The believer's daily exercise, or, The Scripture precept of being in the fear of the Lord all the day long explained and urged in four sermons / by John Billingsley ...
yet when the Winds grew boisterous his unbelief had sunk him, had not Jesus lent him a hand, and by one word of his mouth stilled a double Tempest, that of the Winds and Waves without, and that of his Disciples Fear within, Matth. ch xiv. from v. 22, to 33.
yet when the Winds grew boisterous his unbelief had sunk him, had not jesus lent him a hand, and by one word of his Mouth stilled a double Tempest, that of the Winds and Waves without, and that of his Disciples fear within, Matthew changed xiv. from v. 22, to 33.
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The People of God are a thinking People: They are apt to take notice of, and observe those passages of Providence which an unthinking World let slip unregarded.
The People of God Are a thinking People: They Are apt to take notice of, and observe those passages of Providence which an unthinking World let slip unregarded.
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And in nothing are they more ordinarily at a loss, or sooner surprized, than in the consideration of the state of good and bad men here in this World. They believe a just and holy Providence governs the Affairs of this lower World; and this puts them sometimes to wonder how it comes to pass that the Righteous should be so often persecuted and perplexed, while the wicked are in peace and safety, flourishing like a green Bay-tree, having more than heart can wish, Psal. xxxvii. 1. & Psal. Lxxiii. 3.
And in nothing Are they more ordinarily At a loss, or sooner surprised, than in the consideration of the state of good and bad men Here in this World. They believe a just and holy Providence governs the Affairs of this lower World; and this puts them sometime to wonder how it comes to pass that the Righteous should be so often persecuted and perplexed, while the wicked Are in peace and safety, flourishing like a green Bay tree, having more than heart can wish, Psalm xxxvii. 1. & Psalm Lxxiii. 3.
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And while they are thus intent upon the consideration of the present glory of the wicked, and the poor and dejected state of the godly, no wonder if the Tempter pursue his advanta•es against them,
And while they Are thus intent upon the consideration of the present glory of the wicked, and the poor and dejected state of the godly, no wonder if the Tempter pursue his advanta•es against them,
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and they feel in their hearts some motions of envy and emulation; thinking the wicked 's prosperity too much, and inordinately wishing themselves a share of it.
and they feel in their hearts Some motions of envy and emulation; thinking the wicked is Prosperity too much, and inordinately wishing themselves a share of it.
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This indeed is a Panpharmacon, an All-heal; the fear of God is an effectual remedy as against Envy, so against Pride, Covetousness, Sensuality, Hypocrisie and whatever distempers else our Souls are Subject and Liable to:
This indeed is a Panpharmacon, an Allheal; the Fear of God is an effectual remedy as against Envy, so against Pride, Covetousness, Sensuality, Hypocrisy and whatever distempers Else our Souls Are Subject and Liable to:
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Be we Young or Old, Rich or Poor, Learned or Ʋnlearned, Superiours or Inferiours, Bond or Free; of whatever Rank or Condition we be, this Precept belongs to us, and we ought every one to take it to our selves.
Be we Young or Old, Rich or Poor, Learned or Ʋnlearned, Superiors or Inferiors, Bound or Free; of whatever Rank or Condition we be, this Precept belongs to us, and we ought every one to take it to our selves.
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that he beholds all thy actions, and that he will render to thee according to thy works. Fear in this place implies Reverence, Love, and Obedience: Let a Principle of Religion possess thy Soul, and be the Governor and Director of thy Life and Actions. Walk with God.
that he beholds all thy actions, and that he will render to thee according to thy works. fear in this place Implies reverence, Love, and obedience: Let a Principle of Religion possess thy Soul, and be the Governor and Director of thy Life and Actions. Walk with God.
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I do not say that we must turn Euchites, and spend all our time in acts of immediate Worship, Praying, Hearing, Meditation, &c. But we must do no deliberate act that for its principle and end does not deserve to be denominated a Religious action. Our very Eating, Drinking, Sleeping, Buying, Selling, Visiting, Recreating of our selves, must be a walking according to the Gospel Rule, if we would have peace, and a blessing from Heaven upon us.
I do not say that we must turn Euchites, and spend all our time in acts of immediate Worship, Praying, Hearing, Meditation, etc. But we must do no deliberate act that for its principle and end does not deserve to be denominated a Religious actium. Our very Eating, Drinking, Sleeping, Buying, Selling, Visiting, Recreating of our selves, must be a walking according to the Gospel Rule, if we would have peace, and a blessing from Heaven upon us.
Many neglect the great business of Christianity because they do not well understand what it is; or if they know something of it in general, yet their notions are but confused, and they know not how to place and order their duties.
Many neglect the great business of Christianity Because they do not well understand what it is; or if they know something of it in general, yet their notions Are but confused, and they know not how to place and order their duties.
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For your help in this, I shall lay before you the following Scheme of good employments for every day; which whosoever Prudently, Sincerely, Cheerfully and Constantly observes, does (in some good measure) come up to this Divine Rule, of being in the fear of the Lord all the day long.
For your help in this, I shall lay before you the following Scheme of good employments for every day; which whosoever Prudently, Sincerely, Cheerfully and Constantly observes, does (in Some good measure) come up to this Divine Rule, of being in the Fear of the Lord all the day long.
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Look well that a principle of Grace and Regeneration be wrought in your Soul. A dead man cannot work or walk; you must make the tree good, or the fruit will be naught. A graceless Soul cannot do a gracious action; much less is it to be expected that he should engage and persist in a course of holiness. How many in a pang of Conviction, and under present fears of Death and Hell, resolve that they will lead new lives, they will be drunk no more, they will leave their loose Companions, they will Pray, and Read, and Hear, and do no body knows what? But their goodness is but like a morning Cloud,
Look well that a principle of Grace and Regeneration be wrought in your Soul. A dead man cannot work or walk; you must make the tree good, or the fruit will be nought. A graceless Soul cannot do a gracious actium; much less is it to be expected that he should engage and persist in a course of holiness. How many in a pang of Conviction, and under present fears of Death and Hell, resolve that they will led new lives, they will be drunk no more, they will leave their lose Sodales, they will Pray, and Read, and Hear, and do no body knows what? But their Goodness is but like a morning Cloud,
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and early Dew that soon passeth away, they dream of leading new lives, without getting new hearts: Whereas if you will to purpose reform your lives, you must begin with your hearts: Get a deep sense of sin, see your need of Christ, cry to God for Pardon and Grace, be restless till you feel your Souls possest with the Spirit of a holy Life, Light and Love, till you be made partakers of a Divine Nature, new creatures in whom all old things are passed away,
and early Due that soon passes away, they dream of leading new lives, without getting new hearts: Whereas if you will to purpose reform your lives, you must begin with your hearts: Get a deep sense of since, see your need of christ, cry to God for Pardon and Grace, be restless till you feel your Souls possessed with the Spirit of a holy Life, Light and Love, till you be made partakers of a Divine Nature, new creatures in whom all old things Are passed away,
whereas a seeming new Life, while the old unsanctified heart, with its unmortified Lusis, remains, is but a dead Image, a painted carkass, a thing that as it does not live, so it cannot last.
whereas a seeming new Life, while the old unsanctified heart, with its unmortified Lusis, remains, is but a dead Image, a painted carcase, a thing that as it does not live, so it cannot last.
When I awake (saith the holy Psalmist) I am still with thee, Psal. 139. 18. Labour that your first thoughts may be of God, and Christ, and Heaven. Use your Souls, upon their first release, from the Fetters of sleep, to work towards God in thankful acknowledgments, and deep admirations of his goodness, with very humbling reflections on your own frailty and vileness; Say, Lord, what is man that thou art mindful of him,
When I awake (Says the holy Psalmist) I am still with thee, Psalm 139. 18. Labour that your First thoughts may be of God, and christ, and Heaven. Use your Souls, upon their First release, from the Fetters of sleep, to work towards God in thankful acknowledgments, and deep admirations of his Goodness, with very humbling reflections on your own frailty and vileness; Say, Lord, what is man that thou art mindful of him,
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or the Son of Man that thou visitest him? Psal. viii. 4. Lift up a Prayer for protection from sin and danger throughout the new day God is pleased to give you.
or the Son of Man that thou visitest him? Psalm viii. 4. Lift up a Prayer for protection from sin and danger throughout the new day God is pleased to give you.
Think how many have passed the night in Pain and Misery, and how many Souls may be this night gone into Eternity, while you have slept sweetly and safely, and bless God for his mercy to you, and labour to make a wise and holy improvement of it.
Think how many have passed the night in Pain and Misery, and how many Souls may be this night gone into Eternity, while you have slept sweetly and safely, and bless God for his mercy to you, and labour to make a wise and holy improvement of it.
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and that of the very best, the flower of their time, to deaths Image and Brother Sleep? O think how many are suing out & obtaining their pardon, and making sure their Salvation, while you lie Sleeping and Snoring; and have not you Souls as well as they? Have not you as much need of Christ and Grace and Heaven as they? Remember excessive Sleep is neither good for Body nor Soul. All cannot do with the like measure of Sleep,
and that of the very best, the flower of their time, to death's Image and Brother Sleep? O think how many Are suing out & obtaining their pardon, and making sure their Salvation, while you lie Sleeping and Snoring; and have not you Souls as well as they? Have not you as much need of christ and Grace and Heaven as they? remember excessive Sleep is neither good for Body nor Soul. All cannot do with the like measure of Sleep,
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And of those that are not guilty of indulging the Body in this respect, how many more are there that abridge themselves for the World, than that do it for God and their Souls? And is the World a better Master, think you,
And of those that Are not guilty of indulging the Body in this respect, how many more Are there that abridge themselves for the World, than that do it for God and their Souls? And is the World a better Master, think you,
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than God and Christ? And is Gold a better purchase than Grace? And then when you are awake, slugg not as many do, turning upon their beds like a door upon its hinges; much less contrive not mischief upon your Beds, let not contemplative wickedness find that time to steal into your hearts.
than God and christ? And is Gold a better purchase than Grace? And then when you Are awake, slug not as many do, turning upon their Beds like a door upon its hinges; much less contrive not mischief upon your Beds, let not contemplative wickedness find that time to steal into your hearts.
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4. Be not long in dressing, and lose not even that time, but think of some apparel for the Soul. Be not like the gaudy Butter-flies, and gay Peacocks of our days, that spend their best hours between the Comb and the Glass; and so their Bodies be but fine, care not how filthy their Souls are.
4. Be not long in dressing, and loose not even that time, but think of Some apparel for the Soul. Be not like the gaudy Butterflies, and gay Peacocks of our days, that spend their best hours between the Comb and the Glass; and so their Bodies be but fine, care not how filthy their Souls Are.
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Remember Cloaths came in to cover that nakedness of which sin had made us ashamed, and therefore they should be a constant memorial to us of the fall of our first Parents, and ours in them;
remember Clothes Come in to cover that nakedness of which sin had made us ashamed, and Therefore they should be a constant memorial to us of the fallen of our First Parents, and ours in them;
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and to be proud of them, or to make a great deal of stir and do about them, is very foolish and absurd, as well as wicked. Count that fashion of apparel the best, that being sufficient for Warmth and Decency truly so called, requires least time in putting on.
and to be proud of them, or to make a great deal of stir and do about them, is very foolish and absurd, as well as wicked. Count that fashion of apparel the best, that being sufficient for Warmth and Decency truly so called, requires least time in putting on.
