou beese•ch him by all the mercifulness of his nature, by all his sufferings and bloody death, by all the merciful promises of his Gospel, it would be all in vain.
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Nay, shouldst thou beg but one daye• reprieval, or to stay one hour before thou were cast into those flames, it would not be heard;
Nay, Shouldst thou beg but one daye• reprieval, or to stay one hour before thou were cast into those flames, it would not be herd;
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it would do thee no good.
it would do thee no good.
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How earnestly did a deceased Gentleman, Luke. 16. 24. beg of Abraham for one drop of water from the tip of Lazarus's finger to cool his tongue,
How earnestly did a deceased Gentleman, Lycia. 16. 24. beg of Abraham for one drop of water from the tip of Lazarus's finger to cool his tongue,
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because he was tormented in the flame!
Because he was tormented in the flame!
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And what the better was he? He was sent to Remember, that he had his Good things in this life;
And what the better was he? He was sent to remember, that he had his Good things in this life;
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and that Remembrance would torment him more.
and that Remembrance would torment him more.
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And do not wonder or think much at this, that Christ will not then be intreated by the ungodly.
And do not wonder or think much At this, that christ will not then be entreated by the ungodly.
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You shall then have a Remember too, from Christ or Conscience.
You shall then have a remember too, from christ or Conscience.
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He may soon stop thy mouth, and leave thee speechless, and say, Remember man, that I did one day send thee a Message of peace,
He may soon stop thy Mouth, and leave thee speechless, and say, remember man, that I did one day send thee a Message of peace,
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and thou wouldst not hear it. I once did stoop to Beseech thee to return, and thou wouldst not hear.
and thou Wouldst not hear it. I once did stoop to Beseech thee to return, and thou Wouldst not hear.
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I besought thee by the tender mercies of God; I besought thee by all the Love that I had shewed these; by my holy Life; by my cursed Death;
I besought thee by the tender Mercies of God; I besought thee by all the Love that I had showed these; by my holy Life; by my cursed Death;
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by the Riches of my Grace: by the offers of my Glory;
by the Riches of my Grace: by the offers of my Glory;
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and I could not get• thee to forsake the world, to deny thy flesh, to leave one beloved sin for all this!
and I could not get• thee to forsake the world, to deny thy Flesh, to leave one Beloved since for all this!
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I besought thee over and over again! I sent many a Minister to thee in my name;
I besought thee over and over again! I sent many a Minister to thee in my name;
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I waighted on thee many a day, and year and all would not do; thou wouldst not Consider, Return and Live:
I weighted on thee many a day, and year and all would not do; thou Wouldst not Consider, Return and Live:
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And now it is too late; my sentence is past, and cannot be recalled: Away from me thou worker of iniquity, Mat. 7. 22, 23. Ah Sirs, what a case then is the poor desperate sinner left in!And now it is too late; my sentence is past, and cannot be Recalled: Away from me thou worker of iniquity, Mathew 7. 22, 23. Ah Sirs, what a case then is the poor desperate sinner left in!
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How can I write this, or how can you that read or hear it, without trembling once think of the Condition that such forlorn wretches will be in!
How can I write this, or how can you that read or hear it, without trembling once think of the Condition that such forlorn wretches will be in!
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When they look above them, and see the God that hath forsaken them, because they forlook him first,
When they look above them, and see the God that hath forsaken them, Because they forlook him First,
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when they look about them, and see the Saints on one hand whom they despised, now sentenced unto Glory;
when they look about them, and see the Saints on one hand whom they despised, now sentenced unto Glory;
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and the wicked on the other hand whom they accompanied and imitated, now Judged with them to everlasting misery;
and the wicked on the other hand whom they accompanied and imitated, now Judged with them to everlasting misery;
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when they look below them, and see the flames that they must abide in, even for evermore;
when they look below them, and see the flames that they must abide in, even for evermore;
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and when the Devils begin to hale them to the Execution; Oh poor souls!
and when the Devils begin to hale them to the Execution; O poor Souls!
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Now what would they give for a Christ, for a promise, for a time of Repentance,
Now what would they give for a christ, for a promise, for a time of Repentance,
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for a Sermon of mercy, which once they slept under, or made no account of! How is the ease altered now with them!
for a Sermon of mercy, which once they slept under, or made no account of! How is the ease altered now with them!
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Who would think that these are the same men, that made light of all this on earth, that so stoutly scorned the reProofs of the word, that would be wo•ldly,
Who would think that these Are the same men, that made Light of all this on earth, that so stoutly scorned the reProofs of the word, that would be wo•ldly,
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and fleshly, and drunk, and proud, let Preachers iay what they would; and perhaps hated those that did give them warning.
and fleshly, and drunk, and proud, let Preachers jay what they would; and perhaps hated those that did give them warning.
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Now they are of another minde; but all too late.
Now they Are of Another mind; but all too late.
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Oh were there any place for Resistance, how would they draw back, and lay hold of any thing,
O were there any place for Resistance, how would they draw back, and lay hold of any thing,
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before they would be dragged away ínto those flames! But there is no resisting; Satans Temptations might have been resisted but his Executions cannot;
before they would be dragged away ínto those flames! But there is no resisting; Satan Temptations might have been resisted but his Executions cannot;
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Gods Judgements might have been Prevented by Faith and Prayer, Repentance and a holy life; but they cannot be resisted when they are not prevented.
God's Judgments might have been Prevented by Faith and Prayer, Repentance and a holy life; but they cannot be resisted when they Are not prevented.
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Glad would the miserable sinner be, if he might but turn to nothing, and cease to be; or that he might be any thing rather than a reasonable creature:
Glad would the miserable sinner be, if he might but turn to nothing, and cease to be; or that he might be any thing rather than a reasonable creature:
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but these wishes are all in vain. There is one Time, and one Way of a sinners Deliverance;
but these wishes Are all in vain. There is one Time, and one Way of a Sinners Deliverance;
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If he fail in that one, be perisheth for ever; If he fail in that one, be Perishes for ever;
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all the world cannot help him after that. 2 Cor. 6. 2. I have heard thee in a time accepted:
all the world cannot help him After that. 2 Cor. 6. 2. I have herd thee in a time accepted:
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and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: Behold now is the Accepted time:
and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: Behold now is the Accepted time:
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behold now is the day of salvation. Now he saith, Rev. 3. 20. Behold, I stand at the door and knock;
behold now is the day of salvation. Now he Says, Rev. 3. 20. Behold, I stand At the door and knock;
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If any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him,
If any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him,
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and will sup with him, 〈 ◊ 〉 he with me. and will sup with him, 〈 ◊ 〉 he with me.
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But for the time to come hereafter, hear what he saith, Prov. 1, 24, 25, 26. Because I have called, and ye Refused, I have stretched out my hand,
But for the time to come hereafter, hear what he Says, Curae 1, 24, 25, 26. Because I have called, and you Refused, I have stretched out my hand,
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and no man regarded But ye have set at no•ght all my counsels, and would no•e of my Reproof:
and no man regarded But you have Set At no•ght all my Counsels, and would no•e of my Reproof:
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I also will laugh at your Calamity; I will mock When your fear cometh: when your fear cometh as Desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind:
I also will laugh At your Calamity; I will mock When your Fear comes: when your Fear comes as Desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind:
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when distresse and anguish cometh upon you: then shall they call upon •e, but I will not Answer:
when distress and anguish comes upon you: then shall they call upon •e, but I will not Answer:
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they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me, for that they hated knowledg,
they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me, for that they hated knowledge,
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and did not choose the fear of the Lord; They would none of my counsels: they despised all my Reproof:
and did not choose the Fear of the Lord; They would none of my Counsels: they despised all my Reproof:
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therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices;
Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own Way, and be filled with their own devices;
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for the Turning away of the simple shall slay them and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them;
for the Turning away of the simple shall slay them and the Prosperity of Fools shall destroy them;
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But who so harkneth to me, shall dwel safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. But who so harkneth to me, shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from Fear of evil.
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I have recited all these words that you may see and consider, whether I have spoke any other thing than God himself hath plainly told you of.
I have recited all these words that you may see and Consider, whither I have spoke any other thing than God himself hath plainly told you of.
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Having said this much of the Certainty of the Execution, I should next have spoke somewhat of the manner and the Instruments,
Having said this much of the Certainty of the Execution, I should next have spoke somewhat of the manner and the Instruments,
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and have shewed how God will be for ever the Principal Cause, and Satan and 〈 ◊ 〉 own Conseiences the Instruments, in part;
and have showed how God will be for ever the Principal Cause, and Satan and 〈 ◊ 〉 own Consciences the Instruments, in part;
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and in what manner Conscience will do its part, and how impossible it will be to quiet or resist it.
and in what manner Conscience will do its part, and how impossible it will be to quiet or resist it.
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But having spoke so much of all this already elsewhere, as is said before, I will forbear here to repeat it, leaving the Reader that desireth it, there to peruse it.
But having spoke so much of all this already elsewhere, as is said before, I will forbear Here to repeat it, leaving the Reader that Desires it, there to peruse it.
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The Vses.
The Uses.
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Vse 1. BEloved hearers, it was not to fill your fancies with news that God sent me hither this day;Use 1. beloved hearers, it was not to fill your fancies with news that God sent me hither this day;
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not to tell you of matters that nothing concern you; nor by some terrible words to bring you to an hours amazement and no more;
not to tell you of matters that nothing concern you; nor by Some terrible words to bring you to an hours amazement and no more;
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But it is to tell you of things that your eyes shall see, and to foretell you of your danger while it may be prevented;
But it is to tell you of things that your eyes shall see, and to foretell you of your danger while it may be prevented;
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that your precious souls may be saved at the last, and you may stand before God with comfor at •thas day;
that your precious Souls may be saved At the last, and you may stand before God with Comfort At •thas day;
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But because this will not be every mans case•, no nor the case of most, I must in the name of Christ desire you to make this day an enquiry into your own souls,
But Because this will not be every men case•, no nor the case of most, I must in the name of christ desire you to make this day an enquiry into your own Souls,
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and as in the presence of God let your hearts make answer to these few Questions which I shall propound and debate with you.
and as in the presence of God let your hearts make answer to these few Questions which I shall propound and debate with you.
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Qu. 1. Do you soundly Believe this Doctrine which I have preached to you? What say you Sirs? do you verily Believe it as a most certain Truth, that you and I,Qu. 1. Do you soundly Believe this Doctrine which I have preached to you? What say you Sirs? do you verily Believe it as a most certain Truth, that you and I,
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and all the world must stand at Gods barr and be Judged to Everlasting Joy or Torment? I hope you do all in some sort Believe this:
and all the world must stand At God's bar and be Judged to Everlasting Joy or Torment? I hope you do all in Some sort Believe this:
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but blame me not if I be jealous whether you soundly believe it, while, we see in the world so little of the effect of such a Belief.
but blame me not if I be jealous whither you soundly believe it, while, we see in the world so little of the Effect of such a Belief.
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I confess I am forced to think that there is more infidelity then faith among us,
I confess I am forced to think that there is more infidelity then faith among us,
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when I see mo•• ungodlyness then godlyness among us.
when I see mo•• ungodliness then godliness among us.
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And I can hardly believe that man that will say or swear that he believeth these things,
And I can hardly believe that man that will say or swear that he Believeth these things,
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and yet liveth as carelesly and carnally as an Infidel. I know that no man can love to be damned;
and yet lives as carelessly and carnally as an Infidel. I know that no man can love to be damned;
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yea I know that every man that hath a reasonable soul, hath naturally some love to him self,
yea I know that every man that hath a reasonable soul, hath naturally Some love to him self,
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and a fear of a danger which he verily apprehendeth;
and a Fear of a danger which he verily apprehendeth;
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he therefore that liveth without all fear, I must think liveth without all apprehension of his danger.
he Therefore that lives without all Fear, I must think lives without all apprehension of his danger.
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Custom hath taught men to hold these things as the Opinion of the Country;
Custom hath taught men to hold these things as the Opinion of the Country;
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but if men soundly believed them, surely we should see stranger effects of such a faith,
but if men soundly believed them, surely we should see stranger effects of such a faith,
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then in the most we do see.
then in the most we do see.
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Doth the sleepy soul that liveth in security, and followeth this world as eagerly as if he had no greater matters to mind;
Does the sleepy soul that lives in security, and follows this world as eagerly as if he had no greater matters to mind;
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that never once trembled at the thoughts of this great day, nor once asked his own soul in good sadnes•, My soul, How dost thou think then to escape? I say, doth this man Believe that he is going to this Judgement? Well, Sirs,
that never once trembled At the thoughts of this great day, nor once asked his own soul in good sadnes•, My soul, How dost thou think then to escape? I say, does this man Believe that he is going to this Judgement? Well, Sirs,
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whether you beleve it or not, you will find it true; and believe it you must before you can be safe.
whither you believe it or not, you will find it true; and believe it you must before you can be safe.
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For if you do not Believe it, you will never make ready.
For if you do not Believe it, you will never make ready.
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Let me therefore perswade you in the fear of God to consider, that it is a matter of undoubted Truth.
Let me Therefore persuade you in the Fear of God to Consider, that it is a matter of undoubted Truth.
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1. Consider that it is the express word of the God of Truth; revealed in Srip•ure as plainly as you can desire.
1. Consider that it is the express word of the God of Truth; revealed in Srip•ure as plainly as you can desire.
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So that yon cannot be unbelieving without denying Gods Word, or giving him the lye, Mat 13, 38, 39. 40, 41, 42, 43, 49, 50. Mat. 25. throughout, Rom. 2. 5. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16. and 1. 32. John. 5. 28, 29. The hour is coming in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth:
So that yond cannot be unbelieving without denying God's Word, or giving him the lie, Mathew 13, 38, 39. 40, 41, 42, 43, 49, 50. Mathew 25. throughout, Rom. 2. 5. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16. and 1. 32. John. 5. 28, 29. The hour is coming in which all that Are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth:
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they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil unto the Resurrection of damnation, Heb. 9. 27. It is appointed to all men once to dye, and after this, the Judgement. Rom. 14. 9. l2.they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil unto the Resurrection of damnation, Hebrew 9. 27. It is appointed to all men once to die, and After this, the Judgement. Rom. 14. 9. l2.
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So then every one of us shall give Account of himself to God, Rev. 20. 12. And I saw the dead, smal and great stand before God: So then every one of us shall give Account of himself to God, Rev. 20. 12. And I saw the dead, small and great stand before God:
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and the Books were opened and another book was opened, which is the Book of life;
and the Books were opened and Another book was opened, which is the Book of life;
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and the dead were Judged out of those things which were written in the Book•, according to their works.
and the dead were Judged out of those things which were written in the Book•, according to their works.
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Mat. 12. 36. 37. But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak they shall give account thereof at the day of Judgement:
Mathew 12. 36. 37. But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak they shall give account thereof At the day of Judgement:
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For by thy words thou shalt be Justified, and by thy Words thou shalt be condemned. For by thy words thou shalt be Justified, and by thy Words thou shalt be condemned.
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Many more most express Texts of Scripture do put the Truth of this Iudgement out of all question to all that believe the Scripture, and will understand it.
Many more most express Texts of Scripture do put the Truth of this Judgement out of all question to all that believe the Scripture, and will understand it.
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There is no place left for a Controversie in the point:
There is no place left for a Controversy in the point:
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It is made as •ure to us as the Word of the living God can make it;
It is made as •ure to us as the Word of the living God can make it;
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And he that will question that, what will he Believe? What say you Sirs!
And he that will question that, what will he Believe? What say you Sirs!
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Dare you doubt of this which the God of Heaven hath so positively affirmed? I hope you dare not.
Dare you doubt of this which the God of Heaven hath so positively affirmed? I hope you Dare not.
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2. Consider, it is a master part of your faith, if you are Christians, and a fundamental Article of your Creed, that Christ shall come again to Iudge the quick and the dead.
2. Consider, it is a master part of your faith, if you Are Christians, and a fundamental Article of your Creed, that christ shall come again to Judge the quick and the dead.
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So that you must Believe it, or renounce your Christianity, and then you renounce Christ and all the hopes of mercy that you have in him.
So that you must Believe it, or renounce your Christianity, and then you renounce christ and all the hope's of mercy that you have in him.
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Its impossible that you should soundly Believe in Christ, and not believe his Iudgement and Life Everlasting;
Its impossible that you should soundly Believe in christ, and not believe his Judgement and Life Everlasting;
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because as he came to bring Life and immortality to light in the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1. 10. so it was the end of his Incarnation, Death and Resurrection, to bring you thither;
Because as he Come to bring Life and immortality to Light in the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1. 10. so it was the end of his Incarnation, Death and Resurrection, to bring you thither;
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and its part of his honour and office which he purchased with his blood, to be the Lord and Iudge of all the world, Rom. 14. 9. Joh. 5. 22. If therefore you believe not heartily this Iudgement;
and its part of his honour and office which he purchased with his blood, to be the Lord and Judge of all the world, Rom. 14. 9. John 5. 22. If Therefore you believe not heartily this Judgement;
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deal plainly and openly, and say you are Infidels, and cast away the hypocritical vizor of Christianity,
deal plainly and openly, and say you Are Infidels, and cast away the hypocritical vizor of Christianity,
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and let us know you, and take you as you are.
and let us know you, and take you as you Are.
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3. Consider that it is a Truth that is known by the very light of nature, that there shall be a happiness for the Righteous,
3. Consider that it is a Truth that is known by the very Light of nature, that there shall be a happiness for the Righteous,
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and a misery for the wicked after this life: which is evident.
and a misery for the wicked After this life: which is evident.
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1. In that we have undenyable natural reason for it. 1. God is the Righteous governor of the world,
1. In that we have undeniable natural reason for it. 1. God is the Righteous governor of the world,
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and therefore must make a difference among his Subjects, according to the nature of their wa•es;
and Therefore must make a difference among his Subject's, according to the nature of their wa•es;
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which we see is not done here, where the wicked Prosper, and the good are afflicted; therefore it must be heareafter.
which we see is not done Here, where the wicked Prosper, and the good Are afflicted; Therefore it must be hereafter.
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2. We see there is a necessity that God should make promises and threatnings of everlasting hapiness or misery,
2. We see there is a necessity that God should make promises and threatenings of everlasting happiness or misery,
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for the right governing hf• the world;
for the right governing hf• the world;
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for we certainly perceive that no lower things will keep men from destroying all humane society,
for we Certainly perceive that no lower things will keep men from destroying all humane society,
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and living worse then bruit beasts;
and living Worse then bruit beasts;
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and if there be a necessity of king such threats and promises, then there is certainly a necessity of fullfilling them.
and if there be a necessity of King such Treats and promises, then there is Certainly a necessity of fulfilling them.
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For God needeth no lye or means of deceiving, to rule the world.
For God needs no lie or means of deceiving, to Rule the world.
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2. And as we see it by Reason, so by certain experience, that this is descernable by the light of nature,
2. And as we see it by Reason, so by certain experience, that this is descernable by the Light of nature,
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for all the world, or almost all, do believe it.
for all the world, or almost all, do believe it.
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Even those nations where the Gospel never came, and have nothing but what they have by nature:
Even those Nations where the Gospel never Come, and have nothing but what they have by nature:
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even the most barbarous Indian• acknowledge some life after this: and a difference of men according as they are here:
even the most barbarous Indian• acknowledge Some life After this: and a difference of men according as they Are Here:
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Therefore you must believe thus much, or renounce your common Reason and humanity ▪ as well as your Christianity.