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To spend an hour every morning in Tricking and Trimming the Body, and to think half an hour for Reading and Prayer too much, is to me no very good sign than he or she whose ordinary practice is such, is a real hearty Christian. And you whose apparel is really Grave and Decent, the time that is spent in putting it on, let it not be wholly taken up in that, but let your minds be employed in suitable Meditations: Think of putting o• the Lord Jesus Christ, he is the only cloathing for your Souls, that the shame of your nakedness may not appear:
To spend an hour every morning in Tricking and Trimming the Body, and to think half an hour for Reading and Prayer too much, is to me no very good Signen than he or she whose ordinary practice is such, is a real hearty Christian. And you whose apparel is really Grave and Decent, the time that is spent in putting it on, let it not be wholly taken up in that, but let your minds be employed in suitable Meditations: Think of putting o• the Lord jesus christ, he is the only clothing for your Souls, that the shame of your nakedness may not appear:
You would be ashamed to go naked into the Company of your Neighbours; O be ashamed of sin which is the Souls nakedness! While you are dressing, think what Temptations you are like to meet with in the day,
You would be ashamed to go naked into the Company of your Neighbours; Oh be ashamed of sin which is the Souls nakedness! While you Are dressing, think what Temptations you Are like to meet with in the day,
5. Go not out of your Chamber, or Lodging Room (without urgent necessity) till you have offered up your morning Sacrifice of Prayer and Praise unto God.
5. Go not out of your Chamber, or Lodging Room (without urgent necessity) till you have offered up your morning Sacrifice of Prayer and Praise unto God.
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as an unreasonably bold man, that dares go out into the World without Prayer: Dost thou know but Death may meet thee before thou comest in again? Dost thou know but God may leave thee to do that, that shall bring upon thee an infamous death and everlasting damnation?
as an unreasonably bold man, that dares go out into the World without Prayer: Dost thou know but Death may meet thee before thou Comest in again? Dost thou know but God may leave thee to do that, that shall bring upon thee an infamous death and everlasting damnation?
But then, see also that thou pray in Faith, and with Fervency: Do not content thy self to have said a few words by rote, that thou callest a Prayer; but pray with understanding, and pray with Feeling and Affection: Confess thy sins both of Nature and Life,
But then, see also that thou pray in Faith, and with Fervency: Do not content thy self to have said a few words by rote, that thou Callest a Prayer; but pray with understanding, and pray with Feeling and Affection: Confess thy Sins both of Nature and Life,
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Pray for the Church of Christ, yea for the Heathen World, for the Land of thy Nativity, especially for the Continuance and Success of the Gospel therein:
Pray for the Church of christ, yea for the Heathen World, for the Land of thy Nativity, especially for the Continuance and Success of the Gospel therein:
Pray also for thy Relations, for thy Friends, yea and for thy Enemies. And remember with thy Confessions and Prayers, to join Praises and Thanksgivings;
Pray also for thy Relations, for thy Friends, yea and for thy Enemies. And Remember with thy Confessions and Prayers, to join Praises and Thanksgivings;
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Pray as thou canst; make use of some good form till thou canst do better; but take heed of formality, and resting in the work done; narrowly watch and observe thy heart;
Pray as thou Canst; make use of Some good from till thou Canst do better; but take heed of formality, and resting in the work done; narrowly watch and observe thy heart;
6. Join reading of the holy Scriptures, and (when time will permit, especially on the Lords days) the choicest practical Books, with your morning Devotions.
6. Join reading of the holy Scriptures, and (when time will permit, especially on the lords days) the Choicest practical Books, with your morning Devotions.
and in his Law doth he meditate day and night, Psal. i. 2. It is the food of your Souls, without daily supplies whereof you will famish. Read with deliberation, with intention of mind, labour to understand what you read, and to feel it;
and in his Law does he meditate day and night, Psalm i. 2. It is the food of your Souls, without daily supplies whereof you will famish. Read with deliberation, with intention of mind, labour to understand what you read, and to feel it;
However, till you can read, or such of you as having been able to read, may now be disabled through blindness or weakness of sight, &c. Get others to read to you,
However, till you can read, or such of you as having been able to read, may now be disabled through blindness or weakness of sighed, etc. Get Others to read to you,
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or when your ignorance and folly shall have thrust you into Hell, that you were warned of the time when you would cry out, Oh! how have I hated instruction,
or when your ignorance and folly shall have thrust you into Hell, that you were warned of the time when you would cry out, Oh! how have I hated instruction,
For my part, I would hear the weakest Minister (supposing him a true Minister) that ever spake with a Tongue, rather than stay at home to read the best Book that ever was written;
For my part, I would hear the Weakest Minister (supposing him a true Minister) that ever spoke with a Tongue, rather than stay At home to read the best Book that ever was written;
And here for the sake of beginners in Religion, who are oft imposed upon, to the loss of their time, and the danger of their Souls, by ill chosen Books, I will venture to name a very few, and those not bulky, which I take to be exceeding sound, and I will add a few hints, how you may read them to best purpose:
And Here for the sake of beginners in Religion, who Are oft imposed upon, to the loss of their time, and the danger of their Souls, by ill chosen Books, I will venture to name a very few, and those not bulky, which I take to be exceeding found, and I will add a few hints, how you may read them to best purpose:
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lately reprinted, in Octavo. 2. Mr. Daniel Burgess 's four little Tracts, Call to sinners, Questions, &c. Twelves. 3. Showers Reflections on Time and Eternity.
lately Reprinted, in Octavo. 2. Mr. daniel Burgess is four little Tracts, Call to Sinners, Questions, etc. Twelves. 3. Showers Reflections on Time and Eternity.
Octavo. 6. Steel 's Trades-mans Calling. Octavo. 7. Ford 's Practical use of Infant Baptism. Octavo. 8. Doolittel on the Lord's Supper, two parts. Twelves.
Octavo. 6. Steel is Tradesman's Calling. Octavo. 7. Ford is Practical use of Infant Baptism. Octavo. 8. Doolittel on the Lord's Supper, two parts. Twelves.
I would have you read these Books in the order I have named them one at once, (always continuing the joint reading of the Scriptures with and before all Books of humane composure;) read one thorow,
I would have you read these Books in the order I have nam them one At once, (always Continuing the joint reading of the Scriptures with and before all Books of humane composure;) read one thorough,
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These few Books thus read will yield you more comfort in a dying hour, than Kings will then be able to fetch from their Crowns, Misers from their Bags, or hypocritical dogmatists from all their aiery speculations, contentious wranglings, or haughty and confident (tho' empty and groundless) pretensions and expectations.
These few Books thus read will yield you more Comfort in a dying hour, than Kings will then be able to fetch from their Crowns, Misers from their Bags, or hypocritical dogmatists from all their airy speculations, contentious wranglings, or haughty and confident (though empty and groundless) pretensions and Expectations.
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7. When you go out into tht World, be watchful against it. Remember, you walk among snares; consider what variety of Temptations you are daily exposed unto,
7. When you go out into that World, be watchful against it. remember, you walk among snares; Consider what variety of Temptations you Are daily exposed unto,
how many covetous, proud, sensual thoughts crawl in our Hearts in a day? How do we act over again our former Sins by Contemplation? How many study and project wickedness,
how many covetous, proud, sensual thoughts crawl in our Hearts in a day? How do we act over again our former Sins by Contemplation? How many study and project wickedness,
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Do not throw about fire brands, arrows and death, and say, Am I not in sport? Prov. xxvi. 18, 19. Remember Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue, Prov. xviii. 21. The prodigious licentiousness of the Professors of this Age in this matter, makes it needful to use more than ordinary Caution, that we catch not the infection. How common is it in all places, to hear people speaking evil of the things and persons that they know not? Jude ver. 10. Sure we do not understand the genius, spirit, and temper of the Christian Religion, whereof we make profession:
Do not throw about fire brands, arrows and death, and say, Am I not in sport? Curae xxvi. 18, 19. remember Life and Death Are in the Power of the Tongue, Curae xviii. 21. The prodigious licentiousness of the Professors of this Age in this matter, makes it needful to use more than ordinary Caution, that we catch not the infection. How Common is it in all places, to hear people speaking evil of the things and Persons that they know not? U^de ver. 10. Sure we do not understand the genius, Spirit, and temper of the Christian Religion, whereof we make profession:
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Does not Christ say, By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou sh•lt be condemned? Mat. xii. 37. Doth not the Apostle James say, If any man among you seem to be Religious,
Does not christ say, By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou sh•lt be condemned? Mathew xii. 37. Does not the Apostle James say, If any man among you seem to be Religious,
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Let your Speech be alway• with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man, Col. iv. 6. O Sirs, where shall one find the company that converses by this Rule? If talking of fashions, if telling t•les of our Neighbours, if aspersing the Gov••nment be this gracious savory speech, we have a great deal of it every where;
Let your Speech be alway• with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man, Col. iv. 6. O Sirs, where shall one find the company that converses by this Rule? If talking of fashions, if telling t•les of our Neighbours, if aspersing the Gov••nment be this gracious savoury speech, we have a great deal of it every where;
Little do men think what miseries and mischiefs they expose themselves to, when they grow remiss and negligent in their particular Callings. The Apostle bids us study to be quiet,
Little do men think what misery's and mischiefs they expose themselves to, when they grow remiss and negligent in their particular Callings. The Apostle bids us study to be quiet,
and do our own business, 1 Thes. iv. 11. They that neglect their own business, often grow pragmatical, and must be medling with other folks, the consequences whereof are dreadful.
and do our own business, 1 Thebes iv. 11. They that neglect their own business, often grow pragmatical, and must be meddling with other folks, the consequences whereof Are dreadful.
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But if indeed thy Calling be above thy strength, or endangering to thy health, (as the Apostle saith in another case, 1 Cor. 7. 21.) If thou mais• be free, use it rather.
But if indeed thy Calling be above thy strength, or endangering to thy health, (as the Apostle Says in Another case, 1 Cor. 7. 21.) If thou mais• be free, use it rather.
And then, in your Calling see that you sincerely aim at Gods glory and publick service, and not meerly and chiefly at your own wealth and gain, or the raising of your Selves and Families in the World.
And then, in your Calling see that you sincerely aim At God's glory and public service, and not merely and chiefly At your own wealth and gain, or the raising of your Selves and Families in the World.
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And here our Saviours Golden Rule may serve instead of all particular Rules, Mat. vii. 12. All things whatsoever ye would that men should d• unto you, do ye even so to them.
And Here our Saviors Golden Rule may serve instead of all particular Rules, Mathew vii. 12. All things whatsoever you would that men should d• unto you, do you even so to them.
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count not every man you deal with a Knave, (which is a Rule in Commerce, that some people value themselves much upon, who yet, I suppose, would think it very hard to have the same measure meted unto them.) Lie not at catch for an advantage;
count not every man you deal with a Knave, (which is a Rule in Commerce, that Some people valve themselves much upon, who yet, I suppose, would think it very hard to have the same measure meted unto them.) Lie not At catch for an advantage;
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strive not to make a great figure in the World, when you know you have not wherewith to support it, (which is indeed to set up for a common Cheat;) exact not upon your poor Brethren in cases of Forfeitures, Mortgages, &c. Consider the equity of Gods Laws to the Jews in such cases,
strive not to make a great figure in the World, when you know you have not wherewith to support it, (which is indeed to Set up for a Common Cheat;) exact not upon your poor Brothers in cases of Forfeitures, Mortgages, etc. Consider the equity of God's Laws to the jews in such cases,
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v. 14. Consider the end of the rich glutton, that fared sumptuously every day, Luke xvi. 19 24. Think how many want what you waste. Remember, their end is destruction, whose God is their Belly, Phil. iii. 19. Take heed of being bewitched with the love of strong drink: Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, whosoever is deceived thereby, is not wise, Prov. xx. 1. Remember what it did to Noah, Gen. ix. 21.
v. 14. Consider the end of the rich glutton, that fared sumptuously every day, Lycia xvi. 19 24. Think how many want what you waste. remember, their end is destruction, whose God is their Belly, Philip iii. 19. Take heed of being bewitched with the love of strong drink: Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, whosoever is deceived thereby, is not wise, Curae xx. 1. remember what it did to Noah, Gen. ix. 21.
And then be not content with meer Temperance, in which it may be when you have done all you can, some Heathens have out-stripped you, but mix your meals with good discourse; own God in bodily provisions;
And then be not content with mere Temperance, in which it may be when you have done all you can, Some heathens have outstripped you, but mix your meals with good discourse; own God in bodily provisions;
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Whether you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, let all be done to the glory of God, 1 Cor. x. 31. 11. Be moderate in Recreations, subordinate them to the great ends of your Life, and see they be lawful and s•asonable.