Therefore you must believe thus much, or renounce your Common Reason and humanity ▪ as well as your Christianity.
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Let me therefore perswade you all in the fear of God to confirm your souls in the belief of this,
Let me Therefore persuade you all in the Fear of God to confirm your Souls in the belief of this,
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as if you had heard Christ or an Angel from Heaven say to you, Oh man thou art hasting to Judgement.
as if you had herd christ or an Angel from Heaven say to you, O man thou art hasting to Judgement.
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Qu. 2. MY next Question is, Whether you do ever soberly consider of this great day? Sirs, do you use when you are alone to think with your selves,Qu. 2. MY next Question is, Whither you do ever soberly Consider of this great day? Sirs, do you use when you Are alone to think with your selves,
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how certain and how dreadful it will be? how fast it is coming on? and what you shall do? and what answer you mean to make at that day? •are your minds taken up with these considerations? Tell me, is it so, or not? Alas Sirs!
how certain and how dreadful it will be? how fast it is coming on? and what you shall do? and what answer you mean to make At that day? •are your minds taken up with these considerations? Tell me, is it so, or not? Alas Sirs!
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Is this a matter to be forgotten? Is not that man even worse then mad, that is going to Gods Iudgement and never thinks of it? when if they were to be tryed for their lives at the next Assize, they would think of it,
Is this a matter to be forgotten? Is not that man even Worse then mad, that is going to God's Judgement and never thinks of it? when if they were to be tried for their lives At the next Assize, they would think of it,
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and think again, and cast 100 times which way to escape.
and think again, and cast 100 times which Way to escape.
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Methinks you Should rather forget to go to bed at night, or to eat your meat,
Methinks you Should rather forget to go to Bed At night, or to eat your meat,
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or do your work, then forget so great a matter as this.
or do your work, then forget so great a matter as this.
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Truly, I have often in my serious thoughts been ready to wonder that men can think of almost any thing else,
Truly, I have often in my serious thoughts been ready to wonder that men can think of almost any thing Else,
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when they have so great a thing to think of. What! forget that which you must remember for ever!
when they have so great a thing to think of. What! forget that which you must Remember for ever!
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forget that which should force remembrance, yea and doth force it with some, whether they will or not!
forget that which should force remembrance, yea and does force it with Some, whither they will or not!
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A poor despairing soul cannot forg•t it: He thinks which way ever he goes he is ready to be Judged.
A poor despairing soul cannot forg•t it: He thinks which Way ever he Goes he is ready to be Judged.
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Oh therefore Beloved, Fix these thoughts as deep in your hearts as thoughts can go.
O Therefore beloved, Fix these thoughts as deep in your hearts as thoughts can go.
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Oh be like that holy man, that thought which way ever he went, he heard the Trumpet sound,
O be like that holy man, that Thought which Way ever he went, he herd the Trumpet found,
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and the voice of the Angel calling to the world, Arise ye dead, and come to Judgement.
and the voice of the Angel calling to the world, Arise you dead, and come to Judgement.
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You have warning of it from God and man, to cause you to Remember it; do not then forget it.
You have warning of it from God and man, to cause you to remember it; do not then forget it.
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It will be a cold excuse another day, Lord, I forgate this day, or else I might have been ready:
It will be a cold excuse Another day, Lord, I foregate this day, or Else I might have been ready:
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you dare not sure trust to sech excuses.
you Dare not sure trust to sech excuses.
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Qu. 3. MY next Question to you, is, How are you affected with the Consideration of this day? Barely to think of it will not serve:Qu. 3. MY next Question to you, is, How Are you affected with the Consideration of this day? Barely to think of it will not serve:
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To think of such a day as this with a dull and sensless heart, is a sign of fearful stupidity.
To think of such a day as this with a dull and senseless heart, is a Signen of fearful stupidity.
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Did the knees of King Belshazzar knock together with trembling, when he saw the handwriting on the wall? Dan. 5. 6. How then should thy heart be affected that seeth the hand-writing of God as a summons to his barr?
Did the knees of King Belshazzar knock together with trembling, when he saw the handwriting on the wall? Dan. 5. 6. How then should thy heart be affected that sees the handwriting of God as a summons to his bar?
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When I began to preach of these things long ago, I consess the matters seemed to me so terrible, that I was afraid that people would have run out of their wi•s with fear;
When I began to preach of these things long ago, I confess the matters seemed to me so terrible, that I was afraid that people would have run out of their wi•s with Fear;
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but a little experience shewed me, that many are like a dog that is bred up in a forge or furnace, that being used to it, can sleep though the hammers are beating,
but a little experience showed me, that many Are like a dog that is bred up in a forge or furnace, that being used to it, can sleep though the hammers Are beating,
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and the fire and hot iron flaming about him, when another that had never seen it, would be amazed at the sight.
and the fire and hight iron flaming about him, when Another that had never seen it, would be amazed At the sighed.
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When men have heard us 7 years together; yea 20 years, to talk of a day of Judgement, and they see it not,
When men have herd us 7 Years together; yea 20 Years, to talk of a day of Judgement, and they see it not,
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nor feel any hurt, they think it is but talk, and begin to make nothing of it.
nor feel any hurt, they think it is but talk, and begin to make nothing of it.
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This is their thanks to God for his patience:
This is their thanks to God for his patience:
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Because his Sentence is not executed speedily, therefore their hearts are set in them to do evil, Eccl. 8. 11. As if God were slack of his Promise,
Because his Sentence is not executed speedily, Therefore their hearts Are Set in them to do evil, Ecclesiastes 8. 11. As if God were slack of his Promise,
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as some men Account slickness, 2 Pet 3. 9. When one day with him is as a 1000. years, and a 1000. years as one day.
as Some men Account slickness, 2 Pet 3. 9. When one day with him is as a 1000. Years, and a 1000. Years as one day.
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What if we tell you 20 years together that you must dye, will you not believe us,
What if we tell you 20 Years together that you must die, will you not believe us,
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because you have lived so long and seen no death comming?
Because you have lived so long and seen no death coming?
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Three or four things there be that should bring any matter to the heart. 1. If it be a matter of exceeding weight. 2. If it concern not others only,
Three or four things there be that should bring any matter to the heart. 1. If it be a matter of exceeding weight. 2. If it concern not Others only,
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but our selves. 3. If it be certain. 4. If neer.
but our selves. 3. If it be certain. 4. If near.
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All these things are here to be found, and therefore how should your hearts be moved at the Consideration of this great day!
All these things Are Here to be found, and Therefore how should your hearts be moved At the Consideration of this great day!
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1. What matter can be mentioned with the Tongue of man of greater moment? For the poor creature to stand before his Maker and Redeemer, to be Judged to everlasting Joy or Torment? Alas!
1. What matter can be mentioned with the Tongue of man of greater moment? For the poor creature to stand before his Maker and Redeemer, to be Judged to everlasting Joy or Torment? Alas!
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all the matters of this world are playes, and toyes, and dreams to this; Matters of profit or disprofit are nothing to it;
all the matters of this world Are plays, and toys, and dreams to this; Matters of profit or disprofit Are nothing to it;
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Matters of credit or discredit are unworthy to be named with it; Matters of temporal life or death are nothing to it.
Matters of credit or discredit Are unworthy to be nam with it; Matters of temporal life or death Are nothing to it.
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We see the poor brui• beasts go every day to the slaughter, and we make no great matre• of it,
We see the poor brui• beasts go every day to the slaughter, and we make no great matre• of it,
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though their life be as deer to them as ours to us. To be Judged to an Everlasting death or torment;
though their life be as deer to them as ours to us. To be Judged to an Everlasting death or torment;
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this is the great danger, that one would think should shake the stou•est heart to consider it,
this is the great danger, that one would think should shake the stou•est heart to Consider it,
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and awake the dullest sinner to prevent it.
and awake the dullest sinner to prevent it.
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2. Its a matter that concerneth every one of your selves, and every man or woman that ever lived upon the earth, or ever shall do;
2. Its a matter that concerns every one of your selves, and every man or woman that ever lived upon the earth, or ever shall do;
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I am not speaking to you of the affairs of some far Countrey, that are nothing to you but only to marvail at;
I am not speaking to you of the affairs of Some Far Country, that Are nothing to you but only to marvel At;
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which you never saw, nor ever shall do; no;
which you never saw, nor ever shall do; no;
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It is thy own self man or woman that hearest me this day, that shalt as surely appear before the judgement-seat of Christ,
It is thy own self man or woman that Hearst me this day, that shalt as surely appear before the judgement-seat of christ,
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as the Lord liveth, and as he is true and faithful;
as the Lord lives, and as he is true and faithful;
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and that is as sure as thou livest on this earth, or as the heaven is over thee.
and that is as sure as thou Livest on this earth, or as the heaven is over thee.
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That man that heareth all this with the most careless blockish heart, shall be awakened and stand with the rest at that day;
That man that hears all this with the most careless blockish heart, shall be awakened and stand with the rest At that day;
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that man that never thought of it, but spent his time in worldly matters, shall leave all and there appear;
that man that never Thought of it, but spent his time in worldly matters, shall leave all and there appear;
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that man that will not believe these things to be true, but make a jest of them, shall see and feel what he would not Believe, a•d he al•o shall be there;
that man that will not believe these things to be true, but make a jest of them, shall see and feel what he would not Believe, a•d he al•o shall be there;
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The godly that waited in hope for that day, as the day of their •ull D•l•verance & Coronation •hey shall be there.
The godly that waited in hope for that day, as the day of their •ull D•l•verance & Coronation •hey shall be there.
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Those that have lain in the dust these 5000. years, shall rise again, and all stand there.
Those that have lain in the dust these 5000. Years, shall rise again, and all stand there.
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Hearer, whoever thou art, believe it, thou maist better think to live without meat ▪ to see without light, to escape death,
Hearer, whoever thou art, believe it, thou Mayest better think to live without meat ▪ to see without Light, to escape death,
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and abide for ever on earth, then to keep away from that Appearance. Willing or unwilling, thou shalt be there.
and abide for ever on earth, then to keep away from that Appearance. Willing or unwilling, thou shalt be there.
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And should not a matter then that so concerneth thy self, go neer to thy heart,
And should not a matter then that so concerns thy self, go near to thy heart,
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and awake thee from thy security? 3. That it is a matter of unquestionable certainty, I have partly shewed you already,
and awake thee from thy security? 3. That it is a matter of unquestionable certainty, I have partly showed you already,
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and more would do if I were preaching to known Infidels.
and more would do if I were preaching to known Infidels.
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If the careless world had any just reason to think it were uncertain, their carelesness were more excusable.
If the careless world had any just reason to think it were uncertain, their carelessness were more excusable.
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Methinks a man should be affected with that which he is certain shall come to pass, in a manner as if it were now in doing. • Thes. 5. 2. Ye perfectly know that the day of the Lord so cometh, &c. saith the Apostle.
Methinks a man should be affected with that which he is certain shall come to pass, in a manner as if it were now in doing. • Thebes 5. 2. You perfectly know that the day of the Lord so comes, etc. Says the Apostle.
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4. This day is not only certain, but it is ne•r; and therefore should affect you the more.
4. This day is not only certain, but it is ne•r; and Therefore should affect you the more.
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I confess, if it were never so far off, yet seeing it will come at last, It should be carefully regarded:
I confess, if it were never so Far off, yet seeing it will come At last, It should be carefully regarded:
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But when the Judge is at the door, Jam. 5. 9. and we are almost at the barr,
But when the Judge is At the door, Jam. 5. 9. and we Are almost At the bar,
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and it is so short a time to this assize, what soul that is not dead will be secure? Alas. Sirs!
and it is so short a time to this assize, what soul that is not dead will be secure? Alas. Sirs!
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what is a little time when it is gone? how quickly shall you and I be all in another world,
what is a little time when it is gone? how quickly shall you and I be all in Another world,
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and our souls recieve their particular Judgement, and so wait till the body be raised and judged to same Condition? It is not a 100. years in all likelyhood, till every soul of us shall be in heaven or hell:
and our Souls receive their particular Judgement, and so wait till the body be raised and judged to same Condition? It is not a 100. Years in all likelihood, till every soul of us shall be in heaven or hell:
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and its like, not half or a quarter of that time, but it will be so with the greater part of us:
and its like, not half or a quarter of that time, but it will be so with the greater part of us:
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and what is a year or two, or a 100? how speedily is it come? how many a soul that is now in heaven or hell, within a 1000 years dwelt in the places that you now dwel in,
and what is a year or two, or a 100? how speedily is it come? how many a soul that is now in heaven or hell, within a 1000 Years dwelled in the places that you now dwell in,
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and sate in the seats you now sit in? And now their time is past, what is it? Alas;
and sat in the seats you now fit in? And now their time is past, what is it? Alas;
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how quickly will it be so with us? You know not when you go to bed,
how quickly will it be so with us? You know not when you go to Bed,
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but you may be Judged by the next morning: or when you rise, but you may be Judged before night:
but you may be Judged by the next morning: or when you rise, but you may be Judged before night:
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but certainly you know that shortly it will be;
but Certainly you know that shortly it will be;
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and should not this then be laid to heart? Yea the General Judgement wil lt no be long:
and should not this then be laid to heart? Yea the General Judgement will Lt not be long:
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For certainly we live in the end of world.
For Certainly we live in the end of world.
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Qu. 4. MY next Question is, Whether are you ready for this dreadful Judgement when it comes, Qu. 4. MY next Question is, Whither Are you ready for this dreadful Judgement when it comes,
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or not? Seeing it is your selves then must be tried, I think it concerns you to see that you be prepared.or not? Seeing it is your selves then must be tried, I think it concerns you to see that you be prepared.
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How often hath Christ warned us in the Gospel, that we be alwaies ready; because we know not the day or hour of his coming? Mat. 24. 44. 42. and 25. 13. 1 Thes. 5. 6. and told us how sad a time it will be to those that are unready? Mat. 25. 11, 12. Did men but well know what a meeting and greeting there will be between Christ and an unready soul, it would sure startle them,
How often hath christ warned us in the Gospel, that we be always ready; Because we know not the day or hour of his coming? Mathew 24. 44. 42. and 25. 13. 1 Thebes 5. 6. and told us how sad a time it will be to those that Are unready? Mathew 25. 11, 12. Did men but well know what a meeting and greeting there will be between christ and an unready soul, it would sure startle them,
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and make them look about them. What say you Beloved Hearers, are you ready for Judgement, or are you not!
and make them look about them. What say you beloved Hearers, Are you ready for Judgement, or Are you not!
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Me thinks a man that knoweth he shall be Judged, should ask himself the Question every day of his life;
Me thinks a man that Knoweth he shall be Judged, should ask himself the Question every day of his life;
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Am I ready to give up my Account to God! Do not you use to ask this of your own hearts? unless you be careless whether you be saved or damned, me thinks you should, and ask it seriously.
Am I ready to give up my Account to God! Do not you use to ask this of your own hearts? unless you be careless whither you be saved or damned, me thinks you should, and ask it seriously.
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Qu. But who be they that are ready? how shall I know whether I be ready or not?Qu. But who be they that Are ready? how shall I know whither I be ready or not?
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Answ. There is a twofold readiness. 1. When you are in a safe case. 2. When you are in a comfortable case, in regard of that day.Answer There is a twofold readiness. 1. When you Are in a safe case. 2. When you Are in a comfortable case, in regard of that day.
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The latter is very desirable, but the first is of absolute necessity: this therefore is it that you must principally enquire after.
The latter is very desirable, but the First is of absolute necessity: this Therefore is it that you must principally inquire After.
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In General, all those, and only those are ready for Judgement, who shall be justified and saved,
In General, all those, and only those Are ready for Judgement, who shall be justified and saved,
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and not condemned when Judgement comes; They that have a good cause in a Gospel sense.
and not condemned when Judgement comes; They that have a good cause in a Gospel sense.
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It may be known before hand who these are; for Christ Judgeth, as I told you, by his Law.
It may be known before hand who these Are; for christ Judgeth, as I told you, by his Law.
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And therefore find out whom it is that the Law of grace doth justifie or condemn,
And Therefore find out whom it is that the Law of grace does justify or condemn,
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and you may certainly know whom the Judge will Justifie or condemn; for he Judgeth righteously.
and you may Certainly know whom the Judge will Justify or condemn; for he Judgeth righteously.
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If you further ask me who these are;
If you further ask me who these Are;
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remember that I told you before that every man that is personally righteous by fulfilling the Conditions of Salvation in the Gospel, shall be saved;
Remember that I told you before that every man that is personally righteous by fulfilling the Conditions of Salvation in the Gospel, shall be saved;
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and he that is found unrighteous, as having not fulfilled them, shall perish at that day, Qu. Who are those?
and he that is found unrighteous, as having not fulfilled them, shall perish At that day, Qu. Who Are those?
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Answ. I will tell you them in a few words, lest you should forget, because it it a matter that your Salvation or Damnation dependeth upon.Answer I will tell you them in a few words, lest you should forget, Because it it a matter that your Salvation or Damnation dependeth upon.
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1. The soul that unfeignedly repenteth of his former sinful course, and turneth from it in heart and life,
1. The soul that unfeignedly Repenteth of his former sinful course, and turns from it in heart and life,
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and loveth the way of godliness which he hate•, and hateth the way of sin which he loved,
and loves the Way of godliness which he hate•, and hates the Way of since which he loved,
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and is become thoroughly a New Creature, being born again and sanctified by the Spirit of Christ, shall be Justified:
and is become thoroughly a New Creature, being born again and sanctified by the Spirit of christ, shall be Justified:
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but all others shall certainly be condemned. Good news to repenting converted sinners: but sad to Impenitent, and him that knows not what this means.
but all Others shall Certainly be condemned. Good news to repenting converted Sinners: but sad to Impenitent, and him that knows not what this means.
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2. That soul that feeling his misery under sin and the power of Satan, and the wrath of God, doth believe what Christ hath done and suffered for mans restauration & Salvation,
2. That soul that feeling his misery under since and the power of Satan, and the wrath of God, does believe what christ hath done and suffered for men restauration & Salvation,
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and thankfully accepteth him as his only Saviour and Lord, on the terms that he is offered in the Gospel,
and thankfully Accepteth him as his only Saviour and Lord, on the terms that he is offered in the Gospel,
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and to those ends, even to Justifie him, and sanctifie and guide him, and bring him at last to everlasting glory;
and to those ends, even to Justify him, and sanctify and guide him, and bring him At last to everlasting glory;
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that soul shall be Justified at Judgement: and he that doth not, shall be condemned.
that soul shall be Justified At Judgement: and he that does not, shall be condemned.
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Or in short, in Scripture phrase, He that believeth shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be condemned, Mar. 16. 16.Or in short, in Scripture phrase, He that Believeth shall be saved, and he that Believeth not shall be condemned, Mar. 16. 16.
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3. The soul that hath had so much knowledge of the goodness of God, and his love to man in Creation, Redemption,
3. The soul that hath had so much knowledge of the Goodness of God, and his love to man in Creation, Redemption,
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and the following mercies, and hath had so much conviction of the vanity of all creatures,
and the following Mercies, and hath had so much conviction of the vanity of all creatures,
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as thereupon to Love God more then all things below, so that he hath the cheifest room in the heart,
as thereupon to Love God more then all things below, so that he hath the chiefest room in the heart,
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and is preferred before all creatures ordinarily in a time of tryal: that soul shall be Justified at Judgement and all others shall be condemned.
and is preferred before all creatures ordinarily in a time of trial: that soul shall be Justified At Judgement and all Others shall be condemned.