Whither you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, let all be done to the glory of God, 1 Cor. x. 31. 11. Be moderate in Recreations, subordinate them to the great ends of your Life, and see they be lawful and s•asonable.
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And this Rule, though to some it may seem severe, he thinks sufficiently warranted by that of our Saviour, Mat. vi. 33. Seek first the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness.
And this Rule, though to Some it may seem severe, he thinks sufficiently warranted by that of our Saviour, Mathew vi. 33. Seek First the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness.
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Take them as that we need, not as that we love. When once Recreations begin to inveigle our affections, though in themselves they be never so lawful ▪ it is time to lay them aside.
Take them as that we need, not as that we love. When once Recreations begin to inveigle our affections, though in themselves they be never so lawful ▪ it is time to lay them aside.
Mix a humbling sense of our own sins, with a thankful sense of Gods mercies. Indulge not a sullen sorrow, neither let our Joy degenerate into frothiness and levity. Maintain an evenness of spirit between the immoderate carefulness of such as are swallowed up of over-much sorrow, and the carnal j•llity of such as on light occasions are transported into ravishment, or on greater ones, forget the causes they have not to be puffed up, but to be humbled rather.
Mix a humbling sense of our own Sins, with a thankful sense of God's Mercies. Indulge not a sullen sorrow, neither let our Joy degenerate into frothiness and levity. Maintain an evenness of Spirit between the immoderate carefulness of such as Are swallowed up of overmuch sorrow, and the carnal j•llity of such as on Light occasions Are transported into ravishment, or on greater ones, forget the Causes they have not to be puffed up, but to be humbled rather.
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and when he exerciseth you with the greatest afflictions, think he is before hand with you, both in what he hath bestowed upon you, what he offers to you, and what he hath laid up for you.
and when he Exerciseth you with the greatest afflictions, think he is before hand with you, both in what he hath bestowed upon you, what he offers to you, and what he hath laid up for you.
Pray, Lord, teach me so to number my days, as to apply my heart unto wisdom, Psal. xc. v. 12. One being asked what Philosophy was, gave it this definition;
Pray, Lord, teach me so to number my days, as to apply my heart unto Wisdom, Psalm xc. v. 12. One being asked what Philosophy was, gave it this definition;
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Philosophia est meditatio mortis; and undoubtedly, the thorow consideration of Death, has a large place in the Christian Philosophy. The Gospel Doctrine is Ars moriendi, the Art of Dying;
Philosophia est meditatio mortis; and undoubtedly, the thorough consideration of Death, has a large place in the Christian Philosophy. The Gospel Doctrine is Ars moriendi, the Art of Dying;
Serious thoughts of Death are very powerful to convince of the evil of sin, of the vanity of the World, of the excellency of Grace, and the wisdom of laying up Treasure in Heaven.
Serious thoughts of Death Are very powerful to convince of the evil of since, of the vanity of the World, of the excellency of Grace, and the Wisdom of laying up Treasure in Heaven.
for applause and preferment, there would not be such pride and pomp, such bribery and oppression, such luxury and sensuality among professed Christians as there is.
for applause and preferment, there would not be such pride and pomp, such bribery and oppression, such luxury and sensuality among professed Christians as there is.
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for who would very much care what men say or think of him, that considers how soon he must lye buried out of their sight, and forgotten by them as if he had never been? When Hypocrites see they must die, it makes them in earnest, and if they had been so in time, they had been sincere. Who would trifle with God that knows and considers how soon he must be at his Bar? It were impossible for men to live as they do, did they but once every day seriously think they must die; this thought would either reform them, or torment them:
for who would very much care what men say or think of him, that considers how soon he must lie buried out of their sighed, and forgotten by them as if he had never been? When Hypocrites see they must die, it makes them in earnest, and if they had been so in time, they had been sincere. Who would trifle with God that knows and considers how soon he must be At his Bar? It were impossible for men to live as they do, did they but once every day seriously think they must die; this Thought would either reform them, or torment them:
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It is a great point of spiritual wisdom, to notice aright Gods dealings in his Providence with our selves and others, so as to make just Inferences therefrom,
It is a great point of spiritual Wisdom, to notice aright God's dealings in his Providence with our selves and Others, so as to make just Inferences therefrom,
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and none but such: And also to observe the secret approaches of the Divine goodness to our Souls, in the way of gracious influence, from the Spirit of Holiness.
and none but such: And also to observe the secret Approaches of the Divine Goodness to our Souls, in the Way of gracious influence, from the Spirit of Holiness.
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when sin finds our selves or others out, we should lye thereby warned how we meddle with that which Experience assures us, will cost us dear; when Obedience is rewarded, we are to observe it for our encouragement, to walk in such ways as God owns; and in what ways we have found God approaching our Souls with the influences of special grace, and spiritual consolation, we are to be excited still to wait on him therein.
when sin finds our selves or Others out, we should lie thereby warned how we meddle with that which Experience assures us, will cost us dear; when obedience is rewarded, we Are to observe it for our encouragement, to walk in such ways as God owns; and in what ways we have found God approaching our Souls with the influences of special grace, and spiritual consolation, we Are to be excited still to wait on him therein.
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15. Let no special opportunity of furthering your Salvation, glorifying God, or benefiting your Neighbour, slip you unobserved or unimproved. This is to redeem time.
15. Let no special opportunity of furthering your Salvation, glorifying God, or benefiting your Neighbour, slip you unobserved or unimproved. This is to Redeem time.
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Every hour of every day is to be made the best of, but some are capable of a special improvement; like a fair Wind to a Mariner, or a fair day when we are at harvestwork; if we let this slip, such another may not come.
Every hour of every day is to be made the best of, but Some Are capable of a special improvement; like a fair Wind to a Mariner, or a fair day when we Are At harvestwork; if we let this slip, such Another may not come.
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Post est occasio calva. It may be now Christ stands at thy door in the person of a poor Beggar, send him not away without an Alms; see Mat. xxv. at the latter end.
Post est Occasion calva. It may be now christ Stands At thy door in the person of a poor Beggar, send him not away without an Alms; see Mathew xxv. At the latter end.
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now give a proof of thy loyalty and fidelity to thy great Lord and Master. Perhaps thou art under a Cross, and thou feelest thy heart sensible and tender;
now give a proof of thy loyalty and Fidis to thy great Lord and Master. Perhaps thou art under a Cross, and thou Feel thy heart sensible and tender;
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now set to confessing thy sins, and making supplication for the Life of thy Soul; now thou hast a Sabbath, a Market-day for Heaven, store thy self with Soul-provision; & sic de caeteris.
now Set to confessing thy Sins, and making supplication for the Life of thy Soul; now thou hast a Sabbath, a Market day for Heaven, store thy self with Soul-provision; & sic de caeteris.
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This is the news that a right Christian is inquisitive after, how it fares with the Churches of Christ, what becomes of the Interest of true Religion in the World, what hopes there is that the Kingdoms of the Earth may become the Kingdoms of the Lord and his Christ? If he meets with good tydings as to these matters, it glads him at the heart:
This is the news that a right Christian is inquisitive After, how it fares with the Churches of christ, what becomes of the Interest of true Religion in the World, what hope's there is that the Kingdoms of the Earth may become the Kingdoms of the Lord and his christ? If he meets with good tidings as to these matters, it glads him At the heart:
But if he hears of the prevailing of wicked Errors, and abominable Idolatries, of the Divisions and Scandals of the Professors of Christianity, of violent Persecutions against the Saints and Servants of the most High God;
But if he hears of the prevailing of wicked Errors, and abominable Idolatries, of the Divisions and Scandals of the Professors of Christianity, of violent Persecutions against the Saints and Servants of the most High God;
If Sion sit in the dust, he puts on Sackcloth: And in the particular afflictions of Gods Children that are known to him, he resents them deeply, cries to God for their deliverance,
If Sion fit in the dust, he puts on sackcloth: And in the particular afflictions of God's Children that Are known to him, he resents them deeply, cries to God for their deliverance,
He is not one of the glib-tongu'd, gouty-sisted Professors, whom the Apostle James characteriseth, James ii. 15, 16. of which sort there are abundance in our days, that if a Brother or Sister be naked,
He is not one of the glib-tongued, gouty-sisted Professors, whom the Apostle James characteriseth, James ii. 15, 16. of which sort there Are abundance in our days, that if a Brother or Sister be naked,
or destitute of daily Food, say unto them, Depart in peace, be you clothed and filled, notwithstanding they give them not those things that are needful for the Body.
or destitute of daily Food, say unto them, Depart in peace, be you clothed and filled, notwithstanding they give them not those things that Are needful for the Body.
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If others sufferings do not make us smart, so that for our own ease besides a great many better considerations, we would do what in us lies to help them out of them:
If Others sufferings do not make us smart, so that for our own ease beside a great many better considerations, we would do what in us lies to help them out of them:
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I will not say we are stark naught, lest I too much discourage you, but I will say, we are far from what we should be, and it concerns us to strive hard to become better.
I will not say we Are stark nought, lest I too much discourage you, but I will say, we Are Far from what we should be, and it concerns us to strive hard to become better.
but keep up Family Religion with seriousness, life, and constancy. He that provideth not for his own, especially for them of his own houshold, hath denied the Faith,
but keep up Family Religion with seriousness, life, and constancy. He that Provideth not for his own, especially for them of his own household, hath denied the Faith,
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what is he then, that never breaks the Bread of Life to them, but leaves them to starve and pine away in their iniquities? Prayerless Families are Types of Hell. O Sirs!
what is he then, that never breaks the Bred of Life to them, but leaves them to starve and pine away in their iniquities? Prayerless Families Are Types of Hell. Oh Sirs!
let no day pass without calling yours together, morning and evening, and praying & praising God with them, reading the Scriptures to them, exhorting them seriously to remember their Creator,
let no day pass without calling yours together, morning and evening, and praying & praising God with them, reading the Scriptures to them, exhorting them seriously to Remember their Creator,
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How can you think God should bless your Society or your Labours, while you call not upon his Name? Whence come such quarrellings and discontents, such crosses and disappointments, such outragious wickednesses and disorders in Families,
How can you think God should bless your Society or your Labours, while you call not upon his Name? Whence come such quarrelings and discontents, such Crosses and disappointments, such outrageous Wickednesses and disorders in Families,
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but from this neglect of daily worsh•p? Oh therefore take heed how you let the World justle out the daily exercises of Religion, that ought to be in your Families!
but from this neglect of daily worsh•p? O Therefore take heed how you let the World justle out the daily exercises of Religion, that ought to be in your Families!
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See Eph. v. 22. to chap. vi. 6. Col. iii. 18. to iv. 2. Let yoke-fellows live together in mutual love and helpfulness: Let the Husband excel in Love, and walk with his Wife as a man of Knowledge: Let the Wife see that there be a Law of kindness in her Lips, that she adorn her self with the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, that she be not querulous nor imperious, but content with the station Providence has assigned her,
See Ephesians v. 22. to chap. vi. 6. Col. iii. 18. to iv. 2. Let yoke-fellows live together in mutual love and helpfulness: Let the Husband excel in Love, and walk with his Wife as a man of Knowledge: Let the Wife see that there be a Law of kindness in her Lips, that she adorn her self with the ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit, that she be not querulous nor imperious, but content with the station Providence has assigned her,
Let Parents take care for the Children they have been the Instruments of bringing into the World, especially for their Souls, and to give them Christian Education. Let Children honour their Parents, reverencing them, loving them, obeying them, requiting them,
Let Parents take care for the Children they have been the Instruments of bringing into the World, especially for their Souls, and to give them Christian Education. Let Children honour their Parents, reverencing them, loving them, obeying them, requiting them,
Let Masters carry to their Servants with a due mixture of love and awe, provide them what is needful for the Body, and especially be tender of their Souls, as knowing they must account to God for the Soul of every Servant that cometh under their Roof.