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4. That soul that is so apprehensive of the absolute Soveraignty of God as Creator and Redeemer,
4. That soul that is so apprehensive of the absolute Sovereignty of God as Creator and Redeemer,
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and of the Righteousness of his Law, and the Goodness of his holy way, as that he is firmly Resolved to obey him before all others,
and of the Righteousness of his Law, and the goodness of his holy Way, as that he is firmly Resolved to obey him before all Others,
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and doth accordingly give up himself to study his will, of purpose that he may obey it,
and does accordingly give up himself to study his will, of purpose that he may obey it,
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and doth walk in these holy waies, and hath so far mortified the flesh, and subdued the world and the Devil, that the Authority and Word of God can do more with him, then any other;
and does walk in these holy ways, and hath so Far mortified the Flesh, and subdued the world and the devil, that the authority and Word of God can do more with him, then any other;
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and doth ordinarily prevail against all the perswasion and interest of the flesh, so that the main scope and bent of the heart and life is still for God;
and does ordinarily prevail against all the persuasion and Interest of the Flesh, so that the main scope and bent of the heart and life is still for God;
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and when he sinneth, he riseth again by true Repentance; I say that soul, and that only, shall be Justified in Judgement, and be saved.
and when he Sinneth, he Riseth again by true Repentance; I say that soul, and that only, shall be Justified in Judgement, and be saved.
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5. That soul that hath such Believing thoughts of the life to come, that he taketh the promised blessedness for his portion,
5. That soul that hath such Believing thoughts of the life to come, that he Takes the promised blessedness for his portion,
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and is resolved to venture all else upon it, and in hope of his glory, doth se• light comparatively by all things in this world,
and is resolved to venture all Else upon it, and in hope of his glory, does se• Light comparatively by all things in this world,
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and waiteth for it as the end of this life, choosing any suffering that God shall call him to, rather then to lose his hopes of that felicity,
and waits for it as the end of this life, choosing any suffering that God shall call him to, rather then to loose his hope's of that felicity,
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and thus persevereth to the end:
and thus persevereth to the end:
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I say that soul, and none but that, shall be justified in Judgement, and escape Damnation.
I say that soul, and none but that, shall be justified in Judgement, and escape Damnation.
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In these five marks I have told you truly and briefly, who shall be Justified and saved,
In these five marks I have told you truly and briefly, who shall be Justified and saved,
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and who shall be condemned at the day of Judgement.
and who shall be condemned At the day of Judgement.
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And if you would have them all in five words, they are but the Description of these five Graces, Repentance, Faith, Love, Obedience, Hope.
And if you would have them all in five words, they Are but the Description of these five Graces, Repentance, Faith, Love, obedience, Hope.
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But though I have laid these close together for your use, yet lest you should think that in so weighty a case I am too short in the proof of what I so determine of;
But though I have laid these close together for your use, yet lest you should think that in so weighty a case I am too short in the proof of what I so determine of;
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I will tell you in the express words of many Scripture Texts, who shall be Justified, and who shall be condemned.
I will tell you in the express words of many Scripture Texts, who shall be Justified, and who shall be condemned.
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[ John. 3. 3. Except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, Heb. 12. 14. Without holiness none shall see God.
[ John. 3. 3. Except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, Hebrew 12. 14. Without holiness none shall see God.
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Luk. 13. 3, 5. Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.Luk. 13. 3, 5. Except you Repent, you shall all likewise perish.
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Acts 26. 18. I send thee to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light,Acts 26. 18. I send thee to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to Light,
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and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and an Inheritance among the sanctified by Faith that is in me.
and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of Sins, and an Inheritance among the sanctified by Faith that is in me.
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Joh. 3. 15, 16. 17, 18, 19. Whoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life:John 3. 15, 16. 17, 18, 19. Whoever Believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life:
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he that believeth on him, is not condemned;
he that Believeth on him, is not condemned;
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he that believeth not, is condemned already, because he hath not Believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God:
he that Believeth not, is condemned already, Because he hath not Believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God:
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and this is the condemnation, that light is come in to the world, and men loved darkness rather then light,
and this is the condemnation, that Light is come in to the world, and men loved darkness rather then Light,
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because their deeds were evil, John. 5. 28, 29. The hour is coming, in which all that are in the graves shal hear his voice & shall come forth, they that have done good to the Resurrect on of life,
Because their Deeds were evil, John. 5. 28, 29. The hour is coming, in which all that Are in the graves shall hear his voice & shall come forth, they that have done good to the Resurrect on of life,
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and they that have done evil to the Resurrection of damnation.
and they that have done evil to the Resurrection of damnation.
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Mat. 25. 30. Cast the unprofitable servant into outer darkness, there shal be weeping & gnashing of Teeth, Lu. 19 27. But those mine enimies which would not that I should raign over them, bring hither and slay them before me, Mat 22. 12. 13. Friend,Mathew 25. 30. Cast the unprofitable servant into outer darkness, there shall be weeping & gnashing of Teeth, Lu. 19 27. But those mine enemies which would not that I should Reign over them, bring hither and slay them before me, Mathew 22. 12. 13. Friend,
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how camest thou in hither, not having on a wedding gatment? And he was speechless.
how camest thou in hither, not having on a wedding gatment? And he was speechless.
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Then said the King to the servants:
Then said the King to the Servants:
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Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, &c. Mat. 5. 20. For I say unto you, that except your Righteousness exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, etc. Mathew 5. 20. For I say unto you, that except your Righteousness exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of heaven.
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Mat. 7. 21. Not every one that saith, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;Mathew 7. 21. Not every one that Says, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
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but he that doth the will of my Father which is in Heaven.
but he that does the will of my Father which is in Heaven.
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Heb. 5. 6. He is become the Author of eternall salvation to all them that obey him.Hebrew 5. 6. He is become the Author of Eternal salvation to all them that obey him.
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Rev. 22. 14. Blessed are they that do his Commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life,Rev. 22. 14. Blessed Are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life,
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and may enter in by the Gate into the City.
and may enter in by the Gate into the city.
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Rom. 8. 1. 13. There is then no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, that walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.Rom. 8. 1. 13. There is then no condemnation to them that Are in christ jesus, that walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall dye:
For if you live After the Flesh, you shall die:
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but if ye through the Spirit do mortifie the deeds of the body, ye shall live, Rom. 8. 9. If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. Gal. 5. l8.
but if you through the Spirit do mortify the Deeds of the body, you shall live, Rom. 8. 9. If any man have not the Spirit of christ, he is none of his. Gal. 5. l8.
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But if ye be Led of the Spirit, ye are not under the Law. Gal. 6. 7. 8. Be not deceived: God is not mocked:
But if you be Led of the Spirit, you Are not under the Law. Gal. 6. 7. 8. Be not deceived: God is not mocked:
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for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap: for he that soweth to the flesh ▪ shall of the flesh reap Corruption:
for whatsoever a man Soweth, that shall he also reap: for he that Soweth to the Flesh ▪ shall of the Flesh reap Corruption:
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but he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit read life Everlasting.
but he that Soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit read life Everlasting.
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Matth. 6. 21. For where your Treasure, is there wil your heart be also, ] Read Psal. 1. and many other Texts to this purpose, of which some are cited in my Directions for Peace of Conscience: Dir. 11. p. 115. 116.Matthew 6. 21. For where your Treasure, is there will your heart be also, ] Read Psalm 1. and many other Texts to this purpose, of which Some Are cited in my Directions for Peace of Conscience: Dir 11. p. 115. 116.
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And thus I have told you from Gods Word, how you may know whether you are ready for Judgement;
And thus I have told you from God's Word, how you may know whither you Are ready for Judgement;
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which is the fourth thing that I would advise you to enquire after.
which is the fourth thing that I would Advice you to inquire After.
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O Sirs, what shift do you make to keep your souls from Continual Terrours, as you as long remain unready for Judgement? How do you keep the Thoughts of it out of your mind, that they do not break your sleep and meet you in your business,
Oh Sirs, what shift do you make to keep your Souls from Continual Terrors, as you as long remain unready for Judgement? How do you keep the Thoughts of it out of your mind, that they do not break your sleep and meet you in your business,
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and haunt you every way you go, while Judgement is so neer, and you are so unready? But I shall proceed to say next Question.
and haunt you every Way you go, while Judgement is so near, and you Are so unready? But I shall proceed to say next Question.
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Qu. 5 AND in the last place, to those of you that are not yet Ready,Qu. 5 AND in the last place, to those of you that Are not yet Ready,
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nor in a Condition wherein you may safe at that day ' my Question is, How are you resolved to prepare for Judgement for the time to come? Will you do no more than you have done hitherto? Or will you now set your selves with all your might, to make preparation for so great a day? me thinks you should be now past all demurs, delays,
nor in a Condition wherein you may safe At that day ' my Question is, How Are you resolved to prepare for Judgement for the time to come? Will you do no more than you have done hitherto? Or will you now Set your selves with all your might, to make preparation for so great a day? me thinks you should be now passed all demurs, delays,
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or further doubtings about such a business;
or further doubtings about such a business;
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and by the consideration of what I have said already, you should be fully Resolved to lose no more time,
and by the consideration of what I have said already, you should be Fully Resolved to loose no more time,
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but presently to awake, and •e• upon the work.
but presently to awake, and •e• upon the work.
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Me thinks you should all say, We will do any thing that the Lord shall Direct us to do, rather then we will be unready for this final doom!
Me thinks you should all say, We will do any thing that the Lord shall Direct us to do, rather then we will be unready for this final doom!