Let Masters carry to their Servants with a due mixture of love and awe, provide them what is needful for the Body, and especially be tender of their Souls, as knowing they must account to God for the Soul of every Servant that comes under their Roof.
nor do not condemn this as intolerably hard work, till you have tried it; Some that have tried it have said, they never knew what a pleasant Life meant till then.
nor do not condemn this as intolerably hard work, till you have tried it; some that have tried it have said, they never knew what a pleasant Life meant till then.
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Is it such a terrible hard task for a hungry man to be set to a full Table, and be bid eat heartily? Or for a man that is dropping into his Grave, to be bid drink this pleasant potion and be whole? Or for a Condemned Malefactor to be bid thankfully accept his pardon,
Is it such a terrible hard task for a hungry man to be Set to a full Table, and be bid eat heartily? Or for a man that is dropping into his Grave, to be bid drink this pleasant potion and be Whole? Or for a Condemned Malefactor to be bid thankfully accept his pardon,
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and be set at Liberty? Or for a banished man to have leave to return home, if he will but converse an hour or two every day with his nearest Relation, or his dearest Friend? Why, such is the task that Sensualists and Hypocrites shrink back so from:
and be Set At Liberty? Or for a banished man to have leave to return home, if he will but converse an hour or two every day with his nearest Relation, or his dearest Friend? Why, such is the task that Sensualists and Hypocrites shrink back so from:
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Love would cast out slavish fear: And God would be worshipped with sincerity and alacrity, instead of those forced shews and that feigned Devotion that now alas too generally corrupts, yea even nullifies the Christian Worship. 20. Lastly;
Love would cast out slavish Fear: And God would be worshipped with sincerity and alacrity, instead of those forced shows and that feigned Devotion that now alas too generally corrupts, yea even nullifies the Christian Worship. 20. Lastly;
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Look over the foregoing Rules, and think how you have complied with them, or wherein you have come short. Thus ask, what State and Condition is my Soul in? Am I truly regenerate or no? Did I this day awake with God? What were my first Thoughts upon? Have I not wasted morning hours,
Look over the foregoing Rules, and think how you have complied with them, or wherein you have come short. Thus ask, what State and Condition is my Soul in? Am I truly regenerate or no? Did I this day awake with God? What were my First Thoughts upon? Have I not wasted morning hours,
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or even minutes, in needless sleep or sloth, in vain imaginations or contemplative wickedness? Have I not been too long in dressing my body, too curious in my apparel, proud of it? Have I not lost that time,
or even minutes, in needless sleep or sloth, in vain Imaginations or contemplative wickedness? Have I not been too long in dressing my body, too curious in my apparel, proud of it? Have I not lost that time,
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or have I redeemed it by holy Meditations, Spiritual Projects and wise fore-casting how I might best serve God the ensuing day? Have I solemnly sought God in fervent and believing Prayer,
or have I redeemed it by holy Meditations, Spiritual Projects and wise forecasting how I might best serve God the ensuing day? Have I solemnly sought God in fervent and believing Prayer,
than if all the World had seen me? Have I looked strictly this day whatever Company I have been in, both to my Thoughts and Speeches, that neither were Light, Vain,
than if all the World had seen me? Have I looked strictly this day whatever Company I have been in, both to my Thoughts and Speeches, that neither were Light, Vain,
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or Wicked? but Serious, Spiritual, Heavenly, becoming my high calling, and honourable profession of Christianity? Especially have I carefully avoided that common and hateful sin of Tale-bearing and Pragmatical medling with other mens matters? Have I been diligent in my particular calling,
or Wicked? but Serious, Spiritual, Heavenly, becoming my high calling, and honourable profession of Christianity? Especially have I carefully avoided that Common and hateful since of Talebearing and Pragmatical meddling with other men's matters? Have I been diligent in my particular calling,
and that not for Covetousness, but Conscience towards God? Have I done to others as I would be done by? Have I defrauded nor over-reached none? Have I been sober and temperate in the use of bodily refreshments? Have I referred them to Gods glory,
and that not for Covetousness, but Conscience towards God? Have I done to Others as I would be done by? Have I defrauded nor overreached none? Have I been Sobrium and temperate in the use of bodily refreshments? Have I referred them to God's glory,
and how have those thoughts affected me? Have I duly noticed and improved the Occurrence, of Providence and the influences of Grace this day? What special seasons of doing or receiving good have I had this day and how have I laid hold of them or let them slip? What sense have I had of Sions sufferings, what Sympathy with afflicted brethren? Have I done my utmost to relieve and help those that are in want and distress? Have I been careful to keep up Family Religion,
and how have those thoughts affected me? Have I duly noticed and improved the Occurrence, of Providence and the influences of Grace this day? What special seasons of doing or receiving good have I had this day and how have I laid hold of them or let them slip? What sense have I had of Zions sufferings, what sympathy with afflicted brothers? Have I done my utmost to relieve and help those that Are in want and distress? Have I been careful to keep up Family Religion,
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and labour to be rightly affected with all the discoveries you make of your State, Frame and Way. Further examine what temper and disposition of Soul you ar• •ow in,
and labour to be rightly affected with all the discoveries you make of your State, Frame and Way. Further examine what temper and disposition of Soul you ar• •ow in,
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Read the Scriptures, meditate on what you read, or on some other heart-affecting Subject, and leave not till you feel your heart suitably moved therewith;
Read the Scriptures, meditate on what you read, or on Some other Heart-affecting Subject, and leave not till you feel your heart suitably moved therewith;
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and let your beloved Jesus Christ lie all night as a bundle of Myrrh betwixt your Breasts, Cant. i. 13. Thus will there be a setled correspondence betwixt your Souls and Heaven, you will be its care, and it will be your hope; and days so spent will not be to be repented of at last.
and let your Beloved jesus christ lie all night as a bundle of Myrrh betwixt your Breasts, Cant i. 13. Thus will there be a settled correspondence betwixt your Souls and Heaven, you will be its care, and it will be your hope; and days so spent will not be to be repented of At last.
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but upon very valuable considerations; not those indeed of profit to himself: (the absolute and compleat perfection of his nature barring all Impotency or defect to be assisted or supplied;
but upon very valuable considerations; not those indeed of profit to himself: (the absolute and complete perfection of his nature barring all Impotency or defect to be assisted or supplied;
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Job xxxv. 6. 7. If thou sinnest, what dost thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what dost thou unto him? If thou be righteous, what givest thou him,
Job xxxv. 6. 7. If thou Sinnest, what dost thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what dost thou unto him? If thou be righteous, what givest thou him,
or what receiveth he of thine hand?) But the complacency of his own Will in the Communications of his Beneficence to his Creatures, in proportion to their capacities of receiving:
or what receives he of thine hand?) But the complacency of his own Will in the Communications of his Beneficence to his Creatures, in proportion to their capacities of receiving:
To enlarge therefore our receptive capacities, that so we may reflect more of the lustre of the divine goodness, is the great end of our being; and likewise of our continuance and support therein:
To enlarge Therefore our receptive capacities, that so we may reflect more of the lustre of the divine Goodness, is the great end of our being; and likewise of our Continuance and support therein:
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For by doing Gods W•ll we become enlarged in Divine and Spiritual Knowledge, and our understanding, will and active Powers receive a joint improvement.
For by doing God's W•ll we become enlarged in Divine and Spiritual Knowledge, and our understanding, will and active Powers receive a joint improvement.
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and to be thus daily improving in holy Light, Life and Love is that very end for which God made us at first, again new made us, redeeming us when we were lost and undone;
and to be thus daily improving in holy Light, Life and Love is that very end for which God made us At First, again new made us, redeeming us when we were lost and undone;
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Why were we not swallowed up of Death and Damnation when we had sinned, but that the dead praise not God? (Psal. cxv. 17.) Wherefore are we redeemed by the blood of Christ,
Why were we not swallowed up of Death and Damnation when we had sinned, but that the dead praise not God? (Psalm cxv. 17.) Wherefore Are we redeemed by the blood of christ,
and shewing forth the virtues and praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous Light? (2 Pet i. 4. 2 Cor. vii. 1. 1 Pet. ii. 9.) All which we can never do but by denying Ungodliness and Worldly Lusts,
and showing forth the Virtues and praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous Light? (2 Pet i. 4. 2 Cor. vii. 1. 1 Pet. ii. 9.) All which we can never do but by denying Ungodliness and Worldly Lustiest,
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and living Righteously, Soberly and Godly in this present World, Tit. ii. 12. So that while we live not to God we live beside the end of our being, we lose our time,
and living Righteously, Soberly and Godly in this present World, Tit. ii. 12. So that while we live not to God we live beside the end of our being, we loose our time,
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unmortified sin is ever unpardoned sin, and guilt still makes the Soul uneasie. He must be an Atheist or a Brute, that can be secure and jolly while sin lieth at the door, (Gen. iv. 7.) like a Bailiff ready to drag him before the Supreme Judge, at whose Bar being condemned, he must be forth with abandoned to Eternal Torments.
unmortified since is ever unpardoned since, and guilt still makes the Soul uneasy. He must be an Atheist or a Brute, that can be secure and jolly while since lies At the door, (Gen. iv. 7.) like a Bailiff ready to drag him before the Supreme Judge, At whose Bar being condemned, he must be forth with abandoned to Eternal Torments.
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Besides, it is easie to demonstrate that the happiness of rational Creatures consists in Communion with God, of which we are altogether uncapable whilst we lie wallowing in the mire of sin.
Beside, it is easy to demonstrate that the happiness of rational Creatures consists in Communion with God, of which we Are altogether uncapable while we lie wallowing in the mire of since.
God is of purer eyes than to behold iniquity (scil. with approbation) Evil shall not dwell with him, Hab. i. 13. The conviction sinners have of this appears in their shiness to approach the Sovereign Majesty, especially in secret acts of Worship,
God is of Purer eyes than to behold iniquity (scil. with approbation) Evil shall not dwell with him, Hab. i. 13. The conviction Sinners have of this appears in their shyness to approach the Sovereign Majesty, especially in secret acts of Worship,
See Psal. cxix. 165. Great peace have they that love thy Law, and nothing shall offend them, Gal. vi. 16. As many as walk according to this Rule, peace be on them,
See Psalm cxix. 165. Great peace have they that love thy Law, and nothing shall offend them, Gal. vi. 16. As many as walk according to this Rule, peace be on them,
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and on the Israel of God. And as this is the wav to present peace; so it is also to future everlasting Glory. To them who by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour and immortality, God will render Eternal Life, Rom. ii. 7. There remains a Rest for the people of God, Heb. iv. 9. Without holiness no man shall see the Lord, Heb. xii. 14. They only who live to God here are capable of living with him for ever hereafter.
and on the Israel of God. And as this is the wav to present peace; so it is also to future everlasting Glory. To them who by patient Continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour and immortality, God will render Eternal Life, Rom. ii. 7. There remains a Rest for the people of God, Hebrew iv. 9. Without holiness no man shall see the Lord, Hebrew xii. 14. They only who live to God Here Are capable of living with him for ever hereafter.