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O that there were but such hearts in you, that you were truly willing to follow the gracious Guidance of the Lord,
O that there were but such hearts in you, that you were truly willing to follow the gracious Guidance of the Lord,
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and to use but those sweet and reasonable means which he hath prescribed you in his Word, that you may be ready for that day!
and to use but those sweet and reasonable means which he hath prescribed you in his Word, that you may be ready for that day!
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Alas, it is no hard matter for me to tell you, or my self, what it is that we must do, if we will be happy;
Alas, it is no hard matter for me to tell you, or my self, what it is that we must do, if we will be happy;
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and it is no very hard matter to Do it, so far ar we are truly willing; but the difficulty is to be truly and throughly willing to this work.
and it is no very hard matter to Do it, so Far Are we Are truly willing; but the difficulty is to be truly and thoroughly willing to this work.
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If I shall tell you what you must do for preparation, shall I not lose my labour? Will you resolve and promise in the strength of Grace, that you will faithfully and speedily endeavour to practise it, whoever shall gainsay it? Upon hope of this, I will set you down some brief Directions, which you must follow,
If I shall tell you what you must do for preparation, shall I not loose my labour? Will you resolve and promise in the strength of Grace, that you will faithfully and speedily endeavour to practise it, whoever shall gainsay it? Upon hope of this, I will Set you down Some brief Directions, which you must follow,
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if ever you will with comfort look the Lord Jesus in the face at the hour of Death,
if ever you will with Comfort look the Lord jesus in the face At the hour of Death,
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or in the Day of Iudgement.
or in the Day of Judgement.
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THE first Direction is this, See that your souls be sincerely established in the Belief of this Judgement and everlasting life:
THE First Direction is this, See that your Souls be sincerely established in the Belief of this Judgement and everlasting life:
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For if you do not soundly believe it, you will not seriously prepare for it.
For if you do not soundly believe it, you will not seriously prepare for it.
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If you have the Judgement and belief of an Infidel, you cannot have the Heart or the Life of a Christian.
If you have the Judgement and belief of an Infidel, you cannot have the Heart or the Life of a Christian.
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Unbelief shuts out the most of the world from heaven; see that it do not so by you!
Unbelief shuts out the most of the world from heaven; see that it do not so by you!
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If you say, You cannot Believe what you would: I answer, Feed not yor ••belie• by wilfulness, or unreasonableness;
If you say, You cannot Believe what you would: I answer, Feed not Your ••belie• by wilfulness, or unreasonableness;
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Use Gods means to overcome it, and shut not your eyes against he light, and then try the issues;
Use God's means to overcome it, and shut not your eyes against he Light, and then try the issues;
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Heb. 3. 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. THE second Direction.Hebrew 3. 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. THE second Direction.
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Labour diligently to have a sound understanding of the nature of the Laws and Judgement of God. Labour diligently to have a found understanding of the nature of the Laws and Judgement of God.
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On what terms it is that he dealeth with mankinde: and on what terms he will Judge them to Life or Death:
On what terms it is that he deals with mankind: and on what terms he will Judge them to Life or Death:
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and what the Reward and punishment is.
and what the Reward and punishment is.
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For if you know not the Law by which you must be Judged, you cannot know how to prepare for the Judgement.
For if you know not the Law by which you must be Judged, you cannot know how to prepare for the Judgement.
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Study the Scripture therefore, and mark who they be that God promiseth to save, and who they be that he threatneth to Condemn.
Study the Scripture Therefore, and mark who they be that God promises to save, and who they be that he threatens to Condemn.
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For according to that Word will the Judgement pass. THE third Direction.
For according to that Word will the Judgement pass. THE third Direction.
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See that you take it as the very business of your Lives, to make ready for that day. See that you take it as the very business of your Lives, to make ready for that day.
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Understand that you have no other business in this world, but what doth necessarily depend on this.
Understand that you have no other business in this world, but what does necessarily depend on this.
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What else have you to do, but to provide for everlasting? and to use means to sustain your own bodies and others of purpose for his work, till it be happily done • Live therefore as men that make this the main scope and care of their Lives;
What Else have you to do, but to provide for everlasting? and to use means to sustain your own bodies and Others of purpose for his work, till it be happily done • Live Therefore as men that make this the main scope and care of their Lives;
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and let all things else come in but on the by.
and let all things Else come in but on the by.
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Remember every morning when you awake, that you must spend that day in preparation for your Account,
remember every morning when you awake, that you must spend that day in preparation for your Account,
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and that God doth give it you for that end.
and that God does give it you for that end.
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When you go to bed, examine your hearts, what you have done that day in preparation for your last Day:
When you go to Bed, examine your hearts, what you have done that day in preparation for your last Day:
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And take that time as lost which doth nothing to this end. THe fourth Direction.
And take that time as lost which does nothing to this end. THe fourth Direction.
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Vse frequently to think of the Certainty, neerness and dreadfulness of that day, to keep Life in your Affections and Endeavours; Use frequently to think of the Certainty, nearness and dreadfulness of that day, to keep Life in your Affections and Endeavours;
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lest by Inconsiderateness your souls grow stupid and negligent. lest by Inconsiderateness your Souls grow stupid and negligent.
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Otherwise, because it is out of sight, the heart will be apt to grow hardened and secure.
Otherwise, Because it is out of sighed, the heart will be apt to grow hardened and secure.
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And do not think of it sleightly as a common thing, but purposely set your selves to think of it, that it may rouze you up to such Affections and Endeavours as in some measure are answerable to the nature of the thing. THE fifth Direction.
And do not think of it slightly as a Common thing, but purposely Set your selves to think of it, that it may rouse you up to such Affections and Endeavours as in Some measure Are answerable to the nature of the thing. THE fifth Direction.
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Labour to have a lively feeling on thy heart, of the evil and weight of that sin which thou art guilty of, Labour to have a lively feeling on thy heart, of the evil and weight of that since which thou art guilty of,
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and of the misery into which it hath brought thee, and would further bring thee if thou be not delivered,
and of the misery into which it hath brought thee, and would further bring thee if thou be not Delivered,
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and so to feel the need of a Deliverer. This must prepare thee to partake of Christ now;and so to feel the need of a Deliverer. This must prepare thee to partake of christ now;
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and if thou partake not of him now, thou canst not be saved by him Then. It is these souls that now make light of their sin and misery, that must then feel them so heavy, as to be pressed by them into the infernal flames.
and if thou partake not of him now, thou Canst not be saved by him Then. It is these Souls that now make Light of their since and misery, that must then feel them so heavy, as to be pressed by them into the infernal flames.
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And those that now feel little need of a Saviour, they shall then have none to save them, when they feel their need. THE sixth Direction.
And those that now feel little need of a Saviour, they shall then have none to save them, when they feel their need. THE sixth Direction.
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Vnderstand and Believe the sufficiency of that Ransom and Satisfaction to Justice, which Christ hath made for thy sins ▪ and for the world, Understand and Believe the sufficiency of that Ransom and Satisfaction to justice, which christ hath made for thy Sins ▪ and for the world,
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and how freely and universally it is offered in the Gospel. Thy sin is not uncurable or unpardonable, nor thy misery remediless;and how freely and universally it is offered in the Gospel. Thy since is not uncurable or unpardonable, nor thy misery remediless;
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God hath provided a remedy in his Son Christ, and brought it so neer thy hands, that nothing but thy neglecting,
God hath provided a remedy in his Son christ, and brought it so near thy hands, that nothing but thy neglecting,
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or wilful refusing it, can deprive thee of the Benefit. Settle thy soul in this belief. THE seventh Direction.
or wilful refusing it, can deprive thee of the Benefit. Settle thy soul in this belief. THE seventh Direction.
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Vnderstand and Believe, that for all Christs satisfaction, there is an Absolute Necessity of sound Faith and Repentancte to be in thy own self, Understand and Believe, that for all Christ satisfaction, there is an Absolute Necessity of found Faith and Repentancte to be in thy own self,
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before thou canst be a Member of him, or be Pardoned, Adopted, or Justified by his blood. before thou Canst be a Member of him, or be Pardoned, Adopted, or Justified by his blood.
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He dyed not for final Infidel•ty and Impenitency, as predominant in any soul. As the Law of his Father which occasioned his suffering: required perfect Obedience, or suffering:
He died not for final Infidel•ty and Impenitency, as predominant in any soul. As the Law of his Father which occasioned his suffering: required perfect obedience, or suffering:
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So his own Law, which he hath made for the conveyance of his Benefits, doth require yet true Faith and Repentance of men themselves,
So his own Law, which he hath made for the conveyance of his Benefits, does require yet true Faith and Repentance of men themselves,
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before they shall be pardoned by him; and sincere Obedience and Perseverance, before they shall be glorified. THE eighth Direction.
before they shall be pardoned by him; and sincere obedience and Perseverance, before they shall be glorified. THE eighth Direction.
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Rest not therefore in an unrenewed, unsanctified state; Rest not Therefore in an unrenewed, unsanctified state;
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that is, till this Faith and Repentance be wrought on thy own soul, and thou be truly broken of from thy former sinful course,
that is, till this Faith and Repentance be wrought on thy own soul, and thou be truly broken of from thy former sinful course,
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and from all things in this world; and art Dedicated, Devoted and Resigned unto God. and from all things in this world; and art Dedicated, Devoted and Resigned unto God.
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Seeing this change must be made, and these graces must be had, or thou must certainly perish:
Seeing this change must be made, and these graces must be had, or thou must Certainly perish:
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in the fear of God, see that thou give no ease to thy mind till thou art thus changed.
in the Fear of God, see that thou give no ease to thy mind till thou art thus changed.
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Be content with nothing till this be done. Delay not another day.
Be content with nothing till this be done. delay not Another day.