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Who gave thee thy Being? Who redeemed thy Life from Destruction, and thy Soul from Damnation? By whom are all the hairs of thy head numbred, that not one of them fall to the ground without his will? To whose care and kindness dost thou owe thy health, liberty, peace, plenty, quiet habitation, comfortable Relations, Gospel opportunities;
Who gave thee thy Being? Who redeemed thy Life from Destruction, and thy Soul from Damnation? By whom Are all the hairs of thy head numbered, that not one of them fallen to the ground without his will? To whose care and kindness dost thou owe thy health, liberty, peace, plenty, quiet habitation, comfortable Relations, Gospel opportunities;
and suffers not thy feet to be moved? Psal. Lxvi. 9. Is it not the Father of mercies that crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies? Psal. ciii. 4 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, and healeth all thy diseases;
and suffers not thy feet to be moved? Psalm Lxvi. 9. Is it not the Father of Mercies that Crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender Mercies? Psalm ciii. 4 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, and heals all thy diseases;
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v. 3. Is it not his hand that holdeth thee out of Hell, and supporteth thee from sinking into the bottomless Pit? Is it not he that hath rescued thee as well as others of late from the devouring Jaws of bloody Papists;
v. 3. Is it not his hand that holds thee out of Hell, and supporteth thee from sinking into the bottomless Pit? Is it not he that hath rescued thee as well as Others of late from the devouring Jaws of bloody Papists;
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or a thin Wafer under the title and denomination of thy Lord God, Maker and Redeemer? And what return, thinkest thou, is due to God for such Mercies as these? Can any less suffice than that which the Apostle exhorts unto? Rom. xii. 1. I beseech you therefore, Brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your Bodies a living Sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
or a thin Wafer under the title and denomination of thy Lord God, Maker and Redeemer? And what return, Thinkest thou, is due to God for such mercies as these? Can any less suffice than that which the Apostle exhorts unto? Rom. xii. 1. I beseech you Therefore, Brothers, by the Mercies of God, that you present your Bodies a living Sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
and in keeping his Commandments there is great Reward, Psal. xix. 11. God hath made nothing our Duty, but what is equally our Priviledge: And when as an acknowledgment of former kindnesses, God only requires that we should receive more at his hands, and yet we will not;
and in keeping his commandments there is great Reward, Psalm xix. 11. God hath made nothing our Duty, but what is equally our Privilege: And when as an acknowledgment of former Kindnesses, God only requires that we should receive more At his hands, and yet we will not;
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And if Ingratitude to fellow-creatures deserve so black a brand, what shall we think then of Ingratitude against our Sovereign Lord, the great Creator, and common Parent of Mankind? Shun therefore this foul blot by diligence and constancy in a holy walk.
And if Ingratitude to fellow-creatures deserve so black a brand, what shall we think then of Ingratitude against our Sovereign Lord, the great Creator, and Common Parent of Mankind? Shun Therefore this foul blot by diligence and constancy in a holy walk.
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Mat. v. 13, 14, 16. A holy Life is a continual Sermon. Thus you may all be Preachers, without invading that Office, which it is the will of God should be peculiar to those whom he hath specially qualified for it, and visibly separated to it.
Mathew v. 13, 14, 16. A holy Life is a continual Sermon. Thus you may all be Preachers, without invading that Office, which it is the will of God should be peculiar to those whom he hath specially qualified for it, and visibly separated to it.
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When you are constantly and delightfully busied in the duties of Holiness, you manifest to others that Religion is not an impracticable notion, a meer pleasing speculation,
When you Are constantly and delightfully busied in the duties of Holiness, you manifest to Others that Religion is not an impracticable notion, a mere pleasing speculation,
or as the Sun in the Kingdom of our Father, Dan. xii. 3. Mat. xiii. 43. By converting sinners thus from the evil of their ways, we shall save Souls from death,
or as the Sun in the Kingdom of our Father, Dan. xii. 3. Mathew xiii. 43. By converting Sinners thus from the evil of their ways, we shall save Souls from death,
Therefore if we would not lose our last day, let us take heed that we do not lose any day. We always carry (as it were) our lives in our hands, (Psal. cxix.
Therefore if we would not loose our last day, let us take heed that we do not loose any day. We always carry (as it were) our lives in our hands, (Psalm cxix.
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we ought therefore always to watch, that we may be in readiness, Mark xiii. 35. How would we spend that day which we knew before hand would be our dying day? Would we not be very serious? Would we not labour to keep our minds very composed? our hearts fixed? our thoughts and affections heavenly? I do not say we should spend the same time every day in immediate acts of Devotion as we would do if we knew it to be our dying day;
we ought Therefore always to watch, that we may be in readiness, Mark xiii. 35. How would we spend that day which we knew before hand would be our dying day? Would we not be very serious? Would we not labour to keep our minds very composed? our hearts fixed? our thoughts and affections heavenly? I do not say we should spend the same time every day in immediate acts of Devotion as we would do if we knew it to be our dying day;
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But we should every day take as much care to keep our selves from all known sin, and to be diligent in every positive instance of our duty, as if we knew we must end the day and our life together;
But we should every day take as much care to keep our selves from all known since, and to be diligent in every positive instance of our duty, as if we knew we must end the day and our life together;
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as not to be able to utter, with sense and seriousness, but so much as, Lord have mercy upon me? Would it not be a terrible thing to go into Eternity (as some have done) with an Oath or Curse in thy Mouth? What a case shouldst thou be in, thinkest thou,
as not to be able to utter, with sense and seriousness, but so much as, Lord have mercy upon me? Would it not be a terrible thing to go into Eternity (as Some have done) with an Oath or Curse in thy Mouth? What a case Shouldst thou be in, Thinkest thou,
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if the Dart of Vengeance should strike thorow thy Liver, whilst thou art in the very act of filthy Lust, and wallowing in impure Embraces? If thy Breath should be stopped as thou art uttering a Lie,
if the Dart of Vengeance should strike thorough thy Liver, while thou art in the very act of filthy Lust, and wallowing in impure Embraces? If thy Breath should be stopped as thou art uttering a Lie,
or a dead Palsie should benum thy Limbs while thou art driving a cheating or oppressive Bargain? Surely there is no man so brutish but he would most earnestly deprecate so sad a doom;
or a dead Palsy should Benum thy Limbs while thou art driving a cheating or oppressive Bargain? Surely there is no man so brutish but he would most earnestly deprecate so sad a doom;
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Whereas, if Death find us in the way of our duty, whatever that duty be, let it lye in never so ordinary or mean an Employment, we have cause of rejoicing,
Whereas, if Death find us in the Way of our duty, whatever that duty be, let it lie in never so ordinary or mean an Employment, we have cause of rejoicing,
and corrupted natures, yet there is never a one of us but we shall shortly wish we had been as holy as the holiest, that we had made Religion our business,
and corrupted nature's, yet there is never a one of us but we shall shortly wish we had been as holy as the Holiest, that we had made Religion our business,
Who say to God, depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways, (Psal. x. 4. Job xxi. 14.) Who esteem fervent praying, no better than whining and canting; and conscientious strictness in the Government of our selves but needless preciseness, and vain scrupulosity:
Who say to God, depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways, (Psalm x. 4. Job xxi. 14.) Who esteem fervent praying, no better than whining and canting; and conscientious strictness in the Government of our selves but needless preciseness, and vain scrupulosity:
Who can please your senses, and gratifie your appetites in defiance of Almighty Justice, the threatned Everlasting Torments and all the Jargon (as with a sneering smile they are wont to call it) of the man in black;
Who can please your Senses, and gratify your appetites in defiance of Almighty justice, the threatened Everlasting Torments and all the Jargon (as with a sneering smile they Are wont to call it) of the man in black;
that as they would fain flatter themselves (and glad are they at heart when they can meet with any one so vile as to give them a colour for it) doth but talk vehemently against sin,
that as they would fain flatter themselves (and glad Are they At heart when they can meet with any one so vile as to give them a colour for it) does but talk vehemently against since,
Oh how will they then befool themselves? How will their Consciences reproach them? How freely will they give themselves the Lie? How heartily will they retract their censures of the Godly,
O how will they then befool themselves? How will their Consciences reproach them? How freely will they give themselves the Lie? How heartily will they retract their censures of the Godly,
and their last end be like his, (Numb. xxiii. 10.) Assure your selves, Sirs, there is none of you that when you come to die, will repent that he hath praised so much,
and their last end be like his, (Numb. xxiii. 10.) Assure your selves, Sirs, there is none of you that when you come to die, will Repent that he hath praised so much,
days of sharp sufferings to our selves, whether from persecuting malice, or from the immediate hand of God; (as in one kind or other sufficient unto every day is the evil thereof, Mat. vi. 34.) Yet whatever be the evil of the day, it will be a good day to us,
days of sharp sufferings to our selves, whither from persecuting malice, or from the immediate hand of God; (as in one kind or other sufficient unto every day is the evil thereof, Mathew vi. 34.) Yet whatever be the evil of the day, it will be a good day to us,
for he hath said, All things shall work together for good to them that love him, Rom. viii 28. There is no Antidote against daily temptations like being in the fear of God;
for he hath said, All things shall work together for good to them that love him, Rom. viii 28. There is no Antidote against daily temptations like being in the Fear of God;
The fear of God will wean us from the Love of the World, and will subdue those inordinate desires in us, which (since nothing that we can here compass can ever satisfie) must necessarily make us a torment to our selves:
The Fear of God will wean us from the Love of the World, and will subdue those inordinate Desires in us, which (since nothing that we can Here compass can ever satisfy) must necessarily make us a torment to our selves:
and blunt the Edge of our sensual Inclinations, that we shall be so far from esteeming any of these our happiness, that we shall count our selves much more happy in having grace to deny the immoderate gratifications of the animal Life,
and blunt the Edge of our sensual Inclinations, that we shall be so Far from esteeming any of these our happiness, that we shall count our selves much more happy in having grace to deny the immoderate gratifications of the animal Life,
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In a word, the fear of God powerfully prevailing in our hearts, would make prosperity safe, and adversity easie to us, it would make our worst days good, and our best days better; whereas he that lives and dies a stranger to this being in the fear of the Lord all the day long, though he live an hundred years in prosperity,
In a word, the Fear of God powerfully prevailing in our hearts, would make Prosperity safe, and adversity easy to us, it would make our worst days good, and our best days better; whereas he that lives and die a stranger to this being in the Fear of the Lord all the day long, though he live an hundred Years in Prosperity,
Blessed is every one that feareth God, and that walketh in his ways, Psal. cxxviii. 1. God blessed the house of Potiphar for Joseph 's sake, Gen. xxxix. 5. It is a promise to the truly godly man, that whatsoever he doth shall prosper, Psal i. 3. Happy is the man that feareth always, Prov. xxviii. 14. The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked:
Blessed is every one that fears God, and that walks in his ways, Psalm cxxviii. 1. God blessed the house of Potiphar for Joseph is sake, Gen. xxxix. 5. It is a promise to the truly godly man, that whatsoever he does shall prosper, Psalm i. 3. Happy is the man that fears always, Curae xxviii. 14. The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked:
Read the 28th Chapter of Deuteronomy; what blessings are there promised to the careful observers of God's Law? Those that are truly Godly, God will pour out his Spirit upon their Seed,
Read the 28th Chapter of Deuteronomy; what blessings Are there promised to the careful observers of God's Law? Those that Are truly Godly, God will pour out his Spirit upon their Seed,
and his blessing upon their Off-spring, Isa. xliv. 3. If we sincerely consecrate and devote our selves in the beginning of every day to God, we thereby entitle him to our Persons, Possessions, and Performances, and thereupon all of ours doth immediately become his care: He is as it were in equity bound to take care of his own.
and his blessing upon their Offspring, Isaiah xliv. 3. If we sincerely consecrate and devote our selves in the beginning of every day to God, we thereby entitle him to our Persons, Possessions, and Performances, and thereupon all of ours does immediately become his care: He is as it were in equity bound to take care of his own.
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We cannot but think them happy that by taking God along with them continually, are secured of that, without which all humane forecast and industry is in vain and to no purpose, Psal. Cxxvii. 1, 2. Whence come the Crosses, Losses, Vexations,
We cannot but think them happy that by taking God along with them continually, Are secured of that, without which all humane forecast and industry is in vain and to no purpose, Psalm Cxxvii. 1, 2. Whence come the Crosses, Losses, Vexations,
and Ruines that are in many Families, but from mens neglect or distrust of God? When we cast him out of our thoughts, it is just with him to cast us out of his care.
and Ruins that Are in many Families, but from men's neglect or distrust of God? When we cast him out of our thoughts, it is just with him to cast us out of his care.
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What an excellent thing now is Holiness and the fear of God, which reduceth short Life and long to an equality? He that in the time of his Life hath learned to know God and Jesus Christ, to Worship God in Spirit and in Truth, to secure to himself an happy being for Eternity,
What an excellent thing now is Holiness and the Fear of God, which reduceth short Life and long to an equality? He that in the time of his Life hath learned to know God and jesus christ, to Worship God in Spirit and in Truth, to secure to himself an happy being for Eternity,
and to serve his Generation while he is in this World, hath lived much, though, it be in a little time: Such a Child hath lived longer, than he that is as Old as Methusalem, and yet remains ignorant of these things;
and to serve his Generation while he is in this World, hath lived much, though, it be in a little time: Such a Child hath lived longer, than he that is as Old as Methuselah, and yet remains ignorant of these things;
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though he have met with many Temptations and Afflictions, he hath thereby only had an opportunity of exercising and confirming his Faith, Hope, Love and other Graces, his patience hath had it's perfect work,
though he have met with many Temptations and Afflictions, he hath thereby only had an opportunity of exercising and confirming his Faith, Hope, Love and other Graces, his patience hath had it's perfect work,
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he hath cause (were it possible) to cancel and blot our every day of his Life, each day having been only spent in treasuring up wrath against the day of wrath,
he hath cause (were it possible) to cancel and blot our every day of his Life, each day having been only spent in treasuring up wrath against the day of wrath,
and revelation of God's righteous Judgment, Rom. ii. 5. R. 10. By such a holy improvement of the short and troublesom days of time, we shall secure to our selves an happy being thorowout the long and endless days o• Eternity.
and Revelation of God's righteous Judgement, Rom. ii. 5. R. 10. By such a holy improvement of the short and troublesome days of time, we shall secure to our selves an happy being throughout the long and endless days o• Eternity.
If we sow to the Spirit, we shall of the Spirit reap Life Everlasting, Gal. vi. 7, 8. If we suffer with Christ, we shall reign with him, 2 Tim. ii. 12. The good and faithful Servant shall enter into the joy of his Lord, Mat. xxv. 21. Wherefore, my beloved Brethren, be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
If we sow to the Spirit, we shall of the Spirit reap Life Everlasting, Gal. vi. 7, 8. If we suffer with christ, we shall Reign with him, 2 Tim. ii. 12. The good and faithful Servant shall enter into the joy of his Lord, Mathew xxv. 21. Wherefore, my Beloved Brothers, be steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
forasmuch as ye know that your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. xv. 58. God suffereth none of his faithful Servants to be losers by him, or any thing they do for his honour and glory.
forasmuch as you know that your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. xv. 58. God suffers none of his faithful Servants to be losers by him, or any thing they do for his honour and glory.
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for the things that are seen are Temporal, but the things that are not seen are Eternal, 2 Cor. iv. 17, 18. Surely if we believe an eternity of happiness for holy Souls, we shall not think any pains in duty,
for the things that Are seen Are Temporal, but the things that Are not seen Are Eternal, 2 Cor. iv. 17, 18. Surely if we believe an eternity of happiness for holy Souls, we shall not think any pains in duty,
Our discouraging apprehensions of the difficulty of duty, proceed much from the Wavering and Weakness of our Faith concerning the Reality and Excellency of the heavenly glory.
Our discouraging apprehensions of the difficulty of duty, proceed much from the Wavering and Weakness of our Faith Concerning the Reality and Excellency of the heavenly glory.
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and firmly believe, that the result of all would be, the Souls being for ever with the Lord? (1 Thes. iv. 17.) Oh the glory purchased with the redeemers blood,
and firmly believe, that the result of all would be, the Souls being for ever with the Lord? (1 Thebes iv. 17.) O the glory purchased with the redeemer's blood,
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and which he hath as our forerunner taken possession of, what will it not excite and enable us to undertake and perform? Did we believe that the fervent, effectual Prayer of a righteous man availeth much (Jam. v. 16.) to the gaining of Eternal blessedness, we should not so often omit, nor so lazily perform that duty as we do.
and which he hath as our forerunner taken possession of, what will it not excite and enable us to undertake and perform? Did we believe that the fervent, effectual Prayer of a righteous man availeth much (Jam. v. 16.) to the gaining of Eternal blessedness, we should not so often omit, nor so lazily perform that duty as we do.
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and with more delight. Did we look upon every alms given by us to the poor as a laying up treasure in Heaven, we should labour to be rich in good Works.
and with more delight. Did we look upon every alms given by us to the poor as a laying up treasure in Heaven, we should labour to be rich in good Works.
Did we reckon that the more of the sufferings of Christ are fulfilled in us now, the more of the glory of Christ shall be revealed in us hereafter, we should even be ambitious of Martyrdom, and esteem the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, Heb. xi. 26. But alas, we think Heaven may be had with less ado,
Did we reckon that the more of the sufferings of christ Are fulfilled in us now, the more of the glory of christ shall be revealed in us hereafter, we should even be ambitious of Martyrdom, and esteem the reproach of christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, Hebrew xi. 26. But alas, we think Heaven may be had with less ado,
So that there is too much cause to take up concerning us the complaint of one of the Ancients, Aut hoc non est Evangelium, aut nos non sumus Evangelici, either this (that we have in our Bibles) is not the Gospel,
So that there is too much cause to take up Concerning us the complaint of one of the Ancients, Or hoc non est Evangelium, Or nos non sumus Evangelici, either this (that we have in our Bibles) is not the Gospel,
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so wide is the difference between the Gospel of Christ and the Lives of Christians. But be assured, my friends, we must bring our hearts and lives to the Gospel,
so wide is the difference between the Gospel of christ and the Lives of Christians. But be assured, my Friends, we must bring our hearts and lives to the Gospel,
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Without holiness no man shall see the Lord, Heb. xii. 14. And the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God, 1 Cor. vi. 9. For without are Dogs, &c. Rev. xxii. 15. Consider therefore,
Without holiness no man shall see the Lord, Hebrew xii. 14. And the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God, 1 Cor. vi. 9. For without Are Dogs, etc. Rev. xxii. 15. Consider Therefore,
Must we (as you have heard) be in the fear of the Lord all the day long? What then shall we think of them that have no fear of God before their eyes? that are so far from making Religion their daily business, that they live every day as without God in the World? Eph. ii. 12. They say unto God, Depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways, Job.
Must we (as you have herd) be in the Fear of the Lord all the day long? What then shall we think of them that have no Fear of God before their eyes? that Are so Far from making Religion their daily business, that they live every day as without God in the World? Ephesians ii. 12. They say unto God, Depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways, Job.
xxi. 14. If it be so necessary to our present peace and future happiness (as hath been shewn) to walk with God continually, what a condition are they in that never took one step in Heavens way,
xxi. 14. If it be so necessary to our present peace and future happiness (as hath been shown) to walk with God continually, what a condition Are they in that never took one step in Heavens Way,
and hold the intercourse and communion of Souls with the Father of Spirits, to be no better than meer fancy and delusion? How are we to account of the Hypocritical Race of pretenders to that Religion they never felt the power of upon their hearts, who oft turn Infidels themselves,
and hold the intercourse and communion of Souls with the Father of Spirits, to be no better than mere fancy and delusion? How Are we to account of the Hypocritical Raze of pretenders to that Religion they never felt the power of upon their hearts, who oft turn Infidels themselves,
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while they hate their Brethren to the very death, for no other reason, but because they indeed love him? The lovers of this World, Mammons Idolatrous Worshippers, who know no godliness but gain, (1 Tim. vi. 5.) and who have no end of living,
while they hate their Brothers to the very death, for no other reason, but Because they indeed love him? The lovers of this World, Mammons Idolatrous Worshippers, who know no godliness but gain, (1 Tim. vi. 5.) and who have no end of living,
but to be rich, and to compass that will deny God, damn themselves, and destroy their Brethren? The sond admirers of ease and pleasure, that are dead while they live, (1 Tim. v. 6.) and are willing to purchase a dying Life with eternal Death,
but to be rich, and to compass that will deny God, damn themselves, and destroy their Brothers? The sond admirers of ease and pleasure, that Are dead while they live, (1 Tim. v. 6.) and Are willing to purchase a dying Life with Eternal Death,
and exchange Angels fare for that of Swine, lovers of Pleasures more than lovers of God? 2 Tim. iii. 4. The eager hunters after applause, that value themselves by what others think of them, without staying to consider what they ought to think of themselves? Those who seldom worship God so much as in outward appearance,
and exchange Angels fare for that of Swine, lovers of Pleasures more than lovers of God? 2 Tim. iii. 4. The eager Hunters After applause, that valve themselves by what Others think of them, without staying to Consider what they ought to think of themselves? Those who seldom worship God so much as in outward appearance,
what can we think of all these but that they are evidently the Sons of Death? They are in a sad and miserable condition, they live at random, and must die at a venture; for there can be no grounded assurance to such of an eternal well-being.
what can we think of all these but that they Are evidently the Sons of Death? They Are in a sad and miserable condition, they live At random, and must die At a venture; for there can be no grounded assurance to such of an Eternal well-being.
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they will one day wish they had not lived at all, rather than to have lived thus. A Life void of care, commonly ends in a Death void of hope. As ever therefore you would die the death of the righteous, see that you live the life of the righteous;
they will one day wish they had not lived At all, rather than to have lived thus. A Life void of care, commonly ends in a Death void of hope. As ever Therefore you would die the death of the righteous, see that you live the life of the righteous;
and then, and not otherwise, your last end shall be like his, Numb. xxiii. 10. Infer. II. If we must be in the fear of the Lord every day, much more on the Lords day.
and then, and not otherwise, your last end shall be like his, Numb. xxiii. 10. Infer. II If we must be in the Fear of the Lord every day, much more on the lords day.
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We have shewn you how you must in a sound sense make every day a Sabbath, by working for God, and resting in him, and diligent preparing for an eternal Sabbatism with him; but you are not to pretend this in excuse for your neglect of sanctifying strictly the Christian Sabbath, the first day of the week, the day which the Lord hath made, (Psal. cxviii. 24.) in which he calleth us to rejoyce and be glad:
We have shown you how you must in a found sense make every day a Sabbath, by working for God, and resting in him, and diligent preparing for an Eternal Sabbatism with him; but you Are not to pretend this in excuse for your neglect of sanctifying strictly the Christian Sabbath, the First day of the Week, the day which the Lord hath made, (Psalm cxviii. 24.) in which he calls us to rejoice and be glad:
The cavils of any against the strict observation of the Lord's day, are easily answered by any one that observeth the dependence of the Life of practical Religion hereupon.
The cavils of any against the strict observation of the Lord's day, Are Easily answered by any one that observeth the dependence of the Life of practical Religion hereupon.
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Christ rose from the dead on the first day of the week, and after his Ascension on that day, poured forth his Spirit on his Apostles, to qualifie them to declare his Will to Man-kind in all things concerning Salvation.
christ rose from the dead on the First day of the Week, and After his Ascension on that day, poured forth his Spirit on his Apostles, to qualify them to declare his Will to Mankind in all things Concerning Salvation.
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They held and setled Church Assemblies on the first day of the week, and called it, by way of approbation, The Lords day, Rev. i. 10. And the Ʋniversal Church (as far as appears from Church History, without the least contradiction till our times;
They held and settled Church Assemblies on the First day of the Week, and called it, by Way of approbation, The lords day, Rev. i. 10. And the Ʋniversal Church (as Far as appears from Church History, without the least contradiction till our times;
And therefore it seems the effect of strange weakness, or intolerable perverseness, for any now in these last days, to question what the Universal Church hath so long, on so good reason, practised.
And Therefore it seems the Effect of strange weakness, or intolerable perverseness, for any now in these last days, to question what the Universal Church hath so long, on so good reason, practised.
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Nor ought we to esteem it any other than a very great Priviledge, that we may have a day in seven, to study the Works and Word of God, to praise his holy Name, to worship him in the Assemblies of his Saints, to learn his Will for our Salvation.
Nor ought we to esteem it any other than a very great Privilege, that we may have a day in seven, to study the Works and Word of God, to praise his holy Name, to worship him in the Assemblies of his Saints, to Learn his Will for our Salvation.
and gladsome preparations for Eternal Joy. 2. Prepare for this blessed day before it come: Think of it, and long for it, every day, but especially the Evening before;
and gladsome preparations for Eternal Joy. 2. Prepare for this blessed day before it come: Think of it, and long for it, every day, but especially the Evening before;
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and, if it may be, get to bed sooner that night than you use to do of other nights, that so you may be under no temptation to snore away that precious morning, on which our Lord (in testimony of the accomplishment of our Redemption) rose so very early.
and, if it may be, get to Bed sooner that night than you use to do of other nights, that so you may be under no temptation to snore away that precious morning, on which our Lord (in testimony of the accomplishment of our Redemption) rose so very early.