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How canst thou live merrily, or sleep quietly in such a Condition, as if thou shouldst dye in it, thou shouldst perish for ever? Especially when thou art every hour uncertain whether thou shalt see another hour,
How Canst thou live merrily, or sleep quietly in such a Condition, as if thou Shouldst die in it, thou Shouldst perish for ever? Especially when thou art every hour uncertain whither thou shalt see Another hour,
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and not be presently snatch away by death? Methinks while thou art in so sad a case, which way ever thou art going,
and not be presently snatch away by death? Methinks while thou art in so sad a case, which Way ever thou art going,
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or what ever thou art doing, it should still come into thy thoughts, Oh what if I should Dye before I be Regenerate, and have part in Christ! THE ninth Direction.
or what ever thou art doing, it should still come into thy thoughts, O what if I should Die before I be Regenerate, and have part in christ! THE ninth Direction.
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Let it be the daily care of thy soul, to mortifie thy fleshly desires, and overcome this world; Let it be the daily care of thy soul, to mortify thy fleshly Desires, and overcome this world;
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and live as in a continual Conflict With Satan, which Will not be ended till thy life do end. and live as in a continual Conflict With Satan, which Will not be ended till thy life do end.
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If any thing destroy thee by drawing away thy heart from God, it will be thy carnal self, thy fleshly desires,
If any thing destroy thee by drawing away thy heart from God, it will be thy carnal self, thy fleshly Desires,
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and the allurements of this world, which is the matter that they feed upon.
and the allurements of this world, which is the matter that they feed upon.
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This therefore must be the earnest work of thy life, to subdue this flesh, and set light by this world,
This Therefore must be the earnest work of thy life, to subdue this Flesh, and Set Light by this world,
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and resist the Devil, that by these would destroy thee.
and resist the devil, that by these would destroy thee.
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It is the common case of miserable hypocrites, that at first they list themselves under Christ as for a fight,
It is the Common case of miserable Hypocrites, that At First they list themselves under christ as for a fight,
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but they presently forget their state and work;
but they presently forget their state and work;
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and when they are once in their own conceit Regenerate, they think themselves so safe, that there is no further danger;
and when they Are once in their own conceit Regenerate, they think themselves so safe, that there is no further danger;
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and thereupon they do lay down their Arms and take that which they miscall, their Christian Liberty,
and thereupon they do lay down their Arms and take that which they miscall, their Christian Liberty,
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and indulge and please that fl•sh which they promised to mortifie, and close with the world which they promised to contemn,
and indulge and please that fl•sh which they promised to mortify, and close with the world which they promised to contemn,
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and so give up themselves to the Devil, whom they promised to fight against.
and so give up themselves to the devil, whom they promised to fight against.
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If once you apprehend all your Religion lieth in meer Believing, that all shall go well with you,
If once you apprehend all your Religion lies in mere Believing, that all shall go well with you,
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and that the bitterness of death is past, and in a forbearance of some disgraceful sins,
and that the bitterness of death is past, and in a forbearance of Some disgraceful Sins,
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and being much in the Exercise of your Gifts, and in external wayes of Duty,
and being much in the Exercise of your Gifts, and in external ways of Duty,
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and giving God a Cheap and plausible obedience in those things only which the Flesh can spare;
and giving God a Cheap and plausible Obedience in those things only which the Flesh can spare;
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you are then faln into that deceitful hypocrisie, which will as surely condemn you, as open prophaness,
you Are then fallen into that deceitful hypocrisy, which will as surely condemn you, as open profaneness,
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if you get not out of it. You must live as in a fight, or you cannot overcome.
if you get not out of it. You must live as in a fight, or you cannot overcome.
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You must live loose from all things in this world, if you will be ready for another. You must not live after the flesh,
You must live lose from all things in this world, if you will be ready for Another. You must not live After the Flesh,
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but mortifie it by the Spirit, if you would not dye, but live for ever, Rom. 8. 13. These things are not indifferent, but of flat necessity. THE tenth Direction.
but mortify it by the Spirit, if you would not die, but live for ever, Rom. 8. 13. These things Are not indifferent, but of flat necessity. THE tenth Direction.
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Do all your works as men that must be judged for them. Do all your works as men that must be judged for them.
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It is not enough (at least in point of Duty and Comfort) that you Judge this preparation in General to be the main business of your live•,
It is not enough (At least in point of Duty and Comfort) that you Judge this preparation in General to be the main business of your live•,
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but you should also order your particular Actions by these Thoughts, and measure them by their Respects to this approaching Day.
but you should also order your particular Actions by these Thoughts, and measure them by their Respects to this approaching Day.
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Before you venture on them, enquire whether they will bear weight in Judgement, and be sweet or bitter when they are brought to tryal? Both for matter and manner, this must be observed.
Before you venture on them, inquire whither they will bear weight in Judgement, and be sweet or bitter when they Are brought to trial? Both for matter and manner, this must be observed.
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Oh that you would Remember this when Temptations are upon you.
O that you would remember this when Temptations Are upon you.
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When you are Tempted to give up your minds to the world, and drown your selves in earthly cares, will you bethink you soberly whether you would hear of this at Judgement? and whether the world will be then as sweet as now? and whether this be the best preparation for your Tryal:
When you Are Tempted to give up your minds to the world, and drown your selves in earthly Cares, will you bethink you soberly whither you would hear of this At Judgement? and whither the world will be then as sweet as now? and whither this be the best preparation for your Trial:
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When you are Tempted to be Drunk, or to spend your precious time in Alehouses, or vain unprofitable company, or at Cards or Dice, or any sinful or needless sports;
When you Are Tempted to be Drunk, or to spend your precious time in Alehouses, or vain unprofitable company, or At Cards or Dice, or any sinful or needless sports;
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bethink you then, Whether this will be comfortable at the Reckoning? and whether time be no more worth to one that is so neer eternity,
bethink you then, Whither this will be comfortable At the Reckoning? and whither time be no more worth to one that is so near eternity,
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and must make so strict an account of his Hours? and whether there be not many better works before you, in which you might spend your time to your greater advantage,
and must make so strict an account of his Hours? and whither there be not many better works before you, in which you might spend your time to your greater advantage,
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and to your greater comfort when it comes to a Review? When you are tempted to wantonnese, fornication,
and to your greater Comfort when it comes to a Review? When you Are tempted to wantonnese, fornication,
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or any other fleshly intemperance, bethink you soberly, with what face these Actions will appear at Judgement,
or any other fleshly intemperance, bethink you soberly, with what face these Actions will appear At Judgement,
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and whether they will be then pleasant or displeasant to you? So when you are tempted to neglect the daily worshipping of God in your families,
and whither they will be then pleasant or displeasant to you? So when you Are tempted to neglect the daily worshipping of God in your families,
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and the Catechizing and Teaching of your children or servants, especially on the Lords Day, bethink your selves then, what account you will give of this to Christ,
and the Catechizing and Teaching of your children or Servants, especially on the lords Day, bethink your selves then, what account you will give of this to christ,
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when he that entrusted you with the care of your children and servants, shall call you to a reckoning for the performance of that trust?
when he that Entrusted you with the care of your children and Servants, shall call you to a reckoning for the performance of that trust?
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The like must be Remembred in the very manner of our Duties.
The like must be Remembered in the very manner of our Duties.
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How diligently should a Minister study? how earnestly should he perswade? how unwearyedly should he bear all oppositions and ungrateful returns? and how carefully should he watch over each particular soul of his charge (as far as is possible) when he Remembers that he must shortly be Accountable for all in Judgement? And how importunate should we all be with sinners for their Conversion,
How diligently should a Minister study? how earnestly should he persuade? how unwearyedly should he bear all oppositions and ungrateful returns? and how carefully should he watch over each particular soul of his charge (as Far as is possible) when he Remembers that he must shortly be Accountable for all in Judgement? And how importunate should we all be with Sinners for their Conversion,
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when we consider that themselves also must shortly be Judg•d? Can a man be cold and dead in prayer, that hath any true apprehension of that Judgement upon his mind, where he must be accountable for all his prayers and performances? O Remember,
when we Consider that themselves also must shortly be Judg•d? Can a man be cold and dead in prayer, that hath any true apprehension of that Judgement upon his mind, where he must be accountable for all his Prayers and performances? O remember,
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and seriously Remember, when you stand before the Minister to hear the word, and when you are on your knees to God in prayer, in what a manner that same person,
and seriously remember, when you stand before the Minister to hear the word, and when you Are on your knees to God in prayer, in what a manner that same person,
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even your selves must shortly stand at the Barr of the dreadful God! Did these thoughts get throughly to mens hearts, they would waken them out of their sleepy Devotions,
even your selves must shortly stand At the Bar of the dreadful God! Did these thoughts get thoroughly to men's hearts, they would waken them out of their sleepy Devotions,
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and acquaint them that it is a serious business to be a Christian.
and acquaint them that it is a serious business to be a Christian.
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How careful should we be of our thoughts and words, if we believingly remembred that we must be accountable for them all!
How careful should we be of our thoughts and words, if we believingly remembered that we must be accountable for them all!
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How carefully should we consider what we do with our Riches, and with all that God giveth us,
How carefully should we Consider what we do with our Riches, and with all that God gives us,
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and how much more largely should we expend it for his service in works of Piety and Charity,
and how much more largely should we expend it for his service in works of Piety and Charity,
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if we believingly remembred that we must be Judged according to what we have done,
if we believingly remembered that we must be Judged according to what we have done,
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and give account of every Talent that we receive? Certainly the believing consideration of Iudgement, might make us all better Christians then we are,
and give account of every Talon that we receive? Certainly the believing consideration of Judgement, might make us all better Christians then we Are,
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and keep our lives in a more innocent and profitable frame. THE eleventh Direction.
and keep our lives in a more innocent and profitable frame. THE eleventh Direction.