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Call to mind what you have heard, digest it by prayer and meditation, and when you have opportunity, fix it on your hearts and memories by conferring of it, especially with your inferiours, Children and Servants, whom you may command thereto.
Call to mind what you have herd, digest it by prayer and meditation, and when you have opportunity, fix it on your hearts and memories by conferring of it, especially with your inferiors, Children and Servants, whom you may command thereto.
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He who thus regardeth a day unto the Lord, (Rom. xiv. 6.) shall comfortably experience that the Lords-day hath the seventh days blessing transferred unto it,
He who thus Regardeth a day unto the Lord, (Rom. xiv. 6.) shall comfortably experience that the Lord's day hath the seventh days blessing transferred unto it,
though once said by the Father of Lies, Job i. 9.) In keeping Gods Commandments there is great reward, Psal. xix. 11. All this work you have heard laid open, is of God's setting us,
though once said by the Father of Lies, Job i. 9.) In keeping God's commandments there is great reward, Psalm xix. 11. All this work you have herd laid open, is of God's setting us,
And besides, the variety of Employments allotted to us (which sinners count their burden, and their cumber) is indeed that which sweetens Religion unto holy Souls.
And beside, the variety of Employments allotted to us (which Sinners count their burden, and their cumber) is indeed that which sweetens Religion unto holy Souls.
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When therefore sinners entice thee from the ways of godliness, and tell thee, What needeth so much ado? sure God is more merciful than to damn men for neglect of secret prayer,
When Therefore Sinners entice thee from the ways of godliness, and tell thee, What needs so much ado? sure God is more merciful than to damn men for neglect of secret prayer,
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for vain thoughts, for foolish speeches for taking now and then a Cup of Nimis, for making the best of their own, &c. Sure God won't shut all out of Heaven but a few Puritans and Precisians;
for vain thoughts, for foolish Speeches for taking now and then a Cup of Nimis, for making the best of their own, etc. Sure God won't shut all out of Heaven but a few Puritans and precisians;
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When, I say, sinners do thus entice thee, consent thou not, Prov. i. 10. Let no man deceive you with vain words, Eph. v. 6. Tell them, God knows better who he will save,
When, I say, Sinners do thus entice thee, consent thou not, Curae i. 10. Let no man deceive you with vain words, Ephesians v. 6. Tell them, God knows better who he will save,
Drunkards (among others) shall not inherit the Kingdom of God: Covetousness is Idolatry: It is a little Flock our Heavenly Father will give his Kingdom to: The Righteous are scarcely saved:
Drunkards (among Others) shall not inherit the Kingdom of God: Covetousness is Idolatry: It is a little Flock our Heavenly Father will give his Kingdom to: The Righteous Are scarcely saved:
What is a man profited if he gain the whole World, and lose himself, or be cast away? Tell them, these are the true sayings of God; (see Heb. xii. 14. Jer. x. 25. Prov. xviii. 21. 1 Cor. vi. 10. Col. iii. 5. Luke xii. 32. 1 Pet. iv.
What is a man profited if he gain the Whole World, and loose himself, or be cast away? Tell them, these Are the true sayings of God; (see Hebrew xii. 14. Jer. x. 25. Curae xviii. 21. 1 Cor. vi. 10. Col. iii. 5. Lycia xii. 32. 1 Pet. iv.
Infer. IV. What cause have we to lament the Fall of our First Parents, by which we are disabled for this excellent Life? God Created Man holy and happy, with wisdom to know his Duty,
Infer. IV. What cause have we to lament the Fallen of our First Parents, by which we Are disabled for this excellent Life? God Created Man holy and happy, with Wisdom to know his Duty,
Certain it is, we have lost that Moral Liberty of Will which was the glory of Innocent Adam, and had been our glory, had he stood and remained in his Integrity.
Certain it is, we have lost that Moral Liberty of Will which was the glory of Innocent Adam, and had been our glory, had he stood and remained in his Integrity.
and beholding his pale Cheeks and meager Visage, Ah! Adam (saith he) Adam, what hast thou done? Oh! what a condition are we who sinned in Adam fallen from? and what a sad estate are we fallen into? our Minds are dark, our Wills perverse, our Affections froward, &c. we cannot of our selves think one good thought,
and beholding his pale Cheeks and meager Visage, Ah! Adam (Says he) Adam, what hast thou done? Oh! what a condition Are we who sinned in Adam fallen from? and what a sad estate Are we fallen into? our Minds Are dark, our Wills perverse, our Affections froward, etc. we cannot of our selves think one good Thought,
Oh what a averseness to, and unfitness for secret prayer, and meditation, and examining themselves do even awakened sinners find and feel, till special Grace come in to their aid? What shifting, what shufling, what excuses, what slightness, what slubbering over of Duties is there? In a word, Adam 's Fall hath rendered us all utterly unable of our selves to do aright any duty to God, our Neighbour, or our selves.
O what a averseness to, and unfitness for secret prayer, and meditation, and examining themselves do even awakened Sinners find and feel, till special Grace come in to their aid? What shifting, what shuffling, what excuses, what slightness, what slubbering over of Duties is there? In a word, Adam is Fallen hath rendered us all utterly unable of our selves to do aright any duty to God, our Neighbour, or our selves.
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Infer. V. What cause have we all to lament our past days, because they have been in too great a measure lost days? If you look back upon the description that hath been laid before you of the everyday work and walk of a serious practical Christian,
Infer. V. What cause have we all to lament our past days, Because they have been in too great a measure lost days? If you look back upon the description that hath been laid before you of the everyday work and walk of a serious practical Christian,
and consider how every day of your Life hath been spent since you came to the use of reason, I fear you will most of you have cause to cry out, not only with the Emperour Augustus, Hem, amici, diem perdidi!
and Consider how every day of your Life hath been spent since you Come to the use of reason, I Fear you will most of you have cause to cry out, not only with the Emperor Augustus, Hem, Friends, diem perdidi!
Alas, How have our days been squandered away, and our time lavished out upon unprofitable vanities? Ask one man what he hath been doing ever since he came into the World? And he must (if he say true) tell you he hath been labouring for the meat that perisheth, he hath been toiling and drudging to add house to house,
Alas, How have our days been squandered away, and our time lavished out upon unprofitable vanities? Ask one man what he hath been doing ever since he Come into the World? And he must (if he say true) tell you he hath been labouring for the meat that Perishes, he hath been toiling and drudging to add house to house,
and lay field to field, he hath been loading himself with thick Clay, he hath been very throng a getting that together that he knoweth not how soon he must leave behind him, he cannot tell but before to morrow:
and lay field to field, he hath been loading himself with thick Clay, he hath been very throng a getting that together that he Knoweth not how soon he must leave behind him, he cannot tell but before to morrow:
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tricking and trimming, and making himself fine, and smooth, and brisk, and gay, with a world of art and cost, setting himself out to the view of beholders;
tricking and trimming, and making himself fine, and smooth, and brisk, and gay, with a world of art and cost, setting himself out to the view of beholders;
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Another, (or perhaps the same) if you question him when he is in the right mood to give you an answer, will tell you he has been Drinking, Dancing, Singing, Feasting, dallying all his days;
another, (or perhaps the same) if you question him when he is in the right mood to give you an answer, will tell you he has been Drinking, Dancing, Singing, Feasting, dallying all his days;
and trying untrodden Paths of Luxury, that if it were possible some new mode of sensual gratification might be found, on which the Preacher had not written, Vanity of Vanities; but know, O fleshly wretch, that for all these things God will bring thee into Judgment, Eccl. xi. 9. Another hath been climbing hard to reach the topmost Pinacle of Honour, Cringing, Bribing, Flattering to get an opportunity to wrong others, and ruine himself;
and trying untrodden Paths of Luxury, that if it were possible Some new mode of sensual gratification might be found, on which the Preacher had not written, Vanity of Vanities; but know, Oh fleshly wretch, that for all these things God will bring thee into Judgement, Ecclesiastes xi. 9. another hath been climbing hard to reach the topmost Pinnacle of Honour, Cringing, Bribing, Flattering to get an opportunity to wrong Others, and ruin himself;
for man being in honour abideth not, he is like the Beasts that perish, Psal. Lix. 12. Now alas, what poor employments are these for that time on which Eternity depends!
for man being in honour Abideth not, he is like the Beasts that perish, Psalm Lix. 12. Now alas, what poor employments Are these for that time on which Eternity depends!
And yet how few (even among Christians) lay out their time to any better purposes? Well, Sirs, all your time that is not laid out for God's glory, the good of others,
And yet how few (even among Christians) lay out their time to any better Purposes? Well, Sirs, all your time that is not laid out for God's glory, the good of Others,
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and yet act as if they thought it too long. What cause have most of us to sit down and sadly say, What have I been doing hitherto? Am I not even a dying,
and yet act as if they Thought it too long. What cause have most of us to fit down and sadly say, What have I been doing hitherto? Am I not even a dying,
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before I have begun to live? And Oh that men would sit down and think seriously of it, there might be then some hope that they would at last in earnest begin to do that, which they should have been doing all this while. Infer. VI.
before I have begun to live? And O that men would fit down and think seriously of it, there might be then Some hope that they would At last in earnest begin to do that, which they should have been doing all this while. Infer. VI.
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What need have we to implore the Grace and Spirit of Christ, to encline and enable us, to direct and assist us in this necessary work? We have a great deal of work to do,
What need have we to implore the Grace and Spirit of christ, to incline and enable us, to Direct and assist us in this necessary work? We have a great deal of work to do,
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what more reasonable then, than that we should speedily and carefully look out for help? The great Gospel promise is the Promise of the Spirit, we ought therefore to plead it in Christ's name with God the Father,
what more reasonable then, than that we should speedily and carefully look out for help? The great Gospel promise is the Promise of the Spirit, we ought Therefore to plead it in Christ's name with God the Father,
since he hath said he will give his Holy Spirit to them that ask him, Luke xi. 13. If we have not the Spirit of Christ, we are none of his, Rom. viii. 9. And without special relation to him,
since he hath said he will give his Holy Spirit to them that ask him, Lycia xi. 13. If we have not the Spirit of christ, we Are none of his, Rom. viii. 9. And without special Relation to him,
and interest in him, we cannot groundedly hope for assistance from him, without whom yet we can do nothing, Joh. xv. 5. We are dark, we therefore need the Spirit to enlighten us;
and Interest in him, we cannot groundedly hope for assistance from him, without whom yet we can do nothing, John xv. 5. We Are dark, we Therefore need the Spirit to enlighten us;
Since then we so greatly need this blessing on all accounts, how earnest and importunate should we be for it? How observant of all the blessed Spirits accesses to,
Since then we so greatly need this blessing on all accounts, how earnest and importunate should we be for it? How observant of all the blessed Spirits Accesses to,
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and recesses from our Souls? How careful to cherish his blessed motions? How loath to grieve our guide? If our Baptism in his name were not a nullity (which many at least of our scoffers are not yet arrived at the impudence to assert) our pretensions to his assistance cannot be justly charged to be Enthusiastical; provided our claims be proportioned to the ends of our Baptismal Covenant relation to the Holy Ghost, and our holiness of Life and Conversation manifest their reality. As Enthusiasm (though it seem to look another way) leads to Infidelity;
and Recesses from our Souls? How careful to cherish his blessed motions? How loath to grieve our guide? If our Baptism in his name were not a nullity (which many At least of our scoffers Are not yet arrived At the impudence to assert) our pretensions to his assistance cannot be justly charged to be Enthusiastical; provided our claims be proportioned to the ends of our Baptismal Covenant Relation to the Holy Ghost, and our holiness of Life and Conversation manifest their reality. As Enthusiasm (though it seem to look Another Way) leads to Infidelity;
But a good understanding of our Baptism, and a practical experience of the main vital principles of Christianity therein contained, would be an effectual cure of both.
But a good understanding of our Baptism, and a practical experience of the main vital principles of Christianity therein contained, would be an effectual cure of both.
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Some forced motions in the externals of Religion we may have before, but it is the Spirit that quickeneth, Joh. vi. 23. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there,
some forced motions in the externals of Religion we may have before, but it is the Spirit that Quickeneth, John vi. 23. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there,
and there only is true Liberty, (2 Cor. iii. 17.) Even such as whereby we run the ways of God's Commandments with enlarged hearts, Psal. Cxix. 32. Infer. VII. What care should Parents take to begin, in a way of holy Education, with their Children betimes;
and there only is true Liberty, (2 Cor. iii. 17.) Even such as whereby we run the ways of God's commandments with enlarged hearts, Psalm Cxix. 32. Infer. VII. What care should Parents take to begin, in a Way of holy Education, with their Children betimes;
and when he is old he will not depart from it, Prov. xxii. 6. And undoubtedly one great reason why many frame so aukwardly, in the matters of Religion, is because they were so long suffered to be utterly unacquainted with them.
and when he is old he will not depart from it, Curae xxii. 6. And undoubtedly one great reason why many frame so awkwardly, in the matters of Religion, is Because they were so long suffered to be utterly unacquainted with them.
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O what a difference do Ministers usually find, as to the Success of their Preaching, between catechised and uncatechised youth? Oh how hard is it to get people in years, that have been left in ignorance till then, to learn to understand but the most plain and common principles of Religion, through want of early instruction,
O what a difference do Ministers usually find, as to the Success of their Preaching, between catechised and uncatechised youth? O how hard is it to get people in Years, that have been left in ignorance till then, to Learn to understand but the most plain and Common principles of Religion, through want of early instruction,
O you that desire it should be otherwise with yours, take care of their early instruction, tell them betimes of their duty in order to Salvation and Eternal happiness,
O you that desire it should be otherwise with yours, take care of their early instruction, tell them betimes of their duty in order to Salvation and Eternal happiness,
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and acquaint them with the holy Scriptures, teach them to pray, set before them briefly and plainly the order of their daily duty to God, their Neighbours and themselves, help them to govern their appetites and passions by reason and the Word of God, tell them what Christ hath suffered in their stead, what benefits he hath purchased for them by his death,
and acquaint them with the holy Scriptures, teach them to pray, Set before them briefly and plainly the order of their daily duty to God, their Neighbours and themselves, help them to govern their appetites and passion by reason and the Word of God, tell them what christ hath suffered in their stead, what benefits he hath purchased for them by his death,
Labour to work things down into their hearts, and get them to feel what they know: This is Gods work but it is to be expected in Conjunction with your endeavour, and Children thus initiated betimes rarely do amiss,
Labour to work things down into their hearts, and get them to feel what they know: This is God's work but it is to be expected in Conjunction with your endeavour, and Children thus initiated betimes rarely do amiss,
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whereas a Child left to himself causeth shame, (Prov. xxix. 15.) Dishonours God, grieves his Parents, and damns himself. Infer. VIII. What great need there is for us to keep the Christian hopes in constant believing view, that by them we may be encouraged to so great and difficult work.
whereas a Child left to himself Causes shame, (Curae xxix. 15.) Dishonours God, grieves his Parents, and damns himself. Infer. VIII. What great need there is for us to keep the Christian hope's in constant believing view, that by them we may be encouraged to so great and difficult work.
The Just shall live by his Faith, Hab. ii. 4. Now Faith is the Substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen, Heb. xi. 1. Moses had respect unto the recompence of reward, Heb. xi. 26. And our Lord himself endured the Cross and despised the shame,
The Just shall live by his Faith, Hab. ii. 4. Now Faith is the Substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen, Hebrew xi. 1. Moses had respect unto the recompense of reward, Hebrew xi. 26. And our Lord himself endured the Cross and despised the shame,
for the joy that was set before him, Heb. xii. 2. Christianity were not the best Religion, if it did not propound to us the best Reward, and that with the fullest and clearest evidence;
for the joy that was Set before him, Hebrew xii. 2. Christianity were not the best Religion, if it did not propound to us the best Reward, and that with the Fullest and Clearest evidence;
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Man is a creature the very frame and constitution of whose Soul shews him made to be governed by Hopes and Fears; And no hopes like those of a happiness compleat and everlasting.
Man is a creature the very frame and constitution of whose Soul shows him made to be governed by Hope's and Fears; And no hope's like those of a happiness complete and everlasting.
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The Apostolical Canon therefore is, Heb. vi. 11, 12. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end;
The Apostolical Canon Therefore is, Hebrew vi. 11, 12. And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end;
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Am I lazing and slugging, and moving heavily in the ways of God? What a Spur is such a thought as this? Do I now act as becomes a Candidate for Eternal Glory,
Am I lazing and slugging, and moving heavily in the ways of God? What a Spur is such a Thought as this? Do I now act as becomes a Candidate for Eternal Glory,
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an Expectant of Heavenly Felicity? Would this pace content me if I now saw Heaven open to my bodily Eyes? And is it not equally certain as if I did? So when sinking into discouragement,
an Expectant of Heavenly Felicity? Would this pace content me if I now saw Heaven open to my bodily Eyes? And is it not equally certain as if I did? So when sinking into discouragement,
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say, O my Soul, doth this become a Christian, a Child of God, an Heir, a Coheir with Christ? What, a Kings Son, the King of Heavens Son, the Heir of a Kingdom, and such a Kingdom!
say, Oh my Soul, does this become a Christian, a Child of God, an Heir, a Coheir with christ? What, a Kings Son, the King of Heavens Son, the Heir of a Kingdom, and such a Kingdom!
And thus lean from day to day? (allusion to 2 Sam. xiii. 4.) Oh Sirs, little do we think what a vigorous Instrument of an holy Life, the Christian hope in our Souls would prove, were we more careful to get it firmly rooted there,
And thus lean from day to day? (allusion to 2 Sam. xiii. 4.) O Sirs, little do we think what a vigorous Instrument of an holy Life, the Christian hope in our Souls would prove, were we more careful to get it firmly rooted there,
How much is it the concernment of all that would be Christians indeed, to get right notions of Religion? That our Duty is our Interest, a real pleasure and advancement to our Souls? 'Tis wrong conceits of Religion,
How much is it the concernment of all that would be Christians indeed, to get right notions of Religion? That our Duty is our Interest, a real pleasure and advancement to our Souls? It's wrong conceits of Religion,
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Men will not hear of becoming Religious, because they take it to be what it really is not, and have no right understanding what indeed it is. Men think Religion ties them up from all that is grateful,
Men will not hear of becoming Religious, Because they take it to be what it really is not, and have no right understanding what indeed it is. Men think Religion ties them up from all that is grateful,
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and no wonder if in this dress it appear very terrible, and be so far from alluring Lovers, that it affright Spectators. But I pray you, Sirs, you that labour under these prejudices, come a little nearer,
and no wonder if in this dress it appear very terrible, and be so Far from alluring Lovers, that it affright Spectators. But I pray you, Sirs, you that labour under these prejudices, come a little nearer,
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I hope you will not think it impossible, but Solomon might be in the right, when he said of Wisdom, or true Religion, All her ways are ways of pleasantness,
I hope you will not think it impossible, but Solomon might be in the right, when he said of Wisdom, or true Religion, All her ways Are ways of pleasantness,
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and all her paths are peace, Prov. iii. 17. What if upon enquiry all your Objections against Religion prove calumnies? What if upon a true opening of the case, your Scruples all vanish,
and all her paths Are peace, Curae iii. 17. What if upon enquiry all your Objections against Religion prove calumnies? What if upon a true opening of the case, your Scruples all vanish,
and a little light of sober Reason dispel the mists you have endeavoured to benight her with? I hope you will then come over to that side which hitherto you have so violently opposed, and so malignantly derided:
and a little Light of Sobrium Reason dispel the mists you have endeavoured to benight her with? I hope you will then come over to that side which hitherto you have so violently opposed, and so malignantly derided:
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Religion teaches you Temperance in the use of bodily Pleasures, which alone gives them their true relish, and renders them safe to be enjoyed; and (which is of more important consideration) makes their use consistent with the obtaining of those better Pleasures, whereof she allows and offers you, freer and fuller draughts,
Religion Teaches you Temperance in the use of bodily Pleasures, which alone gives them their true relish, and renders them safe to be enjoyed; and (which is of more important consideration) makes their use consistent with the obtaining of those better Pleasures, whereof she allows and offers you, freer and fuller draughts,
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and whereof you can never have too much, and shall not finally want enough. The pleasures of Knowledge and Love are ever perfecting till we come to glory, immediately upon our entrance whereunto they are perfected to satisfaction,
and whereof you can never have too much, and shall not finally want enough. The pleasures of Knowledge and Love Are ever perfecting till we come to glory, immediately upon our Entrance whereunto they Are perfected to satisfaction,
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though according to some, (see the ingenious discourse of a nameless Author, called, The Future State) even there they are in a state of perpetual progress and advance.
though according to Some, (see the ingenious discourse of a nameless Author, called, The Future State) even there they Are in a state of perpetual progress and advance.
saying, Blessed are they that mourn, Matth. v. 4. Sol. I answer, Religion only calleth for so much sorrow as is consistent with, or conducive to the greatest joy;
saying, Blessed Are they that mourn, Matthew v. 4. Sol. I answer, Religion only calls for so much sorrow as is consistent with, or conducive to the greatest joy;
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The truth is, Religion, in these things, changeth not mens natural Tempers and Endowments, but taking them as it findeth them, improves and perfects them.
The truth is, Religion, in these things, changes not men's natural Tempers and Endowments, but taking them as it finds them, improves and perfects them.
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And if its worst Enemies have no more to say against it, but that which is so easily refutable, who can wonder if (notwithstanding all the scorns of profane wits) heavenly Wisdom be still justified of her Children? (Matth. xi. 19.) as she will shortly more fully be by her great Author, who is able to defend her against all her profane contemners, and malignant opposers.
And if its worst Enemies have no more to say against it, but that which is so Easily refutable, who can wonder if (notwithstanding all the scorns of profane wits) heavenly Wisdom be still justified of her Children? (Matthew xi. 19.) as she will shortly more Fully be by her great Author, who is able to defend her against all her profane contemners, and malignant opposers.
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Infer. X. Great cause there is for all such as know by experience how sweet and comfortable a thing it is to be daily taken up in the lively, spiritual performance of Religious Exercises to pity,
Infer. X. Great cause there is for all such as know by experience how sweet and comfortable a thing it is to be daily taken up in the lively, spiritual performance of Religious Exercises to pity,
and bitter Zeal, that the Tares do in a manner hide the Wheat; and the Faith even of good men is sometimes put to stagger at the Promise, That the gates of Hell shall not prevail, Mat. xvi. 18. But oh that we did rather in our places all do our utmost to promote its accomplishment!
and bitter Zeal, that the Tares do in a manner hide the Wheat; and the Faith even of good men is sometime put to stagger At the Promise, That the gates of Hell shall not prevail, Mathew xvi. 18. But o that we did rather in our places all doe our utmost to promote its accomplishment!
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by personal Reformation, by fervent Prayer, by due instructing and calling upon others, and setting them a good Example, by mourning for the sins of the Times,
by personal Reformation, by fervent Prayer, by due instructing and calling upon Others, and setting them a good Exampl, by mourning for the Sins of the Times,
and the glorious accomplishment of Prophecies and Promises, when Salvation shall be to God's Israel for VValls and Bulwarks, Isa. xxvi. 1. and when Jerusalem 's VValls shall be Salvation,
and the glorious accomplishment of Prophecies and Promises, when Salvation shall be to God's Israel for VValls and Bulwarks, Isaiah xxvi. 1. and when Jerusalem is VValls shall be Salvation,
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