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As you will certainly renew your failings in this life, so be sure that you daily renew your Repentance and fly daily to Christ for a renewed pardon, that no sin may leave its sting in your souls. As you will Certainly renew your failings in this life, so be sure that you daily renew your Repentance and fly daily to christ for a renewed pardon, that no since may leave its sting in your Souls.
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It is not your first pardon that will serve the turn for your latter sins. Not that you must Purpose to sin, and Purpose to repent when you have done, as a Remedy:
It is not your First pardon that will serve the turn for your latter Sins. Not that you must Purpose to since, and Purpose to Repent when you have done, as a Remedy:
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for that is an hypocritical and wicked purpose of repenting, which is made a means to maintain us in our sins;
for that is an hypocritical and wicked purpose of repenting, which is made a means to maintain us in our Sins;
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But sin must be avoided as far as we can;
But since must be avoided as Far as we can;
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and Repentance and Faith in the blood of Christ must remedy that which we could not avoid.
and Repentance and Faith in the blood of christ must remedy that which we could not avoid.
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The righteousness of pardon in Christs blood is useful to us only so far as we are sinners;
The righteousness of pardon in Christ blood is useful to us only so Far as we Are Sinners;
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and cometh in where our Imperfect Inherent Righteousness doth come short; but must not be purposely chosen before innocency:
and comes in where our Imperfect Inherent Righteousness does come short; but must not be purposely chosen before innocency:
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I mean, we must rather choose, as far as we can, to obey and be innocent,
I mean, we must rather choose, as Far as we can, to obey and be innocent,
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than to sin and be pardoned, if we were sure of pardon. THE twelfth Direction.
than to sin and be pardoned, if we were sure of pardon. THE twelfth Direction.
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In this vigilant, obedient, penitent course, with confidence upon God as a Father, Rest upon the Promise o• Acceptance and Remission through the Merits and Intercession of him that Redeemed you;
In this vigilant, obedient, penitent course, with confidence upon God as a Father, Rest upon the Promise o• Acceptance and Remission through the Merits and Intercession of him that Redeemed you;
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Look up in hope to the Glory that is before you, and believe that God will make good his Word,
Look up in hope to the Glory that is before you, and believe that God will make good his Word,
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and the patient expectation of the righteous shall not be in vain. Cheerfully hold on in the work that you have begun:
and the patient expectation of the righteous shall not be in vain. Cheerfully hold on in the work that you have begun:
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and as you serve a better matter than you did before your change, so serve him with more willingness, gladness and delight.
and as you serve a better matter than you did before your change, so serve him with more willingness, gladness and delight.
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Do not entertain hard Thoughts of him, or of his service, but rejoyce in your unspeakable happiness of being admitted into his family and favour through Christ.
Do not entertain hard Thoughts of him, or of his service, but rejoice in your unspeakable happiness of being admitted into his family and favour through christ.
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Do not serve him in drooping dejection and discouragement, but with Love, and Ioy, and filial fear.
Do not serve him in drooping dejection and discouragement, but with Love, and Joy, and filial Fear.
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Keep in the Communion of his Saints, where he is cheerfully and faithfully praised and honoured,
Keep in the Communion of his Saints, where he is cheerfully and faithfully praised and honoured,
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and where is the greatest visible similitude of heaven upon earth;
and where is the greatest visible similitude of heaven upon earth;
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especially in the celebration of the Sacrament of Christs Supper, where he seals up a Renewed pardon in his blood,
especially in the celebration of the Sacrament of Christ Supper, where he Seals up a Renewed pardon in his blood,
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and where unanimously we keep the Remembrance of his Death until he come.
and where unanimously we keep the Remembrance of his Death until he come.
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Do not cast your selves out of the Communion of the Saints, from whom to be cast out by just Censure and Exclusion, is a dreadful emblem and fore-runner of the Iudgement to come, where the ungodly shall be cast out of the presence of Christ and his Saints for ever.
Do not cast your selves out of the Communion of the Saints, from whom to be cast out by just Censure and Exclusion, is a dreadful emblem and forerunner of the Judgement to come, where the ungodly shall be cast out of the presence of christ and his Saints for ever.
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I have now finished the Directions, which I tender to you for your preparation for the Day of the Lord;
I have now finished the Directions, which I tender to you for your preparation for the Day of the Lord;
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and withall my whole Discourse on this weighty point. What effect all this shall have upon your hearts, the Lord knows;
and withal my Whole Discourse on this weighty point. What Effect all this shall have upon your hearts, the Lord knows;
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it is not in my power to determine.
it is not in my power to determine.
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If you are so far blinded and hardened by sin and Satan, as to make light of all this,
If you Are so Far blinded and hardened by since and Satan, as to make Light of all this,
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or coldly to commend the Doctrine, while you go on to the end in your carnal worldly condition as before;
or coldly to commend the Doctrine, while you go on to the end in your carnal worldly condition as before;
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I can say no more, but tell thee again, that Iudgement is neer, when thou wilt bitterly bewail all this too late.
I can say no more, but tell thee again, that Judgement is near, when thou wilt bitterly bewail all this too late.
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And among all the rest of the Evidence that comes in against thee, this book wil be one, which shall testifie to thy face before Angels,
And among all the rest of the Evidence that comes in against thee, this book will be one, which shall testify to thy face before Angels,
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and men, that thou wast told of that Day, and intreated to prepare. But if the Lord shall shew thee so much mercy as to open thy eyes,
and men, that thou wast told of that Day, and entreated to prepare. But if the Lord shall show thee so much mercy as to open thy eyes,
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and break in upon thy heart, and by sober Consideration turn it to himself, and cause thee faithfully to take the warning that hath here been given thee,
and break in upon thy heart, and by Sobrium Consideration turn it to himself, and cause thee faithfully to take the warning that hath Here been given thee,
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and to obey these Directions, I dare assure thee from the word of the Lord, that this Iudgement which will be so dreadful to the ungodly,
and to obey these Directions, I Dare assure thee from the word of the Lord, that this Judgement which will be so dreadful to the ungodly,
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and the beginning of their endless terror and misery, will be as joyful, to thee, and the beginning of thy glory:
and the beginning of their endless terror and misery, will be as joyful, to thee, and the beginning of thy glory:
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The Saviour that thou hast believed in, and sincerely obeyed, will not condemn thee.
The Saviour that thou hast believed in, and sincerely obeyed, will not condemn thee.
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Psal. 1. 5, 6. Rom. 8. 1. Iohn 3. 16. It is part of his business to Iustifie thee before the world,Psalm 1. 5, 6. Rom. 8. 1. John 3. 16. It is part of his business to Justify thee before the world,
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and to glorifie his merits, his Kingly power, his holyness, and his rewarding Iustice in thy Absolution and Salvation.
and to Glorify his merits, his Kingly power, his holiness, and his rewarding justice in thy Absolution and Salvation.
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He will account it a righteous thing to recompence Tribulation to thy Troublers, and Rest to thy self;
He will account it a righteous thing to recompense Tribulation to thy Troublers, and Rest to thy self;
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when the Lord Iesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels, in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God,
when the Lord Iesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels, in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God,
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and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Iesus Christ;
and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Iesus christ;
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who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power:
who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power:
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Even then shall he come to be glorified in his Saints, and to be admired in all them that believe, in that day;
Even then shall he come to be glorified in his Saints, and to be admired in all them that believe, in that day;
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Even because his servants Testimony, and his Spirits among them was believed, 2. Thes. 1. 6, 7, 8 9, 10. That day will be the great marriage or the Lamb,
Even Because his Servants Testimony, and his Spirits among them was believed, 2. Thebes 1. 6, 7, 8 9, 10. That day will be the great marriage or the Lamb,
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and the Reception of thee, and all the Saints into the glory of thy beloved, to which they had a Right at their first Consent and Contract upon earth:
and the Reception of thee, and all the Saints into the glory of thy Beloved, to which they had a Right At their First Consent and Contract upon earth:
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And when the Bridegroom comes, thou who art Ready shalt go in to the Marriage: when the door shall be shut against the sleepy negligent world;
And when the Bridegroom comes, thou who art Ready shalt go in to the Marriage: when the door shall be shut against the sleepy negligent world;
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and though they Cry, Lord, Lord, open to us, they shall be repulsed with a Verily I know you not, Mat. 25. 10, 11, 12, 13. For this day which others fear, maist thou long,
and though they Cry, Lord, Lord, open to us, they shall be repulsed with a Verily I know you not, Mathew 25. 10, 11, 12, 13. For this day which Others Fear, Mayest thou long,
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and hope, and pray, and wait, and comfort thy self in all troubles with the remembrance of it, 1 Cor. 15. 55, 56. 57, 58. 1 Thes. 4. 17, 18. If thou were ••ady to be offered to death for Christ,
and hope, and pray, and wait, and Comfort thy self in all Troubles with the remembrance of it, 1 Cor. 15. 55, 56. 57, 58. 1 Thebes 4. 17, 18. If thou were ••ady to be offered to death for christ,
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or when the time of thy departing is at hand, thou maist look back on the good fight which thou hast sought,
or when the time of thy departing is At hand, thou Mayest look back on the good fight which thou hast sought,
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and on the course which thou hast finished, and on the Faith which thou hast kept,
and on the course which thou hast finished, and on the Faith which thou hast kept,
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and maist confidently conclude, that henceforth there is laid up for thee a Crown of Righteousness, which The Lord the Righteous Judge shall give thee at that day:
and Mayest confidently conclude, that henceforth there is laid up for thee a Crown of Righteousness, which The Lord the Righteous Judge shall give thee At that day:
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and not to thee only, but unto all them also that Love his Appearing, 2 Tim. 4. 6, 7, 8. Even so, Come Lord Jesus, Rev. 22. 20. FINIS.
and not to thee only, but unto all them also that Love his Appearing, 2 Tim. 4. 6, 7, 8. Even so, Come Lord jesus, Rev. 22. 20. FINIS.
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